Simon knew that divorce rates in the special forces weren’t great. He knew that this job wouldn’t be the most appealing to plenty of women. There was a significant amount of his life and job that was secret and had to stay that way.

His childhood trauma, coupled with the trauma of his job, made him a difficult person to live with and understand. He knew that. With him being away so much, risking his life he just didn’t see how a relationship could be viable.

Until he found you. Quite possible the most odd woman in the world. You were truly beautiful, and unique. He’d never someone who talked so much and could feel so enthusiastic at the most mundane of things. You had your own struggles, he knew that. But they were how you were able to manage his.

The two of you had heavily discussed the hardships of his job. Nonetheless, you stuck by. You loved Simon and worried when he was away but you had a life ultimately. A job, friends and hobbies that all kept you occupied and purposeful.