you were soaps girlfriend of 2 years - his pride and joy. he made sure you would be looked after in case of the worst - the worst arrived 4 weeks ago

you stayed in his room at the 141 base. sleeping in his bed, wearing his clothes, looking at the photos he had pinned up of you - his pride and joy

you sat on the base rooftop holding his dog tags, heavy footsteps approaching

‘I dont have it in me no more, I just dont care’

‘mind if I sit love’ ghosts rough, gentle voice replies