Galentine's Day Nightmare

As many of you know,

Lisa and I met on a blind date three years ago.

I still remember walking her to her car that night.

I had this odd feeling I was going to marry her.

When you know, you know, right?

As I stand here today, I am a broken man.

My better half is gone.

And Madison's mother's gone.

She loved being your mother more than anything

in the world, Maddie.

Please know that.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Madison...

So, are we the definition of the modern woman?

No boys allowed the night before Valentine's?

Or... are we just desperate?

Desperate? Claire, it's GALENTINE'S, as in,

a night for us GALS to own our independence.

And who needs a guy to have fun anyway?

Well, I wouldn't mind one once in a while

to go to dinner and a movie with.

Someone who treats me with respect.

Oh, yeah. Sorry.

It's been over a year and I haven't gone on one date yet.

I gotta start living again.

Hey, I like this new attitude.

So, how'd you find out about this place

we're going to, anyway?

I got a DM from them.

Apparently, it got a new owner and a makeover.

Sounds like another reason to celebrate to me!

Well, I can't stay out too late.

Why?

Have you forgotten our new boss starts tomorrow?

Oh right.

I can't believe Margaret Coleman

bought the whole company.

Her family is crazy rich.

Well, she's gonna love you, you know why?

Because you're great at what you do. 'K?

So, you're gonna walk in there tomorrow

like you own the place.

Hey. Happy Valentine's Day.

I'm Scott.

Someone didn't get the memo.

It's GALENTINE'S Day.

Three more hours till Valentine's.

Guess I'm gonna have to stick around then.

But warning, you may instantly fall in love with me.

No

Ooh...

Uh, bye-eee.

Buh-bye.

Bye.

Just for that, I'm ordering rounds.

'Cause you slayed that idiot.

He's, uh, been hitting on every girl in here.

Guys like that give the male species a bad name.

Hi. Tiffany.

Brian.

Sophia.

Oh, sorry. Claire.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Ah, look at that, drinks.

It's a pleasure meeting you.

Enjoy.

Brian might have a thing for you!

He does not!

Oh no, I think she's right.

Yeah. You're a hot commodity.

OK. Claire, admit it.

Totally.

Seriously, stop it right now.

This is supposed to be a girls' night, anyway.

So, let's have fun and, uh, just enjoy these free shots.

That's cool, right?

Here's to Galentine's.

This has been so much fun.

I'm so happy; I knew you'd love it here.

Happy Galentine's Day.

Happy Galentine!

Oh well, I'm gonna hit the bathroom

'cause I think my make-up is melting off.

Oh, yeah.

And I should get going.

Uh, no, no! Wait until we get back.

Don't leave, OK?

Fine. Fine. OK.

Hey, you.

Brian, right?

Either you're good with names or...

I made an impression.

Well, maybe it was a little bit of both.

All right, well, I'll take it.

So, Claire. What do you do for a living?

I'm a designer. Uh, high-end sportswear.

And what do you do?

Oh, I'm in... in sales.

Hmm. And are you... originally from Philly?

No, actually, uh, Atlanta.

So, what do you think of this place?

It's got a really good vibe.

Then can I show you something cool?

Uh... my friends are...

Ah, come on, just five minutes.

I promise I'll have you back, all right?

OK. Five minutes.

Five minutes.

OK. Yeah.

How beautiful is this?

Oh. It's... gorgeous.

Yeah.

Are we even allowed up here?

Oh, it's fine. I know the owner.

He's actually going to use this as part

of the restaurant.

What a great idea.

Yeah.

You know, sometimes you just gotta stop,

and appreciate the little things, right?

I couldn't agree more.

I lost my wife a couple of years ago,

so now I don't take anything for granted.

I am so sorry.

It got a little easier with time.

Friends tell me I need to get out there again

and go on dates.

Well, mine tell me the same thing.

That all I care about is work and working out so...

Well, I happen to, uh, love work,

and I can't function without my daily run.

Where do you run?

Oh, just around the neighborhood. You?

Briarwood Park.

The trails are rugged; It's super isolated.

It's Philly's best kept secret.

Nice. I'll definitely have to check it out.

Mm hmm.

Hey, will you look at that, 12:01.

Mmm.

I guess I'm officially your Valentine

by sheer proximity alone.

I guess you are, Brian.

I'm sorry I don't have any flowers or chocolates.

It's a... little last-minute.

Well, sometimes spontaneity is the best gift.

That's a really cool way to look at things.

Mm hmm.

I can't believe she left.

Mm. Maybe she's with Mr. Forever.

Or not.

Yeah?

I feel this instant connection with you, Claire.

I, uh, I really should... get back to my friends.

OK.

Oh, my friends must've left.

Shoot, they tried texting me.

Well, I'd better go. - OK.

But, uh, it was so nice meeting you.

The pleasure was all mine.

Oh.

Wow. 30 minutes for a ride.

Hey, I don't want to be too forward,

but can I give you a ride?

I'm leaving anyway.

Oh. It's OK, I'll be fine.

Well, it's gonna be after one by the time you get home.

You know what?

Sure... I would love a ride.

All right.

Just parked over here.

Nope, on the inside.

Dad raised me right.

This is it. You can turn into my driveway

and drop me off there.

Thank you for the ride.

You're welcome.

I'm gonna walk you to the door.

OK.

Thank you.

I really enjoyed tonight.

Yeah, me too.

Can I see you again?

I would like that.

Could I have your number?

Yes, of course, of course.

Oh, let me get that for you.

I normally don't do this, uh, but, uh

do you want to come in?

I thought you'd never ask.

What's wrong?

It's just, uh...

If you don't want to do this, it's OK.

No, I do.

I do.

Gonna keep an eye on you, Claire

Sleep well, Claire.

Your life's about to change.