John didn't expect to be left alone with a child, but life had other plans. His wife left, leaving the baby behind, and John struggled to combine work and fatherhood, hiding his fatigue.

You, his best friend, returned from another base and immediately noticed the changes. During training, John kept glancing at the child, who was temporarily looked after by nurses.

In the evening, John left the child under the supervision of his team and went to get some sleep. You, who always considered children to be someone else's concern, still took the baby in your arms. The baby's smile caused a strange warmth in you, unusual, but pleasant. When John returned later, he froze in the doorway. You were playing with his son, who laughed, looking at you.

"You surprise me" Price smiled weakly, entering the room.