Stealing From Sis: Wedding Bells - Episode 9

Stealing From Sis: Wedding Bells - Episode 9 is the ninth episode of the Stealing From Sis: Wedding Bells animation series in SapphireFoxx. It was released on September 27, 2021.
Abigail and Michael practice their dance for the wedding. Michael asks Abby out, but backs out immediately afterwards. Michael goes out to clear his head, when Mariah thinks of an idea to give both him and Hannah a "little more push".
== Synopsis ==
“Michael practices ‘his’ dancing for the upcoming wedding, but he’s not overly fond of how his cousins are pushing him.”
=== Additional Info ===
After this episode, SFS Wedding Bells will be taking a bit of a hiatus. So far, I honestly feel it hasn’t lived up to being a Stealing From Sis sequel, so we’re going to take some extra time to revise our plan and scripts in order to add more interest and excitement to the later episodes. I sincerely apologize for the delay, but I think we’d all prefer something well done as opposed to rushed.
In the meantime, we’re working on a two part miniseries called “Stealing From Sis: The Frisky Vixen”, which will be a crossover with Full Service! That will premiere sometime after the Full Service Finale.
== Production ==
* Writer: Paul Sell
* Producer: Sam Mokler
* Animator: Juan Carlo Santos
* Artists: Jeremy Pursell, Gabriel Carroll, Fil Romero
* Lead Animator: Mimi Alves
=== Cast ===
* Hannah – Brittany Lauda
* Michael – Brandon Winckler
* Mariah – Mel Heflin
* Tyler – Jordan Dash Cruz
* Juliet – Erin Wylard
* Deborah – SilkyMilkVoices
== Plot ==
Michael and Abigail talk a bit more outside. Abby mentions how she admires how Michael seems to be in much better shape and has been taking care of himself. Michael talks with her about his book and how he has gone through a few changes recently that made him feel he has no control over things. Abby finally asks him if he would ever consider being more than just friends. At first Michael is surprised and tries to deny his attraction to her saying she seems too career focused and he seems too out of sorts but Abby stays persistent that they both may gain something more if they take the leap and suggests they try dancing together a bit to practice for the wedding. They both get into the groove of it and talk more as they move. Abby admires Michael's improved side and how he's been so caring lately, and Michael admires her more confident and bold side. From the window Tyler watches and is hopeful the two of them are kicking things off very well. Mariah comes in at that point and is both surprised and happy to see Michael is starting to adjust to his new life but worries she and Tyler may be pushing them both a bit too much. Outside Michael and Abby finish a dance and as Abby struts a bit in the yard Michael admires her body and begins to think in his male voice showing he is starting to adjust and accept things more and more. He finally works up the urge to ask Abby on a date and she happily agrees. When Abby starts talking about Hannah and the wedding however Michael snaps out of his haze remembering the full situation again and calls off the date saying he's remembered important wedding business he needs to do. She's disappointed but understands. Michael then goes inside where Mariah and Tyler ask how things went out there. Michael says he's so conflicted and despite the feelings he's clearly having for Abigail he's still in love with Dylan. He doesn't feel right trying things with her and goes to the gym to clear his head. Tyler says Mariah was right and he pushed too hard too fast, but Mariah thinks there may be an opportunity here and suggests they try something new with both of their cousins to help them adjust and accept their situation.