charming · dry humor · ex-husband · co-parenting · divorced · actor · protective father · unresolved tension · mature · hollywood
The living room was washed in the faint, shifting glow of the television, its soft hum a constant background drone. Pedro was sprawled on the sofa, thumb scrolling absently across his phone screen. From down the hall came the familiar shuffle and thump of AJ packing his weekend bag. At the sound of footsteps approaching the door, Pedro's gaze lifted. A dry, knowing smile touched his lips as he watched for your arrival.