The Cruise Gift
My name is Robert. I’m 64 years old, and the day my son Michael gave me a cruise as a gift to “relax,” I should have known there was something terrible behind that smile.
Because when I came back home to grab the blood pressure medication I’d forgotten, I heard Michael talking on the phone with his wife, Clare. The words coming out of his mouth froze my blood.
“Don’t worry, honey. It’s a one-way ticket. When he’s out at sea, it’ll be easy to make it look like an accident. Nobody will suspect an old man who simply fell overboard.”
In that moment, standing behind the door of my own house, I took a deep breath and thought, If that’s how you want it, my dear son, have it your way. But you’re going to regret it.
Because my only son—the boy I raised with so much love—had just made the worst mistake of his life. If Michael thought his father was a helpless old man, he was about to discover how wrong he was.
Everything had started three days earlier.
When Michael arrived at my house with that radiant smile I hadn’t seen in years, he was carrying a gold envelope in his hands, the kind fancy travel agencies use.
“Dad,” he said, hugging me with strange euphoria. “I have a wonderful surprise for you. You’ve worked so hard your whole life, sacrificed so much for us, that Clare and I decided to give you a special gift.”
When I opened the envelope and saw the cruise tickets, my eyes filled with tears. A Caribbean cruise—seven days sailing through crystal waters, visiting paradise islands. It was the trip of my dreams, the one I’d always postponed because the money was needed for other things: Michael’s education, household expenses, emergencies.
“Son, this must have cost a fortune,” I said, staring at the first-class tickets.
“Dad, your happiness is priceless,” Michael replied. “You deserve this and much more. Besides, you need to relax, get away from the stress of the city.”
In 64 years of life, I’ve learned to trust my instincts—and something in the way Michael looked at me told me there was more than he was willing to say. But he was my son. My only son.
“When do I leave?” I asked.
“Day after tomorrow. Dad, everything’s already arranged. You just need to arrive at the port with your luggage.”
On departure day, I got up early, finished packing, and when I was ready to leave, I realized I’d forgotten my blood pressure pills. I went back home, opened the door carefully, and that’s when I heard Michael’s voice in the living room.
“Yes, Clare. He’s already left for the port. No, he doesn’t suspect anything.”
His voice sounded cold—calculating—completely different from the caring voice he used with me. I stood motionless behind the door.
“Dad’s policy payout is for $200,000,” Michael continued. “And with what I’ll get from the house, that’s at least another $300,000. Enough to pay all my debts and start over.”
My heart stopped. My own son was talking about my death like it was a transaction.
“Don’t worry, honey. A man his age at sea… these things happen. Nobody’s going to ask uncomfortable questions. We’ll be the perfect mourners.”
Tears ran down my face—but not from sadness. It was anger, disappointment, and a determination I hadn’t felt in years. In that moment, I understood I’d raised a monster, and if I wanted to survive, I’d have to be smarter than him.
I left the house in silence, pretending I hadn’t heard anything. But my mind was already running at full speed. I had to board that ship. Only now I knew every step brought me closer to danger.
During the taxi ride, I couldn’t stop thinking about how it had come to this. I, Robert Sullivan, had dedicated my entire life to being the perfect father. I married young at 20 to Michael’s mother. I worked as an accountant for fifteen years, saving every penny to give my family the best life possible.
When my wife died of cancer, Michael was only twelve, and I decided my life’s only priority would be ensuring he had everything he needed. I sold my car, pawned my watch collection, used all my savings to pay for the most expensive college in the city.
I never complained. I never charged him for anything. I thought I was raising a good man.
How foolish I was.
When Michael married Clare five years ago, I was so happy. But Clare never liked me. From the first day, I saw in her eyes that contempt some women feel for their husband’s father. And Michael began to change. Visits became less frequent. Calls shorter. Excuses more elaborate.
Sitting in that taxi, I understood the signs had been everywhere—and I’d chosen to ignore them.
The taxi stopped in front of the port. The cruise ship was imposing: a white giant rising toward the sky. Hundreds of people boarded with suitcases—families excited for vacation, couples taking photos.
I, according to my son’s plan, wouldn’t come back alive.
But as I dragged my suitcase toward the entrance, a smile began to form on my lips. Michael had made a terrible mistake by underestimating me.
I wasn’t the naive man he thought.
