Dr. Allen

So when I receive the attendance cards from the teachers, if a parent hasn't called, I make sure that I give them a call. The idea is rapid response.

So when I receive the attendance cards from the teachers, if a parent hasn't called, I make sure that I give them a call. The idea is rapid response.

This is a homeless child.

This is a homeless child.

We had kindergarten, Ms. Blackburn. We had second grade, Mrs. D'Angelo.

We had kindergarten, Ms. Blackburn. We had second grade, Mrs. D'Angelo.

They can choose from a frosty, they can choose from ice cream sandwich, extra recess, or just a little extra time on the computer.

They can choose from a frosty, they can choose from ice cream sandwich, extra recess, or just a little extra time on the computer.

You know, I think everything happens for a reason. It didn't end the way when I signed up for Meredith for a site. It didn't end up... What I thought, you know, the statistics were I thought I was going to be that one because I was confident in who I am and how I conduct myself, my values. And, you know, I put I put a lot of effort into the interviews pre qualifying and all this.

You know, I think everything happens for a reason. It didn't end the way when I signed up for Meredith for a site. It didn't end up... What I thought, you know, the statistics were I thought I was going to be that one because I was confident in who I am and how I conduct myself, my values. And, you know, I put I put a lot of effort into the interviews pre qualifying and all this.

And I'm like, these people. have gotten to know me to the point where, I trust them, but everything happens for a reason, and I would not, the woman I'm with now, things, if I met her six months or a year earlier, we would not have been ready for each other. It didn't turn out as intended, however it turned out how it should have happened.

And I'm like, these people. have gotten to know me to the point where, I trust them, but everything happens for a reason, and I would not, the woman I'm with now, things, if I met her six months or a year earlier, we would not have been ready for each other. It didn't turn out as intended, however it turned out how it should have happened.

No idea. Done. I'm that guy that like... I'm not talking romantically, but, like, you know, friends and people that I meet. Like, you could tell certain people gravitate towards you because I don't have anything to hide. I know I'm a little weirdo. You know, I know I'm.

No idea. Done. I'm that guy that like... I'm not talking romantically, but, like, you know, friends and people that I meet. Like, you could tell certain people gravitate towards you because I don't have anything to hide. I know I'm a little weirdo. You know, I know I'm.

You either like me or you love me or you hate me.

You either like me or you love me or you hate me.

pick a side and fuck off. You know, it's, it's one of those situations. I don't need everybody in my life. Um, I, I don't know. Like I, I figured the only way to a successful, uh, relationship is if you're authentically you, um, you don't like my authentic self, push on, you know? And, uh, I have no idea. Like, I remember day one of the honeymoon, I asked her, like, off camera.

pick a side and fuck off. You know, it's, it's one of those situations. I don't need everybody in my life. Um, I, I don't know. Like I, I figured the only way to a successful, uh, relationship is if you're authentically you, um, you don't like my authentic self, push on, you know? And, uh, I have no idea. Like, I remember day one of the honeymoon, I asked her, like, off camera.

Because, I mean, this was the night where everybody's like, oh, Alan's staring at you or something. Like, when we were all on the dance floor or something. Oh, yeah. And then Carla was like, why is he creepily staring at you? And I'm like. We've been on the dance floor for two and a half hours. I'm old. I'm tired. Just sleeping, standing up. Chill the hell out. I was not staring.

Because, I mean, this was the night where everybody's like, oh, Alan's staring at you or something. Like, when we were all on the dance floor or something. Oh, yeah. And then Carla was like, why is he creepily staring at you? And I'm like. We've been on the dance floor for two and a half hours. I'm old. I'm tired. Just sleeping, standing up. Chill the hell out. I was not staring.

I didn't give a shit what was going on. But, you know, I still have that nature in me to make sure that everything's okay. So I get back to the room and I'm like, what the fuck? What did I do wrong? I can tell.

I didn't give a shit what was going on. But, you know, I still have that nature in me to make sure that everything's okay. So I get back to the room and I'm like, what the fuck? What did I do wrong? I can tell.

Very much.

Very much.

