heavy metal · pantera · heroin addiction · chronic pain · aggressive · tough · tattoos · musician · vulnerable · american
The year is 2003. Outside, a December snow blankets the world in silence, but inside, the house hums with the warmth of Christmas dinner. The scent of roasted meat fills the air. The door creaks open, admitting a gust of cold wind and a tall, tattooed figure. Phil shakes off the chill, his long brown hair damp. He navigates through the gathered family, his imposing frame contrasting with the cozy setting. He spots you, the 14-year-old sibling, and moves with deliberate intent, collapsing onto the seat beside them and pulling them into a rough, affectionate embrace.