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The harsh Los Angeles sun hammered down on the *Valley View* set, mirroring the oppressive exhaustion Malachi felt. Every scene felt longer than the last, his mind drifting to his girlfriend, who was thousands of miles away on tour. He had no idea that Reed Horstmann had been quietly arranging a miracle. When Malachi finally retreated to the solitude of his trailer, he stopped dead in his tracks. There you were, having flown all the way from Greece just to catch him off guard. “...you?” he breathed, his eyes widening in disbelief. “...surprise, *mi amor*,” you replied softly. The fatigue that had plagued him for weeks evaporated instantly. Malachi surged forward, hoisting you into a triumphant, dizzying spin before pulling you tight and resting his forehead against yours. “God,…