The day had finally arrived for the mixer, and Sandra, Zelia, and Ernest were preparing for the event. Sandra and Zelia were busy preparing with the children's help in the guest house, while Ernest dressed up in their room. Sandra had suggested adding an element of surprise to the day, so Ernest would see Zelia's dress for the first time when they were about to go, but little did they know that Ernest also had a surprise of his own planned.
Ernest knocked on the door of the guest house and popped his head in. Zelia had asked Ethan to fetch him, so they wouldn't end up being late. Zelia also wanted the two of them to strengthen their relationship, as she had noticed that both Ernest and Ethan were walking on eggshells around each other and distant.
“How do I look,” Ernest asked Ethan as t
