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Previously on Single Lady. What is it?

It's your partner's rat. I just wanted you to know the kind of man you're going

into business with. And who the hell is she?

My sister.

And the new third member of your girl group.

You better be glad I'm saved.

Because I would have something for you.

You were supposed to give up, Malcolm.

I'm calling it the oak.

Laying down the roots.

Building this place up strong.

Felicia thinks it would be best if we start with an online presence. I'm a

people person. I need to interact to make it work.

I'm thinking of asking her to consider me for the job.

What?

Okay, I will accept your apology if you stop it.

Keisha's a woman in love with the wrong man.

If that were criminal, I'd be locked up a couple of times myself.

And coincidentally, you were.

This court sentences you to five years in the state penitentiary for conspiracy

to aid the act of committing a felony.

Here are the files for your 3 o 'clock.

And FYI, two of your triple threat girls are already making way too many demands

on my time.

Serious monsters in the making.

I've allowed too many overinflated egos to build up.

It's time to start tearing them down.

I'm glad we're on the same page.

Do you have my family law attorney's number?

Of course, yes.

Get them on the line. Will do.

And fire them.

Me? I mean, it's just, I've never fired anyone before.

And how is that relevant to my day?

It isn't.

You're learning.

Find me a lawyer with a reputation for crushing ungrateful exes.

Crushing.

That's all.

Hey. Hey.

Welcome.

Wow.

This is banana.

And it's all yours.

This is weird.

I know my sister owned it, but... But nothing.

Raquel always wanted to do something nice for you.

But she didn't hardly know me, and she left me this.

I feel like I'm kicking you out of your home.

But you can't kick me out of something that isn't mine.

I'm a big boy.

I'll be all right.

You know what? You could stay.

I'll rent it to you. I can find it somewhere else.

Look, I can't.

Every time that I walk in here... I just can't.

Sorry.

I ain't mean to make you upset.

I

don't

even know... What kind of movie she went to or, like, what she liked to eat?

Sushi. Raw fish?

Who in their right mind would eat that stuff?

She loved it. That slimy crap?

That's funny. I thought the same thing the first time that I tried it. I almost

threw up in my mouth. Yo, that had to be love because meat needs to be cooked.

Yeah.

Take them.

You sure you don't need a little more time?

I'm sure.

See you in the club, act like they never knew you. But why you wanna mess with

me? I know karma suits you. Why you actin' like a bad chick? That don't suit

you. A loser's side gig, you're tryin' to get exclusive.

Forget it, I'm that menorah you can see in your locker. These boys in the club

and damn right we will go up. These underground wrestlers always hit my five

sides. They ain't my favorite rappers, just pickin' five guys. No lie, I'm hot,

so we might. I bring that, I bring that.

Can I help you?

Sorry, I didn't know anyone else was here.

Are you booked in this room?

Not yet, but I am the lead singer of Felicia Price's new group.

Oh, cool.

A lot of hits have been made in this room.

I know.

Just thought I'd come sit and soak in the vibe.

I'm just doing some prep work, so knock yourself out.

Cool.

Put it out there.

And it'll happen.

What's

up,

Foley? Can I holler at you for a minute? What, man?

You know her?

I don't know nobody.

Her car was found around the corner.

Burnt out BMW.

Wasn't even near that one. It was torched.

Everybody knows you like to play with fire. Only when I'm paid to play. You

to get your ass off my car.

Come on, man. Just look at the picture.

Imagine. Hey,

man!

You ain't hurt.

But that can change. You torched that car, didn't you?

You know who did?

Just know it happened about 2 in the morning.

And that match didn't come from the hood.

If you know that much, you can find out more.

Hit me up when you do.

I am walking into the office right now. I will email you the information as soon

as I finish the wardrobe fitting for the girls. Kirk out.

That's a Star Trek breath. Hello, Felicia?

Felicia?

Guess she's more of a Darth Vader girl.

Can I talk to you for a second?

Can you please remove your hand from my person?

You're late.

Again. Well, I had to stop at two fabric stores because the lame designer that

you hired couldn't find them. And you couldn't call?

Oh, I haven't heard that tone since I left my mama's house.

And I don't miss it. Oh, I'm not joking, Omar.

Neither am I.

Now, can we get this meeting started?

All right, triple threat. Our new girl group.

Let's see who's got the winning design for their hot look.

15 gold records, 30 platinum.

I want to see Casey on this wall one day. Oh, you will be.

