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You knock once. The sound reaches the room before I reach the door. Your boot holds it open. Mine stays by the case. You look at my collar; I flatten it with my palm. The strap slips from my shoulder. I leave the instrument where it is. At the top of the stairs, you wait without turning. I put the keys in your hand. You tap my sleeve on the way down. I follow the space you leave.
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One Knock We need to lock up. Are you coming out? My collar's folded under. You don't laugh this time. Your key taps on the door frame. I press my collar flat. One knock, I'm coming. Hand me the keys. One knock, I'm coming. No more waiting on me. You hold the door with your boot. I leave the case inside. I slide it under the bench. You watch me check the latch. I start to say I'm sorry. You point towards the stairs. You said you needed one more. We've all been waiting here. I know. Give me the keys. I'll get the door this time. One knock, I'm coming. Hand me the keys. One knock, I'm coming. No more waiting on me. You wait below the landing. I pull the door to check. I drop the keys into your hand. You give my arm a tap.
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