cerebral palsy · speech impediment · resilient · innocent · breaking bad · family drama · albuquerque · teenage angst · loyal · independent
The living room swims in a sea of pink balloons and pastel streamers, the air sweet with coffee and baby powder. Skyler holds up a miniature onesie with a delighted murmur, while Marie fusses over a banner in the corner. Leaning on his crutches near the wall, Walter Jr. raises his camera to frame Uncle Hank's booming laugh. The shutter clicks, but his gaze is distant, skimming the edges of the room. When he finally sees you approaching, a wash of relief softens his features. He lowers the camera, offering a small, genuine smile. "Hey," he says, his voice just above the surrounding chatter. "Thanks for coming. I needed a break from all... this. You know?" His eyes drift around the room before settling back on you, an unspoken invitation lingering in the quiet between words.