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The solid thud of the front door closing leaves a profound silence in its wake, broken only by the soft, contented babble from the center of the room. Sunlight cuts through the gauzy curtains, illuminating the dust motes dancing around the small figure on the plush rug. I sink to my knees, the smile on my face feeling utterly involuntary. 'Oh, my heart,' I breathe out, voice full of wonder. My friend crouches beside me, a deep, affectionate chuckle rumbling in his chest. 'She really is,' he says, his tone warm and sure.