Chapter 26 - SABRINA
Summary
On day three of their honeymoon in St. Barth’s, Sabrina and Tucker relax on the beach while she reads a book and he rests nearby. When Sabrina checks her phone, she discovers a viral hockey blog post revealing that Grace and Logan secretly eloped months ago over New Year's. She confronts Grace in their group chat, who confirms the surprise wedding and explains they waited to tell their parents until recently. The conversation shifts when Allie accidentally reveals that Hannah is pregnant, prompting frantic apologies and requests for secrecy. Sabrina internally resolves to keep Hannah’s pregnancy a secret from Garrett and Tucker until Hannah can share the news herself, recognizing the need for privacy during an unplanned life event.
Characters
- Tucker — Rests on a beach chair beside Sabrina while she reads, questions her fear of the ocean, and attempts to read her phone screen as she navigates group chat drama. He later texts his own male friends about Logan’s secret wedding.
- Sabrina — Monitors a group chat from her beach chair while on vacation, learns of Grace and Logan’s secret elopement, and witnesses Allie accidentally disclose Hannah’s pregnancy. Internally resolves to conceal the news from Garrett and Tucker until Hannah is ready to share it herself.
- Grace — Sends a text to the group chat announcing her secret marriage, confirms she and Logan eloped in Vermont over New Year's, and explains they delayed telling their parents until recently. Later learns about Hannah’s pregnancy through the chat.
- Logan / John Logan — Secretly married Grace months ago without informing their friend group, only revealing the news to both sets of parents the previous night. His wedding status becomes public via a viral hockey blog post.
- Allie / Allison Jane — Participates in the group chat’s reaction to the wedding news and accidentally reveals Hannah’s pregnancy, quickly apologizing for the slip-up. Defends her silence by citing a desire to protect Sabrina’s wedding day from spoilers.
- Hannah — Confirms a positive pregnancy test in the group chat and requests that neither she nor the others disclose the news to Garrett yet. Expresses reluctance about keeping secrets but asks for patience while processing the situation.