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Previously on Single Ladies.

Did I really break off my engagement? Did Victor really screw another woman in

your room during your party? I'm not ready to be someone's wife again. I

literally never dated.

Guys, I just got an email from Val.

He's not coming back from Milan.

Lisa Green, you're under arrest for tax evasion. Sean Clark, Ms. Green's

attorney. When the hell called you?

I'm sorry again that I called Sean.

It's fine. I realize I've been holding on to this anger for years.

But after he and I talked...

A white thing for left. You got a name now? Sean.

The Barker. My lawyer.

Yeah.

And you say love city.

Crazy.

I'm going to keep you clapped. Too late.

And because it's old school music night, they might have to drag my ass back to

the car at closing time.

Does that take your time to do it right?

So much for a break. Let's hit it.

I'm so sorry.

Are you all right? I'm fine. Are you?

Oh, it's definitely going to leave a bruise. It's my ego.

I'm Jason, by the way.

You coming, April?

Yeah, I'll catch up with you guys.

I take it you don't come here very often. My buddy's throwing his

birthday party. You see that group over there?

So where's your shirt?

Right there.

All right, come on, real quick. I'll show you the basics, like how to stop.

I'm losing a ton of cool points.

This is embarrassing. No, you and that shirt would have been embarrassing.

Actually, I think I left this one at home, but I love to stay in Texas.

So, shoot, I'm out of business cards.

Oh, um, yeah, I forgot mine, too.

I'm going to assume that lump in your pocket is a cell phone.

Why don't you put a number in that?

There you go. Oh!

Please get away, and don't watch as I attempt to make it back to my

friends.

I will call you.

Did you call?

The man fell on his ass in front of you and still insisted on getting your

number. He's definitely calling.

Wait, what the?

Zero balance?

I know I have money.

Oh, no.

No freaking way.

Keisha, the IRS doesn't just take from one account.

They do a clean sweep of all of your assets, and I do mean all.

You're slurping and smacking now that I'm in here.

But it's the smell that woke me up.

Are you okay?

I mean, I know you're not okay.

But you know what I mean.

They left me with nothing.

The only money I have to my name is what's hidden in this house.

But isn't the deal that your tax issues go away once the FBI gets what they need

from Malcolm?

I hope so. But until I get it back, I can't relax.

So I need a big favor.

How much are we talking?

Not money.

Help in the boutique for the next few weeks.

Until Val finds someone to buy her out, I'm still in charge.

And with what I'm going through, honey, her daily receipts are going to start to

look real good to me.

So, really, I would be helping you avoid committing another crime.

Exactly. You're my girl.

And I'd help you anyway because that's what friends do.

Besides, you had me at boutique.

Huh.

Didn't know you had a key to Val's office.

Interesting. Oh, Keisha gave me one so I could help go over the books.

So, Val empowers Keisha.

Who empowers you?

Who's been here since Thursday.

But I've been here since day one.

Interesting.

I hope the numbers in your book are adding up because mine aren't.

Oh, Pumpkin, come here.

They probably just didn't want to burden you.

Please don't call me Pumpkin.

I am not a large orange fruit.

Yes, I heard it. Please don't call me that.

I love working with you. You are so cute.

This wasn't an attempt to socialize. I came to tell you your mother's here.

Mother, what are you doing here?

Watching years of education and advanced degrees go down the drain.

I just had lunch with the girls. I was horrified to learn that my daughter had

quit her job. What were you thinking?

I was thinking that job didn't fulfill me, and I wanted something that did.

So you'd rather be a shop girl.

Raquel, this is no place to spend your life.

I don't know about that, Mother. Have you seen the shoes in here? Uh -oh. This

is no joking matter, Raquel.

Lancasters don't work in shops.

They own stock in there. Are you here to argue?

Not about that.

Have you spoken to Victor?

You know what happened at my party.

I'm offended that you keep pushing for me to get back with him. Raquel, how

other men do you know with Victor's pedigree? Despite a flaw or two, he's a

great catch.

Plus, both families have invested years in this relationship.

That's on you guys, not me. Sweetheart.

