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We have the mayor sitting here.

Okay, great. Save it for a guest.

As long as it's not Franklin. Why can't it be Franklin?

You know Naomi's coming.

Yeah, she needs to grow up. They're divorced.

You already have the money.

Just let it go. Geneva, I'm not letting shit go.

You're so damn fine.

That is not appropriate for a five -year -old to be saying.

Tell daddy to don't say it to the pretty lady.

Will you forgive me? Have you done something against me? I've been having

with your husband.

Do you think God will forgive me?

Did you hear me?

Yes.

Do you forgive me?

Yes.

I do.

Does God forgive me?

Yes. He does.

I'm so sorry.

It's okay.

You're okay.

Okay.

I just couldn't hold it in anymore.

I can understand why this is hard for you.

I just don't know what to do.

I thought you would hate me.

Oh, no.

No, no.

I don't hate you.

What do I do?

Well, maybe we can figure that out together.

Okay.

Do you mind if I ask you some questions?

Okay.

How long has this been happening?

I love asking.

Is Jared on my birthday?

And when's your birthday?

January 7th.

January 7th.

I was here after service one day, and he started talking to me.

In the sanctuary?

Yeah.

I was telling him that I needed prayer.

He asked me to come back to his office.

And he... You okay?

Go ahead.

He said, come pray with me.

What were you praying about?

I had just broken up with my boyfriend.

And... I was telling him about it and I was... I was so

lonely.

And... Before I knew it...

He kissed me.

I am so sorry.

I said no.

And he kept kissing me anyway.

Then he made me perform oral on him.

You said oral?

Yes.

Send it off.

Yes.

Go on.

You're not mad at him?

No.

Please.

Go on.

Then we had sex.

At the church?

Yes.

Did you all meet up anywhere else?

We was always here.

After choir rehearsal.

Choir rehearsal, that's right.

That's every Thursday, right?

Yes.

Do you mind coming with me?

Where are we going?

It'll just be me and you.

I can't confront him.

I'll know him.

He's not in there. It'll just be me and you.

You can trust me.

Hey, First Lady.

I got you something.

Can you put that in my car for me, please?

I sure can.

Thank you. Is he here?

I told you he wasn't here.

Right, Bridget?

No, he's not.

See?

Come on, Isabella, let's go. Can I help you with anything?

Oh, no, no, no. We're good.

Okay. Come on.

I don't want to be in here.

Can you tell me where you were?

Right there.

Right here on the desk?

Yes.

It's okay.

And you said this was after every choir rehearsal, right?

It would mean every Thursday around 9 .30 p .m.? Yeah.

I know you can.

Take your time.

Now, you said after... After choir rehearsal, you were... You were here

Thursday.

No, not every Thursday, but... Well, how many Thursdays? I mean, how many times?

I really don't think this is helping. Oh, no, it's helping.

Now, you said you were... You were right here.

Yes. Okay.

Where was... His staff, his main staff, Myron, right -hand man, he was standing

outside the door.

He made sure nobody came in.

Hmm.

Well, on his calendar right here, it says that

Thursday he was at home with us, with his family, having dinner.

Well, I know what happened.

The 17th, right?

And then the 24 is right here.

You think I'm lying?

Look, I'm here to counsel you and give you scripture.

As a matter of fact, I'm going to read you one of my favorite.

Cease from anger.

I really.

I have to practice that one.

And then it says, forsake wrath.

And that's how I'm so calm right now.

Threaten not thyself in any way to do evil, for evildoers shall

be cut off.

But those that wait upon the Lord, my God, they shall inherit the earth.

And this is the part that I want you to listen to.

For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be.

Yet thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.

Isn't that soft, man? Psalm 37.

Has that last part about your husband?

No, sweetheart.

It's about you.

The wicked ones shall not be.

I am not wicked.

Are you sure?

Coming here lying?

Telling a story?

But you don't know I've been watching you.

I see the way you look at him.

See, I've got this thing called the Holy Spirit that...

resides within.

And it don't leave me wrong.

