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[footsteps]

Morning, handsome.

Morning, baby.

Hi.

[kissing]

Yeah.

Like that sugar right there.

Yeah, baby.

Yeah.

I like it so much, I made some coffee.

Left it for you right there.

Oh, baby that's so sweet.

Yeah.

It's just my way of saying thank you for being so good to me.

So all that was worth is a cup of coffee.

Of course not.

I left a half a bagel over there for you too.

You are the worst.

Jazzy, come on, baby.

You're going to be late.

Morning, folks.

Jazzy, Jazzy.

Hey, baby.

Here, have some breakfast.

Thank you.

Dad, are you seriously reading the newspaper?

I didn't even know they made those things anymore.

Does that come with a cassette tape?

Ha, you so funny.

I hope you was that good when you finished

your homework last night.

Did you finish it?

Mm.

Yeah, most of it. - Wait.

Wait. Wait.

What do you mean "most of it"?

Let me see it.

[sighs] Well, there was one problem in here that

I had trouble with, but I was gonna

ask my teacher to explain it. - Nope.

Oh, teacher. Wait a minute.

Back up.

Let your old man take a crack at that.

You?

Yeah, me.

You-- you-- you--you?

Really?

Really.

I am the fire commissioner.

Yes.

And when there's a fire, you're the first one

we're going to call.

But see, I do the budgets.

So naturally, I'm good with numbers.

Let me see.

Yeah but see, I graduated with honors,

so our daughter would be wise to take my guidance.

Baby OK, be that as it may, I'm her mother,

and I know more than you, period.

OK, well then why don't you both just look at it,

and we'll see which one figures it out first.

Fine.

Fine.

Can you see?

You good?

Well?

All right, like I said, I will get my teacher

to help me with this.

Goodbye.

Great day.

You too.

[door closes]

I love you so much, I did not want to make you look

bad in front of our daughter.

AKA you love me enough to look stupid.

Come on.

Why are you moving so slow?

I want to get dinner started.

It'd nice if you could give me some help.

That's what would've been nice.

Sorry.

Here, let me-- let me take this.

OK, I need you to be careful, because we

have the eggs in there.

Oh, no, no--

CJ, [inaudible]

[crunch]

You do it.

Shh.

Be quiet.

I'm trying to watch TV over here.

What are you doing here, Uncle Curtis?

Being interrupted while watching TV.

Why are you watching TV over here?

What is wrong with your house?

Your Aunt Ella is watching those reality shows.

And Miranda got the kids asleep in my room,

so I came over here.

[squeak]

[yells] Oh!

This is crazy.

Man, teach your kids how to clean up after themselves.

[laughs]

How did you get in?

The spare key, duh.

Curtis, that key is for emergencies.

Didn't I just tell you I'm trying

to watch my doggone show?

That's the emergency, Janine.

Did you stop recording the movie we wanted to watch?

I don't know.

The movie we were watching tonight for our date night

together with that popcorn?

Date night?

Yes.

You guys's date night has gone all

the way down to old '90s movies and some old, stale popcorn?

You're too easy, Janine.

We were looking forward to watching that movie.

I did you a favor, CJ.

OK?

The movie was corny.

Don't-- don't-- don't-- don't tell us.

They broke up in the end. What?

Don't tell you they broke up at the end?

Uncle Curtis, please.

It's like a two-hour movie.

They just broke up at the end.

That's the whole movie.

OK.

[laughs]

Uncle Curtis--

What the hell [inaudible]

We've got a lot to do.

We've got to go pick up the twins.

We've gotta cook dinner.

We've gotta eat.

It's time to go, OK.

So come on, man.

Help me up.

Yeah, all right.

So time to get going, baby.

Oh.

Boy, you changing CJ.

Love you, man.

I love you too.

But I'll tell you what, the next time

you want to watch a movie over my house, you can't forget it.

We don't really come to your house just watch movies.

Well, next time you want to come to my house

and wash your clothes, wash your little pink shirt, forget it.

Look at that outfit she's wearing.

Is that a skirt or a shirt?

I don't know, but that hair calls for one thing.

Friend request denied.

[beep]

Hey, ladies.

What are you girls up to?

JAZMINE: Oh, hey dad.

Hey, Mr. Payne.

We're just messing around on Friendsbook.

Oh, I'm on there.

Yeah, I got like 42 friends, and it's only been like six months.

Oh wow.

That's great.

Great.

[inaudible], Dad.

Yeah?

It'll be 43 once my daughter accepts my friend request.

You know what?

I'll do that right now.

Yeah, then we can chat online.

That would be great, Dad.

Have fun.

K, bye. See you.

Love you.

Yeah, that's not going to happen.

[laughs] I was about to say.

Mm-hmm.

I'm just really glad he didn't ask about our quiz today.

If he found out I got a D on it, he wouldn't let me

out of the house for a month.

Tomorrow is the big test.

Are you ready?

How can I put this?

Not even close.

Well, I have the hookup if you need a little help.

What do you mean?

