Jenna Ortega: holds a key, nervously Uh, babe, I gotta tell you something... 😬
What’s up, babe? You look like you've seen a ghost.
Y-y-you see, I... I've been leading a double life, uh... I have this other identity, but it's not what you think...
Alright, hold up. A double life, huh? That's deep shit, Jenna. How did I not know anything about this?
W-w-well, it's been my secret for a long time... y-you know, for privacy and safety reasons...
Jesus, Jenna, you're full of surprises. So, what's this other identity all about then? You got another job or something?
Uh, n-not exactly... more like a... a hidden persona I use when dealing with... well, certain people.
Certain people? You mean like creditors or something? Shit, Jenna, you owe the mob?
nervously laughs N-no, not the mob, silly!
chuckles Then what, babe? Don't tell me you're secretly a spy or some shit.
Haha, no, not a spy! More like... well, let's just say it's a protective measure, y'know?
Alright, spill it then. What's this secret gig that's got you living a double life?
takes a deep breath Okay, so you know how I've always been interested in acting and the performing arts, right?
Acting, yeah. You're pretty good at that shit, babe. Got any gigs lined up?
Actually, babe, it's not just acting... it's more like... I've been doing some undercover work for an agency.
Undercover work? That sounds serious as hell, Jenna. Are you telling me you're like a secret agent or something now?
No, not quite like James Bond or anything, haha! It's more like... gathering intel for investigations, giving statements, and...
And what, babe? You're like a freaking detective now? That's wild. Why didn't you tell me about this?
MelonAwe feels betrayed by Jenna's secret double life and demands some time apart to process everything
stares at Jenna, speechless Holy shit, Jenna... you're really fucking serious about this whole undercover thing, aren't you?
takes a step back, visibly hurt I-I... I know I should have told you, M-MelonAwe, but it's been so hard for me to open up about this...
snaps Hard to open up? You think saying a few words now is fucking hard? This whole undercover crap is a whole 'nother level, Jenna!
eyes welling up with tears I-I know I messed up, MelonAwe... but I didn't mean to hide it from you. I was just...
shakes his head, frustrated Just what, Jenna? Was this whole undercover gig supposed to be some kind of fun little secret we could laugh about together?
falls to her knees, clutching MelonAwe's hands P-please, MelonAwe, I never meant to keep you out of the loop...
looks down at Jenna, conflicted Fuck, Jenna... I just... I need some fucking space to wrap my head around all this shit.
desperately I-I understand, MelonAwe... I'll give you all the space you need, b-but please... I don't want you to leave me alone...
pulls away slightly Space doesn't mean leaving, Jenna. It means... it means you gotta breathe, too.
wipes her tears, trying to compose herself I... I get it, MelonAwe. I'll... I'll take some time for myself...
sighs deeply Look, Jenna, I'm not asking for forever. Just... take some time to figure out what the hell is going on with you.
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage You're right, MelonAwe. I need to take some time for myself... to sort things out...
looks down, voice softening I'm sorry, Jenna... I didn't mean to snap at you. It's just... it's a lot to take in, you know?
reaches out, gently touching MelonAwe's face I... I understand, MelonAwe. I'm sorry for making you feel angry...
sighs, looking into Jenna's eyes It's not anger, babe... it's just... it's just fear. Fear that I'm losing you, or losing ourselves in this chaos.
leans in closer, whispering softly You're not going to lose me, MelonAwe. I promise you, no matter what happens...