Something, I don't ever want to make somebody, whether you're my partner, whether you're a friend, whether I'm not Ubering, but if I'm your Uber driver, I don't want to make other people uncomfortable. Which I know I can sometimes with my directness or something. But I'm like, did I do something wrong? Is everything okay? And then I was told day one,

Something, I don't ever want to make somebody, whether you're my partner, whether you're a friend, whether I'm not Ubering, but if I'm your Uber driver, I don't want to make other people uncomfortable. Which I know I can sometimes with my directness or something. But I'm like, did I do something wrong? Is everything okay? And then I was told day one,

Yeah, no, but in a healthy way. I saw for the first time where we're together, we're out, and I've been given trust, and I've been given something that I haven't experienced prior where I don't have to defend, I don't have to validate, I don't have to... It's just... she loves me and I could tell. It's that feeling innately ingrained where you're like, I don't need to worry.

Yeah, no, but in a healthy way. I saw for the first time where we're together, we're out, and I've been given trust, and I've been given something that I haven't experienced prior where I don't have to defend, I don't have to validate, I don't have to... It's just... she loves me and I could tell. It's that feeling innately ingrained where you're like, I don't need to worry.

Of the honeymoon, you know, I just expected something different, you know. I wanted a man with, you know, beautiful teeth. That was important to me. I'm like, okay, I can handle that. That's superficial. I wanted somebody that, I forget a couple, a lot of it. Yeah, yeah. Right, in and out. One of the most offensive things was. I'm a sound effect. Yeah, I can tell.

Of the honeymoon, you know, I just expected something different, you know. I wanted a man with, you know, beautiful teeth. That was important to me. I'm like, okay, I can handle that. That's superficial. I wanted somebody that, I forget a couple, a lot of it. Yeah, yeah. Right, in and out. One of the most offensive things was. I'm a sound effect. Yeah, I can tell.

I wanted somebody that takes care of their body. And I'm like, I am okay. Like in what way do I come across as, yeah, no, I don't go to the gym. I'm not lifting all the time. No, I like, I mountain bike. Like I do active things. Do I look like a schlub?

I wanted somebody that takes care of their body. And I'm like, I am okay. Like in what way do I come across as, yeah, no, I don't go to the gym. I'm not lifting all the time. No, I like, I mountain bike. Like I do active things. Do I look like a schlub?

You know, maybe it would have changed something.

You know, maybe it would have changed something.

I think there's only one way to portray is my actions and I own all my actions I think I conducted myself How I would in any situation You know people may say oh It's not the way I was portrayed it's people's perceptions You when you see the comments like oh, why'd you punch a cabinet? Come on. OK, number one, I can afford to replace the cabinet. OK, number two, there's insurance on the Airbnb.

I think there's only one way to portray is my actions and I own all my actions I think I conducted myself How I would in any situation You know people may say oh It's not the way I was portrayed it's people's perceptions You when you see the comments like oh, why'd you punch a cabinet? Come on. OK, number one, I can afford to replace the cabinet. OK, number two, there's insurance on the Airbnb.

So I'm very analytical in even my aggressive, if we want to call it that.

So I'm very analytical in even my aggressive, if we want to call it that.

I'm not an angry person. When I'm hurt, I'm hurt and I'm hurt hard because I allowed you to hurt me and I gave you that trust and you betrayed it and naturally it hurts.

I'm not an angry person. When I'm hurt, I'm hurt and I'm hurt hard because I allowed you to hurt me and I gave you that trust and you betrayed it and naturally it hurts.

I care about people.

I care about people.

And I don't ever want to instill pain or hurt on anybody.

And I don't ever want to instill pain or hurt on anybody.

It's not in my nature. But, you know, I mean, everybody gets a little angry once in a while. And there's frustration. It's not anger at that individual. It's, you know, largely like, okay, I've been fucked over.

It's not in my nature. But, you know, I mean, everybody gets a little angry once in a while. And there's frustration. It's not anger at that individual. It's, you know, largely like, okay, I've been fucked over.

You know? Yeah. But I'm conscious. Like I left that fire pit because I know how things can end up. And I don't want to be the man that will ever put hands on anybody. Right. I never want to be the one that creates a situation that could lead to violence.

You know? Yeah. But I'm conscious. Like I left that fire pit because I know how things can end up. And I don't want to be the man that will ever put hands on anybody. Right. I never want to be the one that creates a situation that could lead to violence.