It is my responsibility to make sure you marry well, like my mother did for me.

I can't be settled until you're settled in a marriage. Mother, I appreciate your

good intentions, but you're driving me crazy.

Now, if you can excuse me, I promised I'd help out around here.

You know, you would be easier to explain if you were in rehab.

Dr. Grimes wanted me to apologize. She had to leave for an emergency surgery.

You can either reschedule or have Dr. Ringler give you your pap smear today.

Oh, no, that's fine. I don't want to have to come all the way back.

Okay, I'll find the right end. Thank you.

Don't tease me, Brad.

I was rooting for you and Jen, but this time, it's every woman for herself.

Sorry for the wait.

Good morning.

No worries.

Hey, let me get you to scoot down to the edge of the table.

That's it.

All right, now that's going to feel cold for a second.

Yep, that's cold.

All right, I'm almost done.

Okay, that's it for the speculum.

Now I'm just going to give you a pelvic exam.

My hands should be much warmer.

Yes, they are, I think.

I can tell everything looks great down there. Thanks.

Oh, my God.

This is so cool. I didn't even know they had table here.

This is where my family has always boarded their horses, but...

I haven't been here in ages because of work.

I guess that's not a problem, man.

Every one of you wants to ride Diablo.

I've got to warn you, he's a little wild.

Antonio?

Miguel.

Antonio, hi, how are you?

How you doing?

What are you doing here?

I came out a few months ago.

God, it's so good to see you.

You too, Keisha. Good to see you too.

Hey, Antonio.

Long time.

Yeah, I know.

This is our girl, April.

Hey, April, how you doing? Hello. Pleasure.

Here you go.

It's okay, puppy. It's okay. So I heard you left to study commercial

agriculture. What happened?

I was just doing it to make my dad happy, you know.

But my heart wasn't really into genetically engineering soybeans.

So I came back to monitor stages.

Well, welcome back.

Welcome back, yourself.

So I didn't think it was possible, but you look more beautiful than I remember.

I'm still the writer I remember.

There's only one way to find out.

You know, he was my first.

Of course I know.

I spent that whole summer learning to play bridge so I can distract your mom

you can sneak out here and ride into me. You mean ride with.

Was there a difference?

Why'd you guys have a falling out?

Because my parents found out and threatened to go to his dad's boss and

fired. So we had to go our separate ways.

Have I told you how great you look? Thank you, Sean.

But I was hoping you'd call me down here to tell me my assets were unfrozen.

Well, you might want to sit that pretty asset down for what I've got to tell

you.

Your boy Malcolm seems to have gotten you in a world of trouble.

Well, tell me something I don't know. Well, regardless of what he does or

doesn't tell the FBI, the Treasury Department is coming after you.

I tried, but there's no way around this.

We made a deal. They said it would all go away if I gave up Malcolm, which I

didn't have to do because he came in on his own.

The bottom line is he's there, damn it. No, the bottom line is you owe them $200

,000. So we got to talk about a payment plan.

Damn.

I need more than a payment plan. I need a prayer.

What about Malcolm?

When can I see him? I don't know. Under the Patriot Act, the FBI can keep him

for as long as they want. Okay, this is all too much now. Yeah, Steve.

Look. Why don't we get out of this stuffy office and strategize over a bite

eat?

I think it would be better if we kept this strictly business.

So let's talk here.

Okay.

Well, here's some standard payment schedules to consider.

So, what happened with Sean?

Girl, I caught a little flicker when we hugged that first night.

But today in this office, it happened again, and I was so discombobulated with

everything, I had to shut him down.

I was talking about the case.

But do tell.

You sure did love yourself some Sean back in the day. Back in the day,

I suspect that candle is still burning, which makes you a troll.

I would never go there.

I'm with Malcolm.

He's still in denial about her little flicker, so let's let that marinate.

April, it's a slow day. Tell me your story again. So, you had him in a

Oh, God, don't remind me.

My face is still hot. He's been texting me, apologizing since I left.

He wants to make it up to me with dinner. So, go.

You got built up.

You should at least get a good meal out of it.

Keisha, that's a good point.

You should do what you want to do.

