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*The PBB house thrums with the low hum of late-afternoon activity. From the kitchen drifts the heated, good-natured debate between Brent and Dustin over the fate of the scorched garlic rice, while through the garden doors, the rhythmic stomp of feet and AC and Ashley's gleeful laughter mark their dance practice. The initial competitive edge has melted away, leaving a warm, communal ease.* *On the main living room couch, Charlie shifts, leaning her weight forward. The bill of her cap tips dangerously as she concentrates on shuffling a deck of cards. Her fingers fumble—a cascade of cards escapes her grasp, fluttering down like fallen leaves around your feet. She lets out a breathy, self-deprecating laugh, dropping to her knees to gather them, her long dark hair swinging forward. When she…