1 00:00:00,267 --> 00:00:04,676 [uplifting music] 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 3 00:00:04,810 --> 00:00:09,619 [dramatic music] 4 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 5 00:00:20,007 --> 00:00:24,716 [bright Christmas music] 6 00:00:26,353 --> 00:00:29,693 ♪♪ See the Christmas star in the sky ♪♪ 7 00:00:29,827 --> 00:00:33,366 ♪♪ Santas reindeer are ready to fly ♪♪ 8 00:00:33,501 --> 00:00:37,508 ♪♪ Every child believing ♪♪ 9 00:00:37,709 --> 00:00:41,215 ♪♪ Wishes can all come true ♪♪ 10 00:00:41,349 --> 00:00:44,656 ♪♪ Everyone's laughing intensely ♪♪ 11 00:00:44,790 --> 00:00:48,296 ♪♪ The mistletoe's hung for romancing ♪♪ 12 00:00:48,429 --> 00:00:51,938 ♪♪ There's no better place in the world to be ♪♪ 13 00:00:52,071 --> 00:00:55,043 ♪♪ Than here at home with you ♪♪ 14 00:00:55,745 --> 00:00:57,782 Hey buddy, countdown to Christmas. 15 00:01:02,325 --> 00:01:03,427 [papers shuffling] 16 00:01:03,561 --> 00:01:08,303 ♪♪ Christmas time is here ♪♪ 17 00:01:09,606 --> 00:01:12,177 -[paper thuds] -[paper shuffles] 18 00:01:12,311 --> 00:01:15,084 ♪♪ Falling like stars, yummy cupcakes ♪♪ 19 00:01:15,284 --> 00:01:20,728 ♪♪ And peppermint bars, playing games and singing ♪♪ 20 00:01:22,833 --> 00:01:25,036 [Kenzie] Oh! Uh, could you hold the door, please? 21 00:01:25,170 --> 00:01:26,472 -[Ben] Yeah, yeah. -[Kenzie] Thank you. 22 00:01:29,478 --> 00:01:31,382 -[curious music] -[footsteps clomping] 23 00:01:31,684 --> 00:01:33,854 -Here, here. Allow me. -Oh, thank you. 24 00:01:33,988 --> 00:01:35,758 -[elevator rings] -No problem. 25 00:01:38,229 --> 00:01:40,066 -So, what floor? -Uh, eight. 26 00:01:40,534 --> 00:01:42,371 -WKPC? My favorite station. -Mh-hm. 27 00:01:42,506 --> 00:01:44,375 -Oh, yeah? -Yeah. 28 00:01:46,546 --> 00:01:48,717 -[elevator door thuds] -[elevator rings] 29 00:01:49,352 --> 00:01:51,255 Thank you, again. 30 00:01:51,389 --> 00:01:53,393 No problem, again. 31 00:01:58,704 --> 00:02:01,309 [bright music] 32 00:02:01,442 --> 00:02:03,179 [footsteps clomping] 33 00:02:03,380 --> 00:02:04,683 [Maya] We have matcha lattes now. 34 00:02:05,350 --> 00:02:07,388 So corporate life? Fifteen percent better. 35 00:02:07,689 --> 00:02:09,593 This is like, the furthest thing from a corporate job. 36 00:02:09,726 --> 00:02:11,162 [Maya] Whatever, you know what I mean. 37 00:02:11,764 --> 00:02:13,501 So what's on deck for the show today? 38 00:02:13,635 --> 00:02:15,704 Well, Brook is still improvising 39 00:02:15,838 --> 00:02:18,443 and not really listening to anything that anyone says. 40 00:02:18,577 --> 00:02:20,214 So, I really have no idea. 41 00:02:20,347 --> 00:02:21,482 Yikes. She should just tell her 42 00:02:21,617 --> 00:02:23,086 listeners about the separation. 43 00:02:23,220 --> 00:02:25,625 -Maya! -What? No one's in here! 44 00:02:26,059 --> 00:02:28,096 Brooke would fire me if she knew I told you that. 45 00:02:28,430 --> 00:02:30,066 [Maya] Well, good thing she won't find out. 46 00:02:30,534 --> 00:02:31,837 Because my lips are sealed. 47 00:02:32,572 --> 00:02:35,578 Seriously, this new lipstick I got? So sticky. 48 00:02:36,245 --> 00:02:37,883 [Kenzie laughs] 49 00:02:38,416 --> 00:02:40,020 I need you to not say anything, seriously. 50 00:02:40,153 --> 00:02:41,924 -[Maya] I won't! I promise. -Promise? 51 00:02:42,057 --> 00:02:43,761 Like, don't bring it up even to me again. 52 00:02:43,828 --> 00:02:44,729 Never again. 53 00:02:45,230 --> 00:02:47,835 [upbeat music] 54 00:02:50,440 --> 00:02:51,844 [Liam] You're here early. 55 00:02:52,612 --> 00:02:54,414 Yeah, just wanted to get a start on the day 56 00:02:54,549 --> 00:02:56,052 before my new feature comes out. 57 00:02:56,787 --> 00:02:58,356 Oh, wait. Is that the place that opened up on Fourth? 58 00:02:58,489 --> 00:03:00,694 The one you took Lucy to? 59 00:03:01,396 --> 00:03:02,932 Well, how'd it go? 60 00:03:04,034 --> 00:03:05,704 It was fine. It was fine. 61 00:03:07,608 --> 00:03:10,515 Fine. Fine? She's a supermodel with a Ph.D. 62 00:03:10,648 --> 00:03:12,552 who runs her own nonprofit. 63 00:03:12,685 --> 00:03:13,888 Fine? 64 00:03:14,021 --> 00:03:15,156 I don't know how to tell you 65 00:03:15,290 --> 00:03:16,225 the chemistry just wasn't there. 66 00:03:16,927 --> 00:03:18,496 You might actually be beyond help. 67 00:03:18,831 --> 00:03:20,768 I don't need help, Liam. Thank you very much. 68 00:03:20,935 --> 00:03:22,337 [Liam] Whatever you say. 69 00:03:22,471 --> 00:03:25,911 Anyway, I need your expenses report by end of day. 70 00:03:27,080 --> 00:03:29,853 And I just think a full body cab, that just-- 71 00:03:30,086 --> 00:03:33,527 That just goes with just about absolutely anything. 72 00:03:33,661 --> 00:03:35,898 [caller] My question was actually, what was your 73 00:03:36,032 --> 00:03:38,436 favorite date night spot with you and your husband? 74 00:03:38,670 --> 00:03:40,374 But your favorite one I guess is good, too. 75 00:03:40,508 --> 00:03:42,410 -Oh, good. Thank you. -[Mark] Hey. 76 00:03:43,814 --> 00:03:47,020 -[Brooke chuckles] -[curious music] 77 00:03:48,891 --> 00:03:51,262 Come by my office after the show, alright? 78 00:03:51,930 --> 00:03:54,167 Okay. Yeah. Uh, is everything all right? 79 00:03:54,535 --> 00:03:56,272 Yeah, yeah. I just wanna run something by you. 80 00:03:56,907 --> 00:03:59,211 -Okay. Yeah, okay. Yeah. -[Mark] All right. 81 00:03:59,713 --> 00:04:02,618 Kenzie! Who's the next caller? 82 00:04:03,988 --> 00:04:05,491 We have Tanya on line two. 83 00:04:05,625 --> 00:04:07,896 She wants your tips for hosting a successful 84 00:04:08,029 --> 00:04:09,164 girls day Christmas brunch. 85 00:04:09,298 --> 00:04:10,936 Oh, I love a good girls brunch. 86 00:04:11,069 --> 00:04:12,104 No, guys to ruin it. 87 00:04:12,606 --> 00:04:15,043 Hey, Tanya, you're having Breakfast with Brooke. 88 00:04:15,845 --> 00:04:17,280 Okay. 89 00:04:18,282 --> 00:04:19,853 [Mark] How are you doing, kiddo? 90 00:04:20,888 --> 00:04:22,224 [Kenzie] Good. Yeah. 91 00:04:22,357 --> 00:04:24,361 I'm a little concerned that the station 92 00:04:24,495 --> 00:04:26,365 manager is asking me how I'm doing. 93 00:04:26,499 --> 00:04:27,569 But other than that, I'm good. 94 00:04:27,702 --> 00:04:28,904 You want something to drink? 95 00:04:29,038 --> 00:04:31,576 Coffee, water, wine from my vineyard? 96 00:04:31,943 --> 00:04:33,246 I'm okay. 97 00:04:33,413 --> 00:04:34,682 [Mark] All right then, let's get down to it. 98 00:04:35,183 --> 00:04:37,387 We need to lighten up Breakfast with Brooke. 99 00:04:37,522 --> 00:04:38,925 What do you mean? 100 00:04:39,058 --> 00:04:40,060 Show's not good right now. 101 00:04:40,193 --> 00:04:42,699 It's stale, flat, boring. 102 00:04:42,832 --> 00:04:44,903 I mean, Brooke used to actually connect 103 00:04:45,036 --> 00:04:47,875 with her fans, give heartfelt advice. 104 00:04:48,009 --> 00:04:50,180 You know, before Sheila and I were married. 105 00:04:50,380 --> 00:04:51,516 I used to listen to 106 00:04:51,950 --> 00:04:53,554 the guidance that Brooke gave her callers on the show, 107 00:04:53,688 --> 00:04:56,627 and I would follow it to a tee, things like what 108 00:04:56,760 --> 00:05:00,066 to say on a first date and how to charm a lady 109 00:05:00,200 --> 00:05:02,371 or how to slay an anniversary. 110 00:05:02,639 --> 00:05:04,374 Did I use that word right? Slay? 111 00:05:05,745 --> 00:05:07,716 -Yeah, I guess. -[Mark] And it worked! 112 00:05:07,949 --> 00:05:09,619 People loved that Brooke. 113 00:05:09,752 --> 00:05:11,624 Well, I think Brooke would be honored to know that. 114 00:05:11,757 --> 00:05:13,761 Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know. I get. I get it. 115 00:05:13,894 --> 00:05:15,130 I mean, listen. 116 00:05:16,032 --> 00:05:18,971 Brooke is Ann Arbor's number one morning talk show host. 117 00:05:19,104 --> 00:05:20,575 -Yes, she is. -Yes. 118 00:05:20,708 --> 00:05:24,248 But, she's been in a bad mood for about six months now. 119 00:05:24,883 --> 00:05:27,622 She's tight lipped at content planning meetings. 120 00:05:27,755 --> 00:05:29,960 She stopped giving genuine advice on air. 121 00:05:30,093 --> 00:05:31,295 She doesn't show up to the company 122 00:05:31,428 --> 00:05:32,732 get togethers anymore. 123 00:05:32,865 --> 00:05:35,137 Do you have any idea what's going on with her? 124 00:05:35,538 --> 00:05:37,608 -No. -No? 125 00:05:37,742 --> 00:05:39,378 -Mm-mm. -Mm-mm? 126 00:05:39,980 --> 00:05:41,182 No, I don't. 127 00:05:41,315 --> 00:05:43,153 Oh, well, you're her producer. I mean 128 00:05:43,286 --> 00:05:46,960 don't you have access to her computer or keys to her house? 129 00:05:47,094 --> 00:05:48,229 Can you find out? 130 00:05:48,631 --> 00:05:50,300 Well, I appreciate that you just lowkey sort of 131 00:05:50,433 --> 00:05:51,737 just ask me to trespass. 132 00:05:51,870 --> 00:05:53,473 Which I should admit I'm not willing to do. 133 00:05:53,607 --> 00:05:54,910 Fair enough. Fair enough. 134 00:05:55,044 --> 00:05:56,580 But listen, 135 00:05:56,713 --> 00:05:58,851 we need to fix whatever is going on here, 136 00:05:58,984 --> 00:06:01,322 because, stat, you know, the suits 137 00:06:01,455 --> 00:06:04,328 upstairs are breathing down my neck to get the show back 138 00:06:04,462 --> 00:06:07,835 to where it was before the end of the Christmas season 139 00:06:07,969 --> 00:06:10,173 or they might consider cutting. 140 00:06:10,307 --> 00:06:11,577 Oh, no, no. 141 00:06:11,710 --> 00:06:14,582 We are nowhere near cutting anything. 142 00:06:15,517 --> 00:06:18,991 So I will, um, I will talk to Brooke 143 00:06:19,191 --> 00:06:21,196 and I'll figure it out. 144 00:06:21,329 --> 00:06:22,599 And then handle it? 145 00:06:22,732 --> 00:06:24,001 And then handle it. 146 00:06:24,134 --> 00:06:26,072 Okay, great. Great. Because, 147 00:06:26,339 --> 00:06:28,911 I would hate to have to cut my two favorite colleagues 148 00:06:29,144 --> 00:06:31,783 and my wife's favorite show, 149 00:06:31,917 --> 00:06:33,787 that would be... 150 00:06:34,789 --> 00:06:35,691 Not good. 151 00:06:36,459 --> 00:06:38,798 Maybe I would love some wine. 152 00:06:38,931 --> 00:06:40,233 -[Maya] Where are you going, speedy? 153 00:06:40,433 --> 00:06:41,570 [Kenzie] Uh, to save my boss's job. 154 00:06:41,703 --> 00:06:43,640 -Wait, what? -[Kenzie] Um, never mind. 155 00:06:44,074 --> 00:06:45,043 What's up? 156 00:06:45,745 --> 00:06:48,116 -It's Tuesday. -So? 157 00:06:48,551 --> 00:06:51,489 So, we eat lunch at the cafe and watch the cuties from legal 158 00:06:51,624 --> 00:06:53,493 eat salads and compete over who can be the most 159 00:06:53,628 --> 00:06:55,565 -boring on Tuesdays. -Right. Yes. 160 00:06:55,698 --> 00:06:57,635 I will meet you down there. 161 00:06:57,769 --> 00:07:01,275 What? Don't leave me alone with hot, boring lawyers! 162 00:07:01,408 --> 00:07:03,045 You know, that's my type. 163 00:07:07,989 --> 00:07:11,563 [gentle music] 164 00:07:13,399 --> 00:07:15,537 -Hey! So-- -Knock next time. 165 00:07:16,706 --> 00:07:19,044 Right. Yes, um. 166 00:07:19,946 --> 00:07:23,520 So, Mark isn't 167 00:07:23,654 --> 00:07:25,858 exactly thrilled with the state of the show. 168 00:07:25,992 --> 00:07:26,893 [scoffs] Why? 169 00:07:27,460 --> 00:07:29,498 Well, your numbers have been dropping 170 00:07:29,632 --> 00:07:30,735 and you're not getting 171 00:07:31,035 --> 00:07:33,006 the positive reviews that you're used to, so. 172 00:07:33,139 --> 00:07:34,676 Well, I do not know what 173 00:07:34,809 --> 00:07:36,846 would be the cause of that, because I'm-- 174 00:07:36,980 --> 00:07:38,850 Okay well, Brooke, he said that the suits upstairs 175 00:07:38,917 --> 00:07:40,654 are taking notice of you acting differently. 176 00:07:40,721 --> 00:07:42,291 And I don't want to be dramatic. 177 00:07:42,357 --> 00:07:44,194 -Well, then don't be dramatic. -[Kenzie] Because the suits 178 00:07:44,261 --> 00:07:44,996 upstairs are taking notice and I think our show is in trouble. 179 00:07:46,666 --> 00:07:49,137 -I'm sorry, our show? -[Kenzie] Yes. 180 00:07:50,039 --> 00:07:52,611 [curious music] 181 00:07:57,487 --> 00:07:58,891 My show. 182 00:07:59,091 --> 00:08:01,195 Well, I've been your producer for half a decade, so, 183 00:08:01,328 --> 00:08:03,232 you know, I kind of think... 184 00:08:03,365 --> 00:08:04,869 -Are you serious? -Yes. 185 00:08:05,002 --> 00:08:06,606 I can't believe it's been that long. 186 00:08:09,512 --> 00:08:11,215 Oh, you mean about the suits upstairs? 187 00:08:11,348 --> 00:08:12,251 Yeah. 188 00:08:12,451 --> 00:08:14,689 Um, yes, unfortunately. 189 00:08:15,022 --> 00:08:16,158 But I told Mark that I would talk to you 190 00:08:16,225 --> 00:08:17,661 and we would come up with a plan. 191 00:08:18,362 --> 00:08:19,766 And why would you do that? 192 00:08:20,433 --> 00:08:21,903 To save our jobs. 193 00:08:22,605 --> 00:08:25,545 [chuckles] Our jobs are not in trouble, Kenzie. Trust me. 194 00:08:25,678 --> 00:08:26,947 Brooke, I don't think you're hearing me. 195 00:08:27,080 --> 00:08:29,085 The suits upstairs, I mean, this is serious. 196 00:08:29,218 --> 00:08:30,554 I hear you loud and clear. 197 00:08:33,260 --> 00:08:34,494 This is my show. 198 00:08:34,629 --> 00:08:36,566 And if they don't like what I'm doing, 199 00:08:36,699 --> 00:08:38,503 then we'll take the show somewhere else. 200 00:08:38,637 --> 00:08:41,376 WGCC, they offered me a daytime spot. 201 00:08:42,144 --> 00:08:44,683 Yes, but that was like a year ago, so. 202 00:08:44,816 --> 00:08:46,285 Okay, so we'll just, 203 00:08:46,419 --> 00:08:48,690 why don't you find out if the offer still stands? 204 00:08:49,793 --> 00:08:51,328 Don't you think that's a little bit rash? 205 00:08:51,663 --> 00:08:52,832 No. 206 00:08:52,965 --> 00:08:54,602 You would rather leave the network 207 00:08:54,736 --> 00:08:56,773 that you have been at for over a decade 208 00:08:56,907 --> 00:08:59,211 instead of telling people that you and Todd split up. 209 00:09:00,313 --> 00:09:01,950 Maybe. 210 00:09:02,084 --> 00:09:02,919 Brooke. 211 00:09:03,353 --> 00:09:05,925 Kenzie, we have gone over this a thousand times. 212 00:09:06,058 --> 00:09:07,661 Okay. Well, I think we need to make it a thousand and one. 213 00:09:07,795 --> 00:09:08,931 Go over it again. 214 00:09:09,231 --> 00:09:11,503 Kenzie, I am not going to publicly announce 215 00:09:11,636 --> 00:09:13,707 that my husband and I are separated. 216 00:09:13,841 --> 00:09:16,178 Brooke, people separate all the time. 217 00:09:16,311 --> 00:09:18,316 Yeah, but Brooke and Todd don't. 218 00:09:18,718 --> 00:09:19,920 Don't you understand that people 219 00:09:20,053 --> 00:09:22,725 come to me for relationship advice? 220 00:09:22,992 --> 00:09:24,996 And you think that they wouldn't if they knew the truth? 221 00:09:25,130 --> 00:09:27,200 Yeah, I think they wouldn't because they would think 222 00:09:27,334 --> 00:09:28,436 I was a fraud. 223 00:09:28,971 --> 00:09:31,042 No, Brooke, I really think that people would understand. 224 00:09:31,710 --> 00:09:34,248 Kenzie, do not bring this up again. 225 00:09:34,381 --> 00:09:35,483 I have made my decision. 226 00:09:35,618 --> 00:09:37,789 -Okay? -Okay. How about this? 227 00:09:37,922 --> 00:09:40,794 Let's just take lunch to think about it. Yeah? 228 00:09:41,830 --> 00:09:43,299 You really don't remember that 229 00:09:43,432 --> 00:09:44,669 I'm intermittent fasting? 230 00:09:44,802 --> 00:09:46,371 I am not having lunch. 231 00:09:47,675 --> 00:09:49,277 [Kenzie] Right. 232 00:09:49,411 --> 00:09:52,217 Well, I'm still eating. 233 00:09:52,351 --> 00:09:54,355 -Well, good for you. Enjoy. -[Kenzie] Thank you. 234 00:09:54,488 --> 00:09:57,995 So, I'm going to go do that and then we can circle back. 235 00:09:58,129 --> 00:09:59,131 Sounds good. 236 00:09:59,599 --> 00:10:00,968 [Kenzie] Okay, but we're going to circle back about this. 237 00:10:01,101 --> 00:10:02,170 Yeah, I heard you the first time. 238 00:10:02,505 --> 00:10:04,207 Great. Okay. 239 00:10:05,845 --> 00:10:08,750 [footsteps clomping] 240 00:10:09,384 --> 00:10:10,788 Hey, Tawny, what's up? 241 00:10:10,922 --> 00:10:15,096 We just got the exclusive on the O Wine Bar opening. 242 00:10:15,597 --> 00:10:16,933 We're the first publication 243 00:10:17,067 --> 00:10:18,804 previewing it, and I need my best guy on it. 244 00:10:18,937 --> 00:10:21,308 I hope you mean me, because... [chuckles] 245 00:10:21,441 --> 00:10:23,313 Of course, I mean you. 246 00:10:23,446 --> 00:10:24,949 You get guests, 247 00:10:25,083 --> 00:10:27,722 and if I was going to be in town, I would use my power 248 00:10:27,856 --> 00:10:29,826 as your boss and make you take me. 249 00:10:29,959 --> 00:10:31,495 You're not going to be missing a tasting 250 00:10:31,563 --> 00:10:32,932 while you're on your honeymoon. Come on. [Tawny laughs] 251 00:10:33,801 --> 00:10:35,938 I spoke to Harry about you the other day. 252 00:10:36,405 --> 00:10:39,612 They're considering bringing on another executive. 