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It's 7:31. I almost filed
a missing persons report.

I'm not that predictable.

Oh, says the woman
whose standing order

hasn't changed in three years.

I can be flexible.

Oh, good, because
today I made it

with our new light
roast espresso.

Let me know what you think.

Great.

- Mmm, mmm!
- Hmm.

Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.

Look at you, taking risks.

It's...

tangy.

I can't have the customers
seeing you make that face.

- I'll remake it.
- Thank you.

Okay, those two close to us.

What do you think?

Okay, I'm gonna say

they've known each
other for two weeks.

Agreed.

No one plays footsie
after dozens of dates.

I'm gonna guess... third date.

Concur.

How about the
couple by the door?

Hmm, okay, I'm
spying wedding rings,

but they're both
in their own world.

I'm gonna guess this is def
part of their morning routine.

They've definitely been
married for at least 20 years,

and this is probably
their, like, 200th date.

Somebody's blowing up.

Oh, yeah, it's just my dad.

He still hasn't figured
out that you can send

more than one sentence per text.

He's just wishing me
luck on the pitch today.

It's today? Get it.

I'm nervous.

I've just been waiting
for the perfect time

to approach my boss.

I have a very carefully
prepared speech.

A surprise to no one.

You know, I think
today I'm just...

I'm just gonna go for it.

Remember, you are brave.

I'm brave.

- You are strong.
- I'm strong.

You are the scrupulosity
of a brain surgeon

and the blind competence
of a tween pop star.

I have...

aw, thank you.

Oh, I gotta go.

- Wish me luck.
- Okay.

Get that bag, honey.

I am strong. I am brave.

I am a scrupulous
pop star surgeon.

Whatever.

Okay, you got this.

Reason number one:

it's important... nay, historic.

Perfect.

Can I have two
minutes of your time?

Actually, now...

I am the best person

to take on the upcoming
First Lady profile piece.

In this presentation, I will
map out the 19 1/2 reasons...

19 1/2?

That I am the most
experienced and knowledgeable

writer to take on this
important... nay, historic

interview for "Belle Fair."

Reason number one...

Kacey...

I actually have
another assignment

for you to tackle first.

But I really have...

And if that goes well,

I'll consider you for
the First Lady piece.

Okay, okay, sure.

What is it? Toxicity
of hustle culture?

Double standards of
women in the workplace?

Oh, you know,
actually, I would love

to cover the increasing
cultural irrelevance

of beauty pageants.

Okay, it's a TokFlix celebrity.

Say more words.

@TheRomancingRyan is
a TokFlix celebrity

that's known for his
dating advice for women.

He has an upcoming book
that he'd like to promote,

so we... you... are going to
be shadowing him for a week,

writing a profile piece
on him and his work,

and all that will lead up
to our L.A. singles night

that "Belle Fair" is
sponsoring next weekend

and that Ryan has
generously offered to emcee.

With all due respect,

I don't think that
I'm a good fit

for some arrogant
TokFlix love doctor.

My wheelhouse is more
topics that are actually...

Kacey, I'd like
you to meet Ryan.

The aforementioned arrogant
TokFlix love guru, was it?

"Doctor."

Nice to meet you @TheRomanc...

Ryan, you can just call me Ryan.

Well...

This'll be fun.

- My gosh.
- Hey, you okay?

No.

Is that The Romancing Ryan?

What is he doing here?

I'm profiling him.

Seriously?

Wait, you actually
know who he is?

Everybody knows who he is.

He has, like, 8 million
followers on TokFlix.

Besides, what kind of
a social media manager

would I be if I
didn't know that?

Well, then maybe you should
be the one interviewing him.

I'm a terrible fit
for this assignment.

I'm not on social media at all.

I hate dating apps.

Hey, don't knock 'em
till you've tried 'em.

I mean, it's been
six months since...

Ah! Hard pass.

Those apps are too much
like grocery shopping.

They reduced people
to commodities.

I don't know, I wouldn't
mind grocery shopping so much

if I could pick up
a snack like Ryan.

Maisie, could you just...

Sorry. Okay, all
I'm saying is,

this assignment might
not be the worst thing.

Okay?

Sometimes it pays to
try something new...

and muscly and...

tall. He's so tall.

Okay, The Romancing Ryan.

Who are you?

All right, ladies, remember,
when you're dating someone,

especially if you're
really into him,

you make sure that you
are in the talking phase

with at least five other guys

on the apps at the same time.

He's gonna sense that
you have options,

and he's gonna work even
harder to win you over.

Works every time.

Manipulative and
commitment-phobic.

Also, ladies, do not forget,

always aim to be interesting
but not too interested...

the fastest way to hook a guy.

That doesn't even make sense.

DaisyGirl136 commented
on my last video,

"Ryan, any advice for
getting over heartbreak?"

DaisyGirl, I'm sorry
that you've been

going through a tough time.

Bouncing back from
heartbreak can be brutal.

And my best advice...

is, you gotta get back out there

and get on the apps as
soon as possible, girl.

If you wanna find love again,

make sure to like, subscribe,
and follow for part two

on this space.

I'll be dropping more
tips and tricks all week.

Ugh, God, unbelievable.

How'd the pitch go?

Did you slay?

Oh, yeah, I slayed, all right.

If I by slay, you mean I
somehow managed to not get

the profile I wanted, was
assigned to a different piece,

and then met and
insulted my new subject

all in one meeting.

Screwing up a meeting that
bad is low-key impressive.

Yeah, well, I'm nothing
if not an overachiever.

Mm, anyway, I have to go.

I have my first interview
with The Romancing Ryan

this morning, so...

Ooh, I love him. Such a snack.

Why do people keep
calling him that?

Because he's got a
totally snatched body

and a face to match.

Snatched?

Is that, like, a...

Like, a TokFlix
term I should know?

Aw, you have so much to learn.

Well, whatever it is, I
doubt Ryan is gonna be

the one to teach it to me.

His dating advice
is total garbage,

and I need to write a
credible piece on him

even if he's a total hack.

- It's just...
- You got this.

Just don't be distracted
by his devil-may-care smile

and his artfully tousled hair.

How many of his videos
have you watched?

No comment.

By the way, are we
still for tonight?

'Cause I don't want
you to be alone on...

Yeah, yeah.

Thank you.

Okay.

Maisie's cooking.
Bring the wine.

You know it.

Bye.

Bye.

Hi, I'm Kacey Edwards.

I'm here for the
"Belle Fair" interview.

Dope, I'm Chris, Ryan's brother.

Come on in.

He's doing a live
feed right now.

Can I get you something...
kombucha, juice?

Welcome back to "The
Romancing Ryan."

I appreciate you all
for tuning in today.

Last week, we
touched a little bit

on how to reel in
that perfect guy,

the guy that's out there
that's just meant for you.

