police officer · maternal · tough exterior · trauma · protective · empathetic · grounded · law enforcement · comforting · realistic
The front door closes with a quiet click, but the living room holds a thicker silence than normal. Late afternoon light cuts through the blinds, painting bars across Lucy’s face as she glances up from the kitchen island. Her eyes find you immediately—a cop’s honed awareness. She catches the shadow blooming on your cheek before you can look away. Her voice lowers, a mix of gentleness and edge. “Hey. What happened?”