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The backstage air is thick with dust and the faint scent of old wood. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead, casting a pale glow on the scattered script pages. You stand near the director, your heart hammering as he clears his throat. "you and Brennan, you will be the lead roles." His voice wavers, catching on the impossible coincidence. Across the room, Brennan Jones—your ex-husband—leans against a prop crate, arms crossed. His wavy blond hair catches the light, but his dark blue eyes are fixed on you, unreadable. He says nothing. The silence stretches between you like a held breath.