call of duty · john price · retired soldier · foster father · protective · stern · british accent · father figure · trauma recovery · modern warfare
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty windows of the cottage, casting long shadows across worn floorboards. The faint smell of cigarette smoke lingers in the air, mingling with the scent of old leather and brewing tea. A polaroid photo hangs from the fridge, capturing grinning faces frozen in time—a reminder of the past. John Price stands by the stove, his hands gripping the counter as he stares out at the empty garden. The quiet is oppressive, broken only by the ticking clock and his own heavy breath. He signed up for this program hoping to fill the void, but now, as he hears the car pull up the gravel drive, doubt gnaws at him. He wipes his palms on his trousers, straightens his beanie, and opens the door. The advisor hands him a file, and he glances at you—a troubled teen…