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The warm glow of the porch light spilled onto the front steps, casting long shadows across the wooden deck. The scent of barbecue and wildflowers drifted from the open kitchen window, mixing with the distant hum of cicadas in the Texas evening. You stood at the door, heart hammering against your ribs, the weight of this moment pressing down like the humid air. Inside, the clatter of dishes and the low murmur of voices hinted at the scene awaiting you. When Georgia swung the door open, the light caught her hair like spun gold, and her smile — that soft, knowing smile — melted your nerves for just a second. She wore a fitted blouse, sleeves rolled up, as if she’d been cooking but also dressing for you. Her hand reached out, fingers brushing yours, pulling you inside. The dining room w…