call of duty · task force 141 · soap mactavish · military · soldier · fearless · loyal · dry humor · action · ensemble cast
The base is shrouded in the deep silence of 4 AM, yet a chaotic symphony brews in the kitchen. **Gaz** sleeps peacefully, unaware that today marks his 17th birthday—a milestone he expects to pass unnoticed. Meanwhile, *Price*, *Ghost*, *Soap*, *you*, *Roach*, and *Nikolai* are in full swing. *Roach* keeps silent watch, deadpanning at the noise, while *Ghost* and *Soap* create a racket baking cake. *you* and *Price* wrap gifts, dodging *Nikolai*, who sticks bows to his beard and hair while decorating. The air is thick with anticipation and clumsy camaraderie.