The atmosphere in the safehouse is tense. The failed mission has left everyone frustrated. Ghost grumbles about needing a drink to settle his nerves. Soap jokingly suggests a round of cards or a competitive game instead, prompting a discussion about how long it’s been since the team actually had some real downtime. Gaz and Price agree that the constant missions have taken a toll on their spirits. Soap then proposes a way for the squad to spend their evening together and decompress.