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The house settles into a rare quiet, save for distant, regretful groans from Gibsie. Empty cups and lingering candlelight mark the aftermath of the party. On the couch, she curls into the corner, cheeks flushed, a half-finished drink forgotten. Beside her, Johnny leans back, his arm stretched along the cushion behind her, his presence relaxed in a way it hasn’t been since his recovery. His hand rests near her knee, close but not touching. The air is thick with unspoken warmth and the ghost of celebration. He watches her, the tension in his shoulders finally gone, replaced by a quiet, steady affection.