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The fight or flight response.

A rather self-explanatory theory

by Professor Walter Bradford Cannon,

that animals have two physiological responses to threats.

To fight or to flee but did Professor Walter really account for all animals?

Take this little lady, for example.

She doesn’t fight. She is constantly swiped at and takes flight.

Maybe it’s more like fright in her case.

It's been eight long years and so much has happened in my life

and in the lives of my three best friends.

Last time we saw Nkem, she had her heart broken

and decided that when it came to men, one was not enough.

But neither did were the constant drinking casual sexploits.

She wanted something more.

So, she swapped steamy nights between the sheets

with years of building portfolios and spreadsheets.

She quickly rose to the top of her investment bank.

But that still wasn’t enough.

So, she opened her own wealth advisory.

That was Nkem Onuha,

the CEO of Atlantic Investment bringing us to the close of the program.

Now, coming up after the break,

we'll be joining the team for News Day, stay tuned.

She grew her company quickly.

And become a thought leader in her field.

But of course, for Nkem

it still wasn't enough.

When we left Aisha...

she was reeling from the effects of other women in her relationship.

Once Sherif realized he could lose the best thing that ever happened to him,

he begged her to come home and rededicated himself to her.

He swore that no woman would ever come between them again.

He was wrong.

Just two years later, they would have their little angel, Tawuhida.

This was one threesome Aisha would be happy to accommodate.

Or, so she thought.

She had all the help money could afford,

but felt deep shame for having nannies raise her child.

So, she did it all alone

and hated every minute of it.

And then there was Ama.

She hadn't changed much in her determination to remain a...

technical virgin.

She was traumatised by the Lagos dating scene and nearly gave up on love.

But, she was still searching for her person and her purpose.

Then there is me.

Last time you saw me, I had a really difficult decision to make

between the perfect guy and the person who I thought was my soulmate.

I ran up that flight of stairs

and chose to fight.

And I was sure my choice was right.

Everything was right

until it wasn't.

Attendeth my way

When sorrows like sea billows roll

They called it cancer.

But it was theft.

Life had stolen love from me.

For a while I thought maybe God was punishing me for my past indiscretions.

For hurting a wonderful man.

And I was ready to spend the rest of my life just...

making it up to him.

It is well

With my soul

But I never got the chance.

It is well

It is well

With my soul!

After Akin...

the idea of love disgusted me.

- Sorry. - Temilola?

It literally made me sick to my stomach.

- Kunle. - Mr Solanke.

Quite good fortune with the case so far.

Yeah, it’s gone much quicker than I expected.

We have the brilliance of Ms. Coker here to thank for that.

I’m sure we do.

I have to run to my next hearing.

Please, do ensure that everything Mr Otega wants is taken care of.

You have the resources of the firm at your disposal.

Yes, Sir.

Please, my warm regards to your father.

- Of course. - Thank you.

All right, is there anything else I can do for you today, Mr. Otega?

No, there isn’t but,

I do want to know if there's anything that I can do for you, Ms Coker.

Oh, no.

Oh, no. Okay.

- Are you all right? - Yes, I’m fine.

I really just need to get back to work.

- Run! Run! No! - Hey.

Madam.

- Hi! - Hello, my loves.

Hey girl.

Did you really throw up on a billionaire's son at work today?

I’m sorry, what?

What are you talking about?

I've been in court all day working on...

- Otega? - Yeah.

What? Did he say I threw up on him?

Don’t listen to her, Nkem, she’s exaggerating.

He said, when he tried to flirt with you,

you uhm...

Agh man, you know what, darling, we really need to work on your gag reflex. Okay?

Oh, okay.

So, listen. The trick is to relax your throat muscles.

Nkem.

- Wait... - You want me to do that?

Nkem, we’re in public.

- What’s wrong with you? - Wait.

- No, thank you. - Wait. Wait!

How did you guys find out about this?

He reached out to Sherif to ask about you.

They play polo together.

Nice. He's really doing this research.

And come to think of it, you know,

the indecent wealth is definitely a nice thigh loosener.

- Yeah, amen. - Nkem!

But, Lagos is small, hey.

How did he even know I am friends with you and Sherif?

Well, technically you work for them.

He probably just had his P.A call your firm.

Or... he used social media.

Which technically, we can do too.

I’m on it!

Oh wow. That was fast.

- Let me see. - Let me see.

He's fine!

I was definitely hoping for more of a thirst trap.

- Come on, Nkem. - No... no!

You girls know I'm definitely not interested in dating anyone right now.

Let alone a clients son.

Actually, his father is retiring and he's taking over CNC,

meaning he is the client.

- Please, Temi. - Nkem, leave my hand.

Just send him my way, please.

- Nkem, stop. Nkem! - Please

- What? - Stop, what are you doing?

Come on, Nkem!

Why are you always joking about sleeping with other people's men?

Joking? Darling, who's joking, please? Me?

- Can’t be me. - You girls can play, I really don’t care.

I'm not interested, at all.

But he’s cute.

He really is.

By the way...

what did you people tell him?

They told him everything.

The traitors!

Nothing.

Anyway, let me ravish this food since you don't want to ravish this man.

He had all the ammunition he needed to tear down my meticulously built defenses.

This just came for you, Ma’am.

Dear Temilola Coker,

you are cordially invited to a private gathering of legal minds at the library.

On Awolowo Road, tonight.

Well, of course, it was thrown out by the National Assembly.

It was so shabbily written.

Not to talk of our cultural tendencies.

It was big news in the paper this morning. Take a look.

That is Dele Awe.

My hero.

There you are.

How does she know who I am?

We've been expecting you.

Please, welcome Temi to the group.

She's a brilliant young mind.

Well on her way to taking my place as the youngest woman S.A.N ever.

- Good evening. - You’re welcome.

- Good to have you. - Thank you.

- You're welcome. - Thank you.

- Nice to have you. - Thank you, Sir.

And she cannot wait to join the club.

I thought her voice could be valuable

in a professional legal setting such as this one.

I see.

I certainly look forward to being impressed by her.

Shall we begin?

Yes.

Right.

Every week for six month, we both showed up.

And time moves very fast when you're doing what you love.

Speaking of love,

suddenly it didn't seem so revolting anymore.

And by the time we reached the final course

I stopped fighting.

