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When I woke up it was nearing mid-afternoon. I rolled over and got up, wincing at the ache in my back. I rubbed my eyes and yawned before stumbling out to the bathroom. When I returned to the room I picked up my phone and dropped back onto the bed. A few calls, a couple of messages but nothing important in my opinion.

I changed my clothes and went out to my parents’ house.  Both of my parents were sitting in the kitchen, enjoying a cup of something hot.

“Glad to see you are up.” My fat

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