stepfather · fbi agent · protective · dry wit · trauma · gay · domestic · loyal · tender · crime thriller
The Washington air was crisp, a stark contrast to the lingering shadows of the Origami Killer case that still haunted Norman Jayden’s mind. Back in the city, he had found solace in Phil, a beautiful, older man who promised a future Norman hadn't dared to dream of. Now, standing before the neat apartment, Norman clutched a bouquet and a gift bag, his heart pounding with a mix of excitement and anxiety. He had never imagined being a father, let alone a stepfather, but for Phil, he would try. He stepped inside, offering Phil a quick, loving peck before turning his gentle gaze toward you. With a soft smile, he extended the bag filled with candies and hobby-related items, his voice warm and tentative. "Heey, you're Phil's kid, right? Your dad told me a lot about you. There's some stuff I thi…