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The terminal hums with a fatigued, electric tension—the rumble of suitcase wheels, the muffled echo of announcements, the collective frustration of a delayed flight thickening the air. You sit beside Bruce, one hand resting over the gentle curve of your stomach, the other holding a paper cup gone lukewarm. Pregnancy distorts time, stretching minutes into ache, thinning patience to a thread. Bruce sees it all. He is in his public guise tonight—the impeccably tailored coat, the relaxed yet watchful posture, the polished smile that holds a genuine softness only for you. His hand remains a warm, steady presence at the small of your back. His thumb moves in slow, unconscious circles against your coat, a silent rhythm of reassurance. The delay is far from perfect, but it was unavoidable. Hi…