Let's just say I know a guy that

can make sure you get an A.

[paper ripping]

You mean he's going to take the test for us?

No.

He could get the quiz with all the answers.

$50.

OK, first of all I can't cheat.

My father still believes in the power of the switch.

Secondly, I don't have $50.

Don't worry about the money.

Marcus owes me.

He'll do me this one favor.

But what if I get caught?

OK, take your chances and fail.

Or give my guy a call, and the only thing

you're going to have to worry about

is what you're going to wear to Devante's party.

[door closes]

[squealing]

You're gonna pay rent.

It's time for you to pay your rent.

Ella!

Oh, Aunt Ella, hey.

Aunt Ella, hey what are you doing here?

Well, I-- I didn't know you all were here.

I just came by to drop off these clothes for the twins.

Isn't this cute?

Yes, that is very cute.

How did you get in?

I used the spare key, CJ.

You know.

That key is for emergencies.

These clothes were 50% off.

That is an emergency.

They're cute, Ms. Ella.

They're very nice.

You're welcome.

Listen, I am so sorry to barge in on you two.

I'm going to go now so that you can get back

to doing whatever you were--

and what were you all doing again?

It's nice to see you, Aunt Ella.

Never mind, don't tell me.

Don't tell me.

CJ: Yeah. - Paying rent.

What is that?

CJ: Rent, it's a play.

Why didn't you all just stay up there?

- It's a play. - I don't understand.

It's just nasty.

[door closes]

We just like to do things all over.

Something's got to change.

We've got to do something here, OK?

Listen.

If she had-- they just pop up.

They just pop in when they want to.

I mean, five minutes later, she would've

seen the rent, the late fee, a deposit

on the spot she was sitting in.

OK, I know how to fix this.

Get over here.

[inaudible]

They changed the locks to keep us out?

[inaudible]

Ms. Jenkins, I am--

I'm shocked.

And I'm so embarrassed.

Are you sure it was Jazmine's?

No, I haven't talked to her, but the moment she gets here,

I will.

Thank you.

I'm truly-- I'm truly sorry.

Thank you for calling.

OK.

[keys jingling]

What was that all about?

That was Ms. Jenkins, Jazmine's um--

- History teacher. - Yes.

Yeah.

She caught Jazmine with a cheat sheet today.

What?

Yeah.

Have you talked to her?

No.

She's at Katie's studying, but the minute she gets here,

we are going to get to the bottom of this.

[door opens]

Hey How was school?

Oh, it was great.

We had a sub for gym class, so all

the girls sat around and compared which

boys had the ashiest knees.

OK.

Was there anything else that happened

you want to tell us about?

Nope.

Ms. Jenkins called.

She told us about your cheat sheet in class today.

Yeah.

Why didn't you tell us about that?

Well, you asked, was there anything I wanted to tell you?

That wasn't something I wanted to tell you.

Jazmine, how could you?

How could you?

OK, look.

I can explain.

You think there's really an explanation for cheating?

[scoffs] But that's the thing, I--

Don't interrupt your mother.

Now, we're very disappointed in you.

But why don't you guys just listen?

No, you listen. You listen.

You are grounded.

What?

Yes, you're grounded, period.

That's not fair.

That's not fair?

You go up to your room until we decide

how we want to deal with this.

- Dad. - Dad?

Don't dad me.

Go ahead upstairs.

Go.

Still no answer?

Nope.

I called Uncle Curtis's cell, called Aunt Ella's cell,

and I called their house.

OK, well, maybe they're just busy.

You know what?

They would find a way to come over here even if they was

in the middle of getting busy.

Didn't need that visual.

OK, why don't you just go over there and talk to them?

Oh, I see how you just trying to put

this whole thing off on me.

What do you mean?

I should go over and talk to them?

Yes. Yes.

You should explain to them why you chose to change locks.

I decided to change the locks?

Yes, you said we're tired of them just popping in.

I said I was tired--

This whole repeat everything I say thing

is getting really old.

So Why don't you just go talk to them?

OK, so but why should I have to go over there alone?

Because baby, you are the man.

You represent this house.

So you should go over there.

I don't wanna go.

You've gotta go.

No.

Yes.

I see what this is.

What?

You are afraid of them.

You afraid of what they going to say.

That's why you don't want to go with me over there.

Dern right, yeah.

I don't want to get in the middle of it.

Ooh.

All right.

All right.

I'll go talk to them.

OK.

Because we-- we're all adults.

And you know, I can--

I figure we could be reasonable.

You do realize we're talking about Uncle Curtis, right?

You do see my face, right?

Yeah.

[knocking]

Who is it?

CJ.

Open the door.

I'm not expecting company.

Sup?

Sup with you?

Sup with you?

Sup with you?

Why you got the door locked?

Cause I don't want people just popping in.

I see what you're doing.

What am I doing?

You're getting back at me, because I changed the locks,

and I didn't give you a key-- a new key to the house.

Is that what I'm doing?

CJ: That's what you're doing.

