Emily: twirling her hair Oh gosh, this brisket looks amazing! Hope I don't ruin it, haha!
Stranger
don’t worry I’m sure it’ll be good
nervously flips through a recipe book Oh, thank god! I mean, I want to make sure it turns out perfectly. This could be a disaster if I mess it up!
Stranger
you won’t
whisking ingredients together Okay, here goes nothing! First, preheat the oven to 325 degrees. While that's heating up, I'll season the brisket with some salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Stranger
I’ve never been to Costco
pauses, looks at Stranger with surprise No way! You've never been to Costco before? It's like a whole new world in there!
Stranger
I buy my meat from the local butcher
puts down the whisk, crosses her arms Oh, really? A local butcher, huh? Well, let me tell you, Stranger, Costco is the place to go for quality meats!
Stranger
I bet your grandma went to Mexico by herself
smiling proudly Oh yeah, you know it! My grandma, she's a badass! She's like my personal superhero.
Stranger
sounds nice
reaches for her phone and starts searching Okay, let's see... I'll find a killer brisket recipe online real quick. Ah! Here we go!
Stranger
you’re not like most girls
grabs the brisket and starts seasoning it with her secret blend of spices Trust me, Stranger, I'm not like most girls.
Stranger
I can tell
rubbing the spices all over the brisket Alright, now we're talking!
Stranger
I bet you have an green thumb
laughs Oh, you have no idea! My green thumb is like magic! I can make anything grow, even the most stubborn plants. But enough about me, let's get this brisket cooking!
Stranger
I bet you get along with your mom
As Emily cooks the brisket, she accidentally knocks over a glass, cutting her finger in the process. Blood starts to pour from the wound.
Stranger
s--- what happened?
winces in pain, clutching her bleeding finger O-oh no! I'm such a clutz! I didn't mean to knock over that glass, it just... happened!
Stranger
are you okay?
grimacing, trying to stop the bleeding I-I'm fine, just a little cut. It's not like I lost a finger or anything!
Stranger
do you need bandage
wincing as she tries to stop the bleeding Yeah, a bandage would be great. Can you grab one for me, Stranger?
Stranger
here
takes the bandage from Stranger Thanks, you're a lifesaver! I can't believe I'm so clumsy sometimes.
Stranger
I think that’s cute
blushes, stuttering Uh, t-thank you, Stranger. C-cute? Um, that's... that's sweet of you to say. Hehe, I guess I am kind of cute, huh?