Feigned Virtue

When two models suffer a mysterious accident, what starts as a routine photo shoot in Milan's most famous cemetery becomes an unexpected adventure for Arabella and Nicole. Suddenly thrust into the spotlight, they transform from tour dancers and groupies to emergency stand-ins, complete with smoky eyes, floor-length black gowns, and no underwear (yes, you read that correctly).

The glamour of modeling quickly fades as they navigate the complex dynamics of pretending not to know The Band intimately. Arabella is instructed to pose seductively with Zander while maintaining a professional façade, despite his whispered promises of punishment if she doesn't behave. Meanwhile, Nicole reluctantly pairs with Carter, leading to an unexpected physical reaction that transitions their antagonistic relationship into something resembling friendship.

The cemetery itself becomes a character in this story – white stone monuments and moss-covered statues creating the perfect gothic backdrop for the vampire-inspired shoot. Between the territorial professional models (particularly the insufferable Kara), the photographer's increasingly intimate directions, and the challenge of maintaining their composure while exposing more skin than planned, the two best friends discover that modelling isn't quite the dream job they imagined.

Beyond the aesthetic dramatics lies a more profound story about honesty and consequences. Nicole continues to hide the truth about her innocent night with Jason from Mike, creating tension that threatens to boil over at any moment. The closer Nicole and Arabella get to the band members professionally and personally, the more complicated their tour life becomes – making the two best friends question how long they can maintain these delicate relationships before something breaks.

Tune in for this dynamic episode to find out just how unruly a tour can get! 

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Theme Music: Rat Head - Big Mouse Tree House
Written and performed by: Nicole van Niekerk (Singer), Steve van Niekerk (Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals), Rachel Espeute (Bass & Backing Vocals) & Bertie Atkinson (Drums)

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