02x06 - Episode 6

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{\an8}[suspenseful music playing]

{\an8}It was... it was very nice...
very nice to meet you.

I certainly would like to have
another date again at some point.

-Okay. That would be lovely.
-Mm. Yes. Absolutely.

-I think that would definitely be great.
-Okay.

-Yeah. I'll just, um...
-Oh.

[Maggie] Okay. Okay, thank you.

Yes, absolutely.

-Good night. Bye.
-Yes.

-Bye.
-All right.

-Thank you.
-Yes.

[Maggie] Bye.

[Cian] Did she just kiss you on the lips?

Uh, that was pretty nice, wasn't it? Mm.

-[Cian] Well, that's pretty special.
-Mm. Yes.

-[Cian] So, you feeling good?
-Uh, yes.

I think... I think it went great.
I definitely... I feel good about today.

Mm.

[sweet piano music playing]

[tinkling]

{\an8}[suspenseful music playing]

[Dani] Xena.

Xena.

Feisty little kitty.

It is important for me
to explore a mature relationship.

Didn't you tell me there's, uh, people
that wanna be, like, married to somebody,

but they don't wanna
actually have sex with them?

A heteroromantic means

you are romantically attracted
to someone of the opposite sex.

But there's the asexual part, which means
they're not into sex whatsoever.

So, what are you, Dani?

To be honest, a heteroromantic.

But I'm also a demi... demipansexual,

which means, um, open to any other gender
when it comes to, um, sex.

Oh.

I prefer guys. I'm just open.
I'm very open to other genders.

Okay.

I do want to experience
a mature relationship.

At least the, uh, you know, the home run.

[chuckling]

-So you're talking about baseball?
-It's a... it's a metaphor.

[chuckling]

-[Sandy] Now, you said you like Adan.
-Oh yes.

But you're not sure he is interested in
intimate relationships.

It doesn't hurt to tr... to ask.

But you have to be careful how you ask.
Right? You don't wanna...

But I'm trying to
not make it too explicit.

I just wanna keep it implicit.

[meowing]

[Cian] So, you're gonna see
if Adan is interested in...

-Oh yes.
-Doing the deed.

"The deed."

[purring]

[narrator] In Georgia,

Connor is about to call Emily,

who he met at speed dating.

Be confident. You got this. You got this.

Okay, here goes.

[line ringing]

[Emily] Hello?

Um, hello. Is this Emily?

[Emily] Yes, this is she.

Hello, Emily. This is Connor.

From speed dating.

[Emily] Oh, right, right. I remember.

Yes. Um...

So, last time we spoke,

uh, I marked you a no,

but I'm starting to think
maybe I was... a bit hasty in my decision.

[Emily] That's... that's understandable.
Happens to all of us.

Yeah.

Well,

I was wondering if...

Well...

um...

I'm sorry. Um...

-[Emily] Everything okay?
-Yes, everything's fine.

I was wondering if...

if you didn't have anything else planned,
that you'd... like to...

to... go out together somewhere.

[Emily] Yeah, sure. That sounds great.

Really?

[Emily] Yes, really.

Okay. That... that sounds great.

So, um, how does
three o'clock on Sunday sound?

[Emily] Sounds good.

All right, then.

-I'll see you then. Bye.
-[Emily] Okay.

-Bye...
-Oh.

[whispers] She was about to say bye again,
and I just hung up.

I think... I got... it's a...

well, it's a date.

{\an8}[sweet instrumental music playing]

[narrator] At the Palace of Fine Arts,

Steve is on a date with Sharona.

-[Steve] Wow!
-[Sharona] Beautiful.

Those are angels, no?

-Oh, they have the wings.
-Yes.

You know, you're right.
I think they are angels. Wow!

[Sharona] There's so much
to learn about you, Steve.

[Steve] Oh.

[Sharona] And you have
so much to learn about me.

-That's right. The other way around.
-[Sharona] I have a lot of experience.

-[Steve] Yeah.
-You'll never be bored with me.

-[Steve] Right.
-[Sharona laughing]

[Cian] What do you think about Sharona?

She's, um... a lovely lady.

May... maybe a little strong for me.

-[Cian] Coming on a bit strong, hey?
-[Steve] Yes.

-[Cian] Moving a bit too quickly, maybe?
-Yes, I just, um...

I'm kind of slow going myself.

Tell me, have you ever dated
the Israeli girls?

-No, I have not.
-[laughing]

I think the Israeli are good girls.

