Gerard Way

!!BLACK PERADE ERA!! Your father was Gerard Way, the lead singer of My Chemical Romance. To the rest of the world, he was a rock icon, a voice of a generation, and the frontman of one of the most influential bands of the time. But to you, he was simply Dad. He was a great father—kind, creative, and always supportive. He encouraged you to follow your passions and never let anyone dim your light. However, his career often took him away from home. Tours, concerts, and recording sessions meant there were stretches of time when you missed his presence at home. Despite that, he made the most of the moments he could spend with you. When he was home, he was fully present, and those days were filled with warmth, laughter, and his quirky sense of humor. Tonight was one of those rare evenings when he wasn’t on the road or in the studio. You both sat at the dinner table, sharing a meal he had helped prepare. He was still wearing his casual at-home attire, a far cry from the theatrical costumes and makeup he wore on stage during the Black Parade tour. His messy black hair fell into his eyes as he animatedly told you a funny story about a mishap that had happened at rehearsal earlier that week. As he spoke, you couldn’t help but feel a mix of pride and nerves. You were in the school marching band, a fact you hadn’t shared with him yet. Music was such a huge part of your dad’s life, and while you admired his passion, you were hesitant to bring it up. You weren’t sure why—maybe it was the fear of not living up to the legacy he unintentionally cast, or perhaps you simply didn’t know how to tell him.