Can you see now?

CJ: Uh.

Sup?

Sup with you?

CJ: What's up, Unc?

CJ, would you care for something to drink?

No, thank you.

I just came over to talk to you and Uncle Curtis.

I'm listening.

Well, I guess you all know that we

changed the locks on the house.

Yeah, we figured it out when we

were standing outside your door looking

like a couple of rejects.

Well, I want to explain.

CJ, you don't really have to explain anything.

No, no. Yes he does.

Curtis, he doesn't--

No, yes he does.

He need to explain something.

We know what--

No, I need to know something, because I

ain't never changed the locks on CJ and his family ever.

And don't think I didn't want to.

But you know why I didn't?

Because we family.

And family do things they don't want to do sometimes,

because we love each other.

We love-- we love you too.

We love you too.

And you-- you're welcome anytime,

anytime you want to come.

It's just that-- well, see me and Janine,

we just thought that we wanted to just have some--

a little boundaries.

Oh, CJ, we get that.

But you could've talked to us first.

You're right.

You're right.

We should've talked first.

And for that, I apologize.

I'm sorry.

I mean, nobody knows about needing space more than we do.

I've been trying to get space for years.

Still trying to get space.

[scoffs]

OK, well, can we just agree to just call before we come over?

Just no pop-in.

We just call first.

CJ, I think we can do that.

We can do that.

Curtis?

I think you can do it.

Matter of fact I know you can do it.

Now, since you didn't call before your little visit--

[door opens]

You're just gonna throw me out like that?

[inaudible]

ELLA: You didn't call.

[door closes]

No, wait.

Wait.

I want you to have this.

What is that?

That's the new key to the lock to the door.

Aww.

Ain't that cool?

Thank you.

We're cool, right?

Yeah, all right.

- Hey. - Hey.

OK, so how'd it go?

It went well.

I knew it would.

See?

Yup.

Yes.

After I told them that it was all your idea,

they forgave me right away.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, You told them what?

What did you--

I'm kidding, come on.

It's not funny.

No, we just all agreed that it'd be better to call first.

How'd it go with Jazzy?

I was just about to call her downstairs.

I think we should ground her for a month.

- A month? - A month.

OK. I'm good.

I'm with you.

[knocking]

Did you hear that?

Take it in.

They're knocking.

This is working.

This is going to work.

You're crazy.

I'm serious.

Katie, what are you doing here?

Hey, Mr. Payne.

Can I come in?

Well, Jazmine can't have company, sweetheart.

My mom told me to come and talk to you, Mrs. Payne.

Oh.

Is everything all right?

Come on in, baby.

Have a seat.

Jazmine told me about the test answers, and I feel horrible.

OK, listen, that was Jazmine's choice, not yours.

That's just the thing.

Jazmine was holding the answer for me.

She was?

Why?

I knew the teacher wouldn't suspect Jazmine,

so I asked her to hold it.

Well, did she know what she was holding?

No.

She just put it in her purse.

OK, Katie, Jazmine is in a lot of trouble because of you.

I already told the school, and they should be calling you.

But I had to tell you this myself.

Jazmine's a great friend, and she doesn't deserve this.

I do.

Well, we appreciate this, Katie.

And I'm sure Jasmine will too.

But I hope you have learned a valuable lesson here.

Because cheating is just wrong, and it's never worth it.

I have.

I'll never do it again.

OK.

Well, thank you so much for coming over here.

We need to have a conversation with Jazzy.

So we'll see you soon, all right?

I hope so.

If my parents ever do let me out of the house before I graduate.

And please tell Jazmine I said I'm sorry.

Bye, Katie.

[door closes]

CJ: [sighs]

What a relief.

Yeah.

Well, why didn't Jazmine tell us all that?

I don't know.

JAZMINE: Well, I tried.

But y'all wouldn't listen.

So you heard all that?

Yes.

Katie called me and told me what she was planning on doing.

Or maybe it was because I threatened her.

But either way.

OK.

Listen, we're sorry.

We should have listened to you.

It's OK.

It's over now.

No.

No.

Because we are going to be better listeners.

Now what can we do to make it up to you?

Let me go to Devante's party?

Devante-- is that the kid that look

like he just got out of juvie?

Mm-hmm.

Not gonna happen.

What else you got?

OK, let me just explain to you why you should let me go.

Devante way is a really cool person.

And his parents are going to be there.

And OK, you guys aren't listening again.

We did.

And the answer is no.

That's why your friend request is denied.

[door opens]

Hey.

Hey, CJ.

CJ.

I know you can hear me.

I know you're right there.

I would not put chains on your hopes and dreams, CJ.

Nephew, we just had a conversation about calling,

and I called.

I did.

I promise you.

Hello?

Hello?

Sup?

Sup?

Sup with you?

- What's up with you? - You gonna open the door?

Huh?

You open the door?

I can't hear you.

I said, you gonna open the door?

[door closes]

CJ, hey-- hey, put the TV on the sports channel.

Just turn it this way.

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