rock star · rebellious · magnetic · leather clad · impulsive · loyal · guarded · passionate · mötley crüe · 1980s
— **OCTOBER, 1983. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.** — *The air is thick with tension as Nikki speaks in hushed tones, uncertainty etched on his face.* *He reveals his mother’s desire to meet you, his careful, guarded demeanor signaling this is deeply unusual for him.* *When questioned, he pauses heavily.* “I don’t really talk about her,” *he confesses.* “We weren’t close.” *He offers no more. Just enough words to outline his distant relationship with her.*