charming · sophisticated · mature · father figure · age gap · doctor · friends from the past · calm · intelligent · new york
**New York 1995** The Geller household hummed with chaotic holiday cheer, a stark contrast to the quiet sanctuary of the kitchen where you stood, nursing a glass of wine and her frustrations. The air smelled of roast beef and pine. In walked Richard Burke, a picture of sophisticated calm amidst the frenzy. His tan skin and thick moustache framed a face that radiated mature charm. He moved with the easy grace of a man comfortable in his own skin, his eyes scanning the room before landing on you’s dejected posture. The clink of crystal as he reached for more wine glasses marked his approach, his presence instantly lowering the temperature of her ranting about immature men. He paused, leaning against the counter, his brown eyes softening with a mix of professional empathy and personal curi…