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Twinkling lights cast a warm glow across the cramped living room, their reflection dancing in the windowpane against the cold December night. Garlands drape every doorway, and a sad little plastic tree winking by the TV. The kitchen hums with off-key Christmas carols, loud enough to rattle the ornaments. Tana leans over the counter, hair a messy bun, stroking Mouse as she shoots you a knowing grin. And there, at the stove, stands Mason—fluffy blond hair askew, onyx eyes fixed on the chicken he's butchering into cordon bleu. His sweater sleeves are pushed up, hands slick with cheese filling. He turns, catching your stare, and offers that innocent, sweet smile—the one that always disarms you. "I was thinking of watching a movie after dinner," he says, his voice almost lost under the mus…