Emily and Mandy accompanied Sab to her wedding dress fitting. While waiting, the two sipped champagne and chatted on the plush couch in the boutique.
After a few minutes, Sab stepped out of the fitting room and walked toward them.
Emily and Mandy's eyes widened at the sight.
"Oh my god," they said in unison.
Sab smiled and did a small spin. "What do you think?"
They blinked, stunned, then jumped to their feet.
"You look perfect!" Emily exclaimed.
Mandy's eyes welled up. "It's actually happening. I'm so happy for you," she said as she pulled Sab into a gentle hug.
Sab hugged her back, smiling until Mandy quickly pulled away.
"Oh my god, I can't hug you in that!" she said, panicking a little.
Sab and Emily laughed.
"No, it's fine," Sab reassured her.
"You're absolutely gorgeous," Emily said, eyes gleaming.
"How did my brother get so lucky?" Mandy added, shaking her head with a chuckle.
Sab turned to face the mirror, admiring herself with a soft, thoughtful smile. "I love this one," she said, her voice filled with certainty.
Emily and Mandy both nodded, smiling warmly.
A few moments later, Sab returned to the fitting room to change out of the dress. As she stood alone, unzipping the gown, her smile slowly faded. Her heart began to race, an anxious thump echoing through her chest.
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Kirby, Guian, Brody, Billy, and Drew were deep into planning Gabriel's bachelor party, trading ideas and laughs as they sorted out the final details.
Meanwhile, Gabriel was in L.A. with Ben, meeting one of the most respected directors in the industry.
She extended her hand with a smile. "It's great to finally meet you, Gabriel."
They shook hands and took their seats across from her.
The meeting was long but filled with excitement and promise. When it wrapped up, she left the room, giving them time to talk.
Inside the car, Ben looked over at Gabriel. "So?" he asked.
Gabriel leaned back, staring out the window for a moment. "I don't know, man. I'm getting married. I can't just disappear to Australia for two years to film a show."
Ben nodded, understanding but firm. "I get it. But this is huge. Claire is one of the best directors in the game. She wants you in the lead. That doesn't happen every day. It'll change everything, your career, your name, your future."
"I know," Gabriel said quietly, the weight of the offer settling in.
Ben glanced over. "You've got a week. If you pass, she's moving on to someone else."
Gabriel nodded, his mind already racing.
Later that day, Gabriel came home to find Sab in the kitchen with Mandy and Emily. The room was warm with laughter and the smell of whatever Sab was preparing.
"There he is!" Emily said, grinning.
Gabriel smiled and greeted them. "Hey, Em. Sis." He walked over to Sab, wrapping his arms around her from behind and kissing her cheek. "Hi."
"Hey, baby. How was the meeting?" Sab asked, glancing over her shoulder at him.
"Yeah, Sab mentioned it earlier," Mandy added. "How did it go?"
