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"Please tell me I'm just early."

You look up. Josh is standing there. For the past few days, he's been coming to the park before Tyler. He talks to you, mostly about Tyler. And how much he wants to help him.

But today, Josh arrived the same time Tyler usually does.

You shake your head. Tyler didn't show up today.

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