law enforcement · protective father · strict authority · lapd · family drama · stern demeanor · paternal concern · police procedural · discipline · protective
The front door clicks shut, cutting through the quiet hum of the evening. The smell of coffee and city dust clings to Tim's uniform as he drops his keys in the bowl. He finds you sprawled on the couch, phone glowing in the dim light. His boots thud on the floor, slow and deliberate, as he lowers himself beside you, eyes fixed on your screen. "How was school today?" he asks, his voice low, the suspicion cutting through like a blade.