You know what? I knew I shouldn't have come here.

Well, I would have to agree with you.

I'm just gonna get a lawyer.

Ah.

There it is.

Oh, yeah, I knew it was gonna show up.

You would try and get money at any cost, huh?

Show up in here with a story, lies, about a...

A good man.

Trying to get money out the church, huh?

Yeah, that's it.

You know the church don't want no bad breath.

So, when are we getting the demand letter?

Huh?

How much money you want, little girl?

I came here so you could help me.

So I could help you.

Really? And I want justice.

Justice?

I think if you want justice, you would go to the police before a lawyer, right?

I'll do that then.

Good.

But before you do, I just want to show you something.

You see this?

This camera is right outside his office.

And this is one of the four cameras that's in here.

There's another four cameras.

In my office.

See, we have to be careful and protect ourselves from little demons like

yourself.

See, this is every Thursday. All day.

And I don't see you nowhere in here.

Mm -hmm.

And everything you said in my office is recorded right here.

So I would get to praying.

for what's about to happen to your life, for coming up against a man who's not

perfect, but has the favor of God on his life.

Now, you may go, and I wish you well in your struggle.

Child.

Did you put my dress in the car?

Yes, ma 'am.

Thank you.

Mm -hmm.

Another one?

Yep. Yeah.

I am so sick of these hoes.

Girl, they ain't got no shame.

None. But I'm telling you, it's a good thing he listens to you.

He's still hard -headed.

Well, look, I got to wrap up a few things before I head out, and then we'll

you tonight.

And they look like you.

Thank you.

Oh, did, um, Pastor Jeff confirm Franklin?

I haven't, I haven't talked to him.

All day?

Bridget.

I'm stuck.

Get out.

I'm just, I'm just saying.

Out. It's a good thing.

Go. It's a good thing you look out for him is all I'm saying. Just, okay, I'm

going though.

I see you came back.

Yeah.

Okay, well, someone named Javon Holiday has left several messages for you.

Okay.

And then he came here.

He's out sitting in the lobby now.

You're kidding.

Now, listen, I don't know what his deal is. It's giving a little borderline

stalker behavior.

Now, do you want me to send him away?

No, just...

Send them back here.

Okay. Thank you.

Hey,

girl, you home?

Close.

Okay. I'm going to come over. I need to talk to you. Is everything okay?

Yeah, yeah. I'll see you soon.

Okay. But this sounds... No, no, no. Good. I'm good. I'm good. I'll see you

there. Okay.

Okay.

Here you are.

Thank you.

I'm back.

Hey.

Actually, I moved back.

Oh, that's great.

And I'm divorced now.

And I have been missing a certain someone like crazy.

What's it been?

About six years now?

Shit.

I know you ain't fitting to just have me standing here. Come on now. Give me a

hug.

Yeah, sure.

You still feel amazing.

Thank you.

I didn't know it was possible, but you look even better.

Thank you.

Look, I know it's probably crazy seeing me back here.

Especially giving away things empty.

Yeah.

You just left.

No, I didn't.

If you remember, you said that you couldn't do this to William.

I didn't know what was going on with my wife.

So we decided that that was for the best.

Remember?

Yeah, yeah.

You're right. Absolutely right.

Okay.

But that don't mean I didn't miss you every day for the last six years.

I know you miss me too.

Come on, girl.

Stop it.

You look great.

Okay, but I think you should focus on yourself.

Because if you think that we're going to just pick up where we left off, well,

you're wrong.

I hope that's not what this visit was about.

Well, can't say that I'm not disappointed.

Yeah, well, I'm sorry about that.

You and William must be doing a lot better, then.

Yeah, we are actually great.

Good, good.

Yeah, well, I wouldn't want to interrupt that.

Yeah, well, good, because you can't. Well, listen, it was really great to see

you, but I...

Get going.

You take care of yourself.

Okay. You too.

I'll walk you to your car.

Oh, thanks.

I know the way.

But maybe I'll be around.

You never know.

You got the Holy Ghost.

Yeah, you just realizing that?