And then...

he proposed.

Temilola Coker...

will you marry me?

Yes.

I can’t hear you.

Yes!

Still cannot hear you.

Oh, yes!

But, I’m getting ahead of myself.

- Hey, my love. - Girls!

- Hello. - How you doing?

I'm good.

I came prepared.

Nkem.

I'm sorry.

What? Girl, it's not really brunch without bubbles.

- Exactly, tell her, please! - Get in here

- Hi sweetie. - You look beautiful.

- I missed you. - Oh, my love, same here.

Ama!

- Oh, okay. - Okay.

- You look gorgeous. Get in there. - You too.

Sorry Aisha...

ain't nobody got time for that.

Ooh! Is this for us?

- Yes. - Guys, I brought champagne.

- Thank you. - So good.

- Yum, yum. - Thank you so much.

- Friendship! - Yay!

Love that.

I'm done with boys.

While I was getting to know Kunle,

Ama had continued her journey of self-exploration.

- Yeah - She had a favorite new discovery.

Wait.

She loved it so much that she wondered

why she let herself miss out on so much pleasure.

- My turn. - Yeah.

- Until... - Yeah, I know.

- Ama found that while she rather - Wait,

- enjoyed finding herself, - My Eye…

when it came to exploring her partners,

she was no Mungo Park.

Yeah.

I got dumped by my boyfriend...

and his wife.

For Nkem, the last six months had seen her dating one of the richest men in Lagos.

And his gorgeous wife.

Do they come with the car?

Legend has it that she walked into a luxurious car dealership

and left with an SUV,

and both their numbers.

Imagine breaking up with me...

to have a baby.

Nkem, if I hear baby one more time!

I'll lose it.

In her own way, Aisha could relate to Nkem’s trouble in paradise

as she had spent her last six months dealing with Sherif’s,

inconvenient baby fever.

For Tawuhida's sixth birthday,

Aisha asked Sherif for a small celebration with just the three of them.

You know what she needs.

Needs? Hey Sherif!

She has more toys than an actual princess.

Who is talking about toys?

She needs a brother.

Look, you are a great mother.

You should raise many children.

But I'm concerned that hasn't happened yet.

My mother is sending a specialist to come and see us.

Maybe we try for your boy this time.

It won't be a bad idea.

Daddy.

Yes, my princess.

Ah, okay.

How about you, Temi?

Let's see.

Nothing much. Went to a spin class...

Picked up some groceries. Oh...

I slept with Kunle Otega.

What?

I guess Aunty Temi had an exciting sleepover.

Hello, ladies.

- Hey, Sheriff. - Hey, baby!

Make sure you don't get on the horse. You promise?

All right. All right, bye.

- Have fun - All right, thank you.

- Okay Princess. - Bye-bye.

Let's go.

Okay, ladies, bye.

- Bye. - Have fun.

Spill.

- Tell us every single thing. - I am so happy for your vag.

It's been what? Like five years or something?

- Six, girl. - Six years?

- Seriously. - Girl, you deserve a medal.

I thought your girly bits were going to shrivel up and die.

Hey!

I think it still works even after longer than that.

I hope you're not trying to compare yourself.

Yeah, because you've been getting plenty of action down there.

Like, way too much.

Did she wax?

- You waxed, right? - You are not asking me that.

Sorry... sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

Now, I know a bunch of you are taking this class for fun,

but I take it very seriously.

So tardiness will not be tolerated.

I'm so sorry, Chef.

I'm really sorry.

I was actually on time.

It's just that I got caught in traffic.

- So, I was... - Really?

- Yes! - Traffic in Lagos?

- Yes! - Shocking.

You must be used to getting away with a lot of things using that face of yours.

No.

- Sorry. - Take this as a warning.

Aisha's mother-in-law law had sent in the top fertility expert

from the Federal Specialist Hospital to examine her.

Sherif and the entire Shettima family was getting impatient.

Mr Shettima.

Do you mind if I speak to Mrs Shettima alone? Just briefly.

If she's okay with that.

- Sure. - Thank you.

- Excuse me. - Yes, thank you.

Mrs Shettima, forgive me for being forward, but I do have to ask.

Do you really want another baby?

You know what?

- Here you go. - Thank you.

You’re welcome. Please give her a call, okay?

Thank you.

Meanwhile, Ama had learned to beat Lagos traffic

because the best part of her week was now cooking class.

So now that you've assembled your salads,

I want you to remember that presentation is everything.

So if there's anything on the plate that you need to clean,

just make sure to wipe that off.

And now we're going to focus on the sauce.

So I want you guys to go ahead and stir that for me.

Focus on the sauce.

You’re good? All right.

You want to make sure to make big

round circles so the heat hits every part of it evenly.

Hopefully she was talking about the sauce.

- You got it. - Great!

Thanks, Chef!

Have you considered speaking with your husband?

Telling him how you truly feel?

Doctor...

they say, “Something has to kill a man.”

Don’t they?

Because telling Sherif that

I don't want another child may save me.

But it would kill him.

I don't think you should look at it that way, Mrs Shettima.

He’s the one you love the most in the whole wide world.

Who better to get support from?

You will not be doing this alone both of you will work through this together.

I didn't think I'll see you again, you know...

As Aisha pondered how to talk to Sherif.

Nkem wondered what kind of sane people would dump a woman like her over a baby?

What was so special about babies, anyway?

Yeah, I think we’ve run out.

Do you have any?

You don't need that. Don't worry about it.

Nkem could’ve grabbed one from the dozens in her drawer.

Okay.

What's wrong? Why are you stopping?

What's up? What’s wrong?

Get out.

Wait, What?

Wait, hold on right there. Is this a joke?

I just tried to have a baby with you.

Get the fuck out!

Man, let me just go back to my house.

What the fuck is all this? You're fucking crazy.

You know that, right?

Damn, these Lagos babes... whatever!

What the fuck, Nkem?

I don't care.

I don't care about any of it.

Okay?

Listen, I don't care if she's Tems or whatever.

She's a singer, I'm the planner, okay?

So cancel the gels.

- Angel! - Angel!

- Pink? - Your two o'clock and two thirty, Ma’am.

Let me call you right back.

- Yes. - Hi, I'm your two o clock.

