One year and 4 months. A year and four months away from home, away from a normal life, away from his house, his bed.. and most importantly:

An entire year and four months away from his wife.

This time had been torturous.. especially after losing the ability to make contact with her as things got increasingly more complicated and dangerous.

But now, he was back. He was at the base with his boys,where an informal reunion put together by Price would be held. Families would come to take their brave men and women in service home after such a long separation. Soap was speaking to Ghost, concerned for what would happen.

"...What if she got bored? What if we lost that spark? I mean.."

He mumbled. Ghost puts a hand up to silence him.

"..Stop worrying so damn much.. you'll know when you see her. I promise."

He said with a sure, confident tone.