Second Date Update: Happy Shamaversary (#7)

Summary

Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update - Happy Shamaversary (#7)

Episode Details:

• Title: Second Date Update: Happy Shamaversary (#7)
• Hosts: Brooke and Jeffrey
• Release Date: December 16, 2024
• Platform: iHeartPodcasts

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Introduction

In the seventh episode of "Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update," hosts Brooke and Jeffrey delve into the complexities of modern dating, particularly focusing on the phenomenon of being ghosted after a first date. This episode, aptly titled "Happy Shamaversary," explores a unique listener story that highlights the pitfalls of overcomplicating early-stage relationships with fabricated scenarios.

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Listener Story: Wayne and Isabella's Unique Date

The episode centers around a listener named Wayne, who reached out to the show seeking advice after an unconventional date with his match, Isabella. Wayne's approach to breaking the ice with Isabella was anything but ordinary. Instead of a typical first date, Wayne proposed that they pretend they had already been dating for a year, celebrating their "Shammaversary."

Wayne's Concept:

• Pretended Anniversary: Wayne suggested they dress up as their favorite Power Rangers and meet in front of a police station to commemorate their one-year anniversary.
  • Brooke reacts humorously: "Wait, I just get the complaints. You get thirst traps." (00:31)
  • Jeff expresses enthusiasm: "You should definitely believe that's her, Jeff. Sure, it's not a catfish at all." (03:12)

Despite the initial enthusiasm, Wayne admits that the idea backfired, leading to awkwardness and eventual disillusionment.

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Breaking Down the Date Setup

Initial Success:

• Fun Beginnings: Wayne and Isabella started with engaging conversations about their favorite candies and shared interests.
  • Wayne shares: "Isabella, you know, a couple weeks we were chatting and we just had really awesome conversations." (05:04)
  • Brooke comments playfully: "What is your favorite candy? I'm kidding." (05:17)

Escalation and Red Flags:

• Overcomplicating the Scenario: Wayne took the pretend anniversary theme too seriously, introducing fabricated elements like made-up friends and future parenting plans.
  • Wayne admits: "I was too into it. Took it too far because I started kind of telling her who she can be friends with." (07:00)
  • Isabella critiques: "I don't know if that should be something that's a part of your diet." (14:22)

Red Flags Identified:

• Controlling Behavior: Wayne's attempt to control Isabella's social interactions and dietary choices raised significant concerns.
  • Brooke points out: "You should not put up with that type of crap in a relationship." (08:43)
  • Isabella responds critically: "You're basically just feeding into the stereotype that carbs make you fat and I'm fat." (16:30)

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Hosts' Analysis and Critique

Brooke and Jeffrey's Perspective:

• Humorous Yet Critical: The hosts navigate the story with a blend of humor and serious critique, highlighting the dangers of overcomplicating nascent relationships.
  • Jeff comments: "He owns it." (07:03)
  • Brooke adds: "I think that's why she should have run." (20:43)

Key Takeaways:

1. Authenticity is Crucial: Pretending to be someone you're not can lead to misunderstandings and mistrust.
2. Avoiding Control Early On: Attempting to control aspects of a budding relationship, such as who the other person can interact with, is a major red flag.
3. Communication is Key: Open and honest communication should be the foundation of any relationship, especially in its early stages.

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Real-Time Resolution: A Call to Isabella

Seeking Isabella's side of the story, Brooke and Jeffrey decide to call her live on the show. This segment offers Isabella an opportunity to express her feelings and provide clarity on the date's outcome.

Isabella's Perspective:

• Initial Amusement: Isabella found the idea of a "Shammaversary" date clever and enjoyable at first.

  • Isabella reflects: "I mean, it started out pretty fun because, like, it was silly and just like, yeah, we already know each other." (13:27)

• Growing Concern: As the evening progressed, Wayne's fabricated narrative about controlling behaviors and future planning became uncomfortable.

  • Isabella expresses: "He made a bad joke about what she can and can't eat in a fake scenario." (17:12)
  • She continues: "It was kind of a red flag for me." (14:56)

• Desire for Authenticity: Recognizing the fabricated nature of the date, Isabella prefers to move forward with genuine interactions rather than maintaining the pretense.