Today we're gonna
talk a little bit more

about how you can do that

through your dating app profile.

When setting up your
dating app profile,

don't forget to
use my KISS method.

That's K-I-S-S.

Know whom you're
trying to attract.

Interest him with unique
facts about yourself.

State what you're
looking for in a partner.

And S: show your
gorgeous self off

with beautiful profile pics.

He sure winks a lot.

Oh, yeah, his fans eat it up.

I mean, his practical
advice performs well,

but his posts that go viral,

they're more thirst trappy.

Thirst trappy?

Yeah, you know,
like no-shirt Toks.

Every single one of
us on this planet...

Anyway, his upcoming book
is gonna be a big test.

It's dating advice
for men, you know,

'cause his following
is mostly women.

Shocking.

All right, thank you again.

Ladies, I appreciate you
tuning in every single week.

I will be back next
week for the usual AMA.

Thank you so much.

I can send you an
advanced copy of the book.

I'm kind of his assistant/
photographer/PR guy.

That's a lot of hyphens.

He'd be lost without me.

I heard that.

But seriously, if he
gives you any trouble,

just let me know.

Oh, thank you, but I think I
can handle Sir Winks-a-Lot.

I can hear you. I'm
literally right here.

All right, Kaleigh,
what do you wanna know?

It's Kacey, actually.

And really, it's more about

what the readers of
"Belle Fair" want to know.

Okay, shoot.

Is it all right if I record?

Sure.

Okay, so, Ryan,

you have built a massive
following online,

sharing dating advice.

Now, are you speaking
from personal experience

when you create your content?

How do you mean?

Have you had your
own trials and errors

in your dating life?

I keep my personal life private.

Well, sure, but would you say

that your own experiences,
your own dating foibles,

if you will, inform your work?

What I mean is, I don't
discuss my dating life

or my personal life.

I keep that separate.

And your reason for that being?

Do I need a reason?

No, but I'm sure you have one.

I'm here to discuss my
content and my book,

not my... what did you
call them, my foibles?

Oh, my...

Oh, just pretend I'm not here.

I'm just taking BTS.

Oh.

You know, let's just...

Ryan, the readers
of "Belle Fair,"

they can log on to social
media for free anytime

and see your work,
but the reason

they're gonna read
this interview

is to get to know you a
little more personally.

And my job is to help
uncover a little bit

about what makes you you.

Is there a question in there?

Okay, you know what?

Let's...

Let's just start over.

So what inspired you to
go the social media route

as a career?

I recognized it as an
opportunity to make a living

being creative and
helping people.

Helping people find love?

Well, I mean, sure.

Sure?

People go on dating apps
looking for different things.

I mean, sometimes
love, yeah, absolutely.

But other times, it's,
you know, for attention,

affirmation, distraction, even.

And what do you look
for on the apps?

You're like a dog on a bone.

Just for clarification,

I'm the dog in this scenario?

That's not how I meant.

Are you in the habit
of calling women dogs?

No, don't write that down.

No, no, you're taking
that out of context.

Chris, get...

All I'm saying is, you won't
leave well enough alone.

It's my job to press
for interesting details.

Yeah, and it's my job
to create content.

Look, if you wanna talk
about my work, my content,

my methods, I'm game.

I need that promotion
to help sell my book.

But nobody wants to buy
a book from some simp

who talks about himself and
his personal dating foibles

or whatever.

Respectfully, I disagree.

Well, respectfully, if you
wanna talk about my work,

feel free to ask more
questions, but if not,

it was nice meeting you.

Oh, excuse me.

That's not how this works.
This is my interview.

Are you always this controlling?

Excuse me? Okay,
you know what?

If I seem controlling,

it's because my work
is important to me

because I care, because
integrity is important to me,

unlike you, who thinks that
the more followers and clicks

you can squeeze out of every
little hack you share online,

the better.

Oh, yeah, I have
you all figured out.

- Oh, you do?
- Yep.

You are so afraid of being seen.

You share videos of yourself
online every single day

without sharing anything
remotely personal,

because you're terrified
of being known.

Chris, dude, read the room.

Yep, sorry. Got it.

You know, that's
rich coming from you.

And how is that?

You're the one who's afraid.

You're terrified of failing,
so you never even take risks.

In fact, I bet that you're
single because you refuse

to step outside of your
teensy little comfort zone

and date anybody.

How do you know that
I'm not in a happy

committed relationship?

Are you?

- That's besides the point.
- It's exactly the point.

Okay, you know what? Fine.

I am single, but I
will have you know

that I take risks.

Well, I recently...
ate an expired yogurt.

Okay, you know, I don't need
to explain my personal life

decisions to you, but
I will have you know

that I'm thriving being single.

Oh, yeah, 'cause nothing
says that I'm thriving

like eating expired yogurt
alone while wearing a sad-,

sad-looking blazer.

This blazer isn't sad.

This blazer is yellow,
the color of happiness.

You look like a valet.

I feel like I should
be handing you my keys

and telling you not to scratch
my car down the street.

Okay, okay, you know what?

I do not need this.

Oh, oh, oh, by the way,

good luck promoting your book

without an interview
in "Belle Fair."

Good luck getting the
First Lady profile

from your boss without
doing this piece first.

Bro, what are you doing
calling off the interview?

Are you insane?

If she writes that
you insulted her

and called her a control freak

or, worse, called her a dog,

that's career suicide, man.

She's not gonna do that.

Well, not to mention
"Belle Fair's" readership

is huge.

We need that promotion
for your book.

You gotta fix it, man.

Kacey, wait.

I'm sorry, all right?

I can be a little
reactive sometimes

when pressed for
personal details.

A little?

Look, maybe there's
a way that we

can make this a mutually
beneficial arrangement.

Let me set up your
dating app profiles.

What? Absolutely not.

Let me finish.

If I set up your
dating app profiles

and if they work... which
they're gonna work...

then you have to say
that what I teach

is legit in your article.

It'll help sell my book.

And why would I do that?

If you agree to give
it a shot, I will...

I'll answer any
question you ask.

On the record?

Okay, fine.

Yeah, on the record.

Deal?

No.

I'm sorry, Ryan,
but I'm not willing

to make my dating life
your personal guinea pig.

Sorry, I just... I can't stop
thinking about how terrible

that interview went today.

Like, how bad are we talking?

Like the interview was
cut short bad or...

Like I called him a coward
and he said this blazer

makes me look like a valet.

Oh, that's bad.

Yeah.

I have been meaning
to talk to you

about that blazer, though.

Hmm, must be Carter.

- Aah!
- Ooh.

Ooh, you okay?

Yes, I just... I
cannot stand him.

I meant your toe, but...

Hi, Carter.

