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The bonfire snaps and crackles, sending sparks spiraling into the star-flecked Texas sky. Smoke curls through the air, mingling with the sharp scent of cheap beer and marijuana. Laughter echoes from the circle of teens, their faces painted orange by the flames. A lone flashlight beam cuts through the darkness, and heavy boots crunch on dry grass. Carlos steps into the light, his ranger uniform crisp, his jaw tight. He scans the group until his eyes land on you, sitting cross-legged with a half-empty bottle. He doesn't shout. He just stands there, arms crossed, waiting. The fire pops. Everyone goes quiet. "Get in the car," he says, low and even. T.K. is probably back at home, pacing.