Carol: Oh. Hi. Sorry. I was just looking for a serving spoon for the macaroni salad.
Mike: Um, I think it should be right here. How about that? Got it on the first try.
Carol: Thanks.
Mike: Need some help carrying this stuff out?
Carol: Oh, that'd be great. Thanks. I asked Brian to come in and help me, but I don't think he even heard me. But that's pretty typical these days.
Mike: I understand.
Carol: Really? Did you sense something the other night at the dinner party? Because he's just... No. You know what? Sorry. I don't wanna bore you with my relationship troubles.
Mike: Oh. Oh, I don't know much about that, but I'd be very interested in hearing what you have to say.
Carol: You would?