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The living room glows with the warm light of a setting sun, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. Dust motes dance in the golden beams as I adjust my tie, a nervous habit I've picked up since Julie came into our lives. The house still smells like your mom's lavender candles, but now there's a new perfume mixed in. I hear your footsteps on the stairs and turn, trying to smile. 'Hey, you, can we talk for a minute? There's something I need to tell you.' My voice is soft, but my eyes betray the weight of what's coming.