My name is Temi Coker. I'm a big fan of your work.

Oh, wow. How nice. Thank you so much.

So you're here about the wedding?

Yes, I am. On the 15th of December.

The 15th? We'll have to check.

It's open, Ma’am.

- Wonderful. - Splendid.

All right, this way to my office.

Hi, I'm here about a wedding too.

It's actually on the same day.

Wait a minute.

On the same day?

Ladies, come on.

I mean, I know I am the best at what I do but,

two weddings on the same day is not the Angel way.

I mean, I don't know the issue...

considering my appointment is before hers.

So, first come, first serve. Right?

Fair enough.

All right, this way to my office.

It's just that my mom...

she'll be really upset.

Your mom?

Yeah.

And who is your mom?

Well, she hired you for my grandfather's inauguration event.

Wait a minute, are you Governor Oladipo’s grand daughter?

- Yes! Yes, I am. - Little Kemi that used to…

- never leave her mother's side? - Mommy.

- Oh my God! - Yes.

I mean, we could never forget your pyrotechnic

centerpieces and the bata dancing waiters...

- I mean, it was just... - Don't get me started.

- The Bata dancers! - Amazing.

You know, people just don't understand

the value of putting up a great show!

Anyway, how's mommy?

Well, she's okay but, I mean,

she'll be heartbroken knowing that you turned me down. So-

As if I could turn mommy down just like that.

Come on, come on.

- All right, come this way to my office. - Fine.

I'm sorry, hey.

I'm sorry.

Ms Coker.

You know what, I had to check the calendar again and unfortunately...

It’s booked!

So, maybe your first child's christening? Yeah?

- Okay. This way. So, who's the lucky guy? - Yeah

Aww so cute.

So cute and tiny.

Nkem?

Oh, hey, Aisha.

So yeah, there's a funny story.

You know, I have an executive assistant,

and you know, she just had a baby. I told you, right?

Yeah, so...

I’m kind of looking for cute things... how can these bee so cute?

Like, cute little things to get for her

and, you know, something like that. Nothing to do with me, obviously.

I mean, I just feel like...

Yeah... Yeah.

I'm losing my mind. That's basically it.

Here, Ma’am.

- Thank you. - Thank you very much.

Aisha.

Do you want to talk about it?

Nope.

All right, maybe.

Talk.

Let's start with why you're here.

I've been coming here on my lunch breaks.

I’ve got uhm..

Teeny weeny bit of baby fever.

- Nkem? - Yeah.

You?

There's no way we starting our lives

sitting on furniture you've been freaky with other girls on.

I need to mark my territory now.

Have I told you that I really love your possessive side, future Mrs. O?

Once or twice

- If you see anything you like, buy it. - Okay, baby.

This girl again?

I should give her a piece of my...

- Hi, my love! - Baby.

- Stop, stop it. - Shh!

Baby, this place is amazing.

And how much damage have you done?

- I haven't done anything. - I'm just checking.

- No. - Found anything in particular?

Oh, yes. So there's this mirror.

I'm thinking maybe for the landing.

- Nice, yeah? - Yeah, it’s perfect.

Yeah

How did I get so lucky?

You flying all the way from Abuja just to shop with me?

And get to see the house that you picked.

Anything for my future wife.

Look babe, I know Lagos isn't your favorite city in the world,

but honestly, I'm so happy you're moving back just for me.

I want to spend my life with you. And nothing...

nothing can change that.

Fuck...

Temi?

Temi!

Yeah, hi. A little help, please.

It's okay.

Sorry about that, guys, I...

dropped an earring. I was trying to pick it up.

Wait, you know her?

How do you know her?

Babe, this is my wedding twin I was telling you about.

Look, I'm so sorry about the whole Angel thing, by the way.

I just... I really had to have her.

So how do you guys know each other?

School? Or work? Or...?

Why is this awkward?

Did you guys used to smash or something?

Ma’am!

Oh, sorry about that. I'll pay.

How much is it?

875, 000, Ma'am.

For what? That small vase?

It's fine Ma'am, I've got it.

All right.

It's okay, don't worry, I'll pay for it.

- It’s all right, I don’t... - I said it's fine.

I'll pay for it.

Let’s go.

Hi, babe.

Yeah, I had a little accident.

He's moving all the way back to Lagos just to marry this girl?

And he seemed so excited about it. Like...

I don't know what but there's just something different about him.

- Wow, Temi. - What?

You're doing it again.

I'm doing what?

Temi you're thinking about this guy.

- What? No! - Yeah!

- No. - You are.

Trust me, it's nothing like that.

- Seriously. - Okay, then that's great.

I hope it's nothing like that.

- Temi. - Yes?

If you fuck things up with Kunle over Ayo yet again.

We're not going to be there for you this time.

- Wow. - Temi, please be careful.

I'm sorry girl. I'm with Nkem on this one

Whatever it is you're thinking, stop thinking it.

I already told you guys. It's nothing like that.

You're the ones making a big deal out of nothing.

Okay, fine. All right, so let's not give him any more power. Right?

- Yeah. - All right.

All right, can I get a drum roll, please?

This is our drum roll.

Oh, I like that.

- Hey! - Go girl. Come on.

I love it!

Come on.

My hand is paining me.

Okay, guys.

I have decided...

that I’m going...

I'm going have a baby guys!

Oh, wow.

Thanks guys. I mean, don't all of you just rush to be excited for me?

Sheesh!

Sorry, it's not that we're not happy, but we're really happy.

Of course, we're happy. It's just that, Nkem, it's a lot to take in, that’s all.

Wait but Nkem, you can't just drop something that heavy on us

and expect us to what celebrate?

- Really. - But why not?

Nkem, a baby is a big responsibility.

You can't give it back.

You can’t change your mind.

And you can’t just dump it like one of your boy toys.

Oh, come on, okay.

I'm sure she knows that.

Right?

- She does. - Does she?

Because the last time you said your rational self

wasn't on board with this baby thing.

And now my rational self has bought a ticket

and we are now on board to Babytown.

I mean, what's up with you? Why are you on my case about this?

All right, I mean, Nkem we are happy for you

but we're worried because we care.

What happens to everything else?

Like what?

Like a husband, our culture?

Your family?

Don't you get what I'm trying to say? It’s just...

