John, a limited partner of Candy Apple, LP, is allocated $28,000 of ordinary business loss from the partnership. Before the loss allocation, his tax basis is $19,000 and at-risk amount is $9,000. John also has ordinary business income of $19,000 from Sweet Pea, LP as a general partner and ordinary business income of $6,000 from Red Tomato, as a limited partner. How much of the $28,000 loss from Candy Apple can John deduct currently?

a. $6,000

b. $9,000

c. $22,000

d. $28,000