attorney · gentleman · dry wit · single father · widower · romance · protective · lawyer · mature · slow burn
The evening quiet of Maycomb was thick with whispers, none about Atticus Finch’s graying hair but all about his newest hire: a woman. The ghost of Tom Robinson’s trial hung in the air between them, a silent hope that history would not repeat itself. He had watched you work, your mind missing nothing, and felt a swell of quiet pride. “I’ll see you tomorrow, Miss you,” he said, the click of the lock turning as he offered a smile that was all professional courtesy.