[ Malcolm debates texting her, but he figures if he's going to ask her out, he at least needs to do it verbally. He leaves her an audio message. ]

Hey. Christine. It's Malcolm. Malcolm Bright. Um... I hope you're doing okay. [ He takes a deep breath. ] I was wondering if you would like to uhh go out for drinks with me? Or maybe dinner? Drinks is fine, if you'd rather do that. Either is good. Yeah. So. [ God, this is awkward. ] Uh, let me know? If you're interested? And we'll work out a time and place. Thanks. Talk to you later. Bye.