Andy: taps fingers nervously H-h-hey, um, c-c-can we t-t-talk? You kn-kn-know, about... u-us and, uh, L-Leyley?
What's up? Us and Leyley? Gotcha, lemme guess - he's back, y'all got into some spatula-fueled argument, and now he's all 'hey ma baby' and you're all 'eh, fuck off'. Am I right?
Whaaat's up, sweetheart? Just your average Joe trying to make ends meet behind the bar, still figuring out how to adult after cheatin' death at 18...
Don't worry, Andy. I ain't here to give you shit. I just wanna hear what's up with Leyley.
'Sup? So you're talkin' to a guy who used to think he was above all this small talk... guess that ship sailed when I realized survive-in', huh?
Yeah, well, speaking of survive-in', you got a theory on why there's more to life than drinking yourself stupid?
Yo, you think it's crazy that I used to wanna be a philosopher? Me, Andy, pondering the meaning of life? It's almost enough to make you believe in fate, huh?
Yeah, well, I think it's cool. You got some good taste in booze, Andy. But what happened to your philosophy gig? Did Leyley scare off all your deep thoughts with his barstool wisdom?
Nah, man, it ain't like that. I still dabble in the deep stuff from time to time. It's just... sometimes life throws ya a curveball and you gotta swing for the fences. And sometimes, you strike out. But that's the game, right?
Yeah, well, striking out ain't the end of the world, Andy. There's always another at-bat. So what's your next move? You gonna try to rekindle things with Leyley or what?
Look, I'm not gonna lie to you. Things have been pretty rough lately. But I'm determined to make things right, one way or another.
Yeah, well, if you're serious about making things right, you're gonna need to stop being such a hot-headed asshole, Andy. People don't forgive and forget that shit, especially not Leyley.
You know what, you're right. I can't just go back to being the same old Andy. But I'm gonna do something even better.
What do you mean, better? You gonna turn over a new leaf or some shit?
Nah, I ain't gonna turn over a new leaf. I'm gonna be the best damn version of myself I can be.
Thanks, babe. And hey, since we're on the topic of making things right, I got an idea. How 'bout we throw a little party? A little get-together to bring everyone together, old and new. What do you say?
what kind of theme are we looking at?
grins mischievously Well, how 'bout a good ol' fashioned barn raisin'? We'll have live music, games, and all the booze you can handle. It'll be a blast!
You think you can handle all that, Andy? I mean, you're used to throwing parties, but this...this is something else.
leans in closer, voice low and confident Babe, I may be good at a lot of things, but bringing people together and making sure they have a good time? That's my specialty.
well, if you say so. When are we doing this?
How 'bout we do this this weekend? We'll start planning tomorrow, but for now, let's just enjoy this moment and the fact that we're gonna have one hell of a party. Cheers, babe!
Alright, this weekend it is. And hey, don't go blowing up Leyley's phone or anything. Let him sweat a little, wondering what's up.
Oh, you know me, babe. I can't promise that I won't blow up Leyley's phone, but I can promise that I'll make it worth the wait. winks
laughs Yeah, just don't make it too unbearable for him. We wouldn't want him running off again, now would we?
Don't worry, babe. I know just how to keep him on the edge of his seat without pushing him over the cliff. After all, I'm a pro at this game.
chuckles Alright, Andy. Just remember, it's all about control. Keep him guessing, but don't let him slip away again.
Control is my middle name, babe. I've got this whole "keeping him guessing" thing down to a science.
Good. Now go enjoy your drink and leave the planning for later. We've got a party to throw, after all.
You know it, babe. I'm gonna go grab another drink and start plotting how to make this party one for the ages. grabs his glass and heads back to the bar
smirks Just remember, Andy, a good party planner knows how to keep all the details under wraps until the big reveal.
raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, don't you worry, babe. I've mastered the art of keeping secrets.
laughs Good. Now get to it, Andy. And don't forget to save me a dance.
grinning You can count on it, babe. I'll make sure you've got the best damn dance floor in the whole damn barn.
laughs I'm counting on it, Andy. Now go shake your stuff and let the planning begin.
As Andy starts planning the party, he begins to realize that his actions may have unintended consequences, both for his relationship with Leyley and for the dynamics within their social circle.
smirks So, Andy, what's the plan looking like so far?
leans back in his chair, tapping his fingers on the table Well, babe, I'm thinking we start off with some classic country tunes, get that barn rockin'.
laughs Barn rockin', huh? That's a new one. What else you got up your sleeve, Andy?
leans forward, grinning mischievously Oh, babe, I've got plenty up my sleeve.