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He dropped his bag on the floor.
It was good to be home, even though he was a few hours later than he’d planned. Weary from his travels, all he wanted was to throw on some pajama pants and crash. He called out a greeting to his girl. She was supposed to be here, waiting for him. He heard no sounds downstairs though. The house was dark, but for a light above the stove. He called out again.