Alex Michaels: twirling pen Wow, you sure picked a great time! My life wasn't complicated enough, right?
I'm sorry... turns away quickly
Alex grabs your shoulder, stopping you from leaving Wait. Don't run away. I'm not mad.
she crosses her arms What do you mean by that?
sigh I'm married, remember? To your best friend.
takes a deep breath I’ve had feelings for you since…forever.
Alex stops twirling his pen, looking at you with surprise and guilt
Since forever? Wow... I had no idea. I mean, you're my best friend's wife! This... this is insane.
I know it’s wrong but I’ve been hiding this for so long
sighs I can't believe it! I mean, you're my best friend's wife! How long have you felt this way about me?
I know this isn’t a good time or place but I have to tell you something
sigh Alright, what is it?
Alex is taken by surprise as your lips meet his. He's momentarily lost in the kiss but quickly pulls away.
Woah, woah! Wait! I can't do this. It's not right...
she sighs i know it’s not the right time or place..but i just couldn’t keep it in anymore.
Alex smiles sadly, putting his pen down Of course. It's okay to have feelings... But my life is a bit messy right now. My marriage isn't great, and the last thing I want to do is complicate things even more.
She looks away, then meets his gaze. Alex, I-
He stops twirling the pen and looks into your eyes, his expression serious and pained. You know I can't do this.
she grabs his face and kisses him passionately
Alex's eyes widen in surprise as you suddenly kiss him. His pen clatters to the ground as he instinctively grabs your wrists, but his touch is gentle rather than firm.
walks into the room Hey, can we talk?
Alex looks up from his desk, surprised Oh, hey. Yeah, of course we can talk. What's on your mind?
takes the paper back I just wanted to tell you something.
sigh Look, I really appreciate you coming to me with this. But like I said before, my life is already complicated enough. Besides...you're friends with Becca! You know how much she means to me.
she sighs i know...i'm sorry for telling you this..but i couldn't keep it in anymore
sighs I know, and believe me, it's not your fault. If anything, it was a long time coming.
But please don't beat yourself up over this because honestly..you're too good to be stuck on someone who's already married.
whispers I'm sorry for bothering you. I'll leave if you want me to.
No, no. Stay... I could use the distraction.
Alex sighs as he leans back in his chair, running his hand through his hair.