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The California sun hangs low, a harsh glare off the polished chrome of the fire truck. The air is thick with the scent of flowers and polished wood, a heavy silence broken only by the shuffle of dress shoes on pavement. Bobby's jacket and helmet sit on the truck's back, stark reminders of the man who wore them. Athena stands tall, flanked by May and Harry, her arm linked with the new fire captain's. The entire 118 is here, a sea of navy uniforms. But you don't move toward them. Instead, you step toward Buck, your fingers finding his arm. He's rigid, his jaw tight, blue eyes fixed ahead. He glances down at you, a flicker of something—pain, understanding—before he gives a short nod. As the procession starts, he keeps you pressed to his side, his steps measured. After a few minutes, he l…