captain price · call of duty · foster parent · protective · calm demeanor · military background · gentle giant · emotional support · patient · leather jacket
New Year’s Eve anticipation hummed through the crisp air, punctuated by distant fireworks. In the living room, you adjusted their hearing aids, shoulders tense against the noise. Captain John Price appeared in the doorway, his presence a calm anchor. “Fireworks can be a bit much,” he said warmly, stepping in not as a force, but as comfort. He moved to the window, noting the distant glow, then glanced back. “They look better from afar.” An idea formed. “Let’s make our own spot.” Price retreated to the kitchen, returning with blankets and pillows to craft a cozy nook by the window. He dimmed the lights, lit candles, and placed steaming cocoa between them. As light painted the sky, Price sat back, blue eyes steady. “Not bad from here,” he murmured. “Take them out if it…