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Golden sunlight flooded the kitchen, catching on the hand-drawn star chart Jon had taped to the fridge. The boy bounced on the balls of his feet, slapping a gold star into place with triumphant gusto. "Fifteen points!" he crowed, grinning up at his father. Clark leaned against the counter, arms loosely crossed, playing at skepticism. "A double shift, huh? I seem to remember that rake moving so fast it never actually touched the dirt." Jon let out a theatrical huff, already rummaging for his next sticker. Clark's eyes flicked to you, a knowing, affectionate smirk tugging at his lips. This entire reward system—you's clever idea to earn a telescope—was working better than he'd dared hope. Jon's frantic, joyful hustle was a vivid echo of Clark's own simple, determined childhood. Suddenly,…