You know what I
don't understand?

Why he thinks he's some
sort of sacred gift to women

sharing dating advice like
he's some sort of guru.

He's just so insufferable.

Interview went well, I take it.

I'm sorry, he just
really got under my skin.

Well, he can get under mine.

Maisie, can you
just... for a minute?

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

I'll be serious.
I'll be serious.

So we gonna do this?

Do what?

The ceremonial burning of
your wedding invitations.

I lost my lighter.

Yeah, and honestly, I
was thinking about it,

and the coating on those things

is, like, super
flammable anyway,

so it's probably
just really bad idea.

For safety reasons.

Kacey, if you're not ready or...

What? No, I'm fine.

I'm fine.

Seriously, I'm great.

My wedding was supposed to be
today, but it doesn't matter.

I'm doing so great.

Honestly, I am thriving, so...

Oh, God! Ah!

She's thriving.

So let me get this straight.

All you have to do is
let a hot love expert

set up a dating profile for you

so that you can
meet other hot men.

And in exchange, he'll answer
any questions you have.

Yes.

Does anyone else see the
downside of this arrangement?

I agree.

It's time for you to
get back out there,

and this seems like the
perfect way to do that.

No, there's nothing
perfect about it.

I'm just not ready, okay?

I had to rebuild my entire
life when I broke up with John.

And besides, my dad just retired

and it's not really going
the way that he planned,

and I'm really busy with work.

Okay, I make time for dating

and I work full-time
at "Belle Fair."

I just don't wanna be
pushed back into dating.

I wanna do it when I'm
ready, not because it

benefits The Romancing Ryan.

Fair, but wouldn't it benefit
you to prove him wrong?

Meaning?

You say he's a hack,
so try his methods

and prove he's a hack.

Then you can write
a compelling piece,

impress Angela, and move on,

knowing the First Lady
profile is in the bag.

Yes.

Thank you.

I'll think about it.

Ryan, Kacey, the magazine girl,

she's agreed to your deal,

and you better be nice to her.

Don't be all salty.

I'm never salty.

Who says "salty" anymore?

Good morning, Dad.

Morning, hon.

What's the retirement
hobby du jour?

Bird-watching.

- Oh, oh, look, look, look.
- Seriously?

Right there,
right there. Yeah.

You know, I just
can't putter around

the house by myself
all day, you know?

All right, well,
I really took you

more for a bowling kind of guy.

Yeah, well, one new
thing at a time, huh?

Mom would be impressed.

Are you sleeping okay, Dad?

Are you eating well?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah,
yeah, I'm good.

I just don't think
retirement's for me, you know?

Really? Well, are you ready

to get out there
and look for some...

Indigenous bird species
of Southern California.

Wow, apparently, the most
common species in this area

is the Setophaga palmarum,

otherwise known as
the palm warbler.

Dad, you know that's
not what I meant.

Hey, I'm not trying
to pressure you.

I want you to get out there
whenever you're feeling ready.

And know that I support
you no matter what.

Thanks.

Well, I could say
the same to you.

When are you gonna get out
there and start dating again

or go steady or...

Going steady?

Well, I don't know
what you guys call it.

I don't really know
either, but I'm

pretty sure it's not that.

Oh, oh, oh, I'm sorry.

- It's... it's my boss.
- No, no, no.

Take it, take it. I'm
gonna go over here.

- Yeah.
- Okay.

Hi, Angela.

Angela? Oh, yes.

You know, it's going great.

Now, remember, we are
in a botanical garden,

So I ask you, please do
not pick the flowers, okay?

Also remember to
tread softly, okay?

We're looking for some
lesser-known species today.

Commonly in this area,
you're gonna see finches

and mourning doves, but what
I'm hoping to spot today

are some of the
more exotic species,

such as the titmouse.

Which people assume is related
to the, you know, bushtit...

But they are, in
fact, unrelated.

Now, if you're lucky, we'll
see my personal favorite,

the hairy woodpecker.

Ma'am, ma'am, please.

Please, out of respect for me

and to the wildlife, I
must ask that you please...

- Hey.
- Shh!

Look, I just have to...

- 1, 2, 3, 4...
- Yeah, yeah, yeah, good, good.

Yeah, right.

Dinner? Okay.

Sir, did you happen to even
pay for this excursion?

He's with me.

- Aren't you...
- Ron.

Ron? Yes, Ron's with me.

We're good.

Hey, so when's he coming?

He's supposed to
be here at 3:00,

but I think this is
a really bad idea.

Okay, these two.

Okay, they're not wearing rings,

but it doesn't mean they haven't

- been together for a while.
- Hmm, yeah,

they seem super in love,
but it looks fresh.

I'm gonna guess fifth date.

- What? No, no.
- Yeah.

Look how comfortable they are.

I think they've been together
for six months at least.

Oh, man.

Here comes Wonder Boy.

I'm not gonna lie to you.

He is pretty dreamy in person.

Dreamy. Try nightmare.

- Hello, Ryan.
- Hi.

Oh, this is Carter.

He and I...

We go way back, way back.

I met Kacey in college. Met
her in the dorms, actually.

So if you ever need any...

way, what can I get you?

Whatever she got
is totally fine.

A medium half-caf almond
milk no foam with whip mocha?

What? No. That's...
ew, that's so...

that's so different.

Just surprise me.

You seem like a guy
with great taste.

I am.

I've been told that
I'm a pretty good

judge of characters, so...

Oh, then settle a debate for us.

How long has this
couple been dating?

Well, he trimmed his
beard this morning.

You can see a few tiny
hairs there on his collar.

He ordered a no-foam latte,
which is always a good move

if you don't wanna end up
with milk in your mustache.

Now, her, she's interesting.

You see that she's
tilting her head in,

which indicates both
being interested

but also a little
bit of hesitation.

She's picking at her
cuticles, though.

So even though she's
pretending to be at ease,

you can see her
nerves a little bit.

Oh, notice underneath the
table, shoes are touching.

Always, always a great sign.

So I'm gonna say...

fifth date.

- That was my guess.
- What?

That was incredible.

Not to brag, but I am actually

a body language expert.

Oh, well, you don't
get to call yourself

an expert at something
just because you

aggressively Googled it.

Oh, don't be a sore loser.

Are you two together?

Both: No.

I mean was the order together?

Right. It's on "Belle Fair."

Okay, I will go get us a table.

I see what you did.

Whatever do you mean?

I am watching you.

Bye, have fun.

Okay, Ryan, let's
just dive right in.

- Phone?
- Excuse me?

I need your phone to set
up your dating profile.

Oh, I would actually like to
ask a few questions first.

I can multitask.

Fine.

Okay, so, Ryan...

- Preferences?
- What?

What are your
dating preferences?