I may be a little bit, you know, impulsive and brash at times...

Sometimes?

But I have thought this through, and I'm doing it.

I'm doing it because I have thought about it.

And I'm doing it with a clear mind and on my own volition.

I am not letting life happen to me, okay?

I am making life happen.

Okay, thanks for the Ted talk, Nkem.

What's the plan?

What's the actual plan?

Or are you thinking to sleep around until you get pregnant?

- Yoh! - Aisha!

No, I froze my eggs when I was thirty for a moment like this.

Wait, what?

Why didn't you tell me?

Because it's not your business.

I'm doing this for me. Yeah?

So if I choose to do it via IVF,

surrogacy or adoption,

that's my business.

And if I choose to fuck until I have a baby, that's my business too.

Okay Nkem, you know that we are with you it’s just

aren't you scared?

Raising a child alone that's...

- No. - Why!

Because I have you guys.

Or at least I thought I did.

No, you do. Nkem you do. You do.

She does.

And I have you,

the best mom in the whole world.

Who is also my best friend.

So I have no worries about my child being loved

and happy and adored.

- I just don’t worry about that. - You're going to make me cry.

All right Nkem, you know what?

You're right and I'm sorry.

And I know you're going to be amazing at this.

Just like you are at everything you set your hearts on.

We better to make sure it’s a girl because

we want to be drinking wine with her in eighteen years.

- Like... Yes! - Yay!

Nkem you are going to be the best mom.

And I hope that she turns out to be exactly like you.

- It’s actually exciting - I’m crying!

- My best friend and sister... - Yeah.

I know you're going to be the most amazing mother

to the cutest boss baby in ever.

Oh, Nkem...

Any child will be happy and lucky to have you as a mother.

Thank you.

And to fuck Ayo.

- Yes! - Fuck Ayo! Fuck him!

- Okay. - Wow, Ama.

Fuck Ayo and the bitch he's getting married to, okay?

- Yes. - And may he never

come close to my best friend again?

- Amen! Amen! - Amen to that! Amen to that!

- Amen! Inshalla! - Yes!

- No... no Namaste. - Namaste!

You know what? Let's toast.

- I mean, this is what we have. - Is this for the toast?

- This is what we have right now. - Guys, no wait! Temi

- No Wait! - Thank you.

Do you know that it's bad luck to toast with water?

- It’s bad luck - Ama since when?

Since!

- It has always been bad luck. - Ama...

- Temi? - Namaste.

Stop it! No!

Hello, mommy.

Later that night Ama went from being excited about one new life

to mourning the loss of another life.

My godmother didn't have any kids of her own,

so she took it upon herself to have a relationship with me.

Every weekend I would come here

and she would make me the most amazing pancakes.

What happened to her restaurant?

I don't know.

I just feel guilty because I stopped coming and

I haven't been back in such a long time.

Well, life happens, Ama.

Thank you.

I'm sure she knows you loved her very much.

Thank you.

Who was that?

Oh, that’s my new friend, Chef Alice.

I told you guys about her.

Miss Ama Edeki?

- Yes? - I'm Joseph.

I was Mrs. Agatha’s lawyer.

Can we talk?

Yes.

But is it okay if my lawyer comes with us?

You have done nothing wrong but, absolutely.

I wonder what that's about.

I wonder.

- Nkem. - Yeah.

There's something I need to speak to you about.

Okay. What's up?

I'd like to apologize for the way I reacted over the baby thing.

- I'm sorry. - It's okay.

There are two documents here.

One is a copy of Mrs Agatha's will.

She left the bulk of her estate to you.

What?

The second document is a detailed explanation of the assets

and the total cash value of your inheritance.

Maybe your lawyer should take a look at that.

Now that you're going to be a mother

Sheriff and I have been watching your business growth.

And we would like for you to manage our

personal investment portfolio.

Wait, what?

Yes.

No... no. You're joking, right?

No.

And get ready. because next week you're coming with me

so I can authorize the transfer.

Oh my God, Aisha.

- I love you. - I love you too.

- Ama... - Yes?

What?

Oh my God.

She left you a small fortune.

- Oh my God! - Congratulations, Ms Edeke.

What?

Thank you, Sir.

- Me? - Yes.

- Me? - Yes.

- Ama’s rich! - I’m rich... I’m rich!

How you rich?

Oh, it worked.

Hi, baby. I miss you.

If I leave right now,

I can get to the airport in 30 minutes and catch a flight back to you.

Tempting, but no.

This is your first major responsibility as CEO.

I can wait.

It's not you I'm worried about.

I like what you're wearing.

Oh?

Do you now?

And I’ll like it even better if you loosen that belt just a little bit.

Oh, I see.

Do you mean like...

this?

I'm catching that flight tonight.

And if I do...

this?

Oh, God.

One second, baby.

Hurry!

Temi!

Temilola!

Mommy?

Look at what this child is wearing?

This is why you catch cold easily, this girl.

Mommy, what are you doing here?

Oh, so his house is now your house?

You've bought furniture. You've moved in.

I’m here to see where my daughter lives now.

I mean, why can't I come here to come and know where you stay?

Mommy, this is not a good time.

- Maybe some other... - I thought you said Kunle has travelled.

- Right? - Yes, but...

I knew you would be lonely.

Look, I brought gbegiri with tripe.

Come let’s eat.

Hurry, I’m getting started without you.

Thank you, Mommy.

I added crayfish and goat meat too.

- Mommy, wait! Please, wait! - What is it?

I'm sorry, I'm sorry...

- Child of God what are you up to? - I’m sorry.

- Temilola Coker! - I’m turning it off! Mommy

- Okay? - Sorry, I’ve put it off.

I’m sorry.

- I’m sorry, Mommy. I’ve turned it off. - Yeah, I heard you.

It’s off.

Come in.

Oh my God.

- Ama. - Yeah.

- I think something fell down. - Ama focus.

What?

It wasn't entirely clear whether our friend

was looking for potential donors or just future hook ups.

- Oh! - Oh, daddy.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Nice.

Okay.

I love this.

I could get used to this.

So wait does this mean that I get to use the

private jet whenever I ask now that I work for you?

Or are you going to buy me one?

Calm down. Slow down, okay?

Breath.

We don't even have that kind of money.

