So call me when it goes to shit
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‘Calliope been a lot?’ He followed up, his voice gentle as he calmly slid his hands down to rest on his partners hips. Robby’s immediate huff of discontent aided in proving his hunch right. Accompanied by an eye roll which would put teenagers to shame.
‘We had a meltdown last night, ending at around 3am’ Robby sighed. ‘This morning was complete with a full rendition of the Hamilton soundtrack in order to “set up the day with efficiency”- her words, not mine’.
Jack let out a breathy laugh, ‘Oh brother’ a smile tugging at his lips.
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Robby struggles to raise his autistic 7yr old daughter, Jack tries to offer support .
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- Part 1 of So call me when it goes to shit
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She’s been like this since i got her home’ she whispered gently in his ear. Back turned so his hyper vigilant little girl couldn’t hear them. ‘I think something happened at school, she hasn’t talked all evening and she refused to eat anything, even her goldfish.’
Robby’s face fell. His disappointment seeping out onto his face. He hated himself for that. He hated feeling this sadness swallowing him about his daughter. He wasn’t disappointed in her. He wasn’t sad because of her. He just wanted her to feel happy, safe and loved. Those moments seemed to be few and far between lately, and he was just so tired.
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Robby goes to collect his autistic daughter, calliope, from their babysitters house. The state he finds her in is… less than optimalSeries
- Part 2 of So call me when it goes to shit
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‘Im on my way’ jack said decidedly
’your shift-‘ Robby protested, but he knew it was no use. Jack was already in the car.‘Shut up Mikey. You need me, im coming. Simple as.’
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Robbys daughter has a meltdown, Robby is overwhelmed, jack is on the way
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- Part 3 of So call me when it goes to shit
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Robby, stood in the doorway with a little girl buried into his hoodie, bouncing her gently. Her hair a complete mess, curls stuck out at all angles, her face decorated with sleep.
The sight was just adorable. A smile crept across both of the men’s faces.
‘Well hello there!’ Jack beamed softly as the little girl turned her head to take in her surrondings. ‘My names jack-‘ he added, keeping space between them so she didn’t feel threatened.
‘Hello..’ she murmured, head still pressed against Robby, arms thrown around his shoulders. ‘I’m Calliope May Robinavitch’ she said in response. That elicited a quiet chuckle from jack.
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Jack meets Robbys daughter
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- Part 4 of So call me when it goes to shit
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Callie ran over to Robby, throwing her body at him, someone dramatically,
”please, please, pleaseee can Jack stay tonight!” She whined, hands motioned at Robby to pick her up.
He bent down and scooped her up, laughing.
”you seem to have made quite the impression Jack Abbot!” He teased, glancing over at his boyfriend, who stood there smugly, his hands raised in a helpless shrug.
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Jack absolutely adores Robbys daughter, and suprisingly she likes him too!!
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- Part 5 of So call me when it goes to shit
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She turned, very seriously to Jack, looking him dead in the eye.
“Wednesdays are pink and blue. Always” She said in a very matter-of-fact voice, as though dealing with a very serious matter.
“Of course they are!” Jack smiled, nodding equally very seriously, trying to match her energy, “that makes total sense!”
Or: jack is looking after Robby’s little girl for the day!
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- Part 6 of So call me when it goes to shit
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A faint smile crept across Jack’s face. He loved that she wanted to share this with him.
“That is so cool, sweetheart!” He agreed enthusiastically. “What else does it say?” He said, sitting on the chair right next to her, hoping to engage her.
“Okay, so-“ she began, crawling out of her chair and onto Jack’s lap. That made Jacks heart swell. He put his arms around her, gently cradling her as she read.
OR: jack bonds with Robbys daugher
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- Part 7 of So call me when it goes to shit
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“…So you gotta tell me baby girl,” Jack asked, “What’s going on?”
Her mouth opened, as if she was going to say something, before faltering and she closed it again.
“Go on sweetheart, you can tell me. Whatever it is.” He said, kindly, supporting her words.
”W-w-will you still like me if i have a bad day?” She mumbled, tears beginning to form in her dark brown eyes, threatening escape.
The words hit Jack like a punch, small, soft, and devastating. It broke his heart. He wasn’t sure what he had expected, but this wasn’t it.
