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You mean to tell me you changed your major again?

How do you really change anything?

I'm still technically undeclared.

Mm-hmm.

Sound to me like you technically unable to commit.

Well, a girl has the right to change her mind.

Always.

But what happened to psychology?

I still like psychology.

But?

But everything kind of changed once I took

African-American studies.

[laughs] Yeah, it kind of blows your mind, doesn't it?

Yeah. It's like, all that stuff y'all teaching me,

how am I just now learning this?

It should be in all the textbooks.

[C.J.] Yeah. You know, you're right.

It seems like it's a lot of stuff that this society

is unprepared to deal with.

What? What kind of heavy conversation are we having

over waffles here?

-Do you want one? -Um, no.

-No, I'll just do coffee. -I got you.

-Thank you. -Mm-hmm.

Hey, baby.

So, what do you two have planned for the day?

I was gonna tackle the yard today.

Oh, finally.

I didn't want to talk to you about it again and again.

But I'm--I'm so grateful.

Jazzy, what about you?

I have a big test coming up in African-American studies,

so that's what I'm gonna be doing.

-Hey-- -[Jazmine] Studying.

If you need some help, I'm here.

Um, well, actually, I have a friend coming over from school

-to help me study. -Good.

Who?

Just some boy from class.

What's his name, birthdate and social security number?

C.J...

Fine.

Name and birthdate.

His name is Jaxon Lewis, and I don't know what

-his birthdate is. -Okay. All right.

Ignore you father. Tell us more about Jaxon.

Well, he's a junior, a math major.

He plays baseball, and he's from Atlanta.

-Is he cute? -I mean, that's neither here

-nor there, but, yeah-- -How did you meet him?

Hey, listen, there's gonna be

enough time for that kind of stuff when you're 30.

-Thirty? -Thirty?

All right. Fine, 29.

-Daddy, really? -You know what?

Anyways, here we go.

Jazzy and Jaxon, sitting in a tree. K-I--

S-T-U-D-Y-I-N-G!

While K-I-S-S-I-N-G-I-N-G.

Kissinging.

You know, I'm going to his house.

I'm going to his house.

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[plane droning]

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[knock on door]

Girl, chill, it's a study date.

Hey, Jaxon.

You have any trouble finding the house?

Nah, your directions were on point.

Perfect.

Hey, uh, I know that dude across the street.

His ribs be bussin', bussin'. You know him?

-Yeah, that's my uncle. -What? For real?

He's more like a granddad to me, but that's my Uncle Curtis.

Hey, maybe after we're done studying,

we'll go across the street for a plate.

Let's get through this study guide first.

-Okay. -Why don't you have a seat?

Yo, is is this your first class with Doctor Hutton?

It is, but I'm thinking about taking her African American Lit

-class next semester. -Oh, bet!

See, I wish I was more of a reader,

but numbers are more my thing.

Well, how are you doing in this class?

I'm low-key failing,

but hopefully this test changes all of that.

Yeah, 'cause aren't you on the baseball team?

Can't play if you're failing.

How are you doing in the class?

-I'm doing all right. -Whatever.

I heard you have one of the best grades.

I'm just really into the subject,

so I'm thinking about settling on it as a major and everything.

Guess I chose the right study partner, then.

I got you.

So, uh, have you done the readings yet?

Ooh, readings...

Here. Why don't you take my notes?

I got you.

A... A... A+!

Damn, Jazmine, you're like,

really good at this.

Those are just the papers I wrote for the class.

You've gotta be doing something right.

-All my papers have been C's. -Oh, wow.

Hey, could I, um... Could I borrow these?

Uh...

Just to see what I've been getting wrong.

I promise.

Yeah. Yeah, sure.

Of course. Why not?

And after we both kill this exam, maybe we could

meet up for a real date?

Well, let's study first, then, you know,

-we can talk about that after. -Okay.

Yeah.

You know I'ma get a A on this test.

Oh.

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This can't be right.

Brother, I've been over these numbers at least three times.

Okay, well, where's all the food truck money going, Floyd?

Did you give yourself a raise?

Sure I did 'cause I'm just living the life of luxury.

Well, you need to put that heavy thing down

before you pull a muscle.

-Thank you for returning this. -You are so welcome.

-[Ella] Oh, yes. -Yes, I know it's your favorite.

-It is. -[Janine] Yes.

Plus, I should be thanking you.

Me? Why?

For that delicious peach cobbler.

Oh, well, come by later.

I'm making chicken soup for you guys.

Thank you.

Right there. That's the problem.

That's the problem right there.

Why are you feeding grown folk with jobs?

Baby, I got money flying out of this house and the food truck.

Curtis, what are you talking about?

Yeah. What are you talking about?

Those are great profits.

Um, sweetheart, those are losses.

-Ouch. -Ouch is right.

Now, Floyd, what's happening?

We're just not reaching enough customers, bruh.

