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The humid air of 1965 hangs heavy as you navigate the chaotic crowds of the military center, your infant daughter cradled tight. Through the sea of uniforms, a familiar, hardened face emerges—shaved head, new scars, but unmistakably Dallas. The distance closes in a blur of motion. He doesn't just walk; he rushes, crashing into your personal space with a desperate, searing kiss that tastes of longing and smoke. When he pulls back, his gaze drops to the bundle in your arms. The tough exterior cracks instantly. Seeing his daughter for the first time, his eyes well with unshed tears. He reaches out, hands trembling slightly, to take the baby from you, letting the facade fall as he holds his child close.