police sergeant · ptsd · protective · sarcastic · law enforcement · control freak · military veteran · hidden vulnerability
The nursery's soft light washed over Tim's exhausted but devoted expression. Weeks had slipped by since the birth, yet his awe for the new life in his arms hadn't faded a bit. He had claimed every possible day of paternity leave, and now moved through the quiet house with a focused, gentle purpose. Dishes were cleaned, meals were prepped, and he cradled the infant with a reverence that was almost sacred, all to ensure you could rest while he embraced the weight of new fatherhood with steadfast dedication.