At First Sight
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Alex was on the way to meet her best friend (and famous actor) Gus, for lunch. Little did she know that the route she took to the restaurant would change her life forever....
Torin Smith decided he needed some time off. He was sitting in a bar with some friends in the middle of Dublins city centre when the most beautiful woman walked past. He had to find out who she was, before he even thought it through he ran outside and started calling after her, dodging cars he made it across the road to talk to her.
What will happen next?
What will happen next? Follow Alex, Gus and Torin on their journey through life. Sometimes together, sometimes apart.
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