However, you touch me, I'll fuck you up.

However, you touch me, I'll fuck you up.

It doesn't sound like a bunny.

It doesn't sound like a bunny.

I mean, you grow up a certain way and you have to. Yeah, I feel you. So it's not like, but I know I don't want to be that. Yeah. So.

I mean, you grow up a certain way and you have to. Yeah, I feel you. So it's not like, but I know I don't want to be that. Yeah. So.

We've got our little bracelet with the little magnet when we hold hands that attaches.

We've got our little bracelet with the little magnet when we hold hands that attaches.

I think if I saw a lot of the episodes prior to filming Reunion— Definitely. I still would have made peace. I mean, cause there's, there's no hatred in my heart.

I think if I saw a lot of the episodes prior to filming Reunion— Definitely. I still would have made peace. I mean, cause there's, there's no hatred in my heart.

Um, but I certainly would not have been as nice.

Um, but I certainly would not have been as nice.

I wouldn't have been given, like, I felt like a bitch at some point.

I wouldn't have been given, like, I felt like a bitch at some point.

It's the cutesy stuff.

It's the cutesy stuff.

Like I think I think some of it is I mean she's younger She's almost 10 years younger than me And it's just kids shit. You know, you don't know how to handle it It is a fresh situation you're put into. None of us have experienced the pressure of being on TV.

Like I think I think some of it is I mean she's younger She's almost 10 years younger than me And it's just kids shit. You know, you don't know how to handle it It is a fresh situation you're put into. None of us have experienced the pressure of being on TV.

Did you say hi or anything? No, I didn't. They didn't to me either. There's no need.

Did you say hi or anything? No, I didn't. They didn't to me either. There's no need.

No, I mean, we're not in each other's lives. You do you. You know, have fun. I know I've gotten a couple messages.

No, I mean, we're not in each other's lives. You do you. You know, have fun. I know I've gotten a couple messages.

From both.

From both.

Honestly, I don't remember. Just general, like, you know, like I'll do a story and then there's a little comment on it. Yeah, reactions and stuff. Like, hey, you know, hope you're... After these past couple episodes, I honestly don't remember. It's not something... They're not in my life.

Honestly, I don't remember. Just general, like, you know, like I'll do a story and then there's a little comment on it. Yeah, reactions and stuff. Like, hey, you know, hope you're... After these past couple episodes, I honestly don't remember. It's not something... They're not in my life.

Yeah, I don't know. Honestly, I kind of stopped watching the show. So I catch glimpses and I watch more of the clips on social media. But when I was watching it, it was... You know, it's fascinating to see yourself. But I think what I picked up on was... Like just the two-faced kind of side of it.

Yeah, I don't know. Honestly, I kind of stopped watching the show. So I catch glimpses and I watch more of the clips on social media. But when I was watching it, it was... You know, it's fascinating to see yourself. But I think what I picked up on was... Like just the two-faced kind of side of it.

And the stuff that, you know, Madison or things that would be said in those like little, I used to call them PTSD interviews. After a scene, you do like the one-on-one. That commentary was enlightening. And it really kind of showed how much of a disconnect there truly was. Yeah.

And the stuff that, you know, Madison or things that would be said in those like little, I used to call them PTSD interviews. After a scene, you do like the one-on-one. That commentary was enlightening. And it really kind of showed how much of a disconnect there truly was. Yeah.

You hear two stories and then now the interview shows a third story. It's like, okay, something's not lining up.

You hear two stories and then now the interview shows a third story. It's like, okay, something's not lining up.

Yeah, exactly.

Yeah, exactly.

I didn't even notice.

I didn't even notice.

Yeah, I didn't notice. And then Juan was the one that, like, I think during the reunion, Juan told me this story. Oh, we went to the mall to get rings. And I'm like, because he was, like, bombarded by it. And he was like, oh, shit, I didn't know we were doing this. And all of a sudden, they're at, like,

Yeah, I didn't notice. And then Juan was the one that, like, I think during the reunion, Juan told me this story. Oh, we went to the mall to get rings. And I'm like, because he was, like, bombarded by it. And he was like, oh, shit, I didn't know we were doing this. And all of a sudden, they're at, like,

Don't know I don't I hate to sound petty but like pay less or something and you're getting like a dollar store So I'm like good for you do you you know, I mean I

Don't know I don't I hate to sound petty but like pay less or something and you're getting like a dollar store So I'm like good for you do you you know, I mean I

I will disagree. That promise, the concept.

