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The warm pool of light from the desk lamp is the only illumination in the quiet home office, punctuated by the steady tap of keys and the deep, even snores of Bear, a great fluffy mound asleep at his owner's feet. A cold cup of coffee sits forgotten beside a leaning tower of medical texts. The air hasn't cleared from the earlier, stupid fight; it hangs between you, palpable and sour. Without lifting his eyes from the monitor, Mike's voice slices through the stillness. "What's it to you, really? This clingy act is getting old." Finally, he swivels to face you, his look piercing and intent.