Here is a concise summary of the provided transcript:
**Main Character:** Frank, a man frustrated with his dating life
**Problem:** Every girl Frank crushes on is already in a relationship
**Advice from Friend (Tanner):**
* Be friends with the girl, waiting for a potential breakup (the "window of opportunity")
* Having an "Inside Man" (someone close to the girl) can provide valuable relationship insights
* Be cautious not to come across as creepy or manipulative
**Plot Twist:**
* Frank meets Carol, a girl he's interested in, who is initially in a relationship
* Later, Frank and Carol coincidentally meet again, and she reveals she's now single (having broken up with her boyfriend)
**Resolution:**
* Frank reflects on his approach to relationships, considering patience and genuine connections
* The story concludes with Frank and Carol sharing a moment, hinting at a potential new connection.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, without opinions, in short sentences with numbers:
1. The narrator meets a girl in their class on the last day of semester and learns she has a boyfriend.
2. The narrator frequently encounters girls they're interested in, only to discover they already have boyfriends.
3. A character named Tanner shares similar experiences with the narrator, spanning 15 years.
4. Tanner advises having an "Inside Man" to gather information about a girl's relationship status.
5. The narrator meets Carol, a girl who visits the bowling alley where he works, and assumes she has a boyfriend.
6. Carol's friend, Amy, confirms Carol's relationship status but also expresses interest in the narrator.
7. The narrator is advised against manipulating situations to be with someone, especially if it means breaking up a happy couple.
8. Carol is initially mentioned to be in a relationship with a boyfriend who is into tennis.
9. The narrator later encounters Carol again and learns she is no longer with her boyfriend.
10. Carol shares she is now applying to grad school.
11. The narrator reflects on being patient for the right person, rather than rushing into situations.