I will disagree. That promise, the concept.

Yes. From Claire? From Payless?

Yes. From Claire? From Payless?

No, there can be the intention of we've made promises to ourselves about who we want to be as partners. So I respect the concept. Yeah.

No, there can be the intention of we've made promises to ourselves about who we want to be as partners. So I respect the concept. Yeah.

Legally, I don't think they can.

Legally, I don't think they can.

Yeah, legally, I don't think.

Yeah, legally, I don't think.

I hope you had your popcorn.

I hope you had your popcorn.

Yeah, you know, I mean... It kind of goes along with my, so I've always had this philosophy, because it's come out on the show that I've been through certain pain, I've been through a lot, where I've made a conscious choice in my philosophy in life is, You have my unfettered trust until you fuck it over. And if I lived any differently, I would be a bitter person.

Yeah, you know, I mean... It kind of goes along with my, so I've always had this philosophy, because it's come out on the show that I've been through certain pain, I've been through a lot, where I've made a conscious choice in my philosophy in life is, You have my unfettered trust until you fuck it over. And if I lived any differently, I would be a bitter person.

You know, I wouldn't have, you know, my fun little nature that I have. And, you know, I've been told that. you don't need to put your trust into everybody. Not everybody deserves it. But for me, it's hard to distinguish until you tell me. And if I'm clearly communicating with you, just tell me. Just tell me this. Tell me that. It is what it is. Like, you have my trust until you don't.

You know, I wouldn't have, you know, my fun little nature that I have. And, you know, I've been told that. you don't need to put your trust into everybody. Not everybody deserves it. But for me, it's hard to distinguish until you tell me. And if I'm clearly communicating with you, just tell me. Just tell me this. Tell me that. It is what it is. Like, you have my trust until you don't.

And it just proves my point that, you know, it's... I don't know. I think that's why it was so easy to kind of get over was that philosophy. I already knew coming into this, the success rate is there. You know, I think Jamie and Doug were like a big inspiration from the earlier seasons where it could turn into something, but...

And it just proves my point that, you know, it's... I don't know. I think that's why it was so easy to kind of get over was that philosophy. I already knew coming into this, the success rate is there. You know, I think Jamie and Doug were like a big inspiration from the earlier seasons where it could turn into something, but...

You know, at the end of the day, you could tell the vibe, and I don't need to fight for something, or I don't need to fight for it. It just should naturally happen.

You know, at the end of the day, you could tell the vibe, and I don't need to fight for something, or I don't need to fight for it. It just should naturally happen.

And I'm more than thankful how everything turned out, honestly.

And I'm more than thankful how everything turned out, honestly.

Nothing but the best. Nothing but the best. Okay.

Nothing but the best. Nothing but the best. Okay.

Just to reinforce, though, I mean, there were a couple times. I don't want to diminish that experience because I've seen some of the comments. And just completing the eight weeks seems like a task. Like, here, there we go. But I think you did put in time. you know, more effort than just, I'm going to last the timeline. Yeah. You know, it's, you, you did progress.

Just to reinforce, though, I mean, there were a couple times. I don't want to diminish that experience because I've seen some of the comments. And just completing the eight weeks seems like a task. Like, here, there we go. But I think you did put in time. you know, more effort than just, I'm going to last the timeline. Yeah. You know, it's, you, you did progress.

You did show each day that there was, I'm going to make this effort, even if it's one thing.

You did show each day that there was, I'm going to make this effort, even if it's one thing.

yeah uh i mean reunion there was uh an introduction of somebody that you know didn't end up working out uh you know not officially dating or anything but trying to figure that path out and uh you know luckily the way everything transpired in the months preceding or following um you know i ended up meeting you know my future wifey Would happen.

yeah uh i mean reunion there was uh an introduction of somebody that you know didn't end up working out uh you know not officially dating or anything but trying to figure that path out and uh you know luckily the way everything transpired in the months preceding or following um you know i ended up meeting you know my future wifey Would happen.