253 00:10:39,745 --> 00:10:41,482 Your name is at the top of the list. 254 00:10:41,683 --> 00:10:44,188 Oh, yeah. Keep it up. 255 00:10:44,623 --> 00:10:46,024 Who knows? Your name could be 256 00:10:46,158 --> 00:10:47,929 on the masthead sooner than you think. 257 00:10:48,931 --> 00:10:52,938 -[footsteps clomping] -[uplifting music] 258 00:10:56,278 --> 00:10:58,851 [Maya] Sam is looking really good today. 259 00:10:58,984 --> 00:11:00,688 I think that juice cleanse he's been doing for 260 00:11:00,821 --> 00:11:02,591 the past three days is really working. 261 00:11:02,725 --> 00:11:04,729 Which one is Sam? This one here? 262 00:11:04,929 --> 00:11:07,400 No, the cute blonde guy with the suspenders. 263 00:11:07,935 --> 00:11:10,741 [Kenzie] Right. I dare you to go talk to him. 264 00:11:10,875 --> 00:11:12,745 There's zero chance of that happening ever. 265 00:11:13,112 --> 00:11:14,715 -Why? -[Maya] That would be weird! 266 00:11:14,982 --> 00:11:16,418 And you giving him a fake name 267 00:11:16,553 --> 00:11:18,990 and paying attention to his dietary habits, isn't? 268 00:11:19,391 --> 00:11:20,928 Touché. 269 00:11:21,663 --> 00:11:22,898 How'd it go with Brooke? 270 00:11:23,265 --> 00:11:24,367 Um... 271 00:11:25,403 --> 00:11:27,307 I would say there have definitely 272 00:11:27,441 --> 00:11:30,012 been more successful meetings in my career. 273 00:11:30,580 --> 00:11:32,016 Yikes. 274 00:11:32,183 --> 00:11:34,088 Mark wants to know why she's not acting like herself. 275 00:11:34,221 --> 00:11:36,726 -Because of the separation. -Maya, stop bringing it up. 276 00:11:36,860 --> 00:11:39,431 No one heard me. Besides, Mark's not wrong. 277 00:11:39,765 --> 00:11:40,834 People are commenting right 278 00:11:41,402 --> 00:11:43,205 and left online about how Brooke has lost her authenticity. 279 00:11:43,339 --> 00:11:46,145 I'm doing damage control on social all day, every day. 280 00:11:46,613 --> 00:11:47,749 Why didn't you tell me? 281 00:11:48,082 --> 00:11:49,417 Because I thought you were handling it, 282 00:11:49,552 --> 00:11:51,121 and I didn't wanna make the situation worse. 283 00:11:51,254 --> 00:11:52,424 Oh, okay. 284 00:11:52,558 --> 00:11:54,696 Um, on a scale from one to ten, how bad is it? 285 00:11:54,929 --> 00:11:56,065 Okay, one, you guys are totally 286 00:11:56,199 --> 00:11:57,669 killing it in the clear to ten, 287 00:11:57,802 --> 00:12:00,641 you're both fired, I'd say, I'd say a seven. 288 00:12:00,908 --> 00:12:02,978 -What? What? -[Maya] Maybe eight. 289 00:12:03,112 --> 00:12:05,818 But, if anyone can fix a situation, it's you. 290 00:12:06,251 --> 00:12:07,789 Please don't tell anyone about this. 291 00:12:07,922 --> 00:12:09,190 [Kenzie] Okay. My lips are sealed. 292 00:12:10,393 --> 00:12:11,896 Oh! 293 00:12:14,368 --> 00:12:16,438 -[Kenzie] Go. Why not? -No. Because no. 294 00:12:16,573 --> 00:12:18,944 You should, hi sorry, do you need some napkins? 295 00:12:19,679 --> 00:12:20,914 Uh, yeah. That would be amazing. 296 00:12:21,114 --> 00:12:23,085 Oh, great. She will bring them over to you. 297 00:12:23,218 --> 00:12:24,689 -Oh, will she? -Yes. 298 00:12:24,822 --> 00:12:26,491 You'll thank me later. 299 00:12:26,626 --> 00:12:28,964 [quirky music] 300 00:12:29,197 --> 00:12:31,035 -[Maya] Hi. -[Liam] Hey, thank you. 301 00:12:31,169 --> 00:12:32,505 -[Maya] Here you go. -[Liam] That's really good. 302 00:12:32,705 --> 00:12:34,341 Hi, nice to meet you. I'm Maya. 303 00:12:34,542 --> 00:12:37,781 I'm Liam. I'm an idiot. [both laughing] 304 00:12:38,349 --> 00:12:39,250 It's okay. 305 00:12:47,601 --> 00:12:48,737 [door knocking] 306 00:12:49,037 --> 00:12:51,041 I need that expense report before I head out. 307 00:12:51,174 --> 00:12:52,310 Perfect. Got it Right here. 308 00:12:56,051 --> 00:12:57,588 What happened to you? 309 00:12:58,055 --> 00:13:00,393 Oh, that. [chuckles] Just a little spill. 310 00:13:01,028 --> 00:13:02,831 A little spill that you're happy about? 311 00:13:03,432 --> 00:13:06,371 The stain, no. But the girl I met because of the stain? 312 00:13:08,042 --> 00:13:09,945 -She works at WKPC. -[Mark] Oh. 313 00:13:10,514 --> 00:13:11,683 WKPC? 314 00:13:12,183 --> 00:13:14,956 Yeah, and her name's Maya, 315 00:13:15,089 --> 00:13:18,228 and she works in the social media team. 316 00:13:19,599 --> 00:13:21,503 Do you know someone that works at WKPC? 317 00:13:21,903 --> 00:13:24,542 Yeah. No, no, I don't. 318 00:13:25,911 --> 00:13:28,048 Sorry, I actually have to get back to this. I have a deadline. 319 00:13:28,517 --> 00:13:30,386 Copy. Heard. 320 00:13:31,421 --> 00:13:34,595 -Expense report. -Yeah, right. Of course. Here. 321 00:13:35,463 --> 00:13:36,666 Cheers. 322 00:13:36,800 --> 00:13:41,610 [gentle music] 323 00:13:41,743 --> 00:13:43,045 [keyboard clicking] 324 00:13:44,716 --> 00:13:47,588 [bright music] 325 00:13:59,846 --> 00:14:01,516 [footsteps clomping] 326 00:14:02,551 --> 00:14:03,920 [door knocking] 327 00:14:04,054 --> 00:14:06,158 Aw, thank you so much for knocking, come on in. 328 00:14:06,860 --> 00:14:10,166 -Okay. I've been thinking. -Okay. 329 00:14:11,168 --> 00:14:15,845 And, have you ever online dated? 330 00:14:16,012 --> 00:14:16,980 -[curious music] -Sorry. What? 331 00:14:17,481 --> 00:14:22,190 -Todd's dating online. Already. -Whoa. 332 00:14:22,424 --> 00:14:25,063 [Brooke] Yeah, It's been, what, only ten months? 333 00:14:25,196 --> 00:14:26,700 Where did you find that? 334 00:14:26,833 --> 00:14:28,670 My friend Olivia sent this to me. 335 00:14:28,804 --> 00:14:31,342 I mean, if he's doing it, I should be doing it. 336 00:14:31,475 --> 00:14:32,845 [Kenzie] Wait. Where are you going? 337 00:14:33,312 --> 00:14:35,082 I'm going to get something to eat because I'm starving. 338 00:14:36,318 --> 00:14:38,623 Well, I thought you were intermittent fasting? 339 00:14:38,756 --> 00:14:40,126 [Brooke] Intermittent what? 340 00:14:40,928 --> 00:14:42,097 Are you okay? 341 00:14:42,531 --> 00:14:44,268 Because you've been acting a little different lately. 342 00:14:44,401 --> 00:14:45,637 Like you're kind of all over the place. 343 00:14:47,207 --> 00:14:49,110 -Yeah. Yeah, I'm good. -Good. 344 00:14:52,785 --> 00:14:54,522 What just happened? 345 00:14:54,756 --> 00:14:58,328 [bright music] 346 00:15:02,504 --> 00:15:03,406 [door knocking] 347 00:15:04,007 --> 00:15:05,309 -[Kenzie] Hey. -Hey! 348 00:15:05,710 --> 00:15:07,948 -[Kenzie] How'd it go with Sam? -[Maya] Okay. Name's Liam. 349 00:15:08,182 --> 00:15:10,086 -Oh. -And he doesn't work in legal. 350 00:15:10,220 --> 00:15:12,290 -He works in accounting. -Oh for two! 351 00:15:12,457 --> 00:15:14,161 -We're terrible at this! -I know! 352 00:15:14,294 --> 00:15:15,864 And then he asked for my phone number, 353 00:15:15,997 --> 00:15:17,935 so I guess me and not Sam 354 00:15:18,302 --> 00:15:19,471 are basically married now. 355 00:15:20,473 --> 00:15:22,010 [Maya] What are you working on? 356 00:15:22,143 --> 00:15:23,413 Oh, I'm just trying to figure out 357 00:15:23,547 --> 00:15:25,449 how to brighten up Breakfast with Brooke. 358 00:15:27,053 --> 00:15:28,857 [Maya] That looks like it's going well. 359 00:15:29,123 --> 00:15:31,161 It is. Thank you very much. 360 00:15:31,863 --> 00:15:33,232 Yeah. 361 00:15:33,365 --> 00:15:35,504 Just going back through the consumer data, 362 00:15:35,638 --> 00:15:37,708 what people love about Brooke is her advice, 363 00:15:37,841 --> 00:15:40,380 that talking to her feels like talking to your best friend, 364 00:15:40,514 --> 00:15:41,949 the way they get to connect with her. 365 00:15:42,083 --> 00:15:44,455 That's why so many people call in, or, 366 00:15:44,589 --> 00:15:45,625 -used to. -Hmm. 367 00:15:45,758 --> 00:15:47,027 So you just need her 368 00:15:47,160 --> 00:15:48,830 something to get Brooke back to being Brooke. 369 00:15:49,030 --> 00:15:51,736 Yes. Or just get her to open up a little bit. 370 00:15:51,870 --> 00:15:55,242 Okay. I'll give it some thought. But, onto the real reason 371 00:15:55,376 --> 00:15:56,679 -that I'm here. -Okay. 372 00:15:56,812 --> 00:15:59,151 We need to get you a date for the Christmas soiree 373 00:15:59,284 --> 00:16:01,054 because mine's locked down now, obviously. 374 00:16:01,421 --> 00:16:03,527 Uh, with everything going on here, 375 00:16:03,660 --> 00:16:06,398 dating is kind of the last thing on my mind. 376 00:16:06,465 --> 00:16:07,935 Okay, well if you don't have time to go on dates, 377 00:16:08,336 --> 00:16:09,772 I can set you up on blind dates. 378 00:16:10,507 --> 00:16:12,778 Come on. Nothing screams romance like a little pressure. 379 00:16:12,912 --> 00:16:15,416 I would rather be on office, microwave clean out 380 00:16:15,550 --> 00:16:17,855 duty for the rest of the year than to go on a blind date. 381 00:16:17,989 --> 00:16:19,525 Ew, really? 382 00:16:19,659 --> 00:16:21,461 Yes. Blind dates are literally my worst nightmare. 383 00:16:21,596 --> 00:16:23,465 Oh, but the stories that come after are so good. 384 00:16:23,600 --> 00:16:24,936 Remember when I went out that one guy 385 00:16:25,069 --> 00:16:26,204 that Karen set me up with? 386 00:16:26,338 --> 00:16:27,575 -Oh yeah! -[Maya] What was his name? 387 00:16:27,708 --> 00:16:29,845 -It was Jack? John? -[Kenzie] No. 388 00:16:30,714 --> 00:16:33,018 -[Maya] Jeremy. -Wait a minute. 389 00:16:34,555 --> 00:16:37,962 That would be a great idea for Brooke. 390 00:16:38,295 --> 00:16:41,001 Wait, what, set Brooke up on a date with Jack? 391 00:16:41,235 --> 00:16:42,971 No, no, but yes. 392 00:16:43,105 --> 00:16:47,214 Set Brooke up on blind dates, on air. 393 00:16:47,480 --> 00:16:49,184 Wait a minute, that could be good for ratings. 394 00:16:49,484 --> 00:16:51,088 Yes. And it would show her vulnerable side 395 00:16:51,221 --> 00:16:53,425 and it would give us a banger for our segment 396 00:16:53,560 --> 00:16:55,029 on the Christmas Eve live broadcast. 397 00:16:55,630 --> 00:16:57,634 Do you think she'd go for something like that? 398 00:16:57,834 --> 00:16:59,137 Well, you said so yourself. 399 00:16:59,404 --> 00:17:01,041 The best part about blind dates are the stories afterwards 400 00:17:01,743 --> 00:17:03,547 and she just found Todd's dating profile. 401 00:17:03,680 --> 00:17:05,350 So she said she wants to put herself back out there. 402 00:17:05,483 --> 00:17:07,721 So this could be kind of perfect. 403 00:17:08,890 --> 00:17:10,225 If I present it the right way. 404 00:17:10,359 --> 00:17:12,163 Well, I will send you all the positive thoughts 405 00:17:12,296 --> 00:17:14,635 and prayers that this idea that I came up 406 00:17:14,868 --> 00:17:17,675 with as a joke works out and saves both your jobs. 407 00:17:17,808 --> 00:17:19,913 And then you can take me out to dinner and say thank you. 408 00:17:20,346 --> 00:17:22,350 -Deal. -[Maya] Deal. 409 00:17:23,385 --> 00:17:25,256 Now, where do we find Brooke a blind date? 410 00:17:25,858 --> 00:17:27,294 No, I understand, I just don't think we can get the 411 00:17:27,427 --> 00:17:28,597 press release out in time. 412 00:17:28,730 --> 00:17:31,201 Okay. Yeah, right. All right. Bye. 413 00:17:32,170 --> 00:17:33,773 -Oh! I'm so sorry! -[items clatter] 414 00:17:33,907 --> 00:17:35,443 -I'm so sorry. Here. -No. No, that was my fault. 415 00:17:35,577 --> 00:17:36,946 -I wasn't paying attention. -Here. 416 00:17:37,080 --> 00:17:39,284 [cheerful music] 417 00:17:39,586 --> 00:17:40,988 -[Ben] You have a lot of stuff. -[Kenzie] Yeah. 418 00:17:41,121 --> 00:17:42,323 [Ben] I think we need to get you, like, 419 00:17:42,791 --> 00:17:44,427 a bigger bag or one of those rolling baskets. [Kenzie laughs] 420 00:17:44,561 --> 00:17:45,831 You know, that trial attorneys have? 421 00:17:46,131 --> 00:17:47,400 Oh! [Kenzie chuckles] 422 00:17:48,269 --> 00:17:49,404 -[Ben] Here. -[Kenzie] Thank you. 423 00:17:51,274 --> 00:17:52,377 [Ben] I think this is yours. 424 00:17:52,511 --> 00:17:54,314 -Oh, yes. -Breakfast with Brooke? 425 00:17:54,447 --> 00:17:56,285 Yeah, she's my boss. 426 00:17:56,485 --> 00:17:57,688 Really? My mom loves her show. 427 00:17:57,888 --> 00:17:59,592 [Kenzie] Oh, she gets that all the time. 428 00:17:59,725 --> 00:18:00,660 And what do you do? 429 00:18:00,794 --> 00:18:02,229 I'm her producer. 430 00:18:02,363 --> 00:18:05,103 -Kenzie. Nice to meet you. -Ben. Nice to meet you. 431 00:18:05,236 --> 00:18:06,806 [both laughing] 432 00:18:07,106 --> 00:18:08,476 So you work in the building? 433 00:18:08,910 --> 00:18:13,520 Yeah, yeah, I'm just on the second floor, Topline Papers. 434 00:18:13,920 --> 00:18:15,624 Oh, I love Topline Papers! 435 00:18:15,757 --> 00:18:18,396 I read your site, like, all day, every day. Don't tell Brooke. 436 00:18:18,530 --> 00:18:19,732 -Secret's safe with me. -[Kenzie] Okay. 437 00:18:21,000 --> 00:18:22,336 So, what do you do for them? 438 00:18:22,604 --> 00:18:24,474 Lifestyle pieces, "best of" lists, things like that. 439 00:18:24,775 --> 00:18:27,414 Nice! Do you do any of their undercover food critic stuff? 440 00:18:28,082 --> 00:18:31,222 No. I wish. It's all boring stuff. 441 00:18:31,355 --> 00:18:32,625 Ordinary restaurant 442 00:18:32,758 --> 00:18:33,860 openings, menu changes, things like that. 443 00:18:34,461 --> 00:18:35,864 That doesn't sound boring at all. 444 00:18:35,998 --> 00:18:36,899 Menu changes sound fun. 445 00:18:38,135 --> 00:18:40,073 Yeah, it's pretty intense. 446 00:18:40,206 --> 00:18:41,509 Especially when every single restaurant 447 00:18:41,642 --> 00:18:43,746 in Ann Arbor is updating their menu. 448 00:18:44,481 --> 00:18:45,818 All that free food. 449 00:18:46,519 --> 00:18:49,825 The food is the best part, yes. [chuckles] 450 00:18:50,560 --> 00:18:53,332 Well, thank you again. And sorry, again. 451 00:18:53,533 --> 00:18:55,704 Yeah, no problem. Again. 452 00:18:56,740 --> 00:18:57,774 [Kenzie] See ya. 453 00:18:58,275 --> 00:19:01,015 [gentle music] 454 00:19:01,415 --> 00:19:03,553 Why do I keep saying that? 455 00:19:05,724 --> 00:19:08,429 ♪♪ It's gonna be a wonderful Christmas ♪♪ 456 00:19:08,830 --> 00:19:11,068 ♪♪ The elves have loaded up the sleigh ♪♪ 457 00:19:11,201 --> 00:19:14,174 ♪♪ It's gonna be a wonderful Christmas ♪♪ 458 00:19:14,576 --> 00:19:16,846 ♪♪ Santa's on his way ♪♪ 459 00:19:16,980 --> 00:19:19,919 ♪♪ Friends and family around the fire ♪♪ 460 00:19:20,052 --> 00:19:22,189 ♪♪ Sharing memories ♪♪ 461 00:19:24,795 --> 00:19:26,800 [phone dialing] 462 00:19:27,066 --> 00:19:28,402 Yes. No, Absolutely, Tawny. 463 00:19:28,536 --> 00:19:30,640 I'll get them to you this afternoon. 464 00:19:31,174 --> 00:19:32,443 [mumbles] As soon as I can find them. 465 00:19:32,678 --> 00:19:34,948 What? No, I wasn't talking to you. It's okay. 466 00:19:35,082 --> 00:19:36,653 [phone beeps] 467 00:19:36,719 --> 00:19:37,755 Actually, here, can I call you back? I have someone calling 468 00:19:37,822 --> 00:19:38,422 on the other line. 469 00:19:38,488 --> 00:19:39,792 [phone dialing] 470 00:19:40,359 --> 00:19:41,629 Ben Covington? 471 00:19:41,763 --> 00:19:42,464 Yes, speaking. 472 00:19:42,598 --> 00:19:44,735 Hi, this is Kenzie Parker. 473 00:19:44,869 --> 00:19:46,706 [Kenzie] We bumped into each other yesterday, and I think 474 00:19:46,839 --> 00:19:49,410 I accidentally grabbed one of your papers by mistake? 475 00:19:50,479 --> 00:19:52,450 You don't happen to have one 476 00:19:52,584 --> 00:19:55,289 that's a list of restaurants that starts with Grayson do you? 477 00:19:55,423 --> 00:19:57,227 Yes, I did. Sorry about that. 478 00:19:57,695 --> 00:20:00,166 No, no, no. I'm so happy you called. 479 00:20:00,767 --> 00:20:03,472 No problem. Can I get them from you this afternoon, 1pm? 480 00:20:04,141 --> 00:20:05,009 Just meet in the lobby? 481 00:20:05,443 --> 00:20:06,813 Yes. Works for me. 482 00:20:07,815 --> 00:20:10,352 Perfect. Thank you. Thank you, Kenzie, for calling. 483 00:20:12,791 --> 00:20:13,893 Oh, shoot. 484 00:20:16,833 --> 00:20:18,603 Good morning. 485 00:20:19,003 --> 00:20:20,507 Morning. 486 00:20:21,542 --> 00:20:22,778 I've been thinking a lot about what 487 00:20:22,911 --> 00:20:24,247 you said to me yesterday. 488 00:20:24,380 --> 00:20:26,017 Okay. 489 00:20:26,151 --> 00:20:27,186 You're right. 490 00:20:28,022 --> 00:20:30,092 Yeah, you're right. You're right. You're right. 491 00:20:30,226 --> 00:20:31,361 Don't make me say that again. 492 00:20:31,495 --> 00:20:32,798 It feels so good to hear you say it. 493 00:20:32,931 --> 00:20:34,434 I know, I know it does. But, you're right. 