That's why I'm going to see Antonio at lunch.

Trust me, I've learned the hard way.

It's best to listen to your heart. Is that what we're calling it now? I prefer

flour, but to eat your own. I don't know. You guys think.

Just go.

I'm not as crumbly as a 17 -year -old anymore, girl.

All right.

All right, you win.

You win.

You remember what happened at this very spot?

How could I forget?

What are you doing here? I thought you rode on Wednesdays. Well, apparently

things change.

Ladies, if you'd excuse me, I'd like a few words with my daughter.

Mrs. Link, I'm sorry, can I explain?

I'm sure there's a corral that needs raking. Please see to it promptly. Or

I speak to your boss?

You okay?

What the hell?

How are you doing with your life?

Living it the way I want to live it for once. How?

By blowing off your engagement, quitting your job, and canoodling with the horse

boy?

I'm so disappointed in you.

Well, that's a shame, Mother, because I've worked so hard to make you proud. I

haven't taken a dime from you since college, but you still want to run my

Well, someone needs to. I never dreamed you'd turn out like this. Like what?

the schools you wanted me to go to. I dated the men you wanted me to date. But

when does Raquel get to do what's right for Raquel?

My God, you're such a control freak.

You may have forgotten who you are, but you had better remember who I am. You

will not talk to me with that tone.

I'm sorry.

You know, this is my own fault.

Since I was a little girl, you've had this hold over me. But this is where it

stops. And what is that supposed to mean? I'm cleaning house in every area

life. And I'm getting rid of anything that gets in the way of my true passion.

Please don't tell me this is about that little street boutique again.

You know fashion has always been something I wanted to pursue.

But you didn't approve.

And you're probably not going to approve of me buying the shop.

But that's too bad.

Because that's exactly what I'm going to do.

Rebecca, don't be ridiculous.

Mother, please just get with the program.

You'll get used to the new Raquel.

I am.

I'm loving her.

Hola.

Wow, everything looks really good here. Everything is good.

Okay.

I think we should talk about what happened.

Well, after the office, I never thought I'd see you again.

Oh, neither did I.

No, but even though I was mortified, it was probably just another day at work

for you. Like, not that big a deal, right?

Well, actually, it was. Look, I hope I'm not being too forward here or

unprofessional, but I've literally seen thousands of them, and yours is amazing.

I mean, it's one of the most beautiful ones I've ever seen in my life.

I'm still reeling from it. Really?

Well, I mean, yeah, I always did think it was kind of special.

Oh, it is.

You know what?

I'm sorry. I should stop myself. No, no, no, no. Keep going.

Are you ready to order?

Um, no, I'm sorry. I need another minute.

Sure.

Say, would you allow me to order for you? You know, there are certain foods

a woman can eat that over time make it, you know, sweeter.

Really?

Like what?

Like strawberries, kiwis, pineapple, pretty much any citrus, for starters.

Well, I guess I'll be having a fruit salad then.

So, wait.

Precious little Raquel finally told her mother off after all these years.

Did she turn blue or purple?

And did you get a picture?

I didn't get a picture. But she was, as they say, hotter than fish grease.

So, how did it end?

I told her I'm buying beef.

You are? Don't play with me, girl. I'm not playing.

Just like that summer we were determined to go see LL Cool J, you thought we

could sneak out.

But I was like, I'm practically grown.

I will simply call my mother and tell her where we are as a courtesy.

After I did all the fast talking to get us backstage, she politely came and

snatched us right out of LL's dressing room.

I don't remember that part.

That's selective amnesia brought on by embarrassing mama trauma.

Seriously, though, girl, how are you going to buy this shop? This place is

expensive. I'm going to have to use all of my savings, which is scary.

But I shouldn't worry about that, right?

I'm learning that if I leave, the net will appear.

Yeah. Take it from someone whose butt hurts from hitting the ground a few

being out here without a net is for the bird.

That's why you inspire me. Watching you has taught me how to take care of

myself.

You haven't had it easy, but you've never let that stop you. And you've had

so easy, you might be romanticizing struggle.

As much as I would love for you to buy this place, you might want to think

twice. Please don't sound like Evelyn right now and try to kill my dreams.

