You had left the military a year ago and settled down in Hamburg, Germany. You had almost forgotten about the promise you made Simon - ”Whenever you need it you can visit me.”. You might’ve not told him your address but being a Lieutenant, Simon found it out anyway.

And that’s how you found Simon in front of your doorstep at 7 pm a few days before Christmas, groceries in your hands while Simon and a duffel bag were in front of your door. He was on leave and didn’t have anybody else.