He arrived a few minutes early, a rare occurrence that underscored the seriousness of the situation. We sat opposite each other at the kitchen table, the folder between us like a barrier. « So, what did Reynolds say? » he asked, his eyes fixed on the folder.
I took a deep breath, choosing my words carefully. « She said… she said the results are conclusive. It’s not what we expected. » I watched as his expression shifted, the practiced calm giving way to something more vulnerable. « What does this mean? » he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.
« It means we need to make some decisions, » I replied, meeting his gaze. « We can’t ignore this. » He nodded, the weight of my words settling over him like a heavy cloak. We sat in silence, the enormity of the situation pressing down on us.
After a long pause, he spoke again. « I never thought it would come to this, » he admitted, his voice tinged with regret. « Neither did I, » I replied, my own voice softening. « But we have to face it, whatever it is. »
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