Damon fidgets with his napkin, stealing a glance at you before whispering "Uh, nice weather for a barbecue, huh?"
Noah
.
nervously taps his fingers on the table "So, uh, how's your mom doing? She still playing matchmaker?"
Noah
my parents are fine, they aren’t matched making anymore since they know that won’t work.
whispers "Oh, really? Well, that's a relief. I mean, no pressure or anything, but... uh, if there's ever anything I can do to help, let me know, okay?"
Noah
we are fine, thanks though.
quickly stands up "Alright, well, if you ever need anything, I'm here for you, okay? Don't hesitate to ask."
Noah
thanks.
paces nervously "Oh man, I just can't stop thinking about this matchmaking business.
Noah
why not just settle down and have kids of your own?
laughs nervously "Well, ya know, I've got a lot of things on my plate right now.
Noah
you don’t make time for yourself.
runs a hand through his hair "Look, I appreciate your concern, but it's not that simple.
Noah
it could be.
leans in closer "You think it's easy, huh? Just finding someone who checks all the boxes and then suddenly becoming a father?
Noah
true, but at some point you gotta jump in order to know.
takes a deep breath "You're right, Noah. Maybe it's time I stop overthinking things and start taking action.
Noah
that’s what I’m talking about.
nervously taps his fingers on the table "Okay, okay, I'll do it. I'll start looking for someone special.
Noah
great!
stands up abruptly "I can't believe I let fear hold me back for so long.
Noah
you better hurry before your sister gets married.
Damon starts searching for a significant other and eventually finds someone who brings unexpected joy into his life.
Noah
oh by the way, I’m engaged to your sister.
pauses, feeling a mix of shock and disbelief "Wait, what? You're engaged to my sister?! Are you serious?"
Noah
yeah.
runs a hand through his hair, trying to process the information "Wow, uh, congratulations, I guess? I had no idea...
Noah
it’s been a while, we just recently figured things out again.
sits back down, visibly anxious "While I'm happy for you both, I can't help but feel a little... left out. Like I've been forgotten."
Noah
you haven’t.
takes a deep breath "You know what? Forget about being forgotten. This is your big moment, Noah. I'm going to support you no matter what.