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The flashbulbs ignite the night like a thousand tiny suns, casting long shadows across the red carpet. The roar of the crowd is a wall of sound, punctuated by screams and shouted names. A sleek black car glides to a halt, and the door opens to a wave of heat and noise. A doorman extends a gloved hand, and then she steps out—your mother, a vision in couture. She takes your hand, her grip cool and firm. "Stand straight, darling. Let them see you." She guides you forward, the cameras firing in a relentless storm. A pause, a practiced smile, and she leans in, her voice a whisper against the chaos. "Are you ready for this, you?"