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Previously on Single Ladies.

You do have some other skills.

I just got word about a raid on eating gems. The DA is investigating you for

participating in a stolen gem ring.

I really love a woman that knows her way around the ropes.

Oh yeah? Well, I'm all about going to the top, baby.

Well, alright then. Let's go.

We have a vision for you. Oh, well, I think you're a vision.

Aw, thank you.

April was closer.

Sergio required a more delicate touch. I don't want you doing any business with

my little brother. So there's not going to be any business with my brother. But

no offense, Deacon, but Cut has nothing to do with you. Not yet.

Malcolm, we both know who Deacon really is. They didn't call him Rock and Glock

back in the day on the video set for nothing.

I'm so tired of games, Keisha.

Well, you know what they say. If you don't play, you can't win.

Yeah. And you say love sitting.

Crazy.

Oh,

yeah.

for the afternoon, ladies. I gotta go. I gotta prepare for my meeting with

Sergio.

Hmm.

Doing what?

Reading everything that has ever been written about him on the internet.

like I was talking.

That is only if it's a prospective boyfriend. If it is a client, it is

I know is...

David and I have to land, Sergio.

Ooh, what's going on with David?

I don't know. It's like one second I can see myself dating him, and then the

next second it's like I just want to kill him.

Ooh, be careful.

I felt that way when I met Malcolm, and I still feel that way sometimes.

It's easy living with a man in five -star hotels, but it's quite a different

story when you're the one picking up his dirty socks off the floor.

No, no, no. It's not funny. No, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. How is Malcolm?

He's moody as hell with everything going on.

His dad, Naomi, the business.

But he'll be okay, though. He's a strong man.

You have strong women.

You see, my next relationship needs to be supportive like that.

Yo, what about the new guy, Grant?

We'll see. You know, he's letting me pace off the relationship, which I like.

But, you know, he's very deferential.

Well, I like a take charge kind of guy myself.

I hear you. And usually I do too, but I got to try something different.

I mean, if I keep going after the same guys, I'm going to end up in the same

kind of relationships.

What kind of that?

The ones that don't work.

Yep.

So Felicia doesn't just represent artists. She also

does branding.

She has her hand in fashion. She produces television shows.

Price management is diversified. We have inroads into any industry you want.

Tell novellas.

We got that.

Which means the Sergio brand will be going multi -platform.

Well, after seeing this place and after meeting with everyone, how could I not

sign up?

That's what I'm talking about. Hey, you made a great choice.

Congratulations. Yeah, congratulations to you, too. I'm about to tweet this to

my five million followers.

And I'm going to order champagne.

Hey, we just signed Sergio.

I had a feeling you'd make the right decision. In fact, I've already notified

people to start planning your signing party for tomorrow night. Wow, you work

fast.

Hey,

is there anything special you want for the big party tomorrow?

Yes, as a matter of fact, I do.

I would like April to accompany me.

Oh, whoa.

Don't mean to be a hater, but we have a strict policy about fraternizing with

clients. Sorry, you're a surgeoness.

Can't happen. He's asking me to accompany him to a signing party, David,

candlelit dinner for two. Although we could always do that before the party or

after. Well, I would love to go to the party with you, so I will pick you up in

a company limousine.

See, had you brought this one to Los Angeles with you, I wouldn't have had to

fly all the way to Atlanta to sign a contract.

Hasta luego, mi amor.

Bye.

Hey,

what the heck was that? Look.

We're supposed to be sharing a client. You're trying to squeeze me out. No, I'm

not. Yes, you are. I saw the way you undressed him with your eyes. He damn

tossed it out of here butt naked.

It's called maintaining eye contact.

No, you're trying to use the P card.

The what? Okay, I get it. I know what it means. And don't act like you wouldn't

use the D card or the C card.

What? Or the P card. Whatever, the sex card.

If he was a woman and if he was a man, you'd use a whole deck of cards.

Oh, because I used the D card on you. You got a problem with it, huh?

Bringing me to your office, Deacon, isn't exactly the smartest thing to do

now. Oh, I know.

And it won't happen again.

So what do you want?

Hold that thought. And I told you, man, put your hands up off me. Deacon, what

are you doing?