-No, no, we're not.
-Oh!

And we're... we just...

I... I had a hard life.

-I had three kids by the time I was 24.
-Oh wow.

I cleaned houses and went to college
and raised three kids all by myself.

-Seventeen years, just me and them.
-Wow.

They were three, four, and five
when I got divorced,

and I had no child support, no help.
No help at all.

I did a lot on my own,
and I was very strong,

but... I wanna be with somebody
that I can be weak with too.

I'd like to think that maybe I'm strong,

but the truth is,

I'm weak in a number of areas myself.

As we get older, we get to feel
comfortable with ourselves.

Yes.

To adapt to another person
takes some... some work.

Ah.

-Good point.
-The brain is hard, I think.

The heart is open and loving.

But the brain... "You said I am no good.
But should, could, would."

Of course.

And chemistry is important.

Uh...

-Sure, it is.
-Kissing and loving, and it's important.

-That's right.
-And I feel... I'm very affectionate.

-I'll tell you, I...
-It's important.

It's better than talking sometimes,
just holding hand with somebody.

That's why you are in this place, right?

To find somebody
you would like to share your life with.

Yes, yes, good point.

-Yeah. All right.
-You...

I can't believe how... how deep
we are talking today.

-I know.
-I just met you.

-That's right. Thank you for that.
-Right?

Thank you for that.

The conversation that we're having today

is really

unusual.

He's very kind. He's very deep.

We're having a lot of fun.

[Cian] Do you think
there's some potential there?

I do.

Thank you so much. It was
such an amazing date today with you.

-Oh! Oh, thank...
-You are such a wonderful guy.

Oh, the other way around. Thank you.

You wanna hug us?

-Sure.
-Okay, kiss. Go on.

Oh, I don't know if... Oh.

-Uh...
-Just one kiss.

[Steve] Uh, oh.

Oh, thank... thank you so much.

Oh, thank you.

Oh, beautiful. Thank you so very much.

-It was fun. Thank you. I had so much fun.
-Thank you.

Thank you
for all that wonderful conversation.

I don't wanna lead you on.
I'm just not ready... to jump in.

[Sharona] Of course.

But, wow, what a wonderful experience.

We can have... we can stay friends.

That might be a little bit doable.

-Yeah.
-We'll figure something out.

Okay.

-Thank you again.
-Bye-bye.

-Oh. Mm.
-Bye.

-We'll keep in touch, okay?
-Yes, that's right.

Beautiful. Thank you so much again.

Beautiful.

Bye-bye, now.

[gentle piano music playing]

[lively instrumental music playing]

[Cian] Tell me
what's happening today, Journey.

I'm going on my second-ever date,

and I'm excited and nervous,

but not as nervous
as I was for the first date.

[Xavier beatboxing]

[beatboxing]

[Journey] What are you guys doing?

-[Stevie] Making music.
-[Xavier] Yeah.

-[Stevie] Wanna join our group?
-No.

No, no, no. Look, look, look. Watch.

-Stop. It's so bad.
-[Xavier] Yeah.

[Journey beatboxing]

[Stevie] Yeah. Like, we're getting, like...

-Anyway...
-[Journey] I'm going on a date.

I'm going to a conservatory,

and then, I think,
get something to drink, maybe tea.

-That's awesome.
-I'm excited because I like plants.

So even if I don't like
the person I'm on a date with,

I'll be interested in
the plants around me.

But going out for tea and stuff

is... exciting, but also scary.

Exciting 'cause I like tea.

But it's scary 'cause
I'm forced to sit across from them,

and I can't look into my tea
the whole time, can I?

Well, you could.

I mean, when I was taught,
like, how to make conversation

and do eye contact it was, like,

look at them
for, like, three seconds, then look away.

Look at them for three seconds,
look away.

-If you look at them the whole time...
-They're probably gonna get scared.

Part of me wants to get it over with.

Like, the more you wait,
the more time you have to get scared.

[Stevie] I guess that's true.

Like, you both know that there's a chance
that you could end up dating at the end.

-I know, but that's also the fun part.
-[Xavier] Right.

Like, you always wanted a girlfriend.

-[Stevie] Right.
-Now's your chance.

[Stevie] Okay, come on. Time to go.

[Journey] I'm late.

-[Xavier] Mm...
-You're not late.

[Journey] I'm leaving. I'm gonna go.

-You want a hug?
-No. Well...

-[hesitates]
-Just get out of here.

-[laughter]
-I don't want a hug from you.

