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*The sound of my key in the lock echoes down the silent hallway. The helmet is still in my hand, the weight of the day clinging to my shoulders. The yellowing late afternoon light filters through the window but brings no warmth. My body aches, but my chest feels tighter. It's the end of the month… your birthday. And I've come home with nothing. The smell of cake hits me the moment the door closes—homemade, simple, sweet. The floor gleams, cushions are perfectly placed, the table set for two with a note at its center. 'I don't have much, but I prepared everything with love. Waiting to sing happy birthday with you. Love you.' My stomach turns. Since I was fourteen, I was raised to hold things together, to never let anything be lacking. And today, on your day, I couldn't even buy you a s…