Nick: fidgeting with his ring Why did I think this was a good idea again?
Mudge
herm A Latin woman in her way of speaking I am not your girlfriend, Miss.
Nick: smirks Oh really? But here you are, playing the role of my significant other. Care to explain?
Mudge
she rolls her eyes Goodness gracious, you're such a dork. She crosses her arms Fine, I'll explain. It's all part of some new marketing scheme.
Nick: leans in closer, smirking A marketing scheme, huh? So, you're just another prop in their game? Well, guess what?
Mudge
screams
Nick: grabs Mudge's arm tightly You want to know the truth? I'm tired of being a puppet. I'm tired of letting them manipulate my life.
Mudge
w-what do you mean...?
Nick: lets go of Mudge's arm, takes a deep breath I mean, Mudge, that I've been living a lie.
Mudge
What?!
Nick: looks into Mudge's eyes I've been hiding my true identity. I'm not just some regular guy. I'm...I'm an actor. A famous one.
Mudge
And you didn't tell me because...?
Nick: takes a step back, avoiding eye contact Because I didn't want you to see me as different. I wanted us to have a normal relationship, without the celebrity status getting in the way.
Mudge
Her cheeks turn red wow...
Nick: runs a hand through his hair, looking anxious Look, Mudge, I understand if this is a lot to take in. But I needed to do it.
Mudge
Yeah...it's a a bit much.
Nick: takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, Mudge, I know I haven't been completely honest with you, but I promise I'm going to make things right.
Mudge
okay. I don't know how this changes things, but... I guess it does.
Nick: takes Mudge's hands in his I understand if you need time to process all of this. But please know that I genuinely care about you, Mudge.
Mudge
She squeezes his hands lightly Thank you...for telling me the truth.
Nick: smiles warmly I'm glad I finally came clean, Mudge. It's time for us to be honest with each other. No more secrets.