May you love as long as you live.

"So just a month after surgery And you'll be able to see again?! that's Wonderful News!" Seong-min said, "Agreed! Why did you wait until now to tell us?" Andrea added.

"This was actually the whole reason why Niko was in a good mood, that he thought of this party." Jin said.

"Yeah, I'm just so excited...Things aren't as bad as I thought." Nikolai said.

"See! told ya to be optimistic!" Rushil said, "I don't know...is the surgery the only option?" Radka Asked.

"No...there is therapy as well." Nikolai replied.

"Surgery is a good idea to get back to work fast, but therapy might've been a better option." Rudy said, "I was gonna ask why would you say that, but then I remembered you're an actual nurse and can give some sort of medical opinion." Minnie replied.

"Were you going to scold me otherwise?" Rudy asked, "Not really, I wouldn't embarrass myself in front of mister hunk over here." Minnie replied pointing at Blake who noticed and raised both of his eyebrows.

"Minnie stop Flirting with The man!" Seong-min spoke-up.

"Chill gurl! it's not like I'm going to steal him! it's obvious Blake over here is head over heels for ginger head Rudy." Minnie replied.

"You're correct about that." Blake replied smiling at Rudy who blushed and hid his face.

"Lol, Ginger head became more Ginger." Minnie said sniggering.

"Love wins!" Seong-min said making a finger heart.

Suddenly, "You know what else this party needs? some alcohol! I'm not sure whose idea was it to not include drinking!" Joel spoke-up.

"We didn't include alcohol because half of, if not most of the people here can't consume it! for example my mom and dad are going through a diet, and drinking is forbidden for them." Nikolai said.

"And the doctor told Nikolai to put pause on drinking as well." Jin added.

"I'm still not of the legal age to drink so I just can't and I won't...I don't think I ever want to drink." Seong-min said.

"Alcohol changes me as a person and I don't like people to see that, so thank you for not including it in this party." Cyrus said with honesty.

"Cyrus's right! he becomes a total different person when he's drunk, and I just become an emotional rollercoaster who start singing and crying." Ha-yoon added chuckling.

"I wouldn't mind drinking with one or two people at Max, but I can't do a group like this.

Also I only drink when I'm feeling pretty down and I'm having fun right now! so I don't think I'm in the mood to drink." Andrea said.

"Everyone have their own mood to drink to.

Happiness is my favorite mood to drink to, especially when I want to celebrate! I'd give a toast or two as well." Radka replied.

"Alcohol is bad when you think about it! I mean it does loosen you up a little, makes you have fun or feel at ease! but overall it's bad for your health, especially when you're only getting older and life is getting shorter! I'm glad Radka and I don't drink anymore." Rushil said.

"True! I'm also getting at that age where drinking seriously affects my health, so for the sake of my health and the people who want me to live longer, I don't drink as often as I used to.

I'm actually glad there is no alcohol in this party, I wouldn't be able to stop myself once I start drinking." Blake replied.

"Same here! I wouldn't be able to stop either! I've been sober for a while now, it's a big achievement for me because I'm actually addicted to alcohol!

So I'm grateful this party, is a sober one." Rudy spoke-up.

"I don't like how alcohol taste to be honest." Soo-Min said earning few chuckles, "Right! it sucks, you can tell by the faces people make when they drink." Jin replied.

"What about you Minnie? are you grateful there's no alcohol around? or are you just like me hoping to get drunk tonight?" Joel asked.

Without realizing it, "No...Alcohol is just like drugs, but legal...I don't like that stuff.

It's bad for health, bad for society... That shit ended lives! I don't care if alcohol helps you relax, it's over-glorified!

Do you know how many people die because of excessive drinking! all those cancers, diseases, heart failure and shit!...what about the violence that comes with alcohol?

People get aggressive and attack people! drunk driving, accidents, Assaults, murders...all of that suffering come from shit like Alcohol and drugs.

Money problems too...I don't want none of that." Minnie responded enraged.

Everyone's mouth was left hanging,This was not the response anybody anticipated, and Minnie realized what she's done quickly.

"Oh my God! I'm so sorry! I shouldn't have said that, I ruined the whole vibe tonight!" Minnie apologized.

"No, I won't allow you to feel bad for Speaking your mind, Minnie." Nikolai spoke-up, "You're right, Alcohol is bad, but we as a society choose to ignore it." he added.

"Like I said, it's so bad for your health no matter how fun it is to drink, that's why we stopped drinking." Rushil said, "Exactly, having fun is not worth dying early...Unless that's what you want." Radka replied.

"It's true that you kind of scared us with your sudden unexpected response Miss Barlow.

It came out of the blue, but it came out so true... Alcohol isn't that great at all." Blake said.

"What you just said sounded like a good song lyrics Blake, Also good one Minnie... You're totally speaking facts." Ha-yoon spoke-up with thumbs-up.

"I'm sorry again I didn't mean to..." Minnie tried to say but Rudy quickly finished her words, "To say what's on your mind? No one is judging you.

Plus, from a medical perspective! You're absolutely right about health issues concerning alcohol consumption.

Did you know When you abstain from drinking, you are decreasing your risk for future cardiovascular problems by lowering your blood pressure, decreasing your triglycerides, and lessening your chance of heart failure?" Rudy said.

"Actually, the latest dietary guidelines make it clear that no one should start drinking alcohol to begin with, like never touch an actual drink!" Cyrus replied.

"Those people who never drank in their lives, They know what's up." Seong-min said.

"I'm sorry for bringing the alcohol subject, I didn't mean to cause you pain." Joel apologized, "It's okay, you didn't mean to." Minnie said, "Welp! now you're not the only one who ruined the mood!" Joel said chuckling while attempting to light the mood again.

