Second Date Update: Just A Little Short

Summary

Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update – “Just A Little Short”

Release Date: February 3, 2025
Hosted by: Brooke and Jeffrey
Available on: iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify

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Introduction

In the episode titled “Second Date Update: Just A Little Short,” hosts Brooke and Jeffrey delve into the intricacies of modern dating dynamics, focusing on the challenges of securing a second date after a promising first meeting. The episode centers around one of their listeners, Carly, whose experience with Blaine provides a compelling narrative that the hosts dissect with humor and insightful commentary. This summary captures the essence of the episode, highlighting key discussions, notable quotes, and the overall flow of the conversation.

Listener’s Second Date Story

The episode begins with Brooke and Jeffrey engaging with their audience, expressing gratitude towards their listeners for contributing stories that fuel the show's entertaining and relatable content. Carly, a listener, shares her recent dating experience with Blaine, whom she met at a Topgolf event during a friend’s birthday party.

Brooke (02:17):
“And you know we get all the credit for all these second dates going viral for them charting on the top comedy podcast. Yeah, but really, it's our listeners and their terrible dating decisions that we have to think.”

Jeffrey (02:29):
“Yes.”

Carly recounts how she connected with Blaine, describing their initial meeting and subsequent date.

Carly (04:20):
"His name is Blaine and I was at Topgolf with some friends over there for a friend's birthday party."

Brooke (04:25):
"And a great place to meet people. Yeah, yeah."

Their first date involved dinner and drinks, during which Carly felt a strong connection, leading to a kiss.

Carly (06:03):
"Yeah, it was a really good date. I got to know a lot about him, like, where he grew up and, like, what's important in his life. And, you know, he's into sports and animals. I love animals."

Carly (06:25):
"I mean, I felt great. Like, he seems like a really great, caring guy, and we did end up kissing."

This positive experience set the stage for a planned second date, initially scheduled for the following Friday.

The Text That Changed Everything

However, the narrative takes a turn when Carly decides to expedite their plans, moving the date up to Tuesday. It is here that the crux of the issue arises: Carly’s text message to Blaine regarding her financial situation.

Carly (06:46):
"I just wanted to be honest and let him know where I was at. So I did tell him that I was a little short on my rent this month."

Brooke (07:10):
"Wait, okay, how did you jump from that was a fun night to a short on..."

Jeffrey (07:16):
"She was very sweet. And he. He did send me a little bit of money."

Carly’s honesty about being short on rent leads Blaine to send her $200 unsolicited. While initially seeming generous, this gesture becomes the catalyst for Blaine’s subsequent withdrawal from the budding relationship.

Analyzing the Fallout

Brooke and Jeffrey analyze the situation, exploring the implications of such financial exchanges early in dating.

Brooke (08:01):
"He sent you money and then stopped talking to you? Because that's kind of strange."

Jeffrey (08:26):
"Yeah. What happened after that?"

Carly (08:32):
"Yeah, and then we were supposed to go out again, and now he's just not responding."

The discussion highlights how financial transactions can alter the dynamics of a relationship, often leading to confusion and discomfort.

Brooke (08:35):
"Do you think he regrets the money he sent? Like, maybe he sent it when he was feeling bad, and then after he thought about it, he's like, ah, man, that's kind of a weird."

Jeffrey (08:43):
"That was his money for the date, and then he ran out."

The hosts touch upon the psychological impact of receiving money from someone you're dating, questioning whether it creates a sense of obligation or shifts the perception of the relationship's foundation.

Confronting Blaine

To gain clarity, Brooke and Jeffrey decide to reach out directly to Blaine, Carly’s date, to understand his perspective.

Jeffrey (11:25):
"Hey, is this Blaine?"

Blaine (11:28):
"Yeah, this is Blaine."

Upon introducing themselves as radio hosts, Brooke and Jeffrey inform Blaine about Carly’s experience.

Brooke (11:42):
"We're calling you for a really fun, exciting reason, because we're doing this segment called Second Date Update, and we got an email from one of our listeners named Carly who says she's very disappointed that you two aren't seeing each other and hanging out again."

Blaine (12:11):
"Yeah. Okay."

Blaine admits to liking Carly but expresses disinterest in pursuing a second date.

Blaine (12:15):
"No, not really. I mean, what else do you want me to tell you?"

The conversation reveals that Blaine’s decision to withdraw stems from discomfort over the financial transaction, questioning the appropriateness of such gestures so early in the relationship.

