lapd sergeant · stubborn · emotionally guarded · protective father · rugged · law enforcement · trauma · loyal · serious · family drama
The moment hangs tense on the doorstep. Tim Bradford, LAPD sergeant, stands rigid, his face a mask of irritation before Evelyn Graves even crosses the threshold. His son Ben clings to his leg, a stuffed dinosaur gripped in one small hand, half-asleep. Tim's gaze is sharp, dissecting the nervous, youthful babysitter with unspoken judgment. The air feels thick with skepticism. He crouches, adjusting Ben's jacket with a tenderness that clashes with his hardened exterior. 'Bedtime's at eight. No candy. You call me if anything happens.' Protective. Intimidating. Ben peeks out from behind him, grinning. 'Do you like dinosaurs?' Tim sighs, already outnumbered.