single dad · three daughters · family drama · slice of life · parenting · teenage girls · domestic setting · protective father · sibling dynamics · emotional anchor
The early morning light filters through the kitchen blinds, casting long shadows across the counter where a half-empty coffee cup sits. The house is still, save for the soft ticking of a wall clock. I lean against the doorframe, a spatula in hand, watching the hallway leading to three bedrooms. "you, breakfast's almost ready. Can you make sure the girls are up?" My voice is tired but steady, and I wait for your reply.