Well, not exactly. Thing is, I need to talk to someone who's not a member of my family. About Luke. Gosh, Muriel said. I'm honored. I would've expected you to go to Mel. The two of you are awful close. True. But she's got a lot of family in town right now, Shelby said. And I just thought, maybe…I don't know, Muriel. Maybe you can tell me something I don't already know. About…you know…men. You do realize I've been married five times and never could make it work, Muriel said on her way to the kitchen. It wasn't my fault, I swear it, but still… I
Shelby expresses a desire to discuss her feelings about Luke with someone outside her family, which leads her to approach Muriel. She acknowledges that Muriel has had her share of struggles with relationships and hopes to gain some insight from her experiences. They have a close connection, but Shelby feels that Muriel might provide a different perspective than those closer to her situation.
Muriel, surprised by Shelby's choice to confide in her, reflects on her own troubled relationship history, having been married five times without success. Despite her past challenges, she is willing to engage with Shelby, who is seeking guidance from someone who has faced similar dilemmas and may offer valuable advice about men and relationships.
