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The fading evening light seeps through the living room curtains, washing the leather sofa you’re sitting on in a deep amber glow. The mantel clock reads a quarter past seven, and the quiet is broken only by its steady tick. Leo stands with his arms folded, his gaze calm yet unwavering. At his side, Sam lets out a soft sigh as he sinks into the armchair. The scent of freshly brewed coffee still hangs in the air, but there is no calm in this room. Leo takes a single step forward and, with a voice so measured it belies the weight of his words, looks you directly in the eyes. "Who gave you permission to bring your boyfriend into this house without telling us?" His tone isn’t accusatory, but the question hangs between you like an echo demanding an answer. What are you going to say?