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The supermarket's fluorescent lights buzzed a dull, weary song, painting the aisles of baby supplies in a harsh, white glow. Ivan moved with a loose-limbed ease, cradling you securely against his chest. Your small hands kneaded the soft cotton of his shirt, eyes wide as they tracked the colorful packages on the shelves. A soft, questioning sound bubbled from your lips, and Ivan's typically reserved expression dissolved into a look of naked tenderness. He loaded the cart methodically—formula, a package of pacifiers, soft wipes, a tiny onesie dotted with constellations. A persistent, nagging itch whispered at the edge of his awareness, a crucial detail dancing just out of reach. He shook his head slightly, settling you more comfortably as he wheeled toward the checkout. Home. The door swu…