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Wayne, this is the most important interview I've had since I lost my job.

Heresford Auction House is world-renowned.

What do you want me to wear to this interview, your boxer shorts?

That might guarantee you the job, baby.

Be serious. I need a new outfit.

Stop it, woman. We can't afford it right now.

I can't go out on this interview in that same pink polyester nightmare

with the detachable pearls that I've worn to every other interview.

That thing is bad luck. It's cursed.

No, it's paid for.

Go away, Ron.

Special delivery for� "Mrs. Chipmunk Wayne?"

Oh. Mom sent you a package?

Yeah. It's not ticking.

"Dear little minx of a daughter-in-law."

"Just whipped these up for you."

"I knew you could use them."

Okay. See?

Yeah. Go ahead.

Mom's hit that right on the head. You can wear that to your interview.

And there are two more in here.

Lucky you.

Dwayne, they're not really corporate enough.

Well, baby, wear a jacket over it. I got to�

Don't leave me, Pookie.

- I love you. - I love you.

Don't let Kineshewa work you too hard.

- You're gonna miss your plane. - Right.

Baby, I love you. Good luck on the interview.

I'll call tomorrow, and don't

- buy anything. - Buy anything.

- Thank you. Now promise. - I promise.

- You promise? - I promise.

- Say it again. - I promise. I promise.

- I promise. I love you. - I promise. I promise.

I promise.

I promise I ain't gonna wear this fugly thing.

? I know my parents love me ?

? Stand behind me Come what may ?

? Come what may ?

? I realize that I'm ready ?

? I'm ready ?

? 'Cause I finally heard them say ?

? I heard them say ?

- ? It's a different world ? - ? It's a different world ?

? From where you come from ?

? A different world ?

? Now, here's our chance to make it ?

? Here's our chance ?

? If we focus on our goal ?

? Focus on our goal ?

? If you dish it We can take it ?

? We can take it ?

? Just remember that you've been told ?

? That it's a different world ?

? It's a different world ?

? It's a different world ?

? It's a different world ?

? From where you come from ?

? It's a different world ?

? It's a different world ?

? From where you come from ?

? It's a different world ?

? From where you come from, yeah ?

I don't know why we have to start the reading group off with Waiting to Exhale.

It's a depressing book written by a frustrated sister who can't get a man.

Sounds like your autobiography.

- But, no, see- Wait a minute.

Terry McMillan happens to be a contemporary author

who has proven to the publishing world that Black folks do read.

- That's true. - You know, Velma read that book�

uh-huh, and she's been in a bad mood ever since.

I know.

I had difficulty relating to that particular kind of man trouble.

Well, then don't show up.

I wouldn't miss it for the world.

It's my responsibility to impart hints for a successful relationship

to those who are not as fortunate as I.

Lance and I draw on mutual respect and a commitment to communication.

Long-distance communication.

Only until the day after tomorrow.

Lance is coming. I can hardly wait.

Ooh! That makes the two of us.

Tonight, I'm going down to Club Mercury

to check out this band I'm thinking of managing.

Can I, uh, coerce you into being my date?

I would, but since Kim's away, I have to be here for the reading group.

- I'm sorry. - Hey.

That's all right. I can wait.

- Yeah, but not much longer. - That's for sure.

Kimberly?

- Oh. - Oh.

Remember, she's in Ohio for her dad's surprise birthday party?

Oh, I forgot.

I had such a bad day.

I feel like the butt of life's bad joke.

Would you like to come in? I just made some dinner.

I couldn't. That's sweet of you. I wouldn't want to interrupt.

Really, it's fine.

Good. I brought the wine.

Today, I had an interview for a job that had my name written all over it.

Yeah? How'd it go?

- I didn't get it. - How do you know?

Because two other women were up for the very same position.

So?

- One was the daughter of the CEO. - Oh.

- The other was the wife. - Never mind.

Nothing wrong with nepotism as long as it's in your family.

Listen, there's gonna be a lot more opportunities and interviews.

But, Winifred, this was perfect.

And it's so unfair.

I am a college graduate that will never, ever work.

- Give me that. Can't you do any- - Oh!

- Seltzer! Salt! Seltzer! Salt! - Okay.

Oh, no! It's ruined.

It's not even my suit. I borrowed it.

What do you mean?

I used Dwayne's credit card and purchased it,

but I put the tags in. I was gonna take it back tomorrow.

Oh.

Now what am I gonna do?

The shoes and the suit cost $700.

$700? Are you crazy?

Oh, Whitley, I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

You're not as sorry as Dwayne's gonna be when he gets that bill.

Thank you for reminding me, Ron.

Why don't you just take off your little beige suit

and go get a blue collar and a job?

Why don't you, Mr. Black Enterprise?

Hey, I'll have you know that managing bands is very enterprising.

If you have a band to manage.

I'm working on it.

Okay, you two, stop it.

You could always go to unemployment and file.

Unemployment? I couldn't do that.

That's for slum people who can't get jobs.

You seem to fit that description.

It's nothing to be ashamed of.

E. H. Wright paid for it through payroll taxes.

- This is true. - And you were fired, weren't you?

