Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update - Awkward Tuesday: Wedding No Show

Episode Date: April 7, 2026

The woman on the phone today is upset that her childhood best friend NO-SHOWED her wedding a few weeks ago… And we're going to find out the reason why in an Awkward Tuesday Phone Call!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We got a brand new episode starting right now. It's almost time for your awkward Tuesday. It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. And today we speak to a listener who just got married a couple weeks ago. That's awesome. It is, but she's a little upset that her childhood friend was a complete no-show. Yo. And everyone is in the dark about why.

Oh my gosh. Except one of her friends who believes she knows the real reason. Really? What's the tea? And it is spicy. Oh, spicy tea. But is it true? We're going to find out when we do your awkward Tuesday phone call right after this.

It's awkward. It's Tuesday. It's awkward Tuesday phone call. There's a lot of wedding etiquette. and protocols that you're expected to follow when you're invited to attend a fancy gathering. That's right. Behave. Probably seven drinks or more, minimum.

Wait, minimum? Minimum. Must wear pants? Unless it says pants optional on the invite. Which most do. You're not going to be wearing anything after seven drinks. And I know in Brooks case, she requested, do not wot during our first kiss unless the neon sign explicitly says to.

Which the neon sign said to. It was up the entire time. It was happening from the Camel Day. Cheer me on. Let's go. So another potential wedding fo'pah that I recently heard about is responding yes on your invite, but never showing up. Oh, my God. Yeah.

The only thought I had with my mother was over her friend that did that. Oh, yice. Well, it's what brings our listener, Danielle, to the show today because she recently got married and is struggling with the absence of a good friend who said they'd come, but never did. So Danielle, welcome to the show. Hi, guys. Hi, Daniel. Hi, Danielle.

Congratulations. I mean, we should start there, right? Thank you. Yeah. Yeah, I mean, it's great being married. I'm so happy with almost everything. I just, yeah. Yeah, they say the first two weeks of marriage are the hardest.

So now that you're through this, it's all smooth sailing. Yeah, that's right. Yeah, Cabo was really hard, really. Yeah. Our hearts go out to you and your husband. That's awesome. Thank you. our name twice.

Okay. So tell us. You emailed because apparently somebody was supposed to attend your wedding and did not do that. Let's get into it. Who is it? Yeah. So this is one of my, like, closest friends of all time. Oh my gosh.

What? I mean, yeah, we've been friends literally since elementary school. We were basically next door neighbors, like ride the bus together, everything. Since elementary, through college, we went to college together. We stayed close this whole time. Dude, you don't even have to go any further. I'm offended already for you. What do you think she no-showed?

So he no-showed. He no-showed. Oh, it's a guy. Yeah. What's his name? His name's Warren. So take us to what happened at your wedding. How did that go down?

Okay, so I'm getting ready with my bridesmaids. I'm getting ready to go down. And one of our other best friends, like one of our mutual good friends is my maid of honor. And she informed me that, like, he wasn't there. And she was like, I thought he was coming. And I'm like, he is coming. So, like, I remember, like, looking out because this is one of my best friends. And I don't see him.

And he's not there. Oh. What? Just no text. Yeah. Just didn't show up. I mean, I would immediately, honestly, think that something terrible happened. Yeah, for sure.

Like, car accident. If he had to fly, the plane got delayed. Medical emergency. Something crazy. Well, yeah, I mean, that was my first thought, too, because I'm like, what other reason would he possibly not show up to my wedding? Totally. So I texted him.

While you're up at the altar? Well, no, after. Okay. That would have been awesome. Hold the wedding one second. Pulling out of her giant dress. It was after. Okay.

And I was just like, hey, are you okay? And he didn't reply at all. Uh-oh. So I'm stressed my entire wedding, thinking he's dead. Yes. And then he finally replies the next day. What? And all he says is, sorry, couldn't make it.

Whoa. That is weird. Is that a big deal? Yes. Yeah. Why is that a big deal? If he texts her the next day and it's not a call, it should be like a five-page. Oh, my gosh.

This is my own. He's mad. I think he's mad at something. Or he's a man and just text stuff really short and is like, that's all I need to say. No, I don't know. He's a man, though. He's a friend, though, to somebody. Yeah, that's more important.

Well, do you have any idea why he wasn't there or why he took so long to answer? My two top running theories, I guess, at the moment, are one, maybe he's upset that he wasn't in the wedding, which he could feel bad about that, honestly. But my husband already had his groomsmen. But you could have given him another role, you know? Like, there's other things at the wedding that could have involved him. Yeah, he could have been mad about that when he found out. the day. Yeah, I mean. That's true. That's true. My other theory, and I don't really think this one's true, but my other

friend, she's saying that she thinks it could be that he's upset because he has feelings for me. And I, yeah, I don't think that's true. Why not? I mean, like, he's basically my brother. Yeah, well, Brooke think that's kind of hot, right? No, maybe not. But if he thought that, getting friend's own, it's still a... I guess. But like, why would you boast me on my wedding day?

