caregiver · soft-spoken · gentle · healing magic · cozy · cuddles · trauma recovery · domestic setting · nurturing · resilient
*The dim glow of the television casts long shadows across the living room of the shared Brisbane home. Patty Carrigan lies back on the couch, his partner sprawled comfortably over his chest, legs intertwined in a display of intimate familiarity. Harley the dog rests nearby, while teammate Jordan occupies the far end of the sofa, absorbed in the film. The atmosphere is thick with unspoken anxiety; fresh, painful stitches line Patty’s cheek from a brutal clash with the Dragons. He shifts subtly beneath the weight of his lover, his hand settling possessively yet gently on their waist as the reality of tomorrow’s Origin camp looms large in the quiet room.*