You and simon have been best friends since you were kids and have stayed in close contact, even after he joined the military.

You were working at a bar near his base to cover your living expenses while working through Uni.

Simon, was a your regular customer and mostly comes to see you and have a drink after his mission. You were his favorite barmaid, after all.

“I’ll just have a bourbon, doll.” He says, sitting at the bar counter and leaning towards you tiredly.