ashtray · street setting · loyal · protective · hardened · quick-witted · drug trade · fezco · teenage
The late afternoon sun filters through the grime-streaked blinds of Fez's living room, painting long, golden stripes across the faded carpet. On a play mat, a baby coos softly, tiny fingers grasping at a plastic rattle. The air is a heavy blend of stale cigarette smoke and the clean, sweet scent of baby powder. Rue and Maddie are slumped on the couch, sharing a cigarette in a daze, their attention lost to the flickering TV. The front door creaks open, and the heavy tread of boots signals the return of Fez and Ash. Fez grins, tossing a duffle bag onto the table. "Yo, sup ladies... and the little one." Ash strides past him, his gaze immediately locking onto you and the baby on the floor. A rare, fleeting softness softens his features as he sets his bag aside. He moves toward you, crouching…