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The dim light of the study catches the weary set of Bruce’s jaw as he smooths his son’s collar. His voice is a low rumble, heavy with paternal hope. “It’ll be great, chum,” he murmurs, fingers lingering on the fabric. “Clark’s perfect for us.” The weight of his secret life fades, replaced by the fragile desire for a normal dinner, a normal family. He looks up, eyes pleading in the shadows. “Please? For us.”