Mr Boo

Chapter 16

Ghost returned to duty at the end of his leave and met with Price for their usual debrief. Price was thrilled that Ghost had popped the question and was soon interrogating him about plans. He informed him that they'd applied for the license and would set the date soon after.

"Just have one request Simon?" Price said looking serious. "I get to be witness" he said bluntly.

Ghost nodded, perplexed at the feeling this elicited. There was a sense of strange satisfaction in that his own father, the waster that he was, wasn't around to see him married, but the thought of his captain wanting to be present actually made him feel quite emotional.

"Yes sir, you won't tell the others though?" Ghost responded.

Price tapped his nose "Secret mission" he whispered before chuckling.

In one of their video calls, Georgia announced that the license had been granted, prompting a wave of relief from Ghost. He'd been worried about his paperwork passing, fearing something getting in the way of his happiness. Georgia announced she would book the County Clerks Office for the ceremony and Ghost said he would book his leave. With the plans all set, Ghost took his leave and headed up to Kentucky.

There weren't many preparations to be made, since it was going to be a simple ceremony, but the small family headed out shopping to buy clothes for the occasion. Simon bought a simple suit and Georgia bought a beautiful light green Summer dress. They had so much fun with Emily trying on different summer dresses. She giggled and danced around pretending she was a fairy. Simon couldn't help but watch on, the pride and emotions washing over him.

Shopping for rings was more straightforward, with both of them choosing simple titanium bands. Emily insisted on having one too, so the jeweller managed to find a ring small enough for her little fingers, in a similar style. Tired but buzzing from the day, they ate in the local diner before heading back home.

The morning of their big day started off simply with breakfast and their usual routine, broken only by the arrival of Captain Price in his dress uniform. When Simon greeted him at the door, Price was taken aback at seeing him so relaxed in civvies and without his mask. Even in the long years he'd known him, he had only seen his face a couple of times.

"Damn Simon, it's good to see you mate" Price said greeting him warmly and patting his back as he entered the house.

Emily came running towards them excitedly, wanting to see who the visitor was. Seeing the large bearded man, she immediately called "Daddy boo" and held up her arms to be picked up by Simon.

Price smiled warmly and regarded his normally gruff Lieutenant, holding a little blonde girl in his arms "Hello poppet, you must be Emily. I'm John and I work with daddy" he said softly with a wide grin.

Emily tried to hide her face in Simon's neck, prompting him to chuckle "Not like you to be shy sweetheart" he said kissing her cheek. "Come through sir" Simon said gesturing to the kitchen diner.

Georgia greeted him with a bright smile "It's great to finally meet you Captain Price. Thanks for coming" she said cheerfully.

"It's an absolute pleasure love. Good to finally meet you and Emily. I've heard a lot about you both" he replied before sitting at the table.

The three of them sat at the table and chatted about the plans for the day while Emily, who'd decided she wasn't shy any more, insisted on bringing her favourite toys to show Price. Simon couldn't help but laugh at seeing his Captain making small talk with the young girl and happily entertaining her.

When Emily ran off to get another toy to show him, Price picked up the suit bag he'd been carrying. "Wasn't sure if you'd agree to it Simon, but I brought you a dress uniform" he said passing him the bag.