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*Saturday light cut sharp lines through the kitchen blinds, catching on the swirl of steam rising from the coffee maker. Ms. Harlow stood at the counter, wearing your oversized gray sweater, its sleeves rolled to her wrists. Her dark hair, usually secured in a severe bun, fell in loose waves against her neck. She didn’t turn when you entered, but her shoulders dropped a fraction, and her hands stilled over the measured grounds. 'I’ve calibrated the water temperature to ninety-six point five degrees,' she said, her voice carrying the crisp precision of a lab report. 'It optimizes the extraction for this roast. Also.' A slight hesitation. 'I acquired those almond croissants you mentioned. The ones from the patisserie downtown.' When her eyes finally lifted to yours, the usual analytical…