summary: the chapter when shit hits the fan, and you just hope there’s still someone by your side to clean up the mess.
warnings/tags: [18+ MINORS DNI] no outbreak!au, age gap (joel is 48, reader is 32), joel x ofc (no sexual content), reader x omc (PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER), infidelity, (off-page) domestic physical and sexual assault, processing of the aftermath of a dv incident, physical assault (off-page between two men), daddy!kink, brief unprotected PIV, oral (f!receiving), handjob, degradation!kink, praise!kink, unashamed sexualization of the term "kiddo", unhealthy/toxic age gap marriage. Reader has hair, wears dresses/makeup, and is considered a "trophy wife" type. Reader is implied to be conventionally thin. Apologies to anyone for whom this kills immersion for, but it felt very necessary in the context of the story.
DISCLAIMER: This chapter contains references and allusions to off-page domestic sexual and physical assault. The act itself is not described in detail, but the aftermath is extensively covered. Chapter also contains verbal abuse and reflections on habitual emotional abuse and manipulation tactics. If any of this is triggering for you, please protect your peace and read with caution.
word count: ~12.4k
a/n: Thank you everyone for reading this little series of mine. It became something special for me in a dark time in my fandom experience. It warms my heart to see how much some of you love them. This will likely be the very last fic I'll ever post on this blog, so please sub to my ao3 if you want future updates from me <3
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