My brother’s latest setup landed me on a disastrous date with his friend, Stewart, and we ended up stuck at a swanky restaurant with an unpaid bill. As tensions rose and the manager threatened to call the police, I realized just how far Adam had gone, leaving me to wonder how we’d get out of this mess.
“Jess, you gotta meet this guy,” Adam said, grinning like he’d discovered the secret to eternal youth. He lounged on my couch, flipping through channels.
“Who’s this guy?” I asked, not looking up from my laptop.
“Stewart. Works with me. Real stand-up guy. Stable job, nice car, the works.”
I rolled my eyes. “Another one of your brilliant setups?”
“No, seriously! He’s different. You’ll like him. Plus, he’s been asking about you.”
I sighed. Adam’s track record with setups was abysmal, but the way he spoke about Stewart caught my attention. “Fine. But if he turns out to be another dud, I’m never listening to you again.”
Adam smirked. “Deal. You’ll thank me later.”
I spent the next few hours meticulously getting ready, wanting to make a good impression despite my doubts. By the time I was done, my apartment looked like a war zone of makeup and clothes. My nerves were tight, but Adam’s encouragement kept me focused.
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