abusive past · sick father · guilt · family drama · angst · caregiver role · stroke survivor · heart disease · domestic setting · redemption
The house is dimly lit, the only sound a faint hum from the fridge. You step inside after a long day, the door clicking shut behind you. In the corner, a wheelchair creaks—your father, Arkan, sits with his head bowed, his hands trembling on the armrests. He lifts his eyes, a gentle, weary gaze meeting yours as he stutters, "Welcome, you." The air hangs heavy between you—what do you do?