I'm glad you took a second look at Price Entertainment.

You're a very smart woman, Karen.

And me being a self -made woman, I completely understand. Okay, you know

You could save the made -for -lifetime movie moment for somebody else because I

know who I am, and I know what my daughter is worth.

So what are you offering?

An executive producer credit.

Casey's a singer -songwriter. Anybody would give her that.

I meant for you.

Oh.

Yeah, that could work.

Taking yet another meeting without me, huh?

How did you know this meeting... Did you?

Oh, don't look at me.

Casey, it's a pleasure to finally meet you in person.

Look. I don't need a bunch of money. I just want to sing songs that I believe

in. Here we go again, honey. You really need to let me handle this. Why?

So you can try to sell me to the highest bidder? How many times do I have to

tell you? You can be an artist. You just don't have to be a broke one.

Casey, I completely understand where you're coming from.

An artist whose only purpose is to make money will quickly sell her soul.

I respect you for wanting more, and I'll make sure that you get it.

Cool. Follow me.

Hello. Hello, Omar.

Are you busy?

If it's not an emergency, I'm going to have to call you back.

Okay, it's kind of an emergency.

My hair is a mess, and I ain't found nobody who could do it like my girl back

home. Can you hook me up? I know you know hair people.

Oh, because I'm gay, I'm supposed to know a bunch of hairstylists?

Well, do you?

I'll send CJ right over.

To my house?

She's the best in town. She's the only one that Felicia lets touch her hair.

Thank you, Mr. O. It's Omar.

Now, is there anything else that you need?

groceries, laundry.

You want me to walk your dog for you?

Well, I don't have a dog anymore, but I could use a deep dish pizza.

Girl, look on the internet.

Oh, okay.

I guess I have been calling you a lot, huh?

That's okay.

I know it's not easy being out here by yourself.

Move on.

You like to party, Ro?

Are you serious? Back home? I used to get tired, though.

Okay, look, look, now. I just got a tweet about the opening of Terrence's

club. You gotta go. You'll have a great time. I know it.

For real?

Okay, um, you know where I could buy, like, a dress or... We'll send my

over to help you find something to wear.

Thank you, Mr. O.

It's Omar.

I know.

Okay, what is with you? You seem tense.

Look, I just hope people show up.

Okay. Have you been to one of the events I promote?

I could pack a dog show with a bunch of cats.

Awesome, that's cute.

But how are you going to pack this place?

Two -for -one patron shots, ladies free before 10 .30. You just have to blow up

the right self -important people.

Okay.

Friend of yours?

This actually isn't that bad.

No.

What's up, girl?

Sammy G, what's up? Hello, Chica.

I'm using my real name now.

Samantha Gray.

Because? I don't need gimmicks.

I'm established now.

Well, you're not that established.

And there's my next paycheck.

Just wanted to check out the club.

See if it was worthy of my presence.

I'm still thinking.

Hello, Samantha Gray.

Okay, and who did you say she was?

She's a party promoter. Who'd think she's what's next?

Well, she looks really young. Like, extremely young. Okay, I got it. Thank

Barely legal, but just not even...

I'm

almost sure you like them.

Almost? That scares me.

Oh, that's the look that I spent hours explaining to you?

I think so.

Does that look anything like this sketch?

Uh, not exactly. No, it doesn't.

Okay, you know what?

Making yourself crazy won't help.

You're right.

Please continue. Show me the rest.

We are designing a look for hip, sexy girls. Not the golden girls. That looks

like something Betty White would wear.

Tara, I told you I would let you know when I was ready for you to see some

things. I need to make sure you don't try to put me into some ratchet

ridiculousness.

I'm not wearing that.

Not wearing that.

Wouldn't be caught dead in that. I'm still putting stuff together.

Come back later.

Go to lunch on me.

I don't even have an appetite after looking at this.

You know what? Let's go in there.

Omar.

Did you fire the two designers I hired?

Oh, hi, April.

And actually, they fired themselves.

What?

They were talentless.

Oh, so you're saying that I'm talentless? Well, I didn't say that.

might as well have.

My ass is the one that's on the line.

So, if I need to replace someone, I am going to replace them.

From day one, we've been on this project together as a team, Omar, as friends.

I didn't realize this little promotion would make you forget all that.

I don't have time for this.

Not now, okay?

Uh -oh, you can't do this?

Then you tell me what you want me to do.

You can just stay there and continue to have an attitude. That's perfect.

Hey, Tara, someone's here to see you.

