When Blood Collides
A family's love is tested.
by Spitfire
It wasn't meant to be permament
Chapter 1
Mother Moves In
Posted January 6, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Mother's health condition
Chapter 2
The silent killer
Posted January 11, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Multi-tasking ain't easy
Chapter 3
A Balancing Act
Posted January 13, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Watching TV becomes an exercise in patience.
Chapter 4
An Annoying Habit.
Posted January 19, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Momma stays home
Chapter 5
The Lull Before the Storm
Posted January 22, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Barbara wants part of the action with no work involved.
Chapter 6
The Fatal Telephone Call
Posted January 25, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Bobby keeps us aware
Chapter 7
A Second Shock
Posted February 2, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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When Blood Collides, part 8
Chapter 8
The Scoop on Rex
Posted February 8, 2015Biographical / Script
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Mom's health problems increase.
Chapter 9
Guilt
Posted February 10, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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My daughter leaves home.
Chapter 10
Long Distance Relationship, Part One
Posted February 18, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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My daughter turns against me.
Chapter 11
Long Distance Relationship, Part 2
Posted February 18, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Mending Bridges
Chapter 12
Long Distance Relationship, Part 3
Posted February 23, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Nichole returns to Florida
Chapter 13
Long Distance Relationship, Part 4
Posted February 25, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Mom's sister gets a shock.
Chapter 14
Suspicion of Murder
Posted March 17, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Everything's coming up roses--almost.
Chapter 14
The Lull Between Storms
Posted March 17, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Mother's sister and her gypsy life.
Chapter 15
A Parasitic Relationshp
Posted March 21, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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My aunt loses her financial support.
Chapter 16
Dee's Suspicions
Posted March 22, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Another chance to bond with my daughter again.
Chapter 17
Nichole's Break
Posted March 30, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Nichole shows her best side.
Chapter 18
Loose Lips
Posted March 31, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Nichole turns against cruise life.
Chapter 19
A Second Scary Revelation
Posted April 11, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Nichole resumes her old life before the cruise.
Chapter 20
Know When to Fold
Posted April 16, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Life never stands still.
Chapter 21
Destiny Rides Again.
Posted April 19, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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The war begins.
Chapter 22
Collision
Posted April 21, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Anne and Dee win.
Chapter 23
Blind-Sided
Posted April 25, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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I try to help Mom adjust.
Chapter 24
Tricked
Posted May 3, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Jeff scores points with me.
Chapter 25
Wedding Preparations
Posted May 11, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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A Strange Wedding
Chapter 26
The Big Event
Posted May 18, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Bad timing
Chapter 27
Unexpected Guests
Posted May 20, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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My daughter upbraids me.
Chapter 28
The Iron Incident
Posted May 24, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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A social blunder.
Chapter 29
Jeff's Gaffe
Posted May 30, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Aargh!
Chapter 30
Gaining A Son-In-Law
Posted June 1, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Nichole's vows reveal a stranger to me.
Chapter 31
Removing a Mask
Posted June 4, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Who's the star of this production, anyway?
Chapter 32
Jeff's Vows
Posted June 7, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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My family sits in a corner.
Chapter 33
Bruised Again
Posted June 13, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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The letter I never should have mailed.
Chapter 34
Nailing My Coffin
Posted June 17, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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A paragraph of pleasure, a parenthesis of sorrow.
Chapter 35
My Corner of Sunshine
Posted June 23, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Time to explore options
Chapter 36
A Guilt Trip
Posted June 28, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Dee strikes out.
Chapter 37
Another Fall
Posted June 30, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Locking Horns with Dee
Chapter 38
A Violent Encounter
Posted July 5, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Barbara and her son visit.
Chapter 39
Repairing Mom
Posted July 9, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Aunt Dee interferes again.
Chapter 40
A Knight in Question
Posted July 12, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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My sister and I collide.
Chapter 41
Explosion in the Hospital Hall
Posted July 16, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Mom misses church.
Chapter 42
A Forgotten Memory?
Posted July 19, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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A hope that family differences can be resolved.
Chapter 43
The Unexpected Letter
Posted July 24, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Mom goes home.
Chapter 44
The Sign
Posted July 26, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Mom watches over me.
Chapter 45
Coincidences or Signs from Beyond?
Posted August 1, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Death brings out the worst in some people.
Chapter 46
A Chapel or a Boxing Ring
Posted August 5, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Anne's behavior stuns me.
Chapter 47
The Boombox
Posted August 10, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Nothing stays the same.
Chapter 48
The Tell-Tale Present
Posted August 12, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Some things never change.
Chapter 49
A Volcano at Home
Posted August 17, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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I cry for help.
Chapter 50
The Dam Bursts
Posted August 18, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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The best gift is listening and sympathizing,
Chapter 51
Therapy
Posted August 23, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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A new issue surfaces.
Chapter 52
Deleting Frank?
Posted August 26, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Everyone goes their own way.
Chapter 53
New Directions
Posted August 30, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Piggy Eyes suffers a blow.
Chapter 54
Justice for Me
Posted September 2, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Frank takes on volunteer work. My sister finds contentment.
Chapter 55
Wristlock
Posted September 6, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Beginnings and endings as I prepare to retire.
Chapter 56
Expect the Unexpected
Posted September 14, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Dee searches for a new place to call home.
