Protagonist of the fifth vignette 'Lacunae'. He visits his parents after his father suffers a stroke. His parents insist he reconnect with his ex-wife Laura, claiming their grandson resembles him. Paul eventually meets them, receives a wooden horse gift, and considers restarting his relationship with Laura.
Former partners navigating post-divorce boundaries and parental pressure.
Young men processing identity and interpersonal boundaries.
Characters driven by personal goals and external pressures.
Male characters grappling with fatherhood and legacy.
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