Kim is waiting for Jacey at the Frayed Knot.
She texts someone else while she’s waiting.
KIM
Frayed Knot. Ten minutes.
Jacey walks in and kisses Kim on the cheek.
JACEY
Who are you texting?
Kim looks up from her phone.
She sees that Jacey’s been crying.
JACEY
It’d be easier to tell you what’s NOT wrong.
JACEY
I officially broke up with Hercules last night. For good this time.
Kim slides a whiskey and diet to Jacey.
KIM
Misery loves company.
JACEY
Why? What happened to you?
KIM
Oh, it’s embarrassing.
KIM
I was going to contact Ty, right? Invite him to Spain?
KIM
Well, when he didn’t answer, or call me back, I asked Russ instead.
KIM
And he turned me down.
KIM
Even though it was all expenses paid.
KIM
One of the best golf courses on the planet — and this guy loves to golf.
KIM
Apparently, he just wasn’t that into me.
JACEY
Maybe he was uncomfortable with the whole family trip angle.
KIM
After he refused the trip…he broke up with me.
KIM
Said I was too cranky for him.
JACEY
You’re not cranky. You’re bitter. And bitterness works for you.
KIM
He’s a stick in the mud, and HE broke up with ME.
JACEY
He beat you to the punch. You were going to end it anyway.
JACEY
It still sucks, but…
KIM
Aren’t we a pair? Shitty all around.
JACEY
To things looking up.
Kim nods toward the door.
Jacey looks over her shoulder and sees Ty entering the pub.
JACEY
What’s HE doing here?
KIM
You’re going to think I’m crazy, but I texted him to meet us.
KIM
I know you’re not wild about him.
KIM
But he’s the most decent guy either of us has dated in at least a year and a half.
KIM
Shh…pretend we’re talking about something else.
JACEY
Maybe I should give you some privacy.
JACEY
I don’t want to be here.
Kim leans in and kisses Ty’s cheek.
Jacey speaks into her whiskey.
TY
I’m a little confused.
TY
I thought I was here to talk about—
KIM
You don’t mind if Jacey’s here, do you?
KIM
I always put my girl first, and she’s had a rough couple of days.
JACEY
They have been difficult.
TY
The past twenty-four hours haven’t been so great for me.
TY
They started with a bang yesterday evening. But then they fizzled quickly.
TY
Would you believe I had a foot in the door with this amazing new opportunity?
TY
And it turns out the person in charge got cold feet and decided not to pursue it.
JACEY
Maybe it wasn’t the right time.
TY
This girl I’ve been seeing suggested the same thing.
Kim chases her ice with her straw.
KIM
You’re seeing someone?
TY
I am, but I’m not sure how to define our relationship at the moment.
KIM
She’s not very smart, if she let you out alone looking the way you do.
TY
Actually, she’s brilliant.
KIM
I’d say that’s up for debate. Obviously.
Jacey motions to the bartender.
JACEY
Could I have another whiskey please?
KIM
How long have you been seeing her?
TY
Not too long, actually.
KIM
So it’s a new relationship.
TY
More of a quality versus quantity thing.
TY
I like to think I’m the lucky one.
TY
I thought it was, but maybe it isn’t.
JACEY
You don’t have to interrogate him. He’s obviously—
TY
No, I don’t mind. I like talking about her.
TY
She’s stronger than she realizes.
TY
It’s like…if this girl puts her mind to something, you just know she’s going to accomplish it.
Jacey discreetly catches a tear on a knuckle.
KIM
You seem pretty hooked on her.
Kim puts on a flirty pout.
KIM
And to think I called you here to get you back.
TY
I almost believed you for a second. Kim. Always the joker.
KIM
No really. That’s why I called you.
KIM
But you seem happy. He seems different, am I right, Jace?
KIM
Maybe you should call this girl and figure things out before it’s too late.
KIM
Go ahead. Give her a call.
Ty reaches into his pocket for his phone and begins to dial.
Jacey’s not ready for this.
She grabs her phone and gets ready to bolt.
JACEY
I’ll be right back.
Kim puts her hand on Jacey’s arm.
KIM
Wait! Don’t you want to see what happens?
Jacey’s phone starts ringing.
Kim looks from Jacey to Ty.
Comprehension starts dawning across her face.
Jacey swallows a lump in her throat.
KIM
What’s going on? Jace?
She takes Jacey’s phone out her hand and sees the caller ID:
Jacey closes her eyes and sighs.
TY
Wow. I guess I misread that one.
TY
I thought Jacey told you about us—
TY
—and I thought you texted and asked me to meet you guys here so we could work it out.
KIM
No, no, no. This can’t be happening.
KIM
Is Ty…? He’s the guy?
KIM
I can’t believe this.
KIM
When Chaz asked me out, I said no.
KIM
Chaz is the hottest guy I’ve ever seen in my life, and I said no out of obligation to you.
KIM
I said no because I honored our pact.
KIM
And this amazing guy you’ve been seeing behind my back…it’s Ty?
TY
Otherwise known as Hercules. Nice to meet you.
