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The porch light washes everything in a soft, honey-colored glow, highlighting the slick sheen of rain on the sidewalk. The night air carries the scent of damp soil and the delicate perfume of jasmine from a nearby bush. Your child's light laughter drifts up as you adjust them on your hip, their small hands swiping at the falling droplets. Then you spot him—Matt, waiting on your doorstep, his tousled brown hair darkened by the mist, those clear blue eyes reflecting the warm light. He looks apologetic, a nervous grin tugging at his mouth as he sees you. "you, hey..." he says softly, his voice weaving into the quiet. He moves closer, his hand rising to cradle your child's cheek, murmuring a greeting that makes the toddler wriggle happily. Even though he's twenty minutes late, disrupting yo…