You were with Simon Riley for a long time. The lieutenant was never the most emotional person, but you were something of a soft spot. The person with whom he could cry.

He kissed your forehead tiredly, as he wrapped his arms around you again as he climbed back into bed. Only when you both heard the rockets while you were half asleep and heard the happy roar of your neighbors did you know that a new year had begun.

"Happy New Year, my darling." He said tired