Why are you calling me?

You know why I'm calling you.

Well... Yeah, I am at Naomi's house. I stopped by to check on her and see if

she's coming tonight.

Oh, well, that's good.

Wait, I thought you knew that.

No, I didn't know that.

I thought you were calling because God spoke to you.

Mm -mm.

I was calling to see what's going on with Geneva.

What did Bridget tell you? Nothing.

But you just did.

Yeah, you should just talk to her.

She's on her way to my house.

Okay. Good.

She will tell you.

Is it bad?

She will tell you. You know you can't lie.

So if she asks you, you will tell her. Don't ask, and you don't have to break

one of your commandments.

Uh -huh. Are you trying to be funny today?

Okay. I'm just trying to keep you safe.

Yeah, all right.

All right, I'll see you tonight.

Okay. You bringing a date?

Okay. Very funny.

All right. Bye.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Don't tell me John is coming.

Hell no.

Can a person say that?

This one can.

Okay. Good.

That'd be bad enough.

Franklin. Yes.

Jeff still hasn't confirmed if he's coming or not.

Girl. No.

Uh -huh.

Lord, help us all.

Okay. Talk later. All right.

Oh. Make sure you let me know what's going on with Naomi, please.

Yeah, I'm trying to catch her before she starts drinking.

Oh, please do.

For the sake of us all.

Okay, bye.

Hello. Hey.

Bitch, this is a microphone. This is a camera.

I heard everything you just said.

Well, okay, good.

Now I don't have to repeat myself.

You funny.

Bring your ass in here.

And no, I'm not crazy.

Well done.

Good.

You doing some sort of new puzzle?

Yes. My therapist said it was good for me. Ain't no damn therapist tell you to

do this.

Yes, he did.

Uh -huh.

Oh. And when did you get one?

Girls. I've had several.

The brown, the dogs, the lights.

They talk to me, you know.

You need to stop preaching to me, though.

What'd Geneva do?

You heard that?

Yes.

Nothing. Nothing is going on with her.

Oh!

Okay, wait, let me get this straight.

So you can lie to Rashida, but you can't lie to me?

What do you do?

Why do you always think it's about a man?

Girl, it's always about a man. That's the root of our problem. No.

No, it's not.

You're in denial.

Okay, you want a drink?

No, and neither do you, Naomi.

Are you my liver now?

Okay, none of this is helping. Yeah, okay. Well, tell me what will help me

kill this motherfucker.

Okay, Naomi, you got $37 million.

And? What does that got to do with this? You can live well and move on. That's a

lot of money.

Oh, that's a lot of money to you.

I mean, sweetie, what do you make? About $300 ,000 a year?

$500 ,000. And go ahead, insult me.

Insult me. I know your game.

You like to hurl insults so that we all run away.

Try that shit with Bridget. Uh -uh, uh -uh. Me, Geneva, nor Rashida are runner.

Why do y 'all care? Okay, just stop this shit. No.

Tiffany, I'm not gonna stop.

Okay? I have been through this, okay?

The shit that John did to me was horrible.

Please, it was nothing. It was not as bad as what Franklin did, no, but I was

hurt, too.

Like, hell.

And I am still... Working through this hurt, but I have to pay his ass alimony.

Do you think that feels good?

No.

But I'm not going to let him destroy my life. No.

Will Franklin destroy my life? No, he didn't. He took a part, but look at what

you have left.

That motherfucker gets a 25 -year -old pregnant and just tells me he's leaving

me?

That white bitch is my son's age.

Yeah. Oh, and look. Oh.

So he's taking her everywhere. Look at this. No, no. No, no. Look.

You're going to look.

Okay?

I'm telling you. It's only happening because you're looking at it.

Look at this.

Here's a post.

He's with all our old friends.

They don't even call me anymore.

He's taking her everywhere. Every post is a message to me.

He even wrote in one post.

Recreating all the new memories in these special places.

Everywhere I was with him, he's taking her.

No.

Listen.

He's baiting you, honey.

He's baiting you and you're falling for it.

