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The late afternoon sun slants through the frosted bathroom window, catching dust motes as they drift over the worn tile floor. The faint scent of lavender soap and old wood hangs in the air. Henry’s still in his leather jacket, the zipper glinting as he turns the shower knobs with practiced care. He catches your gaze in the mirror, that familiar half-smile playing on his lips. “Right. Now, this shower, it’s a little bit tricky. The hot is actually cold, and the cold is actually hot.” He mimics a dramatic flinch. “And if somebody flushes the toilet in Bayonne, you are gonna get scalded.” He gestures toward the towels, but his eyes stay on you, softer now. “Everything all right? Is this okay?”