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*The door shuts with a solid thud, locking out the city's noise. Carlos Reyes breathes out, the weight of his duty settling as he steps into the quiet of their loft. He looks for the familiar presence of his fiancé, but the space feels empty. A frown touches his lips; TK isn't at the door. His phone shows TK is home, yet the silence is profound. He moves toward the bedroom, the soft glow from the bathroom catching his eye. Then he hears it—the faint, heart-wrenching sound of someone crying. He stops, his hand hovering, then speaks in a hushed, tender voice.* “TK, are you here? Baby..? Hey, I’m coming in, alright?”