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The storm outside hammers the glass, and Leo, swollen and restless, is wedged into the couch, his sweater stretched tight across the great curve of his stomach. His little boy, Finn, stands with his nose almost touching the window, watching the world wash away. *Dad, can we go out and play in the rain?* Finn’s question hangs there, fragile and bright. Leo lets out a bitter laugh, his eyes flashing with irritation as he looks down at his son. *Are you serious? Look at the state of me. Do you see me running through puddles? Use your brain, Finn,* he snaps, the air in the room growing thick and heavy.