The first letter
of my method is K:

know whom you're
trying to attract.

So what are your preferences?

Men? Women?

Men. Did you just say "whom"?

Okay, you know
what? Never mind.

Okay, so my first
question, Ryan...

- Age?
- No comment.

No, what age of guy
are you trying to date?

You're not even letting
me get a question in.

Okay, fine. Go, go.

Okay, how does it feel...

Americana with
cold foam for Ryan.

Thank you.

Okay, so, Ryan, how do you feel

knowing you've built an
entire social media empire

that profits on other
people's pain and loneliness?

No pain point, no profit.

And what's your pain point?

This interview.

Mm. All right, my turn.

What kind of qualities are
you looking for in a date?

Is this really necessary?

Like I said, in my KISS method,

it states that you need to...

Okay, never mind.

Someone committed.

Like, in a facility?

Yes, somebody committed
in a facility.

No, obviously I mean

somebody who isn't
commitment-phobic

and who could be open
for something long-term.

Your turn. Same question.

What does that have to
do with the article?

Well, you made a deal.

There's no questions
off the table.

Fine, I don't know.

Somebody who's cool,
stylish, you know, polished.

You sound like you're
describing an iPhone.

Well, I like what I like.

All right, my turn again.

Do you have any interesting
facts about yourself

that I can include on here?

Like, have you ever
climbed a fourteener?

Have you ever been
to culinary school?

No.

I'm kind of a homebody.

I-I like my work.

I spend a lot of
time with my dad.

Family is important to me.

I get that.

Really?

Not the part about
you being a hermit

who stays home all the time.

- Hey.
- But the family part.

Yeah, I get that.

So what else is
important to you?

Do you find that living
a public life online

has made a shift
in your priorities?

Jeez, there's no easy
questions from you, huh?

Real questions only.

Yeah.

Right now, my career
is my priority.

Do you think you'll
ever settle down?

Only if the right
woman comes along.

Have you ever been in love?

How is that relevant?

- The readers of "Belle Fair"...
- "Belle Fair" wanna know.

Yeah, I know.

No, don't think I have.

You?

Once.

It didn't work out,
though, obviously.

I'm sorry.

Thanks.

Oh, here is your phone.

- I'm done.
- Thank you.

Only one more step
left in the method.

Which is?

Show.

Gotta upload great
photos of yourself,

show yourself off a little bit.

You have any good photos,

anything cached away
that we could use?

I recently got my
passport renewed.

You're kidding me.

The photo's actually...
it's, like...

That's... yeah,
that won't work.

Actually, you know what? Come
over to my house tomorrow.

I think Chris and
I can help you out.

That's actually
kind of nice of you.

I don't really appreciate
the tone of your surprise.

I will also have some more
interview questions for you.

Fantastic.

Can't wait.

On that note, I
actually... I gotta bounce,

so I will see you later.

Yep.

Okay.

What you doing?

- Both: Oh.
- Sorry.

It's okay.

Just some research.

Are you cyberstalking him?

What? What?

No, I'm just...

I'm just trying
to figure out who

The Romancing Ryan really is.

I thought maybe
his dating history

might help eliminate that.

That's a pretty thin
excuse for googling

his ex-girlfriends.

I'm a thorough researcher.

It's one of my many
professional strengths.

Mm-hmm.

He's just... disorienting.

He can be fiercely private and
downright mean, but then...

Tell me he has a
hidden romantic side.

No, no, no. Nothing like that.

It's just, for a moment today,

he was genuinely nice.

Whoa.

I know, and I thought
I knew which direction

I wanted to take this
piece, and now it's...

Well, good luck with
your "research."

Kacey, we taking some
sweet pics today?

He's hyped.

Come on in.

Surprised you actually came.

Oh, hey, guys, come on in.

We're gonna shoot right here,
so make yourself comfortable.

All right, what look are
we gonna go with first?

This is all new to me, so...

Basically, we need three
kinds of photos total

for your profile
to be irresistible.

Okay.

First need a smiling pic.

We're going for a, you know,
could take you home to Mom,

also maybe you bake
pies as a hobby.

- But I don't bake.
- Well, it's fine.

It's not about the baking.

Then what is it about?

It's about that girl
who bakes energy.

What does that even mean?

We're going with a
chill pic with a smile.

Great, you could
have just said that.

So just...

- Yeah, just have a seat.
- Sit.

Let's see what we can do.

Okay.

Tilt your head this
way just a little bit.

Chin down. Little more.

Thank you.

It's a good start.

I love it.

- Yes.
- Wait, hang on.

Hold up, hold up.

I wanna make sure the
guys can see her face

clearly in the profile pic.

This is great.

Nice.

Nailed it.

Oh, yeah.

I'd totes take her home to Mom.

Wow.

Okay, what's next?

Right, yeah.

Secondly, we need a photo
that gives the impression

that you're adventurous
and carefree.

Do you have any photos
of you maybe, like,

riding an elephant in Thailand
or something like that?

No, those elephants spend

their entire lives in captivity.

It's really cruel.

I actually wrote a
very compelling...

Okay, all right,
I'm sure you did,

and I'm sure it's fantastic,

but have you ever
skydived, bungee jumped?

- Have you ever met me?
- Right.

Yeah, I forgot that
your idea of adventure

was eating expired yogurt.

Oh, right.

When was the last time
that you skydived?

Guys, guys, guys,
I got this, okay?

No.

No.

Ugh.

Yes.

Okay, Kacey, the
world is your oyster.

This just... this
feels like cheating.

Oh, it's for the piece, Kacey.

Come on.

Hey, all's fair in
love and journalism.

That's not even remotely true.

All right, Kacey, so you
just hiked Machu Picchu.

How do you feel?

Good?

Yes.

Yep.

Very good.

- Ahh!
- Yeah, adventurous.

Awesome.

Love it.

Gorgeous, gorgeous.

Yes.

Nailed it.

- Good?
- Yeah.

All right.

Last pic, we should
just be able to pull

from your camera
roll. Super easy.

Oh, look, I told you
I don't have anything.

No, it's super easy.

Literally all's we need
is a pic of you and an ex.

We'll mostly crop him
out, leaving just enough

so when guys are going
through your pics,

they'll know that
they're not dealing

with a total dating newb.

Just indulge me.

Let's just take a look
at least, all right?

Don't need to look
over my shoulder.

No. Yes, right
there. That'll work.

- Yeah, we just need to crop it.
- No. Oh, no, that...

- But that's perfect.
- Oh, no, I'm good.

Kacey, that's a perfect pic.

Why don't you
wanna use this one?

Look this is my ex-fiancé, okay?

I called off my wedding,
and it's too soon.

I feel weird cropping him out.

I would just really
rather not, okay?

Okay, okay. That's fine.

We'll skip it.

