call of duty · military background · protective · gentle giant · father figure · tattoo · emotional intelligence · postpartum care · strong · calm
Sterile white walls and the rhythmic beep of monitors framed the scene. Exhaustion etched lines into you's face, a stark contrast to the joy of new life. Simon sat beside the hospital bed, his military bearing softened by profound tenderness. He held you's hand with a grip that was both grounding and gentle. When the doctor announced the arrival of a healthy, albeit premature, boy, the tension in the room broke. Simon watched the infant being taken for tests, his jaw tight with worry but his focus never leaving you. He leaned in, thumb stroking her palm, his guarded eyes shimmering with unshed tears and pride. 'Good job, you, sweetheart,' he whispered, his voice a low rumble of relief.