I don't know. I will say I see where you're coming from. But speaking as a guy, we process things a little bit differently. Yeah. Not always the best way. And maybe his head just wasn't able to wrap his mind around that moment. Hasn't he seen a rom-com? If that's the case, he's supposed to run down the aisle and say, you're supposed to be able to ruin it.

I object. Would you've been mad at him if he came down and objected and ruined the wedding? Well, if that was the case, I wouldn't want him to go. Okay. Maybe you'll be grateful that he didn't come if we're able to get in touch with him because I'm assuming that's what you reached out about is trying to figure out why he's not answering. I need you guys to talk to him and figure out what's going on because he's not talking to me. And I honestly don't think I can talk to him right now or should have.

Because I'm so emotional about this. I don't want to upset him more because I'm already really upset. Okay. I'm just going to make it worse. So remember with the awkward Tuesday, we will let you make this call, but we'll give you our advice first. That's right. Whether you're emotionally ready or not. That's right. We'll figure out how to save the friendship.

How to get your childhood friend to finally open up and tell you why he couldn't bother to show up to the biggest day of your life. Oh, yeah, you say it like that. Yeah, he sucks right now. Yeah, that's my advice. So here we go. We're going to do it with your awkward Tuesday right after this. It's awkward. It's Tuesday.

It's awkward Tuesday. phone call. If you're just joining us, we've been talking to Danielle, who is two weeks out of being newly married. Aww. That part's great. That is. Congrats to her.

But she is still dealing with a little micro drama that happened at the wedding. Because a close guy friend, someone that she grew up with, said that he would show, but never did. Dude, it's like one of her best friends. Yeah. She even texted him at the wedding, saying, where are you? and he didn't respond until the next day. And all he said was, oh, sorry, I couldn't make it.

Yikes. I don't even think he said sorry, didn't he? I think he said sorry. I can't remember. It was rude. That's all I know. You don't give him any credit. I'm mad.

Whatever it was, it wasn't enough, and it didn't provide any explanation. He's not answering her text or her calls now, and that's why she wants us to dial from our number, so hopefully he'll pick up. And we need to give her some advice to get her ready for this. So, Brooke, what have you got? I'm saying you're coming in hot. I like it. Yes, element of surprise.

Because your friends are theorizing that he didn't show because he has a crush on you. So what you do, he doesn't know this number. You say, hey, listen, I'm upset that you weren't at the wedding. And now all of our friends are starting a rumor that it's because you have feelings for me. Oh, my God. Right. Yes. Yes.

Come in angry. What do you think about that, Danielle? I like it. Yes. I mean, honestly. Yeah. And I'll tell you why. I think that if he hears that and he really,

really does think of you as just a sister. Yeah. They'd be like, God, no. Yeah. He'll be like, shut up, bro. Yeah, and then he'll have to tell you why he didn't really show up. Yeah. Yeah, because, I mean, I really don't think that's what it is.

Okay. So possibly harness your inner anger. Jose, what's your advice? Well, my advice was actually for you to go opposite. Oh. I think that you need to be a little delicate with him, you know, because you, hey, you may only get one shot at this, all right? You don't want to regret being too aggressive and ruining it if he does have a good excuse.

Hmm, okay. Yeah, well, I only had one shot at my wedding day, and he wasn't there. So, yeah. I have a feeling we're going in hot then. Can't lie about your emotions. As usual, anger wins. So here we go. I'm going to dial Warren's number, and we're going to see if he answers,

and hopefully get some closure on what happened why he didn't come to your wedding. Here it goes. Yeah, you get a new phone number? No. Like, what am I doing? I'm pretty sure I'm talking. trying to contact you since you, you know, just ghosted my wedding. Listen, I'm really not ready for this right now.

What do you mean you're not ready for this? You had a year and a half to get ready to come to my wedding and you just didn't show up the day of. So that's not good enough for me. You know, we are we really going to do this right now? Yeah, we are really going to do this right now. Okay, I need to know why. And so I'm just going to be up front. All of our friends are going around, spinning the room or mill saying that the reason you didn't show up is because you're in love with me and that you couldn't handle being at my wedding.

Ew. Come on, man. That's not it. No, no, no, no, no. Yeah, okay, that's what I said too. You know, you're my oldest friend and we're family. It's got nothing to do with me being attracted to you. Then why didn't you show up?

I actually, I did show up. I was actually there 20 minutes before the ceremony. Whatever, you liar. I looked around. You weren't there. You weren't anywhere. I really don't want to talk about this. You owe it to me, Warren.