OR: Jack comforts Robby’s daughter
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- Part 8 of So call me when it goes to shit
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Jack was asleep on the couch, prosthetic abandoned on the floor, arms sprawled across the whole couch. His breathing deep and steady.
As Robby moved closer, he let out an audible gasp. His daughter was curled up on his chest. Her brown curls stretched out all over Jack’s black shirt. Both of them completely dead to the world.
Robby let a warm smile spread across his face. This was too adorable.OR: Robby comes homes to find his daughter asleep on an equally asleep Jack
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- Part 9 of So call me when it goes to shit
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“Well, Dr Robinavitch..” She said, wrinkling her face, her expression confusing, it almost looked like disgust.
“Children do pick up on the emotional climate of a home, and clearly…” she said, gesturing between the men, “Different family structures can be… confusing for a child. Maybe that’s the problem here.”
Robby froze.
So did Jack.
”Different family structures.” He repeated, slowly. His voice thunderous, but low.
Her eyes met his, and she gave another tight smile. “Yes. Two fathers can be a lot for a child. It can create… Heightened emotions.”
They both stared at her. Not shouting. Not shaking. But cold.
”My daughters emotions,” Robby said, “are not caused by having two dads. They are caused by being overwhelmed, unsupported and ridiculed.” He said, hand rubbing the back of his neck.
The teacher flushed, “Well, I didn't mean-“
”You did.” Jack said quietly. “You absolutely fucking did.”Or: Jack and Robby advocate for Robby’s daughter
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- Part 10 of So call me when it goes to shit
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“When we were talking to her teacher, You called me her dad.” He said, his voice low.
“Yeah?” Robby returned, eyes furrowed. “You not comfortable with that, honey? I’m sorry I-“
Jack interrupted him, “I’m not upset,” he said, quickly, “I really liked it. But i don’t want to overstep. Bare a title that isn’t mine-“
”You are her dad, Jack.”
Jack blinked, “No, I’m not. Not biologically-“
”I don’t care about biology.” Robby protested. “You are her dad. In everyway that matters. You show up. You care for her. You sit with her when she has a meltdown. You pick her up from school. You calm her down. You tuck her in at night.” He paused, taking a breath. “If that’s not her dad… I don't know what is.”
Jack’s eyes flickered with a smile.Or: Robby and Jack talk about his daughter.
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- Part 11 of So call me when it goes to shit
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It was nearly midnight when Jack shoved his way through the sliding doors of the Pitt, Callie slumped limply in his arms. Her face clammy, pale and hot against his shoulder. She whimpered when the cold air hit her, curling tighter into her dads chest.
Jack’s heart was hammering, a million miles an hour. “Hang on baby,” he whispered into her curls. “I’ve got you, sweetheart”
Santos looked up from her desk, where she was charting. “Dr Abbot… Who’s kid is that?” She asked, confused,
Jack didn’t slow down, “I need a room. Now.”
Mel stood there, and blinked, “Is she yours? Do you have a daughter?”
”Santos.” Jack snapped, voice breaking. “Get me a room now. Somethings wrong.”
OR: Jack takes his and Robbys daughter to the Pitt
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- Part 12 of So call me when it goes to shit
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“Am I gonna die.. like mommy?”
Jack made a sound like someone had punched him.
Robby's head bowed in pain, face screwed up with tears.Jack moved in closer, voice soft and steady. “I promise, Callie-bear. You're not dying. I am not gonna let that happen.”
Callie wasn’t consoled, her little tears turned to sniffles and sobs.
“But mommy got sick. And she had to go to the hospital like me. And then… And then she didn't come home...”Series
- Part 13 of So call me when it goes to shit
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“Hey. Look at me.” Jack put a hand on Robby’s chin, pulling it up to look him in the eyes.
“She’s all i have left.” Robbby whispered. “She’s my little girl. She’s my whole world. I cant- I cant loose her, Jack. I cant do it again. I cant bury… I cant bury another person I love.”
Jacks heart sunk even futher, as he pulled him in, wrapping his arms around him, holding him tight.
”Youre not going to. Okay?” He said, nodding fiercely as he lowered his gaze. “You will not lose her.”
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- Part 14 of So call me when it goes to shit