Fellas, take a ten -minute break.

Ten minutes all you got for me now?

Big time?

I'm still the same dude.

Just doing something new.

Hey, me too.

Since I took over your old chop shop, gotten so large, I had to find a new

twice as big.

Matter of fact, now I run that block.

Foley was collecting my money when you beat him down.

He swung on me first.

Says he was looking for somebody.

Looking for information.

Okay.

Bet you're going big time with this opening, huh?

Why don't you let me throw a couple names up beside mine on the list?

We can make a ton of side cash, you know what I'm saying?

Look, Max, with no disrespect, but your name's not on the guest list.

You mean I'm not invited?

And I thought we were still friends.

Guess not.

It's too bad, too, because I do hear things.

I might have been able to help you figure out what happened to your girl.

Who was that?

Nobody.

He's showing up late, and it's like ever since he got this promotion from

Felicia, he's changed. And I tried to tell him, and it's like he acted like he

didn't even hear me.

I was like, Omar, literally, your attitude is affecting our friendship.

Babe, babe, babe.

What? Listen to yourself.

You're letting this get you all wound up. No, I'm not.

Yes, you are.

All right, fine. David, if you say so, I'm all wound up.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. You're right. You're right. I need to calm down.

It's just a lot's been happening lately, you know? I do know.

How about we go?

play some pool, and take our minds off the job.

Remember that job opening I told you about in London?

Oh, God, I thought we was taking our minds off of work.

We are.

It's just, it's a really cool position. It might be a really cool city to live

in, and I was just thinking about it.

So I guess we're definitely going to talk about work.

Babe, what do you want me to say?

It sounds amazing.

So if you want to go for it, go for it.

Wow, you sure seem enthusiastic about getting rid of me.

Come on.

I'm trying to be supportive here.

Hey, it gets extremely cold out there, so make sure you wear a big jacket. Oh,

and remember, say tomato, not tomato.

Did you ever ask me to stay?

I mean, has it ever crossed your mind to fight for me or be my guy for

real?

Pepper?

Hey, excuse me.

When you get a second, can you bring two beers over here? Okay. Thanks. I'll be

back.

I'm solid.

Go, baby girl.

Okay, security.

Check.

Hostess.

Thank you, Felicia.

And to what do I owe this pleasure?

Can I stop by and say hello?

You could, but you wouldn't.

Touché. Hey, this is my business partner, Austin Aguilera.

Nice to meet you. I'm sure it is.

Is there somewhere we can go and talk business?

Well, since I'm his business partner, may I suggest we talk right here?

Right here is good.

Very well.

I have the one thing your grand opening is missing if you want to make this the

event of the year.

Talk to me.

Triple threat.

Which is?

My new girl group.

Well, what do we get out of introducing a girl group nobody's heard of?

Publicity you can't buy, sweetie.

I've got that covered, sweetie.

Look, you can never be too hot. I mean, Felicia here is a legend.

So she thinks these girls are hot. They are.

How about this?

I come check out your group.

I like them.

We'll consider it. And if we move forward, we get first right of refusal

your new acts.

Deal.

You good?

Excellent. As am I.

Felicia, please say something.

I'm at a loss for words, which is a rarity for me. I know.

Just help me understand, April. Where is this coming from?

It's coming from being ready for change.

I need new challenges.

But you work so hard to get to where you are here. It's hard for me to believe

you'd leave that for London.

Like I said, new challenges.

I don't want to lose you.

But if this is what you want, then it is.

Well, London will be lucky to have you.

Thank you.

You do have the girls' show clothes for tonight, I trust?

I do, and they're fabulous.

Well, good. I have two back -to -back meetings off -site.

When I return, I want to be wowed.

I would tell you to share your good news, but since you all tell each other

everything, I'm sure you already know.

So, you have good news?

I'm moving to London to join the new team.

What?

You're not.

I need a change, Omar.

Because we had a few little squabbles. April, we fight all the time.

Of course you would make it about you.

I hope it isn't. I hope that as my friend you understand that this new

is overwhelming me and... It's not about you, Omar.

I need to be challenged. I'm not being challenged here.

Would it help if I said I'm sorry?

I would say apology accepted, but I'm still moving to London.

Don't sleep with the prime minister or whatever they have there. Stop it.

Did you really just push me away from the mic?

Why do you turn everything into a showdown? I'm trying to help you, but

you know everything. Seriously?