Well, I'm definitely gonna buy an island.

Or you're gonna put it into a child’s trust fund.

Oh, how is the donor search going?

So, Ama and I went to go see a doula

and she showed me the most horrifying video of a birthing.

I am absolutely not going to allow my body to go through that.

Oh so, no more baby?

No, no more birthing.

It's surrogacy now.

Yeah, this whole birthing is beautiful thing is an absolute scam.

Do you know how women actually shit on themselves whilst they're giving birth?

Wait, did you have to go through that?

You know you can tell me, but I'm not going to tell anyone.

Women lose their teeth, they lose their hair...

They can go blind.

You know, some women even get B.O...

I’m going to take a page out of Kim. K’s book and just...

- Mrs. Shettima. - Yes! Please

- Your jet is ready. - Thank you.

- I love this. - Time to go.

So tell me,

where are we going after this?

- You know I’m ready. - Nkem, calm down.

With Kunle away, I had nothing to distract me from my thoughts.

Like Ayo and his annoying fiancee.

Whatever.

He’s probably back in Abuja by now.

- Chapter closed. - Coker.

I need you to fly to Abuja

and do the Supreme Court filing of the AFTC case in person.

But, Sir, I think one of the junior associates can do that.

Not a chance!

I need it to go perfectly.

So I want my best person on it.

Or is that a problem?

No, not at all, Sir.

My friends used to say that Ayo my remote control.

I hated when they said that.

Yes, Madam?

Should I end the trip?

Just wait some more. Please, Oga.

Please, just a bit.

Madam, no time.

Madam?

Madam, there is no time.

Sorry, please hang on.

- Hurry up. - Sorry.

You’re wasting time.

- Oh, shit. - Madam?

- Please, let’s go. - There’s no time.

Please, let’s go.

I'll give you money. I'll add more money.

I have ended the trip already.

Yeah, I know. I’ll give you more.

- Just start driving. - No, they will personalize me.

- Please, I’m begging you! - They will personalize me

for off-book trip.

Madam, they will personalize me for off book trip, Madam.

These Abuja scammers think they can get away with anything.

Please, I’m begging you.

- Oh, my God. - I cannot, Ma’am

I cannot.

Of course, I have booked the only fucking honest taxi driver in the whole Nigeria.

So let me get this straight.

You decided to stalk me...

I wasn't stalking you.

I was already in town for work.

What you did is the very definition of stalking.

Even in legal terms, I'm sure.

You decided to stalk me because

after our last run in you

think I'm different around Kemi than I was with you and you wanted to what?

See if I'm still the bastard you remember?

Regardless of what narrative you and your girls have chosen to settle on.

I was never a bad guy to you, Temi.

I just wasn't ready.

Oh really?

But you were ready when you came like a tornado and ruined relationship with Akin?

I do regret some of that for obvious reasons.

And I am truly sorry for your loss.

That's all I came to say that day.

Then what was the other thing you said?

What are you doing here, Ayo?

I came to pay my respects.

He was a good man.

Your timing is unbelievable.

You have no right to be here, Ayo.

Please, leave before I lose my mind.

You need to, leave now!

But even he knew.

He knew that we’re soulmates.

Does…

Does it really matter anymore?

Can't we just be happy for each other?

Me and Kemi.

You and...

Kunle Ortega.

Now who's the stalker?

I admit.

I googled you guys.

Son of Nigerian aviation tycoon proposes with...

fireworks.

Well, it's better than

the governor's daughter with an Oxford Degree

but ready to be a housewife.

She was misquoted in that article.

I don't care.

So you hate the fact that I’m with Kemi?

No.

I hate the fact that you're eating rare steak.

You always liked it well done.

And you used to complain that it was just overpriced suya.

I didn't know better back then.

I've learned a few things in six years, Temi

Money would do that to a person.

We thank God

So...

you're moving back to Lagos?

For her?

I just want to know why making sacrifices for me was inconceivable?

But for her?

You know what?

This was a bad idea.

Temi.

Listen, if...

if you want to talk about this properly

my number hasn't changed.

I deleted it.

A long time ago.

I know you still remember it.

Meanwhile, Aisha’s plan was still on track.

Thank you.

It is really unusual not to see you, Mr. Shettima.

Not really.

Can you have them sent by mail, please?

Ms Onuka here will send you the details.

- Okay? - Perfect.

Thank you.

Hang on, one more thing.

Nkem, I love you very much.

- I do. - I love you.

And I want you to know

that whatever happens,

I didn't choose you just because you're my friend.

I chose you because you're amazing at what you do.

Aisha.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Aisha meant every word.

But when you choose a dark path

every ray of light must look like an obstacle.

With Chef Alice’s help, Ama had decided to reopen her godmother’s restaurant.

What have you been doing in our absence?

Oh, nothing.

Nothing. Boring day.

Kunle isn’t back still so...

Where's Ama anyway?

Oh, I'm sorry, guys, I'm here. Hi.

Hey!

Ama, why is it so dark there?

Oh, I'm at the restaurant.

We're still cleaning up the place and getting the wall ready for the mural.

Listen, Ama, you don't have to do these things anymore.

I mean, you have resources now.

You can get someone to do them for you.

I know... I know, it's just that

Alice likes doing it with me, and

it feels like we're bringing her back to life in some way.

I have so many thoughts on what you said but first

Temi needs you to go with her to see her dress tomorrow, okay?

Tomorrow? Like tomorrow? Tomorrow?

No, like next week tomorrow. Of course, tomorrow.

So, it's just... I mean, I would like to go it's just that...

Alice wants us to go to Epe tomorrow to look at suppliers.

She's already made arrangements with a supplier.

Ama, are you sure you can't cancel?

No, Ama don't cancel, okay. I’ll be fine.

Why? What's so important about supplies?

- All Ama talks about is Alice... Alice. - Nkem

Stop saying that.

Hi! Nkem, Temi, Aisha, it’s nice to see you again.

- Hello. - I'm sure.

- Hey! - It's okay, Ama. I've got to go.

Text me later, let me know if we’re still going.

Okay, sure I will.

- Bye! - You’re not going.

I'm just going to have to say it

because I don't think anyone else will.

Alice is gay and she wants to lolox you.

- Come on, Nkem. - Nkem!

Don't say that.

