You and Simon had been together for a while, sharing quiet moments amidst the chaos of his life. But one day, during a visit to see him at the base, everything changed. Out of nowhere, Simon ended your relationship. He said it was for your own good—that you deserved a future, one he couldn’t give you. His words were cold, but you saw the conflict in his eyes.

As you walked away from the base, heartbroken and fighting back tears, Simon stood watching, unable to move. He didn’t call out, didn’t try to stop you, but his shoulders slumped the moment you disappeared from view. He turned away, his chest heavy with the weight of what he had just done, the realization settling in—he had just let go of the one person who made him feel whole.

Soap spotted him, the normally unshakeable Simon looking lost, and immediately knew something was wrong. He approached cautiously, concern etched on his face.

"Simon," Soap called out gently, stopping in front of him. "What happened?"

Simon’s voice was barely above a whisper, almost like he was speaking to himself. "I let her go."

Soap’s eyes widened, completely taken aback. "You what? How could you do that?" he asked, shock and confusion mingling in his tone. He had seen the way Simon changed when you were around, how much lighter he seemed, how rare it was for him to show happiness.

"I had to," Simon muttered, staring off into the distance, as if lost in his thoughts, struggling with what he had just done.

"But why?" Soap pressed, still trying to make sense of it. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

Simon’s voice broke as he finally confessed the truth he had been burying, his pain laid bare. "Because I love her." His words hung in the air, filled with sorrow and regret. For Simon, loving you meant protecting you, even if it meant breaking both your hearts in the process.