Getting us all on the same page.

I don't want to be on the same page as you. I don't even want to be in the same

book as you.

It's too late, though.

See, me and Malcolm...

We're already on the same page.

Hey, Malcolm.

What is he talking about?

What are you doing here?

Deacon was the one who assured me of your protection in prison, T. I know

happens inside, and I wasn't about to let it happen to my kid brother.

You got mixed up with him to keep me safe?

Oh, no, no.

We've been in business for a long time.

You know what, Deacon? What is he talking about, Malcolm?

Don't worry about what he's talking about, T.

Listen, you're out of prison now, okay?

You're out of prison, and all I want to do is keep you out.

That's what this is about.

I go legit, and you've been crooked the entire time.

Mr. High and Mighty is a criminal.

What him?

Pops, no. Of course Pops didn't, no.

Of course he didn't.

Ferentz, look at me.

Look at me.

Corporate business is very complicated. Business is complicated.

Life is complicated, Malcolm.

When I tried to expand Frank's Jewels, no bank would help me. You understand

that? No one helped.

So, yeah.

Yeah, I got creative.

I thought you were better than that, man. You can't possibly be this naive.

Okay, okay, okay. Look, you two can work out your little family drama on your

own time.

What do you want from us, Deacon?

Daddy's dead.

That leaves an extra piece of the pie.

And I want it.

Like I want a piece of cut.

Deacon, you know the DA wants you just as badly as they want me, right?

So let me tell you something.

If we part ways now, I promise that I'll take all the heat for the

investigation.

I'll even go to prison if it comes down to it.

Terrence, I'm talking.

So I can assure you that your name will never be mentioned.

How can I be so sure?

You have my word, Deacon, which has always been good for you before.

But outside of that, Deacon, I want you to hear this.

Outside of that, you and I are done.

Done.

We're done when I say we're done.

Hi. Oh.

Wow.

Wow. Oh, I'm sorry. I should have told you when I was planning for a date.

No worries. I can change.

You look so gorgeous in that dress.

Thank you.

But I guess that'll have to be a punishment for not giving me a heads up.

dress for you.

Well, it won't happen again.

Scout's honor.

Have a seat. I won't make you wait too long. Oh, I hope not.

It'll only be a minute, I promise.

Belisha needs me. I can't imagine what was so important that she needed you to

drop everything and come over after business hours.

Oh, there you are. I just had an epiphany, and I need your assistance

away. I'm all ears.

Okay, so I was at the Four Seasons visiting a client, and the girl at the

desk refused to let me upstairs.

I hate dealing with common folk. I know all those horrible people doing their

jobs. Now, one thing led to another. I might have thrown my phone. Who can

remember? Anyways, as I'm standing over her portly body, inspiration struck.

I had my assistant pry that out of the floor of the lobby. Isn't the color

remarkable? Yeah.

And you know how much I hate color.

You had him pry this from the floor?

Well, he didn't have the strength, so I had Chubbs at the front desk do it.

What?

She was already down there.

Look, the point is, whatever you had planned for me to wear tomorrow night at

Sergio's party, forget it.

Your new mission is to make me something absolutely fabulous using that tile as

inspiration.

For tomorrow.

Omar? Is there a problem?

No. No, no problem at all.

Good, good, good, good, good.

Oh, your driver is short -tempered, isn't he?

If I can liquidate these two accounts, then we might have some cash to offer

Deacon. But, you know, it's not going to happen overnight, T. You think he'll

even take it?

You know Deacon, Malcolm. He's going to want more than a one -time payout. He

wants a residual income.

I don't give a damn what Deacon wants.

Parents, Deacon can't get anywhere near our business.

You understand?

That's the first time you called it ours.

It's always been ours.

I just have to clean up this mess that I made.

Maybe if you would have told me earlier, Malcolm, it's something I could have

done to help. You didn't do this to me.

I did.

Look, we both had our shared messes.

But we're in this one together.

If I recall correctly, pops didn't raise no pumps.

Right.

It was so much fun. I can't believe I've never been to the Fernbank Observatory.

With the largest telescope in the southeastern United States.

They were really proud about that.