Ama have you really thought about starting this business with Alice?

Because for her it’s not just business.

Ama, it's true.

I think Alice fancies you and it's obvious.

Of course!

And if you like her, too, then that's fine.

I mean, I kind of love that for you.

- It is not like that, - Nkem

- you guys. - What?

We’re just really close.

We don't even know if she's...

Look, we shouldn't make assumptions, please.

But it would make sense, though.

You know, because Ama and boys are usually a little bit…

- Yes. - I don’t know.

Wait.

Am I?

I don't think you are.

I think that people who are have

kind of known to some level.

No, they discover it over time.

Especially in societies like ours.

Oh, my God!

Wait... Am I gay?

Guys, please.

Okay, Ama listen, I have an idea.

- How about you take some time, both of you - Okay.

Take some time to spend some time away from each other and see how you feel.

- Yes, now you can go to Temi’s fitting. - Okay.

No, listen, Ama, don’t worry about it, okay?

You go to Epe with Alice, and then just see how you feel.

I can't be gay.

Guys, I can't be gay.

For goodness sake, this is the twenty-first century. Who cares?

God cares!

He cares!

Look, I have to go.

- I’ll call you guys back. - Ama.

At least she knows now, right!

Okay, guys, I'm gonna leave you guys to it, okay?

I have a date tonight. Bye.

I -

You want to make sure that you do big, round circles.

Okay.

Ama walked to the nearest church she could find.

Luckily, in Lagos, that was never too far away.

Don’t look, I’m about to do something really stupid.

Hello.

We spoke almost all night.

I had a lot to get off my chest.

And apparently so did he.

It felt very familiar.

And yes, nice.

As morning broke in two different skies

Aisha was even more certain Nkem was not ready to be a mother.

Maybe that made what she was about to do easier.

After all, babies should only be born if the mothers are truly ready.

Are you sure about this, Mrs. Shettima?

You know this process is irreversible?

I'm sure.

Do you have someone that will be with you through the night?

We can discharge you, but you're going to feel feel dizzy from the anaesthesia.

I do.

My driver is downstairs waiting for me, and I have a friend with me at the hotel.

I'll be fine.

Okay, then relax we're going to take good care of you.

Thank you.

I'm going, wait.

Oh, you look like a vision.

Stunning! Absolutely stunning.

Let's add the final showstopper.

It’s really happening.

Temilola Coker is finally going to get married.

Perfect.

So, what do you think?

It's perfect.

Ayo?

What are you doing here?

No... Sorry, Sir. The groom is not supposed...

He is not the groom.

Why are you here?

Why are you in Lagos?

I flew in this morning

To tell Kemi I'm calling off the engagement

No.

- Temi, I’m sorry. - No. Ayo, no.

- I promise you - Don’t do this.

I can’t help myself.

- If I could help myself… - No... no!

- I wouldn’t be here. - You are not going to do that.

- I am so sorry. Please. - No Ayo, no!

Ayo stop it.

I know I really want this.

- No! - Temi, please.

- Ayo, no. Please no. - Please...

Ayo, please stop.

No.

Why do you always do this?

Nkem warned me, but I wouldn't listen.

Ayo, all you to do is just... you destroy everything.

Ms. Coker!

There's still pins in it and you haven't paid in full.

- All right, just... - I’ll pay, please let her go.

No!

Stop it! I hate that.

Ms. Coker! Your clothes!

Oh, no... no!

- Officer. - Yes Sir?

What’s the offence?

The woman is not wearing a seatbelt.

Madam, why are you driving without your seatbelt?

Hello, Officer. Good afternoon.

So the only thing you noticed was she’s not wearing a seatbelt?

- Yes, I didn’t notice... - Stop talking nonsense.

Sorry, Sir.

- Madam. - Yes, Sir.

Where are you going to dressed like this?

- I'm coming from somewhere I'm going home. - Excuse me?!

You think I don't know your type, Madam?

No, officer, you are mistaken.

Get out of the vehicle

You are under arrest for public nudity and prostitution.

Get out of this vehicle immediately.

Madam, you have four seconds to leave this vehicle!

- I’m coming let me wear my shoes. - You are angering a

law enforcement officer and a police officer.

You are in breach of three offences already.

Madam, get down from this vehicle before I count four.

- Madam, get out. I’m counting three. - Wait, let me wear my shoes. I’m coming.

Temi!

- Temi! - Ayo!

Officers.

- Good afternoon. - Okay...

so, you’re the customer?

- You picked her up? - No, officer.

- She’s pretty. - Officer

How much was she?

Officer, please, let’s talk.

Let’s talk, please.

Let’s have a quick chat.

- Please, let’s talk. - Should we come too?

How do you know her?

That’s my wife.

- Your wife? - Yes.

You, dressed like a pastor, married her?

Officer, wait. Never mind that.

We had a small argument. You know, something like that.

But we can't leave an officer empty-handed.

I know need to drink water. I understand.

I know you guys work hard.

Just give me that.

- I know your face. - I know.

You’re doing a good job.

All right, Sir.

Fall back to position.

Madam.

Can I give you advise?

You don’t have to leave the house undressed when you have a fight.

Get out of here before I change my mind.

Get out of here before I change my mind.

Thank you.

Nkem.

There's something I need to tell you.

I didn't fly us out here just to transfer our finances to you.

I suffered deeply after I had Tawuhida.

My God, Aisha.

I'm so, so sorry, I didn't know.

It's okay. Nobody knew.

It was awful.

Some of my organs shut down temporarily after I gave birth.

And it was a nightmare.

When I came through the doctor said I was lucky to be alive.

All these years, I've been dealing with the trauma

and fear that if I tried again, I could... I could die.

- I love my baby. - I know.

I know.

But...

I just knew that I could not have another child again.

Aisha?

What did you do?

I tied my tubes.

Aisha, I'm so sorry.

Why didn't you tell me? Why didn't you just take me with you?

Aisha why do you always allow yourself to go through things like this by yourself?

Why?

Aisha?

Sherif knows about this, right?

Right?

He can never know.

No one can.

Aisha are you kidding me right now?

This is why you gave me the account!

Come on, Nkem! It had nothing to do with this.

You're lying! You're lying to me! What are you doing, Aisha?

I can't even look at you.

You think I wanted this?