  • Isabella concludes: "I would be okay with a real second date and just see what he's really like in the present moment instead of thinking what a future should be." (18:41)

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Conclusion: Embracing Genuine Connections

The episode wraps up with Brooke and Jeffrey emphasizing the importance of authenticity in dating. They encourage listeners to seek genuine connections rather than resorting to gimmicks that can complicate relationships from the outset.

Final Thoughts from Hosts:

• Jeff states: "True love prevails. Even when Brooke tries to actively kill you." (19:19)
• Brooke advises: "No, no, she's not a child. You're not her dad. Like, get out of here." (16:08)

The hosts also extend an offer to Wayne and Isabella, proposing to cover a real second date to help them start fresh without the added pressures of their initial pretense.

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Key Quotes:

• Brooke on Controlling Behavior: "You don't put up with that type of crap in a relationship." (08:43)
• Isabella on Red Flags: "It was kind of a red flag for me." (14:56)
• Jeffrey on Authenticity: "True love prevails. Even when Brooke tries to actively kill you." (19:19)
• Brooke on Relationship Boundaries: "No, no, she's not a child. You're not her dad." (16:08)

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Takeaway for Listeners

"Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update – Happy Shamaversary" serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of authenticity and clear communication in the early stages of dating. The episode underscores that while creative date ideas can be memorable, they should not come at the expense of genuine connection and mutual respect.

For those navigating the dating scene, the hosts advocate for sincerity over spectacle, reminding listeners that building a relationship on a foundation of honesty will lead to more meaningful and lasting connections.

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Connect with Brooke and Jeffrey:

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Transcript

[Brooke]

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[Jeff]

That's good.

[Brooke]

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[Jeff]

We are still counting down our top 10 second date updates. Thank you to everybody who's been subscribing to this, who's been liking and sharing and thirst trapping us on our socials. BrookeandJeffrey.

[Brooke]

Wait, I just get the complaints. You get thirst traps.

[Jeff]

Yeah. Sydney Sweeney isn't messaging you photos of herself.

[Brooke]

No, but now I'm engaged. Yeah.

[Jeff]

Seriously, you naughty girl. Wait a minute.

[Brooke]

You should definitely believe that's her. Jeff. Sure, it's not a catfish at all.

[Jeff]

But Ariana Grande, single, Right? Because she's messaging me.

[Brooke]

No, but she's also with Ethan Slater.

[Jeff]

All the celebrities and fake celebrities account who are thirst trapping us. Thank you and continue to do it. This number 7 second date update goes out to you. It's titled Happy Shammiversary Second date update. What happens if you meet someone on a dating app and you find out that both of you have been in the dating pool for way too long?

[Brooke]

What does that mean?

[Jeff]

It's like, what's wrong with you?

[Brooke]

What's wrong with you?

[Jeff]

That's when you need to mix it up. Like one of our listeners, Wayne, did recently.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Jeff]

Did he suggest both of them dress up as their favorite Power Ranger and meet in front of the police station? Oh, that's actually really fun idea.

[Brooke]

He went as a red, red Power Ranger, didn't he?

[Jeff]

He didn't do that.

[Brooke]

Oh, he didn't.

[Jeff]

But it would have been a fantastic idea.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Jeff]

Yeah. Instead, he went a different direction and now he says he's living with a medium amount of regret.

[Brooke]

Oh, okay. I feel like that most adults live that way.

[Jeff]

Yeah, like, not overwhelming, but he can still sleep. Wayne, only a 90% chance you're going to regret asking us for help today. So welcome to the show. Namaste.

[Wayne]

Yeah, I am having some regret. You know, started as a good idea.

[Jeff]

We'll get to your questionable idea in just a second. But first, tell us about the girl that you went out with. Who's she?

[Wayne]

Her name's Isabella.

[Jeff]

Okay, that's a Pretty name.

[Brooke]

Yeah. And from Jeffrey's description, it sounds like, I don't know, maybe you're a little exhausted from online dating.

[Wayne]

Oh, definitely.

[Brooke]

Okay, aren't we all? I mean, do you still have hope going into a first date with someone when you're just tired of it all?

[Wayne]

I have a sliver of hope.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Jeff]

You don't just show up. But it's like, all right, give me a reason to leave.

[Brooke]

What's your name?

[Jeff]

So tell us about what you wanted to do with Isabella.

[Wayne]

Oh, yeah. So, Isabella, you know, a couple weeks we were chatting and we just had really awesome conversations.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Wayne]

Like, talked about our favorite candy and, like, our top three.

[Brooke]

That is so deep.

