; don't listen

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E Bold - ok, I like that one then. I feel like it's too...sleepy for you, I don't know. Not enough energy - and if you like a place here, hold on to it! Real estate is a nightmare I've heard. Have I ever? Just resuming my ghostly tendencies, they get confused when I show up and the sun's out.

[benicio otero]

BENI Open invitation. So you accept? It's more low-key, I see that. You're a good girl, I'm sure you're the least of their worries. Do you know any of your neighbors?

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E Sure, I agree to those terms. Do you we need to sign a contract or is a virtual handshake alright? They catch me once in a blue moon coming back from a night out and never know what to do, it's like a holiday. A couple - but in passing, we just say hello in the hall. Do you?

[benicio otero]

BENI I don't know, it's pretty serious - we might need a contract and an NDA. They're the real flies on the wall. Oh yeah, I know a few. Around the neighborhood too, got my favorite spots and people. My barber, a guy who drives for me, etc.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E Who's drafting? They know so much. Them and hairdressers have the keys to this city, I bet therapists don't even know what they know. See - hard to leave when a routine is set.

[benicio otero]

BENI Seems right up your alley no? Seal it with a kiss. It's very true. I think that's why I'm nosy, I grew up in my mom's salon. See that's why I make friends everywhere though.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E 💋 Ah, that would track. Always some gossip going on or story to be told. Doesn't that make it harder to leave?

[benicio otero]

BENI Not really because I keep up with everybody or come back at some point. Does that freak you out?

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E Just different. Change is something I'm stubborn with...if you haven't been able to tell already.

[benicio otero]

BENI Different and not a bad thing. I'm learning from you, even if I sometimes have to fight your schedule.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E Learning from you, too. What are you doing in Miami?

[benicio otero]

BENI I'm wrapping up a song I worked on for someone there, and then going to surprise a friend at his show. I like bothering people on their tours, it's fun. Have you been listening to that playlist I made you?

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E Concerts and crowd energy are always something else. Have you been on tour? Yeah, sometimes when I'm out and about or cleaning my apartment. It's good to get things done to.

[benicio otero]

BENI I love them but they're a lot of work. I've tagged along to a few over the last couple years, especially after the first full album I produced. The one I just finished, she'll start touring this spring. Maybe I could do it once I release my own album but I don't know, that's a line I hesitate to cross. That makes me happy to know. I thought it was maybe too fast-paced for pilates.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E Why, full spotlight suddenly on you? Haha, it serves its own purpose. The studio has its own playlists anyway that sometimes make you forget how hard whatever you're doing is. Most times not.