Yeah, you know us men. We love it when we have the biggest anything.

Yeah, you do.

By the way, I am really happy that I changed my outfit because the other one

wasn't exactly family friendly.

That's my fault. I should have told you what I had planned.

Sounds like I got some training there.

Is that so?

I'm just kidding.

Oh, I hope not.

Now, I used to think you were going to be so cute.

But after going a few rounds, I think you look better without it.

Well, I always knew you had a good taste.

And I taste good.

No. You taste really good.

And I'm good at a lot of other things.

And if you think better.

No, no, no, no, I can't.

What? I have to think about getting this place backed up.

The movers come at the end of the week.

Have you found a place yet?

I don't have any definite plans until we get the money from the case.

Well,

that's not as easy as it sounds.

I can only do so much.

I don't have a lot to work with.

What am I supposed to do, Sean?

I feel all alone in this.

Naomi.

Come on.

Look, I'm not Mac.

I can't be your sugar daddy.

Look, you're a resourceful woman. You'll think of something.

Felicia needs shoes. I thought you were already at work.

Yeah, no, I wanted to stop by and get some advice. So, I'm glad you're here.

Okay, so there's this signing party that we're having for Sergio tonight, our

new client, and he kind of sort of asked me to be his date.

Wear something sexy, but not slutty.

He's Latin, so he was raised Catholic, which means he has that whole Madonna

whore thing going on. Not fashion advice, Omar, career advice.

Oh. I just feel like dating a client is the line that I probably shouldn't be

crossing. Then don't.

Excuse me, but have you seen a picture of Sergio, girl? You need to Google him

because I don't think you know who we're talking about.

Oh, I know exactly who he is.

I also know that tipping your pen in the company ink is never a good thing,

especially for women. It always ends up backfiring.

Well, I don't really have a pen to dip, so... You know what I mean, girl.

Look, let's say you guys date for a hot minute, right? And then you break up.

And then he's all soured over price management. I mean, it's a mess, April.

Or you fall in love, get married, and live filthily rich ever after.

Ooh, I like what he said.

And, excuse me, but didn't you just get out of a business -slash -personal thing

with Terrence?

Terrence and I were never a thing.

Secondly, that's exactly how I know she's making a mistake.

Experience.

Moving on from Terrence was the right thing to do.

Personally, I don't see anything wrong with mixing a little business and

pleasure, as long as you hold on to the power.

See, that's why Grant and I aren't mixing business with pleasure, so that

don't have to worry about the power dynamics. We could just focus on the

pleasure. Like last night, he took me to the Fernbank Observatory, and we just

hung out, and we stared at the stars, and it was so romantic.

Can you snap out of it, please?

April needs advice.

April needs to go to work.

So, thank you guys.

And I don't know what I'm going to do, but if this all blows up in my face, I'm

going to blame one of you.

What the hell are you doing in here?

Is that anybody to speak to your stepmother?

Oh, you're definitely a mother of some sort.

I know you want me out of your life, and I would love to go, but I need the

finances to do so. Naomi, we already had this discussion, and I'd like to give

you a dime.

I know that's what you think, especially since you emptied the safe and probably

destroyed all the evidence of my marriage to Mac.

In other words, this is over, and your marriage claim is dead.

But the investigation into your finances isn't.

You're a lot of things, Malcolm.

Stupid isn't one of them.

And you know that I have more than enough on this company to blow the whole

thing apart.

You don't want me helping the DA, do you?

Oh, Naomi, you go right ahead.

Because you'll be blowing yourself up in the process.

How do we get to this?

We used to be friends.

We used to be more than just friends.

Oh, hell no.

Keisha.

You really think that you can just walk in here and... Keisha, it's not what you

think, okay?

I'm going to let you two kids work this out.

Hey.

Malcolm, you better start talking. Okay, but let's not do this here.

We're doing it right here and right now.

Keisha, let's... Don't even.

I gave you a pass because you were upset over your father.

But I could tell.

I can tell you've been keeping things from me. There is so much going on right

now that I haven't told you about, and for good reason.

There is no good reason.

So you better start telling me what the hell is going on, and you better start

with Naomi.

Malcolm, whatever you got going, put a pin in it.

