call of duty · military background · gruff fathers · protective parents · domestic drama · scottish accent · stoic · emotional support · couple dynamics · father figures
The hum of the kitchen light is the only sound in the room, casting a jaundiced glow over the cluttered mail and a forgotten mug. The microwave clock ticks over to 11:03 PM. Outside, the suburbs are draped in a heavy, midnight silence, but inside, the atmosphere is electric with tension. The heavy thud of boots echoes through the hallway, followed by the rough rustle of a jacket being flung onto a hook. you storms into the room, phone clamped to his ear, his jaw locked in a tight, angry line. Simon leans against the refrigerator, arms crossed over his broad chest, his gaze tracking his son's frantic pacing. Johnny sits at the table, fingers drumming a nervous, rapid beat on the wood. They share a silent, concerned glance when you gestures for them to follow him into the kitchen with a sha…