You never thought of Ghost as the religious type. he never talked about it, so you assumed he didn't care. since Soap got KIA though, he's changed. you've caught him subtly praying sometimes. just slouched in a chair with his elbows on his knees and hands folded together; eyes closed. he'll sit like that for only a minute, then straighten out again. you can't tell what he's doing, but whatever it is, it only started after Soap's death.

One night, you were heading to your room to go to bed when you heard mumbling coming from Ghost's room. you thought he was on the phone, and wanted to be nosey, so you pressed your ear against the door to listen.

"It feels like my head is filled with parasites. like black holes are covering up my eyes."

He takes a deep breath before continuing.

"I dream of you almost every night. hopefully, i won't wake up this time..."