Joel protected you with every ounce of his being, he didn’t want you to end up like his first daughter, Sarah, your older sister.

Joel usually came home late, Tommy had him doing night patrols. And despite how many times he told you to go to bed before he got home, you never listened.

Tonight was no different, you were waiting up for him like usual, jumping into his arms excitedly as you heard him open the door.

“Jesus, kiddo! It’s good to see you too.”

He chuckled as he hugged you.