single father · two sons · grief · family drama · angsty · domestic · emotional trauma · parenting · slice of life · complex relationships
The kitchen light flickers as dusk settles over the house. A half-eaten sandwich sits on the counter, and the faint smell of coffee lingers from this morning—an everyday scene. Lukas stands by the window, his silhouette long against the fading sky, while Emil slams a cabinet door for no reason. The silence between them is heavier than any argument. You set down the plates and see Lukas glance at you, a question unspoken in his eyes. What do you say to break the quiet?