494 00:20:34,702 --> 00:20:36,337 The show hasn't been the same. 495 00:20:36,471 --> 00:20:37,541 Because I haven't been the same. 496 00:20:38,008 --> 00:20:40,681 [Brooke] So, I want you to talk me through it. 497 00:20:41,348 --> 00:20:44,688 -Through...? -Your plan to save our show? 498 00:20:45,924 --> 00:20:46,959 Our show? 499 00:20:48,863 --> 00:20:49,965 Yes, our show. 500 00:20:50,332 --> 00:20:52,369 Okay, um. 501 00:20:52,504 --> 00:20:54,241 What is it that listeners love the most about the show? 502 00:20:54,575 --> 00:20:55,944 That I'm funny. 503 00:20:57,146 --> 00:20:59,117 I was thinking more along the lines 504 00:20:59,250 --> 00:21:00,721 of how both you and the listeners 505 00:21:00,854 --> 00:21:02,791 really enjoy it when you get to connect. 506 00:21:02,924 --> 00:21:03,994 Okay. 507 00:21:04,227 --> 00:21:05,863 All of the data shows that the listeners love 508 00:21:05,997 --> 00:21:08,469 feeling like they're actually a part of your life. 509 00:21:08,603 --> 00:21:10,574 They like getting advice from you while connecting 510 00:21:10,707 --> 00:21:12,611 with whatever it is that you're going through. 511 00:21:14,114 --> 00:21:16,819 -[Brooke] And...? -And, I say we give them that, 512 00:21:16,953 --> 00:21:19,658 but on an elevated level, something really engaging. 513 00:21:19,792 --> 00:21:22,330 -Okay. -[Kenzie] So with the WKPC 514 00:21:22,464 --> 00:21:23,933 Christmas soiree right around the corner, 515 00:21:24,067 --> 00:21:28,810 I was thinking that maybe, um, on today's show, 516 00:21:28,943 --> 00:21:31,381 -[Brooke] Uh-huh. -you could tell 517 00:21:31,515 --> 00:21:34,722 the listeners about Todd and the separation. 518 00:21:34,855 --> 00:21:36,592 Uh-huh. Yeah. I don't know about that. 519 00:21:36,726 --> 00:21:38,830 [Kenzie] Well, wait, Brooke! I'm not done. Hold on. 520 00:21:39,096 --> 00:21:40,499 And then I would set you up 521 00:21:40,634 --> 00:21:42,705 on a series of live on-air blind dates 522 00:21:42,838 --> 00:21:44,340 that you would take in the studio 523 00:21:44,407 --> 00:21:45,811 to find the perfect date for the company Christmas party. 524 00:21:46,111 --> 00:21:53,559 [suspenseful music] 525 00:21:53,993 --> 00:21:55,664 I love it. 526 00:21:55,798 --> 00:21:57,033 -Yeah? -[Brooke] I love it. 527 00:21:57,167 --> 00:21:59,671 -Yeah! -It's young. It's fresh. 528 00:21:59,805 --> 00:22:01,876 See, this is why I hired you. 529 00:22:02,811 --> 00:22:04,214 All right, let's do it. Let's do it. 530 00:22:04,347 --> 00:22:05,617 -Let's do it. -[Brooke] Let's do it. 531 00:22:05,750 --> 00:22:07,320 I will do it today. I will do it today. 532 00:22:07,453 --> 00:22:10,159 We are going to get Breakfast with Brooke, back to number one. 533 00:22:10,292 --> 00:22:15,135 Yes, we are! Oh my gosh. She loved it. Oh, she loved it. 534 00:22:16,873 --> 00:22:17,774 [door slams] 535 00:22:21,683 --> 00:22:23,953 Hey, you got this. 536 00:22:24,020 --> 00:22:25,456 And if you don't got this, that's what I'm here for. 537 00:22:25,590 --> 00:22:27,059 Just give me the signal. 538 00:22:28,228 --> 00:22:30,299 Thank you. [chuckles] 539 00:22:30,432 --> 00:22:33,038 Okay. You are live in five, 540 00:22:33,540 --> 00:22:36,846 four, three... 541 00:22:36,979 --> 00:22:38,616 Good morning, Ann Arbor! 542 00:22:38,983 --> 00:22:41,589 This is Brooke Walkins, and you are having Breakfast 543 00:22:41,723 --> 00:22:44,060 with Brooke. Okay. 544 00:22:44,193 --> 00:22:46,866 Today's show is going to be a little different 545 00:22:46,999 --> 00:22:49,070 because there is something very personal 546 00:22:49,204 --> 00:22:51,107 that I would like to share with all of you. 547 00:22:51,341 --> 00:22:53,078 [Brooke] I know that a lot of you have noticed 548 00:22:53,212 --> 00:22:55,082 that I've been acting different lately. 549 00:22:55,216 --> 00:22:56,919 Well, mainly because I've seen your comments. 550 00:22:57,053 --> 00:22:58,155 So thank you very much. 551 00:22:58,288 --> 00:23:00,761 I'm glad that you're very honest, 552 00:23:00,894 --> 00:23:03,264 and I am different and I apologize. 553 00:23:03,398 --> 00:23:06,706 [Kenzie] The reason being is because my husband, 554 00:23:06,839 --> 00:23:11,214 Todd and I have decided to separate earlier this year. 555 00:23:11,916 --> 00:23:16,592 So it was very difficult, um. 556 00:23:16,726 --> 00:23:18,495 You know, Todd's an amazing man 557 00:23:18,629 --> 00:23:20,499 and a wonderful 558 00:23:20,567 --> 00:23:22,370 [Brooke] father, but a lot of you, 559 00:23:22,437 --> 00:23:25,610 I'm sure, can relate to this, that sometimes people 560 00:23:25,677 --> 00:23:29,183 want something different than what you can give. 561 00:23:29,685 --> 00:23:32,658 I was very hesitant in telling 562 00:23:32,791 --> 00:23:36,699 all of you because you guys come to me for relationship advice. 563 00:23:37,032 --> 00:23:39,604 So I felt like, 564 00:23:39,738 --> 00:23:42,109 I don't know, it was hard for me 565 00:23:42,243 --> 00:23:45,750 to, to share that with you, but I love all of you. 566 00:23:45,884 --> 00:23:48,857 And anyway, that's what's been going on 567 00:23:49,057 --> 00:23:51,929 [Brooke] and, I am very sorry it's taken me this long 568 00:23:52,062 --> 00:23:53,732 to tell you, 569 00:23:53,866 --> 00:23:56,772 but I am in a place where I'm very excited 570 00:23:56,905 --> 00:24:01,415 to see what my future is and 571 00:24:01,716 --> 00:24:05,089 being open to possibly meeting someone. 572 00:24:05,724 --> 00:24:10,399 And Kenzie has got something fun planned for that. 573 00:24:10,567 --> 00:24:13,773 So on to the fun stuff, Kenzie. 574 00:24:15,109 --> 00:24:16,111 Thank you, Brooke. 575 00:24:16,546 --> 00:24:18,850 I commend you for your bravery and your vulnerability. 576 00:24:18,983 --> 00:24:20,152 Thank you. 577 00:24:20,285 --> 00:24:23,092 But like you said, now on to the fun stuff. 578 00:24:23,225 --> 00:24:24,961 Listeners of Breakfast with Brooke. 579 00:24:25,095 --> 00:24:26,297 I need your help. 580 00:24:26,431 --> 00:24:29,003 Our beloved Brooke is single and ready to mingle 581 00:24:29,137 --> 00:24:33,178 and she needs a date for the WKPC Christmas soiree. 582 00:24:33,411 --> 00:24:36,518 So, I am going to set Brooke up on a series of live 583 00:24:36,652 --> 00:24:38,522 on-air blind dates in studio. 584 00:24:38,656 --> 00:24:40,860 Do you know someone who would be a great fit for our Brooke? 585 00:24:41,127 --> 00:24:42,831 If so, send them my way. 586 00:24:43,600 --> 00:24:46,338 Oh, wow. It looks like you all have a lot to say about that. 587 00:24:46,605 --> 00:24:48,041 Brooke, what do you say we take a caller? 588 00:24:48,175 --> 00:24:49,845 Definitely. Let's take a caller. 589 00:24:49,978 --> 00:24:52,450 Great. Okay. You have Nancy on line one. 590 00:24:53,151 --> 00:24:55,990 Hi, Nancy. You're having Breakfast with Brooke. 591 00:24:56,324 --> 00:24:57,459 [Nancy] Brooke, hi. 592 00:24:58,027 --> 00:25:00,365 I think my brother Mike would be just perfect for you. 593 00:25:00,499 --> 00:25:01,835 [Brooke] Oh, really? 594 00:25:02,236 --> 00:25:03,840 [woman caller] Uh-huh. Forty-two, never been married. 595 00:25:03,973 --> 00:25:05,910 A doctor, and he loves dogs. 596 00:25:06,111 --> 00:25:08,048 [Brooke] Well, I love that he loves dogs. 597 00:25:08,181 --> 00:25:12,156 He-- he sounds like he could be perfect and wonderful. 598 00:25:12,289 --> 00:25:14,895 So I will pass you back to Kenzie, 599 00:25:15,128 --> 00:25:18,669 my producer, and she will get his info. Thank you. 600 00:25:20,740 --> 00:25:21,943 Hi, this is Kenzie. 601 00:25:22,076 --> 00:25:24,147 So you want to nominate your brother? 602 00:25:24,280 --> 00:25:25,415 Okay. What's his name? 603 00:25:25,550 --> 00:25:26,652 Okay, So you really do. 604 00:25:26,785 --> 00:25:27,988 You really thought it was okay? 605 00:25:28,255 --> 00:25:30,359 Yes. We already have over a hundred submissions. 606 00:25:30,492 --> 00:25:31,663 -Really? -A hundred and one! 607 00:25:31,796 --> 00:25:32,865 -Oh, my gosh. Already? -Yeah. Yes. 608 00:25:32,998 --> 00:25:35,102 [both speaking over each other] 609 00:25:35,235 --> 00:25:36,839 Well, look who it is. 610 00:25:37,073 --> 00:25:39,410 -My dynamic duo. -[Kenzie] Hey! 611 00:25:39,979 --> 00:25:42,049 So, I listened to the show today. 612 00:25:42,416 --> 00:25:43,920 -And? -And? 613 00:25:44,053 --> 00:25:45,723 And I didn't think it was good. 614 00:25:46,291 --> 00:25:47,192 Oh. 615 00:25:48,461 --> 00:25:50,165 -I thought it was great. -Oh! 616 00:25:50,299 --> 00:25:52,704 It was our highest rated show this quarter. 617 00:25:52,838 --> 00:25:54,608 We're extending the show an additional fifteen minutes 618 00:25:54,741 --> 00:25:56,979 until Brooke can find that perfect date. 619 00:25:57,112 --> 00:25:58,983 -[Mark] Oh, and Kenzie? -Yes. 620 00:25:59,117 --> 00:26:01,555 You let us know what resources you need from us. 621 00:26:01,688 --> 00:26:03,526 Background checks on potential dates, 622 00:26:03,659 --> 00:26:05,530 additional hands on deck. Let us know. 623 00:26:05,830 --> 00:26:06,932 -Okay, I will. -[phone vibrates] 624 00:26:08,368 --> 00:26:09,505 -Excuse me. -Yeah. 625 00:26:09,771 --> 00:26:11,742 Thank you so much for sharing that. Thank you. 626 00:26:12,811 --> 00:26:14,213 Look. I didn't want to say 627 00:26:14,347 --> 00:26:17,554 this in front of Brooke because, well, 628 00:26:17,688 --> 00:26:19,291 you know how fragile on-air talent are. 629 00:26:19,424 --> 00:26:20,594 Oh, I don't think that-- 630 00:26:20,727 --> 00:26:23,198 Look, the show today, it was good. 631 00:26:24,033 --> 00:26:25,570 Well you said it was the highest rated show of the quarter. 632 00:26:25,837 --> 00:26:27,774 It was, but... 633 00:26:28,943 --> 00:26:30,513 This is the first time, Brooke has spiked 634 00:26:30,647 --> 00:26:32,550 in the ratings scale in months. 635 00:26:32,817 --> 00:26:34,454 It could just be a fluke. 636 00:26:34,588 --> 00:26:36,090 -Oh, no. -And if it was, 637 00:26:36,525 --> 00:26:38,862 we'll be having a much different conversation. 638 00:26:39,263 --> 00:26:41,869 So, we'll let you know who will be Brooke's date 639 00:26:42,002 --> 00:26:43,773 for the party as we get closer to it. 640 00:26:44,174 --> 00:26:45,409 Wait, what? 641 00:26:45,544 --> 00:26:47,814 Yeah, I already have Maya putting together a tracker 642 00:26:47,947 --> 00:26:50,052 to see who polls the best with our listeners. 643 00:26:50,385 --> 00:26:53,759 We'll pick Brooke's party date based on the ratings, 644 00:26:53,893 --> 00:26:55,395 you know, give the people what they want. 645 00:26:55,529 --> 00:26:57,366 A Christmas live broadcast. 646 00:26:57,734 --> 00:26:59,738 Right. But what about Brooke? 647 00:26:59,872 --> 00:27:01,007 What about Brooke? 648 00:27:01,141 --> 00:27:02,544 Well, what about what she wants? 649 00:27:02,611 --> 00:27:04,147 She gets a date to the party and she gets to keep 650 00:27:04,280 --> 00:27:05,382 her show on the air. 651 00:27:06,017 --> 00:27:08,556 Now get out there, make that producer magic happen, 652 00:27:08,723 --> 00:27:11,562 and ensure that Brooke gives us all that romantic Christmas 653 00:27:11,695 --> 00:27:15,235 magic as she falls in love on-air. 654 00:27:15,369 --> 00:27:18,208 [gentle music] 655 00:27:18,576 --> 00:27:20,078 Okay. 656 00:27:20,814 --> 00:27:24,220 [footsteps clomping] 657 00:27:25,857 --> 00:27:27,761 Yeah, I thought we were going to wait. 658 00:27:27,895 --> 00:27:29,030 I know. I'm sorry. 659 00:27:29,164 --> 00:27:30,634 I was going to talk to you about it. 660 00:27:30,767 --> 00:27:32,236 I just think that it's time that you and 661 00:27:32,369 --> 00:27:35,944 I accept the fact that we are, that we're separated. 662 00:27:36,211 --> 00:27:37,313 Look, Brooke, 663 00:27:37,446 --> 00:27:39,016 if you wanted to start dating other people, 664 00:27:39,150 --> 00:27:40,452 you should have just said something. 665 00:27:40,586 --> 00:27:42,356 Oh, okay. 666 00:27:42,490 --> 00:27:44,795 So those are the rules that we're playing by. 667 00:27:44,928 --> 00:27:46,565 Okay, you know what? 668 00:27:46,698 --> 00:27:48,936 I'm at work right now, and I can't do this. 669 00:27:49,905 --> 00:27:51,742 Okay. Sorry. Goodbye. 670 00:27:59,323 --> 00:28:01,929 Based on the way the listeners reacted today, I think they are 671 00:28:02,062 --> 00:28:04,300 really excited for you to find love again. 672 00:28:04,434 --> 00:28:06,004 Okay, if I don't? 673 00:28:06,538 --> 00:28:08,141 We just won't allow that to be an option. 674 00:28:08,474 --> 00:28:10,580 So the way I see this working is I will screen 675 00:28:10,713 --> 00:28:11,983 the potential candidates-- 676 00:28:12,116 --> 00:28:13,485 You're a little too excited about this. 677 00:28:13,619 --> 00:28:15,089 And then if they're a good fit, I will bring them 678 00:28:15,222 --> 00:28:17,393 into the studio for a live on-air date. 679 00:28:17,828 --> 00:28:20,132 Yeah, that sounds good. 680 00:28:20,800 --> 00:28:22,402 -[gentle music] -[elevator rings] 681 00:28:23,572 --> 00:28:25,175 -Hi. -Hi. 682 00:28:25,309 --> 00:28:27,914 -Hey, you. -Sorry about that. 683 00:28:28,148 --> 00:28:29,918 Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 684 00:28:30,152 --> 00:28:31,588 -So sorry. -No worries. 685 00:28:31,722 --> 00:28:33,593 No worries. How'd the show go? 686 00:28:33,926 --> 00:28:36,097 Uh, good. Yeah. 687 00:28:36,599 --> 00:28:38,603 I'm sure my mom will tell me all about it tonight. 688 00:28:39,137 --> 00:28:41,474 We do dinner every Wednesday. 689 00:28:41,775 --> 00:28:42,811 This week she picked Zini's. 690 00:28:43,278 --> 00:28:45,215 I love Zini's! Zini's is the bomb! 691 00:28:45,448 --> 00:28:46,885 -Their eggplant parmesan-- -It's the best! 692 00:28:47,019 --> 00:28:49,323 -Oh my god, it's so good! Yes! -Right? 693 00:28:50,793 --> 00:28:53,633 So I actually do their menu 694 00:28:53,766 --> 00:28:56,003 tasting for their seasonal menus, 695 00:28:56,137 --> 00:28:57,674 if you ever want to go, 696 00:28:57,807 --> 00:28:59,476 because, you know, we both like food. 697 00:28:59,744 --> 00:29:02,049 Oh, yeah. I'd love to. 698 00:29:03,118 --> 00:29:05,288 Great. How's Friday? 699 00:29:08,596 --> 00:29:12,470 Yeah, like this Friday? Yeah, Friday's good. 700 00:29:12,971 --> 00:29:14,473 Okay, I'll send you a virtual ticket. 701 00:29:15,509 --> 00:29:16,879 Well, I will let you know 702 00:29:17,012 --> 00:29:19,283 if I have any more of your papers and stuff. 703 00:29:20,052 --> 00:29:21,822 -Thank you again. -Yes, sorry about that. 704 00:29:22,022 --> 00:29:23,491 No, of course. Thanks. 705 00:29:27,968 --> 00:29:29,103 Who was that? 706 00:29:29,237 --> 00:29:31,173 [Kenzie] Oh, just a guy. It's just a guy. 707 00:29:31,440 --> 00:29:33,479 Mister handsome with the haircut? Hello? 708 00:29:33,613 --> 00:29:35,248 Not-- Maya stop staring! 709 00:29:35,382 --> 00:29:37,386 Physically impossible because he's' so cute! 710 00:29:37,520 --> 00:29:38,990 Yes, he's cute. 711 00:29:39,123 --> 00:29:41,494 And he goes to dinner with his mom every Wednesday. 712 00:29:42,129 --> 00:29:43,331 You have to marry him. 713 00:29:43,766 --> 00:29:45,536 Or at least invite him to the Christmas Eve party. 714 00:29:45,670 --> 00:29:47,607 I am not inviting somebody I barely know to the company 715 00:29:47,807 --> 00:29:49,678 Christmas party. Plus, I don't even know if he's single. 716 00:29:50,145 --> 00:29:52,015 But he did invite me to a tasting at Zini's. 717 00:29:52,149 --> 00:29:54,588 -Hey, sorry to interrupt. -Oh, no. You're fine. 718 00:29:54,721 --> 00:29:55,890 You're not interrupting. 719 00:29:56,490 --> 00:30:00,165 This is for you just to say thanks. 720 00:30:01,267 --> 00:30:02,837 I wasn't sure which to get you, so I just got you 721 00:30:02,970 --> 00:30:06,011 my favorite hazelnut and peppermint combo. 722 00:30:06,646 --> 00:30:09,651 Well, those are two flavors I've never thought to mix. 723 00:30:10,352 --> 00:30:12,055 [Liam] It's great. You're going to love it. 724 00:30:12,924 --> 00:30:14,159 This is best friend Kenzie. 725 00:30:14,359 --> 00:30:16,532 Nice to meet you best friend, Kenzie. I'm Liam. 726 00:30:16,732 --> 00:30:18,201 Nice to meet you. 727 00:30:20,038 --> 00:30:21,842 I'll let you two get back to it. See you, Maya. 728 00:30:22,209 --> 00:30:24,179 -Bye. -Bye. 729 00:30:25,315 --> 00:30:28,187 [both whispering excitedly] 730 00:30:32,898 --> 00:30:34,701 Mm, no. 731 00:30:34,834 --> 00:30:37,006 -Can't be that bad. -It's bad. 732 00:30:37,139 --> 00:30:39,511 -Oh, that's a crime. -That's a choice. 