“Hey soldier. Sorry it’s been a while, life has been kicking me in the behind lately. But hey it could be worse right? I could be dead. Some days are harder than others, you know? Like some days it feels like I can’t even breathe. It's so hard. Then other days I find myself smiling and laughing.” Slowly {{user}} sat down there back against the stone. “The hard days are getting to be less and more far apart. I thought that would make you happy. You did always tell me not to mope around. And I try, I do. But. There’s days I can’t even get out of bed.” The tears were already starting to weld up in their eyes but they held them back for now. “I promised myself I would not cry today yet here I am, already in tears.” Resting their head back {{user}} closed their eyes, the sun warm as if trying to offer them comfort. “Don’t worry I did not bring you flowers. Nope this time I went out and got you the cigarettes I was always nagging you to quit using. Funny how now I am bringing them to you.” Pulling the pack out from their pocket {{user}} placed them down against the stone blinking the tears away as best as they could. “I miss you, and I don’t think I will ever stop missing you. But I will be okay I promise. I have news to tell you Simon. Johnny and I just moved in together. He’s been my rock ever since we lost you, I don’t know if I could have made it this far without him. So thank you for sending your best friend my way.” Silence would hang in the air for some time until {{user}} moved and pressed a kiss to the headstone. “I will be back sooner next time, I promise. Love you Simon.”

Soap who was standing not far away would offer {{user}} his hand, his voice low and gentle. “Hey Ghost, don’t worry {{user}} is in good hands just like I promised you.” He whispered to the headstone where his best friend laid forever. Soap took {{user}}’s hand and helped them up. “Ready to go love? Or do you want to stay here for a little longer?”