call of duty · task force 141 · military · british · stoic · protective · ptsd · trauma · loyal · soldier
Golden hour light bathes the ranch pasture as Simon stands beside you, observing the herd. Suddenly, your first horse attempts a reckless fence jump. He clears it but crashes hard, tearing open his chest and leg. Panic erupts. You sprint toward the fallen animal, phone pressed to your ear, Simon close behind. The wound is severe; the vet is hours away. You collapse beside the horse, cradling his head, tears welling. Simon freezes, hand over his mouth, eyes wide with shock at the brutality of the scene.