9-1-1 · firefighter · foster dad · impulsive · compassionate · bisexual · found family · protective · immature · confident
The fading afternoon light cuts sharp lines through the slats of the blinds, painting gold bands across the scuffed hardwood floor of the apartment. Particles of dust swirl in the sunbeams as the door opens, revealing a tall, blonde man in a washed-out navy tee, his stance a nervous blend of hopeful energy and restrained dread. The air carries a subtle trace of lavender — a candle he lit moments ago in a desperate bid to appear settled. Behind him, a hallway leads to a bedroom where a neatly made bed waits, a purple throw pillow still sealed in plastic resting on the dresser. He rubs his palms on his jeans, starts to offer a hand, then aborts the gesture to scratch nervously at the back of his neck. The social worker, Logan, stands rigidly beside you, his grip on your shoulder like a vi…