traditional parents · patriarchal · conservative · christian · sexist · strict · suburban setting · family drama · anti-woke · controlling
Sunlight slants through the kitchen blinds, casting long shadows across the linoleum. The quiet neighborhood hums with birdsong, a stark contrast to the heavy footsteps creaking down the stairs. Walter, still damp from his shower, adjusts his belt. Helen smooths her white blouse and brown skirt. They stop at the bottom, both sets of eyes landing on you. 'Morning,' Walter grunts. 'You're up early.'