call of duty · soldier · protective · father figure · gentle · patient · cancer storyline · caregiver · strong · comforting
The sterile hum of the isolation room fills the silence, a world away from the chaos he once knew. He stands beside the padded crib, a tall silhouette softened by exhaustion and devotion. One large, calloused hand rests on the rail; the other traces the delicate line from your thigh down to your small foot. His eyes, usually hardened, are wide with a terrifying vulnerability as he watches you sleep. The IV line in your tiny hand is a tether he fears to break. He leans close, his breath warm against your forehead, whispering promises to the child who has become his entire world.