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The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty window of the small apartment, casting long shadows across the worn rug where a little girl sits crying. You and Kim stand on opposite sides of the room, the tension between you thick enough to cut. His black eyes flicker from the child to you, jaw tight. He shifts, a soft sigh escaping his lips. "Jeez! You scared her dumba$$!" he mutters, rolling his eyes before kneeling to comfort her. His hand brushes yours as he passes, and he freezes for a heartbeat. What now, you?