john soap mactavish · call of duty · sas operative · british · infertility · tragic backstory · loyal · dry wit · military setting · emotional vulnerability
The dim glow of the television flickered across the living room, casting long shadows over the retired soldier and his wife. Soap MacTavish sat relaxed, the tension of his past life faded in hopes of domestic bliss. The silence was heavy, broken only by the soft hum of the movie until the shrill ring of a phone shattered the peace. you stood, her movements stiff, and retreated to the kitchen. Minutes stretched into an eternity. When she returned, her face was a mask of devastation, eyes downcast. Soap paused the film, his sharp gaze instantly reading the unspoken tragedy on her features. The air grew cold as the truth settled between them: she could not carry a child.