[Jeff]

Started because Brooke won't stop.

[Brooke]

Yeah. What is your favorite candy? I'm kidding.

[Wayne]

Ah, easy. Reese's Pieces.

[Brooke]

Okay. Reese's Pieces. Interesting.

[Jeff]

Not the cup. Does your first date have to do with, like, a candy shop or something?

[Wayne]

Ooh, no, but kind of like a game. Well, basically, we had so many fun conversations, and she was like, it never translates into a good first date. And I was like, well, let's just skip the first date then, and we can pretend like it's our second or third date.

[Brooke]

Oh, okay. Can you do that?

[Jeff]

I like that. How do you.

[Wayne]

Yeah, you could do that.

[Jeff]

You can act like. Yeah. Remember last time when we talked, I said that.

[Brooke]

Why are you telling me this story again? You told me on our first date.

[Jeff]

See, it's already funny. Brooke.

[Wayne]

We're getting along so well. And she was like, well, whatever. We pretended it was our one year anniversary.

[Jeff]

Oh, whoa.

[Brooke]

That escalated quickly.

[Jeff]

Sir, you're like, let's jump right to the divorce and start breaking up items in your home. It's been one year. You still won't sleep with me.

[Brooke]

Wait, were you into that idea?

[Wayne]

You know, Yeah. I was like, why not? What have we got to lose at this rate?

[Brooke]

And you may get a free dessert out of it from the restaurant whenever they know it's an anniversary.

[Jeff]

Yeah. Okay. So what'd you end up doing?

[Wayne]

So we made a reservation for a one year anniversary, and I ordered, actually a bottle of champagne and.

[Brooke]

Oh, you're a good boyfriend. After a whole year, we had to.

[Wayne]

Put out flowers with a card.

[Jeff]

Oh, yeah.

[Wayne]

One year down, forever to go.

[Jeff]

I legit want to steal this. One year down, forever to go. That was the card?

[Wayne]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Brooke]

Wow. Romantic. Did she think that's funny, or did it feel like too much to her? Because you really took this to, like, a serious level.

[Wayne]

Yeah.

[Jeff]

You owned it.

[Wayne]

When we met, like, we had, like, happy one year, like, anniversary jokes. And, you know, she was into it, too. She came with, like, a present for me, which I wasn't really prepared for.

[Jeff]

That's thoughtful. Was it?

[Wayne]

Yeah. Her puzzle was a fake coupon book.

[Brooke]

That's really funny. Classic anniversary.

[Jeff]

Like, free hug.

[Wayne]

Yeah, it was kind of like that, but she was kind of like, sarcastic, said, free hug. It was like, hug yourself or do the laundry yourself.

[Brooke]

Oh, okay.

[Jeff]

Oh, that's more like the 10 year anniversary.

[Brooke]

She sounds really funny. Did you guys laugh a lot on your date?

[Wayne]

Yeah, the first, like 15, 20 minutes of the dinner were pretty fun.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Wayne]

Then it got a little serious.

[Brooke]

Oh, no.

[Jeff]

Serious?

[Brooke]

Why?

[Wayne]

Probably with me. I was too into it. Took it too far because I started kind of telling her who she can be friends with, you know.

[Isabella]

What?

[Wayne]

Like, I don't actually know any of her friends, so I was kind of making it up.

[Brooke]

Wait, you turned into the boyfriend that she wants to dump is what you turned into ones the friends don't like? Yeah. What the hell?

[Jeff]

Well, hopefully you told her, don't hang around Brooke because she's a wet blanket about your date id.

[Wayne]

That's terrible that, you know, Lane's a bad influence. She, you know. What do you mean? I don't know if she meant, what do you mean, who's Lane, or what?

[Jeff]

Because there is no Lane. Yeah, exactly.

[Brooke]

Okay, so you were a fake, toxic boyfriend. Yeah. Cute, confused. Like, what happened to the romantic guy that she was dating? You know, Fake dating?

[Wayne]

Yeah, I mean, I had to fix in a little bit of real fake life.

[Brooke]

Dude, that's exactly why she's not calling you.

[Jeff]

No, you have to create some fake lows to enjoy those fake highs in your relationship.

[Brooke]

No, you don't put up with that type of crap in a relationship.

[Jeff]

You would single long enough. He has to do something.

[Brooke]

I'm not surprised anymore. Maybe there's a reason. Yeah.

