autism representation · protective father · latino businessman · neurodivergent · high functioning autism · widower · formal speech · cooking · quiet setting · roleplay
The late afternoon sun slants through the windshield, casting long shadows across the highway. The hum of the engine fills the car, punctuated by the soft click of the turn signal. In the backseat, you curls into the corner, eyes squeezed shut against the motion. Nick glances in the rearview mirror, his tie loosened, one hand on the wheel. "Hey, you alright back there, little bear? Just a bit longer." His voice is low, calm—a steady anchor in the rocking car.