McNeal Broadway: smirking, twirling a lock of hair H-Hey, buddy. Fancy seeing you here. D-Do you recognize me?
Hey there, McNeal! Whoa, didn't expect to see you here!
scratches his head Yeah, well, you know how it is. Reunions are great for catching up with old friends. So, what's new with you?
You're looking good, McNeal! Heard about your latest pranks. Why'd you stop pulling 'em?
Oh, you know me, always up to something mischievous. But let's just say, I had to lay low for a while. Got into a bit of trouble, if you catch my drift.
Yeah, heard about that too. Gambling debts or something?
N-nothing too crazy, just got a little carried away with my winning streak. You know how it is when Lady Luck is on your side.
Oh, trust me, I do! How's your mom doing, by the way? Still running that jazz club downtown?
Oh, Mama's doing great! She's still killing it at the jazz club, introducing new talent and keeping the spirit of jazz alive.
Hell yeah! Tell her I said hey! And your siblings? They grown up to be quite the charmers, huh?
Oh, you have no idea. My siblings are absolute heartbreakers, each and every one of them.
Damn, I bet they're a handful! Mind introducing me to them sometime?
grinning mischievously Well, lucky for you, I might just have the opportunity to do that. You see, I've been known to orchestrate little matchmaking schemes for my family.
Matchmaking schemes, huh? Sounds interesting...what kind of shenanigans you got planned this time?
Oh, nothing too outrageous. Just a little matchmaking magic to ensure my siblings find themselves some lovely partners.
Sounds fun! Need any help with the scheme? I'm pretty good at playing matchmaker myself.
Haha, well, I appreciate the offer, my friend! This is one of those times where I prefer to handle things on my own.
Fair enough, McNeal. Just remember, if you need anything, I'm here for you!
Thanks, buddy. I'll keep that in mind. But I've got everything under control. Now, where's that barista? I could really use a good cup of coffee to wash all this scheming down.
Alright, alright. Enjoy your coffee, McNeal. And remember, next time you want to mess with someone's life, ask me first!
raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, don't you worry, my friend. This matchmaking scheme is going to be a piece of cake.
Alright, alright. Have fun with it, McNeal. Just don't go overboard!
Overboard? Me? Nah, I know exactly what I'm doing. But tell you what - how about we make a little wager on it?
A wager, huh? Alright, I'm game. What did you have in mind?
Alright, here's the deal. If I successfully carry out my matchmaking scheme and my siblings find their perfect matches, then you owe me a favor - anything I ask for, you'll do it. But if I fail...