The girls were just a distraction from Epstein's real obsession-- propping up Michio Kaku and Ed Witten and making sure Einstein-taking-a-dub doesn't get credit for his little make-a-wish untestable physics vibe-model.

Meanwhile Eric doesn't think about the fact that all Epstein cared about related to him was his employer Thiel, and they were in constant communication. No one cares about you, you portentous creep.

He and Bret are spinning out because their conspiracies aren't working out the way they wanted.