"You didn't ruin the mood Joel, not even Minnie! Also Thank you Minnie, for sharing your thoughts with us." Nikolai spoke-up.

"Funny you're not mad I almost Turned your dinner party into a pity party." Joel said.

"Why would I be mad...I understand that parties are usually bright and fun but we're all humans after all.

I think the best part about today's party, is that we got to talk like this, no filter." Nikolai replied.

"Niko is right, even a pity party, is still a party." Jin said.

"Thanks Nikolai, and you Jin." Minnie replied.

"Since there's no alcohol, but smoothies and juice! we can make a toast with that!" Nikolai suggested.

"Alright! that's great idea!" Radka said.

"But what are we going to toast?" Rushil asked, "Oh! we'll figure something out when the drinks arrive!" Soo-Min said.

"Cool cool!" Rudy said, "So does everyone agree?" Jin asked, and everyone nodded.

"Awesome! Who's gonna help me bring the drinks?" Soo-Min said while getting up.

"I'll help you!" Andrea said, "Me too!" Minnie spoke next, "Okay, follow me." Soo-Min replied and the two got-up and followed her.

...Few minutes later...

"So one of us starts by making a toast, the rest repeats it and then we take turns! Understood?

Great! I'll be the last and when it's my turn We repeat my toast, but only then when we Say 'Cheers' and cling our glasses!

So whomever wants to start, go for it." Nikolai said.

Holding a glass of Apple juice, Joel stood-up and said, "No comments, just repeat after me!

Here's to justice, love and friendship!"

With few chuckles, "HERE'S TO JUSTICE, LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP!" everyone shouted.

Andrea stood-up next, "I just want to say first of all, I'm happy to see you Nikolai, my bestfriend getting better and better everyday, and also happier than ever.

I hope things will only keep on getting better, and for you and I get to get back to our crazy adventures.

So, here's my toast! May we never go to hell but always be on our way." He said out loud while raising his glass.

"Thanks Andrea I love you!" Nikolai replied giggling with his glass of lemonade high up.

Cyrus chuckled and Said, "That's a great toast btw Andrea."

"It's a weird Ass toast! but strangely I like it." Ha-yoon commented before everyone repeated Andrea's toast.

"MAY WE NEVER GO TO HELL BUT ALWAYS BE ON OUR WAY!"

Giggling, "Oh, I'm next!" Soo-Min said Standing-up, "Health to those I love, wealth to those who love me!"

Giggling with her, Everyone repeated "HEALTH TO THOSE I LOVE, WEALTH TO THOSE WHO LOVE ME."

"Guess It's my turn folks." Radka said raising her glass, "I want apologize first... Nikolai says nobody ruined the mood today but God knows I did, so Minnie... I'm sorry I yelled at you earlier." Radka said and Minnie flashed a smile of reassurance at her.

"Here's my toast! We're only here for a short time, let's make it a good time!" Radka spoke again.

"Good one Mama! c'mon everyone!" Nikolai said.

"WE'RE ONLY HERE FOR A SHORT TIME, LET'S MAKE IT A GOOD TIME!"

"Me next!" Rushil said, "May the ones in love continue being in love, and for the rest to find Their one."

"MAY THE ONES IN LOVE CONTINUE BEING IN LOVE, AND FOR THE REST TO FIND THEIR ONE."

"My turn!" Blake said, "The past is history, the future is a mystery, but today is a gift, because it's the present."

"Oh! this one is clever!" Andrea said, "My thoughts exactly!" Cyrus replied.

"C'mon let's say it all together!" Minnie said,

"THE PAST IS HISTORY, THE FUTURE IS A MYSTERY, BUT TODAY IS A GIFT, BECAUSE IT'S THE PRESENT."

Standing-up next, "I'll go now! Umm...oh! Here's to a sober party!" Rudy said making Blake smile.

"HERE'S TO A SOBER PARTY!"

"Okay, I'll try." Ha-yoon said, "TO WOMEN!" she shouted loudly earning laughs from everyone before they screamed "TO WOMEN!" As well.

"Cyrus you should go next." Ha-yoon said, "Okay...This is my toast...Life is short, but sweet." Cyrus replied.

"It's simple but efficient." Andrea said and then began counting "One, two, Three"

"LIFE IS SHORT, BUT SWEET!" Everyone screamed.

"It's my turn now." Minnie said standing-up, "To Seong-Min's musical career!" She said.

"Minnie!" Seong-min said happily, "I got you gurl." Minnie replied winking.

"TO SEONG-MIN'S MUSICAL CAREER!"

Standing next, "So it's My turn!" Seong-min said, she looked around and her eyes immediately fell on her brother, so she smiled and he smiled back.

"To Jin and Nikolai, may you love as long as you live."

"That's so sweet! c'mon everyone!" Soo-Min said While though Andrea internally disagreed, "MAY YOU LOVE AS LONG AS YOU LIVE!"

"Jinnie, it's just you and me left." Nikolai said.

"Yeah, my turn." Jin said rising-up, "To Love, life, and liberty!" He said.

"Hey! you copied me!" Joel said, "As if your toast was so original to be stolen Joel." Ha-yoon replied mockingly.

"TO LOVE, LIFE, AND LIBERTY!"

"It's Time for me to shine now." Nikolai said standing-up by Jin's side.

"Here's To moderation in all things..." Nikolai said holding hands with a happy Jin, "Except in love." he finished his toast.

While smiling and laughing, "TO MODERATION IN ALL THINGS! EXCEPT IN LOVE! CHEERS!" Everyone shouted and finally brought Their glasses closer for one big 'Cling'.