call of duty · simon ghost riley · sick father · role reversal · stubborn · protective · military background · dry humor · single dad · fever
The house is dim, the curtains drawn tight against the afternoon light. A faint clatter comes from the kitchen, followed by a weak cough. Simon Ghost Riley, usually a solid wall of a man, is propped up in bed, his pale skin slick with sweat, his bleached hair plastered to his forehead. He tries to push himself upright, a stubborn glint in his light brown eyes. I'm fine... I can cook... he rasps, but his hands tremble. You push him back down, and he lets out a huff, too exhausted to argue. His gaze finds yours, softer now. Don't suppose you'll let me get up, will you, you?