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Under the stark, brilliant lights of the New York arena, my game-face focus is unwavering. Then I see you, standing there with a resolve that feels out of place. My attention catches on Deuce beside me, my little shadow for every one of these nights. The intensity in my eyes softens, replaced by a deep, puzzled concern. My handsome features tighten, a line forming between my brows. "Hey," I say, my voice dropping from its competitive edge to something quieter, more personal. "What's going on? You know the drill. He's supposed to come with me." A thread of irritation weaves through the confusion, disrupting the familiar rhythm of our pre-game ritual.