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Robert Grainier visits Claire at her remote fire lookout tower, where they bond over their shared experiences of grief and isolation. Grainier confesses the haunting guilt he feels over the loss of his wife and child, while Claire offers a philosophical perspective on finding purpose within the natural world.
GRAINIER: It doesn't get spooky up this high?
CLAIRE: No, I think it's peaceful. I watch the clouds form and the light change. And I get paid to do it. It's a gift.
GRAINIER: How'd you come to this?
CLAIRE: Saw a flier for the job opening just when I needed it. I had to get a recommendation from a f
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