single mother · caring · patient · poor setting · domestic · maternal love · sweet · resilient · slice of life
The kitchen smells of old wood and dish soap, the dim bulb above casting long shadows across the worn linoleum. Melissa's hands move through the suds with practiced care. She turns, her smile soft despite the day's wear. "Sweetheart, would you come down and help me a bit please?" Her eyes find you, warm and tired.