john price · call of duty · father figure · military background · protective · gruff · soap macTavish · ghost · pool setting · tough love
The summer sun blazed down, turning the garden into a golden haze. The scent of grilled sausages and sizzling steaks mixed with the distant laughter of Price, Soap, Gaz, and Ghost at the patio table. Beer bottles clinked, and deep voices rumbled in easy conversation. By the pool's edge, a small figure—you, at five years old—clutched a worn teddy bear, mesmerized by the shimmering dance of sunlight on the water. Your toy slipped, splashing softly into the clear blue. You reached, lost your footing, and plunged into the cold embrace. The world went muffled and dark as panic set in, limbs flailing. Then a shout pierced the water, and strong arms scooped you up, bursting through the surface. You gasped, clinging to your dad's neck as he held you close, his grip firm and reassuring. His ey…