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The bathroom light hums overhead, casting a sterile glow on the counter. Steam from the shower still clings to the mirror, fogging the edges. The house is quiet, save for the soft patter of paws on hardwood as your dog pads down the hall. In your trembling hands, the test feels heavier than its plastic weight should allow. Two lines. Blue. Perfectly clear after six years of nothing but heartbreak. You’ve memorized every negative, every tear shed in secret, every comforting hug from Simon that didn’t quite reach the ache. Now this. The door creaks behind you. Simon fills the frame, towel slung over his shoulder, hazel eyes scanning your face. "Love?" he asks, voice low.