Look, I need your full attention. We got a huge problem.

Put a pin in it?

What's going on, man?

For legal reasons, she can't hear this.

Trust me.

I don't want to know.

Because I am. Pick up.

I did what you wanted me to do.

I married him.

Now I think you should pay me. You did not do what I wanted you to do. I told

you.

You make sure that you have proof.

I did have proof.

I can't help it if Malcolm stole it. He so much as told me so.

Cleaned out the safe and everything.

Now what am I supposed to do? I'm going to tell you what you're not supposed to

do. You're not supposed to open an investigation with the goddamn DA's

What the hell were you thinking? You can't stop something like that once it

starts. Damn idiot.

You're going to keep your mouth shut.

And you're going to say nothing.

Otherwise, I'm going to turn you into nothing.

So,

how

long do they have to stay at the same?

It doesn't matter. They have an open bar.

Who are you wearing?

Oh, nobody, darling. It's a vintage number I've been holding on to for a

occasion. Did you hear that?

Aren't you going to say something? It's fine.

Just part of paying your dues.

Aren't you supposed to be his arm candy?

Seems to be ignoring you.

So many beautiful people here tonight.

I want to thank everyone at Price Management for throwing this party in my

honor.

Felicia Price is the very best.

And she surrounds herself with the best.

Salud.

I think that was for me.

You're really filling yourself, aren't you? Yeah, why wouldn't I?

Are clients happy? Is the song slamming? Is the song slamming? Were you born in

the 70s? Our client?

For how long, April, before you steal him from me? That again, David? What are

you so angry about? Is it that I'm the closer here?

Or is it that I'm having a great time with Sergio tonight?

You just don't get it, do you?

Oh, no, I get it.

You're not worried that I'm stealing this client.

You're worried that he's stealing me.

The only person that should be worried is you.

Oh, yeah?

Why is that?

Because your reputation is going to plummet when people find out you're

with your clients. But then again, you might not care about your reputation.

He sure does know how to charm a crowd, doesn't he?

We need to get him on American Idol.

They have a revolving door of judges over there.

All right, I'll get on that. I gotta go.

Oh, you will not.

If Sergio's celebrating, you will celebrate with him. Yeah, and everyone's

think that I got him to sign because I slept with him. Why do you care what

people think?

We've all been accused of screwing clients, dear.

And trust me.

But it wasn't until after I'd gained their respect and built a rapport.

We're women in a male -dominated industry.

If they get to play the good old boys' card, then we get to play the sexy

card.

People never want to believe we can achieve anything on our own merit.

They always want to believe it's because of our daddies or our husbands or our

girls.

And sometimes, maybe, it is.

But with no more frequency than men.

So don't fool yourself.

An artist doesn't want to sign with you just because he wants to sleep with you.

Artists like Sergio can have their pick at whoever they want, but he sees

something in you, April.

And not just your girls.

What is?

Stop selling yourself short.

Don't smile at me. Smile at Sergio.

Your job is to make sure he never forgets who butters his bread.

And that would be us.

No, Paula Deen. Yes, us.

Can you screw him?

But no screwing us.

Great. We'll handle that. Okay.

A Latin Avenger. What?

April, hey.

I thought you left. David said you weren't feeling well.

Oh, no, no. I said I was feeling swell.

Swell? Yes, David. It means really, really good.

Would you like some milk?

Yes.

More shotkins.

Hello.

Hello, Naomi. This is Keisha.

I'm coming over to your place to talk.

You best be there, because you really don't want me to have to come looking.

Fine. What time?

An hour.

Wait. That's not going to work on me. I'm not one of your John.

Something came up.

Well, I'm here to put you on notice.

Stay away from my man.

Which one?

Is that the food?

I'm starving.

Thank you.

Hazen, wait!

I'm sorry you had to find out like this. No, no.

Don't come near me. This has nothing to do with the case.

Keep telling yourself that. I didn't think the sight of me with another woman

would elicit such a reaction from you. Oh, but I didn't see you with another

woman. I saw you with a piece of trash.

And your last piece of trash, damn near killed me.

You're back here working after the way she treated you. If Felicia didn't give

me credit for the outfit, it's because she didn't think it was good enough.

