A Life Debt Repaid

After having their makeup done by professionals early in the morning, Marvin and Lindsay got restless and headed to the hotel
first thing in the morning.
They called Quinn as they left, since they were used to calling her instead of Sam. The boy never answered, so they basically
counted on her.
Quinn had just gotten out of bed when she received their call and was drowsily letting the makeup artist pretty her up.
“Yeah, both Sam and I are up. I’m having my makeup done, while he’s still in the bathroom,” she quickly answered.”
Yeah, just head over without us. We’ll be there before eight.”
After hanging up, Quinn looked at her reflection in the mirror and was left wondering if it was a little too elaborate.
After all, she was not the star of the show.
Even her dress was changed-the matching couple set with Sam was now a sparkling chest gown. It was beautiful, but it was so
showy she would be stealing the spotlight.
She could not resist asking just then, “Sam, are you sure I should wear this? It wasn’t the dress I ordered with your mom!”
Sam was waiting for her in the living room.
He had actually surprised her earlier.
It was rare for him to wake earlier than she did, and she had quite a scare when he was nowhere in sight when she woke up.
When did he become an early riser?
Even during work days, the alarm would be left ringing repeatedly until he finally got out of bed grumpily.
Still, Quinn did not dwell on the issue-they should not drop the ball, since it was Sam’s father’s birthday.
Still, it took her a few times to finally get Sam’s attention, as he seemed really distracted.
“What?” Sam asked, looking at her.
Quinn frowned. “Are you going to make a speech today?”

“Nope.” Sam promptly shook his head.
“Then why do you look so nervous?”
“W-What do you mean?” Sam stammered. “Maybe I’m still feeling drowsy.”
“You could take a nap since it’s still early. I’ll wake you when I’m done.”
“It’s fine. I’ll just sit here.”
“Okay.” Quinn nodded, feeling that Sam was acting strangely.
Still, she soon remembered he still did not answer her question. “Sam, did your mom really ask me to wear this? I just think it’s a
little too much.”
“Yes, she did. She said young people should look more fashionable. Leave the more traditional dresses to her.”
“Really?” Quinn was skeptical, since Lindsay really liked how she looked in that other dress the other day.
“Yeah. Just go with it,” Sam said, appearing a little impatient.
Quinn pursed her lips and did not ask further, since patience was not his strong suit.
However, Sam was not being impatient-he was just afraid of Quinn asking too many questions, thereby exposing him.
He had been grilling Cordy and Zoe as well, ensuring that nothing was amiss because he wanted to make today unforgettable
for Quinn.
His heart raced in worry and anticipation at the thought of what was to come. He had really never felt this way, just as he had to
admit the feeling of irrepressible bliss beneath all those emotions.