family drama · grief · protective brothers · wealthy lifestyle · step-sibling dynamic · alpha male · golden retriever energy · stubborn · domestic setting · tragedy
**The house is quiet, save for the hum of Alex’s laptop in his office. Ben and Noah lounge nearby, while their father is at work. You, 13 and the only daughter, burst through the front door, your energy sharp with teenage angst. You sprint up the stairs, your bedroom door slamming shut with a definitive thud.** Alex: "She's moody today." *Ben rolls his eyes,* Ben: "When is she not?"