Yeah. Look at me. Look at me. Look at me. Look at me.

You were going to get through this.

Why do I always got to get through some shit?

I mean, he's suing me, and I'm just trying to protect myself.

Yeah. Well, you're suing him.

I'm suing him to stop the bullshit. Okay. Are you sure that's what you're

You're questioning me. Yes.

You know what?

You don't need to question me. Stop the bullshit, Naomi.

I'm not going. You're going to listen to me. What if you stop suing him for

frivolous shit?

You just said frivolous? Yeah.

You're suing him for a parking spot at the country club. Come on.

That spot was mine. And that bitch is parking it in. Okay. Hell no. Okay. No.

Okay. I'm not going to let John ruin my life. Okay?

You know what?

Let me ask you something.

Go ahead.

When is the last time you let a nigga fuck you?

Hmm?

Don't be vulgar.

That's what it is.

You can't answer me.

In your mind, you still think you're cheating on him.

Girl, that nigga let you high and fucking dry.

But that dick is still in here.

It's not gonna go nowhere anytime soon.

Okay.

Okay, you are right.

I am afraid to love.

Good. So what do we do now?

Who's going to want us at our age?

I mean, we can't start paying for it like Bridget.

She's not paying for it.

You better laugh. You know she is paying for it. He is 30 and he's a waiter.

He doesn't want her. We don't know that, Naomi.

Look me in my face and say that shit again.

Okay, okay, okay. That is not why I came here.

Okay. I stopped by to check on you and tell you that I found a great therapist.

Yes, yes.

She specializes in the trauma of divorce. I think it could be helpful.

Cool. You go.

I am going, but we should go to a group together.

Yeah, no.

But have a good time, okay?

I got to get ready. I can't really do that. Hold on. Come on, guys. Appreciate

you. Thank you so much. Oh. Take it upstairs.

Oh. Thanks.

You're coming?

Of course.

Yes. Uh -huh. So you can see your way out. Love you, miss you. Bye. All right.

Thank you. Bye, girls.

Oh, my God.

Oh, God.

Hi.

Trying to make it happen, but... I said hello.

You ready?

Ready. Hello.

Hi, Mom.

Kelly. I'm on the phone.

Girl.

Hi, Mom.

Sorry, that was my mom.

Where's Geneva? I saw her car parked outside. Right here.

I told you.

Hey. Hey.

Hi.

Ready for tonight?

No. You're not?

Well, yes, but more importantly, I'm concerned about what's going on with

Typical you.

Just cutting to the chase, huh?

Because I know you.

Let's go talk upstairs.

We should.

Well,

put off the tea.

Cut. I need all the tea. Put on the camera. Okay.

That is beautiful.

Yeah. Like what's made for you.

Well, that's about it.

Let's talk about what you got going on.

I don't know, girl.

You know, the usual.

You actually think he's cheating?

I know he is.

Has Jeff hinted anything to you?

No. No, I mean, you know, we've seen this with Naomi and Tiffany and their

Yeah. No.

This is different?

Yeah.

It is different.

Because William ain't John and he damn sure ain't Franklin.

I mean, I think we're both a bit on edge because of, you know, watching them go

through their divorces.

Both? No.

But y 'all been having issues too?

No, no.

We just... You know, Jeff is busy with the church, and I could put on the back

burner a lot. Yeah, well, I know you told me that before.

Yeah, I just want to make sure that all that's going on.

Nothing more. I think that's it. I mean, you know that man loves you.

Mm -hmm.

I mean, it's crazy how life is.

One minute, everything is perfect, and...

Rose is amazing, and you get married, and I, when I tell you, I can remember

angry I was when that pastor told me that our marriage would be perfect if I

just listened to what Jeff had to say. And I did what he said. Do you know who

he's talking to? Apparently not. Clearly.

I mean, at least you tried, right? Yeah, of course I did.

Until I realized that all men don't know which direction to go in unless a woman

is telling them which way to go. And, baby, they not gonna ask no directions

either. Okay.