My cabin was on the eighth floor with a sea view. Beautiful, elegant, with a comfortable bed and a small private balcony. Michael had paid for the best—probably thinking it was easier to make someone disappear from a balcony.
I picked up my phone and dialed a number I’d saved months ago: Frank Harrison, a private investigator.
“Detective Harrison,” a deep voice answered.
“Hello, this is Robert Sullivan. I need to hire you for a very delicate case. My son is trying to kill me.”
There was silence. “Mr. Sullivan, are you sure about what you’re saying?”
“I’m absolutely certain. I heard my son planning my death. I’m on a cruise right now and he believes this will be a one-way trip for me. I need you to investigate his finances—his debts—everything you can find.”
“Where are you?”
“On the Star of the Sea. It departs in half an hour toward the Caribbean. I’ll be out of contact for seven days, but when I return, I need as much information as possible about my son, Michael Sullivan.”
“Understood. And Mr. Sullivan… be very careful. If what you’re telling me is true, you’re in real danger.”
“Detective, I’ve lived in this world for 64 years. I’ve survived poverty, widowhood, raising a son alone. Believe me—I’m not going to let my own son defeat me.”
After I hung up, the ship began to move smoothly away from the port. I knew every mile separating us from land brought me closer to danger.
The first thing I decided was simple: I needed to know the ship. Every corner, every exit, every place where someone might try to hurt me.
I left my cabin and walked the corridors. The ship was impressive—elegant restaurants, casinos, shops, a gigantic pool, theaters. A floating city full of life.
But I wasn’t there for joy. I was there to survive.
As I walked, I noticed the security cameras everywhere. That calmed me. It would be difficult to make someone vanish without raising suspicion.
Then I noticed something else: the private cabin balconies had no cameras, and my cabin had one of those balconies. Michael had been very clever.
In the main restaurant, eating lunch alone, I began observing the other passengers. That’s when I saw him.
A man around my age, sitting alone at a nearby table, reading a book. Silver hair, perfectly styled. An elegant blue suit. Something in his posture told me he was strong—independent.
Our eyes met, and he smiled. I decided to approach.
“Excuse me,” I said. “Would you mind if I sat with you? I hate eating alone.”
“Please,” he replied warmly. “Sit down. I’m Carl Anderson from Denver. And you?”
“Robert Sullivan from Chicago. It’s a pleasure, Carl.”
Over lunch, I learned Carl’s story mirrored mine. He was a widower, had raised children alone, had worked his entire life.
“My children insisted I take this vacation,” he said. “They said it was time for me to relax.”
“Same as me,” I said. “My son Michael gave me this cruise as a gift.”
Something in the way Carl looked at me made me feel I could trust him.
“Robert,” he said quietly, “can I ask you a personal question? You seem worried. Tense. That’s not typical for someone on a dream trip.”
For a moment, I considered telling him everything.
“It’s just that… well, this is my first time on a cruise. Everything is so new.”
Carl nodded, but I could see in his eyes he didn’t fully believe me.
“Look, Robert, I’ve lived for 62 years, and I’ve learned to recognize when a man is in trouble. If you need to talk to someone—or you need help with anything—don’t hesitate. My cabin is 1247 on the twelfth floor.”
Warmth spread through my chest. “Thank you, Carl. Really. Mine is 847 on the eighth floor.”
“Perfect. Then we’ll be ship neighbors.”
That afternoon, I explored more. I found the library with computers offering limited internet. I typed a quick email to Detective Harrison: I’m fine. Especially investigate Michael’s gambling debts. I think that’s the key. I have a new ally on the ship. —Robert.
That night at dinner, I ran into Carl again.
“Robert,” he said, sitting across from me, “I’ve been thinking about our conversation. I need to tell you something: you don’t look like a man on vacation. You look like a man running from something… or planning something.”
I stayed silent a moment. “Carl, have you ever discovered someone you love deeply betrayed you in the worst possible way?”
His eyes softened. “Yes. My business partner. I discovered he’d been stealing from our company for years.”
“What did you do?”
“What I had to do. I gathered evidence, confronted him, and made sure he paid for what he’d done.”
He paused. “But Robert… we’re talking about your son.”
I took a deep breath. Carl had shown he could hold difficult secrets.
“Carl, my son is trying to kill me. And I have seven days to stop him and prove what he’s planning.”
