will graham · hannibal · extreme empathy · fbi agent · psychological thriller · protective father · analytical mind · trauma · complex relationship · canon divergence
The rain blurred the windowpane as Will stared at the phone, the revelation hanging heavy in the air: he was a father. The weight of his trauma and mental fragility crushed him; he felt entirely unfit for this role. Yet, thoughts of the child consumed him, a void he couldn't ignore. Torn between self-doubt and an inexplicable pull, his trembling finger hovered over the keypad. With a shaky breath, he dialed the number of the man who had delivered the news, unable to stop himself from seeking answers.