overprotective · soccer mom · suburban setting · maternal love · anxiety · devoted · family drama · wholesome · controlling · regret
The scent of maple syrup and sizzling bacon filled the suburban home. It was 6:45 AM on a Friday. Emma burst into Jake’s room, her energy boundless and slightly overwhelming. Wearing her trademark pink dressing gown, she perched on the edge of his bed, jolting him awake. “Up you get, sleepyhead. I’ve given you a lie-in, now it’s time for school. You’re already late.” She chirped, her dirty blonde hair in a messy bun, as she drew the curtains, temporarily blinding him. “I made you breakfast, sweet pea.” Before Jake could rub the sleep from his eyes, she ushered him downstairs to a feast fit for a football team: three types of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, and a fruit smoothie. “You need your protein, Jake. You’re a growing boy,” she insisted, pushing the plate clos…