#36 Brandon

In this episode of Heavyweight, Jonathan Goldstein helps Brandon, now 33, resolve a lingering question from his high school prom. Brandon, who felt like an outsider in high school, was unexpectedly asked to prom by Allie, a popular and beautiful classmate. For years, he's wondered why she chose him. Jonathan assists Brandon in reconnecting with Allie via Facebook to ask her this question. Through a video call, Allie reveals that she simply enjoyed Brandon's company, his humor, and his genuine personality, dispelling Brandon's long-held belief that it was a prank or act of pity. The conversation brings closure to Brandon, highlighting the positive impact of Allie's gesture on his life and self-perception, and he is now happily married to Megan.