Okay, well, Curtis, maybe you should run a promotion.

Ah, maybe coupons?

Or have you thought about doing anything with social media?

-No. -Why not?

Please. Never.

My food is too good to be groveling for customers.

Plus, I don't even deal with all that MyFace mess.

-Uh, it's actually called-- -I don't care!

Curtis, baby. Maybe you should just listen.

Honey, social media has done wonders for the Help Center.

Yes, it has.

And I think I know the perfect person.

He's a food vlogger. He's really popular.

Okay, didn't you just hear what I said?

You know what? That might just be what we need, bruh.

Didn't you just hear what I said?

-Curtis, Curtis, Curtis. -There he is.

Fine. Fine, Ella. Fine. Fine.

I'll get-- Could I get by you, please?

Geez.

Okay, I'll meet with your little logger.

-It's a vlogger. -Whatever!

Call him.

I don't know how you do it. I don't know how you do it.

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-Oh, hey, Daddy. -Hey.

So how was your test? I'm about to see.

Dr. Hutton is posting grades today.

-How do you feel it went? -Pretty well.

The study session helped.

Oh, here it is. I got...

Wait. What?

What does it say?

This says I got an F!

An F? Oh, no, no.

That must be a mistake.

Dad, I just got an email from Dr. Hutton.

What's she say?

I've been accused of cheating on the test.

I have to go before the school's ethics committee.

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I don't understand!

Shoot, this is worth 30% of my grade!

Okay. Okay, listen. Sit down, sit down.

I'm sure there's some explanation for this.

[doorbell rings]

Hold on. Let me get that.

Who are you?

Wait, Jaxson? Hey, what are you doing here?

Oh, the study partner. Come on in.

Yeah. I'm uh, Jazmine's dad, Mr. Payne.

Nice to meet you, sir. Um, hey, Jazmine.

Can I talk to you?

Yeah, yeah, you can talk to her.

Daddy, could you give us a second?

Oh.

Thank you.

[Jaxson] Thank you.

What's up?

Have you heard from Dr. Hutton?

Yeah, she just did. Why?

Daddy, I got this. Thanks.

Yeah, I just did. Why?

Um, she just--

I don't know how she...

Can you tell her I didn't cheat off you?

I mean, we don't even sit near each other.

Wait. You got accused of cheating, too?

Yeah, and I have to go before the ethics committee.

Like, yo, I could lose my baseball scholarship.

Yo, you might lose more than that

if you don't give me some kind of explanation.

I may have used some of the passages

from your research papers in my essay questions.

What?

I didn't think Dr. Hutton would notice.

Look, I can't fail this class.

Everything is riding on this.

So you made a poor decision,

and now you want to drag Jazmine down with you?

Jazmine, I need your help.

No. What you need to do is tell Dr. Hutton

-I didn't help you cheat. -I can't do that.

It's time for you to go.

Jaxson...

I really wish you could have been better.

I thought you were a nice guy.

I wish you weren't such a square.

Boy!

Daddy, what am I gonna do?

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We'll sort it out.

So, now tell me. You really think that

Pepper Jack or whatever his name coming over here

instead of the food truck is a better idea?

First of all, his name is Colby Jack, all right?

And second, yeah, because he don't need to come

to the food truck and see the customers that we don't have.

Did I hear something? I thought I heard him.

Would you calm down? Why are you so excited?

Curtis, baby, this is the first time

that we've ever had a famous vlogger come to the house.

So I'm just excited. How do I look?

-Regular. -Regular?

Look, he's not actually famous.

He has 50,000 followers, though.

All of whom which will be watching this interview.

[doorbell rings]

It must be him.

I got it. Y'all just stay cool.

[Ella] Okay.

I don't know any other way to be.

Colby Jack is in the building! Ah, ah, ah!

People always get so excited. I know.

-I knew he'd be cheesy as hell. -Curtis!

-Mr. Jack, welcome to our home. -Please, call me Colby.

-Colby. -Muh, muh.

-Colby, I'm Ella. -Hi.

And this is my husband, Curtis.

Hi.

Muh, muh. That's okay.

And this is his friend and partner.

-Hi! -Business partner.

[Ella] Floyd.

Please, have a seat.

-So Colby... -Yes?

How does all of this work?

Well, number one, I believe that a person's aura

tells me a lot about them.

It also tells me a lot about the food.

It lets me know how well the food is prepared

by the spirit that represents it.

And it lets me know that when I eat it,

I can also taste them, as well.

So then I try the food on camera for the first time,

which I must say smells amazing. Mmm.

Thank you.

Why don't we just go ahead and get started?

-Okay. -[Ella] Okay.

So...

Curtis, how long have you been making barbecue?

Ever since before you were born.

So about the 80s or so I would say.

Okay.

Well, tell me,

what sets your food apart from the competition?

It's actually edible.

Okay.

