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At precisely 2 p.m., the computer rang with an incoming video call. He clicked to answer and the sound of banjo strings sang from the desktop speaker. He smiled, grabbed his ukulele, and joined in. Each strum entwined with hers. Their notes harmonized to perfection. The pairing spanned thousands of miles, but if he closed his eyes, it was as if she were right there beside him.