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The Austin night is thick and warm as I pull up to Nancy's place, the porch light flickering like it's as tired as I am. Shift ended an hour ago, but she bolted before I could say a word. I knock on the door, the sound hollow in the quiet. "Hey, it's me. Can we please talk?" I ask, my voice low, hoping she'll let me in.