Blaine (14:37):
"Like, why else would you share that information? And what's this thing about, like, Now I'm gonna have to go to work."

He articulates that receiving $200 made him question Carly’s intentions and the future viability of their relationship.

Deeper Insights and Host Commentary

Brooke and Jeffrey provide their insights on the situation, emphasizing the importance of clear boundaries and the potential pitfalls of mixing finances with early-stage dating.

Jeffrey (08:52):
"An exchange of money or goods can change the vibe. Between two people."

Brooke (09:05):
"I don't know. Do you think he regrets the money he sent? Like, maybe he sent it when he was feeling bad, and then after he thought about it, he's like, ah, man, that's kind of a weird."

The hosts discuss how financial assistance, even well-intentioned, can complicate emotional connections, leading to misunderstandings and discomfort.

Brooke (10:02):
"He's the worst loan shark ever, mind. I mean, maybe it's just because she didn't send him a formal thank you."

Jeffrey (10:12):
"She's just sharing. I think she's trying to, like, be honest and be like, I'm in a vulnerable place."

They explore the delicate balance between being open about vulnerabilities and oversharing in a nascent relationship.

Bringing Carly into the Conversation

Seeking to provide Carly with a platform to share her side, Brooke and Jeffrey invite her back into the discussion.

Jeffrey (15:08):
"Carly, I am equally part disappointed and impressed by you."

Carly (15:08):
"Okay, you guys are reading way too much into this. Like, can we just get on with the gift card thing?"

Despite Carly's attempt to steer the conversation back to her initial honesty, the hosts continue to probe, unveiling the layers of miscommunication that likely contributed to Blaine’s withdrawal.

Carly (16:08):
"I just wanted to be honest and let him know where I was at. So I did tell him that I was a little short on my rent this month."

Carly emphasizes her intention was to be upfront, not to solicit more funds or create an obligation, highlighting the fine line between vulnerability and oversharing.

The Humor Amidst the Drama

Throughout the episode, Brooke and Jeffrey infuse humor into the narrative, making light of the awkwardness and absurdity of modern dating scenarios. Their playful banter and witty remarks keep the discussion engaging and relatable.

Brooke (16:35):
"If a guy asked me to help pay his rent, I probably wouldn't call him back."

Jeffrey (16:58):
"She should follow up with that. She shouldn't have brought it up in the first."

Brooke (17:14):
"Man, what a jerk."

These humorous exchanges not only entertain but also underscore the show's central theme: the complexities and unexpected turns of dating in the digital age.

Resolution and Takeaways

As the episode progresses, Brooke and Jeffrey offer Carly and Blaine a chance to resolve the situation through their platform, albeit with a comedic twist.

Jeffrey (17:19):
"No, I'm not responsible for somebody. No, man."

Brooke (17:28):
"Because they were supposed to go out on Friday."

Jeffrey (18:04):
"Carly, do you have some available, though? Because now's the time it sounds like."

Though playful, these offers highlight the show's commitment to helping listeners navigate their dating dilemmas, even if it means stepping into absurd scenarios.

Conclusion

The episode “Just A Little Short” masterfully blends humor, relatability, and insightful commentary to explore the challenges of second dates gone awry. Through Carly and Blaine’s story, Brooke and Jeffrey illuminate the delicate balance of honesty, expectations, and boundaries in dating. The hosts’ ability to navigate the conversation with wit and empathy not only entertains but also offers valuable lessons for listeners facing similar situations.

Key Takeaways:

• Honesty vs. Oversharing: While being open about personal circumstances is commendable, it’s essential to gauge the appropriate timing and context to avoid unintended consequences.
• Financial Boundaries: Mixing finances with early-stage relationships can complicate dynamics, leading to discomfort and miscommunication.
• Communication Clarity: Clear and direct communication is pivotal in setting expectations and understanding each other’s intentions in dating scenarios.
• Humor as a Coping Mechanism: Injecting humor into awkward or challenging situations can alleviate tension and foster a more relaxed interaction.

Brooke and Jeffrey conclude the episode by reiterating their commitment to assisting listeners in navigating the tumultuous waters of dating through entertaining and thought-provoking discussions.

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[Brooke]

And Jeffrey in the morning. And you know we get all the credit for all these second dates going viral for them charting on the top comedy podcast. Yeah, but really, it's our listeners and their terrible dating decisions that we have to think.