Damn.

Well, since you put it that way, you've got my support 100%. I

know he does not

have our baby in my overnight bag.

Your baby. We adopted.

Adopted? Peanut, I need to focus on family. Excuse me. Derek, what are you

here? I got called in on a job. You gotta take Peanut. It may seem like an

-day party in here, but we work really hard to cultivate that bond.

Your job is more important because tools are involved. Omar, you know I can't

take Peanut to a construction site. Plus, it is your turn to babysit her

You can't babysit.

Your own child?

It's okay, precious.

Daddy Derek is stupid. Daddy Derek is trying to be responsible.

Here. Her food, toys, and blankie are all in this bag. Please try not to spoil

her more than you already do.

Adorable. Oh, let me hold her. She is so cute.

Are your hands clean?

Omar, don't be one of those.

So, how was your date?

Incredible. I, according to a licensed expert in the field, have one of the

beautiful honeypots.

You know, my hush puppy.

My cookie.

All men say that when they're trying to get it.

Don't tell me you fell for that. No, seriously.

This man is board certified. This is not an opinion.

Well, this we have to see. Mm -hmm. You can't come in here with that kind of

pronouncement and not back it up with proof. You really want me to show you?

That's kind of weird, guys. If we are indeed in the presence of an

hoo -ha, the council must confirm.

Agreed. All right, then.

Let's confirm.

I got a little surprise up in my sleeve now.

I must admit, I've only seen one better.

April, if that were on a stick, I'd be in love.

Good night.

John, what are you doing here?

I've been trying to call and text you all morning.

No response.

Oh, sorry.

I've been in the kitchen.

I forgot to take it off violent.

You know we've got to present your payment plan to the IRS today, Keisha.

Can we talk about my very bleak financial future over pancakes?

At least one of the things I have to swallow this morning would taste good.

Banana or blueberry?

Sean, I'm in pain.

Ah, chocolate chip.

Couldn't cook an entree to save your life, but you always killed it at

breakfast. Hey, count me in.

So, if you can manage five months at five grand per and a balloon payment of

,000 at the end of the six -month mark, I can get them to settle for... Please,

stop.

All those numbers are depressing me.

And the pancakes.

Can we talk about something else for a minute?

Yeah, like what?

Like, how are you?

What have you been up to for the past six years? Well, uh, other than work,

uh...

Being a father is all I've had time for.

Well, there have been some flings here and there, but no one really special.

Rough out there, huh? Yeah, apparently so.

Since all the good ones are taken. Or running behind men who are nothing but

trouble. Sean, you don't know Malcolm.

No, but I know you.

And the Keisha Green I remember would never be caught out there like this.

Especially over some guy.

Malcolm isn't just some guy to me, Sean.

You know how I love.

Look.

After all we've been through, I know I still owe you in more ways than one. So

if you need me to, I can make some of those payments for you.

Sean, thank you.

Coming from you, that means a lot.

Oh, wait.

Does this mean everything is cool now? Yeah, they arrested the mayor about an

hour ago.

I'm in the clear, baby.

Oh, thank God.

Our relationship is strictly professional.

Really? So do you always have business meetings wearing a bathrobe? Watch it.

You're the one who's been hiding out with your ex -wife.

I had no choice, Keisha. I was trying to stay out of jail. Everything okay in

here? Listen, man.

I appreciate you helping out my girl.

But Keisha doesn't need an attorney anymore.

Actually, she does.

She still owes $200 ,000 to the IRS.

Yeah, Sean has helped me work out a repayment strategy.

I got a better one.

I'll pay it.

Malcolm.

Thank you.

Oh, baby, you know I always take care of mine.

And, um, Sean, Sean, your services are no longer necessary.

As a matter of fact, why don't you send your bill to my office as well? Oh, I'm

not charging, Keisha.

And I'm in the middle of breakfast.

Uh, would you like to join? You damn right I would.

Who wants coffee?

Me.

Okay.

I think I'll make a fresh pot.

I don't know, Keisha.

It's too risky to go into business with someone who's never run a store before.