733 00:30:39,745 --> 00:30:41,448 -[Kenzie laughing] -Oh, gosh. 734 00:30:42,350 --> 00:30:46,157 Okay, E.J. Phillips. "I am a powerhouse of physicality, 735 00:30:46,291 --> 00:30:48,629 and I can often be found at the gym." 736 00:30:49,263 --> 00:30:51,500 Okay, we're going to pass on that one. 737 00:30:52,135 --> 00:30:55,009 Randall. "This bloke is a total riot. 738 00:30:55,276 --> 00:30:57,279 He loves nothing more than enjoying a cold one." 739 00:30:58,248 --> 00:31:00,519 While you sound very fun and your beanie is 740 00:31:00,653 --> 00:31:02,256 very festive, I have to pass. 741 00:31:02,824 --> 00:31:05,329 Mike Sanders. "Hi there." 742 00:31:05,864 --> 00:31:07,265 Hi, Mike. You are cute. 743 00:31:07,934 --> 00:31:09,069 "My name is Mike. 744 00:31:09,203 --> 00:31:10,807 I'm an allergist, recently divorced. 745 00:31:10,940 --> 00:31:12,811 I am looking for someone special to share my life 746 00:31:12,944 --> 00:31:14,246 with and hopefully find true love." 747 00:31:15,015 --> 00:31:16,250 I think you might be our guy. 748 00:31:16,384 --> 00:31:17,887 "If you're looking for someone 749 00:31:18,154 --> 00:31:20,125 who is friendly and dedicated, then I'm your guy." 750 00:31:20,258 --> 00:31:23,565 Yes, you are. Okay, let's reply to Mike. 751 00:31:24,601 --> 00:31:25,468 "Hi, Mike. 752 00:31:25,536 --> 00:31:27,405 My name is Kenzie Parker 753 00:31:27,540 --> 00:31:30,946 and I wanted to speak to you about coming in 754 00:31:31,080 --> 00:31:34,855 for a blind date with Brooke. 755 00:31:34,988 --> 00:31:36,558 Are you interested?" 756 00:31:37,861 --> 00:31:39,429 Okay, next. 757 00:31:41,735 --> 00:31:44,306 [gentle music] 758 00:31:45,042 --> 00:31:48,682 [phone vibrating] 759 00:31:50,018 --> 00:31:51,689 Hi, baby. 760 00:31:51,822 --> 00:31:53,024 Hey, Mom. 761 00:31:53,157 --> 00:31:54,728 Wait. Are you still at work? 762 00:31:54,861 --> 00:31:57,399 I know, I am still at work, but, 763 00:31:57,533 --> 00:32:00,105 you know, I need to wrap up some stuff. 764 00:32:00,438 --> 00:32:02,611 So you're really enjoying your empty nester life? 765 00:32:02,944 --> 00:32:04,714 No, actually, I'm not. 766 00:32:06,250 --> 00:32:07,654 I just want you to be happy, Mom. 767 00:32:07,788 --> 00:32:09,290 I am happy. 768 00:32:09,423 --> 00:32:11,494 Well, I have my last final, in a few days, 769 00:32:11,628 --> 00:32:13,666 so I'll see you guys next week. 770 00:32:14,099 --> 00:32:16,471 Oh, I miss you. I can't wait to see you. 771 00:32:16,605 --> 00:32:19,811 Is there any way that you can come earlier 772 00:32:19,945 --> 00:32:21,581 and spend time with us? 773 00:32:21,915 --> 00:32:23,051 Mom. 774 00:32:23,384 --> 00:32:26,625 I'm sorry. I miss you. I miss you so much. 775 00:32:26,926 --> 00:32:28,327 What are we doing for Christmas? 776 00:32:28,461 --> 00:32:30,132 Are we still doing dinner with Dad? 777 00:32:30,265 --> 00:32:32,069 I don't know how you guys are doing things since I left. 778 00:32:32,603 --> 00:32:36,277 You know what? I will, I will call your Dad and 779 00:32:36,945 --> 00:32:38,347 we will figure it out, okay? 780 00:32:39,016 --> 00:32:40,920 Cool. Well, I got to go. 781 00:32:41,053 --> 00:32:42,289 My morning class is about to start. 782 00:32:42,423 --> 00:32:44,695 I'll see you soon. I love you so much. 783 00:32:44,995 --> 00:32:46,698 I can't wait to see you. 784 00:32:46,832 --> 00:32:47,734 Love you, Mom. 785 00:32:47,834 --> 00:32:51,440 [gentle music continues] 786 00:32:54,814 --> 00:32:56,518 [phone dialing] 787 00:32:58,856 --> 00:33:00,492 [Todd] Hi. You've reached Todd. 788 00:33:00,626 --> 00:33:01,561 Leave a message. 789 00:33:05,670 --> 00:33:09,276 [gentle music continues] 790 00:33:21,300 --> 00:33:24,507 [upbeat music] 791 00:33:25,375 --> 00:33:26,578 And that's what got me 792 00:33:26,711 --> 00:33:28,916 into collecting vintage Mason jars. 793 00:33:29,049 --> 00:33:30,151 Right. 794 00:33:30,285 --> 00:33:31,521 I have over three hundred now. 795 00:33:31,922 --> 00:33:32,824 Wow. 796 00:33:33,024 --> 00:33:34,459 I donated a few to the museum. 797 00:33:35,395 --> 00:33:36,297 Cool. 798 00:33:37,700 --> 00:33:39,470 Okay, so, um, can you tell me what it is 799 00:33:39,605 --> 00:33:41,307 that you're looking for in a significant other? 800 00:33:41,508 --> 00:33:45,816 Oh! Well, I'm looking for someone who's giving. 801 00:33:46,685 --> 00:33:47,620 Great. 802 00:33:48,054 --> 00:33:49,958 I live in a studio apartment, so I donate the majority 803 00:33:50,091 --> 00:33:51,561 of my income to the less fortunate. 804 00:33:52,062 --> 00:33:53,197 Oh. 805 00:33:53,431 --> 00:33:54,867 Yeah. So, really, I'm looking for someone 806 00:33:55,101 --> 00:33:57,472 who is totally selfless and who's cool with a roommate. 807 00:33:57,607 --> 00:33:58,508 Or two. 808 00:34:00,747 --> 00:34:01,915 And so from there, 809 00:34:02,048 --> 00:34:03,786 I backpacked through India. 810 00:34:03,919 --> 00:34:04,821 Where I met my third wife. 811 00:34:05,422 --> 00:34:08,461 -Your third-- -[Steve] Third wife. 812 00:34:10,098 --> 00:34:12,135 Right, um. 813 00:34:12,803 --> 00:34:14,540 How many wives have you had? 814 00:34:15,008 --> 00:34:18,214 Well, I'm hoping Brooke will be my number five. 815 00:34:18,715 --> 00:34:19,617 Right. 816 00:34:27,533 --> 00:34:32,242 I'm going to go get, um, something. 817 00:34:33,746 --> 00:34:34,714 [bell jingles] 818 00:34:39,190 --> 00:34:40,425 -Hey. -Oh, gosh. 819 00:34:40,492 --> 00:34:41,695 I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. 820 00:34:41,762 --> 00:34:42,697 No, it's okay. 821 00:34:43,331 --> 00:34:45,703 [quirky music] 822 00:34:47,606 --> 00:34:49,978 -Who is that? -That is a potential blind date. 823 00:34:50,111 --> 00:34:51,748 -A potential? -Yes. 824 00:34:52,248 --> 00:34:55,222 For Brooke. For the WKPC Christmas Eve soiree. 825 00:34:55,422 --> 00:34:56,691 -Ah. -[Kenzie] Mm-hm. 826 00:34:58,027 --> 00:35:00,766 -How's it going? Going well? -Terribly. It's going terribly. 827 00:35:00,899 --> 00:35:02,336 He hasn't said anything since he got here. 828 00:35:02,469 --> 00:35:03,606 Absolutely nothing. It's been silent. 829 00:35:03,739 --> 00:35:04,641 I don't know what to do. 830 00:35:05,275 --> 00:35:06,778 Do you need some help? 831 00:35:06,845 --> 00:35:08,414 You want me to go over there with you, give you an out? 832 00:35:09,283 --> 00:35:11,287 Yes. Yes, I would. 833 00:35:11,588 --> 00:35:14,126 -Yeah. Operation Blind Date. -Okay. 834 00:35:14,259 --> 00:35:15,696 -Let's go. -Okay. All right. 835 00:35:18,935 --> 00:35:21,541 Larry. Crazy coincidence. 836 00:35:21,675 --> 00:35:25,048 This is my friend Ben, and I totally forgot that, 837 00:35:25,181 --> 00:35:26,785 I told him that I would help him... 838 00:35:26,952 --> 00:35:28,154 -Water my-- -His cat. 839 00:35:36,170 --> 00:35:38,174 [bell jingles] 840 00:35:38,643 --> 00:35:39,744 [Ben] Okay. 841 00:35:41,013 --> 00:35:43,952 That was easy and awkward. 842 00:35:44,086 --> 00:35:45,923 -Very weird. Very weird. -Yeah. 843 00:35:46,525 --> 00:35:47,927 -You're kidding. -No. 844 00:35:48,227 --> 00:35:49,998 A broke college kid's got to do what a broke college kid's 845 00:35:50,131 --> 00:35:51,233 got to do. 846 00:35:54,139 --> 00:35:57,713 Uh, what is your favorite food? 847 00:35:58,147 --> 00:35:59,584 Easy. 848 00:35:59,718 --> 00:36:01,688 My mother's blueberry pancakes and scrambled eggs. 849 00:36:01,822 --> 00:36:03,391 Breakfast food is my favorite, too. 850 00:36:03,526 --> 00:36:04,728 -Really? -Yes, but bagels 851 00:36:04,861 --> 00:36:06,397 and cream cheese. Whipped cream cheese. 852 00:36:06,632 --> 00:36:08,736 If you give me plain. Well, I'll eat it, but I'll 853 00:36:08,869 --> 00:36:10,271 enjoy it like thirty percent less. 854 00:36:10,405 --> 00:36:11,975 Thirty percent? That's a specific number. 855 00:36:12,108 --> 00:36:14,614 So you're not a fan of cream cheese frosting then, are you? 856 00:36:14,747 --> 00:36:16,684 Oh, no. Cream cheese frosting and cream cheese 857 00:36:16,818 --> 00:36:18,588 are two very different spreadable categories 858 00:36:18,722 --> 00:36:20,659 that should never be combined as far as I'm concerned. 859 00:36:21,962 --> 00:36:23,733 I'm sorry. You're just very passionate about that. 860 00:36:23,933 --> 00:36:26,237 I am. Bagels and cream cheese are truly the way to my heart. 861 00:36:26,371 --> 00:36:27,941 So if somebody did 862 00:36:28,007 --> 00:36:29,242 want to make you feel special, they shouldn't send flowers. 863 00:36:29,376 --> 00:36:30,546 They should just send bagels? 864 00:36:31,213 --> 00:36:32,716 -Yes. -[Ben] Noted. 865 00:36:35,656 --> 00:36:37,225 I'm looking forward to the tasting tomorrow. 866 00:36:38,328 --> 00:36:40,098 Me too. 867 00:36:40,231 --> 00:36:41,668 Yeah. 868 00:36:42,001 --> 00:36:43,939 Well, I should get going. 869 00:36:44,072 --> 00:36:47,847 Thank you again for getting me out of that situation. 870 00:36:47,980 --> 00:36:49,984 Saving the day, literally. 871 00:36:50,117 --> 00:36:51,821 -Anytime. -I appreciate it. 872 00:36:52,322 --> 00:36:55,662 [gentle music] 873 00:36:59,270 --> 00:37:03,111 [soft music] 874 00:37:03,746 --> 00:37:04,947 -[phone vibrates] -[phone rings] 875 00:37:29,664 --> 00:37:30,966 You okay? 876 00:37:33,204 --> 00:37:34,473 Brooke. Are you okay? 877 00:37:34,907 --> 00:37:37,011 Yeah, I'm okay. I'm okay. 878 00:37:39,016 --> 00:37:41,387 Wait, you're not having second thoughts, are you? 879 00:37:41,688 --> 00:37:43,525 Am I having second thoughts? 880 00:37:43,659 --> 00:37:45,796 No, I'm good. I'm good. 881 00:37:46,196 --> 00:37:49,403 You know, this is something I need to do and I want to do. 882 00:37:49,538 --> 00:37:51,406 And let's do this. 883 00:37:51,908 --> 00:37:53,445 Yes, you can. 884 00:37:53,579 --> 00:37:55,081 Okay. Are you ready? 885 00:37:55,883 --> 00:37:59,690 We are live in five four, four, three. 886 00:38:01,093 --> 00:38:02,797 Good morning, Ann Arbor. 887 00:38:02,931 --> 00:38:04,968 You are having Breakfast with Brooke. 888 00:38:05,101 --> 00:38:09,109 And today we are doing something that is so fun and different. 889 00:38:09,243 --> 00:38:11,414 My wonderful producer, Kenzie, 890 00:38:11,581 --> 00:38:13,986 came up with this idea that I can't believe 891 00:38:14,119 --> 00:38:17,392 I agreed to, Brooke's Blind Dates, where 892 00:38:17,526 --> 00:38:21,034 I will actually be going on blind dates on-air 893 00:38:21,167 --> 00:38:23,371 live to help me find 894 00:38:23,505 --> 00:38:26,979 the perfect date for our station's Christmas 895 00:38:27,112 --> 00:38:31,555 Eve party, where we will also be broadcasting live. 896 00:38:31,688 --> 00:38:34,359 So that's what we're doing. 897 00:38:34,492 --> 00:38:35,462 Are you ready for the first blind date? 898 00:38:35,596 --> 00:38:37,700 -Yes, I am. -Okay. 899 00:38:37,834 --> 00:38:39,336 -His name is Chris. -Okay. 900 00:38:39,470 --> 00:38:40,806 He is forty-two. 901 00:38:40,940 --> 00:38:42,777 He's a single dad who lives in Birmingham 902 00:38:42,911 --> 00:38:44,547 with his two golden retrievers. 903 00:38:44,681 --> 00:38:47,485 His son just started his freshman year at Berkeley. 904 00:38:47,620 --> 00:38:50,158 Okay Chris, you are having Breakfast with Brooke. 905 00:38:50,291 --> 00:38:52,462 [Chris] Hi. It's so nice to meet you. 906 00:38:52,963 --> 00:38:55,401 Oh, it's so nice to meet you, too, Chris. 907 00:38:55,536 --> 00:38:57,673 It sounds like you probably know 908 00:38:57,807 --> 00:39:00,713 a little bit about me if you listen to this show. 909 00:39:00,846 --> 00:39:04,119 So maybe tell me some things about you? 910 00:39:06,023 --> 00:39:08,628 [Brooke] Oh, okay. Well, that was today's show. 911 00:39:08,762 --> 00:39:11,033 Thank you so much for all of you 912 00:39:11,166 --> 00:39:12,937 joining me for breakfast. 913 00:39:13,906 --> 00:39:14,875 And the next time 914 00:39:15,008 --> 00:39:17,714 we will all find out who my blind date 915 00:39:17,847 --> 00:39:20,418 is that my producer Kenzie 916 00:39:20,553 --> 00:39:21,654 has picked for me. 917 00:39:22,690 --> 00:39:25,027 Hey, Chris. Great job today. 918 00:39:25,161 --> 00:39:28,234 Would you like to go on a second date with Brooke? 919 00:39:28,367 --> 00:39:29,738 Oh, you would? Fantastic. 920 00:39:29,871 --> 00:39:32,710 Okay, let me give you some date options. 921 00:39:33,277 --> 00:39:35,649 Yes, I will send these over right now. Thanks, Chris. 922 00:39:36,784 --> 00:39:38,221 -Hey. -[Brooke] Hey. 923 00:39:38,354 --> 00:39:39,557 How do you think the show went? 924 00:39:39,690 --> 00:39:41,561 I don't know. How do you think it went? 925 00:39:41,794 --> 00:39:43,264 I thought it was good. 926 00:39:43,397 --> 00:39:45,167 -You do? Really? -Yes, I like him a lot. 927 00:39:45,401 --> 00:39:46,538 I think we should 928 00:39:46,905 --> 00:39:49,109 bring him into the studio for a live on-air date. 929 00:39:49,242 --> 00:39:51,413 Well, you're the producer. 930 00:39:51,547 --> 00:39:54,019 I, I do have to step out. 931 00:39:54,153 --> 00:39:56,123 Oh, but what about our content planning meeting? 932 00:39:56,625 --> 00:39:58,929 I need to push it to, like, six-ish. 933 00:39:59,062 --> 00:40:00,933 -Six-ish. -Six-ish. 934 00:40:01,067 --> 00:40:03,070 That's not going to be a problem. 935 00:40:03,204 --> 00:40:04,306 -Right? -Right. 936 00:40:04,541 --> 00:40:06,443 -Yeah. Six-ish is fine. -Yeah, thank you. 937 00:40:06,578 --> 00:40:09,316 -I'm excited about this. -Yeah. Good show today. 938 00:40:09,449 --> 00:40:10,553 [Brooke] Thank you. 939 00:40:10,686 --> 00:40:14,426 [curious music] 940 00:40:21,841 --> 00:40:25,081 [faint vintage music] 941 00:40:25,348 --> 00:40:28,454 -Oh. -Someone's in a good mood. 942 00:40:30,257 --> 00:40:32,530 Yeah, sorry. I didn't realize anyone was here. 943 00:40:32,664 --> 00:40:35,536 That's okay, man. I know that dance. 944 00:40:35,903 --> 00:40:38,041 Either you got a promotion, which I know hasn't happened yet 945 00:40:38,174 --> 00:40:40,880 but I do hear is coming. 946 00:40:41,515 --> 00:40:43,685 So if it's not that. What's her name? 947 00:40:44,621 --> 00:40:46,992 -[Ben] No. -Come on. 948 00:40:47,258 --> 00:40:48,996 Come on, I know you too well. There's someone. 949 00:40:49,496 --> 00:40:50,565 Tell me, what's her name? Come on. 950 00:40:50,699 --> 00:40:52,503 I'm not ready to share her name. 951 00:40:53,705 --> 00:40:55,241 Okay, I hear you. 952 00:40:56,176 --> 00:40:57,613 Well, if she's got you doing the Ben 953 00:40:57,813 --> 00:40:59,517 happy dance, then she must be pretty special. 954 00:41:00,685 --> 00:41:02,589 Yeah, I think she might be. 955 00:41:03,692 --> 00:41:07,498 [curious music] 956 00:41:12,576 --> 00:41:14,580 -[Todd] Oh. -Hey. 957 00:41:14,814 --> 00:41:16,016 What are you doing here? 958 00:41:16,951 --> 00:41:18,320 I thought you were at work. 959 00:41:18,454 --> 00:41:19,256 Well, I'm not. 960 00:41:19,322 --> 00:41:21,226 Yeah, well, Ava 961 00:41:21,359 --> 00:41:22,997 called me and told me there's a leak underneath the sink. 962 00:41:23,064 --> 00:41:25,334 -Oh. -We all know how you put off 963 00:41:25,468 --> 00:41:26,604 home repairs to the last minute. 964 00:41:26,738 --> 00:41:27,940 Yeah, we do. 965 00:41:28,274 --> 00:41:31,380 -But it's because I'm busy. -[Todd] Right. Yeah. 966 00:41:31,915 --> 00:41:34,252 So I thought I'd fix it before 967 00:41:34,385 --> 00:41:35,555 it became an actual problem. 968 00:41:36,591 --> 00:41:38,293 Well, thank you. That was very nice of you. 969 00:41:38,427 --> 00:41:39,463 [Todd] Of course. 970 00:41:39,597 --> 00:41:42,569 So, I heard the show today. 971 00:41:43,237 --> 00:41:44,641 -You did? -Yeah. 972 00:41:44,774 --> 00:41:46,911 I'm glad you're getting out there. 973 00:41:48,247 --> 00:41:49,784 Thank you. 974 00:41:49,917 --> 00:41:52,288 I'm glad you're getting out there, too. 975 00:41:52,422 --> 00:41:56,731 [gentle music] 976 00:41:57,332 --> 00:42:00,806 So, things are good? 977 00:42:01,406 --> 00:42:03,377 Their wonderful. Can't you tell? 978 00:42:04,112 --> 00:42:06,350 -Yeah, you look-- -[Brooke] I'm joking. 979 00:42:06,818 --> 00:42:08,622 I'm actually not. Things are so different right now, 980 00:42:09,289 --> 00:42:12,095 but I am working really hard to try to find a better 981 00:42:12,228 --> 00:42:15,802 balance between work and life. 982 00:42:17,138 --> 00:42:18,775 You've been saying that for years. 983 00:42:20,211 --> 00:42:21,647 I know I have. I am. 984 00:42:21,881 --> 00:42:24,754 I'm sorry that it's taken me so long. 985 00:42:25,088 --> 00:42:27,894 [birds chirping] 986 00:42:28,127 --> 00:42:30,699 I've always wanted you to be happy, 987 00:42:30,833 --> 00:42:31,768 you know that. 988 00:42:31,902 --> 00:42:34,273 I know. [chuckles] 989 00:42:34,507 --> 00:42:36,845 [birds continue chirping] 990 00:42:37,613 --> 00:42:41,220 Well, you're here, and you already unlocked my door. 991 00:42:41,353 --> 00:42:43,423 Do you want to come in for a minute? 