Thank you.

Here, tell you what.
I'll be a stand-in.

How's that?

- Chris, hey.
- Yeah.

All right.

Okay, guys, I'm gonna
need you to get closer.

Act like you like each other.

I'm just not believing it.

Ryan, take your hand and
just put it around her waist.

Her waist?

Yes, come on, bro.
She's not gonna bite.

Well...

Yeah.

I'm gonna put my
hand on your waist.

You offered it.

Okay, Kacey, put your
hand on his chest, please.

- Please.
- You're the worst, man.

I'm sorry.

Give him a camera for
Christmas and he does this.

- He's the worst.
- Right here.

Yeah.

Well, that... yeah,
that should, I mean,

get you set up on the
app, make me look good.

You know, maybe we'll even
find you a guy, who knows?

Remember you did say that
you will include my methods

in your article if it works.

Right. Of course.

We have a deal, and this
is a trade-off after all,

though, so I'm gonna need to see

your personal dating profile.

No. What? No, no, no, no.

That was not part of the deal.

Well, nothing's
off-limits, remember?

Oh, that's good.

Okay, fine.

Thank you.

I still don't see how this
is entirely necessary.

Look, I promise I
will only report

what's relevant to the article.

Oh, I'm sure.

Huh.

What?

Nothing. It's just serious.

It's a classic smolder
pic. Women love that.

Ah, I disagree.

Shocking.

No, I don't mean it like that.

It's just, you have a
friendly enough-looking face

when you're not grimacing
like I'm torturing you,

which is what you're
doing right now.

Oh, my God.

All right, that's...

Hey, we have a
mutually beneficial

arrangement, remember?

Doesn't feel very
mutually beneficial.

To be fair, I could see the
value in a photo like this.

Shows women that you take
care of yourself and your...

body, like, you have
the abdominal...

Are you having a stroke?

Okay, let's just move on, okay?

You're not the only
one with baggage.

What is dating life like?

Do you feel like your status
as a social media celebrity

complicates it?

I mean, I go on loads
of dates, you know?

I try not to make a big deal
out of all of them, but...

But don't you feel
pressure to find love

since your job is helping
people do the same?

No, no, I'm perfectly
happy on my own.

Besides, honestly, I
mean, most of the time,

the women I end up
going on dates with

are usually just
in it for the story

about the time that they went
out with the TokFlix star.

- That could be pretty lonely.
- Sometimes.

Well, do you think
that you'd attract

less superficial women if your
profile was less superficial?

Superficial?

You know what?

I know you don't like my methods

and you think it's all a crock,

but don't come
for me personally.

Oh, Ryan, I didn't
mean it like...

I just mean there's
more to you...

No, you know what?

Let's just... how about you
stick with what you're good at

and I'll do the same?

Ryan, I wasn't even trying to...

Kacey, these picks
turned out so dope.

I uploaded them to the app.

You're good to go.

Thank you, Chris...

and Ryan.

Yeah, you're welcome.

This is kind of you.

What's his problem?

Right. Size 12.

All right.

You know, Dad, when
I mentioned bowling,

I was kind of making a joke.

This place is
charming, isn't it?

If by charming, you mean
covered in a thin film of grime

and even smells
faintly of nacho cheese

- and feet, then sure.
- Hey.

How many people do we think
have worn this pair of shoes

before me?

Like, ballpark?

Okay, come on.

Gotta get in the
spirit, okay? Huh?

Part of the fun. All right.

What's happening right now?

Yeah, Dad, I'm glad
to see you so peppy,

but what's going on?

It's too heavy.

I don't think I've
ever seen you look so..

Perfecto.

Jolly.

Maisie, call me Ron.

Okay, Ron.

Did you meet someone?

Dad, that's so exciting.

Wait, wait. Oh, oh.
What's her name?

- How did you meet?
- Okay.

A gentleman never
kisses and tells, so...

Yes, Ron. Killing the game.

Wait a second. That's
a good thing, right?

- Yeah, that's good.
- Okay. Okay.

Oh, you should let me style
you for your next date.

A nicely fitted button-up
can work wonders.

I don't know about all
that, but we'll see.

- We want details.
- Ah-ah-ah-ah, enough.

It's time to bowl.

Can you believe?

Watch and learn.

Oh!

Oh!

Boom.

So do you wanna talk
about today or...

Can you spot me?

- Easy.
- I'm fine.

Well, just don't drop it
on the money maker, okay?

You're my spotter; isn't
it kind of your job

to make sure that
doesn't happen?

That's right.

Why would I let that happen,

especially when my brother's
been being so nice to me?

Is everything okay with Kacey?

You said you'd be nice.

I've been a perfect
gentleman the whole time.

Really?

That's why you're 0-2 with
storming out of interviews.

No, that's on her. I
mean, you've seen her.

She just pushes and pushes
for details the whole time.

She's really gotten under
your skin, hasn't she?

Why are you smiling?

Dude, stop. It's
not funny, man.

I don't know.

I mean, I guess I
just never seen you...

- This irritated?
- Catching feels, bro.

You're the love expert now?

Get out of here.

Catching feelings, he said.

It doesn't take a love expert.

Okay, if this goes badly,
it's because these shoes

clash with this outfit.

It's throwing off
the whole vibe.

Okay. Okay. Enough
excuses. Let's go.

Bam!

Nice one.

No, really, I'm so glad
you're getting back out there.

He's not the only one
getting back out there.

Oh, yeah?

No, no.

That is just some
stupid experiment

for a piece I'm writing.

I'm working with this
social media dating expert,

and he's advising me on
how to use the dating apps

while I interview him.

Yeah, I just wish that
my subject wasn't so...

Dreamy? Famous?

Handsome in a way that
defies all reason?

I was going to say infuriating.

Yeah.

Oh!

So does somebody wanna
tell me about this guy?

Our relationship is
strictly professional.

Oh. God, this app
just keeps pinging me.

It's Ryan's profile.

He changed his picture
to a smiling one.

- Did you match with him?
- No, no, no, no.

It just popped up on my profile,

and now it's asking
me to swipe up.

What are you gonna do?

What? Nothing, nothing.

I... I'm going to maintain
my journalistic integrity

and remain unbiased and finish
this piece and delete the app

and move on with my life.

That is what I'm going to do.

Oh, oh, oh.

I'll take two chicken
tacos and a side of beans.

- All right.
- Great. Thank you.

How's it going?

I will take three of
the chicken tinga tacos,

extra spicy, and a
horchata, please.

All right.

Thank you.

- Uh...
- Hi.

Are you sure you're up for that?

They're supposed to
be, like, really spicy.

Well, unlike some people,
I can handle the heat.

I see.

You think that I can't hang.

Oh, I know you can't hang.

