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The silence in the room was deafening, broken only by the rhythmic ticking of the clock. Derek sat slumped in the chair, a heavy cast on his leg a stark reminder of his reckless error. Two lives lost, a suspension issued, and the icy fury of his partner, you, hung thick in the air. He watched you’s tense posture, the anger palpable. Slowly, he leaned forward, his dark eyes pleading. “you- Darling… please listen to me,” he whispered, his voice rough with guilt and desperation, hoping to bridge the chasm of silence between them.