992 00:42:43,558 --> 00:42:45,094 I'd love that. 993 00:42:45,227 --> 00:42:46,965 Okay. Good. Come in then. 994 00:42:47,933 --> 00:42:50,237 -Let me get that for you. -Well thank you so much. 995 00:42:52,074 --> 00:42:54,747 -[Brooke] Glad you're here. -[door slams] 996 00:42:55,616 --> 00:42:59,958 [suspenseful music] 997 00:43:00,225 --> 00:43:02,729 -[phone vibrating] -[phone rings] 998 00:43:07,139 --> 00:43:12,014 [soft music] 999 00:43:27,546 --> 00:43:31,588 Do you remember when she became so obsessed with those poppers 1000 00:43:31,721 --> 00:43:33,725 that your Mom would have at Christmas? 1001 00:43:33,859 --> 00:43:35,027 My mom came back from England? 1002 00:43:35,161 --> 00:43:36,764 -Yes, I remember that. -Yes. Yes. 1003 00:43:36,897 --> 00:43:40,037 And then Eva wanted it at every single holiday. 1004 00:43:40,171 --> 00:43:41,607 And your Mom? She's so sweet. 1005 00:43:41,741 --> 00:43:43,377 She even had it for Saint Patty's Day 1006 00:43:43,512 --> 00:43:45,749 with the little green shamrock. 1007 00:43:45,882 --> 00:43:49,823 -She's, she's amazing. -[phone vibrating] 1008 00:43:50,357 --> 00:43:51,827 [Brooke] Sorry. 1009 00:43:53,998 --> 00:43:55,367 Just give me a second. 1010 00:43:56,403 --> 00:43:58,340 [footsteps clomping] 1011 00:43:58,909 --> 00:44:03,718 [gentle music] 1012 00:44:21,654 --> 00:44:22,823 Thank you. 1013 00:44:41,628 --> 00:44:46,136 [uplifting music] 1014 00:44:57,560 --> 00:44:59,897 [footsteps clomping] 1015 00:45:02,268 --> 00:45:05,742 Todd, my meeting was canceled, but I thought maybe 1016 00:45:05,875 --> 00:45:09,015 we could find those poppers and surprise Ava. 1017 00:45:16,062 --> 00:45:17,566 That would be amazing. 1018 00:45:17,699 --> 00:45:19,402 -[Brooke] Really? -Yes. 1019 00:45:21,473 --> 00:45:22,375 [Todd] Of course. 1020 00:45:26,885 --> 00:45:28,821 [footsteps clomping] 1021 00:45:29,222 --> 00:45:30,725 Hi. Hi. 1022 00:45:30,859 --> 00:45:33,798 -I am so sorry I'm late. -Hi. No worries. 1023 00:45:35,201 --> 00:45:36,538 -Everything okay today? -[Kenzie] Yes. 1024 00:45:36,905 --> 00:45:39,042 Yes, everything's great. 1025 00:45:39,175 --> 00:45:41,413 Oh, okay. 1026 00:45:41,548 --> 00:45:42,783 They started driving on 1027 00:45:43,217 --> 00:45:45,422 the lake with the jet ski, and I'm on these pool noodles. 1028 00:45:45,556 --> 00:45:47,727 I, I ate it so bad. 1029 00:45:47,860 --> 00:45:49,564 It's not a real story. Are you serious? 1030 00:45:49,697 --> 00:45:51,032 Yes, one hundred percent. 1031 00:45:51,166 --> 00:45:52,401 I mean, they were the cool kids at summer camp. 1032 00:45:52,536 --> 00:45:54,339 I believed them. I thought it was possible. 1033 00:45:55,107 --> 00:45:57,245 I am so sorry that that happened to you. 1034 00:45:57,947 --> 00:46:00,786 I was okay. Water is mildly forgiving. 1035 00:46:01,153 --> 00:46:02,321 I had a lot of fun. 1036 00:46:02,388 --> 00:46:04,025 It was wonderful. It was a good time. 1037 00:46:06,597 --> 00:46:09,102 Well, Mr. Fancy Food Writer man. 1038 00:46:09,235 --> 00:46:11,406 Do you have anything else fun lined up after this? 1039 00:46:13,110 --> 00:46:14,814 I actually am going to be doing the tasting 1040 00:46:14,947 --> 00:46:17,385 for the new O Wine Bar that's opening up. 1041 00:46:17,586 --> 00:46:20,458 Oh, cool. That's the Danson brother's place, right? 1042 00:46:21,093 --> 00:46:23,063 Yeah. Yeah. How did you know? 1043 00:46:23,632 --> 00:46:24,533 Are you a foodie? 1044 00:46:25,467 --> 00:46:26,804 Aspiring. 1045 00:46:28,440 --> 00:46:29,576 That's a thing. 1046 00:46:29,710 --> 00:46:31,881 I am allowed a guest if you want to join me. 1047 00:46:33,016 --> 00:46:35,922 -I mean, if-- -Yeah, yeah. I mean... 1048 00:46:36,056 --> 00:46:37,225 I mean, I don't know if there's, like, 1049 00:46:37,358 --> 00:46:40,330 somebody who deserves it more than me. 1050 00:46:40,899 --> 00:46:43,404 Deserves it, what? 1051 00:46:43,738 --> 00:46:45,776 Yeah, like a girlfriend or, 1052 00:46:45,909 --> 00:46:48,548 I don't know, some special person. 1053 00:46:50,652 --> 00:46:51,955 There's no girlfriend. 1054 00:46:52,021 --> 00:46:53,424 And the only one special in my life is my mom. 1055 00:46:54,459 --> 00:46:58,033 That's so cute. [chuckles] You're so cute. 1056 00:47:01,841 --> 00:47:02,976 So, I mean, if you don't want to go-- 1057 00:47:03,110 --> 00:47:04,614 No, no, I do. I do. I do want to go. 1058 00:47:04,747 --> 00:47:06,884 I do. I would. I, yes. 1059 00:47:07,017 --> 00:47:08,453 -Yeah. -Okay, great. 1060 00:47:08,588 --> 00:47:10,357 Because I think it'd be a lot more fun with you there. 1061 00:47:14,098 --> 00:47:17,740 -[phone vibrating] -Oh, sorry. 1062 00:47:18,140 --> 00:47:20,445 I have a ninety-seven alarm set to remind me 1063 00:47:20,579 --> 00:47:22,783 to do some writing for the show tonight. 1064 00:47:22,916 --> 00:47:24,520 Some questions for the blind dates. 1065 00:47:26,891 --> 00:47:28,193 Brooke keeps you pretty busy. 1066 00:47:29,162 --> 00:47:31,834 Yeah, but I'm happy to do it. 1067 00:47:32,101 --> 00:47:33,403 Brooke works better from an outline 1068 00:47:33,538 --> 00:47:35,375 and makes the show flow better. 1069 00:47:35,509 --> 00:47:37,445 Plus, this blind date thing is kind of 1070 00:47:37,679 --> 00:47:39,984 the most important thing that we've ever done. 1071 00:47:40,117 --> 00:47:42,288 So I want to make sure that it is perfect. 1072 00:47:42,422 --> 00:47:43,725 She's very lucky to have you. 1073 00:47:44,259 --> 00:47:46,229 Well, I'm lucky to work on a hit show. 1074 00:47:47,633 --> 00:47:50,304 Have you ever thought about having your own show? 1075 00:47:50,438 --> 00:47:52,642 Just a talk show. I think you'd make a great host. 1076 00:47:53,679 --> 00:47:56,584 No, I mean, 1077 00:47:56,718 --> 00:47:58,253 yeah, I've like, 1078 00:47:58,387 --> 00:48:00,692 like, maybe thought of thought, but I don't know. 1079 00:48:00,826 --> 00:48:01,961 No, no, I'm, I'm, 1080 00:48:02,094 --> 00:48:03,865 I'm a behind the scenes gal. 1081 00:48:03,998 --> 00:48:05,903 It's just, that's how it's always been. 1082 00:48:06,203 --> 00:48:07,338 Plus, I don't think anybody would 1083 00:48:07,472 --> 00:48:09,175 really care about what I had to say. 1084 00:48:09,309 --> 00:48:10,879 That's absolutely not true. 1085 00:48:11,013 --> 00:48:12,148 I'd care what you have to say. 1086 00:48:13,050 --> 00:48:14,520 Really? 1087 00:48:14,653 --> 00:48:16,657 I think you have a lot of great things to say. 1088 00:48:19,830 --> 00:48:24,472 Well, that's very sweet. Thank you. This was very nice. 1089 00:48:26,744 --> 00:48:28,380 Thank you, again. 1090 00:48:29,584 --> 00:48:31,486 No problem. Again. 1091 00:48:34,927 --> 00:48:35,962 So, did you like the cheesecake 1092 00:48:36,096 --> 00:48:37,331 or the chocolate cake better? 1093 00:48:37,733 --> 00:48:39,637 Which one's getting the the five star review from Mr. 1094 00:48:39,770 --> 00:48:41,339 Fancy Food Writer man? 1095 00:48:42,041 --> 00:48:43,845 Oh, my gosh, you have to invite Ben 1096 00:48:43,978 --> 00:48:45,114 to the Christmas Eve party. 1097 00:48:45,247 --> 00:48:47,251 He's totally into you. 1098 00:48:48,053 --> 00:48:50,224 Come on. It'd be so romantic. 1099 00:48:52,328 --> 00:48:54,767 Okay. Yeah, I'll invite him. 1100 00:48:54,900 --> 00:48:56,336 I'm so happy for you. 1101 00:48:57,071 --> 00:48:58,775 What if he doesn't say yes? 1102 00:48:58,908 --> 00:49:00,210 He's going to say yes. 1103 00:49:01,313 --> 00:49:03,450 Do you think he's going to say yes? 1104 00:49:03,718 --> 00:49:04,887 [Maya] Yes, he will. 1105 00:49:05,087 --> 00:49:06,356 [both laughing] 1106 00:49:06,891 --> 00:49:10,732 [nutcracker clacks] 1107 00:49:11,233 --> 00:49:13,604 Can I help you with something, Maya? 1108 00:49:15,240 --> 00:49:18,347 Right, um. Okay, so I was thinking. 1109 00:49:19,015 --> 00:49:20,585 Me and Liam should coordinate, right? 1110 00:49:20,719 --> 00:49:22,889 Like I'll get him a sparkly pink tie to match what I'm 1111 00:49:23,023 --> 00:49:24,793 wearing or a vest. 1112 00:49:25,260 --> 00:49:26,631 Liam would look fire in a vest. 1113 00:49:26,764 --> 00:49:28,367 [Kenzie] I call dibs on officiating this wedding. 1114 00:49:28,702 --> 00:49:31,272 -[Maya] Duh! -Oh, no. 1115 00:49:33,878 --> 00:49:35,281 [Kenzie] Wait, what? 1116 00:49:35,615 --> 00:49:38,420 [Maya] What? Let me see, let me see! 1117 00:49:39,523 --> 00:49:42,094 Oh, it's him. 1118 00:49:42,428 --> 00:49:44,198 That's your new hottie. 1119 00:49:44,800 --> 00:49:48,574 Oh. Why is he applying to go on a date with Brooke? 1120 00:49:48,708 --> 00:49:49,810 I don't know. 1121 00:49:50,310 --> 00:49:52,414 Wait, was he just using you to get to Brooke? 1122 00:49:54,953 --> 00:49:57,191 Of course he isn't into me. He is into Brooke. 1123 00:49:57,324 --> 00:49:58,962 Well, I mean, that was just one theory. 1124 00:49:59,095 --> 00:50:00,497 Why else would he submit an application? 1125 00:50:01,199 --> 00:50:03,069 Is the whole thing filled out? 1126 00:50:03,203 --> 00:50:04,239 Maybe it was a mistake. 1127 00:50:04,372 --> 00:50:05,942 "Hi, my name is Ben. 1128 00:50:06,075 --> 00:50:07,946 I'm 37, and I work as a lifestyle 1129 00:50:08,079 --> 00:50:09,650 writer for Topline Papers. I'm 1130 00:50:09,783 --> 00:50:11,553 looking for someone to join me on this journey of life. Someone 1131 00:50:11,687 --> 00:50:15,093 who is up for adventure, romance and a little spontaneity. 1132 00:50:15,227 --> 00:50:17,165 Someone who is fun loving, who 1133 00:50:17,298 --> 00:50:19,468 I can share new experiences with." 1134 00:50:20,805 --> 00:50:22,877 Well, um. 1135 00:50:23,010 --> 00:50:24,312 If he wants to go out with Brooke 1136 00:50:24,445 --> 00:50:25,782 so bad, let's just give him what he wants. 1137 00:50:25,915 --> 00:50:27,252 -You sure? -No. 1138 00:50:27,385 --> 00:50:28,788 But I do need to get back to work 1139 00:50:28,922 --> 00:50:31,426 because Brooke has her in-studio dates this week, so. 1140 00:50:31,560 --> 00:50:33,130 Okay, well, I'm sending you all the good vibes 1141 00:50:33,263 --> 00:50:34,934 to find a little holiday romance. 1142 00:50:35,836 --> 00:50:37,772 That doesn't involve the guy that you have a crush on. 1143 00:50:39,376 --> 00:50:42,549 -Right. Thanks. Bye. -[Maya] Bye! 1144 00:50:46,322 --> 00:50:47,559 -[Maya groans] -[laptop thuds] 1145 00:50:48,127 --> 00:50:51,767 [gentle music] 1146 00:50:53,638 --> 00:50:56,009 Wait. You've never changed your own tire? 1147 00:50:56,143 --> 00:50:57,579 No, and I know, I know. 1148 00:50:57,713 --> 00:51:01,052 I do pride myself on not having any handyman skills. 1149 00:51:01,185 --> 00:51:03,992 You know, my hus-- um. 1150 00:51:04,192 --> 00:51:06,731 Actually, I hire someone to do that stuff. 1151 00:51:06,864 --> 00:51:08,166 Well, 1152 00:51:08,299 --> 00:51:11,106 I'd be happy to teach you the basics sometime. 1153 00:51:11,239 --> 00:51:12,642 Maybe we could grab dinner, 1154 00:51:12,776 --> 00:51:14,846 and then I could teach you how to check your oil. 1155 00:51:14,980 --> 00:51:18,286 [eerie music] 1156 00:51:18,955 --> 00:51:20,224 [Chris] That was a joke. 1157 00:51:20,358 --> 00:51:23,297 I'd love to just take you to dinner. 1158 00:51:23,430 --> 00:51:25,200 [Brooke] Your joke wasn't funny. 1159 00:51:26,604 --> 00:51:29,610 [Chris] I meant I'd rather take you to dinner. 1160 00:51:30,545 --> 00:51:32,315 Sounds like your daughter is really amazing. 1161 00:51:32,448 --> 00:51:34,520 Oh, she is. Thank you. 1162 00:51:34,653 --> 00:51:37,424 Honestly, I never thought I would have kids. 1163 00:51:37,892 --> 00:51:40,364 Oh, so you don't like kids? 1164 00:51:40,498 --> 00:51:42,670 No. I mean, I didn't say I don't like kids. 1165 00:51:42,803 --> 00:51:44,707 Since I just put my career first. 1166 00:51:44,840 --> 00:51:47,145 [Brooke] Oh, because I have a career my child suffered? 1167 00:51:47,278 --> 00:51:48,614 That's not what I meant at all. 1168 00:51:48,748 --> 00:51:50,619 It kind of came off that way, I have to say. 1169 00:51:50,752 --> 00:51:52,689 [Greg] When was the last time you got a sound bath? 1170 00:51:53,825 --> 00:51:54,693 [Brooke] A what? 1171 00:51:54,760 --> 00:51:56,797 You aura is a bit dirty. 1172 00:51:58,200 --> 00:52:00,638 -My what? -Your aura. 1173 00:52:03,210 --> 00:52:04,579 It's messy. 1174 00:52:06,349 --> 00:52:07,686 My aura is dirty? 1175 00:52:10,191 --> 00:52:11,426 Repeat after me. 1176 00:52:13,030 --> 00:52:17,438 Ohm. 1177 00:52:18,708 --> 00:52:20,410 I just don't understand what the problem is. 1178 00:52:20,545 --> 00:52:22,114 I just don't like any of them. 1179 00:52:22,248 --> 00:52:23,518 Okay, but can you tell me why? 1180 00:52:24,419 --> 00:52:27,225 Other than, "Your aura is dirty" guy. 1181 00:52:28,093 --> 00:52:29,730 Okay. Yeah, that one was weird. I'll give you that. 1182 00:52:29,863 --> 00:52:31,801 But the other two, they seem nice? 1183 00:52:31,935 --> 00:52:33,638 -What's wrong with them? -I don't know. I don't know. 1184 00:52:33,771 --> 00:52:35,307 I just, I just think that we need 1185 00:52:35,441 --> 00:52:36,744 another gimmick for our segment. 1186 00:52:36,877 --> 00:52:38,681 Okay, well, it's a little late for that. 1187 00:52:38,814 --> 00:52:41,754 We need to stick with what we've got or... 1188 00:52:42,421 --> 00:52:44,826 -Kenzie. -There is one more guy. 1189 00:52:44,960 --> 00:52:47,164 Look, I appreciate everything you're trying to do. 1190 00:52:47,297 --> 00:52:49,102 One more day, please. 1191 00:52:49,736 --> 00:52:51,540 I know that I can give you the perfect one 1192 00:52:51,673 --> 00:52:53,310 and give our listeners and our bosses 1193 00:52:53,444 --> 00:52:54,814 exactly what they want. 1194 00:52:54,947 --> 00:52:57,217 You. Romance. Christmas. 1195 00:52:58,654 --> 00:53:02,929 -Fine. One more. -Great. One more date. 1196 00:53:03,765 --> 00:53:05,200 One more date. 1197 00:53:06,102 --> 00:53:08,675 [gentle music] 1198 00:53:09,142 --> 00:53:10,578 [footsteps clomping] 1199 00:53:36,429 --> 00:53:37,900 [phone dialing] 1200 00:53:38,033 --> 00:53:39,435 [phone ringing] 1201 00:53:42,943 --> 00:53:45,948 Hi. This is Kenzie Parker from Breakfast with Brooke. 1202 00:53:46,617 --> 00:53:47,519 Hey you. 1203 00:53:48,420 --> 00:53:51,459 We received your application and-- 1204 00:53:51,995 --> 00:53:53,196 I'm sorry. What? 1205 00:53:53,698 --> 00:53:56,169 Your application from the WKPC 1206 00:53:56,303 --> 00:53:58,240 site to go on a date with Brooke? 1207 00:53:58,373 --> 00:54:00,044 Anyway, our team reviewed your profile, 1208 00:54:00,177 --> 00:54:03,116 and we think that you would be a good fit for Brooke. 1209 00:54:03,250 --> 00:54:05,856 Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that our team 1210 00:54:05,989 --> 00:54:07,625 was pushing your application to the next round, 1211 00:54:07,759 --> 00:54:10,363 so I will be in touch to set up a date. 1212 00:54:10,497 --> 00:54:11,867 Talk to you soon. 1213 00:54:12,000 --> 00:54:13,537 Hello? 1214 00:54:14,172 --> 00:54:19,348 [gentle music] 1215 00:54:37,485 --> 00:54:39,523 [footsteps clomping] 1216 00:54:39,957 --> 00:54:41,259 Thank you. 1217 00:54:41,660 --> 00:54:44,699 Mm. This looks delicious. 1218 00:54:44,833 --> 00:54:46,068 Thanks. 1219 00:54:46,803 --> 00:54:48,373 I'm sorry I was late again. 1220 00:54:48,508 --> 00:54:50,578 I took Maya drink after work. 1221 00:54:50,712 --> 00:54:52,615 It's fine. That's fine. 1222 00:54:52,749 --> 00:54:54,151 The game doesn't start for another thirty minutes, 1223 00:54:54,285 --> 00:54:55,387 you're okay. 1224 00:54:56,857 --> 00:54:59,162 Are you? 1225 00:54:59,295 --> 00:55:00,464 You just seem like you're 1226 00:55:00,598 --> 00:55:02,000 really falling for this girl, huh? 1227 00:55:03,771 --> 00:55:06,442 I'd be lying if I said I didn't. 1228 00:55:06,577 --> 00:55:09,749 That's great. That's great. And I'm happy for you. 1229 00:55:09,883 --> 00:55:11,286 So how about you? 1230 00:55:11,419 --> 00:55:12,789 How's things with mystery girl? 1231 00:55:13,991 --> 00:55:15,628 She must work in our office building. 1232 00:55:15,762 --> 00:55:17,966 She'd be wearing far too much cologne to do the work. 1233 00:55:18,100 --> 00:55:19,570 [both chuckling] 1234 00:55:20,572 --> 00:55:23,042 Yes, I completely misread that situation, actually. 1235 00:55:24,211 --> 00:55:25,414 You know, she called today 1236 00:55:25,480 --> 00:55:26,784 to set me up on a date with her boss. 1237 00:55:26,918 --> 00:55:27,919 Wait, what? 1238 00:55:28,386 --> 00:55:31,359 Yeah. The radio shows doing this whole blind date thing. 1239 00:55:32,028 --> 00:55:33,932 Anyway. 