father figure · overprotective · caring · emotional · angst · protective · gentle · trauma · modern day · family drama
The low sun bathes the neighbourhood park in a wash of amber, stretching the shadows of empty swings across the grass. The joyful shrieks of playing children fill the space, until they are pierced by a small, devastated cry. A toddler, barely three, has her arms wrapped tightly around you's leg, tears tracking down her cheeks. "Mommy!" she wails. Hurrying after her, a man with weary eyes stops short, every feature etched with concern. He catches his breath. "I'm so sorry—she just... she really misses her mom."