You're quite the talker, aren't you?

Edible and delicious.

Oh, okay. [chuckles]

Well, tell me, what would you say is your best dish?

-All of 'em. -Excuse me?

Get the cheese out your ears, boy.

All of 'em!

Well, I never. Humph!

-Thank God. -[Ella] Curtis!

I don't have to deal with this.

Look, I have people to interview that actually want me there.

-Please stay. -Don't leave.

No, no. It was nice to meet y'all.

Not you, Boomer!

Are you happy now? You ran him away.

Actually, yes. I feel good.

Curtis, that was not right.

Brother, your food is amazing, but that don't even matter

if nobody's there to even taste it.

Okay, you're right.

Okay, let me go see if I can get string cheese back.

But I ain't gonna like it.

Colby Jack.

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-Hey, Jazzy. -Hey.

Your father told me what happened.

I'm so mad.

I really feel like an idiot more than anything else.

Well, wait a minute.

I understand mad, but why do you feel like an idiot?

Because this whole thing is my fault.

I never should have given that boy my papers.

No, no, there's no way you could have known

this was going to happen.

Some part of me did.

I felt uncomfortable when he asked,

but I thought I was just trippin'.

Well, it is important to trust your intuition.

I know, I just... I wasn't thinking straight

because I liked him, and I thought he liked me, but...

Well, trying to find the good in people is never a bad thing.

You can't be responsible for that boy's bad choices.

No.

Well, what am I gonna do?

You're gonna call Dr. Hutton and tell her the truth.

And if she doesn't believe me?

We know the truth, so

we're gonna be behind you.

One hundred percent.

[sighs]

Hi, Dr. Hutton. Yeah, no.

I just wanted to explain what happened.

Jaxson came over to my house to study with me

and he asked to see my papers.

I told you I should have gotten that boy's

social security number, but no!

You up here all cute.

Wanna be K-I-S-S-I-N-G. Is the boy cute?

Is he cute?

Okay, I get it.

And he thinks he can do this to our baby...

-I mean, I should have known. -[Janine] Yeah.

Jaxson Lewis.

Who has two last names for a name?

His middle name is probably Jenkins.

Why, why Jenkins?

It's just the first thing that came to my head.

-We're flowing here, okay? -Okay.

What'd she say?

Well, I told her that I've been working really hard all semester

and that I would never do anything to knowingly jeopardize

my grade or my integrity.

And I also told her that nothing like this

would ever happen again.

And she believed me!

I mean, she said it was completely out of character.

And I was like, "Uh, yeah."

So they're dropping the cheating claim from my record.

And they're really about to go after Jaxson.

Good.

-Right. Yeah. -See?

That's the benefit of being a square.

You know what? If one more person call me a square...

Who called you a square in the first place?

You missed it earlier, Mama. It was a personal attack.

[Janine] That's the truth, but what's happening, baby?

And I ain't talking to him no more for real.

[Janine] Who? Whoa, this arm.

[Jazmine] I'm done with that dude, for real.

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Mm, mm. So y'all already know.

Colby Jack is nothing but genuine in my reviews.

And this.

Oh! [squeals]

These are the best ribs I've ever had.

They're tender. Oh, juicy.

Smoky, flavorful

and incredibly juicy.

And that's not to mention these sides.

I got the gooey mac and cheese,

the braised collard greens,

and you can't miss out on this peach cobbler.

I made that.

It's a whole family affair, then.

Now, y'all aren't going to be welcome to the house like me

to witness the birthplace of this incredible food.

But check them out at the food truck park.

Tell 'em Colby Jack sent you, and you'll get 10% off.

-Like hell. -Curtis.

Bringing you hidden gems of Atlanta.

I'm Colby Jack.

Go ahead and hit that like and subscribe,

and I'll catch you at the next open table!

That was amazing!

No, this food is amazing.

-Thanks. -Yes.

No, really. Thank you.

I really appreciate it.

I mean, making good food is my passion, okay?

So thank you for letting your cult members know.

Followers.

What? Is he supposed to be like Jesus or something?

And look, I'm sorry if I came off a little grumpy.

It's just that I don't like asking for handouts.

Curtis, seriously, the pleasure's all mine.

Social media is everything now.

You just better get ready for a lot more customers.

[laughing]

Hey!

Whoo!

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-That's it-- -You don't know where it is?

Yeah, I'm finding it now. I'm trying to find it.

-Oh. -That's him right there.

Yeah, that's him. That's him.

[Colby] I visited the home of Curtis Payne

and got to have an out-of-body experience

with his mind-blowing barbecue.

I also met his lovely wife, Ella,

and his business partner, Lloyd.

-Lloyd? -Oh, hush.

[Colby] So make sure you get down there

and try his barbecue today.

Now, he may give you a little attitude and cuss you out,

but that food is hittin'!

Hello.

Next time I'ma give him a spell check.

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