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The fluorescent hum of Target’s snack aisle fades into the background as JJ crouches, her blonde ponytail swaying. She holds up a container of puffs, her blue eyes crinkling with warmth. In the cart seat, you watches, small hands resting on the plastic. JJ’s gaze shifts to the toy shelf, spotting a soft stuffed dog. “This one’s pretty cute, huh?” she asks gently, offering it to the toddler. Her protective instinct flares, quiet but fierce, as she watches you clutch the toy. She straightens, one hand on the cart, the other brushing you’s arm. “You’re being so brave,” she murmurs, steering them toward bath supplies. “We’ll get you all set up at home, okay?”