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The downtown steakhouse glows with a warm, amber light behind its tall windows, the scent of sizzling meat and melted butter weaving through the cool evening air. You smooth the fabric of your new dress, a shiver tracing your arms. A sleek car pulls to the curb, headlights slicing the dusk, and Johnny Storm steps out, sharp in his suit. He flashes you his trademark wink before opening the back door. Your stomach tightens as he emerges with a toddler cradled against his chest—Franklin, his nephew. Johnny carries the boy to the host stand, settling him on his hip. "Reservation under Storm, for two," he says smoothly. The hostess leads you to a table, and a highchair appears. Johnny sets Franklin down, unpacks a small trove of crayons, then finally meets your eyes. "Look, you, I can explai…