Carl’s expression changed. Not surprise. Just the look of a man who’d lived long enough to know families can hide the darkest things.
“Tell me everything,” he whispered. “From the beginning.”
For the next forty minutes, I told him. The cruise gift. The phone call I overheard. The debts I suspected. The policy payout he expected after my death.
Carl listened without interrupting. When I finished, he sat quiet for a few minutes.
“This is very serious. You’re in real danger. But it seems to me you already have a plan.”
“I’m starting to. I hired a private investigator to dig into Michael’s finances, but I need more than that. I need proof no judge can ignore. I need witnesses.”
“And how do you plan to get all that while you’re on this ship?”
“That’s where I need your help. Michael will try to communicate with me during the trip. He’ll call, text, pretend to be the concerned son. Every conversation is an opportunity for him to expose himself.”
Carl nodded slowly. “You want to record.”
“Exactly. But I can’t do it alone. I need a witness—someone with no emotional ties to Michael, someone credible.”
“Count on me,” Carl said without hesitation. Then his face darkened. “But there’s something else. If Michael’s planning to stage an accident on this ship, it’s possible someone else is involved—someone on board working with him.”
The thought sent ice through my veins.
Carl leaned forward. “I have a proposal. Spend the nights in my cabin. I have a suite with a sofa bed. That way, if someone comes looking for you in your room, they won’t find you.”
“Carl, I can’t ask you—”
“Robert, I’m 62. I raised four children and buried a wife. I’m not afraid of a spoiled brat who wants to kill his father for money.” He smiled. “Besides, it’s been a long time since I’ve had an exciting adventure.”
That night, Carl helped me move essentials to his cabin. While we organized, Carl asked detailed questions about Michael.
“Was Michael always like this, or is it new?”
“He was always clever. Even as a kid, he knew exactly what to say to get what he wanted. I never imagined it could turn into this.”
Around ten that night, my phone rang. Michael.
Carl and I looked at each other. The moment had come.
“Remember,” Carl whispered, setting his own phone to record. “Make him talk. Make him betray himself.”
I answered with a soft voice. “Hello, son.”
“Hi, Dad. How’s the cruise? Are you having fun?”
If I hadn’t heard that phone call with Clare, I would’ve believed him.
“It’s beautiful. The ship is amazing. Thank you for this generous gift.”
“You’re welcome, Dad. Have you met new people?”
The question landed wrong. Why did it matter?
“Yes. I met a very kind gentleman, Carl. We’re eating together.”
There was an almost imperceptible pause. “That’s good, Dad. But also be careful. On these cruises, sometimes there are people who take advantage of older passengers.”
Carl’s eyes widened. Michael was trying to poison me against any ally.
“Don’t worry. I’m cautious. But tell me—how are things there?”
“Everything’s fine. Clare sends you a hug.”
“Michael, can I ask you something?”
“Of course, Dad. Anything.”
“Why did you decide to give me this trip now? It was so sudden.”
A longer pause. “Clare and I have been talking about you. We realized you seem tired—stressed—and we thought you needed a break.”
“I suppose so,” I said. Then I baited the hook. “Michael, I have a silly question. Do you have a copy of my return ticket? Because I checked my documents and only found a one-way ticket.”
The silence that followed was so deep it felt physical.
“Michael? Are you there?”
“Yes—yes, Dad. Sorry. Don’t worry. The travel agency has everything organized. We’ll take care of the details.”
“But I want to be sure I can come back. Could you check tomorrow?”
“Dad, please trust me. Everything is perfectly organized. Just relax and enjoy.”
“Okay. I trust you completely.”
“Perfect, Dad. I love you very much. Sweet dreams.”
“I love you too,” I answered, and the lie tasted like metal. “Good night.”
When I hung up, Carl and I sat in silence.
“That was revealing,” Carl said. “The way he avoided the return ticket question—the way he kept you in false security.”
“And the question about making friends. He was evaluating if I had allies.”
“Exactly. Tomorrow we go to passenger services and verify your return status ourselves.”
The next morning, we went to passenger services. The office was elegant, staffed by uniformed employees. We approached a young woman whose badge read Patricia.
“Good morning. How can I help you?”
“I need to verify my complete travel itinerary. My name is Robert Sullivan, cabin 847.”