I have a sizable investment in V, and I'm not trying to lose it for your

Yeah, okay, but she's not just my friend. Val's giving her blessing, too.

But I don't know this person.

I'm not going into business with a stranger.

Would you go into business with someone you didn't know?

Yeah, if they were qualified.

Well, your friend's not qualified.

So that brings us back to square one.

Hey, Omar.

Can you wrap my stuff up, please?

Are you still gay?

Because you are getting cuter.

Yes, I am.

To both.

You know, I wasn't going to bring this up before because I was really rooting

for my friend.

But I've been approached by another buyer who's been in retail for 10 years.

Mm -hmm.

He may be what you're looking for.

All right. Sounds good.

Set up a meeting for Friday.

Got it. Bye.

How are we going to break it to Raquel? She can't buy a vile share of this

store. I'm not.

Let me just grab my purse.

I know we have reservations tonight, but would you mind if I dined in?

Oh, sure, yeah. We could just order delivery.

That's not what I meant by dining in.

It's like covering the Mona Lisa.

Jason, I have never had a guy so end up pleasing me.

Well, my pleasure comes from your pleasure.

Really? Because most people give so they can get.

Well, there is something I'd like you to do for me.

Hmm? Will you take it all off?

You meant taking it all off.

Down there.

Yeah. I don't know. Trust me, April. The sensations will be incredible.

Just imagine.

I'm imagining.

Okay.

Go to Brazil.

All of it.

So he didn't even leave you a landing strip?

Nope, and it does feel kind of sexy.

But the thing is,

I'm a little obsessive.

Normally that would be a concern if he were obsessed with work or football or

porn. But when the obsession is you, enjoy it.

I guess you're right. I need some more of that food salad.

Me too.

Hello, ladies.

Hi. Hey, Keisha, you got a minute?

Yeah.

Dig in.

So, what's going on?

I wanted to update you on your case.

I just confirmed with the IRS I have Malcolm's business manager wired in 200

grand this morning.

So, is it finally over?

Yes.

Oh, thank you.

Thank you.

Sean, I really appreciate you helping me through this mess. A mess I want to

remind you that Malcolm Franks got you into.

And he paid my debt.

He should.

You deserve better than the shady brother. And since I'm no longer your

there's no breach of ethics when I say you should give me another chance.

To do what?

We were so good together.

You know it.

I'm in love with Malcolm now.

Sean, I will always care about you.

But what we had is over.

Our song.

Yeah. Just like our first time.

Except it was in the bed. And we'll be much better at it. Yes, we will.

that i'm never falling again

Yeah, and I need ten tables with full bottle service. Oh, and Drake might show

up, so have a VIP table set just in case.

Uh, Jim, I'm going to have to call you back.

Hi.

Uh, hi.

What are you doing here? I was hoping you'd have time for dinner.

Oh, Jason, I can't. I'm really busy. I've got to work.

Okay. I understand.

Oh, but real quick, I got you something.

Oh.

Oh, my gosh.

Oh, you have to do this.

Hmm.

Huh. You like it?

Uh, what is it? It's a Kegel device. It helps tone your vaginal muscles.

Ten minutes twice a day and everything will stay nice and tight.

Um, Jason, I think we might have a problem.

I feel like...

You are fixated on, um... Hello.

Have you heard anything I've said?

Honestly?

No. Okay, Jason, sit down. We've got to talk.

My specialty is helping companies run more efficiently.

If they had a business that was failing and they wanted to turn that around,

they called me.

Impressive. This boutique isn't exactly failing, though. What would you do to

make it thrive even more? I'm glad you asked.

V is currently stocking all the major labels.

No disrespect to Val. She definitely did her thing. But there is a market here

that needs to be tapped.

Atlanta is full of up -and -coming designers.

I see you're wearing Anthony Williams.

We should be carrying his line. I agree.

I've loved him ever since Project Runway.

You do know fashion. I don't know why I'm so surprised. Keisha said you've

running a store for ten years.

Did I say that?

Yes, you did. You were very specific.

Eve, I don't know what you've heard, but I've never worked in retail.

What?

Look, I'm sorry, but I'm looking for someone with experience.

