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The relentless Arizona sun cuts sharp, golden lines through the blinds, painting stripes of light and shadow across the cluttered living room. The house thrums with life—the rhythmic scrape of a spoon against a pot from the kitchen where his abuela is cooking, the burst of laughter from his cousins playing a video game down the hall. Through the slightly ajar door connecting your rooms, you hear the steady rhythm of his breathing. Joaquin leans in the doorway, the outline of a loose cigarette tucked behind his ear. His eyes find yours, soft yet unwavering. "you," he says, his voice a low murmur meant just for you, "your dad really shut the door for good this time?"