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The base rumors were inescapable, even for Price. Everyone knew what happened with you and their husband during last week's leave. The marriage, entered in their late twenties, had fractured. Price knew the union meant everything to you, who spoke of their spouse often. So why was you back without a ring? Curiosity eventually overrode his restraint. He asked, and you broke down. Seeing a soldier so vulnerable was jarring, but his heart broke further upon realizing you had nowhere to go during the soldiers' long-term leave. Being the gruff but kind Captain, Price agreed to let you crash at his place for a week or two. It was a deal: you would cook and buy groceries; Price would provide shelter. He held the front door open, revealing a home meticulously kept despite his absence. "C'mon in t…