[Jeff]

Was that it? Was there more to the date?

[Wayne]

Yeah, it kind of got worse. Perhaps because then we kind of shifted in the topic of how to discipline, you know, our kids.

[Brooke]

Oh, you're only one year into a relationship. Yikes. You already have kids?

[Wayne]

No, we don't have kids now, but in the one anniversary world, it's normal to talk about, you know, how would you discipline kids?

[Jeff]

You didn't see eye to eye on how to parent your fake children?

[Wayne]

No, we were disagreeing a lot about that. And she said something about my mom being overbearing.

[Brooke]

Oh. I mean, how much longer did you guys last after that?

[Wayne]

Well, you know, it Was hard coming out of like the overbearing mob thing. It got a little awkward. It just wasn't a good idea.

[Jeff]

All right, man. Well, it sounds like you had a couple hiccups on the day. Very tiny ones.

[Brooke]

But we're. Big hiccups. Painful hiccups. I know.

[Jeff]

Every relationship goes through these moments before they find they're like stride. Isn't that right, Brooke?

[Brooke]

Yeah, sure. Every, usually not on the first date.

[Jeff]

But on the one year anniversary. Makes sense. So we're gonna play a song, we're gonna come back, we're gonna call your girlfriend of one year, Isabella, and we're gonna see if we can get her to go out with you one more time. Okay, hold on. Second date update. Jose keeps telling me off the air that he's gonna steal this date idea. I am. Even though the girl clearly isn't calling.

[Brooke]

Back after it and it ended in total disaster.

[Jeff]

But it's so funny not to.

[Brooke]

The woman in the room left mad at each other.

[Jeff]

If a girl isn't calling you back, Jose, usually that's a bad sign. I know, but it's just like how much fun could you have imagining your one year anniversary? Fake fights? He just fake arguments.

[Brooke]

He just wants to be in a relationship so bad.

[Jeff]

But we're talking about one of our listeners, Wayne, who just went out on a date with someone named Isabella. And on their first date, they pretended that it was their one year anniversary. So they set it all up with champagne and flowers at a restaurant. But Wayne thinks he may have over committed to the character when he made some jokey comments about who Isabella can and can't hang out with and how they are going to parent their future non existent children someday down the road. It's fake, guys.

[Brooke]

I know. Wayne, why did you go with controlling boyfriend as your Persona?

[Wayne]

Yeah, I don't know. I wasn't really thinking I was doing controlling boyfriend. I was just thinking, you know, one year you have these little like.

[Brooke]

No. Telling someone who they can and can't hang out with is very controlling.

[Wayne]

I mean, I was just looking out for lanes of bad influence and often.

[Jeff]

Yeah, I haven't met a good lane in my life.

[Brooke]

You get it guys.

[Jeff]

It's funny. Brooke, didn't your husband buy you a dish rack on your one year anniversary? That's true.

[Brooke]

Yeah, but he never tried tell me who I could and couldn't hang out.

[Jeff]

Yeah, he just said, get in the kitchen and clean some dishes. Don't get the water all over the counter. I'm hanging out with Mr. Clean I'm out of here.

[Brooke]

Right?

[Jeff]

So it can't turn out any worse than that, right? Wayne, let's just call Isabella and see how this goes. Here we go. I'm gonna dial Isabella. Let's do. Hello? Hey, is this Isabella?

[Isabella]

Yes, this is she.

[Jeff]

Hey, Isabella. My name's Jeff from a radio show called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning.

[Isabella]

Okay.

[Jeff]

Like that sass.

[Brooke]

I don't know what you expected to say, Jeffrey. You're really funny, Isabella. Already. Hi.

[Jeff]

Hi.

[Isabella]

Hi.

[Jeff]

This is the whole morning show. That's Brooke. You probably know their social media handle. Brooke, Fox. Fox.

[Brooke]

Yeah, sure, Jeff.

[Jeff]

There's Jose at Hillarious. Jose on everything. Yeah. And then Alexis at. Alexis. Fuller.

[Brooke]

Fuller. No, no, 16.

[Jeff]

Okay, forget it.

[Jose]

Don't argue.

[Jeff]

I don't follow you guys.

[Brooke]

I don't think. Are you. We're not calling because of social media. Just so you know.

[Jeff]

Follow us though. Anyway, we're doing a dating segment on this show asking about somebody that you went out with recently named Wayne.