Laid off.

Okay, listen. Just go down to the office and file.

Oh, Winnie, Winnie, Winnie-the-Pooh.

- It does sound practical. - Yes.

- But I can't. - Come on.

A Gilbert never takes governmental handouts.

Remember, you're a Wayne now.

I'll call first thing in the morning.

All right, girls. The floor is open.

Well, I have to admit, I loved the book, y'all.

- I read it in one sitting. - Out loud.

Don't remind me.

If I have a girl, I'll name her Savannah.

She was so strong and independent. But I will be married way before I'm 36.

Let's hope so.

You know, maybe that's what Terry was trying to say.

We shouldn't feel worthless if we don't have a man next to us.

I don't know why we have to dog our men.

Society is doing a good enough job at that already.

We've always felt responsible to protect the images of our men.

Honey, our men don't need protecting. What they need is loving, and lots of it.

Nobody's gonna improve the situation by writing characters

that are nothing but role models.

You all can't tell me y'all don't know men

- who fit the description in that book. - Wait a minute.

Whose reality are we talking about?

Until you write "welcome" on your back, can't nobody make you a doormat.

My beloved Lance is nowhere near as canine as the brothers in that book.

Well, doll, he's just a puppy. Give him time.

I'll get it.

Are we too late to be included?

Oh, this is so deep.

Dig this, in a larger sense, that's what we were discussing.

It's a women's reading group.

Wait. Come on, Freddie, what good is a one-sided discussion

about a book that concerns relationships between men and women?

Am I right, Lena?

Come in.

Ladies, we are here because reading is essential.

The more you know, the farther you'll go.

That means you ain't going nowhere, huh?

I can't speak for any of my brothers,

but I saw myself all through this book and I didn't like what I saw.

- Nah. - I'm ready to make a change,

and I think other brothers are, too.

I know I am.

It thought this was an honest and searing novel,

a tough love letter to Black males everywhere.

Sounds like somebody read the back cover.

Dorian, you talk a good game,

but, uh, actions do speak louder than words.

Mm-hm.

Yes, Lena, and my first action was coming here to join this discussion.

But this book is about relationships from the female point of view.

But from the male point of view, the women in this book

don't take responsibility for their actions.

Well, he is right.

If you lie down with dogs, you're bound to get fleas.

Girls, girls, girls, we're looking for the wrong things in men.

Like the size of his� bank account�

the kind of car he drives. That ain't right. Right, Freddie?

I� You have to look for the emotionally supportive,

understanding, sensitive human being.

Yeah, just like me. See, that's the problem with y'all.

You always want what you can't have,

but I'm here to tell you, y'all can all have me.

Brother, we don't want you.

You better take what you can get.

I'd rather suffer.

- And you have been. - Your mama.

Huh? Huh?

Excuse me. I'm Whitley Gilbert-Wayne.

I called this morning for an appointment, but some mistake I got disconnected.

That was no mistake. I hung up on you. Next person in line?

Excuse me. I was standing here.

You should be standing at the end of the line.

But how do I get an appointment?

Like I said, stand at the end of the line,

fill out an application, personal history, get your identification,

find the end of line marked by the first letter in your last name

and wait, just like everybody else.

Which part of that didn't you understand?

Next.

Next!

I missed you, too.

Filled-out application, personal history-

Beat you to it.

- "Whitley Gilbert-Wayne." - That's me.

Which name will you be filing under?

Gilbert-Wayne. I'm a newlywed.

I guess my invitation got lost in the mail.

Which is your married name?

Wayne, but I go by Gilbert-Wayne.

Then you should be in the "W" line. Next!

Okay, Gilbert. Let's go with Gilbert, ma'am.

Security. Security.

It's not necessary for-

Please don't make me go to another line.

Closed?

I have been waiting here all day.

Have you no pity? Have you no heart?

No, but I do have a job.

Good morning, Claims Officer No. 5.

Well, it looks like my wish came true.

- I thought you worked the "G" line. - Oh, I do get around.

Well, you look lovely.

I wish I could say the same. Where is that mink?

Oh. The mink. It really wasn't mine.

I borrowed it. These are my real clothes.

You see, I need your help.

Yes, you certainly do.

- So, you're recently unemployed. - That's right.

Just so you know, you will not be eligible for benefits

if your dismissal was due to any misconduct in the workplace. Was it?

Oh, no. I didn't do anything wrong.

My unemployment was a direct result

of cutbacks due to recession, Claims Officer No. 5.

What is your real name?

Claims Officer No. 5.

So, I can assume this is an accurate account of your previous earnings?

Yes. In those glory years.

Before you can receive benefits,

we have to be assured that you are seeking employment.

Oh, I've been looking.

- Take a look at these heels. - Girlfriend, put your shoe back on.

Just showing you.

Given your experience in the field of art,

I have several job openings you might be interested in.

- That's lovely. - Tree pruning.

I think I need something a little more artistic than that.

Pet portraits.

I couldn't possibly, after the death of Titi

last November on that cold, cold day.

His little feet frozen upright just like this.

His jaws locked tight, his eyes slinked-

Knock it off!

