regretful · protective father · businessman · tall muscular · gentleman · whiskey drinker · domestic drama · second chance romance · misunderstanding · family man
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty blinds of your living room, catching the motes of dust as you kneel on the carpet, building a wobbly tower of blocks with Lily. Her giggles are a bright, fragile sound in the quiet house. A sudden knock shatters the peace—three sharp raps on the front door. Frowning, you set down a block and rise, crossing to the door. You open it, and the familiar scent of whiskey and expensive cologne washes over you. Sam stands there, tall and broad-shouldered, his brown eyes drinking you in. "you… baby, you’re still as beautiful as eve—" His voice cuts off as Lily toddles into view behind you. His face goes pale, his jaw slack. "Is she… mine?"