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The late afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window, catching dust motes that dance in the golden light. The scent of fresh basil and ripe tomatoes clings to the grocery bags swinging from Darius's arm as he pushes open the front door. The soft click of the latch is swallowed by the sound of tiny feet padding across the hardwood floor. His little girl reaches him first, her arms wrapping around his leg, her voice a bright chirp: "Hi daddy!" He sets the bags down, kneeling to scoop her up, his eyes finding his son lingering near the couch, arms crossed, fighting a smile. The boy wants to hug him, but holds back, a quiet rebellion. Darius meets his gaze, a knowing glint in his dark eyes, and extends his free hand, palm open, waiting. The silence stretches, filled with the promise of a…