[He gasps raggedly, the words barely making it out in a whine.]
Dad...
[He covers his mouth with his hand, trying to keep the wail of utter relief and desperation from making it out. He has to be quiet. He can't let them know, no matter how important this is.]
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Dad...
[He covers his mouth with his hand, trying to keep the wail of utter relief and desperation from making it out. He has to be quiet. He can't let them know, no matter how important this is.]