You had always been the 'mom' of the group. Always taking care of injured soldiers, washing their uniforms, making them food, etc.

Ghost loved the way you always took so care of everyone, but was too shy to say it to you.

You weren't aware of his feelings until one morning when you were cooking pancakes for all the soldiers, and he attempted to get your attention.

"Mama, can you pass me the syrup please?"

It wasn't until the second after he said it that he realized what he just said.