Virginia Road Commission.

What does that have to do with my degree in art?

They need somebody to paint the lines on the highway.

Can I have my money and go home, please, ma'am?

Well, if you're eligible,

you might get a check in two to six weeks.

Two to six weeks? I can't possibly wait that long.

Well, you'll have to wait that long if you want the money, honey. Also�

that voice and that attitude

is not gonna help you get a job any time soon.

You listen to me, No. 5!

I can get a job on my own,

and I don't even need your governmental handouts.

When I do get my job, you best believe it'll be one with a real future.

You know, it's time to close.

I ought to charge you people rent.

All right, Mr. Gaines, I'll close up for you. Go on home.

Oh! Well, thank you, 'cause I got a date

with a hot tub of Epsom salt and a pumice stone.

Hot night, huh?

You got to get it when you can.

I'll bet.

Miss Maybelline, you look lovely.

- Thanks, Mr. Gaines. Good night. - Good night.

- Hey, you don't have to help me clean up. - That's no problem.

- I have to wait for my- - I know. Your beloved Lance.

Yeah.

Hey, Lena.

Hi, Dorian.

I thought I'd stop by and see if you wanted me to walk you back to the dorm.

Well, that's real nice. Um�

I have to clean up. If you can wait, that'll be cool.

- I'll help you put up the chairs. - Thanks.

Hello. Pit's closed.

What? Oh, hold on.

Charmaine.

Hello? Lance! Where are you?

New York? You missed the train?

Next week?

Lance, we've been planning this for months.

Wait a minute. What are you talking about?

Best for all concerned, or best for you?

I think I'm gonna walk with Charmaine back to the dorm.

- Is that all right? - Yeah. That's fine. Um�

- I'll see you there. - Okay.

It's just as well you're not here, Lance, 'cause I don't wanna hurt you either.

No, no, I'm fine.

Well, yeah. There has been an upperclassman

who has shown considerable interest in me.

Don't be sorry, Lance. I'm not.

You want to talk or should I just leave it alone?

I'm fine.

It's not the end of my life. It's just the end of a relationship.

A four-year relationship.

He didn't even have the nerve to break up with me face-to-face.

Said he missed his train.

He's probably too scared to get on it, Charmaine.

How could he be such a dog?

Go ahead and say it. I know you're dying to.

- Say what? - "I told you so."

Oh, no, no, no. I was gonna tell you that everything is gonna be all right.

There will be so many fine brothers trying to get at you,

they have to take a number.

You think so?

No. I was just trying to make you feel better.

Look, everything is gonna be fine, okay?

I mean, we're all here for you.

Sisterhood. That's what it's all about.

Thanks, Lena.

Come on, girl.

But look, let's get one thing straight.

Dorian is mine. Keep your hands off.

Mm. Now that you mention it�

What did I just say?

- You ain't got him in the first place. - What?

Um�

Honey, you sure that Kim's not gonna surprise us?

Baby, she's in Ohio.

She doesn't get back till Sunday. There's a whole state between us.

Oh�

- Do you know what I feel like? - Yes. You feel like heaven.

Well, yeah, but I-

I really feel like taking a walk.

Wouldn't that be invigorating?

If I get any more invigorated, I'm gonna have a meltdown.

- What was that? What was that noise? - What�

What's wrong with you, Ron? Why are you so jumpy?

You're� Now I'm not comfortable.

I'm sorry, Freddie. It's just that�

I don't feel at ease being alone here.

Ron, are you telling me that you're not over Kim yet?

No, Freddie.

Honey, I'm� I'm over Kim. No.

It's just that� this is our first time,

and I wanted it to be romantic and special.

Okay, well, what about the Hillman Hilton by the airport?

Don't tease me. Come on.

- I'm kidding. - Be serious.

What if we go to that quaint little bed-and-breakfast that you call home?

My place? I don't even have a kitchen.

That's not a bed-and-breakfast.

I don't want breakfast.

Get your coat.

Hello, sir.

Oh. I'm sorry. Hello, ma'am.

Um�

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Hello?

Hello!

Hello.

- Dwayne! - Hey, baby.

How long have you been standing there?

Long enough to wonder what the hell you're doing.

This place looks different, baby. Did you move a lamp or something?

Where's the sofa, Whitley?

I ain't get the job, and I tried so hard.

- Poor- - No, no, poor you nothing.

Where is the sofa, Whitley?

Did I neglect to tell you that I had to sell the stuff for $200?

So, now I owe you five.

- You- - Go ahead and yell at me.

How� You�

No, I'm not gonna yell because that would only make you feel better.

But, Pookie, I went behind your back.

I got your credit card, and I bought a $700 suit.

$700� Whitley!

How could you? Seven� Seven? Seven?

- But now- - I'm not gonna yell.

Move! Move! Move!

I'm not gonna yell at you.

But I love you, Pookie,

and I'm gonna make these calls.

See, I'm dialing, Pookie.

I'm gonna pay you back every penny.

Oh. Hello.

Is your child tender-headed?

Whitley, where's the refrigerator?

Eighty bucks. I'm down to $420.

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