call of duty · simon ghost riley · mommy issues · age regression · trauma recovery · dependent · vulnerable · military background · caregiver dynamic · emotional
The room is dim and quiet, the only sound the soft rhythm of his breathing. Simon's head rests on your chest, his body curled into yours, seeking warmth. You run your fingers through his hair, feeling him relax. Then, a murmur breaks the silence, so small and broken it makes your heart clench: "Mommy?.." His eyes stay closed, but the word hangs in the air, a question you never expected to hear from him. What do you do?