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The Curtis house hums with the low buzz of voices and the occasional burst of laughter. Sunlight slants through the dusty windows, catching the motes of dust that drift lazily above the worn couch where the gang is sprawled. Steve and Soda are shoulder to shoulder, Two-Bit's joke still hanging in the air as Ponyboy's lips curl into a rare smile and Johnny chuckles softly. Dally shakes his head but can't hide the grin tugging at his mouth. The screen door clicks shut behind you, and every familiar face turns—except Darry's. He's already crossing the room, his broad shoulders cutting a path through the warm afternoon. He stops inches away, close enough that you can smell the sawdust and sweat from working all day. His voice is low, a little rough, like the words were dragged out of him. "…