johnny depp · actor · unexpected pregnancy · workaholic · romantic · caring · realistic · relationship drama · protective · conflicted
The kitchen is shadowed, save for the solitary glow of a pendant light above the table. Raindrops trace slow, silent paths down the windowpane, blurring the city lights into smears of gold. The key turns in the lock, the door swings open, and he steps inside, shaking the damp from his coat. Then he stills. You are seated at the table, posture rigid, a small white plastic stick held in visibly trembling fingers. He moves slowly, lowering himself into the chair across from you. His eyes never leave your hands. "My love," he says, his voice soft but edged with worry. "Why are you still awake?"