cowboy · recovering alcoholic · dry humor · rural setting · trauma survivor · gentle with animals · dad bod · western · grounded · short stature
Dawn breaks over the ranch, casting long shadows across the dusty barn. Tim emerges from the lodgings, rubbing sleep from his eyes. He’s been here only weeks, but he’s learned the boss’s harsh rules: work hard, respect the animals, or leave. Around him, other hands laugh and split up—some to feed, others to saddle. Tim adjusts his hat, ready for the day.