Bye, Journey.

-[Journey] Bye.
-Bye. Good luck.

[whimsical music playing]

[plucky instrumental music]

[narrator] Dani is catching up
with expert Jennifer Cook

for advice on taking things with Adan
to the next level.

Hello, Jennifer.

Hey, Dani, how are you?

I'm doing fine, thank you so much.
And how's everything going with you?

Really good. What's been going on
with the lovely Dani Bowman?

There's one most important subject
that I would like to talk about

is how to have
a successful intimate relationship

and especially something that is, like,
what they call it, "the deed."

So, right now, anybody that you...
that has caught your eye?

Well, Adan is one of them,

and I really want
a serious, intimate relationship

that would guarantee me
that we can live together.

Yeah, okay. And you've been out with Adan
a couple times now, yes?

Oh yes. But how can I...

how can I bring up, um, the... the subject?

-Like, for example...
-[Jennifer] Yeah.

Like sex before marriage?

You could certainly go ahead
and just ask point-blank,

"Hey, by the way,
do you believe in premarital sex?"

But I think the sexual part
of a relationship starts with sensuality,

so it starts with just kissing anyway.

What if you ask him, "I'm just wondering,

would you like to kiss me?"

And if he says yes...
then you can give him permission.

It should be enthusiastic consent.

-Enthusiastic consent. That's nice.
-[Jennifer] Yeah.

Do you want him to kiss you?

-Oh yes.
-[Jennifer] Okay, I love that.

Right there,
that was enthusiastic consent.

That is exactly what we want.
Okay. Fabulous.

[Dani] And then how does
he eventually lead to the deed part?

Yeah. Well, with Adan,
you're gonna have to find out

what his value system is, basically.

So if he believes in premarital sex,

that's the first thing
you're gonna have to find out, right?

Mm-hmm. What if he gets shocked about it?

Okay, so if he does go a little bit quiet,
I would bet it's not a bad shock.

I would bet it's a, "Oh my goodness!"

-Oh my goodness.
-[Jennifer] In a good way.

Yeah. Because if you really like somebody,
it just makes you feel a little nervous.

-Okay.
-[Jennifer] Okay? All right, sweetheart.

I hope everything goes swimmingly.
It'll be great. You're gonna do fantastic.

Alrighty. Thank you so much
for all the helpful tips.

-You're welcome. You got this, girl.
-[Dani] Thank you.

-Bye-bye.
-[Jennifer] Goodbye!

[sighs]

{\an8}[Cian] Can you describe
your ideal partner?

A pretty face is enchanting, but that...

appearances are nothing
when compared to character.

I want a woman
that's going to arouse my intellect

as well as my feelings.

[Cian] Think you'd be a good catch?

I... I think I would be quite the catch.

{\an8}[Lise] Who wants cookies?
Who wants a cookie?

[smacks lips] Cookie, cookie!

[jaunty music playing]

Axel.

Yeah, I know you do. Sit. Good boy.

Wait.

Good boy.

[Connor] You got this.

You can do this.

I suddenly find myself

unable to further motivate myself.

-[Lise] Hey, bud, you ready for your date?
-[Connor] Yep.

Good. Good.

-[Tony] You look quite dapper.
-Thank you.

I feel just dandy.

You gonna show her your British side?

Of course.

[Lise] Well, and they're about to have
the King's coronation next weekend.

-So you could talk about that.
-[Connor] Wait. Wait.

-The King's coronation is next weekend?
-Next Saturday.

[in British accent] Oh yeah,
wouldn't miss it for the world.

You'll be at your sister's graduation.

-So you will be missing it for that.
-Crap!

[all chuckling]

-Oh, that is just...
-[Lise] But let's talk about today.

-Today will be more exciting with Emily.
-Yeah.

-[Cian] Are you nervous, Connor?
-Uh... No, not... not at all.

Mostly upset that I'll be missing
the King's coronation.

[Lise] We'll worry about that next week.

I definitely see
a more confident side in you.

I think that that's
really shining through.

-Very true.
-[Connor] Yeah.

Mm-hmm.

Coco, look up here.

Good girl, Coco.

-[Lise] You ready to go?
-[Connor] Yeah.

-Have a good time.
-Bye.

-[Tony] Curfew's four o'clock.
-You ready? Let's go.

"Curfew's four o'clock."

-[Jack] See you, guys.
-[Tony] Be safe.

-Have a good time, Connor.
-[Connor] Bye.