Oh, yeah?

Called you, didn't I? Hey, you.

Hey. Hey, Geneva.

Hello, Jeff. Looking good. Thank you. As are you, always. Thank you. Thank you.

Look, y 'all don't mind me. I'm just grabbing my gym bag. I want to get in

workout before the event tonight, okay?

As I said, they don't know which way to go.

You walk right past your gym bag. It's right there in the laundry room. Did I?

And did.

Down there. Okay. Mm -hmm. All right, y 'all carry on.

Add that to your workout.

My bad.

Charlie will be all right. He'll know the truth.

Well, baby, that makes one of us because I wish I knew the truth.

Let me ask you something.

Are you trying to catch William or something?

I mean, I know you're an attorney and all, and you'd be a hell of an

investigator.

Lord knows you caught everything in college.

Yeah, but no STD.

We was walking on the wild side.

The most. The most.

So with that said, Geneva, here we go.

Are you sure you're not trying to catch him or something?

I'm just...

You know you?

You're good.

You're talking about Javon, aren't you?

That was one time six years ago, okay? I know.

I mean, he doesn't know, and maybe he's trying to find something to make you

feel better about it.

Rashida, you're always pulling my card.

Hey, don't shoot the message yet. I just don't want you to go through that

again.

Girl, I can't with you.

I'm just saying if you start looking for something, then you might find it.

And it might not be what you expect.

Look, I just don't want the devil to fool you.

I'd rather you wait on God.

And allow him to show you what he wants you to know.

Sounds good, girl, but God be taking too long.

See, this is what I'm talking about.

What?

He came to see me.

God?

No.

Girl.

Javon?

Oh, no. Yep.

Moved back into town.

Uh -uh.

Okay.

Well, see, girl, say something.

You always have something to say.

What?

Look, I just don't want this to mess you up.

You have a man that absolutely loves and adores you.

And the last time, Javon came in and messed it all up.

I know.

I know. You're right.

So, I just don't want that for you again.

And the minute you allow the enemy to come in, he gonna take it all.

Sheena, I know.

I know. It's just that I'm... What?

William?

He's great.

Yeah, I know.

But Javon was... Married and not yours.

Well, he's divorced now. Geneva.

Stop. Girl.

Sis.

Pray for me, okay?

Please. Pray for me. Oh, I can pray for you.

But you're going to have to stop doing this, don't you?

And pray for yourself.

I don't know.

Neither you know better.

You should know better. Listen, my grandmother always said, those who don't

must feel.

And since I just want to feel something, I can.

You're about to feel these praying hands around your throat if you don't get it

together.

Bye. I got to get out of here. Oh, don't run now. We got somewhere to go

tonight. My sister's got a banquet.

Don't worry about it.

We need to lay, I need to lay hands on you. You got to catch me first.

Don't mess this up. Okay. I won't.

Don't get out of here. I'm not even. Give me a little something.

Come on, don't play with me.

Bye, baby.

I'll see you tonight. Get out. Bye.

This

is

Bridget. He quit.

He did what?

What happened?

He doesn't want to work.

Look, I'm so sorry.

I knew I shouldn't have hired him.

I was just trying to give the young brother a chance.

But these damn kids today, they don't want to work for nothing.

I wish. What do you wish?

Huh?

Ain't nothing you can do?

Now I'm going to be late for the banquet because your boy left me high and dry.

Look, I'm sorry, Calvin.

Yeah, you keep saying that, but that ain't helping getting this work done.

I will talk to him when I... Talk to him about what?

Huh? He can't come back here.

I understand.

I understand, Calvin, but I appreciate you giving him a chance.

Yeah, I ain't the only one who gave him a chance.

You called in a lot of favors for that boy.

I know.

Look, he's just... What are you doing?

What are you talking about? I'm just trying to help.

Listen, I know this is none of my business, but you are a grown woman.

You need a man that's a grown man.

Well, you know what?

I appreciate your help and everything, but I don't need to be chastised right

now.

You see that?

I can't tell you nothing.

Damned if I do, damned if I don't.