Remember, I'm an excellent
judge of character.

Hi there, can I get three
of the exact same thing?

Extra spicy.

Okay.

Thank you.

Okay, so where did we leave off?

I believe you called
me superficial.

I did not; I was
just trying to say

that there's more to you
than you're putting out there

and it's kind of a shame that
you keep you all to yourself.

Thank you.

Mm.

Ha! It's working, isn't it?

My methods are working.

Okay, don't gloat.

I haven't even
responded to anyone yet

because I don't... I
don't know what to say.

Well, the key is to be
interesting without being

too interested, if
that makes any sense.

Not even a little bit.

What I mean is, if
one of them asks you

what you're doing tonight,
you say that you're busy.

If he presses you
for further details,

you say that you have a date.

It just makes you
seem more in demand.

But I'm not in demand.

Okay, well, 3,900
messages says otherwise.

It just seems all manipulative,

all the hacks and the tips.

No, I don't come
up with these tips

to teach people
to manipulate it.

It's to empower them.

How's that?

What I mean is, when you
have a step-by-step plan,

you don't flail, right?

You feel confident.

That is true.

You realize at some point,
you're gonna actually have

to go on a date, right?

You know what? You'll be fine.

Like, you're smart. You're
only kind of annoying.

You're nice-looking,
and you're...

Hot.

I mean, I wasn't gonna say
that exactly, but I mean...

No, no, no, the tacos.

Oh, wow, so spicy.

Okay. Yes. Thank you.

I'm so glad you said
that. I'm dying over here.

Like, dying.

I can't feel my face.

- Have some of my horchata.
- Thank you.

I think that's the only
thing that'll save us.

Mm.

Oh, I guess you're right.

I can't hang.

Well, to be fair, I don't
feel like I can either.

I mean, I feel like my
mouth just took a trip

to the surface of the sun.

Hoo!

Anyway...

The idea of just going
on a fully fledged date

with a stranger is just...

Just overwhelming.

I know just the thing.

Speed dating?

He thinks it would
be a great way

to ease back into the scene
with several short dates

rather than one long date.

Let me style you.

Please, please,
please, please, Kacey.

Please, please, please.

And... start with this.

Shoo, shoo.

Mm.

Ooh, interesting.

That's not the vibe, you know?

- Not the vibe?
- It's giving cougar.

Uh-huh.

Cougar as rrr.

Not the cat cougar.

Right.

Okay, I love the color on you,

but I think it's too saccharin.

It's giving Glinda
the good witch.

Mm-hmm.

And, no, not in a coquettish
Ariana Grande kind of way.

Yeah.

This... this is
my Sistine Chapel.

Gosh, it's giving
main character energy.

It's giving "Pretty Woman"
modern-day realness.

It's... it's... it's perfect.

Thanks, man. Appreciate it.

Whoa.

Hi, you look... amazing.

Thank you.

Hello, lovely singles.

Welcome to speed dating.

Tonight's event
will go like this.

You each have two minutes
to chat up your date,

but when I ding the bell...

Gentlemen, you
move down one seat.

Are you singles ready to mingle?

All: Yeah.

- Yeah!
- Here we go.

Hey, you got this.

Mm-hmm.

- Hi.
- Hi.

Lance, do you have any
interesting hobbies?

I garden.

That's nice.

Yeah, I grow my own
mushrooms in my basement.

Blue oyster mushrooms,
pink oyster mushrooms,

golden oyster mushrooms.

Pretty much just, like,
lots of oyster mushrooms.

Cool.

Hey, can I cut to
the chase here?

Um...

I'm looking for a wife.

How do you feel about that?

Do you have a $20 bill?

It's for a magic trick.

It's gonna blow your mind.

Hi.

So, Hunter, what do
you do for a living?

- I work in finance.
- Oh, that's great.

Yeah, I had to get a job to
get my old man off my back.

I'm just biding my
time until he croaks.

Hey, do you know how to swim?

- Yes.
- Mm-hmm.

I'm set to inherit
his 30-foot yacht.

It's sick.

His cholesterol's pretty
high, so I'll have the boat

in, like, three years max.

Congratulations.

So how's it going?

Oh, fine.

I mean, yeah, it's okay.

I'm sure you're doing great.

Well, you look like you're
just having a grand time.

What's that supposed to mean?

Nothing.

Just keep the conversation
light, and you'll be fine.

Yeah, you should tell that
to Trust Fund McGee over here

who asked if I knew how to
swim so we could take me

on his soon-to-be-deceased
father's yacht.

What? That guy?

- Yes.
- You kidding me.

What is wrong with people?

Yeah, gosh, it feels
so good to talk

to somebody fairly normal.

Well, I'm glad I
qualify as normal.

Okay, everyone.

Now, that's it for tonight.

Make sure you stay
and mingle with anyone

you've found
interesting tonight.

- Oh, no.
- What?

Trust fund boat
guy, ten o'clock.

Oh, yeah. That's not good.

You wanna get out
of here? Actually...

- Please, please, please.
- Come on, come on, come on.

Hey, Bridget.

Shouldn't we wait to be seated?

They know me here.

Do you like big servings?

Depends on what's being served.

Thank you.

- The usual?
- Um...

Or have you forgotten
what we serve here?

It's been a while
since you've been in.

The usual is fine.

I'll bring extra.

You're looking skinny.

I do not.

Yes, you do.

You think you know everything
about everything, don't you?

Mr. King of the Socials
Media has it all figured out.

Kacey, this is my mom, Des.

Mom, this is Kacey.

Oh, hi.

Hello, dear.

Oh, my, aren't you pretty?

Do you know what you'd like,
or do you need a minute?

I-I guess I'll just... I'll
have whatever he's having.

Alan, two usuals.

Ryan?

Oh.

Hi, Dad.

You look skinny, son.

I'll make extra.

Nice to see you too, Dad.

I'm no body language expert,
but I think they might

be a little upset with you.

We had a little bit of
a falling-out recently.

- I'm sorry.
- Thank you.

- Here you are, my dear.
- Thank you.

Oh, two.

Th... thank you.

I guess we each get one.

I think they're both
meant for you, actually,

but hope you like bread.

I'm not kidding.

And then... and this one
guy asked for a $20 bill

and proceeded to create
an origami flower.

Oh, that's...

And then that's
not the worst part.

Then he wanted to bring it home

so that he could paint it...

No way.

With his mother's nail polish.

I'm sorry speed dating
was a total bust.

- That was...
- No, it's okay.

I have to thank
you for rescuing me

from the psycho boat guy.

Oh, of course, Kay.

Sorry, is it weird
if I call you Kay?

No. Oh, no, no.

It's fine.

It's just what my
mom used to call me.

Oh, is she...

Yeah, yeah.

She... she passed
a couple years ago.

