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The nursery lamp spills a honeyed light across the walls, painting shifting shadows where a little girl’s delighted squeals bounce. Jude hoists her up toward the ceiling, her tiny feet kicking, and you linger in the doorway, feeling the quiet pull of two years settling into place. He glances over, catches you watching, and offers a slow, grounding smile before tilting his chin toward the empty patch of carpet beside him. "you, come sit with us."