[ Ah, teenage love. Brendan's hands are shaking and he refuses to look at Blake, refuses to move. But the words--they come tumbling out fast. Faster than he intends. If it were up to him, he wouldn't say anything at all. ]

She's the most gorgeous dame I've ever seen--and I've seen a lot of leg. But she's got more than that, she's got brains. Can kick my ass--can kick your ass, and she's tough. Dealt with a lot more than it looks like. She's a fierce gal, shows in every aspect. Even the sex. [ Brendan's in his own world now, but the water's boiled. His hands automatically grab the packet of ramen, open it. ]

I fucked up.