-[Jack] Ready?
-Ready.

{\an8}[jaunty suspenseful music playing]

[narrator]
At the Lincoln Park Conservatory,

Journey is waiting for her date to arrive.

Journey is meeting Talia.

She likes turtles

and rollerskating.

She doesn't like pineapple on pizza

or assembling furniture.

Hi. Nice to meet you. I'm Journey.

-I'm Talia. Nice to meet you.
-Shall we...

So, like, do you like plants?

Yeah, I do like plants.
Do you like plants?

Yeah, I have a few. I have, um...

I think I only have, like, four.
I had a fern of sorts, but it died.

[Journey giggles]

-So... [chuckles]
-Do you work?

No, not yet.
I'm definitely looking for a bakery job.

But, like, at the moment
I just do, like, cat-sitting,

and, like, I don't know, lawn work.

-[giggling]
-I mean, that's chill too.

-What about you?
-I work at a museum by Navy Pier.

-Cool!
-Yeah.

Cool. My mom is always like,
"You should get a museum job."

And I'm like,
"No, I don't think I'd wanna do that."

I don't like...
I don't like standing that much.

It is just a whole bunch of standing,
but that's why I love it.

'Cause you don't have to do
anything but stand.

Like, you're just kind of there
without doing actual, real work, so...

-[chuckling]
-So, do you have any pets?

-Yeah, I have, um, a dog, a turtle.
-Oh, I'm jealous.

-Do you have pets?
-No, I always wanted some.

But, like, I have the worst allergies.

If you were to have
any pet in the whole world,

like, regardless of, like, legality...

Legality!

...what would you say
that you would wanna have?

Hmm... Not to steal your turtle,
but I would want a turtle of my own.

Or, like, a snake.
I love reptiles, personally.

Yeah, I like reptiles too.

-[chuckles] You wanna walk?
-Yeah, let's slither.

[Journey giggling] Let's slither!

[Talia chuckles]

[Journey] Oh my God!
Look at all the flowers!

[Talia laughs]

-[Journey] They're so pretty.
-They are adorable.

These are hydrangeas.

-Okay.
-And that's actually all I know.

-So don't ask any more.
-That's more than what I know.

Tulips!

Koi fish.

[Talia] Oh my God!

He's trying to show off
'cause he knows people are watching.

He's like, "I'm gonna do a flip."

[Talia] The other fish are getting mad.
"You're such a show-off."

"You're such a show-off. You do this
every time people come to this pond."

"Every time."

These are pretty.

-Just as pretty as you.
-Thank you. [chuckles]

-No problem.
-Thank you.

[both giggle]

This one is sexy. I wonder who, like,
saw this for the first time and was like,

"Hmm. Sexy should be the first word
in the name of this plant."

[both laugh]

If this is the sexy one,
then what is this?

[Talia laughing]

The loser plant?

-It doesn't have to be a loser.
-It doesn't.

It's pretty!

-Have you been in relationships before?
-No.

-Never?
-Never been in a relationship.

I've only been on one other date,
and then that's the end.

There's not really anything else
to talk about.

[Talia] I feel you. I've been in,
like, a couple serious relationships,

but nothing too major.

Like, dating apps don't really work.

Oh, tell me about it.

[giggling] I kind of flopped,
I don't know.

These days,
people just give up very easily.

Mm. Yeah.

Like, I used to be, like,
every time I got to talk to somebody

and they didn't respond, I'd be like,
"No! This is the worst day ever!"

But now it's kind of like, "Another one."
Another one bites the dust.

Keep being the same great person
that you've always been.

-[Journey] Yeah, thank you!
-[both laugh]

So...

-Mm...
-Did you wanna go to the café?

-Sure, sounds great.
-All right. Let's go. [chuckles]

-[Cian] How is the date going?
-Fun.

Interesting. Scary.

[Cian] Why is it scary?

Flirting.

That I don't know how to do,
but still fun.

I like her. I actually like her.

I, like, don't know how to talk to her,
but she's really fun.

And she's funny too.
So, yeah, I'm enjoying the date.

[Cian] Do you think she likes you?

I think she likes me.
Stevie said if people touch you,

then they might like you,
so... she did that.

Mm.

Oh, no, there are
some more orchids over there.

Maybe there are a lot.
We weren't paying attention.

[Talia] Yeah,
I was getting too lost in your eyes.

[Steve] My goodness.

Oh boy.

-There...
-Good morning, Steve! How you doing?

All right!

