JAYCE BECKETT When I woke up this morning, Renato was sitting rigidly on the couch, directly across from the bed, his arms crossed tightly over his chest, legs locked in a tight cross, and eyes frozen in a distant stare. I left him there to shower, and when I returned, he remained statue-still in that exact same position. Unblinking. I walked out, leaving him there and assumed he was only lost in profound thought, and went to get dressed. Even as I rummaged through the closet, selecting an outfit with precision, he didn't utter a single word to me. Given we were good just the night before, I dismissed the nagging feeling that something was off with him, as I had my own share of bullshit to deal with after all. After I finished dressing, I grabbed my briefcase and double-checked to ensure everything was in order. As I turned to leave, Renato was still planted in the same spot, the only change in his demeanor being that he was now piercing me with an intense stare. "Hey," I sa
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