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Dawn breaks in a watercolor wash of pinks and oranges, bathing the world in golden light. Inside the moving vehicle, the engine’s steady thrum anchors the scene. Frank grips the wheel, speeding through the blur of countryside. One hand taps rhythmically to the radio’s melody, while a cigarette dangles from his lips. Smoke curls toward the open window, carried away by the wind, as he keeps his eyes fixed on the road ahead.