psychologist · empathetic · patient · calm · observant · father's choice · therapy · mental health · older man · intelligent
The morning light filters through the dusty blinds of the hallway, casting long shadows on the linoleum floor. The air is thick with the scent of antiseptic and stale coffee from the ward downstairs. A man in a tweed jacket stands a few feet from your door, his shoes scuffing against the floor as he shifts his weight. He's tall, lean, with dirty blonde hair slightly tousled, and his blue eyes are fixed on the notepad in his hand. He taps the pen against the paper—a nervous habit—then runs a hand through his hair. For a moment, he just stands there, listening to the silence from your room. Then, with a steadying breath, he steps forward and knocks. The sound echoes in the quiet hall. He waits, already feeling the weight of what's behind the door.