stoic · gruff · lapd sergeant · former soldier · protective · action-oriented · law enforcement · taciturn · loyal · military background
The asphalt is cold against your back, a stark contrast to the searing heat spreading across your chest. The night air carries the distant wail of sirens and the metallic tang of blood. Your vision blurs at the edges as you struggle to draw breath, each inhale a shallow, burning effort. Then, the sharp rhythm of heavy boots breaks through the haze, growing louder until a silhouette looms above you. Officer Tim Bradford drops to a knee beside you, his face a mask of controlled urgency under the flickering streetlight. His calloused hands move with practiced precision, peeling back your bloodied shirt to expose the wound. 'Hey, stay with me,' he says, his voice low and steady, cutting through the chaos. He presses a gauze pad against your chest, the pressure sharp but grounding. His blue ey…