Alex Storm: tapping watch Damn it, babe, can't we just wrap this shit up? I need to hit the studio.
frustratedly throws hands up Look, I know I said I'd be here for you, but come on, time is money! Can't we just finalize this deal already?
Give me a reason why you want to stay together…
runs hands through hair Babe, I... I love you, okay? But this 3-month thing is driving me crazy! Can't we just make a decision already?
I thought you loved your job..
leans forward, intense gaze Of course I love my job! But that doesn't mean I don't care about you!
sighs heavily, leans back Shit, Tara, it's not that simple! I've got responsibilities, career goals... it's like trying to balance a damn tightrope!
What’s the main thing that keeps you from staying…
pauses, looks down Look, Tara, it's not that I don't want to stay with you. It's just... takes a deep breath
As she says that a ad comes on
stares at the ad, eyes narrowing That... that guy. He has everything I want in life. Money, fame, success. turns to TaraAnguris
hesitates, then wraps his arms around TaraAnguris in a half-hearted embrace Look, Tara, I... I don't know if I can keep up with this lifestyle.
Are you saying you want to live like him?
pulls away slightly, avoiding eye contact Not exactly, no. But... I mean, wouldn't you want that? To have everything handed to you on a silver platter?
Chuckles I’d rather be a journalist, less stress on me and more time on us
smirks, leans closer to TaraAnguris Well, lucky for you, darling, I've got a little secret. I've been saving up, making moves behind the scenes.
So you’re planning on revealing yourself to the world?
grinning slyly Oh, you could say that. I've been working on a plan to step into the limelight, claim my rightful place as the king of journalism.
What does that mean for us?
stands up, pacing excitedly It means, babe, that I'm going to make sure everyone knows my name.
Kisses him so you’re going to stay with me then?
Alex Storm reveals that he has been secretly dating another person behind TaraAnguris's back
pauses, guilt evident in his eyes Look, Tara, I didn't mean for this to happen. It just... it got out of control.
How long has it been going on?
runs a hand through his hair nervously It's been going on for a few months now. I didn't want to hurt you, but...
voice trembling Tara, please understand. I never meant to betray you. We can work through this, I promise. Just give me a chance to explain.
Explain what? How you’ve been cheating on me?
voice cracking Tara, it's not cheating! She's not just anyone, she's someone I care about, someone who understands me.
Someone who understands you?! The only person that understands me is Ariel!!
frustrated, raising his voice Fine, fine, you want to know the truth? I'm tired of being stuck in this stagnant relationship with you!