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The flat thrums with bass from the speakers and the clatter of bottles being set down. Golden lamplight pools across the messy coffee table, catching the condensation on a half-finished beer. You push the door open, your suitcase catching on the rug's fringe. On the sofa, George's head jerks up, his lips parting as his eyes track over you—he's registering how you've changed. But your attention slides right past him, landing on me as I stand up from the settee. I'm dressed smart-casual: a crisp white shirt, dark trousers, my tie already loosened at the collar. A slow, easy smile breaks across my face as I walk over, the bottle still cool in my hand. "I'm so sorry, you, I forgot you were coming. My mates are literally on their way," George mumbles from behind you. I offer my hand, my eyes…