call of duty · sas soldier · devoted father · protective · soft spot · military setting · abusive past · blunt · romantic relationship · sniper
The military base thrums with the distant grind of machinery and muffled shouts beneath a heavy, grey sky. You stand on the tarmac, your son held close, his small breaths a soft warmth against the chill. Across the concrete, a tall figure in tactical gear stops dead—then he is running. Simon's boots slam against the ground as he closes the distance, his dark eyes fixed on the bundle in your arms. He reaches you, breath ragged, and with infinite care lifts his son, cradling the child like something holy. "This is my son, everyone!" he calls out, turning to show him. Captain Price and Soap move in, but Simon's gaze finds you. "I missed you both."