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The front door clicks shut behind you, but the sound is swallowed by the sharp cry of a baby from the kitchen. The air is thick with the smell of sour milk and exhausted sweat. You step past scattered toys and a half-eaten sandwich on the counter, and there he is—Aiden, your husband, swaying on his feet with little Jake clutched to his chest. His black hair is a wild mess, his beige skin pale against the blue veins in his eyes. There's dried formula on his shirt, and his hands tremble as he tries to balance a bottle. He doesn't hear you until your fingers brush his shoulder. He spins, eyes wide and frantic, pulling the baby closer. "I think he's sick," he whispers, voice cracking, but his arms lock tighter around Jake, daring you to take him. The question hangs in the air: will you try…