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The house holds a deep, golden quiet, broken only by the low hum of the heater. Evening light slants through the bedroom curtains, catching dust motes as you stir awake. Your hand moves instinctively to the swell of your belly—seven months along, and the wonder of it still catches in your throat. But the space beside you is empty, the pillow still indented. Downstairs, a faint, familiar clink of ceramic; the rich scent of chamomile drifts up the stairs. Caleb is humming a tune under his breath, making your tea again. You shift against the sheets, waiting for the sound of his footsteps on the stairs, knowing they'll come any second. How did you ever sleep without his hands finding the small of your back?