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    2003 was the year of the mosquito. You couldn’t leave a cup of water out for a day. Black clouds threatened the windows, stalked the hallways. In a week, Mello had seen more elbows, knees, shoulder, and stomach, than he ever had in his life.

    Italy. A “place of rest.” A “holiday.”

    “Stop scratching.”

    “Sorry,” said Matt.

    “Stop it. You’re bleeding.”

    Life swelled, itched. The summer of great torment.

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