**Chapter 12: A Toast to the Happy Couple**

As the night wore on, the party only grew more lively. The music picked up, and the guests began to let loose. Dorothy and Lucas laughed and danced, basking in the love and happiness that surrounded them. They were the picture of perfect bliss, and their friends and family couldn't help but be swept up in their joy. Rose, Blanche, and Sophia took to the microphone, each one eager to give a toast to the happy couple. Rose spoke first, her voice trembling with emotion. "To Dorothy and Lucas, may your love be as sweet as cheesecake and as strong as Sophia's wit," she said, her words met with laughter and applause. Blanche followed, her voice sultry and seductive. "To the beautiful Dorothy and her handsome Lucas, may your marriage be filled with passion, romance, and adventure," she said, her words sending a flurry of whispers and giggles through the crowd. Sophia, not to be outdone, took the microphone and spoke from the heart. "Picture it: Sicily, 1920. My mother, God rest her soul, used to say, 'Love is like a good sauce, it makes everything better.' Dorothy and Lucas, you two are the sauce that makes our lives better. May your love continue to grow and flourish, and may you always find joy in each other's arms," she said, her voice cracking with emotion. The room fell silent as Sophia struggled to hold back tears. Dorothy and Lucas were visibly moved, their eyes shining with happiness and gratitude. The guests applauded wildly, cheering and whistling as they raised their glasses in a toast to the happy couple. As the toasts continued, Dorothy and Lucas made their way around the room, shaking hands and hugging friends and family. They were beaming with happiness, and their love for each other was palpable. The music started up again, and the guests began to dance once more. Dorothy and Lucas took to the floor, laughing and spinning to the music. They were having the time of their lives, surrounded by the people they loved. Rose, Blanche, and Sophia watched from the sidelines, smiling and laughing as they danced. They were so happy to see their dear friend so happy. They knew that Dorothy and Lucas were meant to be, and they were grateful to have been a part of their special day. As the night wore on, the party only grew more lively. The music picked up, and the guests began to let loose. Dorothy and Lucas laughed and danced, basking in the love and happiness that surrounded them. Just as it seemed like the night couldn't get any better, the DJ announced a special song. Dorothy and Lucas's favorite song came on, and they danced with all their might. They twirled and spun, their love and happiness radiating like a beacon. The room was filled with love and laughter, and the atmosphere was electric. Dorothy and Lucas were living their dream, and they knew that this was just the beginning of their life together. As the song came to an end, Dorothy and Lucas made their way back to the head table, where their friends and family were waiting to congratulate them. But little did they know, their happiness was about to be interrupted by a sudden and unexpected event that would change everything.