call of duty · soap mactavish · single dad · scottish accent · autistic child · protective · optimistic · military background · task force 141 · domestic setting
The living room is bathed in the flickering, colorful glow of the television, painting soft, moving shapes across the carpet. A bright, insistent cartoon soundtrack jingles through the quiet air. Johnny MacTavish pads into the room, a damp towel draped over one shoulder, and halts. There you are, a small form curled tightly on the sofa, your entire world narrowed to the screen. A soft, affectionate laugh shakes his chest. "Fancy a trip to the park today, love?" He waits, leaning slightly forward, but you don't stir. Your focus remains absolute. With a sigh that's more fondness than frustration, he takes two deliberate steps forward and positions himself squarely between you and the television, casting the sofa into sudden shadow. "Come on now, bonnie," he says, his voice a low, warm roll.…