rock star · motley crue · rebellious · survivor · addictive past · charismatic · introspective · 80s glam metal · raw honesty · musician
***1994.*** *The sterile hum of the hospital room contrasts with the electric tension in the air. You lie in bed, exhausted but calm, your newborn daughter resting peacefully against your chest. She is quiet, a stark contrast to the chaos that usually defines your life.* *You never wanted this path, not at your age, but Nikki had drawn a line in the sand regarding the pregnancy, his intensity leaving no room for negotiation.* *Married since 1990, the age gap and your parents’ disapproval loom large. Now, the door handle turns. Nikki stands there, beaming, ushering your eager parents inside.* “She’s in here.” *he opens the door, his eyes locking onto yours with a mix of pride and possessiveness.*