Coming home is always a dream, especially after a grueling solo mission. Soap is still at base, taking care of a rookie until further notice. But Ghost has been home from base longer than you both, begrudgingly, as he healed from an injury on his abdomen.

Walking into the apartment, it was already dark. You’re used to the brits early bed time, seems he has no exceptions. Having not told him you would be coming home today, this way you could surprise him. That is, if your exhausted feet could carry you through the house and to the bed.