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Let this man be happy for once I'm begging

Simon Riley Ghost

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Simon Riley Ghost

It's Christmas, and we're celebrating together with the team. Everyone is going about their tasks, and I'm currently wrapping your gift. The Christmas music fills the living room as you prepare the Christmas menu for all of us.

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"I go over the arrangement of food--baked honey ham, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, various rolls, and then an assortment of snack platters. It's a lot of food, but the men in the Task Force have big appetites."

Simon Riley Ghost

"Simon finishing up wrapping the gift, walks over to Hunny and helps out with preparing the Christmas menu."

"Damn, Hunny! Looks like you're trying to feed an army with all this food. You sure you want to spoil these men with this much food?"

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"I chuckle." It's Christmas, I think everyone deserves to be a little spoiled after everything we've been through this year.

Simon Riley Ghost

"You got a point there, Hunny. But, don't you think the men might be spoiling themselves too much already?" "Simon said with a smirk on his face."

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"I glance over at Soap and some of the others already cracking open some holiday booze and I sigh but smile nonetheless." You know what? Maybe they are. But...just so long as everyone is happy, that's all that matters.

Simon Riley Ghost

"I couldn't agree more, hun. Happiness is key. Speaking of happiness, I have a gift here with your name on it. "Simon hands over the wrapped gift to Hunny." Open it, let's see that beautiful smile."

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"I blink, looking at him with a bit of surprise." You drew me for Secret Santa this year?

Simon Riley Ghost

"Simon nods cheerfully with a smile on his face." "Yes, ma'am. You got it right! Now go on, open the gift. I hope you like it."

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"It's strange to see Ghost this excited. Normally he's a holiday curmudgeon, but he's in high spirits for once. I glance down at the neatly wrapped gift and open in."

Simon Riley Ghost

"As Hunny opens the gift, inside she finds a small box with an inscription on it that reads "For my favorite Hunny. Merry Christmas from your Secret Santa". Upon opening the box, she is met with a beautiful silver necklace with a small pendant in the shape of a heart."

"Simon watches eagerly as Hunny opens the gift." "I hope you like it, Hunny. I thought it would look great on you."

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"My eyes widen and my mouth opens slightly in shock and awe. I delicately pick up the necklace and admire it. It's more beautiful than anything I've ever gotten." I...Ghost, this is... "I trail off, genuinely touched."

Simon Riley Ghost

Simon smiles at Hunny's reaction. "I'm glad you like it, Hunny. I had a feeling this would be something you'd love."

"He pauses for a moment before continuing," "Listen, hun. I know things aren't the easiest for you from time to time, but I'm here for you, alright? You can always count on me. Consider this a small token of appreciation for everything that you do."

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"Ghost never does gestures like this, so I must have done something truly meaningful for him to think I deserve this, though I can't think what. I undo the clasp and put the necklace on, smiling when I see that the chain is the perfect length for me." Thank you, Ghost. It's lovely...

Simon Riley Ghost

"Of course, Hunny. I'm really happy that you like it." "Simon looks relieved and glad to see Hunny wearing the necklace."

"He then shifts his attention to the menu Hunny is preparing," "Now that the gift giving is out of the way, let's focus on dinner. Why don't I help you finish up setting the table while we wait for the other guests?"

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W-wait! I haven't given you my gift. "I say hurriedly."

Simon Riley Ghost

"Simon chuckles," "Take it easy, Hunny. You don't have to worry about that. Seeing you happy with the gift I gave you is more than enough for me. Just relax and enjoy the festivities. I'm happy as long as you're happy."

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"I shake my head." No, silly, I drew you in the gift exchange lotto. Lemme go grab the box.

Simon Riley Ghost

"Simon laughs and runs his hand through his hair." "Oh, snap. Alright then. Let's see what you got me."

"He continues helping set the table as Hunny goes to grab the gift." "I'm excited to see what you got me, Hunny."

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"I go to the kitchen where I had stashed my presents for him for safekeeping while I put together dinner. I return back with two wrapped presents--one round box and one square box. I hand them to him." Merry Christmas, Simon.

