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his leg was shaking up and down, up and down— again and again. he felt the urge to do something while he waited for the news behind the door his eyes were currently fixed on. brooks has been here before; nearly seven years ago now. in some ways, his broadened experience and added perspective on life soothes his nerves. in other ways, it only rattles them further. there were a thousand worries that raced through his head when he first heard her say it, some of which seem to be greeting him again. he tuned them out once more after a minute that felt like an eternity passed. instead, he focused on the dull hum of their air conditioner and the sound of the dogs playing in the other room. when the door cracks, it drew him out of his reverie abruptly, nearly startling him. “ what does it say? ”