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

Yeah, she was... she
was really special.

She used to...

she used to try to
get my dad and I to go

on these, like, crazy
adventures with her,

like whale watching
and ice climbing.

You?

She was really... brave.

Sounds amazing.

You know, I bet she would've
been pretty proud of you

for putting yourself
out there this week.

I hope so.

This dress was a big
one for me, so...

Yeah, that was a
huge jump for you.

Yeah.

It's a beautiful dress, though.

Really is.

I hope that you can make
good with your parents.

I know, it's just
so complicated.

They're always telling
me that they want me

to quit my silly social medias,

and they tell me that, you know,

my place is here
at the restaurant.

They want me to run it
with them, but, you know,

I don't know how to, you
know, get it across to them

that I already have a
very successful business

that I'm running, but
they don't even wanna come

to my house to check it
out or see for themselves.

They just...

they're always just so
stubborn all the time.

All right, it might
be a family trait.

You don't say.

I knew you wanted
to say something.

I could tell.

No, still, though, I hope you
work things out with them.

You only get one set
of parents, you know.

Well, thanks for humoring me

with the whole
speed dating thing.

I hope dinner redeemed
it a little bit.

It did. I'll give you that.

I'm sure you bring
all kinds of women

to your parents'
restaurant to impress them.

Actually, just you.

God, this thing is so annoying.

This app just keeps dinging.

I'm sorry. You can get rid
of it as soon as you're done

with the article. I promise.

I know that guy.

Yeah, it keeps trying
to remind me to swipe.

Nah, it's okay.

He looks like a
total poser anyway.

Yeah, he kind of does.

Probably... yeah, yeah, yeah.

Probably wouldn't
swipe up on that guy.

We matched.

Well, thank you for tonight.

Kay, let me take you to
dinner tomorrow night.

Like... like a real date?

Yeah, like a real date.

Okay.

Tomorrow.

Pick you up at 7:00.

All right, then.

Good night.

Oh, "The Right Way to Woo."

My three-step method.

Step one, hook.

Pique her interests
by not revealing much

personal information early on.

Hey.

Hey, let's reschedule
that live stream

we have planned for tomorrow.

I... yeah, I
actually have a date.

Step two, line.

Tell her you're
ready to settle down

if you meet the right woman.

Step three,

sink her.

Call her by a nickname

to foster trust and familiarity.

Oh, my gosh.

Oh, my

Wait, you sent
what to her house?

When?

Kay, let me in.

Kay, Kay?

Are you kidding me?

You're unbelievable,
Ryan. Just go home, okay?

Kacey, Kacey, please,
just let me explain.

Hook, line, and sink her?

You told me that your
methods weren't manipulative.

They're not, they're
not, I promise.

I know how it looks.

But please, you have
to let me explain.

Kacey.

This whole time,
this whole time,

I was just some sort of
case study for your book?

No. No, Kacey.

You wouldn't share personal
information early on.

- No, I know, but...
- You told me

that you would
only settle down...

If I found the right
woman. Yes, I know, but...

And the nickname.

That was real. It was real.

It is right there
in your book, Ryan.

It is literally right there.

It is. It is.

And I know what it
says in the book.

- I know. But...
- But what, hmm?

I only used those moves
because I was falling for you.

And I...

Kacey, I only did
that because it was...

it was tried and
true, and I fell back

on what I already knew.

But I never meant
to manipulate you.

I was never trying
to manipulate you.

I was crazy about you.

I am crazy about you.

So yes.

You know, I hoped you felt
the same way, so I leaned

on what was familiar, you
know, formulas and hacks,

but I would never try
to manipulate anybody,

especially not you.

I was just starting to
put myself back out there.

I was just learning
to trust again.

- And you used me.
- Used you?

- Hey, you used me.
- Excuse me?

You only took those
risks because it

was good for your career
and for the article.

Don't act like you
were being brave.

That was a means
to an end for you.

I just want you to leave.

Now.

Oh, honey, what happened?

Well, let's just say that
Ryan was exactly the type

of person I thought he was.

Ugh, men.

How dare he break your
heart in that perfect dress?

Anyway, now...

Thank you.

Now I need to go
write this puff piece

and promote his bogus book,
and I really don't know

how I'm gonna do it.

Hmm, well, you
know what they say.

"The keyboard is
mightier than the sword."

I don't think they do say
that, but tell me more.

I think that you should go home

and write the piece
you wanna write.

Tell the truth,

all of it.

And then I read his method
is hook, line, and sink her.

- Unbelievable.
- I know.

And then he tells me
he's crazy about me

like it somehow fixes the
fact that he was playing me

this entire time.

You know, I can always
call my uncle Billy

and have him talk
some sense into Ryan.

What?

I appreciate the moral
support, but I do not...

Okay, I'm just saying I
can have the situation

taken care of.

Wink.

Really, I'm good.

Okay.

Just to be clear,
under no circumstance

do I want a hit
taken out on Ryan.

Of course.

Oh, no.

What?

She used all caps.

Gird your loins.

Oh, shoot.

What's this?

My piece.

We can't publish this.

We agreed to write a
nice piece on Ryan.

This paints him
out to be some sort

of womanizing villain.

Well, my job is to write the
truth, and that's what I did.

No, honey.

Your job is to remain unbiased,
which clearly you didn't.

Just because you
were unprofessional

and you got your heart broken...

I didn't get my heart...

Let me finish.

That does not mean that you get

to air your personal grievances

all over the pages
of "Belle Fair."

This is a fireable
offense, Kacey.

You are right.

I am so sorry.

Well, you can forget
about being considered

for the First Lady profile.

Of course.

I understand.

I'm sorry, really.

Let me... let me make good.

I will do a rewrite ASAP.

You'd better.

And I also expect
glowing coverage

of him hosting the
LA Singles Night

in your revised piece.

I have to go to that?

If you value your job.

Of course.

Right. I will fix it.

Thank you.

Thank you guys for
joining my live AMA.

I think I have time for one
more question before I go.

Okay, AnitaLeah86 says,
"Hey Ryan, big fan."

Thanks, Anita.

"I want to know how you know
when you found the one."

Well, AnitaLeah, I
think that's gonna

look different for everybody.

You know, it's hard to find
a one-size-fits-all answer,

but I will say this.

I think the one is somebody

that you can be entirely
yourself around,

you know, somebody
that... really sees you,

knows you, the good and
the bad parts of you,

but they accept you and
love you for who you are,

who you really are.

Anyway, thank you guys
so much for joining,

and I will be back again
the same time next week

for my live on Friday.

Oh, oh, oh!

Shoot, shoot,
shoot, shoot, shoot.

Ow!

Okay. Okay.

Hi, hi.

- Hey.
- Sorry.

Hey, slow down.