1240 00:55:34,132 --> 00:55:37,739 Turns out, I think she was just vetting me for her boss, so. 1241 00:55:39,408 --> 00:55:40,578 Are you going to go? 1242 00:55:42,582 --> 00:55:44,285 What, on the blind date? 1243 00:55:44,418 --> 00:55:45,755 No. I mean, I don't know. 1244 00:55:45,889 --> 00:55:47,258 She was really pushing for it. 1245 00:55:47,893 --> 00:55:50,364 It sounds like you might be doing 1246 00:55:50,497 --> 00:55:53,036 mystery girl a favor if you do. 1247 00:55:53,838 --> 00:55:55,007 Who is her boss? 1248 00:55:55,809 --> 00:55:59,149 Brooke Walkins and mystery girl. 1249 00:55:59,282 --> 00:56:00,317 She's no longer a mystery. 1250 00:56:00,450 --> 00:56:02,255 It's her producer, Kenzie. 1251 00:56:02,388 --> 00:56:03,758 Best friend, Kenzie. 1252 00:56:03,891 --> 00:56:05,562 I think I met her with Maya and Brooke Walkin. 1253 00:56:05,695 --> 00:56:07,565 She's a legend. 1254 00:56:07,899 --> 00:56:09,235 You've got to go. 1255 00:56:09,469 --> 00:56:12,107 And maybe then we can do double dates. 1256 00:56:13,644 --> 00:56:15,548 Come on. It'll be fun. 1257 00:56:15,815 --> 00:56:20,157 I have tons of fun in my life. Ask Mr. Bubbles. 1258 00:56:20,658 --> 00:56:22,629 -Loads of fun. -[Liam] Yeah, totally. 1259 00:56:23,565 --> 00:56:24,498 And the groundhog on Groundhog's Day 1260 00:56:24,633 --> 00:56:26,536 is always right. 1261 00:56:31,847 --> 00:56:34,219 I hoped I'd find you here. 1262 00:56:34,520 --> 00:56:36,857 Well, I am a creature of habit. 1263 00:56:39,061 --> 00:56:41,032 Excited for your phone date with Brooke today? 1264 00:56:41,265 --> 00:56:42,836 Oh, yeah? Yeah. 1265 00:56:42,969 --> 00:56:44,438 Turns out everyone in my family is a big, 1266 00:56:44,573 --> 00:56:45,975 big fan of hers. 1267 00:56:46,108 --> 00:56:48,079 Well, there's a lot to be a fan of. 1268 00:56:48,714 --> 00:56:50,719 I think you two are going to be a great fit. 1269 00:56:50,919 --> 00:56:52,087 I can feel it. 1270 00:56:52,454 --> 00:56:53,924 -Yeah. -Yeah. 1271 00:56:54,125 --> 00:56:57,565 So just be yourself, and I know Brooke will love you. 1272 00:56:59,603 --> 00:57:00,972 [Kenzie] See ya. 1273 00:57:03,276 --> 00:57:06,016 Okay, I guess it's that point in the show 1274 00:57:06,449 --> 00:57:09,054 for Brooke's Blind Dates. 1275 00:57:09,188 --> 00:57:11,426 Kenzie, do we have one? 1276 00:57:11,560 --> 00:57:13,163 We have Ben Covington. 1277 00:57:13,296 --> 00:57:14,766 He is thirty-eight. 1278 00:57:15,233 --> 00:57:17,471 He is a lifestyle writer for Topline Papers, 1279 00:57:17,605 --> 00:57:19,475 and he's a really great guy. 1280 00:57:19,609 --> 00:57:21,178 He sounds very interesting. 1281 00:57:21,312 --> 00:57:23,584 Yes. Yes. And he is on the line. 1282 00:57:23,717 --> 00:57:26,189 Ben, you are having Breakfast with Brooke. 1283 00:57:26,456 --> 00:57:27,693 [Ben] Well, hey there. 1284 00:57:28,160 --> 00:57:30,865 Hey, Ben. It's so great to meet you on-air. 1285 00:57:31,165 --> 00:57:34,172 [Ben] It's nice to on the air, meet you, too. 1286 00:57:34,305 --> 00:57:35,708 Thank you. 1287 00:57:35,842 --> 00:57:36,910 [Ben] Kenzie speaks really highly of you. 1288 00:57:36,977 --> 00:57:38,580 Oh, thank you. 1289 00:57:38,714 --> 00:57:40,316 Actually, I pay her to do that. 1290 00:57:40,450 --> 00:57:42,088 [Ben laughing] 1291 00:57:42,288 --> 00:57:44,058 [Ben] The natural way, by far, is the most important thing 1292 00:57:44,191 --> 00:57:45,595 in any home. 1293 00:57:45,729 --> 00:57:47,264 [Brooke] No, I absolutely disagree with that. 1294 00:57:47,331 --> 00:57:48,968 The size of the kitchen is the most important thing 1295 00:57:49,035 --> 00:57:50,203 in a home. 1296 00:57:50,270 --> 00:57:51,272 [Ben] Hey, size isn't everything. 1297 00:57:51,339 --> 00:57:52,775 [Mark laughs] 1298 00:57:53,242 --> 00:57:55,147 [Ben] I love to cook. I think cooking 1299 00:57:55,214 --> 00:57:57,519 is one of the most romantic things you can do with someone. 1300 00:57:57,652 --> 00:57:59,322 I do, too. 1301 00:57:59,388 --> 00:58:01,660 I love cooking with someone. 1302 00:58:02,027 --> 00:58:03,731 So what's favorite thing to make? 1303 00:58:03,865 --> 00:58:05,835 [Ben] My Mom's blueberry pancakes. 1304 00:58:06,035 --> 00:58:07,605 Where are you on the scale for breakfast food? 1305 00:58:08,006 --> 00:58:09,944 Even though my show is Breakfast 1306 00:58:10,077 --> 00:58:13,584 with Brooke, I kind of skip breakfast. 1307 00:58:13,717 --> 00:58:15,387 [Ben] You skip breakfast with yourself? 1308 00:58:15,522 --> 00:58:16,456 Yeah, I do. 1309 00:58:16,590 --> 00:58:17,726 [both laughing] 1310 00:58:18,159 --> 00:58:19,495 [Ben] I do love a good bagel, though. 1311 00:58:19,630 --> 00:58:20,832 [Brooke] Oh. 1312 00:58:21,332 --> 00:58:22,769 [Ben] It's hard to deny like a fresh baked bagel. 1313 00:58:22,903 --> 00:58:24,105 Do you like bagels? 1314 00:58:24,238 --> 00:58:25,374 Yes, sir. No, I agree. 1315 00:58:25,642 --> 00:58:27,311 He's the best choice for Brooke. 1316 00:58:27,979 --> 00:58:29,883 Perfect. Okay. I will let them know now. 1317 00:58:30,317 --> 00:58:31,787 Thank you. 1318 00:58:43,076 --> 00:58:44,646 [phone dialing] 1319 00:58:44,779 --> 00:58:48,587 -[phone vibrating] -[phone ringing] 1320 00:58:50,356 --> 00:58:51,593 Hey, you. 1321 00:58:53,162 --> 00:58:54,666 [clears throat] 1322 00:58:54,799 --> 00:58:57,137 [Ben] Are you happy with how it went today? 1323 00:58:57,270 --> 00:58:58,373 Very. 1324 00:58:58,439 --> 00:58:59,743 So much so that we would like to bring you 1325 00:58:59,877 --> 00:59:01,780 in for a live in-studio date. 1326 00:59:01,914 --> 00:59:03,818 Do you have any availability this upcoming weekend? 1327 00:59:03,951 --> 00:59:06,088 [Ben] You know Kenzie, if you don't want me to-- 1328 00:59:06,222 --> 00:59:08,292 I do. Like I said, I think you and Brooke are 1329 00:59:08,426 --> 00:59:11,600 a great fit, so I'll email you some options. 1330 00:59:12,201 --> 00:59:13,571 Okay. Talk soon. 1331 00:59:13,705 --> 00:59:18,079 -Okay, bye. -[soft music] 1332 00:59:21,386 --> 00:59:22,856 How do you shred it? 1333 00:59:23,023 --> 00:59:25,694 You freeze it first and then just take a cheese grater. 1334 00:59:25,828 --> 00:59:28,066 -The way that the fats meet. -Oh my gosh, I didn't. 1335 00:59:28,199 --> 00:59:30,336 -That makes so much sense! -Incredible. I'm telling you. 1336 00:59:30,470 --> 00:59:32,542 Hopefully it saves you a few more hours than me. 1337 00:59:32,675 --> 00:59:33,577 Oh, my gosh. I can't wait. 1338 00:59:33,644 --> 00:59:35,013 Good morning. 1339 00:59:35,147 --> 00:59:37,084 Oh, morning. 1340 00:59:37,217 --> 00:59:38,152 Morning. 1341 00:59:38,286 --> 00:59:40,525 Morning. Hey. Um. 1342 00:59:40,658 --> 00:59:42,060 Should we go to the studio? 1343 00:59:43,564 --> 00:59:44,498 Sounds like our cue. 1344 00:59:44,632 --> 00:59:45,734 Great. 1345 00:59:48,407 --> 00:59:49,409 You coming? 1346 00:59:49,543 --> 00:59:51,078 [Brooke] Eventually. 1347 00:59:51,412 --> 00:59:54,719 [footsteps clomping] 1348 00:59:55,922 --> 01:00:00,731 Okay. We are live in five, four, three. 1349 01:00:02,267 --> 01:00:03,637 Good morning, Ann Arbor. 1350 01:00:03,770 --> 01:00:06,644 You are listening to Breakfast with Brooke. 1351 01:00:06,777 --> 01:00:10,518 And we have a very special show for you today. 1352 01:00:10,652 --> 01:00:12,254 We have Ben here. 1353 01:00:12,454 --> 01:00:13,925 Thank you, it's actually really nice to 1354 01:00:14,225 --> 01:00:16,362 -finally be here in person. -Thank you for coming. 1355 01:00:16,495 --> 01:00:17,932 Thank you both for having. 1356 01:00:18,099 --> 01:00:21,339 [Brooke] The listeners were very excited about you. 1357 01:00:21,472 --> 01:00:24,411 Well, it's nice not to get voted off the island so early. 1358 01:00:24,546 --> 01:00:26,315 Exactly right. Well, thank you. 1359 01:00:27,785 --> 01:00:29,221 I came prepared 1360 01:00:29,355 --> 01:00:31,527 to ask you a couple questions, if that's all right. 1361 01:00:31,661 --> 01:00:32,795 Oh, really? 1362 01:00:32,929 --> 01:00:34,331 I love that. I think it's great. 1363 01:00:34,465 --> 01:00:36,268 -Let's just cut to the chase. -Right? 1364 01:00:36,837 --> 01:00:38,105 So Christmas. 1365 01:00:38,205 --> 01:00:39,175 -[Brooke] What about it? -[Ben] It's coming up. 1366 01:00:39,242 --> 01:00:40,310 It is coming up. 1367 01:00:40,376 --> 01:00:44,118 And since you boldly said size matters. 1368 01:00:44,185 --> 01:00:45,453 [Brooke] Yes. 1369 01:00:45,521 --> 01:00:48,660 [Ben] Big light bulbs or little light bulbs? 1370 01:00:48,727 --> 01:00:51,165 -[Brooke] I like, um, both. -Both? 1371 01:00:51,232 --> 01:00:54,171 Yes, I like to mix it up a little bit. 1372 01:00:54,539 --> 01:00:56,075 What are your other questions? 1373 01:00:56,209 --> 01:00:58,614 [Ben] I was curious how you feel about presents. 1374 01:00:58,680 --> 01:01:00,918 When's the right time to open them? 1375 01:01:01,052 --> 01:01:03,256 Is it at Christmas Eve? One present kind of thing? 1376 01:01:03,389 --> 01:01:06,296 Okay, so when my daughter was younger, 1377 01:01:06,429 --> 01:01:09,603 I definitely waited until Christmas morning. 1378 01:01:09,736 --> 01:01:10,938 Oh, you have a daughter? 1379 01:01:11,072 --> 01:01:12,441 -[Ben] Yeah? -[Brooke] Oh, yeah. 1380 01:01:12,576 --> 01:01:14,779 No, it's amazing. I actually really admire that. 1381 01:01:15,547 --> 01:01:18,754 It's incredible for you to have your own show and to still 1382 01:01:18,988 --> 01:01:21,158 take care of the family life and it's really beautiful. 1383 01:01:21,291 --> 01:01:22,829 -Thank you. So, um. -I really admire that. 1384 01:01:22,962 --> 01:01:24,498 You don't have kids? 1385 01:01:24,633 --> 01:01:26,402 I don't have any children. No. 1386 01:01:26,770 --> 01:01:28,172 [Brooke] And never been married? 1387 01:01:28,305 --> 01:01:31,780 I don't know if I should share that on the air. 1388 01:01:35,721 --> 01:01:37,224 So I was engaged once, 1389 01:01:37,357 --> 01:01:39,461 and it obviously didn't work out. 1390 01:01:39,595 --> 01:01:40,765 I'm here. 1391 01:01:40,898 --> 01:01:43,804 We decided to part ways amicably. 1392 01:01:43,938 --> 01:01:45,708 So we're still friends. 1393 01:01:46,510 --> 01:01:48,146 And we just grew apart. 1394 01:01:48,346 --> 01:01:53,089 [uplifting music] 1395 01:02:00,505 --> 01:02:03,343 Okay. And that's all the time that we have for today. 1396 01:02:03,477 --> 01:02:04,779 Oh, already? 1397 01:02:04,912 --> 01:02:06,583 I feel like I could talk to you for hours. 1398 01:02:06,716 --> 01:02:07,852 -Yeah. Likewise. -All righty. 1399 01:02:07,986 --> 01:02:09,388 Well, I got to wrap up the show. 1400 01:02:09,522 --> 01:02:10,892 Don't take those off yet. 1401 01:02:11,025 --> 01:02:15,534 I'm sure all of our listeners are loving Ben. 1402 01:02:16,101 --> 01:02:18,975 Of course. So, it was so great to meet you in person. 1403 01:02:19,275 --> 01:02:21,513 Thank you so much for coming. 1404 01:02:21,780 --> 01:02:23,584 Thank you. Thank you very much. 1405 01:02:23,718 --> 01:02:25,988 That's it for our show today. 1406 01:02:26,122 --> 01:02:27,726 Yeah, yeah, yeah. Great job, guys. 1407 01:02:27,893 --> 01:02:29,963 Great, great show. Great show. Okay. 1408 01:02:30,364 --> 01:02:31,967 Yeah, we're out. 1409 01:02:32,903 --> 01:02:34,739 She seems to be in a bit of a hurry. 1410 01:02:34,872 --> 01:02:37,244 Sorry, but thank you again. 1411 01:02:37,545 --> 01:02:41,519 [gentle music] 1412 01:03:02,027 --> 01:03:03,096 [door knocking] 1413 01:03:03,363 --> 01:03:04,498 Come in. 1414 01:03:05,534 --> 01:03:06,603 [Kenzie] What's wrong? 1415 01:03:06,736 --> 01:03:08,507 Nothing. Nothing's wrong. 1416 01:03:08,640 --> 01:03:10,644 I mean, we're, we're saving the show, so. 1417 01:03:10,778 --> 01:03:12,414 That's good. 1418 01:03:12,915 --> 01:03:14,484 Well, then why do you look so miserable? 1419 01:03:14,619 --> 01:03:16,021 I don't know. 1420 01:03:16,623 --> 01:03:19,061 I really like Ben. I do. 1421 01:03:20,598 --> 01:03:22,434 But he's not Todd. 1422 01:03:24,171 --> 01:03:26,309 I didn't realize that Todd was an option. 1423 01:03:26,442 --> 01:03:27,612 Well, he's not. 1424 01:03:27,845 --> 01:03:30,417 I mean, he's obviously and clearly moved on from me. 1425 01:03:30,551 --> 01:03:32,220 You saw his profile. 1426 01:03:32,354 --> 01:03:34,058 As long as I'm committed to the show 1427 01:03:34,191 --> 01:03:35,995 and to the broadcast, he, 1428 01:03:36,128 --> 01:03:38,132 he doesn't want to do it again, so. 1429 01:03:39,402 --> 01:03:40,403 I don't blame him. 1430 01:03:40,537 --> 01:03:42,073 Well, have you told him that you're 1431 01:03:42,207 --> 01:03:43,476 having second thoughts about the separation? 1432 01:03:43,611 --> 01:03:44,546 No, I haven't. 1433 01:03:44,679 --> 01:03:46,282 I mean, I made my bed 1434 01:03:46,415 --> 01:03:50,891 choosing the show, so I got to, I got to lie in it. 1435 01:03:51,492 --> 01:03:53,964 -[door knocking] -[Mark] Ladies. 1436 01:03:54,498 --> 01:03:55,668 Great news. 1437 01:03:56,001 --> 01:03:58,406 The station has picked your date for the Christmas soiree. 1438 01:03:58,808 --> 01:04:01,145 Ben, the writer from Topline. 1439 01:04:01,279 --> 01:04:03,984 -Hmm. That's so great. -So great. 1440 01:04:04,118 --> 01:04:05,889 And we're already talking to Topline 1441 01:04:06,022 --> 01:04:07,658 about a potential partnership for more 1442 01:04:07,792 --> 01:04:09,729 Brooke and Ben content. 1443 01:04:09,862 --> 01:04:13,703 So this could be huge for all of us. 1444 01:04:13,837 --> 01:04:18,012 So just carry on and business as usual. All right. 1445 01:04:19,481 --> 01:04:23,022 Okay. Well, the listeners, they want a Christmas romance, 1446 01:04:23,155 --> 01:04:25,493 so let's give them a Christmas romance, right? 1447 01:04:25,628 --> 01:04:27,932 Right. Yes. 1448 01:04:28,700 --> 01:04:30,738 All right. Well, okay. 1449 01:04:30,871 --> 01:04:32,541 Give me Ben's info, please. 1450 01:04:32,675 --> 01:04:36,381 I want to make this as real as possible and 1451 01:04:36,516 --> 01:04:38,152 whatever. Who knows? Maybe there's something there. 1452 01:04:38,687 --> 01:04:39,756 With us, right? 1453 01:04:39,956 --> 01:04:41,225 Right. Yes. Yes, of course. 1454 01:04:41,593 --> 01:04:42,862 Okay. 1455 01:04:43,296 --> 01:04:44,532 [Maya] So who'd they pick? 1456 01:04:44,665 --> 01:04:45,567 I'm not telling you that. 1457 01:04:45,901 --> 01:04:47,037 Why not? 1458 01:04:47,104 --> 01:04:48,106 You have to find out at the Christmas 1459 01:04:48,239 --> 01:04:50,076 soiree like everybody else. 1460 01:04:51,445 --> 01:04:52,948 It's Ben. 1461 01:04:54,819 --> 01:04:56,455 They're picking Ben. 1462 01:04:57,559 --> 01:04:58,527 Oh, my gosh. 1463 01:04:58,660 --> 01:05:00,296 -And your feelings for him. -What? 1464 01:05:00,429 --> 01:05:03,335 No, I don't have feelings for him. I don't. 1465 01:05:04,872 --> 01:05:08,245 Okay, I like maybe might be in the vicinity of considering 1466 01:05:08,379 --> 01:05:11,252 having feelings for him, but no, he's, he's 1467 01:05:11,385 --> 01:05:12,955 the station's pick, so I'm not going to tell him that 1468 01:05:13,089 --> 01:05:15,193 -I have feelings for him. -Ha! So you admit it. 1469 01:05:15,661 --> 01:05:19,736 I think that's so sweet and super romantic. 1470 01:05:19,869 --> 01:05:21,105 Doesn't matter how I feel. 1471 01:05:21,238 --> 01:05:22,474 I have to do what's best for the show. 1472 01:05:22,609 --> 01:05:24,278 -What's best for Brooke. -[phone vibrating] 1473 01:05:24,646 --> 01:05:27,150 Sorry. I got to take this. See you later. 1474 01:05:27,484 --> 01:05:29,488 -[footsteps clomping] -[phone vibrating] 1475 01:05:31,960 --> 01:05:36,268 [upbeat music] 1476 01:05:41,780 --> 01:05:46,523 ♪♪ Merry Christmas baby, come dance with me ♪♪ 1477 01:05:46,924 --> 01:05:48,359 ♪♪ There's more than presents 1478 01:05:48,426 --> 01:05:51,198 ♪♪ Underneath this Christmas tree ♪♪ 1479 01:05:51,666 --> 01:05:55,874 ♪♪ The only wish I have tonight is that we ♪♪ 1480 01:05:56,743 --> 01:06:01,285 ♪♪ Fall in love and stay in love eternally ♪♪ 1481 01:06:01,418 --> 01:06:05,928 ♪♪ Well, I don't need presents or mistletoe ♪♪ 1482 01:06:06,261 --> 01:06:09,434 -[phone vibrating] -[phone ringing] 1483 01:06:10,503 --> 01:06:11,472 Hello? 1484 01:06:11,706 --> 01:06:13,075 -[Mark] Ben Covington? Hi. -Speaking. 1485 01:06:13,209 --> 01:06:14,579 My name is Mark Hanson, 1486 01:06:14,712 --> 01:06:16,449 and I'm the station manager for WKPC. 1487 01:06:16,717 --> 01:06:19,421 Listen. We'd like to formally invite you to the company 1488 01:06:19,556 --> 01:06:22,260 Christmas soiree tomorrow as Brooke Walkins' date. 1489 01:06:22,528 --> 01:06:24,833 I'll have my assistant send over all the details. 1490 01:06:24,966 --> 01:06:26,736 All right, chat soon. 1491 01:06:26,869 --> 01:06:28,239 Hello? 