"Celebrate!"

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After a long day, Brian finally got to his apartment. There was no sign of Bennet. He kicked off his shoes & threw his bag on the kitchen counter. He walked in the kitchen to get someone to drink. He heard voices coming from Dylan's room. There was fumbling around & mumbling & soon Dylan came out of the room in his boxers.

Dylan: Oh hey. Didn't hear you come in.
Brian: Sorry, didn't know you'd have company.
Dylan: No worries.
Brian: So, you're dating again?
Dylan: I wouldn't call it dating. Just um, still trying to get over the person who shall remain nameless.
Brian: Still at it?
Dylan: Yup... For as long as it'll take. I'm tired of being depressed over it. I just need to put myself out there you know?
Brian: I hear you.
Dylan: What happened to you? You look like you've had a rough day.
Brian: I put myself out there.
Dylan: We just can't win either way.
Brian: Nope.

Krystal, Nat & Summer went out to celebrate Summer's new job. They each were dolled up & we're ready for a night of fun. They had a sumptuous dinner overlooking the bay & then headed to a club for drinks. Things got kinda crazy when Summer was getting hit on by this guy at the club. As they were dancing, a guy kept flirting with Summer. He kept following her around the dance floor. It started off innocent, but things escalated as he proceeded to touch her & grind up against her. His buddies were laughing & rooting for him to continue. Summer had repeatedly asked him to stop. Krystal was sending looks his way. After he didn't get the message, Nat finally pulled him away from Summer.

Nat: I believe she asked you to stop.
Kevin: Who are you to tell me?
Nat: I'm her... I'm her...
Summer: Nat, Krystal, I got this.

Nat took Krystal to safety away from the dance floor, but kept an eye on Summer. Kevin danced Summer into a corner & pressed her against it to start feeling her up. Nat looked back & couldn't see Summer or Kevin anywhere. He called out to her but the music was way too loud.

Krystal: I feel like I'm getting too old for this.
Nat: You're never too old, honey. Where is Summer?

Nick arrived with a few of his friends & Nat frantically asked him to help. Nick spotted Summer in the corner & pushed & shoved his way through the crowd to get to her. Summer was struggling now & Kevin was too strong to push off. He had one hand up her skirt & was kissing her neck. Nick grabbed Kevin & threw him against the opposite wall of where they had been standing.

Summer: Nick?
Nick: Summer, are you ok?

Kevin regained composure & scoffed at Nick's heroic gesture.

Kevin: Who are you? Her bodyguard?
Summer: Nick, let's just get out of here.

Nick continued walking while holding Summer.

Kevin: I'll just wait for a night when you're off duty.
Nick: Wait here.
Summer: Nick, no!

Nick turned around & swung a punch towards Kevin. Kevin & Nick started a fight. The owner & a few workers had to pull them apart. Krystal & Nat were watching from their seats. Summer was so embarrassed & felt responsible for the fight.

Krystal: What a night...
Nat: I'll say.
Krystal: I gotta get home, ladies. Thanks for a fun night. Not gonna have one of these for a while so thank you.
Summer: I'm sorry again.
Krystal: Sorry? Girl, why are you apologizing? We're sorry we let you out of our sight.
Nat: It was crazy for sure.
Krystal: Sum, are you going to be ok. We can all Uber.
Nick: I drove here. I can take Summer home.
Summer: You sure?
Nick: Yeah.
Nat: I'll go with Krystal then.

The 4 parted ways. Nick drove Summer home.

Nick: Here we are.
Summer: You should really ice that.

Summer gently touched Nicks's face where he was punched.

Nick: Ow, Ow, Ow....
Summer: Sorry.

Nick smiled.

Summer: Nick, thanks for rescuing me. He just wouldn't take "no" for an answer.
Nick: The guy was an idiot.
Summer: I have ice inside & pain killers.
Nick: I better not. We both know what happened the last time I was here.

Summer nodded & grabbed her purse & was about to open the car door. Nick held her hand. Summer looked at his hand & then looked at him.

Nick: I like you, Summer. I know I'm not supposed to, but I do. I just wanted to let you know that.
Summer: Goodnight, Nick.

Summer left his car & walked into her house.

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