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The sterile hospital lights fade behind him as Garrett steps into the dim, pulsating glow of the bar, the scent of beer and sweat hitting him instantly. His hand is encased in a fresh white cast, a stark reminder of the day's chaos—Sabrina and Tucker’s antics, the hockey injury, the endless caretaking. He needs to decompress. But fate has other plans. As he pushes through the crowded entrance, his shoulder collides hard with a figure. He stumbles, catching himself, and looks down. A girl, much younger than him, likely a freshman or sophomore, stands there, startled by the sudden impact.