The next one has to be better.

You're getting lost in this job, Omar.

It's like I'm in a threesome with you and Felicia. It's not what I signed up

for. Nate, it's going to level out soon.

It's a huge opportunity for me, and I love what I do.

It's obvious you love your job.

Well, what about me?

I love being with you.

This is something I've waited for my entire life.

Hey, I get it.

Don't let me stand in your way.

We do have that reservation, though.

You've got a really cool year -old rocker surfer swag.

I could have wrecked you if you were like ten years younger, but I can't find

you. Hey, have you seen Sergio?

I lost him for a while in the crowd.

He's actually right there.

With luggage.

What?

Hey. This is a surprise.

Never had someone sneak out on me in the middle of a date.

Bags packed and all.

My assistant just dropped this off.

Oh.

Wait, did David not tell you?

No. He found out Enrique Iglesias needed someone for the Asian leg.

It was kind of an emergency.

And you're the co -headliner, right?

Look, I'll be back in six months if you're still single.

Maybe we can try again.

I'm so glad we're working together.

Me too. I'll update you from the road.

Follow me on Twitter.

I will.

Have a safe flight.

Really? You sent Sergio across the country behind my back?

What? I was doing my job, and I got... our client a good gig.

No, you sent Sergio away because you're jealous.

Jealous of what? The fact that you was after him like a ratchet girl's going

wild? I wasn't. And you're the one poonhound walking around here like a pig

heat, so don't you dare judge me. Judging the fact that you used poonhound

sentence and that you're trying to squeeze me out. David, I told you, no, I

wasn't. Did I hear something?

Miss Bloody Blonde said what?

Okay.

I'd hate me to.

I'm surprised you have the nerve to show your face.

Maybe that's how you want to do this.

The DA's office is investigating Frank's jewels.

And there is... There is a lot that I need to come clean with you

about.

Yeah, well, you should have done that a long time ago.

And no one realizes that more than I do, Keisha. You understand that?

No one.

But in my defense, I didn't want to implicate you in this. I didn't want to

implicate you in any of this. Now that you have to understand.

I face down the FBI for you.

They seek the IRS on me and I still didn't talk.

I deserve your honesty.

Yes, you do.

Frank Jules has had some not completely legal business dealings.

Especially with Deacon.

Deacon?

Oh, my God.

You have gone and completely lost your mind.

Are you?

No, Keisha, you know exactly who I am.

I'm the same man that's been there for you. I'm the same man who loves you

today. Loves me?

You lied to me.

You have kept things from me over and over again.

How do you think I felt when I found out on my own that you were married before

and you were still supporting her? And now I find you with Naomi?

Hey, never, all right?

Never would I cheat on you.

Fine, Deacon and I...

Yeah, we used Naomi, but we used Naomi as a go -between for our business

dealings, simply to give us deniability.

Is that all you used her for?

It sure didn't look like it.

Answer me.

It didn't last long, and it was over three years ago, way before you and I

met, way before you and I even knew each other existed.

But you lied to me.

I'll open my heart to you.

I trusted you.

I told you things about me I never told anyone.

And that's how you repay me.

It wasn't like that.

And you know it wasn't like that. But it is.

One endless parade of shade with you.

Shade?

Shade?

Every single thing that I have done has been to help my family.

That makes me shady.

Sean and Weston, they warned me about you.

Oh, come on. They were right all along.

But I defended you.

All this time I believed in you.

Look at this. No.

Don't you dare come near me.

I have to tell you, I really enjoy your company.

Thank you.

It's been a minute since I've met someone I really wanted to get to know.

You know, women like you don't come around every day.

Very sweet of you to say.

Look, I hope I'm not overstepping my bounds, but... Don't worry.

If ever you will be handled accordingly.

I'd expect nothing less.

Raquel, I, uh...

I want you to be my mistress.

You're married?

What? No, I'm not married.

I will never lie to you, Raquel.

Ever.

I'm a sub.

You're what?

I'm a submissive.

I want you to be my dom, my mistress, my dominatrix.

Oh.

Oh.

No. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I mean, what would make you think that I would even want... Well, you dropped a

million hints.

