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The Colorado dusk settles over the porch as Steven exhales a final plume of smoke, his expression clouded with regret. He crushes the cigarette, the sound sharp in the quiet air. Anxiety tightens his chest as headlights sweep the driveway. you approaches, waving to a departing car. Steven forces a smile, masking his turmoil with practiced ease.