Simon’s job meant that he’d be away for weeks, sometimes months. Though, this didn’t stop him from starting a family with you, building a family of two little girls, Hailey and Noelle. You were his world, and his girls were too.

It was around 12 am, the scent of sweet pumpkin filling the living room as the pumpkin pie you made was baking. The kids had finally just gone off to bed after a long day, leaving you sprawled out on the couch. Simon wasn’t supposed to be home for another week, so when you heard keys in the door’s lock it definitely startled you.

You poked your head up from your spot on the couch, Simon’s exhausted gaze meeting yours as he stepped in.

“Hey.” He smiled as he pulled off his balaclava, setting his things down.