I like to be on top.

I'm going to have to train you, be punished.

Grant, those were expressions.

I'm wanting to dominate.

It's in your blood. You're a natural. I know it.

Look, I want to be your slave.

I want you to make me do things for you.

If I wanted an assistant, I would hire one.

Not for the things that I would do.

Look, Grant.

You're a really nice guy, and I don't want to be rude, but... But you can,

you see?

Humiliation turns me on.

I love it.

Uh, Raquel?

I thought that was you. Mr.

Jared, hi.

So good to see you.

Come on with this Mr.

Jared business.

Deacon.

Okay, deacon it is.

Deacon, this is my friend Grant.

Pleasure to meet you. Good to meet you. You know, this is one of my favorite

restaurants.

I'd be sure to try the peach cobbler. It's excellent.

Will do.

Actually, Grant, you were just saying that you're feeling sick, right?

And that you had to go.

I was.

I am.

It's not contagious.

It's good to meet you again.

Pleasure to meet you.

Goodbye, Raquel.

Feel better.

I'm sorry I didn't start you. No, no, no worries. Please, would you care to join

me? Wow.

What a lucky coincidence. You know, I was just about to dine by myself.

Aw. I don't even need this.

Omar,

there you are. You

rang? Got something for you.

I already have a tablet.

Not like this one.

Take a look.

You got your picture taken. A lot. Congratulations.

Keep looking.

This is my name.

You credited me as a designer?

Music manager and style maven Felicia Price called Omar the fashion world's

kept secret.

Here shows an uncompromising eye for color and proportion.

It's official, you're a star.

My God, Felicia.

Wait, but why did you lie to that reporter? You told him it was vintage.

That Miss Grant.

He once intimated I wore Spanx.

No scooch for him ever.

I feel like I should hug you.

Try to resist.

Oh, no.

Oh, no. Oh.

Listen,

you don't have to drive me. No, don't. I can take a cab.

Nonsense. It's no big deal. My car's right here. Okay.

So, I was wondering, how do you know Terrence?

Yeah, I was going to ask you the same thing. I mean, how are you in terms of

business?

You're not cut from the same mold.

True. But we both have a great eye for design, especially jewelry.

Kinnick just picked up a beautiful art deck on that glass set. You should see

it.

I'd love to. The 1920s was my favorite era. Perfect. I have a warehouse just a

few blocks away.

It's in my safe. We can go now.

Sure. Why not?

Perfect.

What

is

this place? Where are we?

This is where I keep my most precious possessions.

And here is where I keep the most precious of the precious.

You're going to have to turn around now. Come on. No, no, no one knows this

combination except for me.

Serious? Okay.

I know.

It's museum worthy.

Josephine Baker wore that.

The Josephine Baker? The one and only. She was photographed many times with

that. People thought it was fake, but they were wrong.

It's gorgeous.

Would you like to try it on?

Absolutely.

Is that too tight?

No, no, it's perfect.

See?

I'm stunning.

I'm going to take a picture.

Perfect.

Stunning, stunning, stunning.

Keisha, we have to talk this through.

I know we can.

I don't think you know anything.

There used to be a time when I thought you were the smartest man I ever met.

I can't believe how wrong I was.

Who was that?

What? Deacon.

I get a third and you get her back.

Next on Single Ladies.

I think that I need to call a cab and then I'm going to head home.

This new act I've been tracking is playing up the block.

Hey, why don't you just come with me?

Trying to ask me out on a date?

I don't know what kind of deal that you have with Terrence and Malcolm, but...

Obviously, they want a bargain.

And you, my dear, are the perfect bargaining chip.

I have an idea of where he might be holding her. Good. We need an address,

we need to distract him while we go and look for her. So, David, who is your

gorgeous date, and why is she with you and not with me?

This thing with Naomi.

Hey,

if you want to get with that piece of trash, that's your business.

But just know you're getting Malcolm Sr.

And Junior's sloppy seconds.

They said to eight.

Felicia is a two.

Can it be handled tomorrow?

Then the body part in this box would be my head.

You realize you screwed us up, we could all end up in a landfill.

What do you say we get in and get out?