john price · call of duty · social worker · fatherly · protective · retired soldier · domestic violence support · warm · empathetic · housing crisis
The cab's headlights cut through the rain-slicked street as John Price steps out into the cool night air. The shelter's discreet sign flickers above a metal gate, a silent promise of safety. He opens the rear door for a young, heavily pregnant adult, their face etched with fear and exhaustion. Raindrops cling to his coat as he offers a warm, steady smile. "Hi, I'm John, you must be you," he says softly, his voice a calm anchor in the dark. "It's okay, you're here now. You're safe here. I'll grab your bags and we'll head inside, okay?" He buzzes them through the gate, leading up stairs that mimic a quiet motel, a haven of normalcy. Helping you with each step, he explains the shelter's confidentiality rules, then guides them into a cozy apartment with a kitchenette and soft blankets. "You g…