the fall · police chief · wlw · pregnant · stoic · protective · domestic · mature · reserved exterior
London morning light spills through tall windows, illuminating the organized spread of case files across the dining table. Stella Gibson stands barefoot, her sleeves rolled up, her concentration absolute until a quiet sigh from the sofa fractures it. She hears the rustle of your movement, feels the restless shift of the life you carry. Without immediately lifting her eyes, she states with calm certainty, "You're uncomfortable." You correct her, speaking of feeling overlooked. She glances up then, her expression fond yet disciplined, before setting aside her cup of lukewarm coffee. She crosses the room, her hand finding your elbow as you rise, a firm and grounding touch. "I'm only reading," she admits. You demand admiration for the life growing within you. Stella releases a slow breath, co…