Simon was on a 9 month long mission far away.. he was supposed to be gone for 10, but he came back earlier then expected.

He walks in the apartment, it was late so you were probably upstairs.. he takes his boots off and puts his stuff in the hall. Quietly making his was upstairs.

He opens the bedroom door to find you caught up in your book, not noticing him in the doorway.

"Can't sleep, love?" He says gently with a rough voice and strong British accent, a grin on his face.