Patricia typed quickly and frowned. “Mr. Sullivan, I see the seven-day Caribbean cruise booked, but… it’s a bit strange. I see you have a one-way ticket, but no reservation appears for the return flight to Chicago.”
Even knowing the truth, hearing it officially hurt.
“What does that mean exactly?” Carl asked.
“It means when the cruise ends in seven days, you have no way to get home. It could be a system error. Or whoever purchased the package intended to add the return flight later.”
“Who purchased it?”
Patricia reviewed the details. “It was purchased by Michael Sullivan. Is he your relative?”
“He’s my son.”
“Oh, then surely he’ll take care of buying your return ticket. But I recommend you contact him soon.”
Carl stepped in. “Would it be possible for Mr. Sullivan to buy his return ticket right now?”
“Of course. I have availability on a flight leaving Saturday at 3:00 p.m. The cost would be $750.”
“I’ll take it,” I said immediately.
As Patricia processed the purchase, Carl leaned close. “Our first real piece of proof. Michael deliberately didn’t buy your return. That shows intent.”
That afternoon at the pool, I noticed a man around forty watching us from the bar. He wore a green shirt and long pants—strange poolside clothing. Every time I looked, he snapped his gaze away.
“Carl,” I whispered, “that man in the green shirt. He’s watching us.”
Carl glanced discreetly. “Yes. Let’s test it.”
Carl stood and walked away. I stayed seated, watching the man. His eyes stayed on me the entire time.
When Carl returned, he confirmed it. “He’s watching you specifically. Get up and walk toward the elevator. I’ll stay and see if he follows.”
I did it. When the elevator doors opened, I looked back. The man had stood and was walking in my direction.
I stepped inside quickly and pressed the button for the twelfth floor. When the doors closed, relief washed over me.
Fifteen minutes later, Carl came into the cabin, urgency in his eyes. “You were right. He followed you to the elevator.”
“What do we do now?”
“We’re going to be smarter than them. Tomorrow night is the captain’s gala. That’s the perfect night for someone to try to enter your cabin or wait on your balcony.”
“I’m not using my life as bait.”
“You won’t need to. We’ll notify ship security. We’ll set a controlled trap.”
That afternoon, my phone rang again. Michael.
“Dad, how are you? Enjoying the cruise?”
“Very well. Every day is a new adventure.”
“Are you still sleeping well in your cabin?”
Too specific—he was checking whether I was still using my cabin.
“No, son. I sleep perfectly.”
“That’s good. Tomorrow is Thursday, isn’t it? Do you have special plans?”
“I think tomorrow is the captain’s gala.”
“Oh yes. Are you going?”
“Of course.”
“What time do those parties usually end?”
Another specific question. He was gathering my schedule.
“Probably late, after midnight.”
“Well, when it’s over, go straight to your cabin to rest. Don’t walk around the decks at night. It can be dangerous.”
Carl’s eyes widened. Michael was steering me exactly where the attack would be.
“Don’t worry. I’ll go straight to my room.”
“Perfect, Dad. I love you very much. Sleep well.”
When I hung up, Carl and I sat in silence.
“That confirms everything. Michael knows exactly when the attack will be.”
“I’m scared. This is becoming real.”
“I know. But we’re close to having all the proof we need. One more night and we’ll have enough to bury him.”
On Thursday morning, we put the most crucial part of our plan into motion. We had to contact security without alerting the watcher.
Carl suggested we go straight to Captain John Peterson.
At 9:00 a.m., we entered the captain’s office. Captain Peterson was around fifty, gray-haired, with a presence that inspired respect.
“Gentlemen, how can I help you?”
Carl took the lead. “Captain, we have a very serious situation to report. Mr. Sullivan is being watched by a suspicious man, and we have reason to believe his life is in danger.”
The captain listened closely as we told everything. We played the recordings. We explained the one-way travel arrangement and described the man who’d followed me.
When we finished, Captain Peterson spoke gravely. “Mr. Sullivan, this is extremely serious. If what you’re telling me is true, we’re talking about a premeditated murder attempt on my ship.”
“Captain, I know it sounds unbelievable, but every piece of proof points to the same conclusion.”
“It doesn’t sound unbelievable to me at all. I’ve been sailing twenty years. I’ve seen everything.”
