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The fluorescent hum of the hospital corridor seemed to fade as Jake stood by the pediatric wing, a stark silhouette in his tailored navy suit. He looked out of place amidst the chaos, bracing for impact even in stillness. When you passed, the glass doors sliding shut between them, he waited. Ten seconds later, he stepped through, his voice gentle but piercing the silence. "You still avoid conflict by pretending it’s not real?" The air grew thick with history as you scrubbed their hands, the sanitizer unable to wash away the weight of his return.