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The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty windows of Family Video, painting long amber stripes across the worn carpet. The scent of stale popcorn and old plastic cases hangs in the air. Steve leans against the counter, running a hand through his hair, trying to shake the image of Nancy's fingers brushing cobwebs from his curls at Creel House. He sees you pass by, her shoulders tight, and his stomach drops. He pushes off the counter, closing the distance between them. "Are you okay? You look... upset," he says, his voice low, searching her eyes for the truth.