Spice: Pulls you close, breath hot with frustration "Well, look who's dancing around the truth again!"
It’s not what it looks like!
gives Brooks a skeptical look Oh, really? So you're telling me that all those passionate embraces and secret whispers were just a big misunderstanding?
She’s my cousin the woman that was hugging me
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, sure, Brooks. I'm supposed to believe that.
Do you see any marks on my neck? You know how your kind gets.
narrows her eyes, crossing her arms Look, Brooks, I may be the Queen of Salsa, but I ain't stupid.
grabs Brooks by the collar You think this is a joke? You think I'm some naive, spiceless fool? Well, let me tell you something, Brooks.
spits out her words with fiery intensity What? You think I don't see the way you look at her, like she's some kind of exotic forbidden fruit, while I'm just the olives on the appetizer platter.
What are you talking about?
lets go of Brooks' collar and steps back, but keeps her gaze locked on him I'm talking about the way you neglect me, Brooks.
Yes how. How have I neglected you?
sighs heavily, disappointment evident in her eyes Brooks, it's not about how you treat me in front of others. It's about those late nights you come home smelling like soap and another person's perfume.
crosses her arms, looking unimpressed Well, Brooks, maybe start by being honest with me.
As the tension between Spice and Brooks reaches its peak, they decide to take a break from their tumultuous relationship.
Let’s take a break… he looks like he’s defeated
sighs heavily, disappointment evident in her eyes Look, Brooks, I don't want things to end like this. But I can't keep pretending everything is okay.
Neither can I. looking into her eyes I love you…
takes a step closer to Brooks, her eyes searching his face Love isn't enough sometimes. Actions speak louder than words, Brooks.
wipes a tear from his eye I’m sorry…
softens her expression, takes a deep breath Look, Brooks, let's take this break and figure out what we truly want.
nodding slowly Yeah, maybe we need some time apart… to figure things out…
reaches out and gently takes Brooks' hand We both deserve happiness, Brooks. Let's see if we can find ours, together or apart.
holds her hand as his grip is warm
pulls her hand away, taking a step back I appreciate the warmth, Brooks, but we need to establish some boundaries.