Vault: War of Roses - Tricia & Brett

Summary

The Bert Show – Episode: Vault: War of Roses – Tricia & Brett

Date: October 29, 2025
Theme: A second-chance romance test—using the "War of the Roses" ruse, Tricia tries to find out if her ex-husband Brett still loves her, after a message delivered by their son sparks hope of rekindling their relationship.

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Overview

This heartwarming episode of "The Bert Show" features a classic “War of the Roses” scenario, but with a positive twist: Tricia, recently separated from her husband Brett, seeks clarity about his true feelings after their 10-year-old son Brian reveals Brett might want them back together. The show’s team orchestrates a fake giveaway of flowers to test whom Brett would send them to, resulting in surprising honesty, nostalgia, and emotional reconnection.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction to the Situation

[01:45-03:10]

• Tricia explains her story:
  • Married to Brett for 12 years, separated for a year, co-parent to their 10-year-old.
  • Son reports that Brett “would marry mommy again if he could”.
  • Tricia is hesitant to initiate contact, so she turns to the show for help.
• “I can't stop thinking about him ever since [Brian said that]… but I'm not comfortable to broach the subject because of where we're at, you know?”
  — Trish Andrews (03:00)

2. Setting Up the War of the Roses Call

[03:11-04:06]

• The show discusses child involvement and emotional stakes.
• Bert expresses reservations: "I just hate doing this because there's a 10 year old involved, you know."
  — Bert (03:42)

3. The “Florist” Call to Brett: The Reveal

[04:07-05:06]

• Lindsey, as the florist, offers Brett a dozen free roses to send “to anyone.”
• Brett chooses to send the roses to Trish, with the card: "I love you always."
• He requests: "But don’t put my name. Put your secret admirer."
  — Brett Andrews (04:55)
• The hosts and Tricia react with disbelief and delight.

4. Brett’s Honesty & The Twist from Their Son

[05:07-07:06]

• The Bert Show team comes clean to Brett about the ruse and Tricia’s presence on the line.
• Discussion reveals Brian (the son) told each parent the same thing, bridging the gap between them:
  • “He [Brian] told me that you said the same.”
    — Brett Andrews (06:33)
  • The hosts call Brian “a sneaky 10 year old” and reference this as “Disney movie material.”
• Brett and Tricia confess ongoing feelings for each other.

5. Nostalgia and Connection

[07:07-08:31]

• “The secret admirer” signature was Brett and Tricia’s tradition from early dating.
• Brett is so moved he offers to leave work early to see Tricia.
  • "Honey, I'm gonna take off work early. Today I'm gonna...come up and see you. All right?”
    — Brett Andrews (07:39)
• The show offers them a dinner on the house to celebrate (“Maybe we’ll send you on over to Grappa.”).

6. Reflections & Lighthearted Wrap-Up

[08:32-09:17]

• Playful banter about Brian’s matchmaking prowess and family reunion.
  • "He is a crafty one, that kid of yours."
    — Bert (08:43)
• Tricia and Brett express gratitude, make plans to see each other, and reaffirm their love on air.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “If what he said was true and he would do it all over again. You have the same feelings.”
  — Bert (03:34)

• “I love you always.” — Brett Andrews, on the card to Trish (04:47)

• "But don't put my name. Put your secret admirer." — Brett Andrews (04:55)

• “No, sweetheart, of course it’s true… Honey, do you know what Brian did?... He told me that you said the same.”
  — Brett Andrews (06:25, 06:33)

• “So he had a feeling how you guys were both feeling though.”
  — Lindsey (06:48)

• "Honey. I'm just so happy, sweetheart. I love you."
  — Brett Andrews (07:55)

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Key Timestamps

• 01:45 – Bert introduces Tricia’s story
• 03:16 – Tricia outlines limited contact with Brett
• 04:06 – Fake flower shop call to Brett begins
• 04:40 – Brett chooses Trish for the flowers
• 05:09 – The show reveals the ruse
• 06:33 – Brett and Tricia realize their son played matchmaker
• 07:39 – Brett promises to leave work and see Tricia
• 08:16 – Show offers them a dinner date
• 08:43 – Hosts praise Brian for bringing his parents together
• 09:05 – Bert asks them to check back in with the show

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Tone & Atmosphere

• Warm, deeply human, and lightly comedic. The tension of the “test” quickly gives way to surprise, relief, and joy.
• The team’s classic banter, gentle teasing, and support bring levity.
• The dynamic between Brett and Tricia shifts palpably from uncertainty to heartfelt connection, cheered on by both hosts and listeners.

