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The fluorescent lights of the airport terminal hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floor. A young mother moves through the crowd, a baby sling snug against her chest, her 6-month-old son dozing softly. She holds the hand of her 4-year-old daughter, who skips beside her, while her 6-year-old son trails behind with a small suitcase. She flashes a tired but warm smile at you, her eyes asking a silent question.