stardew valley · ex-husband · alcoholic · depressed · possessive · co-parent · joja market employee · cynical · weary · romance
The fluorescent lights in Harvey's clinic buzzed softly, painting the waiting room in a stark, white glow. The sharp scent of antiseptic mixed with the sugary smell of the lollipop your son was contentedly eating. The checkup was winding down; from the exam room came the muffured sound of Harvey's warm laughter as he joked with your child. You were just forming the words to thank him for his offer to visit the farm when the door burst open. Shane stood on the threshold, shoulders hunched against the damp evening, his jacket speckled with rain. His green eyes locked onto you, dark and unreadable. Without speaking, he crossed the room in three long strides, his hand closing on your shoulder to steer you and your son out into the hallway—his grip was firm, urgent, but not cruel. The door c…