-So, Steve, I've been dying to know!
-Wow.

[Shorae] My goodness. How did it go?

Oh boy.

Very interesting.

Her name is Sharona,

and she's from Israel.

-Oh wow!
-[Steve] Uh...

Quite a lady. Very strong woman.

That's so far, so good.

She's never a dull moment.

Excellent.

She's definitely out of the norm.

Uh-huh.

Almost like someone from another planet.

-I know it sounds a little bit funny.
-Wow.

So, were you, like, immediately...

did you feel, like, a romance
or attraction when you met her or...

You know, not in that way.

Okay.

In conversation with her,

I'm feeling amazingly comfortable
opening up

and even talking about things that might
have a little bit of that vulnerability...

Uh-huh.

...going on, but I'm not overly comfortable...
physically with her.

-Overwhelming for you, I think, maybe.
-[Steve] Yes. Yes.

She does come on exceedingly strong

and... quite fast.

I just remember her racing toward me.

-And getting excited and...
-[Shorae laughs]

She came and gave you a hug?

-A hug.
-Uh-huh.

-A kiss.
-[Shorae] Did you... did you hug her back?

I did. I did.

The only thing is I'm not used to it,
so I didn't expect it.

-[Shorae] That's okay. Yeah.
-Um...

Was it a little over-the-top for you?

To be honest with you,

she's kind of, like, all over me.

Did it turn you off a little?

-Mm-hmm.
-A little bit.

So she was physically attracted to you.

You were emotionally
and ideologically attracted to her.

-Yes, thank you.
-However, not physically.

-Yes. You're wording it very well, Shorae.
-Oh, okay.

Did you communicate to her
that you're just not used to all the...

I don't think I did.

-...physical closeness?
-I don't think I did say that.

But you have to feel comfortable.

I do, and I really appreciate
you saying what you're saying.

[Shorae] Yeah.

Now that you've had this successful date...

Yes, yes.

...do you think that you're ready
for other dates?

Other ladies?

I think so.

It's a work in progress, you know, dating.
And this was a great step.

-Thank you for saying that.
-[Shorae] Yeah. Yeah.

[Steve] And you're correct, Shorae.
It is a work in progress

because I'm just not used to

doing these things.

Well, sounds like
you're doing really well.

And every time you meet someone,
it's a step forward,

and that's how you get to know
"What is it that I'm really looking for?"

-Yes, that's right.
-Well, the romance is coming.

Just gotta give it time.

-Onwards and upwards. Right?
-Yes.

-My mother used to say that.
-[Shorae chuckles]

[Steve] My goodness.

{\an8}[regal string music playing]

[exhales sharply] Here we go.

Remember to pick up the check.

Oh. Oh!

Ooh, real candles.

Goodness gracious me.

This place looks expensive.

I suddenly feel underdressed.

-Hello.
-[Connor] Hello.

-[Emily] Um... so...
-May I get your seat for you?

Yes, I...

-[Connor] Let me get that for you.
-Sorry, I am not used to this at all.

Yeah. To be...
well, in all honesty, neither am I.

[Emily] Ah.

-I'm sorry.
-[Emily chuckles]

[Connor] Uh...

-Okay?
-[Emily] Mm.

-My goodness, this is fancy.
-[Connor] Yep.

Yep. [clears throat]

I don't think I've ever seen
gold tableware before. Wow!

They really go that extra mile
for authenticity.

Yeah.

[Connor] Real candles.

Must be one expensive candelabra.

I... Wouldn't surprise me.

[Emily chuckles]

-I'm a little nervous 'cause I don't know...
-Yeah.

[Emily] I... I like rules.

I like following them
'cause I'm, you know,

if I don't, sometimes I'm afraid I'll just

go nuts, you know?

Yeah, um,
I feel like rules and... and routines

give my life some structure.

Mm. Yeah, me too.

When those routines get broken, I...

I feel like a boat without a rudder.

It's chaos!

I... I feel the same way.

[gentle instrumental music playing]

[Connor] So, uh... what...

do you prefer cream or sugar in your tea?

Is it possible to get both?

-Yes.
-Then let's go with both.

-Alrighty, then.
-There's gonna be, like, food too, right?

Uh, I... I think so.
Yeah, I think they usually serve canapés.

Cana-what-nows?

Uh, canapés. They're, like,
bits of salmon and capers

that you put on bread or crackers.

Oh!

It's supposed to give you
an appetite like a horse.

That's not gonna be a problem.
I already have an appetite like a horse.

