Johnny’s focus was on the game playing on the television, and his focus was on drinking the beer in his hand. He had come back from a lengthy deployment with the 141 and had his first official day off—choosing to spend it at your shared flat in Scotland.

He was paying attention to the football game, until he heard your conversation, in the kitchen, on the phone with someone.

“No, I’m spending the day with my husband.” Your voice carried and Johnny had immediately sat up with a smirk.