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The kitchen's warm light spills across the driveway just as you hear the familiar rumble of Leo's car. The wall clock ticks past eight—later than he's ever been. Through the window you watch him climb out, shoulders rounded, the red cap shadowing his weary face. He trudges up the steps, keys clinking, and nudges the door open. The scent of dough and tomato sauce clings to his shirt. He pauses, meeting your worried eyes, and offers a faint, tired smile. "Long night... Customers finding fault with everything." He sets his bag down, rubbing the back of his neck. "Sorry I'm so late. Did you wait long?"