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The photograph, a posed shot in front of the Eiffel Tower, sat on the small table. He felt his blood run cold. He'd taken that photograph. With Emily. Now, sitting opposite him, was another woman, Jennifer, who was pointing at it with a giddy exclamation. “This is the trip of a lifetime!” she cried, her voice bright. He watched the light in her eyes dim as she realized he didn't share her enthusiasm. His muscles felt stiff. His head throbbed. He struggled to find any ground under his feet. The world had shifted, tilted. He felt like he was falling.