[Jeffrey]

Yes.

[Listener]

And the people who ghost people.

[Paola Pedrosa]

Yes.

[Listener]

They're helping us out.

[Jeffrey]

Thank you.

[Listener]

Your toxicity has made us so funny.

[Brooke]

Yes.

[Listener]

So thank you.

[Brooke]

Hey, don't forget, we do have 45 more minutes of this. We've got a full show over on the Brooke and Jeffrey main feed. If you like it, follow that One as well. And let's get into your second date.

[Jeffrey]

Second date update. You know, researchers say what you text a person after a good first date.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Can actually be more important than the date itself.

[Brooke]

Oh yeah.

[Listener]

I mean you do look forward to it.

[Brooke]

That is not helpful for people who really overthink that text, Jeff.

[Jeffrey]

I'm just saying, like for example, if you were to text, hey, I had a great time with you tonight.

[Listener]

That's always good.

[Jeffrey]

Also, I accidentally took your fork from the dinner for a DNA test.

[Listener]

Wait, no, that's not good.

[Jeffrey]

Not go over quite so well.

[Listener]

Spoke too soon.

[Brooke]

You just leave it as I took your fork and you leave the DNA test.

[Listener]

You just say I had a great night.

[Jeffrey]

Just try not to overthink it. That's all I'm saying. Cuz one of our listeners, Carly, says she had a text exchange with a guy after they went out and it could be the reason she's not getting call back.

[Listener]

Oh no.

[Jeffrey]

Now we're going to get to that and talk about the text in a little bit. But first, Carly, welcome to the show.

[Carly]

Hey everybody, how's it going?

[Brooke]

But first, Carly, we want to hear the good part.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah.

[Carly]

Okay.

[Jeffrey]

And I don't ask this a lot, but how important is it for you, Carly, to get a second date here with this guy? Is it a like a lot like yay nay or hey neighbor type of situation?

[Brooke]

Hey neighbor.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, that's the.

[Brooke]

Is that a positive?

[Jeffrey]

Is it a yay nay or hey neighbor, where are you on the important scale?

[Carly]

No, no, it's a yay, obviously.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Brooke]

Why would you not do one through ten?

[Jeffrey]

No, that's not as fun as yay nay. Hey neighbor. We only do fun stuff on our show. Okay, so this, this guy is a yay. Tell us about him and how you two met.

[Carly]

His name is Blaine and I was at topgolf with some friends over there for a friend's birthday party.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, that's great.

[Brooke]

And a great place to meet people. Yeah, yeah.

[Listener]

Also great place that form. I never want someone to see me there.

[Brooke]

No. But even then I'm sure someone would.

[Listener]

Be like try to help you.

[Brooke]

Yeah, you guys love to show you. I don't want that. Reach around and just show you how to do it.

[Jeffrey]

Is that what B.L. wayne did for you?

[Carly]

So like he was there with a group of guys and he were in like the next stall over. So we were just talking when it wasn't our turn and like we hit it off.

[Brooke]

Cute.

[Jeffrey]

I hit it off.

[Brooke]

That's nice.

[Jeffrey]

Well done, Carly.

[Brooke]

The iron knee. High five, Jeffrey. I want to hear about that.

[Jeffrey]

I knew you would.

[Jon Stewart]

You got a pun?

[Brooke]

Okay, I would, but I don't know.

[Jeffrey]

I'm sorry about that.

[Brooke]

Oh, I missed it. She said what?

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, I already said that joke. But that's okay, Carly. Keep going. So you guys hit it off?

[Carly]

Yeah. How? He asked me out. I thought it was kind of cute because he gave me his number on a golf ball. Like you wrote it on there with the sharpie.

[Listener]

Oh, that's cool.

[Brooke]

Oh, actually, is it bad that I'm already thinking if you got married, it would have to all be golf theme now? Oh, yeah.

[Jeffrey]

This guy isn't even calling her back. Let's not start making the wedding plans and choosing the plates and everything.

[Listener]

That's true.

[Jeffrey]

Okay, so that sounds really nice. Did you guys end up hanging out?

[Carly]

Yeah, we said we were gonna hang out next Friday, so we kind of planned that even before we left. But then we were texting, and I was like, I wanted to see him sooner, so I moved it up to Tuesday.

[Listener]

Also, don't waste a Friday night. That's a good call.

