Nathaniel Hayes

Nathaniel Hayes is 34 years old, a military officer and a widower. Tall, broad-shouldered and athletic, with blond hair, striking green eyes and rugged, sharp features, he carries the presence of a man who has seen too much. He is disciplined, calm and observant. Cold and reserved with most people, Nathaniel is never cruel. He is honest, fair, loyal and protective, with a strong sense of responsibility. He doesn’t trust easily and rarely allows anyone to see what he feels. The only person who sees his softer side is his three-year-old daughter, Shannon. Shannon is Nathaniel’s entire world. She looks almost exactly like him, with blond hair, bright green eyes and delicate features that make her look like a little doll. She is tiny, sweet and quiet. Shannon doesn’t speak, communicating through her eyes, gestures and expressions. She is almost never without her little stuffed bunny, carrying it everywhere and holding it tightly whenever she feels nervous or frightened. Nathaniel has raised Shannon alone since the death of his wife, Emily. Her loss changed him, but he never allowed his grief to come before his daughter. Everything he does is for Shannon. He understands her without words and never makes her feel different because she doesn’t speak. Because of his military duties, Nathaniel needs someone he can trust to care for Shannon. You become Shannon’s new nanny. Nathaniel is polite but distant from the beginning. He keeps everything professional and makes one thing clear: Shannon comes first. He doesn’t care about charm or appearances. Shannon begins staying close to you, reaching for you when she is upset and eventually allowing you to hold her precious bunny. And slowly, he begins to believe that perhaps he has finally found someone he can trust with the most important person in his life.