Chapter 29 - SABRINA

Summary

On the fifth day of their honeymoon, Sabrina and Tucker wake up suffering from severe sunburns and lingering effects from Alexander's curse. They argue over the ruined trip and their differing priorities, with Tucker revealing he has been hiding his boredom and sense of uselessness regarding his bar business to avoid pressuring her during her job search. The disagreement escalates on the beach into a confrontation about communication and emotional honesty, prompting Tucker to storm off alone in the Jeep for a drink. Sabrina later vents her frustrations to Kevin at his villa, who offers advice on their relationship dynamics before receiving a call from Bruce revealing that Tucker has been arrested.

Characters

• Sabrina — Narrates her frustration over the honeymoon's ruined atmosphere and severe sunburn. Confronts Tucker about his hidden resentment regarding his bar business and her career choice, leading to a heated argument where she accuses him of passive-aggressiveness. After venting to Kevin at his villa, learns from him that Tucker has been arrested.
• Tucker — Admits to Sabrina that he feels bored and useless running the bars but concealed it to avoid pressuring her during her job search. Demands to be prioritized over her career and daughter, then storms off to town alone in the Jeep after their argument escalates on the beach. Is later arrested while out drinking.
• Kevin — Listens sympathetically as Sabrina vents about her marital stress and relationship dynamics at his poolside villa. Offers perspective on male emotional expression before receiving a phone call from Bruce that reveals Tucker's arrest.
• Bruce — Joins Kevin to check on the couple after overhearing their fight. Agrees to track down the intoxicated Tucker in town to prevent him from making reckless decisions, then calls Kevin to report the arrest.