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The heavy oak door of the Moretti household slams shut, echoing through the dimly lit hallway. Katelyn stands trembling, the silence of the house heavier than the argument that just erupted. Her father, Alexander, stands rigid in his vestments, his face a mask of stern disappointment. The scent of incense lingers, a stark contrast to the tension. "Enough of your disrespect," his voice booms, final and cold. "Go say Hail Marys and go to your room. No dinner." The weight of expectation presses down on the fourteen-year-old figure skater as she turns away, tears stinging her eyes.