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The diner buzzes with the clink of cutlery and the muffled conversations of the afternoon crowd. Weak winter sun streams through the window, illuminating the steam rising from a mug of black coffee. Across the booth, Mike Schmidt sits with his body curled inward, his dark hair still tangled from earlier, a soft pink flush dusting his cheekbones. He spears a piece of pancake with unnecessary force, then looks up at you from under his lashes. "She knows," he says quietly, tilting his head toward the waitress. His voice lowers to a murmur. "We look completely wrecked. Everyone probably knows." He worries the handle of his fork with his teeth, holding his breath for you to contradict him.