Chapter 57
Whatever Happened to Mom's Sister?
Posted September 21, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Hubby and I start a new life.
Chapter 58
Collisions with Senior Egos
Posted September 26, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Keeping in touch with Nichole is not easy,
Chapter 59
A New Addition to the Family
Posted October 5, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Nichole and Jeff visit our new home.
Chapter 60
Finding Adventures Close By
Posted October 17, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Okay, so maybe he does have energy on his side.
Chapter 61
Spotlight on Jeff
Posted October 21, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Jeff didn't brainwash her after all.
Chapter 62
Spotlight on Nichole
Posted October 26, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Never a dull moment
Chapter 63
Fame and Feet
Posted November 1, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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An almost perfect visit
Chapter 64
An Inappropriate Question
Posted November 4, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Old barriers begin to dissolve
Chapter 65
Spotlight on Barbara and Bobby
Posted November 9, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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The best laid plans...
Chapter 66
Barbara's Good Intentions
Posted November 16, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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The beginning of the end
Chapter 67
Sisters Out of Sync, Part I
Posted November 21, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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The distance grows between Barb and me.
Chapter 68
Sisters Out of Sync, Part 2
Posted November 29, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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I plan to make Barb's last visit a memorable one.
Chapter 69
Preparations for the Final Goodbye
Posted December 6, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Barbara shares details about her cancer
Chapter 70
Before the Celebration
Posted December 13, 2015Biographical / Non-Fiction
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I find my sister again.
Chapter 71
Barbara's New Plans
Posted January 3, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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The Last Birthday Party for Barb
Chapter 72
Present Surprises
Posted January 10, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Sometimes it's hard not to be offended.
Chapter 73
Unexplained Motives
Posted January 12, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Barb asks for my help in mending her connection to Mom.
Chapter 74
Seeking Peace
Posted January 17, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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I try to figure out Mom's reason.
Chapter 75
A Mother's Choice
Posted January 20, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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I try to make light of Barbara's visit to Aunt Jeanne.
Chapter 76
Damaging Laughter?
Posted January 24, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Barbara admits her mistake.
Chapter 77
A Skeleton Still in the Closet
Posted January 25, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Barbara and I make up for lost times.
Chapter 78
Communication from Beyond
Posted January 30, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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A final visit from Sis and a visit to see Nichole
Chapter 79
A Ghost in the Round
Posted February 6, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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True love is thicker than blood.
Chapter 80
A Botched Surgery
Posted February 14, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Time now to worry about myself.
Chapter 81
A Fear Come True
Posted February 22, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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My hospital stay and the MRI
Chapter 82
Devoured by a Whale
Posted March 2, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Some unexpected luxuries
Chapter 83
Rehabilitation
Posted March 8, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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A surprise and a trip gone bad.
Chapter 84
Back to California
Posted March 12, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Trust in the Universe
Chapter 85
The Lost Purse
Posted March 15, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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More drama in real life than fiction
Chapter 86
Anne's Family
Posted March 22, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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See author notes
Chapter 87
A Demonic Ride
Posted March 25, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Jeff's taste in movies
Chapter 88
Things Turn Sour, Part 1
Posted April 21, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Jeff shows his ninety percent adolescent side.
Chapter 89
Things Turn Sour, Part 2
Posted May 8, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Starting out small.
Chapter 90
The Redemption of Jeff
Posted May 13, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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I see a radical change in my husband.
Chapter 91
One Angry Man
Posted May 25, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Frank is tested for memory loss.
Chapter 92
Zero Options
Posted June 5, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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My role as a wife changes.
Chapter 93
Dementia, Diabetes and a Fall
Posted June 12, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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My daughter still doesn't get it.
Chapter 94
Las Vegas? Maybe.
Posted June 17, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Holding on to family
Chapter 95
Reunions
Posted June 25, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Let the past rest.
Chapter 96
Time to Let Go of the Old
Posted June 30, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Our family gets smaller.
Chapter 97
A Strange Accident
Posted July 9, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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I can't cry.
Chapter 98
Bobby's Treasures
Posted July 24, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Frank's signs of dementia increase.
Chapter 99
Putting Puzzle Pieces Together
Posted July 30, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Frank's health continues to decline.
Chapter 100
Testotorone Therapy
Posted August 30, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Someone's making money here.
Chapter 101
Co-payment, Please
Posted September 4, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Losing control feels good.
Chapter 102
Saving My Mind
Posted September 11, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Another form of dementia
Chapter 103
A Surprise Diagnosis
Posted October 6, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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My daughter hates to be bored.
Chapter 104
Planning Entertainment
Posted October 12, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Chris and Nichole make plans.
Chapter 105
Preparing to Dazzle
Posted October 30, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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We become a family unit again.
Chapter 106
Just Like Old Times
Posted November 7, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Can leopards change their spots?
Chapter 107
A Surprise Opinion
Posted November 15, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Just how much has Jeff changed?
Chapter 108
The Interview
Posted November 27, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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It takes two to tangle.
Chapter 109
Time to Forget the Past
Posted December 6, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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A good decision
Chapter 110
The Red Purse
Posted December 26, 2016Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Elephants are in everyone's life,
Chapter 111
Epilogue: Closure at Last
Posted January 12, 2017Biographical / Non-Fiction
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