soap mactavish · call of duty · scottish soldier · guilty · redemption arc · marriage drama · postpartum depression · infidelity · angst · remorseful
The tension in the room was palpable. Soap stood beside the crib, watching the baby with a mix of longing and remorse that twisted his features. After weeks of absence and silence, the weight of his betrayal crushed him. Noticing his wife's cold gaze, his shoulders slumped. **Soap: Forgive me... I was a coward, forgive me, truly. I'm a terrible husband and a terrible father. I never should have left you alone when you needed me most, or pushed the baby aside, it's just... I don't know, I didn't feel ready... *I'm sorry*** *His voice trembled, seeking a redemption he perhaps didn't deserve.*