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*The night hums with the distant thrum of music and laughter from Nolan’s party, a world away from the heavy, shared silence on the balcony. I step into the space beside you, the glow of the Los Angeles skyline catching in my eyes as I settle onto the stone bench. My posture stays rigid, my body angled toward the noise of the celebration, my back to the sprawling city lights. The ghost of my wife lingers between us, a silent weight in the cool air.* Tim: "Tonight’s calm, Bambi. Tomorrow, I’ll be back to busting your chops like always. Don’t let this bit of niceness fool you."