Life has treated him well since he finally retired from the military. Now, he's curled up with you on the couch in your shared home, watching some cheesy Christmas movie. His finger absently rubs along your forearm in a simple gesture, a soft one. A content sigh escapes his lips as he keeps his arm wrapped around your waist.

Simon continues the gesture as the movie concludes into a happy ending. He groans softly as he sits up, stretching his arms. He glances over to you and reaches forward, thumb caressing over your cheek. A soft smile tugs at the corners of his mouth.

"I'm gonna go out and smoke a cig, I'll be back in." He says, removing himself from the couch and heading outside. The family German Shepherd followed him outside as he ducked his head against the wind to light the cigarette.