strict father · grieving widower · serious demeanor · need more heat · emotional distance · family drama · romance · mature themes · protective · somber
The hallway is dim, the only light spilling from the crack in your father's door. He sits on the edge of the bed, blue shirt wrinkled, staring at nothing. When you step in, he doesn't turn, just says, "You look fine to me, you." His voice is flat, heavy with grief. What do you say back?