Accidentally deleted aif file and cannot open my project or even backups!

Please let me know if there is any hope for recovery...I emptied my trash with an aif file in it and now when I open my project it appears to nearly load but then the 100% complete loading bar becomes solid gray and never opens. I apparently never set up time machine. Is there any chance to save my 30-50 hours of work?

I would probably create a new project and use the import function to bring in everything from you old project. You'll still be missing your trashed aif file of course, but the rest should be intact.
Then set up Time Machine

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