Huh, Nkem?

- You think I wanted this? - Yes!

- Sneaking around and lying to Sherif? - Yes.

- Come on. - Yes, I think so, Aisha!

Yes!

Because you could have talked to us, you could have talked to anybody.

You could have told Sharif.

Well, I did!

I asked for help,

but it wasn't enough.

You want to be a mom?

Nkem, you want to be a mom, right?

Well, this is it!

You wake up hating yourself yet you wake up for your child.

That’s what a mother does.

Do you have any idea what it feels like?

Do you have any idea what it feels like?

Just fantasizing about leaving…

Aisha

Aisha it’s okay come on.

I hated my child. Nkem, I hated my child.

Do you know what that feels like.

Do you have any idea what it feels like to hate your own child?

- Aisha, it's okay. - I hated my child.

It's okay, Aisha.

Aisha, I’m so sorry.

I’m so sorry, Aisha.

Aisha, it's okay. I'm sorry. I’m so sorry.

Coker

I missed you insanely.

Wait here, I want to get some water.

I'll be back.

We need to talk.

Coker, I'm so sorry.

I rushed you, and I've been away for a while.

- I'm so sorry. Coker - No.

Let’s talk about it.

It's not you.

It's me.

I did...

Something unforgivable.

Do you believe in soulmates?

That there is only one person that God made for you?

Yes.

And I believe that you are mine

I'm so sorry.

Are you in love with him?

We're soulmates.

Soulmates?

The only problem with choosing to fight...

He had your entire life to prove himself to you.

But you and I are perfect in less than a year.

Is that your opponent typically fights back.

Perfect.

Over the next week, there was quite a bit of sneaking around.

Ama found new reasons and quieter places to spend time with Alice.

But the problem with secrets is they tend to fester.

Hello, who’s this?

This is Tobechukwu.

Hello, he’s so cute.

Cute?

He's definitely the most beautiful human you've ever seen.

- Hey, cutie. - Hi.

Hello.

- Madam Nkem is inquiring about adoption. - Yes, I am.

- Who? - Tobechukwu.

By who?

By me, duh.

Be serious.

Look, I know this might seem irrational to you, but I get it now.

I do.

I looked at him, and it just clicked.

This is what I've been searching for.

He’s it.

You are it.

- Your interview. - Yes!

Ok let’s go do an interview together.

Let’s go...

Yes.

So, can I start processing it, Madam?

No, just, give her about a week.

I’m sure she’ll forget about the child.

Okay.

Strangely, Nkem didn't forget about the boy.

- I'm so sorry about the delay. - No worries.

I would have been here if I knew that you were coming today.

I hope they took good care of you.

Absolutely, they've been great.

Okay.

Madam.

Please don't be offended.

What?

The adoption it seems like you’ll have to speak with Mrs Shettima about it.

Why?

Uhm, you see...

You know what? Never mind.

I'll deal with this.

Tobechukwu, I'll be right back, okay?

Okay.

- Come on dear. - There you go.

It's okay, sweertheart.

It’s okay, love. It’s okay.

It's alright. Let get your toys.

Aisha, why did you tell the orphanage to block my adoption?

You have no right.

Listen, just because I work for you, and you told me your stupid secret

does not give you the right to poke your nose into my business.

I didn't ask for that, okay?

So stay out of my way.

For almost a week I've been avoiding my mom,

saying Kunle was still out of town and

I just didn't want to be alone.

But she knew something was wrong.

Temilola. Temilola Coker!

Temilola Coker!

Temilola Coker!

Sooner rather than later, you must go to your husband’s house.

I didn’t kill my mother, don’t kill me.

What’s wrong!

Ahh... help me, God!

I repeat, you must pack you things and go to your husband’s house today.

Are you the only one in the whole of Nigeria?

Your friend Nkem is very good.

I mean, she's put up some short term high yield options

that even gives me credit line for seven projects in their own countries.

I didn't even know that we were qualified for such stuff.

Very good.

Well, as usual,

Good call, darling. Good call.

- So - No!

Aisha knew her life will be perfect if it could just stay this way.

But she didn't like that it was contingent on Nkem.

I'm sorry, Madam,

but we have been instructed not to allow you visit with Tobechukwu again.

Wait, what?!

Madam, I think you should just clear this up with Madam Aisha.

Is that even legal?

I'm going to sue the shit out of you people.

Ama, this is beautiful.

- Thank you. - I’m so proud of you.

Come here.

It’s true Ama, everything looks so good.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

Chef Alice, well done!

Ama say she couldn't have done any of these without you.

Thank you.

Thank you for coming. Thank you guys so much.

- It’s going great! - Yes, it is, isn’t it.

Hey!

How dare you?

How dare I what?

Guys, what’s going on?

- Ladies, maybe we shouldn’t do this here. - Ama, stay out of this.

Are you gonna deny that you told the orphanage not to let me see Tobechukwu?

Why would she do that?

Because she's absolutely mental!

I did it for a Tobechukwu!

Today it’s IVF.

Tomorrow, surrogacy.

The day after, adoption.

What happens when you change your mind again?

Oh, my God, Aisha, who gave you the right to decide over me?

It's a baby, Nkem! An actual human being.

You can just dump him like you do your boyfriends when you're bored.

I'm not you Aisha.

I am not going to get bored of my child.

Nkem no, don’t say that.

- Please apologize... - Stay out of it!

Now I may be handling one of your accounts

and you may have told me one of your stupid secrets

but, that does not give you the right to tell me what to do.

Newsflash, Aisha! I do not want to be you. I don't even want your fucking life!

You've always wanted my life, Nkem.

You've always wanted my life because that's all you do,

covet other people’s lives.

You can't find a man, oh well, no problem

you take another person’s.

You think I don't know?

You think I don't know that you've always wanted to sleep with Sheriff?

Aisha!

Okay, guys, please let’s calm down.

This is going too far.

Can we stop before we say something we’ll all regret?

Yes!

Please!

No, it’s fine. I'll say it.

Yes, bitch!

I would fuck the shit out of Sherif!

But not because I fucking want him but because you don't deserve him.

You claim to love him, but you don't have a problem lying to him.

- Watch it. - Watch what?!

Guys,

do you know why this lying, scheming,

diabolical heifer flew me overseas?

