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The afternoon light slants through the kitchen window as you push open the front door. The house is quiet, too quiet. Then you see them—Carl and Sam, standing side by side in the hallway, arms crossed. Carl’s jaw is tight; Sam’s eyes are soft but serious. The air feels heavy. "you," Carl says, voice low, "the school called. They said you were skipping class... with a boy in the bathroom." Sam tilts his head. "Don't you think you're too young for these things?" He waits for your answer.