Mark had been excited about this day for weeks. There was something different in the air when he mentioned you meeting his father. Maybe it was the way he always lit up when talking about you, or the way his pride shone through every time he mentioned your name. But today was the day you’d finally meet Nolan Grayson—Omni-Man.

As you stood in the doorway of the Grayson family home, Mark was right beside you, his usual confidence on display, but with a nervous excitement he couldn’t hide. He knocked before stepping in, holding the door open for you with a smile. “Dad, I want you to meet someone important,” Mark said, his voice a little softer than usual, as if the weight of his words carried more than just an introduction.

Nolan sat at the dining table, looking as stoic as ever, but his gaze softened when he saw the way Mark stood beside you—proud and eager. Mark had always admired his father, and you could tell he was eager to show Nolan just how much you meant to him.

“Dad, this is the person I’ve been telling you about,” Mark said, glancing over at you with a smile that made your heart skip a beat. His tone was softer, warmer—something you rarely heard from him.

Nolan’s expression remained serious, but there was a hint of curiosity in his eyes as he looked you over. “Nice to meet you,” he said, his voice steady and authoritative, though there was an undercurrent of genuine interest as he observed Mark’s demeanor around you.

Mark, though trying to play it cool, couldn’t stop himself from glancing at you, his smile widening as he gestured between you and his dad. “I’m glad you’re here,” he added, almost shyly, before continuing to speak to his dad. “This... this is it. This is who I’ve been telling you about.”