Yeah, you sure are right.

Well, look, I'm sorry again.

Yeah, I'm sorry too.

Good luck with what you got going on, but I got to go. All right.

Don't be mad at me when you see me tonight.

Okay, yeah, I won't. I got to go, okay? Tell me, bye.

So what's up? Was that him that called?

Yeah. I quit.

Why?

Babe, he was running me down.

That's the job.

That's the fourth job I've helped you get.

Babe, you know I'm a creative.

That shit hard. I can't be doing that shit.

Oh, well, that's work.

It's a job, Vaughn. For $12 an hour?

Come on, Bridget.

You know what some dudes is making on the ground?

Actually, it is real.

I know people that's making real money.

But I know what I need to do, though.

I need to get in line with my creativity.

I'm going to figure something out, babe. I promise.

You better.

I got you. You need some help?

It would be helpful if you got a job, but... You want to join me in this bed?

Ew. Did you shower today?

You know we good for it.

I'm sure you must be.

Or you can join the shower with me.

I'm already clean.

All right.

Do your thing. I'm going to go play the game then.

Oh, this thing get hot.

I bet. So you mad?

Yeah, you mad.

I'm not mad.

I just need to get dressed.

For what? Where you going?

What? The banquet?

Oh, shit.

Damn, I totally forgot.

Good thing I quit though, right?

What's your term of?

What you mean? I can go with you.

Oh, no, no, no.

It's a black tie.

Babe, I have a black tie. Come on.

Black tie means a tuxedo.

You don't got one of those.

I do.

I got that one tux from the thing.

I know you ain't talking about that damn waiter uniform.

What difference does it make? You said I look good in the thing.

Yeah, you're right.

What, you lied to me?

No, bud.

That's right, you don't lie.

And I love you for that. You know I do.

I haven't seen it lately.

Oh, it's in the hamper.

The hamper? Yeah, but it's clean, though. I didn't sweat that much last

wore it.

What, the hamper?

Yeah. Oh, but it's clean. It is.

Well, look, I'm going to shower real quick. Clean in the hamper. And I'm

to go grab it. But you think you can steam it for me while you're playing

your dress?

Playing with what?

Hold on.

Hold on. Hold on. Why are you looking like that? Hold on. Hold on. Just steam

his ass.

I know it's in here. I know it is.

There you go.

Oh, hell no.

Hell to no.

Hell... Hey, baby.

Thank you.

Here, look at them in the past. The buttons still on there, everything.

Thank you, baby.

You finished fast enough. Come join me in the shower.

Oh, this is a church event.

Never mind.

Funky -ass little boy.

Get this off my dress.

All right.

Do you like the lip?

Naomi.

Girl. What the fuck? Give me my phone. No, I'm trying to get your attention.

Give me my phone before I fire your ass. I'm not giving you nothing until you

answer my question.

What the fuck? What do you want? What?

Do you like the lift? Look at it.

What is your problem? You know what, Naomi?

You can go ahead and fire me.

Because you always coming with some drama talking about firing everybody,

we're your friends.

And it don't seem like nobody can get to you. Hold on, y 'all. Calm down. No,

she need to calm down because I'm sick of her shit. You're rude and you're

Stop. She is going through a lot. I know that. And we're trying to be here for

her, but she ain't got to act like this.

Please. Look at her.

Tom, here, here, here.

Okay, Naomi, look, I'm sorry. Here.

But this is some crazy shit.

She's right.

He's a lion.

He's a lion tormenting me. Then give her a restraining order.

Oh, you sociopath.

If I don't see what you're doing, I don't know what steps to take.

I mean, look at this shit.

What? What is it?

Yeah, man, let me see.

Nothing is better than my second wife's happiness?

Girl, fuck him.

Oh, keep reading.

Except when you give back what's yours from your ex -wife?

Wow.

Really?

Yeah, he's up to something. Well, whatever he's up to, you are going to be

to the gods tonight and look fucking amazing.

Yep. So whatever he's up to, put that shit out of your mind. Please, God.

