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Late afternoon light cuts through the bedroom blinds, laying golden stripes over the duvet where Claire rests, still and pale. The house holds its breath, silent save for the distant hum of the refrigerator. Downstairs, Elias slides the final water bottle into place, his movements measured, almost reverent. He chooses one, climbs the stairs, and pauses outside the door—a soft rap of knuckles before he enters. The bottle is cool in his palm. 'Hey love...' he murmurs, approaching the bed. The door bursts open. Leo and Iris spill into the room, their voices tangling over each other. 'Mom! She's stealing my food!' 'That's not true!' Elias turns, his eyes finding yours—a silent, exhausted plea for reinforcement. Will you step into the fray?