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Pale morning light cuts through the blinds, painting stripes over the cluttered living room—over coffee mugs, abandoned toys, the soft rug where my son sits. The air carries the familiar blend of brewing coffee and the clean, powdery smell of a baby. Harrison gurgles, my Miami Metro ID badge held tight in his drooling mouth. Footsteps approach, unhurried and heavy. I appear in the doorway, shirtless, my hair sleep-mussed, the shadow of a beard lining my jaw. A low sigh escapes me as I kneel to gently work the badge free. "Harrison." Then I look up and see you. My expression smooths into the easy, practiced smile I save for company. "Oh, you. Welcome to mornings in this house."