I'm going to try it.

Good. But if you snatch my phone one more time, you ain't got no fingers to

my hair. That part.

Okay? Because that was some bullshit you did.

Well, it's a good thing I do your makeup. Okay? Listen, listen. Girl, I'm

Okay? But... No. I got to make sure you're happy. I can still stop your

Don't play. Let's not do that.

Now look at how I beat your face.

Look at it.

Look at that. Eight pounds.

Eight pounds.

You look good. See?

That's why I hire you.

Daddy, it's home.

Hey, baby.

Look at you.

Come here.

Here, let's come over here. Oh, look at you. Come here.

How are you?

You good?

Yeah. Daddy's home.

You didn't pick me up today. I know, but I had to work.

I missed you, Daddy.

I missed you, too, but Mommy picked you up.

Well, it's not like you. You make it fun. Yeah, well, guess what? I'm going

pick you up tomorrow.

And then I'll be up the next day and the day after that.

You're proud of me?

Yes, I do.

Hey, Sarah, where's Mommy?

She's in the kitchen. Okay, I'm going to go see Mommy, okay?

Mm -hmm.

We finish playing, all right?

Mm -hmm. All right. Thank you, Sarah.

You're welcome.

Baby! Oh, look at you.

Hey. Hey, I'm sorry I'm late.

My flight was late.

Yeah. Ah, how's Pickles?

Uh, hiccup.

It was good.

Good, good, good. Baby. Yeah.

Are you excited about Italy?

Yeah, I am. I am.

Wait a minute.

Wait a minute.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I'm good.

Baby, don't tell me you can't go to Italy.

I have been planning this trip for so long. Okay, no, no. We need this trip. I

know. We're going.

We're going. We're going. Okay. We're going. Good.

Now tell me what's wrong.

Nothing. It has just been a ridiculously long day. Yeah?

Listen, I know.

I know that it's a lot, you know, dealing with a naked. I get that.

I do.

Dealing with my daughter?

Are you trying to say I'm a bad mother? No. That I don't know what I'm doing?

Mm -mm. Not at all, baby. You're a great mother.

You're a great mother. I'm just saying, I know that, like, this is not what you

do.

I know how to take care of my child, okay? Okay. I don't want to argue about

this because that's not what I'm saying. I'm sorry. Let's reset. I'm sorry. All

right. I'm going to go jump in the shower.

What time are we leaving for the banquet?

About 7 .30.

Hey, that's plenty of time.

You know, Sarah's in there. You want to come join me in your shower?

You don't want to?

Really? I'm good.

It's like that?

Yeah. Hey, what's wrong?

Nothing, William. I'm just tired.

Okay. But you're always tired.

And that is why Italy is going to be so good for us.

Yeah. I also talked to Franklin.

Oh, God, is he coming?

Well, you said that he was going to try.

Great.

But not so great for Naomi.

Yeah, we're well aware of that.

Okay. Yeah.

I just got to ask, did I do something? Because I feel like I did something.

I don't know.

Tell me.

I didn't do anything.

I'm good. You don't want to act as strange.

I mean, wait for it.

Where's my phone? Because I feel like, nope, not your anniversary, it's not

birthday. Like, am I missing something? What?

How about you go ahead and shower so that way I can get in the bathroom, draw

bath, you know, relax before tonight.

Okay. When can we be in the bathroom together?

William? Yeah.

Okay.

All right.

Damn.

I'm going to take a shower. Let me know if you change your mind.

Yeah, that's her.

All right, I'll hit you back. Peace.

Who was that?

Rashida.

What?

I came downstairs, and you're talking in hushed tones, and then when you saw me,

you closed the door.

Look, wasn't nobody talking in hushed tones.

And that was a private conversation.

And what kind of private conversations are you having that your wife can't know

about? You know what? I'm not in the mood for this guy.

I was just asking.

Rashida. You are always just asking.

Okay, cool.

Yeah, I'm not doing this, okay? Yeah. I'm not.