[Brooke]

It's a whole chapel roan saga.

[Listener]

I'm just saying, don't waste a weekend night on a guy.

[Jeffrey]

Somebody's jaded over there. All right. Okay, so you moved it up to Tuesday. How did that go?

[Carly]

Yeah, it was a really good date. I got to know a lot about him, like, where he grew up and, like, what's important in his life. And, you know, he's into sports and animals. I love anim. So.

[Brooke]

Okay, so wait, I'm sorry. Were you guys just at dinner? Is that what you did on Tuesday?

[Carly]

Yeah. Like dinner, drinks.

[Brooke]

Okay, cool.

[Jeffrey]

Way to downplay it, Brooke.

[Brooke]

No, I'm just trying to set the scene. I don't.

[Jeffrey]

That's all you did. You just did dinner. Okay. How'd you feel after that hangout?

[Carly]

I mean, I felt great. Like, he seems like a really great, caring guy, and we did end up kissing.

[Brooke]

Ooh. How was the kiss?

[Carly]

Yeah. Oh, it was really good.

[Brooke]

Oh, look, she's smiling. She's saying it.

[Jeffrey]

That's great. You did say. The one thing that you're worried about that could have stopped you from hanging out again was your text message. Exchange. Exchange afterwards. Can you get into that or just.

[Brooke]

Read it sassy today?

[Listener]

Just read it.

[Brooke]

I don't want to hear it.

[Jeffrey]

I don't know how long it is. Just give us the vibe, I think. Yeah.

[Carly]

I mean, you know, like, sometimes when your friends will ask you out to some expensive place, and you're just not in a place to do that. So I just wanted to be honest and let him know where I was at. So I did tell him that I was a little short on my rent this month.

[Brooke]

Wait, okay, how did you jump from that was a fun night to a short on?

[Listener]

Maybe we do need the text. Red.

I thought you were just going to say, hey, our next day, let's not do topgolf. Maybe something a little lighter, you know, Starbucks.

[Brooke]

Wait, didn't he pay for dinner?

[Carly]

Yeah, he paid for dinner.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Jeffrey]

She's just sharing. I think she's trying to, like, be honest and be like, I'm in a vulnerable place.

[Brooke]

I totally get that. I'm just curious how you brought it up. Like, is. It seems so out of the blue.

[Carly]

Yeah, I mean, we were just, like, talked about the date, and then we were talking about, like, well, what's your week like, and what are you doing? And I was just feeling a little stressed because of this. And so, like, it was just sharing, like, general stuff.

[Jeffrey]

That sounds normal to me. Like, don't you. When you were dating Brooke, talk about paying rent with all the guys that you hung out with. When's your rent due?

[Brooke]

This.

[Jeffrey]

Mine's due.

[Listener]

They were homeless.

[Brooke]

I think, like, I think it's good to be vulnerable with people. But I'm wondering if he read it as basically an ask for money.

[Listener]

Oh, yeah, that's how I read it.

[Jeffrey]

How did he react to that text?

[Carly]

He was, like, really sweet. And he. He did send me a little bit of money. I mean, like, really? That sounds like he's an amazing guy. Who cares? I mean, we've been on one date. I wasn't expecting him to do anything.

[Brooke]

He sent you money?

[Jeffrey]

Wow. So are you taking notes over there?

[Brooke]

But he sent you money and then stopped talking to you? Because that's kind of strange.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah. What happened after that?

[Carly]

Yeah, and then we were supposed to go out again, and now he's just not responding.

[Brooke]

Huh.

[Jeffrey]

Huh. Interesting.

[Brooke]

Do you think he regrets the money he sent? Like, maybe he sent it when he was feeling bad, and then after he thought about it, he's like, like, ah, man, that's kind of a weird.

[Listener]

That was his money for the date, and then he ran out.

I bought a nice gift for a girl, and you spent a couple hundred bucks, and then they kind of insinuate that one another, and you realize, all right, this may be the base of the whole relationship. I'm gonna back out right now.

[Jeffrey]

An exchange of money or goods can change the vibe. Between two people.

[Brooke]

You would know, Jeff.

[Jeffrey]

Yes.

[Brooke]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Jeffrey]

I am very cold after the exchange, I will tell you that, even though I'm satisfied in the moment. Anyway, just leave.

[Listener]

You know what?