Thank you anyway.

Keisha. Why did you have me come all the way down here to waste my time? You

like her, don't you?

She has some good ideas, doesn't she? It doesn't matter. I'm not wasting my

money.

Eve, you don't know me, but I really want to partner with you. I'm prepared

spend my life savings on this opportunity.

I'm literally willing to put all my eggs in one basket.

Do you know how crazy that is?

Yeah, I'm getting that a lot these days.

You may find someone with more experience.

But you will not find someone with more passion.

Who do I write the check out to?

Damn.

You're willing to risk all your money?

I know my money is safe.

Congratulations, partner.

Well,

after you guys finish hugging it out, I'll take a new couch as my commission,

since I seem to broker a lot of deals in here.

So, with Antonio, was the second time around as good as the first?

Better.

I'm going riding again tonight.

Oh, I'm not mad at you, cowgirl.

What about you, April? You hooking up with Dr. Vijayjay?

Nope.

I broke it off.

Why?

Ladies, honestly, I never thought that I would say this, but it was just too

much of a good thing. I refuse to believe that. Me too.

That's not possible.

Enough about me.

Who are you seeing tonight, Keisha?

Malcolm, of course. Who else?

I don't know. Maybe Sean.

The guy who kissed the hell out of you yesterday.

And he was way out of line with that. Was he?

You look like you were into it.

I'm going to tell you like I told him.

I got a man. Not interested.

Got the bubbly.

Where's Peanut?

I thought she was with you.

No, I left her here.

Well, she's been really quiet.

Peanut?

Peanut!

No, no, no, no!

Ah!

The pump I had on hold!

That is coming out of your paycheck.

Those babies were $800.

Make that your next re -paycheck. Bad, bad dog!

Give me those.

That's it. You're too spoiled.

It's so damn cute.

Here we

go.

Congratulations to the new owner of feet.

Raquel, I wish you much success and passion.

And may all your dreams come true.

This has been the craziest time in my life.

Thank you for your love and support.

I couldn't do it without you.

We got you, girl.

To taking risks and being in charge of our own destiny.

Hear, hear.

God, I hope this works.

I'm starting to wonder if you missed me and my talented hands.

Both.

Then I'll just transfer another $10 ,000 into your checking account.

No problem.

Good night.

Why is Ashley calling you? And more importantly, why are you still giving

money? Because she can still bury me with the FBI. I have to keep her happy.

next three years, at least until the industrial limitations runs out.

Three years?

I thought once Ashley was in the Ivory Coast, she'd finally be out of our

She is. She has absolutely nothing to do with us. Malcolm, please.

She knows it's midnight here.

And yet she still calls anyway. Let it go, Keisha.

Fine. I just like knowing the rules so I can play by them. What do you mean by

that? If our exes are allowed in the picture, I guess I'll start hanging out

with Sean again.

Where the hell are you going?

So Sean's a problem and Ashley isn't? The situations are completely different.

Not to me.

If you want me to stay away from Sean, drop Ashley. You're tripping with these

demands here.

Now look, I was married to Ashley. You, you've been my girlfriend for all of

five months.

Wow.

Is that all I am to you? When I said I loved you, that meant I was all in. It

didn't matter that we've only been together a few damn months when I got

arrested for your ass. And I appreciated that. But let us remember that I also

just paid a lot of money to the IRS.

So it could overlook a few things.

That's what this all comes down to.

Money. You think you bought me?

Or at least a little peace and quiet.

You got the wrong girl. You may be able to keep Ackley in check with cash, but

not me. You can't have it both ways, Keisha. You're absolutely right.

on single ladies.

I can't stay here tonight.

Just for a sec.

I need to get some more listings.

There are a few foreclosures we haven't been able to move.

You need a court order to get me up out of this place.

So unless you plan on trying to physically remove me, you're wasting

I really miss you, Keish.

We don't hang out half as much as we used to. I told April I couldn't go out.

Stay in.

Malcolm Hyatt.

Malcolm Hyatt.

I'm coming for you.

When it's right, it's right.

Omar, would you please do me the honor of becoming my husband?