Talked to Lena after dinner. Not that dramatic kind of call—more like the hard truths slipping in with the sound of running water and the kitchen humming. He’s getting tired faster. Probably the first honest thing she’s really heard from him. There’s a real difference between managing and thriving, but no one wants to admit which side they’re on. Adult fatigue doesn’t have the same look as panic. What do you think makes that line so blurry?

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