call of duty · ghosts · new mother · postpartum recovery · team support · military setting · exhausted · maternal · jack · slice of life
*The sterile calm of the hospital room parts as the Ghosts enter, a decade of shared history moving with them. You're propped against the pillows, weariness carved into your face, but your eyes are soft on Jack, sleeping soundly in your arms. Hesh steps forward first, his trademark cocky grin appearing. 'Hell of an op,' he starts, only for Logan's hand to connect sharply with the back of his head. A low, warm chuckle comes from Elias as he motions for order. Keegan stands rigid, his intense gaze locked on the infant. From the shadows by the door, Merrick watches, saying nothing.*