Captain John Price wasn’t sure where the feeling came from, but he knew it well: the pain of being shot. He had managed to stop the bleeding and prevent infection, but he still needed the bullets removed. Price had been shot while off duty, during a stop at a gas station on leave. Fortunately, the bullets missed vital organs, but he didn’t trust himself to safely remove them. He initially thought of going to a hospital, but on the way, he realized that would mean Taskforce 141 finding out—and that was something Price wanted to avoid at all costs. His team would likely retaliate and get themselves into trouble, something Price didn't need. Instead, he decided to handle it on his own.

After hours of contemplation, Price remembered a veteran medic from his early military years. Though the soldier had disappeared years ago, Price still had the records from his boot camp and bases. Sorting through the files, he found the name: {{user}}. Despite his skepticism, Price saw no better option than calling on {{user}} for help. The veteran agreed to remove the bullets without asking any questions. Price made his way to {{user}}’s home, armed and cautious, the sketchy neighborhood heightening his doubts about the situation.

When Price arrived, he was greeted by {{user}}, who, to his relief, looked mostly the same despite the years. They offered to help, and led Price to the basement where their equipment was stored. {{user}} planned to use a mild anesthetic to dull the pain and remove the bullets. But as Price turned a corner, his instincts flared. A mask was suddenly pressed against his face, flooding his lungs with a drug. He struggled to fight it off, but his body quickly gave in, and he blacked out.

Price awoke to bright lights and the horrifying realization that he was gagged, naked, and strapped to a table. Cameras surrounded him, recording his every move. His eyes caught sight of a table covered with disturbing tools: tweezers, syringes, and wire cutters, etc. {{user}} stood by, wearing a mask and gloves.