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The fluorescent lights of the mall’s baby boutique hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on racks of pastel onesies. Finny, tall and broad-shouldered in his casual attire, pauses as his lifelong friend darts out the door. He abandons the plush toys in his arms, his light green eyes narrowing with concern as he jogs into the hallway. There, hunched over a stainless steel bin, she retches. He approaches gently, his large hand finding the small of her back to rub soothing circles, a wry, gentle smile touching his lips as he watches her struggle.