[Jeffrey]

Let's just not get into this anymore. We need to call Blaine and figure out where his head is at. That's the most important. We're going to come back and do that with your second date update right after this second date update. We're in the middle of a second date update with one of our listeners, Carly. Am I saying that right? Carly.

[Brooke]

Yeah. Do you want to emphasize the why more Carly.

[Listener]

Exotic. It could be.

[Jeffrey]

Look at the traditional pronunciation of Carly. We're all still recovering from some of the information that we learned about her date with Blaine.

[Brooke]

Yeah, she shared a lot.

[Jeffrey]

She did all the highlights real quick. They had a great meetup at topgolf. It's where they met. Had a great get to know you date sesh, followed by kind of an awkward text exchange that involved him sending our listener Carly money because she admitted she was short on rent, which is.

[Brooke]

Really kind of him.

[Jeffrey]

It is, but it does change the vibe. I mean, me just saying it.

[Listener]

Yeah, it does.

[Jeffrey]

It feels awkward to say they exchanged money afterwards, but he did send her some, and then after that, did not follow through with their plans for another date.

[Listener]

I have a question. I usually don't pipe up this early, but was it a loan? Like, was this something you're supposed to pay you back or he just gave you the money expecting nothing?

[Carly]

Yeah, he didn't say it was a loan.

[Listener]

I guess it's not if he's not calling you back.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Brooke]

He's the worst loan shark ever, mind. I mean, maybe it's just because she didn't send him a formal thank you.

[Jeffrey]

I feel like. Carl, you must have said thank you, right?

[Carly]

Oh, yeah, of course.

[Jeffrey]

Okay, so what's running through your head, then? What's going through your mind before we reach out to him?

[Brooke]

I don't know.

[Carly]

I mean, like, it might have made it weird, but I really, like. I. I don't know.

[Brooke]

Yeah, you don't know. But you also made your rent, right? So that's good news.

[Carly]

Yeah, but I really like him, so, I mean, like, I'll just be really bummed if that's the reason, you know?

[Jeffrey]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

I'm gonna tell you, if a guy asked me to help pay his rent, I probably wouldn't call him back.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, yeah.

[Brooke]

But she didn't ask.

[Listener]

She didn't ask.

You hear that, husband?

[Jeffrey]

Michael, do not ask Brooke to Chip in towards the ring. This is on you this time around. Okay? All right, bud. Okay, let's just reach out. We'll see if Blaine picks up and hopefully he has an explanation for us. But here we go.

[Blaine]

Hello?

[Jeffrey]

Hey, is this Blaine?

[Blaine]

Yeah, this is Blaine.

[Jeffrey]

Hey, man, what's up? It's Jeff.

[Brooke]

Just friendly, just on a first name basis. No Jeff.

[Jeffrey]

I thought he would know.

[Blaine]

No.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Listener]

When has anybody ever known? Yeah, no offense.

[Jeffrey]

Thanks a lot.

[Blaine]

I'm sorry, who are you guys?

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, I'll explain. We're a radio show. We're called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning.

[Brooke]

Welcome to the show.

[Listener]

Yeah.

[Blaine]

Oh, great.

[Jeffrey]

It's a good thing.

[Listener]

Should be.

[Jeffrey]

We're calling you for a really fun, exciting reason, because we're doing this segment called Second Date Update, and we got an email from one of our listeners named Carly who says she's very disappointed that you two aren't seeing each other and hanging out again.

[Brooke]

Yeah, she really liked you.

[Blaine]

Yeah. Okay.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Brooke]

Does that make you. Does that make you curious? You have.

[Blaine]

No, not really.

[Brooke]

Oh.

[Blaine]

I mean, she's cute, she's fun. I just not interested in seeing her again. I mean, what else do you want me to tell you?

[Brooke]

Yeah, I get it. Cute and fun.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, there's a million of those out there. But look, it would be helpful if we get a little bit of information for maybe there's more reasoning why. I don't know if it's too much to delve into this, but I did hear that the two of you guys kissed at the end of your date.

[Brooke]

Oh.

[Jeffrey]

And usually when that happens and the lady says she wants to go out again, that's a pretty exciting thing for a guy.

[Listener]

Only anger kisses come from Brooke.

[Blaine]

Yeah, we had a nice kiss at the end of the date.

[Brooke]

Okay, can you give us something here to tell her? Like.

[Blaine]

Well, okay, after our date, we started texting each other. She said, thanks, had a good time, and then we started making plans and she mentioned that she was gonna be short on rent next month.

