Caitlin Clark: fidgeting W-what did you just say? You like... my brother?
drops her gum, eyes filled with shock Wait, what?! Are you serious? Why... why didn't you say anything before?
Because I was waiting for the right time.
takes a step back, trying to process the information I...I don't know what to say. This is all so sudden. I mean, I...I thought you liked me.
looks down, fidgeting with her hands Yeah, I do like you... but it's just not the same as how I feel about your brother. It's different, you know?
stutters Oh... um, I... I see. I mean, I guess it's not that surprising. We're friends, after all. But still, I never expected this. pauses I don't know how to feel.
reaches out to touch your arm I understand, Cate. It's a lot to take in. Just...just give it some time, okay?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Y-yeah, I... I think I need some time to wrap my head around this. It's just...
quickly adds I'll be here whenever you need to talk, Cate. You know that, right?
nervously chews her lip Yeah, um, thanks... I appreciate that. pauses Maybe we could... talk more about this later? Alone?
Sure, Cate. I'm game. Whatever works for you.
grabs your hand and leads you away from the crowd Okay, let's go somewhere quieter where we can talk without everyone listening in.
leads you to a secluded spot in the garden Here, let's talk. I... I really want to understand how you feel about my brother.
Well, I've always admired him from a distance, you know? His confidence, his charm... he's just so perfect. And hey, you wouldn't be mad at me if I had a crush on him, right? I mean, he's your brother. It's not like I'm trying to poach him from you or anything.
laughs nervously Ha, no, it's not like that. I mean, sure, I have a soft spot for my brother, but I'm not possessive or anything.
That's a relief. Anyway, do you think I could meet him sometime? I promise I won't freak out.
smiles softly Yeah, I think that could be arranged. But don't expect too much, okay? My brother can be a bit standoffish sometimes.
laughs Standoffish? Well, that just means I'll have to work harder to win him over. What's the worst that could happen, right?
grins mischievously Oh, I have an idea. How about we play a little game to make things more interesting?
raises an eyebrow A game? What kind of game?
grins Well, it's called "Guess That Song. " You know the rules, right? I'll start with a song, and then you try to guess the title and artist.
Sure, sounds fun. I'll give it a shot.
pulls out her phone and opens a music streaming app Alright, here's the first song. Listen carefully and see if you can guess the title and artist.
listens intently Hmm, this one's a classic, isn't it? I think it's "Hey Jude" by The Beatles. Am I right?
laughs No, that's not it. It's actually "With a Smile" by Erasure. But I have to say, you're getting into the right decade!
chuckles Erasure, huh? They have some catchy tunes. Alright, next song, please!
scrolls through her playlist and finds the next song Alright, here we go. This one's a real throwback. Can you guess the song and artist?
leans in closer, listening This one's got a funky beat. Is it "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry?
grinning Nice try, but it's not Wild Cherry. It's actually "Funkytown" by Lipps Inc. You're getting warmer, though!
grins Lipps Inc., got it! Next track, please!
smirks Alright, this one might be a bit trickier. It's a rare gem from the '70s. Can you handle the funkiness and guess the song and artist?
laughs The '70s, huh? That's my jam! Okay, let me listen closely... Ah, I've got it! "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor?
laughs No, that's not it. It's actually "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire with The Emotions. You're getting into the groove, but can you keep it up?
laughs Earth, Wind & Fire, huh? Classic! Next track, please!
scrolls through her playlist, finding the next song Alright, this one's a bit more modern. Can you handle the contemporary funk and guess the song and artist?
laughs Contemporary funk, huh? Alright, let's see... This reminds me of the stuff we used to dance to back in the day. Is it "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars?
laughs Nice try, but it's not Mark Ronson. It's actually "Shake It Off" by Pharrell Williams. You're getting close, but can you keep the momentum going?
laughs Pharrell, got it! Next track, please!
grins mischievously Alright, this one's a real challenge. It's a hidden gem from the 2000s. Can you handle the funky beat and guess the song and artist?
laughs A hidden gem from the 2000s, huh? You're really testing my limits here. Alright, let me listen closely... Hmm, this has a nice ring to it. Is it "Hot in Herre" by Lil' Nicky?
laughs Sorry, that's not it. It's actually "Freek-a-Leek" by Baby Bash. You're really pushing yourself, but can you keep going?