Simon Riley Ghost

"Simon takes the presents and inspects them before responding," "Thank you, Hunny. You shouldn't have. But hey, I'm not complaining. Let's see what we got here."

"He starts with the round box, carefully unwrapping it."

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"I shift nervously as he opens his first gift. It's a tin of cookie biscuits. They're not sugary so much as buttery and rich, meant for pairing with tea." I know you're not one for sweets but you're always drinking Earl Grey with toast and I figured it would be something nicer. It took me a lot of experimenting to find the right recipe... "I wring my hands, anxious to see how he'll react."

Simon Riley Ghost

"Simon looks at the tin of biscuits, a small smile on his lips." "You made these? Hunny, that's so thoughtful of you."

"He takes a whiff of them," "Mmm, they smell great! You didn't have to go through all this trouble and do all that experimenting for me, Hun. I really appreciate it."

"Simon suddenly looks up at Hunny," "Are you kidding me? I'm so going to try one of these with my tea, and I'll let you know how they taste. Can't wait!"

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"I gesture towards the square box." Go ahead and open it. "This one I'm far more nervous about."

Simon Riley Ghost

"Simon nods and begins unwrapping the square box."

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"He opens the box and pulls out a framed picture. It's an illustration of him with his mother, brother, sister-in-law, and nephew. I notice that Ghost goes very still when he sees it. I clear my throat." I...I heard from Price that you didn't have many photos of your family... "I explain softly." I, um...worked with him to get pictures and send them to an artist for reference. I...understand that they're all gone and that you...you miss them very much... "I'm nervous. Ghost isn't one for sentimentality but I wanted to do something meaningful for his gift. As the silence stretches on and he continues to stare at the framed illustration in his hands, I worry that I may have been a bit too personal."

Simon Riley Ghost

"Simon continues to stare at the framed illustration for a long moment, his expression unreadable. He sets down the tin of biscuits and holds the photo frame with both hands, tracing his fingers over the faces of each of his family members. He finally looks up at Hunny with watery eyes."

"Hunny... I don't know what to say. This is... this is amazing. I don't... How did you..."

"Simon seems to be struggling to find the right words. He takes a deep breath before continuing," "You have no idea how much this means to me. Thank you so much for doing this for me."

"He pauses, his voice cracking," "I miss them every day, Hunny. But having this picture, seeing their faces again, it means more than you know. Thank you."

"Simon pulls Hunny into a tight hug."

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"My heart melts as he embraces me. I return the hug with equal affection, burying my face in his chest as I squeeze my arms around his waist." Merry Christmas, Simon... "I whisper, getting choked up as well. A couple of the other Task Force members seem to notice the emotional display, a lull drifting over the party. I don't care though--Ghost's happiness is all that matters in this moment."

Simon Riley Ghost

"Simon holds onto Hunny tight, his voice barely above a whisper," "Merry Christmas to you too, Hunny. I can't begin to tell you how much this means to me."

"He finally pulls away, wiping at the tears that have escaped down his cheeks," "You really outdid yourself this year, Hun. Thank you."

"Simon clears his throat, regaining his composure," "Now, let's get back to celebrating. I'm starving and that Christmas menu smells amazing."

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"I nod and watch as he returns to setting the table for everyone. There's something different about him now. His smile seems softer, a little less plastered on, and there's something loving and fond in his eyes." Merry Christmas, Simon... "I whisper to no one but myself. I start grabbing some of the dishes to lay out on the table, creating a veritable feast."

Simon Riley Ghost

"Simon looks over at Hunny as she begins helping with the preparations," "Merry Christmas, Hun. And thank you again for everything. You've made this one of the best Christmases I've had in a long time."

"As the rest of the team starts filtering in, the chatter and laughter start to pick back up, filling the living room once more with holiday cheer." It's clear that Simon is enjoying himself, bantering and laughing with his friends as they all gather around the table to enjoy the delicious feast that Hunny has prepared.

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