among them all. No matter what happened, they knew they could always count on each other—especially when things got a little messy.

As the evening came to a close and the group gathered together, the girls took a final moment to enjoy the sweet, peaceful end to a chaotic night. They laughed, joked, and posed for photos with their flowers, grateful for each other's company, and, despite everything, the small victories of the night.

Max, despite his awkwardness, couldn't help but smile at the sight of Melanie and Phoebe, their arms draped over each other's shoulders, their laughter ringing out. Maybe he'd lost the battle tonight, but at least he'd gotten a little closer to understanding what real success looked like.

And as the night wound down, with the leech situation slowly being dealt with, one thing was certain—this was a night they would all remember, filled with dance, drama, and a little bit of humor.