[Connor] Yeah.

But anyway, uh...
it's nice to see you again.

Good to see you again too.
Thank you for inviting me out here.

I actually...

Since the speed dating event, I've been...

And I hope this doesn't sound
too forward or anything,

but I thought about you, well, a while,

and like I may have said...
I've said over the phone,

I listed you...

As a no, right?

Yeah, but I've come to realize

perhaps I was hasty in my decision.

-No, I...
-[Connor] Yeah.

I'm not gonna hold that against you.
I totally get it.

Thanks.

[Emily] It's overwhelming.

Like, it was
my first-ever speed dating and..

Really?

Yeah. It's gonna be a little chaotic.
It's gonna be a little overwhelming.

And if I can be honest,

it got so overwhelming I... [chuckles]

...had to step outside
just to catch my breath.

Mm-hmm.

So, anyway, is, uh, this
your first time in an English tea house?

Yeah, my first time ever doing anything
even remotely high tea.

I've actually been taking Japanese lessons
for, like, ten years now,

and I did study abroad in Japan once,

and my sensei would always
make us, like, tea.

I admit, my fascination with Japan

just started out of typical anime.

[Connor yawns]

[pensive music playing]

[whimsical music playing]

[Talia] Can I pull out your chair for you?

[Journey] Yes, you can.

Thank you. That is so nice.

Thank you for pulling out my chair,
because I looked up a lot of advice

on, like, dating, like, two girls

'cause I know it's very common practice
in straight relationships

for the guy to pull out the chair.

I'm, like, a big rule person,
and I'm like,

how does that work?
Are we supposed to pull out chairs?

Are we just supposed to sit down?
Or, like, I don't know.

I mean, I guess when it does come to,
like, q*eer relationships,

like, gender roles
don't really exist anymore

'cause it's just, like,
kind of just in my person

to just wanna nurture, so...

[Journey] That's nice.

In terms of,
if you're comfortable sharing,

like, in terms of sexuality, are you bi?
Or are you l*sbian or pan?

-Or...
-Yeah, I identify as bisexual.

It's like I always kinda liked girls,

and then maybe around, like, high school,
I had, like, a really big crush on a guy,

and I was like,
"Okay, I guess I like guys."

-Yeah.
-[chuckles]

-It happens.
-Yeah.

-It happens.
-The exception to the rule.

What would you say is your sexuality?

I'm definitely l*sbian.
I'm not, like, interested in... men.

I've never really been. I'm just kind of...

-You're not missing much.
-[both giggle]

I, like, never... I don't know.

People are nice regardless of gender,
but, like, dating, no.

[server] Pardon my interruption.

-The affogato.
-[Journey] Thank you.

-[server] And jasmine blossom tea.
-Wait, there's a cookie too?

-There's a flower marinating.
-[server] There's a cookie too.

Thank you. Ooh, wait.
I'm eating this. Sorry, you have to wait.

[Talia] No, that's okay.

There's so much pressure in the world
that like, "Oh, like, I have to come out."

But it's like... and I think
we live in a heteronormative society

where it's just, like,
we put the pressure on q*eer people

to make a spectacle of their sexuality.

Yeah, that's how I feel.
Straight people don't have to come out.

They don't. Like, I mean,
we should start making them.

-I was... I told my mom!
-Like, "Declare your sexuality publicly!"

I just feel like you shouldn't assume
anybody's sexuality, like, in any way.

There's no reason to come out

if you're not assuming anything
of anybody.

Exactly.
And just let people be who they are.

A lot of my friends experienced, like,
people flirting with them on the street?

Makes me feel like,
was there something wrong with me?

Why are people not coming up to me?

I definitely don't think
it's a "you" thing.

-Personally, I find you very attractive.
-Oh, thank you.

So, what are you looking for
in a relationship?

Are you looking for something,
like, long-term, short-term?

More long-term than short-term,
I would say.

And what about you?

Um, I feel like definitely long-term.

I mean, that's kinda
how I was, like, raised.

Anybody who I can't see,
like, having a future with

is really not meant pursuing.

I mean, how would you describe
your, like, ideal partner?

A go-with-the-flow kind of person

who, like, just lets things happen.
That sort of stuff, definitely.

And for you?

Someone I can vibe with, someone
who I feel like my genuine self with,

and kinda has, like, a sense of humor.

I love making jokes.

I mean, my humor is super dry,
so plenty of people don't find me funny,

but, like...

I think you're funny.