1492 01:06:31,012 --> 01:06:33,349 -Ho, ho, ho! -Hi. 1493 01:06:34,050 --> 01:06:35,821 Okay, so that was genius. 1494 01:06:36,121 --> 01:06:37,592 I'm sorry. What was? What? 1495 01:06:38,092 --> 01:06:40,998 Going on Breakfast with Brooke? 1496 01:06:41,131 --> 01:06:43,069 The number of reads on your articles 1497 01:06:43,202 --> 01:06:46,275 have been through the roof since the show. 1498 01:06:46,409 --> 01:06:48,647 Partners have really taken notice. 1499 01:06:48,781 --> 01:06:50,216 I'm impressed. 1500 01:06:51,486 --> 01:06:54,592 [chuckling] 1501 01:06:59,702 --> 01:07:00,671 What? 1502 01:07:09,288 --> 01:07:12,561 [gentle music] 1503 01:07:13,462 --> 01:07:15,266 -[door knocking] -Come in. 1504 01:07:15,634 --> 01:07:18,573 -[door clicks] -[Kenzie] Oh. 1505 01:07:19,809 --> 01:07:25,086 -Hey. Hey. -Hey. Hi. 1506 01:07:25,921 --> 01:07:27,859 What are you doing here? 1507 01:07:27,992 --> 01:07:29,094 Oh, I was, 1508 01:07:29,929 --> 01:07:31,967 you know, just in the building 1509 01:07:32,100 --> 01:07:37,578 thought I'd swing by. See, 1510 01:07:37,645 --> 01:07:39,481 You don't still want to go to the tasting at O Wine Bar 1511 01:07:39,616 --> 01:07:40,483 tonight, do you? 1512 01:07:41,252 --> 01:07:45,728 Oh, no, I probably shouldn't. 1513 01:07:46,195 --> 01:07:47,531 No. Yeah, of course. 1514 01:07:48,433 --> 01:07:49,635 [Ben] Makes sense. 1515 01:07:52,641 --> 01:07:56,516 Kenzie, is, is everything okay? 1516 01:07:59,923 --> 01:08:01,526 I think so. 1517 01:08:02,961 --> 01:08:04,097 Okay. 1518 01:08:04,364 --> 01:08:06,569 Because I want you to know that I-- 1519 01:08:08,472 --> 01:08:11,478 You are more than welcome to still come. 1520 01:08:15,086 --> 01:08:17,792 I need to get back to this. I got a lot of work to do. 1521 01:08:18,326 --> 01:08:19,796 -Yeah. -Yeah. 1522 01:08:19,929 --> 01:08:21,098 Of course. 1523 01:08:21,232 --> 01:08:22,367 Busy. Busy. 1524 01:08:22,500 --> 01:08:25,339 Yes. Yep, I am that. 1525 01:08:27,745 --> 01:08:29,549 I'll leave you to it. I'll see you around. 1526 01:08:29,849 --> 01:08:31,519 Okay. 1527 01:08:32,020 --> 01:08:34,759 [gentle music] 1528 01:08:39,669 --> 01:08:40,671 [door slams] 1529 01:08:53,062 --> 01:08:55,667 [uplifting music] 1530 01:09:01,278 --> 01:09:03,115 [door knocking] 1531 01:09:03,248 --> 01:09:04,719 Hey, I just wanted to 1532 01:09:04,852 --> 01:09:06,756 catch you before you went home for the night. 1533 01:09:06,890 --> 01:09:07,858 You're here late. 1534 01:09:08,225 --> 01:09:09,595 Yeah, I'm 1535 01:09:09,728 --> 01:09:11,899 still prepping for the broadcast tomorrow. 1536 01:09:12,033 --> 01:09:13,469 You know how live events can be. 1537 01:09:14,371 --> 01:09:15,774 Isn't that Brooke's job? 1538 01:09:15,907 --> 01:09:17,578 I guess. Technically, yeah. 1539 01:09:17,711 --> 01:09:19,381 But my parents don't fly until Christmas morning, 1540 01:09:19,682 --> 01:09:21,452 and Brooke works better from an outline, 1541 01:09:21,586 --> 01:09:23,156 so why not fill the time with work? 1542 01:09:23,289 --> 01:09:24,759 She's lucky to have you. 1543 01:09:25,226 --> 01:09:28,165 And great job finding her the perfect date for the party. 1544 01:09:28,633 --> 01:09:31,171 Ben is polling high with our listeners. 1545 01:09:32,007 --> 01:09:33,342 It's so great. 1546 01:09:33,877 --> 01:09:36,181 And I'm sure I don't have to remind you of the stakes. 1547 01:09:37,350 --> 01:09:38,620 You need to bring the romance. 1548 01:09:38,753 --> 01:09:40,991 And Brooke needs her magical Christmas happy 1549 01:09:41,124 --> 01:09:43,797 ending, or suits upstairs are-- 1550 01:09:43,931 --> 01:09:45,199 Yes, I got it. 1551 01:09:45,333 --> 01:09:47,871 It will happen, Brooke. Christmas romance 1552 01:09:48,405 --> 01:09:49,842 -Goodnight. -Goodnight. 1553 01:09:53,316 --> 01:09:55,821 -[glass thuds] -What is it, dear? 1554 01:09:56,756 --> 01:09:58,425 Nothing. Nothing. Mom, I'm fine. 1555 01:09:58,693 --> 01:10:01,532 I know you, son. What's going on? 1556 01:10:03,469 --> 01:10:04,772 I have a lot on my mind. 1557 01:10:04,972 --> 01:10:07,678 Would it have to do with a certain radio host? 1558 01:10:07,811 --> 01:10:09,815 It seems like the two of you really hit it off. 1559 01:10:09,949 --> 01:10:13,388 I mean, of course I voted for you on the WKPC website 1560 01:10:13,523 --> 01:10:16,495 and I told all the ladies at pickleball to vote, too. 1561 01:10:16,629 --> 01:10:19,400 Thank you, Mom. Thank you. 1562 01:10:21,038 --> 01:10:22,541 I like Brooke a lot. 1563 01:10:22,675 --> 01:10:24,579 She seems like a great woman, 1564 01:10:24,712 --> 01:10:28,520 but I don't know all that fashion pizzazz. 1565 01:10:28,654 --> 01:10:31,225 Well, she's a celebrity, you know? 1566 01:10:31,358 --> 01:10:33,597 I mean, don't get me wrong, It is very cool. 1567 01:10:33,730 --> 01:10:35,635 But the more I think about it, the more I'm 1568 01:10:35,768 --> 01:10:38,372 just not sure she's the woman for you. 1569 01:10:39,041 --> 01:10:40,443 What makes you say that? 1570 01:10:40,511 --> 01:10:41,580 Look, you don't light up when you talk about it. 1571 01:10:41,746 --> 01:10:43,951 You get a bit excited. Sure. 1572 01:10:44,084 --> 01:10:46,288 But do you light up? No. 1573 01:10:47,023 --> 01:10:48,492 But it was worth a shot. 1574 01:10:48,626 --> 01:10:50,162 I mean, she is a local celebrity 1575 01:10:50,296 --> 01:10:51,398 I had to try. 1576 01:10:52,000 --> 01:10:53,502 What do you mean? 1577 01:10:53,637 --> 01:10:55,674 Like you don't think they just plucked you out of thin 1578 01:10:55,807 --> 01:10:58,412 air to go on a date with Brooke, do you? 1579 01:10:58,547 --> 01:10:59,883 I thought her producer set me up. 1580 01:11:00,016 --> 01:11:03,055 Her producer? Honey no, I submitted you. 1581 01:11:03,189 --> 01:11:05,694 I filled out the application form and everything. 1582 01:11:05,828 --> 01:11:07,931 Did a mighty good job of it. If I say so myself. 1583 01:11:08,131 --> 01:11:11,171 No, I'm sorry, backup, what? 1584 01:11:11,304 --> 01:11:12,642 What did you just say? 1585 01:11:12,775 --> 01:11:14,979 Pickleball ladies and I were brainstorming on 1586 01:11:15,112 --> 01:11:17,250 who we could submit to go on the blind date with Brooke? 1587 01:11:17,384 --> 01:11:18,352 It was fun. 1588 01:11:18,485 --> 01:11:20,489 All of us pitching our sons. 1589 01:11:22,460 --> 01:11:23,496 Can you finish the tasting for me? 1590 01:11:23,630 --> 01:11:24,632 How do I finish the tasting? 1591 01:11:24,932 --> 01:11:26,736 Just, they're going to bring you out food. 1592 01:11:26,803 --> 01:11:28,339 I need details on the menu, pick a few items that you like, 1593 01:11:28,506 --> 01:11:30,043 Write about them here. Okay. 1594 01:11:30,176 --> 01:11:32,080 I'm going tell the manager that you're going to do this. 1595 01:11:32,213 --> 01:11:33,382 -I'll be back. -Okay. 1596 01:11:33,516 --> 01:11:34,752 I love you. Thank you. 1597 01:11:34,818 --> 01:11:36,088 I have to go. 'll let the manager know. 1598 01:11:36,221 --> 01:11:37,490 Okay. Bye. 1599 01:11:39,161 --> 01:11:40,162 [glass clinks] 1600 01:11:40,496 --> 01:11:43,502 [uplifting music] 1601 01:11:45,473 --> 01:11:46,909 There you are. 1602 01:11:48,714 --> 01:11:50,684 My mom submitted the application. 1603 01:11:51,419 --> 01:11:53,222 -What? -My mom. 1604 01:11:53,355 --> 01:11:55,728 She submitted the application to go on a date with Brooke. 1605 01:11:55,861 --> 01:11:57,363 This whole time, I felt silly thinking 1606 01:11:57,564 --> 01:11:58,867 that I was the only one that had feelings for you 1607 01:11:59,000 --> 01:12:00,604 and that you didn't have feelings for me. 1608 01:12:00,738 --> 01:12:02,908 And that's why you sent me on a date with Brooke. 1609 01:12:03,042 --> 01:12:04,979 I don't have to go through with it, Kenzie. 1610 01:12:07,585 --> 01:12:08,887 I do want you to. 1611 01:12:11,391 --> 01:12:12,795 What? Why? 1612 01:12:12,928 --> 01:12:15,299 You are the only person who even remotely hit 1613 01:12:15,433 --> 01:12:16,903 it off with her. 1614 01:12:16,969 --> 01:12:18,272 And she said she might actually be interested in you. 1615 01:12:18,406 --> 01:12:19,509 I mean, she texted you right? 1616 01:12:20,176 --> 01:12:22,815 No, no, she didn't text me, and it wouldn't matter. 1617 01:12:22,948 --> 01:12:24,752 Listen, I know that this is important to you, 1618 01:12:24,885 --> 01:12:28,092 so, yes, I'll go to the party as her date. 1619 01:12:28,225 --> 01:12:29,562 Then. 1620 01:12:29,695 --> 01:12:31,632 Then we'll see what happens. 1621 01:12:32,634 --> 01:12:34,438 Yes, we'll see what happens. 1622 01:12:34,572 --> 01:12:36,441 No, no. With you two. 1623 01:12:36,576 --> 01:12:38,747 Mark already told me about the potential partnership 1624 01:12:38,881 --> 01:12:40,817 between the station and Topline. 1625 01:12:41,018 --> 01:12:43,456 The listeners, they really like you two together. 1626 01:12:43,590 --> 01:12:45,527 This is the best thing for our careers. 1627 01:12:45,760 --> 01:12:47,998 I'm sorry. Am I really the only one that's feeling this? 1628 01:12:48,131 --> 01:12:50,003 Because ever since I met you, I can't get 1629 01:12:50,136 --> 01:12:51,672 you out of my head. 1630 01:12:52,373 --> 01:12:54,411 Kenzie, you're funny, 1631 01:12:54,546 --> 01:12:55,814 you're driven, you're talented, 1632 01:12:55,947 --> 01:12:58,853 you're kind and smart, and I just... 1633 01:12:59,989 --> 01:13:01,525 Everything with Brooke, that's not real. 1634 01:13:02,360 --> 01:13:04,264 Yeah, but they could be. 1635 01:13:04,398 --> 01:13:05,601 And you're the station's pick. 1636 01:13:05,734 --> 01:13:08,338 I can't, I won't go against that. 1637 01:13:08,840 --> 01:13:11,344 You and Brooke, you have a lot of chemistry. 1638 01:13:11,712 --> 01:13:13,015 This is the best thing for the show. 1639 01:13:13,148 --> 01:13:14,518 -The show forget about the show. -No, no, I can't. 1640 01:13:14,652 --> 01:13:16,188 I can't forget the show, Ben. 1641 01:13:16,623 --> 01:13:17,792 You're the only viable, 1642 01:13:17,925 --> 01:13:19,193 I don't have another option here. 1643 01:13:19,327 --> 01:13:21,365 -Kenzie-- -No, I like you, Ben. 1644 01:13:21,498 --> 01:13:22,734 I do. 1645 01:13:22,868 --> 01:13:24,838 But I've worked way too hard for this. 1646 01:13:24,972 --> 01:13:27,978 I'm not going to let some silly crush derail that. 1647 01:13:28,580 --> 01:13:29,949 If I give in to you. 1648 01:13:30,083 --> 01:13:31,987 Give in to this. 1649 01:13:32,120 --> 01:13:33,857 It will ruin everything. 1650 01:13:34,057 --> 01:13:35,727 Yeah, or it could be the best thing that ever happened. 1651 01:13:36,797 --> 01:13:38,867 It's not how the real world works. 1652 01:13:39,001 --> 01:13:41,137 -Kenzie, please. -No, I'm sorry, Ben. 1653 01:13:42,106 --> 01:13:43,543 I'm sorry. 1654 01:13:46,381 --> 01:13:47,584 [footsteps clomping] 1655 01:13:48,085 --> 01:13:52,193 [gentle music] 1656 01:14:13,737 --> 01:14:16,408 [footsteps clomping] 1657 01:14:16,909 --> 01:14:19,081 Hey. Kenzie. How are you? 1658 01:14:19,414 --> 01:14:20,550 Todd? Hi. Good. 1659 01:14:20,683 --> 01:14:22,888 -How are you? -Well. 1660 01:14:23,022 --> 01:14:25,794 You know me, just living the single life. 1661 01:14:28,299 --> 01:14:31,037 This Christmas, it's, it's different. 1662 01:14:31,772 --> 01:14:33,976 Yeah. You're even online dating. 1663 01:14:34,745 --> 01:14:36,114 -What? -Oh, I, uh, 1664 01:14:36,247 --> 01:14:38,485 I found your dating profile in doing research 1665 01:14:38,620 --> 01:14:39,855 for the show. 1666 01:14:39,988 --> 01:14:41,225 Oh, that? 1667 01:14:41,358 --> 01:14:42,662 Jim in my office did that. 1668 01:14:42,795 --> 01:14:44,632 He did it as a joke. 1669 01:14:44,765 --> 01:14:46,234 I thought he took it down. 1670 01:14:47,103 --> 01:14:48,072 Wait, what? 1671 01:14:48,472 --> 01:14:51,277 Yeah, I'm not looking to date or I don't even want to. 1672 01:14:52,781 --> 01:14:54,017 You know, what maybe it's time. 1673 01:14:54,151 --> 01:14:56,856 If online dating is good for Brooke, 1674 01:14:56,989 --> 01:14:58,626 maybe it'll be good for me. 1675 01:14:58,760 --> 01:15:00,731 Yeah. Yeah. No, no, You don't need online dating. 1676 01:15:00,864 --> 01:15:02,133 You're, you're good. Yeah. 1677 01:15:02,266 --> 01:15:03,870 I mean, unless you want you, but maybe don't. 1678 01:15:04,004 --> 01:15:06,041 Okay. It was good to see you. 1679 01:15:06,576 --> 01:15:07,745 Merry Christmas? 1680 01:15:07,878 --> 01:15:10,015 Yes. Merry Christmas, Todd. 1681 01:15:10,149 --> 01:15:11,552 -[Todd] Yeah. -Merry Christmas. Okay. 1682 01:15:11,686 --> 01:15:12,788 See ya later. 1683 01:15:16,261 --> 01:15:17,697 -Hey. -Hey. 1684 01:15:17,831 --> 01:15:19,869 Okay, so I was thinking, what are you wearing tonight? 1685 01:15:20,003 --> 01:15:22,173 Uh, I don't know. Maybe jeans? 1686 01:15:22,674 --> 01:15:23,843 What? You can't wear jeans. 1687 01:15:23,977 --> 01:15:25,581 The dress code says no jeans. 1688 01:15:25,714 --> 01:15:27,149 What are you wearing? 1689 01:15:27,283 --> 01:15:28,754 Okay, I was thinking this blue dress with, like, a 1690 01:15:28,887 --> 01:15:30,355 subtle glitter heel. 1691 01:15:30,690 --> 01:15:32,661 I don't think glitters ever been subtle. 1692 01:15:32,794 --> 01:15:35,332 Okay. Or this hot pink pantsuit? 1693 01:15:36,569 --> 01:15:38,539 Okay. We could get ready together. 1694 01:15:40,544 --> 01:15:42,279 Hello? Hey. What's wrong? 1695 01:15:42,647 --> 01:15:43,917 What? 1696 01:15:44,051 --> 01:15:46,021 Oh, nothing. 1697 01:15:46,155 --> 01:15:47,624 Nothing's wrong. 1698 01:15:47,758 --> 01:15:50,329 [soft music] 1699 01:15:51,265 --> 01:15:53,803 -I ran into Todd. -Brooke's ex Todd? 1700 01:15:53,936 --> 01:15:56,207 Yes, and he said that he didn't make the dating profile. 1701 01:15:56,341 --> 01:15:58,078 One of his coworkers did. So. 1702 01:15:58,913 --> 01:16:00,216 So? 1703 01:16:00,349 --> 01:16:02,754 So, Brooke thinks that Todd made himself 1704 01:16:02,888 --> 01:16:04,725 the dating profile and that he is online dating. 1705 01:16:04,859 --> 01:16:06,763 That's why she agreed to go on the blind dates. 1706 01:16:06,896 --> 01:16:08,700 She wouldn't have done it if he wasn't actually dating. 1707 01:16:08,833 --> 01:16:11,137 You can't tell her. Why not? 1708 01:16:12,072 --> 01:16:13,510 Okay. You didn't hear this from me, 1709 01:16:13,877 --> 01:16:15,614 but Megan in advertising told me she was talking 1710 01:16:15,747 --> 01:16:17,651 to Karen in accounting about how the suits 1711 01:16:17,785 --> 01:16:19,655 are pretty set on cutting Brooke from the lineup 1712 01:16:19,788 --> 01:16:21,592 if this whole partnership with Topline doesn't 1713 01:16:21,725 --> 01:16:24,431 go well. It's bringing in a lot of money for the station. 1714 01:16:24,565 --> 01:16:27,303 And if she knew that Todd wasn't actually online dating, 1715 01:16:27,436 --> 01:16:29,207 that would blow everything up with Ben. 1716 01:16:29,340 --> 01:16:30,778 So if you want to keep your show on-air, 1717 01:16:30,911 --> 01:16:32,246 you can't tell her. 1718 01:16:32,781 --> 01:16:35,052 At least wait till after the Christmas party? 1719 01:16:36,823 --> 01:16:39,060 -Oh boy. -Yeah. 1720 01:16:40,530 --> 01:16:41,699 So, the pantsuit? 1721 01:16:41,933 --> 01:16:43,335 Yeah. Okay. I'll see you later. 1722 01:16:43,469 --> 01:16:44,671 See you later. 1723 01:16:48,011 --> 01:16:50,583 There he is, Mr. WKPC and 1724 01:16:50,717 --> 01:16:52,788 future partner of Topline Papers. 1725 01:16:52,922 --> 01:16:54,290 You excited about the party tonight? 1726 01:16:54,423 --> 01:16:55,359 Sure. 1727 01:16:55,994 --> 01:16:57,864 Come on. It'll be fun. 1728 01:16:58,666 --> 01:16:59,869 What's better than a little 1729 01:17:00,002 --> 01:17:01,104 romance on a cozy winter's evening? 1730 01:17:01,371 --> 01:17:02,741 Whatever you say. 1731 01:17:05,246 --> 01:17:08,719 -[Ben] Yeah. -[Liam] Get in. [laughs] 1732 01:17:12,126 --> 01:17:15,098 Hey, I've been texting you. 1733 01:17:15,465 --> 01:17:16,536 Sorry. 1734 01:17:16,669 --> 01:17:18,506 [Kenzie] Is everything okay? 1735 01:17:18,639 --> 01:17:19,775 Yeah. 1736 01:17:22,581 --> 01:17:25,085 Today is, 1737 01:17:25,219 --> 01:17:27,256 today's the day that Todd and I met. 1738 01:17:28,458 --> 01:17:30,262 I know it might sound silly, but we would 1739 01:17:30,396 --> 01:17:34,170 call it our "Met Day," and we would celebrate it 1740 01:17:34,304 --> 01:17:36,508 every year at that 1741 01:17:36,642 --> 01:17:38,780 sweet little restaurant Zini's. 1742 01:17:38,914 --> 01:17:43,222 And we would get the little table by the window. And 1743 01:17:43,355 --> 01:17:45,793 every year I would fall more and more in love with him. 1744 01:17:47,330 --> 01:17:49,801 Oh, I really thought he was my soul mate. 1745 01:17:53,910 --> 01:17:56,214 I mean, how do you let your soul mate, slip away? 1746 01:17:56,347 --> 01:18:00,556 But I did, because I'm so focused on my career 1747 01:18:00,690 --> 01:18:03,162 and this show. 1748 01:18:03,997 --> 01:18:06,902 Anyway, I'm so sorry to dump all this on you. 1749 01:18:07,704 --> 01:18:09,107 Are you okay? 1750 01:18:09,241 --> 01:18:10,711 Mm-hm. Yeah. 1751 01:18:10,844 --> 01:18:13,281 Yeah, I'm fine, I'm totally fine. 1752 01:18:13,950 --> 01:18:15,385 I just have a thing 1753 01:18:15,520 --> 01:18:18,459 that I have to go do right now that I forgot about. 