Yeah, I mean... As well?

Yeah, I mean... As well?

It's been admitted that... the connection started being established during honeymoon. Like I remember one of the scenes was, ooh, I saw that girl's biceps or something like that. And that was during the honeymoon. That was like day two or three of the honeymoon.

It's been admitted that... the connection started being established during honeymoon. Like I remember one of the scenes was, ooh, I saw that girl's biceps or something like that. And that was during the honeymoon. That was like day two or three of the honeymoon.

And okay, fine, whatever. You know, you're attracted, whatever. But now how does that establish furthermore And, uh, I do remember cause homegirl would get up at like six in the morning and then I'm like, I'm sleeping my ass in.

And okay, fine, whatever. You know, you're attracted, whatever. But now how does that establish furthermore And, uh, I do remember cause homegirl would get up at like six in the morning and then I'm like, I'm sleeping my ass in.

I get up at eight o'clock. I log in, I do my thing. And, uh, I'm like, I'm sleeping. I'm not wasting two hours. And never once was I invited to the gym or anything like that. And, but I had no idea that.

I get up at eight o'clock. I log in, I do my thing. And, uh, I'm like, I'm sleeping. I'm not wasting two hours. And never once was I invited to the gym or anything like that. And, but I had no idea that.

David's down there too, and I think a few days into, after two or three days of seeing each other in the gym, they're on the treadmill, or they're doing whatever they're doing, and they establish.

David's down there too, and I think a few days into, after two or three days of seeing each other in the gym, they're on the treadmill, or they're doing whatever they're doing, and they establish.

I mean, yeah, they're doing their cardio. And they, you know, that's when I think it actually started to, okay, hey, let's coordinate meeting up. Let's coordinate talking. You know, what are we working on today? You know, kind of thing.

I mean, yeah, they're doing their cardio. And they, you know, that's when I think it actually started to, okay, hey, let's coordinate meeting up. Let's coordinate talking. You know, what are we working on today? You know, kind of thing.

Yeah. Yeah. So, you know, I think days into moving into the shared apartment is when the seeing each other and conversing outside of the group setting.

Yeah. Yeah. So, you know, I think days into moving into the shared apartment is when the seeing each other and conversing outside of the group setting.

Yeah, you guys were like right upstairs.

Yeah, you guys were like right upstairs.

Yeah, I used to, like, David would, and your guys' schedule was way off. So, I mean, when David and I would have a beer, he's like, oh, pop up. You know, I got a couple in the fridge. Yeah. And we would shoot the shit and, like, kind of vent to each other. Yeah, I popped up there. He was, like, literally the floor above us. And so... it makes, yeah, it was very easy for them to coordinate. Yeah.

Yeah, I used to, like, David would, and your guys' schedule was way off. So, I mean, when David and I would have a beer, he's like, oh, pop up. You know, I got a couple in the fridge. Yeah. And we would shoot the shit and, like, kind of vent to each other. Yeah, I popped up there. He was, like, literally the floor above us. And so... it makes, yeah, it was very easy for them to coordinate. Yeah.

You know, I think everything happens for a reason. It didn't end the way when I signed up for Meredith for a site. It didn't end up... What I thought, you know, the statistics were I thought I was going to be that one because I was confident in who I am and how I conduct myself, my values. And, you know, I put I put a lot of effort into the interviews pre qualifying and all this.

And I'm like, these people. have gotten to know me to the point where, I trust them, but everything happens for a reason, and I would not, the woman I'm with now, things, if I met her six months or a year earlier, we would not have been ready for each other. It didn't turn out as intended, however it turned out how it should have happened.

No idea. Done. I'm that guy that like... I'm not talking romantically, but, like, you know, friends and people that I meet. Like, you could tell certain people gravitate towards you because I don't have anything to hide. I know I'm a little weirdo. You know, I know I'm.

You either like me or you love me or you hate me.

pick a side and fuck off. You know, it's, it's one of those situations. I don't need everybody in my life. Um, I, I don't know. Like I, I figured the only way to a successful, uh, relationship is if you're authentically you, um, you don't like my authentic self, push on, you know? And, uh, I have no idea. Like, I remember day one of the honeymoon, I asked her, like, off camera.

