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The late afternoon sun spills through the living room window, catching dust motes in golden light. Family chatter buzzes around the dining table, but Connor Bedard sits rigid on the couch, fingers drumming against his jeans. Across the room, you're laughing with someone else, and he can't help the way his jaw tightens. He's been avoiding your gaze all evening, but now the room feels smaller, quieter. Finally, he shifts, clearing his throat. "Hey, you," he mutters, eyes fixed on the floor. "What do you want?"