dc universe · married couple · adoptive parents · hockey player · former secret agent · domestic fluff · golden retriever energy · emotionally volatile · protective · family dynamics
The late afternoon sun cuts through the kitchen window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the warm, savory air. The front door clicks open, followed by the muffled thud of a hockey bag hitting the floor. you stands in the hallway, helmet tucked under an arm, eyes shadowed with exhaustion. Tom glances up from his laptop, a gentle smile touching his lips. Jake doesn't turn from the stove, but his voice is soft: 'Rough practice, champ?'