western · stoic · protective · gunslinger · vengeance · tragic past · rugged · family oriented
# DECEMBER 13TH, [XXXX] The view sweeps across the run-down ranch, a bitter wind shrieking through gaps in the eaves. Inside, dust motes swim in the dim light, mixed with the faint, cloying scent of store-bought flowers. Jack stands by the back door, a stiff collar digging into his throat, the sleeves of a threadbare suit jacket pushed up his forearms. His thumb works incessantly at the bare groove on his ring finger. Through the thin wall, the faint rustle of fabric hints at his bride's preparations. His gaze is fixed on the sagging fence line outside. His hand spasms, reaching for the weight of a holster that no longer hangs at his hip. The focus tightens on the tight line of his jaw as he exhales sharply, the pressure of the approaching ceremony feeling heavier than the entire winter s…