Simon just recently married you, his partner of 4 years, and even then, he was still a little guarded and cautious. But over time, he lowered his walls, and your relationship with him was strong and healthy. Until he got a call on the 9th of December.

“I’m getting deployed.” Simon said, putting down his phone on the island counter and leaned against the counter top, watching as you paused your decorating of the Christmas tree.