On Sunday, Sunny and Rory made plans to hang out at the harbor, and Sunny got Beth to join them, which would be Rory's first time meeting her. Rory drove to Ashville to pick Sunny up and then to Verona to pick Beth up, and they all went to Baltimore City to hang out at the harbor. They spent the day exploring the waterfront, enjoying the stunning views of the boats and the lively atmosphere. Rory found himself enjoying Beth's company, appreciating her sense of humor and the effortless connection they seemed to have. However, he couldn't help but feel slightly uncomfortable with her flirtatious behavior, unsure of how to navigate the situation. She kept telling Rory how sexy he was, and she was being really touchy , constantly finding excuses to touch his arm or shoulder. Rory had always been used to receiving attention from women because he was a very attractive guy, but Beth made him feel uncomfortable, and every time he tried to move away from her , she would find a way to close t

Halloween 1986On this special Halloween night, Sunny, James, and Rory had made plans to go to a nightclub located in Baltimore City. This nightclub was called The Golden Hammer, and it was a very fun place to be as it had big hair bands that performed rock music on stage. The Golden Hammer was a former brewery built of solid brick with high ceilings and exposed wooden beams, which gave it a really unique look. This club brought the biggest names in the music world together for packed, sweaty, and unforgettable performances. It was known for throwing spectacular Halloween parties every year, with elaborate decorations and costumes that added to the overall atmosphere. It was truly a hotspot for music lovers and partygoers alike, making it the perfect destination for a night out in Baltimore City. At this particular Halloween party, bartenders were costumed as horror movie characters, Play Bunnies, and the club was decked out in festive decorations, including a fog machine in the rea

Friday, August 14th Toby went to Beth's parents' house in Verona, knocked on the door, and showed up with beautiful red roses in hand. When Beth opened the door, she was happy to see Toby, but she played it off like she did not know what was going on as she said, "Why thank you, Toby, these are beautiful, but what are they for? "Toby giggled and replied, "Silly goose, I talked to Sunny, and I think you know what is happening? “Beth wiped the sweat from the top of her forehead. She was feeling nervous. "Okay, you got me! “ Beth exclaimed.Toby then said, in a compassionate tone, "It seems like you’re fidgety." You do not need to be nervous. It’s just me. “__Toby had brought a picnic blanket, a bottle of wine, and some sandwiches. Beth's eyes widened in surprise as she realized Toby had planned a romantic picnic for the two of them. She couldn't help but feel her nerves dissipate as she saw the effort he had put into

August 16th (Sunday)Sunny wanted to visit Layla, so she took a cab to her apartment. Sunny walked up to the door and gave it a knock. Layla shortly opens the door with a surprised face as she says, "Sunny! "Come on in."Sunny and Layla sit down on the sofa together as Sunny explains the paranormal events that happened to her at night. Layla listens intently, her eyes widening in disbelief, as Sunny fills her in on the Ghostly gray smoke that went right through her body and the strange whispers that filled her room.Layla rubs her arm almost as if she felt goosebumps from hearing Sunny's story. She leans in closer and says, "That sounds absolutely terrifying." She comforts Sunny and tells her everything is going to be okay. However, Layla happens to have a lot on her mind, so she gears the conversation in a different direction. "Luckily, you're safe now, and I'm here for you," Layla reassures Sunny. "But I actually have something I want to talk to you about."Sunny nods and says, "Oh,

August 30th:Prior to Sunny and Finn going to a nightclub together, Sunny had invited Finn and Layla to come hang out for a while. It would be the first time Sunny saw Layla since their argument, which made things a bit awkward. Two people in a room shared a love connection that they could no longer explore due to it not being accepted in their social circle or really anywhere. Despite the tension, Sunny hoped that spending time together would help mend their friendship and ease the awkwardness between them.Sunny and Finn chatted away while taking bong hits, while Layla sat across from them in a chair, drinking beer and keeping quiet. Every now and then, she would chime in and act like everything was okay, but Sunny knew that it wasn't. Sunny was aware of Layla's forced attempts to maintain a sense of normalcy, but the underlying tension was palpable.Sunny begged Layla to come out with her and Finn to a nightclub nearby that they often enjoyed going to as a group. Layla hesitated fo