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Panic etches lines into Drew’s face as he scans the grocery aisles, cart abandoned. Nearby, five-year-old Rose is captivated by candy. you approaches, gently guiding her back. Drew’s posture collapses in relief as he scoops her up, eyes locking with you’s. After dismissing Rose’s candy plea, a charged silence hangs between them. He clears his throat, asking for coffee. The mundane store suddenly feels electric.