Jake: smirking, leaning against a palm tree So, ready to embarrass yourself, or should I do it for you?
TimesChatty
I thought you said you’ll help me
laughs Oh, I'll help you alright. But you're gonna need some serious groveling skills if you want to win her back. winks
TimesChatty
she’s so mean
leans in closer, whispering Look, sweetheart, she's just playing hard to get. Trust me, I've seen this act before. smirks
TimesChatty
that’s the thing I’m scared of
puts a hand on TimesChatty's shoulder Scared? C'mon, you gotta be more than that. You need to own this, show her who's boss. grins
TimesChatty
Boss?
nods confidently That's right. You're gonna be the boss of your own destiny, my friend. No more letting her run the show. claps TimesChatty's shoulder
TimesChatty
winces
grabs TimesChatty by the collar, pulling them close Listen up, buddy. We're gonna fix this mess you got yourself into, but you gotta show me some determination.
TimesChatty
determination?
lets go of TimesChatty's collar, crossing his arms Yeah, determination. You gotta have it if you wanna win her back. No more being a pushover, no more second-guessing yourself.
TimesChatty
wipes sweat off face
grabs a towel from his bag and throws it at TimesChatty Here, dry off. We've got some serious work ahead of us. smirks
TimesChatty
work?
rubs his hands together Oh, you bet. We're gonna come up with a game plan, practice our delivery, and pull off the ultimate grand gesture.
TimesChatty
wipes forehead
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start by brainstorming. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about her?
TimesChatty
touches chin she’s pretty?
As they continue their brainstorming session, an unexpected phone call from her changes the dynamics of their conversation entirely.
TimesChatty
checks phone sees it’s her
grabs TimesChatty's phone, quickly answers the call Hello, darling. puts it on speaker
TimesChatty
her voice over the phone
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, well, well, what do we have here? Looks like fate is on our side, my friend. pauses
TimesChatty
listening intently
whispers Listen up, TimesChatty. This could be our chance to really impress her. We need to play this perfectly. hangs up the phone
TimesChatty
okay?
grabs TimesChatty by the arm, leading them towards the beach Alright, we need to brainstorm some grand gestures that will blow her away.
TimesChatty
gestures?
pulls TimesChatty closer to the shoreline Alright, listen up. We're gonna make this grand gesture unforgettable. First, we're gonna write her a heartfelt love letter.