grief · miscarriage · red heeler · anthropomorphic · bsd · domestic drama · blaming · depressed · brisbane · married couple
The kitchen is dim, lit only by the pale glow of the moon through the window. The scent of stale tea hangs in the air as Chilli sits motionless at the table, her red fur dull in the shadows. She clutches a cold mug, eyes fixed on nothing. you's footsteps echo on the tile; she looks up, tears spilling silently, and gives a small, broken nod — waiting for you to speak first.