[Isabella]

Oh.

[Jeff]

Oh. Was that a good.

[Isabella]

Oh, you want to know?

[Jeff]

Well, we want to know what you thought about your date because we've heard a little bit about it from Wayne, but we'd like to get your perspective on it. Was it good time? Stop dancing. Producers dancing in the corner.

[Isabella]

I mean, I think it was a really clever idea of mine.

[Brooke]

Oh, yeah. To do the one year anniversary thing.

[Isabella]

Yeah, yeah, we love that.

[Jeff]

Can you tell Brooke what an amazing idea that date was so fun. She doesn't believe that people can have fun doing that.

[Brooke]

I'm not saying it didn't sound fun. It just, you know, didn't end fun. I don't know. It depends on what you think. Like, did you think it was fun?

[Isabella]

I mean, it started out pretty fun because, like, it was silly and just like, yeah, we already know each other. We've known each other for a year or whatever. But then, like, I don't know, we're talking about our family and there was like this weird moment where I made this joke about his mom being overbearing and stuff like that.

[Brooke]

Which is a pretty stereotypical mother in law joke or like.

[Isabella]

Absolutely. But his response to that was like, are you sure you want to eat that pasta? Like, I want you to live a long and healthy life. And I don't know if that should be something that's a part of your diet.

[Wayne]

Blah, blah, blah.

[Jeff]

I'm going to take a line from Alex.

[Brooke]

I mean, he already told us about the friend thing too. Like, why is he doing that?

[Jeff]

Or does he have kind Of a point if he wants you to live long and healthy.

[Brooke]

Jeffrey, get out of here.

[Jeff]

I mean, if he really cared about you.

[Brooke]

Oh my God, that is red flag.

[Isabella]

But then he like, he like brought up this person. I can't even remember her name, but like, he brought up this person because it was made up or whatever. But he was like, I don't want you seeing her anymore. Bad influence for you and blah, blah, blah. And like, yeah, it was made up, but like kind of a red flag for me.

[Brooke]

Oh my God. I would have alarm bells going off left and right like beacons of like.

[Jeff]

Wait, I don't understand. You made a joke about his mom being overbearing.

[Brooke]

Yeah, but that's like a stereotypical joke, right?

[Jeff]

Oh, why is that?

[Brooke]

Okay, because he's not talking about who he is as a person.

[Jeff]

She's not talking about who she is as a person.

[Wayne]

Can I just say something? It wasn't a real person.

[Jeff]

Okay, sorry. That's Wayne. Isabella. He just jumped in the conversation.

[Wayne]

It was a made up person. Isabella. We were in it together for our one year anniversary. I don't know, I was upset. When you talk about my mom and even though she is very overbearing, you don't know her.

[Jeff]

You hit a nail on the head. Huh?

[Isabella]

You're not listening. Like you're saying about the mom and then you completely changed around onto me and something about me as a person and it's like that didn't really hit. Well, you know, we weren't. We were joking about our family and then suddenly you started telling me that I shouldn't eat pasta.

[Brooke]

Like, yikes.

[Jeff]

Oh, family joking is okay, but talking about food, that crosses the line.

[Brooke]

Jeffrey, you don't tell people what they can or can't eat, can or can't hang out with.

[Jeff]

If it's out of concern for your safety and health and well.

[Brooke]

No, no, she's not a child. You're not her dad. Like, get out of here. And why do you think boyfriends act that way? Like if you're just. Even if you're just pretending and like.

[Isabella]

Pasta isn't even bad for you. Like, what are you. What are you doing? You're basically just feeding into the stereotype that carbs make you fat and I'm fat.

[Jeff]

Like, no one cuts my carbs.

[Wayne]

I didn't mean it like that. I was coming from the health perspective and caring about you. Why? You have a healthy, long foster's life together.

[Jeff]

All the girls are not liking this.

[Brooke]

No, this is bad. No, I mean, it'd Be one thing if you said don't smoke, you know.

[Jeff]

Like, sure, what's wrong with smoking? Yeah, it's a country, is it not? Oh, now I'm not allowed to have my cigarettes? They're legal. You're telling me what I can and can't do. You get her, Jeff.

[Wayne]

I mean, if it wasn't pasta, there wouldn't be the freak out.

[Jeff]

I mean, it seems like a big freak out over one thing. Is that all that it was? He made a bad joke about what she can and can't eat in a fake scenario.

