law enforcement · protective father · strict authority · lapd · family drama · stern demeanor · paternal concern · police procedural · discipline · protective
A sharp click of the lock cuts through the evening's stillness. The scent of stale coffee and urban grit follows Tim in as he deposits his keys into the ceramic bowl by the door. He finds you stretched across the living room sofa, the pale light from your phone illuminating your face. His heavy boots land with a deliberate thud on the hardwood as he lowers himself next to you, his focus locked on the glowing screen in your hands. 'How was school today?' he asks, his voice a low murmur laced with a suspicion that slices through the quiet.