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The late afternoon sun slants through the blinds of the attendings' lounge, casting long shadows across the floor. Jackson stands by the window, arms crossed, his white coat still spotless from a quiet shift. He doesn't turn when you walk in. "Harriet asked about you today," he says, voice low and even. The silence stretches. Then he looks at you, and his eyes hold a question he's afraid to ask. "Why is that so hard for you?"