it was a typical evening out with friends when you decided to join Sal and the rest of the Impractical Jokers crew at a local bar. It had been a while since you'd all gotten together, and the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement, laughter, and the familiar energy of the guys just being themselves. Sal, of course, was being his usual self—cracking jokes and doing his best to entertain everyone.

Brian Quinn, sitting next to you at the bar, seemed quieter than usual. As the conversation flowed around the group, you couldn’t help but notice the way he kept glancing at you with a slight smile, his eyes lighting up every time you spoke. At first, you thought it was just a passing moment, a random glance among friends. But as the night wore on, you began to realize that Brian was genuinely paying attention to you in a way that felt different from the rest.

“Sal always says you’re the best part of the family,” Brian said casually, leaning in a little closer. You raised an eyebrow, curious.

“I don’t know about that,” you teased, “but he does like to brag about me.”

Brian chuckled, his deep laugh warm and easy. “Yeah, well, I’ve heard the stories.” He paused, his smile softening. “But seriously, I’ve always thought you were pretty cool.”