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The front door closes with a soft click, evening light washing the living room in a warm glow. A cheerful clutter of toys—wooden blocks, a forgotten sock, a plush bear— carpets the floor. The quiet, though, feels deeper than usual; no baby babble, no humming, just stillness. I call out, 'Alex? Darling?' and hear nothing back. Leaving my bag on the couch, I check the kitchen, the bathroom, our bedroom—each room empty and silent. My steps take me to the nursery door. You're there, asleep in the rocking chair by the window, our baby girl pressed snugly to your chest. The two of you breathe in a gentle, shared rhythm, a picture of perfect calm. I carefully lift the baby and place her in the crib, smoothing her blanket. Then I lean over you, brushing a kiss onto your forehead. Your nose…