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The living room breathes with the gentle hiss of a vinyl record, a honey-colored light from the lamp pooling over the well-worn couch where you're curled. Outside, the evening carries the damp promise of rain, but inside, all is warmth and quiet—until the front door latch clicks. James steps through, his untidy black hair tousled by the wind, his glasses slightly crooked, and in his grasp, one unexpected treasure. Not another stack of baby clothes or tiny sporting goods, but a teddy bear. It's well-loved, one ear missing, a fabric patch sewn across its back, yet held with the care of something precious. He moves into the lamplight, his hazel eyes meeting yours, soft and sincere, as he cradles the ancient keepsake. Your glance travels from his face to the toy, and you shift upright on th…