Because, I mean, this was the night where everybody's like, oh, Alan's staring at you or something. Like, when we were all on the dance floor or something. Oh, yeah. And then Carla was like, why is he creepily staring at you? And I'm like. We've been on the dance floor for two and a half hours. I'm old. I'm tired. Just sleeping, standing up. Chill the hell out. I was not staring.

I didn't give a shit what was going on. But, you know, I still have that nature in me to make sure that everything's okay. So I get back to the room and I'm like, what the fuck? What did I do wrong? I can tell.

Very much.

Something, I don't ever want to make somebody, whether you're my partner, whether you're a friend, whether I'm not Ubering, but if I'm your Uber driver, I don't want to make other people uncomfortable. Which I know I can sometimes with my directness or something. But I'm like, did I do something wrong? Is everything okay? And then I was told day one,

Yeah, no, but in a healthy way. I saw for the first time where we're together, we're out, and I've been given trust, and I've been given something that I haven't experienced prior where I don't have to defend, I don't have to validate, I don't have to... It's just... she loves me and I could tell. It's that feeling innately ingrained where you're like, I don't need to worry.

Of the honeymoon, you know, I just expected something different, you know. I wanted a man with, you know, beautiful teeth. That was important to me. I'm like, okay, I can handle that. That's superficial. I wanted somebody that, I forget a couple, a lot of it. Yeah, yeah. Right, in and out. One of the most offensive things was. I'm a sound effect. Yeah, I can tell.

I wanted somebody that takes care of their body. And I'm like, I am okay. Like in what way do I come across as, yeah, no, I don't go to the gym. I'm not lifting all the time. No, I like, I mountain bike. Like I do active things. Do I look like a schlub?

You know, maybe it would have changed something.

I think there's only one way to portray is my actions and I own all my actions I think I conducted myself How I would in any situation You know people may say oh It's not the way I was portrayed it's people's perceptions You when you see the comments like oh, why'd you punch a cabinet? Come on. OK, number one, I can afford to replace the cabinet. OK, number two, there's insurance on the Airbnb.

So I'm very analytical in even my aggressive, if we want to call it that.

I'm not an angry person. When I'm hurt, I'm hurt and I'm hurt hard because I allowed you to hurt me and I gave you that trust and you betrayed it and naturally it hurts.

I care about people.

And I don't ever want to instill pain or hurt on anybody.

It's not in my nature. But, you know, I mean, everybody gets a little angry once in a while. And there's frustration. It's not anger at that individual. It's, you know, largely like, okay, I've been fucked over.

You know? Yeah. But I'm conscious. Like I left that fire pit because I know how things can end up. And I don't want to be the man that will ever put hands on anybody. Right. I never want to be the one that creates a situation that could lead to violence.

However, you touch me, I'll fuck you up.

It doesn't sound like a bunny.

I mean, you grow up a certain way and you have to. Yeah, I feel you. So it's not like, but I know I don't want to be that. Yeah. So.

We've got our little bracelet with the little magnet when we hold hands that attaches.

I think if I saw a lot of the episodes prior to filming Reunion— Definitely. I still would have made peace. I mean, cause there's, there's no hatred in my heart.

Um, but I certainly would not have been as nice.

I wouldn't have been given, like, I felt like a bitch at some point.

It's the cutesy stuff.

Like I think I think some of it is I mean she's younger She's almost 10 years younger than me And it's just kids shit. You know, you don't know how to handle it It is a fresh situation you're put into. None of us have experienced the pressure of being on TV.

Did you say hi or anything? No, I didn't. They didn't to me either. There's no need.

No, I mean, we're not in each other's lives. You do you. You know, have fun. I know I've gotten a couple messages.

From both.

Honestly, I don't remember. Just general, like, you know, like I'll do a story and then there's a little comment on it. Yeah, reactions and stuff. Like, hey, you know, hope you're... After these past couple episodes, I honestly don't remember. It's not something... They're not in my life.

Yeah, I don't know. Honestly, I kind of stopped watching the show. So I catch glimpses and I watch more of the clips on social media. But when I was watching it, it was... You know, it's fascinating to see yourself. But I think what I picked up on was... Like just the two-faced kind of side of it.

