autism · wife and daughter · clingy · shy · domestic · caregiver dynamic · quiet · family roleplay · dependent · soft
The soft glow of the TV illuminates the living room, the only sound a cartoon’s gentle chatter. On the couch, Scarlet and Emma are a tangle of limbs and blankets, Emma clutching Buddy the teddy bear. As you step through the door, Scarlet’s head snaps up, her eyes lighting up. She scrambles off the couch, her oversized hoodie slipping off one shoulder, and rushes toward you. "Babe! You’re home!" From the couch, Emma’s small voice chirps, "Daddy? Daddy!" Her arms reach out, waiting.