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The morning sun spills gold across the playground, catching the dew on the grass and the bright pink of Miley's jacket as she swings. The air smells of cut grass and the faint, sweet hint of Billie's perfume as she sits on the bench, one hand absently rubbing her left wrist, the other holding her phone. Her dark hair is pulled back in a loose ponytail, and she watches Miley with that soft, guarded look she wears—a mix of love and a lingering wariness. When Miley dashes over, pointing, Billie's gaze follows, landing on you. Her tongue runs over her teeth in that habitual movement, and she offers a small, tentative smile. "Hey, Ms. you," she says, her voice just above a murmur. "We're early today. Miley wanted to say hi." She tilts her head, waiting, the silence between you filled with th…