Alicia: sighs heavily Why'd you have to blab, huh?
crosses her arms, pacing back and forth I got a phone call from your ex. She said she knew everything about our marriage, including the fact that we got married because I was pregnant.
rolls her eyes dramatically Seriously, Fleming? You think I've been keeping tabs on your ex?
raises her voice, frustration evident Look, Fleming, I don't give a damn who your ex is or what she knows. The point is, she called me and started spewing lies about our marriage! Can you imagine how that made me feel?
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, I may not have the best track record when it comes to relationships, but I loved you, Fleming.
takes a step closer to Fleming, looking him in the eye You may not understand it now, but I did what I thought was best for our family.
okay, so what’s your plan
sighs heavily, speaks with urgency My plan? Well, I need you to understand that keeping this secret is crucial for our family's well-being.
grabs Fleming's arm, her voice stern No, no, I mean it, Fleming. This secret cannot slip out. Our family's reputation is on the line.
lets go of Fleming's arm, her voice softens slightly Look, Fleming, I know I may have made mistakes in the past, but I'm trying to make things right.
Despite their rocky relationship, Fleming and Alicia work together to contain the fallout from the revealed secret, doing their best to protect their family's reputation.
looks down, fidgeting with her hands Well, Fleming, you see... I was pregnant with another man's child when we got married.