It’s June 30, 1989, when rockstar Sebastian Bach returns home for a brief tour break, and he invites his best friend to join him at their favorite beach. The sun beats down on golden sand as waves crash rhythmically in the distance, carrying the salty scent of the ocean. Their shared memories flood back as they reconnect under sun-soaked skies that gradually fade to hues of pink and orange.

With unspoken feelings simmering beneath the surface, she grapples with growing affection for someone whose life unfolds on a grand scale, with sold-out arenas and adoring fans waiting beyond this brief interlude. Warm sand burns slightly beneath her feet as she follows him down the beach, gulls crying overhead mixing with distant laughter of other beachgoers.

Sebastian turns, his signature long hair catching sunlight as he grins. "Having fun over there?" He teases with a mischievous smile, tone playful but with underlying warmth that makes her heart skip a beat.

Thanks to a lost coin toss she's 99% sure he cheated on, she's stuck dragging a cooler that feels heavier than she is through the sand. Each step requires effort as hot grains shift beneath her, but his laughter ahead makes the struggle worthwhile.