; don't listen

[benicio otero]

BENI Could I do it? Sure. Do I want it for myself? Not really. I did when I was younger, but things happened - and once you cross that line it's hard to undo. I like my privacy and anonymity. I'll make you a slow playlist next. But if you don't want anymore just tell me.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E Yeah, I get that. Sometimes it's a little easier operating behind the scenes. Or at least knowing the bigger spotlight won't ever really have to hit you if you don't want it to. I guess I'll never know if I like it if I don't try it at least once.

[benicio otero]

BENI Sometimes it's enough knowing it's an option. I see it through my friends and clients, and there's things I'm not willing to trade right now. Eventually a list of songs you've danced with me too. It's taking a little bit though.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E It's nice to have a choice sometimes. Takes one too many drinks, that's probably why! And I'm not a very big drinker.

[benicio otero]

BENI Can I challenge you to try something?

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E Depends on what it is.

[benicio otero]

BENI One song a day, dance a little bit. In the mirror, in the kitchen, in the elevator, doesn't matter. Let that dancer in you know she can come out sober too.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E Mmm...and if I'm more of a lip syncer?

[benicio otero]

BENI I gotta see this.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E In due time, haha. Wasn't part of our agreement.

[benicio otero]

BENI Sorry, getting greedy and ahead of myself. You can't just drop a new skill like that and me not be curious.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E Haha it's not really a skill, it's not like I perform or anything. When I was younger I just always had trouble remembering songs, so just made it a point to try to learn the radio hits. Somehow the memorization, and all the lyrics, stuck.

[benicio otero]

BENI Any new Rosie surprise or discovery, I'm curious. I would be as smart as you if my head wasn't full of old songs that are only good for karaoke. Did you ever put on shows or anything with your siblings?

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E What's your karaoke hit? A few, but after awhile I liked being behind the camera more, or remembering everyone's lines. My sister's the creative one out of all of us, really. Elementary school teacher, so has to keep kids entertained.

[benicio otero]

BENI Can I be honest? Since U Been Gone will always get me. Yours? That makes sense. It's funny how clear those roles are when we're young, and they usually stick.