Nkem.

We went so Aisha could tie her tubes without telling Sherif!

- Nkem! - Aisha no!

Like I said, you don't fucking deserve him.

Are you done?

Just know this, I will spend every waking breath

working to make sure you are never anybody’s mother.

You would make a terrible mother, Nkem.

You would raise a terrible child.

All a whore can teach anyone is to be a whore.

Hey guys, can we please keep it down? This is a place of business.

Whatever the fuck!

I am giving you three days to tell Sherif.

Because if you don't, I'm going to go over there, and I'm going to tell him myself.

I'm not lying for your sorry ass anymore.

I'll fucking kill you myself

if you go anywhere near my home or my husband.

Bitch!

Call me a fucking bitch one more time!

I dare you.

Please, do something.

I slept with Ayo!

I broke up with Kunle.

Oh, my God!

The engagement is off.

I’m just gonna go.

Oh my God.

Wow.

Amazing.

We complain all the time about men,

but look what the two of you with great men are doing

You guys make me fucking sick. I’m out of here.

No, Nkem, wait! Nkem, Please don't go like this.

Temi, are you okay?

You guys should come back.

I'm sorry for what went down today.

I can’t believe that Aisha would do that to Sherif.

That Temi and Ayo…

I just don’t get it.

I need you to think about you for once.

Remember that restaurant in Cape Town that I told you I’d kill to work at?

I got the job.

Wow.

That’s great! I'm really happy for you. Really.

That’s great news.

Well done.

I would stay here,

if I knew that was something...

something more than just pancakes to stay for.

I'm sorry to put this to you today of all days but,

I would need to leave in a week.

Flight leaves in a couple of hours.

You should keep this.

It's yours.

I'm sorry, Kunle.

I'm really, really sorry.

And that's why I wanted you to have it back.

Keep the ring, Temilola.

So what are you going to do now?

Give myself space to think.

Take care of yourself.

It's funny how you spend your whole life dreaming of a perfect guy.

Only for him to come along and you realize you can't even handle him...

precisely because he's perfect and you're not.

Roughly six months after he proposed and just weeks to our wedding,

Kunle walked out of my life.

Ah, Nkem...

True to her word,

- on the fourth day Nkem to see Sheriff. - How are you.

- Quite fine, please. - Good.

So?

So. I'm so sorry, Sherif but...

I can't handle your account anymore.

Why?

Everything is going well.

I think you would need to speak to Aisha about that.

She didn't quite tell him.

Truthfully, she didn't do it out of spite.

Nkem was inherently honest

and simply couldn't handle the pressure of such a lie.

Take care.

Sherif didn't sleep at home that night

but the next day he returned with northern warriors.

Kano warriors.

Hajia.

Good afternoon.

Welcome.

Thank you for coming.

How was your trip?

You've disgraced this family.

Why are you looking at him?

Look at me

Sheriff told me not to interfere in your marriage,

now, the marriage is bringing him headache.

You and Tawuhida will go back to Kano

and Sherif will marry another wife here in Lagos.

One that will have more children that will carry on his family name.

Sherif... Sherif, please...

You know you can't do that right?

Hey Sherif, baby please, I'm begging you. You know, you can't do this.

No, please.

Sheriff, you can’t do... I’m not going to Kano!

But your daughter will.

And as you can see

there are women here ready to take your place, and take care of your daughter.

So the choice is yours.

Go and pack Tawuhida’s things.

No... no!

Sheriff... please, I'm begging you!

Please, I'm begging you!

Sheriff, please. I love you baby.

Sheriff, please, I'm begging you. Don't let them take my baby.

Sheriff don't let them take my baby.

Sheriff!

Hajiya, please, I'm begging you.

- Hi, ahem... Hi. - Hi.

You're early.

I am and I love you for this but, I can help.

No... no, if you’re going to be here you have to

promise to sit still and do nothing.

I need to do this on my own.

Do what exactly?

I'm going to make you the perfect pancake.

Just the way my god mother used to make it for me when I was a kid.

Okay, well, grab a seat.

This looks beautiful.

Thank you.

You look nice.

As do you. As always.

My godmother used to say that

if you make the pancakes with enough love.

You don't even need to add any syrup on them.

Well, that’s cause she put a bunch of sugar in it,

- right? - Yeah, exactly.

Sorry, God-mom.

You’re cute.

Ama, this has been amazing.

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

But, I didn't come here for the pancakes.

Are you afraid because you don't know?

Or is it what you know that makes you afraid?

Ama…

You don't ever need to hide from me.

You're too beautiful to ever put your head down.

So this was it for Ama

Her fight or flight moment

But much like the ladybug

in that moment all Ama felt was fright.

You can’t cheat the world of this face.

Fright for herself...

And all the values she had come to let define her.

Fright from her culture

who preferred to tell you who to

be rather than ask you who you are.

And fright of Alice

who would be leading her down a path

she had never travelled.

And so right there in all that fright...

she chose.

No, I’m sorry.

I'm sorry...

I'm sorry...

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Me too.

Goodbye Ama

Alice...

Aisha, what do you want to do now?

Are you just going to sit here

doing nothing while they hold your child in Kano?

What can I do, Mom?

The Shettima’s have all the power.

- What can I do? - Fight!

Fight for your marriage.

Fight, for your child

I can’t do that.

I can’t.

Aisha I do not regret raising a strong and independent woman.

But surely I did you a disservice

by not giving you one of the most important tools a Nigerian woman needs.

To beg.

You have to beg even when the thing is rightfully yours.

Aisha

You have to go to Sherif and beg him.

He is the key to getting back your life.

You understand?

What if Professor Canon was wrong

and it wasn't fight or flight at all?

What if we are all just little bugs choosing to act out of fright?

And what if that fright

was strong enough to destroy the most powerful bonds?

A great friendship.

A sisterhood, even.

You work fast.

It's not like it seems I'm really sorry, Kemi.

Look whatever, is Ayo here?

No, he's out.

Okay well, I guess this is as much for you as it is for him.

Congratulations, you're going to be a stepmom.

The door had once again slammed

on all my chances of happiness with Ayo.

And this time I let it.

In a moment of clarity, I realized something.

I was relieved.

So I booked a flight to fight.

Just to hear one word.

Coker?