[Isabella]

A lot of the. It was a lot of the making up this stuff, which, you know, like there was one where he was talking, talking about like our kids and disciplining our kids. And I was like, okay, if we're just dating on a one year anniversary, that's not something that you usually talk about is disciplining your children if you haven't even talked about wanting to have kids yet. And I was like, all right, I.

[Wayne]

Don'T get any of this. What are you talking about? We already talked about having kids at our six month mark.

[Jeff]

Oh, my God. No, you forgot that conversation. Isabella.

[Brooke]

Oh my gosh.

[Isabella]

That conversation maybe happened with another girl.

[Brooke]

I know. Hotter situation than this. He's not very funny like Wade. Come on, man. It's like foreshadowing just a crappy relationship is what you were doing.

[Wayne]

Like Brooke, she's just against me the whole time.

[Jeff]

Yeah, yeah, she's on you, bro. Emailed us for help. Remember that? Brooke? Yeah, this date idea was all her idea to pretend to be like a couple a year into a relationship.

[Brooke]

A cute couple that's fun. But also realistically, like your pretend European vacation you have this year.

[Jeff]

Now he has to pay for a big Euro trip, otherwise he's a bad boyfriend.

[Brooke]

Oh, she's obviously gonna split the cost. Jeffrey, they're only been together for one year, okay? She's an independent working woman. Give her a break.

[Jeff]

Is that true? Are Isabella in the fake world? Are you?

[Isabella]

I would absolutely pay my own way, but like, I would appreciate if he offered in a fake world.

[Jeff]

What is going on?

[Brooke]

But that's a much more fun conversation.

[Wayne]

All right, fine. Would you like to go to Europe with me? I'll pay for.

[Brooke]

Yeah, now we're talking.

[Isabella]

Absolutely.

[Wayne]

You, me, a lofty coast.

[Jeff]

Oh, wow. Leave the kids behind. Okay, well, come on, guys. Literally, I think he tried to take the bad angle as a joke and it didn't work.

[Brooke]

But I think she was her gut.

[Jeff]

You guys are still laughing, right? Now you have chemistry. Yeah, like we can all tell when a joke is a joke and when it's not a joke.

[Brooke]

Yes, except him.

[Jeff]

And I'm not joking right now when I say I want to pay for a second date for both of you. And we'll pay for it. Yes. Pre Europe. Pre Euro trip.

[Isabella]

Pre Europe.

[Jeff]

Yes. Just a regular first date. And we can pretend that you guys haven't been dating for a long time anymore. A real second date? A real second date.

[Isabella]

I would be okay with a real second date and just see what he's really like in the present moment instead of thinking what a future should be.

[Brooke]

Oh, my God. I can't believe you said yes. Oh, my God, I can't believe you said yes.

[Jeff]

Wayne, are you still up for this?

[Wayne]

Yeah, of course. And she won't regret it at all.

[Brooke]

Okay, just no more hypotheticals on your guys date, please.

[Jeff]

You guys should not joke at all. Look what happens. True love prevails. Even when Brooke tries to actively kill you.

[Wayne]

Yeah, sabotage.

[Brooke]

Brooke and Geoffrey in the morning.

[Jeff]

I just wish that some of my co hosts could be more laid back and chill like me. Mr. Smooth.

[Brooke]

I get too. I get too worked up. I know I shouldn't care as much as I do. I don't know why. It lets me offend.

[Jeff]

Oh, that's the problem.

[Wayne]

I cared.

[Jeff]

Like you really cared about him when you were laying into him for his date?

[Brooke]

I cared about her. I think those are too many red flags.

[Jeff]

I think Jose summed it up pretty well, though, when he said the guy made a couple mistakes on the date, but overall, it was a fun idea. Yeah. Yeah. Just went down the wrong road.

[Brooke]

And then he showed his true colors and then. That's why she should have run. But whatever.

[Jeff]

I'm happy that they're going out again. Me too, Jeff. I love love.

[Brooke]

I don't think this is love.

[Jeff]

I think we gotta give them a break. They were fake people setting up fake scenarios, fake problems making jokes. None of it was real. They don't actually have these problems between them. Fake triggers. And when they do, they can come back and we'll do an awkward Tuesday and fix them for you. But in the meantime, if you ever need help getting a set second day, you can always email the show. We'll call the person who isn't calling you back and then judge you all the way till the end.

[Brooke]

That's right.

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