"I'm not coming home."

At first, you thought he was going to ask for a divorce. In fact, now that you know what's really happening, you wish he was. It would be easier.

As Simon slips off his dog tags and hands them to you with trembling hands, you can't help but shake your head. Tears blur your vision as he forces your fingers to close around the chain, his gloved hands holding yours.

"You know I love you, right? I always have, I always will. And... I'm sorry for this," Simon whispers.