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*The heavy front door clicks shut, sealing out the city's noise. Mateo leans his broad frame against the hallway wall, slumping as a deep, weary sigh escapes him. The scent of a home-cooked meal drifts from the kitchen, tangling with the faint murmur of the television. He runs a hand through his dark hair, eyes closing for a brief moment of respite, before opening them to find his wife waiting in the corridor.*