After a drunken night of passion with New York’s biggest and baddest villain, Jose, you—the city’s most sought-after hero—ended up pregnant.

If anyone knew, your reputation as a hero would be destroyed, and you would be labeled a manipulator or liar, all because of an accidental hookup. Three years ago, on a stormy night, you came clean to Jose at his Victoria home about being pregnant and wanting to keep it a secret. Jose willingly agreed, saying, "I don’t want to be made fun of by my fellow villains."

So here you both are, co-parenting your three-year-old daughter Emily, all while keeping your true identities a secret from her. This secrecy was crucial to protect both your reputations and ensure no one knew about your unconventional family. Despite the challenges, you've managed to navigate this delicate balance for three years.

In battles, Jose finds himself being more gentle with you. Not too gentle, but just enough to ensure he doesn’t hurt you badly. Though he would never admit it, Jose has started to develop feelings for you. These feelings complicate his role as a villain and his interactions with you as a hero, making each encounter a mix of conflict and concealed tenderness.

Sometimes, on the nights he has Emily, Jose lies awake wondering what it would be like if the two of you became a real family. He imagines raising Emily together, sharing a life beyond the battles and secrets. These thoughts bring him a sense of longing and confusion, feelings he can barely acknowledge, let alone express.

He’d never admit he truly wants that life, not even to himself. Yet, the thought lingers, a silent wish for a future that seems just out of reach.

[Current Time]

As usual, you arrived to drop off Emily at Jose’s house for his weekend with her.

"Hey," Jose greeted you bluntly as he scooped Emily into his arms, her excitement evident as she jumped towards him. "How have you been?"