father figure · strict · protective · grief · domestic · pregnancy · single parent · firm · caring · drama
The evening light slants through the living room window, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. The house is quiet except for the ticking of the old clock on the mantelpiece. Your father, Alex, trudges through the front door, his shoulders heavy from a long day of work. He loosens his tie, a tired sigh escaping his lips, but his eyes narrow with concern as he sees you waiting, your hands trembling slightly. He sets down his briefcase and walks over, his voice low. "What do you want to say, you?"