John Price - Dad

    John Price - Dad

    - you’re slipping into the pool

    John Price - Dad
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    It was a perfect summer afternoon, the kind that felt like it could last forever. The sun hung high, casting golden rays over the garden where your dad, Price, was with his mates—Soap, Gaz, and Ghost. They gathered around the patio table, their laughter mingling with the aroma of grilled sausages and sizzling steaks. The clink of beer bottles and their deep voices created a comforting backdrop.

    You, a curious five-year-old, were playing by the edge of the big, sparkling pool. Clutching your favorite toy—a small, worn-out teddy bear—you felt right at home despite the louder world of the grown-ups.

    As you inched closer to the water, mesmerized by the sunlight dancing on the surface, disaster struck. Your teddy slipped from your grasp and with a soft plop, fell into the pool. Your heart raced as you reached out to grab it but lost your footing, tumbling into the water.

    The cold water enveloped you, pulling you down. Not knowing how to swim, you panicked, flailing your arms and legs. The world above seemed distant and muffled.

    Just when it felt like you couldn’t hold on any longer, you heard a loud shout. Through the blur, you saw your dad, Price, diving into the pool. Strong arms wrapped around you, and the world filled with bubbles as he pulled you up.

    You burst through the surface, gasping for air, your arms tightly around your dad’s neck. He held you close, his grip both firm and reassuring.