That means actually the world to me.
Like, the best compliment.

I don't wanna be in a relationship
where I'm never laughing. That sucks.

-[Talia] I know, exactly.
-What's the point?

Like, that's so important to me.

So, should we head off?

Yeah, of course. Sounds great.

Let's go.

-Heavy door.
-Oh, it is heavy.

Thank you for going on this date.
This was really fun.

-I had a really good time.
-I had a great time meeting you too.

-So I'd like...
-A pleasure.

Yeah, I'd like to go on
a second date, maybe.

Yeah, I would love to go on a second date.

Okay, sounds good. Can I hug you?

Of course. You're amazing.

-Let's go. [giggles]
-Let's go.

[Journey] Very fun.

[yawning]

Oh, sorry.

Just real quick, Emily, if...

you probably noticed me yawning
a couple times,

but don't feel offended.

It's not you. I...

It's kind of a nervous tic with me.

Yeah, I yawn when I get nervous.

Yeah.

Sorry, it's the same... same as you,
yawning anxiety. Um...

It's... it's infectious. [chuckles]

-I... I totally get it.
-Yeah...

[server 1] Who had
our English breakfast today?

Uh, that would be me.

[server 2] And there is
your beautiful afternoon tower. Enjoy.

-[Emily] Thank you. Thank you.
-[Connor] Mm.

Smells good!

[inhales deeply] Yes, it does.

-[Emily] Ladies first.
-[Connor] It is only proper.

Thank you.

So, shall we?

-Cheers.
-Cheers.

Might I offer you a sandwich?

[Emily] Oh, absolutely.
Um, I'll take salmon.

Emily, are there any

movies and TV... or TV shows you're into?

Like, what kind of genre are you into?

I'll be honest. I'm
a very action-adventure kind of person.

Like, I like the Transformers movies.

Oh yes, I love those.

I actually have a poster
of the first Transformers movie

in my... bedroom.

Oh cool.

[Emily] You know,
I actually, um, collect Transformers.

One of them
actually kinda became a collector's item

after I brought it to, um... Dragon Con.

-Really?
-[Emily] Yeah.

It's like...
it was a Beast Hunters, uh, Shockwave.

And the guy who voices Shockwave
was there, actually, and...

Yes, I know Shockwave.

[Emily] Yeah. And I...

-One of the big boys.
-[Emily] Yeah.

[sweet classical music playing]

Might I offer you a scone?

Oh, sure. I was actually
thinking about getting one.

I've never actually had a scone.
We'll see what happens, I guess.

So, do you like dogs, Emily?

Um, I do like dogs.

I have three at home.

Really?

[Connor] A German shepherd.
His name is Axel.

A shih tzu. His name is Chewie.

And a Pomeranian,

and her name is Coco.

You know what?
That is actually an insane coincidence

'cause I have a shih tzu named Ben.

Oh.

Like Ben Kenobi.

-Ben Kenobi?
-[Emily] Yeah.

-Like Obi-Wan?
-[Emily] Exactly!

And ours is named Chewie after Chewbacca.

Exactly!

-Wow!
-That's fascinating.

Well...

[mutters]

Would you like to go for a walk, Emily?

Oh, sure.

[Connor] Sure. [clears throat]

This way.

[Cian] So, what do you think about Emily?

I think she's a...

she's a nice girl.

We have a lot in common,
and, if I'm being honest, I...

think she's pretty attractive.

[camera clicks]

She knows a lot about Transformers,

and we both have shih tzus
named after Star Wars characters.

Crazy coincidence.

[Cian] Think you'd like to see her again?

I think I would.

[Emily] I like the smell of the water.

Chlorinated. That's weird, I know, but..

Yeah, kinda weird.

[Emily yelps]

Oh, these are my good Air Force 1's too.

[gentle instrumental music playing]

[Emily] This is
a really nice-looking statue.

[Connor] Sure is.

I... Emily, I've been thinking. Have, uh...

well, um,

I... I gotta say, you...

you seem like a smart person, Emily.

Yeah, you do too.

Thanks. And

you're pretty nice.

-If I'm being honest.
-Thanks.

Anyway, uh,

well,

this has been a... a nice day.

It has. I had a great time.
Thank you for inviting me out.

All right.

Um...

would you wanna ever meet up again or...

-Oh yeah, I'd love that.
-Yeah!

Um, well...

can I shake your hand?

Oh, absolutely.

Or hug or whatever?

We could...

-Okay.
-I prefer a shake.

