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"Why are we going to the bar now?" Mirana asks

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"Why are we going to the bar now?" Mirana asks. "It's gone midnight"

"I did some thinking today," Tim says. "But I couldn't figure it out so I pulled your file. Why didn't you tell me that your father killed your mother on your thirteenth birthday?"

"Es una historia deprimente," Mirana replies and Tim smiles at her, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "Are you sure the bar is even open?"

"Yeah, I'm sure," Tim says, pushing the door open.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

Mirana smiles widely as everyone comes over to greet her. On one of the tables is a stack of gifts and cards which Lucy leads her over to.

"Open mine," Lucy beams at her.

Mirana opens the present to reveal a box. Mirana lifts the lid on the box before gasping, slamming the lid closed.

"Luce!" Mirana hisses.

"Remember what you said to me in college?" Lucy asks. "Best friends make sure that-"

"Their boyfriends always want to screw them," Mirana nods, giggling. "So you buy me lingerie?"

"Yep," Lucy nods before pulling out a card. "Here"

Mirana opens the card to find a gift card for Starbucks inside, making her laugh.

"Thanks, Lu," Mirana hugs her friends.

"Me next!" Jackson says, handing Mirana her gift. "Lucy and I collaborated"

Mirana peels some of the paper away to reveal a book and her eyes widen at the title. She snorts in amusement as she covers the book back up.

"150 sex positions to try with your partner?" Mirana asks.

"We figured that you and Tim have probably done it all so we'd give you some ideas," Jackson says.

"Thoughtful of you," Mirana nods giggling. "Thanks, J"

"I also chipped in on the gift card," Jackson says. "There's $75 on it"

Mirana picks up the card from Nolan and Russo, finding two round-trip plane tickets to Cuba.

"John, this is amazing," Mirana smiles at the man, wrapping her arms around him. "Thank you"

"They last for two years," Nolan says. "Figured once we've finished training, you could take a trip abroad"

Angela and Wesley had gotten Mirana a stunning floor-length green dress and a pair of gold stilettos. Tim approaches her, a poorly wrapped box in his hands.

"Did you wrap it yourself?" Mirana asks teasingly.

"How could you tell?" Tim asks, flattening one of the sides that become unstuck. "Happy birthday"

As Mirana unwraps the gift box, her eyes widen in surprise. She takes out a stunning necklace, which sparkles in the light. The chain is made of silver, and there is a small diamond droplet hanging from the chain.

"Tim, it's beautiful," Mirana says, handing Tim the necklace.

"I'm glad you like it," Tim says, moving Mirana's hair to the side before clasping the necklace around her neck.

"Banana!" Lucy calls. "Shots!"

"If anyone besides Lucy calls me Banana, they won't find your bodies," Mirana warns before joining Lucy, Angela and Jackson.

Tim sits with Wesley and Nolan as they watch the four get progressively drunker. Lucy and Jackson had pulled out the karaoke machine and were belting out songs as Angela and Mirana danced.

"Go Mirana!" Angela cheers, clapping as Mirana moves to the beat of the music.

"We're carrying them home again aren't we?" Wesley asks Tim who nods.

The two men watch as Angela spins Mirana out before spinning her close and dipping her with surprising grace.

As the night progresses, the atmosphere in the bar becomes livelier. Mirana, Lucy, Angela, and Jackson continue to enjoy themselves on the dance floor, showcasing their moves with infectious energy.

Tim, Wesley, and Nolan share amused glances as they observe the four as Jackson twerks on a howling Lucy.

"Tim!" Mirana slurs, holding her hands out to him. "Come on!"

Mirana extends her hands toward Tim with a playful glint in her eyes. Tim, with a fond roll of his eyes and a smile, gets to his feet. The two make a small space and the music's beat guides their movements. Tim twirls Mirana away with a graceful flourish.

Their hands intertwine seamlessly, and Tim spins Mirana back towards him, her dress flaring out. The cheers and encouragement from Lucy, Angela, and Jackson sound from behind them. Then, in an unexpected yet impressive move, Tim gently flips Mirana over his arm.

"Bradford's got moves!" Lucy whoops as Tim pulls Mirana to his chest.

Mirana and Tim begin moving to the beat, their feet stepping in sync as their hips move to the music.

"How the hell does Tim know how to salsa?" Angela hiccups, watching Tim twirl Mirana again causing the woman's dress to flare out.

"I don't know but I've got it all on camera," Jackson says, his phone in his hand.

"Nolan, dance with me!" Lucy exclaims and Nolan chuckles, getting to his feet.

"I love you," Tim murmurs to Mirana who grins up at him as they sway to the music.

"I love you too,"

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