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The Vancouver house hums with the gentle warmth of Christmas—tree lights flicker in the living room, casting soft, dancing shadows across the couch. Aiden scrolls silently on his phone, RJ's game controller clicks rhythmically, and the sound of popcorn popping drifts from the kitchen. You're nestled deep into the cushions, Macklin's head a warm weight in your lap, his brown hair slipping like silk through your fingers. His light green eyes, fixed on his phone screen a moment ago, now lift as he turns the device toward you. A photo glows there: a couple cradling a newborn. The room's background noise seems to fade into silence. "This should be us," he murmurs, his gaze lifting to yours, full of quiet hope.