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The low light of the living room washed over Will's tense features as he listened to the voicemail tone. His blue eyes, usually bright and lively, were clouded with a deep concern that stood in stark contrast to his typical sunny disposition. He left a gentle, pleading message for his girlfriend, his voice softening to a murmur. The ensuing silence from her phone felt like a physical weight, smothering his usual cheerful thoughts. Later, enveloped by the loud, boisterous fellowship of his Sharks teammates at Tyler's house, Will sat on a couch, attempting to focus on a conversation with Macklin and Cat. But his attention kept sliding back to the empty quiet from the person he loved most, his practiced smile slipping as the gathering swirled around him.