And the stuff that, you know, Madison or things that would be said in those like little, I used to call them PTSD interviews. After a scene, you do like the one-on-one. That commentary was enlightening. And it really kind of showed how much of a disconnect there truly was. Yeah.

You hear two stories and then now the interview shows a third story. It's like, okay, something's not lining up.

Yeah, exactly.

I didn't even notice.

Yeah, I didn't notice. And then Juan was the one that, like, I think during the reunion, Juan told me this story. Oh, we went to the mall to get rings. And I'm like, because he was, like, bombarded by it. And he was like, oh, shit, I didn't know we were doing this. And all of a sudden, they're at, like,

Don't know I don't I hate to sound petty but like pay less or something and you're getting like a dollar store So I'm like good for you do you you know, I mean I

I will disagree. That promise, the concept.

Yes. From Claire? From Payless?

No, there can be the intention of we've made promises to ourselves about who we want to be as partners. So I respect the concept. Yeah.

Legally, I don't think they can.

Yeah, legally, I don't think.

I hope you had your popcorn.

Yeah, you know, I mean... It kind of goes along with my, so I've always had this philosophy, because it's come out on the show that I've been through certain pain, I've been through a lot, where I've made a conscious choice in my philosophy in life is, You have my unfettered trust until you fuck it over. And if I lived any differently, I would be a bitter person.

You know, I wouldn't have, you know, my fun little nature that I have. And, you know, I've been told that. you don't need to put your trust into everybody. Not everybody deserves it. But for me, it's hard to distinguish until you tell me. And if I'm clearly communicating with you, just tell me. Just tell me this. Tell me that. It is what it is. Like, you have my trust until you don't.

And it just proves my point that, you know, it's... I don't know. I think that's why it was so easy to kind of get over was that philosophy. I already knew coming into this, the success rate is there. You know, I think Jamie and Doug were like a big inspiration from the earlier seasons where it could turn into something, but...

You know, at the end of the day, you could tell the vibe, and I don't need to fight for something, or I don't need to fight for it. It just should naturally happen.

And I'm more than thankful how everything turned out, honestly.

Nothing but the best. Nothing but the best. Okay.

Just to reinforce, though, I mean, there were a couple times. I don't want to diminish that experience because I've seen some of the comments. And just completing the eight weeks seems like a task. Like, here, there we go. But I think you did put in time. you know, more effort than just, I'm going to last the timeline. Yeah. You know, it's, you, you did progress.

You did show each day that there was, I'm going to make this effort, even if it's one thing.

yeah uh i mean reunion there was uh an introduction of somebody that you know didn't end up working out uh you know not officially dating or anything but trying to figure that path out and uh you know luckily the way everything transpired in the months preceding or following um you know i ended up meeting you know my future wifey Would happen.

Yeah, I mean... As well?

It's been admitted that... the connection started being established during honeymoon. Like I remember one of the scenes was, ooh, I saw that girl's biceps or something like that. And that was during the honeymoon. That was like day two or three of the honeymoon.

And okay, fine, whatever. You know, you're attracted, whatever. But now how does that establish furthermore And, uh, I do remember cause homegirl would get up at like six in the morning and then I'm like, I'm sleeping my ass in.

I get up at eight o'clock. I log in, I do my thing. And, uh, I'm like, I'm sleeping. I'm not wasting two hours. And never once was I invited to the gym or anything like that. And, but I had no idea that.

David's down there too, and I think a few days into, after two or three days of seeing each other in the gym, they're on the treadmill, or they're doing whatever they're doing, and they establish.

I mean, yeah, they're doing their cardio. And they, you know, that's when I think it actually started to, okay, hey, let's coordinate meeting up. Let's coordinate talking. You know, what are we working on today? You know, kind of thing.

Yeah. Yeah. So, you know, I think days into moving into the shared apartment is when the seeing each other and conversing outside of the group setting.

Yeah, you guys were like right upstairs.

Yeah, I used to, like, David would, and your guys' schedule was way off. So, I mean, when David and I would have a beer, he's like, oh, pop up. You know, I got a couple in the fridge. Yeah. And we would shoot the shit and, like, kind of vent to each other. Yeah, I popped up there. He was, like, literally the floor above us. And so... it makes, yeah, it was very easy for them to coordinate. Yeah.