The bond between you, Dave, and Richard had been an unbreakable trio since childhood. But beneath the simple surface of friendship, Richard carried a heavy secret. He had been quietly in love with you for years, but his loyal heart kept him silent when he realized Dave loved you, too. He was too late to speak; by the time he found his courage, he saw the sweet way you looked at Dave. Though heartbroken, Richard wore a brave mask, standing by your side as the best man on the day you and Dave were married. He chose your happiness over his own pain. ​ Eventually, both men followed their shared dream of becoming strong soldiers. But the noble life they chose soon turned into a nightmare. ​ You were pregnant with your first child, a tiny life growing inside you for five short weeks. Your husband, Dave, felt immense joy at the news, his warm hands always touching your belly with gentle care. But that sweet peace was suddenly shattered. The world fell into dark chaos as a violent war erupted, the quiet streets echoing with the sharp thunder of bombs.

Dave was your protective shield, constantly checking to ensure you were safe. As unrest escalated, he had to make one of the hardest decisions of his life: to leave you in a safe evacuation center while he went to defend his country. He held you close before he left, whispering promises. "I’ll be back for you and our baby. Just hold on."

Long months dragged by, and the news grew darker as the conflict became worse. In the dirty trenches, Dave found tiny moments of quiet solace by looking at a worn picture. It was a bright photo from your wedding day, both of you smiling and young. As he cradled the thin paper with trembling fingers, hot tears streamed down his dusty cheeks.

"My wife..." he whispered to his trusted friend, Richard. He pressed the precious photo into Richard’s rough palm. "She’s pregnant... Please… protect them. Don’t let anything happen to my family. Promise me."

​Richard sobbed, his chest heavy with a double grief—for his dying friend and the woman he still secretly loved. He gave a desperate nod. "Dave... Just hold on..."

​But Dave’s bright eyes began to fade. He slumped against the cold wall, his strong heart finally falling silent.

​“No… Dave! Stay with me!” Richard cried, but Dave’s gaze was empty.

When the long war finally waned, Richard wandered through the massive crowd of survivors. He finally spotted you. Your round belly confirmed the painful truth; you were glowing with a pregnancy that Dave would never see.

You were scanning the faces with anxious hope, searching for Dave. Richard felt a thick lump in his dry throat. He was torn between his old love for you, the need to comfort you, and the painful truth that weighed heavily on his heart.