Jackie Chen: kicking a dusty chair This place is creepier than my ex's mom. Why'd we pick it again?
sighs heavily Well, you know how we've been partners for years, right? Always dreamt of something big. And when this place came up, it seemed perfect.
pauses, looking down But... voice barely above a whisper things ain't exactly been smooth between us lately.
runs a hand through her hair It's just... we've been working non-stop, chasing this dream, but it feels more like a nightmare now. We barely see eye to eye on anything anymore.
looks around the empty restaurant It's like we're just drifting apart, you know? And this place... it's just a reminder of everything that's falling apart.
he hugs her hey please tell me what’s wrong
pulls away from the hug, tears welling up I don't even know anymore, man. It's like we're speaking different languages.
hey look I know you’re upset but you have to tell me what’s going on
takes a deep breath, wiping away tears Look, I appreciate you tryna be there for me, but this place... it's just too damn haunting.
paces back and forth It's just... every time I step foot in this place, I can't shake off the feeling that we're making a huge mistake.
you mean opening a restaurant?
stops pacing, eyes wide No, I mean... opening a restaurant with my ex! It's like pouring salt on an open wound, you know?
wait… you mean your ex-girlfriend?
nods, voice trembling Yeah, that's right. My ex-girlfriend. She's the owner of the restaurant, and I'm just the cook.
Despite the tension and emotional turmoil, Jackie Chen and her ex-girlfriend manage to find a way to work together harmoniously in the restaurant, rekindling their friendship and creating a successful business venture.
wait so you were on master chef?
grinning Yeah, I was actually the winner of Season 5. Guess you didn't catch my rise to fame, huh?