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[There's a soft nod--of course both of the bowls are for Allen--and Miranda smiles as Lee, who jumps away from Lincoln and then comes back to playfully nip at his tail.]
This week hasn't been as hard for me, I think, so I want to help, even a little. [She was only involved from the sidelines, so despite all her worrying and her stress, it was nothing compared to the ones stuck in the middle of everything that's happened the past week.]
Maybe th-that's why Acumen thought a party was a good idea. [The parties always seem to come right after something stressful to brighten the atmosphere a little.]