Carl outlined our trap: I would attend the gala, then appear to go to my cabin, but instead hide with Carl. Security would watch my cabin to catch the man if he tried to act.
“It’s a good plan,” the captain said. “But we’ll modify it to ensure your safety completely.”
He explained they would install additional cameras near my cabin, place security agents disguised as passengers nearby, and give me a panic device.
“Mr. Sullivan, from this moment on, you’re under this ship’s official protection.”
For the first time in days, I felt truly safe.
The gala was spectacular. The main hall looked like a floating palace. Hundreds of passengers danced, laughed, celebrated.
But I couldn’t enjoy any of it. My eyes kept searching for the man in colored shirts.
I found him near the bar—this time in a white shirt and black suit. His gaze fixed on me.
At 11:30 p.m., I leaned toward Carl. “It’s time. I’m leaving as if I’m heading to my cabin.”
I left the hall, walking slowly. I took the elevator to the eighth floor—but instead of going to my room, I moved quickly to the emergency stairs leading to the twelfth floor.
From the stairs, I could see the corridor outside my cabin. Deserted.
Carl arrived five minutes later, and we hid in the stairwell, watching.
“See anything?” he whispered.
“Not yet, but he’ll appear.”
We didn’t wait long.
At 12:15, a figure moved stealthily through the corridor. It was the man in the white shirt—now wearing black gloves and holding something I couldn’t identify.
He went straight to my cabin door. He pulled something from his pocket—likely lock tools—and began working the lock.
“Carl, he’s getting in.”
Carl activated the panic device. A small red light blinked.
The man managed to open my cabin door and slip inside. Three minutes later, security agents appeared in the corridor, moving quietly, surrounding the cabin.
Then the man stepped onto my balcony, inspecting the railing like he was rehearsing exactly how to stage a fall.
That’s when security moved.
Three agents entered at once, surrounding him before he could react.
Carl and I went down to the eighth floor where Captain Peterson supervised the scene.
“Mr. Sullivan, we caught your attacker and found very interesting evidence.”
He showed me the phone. Messages from Michael with explicit instructions: Wait until after midnight. Make it look like he fell from the balcony by accident. Make sure there are no signs of struggle.
Relief and horror collided in my chest.
“Captain, what happens now?”
“This man will be formally arrested when we reach port tomorrow. And you’ll have everything you need to prosecute your son for attempted murder.”
Friday morning, after the man was detained, Carl and I stayed awake processing everything.
At 6:00 a.m., Detective Harrison called from Chicago.
“Mr. Sullivan, I found exactly what we were looking for. Your son has gambling debts of over $200,000 with very dangerous loan sharks.”
My stomach turned.
“But that’s not all. He’s been falsifying your approval on financial paperwork for months. He used your house as leverage for multiple loans. If you had died, he would’ve taken control of everything.”
“And one more thing. Clare is also deep in debt. Overdue credit card balances—more than $50,000. They were both desperate. Your death was the only solution they saw.”
“What do we do now?”
“When you return to Chicago tomorrow, we go straight to the police station. Michael and Clare will be arrested immediately.”
After I hung up, I sat silent for a long time.
Then I made a decision. “I want to call Michael.”
Carl’s face tightened. “Are you sure?”
“I don’t care anymore. I’m tired of pretending. I want him to know his father isn’t the foolish old man he thought.”
I dialed. Michael picked up on the second ring.
“Dad, what a surprise. How did you wake up?”
“Hello, Michael. Yes. I slept very well. But something very interesting happened last night.”
“What happened?”
“Well, after the party, when I returned to my cabin, I found a man trying to enter my room. Can you believe that?”
A long silence.
“A man? What kind of man?”
“A man about forty. Ship security detained him. And you know what’s strangest, Michael?”
“What, Dad?”
“When they searched his phone, they found messages from you. Messages where you gave instructions on how to kill me and make it look like an accident.”
The silence was absolute.
“Michael, are you still there?”
“Dad, I don’t know what you’re talking about. That’s impossible.”
“It’s impossible? I have recordings of our calls. I have proof you didn’t buy my return. I have proof you hired someone. And the investigator I hired has proof of your gambling debts and the fraudulent loans you took using my house.”
Another long pause.
“You hired an investigator? Have you gone crazy?”
“No. I became smart for the first time in my life. I stopped blindly trusting you.”