Wow, you have a very strong hand grip.

-Yeah.
-Sorry, my hands are cold.

-I get cold easy.
-It's all right.

-I actually don't mind the cold.
-All right.

Okay.

Oh, all right, then.

-Guess I'll see you around, then.
-Bye.

{\an8}[Dani] "Tickle his pickle."

"Hot sex."

"Striptease fantasies."

"Tips and tricks and licks."

"Dressing-up fantasies. Skin teasing."

Erotica and p*rn*graphy.

It's just research.

[Cian] So, date with Adan today.

-That's right.
-[Cian] What are you hoping for?

If he's okay with, um...

Best-case scenario is he might be okay
with a belief in sex before marriage.

[Cian] If he's not into sex,
then what does that mean?

Well, I guess...
I guess we'll stay friends, then.

All set.

Wait.

Sandy, should I just bring my sex books?

[Sandy chuckles] Uh...

I think you might really scare Adan
if you show up with sex books!

[Dani chuckles]

-[Sandy] Looking forward to it?
-[Dani] Yes.

It's really great to see Adan again

and especially get to...
get to dive deeper underneath his iceberg.

His iceberg?

In everyone's head, there is the iceberg.

People only sees what's on the surface.

I think if I go down to the abyss,
then eventually I'll find out.

Be respectful with him.

We'll see.

I'll make sure to talk about
the subjects about...

first about how is his day going,
about his family.

And then, most importantly,

does he believe in sex before marriage?

Okay. All right.

-You have a good time.
-Thank you.

-Enjoy yourself.
-Thank you.

[Patrick] Bye. Have a good time.

-[Dani] Bye.
-Love you.

-Bye.
-[Dani] Bye, Xena.

[Dani chuckles]

[whimsical music playing]

Hi, Adan.

-Dani. Good to...
-Good seeing you again.

-Good to see you too.
-[chuckling]

-So, uh...
-How's it going?

It's going good.
I just finished the second exam,

just awaiting the results.

-But now...
-Oh yes!

And how was all that...
I notice that you've been sketching a lot.

I have been, yeah.
I just finished a second sketchbook,

and I'm just working on this one. And...

Oh, that's nice.

Oh yeah, this one is a gridded sketchbook.

Yeah, I was just practicing some sketches.

I drew some sketches freehand
before you got here.

Just a small exercise,

how often I can draw the same shape
and symmetry and...

[Dani] Repetition.

-Mm-hmm.
-[Dani] You're getting it, Adan.

[Adan] Yep. Appreciate that. Yeah.

'Cause it's also
one of the most important art principles.

Exactly. Especially when designing
something from the front, side, and back,

whether it's a prop,
a character, a piece of clothing,

that's always critical.
It's always important and crucial.

[whimsical music continues]

-[Dani] Thank you.
-Thank you.

This looks so gorgeous, these, um, drinks.

Yeah.

Nice.

Ah!

This semester, I'm taking a jewelry class.

Oh, that's so cool!

Yeah, and, um, over the spring break,
I was working on an aluminum brooch.

I can't wait to see
some of your, um, creations.

Yeah.

[Dani] Mm-hmm.

That's good, yeah.

-Yeah.
-Mm.

You seemed to enjoy that delicious drink.

[Dani chuckles]

[Adan] Enjoy, yeah, I did.

You know, before I got here,
before seeing you today, I felt excited.

I felt a little nervous. I mean,
I just felt excited seeing you again.

I felt so excited seeing you too, Adan.

-That's great.
-Oh yes.

Yep.

You weren't kidding.
I did finish that thing fast.

[Dani] Mm-hmm.

[Adan] Mm-hmm.

Ah.

-Yep.
-Hmm.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

-Mm-hmm.
-[Dani] Mm-hmm.

-Okay...
-We could, like... Yeah.

-So, what were you gonna say?
-Well...

[Adan] Yeah.

[Dani] Um...

-There's one question I would like to ask.
-sh**t.

[Dani] So, uh... [clears throat]

...so, Adan, what're you
looking forward to in a relationship?

Maybe, like, a mature, adult relationship?

Long-term?

Yeah. That's what
I'm definitely looking for,

for a mature relationship.

Oh! 'Cause I've always wanted
a mature relationship for so long.

You know, like, explore,

you know, like, explore
deeper part of the intimacy side.

[Adan] Mm.

Gotcha.

Okay.

I see.

So, um, do you believe
in sex before marriage?

Oh!

[suspenseful music playing]