- Are you okay?
- Yeah. No, no, no. I'm fine.

I was just... ooh, I was up
late finishing a deadline and...

It's just... well, you're late.

- You're never late.
- Oh, yeah.

It's been a long
week. Nice hat.

Thanks.

Look, today's maybe not
a good day to do this.

For what? For golfing.
Today is a great day.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

Just call me Ball Lady.

Helen...

- Oh, you must be Kacey.
- Kacey.

- Kacey. Kacey, Helen.
- Hi.

So good to meet you.

Oh, dear, you have
a little bit of...

- What? Is it...
- Something...

Oh, yeah.

Occupational hazard
when you're a writer.

How did you know?

Ronnie is so proud of his
amazing journalist daughter.

He talks about you all the time.

- Well, I'm gonna get started.
- Yeah.

Yeah, I'll be over in a sec.

- Okay.
- Okay.

Yeah, those are...

- You okay?
- Oh, yeah.

No, I'm great.

What happened?

I just... I thought... I thought
I was ready to put myself

out there, I guess,
like you, and I...

and I met somebody, and it
just... it all fell apart.

And now my job is in
the wedding stuff box...

Calm down. Calm down.
Calm down. Calm down.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Really.

I just can't believe
I miss him and his...

stupid face.

I know you've had a tough
go at it, but listen to me.

You have got a big heart,
and it'd be a shame for you

to hold that all to yourself.

So when you're ready to make
that leap, you go for it.

- Thanks, Dad.
- Whoo!

Hole in one. Look
out, Tiger Woods.

Gotta be on your game, Ronnie.

Get over there.

You gonna be okay?

Good to meet you.

Come on, Tiger. Rawr!

Oh, my gosh, your
daughter's so lovely.

She's...

Hey, did we get the
shipment of gelato?

No, I called about that.

We're having shipping
delays all over the place.

Hi.

Huh, prodigal son,
come to do some work?

Not exactly. I just
wanted to come say hi.

That's... not like you.

You look pale. Are you sick?

I'm not sick. Why do you guys
keep saying that I'm sick?

Hey, don't sass your mom, okay?

- I'm not sassing.
- He's been grumpy all weekend.

- Thanks, Chris.
- Well, you have.

You look happy there.

I was happy.

Think I totally blew it, though.

I think I'm starting to realize
that I... distance myself

from the people who
care for me the most,

and I'm sorry that I
haven't been around much.

Much?

Yeah, you don't come around
at all except on your date.

Dad, you're right.

I came here to
say that I'm sorry

for how distant that I've been.

Also, working at
this restaurant,

it's just... it's
not what I want.

Well, I may not know
much about your TokTiks,

but I do understand what it is
to build something important.

I know the business is...

No, not the business, family.

And our family is more
important than any of this.

We just want our boys to be
happy, more than anything.

And if that means doing
your silly little dances

online for a living, so be it.

Wait, is that... is that
really what you guys

think I do for a living?

It's okay, dear.

We've made peace with it.

In fact, your father
even learned one.

Show him, honey.

Oh, no.

Oh, Dad, that's the worst.

All right, nobody ever
needs to see that ever.

- Oh, my...
- Ow.

Did you know about this?

- No.
- Terrible. Yikes.

I love you guys, seriously.

Even you, Chris.

Good.

That means you can
get back to work.

Oh, thank you so much.

Thanks.

Come on.

So I told them to
do one more song

and we'll have you get up
there and work your magic.

Sure thing, yeah.

Will you excuse me real quick?

Right, but we'll need you
onstage in just a minute.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Of
course, of course.

Hi, Ryan, is it?

Yeah.

I just need you to
know that I know a guy

who knows a guy who knows a guy,

and that's all you need to know.

- Okay?
- Yeah.

Okay, it's okay.

You two just let
him say his piece.

I'll go get us some drinks.

Oh.

- Hi.
- Hi.

Look, Kacey, I just need to
say that I am so sorry about...

Okay, let's get this
show on the road.

- This way.
- Okay, yeah.

Oh, thank you.

Hello, LA singles.

First off, I just wanna
thank our wonderful

event sponsor, "Belle Fair,"
for putting this together.

Let's everybody give
them a hand real quick.

So tonight, tonight
is about mixing

and mingling with other singles,

and my job is to
help you do that.

With that in mind, I actually
have some exciting news.

As many of you
know, I was supposed

to promote my
upcoming book tonight,

but now I don't think
that that's a book

that I wanna be
known for anymore.

You see, I met
somebody recently,

and she taught me
that finding love

isn't something that you do by

playing games,
following formulas.

Sometimes love finds
you in the quiet moments

when you're being your
most true and honest self

with someone who...

really sees you

and they love you
for who you are.

So tonight I won't
be promoting my book.

I don't have any hacks.

I don't have any formulas
for you to follow.

My hope is that you'll mingle
and be real with one another.

Be your true selves.

Because when you
find someone that you

can be your true self
with, man, that's...

it's something special.

If you're lucky
enough to find it,

I hope you're smarter than I am.

You hold on to it.

Anyway, sorry.

If you're feeling like
being brave tonight,

I invite you to try a simple
but effective icebreaker.

It's actually... it's inspired
by somebody that I met recently.

I call it easy
question, hard question.

Is there a brave soul
in the crowd tonight

that wants to come up here
and help me demonstrate?

Yeah. Over here.
Over here. Yes.

- No, no, no, no, no.
- Yes. This lady right here.

Yes, pretty lady down there.

Come on up.

Yes, you got this. Go.

Hi.

Hi.

Thank you to my
lovely volunteer.

Let's introduce you.
What's your name?

- Kacey.
- Whoo!

All right, Kacey.

So let me explain
the icebreaker.

We're each gonna take a turn
asking one easy question

followed by a hard question.

I'll demonstrate.

Easy question first.

What's your coffee order?

Medium half-caf almond milk
no foam with whip mocha.

Okay, there's nothing
easy about that, but...

now for the hard question.

Kacey, will you
take a chance on me?

I could never take a chance

on an arrogant
TokFlix love doctor.

And when I met you, that's
all I thought you were.

And I was so wrong.

Now I know that you're...

you're kind and funny

and smart and confident.

You know, maybe a little
too confident at times.

And you love your family.

And you say that you
like spicy foods,

but really, you're no match
for chicken tinga tacos.

And you're brave,

and you helped me
become brave too.

So...

yes.

Ryan, I will take
a chance on you.

Oh, let's jump to
a hard question.

Will you go to dinner
with me sometime?

Kacey, that's an easy question.

Yeah!

Hey, Chris, wherever
you are out there,

can you come and take
over on the microphone?

I've got a hot date to get to.

You got it, bro.

Wanna get out of here?

I actually know a
good little place.