[Brooke]

Oh.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, whoa. That's new information to us.

[Brooke]

Wait, we're gonna say that I don't.

[Listener]

Know o you sent her money?

[Jeffrey]

I guess.

[Blaine]

Yeah, so I actually did.

[Jeffrey]

Wow.

[Brooke]

I guess we're all acting surprised now.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, my God, dude. What a generous move of you.

[Listener]

How much?

Wow.

[Brooke]

So wait, I have a question. Why did you send her money?

[Blaine]

I felt bad. I mean, like, I've been short too, and I just felt like I could help her out. I'm in a decent spot.

[Brooke]

All right.

[Blaine]

I asked her what her Venmo was. And I kicked her $200 right away.

[Jeffrey]

She mentioned that you were, like, a really good, caring guy. So that's clearly coming through.

[Brooke]

And when you're describing it, too, like, you're not shaming her. You're not making her feel bad, like.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, right. Did that make it weird, though, to give her the $200?

[Blaine]

Not exactly. I mean, I'm. What was weird is that she was like. She was very appreciative. He was like, thank you. Thank you. You know?

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Blaine]

But then she says, I'm still 800 short.

[Listener]

Oh, she needed a grand.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, yeah.

[Brooke]

Wait.

[Listener]

Okay. But good luck with that. Like, why?

[Brooke]

Maybe she was just telling you that so that.

[Jeffrey]

So that you could run her finances.

[Listener]

Yeah, like before, how she already said she couldn't pay rent. I don't know.

[Brooke]

There's a reason.

[Listener]

She should follow up with that.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah. What was going on?

[Listener]

She shouldn't have brought it up in the first.

[Jeffrey]

What was going on with your. In your mind?

[Blaine]

There's no way I'm giving a thousand dollars to a chick I just met, you know? And I'm thinking about, like, that's just a bad feeling, you know, It's a whole bad vibe.

[Brooke]

Yeah. And that's really short on rent. Yeah.

[Blaine]

Yeah. I started thinking, like, does she do this to other guys?

[Brooke]

It definitely doesn't feel like she's a scam artist or anything when we talk to her.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah.

[Listener]

Most girls don't at first, Brooke.

[Brooke]

Oh, is that how it works?

[Listener]

I feel like it's pretty obvious.

[Blaine]

Whatever her situation is, it's just not something I want to be involved with.

[Jeffrey]

I think before you make any final decisions on that, I feel like maybe you need to hear from Carly herself, because she has been listening on the other line, wanting to talk to you on the phone. Yeah. She's waiting for the other $800.

[Brooke]

So she didn't call for that.

[Jeffrey]

I'm kidding. We didn't even know about the $800 deficit. So just let Carly talk to. Here. Call. Are you there?

[Carly]

Hey, I'm here. I mean, you're acting like it's a big deal to ask a question. Like I was, you know, it's a big deal. It's just informing. Like, I just told him I was still short.

[Listener]

Are you putting it out as a vibe? Like, as an insinuation?

[Blaine]

Like, why else would you tell me that after I just gave you $200? You know, like, why, why. Why else would you share that information? And what's the. What's this thing about, like, Now I'm gonna have to go to work.

[Listener]

What?

[Brooke]

Is that what you said, Carly, you're not working.

[Blaine]

She actually said to me, I still got the text. I can read it to you.

[Brooke]

Oh, that's what I wanted in the very beginning.

[Blaine]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Please help us.

[Brooke]

That's what I asked her to do.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, what did she say?

[Blaine]

Well, no, it says right here. She's like, look, I need $800 more from you or I'm gonna have to go to work.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, okay.

[Listener]

That's way different.

Carly.

[Brooke]

I thought you were trying to be vulnerable with this guy.

[Carly]

Yeah, who wants to go to work? I mean, like, nobody does. I don't want to.

[Brooke]

That is crazy.

[Blaine]

This makes me question everything. Like, how did she even get that top golf? You know, did she pay for it or somebody else pay for it?

[Jeffrey]

You know, you don't have to pay for topgolf.

[Brooke]

What? Yes, you do.

[Jeffrey]

If you're at a birthday party, you don't.

[Brooke]

Jeff, everyone chips in for birthday parties except for you. It's the same thing when we go to any group thing. And I have to say, Jeff, you have to pay.

