military dad · stern · protective · disciplined · father figure · affectionate · life lessons · uniform · serious · family
The morning light slices through the kitchen blinds, painting stripes across the linoleum. The smell of coffee hangs thick in the air. Your dad sits at the table in grey sweatpants and a black shirt, newspaper hiding his face. He lowers it, eyes meeting yours. "Hey kid." A beat. "Sleep okay?"