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Conclusion

This “War of the Roses” segment takes a refreshing, positive turn, transforming suspicion into reconnection. A child’s innocent scheming opens the door for a possible family reunion, and the Bert Show, known for its comedic and candid style, facilitates a feel-good, genuinely moving moment for all. The episode ends with heartfelt declarations and hope for new beginnings, making it a standout entry for anyone seeking authenticity, a little romance, and a surprising dose of morning radio magic.

Transcript

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[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

The Birch Show. You know how War of the Roses works, right? Woman is convinced that her man has been messing around on her. So what she does is she has us place a fake phone call to him pretending to be a florist and she wants to see who he's going to turn around and send the flowers to. Either her or the person he's messing around. Hey Trisha.

[Trish Andrews]

Hey, how are you?

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

I'm Doing good. How are you this morning?

[Trish Andrews]

I'm all right.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Yeah? You ready for this?

[Trish Andrews]

Yeah.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Okay. Why don't you tell us the situation? Is it a husband? Is it a boyfriend we're calling?

[Trish Andrews]

Well, it's a little different of a situation. I was married to my husband Brett for 12 years. You know, we have a 10 year old son, but we just. It just stuff wasn't working out and we separated like a year ago. But what happened is a month ago my son came back, you know, because he spends weekends with his dad. And he came back and he said, mommy, mommy, you know, guess what daddy said. Daddy said that if he had the chance to marry you again, he would do everything again. He still really loves you. I just. I can't stopped thinking about him ever since that. But I'm not comfortable to broach the subject because of kind of where we're at, you know? So I thought this might be a way to see what's going on.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

How often do you guys see each other? Is it just when you drop your son off or is it more often than that?

[Trish Andrews]

Yeah, that's pretty much the only time. But you know, we talk sometimes mostly of course, about Brian, our son, but other stuff comes up too.

[Ryan Reynolds]

Okay, when your son told you that, was he like all excited running and.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Jumping and happy or.

[Trish Andrews]

He was, yeah, he was pretty happy about it.

[Ryan Reynolds]

Sure.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

If what he said was true and he would do it all over again. You have the same feelings.

[Trish Andrews]

Yeah, I do.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Yeah. All right, we'll place the call to him and we'll, you know, we'll see who he'll turn around and send the roses to. But I just hate doing this because there's a 10 year old involved. You know.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

Brett, right?

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Brett. Brett. Yeah.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

Hello, is Brett in, please?

[Brett Andrews]

Yes, this is Brett.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

Brett, hi, this is Lindsey from Beautiful Buds. I apologize for calling you so early, but I wanted to catch you before you went to work. Actually, we are a brand new flower shop in the area and your name came up in our database and as a offering you a dozen long stem free red roses and you can send them to whomever you'd like. Are you interested in sending somebody free flowers?

[Trish Andrews]

Sure.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

Awesome. Great. Okay. I need to fill out a card first.

[Brett Andrews]

Okay.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

Okay.

[Trish Andrews]

Who?

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

Oh, yes, I'm sorry.

[Brett Andrews]

That's great.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

Oh great. Okay. Who would you like to send your flowers to?

[Brett Andrews]

I would like to send them to Trish Andrews.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

Trish Andrews. Okay, great. And what would you like the card to say?

[Brett Andrews]

Um. I love you always.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

I love you always.

[Ryan Reynolds]

But.

[Brett Andrews]

But don't Put my name. Put your secret admirer.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

Your secret. Is this a girlfriend?

[Brett Andrews]

Uh, no. No.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

But you wanted to be, huh? Sorry, I'm getting.

[Brett Andrews]

I'm a little more than that, really.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

A little more than that.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Yeah.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

Cool. Gotcha.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Hey, Brett?

[Brett Andrews]

Yeah?

