Ryan always a step behind her like a shadow. She found Alex

og for a trick. "A little space, a little perspective. You're not

e was learning, but

cript landed on his table, a gritty drama, the kin

hair. "I was thinking, this role is perfect for Rya

the script, the

him, won't you? Sh

pent weeks with Ryan, patiently explaining nua

"As my date," she'd said, but Ryan was there, preening

with Jessica smiling encouragem

you? And my shoes," Ryan said, sticking out a foot.

yone at their table saw. Jessica watc

the flash of a nearby guest's phone camera catching the mome

, walking just ahead of Alex, suddenly stumbled

ting at Alex. "He's still jealous!

How could you? After everything I've

lex has been struggling with jealousy.

t Jessica's furious face. The crowd w

clearly. The clip went viral within minutes: "A-L

arm. "Good boy. You

this systematic dismantling of