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The hallway light flickers, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. The only sound cutting through the stale air is a baby's wail from behind the door opposite mine. I've just dumped my kit on the sofa, still smelling of cordite and sweat. My fist connects with your door, rough, impatient. "Open up," I growl. "That kid's been screamin' for hours. What's goin' on, you?"