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Now might be a good time for us to introduce ourselves. Um, I'm Bert, and this is Melissa, and that's Lindsey and Jeff from the bert show on Q100.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

Hi.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

And we have your. Your wife Trish on the other line.

[Trish Andrews]

Hi, honey.

[Brett Andrews]

What's going on?

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

And let me tell you what's going on, Brett. Your son Brian came home a little bit ago and had mentioned to Trisha that when he was staying with you, you had some. Said something to the effect of, you know, if you could live your life over again, you'd marry Trisha again and that you were still in love with her. And even though you guys are separated for this year, Brian went home and told his mom that. And she was kind of using this as a bit of a test to see if you were still into the relationship and maybe there was some hope that the two of you could get back together again.

[Trish Andrews]

I hope there is.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Did you say that to Brian?

[Brett Andrews]

Well, I don't wanna, like, ruin. Ruin the moment, you know? You know, I never said that to Brian.

[Trish Andrews]

Oh, my God. Does that mean. Does that mean it isn't true?

[Brett Andrews]

No, sweetheart, of course it's true. You know. Honey, do you know what Brian did?

[Trish Andrews]

What?

[Brett Andrews]

You know he did. About a month ago, he came home and he came to see me. He told me that you said the same.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Sneaky 10 year old.

[Ryan Reynolds]

Wasn't there a Disney movie made about this?

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

So he had a feeling how you guys were both feeling, though.

[Brett Andrews]

Yeah, I know. I. I know I was. I know that I am.

[Trish Andrews]

Yeah, I was too.

[Brett Andrews]

That boy.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

So when he said that to you a couple of weeks ago, Brett, is that when you turned around and said that, or what was your reaction?

[Brett Andrews]

I just, you know, I was just. I just didn't quite know what to do, you know?

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Why? The secret admirer angle on the. On the cards.

[Trish Andrews]

Because that's when he always used to sign things when we first were dating.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

I like this Brian child.

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[Brett Andrews]

Oh, boy. I just love him. That's my boy.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

Sounds like you guys have a lot to talk about.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Yeah, you do.

[Brett Andrews]

Hey, sweetie. Look, I'm gonna. I'm sorry, y'.

[Trish Andrews]

All.

[Brett Andrews]

I just didn't expect this this morning. Honey, I'm gonna. I'm gonna take off work early. Today I'm gonna take off and I'm gonna come back. I'm gonna come up and see you. All right?

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

Yeah, you are.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

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[Brett Andrews]

Honey. I'm just so happy, sweetheart. I love you.

[Trish Andrews]

I love you, too.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

Oh, and I love you.

[Trish Andrews]

I love you guys, too.

[Brett Andrews]

Have my family back. You give Brian a kiss for me.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

You know what we'll do? Because you're coming up here tonight, Brian. We'll set you guys up at a really nice restaurant.

[Trish Andrews]

Oh, thank you.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

And you guys will go out and have dinner on us. Maybe we'll send you on over to Grappa.

[Trish Andrews]

Thanks.

[Ryan Reynolds]

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[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

On a different night, or you can.

[Ryan Reynolds]

Go there for lunch or something.

[Brett Andrews]

But I mean, that's fine with me.

[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

I'm sure they can fit it both in.

[Ryan Reynolds]

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[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

He is a crafty one, that kid of yours.

[Brett Andrews]

Man, he's the best.

[Trish Andrews]

Well, I think he just. He saw what was going on. He knew what was really going on.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Cause he was getting the perspective from both angles. Even though you guys weren't talking, he knew what was going on.

[Trish Andrews]

He was probably sitting in his room, listening to the radio, wringing his hands, going hehe Y.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Hey, congratulations, you guys. We'll let you go. Will you check back with us here in a couple of weeks?

[Brett Andrews]

Yeah. Thank you, guys.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Hey, Brett, good talking to you.

[Brett Andrews]

All right, you guys, take it easy.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

Bye, honey.

[Brett Andrews]

I love you, sweetie. I'll see you in a little while.

[Trish Andrews]

I love you.

[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

See you guys.

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[Lindsey (Florist Caller)]

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[Bert (The Birch Show Host)]

The bird.

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