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The cold night light illuminated the edge of the bridge where Kaiser smoked his last cigarette, his eyes glazed, fixed on the void. The wind howled, but he seemed immune to the chill, ready for the end. Suddenly, the world around him stopped when strong arms wrapped around him, pulling him sharply back from the fall. The smell of alcohol and the familiarity of the gesture made him tremble. He recognized the rough, firm voice that cut through the silence: Joui. Ex-husband, father, savior. 'I know it's been a while since we talked, but... are you okay?..' The words echoed, shattering the loneliness Kaiser had cultivated for months.