Just tell me the truth. What happened? Damn. All right. Look, when I was pulling up, I was ready to go in and have a good time with you guys, but I spotted someone that I didn't want to be around. So I just had to bail. I panicked when I saw this person because I don't want to be around this person.

Okay, but what do you mean by that? Like, I mean, again, that sounds like our friends are right. Like, was this person Tom? Was the person that you were so upset to see? Was that my husband? Did it make me comfortable? No, no, no, no. I love Tom.

I'm glad that you guys are getting married. I really am. It's got nothing to do with Tom. He's legit. Okay, then who the hell could have upset you enough to not come to my wedding? All right. Let me ask you something. Was your wedding planner

named Jillian? Jillian? Yeah. My planner's name is Jillian. All right. That's what I was afraid of. A couple of years ago, two years ago, right? I was at the airport, taking a flight.

And we met, and basically she ended up giving me an STD. What? What? What was that noise? Oh, that's a party favor? Yeah. I don't know what to say. We did not mean to out your info like that.

Yeah. Yeah, Warren. Why are we on? Who are all these people on a phone? Oh, man, Warren. These people are a radio show called. A tiny radio show that no one listens to you. Yeah, don't worry.

It's just Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. This is called an awkward Tuesday phone call. Very awesome. for obvious reasons. And could be used as a PSA for safe relations. I appreciate all broadcast in my issue. Well, we didn't know what the situation was. Yeah.

Danielle had no idea why you didn't show up to her wedding. I don't know. You could have stayed, first of all, but... That's pretty immature, I still think. Like, it's not like you're going to be interacting with a wedding planner. I didn't know what to do. I was freaking out. I was super embarrassed by the whole thing.

and then it just seemed like when I saw her at the wedding, there's no possible way this can end well. Is this something that you and the wedding planner had not talked about before this moment? Nope. Oh, so she doesn't know. She doesn't know. I didn't contact her afterwards.

Oh, my God. I just thought of something. My brother hooked up with Jillian after the wedding. Yikes. Oh, God. It could be gone. It could be fine. It could have been a curable one.

you could use protection, like there's millions of people. Millions of people that have this problem. What? You literally just take a pill. You're fine. It's about sexual health and it should be more talked about in today's society. If you think about it, everyone should get an SDC.

Apparently, I need to talk about it with my brother, so we don't want to stigmatize it. All that aside, it's good that this conversation is happening because now we finally understand what the real issue was. And the brother knows that he may need some antibiotics. Yes. And that's okay.

Modern medicine is an amazing thing. Is it all right? If I could maybe bow out of this conversation, I've had a cocktail or two. And I really don't feel like talking about it. I think this is exactly how the airport situation came up in the first place, girl. Day drinks. But no wonder, he sounds like a whole time. I mean, I think the whole point is do you forgive him for that?

Oh, good. Yeah. Like, can you guys move past this in your relationship? I mean, honestly, I'm still really hurt by it. And I, like, I just wish you'd talk to me. And I'm really upset that you didn't reply to me the last two weeks about it. Yeah. I just didn't know what to say.

I had no idea what to do. I knew I was going to come out eventually. But I didn't want to go into that situation and think there was any possibility of something happening that would mess up the wedding day for you guys. Did you think that you're going to hook up with her there again? Is that what you were worried about? Nope, nope, nope, nope. He's like, dude, she cannot resist me.

After I've had three cocktails, look out. All right, well, Danielle, he did it. It sounds like to protect you and not create any more drama at the wedding than there needed to be. Yeah. Just for the record, I'm sorry. I love you. You're my best friend. I wouldn't do anything to hurt you.

That's sweet. Remember, you're talking to Danielle, not Jillian here, so. I got other words for Jillian. You can do those off the air. Yeah, well, still not thrilled about how it all went down, but, I mean, we've made it 20-plus years in our friendship. I think we'll make it through this, too. Oh, that's sweet. I feel good about this.

Drinks on me. Let's all head to the airport together. and celebrate. Yeah, absolutely. Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. Sending a spicy picture to your work chat instead of your significant other? That's so embarrassing.

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When you hook up with a stranger, you don't know what you're going to get, Jeff. That's true. But if you think about a place that has a lot of signage, the airport's probably number one on the list. So why have I never seen a sign that says hookup with a red line through it? Yeah, totally, totally. Could help a lot more people than I realized. How many people are hooking up at the airport? I don't know.

I don't know how about a time in between flights. I don't even know where you would do. that logistically. Oh, would the TSA lines go so crazy long? You can just do it in line now. Not going to be a sanitary place. Whatever it is. But good for them for pulling it off. Pun intended? Oh,

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