As the final notes of the show echoed through the venue and the last few clinks of glasses signaled the impending closure of the bar, the atmosphere was thick with a mix of exhilaration and melancholy. The band members gathered their instruments and equipment, their movements both deliberate and reflective, as they prepared to leave the stage behind.

Gallagher then approached the new vocalist standing off to the side. She was still buzzing with the adrenaline of performing, her hair slightly tousled and a bright smile on her face. Gathering his thoughts, Gallagher slowly approached her, his heart racing with a blend of admiration and curiosity. He felt a sense of urgency; this was a moment he didn’t want to miss.

"Hey there," he said, his voice cutting through the fading noise of the crowd. "Great job out there tonight." He paused, searching for the right words as he made eye contact with her.