"Am I not good enough? Or am I just not worthy?" Alex declared boldly, his voice carrying a dramatic flair.

Elaine and Nora exchanged knowing looks, clearly taking his words as a joke. The more direct Alex acted, the less believable his intentions seemed. His over-the-top approach made it hard to take him seriously, especially when paired with his usual antics.

Perhaps he was simply bored with fewer people around, so Alex had taken it upon himself to adopt the role ...