1754 01:18:18,593 --> 01:18:19,528 It was. It was. 1755 01:18:19,661 --> 01:18:22,433 It was a pre-planned thing. 1756 01:18:22,568 --> 01:18:23,469 So I'm going to, 1757 01:18:23,870 --> 01:18:25,774 I'm going to go, but I will see you later. 1758 01:18:25,908 --> 01:18:27,944 -Okay? Bye. -[Brooke] Bye. 1759 01:18:30,751 --> 01:18:34,257 [upbeat music] 1760 01:18:40,938 --> 01:18:43,876 ♪♪ Merry Christmas, baby ♪♪ 1761 01:18:44,477 --> 01:18:45,747 -Hello. -Hi. 1762 01:18:45,880 --> 01:18:48,452 I have a reservation for two for Walkins. 1763 01:18:48,586 --> 01:18:51,058 Yes, he's over there. 1764 01:18:51,191 --> 01:18:51,926 Thank you. 1765 01:18:52,059 --> 01:18:53,161 You're very welcome. 1766 01:18:57,470 --> 01:18:58,773 Sorry I'm late, I-- 1767 01:19:01,477 --> 01:19:02,881 Todd? 1768 01:19:05,520 --> 01:19:06,922 Happy Met Day. 1769 01:19:07,591 --> 01:19:08,559 What are you doing here? 1770 01:19:08,693 --> 01:19:10,229 I heard through the grapevine 1771 01:19:10,296 --> 01:19:11,532 that you were looking for a date to a certain Christmas 1772 01:19:11,666 --> 01:19:12,934 Eve party tonight? 1773 01:19:15,974 --> 01:19:18,946 -Maybe. -You look beautiful. 1774 01:19:19,548 --> 01:19:21,417 Thank you. 1775 01:19:22,152 --> 01:19:24,023 And you look very handsome. 1776 01:19:24,156 --> 01:19:25,794 [Ben] Thank you for the heads up. 1777 01:19:25,928 --> 01:19:26,896 Yeah. Have a great time tonight. 1778 01:19:27,030 --> 01:19:29,968 Okay. Okay. Bye. 1779 01:19:30,903 --> 01:19:32,941 You good, Mr. Grumpy? What's wrong? 1780 01:19:33,476 --> 01:19:34,779 What? Yeah. 1781 01:19:35,179 --> 01:19:38,351 It was just Kenzie, she canceled my date with Brooke tonight. 1782 01:19:38,820 --> 01:19:40,222 [Liam] What? 1783 01:19:40,289 --> 01:19:41,726 Said I was more than welcome to go to the party. 1784 01:19:41,859 --> 01:19:44,397 Just not as Brooke's official date. 1785 01:19:45,065 --> 01:19:49,574 Oh, you're still going to go, though. Right? 1786 01:19:51,745 --> 01:19:53,583 What, to the party? No, no. 1787 01:19:54,250 --> 01:19:56,589 Come on, let's throw a suit on and go 1788 01:19:56,722 --> 01:19:59,093 and celebrate a little bit of Christmas magic. 1789 01:20:00,062 --> 01:20:02,635 Maybe a little holiday romance. 1790 01:20:03,168 --> 01:20:04,771 I think I'm a holiday romance-d out. 1791 01:20:04,905 --> 01:20:07,143 Thank you very much, but no, thank you. 1792 01:20:07,276 --> 01:20:09,447 But as much as I love the idea of being a third wheel 1793 01:20:09,582 --> 01:20:11,518 to you and Maya, 1794 01:20:12,587 --> 01:20:14,157 Yeah, I think I'll pass. 1795 01:20:14,357 --> 01:20:16,195 You could just make it up with Kenzie, then you'd be on your 1796 01:20:16,328 --> 01:20:18,933 own, totally dependable, two wheeled bike. 1797 01:20:20,069 --> 01:20:21,437 I don't think that's going to happen. 1798 01:20:23,910 --> 01:20:25,212 Are you sure? 1799 01:20:25,580 --> 01:20:27,449 Yeah. You're not going to win this one. 1800 01:20:28,853 --> 01:20:30,255 All right. 1801 01:20:31,258 --> 01:20:33,428 Go. You look great. Look at you. 1802 01:20:34,765 --> 01:20:35,834 [Ben] You look great. 1803 01:20:35,967 --> 01:20:37,169 Okay, man. 1804 01:20:37,637 --> 01:20:38,840 I know you do enjoy 1805 01:20:38,973 --> 01:20:40,610 a Friday evening in with your fish. 1806 01:20:40,744 --> 01:20:41,679 It's Mr. Bubbles, 1807 01:20:42,180 --> 01:20:44,350 and you know that you know his name. 1808 01:20:46,388 --> 01:20:48,158 ♪♪ Christmas is here ♪♪ 1809 01:20:48,291 --> 01:20:50,395 ♪♪ Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad ♪♪ 1810 01:20:50,530 --> 01:20:52,867 ♪♪ It's the best time of the year ♪♪ 1811 01:20:53,803 --> 01:20:55,740 [Maya] I love the tie. 1812 01:20:56,241 --> 01:20:58,044 [Kanzie] Perfect. It looks perfect. 1813 01:20:58,980 --> 01:20:59,982 You go. 1814 01:21:00,115 --> 01:21:01,518 -No, you go. -No, no, no. 1815 01:21:01,652 --> 01:21:03,355 Please, please. You go. 1816 01:21:03,556 --> 01:21:05,192 Thank you. 1817 01:21:05,325 --> 01:21:08,733 Well, I've been going on these blind dates 1818 01:21:08,867 --> 01:21:10,436 through the show, and-- 1819 01:21:10,570 --> 01:21:11,872 Yeah. 1820 01:21:12,006 --> 01:21:13,943 I've listened every broadcast. 1821 01:21:14,077 --> 01:21:16,048 -You do? -Of course! 1822 01:21:16,181 --> 01:21:18,118 I wouldn't miss an episode of your show. 1823 01:21:18,753 --> 01:21:20,222 It's been really good. 1824 01:21:20,356 --> 01:21:21,658 -Thank you. -[Todd] Yeah. 1825 01:21:21,792 --> 01:21:26,067 You seem so relaxed. Engaged. 1826 01:21:26,468 --> 01:21:28,338 -[Brooke] Thank you. -Hopeful. 1827 01:21:30,577 --> 01:21:32,479 I haven't seen you like this in years. 1828 01:21:32,948 --> 01:21:35,921 So if dating 1829 01:21:36,054 --> 01:21:39,493 makes you feel that way, then, please-- 1830 01:21:39,628 --> 01:21:41,430 Babe. It doesn't. 1831 01:21:42,768 --> 01:21:43,937 You do. 1832 01:21:44,070 --> 01:21:46,073 You make me feel that way. 1833 01:21:48,411 --> 01:21:49,114 And, yes, 1834 01:21:49,615 --> 01:21:51,051 I've gone on dates with some great guys. 1835 01:21:51,184 --> 01:21:53,022 But they're not you. 1836 01:21:53,155 --> 01:21:55,727 They're not my Todd. 1837 01:21:55,861 --> 01:21:58,399 I miss us so much. 1838 01:21:58,533 --> 01:21:59,768 I feel the same way. 1839 01:21:59,902 --> 01:22:01,037 -You do? -Yeah. 1840 01:22:01,171 --> 01:22:02,808 I feel like the last few months 1841 01:22:02,941 --> 01:22:04,276 I haven't been myself. 1842 01:22:04,946 --> 01:22:06,080 I felt like 1843 01:22:06,214 --> 01:22:09,120 the biggest piece of me was missing. 1844 01:22:09,320 --> 01:22:13,128 Todd, I know I made such a big mistake. 1845 01:22:13,462 --> 01:22:17,838 I know I have thrown my everything into my work 1846 01:22:17,971 --> 01:22:21,077 and the station and the show when 1847 01:22:21,210 --> 01:22:24,684 I needed to throw a lot of it into you. 1848 01:22:27,958 --> 01:22:29,426 You know, you're my dream girl, right? 1849 01:22:31,164 --> 01:22:33,301 You know, you're my dream guy, right? 1850 01:22:34,004 --> 01:22:35,305 I love you. 1851 01:22:35,974 --> 01:22:37,677 I love you, too. 1852 01:22:40,884 --> 01:22:45,492 Well. I think we have a Christmas Eve party to go to. 1853 01:22:45,627 --> 01:22:46,996 I think we do. 1854 01:22:47,496 --> 01:22:49,534 -Shall we? -We shall. 1855 01:22:49,701 --> 01:22:51,939 [people chattering] 1856 01:22:52,072 --> 01:22:53,543 All right, party people. 1857 01:22:53,676 --> 01:22:56,915 T-minus two minutes till showtime, now. 1858 01:22:57,049 --> 01:22:59,220 Does anyone have eyes on Brooke? 1859 01:22:59,353 --> 01:23:01,525 [Kenzie] Yeah, She'll be here in a minute. 1860 01:23:02,760 --> 01:23:03,696 Okay. 1861 01:23:05,031 --> 01:23:06,467 Okay. 1862 01:23:06,602 --> 01:23:07,604 I love you. 1863 01:23:08,004 --> 01:23:11,110 And in case this doesn't go well and I lose my job, 1864 01:23:11,244 --> 01:23:12,781 it's been amazing working with you. 1865 01:23:12,914 --> 01:23:14,084 And I'll fill you in later. 1866 01:23:14,217 --> 01:23:15,119 Okay. Wish me luck. 1867 01:23:15,252 --> 01:23:16,922 [Maya] Wait, Kenzie, what? 1868 01:23:17,524 --> 01:23:20,028 -[footsteps clomping] -What is she talking about? 1869 01:23:20,797 --> 01:23:22,266 All right. 1870 01:23:22,399 --> 01:23:24,638 We are live in five, 1871 01:23:24,772 --> 01:23:27,744 four, three. 1872 01:23:29,047 --> 01:23:30,115 Good evening, everyone, 1873 01:23:30,249 --> 01:23:33,321 and welcome to the annual WKPC 1874 01:23:33,455 --> 01:23:35,593 Live Christmas Eve broadcast. 1875 01:23:35,726 --> 01:23:37,463 Thank you so much for joining us this evening, 1876 01:23:37,597 --> 01:23:39,400 ladies and gentlemen. [people applauding] 1877 01:23:45,111 --> 01:23:46,515 My name is Kenzie Parker, 1878 01:23:46,649 --> 01:23:50,455 and I am the producer of Breakfast with Brooke. 1879 01:23:50,590 --> 01:23:52,226 You might be wondering where Brooke is 1880 01:23:52,360 --> 01:23:54,898 and who she picked for her blind date. 1881 01:23:55,031 --> 01:23:58,005 Was it the funny Chris 1882 01:23:58,138 --> 01:24:00,042 or the charming Ben? 1883 01:24:00,175 --> 01:24:01,444 [woman] What about Keith? 1884 01:24:02,045 --> 01:24:03,448 Sound bath guy! 1885 01:24:04,450 --> 01:24:07,155 Or sound bath guy? Yes. 1886 01:24:08,458 --> 01:24:11,397 The truth is, it's none of them, 1887 01:24:12,066 --> 01:24:13,034 because none of them 1888 01:24:13,168 --> 01:24:15,339 were the right fit for Brooke. 1889 01:24:16,041 --> 01:24:19,314 I was pushing Brooke to do something 1890 01:24:19,447 --> 01:24:23,556 instead of encouraging her to follow her heart. 1891 01:24:23,689 --> 01:24:26,027 I thought that if I could set Brooke up 1892 01:24:26,161 --> 01:24:28,165 with the perfect situation to fall in love, 1893 01:24:28,298 --> 01:24:31,705 that it would fix all of our show's problems. 1894 01:24:33,274 --> 01:24:34,744 But I know that's not the case. 1895 01:24:34,878 --> 01:24:37,382 So I did something else 1896 01:24:37,517 --> 01:24:40,289 and set her up with someone else. Who, 1897 01:24:40,422 --> 01:24:42,961 I will let her share that information. 1898 01:24:43,095 --> 01:24:44,497 What is she doing? 1899 01:24:45,065 --> 01:24:46,535 She's saving the show. 1900 01:24:46,669 --> 01:24:49,406 Oh, here she is. Everybody, Brooke Walkins. 1901 01:24:50,075 --> 01:24:55,118 [people applauding] 1902 01:24:56,689 --> 01:24:57,724 Thank you so much. 1903 01:24:58,191 --> 01:24:59,460 Thank you so much for being here. 1904 01:24:59,594 --> 01:25:01,397 You're all very wonderful. 1905 01:25:01,532 --> 01:25:03,603 And I also need to give it up 1906 01:25:03,736 --> 01:25:06,240 for my fabulous 1907 01:25:06,374 --> 01:25:08,378 producer, Kenzie. 1908 01:25:08,513 --> 01:25:11,050 I really would not be here if it weren't for her. 1909 01:25:11,184 --> 01:25:12,654 She is incredible. 1910 01:25:12,787 --> 01:25:16,695 She came up with this crazy idea that you all loved. 1911 01:25:16,828 --> 01:25:20,368 So thank you so much, Kenzie, for that. 1912 01:25:20,502 --> 01:25:23,375 And the truth is, she actually helped me so much 1913 01:25:23,509 --> 01:25:27,349 because these dates made me realize that 1914 01:25:27,482 --> 01:25:30,488 I had the perfect guy right in front of me. 1915 01:25:30,623 --> 01:25:32,493 And I know a lot of you know of him because I have 1916 01:25:32,627 --> 01:25:35,666 spoken about him many times on the show. 1917 01:25:35,800 --> 01:25:39,173 And I'm very happy to say that we are back together. 1918 01:25:39,306 --> 01:25:41,578 And it is my husband. 1919 01:25:42,012 --> 01:25:47,189 [people cheering] 1920 01:25:50,897 --> 01:25:55,171 There is, though, someone that does need a date 1921 01:25:55,539 --> 01:25:58,144 -that is very close to me. -Brooke. 1922 01:25:58,278 --> 01:25:59,915 -Yes? -What are you doing? 1923 01:26:00,049 --> 01:26:01,519 Just go with it. 1924 01:26:01,852 --> 01:26:04,725 I actually noticed a little connection with her 1925 01:26:04,858 --> 01:26:07,564 and the guy that was there to be my date. 1926 01:26:07,697 --> 01:26:10,669 Wait, is she talking about Ben? 1927 01:26:11,839 --> 01:26:13,208 I want to introduce, 1928 01:26:13,341 --> 01:26:16,615 because you all loved him on the show. Ben. 1929 01:26:16,849 --> 01:26:19,386 [people applauding] 1930 01:26:20,956 --> 01:26:22,627 You'll thank me later. 1931 01:26:27,370 --> 01:26:28,840 Hi, Kenzie. 1932 01:26:29,273 --> 01:26:31,444 I was wondering if you had a date 1933 01:26:31,578 --> 01:26:34,684 to the WKPC Christmas Eve soiree? 1934 01:26:36,120 --> 01:26:38,124 So it turns out I don't, 1935 01:26:38,357 --> 01:26:39,961 but I would love one. 1936 01:26:40,228 --> 01:26:44,737 [gentle music] 1937 01:26:47,911 --> 01:26:52,987 [people cheering] 1938 01:26:59,835 --> 01:27:04,209 [upbeat Christmas music] 1939 01:27:04,644 --> 01:27:06,515 Thank you again, everyone, for coming. 1940 01:27:06,648 --> 01:27:09,320 Merry Christmas Eve and Merry Christmas. 1941 01:27:09,453 --> 01:27:11,490 And thank you again, Mark. 1942 01:27:11,625 --> 01:27:14,263 [Kenzie] Let's give it up for Todd and Brooke Walkins! 1943 01:27:14,463 --> 01:27:17,202 [people applauding] 1944 01:27:17,671 --> 01:27:22,580 [upbeat Christmas music continues] 1945 01:27:38,211 --> 01:27:39,647 Hey, come in. 1946 01:27:40,716 --> 01:27:42,118 Hope you had a Merry Christmas. 1947 01:27:42,252 --> 01:27:43,722 I did. Thank you. 1948 01:27:43,856 --> 01:27:45,626 Now, as you know, 1949 01:27:46,027 --> 01:27:47,262 we here at WKPC, 1950 01:27:47,395 --> 01:27:50,803 we value authenticity, tenacity, spirit. 1951 01:27:50,937 --> 01:27:52,406 Which is why 1952 01:27:52,841 --> 01:27:54,410 Coffee with Kenzie 1953 01:27:54,711 --> 01:27:57,415 will be WKPC's new morning segment, 1954 01:27:57,550 --> 01:28:00,421 which will alternate days with Breakfast with Brooke. 1955 01:28:00,856 --> 01:28:02,126 What? 1956 01:28:02,192 --> 01:28:03,529 All the data supports that adding you to the morning 1957 01:28:03,662 --> 01:28:05,232 lineup will not only be good 1958 01:28:05,365 --> 01:28:06,869 for Brooke, but good for the station. 1959 01:28:07,002 --> 01:28:09,974 You're trending very high with the listeners. 1960 01:28:10,275 --> 01:28:11,879 Are you serious? 1961 01:28:12,146 --> 01:28:13,348 Yes, we are serious. 1962 01:28:13,481 --> 01:28:15,653 And you know that I've been trying to find 1963 01:28:15,720 --> 01:28:18,526 a balance between work and family. 1964 01:28:18,659 --> 01:28:20,495 And this is definitely 1965 01:28:20,630 --> 01:28:22,333 a step in the right direction. 1966 01:28:22,466 --> 01:28:25,974 And we both know that you are going 1967 01:28:26,040 --> 01:28:28,345 to be an amazing addition 1968 01:28:28,478 --> 01:28:30,249 to our on-air team. 1969 01:28:30,415 --> 01:28:33,656 I second that, and your show already 1970 01:28:33,723 --> 01:28:36,595 has its first sponsor, Topline papers. 1971 01:28:37,129 --> 01:28:40,202 I think this has the potential to be something really great. 1972 01:28:40,468 --> 01:28:43,609 So what do you say, Kenzie? 1973 01:28:43,976 --> 01:28:45,679 [uplifting music] 1974 01:28:48,017 --> 01:28:50,355 [Kenzie] Oh, could you hold the door, please? 1975 01:28:53,027 --> 01:28:54,363 Thank you. 1976 01:28:57,169 --> 01:28:58,404 Here. I got it. 1977 01:28:58,539 --> 01:29:00,576 Thank you, again. 1978 01:29:02,113 --> 01:29:04,483 No problem. Again. 1979 01:29:05,653 --> 01:29:07,256 Good morning, Ann Arbor. 1980 01:29:07,389 --> 01:29:09,460 I hope you had a very Merry Christmas 1981 01:29:09,594 --> 01:29:11,832 and welcome to Coffee with Kenzie. 1982 01:29:11,965 --> 01:29:14,571 It feel so crazy to actually say that. 1983 01:29:17,275 --> 01:29:18,679 Anywho, so 1984 01:29:18,746 --> 01:29:20,348 my name is Kenzie Parker, and you might know me 1985 01:29:20,415 --> 01:29:22,453 [Kenzie] as the producer of Breakfast with Brooke. 1986 01:29:22,587 --> 01:29:23,822 Shout out to Brooke Walkins 1987 01:29:23,956 --> 01:29:25,559 for teaching me everything I know. 1988 01:29:25,693 --> 01:29:26,995 To pay homage to Brooke, I think we should start 1989 01:29:27,128 --> 01:29:29,032 the show by taking some callers. Yeah? 1990 01:29:30,235 --> 01:29:31,871 Okay, let's do this. 1991 01:29:32,339 --> 01:29:33,408 Hi, caller. 1992 01:29:33,576 --> 01:29:35,045 You're having Coffee with Kenzie! 1993 01:29:35,178 --> 01:29:36,615 [caller] Hi Kenzie, did you have a Merry Christmas? 1994 01:29:36,749 --> 01:29:38,284 I did have a Merry Christmas. Did you? 1995 01:29:38,719 --> 01:29:40,088 [Kenzie] Oh, that's great. 1996 01:29:40,221 --> 01:29:42,092 That's, wait. You do stockings twice? 1997 01:29:42,426 --> 01:29:44,698 Stockings on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning? 1998 01:29:44,831 --> 01:29:46,802 That's epic! I'm gonna steal that. 1999 01:29:47,035 --> 01:29:48,806 No, I love it. I think that's genius. 2000 01:29:48,939 --> 01:29:51,277 Are there any other amazing tips you should be giving me? 2001 01:29:51,344 --> 01:29:57,055 [upbeat Christmas music] 2002 01:30:11,886 --> 01:30:14,757 [upbeat Christmas music continues]