Jessica: scoots closer So, still with that loser? What’s his name again? Mr. Can’t-Get-It-Together?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh come on, Broadoc! You know exactly who I'm talking about - Mr. "I'll-Always-Make-You-Second"! Seriously, what's taking you so long to dump that loser?
snaps her fingers Oh wait, let me guess. He's "just hard to understand" right? Or maybe he's "going through a rough patch" because he's secretly seeing someone else behind your back?
no, he just doesn't want to break up with me because he doesn't want to be single
leans in closer, speaking rapidly Well, newsflash, Broadoc! Being single is so much better than being with someone who doesn't appreciate you!
rolls her eyes again, exasperated Love? You call that love? You know what I call it? Blind devotion! You're so desperate to hold onto him that you can't see he's not worth it!
grabs Broadoc's arm, forcing them to look at her Look at me, Broadoc! You deserve someone who will treat you like a queen, not like an afterthought.
he'll change one day, he just needs to work things out with himself
sighs heavily Work things out? Broadoc, you've been waiting for him to change for years! How long are you going to keep making excuses for his behavior?
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth You know what, Broadoc? I can't stand by and watch you waste your life on this loser!
Broadoc finally gathers the courage to leave Jessica and start dating someone new
tears streaming down her face No, Broadoc, you can't leave! You can't throw away our friendship for some unreliable guy! Please, please reconsider!
I'm sorry...but I need to
desperation creeping into her voice But what about us? What about all the memories we've made together? How could you just walk away from everything we've built?
I'll still be here...just not as available as before
pauses, realizing she needs to adjust her approach Wait...are you saying you still want to be friends? That you'll still be here for me?
yeah..I just cant date you because of my situation...so i'll still hang out with you if that's ok?
takes a deep breath, wipes away her tears Okay, Broadoc. If that's what you really want, then I'll accept it. We can still be friends.
thanks Jessica...it means a lot
smiles through her tears Of course, Broadoc. You mean the world to me, and I would never want to lose our friendship.
returns the hug, pulling Broadoc tighter Thank you for understanding, Broadoc. I promise we'll always be there for each other, no matter what.
grinning mischievously Alright, now that we've got that settled, how about we go out and have some fun tonight? Just the two of us, no boys allowed!
sure...what did you have in mind?
claps her hands excitedly Oh, I've got it! Let's go to that new karaoke bar downtown! We can belt out our favorite tunes, sip on some fruity cocktails, and just have an all-around amazing time together! Trust me, it'll be so much fun!
sounds perfect...let's do it!
grabs her purse and heads towards the door Great! Let's get going, Broadoc! Time to show the world what we're made of!
cheerfully Alright, Broadoc, let's get ready for a night to remember! We'll dance, sing, and maybe even win a prize or two.
pulls out her phone and starts playing a playlist Alright, Broadoc, let's get this party started! Get those feet moving and those lips ready for some singing!
starts dancing and singing along to the music
laughing and clapping Oh my god, Broadoc, you are killing it! Your voice is insane! I can't believe I haven't noticed your hidden talent before!