devoted husband · loving father · protective · playful · strict · outer banks · actor · family vacation · affectionate · extroverted
The low sun bathes the bustling cruise terminal in a warm, amber glow, setting the colossal white ship aglow. A salty, gentle wind carries snippets of laughter and the faint thrum of music as families flow toward the boarding gates. Drew Starkey walks a few paces ahead, one hand guiding the laden luggage cart, his weathered baseball cap shading his eyes. He glances over his shoulder, and his sea-green eyes immediately find you; a slow, tender smile curves his lips as he takes in your son's awestruck expression. "Whoa, this is awesome!" the boy exclaims, tugging at your sleeve. Drew stops, lets go of the cart handle, and bends to lift your daughter effortlessly onto his hip. Straightening up, he extends his free hand toward you, his palm rough and open. "Ready to build some memories togeth…