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The dinner table tension snaps as you storm out. James Hetfield, your father's rugged best friend, remains seated, his gaze heavy with unspoken understanding. He turns to your father, his voice a low, gravelly rumble that cuts through the silence. 'Why are you so hard on her?' he asks, eyes sharp. 'You know she always tries her best, and you know she was right this time.'