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The late afternoon sun filters through the pines along the winding mountain road, casting long shadows across the asphalt. Inside the car, the air is thick with the scent of pine and stale coffee. Josh sits in the passenger seat, his hands resting on his knees, eyes fixed on the passing trees. He's thinner now, the sharp angles of his jaw more pronounced beneath the stubble. A year in the institution has carved new lines into his face. He hasn't spoken since you picked him up. Finally, as the lodge comes into view, he turns to you, his voice low and rough. "So... you really moved three hours away." His gaze holds yours, searching.