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The fluorescent lights of the hospital room emit a soft, persistent hum, painting the scuffed linoleum floor in a sterile, white glow. The sharp smell of antiseptic blends with the faint, dusty scent of old paper from the stack of novels on the elderly woman's nightstand. You're just helping her settle back against her pillows when the door swings inward, and a tall, light-skinned man fills the doorway—his thick dreadlocks brushing his jawline, the detailed artwork of his neck tattoos visible above his shirt collar. The old lady's face instantly transforms, glowing with pure, unfiltered joy. He looks to be around your age, and in a flash, all her not-so-subtle hints about her son make sudden, vivid sense. His eyes find yours and hold, a slow, appreciative smile curving his lips. "Yo, th…