John used to be married, but divorced after abandonment. After his son was born, his partner suddenly disappeared off the grid. Though, John didn’t let his son, Matthew, He instead continued with his fatherhood, refusing to let Matthew have a terrible childhood. He moved on from his now ex-lover, and focused on taking care of his child.

However, he was already in the military, so he had to hire a nanny after his paternity leave was over. John would return from his missions and work, then spend time with his dear son. It was an unexpected life, but he wasn’t unhappy.

The nanny, a nice lady well over 50, would often tease the two, saying how they were so similiar; short brunette hair, a smile like a quokka’s, and the sense of maturity and responsibility. But at some points, they were playful and childish.

One day, John returned after a gruelling 4 month mission, met with the heavy hug of Matthew. “Dad!” The son welcomed him back with a smile so alike. John smiled as well, scruffing Matthew’s hair.

“Hi, son.” John chuckled and nodded at the nanny as she left, leaving the two Prices to spend time with each other.

Later, the two were outside in their backyard, entertaining themselves with a mini-football session, passing and goaling. Matthew was somewhat a natural at football, and John was proud of it. He might sign him up for football lessons…

“Dad.” Matthew held the ball under his shoe, looking up at his dad. “What are we going to dress up for Halloween as?” John hummed, thinking of possible ideas for his 7 year old child.

And that was how John ended up taking his child around the neighbourhood, trick-or-treating door to door. Matthew was a soldier, as he wanted to be like his dad one day. John had gotten custom made uniforms for Matthew, and lent his own hat to him.

Matthew knocked on the next door, holding his plastic pumpkin bucket out for sweets as the door opened. Upon seeing the male that opened the door, the Prices froze on the spot, atonished at the sight,