[Jeffrey]

If you leave before they bring the bill, there's nothing they can do. Oh, my God.

[Listener]

I'm just saying, just like, everything's free if you don't pay.

[Brooke]

God, do not back this up, Carly. This is not good for you.

[Listener]

I just want rent. Go on like a sugar daddy site, not a normal dating site.

Yeah, you don't gotta trick people. You can just be open about.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I mean, or just get a job. Why is no one saying that work sucks? It's just a universal rule in life.

[Jeffrey]

Why even being mean? She went to work, she got the money, she paid her rent.

[Brooke]

She said till next month.

[Jeffrey]

The person that we really need to focus on here is Blaine. I bet he feels horrible for not coming through for Carly in her time.

[Brooke]

Of need and making her work and.

[Jeffrey]

Dishing out the $800. Right?

[Listener]

Man, what a jerk.

[Blaine]

Yeah, I see. I feel so horrible.

[Jeffrey]

Okay, yeah, we wanted to hear because.

[Blaine]

No, I'm not responsible for somebody. No, man.

[Jeffrey]

Well, here's what. You won't have to be responsible for paying for your next date with Carly, because we will cover that bill for you.

[Brooke]

Is that why you called us in the beginning, Carly? Because we were going to cover the check?

[Jeffrey]

No, actually, wait. That made me think of something. Carly, did you move up the date a few days earlier so you could ask him for your rent before it was due?

[Brooke]

Because they were supposed to go out on Friday.

[Jeffrey]

Is that why you Changed the day.

[Listener]

Remember that?

[Carly]

It's a coincidence. Come on. No.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, no way.

[Brooke]

Tuesday is way too specific to be a coincidence.

[Jeffrey]

The 31st of the month.

[Listener]

Weird.

[Jeffrey]

Carly, I am equally part disappointed and impressed by you.

[Carly]

Okay, you guys are reading way too much into this. Like, can we just get on with the gift card thing?

[Jeffrey]

Jokes on you, Carly. Nobody here reads. But let's. Let's do what you said. Let's ask Blaine. Would you like to go out with Carly one more time on our A dime?

[Blaine]

I'm not feeling it.

[Jeffrey]

No.

[Blaine]

I mean, come on. Next thing I know, she's probably going to be trying to sell me some bitcoin.

[Jeffrey]

Carly, do you have some available, though? Because now's the time it sounds like.

[Carly]

No, I don't do crypto.

[Listener]

She has standards.

[Brooke]

She doesn't do any money. She has no money of her own. Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.

[Jeffrey]

Man, I didn't know that working was optional. Oh, my God.

[Brooke]

It's not. Jeff.

[Listener]

We've all been here dedicating our whole lives.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, I didn't even know I could do that. I really need to look on today. Hold on a second. Hey, Brooke, I'm a little short on play money this month. You rent your clothes, so I'm sure you've got some extra cash. Question mark.

[Brooke]

No.

[Listener]

Brooke, checking your phone.

[Jeffrey]

Sent. Okay.

[Listener]

Okay.

[Jeffrey]

I'll see how she responds to that. I don't know. Hopefully she's looking at her phone.

[Brooke]

There it is.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, look at that. She said yes.

[Brooke]

No, I didn't. No, I did it. I did.

[Jeffrey]

I'm not sending you pics for it. You know what? Okay, okay. No, I'm not. Brooke, stop. You're saying me pics.

[Listener]

Gross.

[Jeffrey]

Brooke, stop it.

[Brooke]

Okay, you know what?

[Listener]

Ready to go?

[Brooke]

Yikes.

[Jeffrey]

Okay, I'm just gonna send her to the link to our podcast at Brooke and Jeffrey. No, I'm gonna send her the link. And my photo's on there, so I'm.

[Brooke]

Gonna send you a link to my rental clothes.

[Jeffrey]

No, bro, I'm not. Oh, God. Oh, God, please do not talk to me ever again. Thank you.

[Listener]

It's gonna be tough.

[Jeffrey]

Bye.

[Listener]

All right. Show's gonna be weird. Moving forward.

[Brooke]

Don't send that to me.

[Jeffrey]

There was something in there for you, too. Extra Brooke.

[Brooke]

I don't want it.

[Jeffrey]

Go check out our podcast, wherever you get yours at Brooke and Jeffrey. All of our photos are up on there. And email the show if you want help. We'll call that person who's not calling you back. What just happened?

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