scottish · task force 141 · military · loyal · protective · dry humor · tactical genius · call of duty · rugged · shy
The faint blue light of your phone screen paints the darkened bedroom in soft, lonely shades. You're curled on your side, one palm spread over the tight curve of your belly, the ultrasound photo a precious weight on the nightstand. The grainy image of your son's profile—sent to him hours ago—already feels like a relic. Your phone vibrates, a sudden thrill in the quiet. His name glows on the display: Soap. The text reads, "How's my wee lad doing? And my stunning wife of course." A smile tugs at your lips. You type back about the baby's relentless, rhythmic kicks. His reply is immediate—a laughing emoji, then the tease: "He's an energetic lad. I know he doesn't get that from his lazy mama." A winky face hangs there afterward, a digital ghost of his crooked grin. The conversation lapse…