What, can we have one night? This is my study. One night. Well, you don't have

an attitude. My space. Absolutely.

You and Dad are fighting a game.

Listen, we're fine, okay?

It does not look that way to us.

Listen, don't y 'all have some studying to do?

Yeah, I can't wait to go off to college. Let me tell you, that day cannot come

soon enough.

You two have been fighting a lot.

We're not fighting.

Looks like fighting to me.

I'll let the church know.

Right.

And what is that supposed to mean?

It means that you two look so happy out there together, but we know you're not.

Since you know so much, then what else do you know?

Mom.

No, no, no, no, no, no. What else do you know?

Yeah, yeah, I want to know. Please tell me. Enlighten us.

Please. Forget we even said anything.

And you know what? Things were so much easier before y 'all were teenagers,

okay? That's because we didn't even know the truth. And what was the truth, Laz?

That you two act like you can't stand each other until the people at church

around. That ain't true.

It is.

Laz, listen.

What you see in this house is real life, okay?

And in real life, sometimes people don't like each other and they don't get

along.

There are some people who don't like each other, but they love each other

much.

I want you to know, me and your mother, we love each other very much.

We just, you know, have some communication issues.

Right. Oh.

The same communication issues that you teach at the church.

Exactly. Right. So if you teach it, shouldn't you know it?

Yes, we do teach at the church.

And we know it.

But you just wait till you're in a relationship and married for 20 years.

not getting married.

You want to know why?

Because I think it's just stupid to think that two people will always want

together.

You know, that's just one other thing I have a problem with that you're teaching

at church.

Get dressed.

Yeah.

Why are you staring at me?

There's no one that loves you like I do.

I know that.

This is where you say the same.

You know that.

Jeff, are you trusting the pot?

Rashida, look. We need to talk about this.

I'm going to get in the shower because we don't want to be late, okay?

Okay.

Okay.

We'll talk about this later.

Well,

hello there.

Hi. You look amazing.

Thank you.

What are you doing here?

Well, I invited him because I knew you'd love to see him. It's been like, what,

six years? I wanted to surprise you.

Surprise.

Wow.

Surprise. Hey, we had some fun.

A few years back, did we not? We sure did.

Oh, man.

And again, I'm sorry, Lesha divorced.

Maybe he got divorced.

Oh, really?

I'm sorry to hear that. It wasn't meant to be.

You know, I guess she just wasn't the love of my life.

You know?

Well, I mean, you guys were crazy about each other.

Until we weren't.

That's how it goes sometimes.

Well, you're all dressed up.

Yes. I invited him to come with us. I knew he wouldn't mind, so... Oh, I

tell Rishi to... Well, I mean, if that's not okay... Stop it. It's fine. All

right, listen.

Divorces are hard, man. We're your friends. We are here for you.

Well, thank you.

Both of you.

You about ready, Betty?

Uh, yes. Let me grab my purse. All right. Uh, Sarah, can you bring down

No. She's late.

It's past her bedtime. Oh. You named her Anika?

Uh, I didn't, actually.

Uh, Janine did. I wanted to name her after my mother, but, uh, I lost the

battle. Oh.

I love that name.

Yeah.

Well, I'm glad that you had a baby, because I know there was some

there. Oh, man. She has been a blessing.

Uh. Real blessing.

Uh. Sarah, can you bring down Anika?

Yeah, yeah.

Here she is.

Come here, sweetie. I want you to meet somebody.

Oh, big girl. This is your Uncle Javon. He's really good friends with Mommy and

Daddy. He moved away, but now he is back. Can you say hi?

Hi. Hi.

Aren't you just as beautiful as your name?

My name means graceful.

And that you are.

Well,

I think we should get going. Sarah, do you mind putting her to bed, please?

No, I want Daddy to bring me to bed.

You know what that means.

No, no, no. Two seconds. Two seconds. Two seconds. All right. I'll be quick.

Okay. Okay.

She's beautiful.

She is.

Just like her mother.

Thank you.

I can't help but feel like she has her father's eyes.

Yeah.

Is she mine?

Bye.