“Dad, I think the stress is affecting you.”
“They make perfect sense. Your plan failed. The man you hired is detained. I’m alive. And tomorrow when I return to Chicago, you’re going to be arrested for attempted murder.”
“Dad, you need to calm down. When you get home, we’ll talk.”
“I’m not confused. I’m disappointed. I’m heartsick. I’m devastated that I raised a son who valued money more than his own father’s life.”
Then I said the words that finally cut the cord. “And don’t call me Dad ever again. A father is someone you respect, love, protect. You saw me as an obstacle between you and my money.”
“Dad, you can’t do this. I’m your son.”
“A son doesn’t try to kill his father. A monster does.”
I inhaled, steady. “When I arrive in Chicago tomorrow, I’m handing everything over. I’m testifying against you. I’m making sure you spend years in prison thinking about what you did to the man who gave you life.”
I hung up.
Carl pulled me into a hug as tears rolled down my face.
“What you just did took courage. That wasn’t the end of a relationship. That was the birth of a new Robert—a man who will never again allow anyone to abuse his kindness.”
On Saturday morning, when the ship arrived in Miami, I was no longer the same man who’d boarded seven days earlier.
Carl and I said goodbye at the port with tears in our eyes.
“Remember,” Carl told me, “you’re no longer the man who sacrifices in silence. You’re the man who fights for his life and wins.”
“I’ll never forget. And I’ll never forget that when I needed someone most, you appeared like an angel.”
My flight to Chicago left at 3:00 p.m. Detective Harrison was waiting at the airport.
“Mr. Sullivan, it’s an honor. What you accomplished on that cruise was extraordinary.”
We went straight to the police station, where Chief Carlos Martinez was waiting.
“Mr. Sullivan, in my fifteen years, I’ve never seen a case so well documented by the victim himself. The recordings, the financial evidence, the crew statements—everything forms a case as solid as rock.”
“What happens now?”
“We issue warrants. Michael Sullivan for attempted murder, criminal conspiracy, and financial fraud. Clare Sullivan for conspiracy and complicity.”
Two hours later, I sat in my living room, waiting.
At 6:00 p.m., my phone rang. Chief Martinez.
“Mr. Sullivan, I have news. Michael and Clare have been arrested. We found them at their house, apparently preparing to flee.”
Relief washed through me.
The following months were a whirlwind of legal procedures. During the trial, Michael tried to play the repentant son. But the evidence was overwhelming.
On the day sentencing was announced, Michael received 18 years in prison. Clare received 8.
I didn’t feel joy. I felt justice.
After the trial, I made decisions that changed my life. I sold the house and bought a small, comfortable apartment.
But the most important decision was what I did with my time.
I began volunteering at a help center for older men who had been mistreated by family.
“Gentlemen,” I would tell those who came seeking help, “I want to tell you the story of how my own son tried to kill me—and how I not only survived, but brought him to justice.”
Carl and I kept our friendship alive through weekly calls and visits. He became my battle brother.
A year after the cruise, Carl visited me in Chicago.
“Robert, have you ever regretted exposing Michael?”
“Carl, the relationship I thought I had with Michael never existed. It was an illusion. The truth is Michael was always manipulative, always selfish. I just didn’t want to see it.”
“And don’t you miss having family?”
“I have family. I have you. I have the men at the center who’ve become my brothers. I have a life full of people who value me for who I am.”
On my second anniversary back from the cruise, I did something that symbolized my complete transformation.
I signed up for dance classes.
At 66, I learned swing, salsa, ballroom.
Now, when I look back on those seven days, I don’t see them as the darkest days of my life. I see them as the days that saved me—the days that taught me who I really was.
I am Robert Sullivan, a man who survived the deepest betrayal imaginable. I am a man who transformed his own son from hunter to prey. I am a man who, at 64 years old, discovered it’s never too late to be reborn.
And if any other man my age feels defenseless, underestimated, or betrayed by his own family, I want him to know: there is strength inside him that can move mountains.
Because when a man like me says, “If that’s how you want it, my dear, have it your way. But you’re going to regret it,” he’s not making an empty threat. He’s making a promise.
And Michael regretted it.
He regretted it when he was arrested. He regretted it when he was convicted. And he’ll continue regretting it every day of the next 18 years in prison, remembering that he completely underestimated the man who gave him life.
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