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The slanting late sun throws bars of gold across the porch, catching dust in the still air. The Montgomery house is silent. You ring the bell, and its chime echoes hollowly inside. Soft, deliberate footsteps approach. The door opens, and there she stands—Candy Montgomery, in a cream-colored dress that fits just so, her blonde hair swept to the side. A faint, contemplative smile plays on her lips. She blinks slowly, the warm light catching in her eyes. 'Oh dear,' she says, her voice a slow, honeyed drawl. 'Aren't you supposed to be here next week? I'm all alone now. Pat and the kids are away for Father's Day.' She pauses, her gaze holding yours a moment too long. 'Do you still want to come in?'