You hit check me twice to get in front for the crescendo. That's ridiculous,

you know it. Okay. Hello, petulant princesses.

Seriously, you have to get in on that note earlier, and I won't have to do

Your infantile bickering bores me.

Good job.

What? Excuse me? Who are you talking to? I didn't do anything.

You just stepped up to me. No, I did not step up to you. Really?

Felicia, darling, at the rate they're going, this song will never be recorded

and mixed in time for your label meetings.

Let's bring it down a little bit.

Are you serious? Do you have any idea who that man is?

A music producer?

The hottest producer. The biggest producer. The most respected producer.

And the reason he's here is because he's doing me a favor.

Six hours to show time and you guys are in here bickering like eight -year

-olds. Then tell her she's not the lead singer. If that's what you're waiting

for, then you'll be waiting forever.

The lead is not something I can give you, sweetie. It's something you take.

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

It's an attitude, sweetheart.

A leader isn't told she's in charge. She simply carries herself that way.

Just for the record, I just care about the music. I don't care about being...

Being the lead singer, yes, you do.

Trust me, you all do. Maybe I can be the lead singer.

Oh, Austin. Hello.

Pleasure. I can't wait to hear these amazing voices I've heard so much about.

Me neither.

Welcome to the air.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Ma 'am, step aside. I am not a man.

Have a delicious day.

Thank you.

How are you doing, Jasmine?

A little longer.

Go ahead.

Yeah,

I got you.

Beautiful. Thank you.

You look good, too.

Someone I want you to meet.

Sorry, honey, I don't come with a bottle service.

Hey.

You good? I'm good.

This is Raquel's sister, Roshani.

Hey, nice to meet you. Nice to meet you, too.

Roshani, this is my partner in crime, Austin Aguilera.

All of this is because of her.

Not all. Most, but not all.

Do me a favor and make sure Ro gets whatever she needs.

Oh, thanks. But, girl, I made my own way.

I'm not here to yell.

You're fine.

Don't worry. I got you.

By the way, the hair is fabulous.

Hey. Thank you, girl.

Hey,

I like to party.

How about you?

Yeah, I do, too. But there's this party over in Midtown, so I got to get going.

That sounds fun. I'd love to go.

Well, it's kind of private, so... Hey, here's my

card.

Here's my card.

Yes, I'm sorry.

You wanted one.

I'm going to check.

Behind the bar is no place for the exquisite partner in this club. It is if

bartender doesn't show up.

Did you just call me exquisite?

Let me get behind the bar.

I kind of know my way around it.

Don't be scared.

Professional. Stick it in there a little bit.

He's really good. You are incredible.

Incredible, exquisite. We should take the show on the road. Yes, we should.

I owe you.

Gracias.

See, I'm a little too old to have my first girl crush.

And I thought I knew everything about you.

She kissed me first.

Oh, I wasn't talking about that.

I was talking about this.

I bartended a little bit to put myself through the Fashion Institute.

I didn't know that.

I love you.

You do know that, right?

Thank you.

Good.

Because I'm coming with you.

Just for a week to help you get settled. Oh.

Oh, girl, careful. These models do break. Okay, okay.

Cheers.

You want more raw in your check?

Thank you.

What's up, what's up?

Hey, yo, first things first.

Welcome to the Oak.

Look, this is a very big night for me.

I could not have done it without my partner in crime.

The hottest, one of the prettiest party promoters in the business, and my good

friend, Miss Austin Aguilera.

I'll tell her I said that.

Thank you, Terrence. You know, we've been friends for a long time, right?

ma 'am.

And I'm so excited that we get to show people what a real party looks like.

Right.

And to kick off our grand opening, Felicia Price has a big surprise for

But you know what? Since I'm already up here, why don't I just introduce them

myself, okay?

They gave me a private listening party.

And I'm going to tell you something.

These girls are what's next, okay?

So get ready. They're ready, right? Am I right? Get ready for Triple Threat!

Looking at me up and down, and now I'm looking you up. You see right here, this

is mine, so why you acting so tough?

You might want to step on back, you ain't no man standing back. Me and my

hold it down, you might as well give it up. We rock, rock, rock in the top, and

that mothergirls know what's up. If you're calling out a battle, everybody

backing up. Nothing we don't know about, so don't you come along.

Pretty smile, you know that? Thank you.

Love you.

So what do you do?

I'm an entrepreneur.

What do your children play?

Basketball. I play with the Atlanta Scouts. Oh, you're a pro bowler, huh?

not exactly.

I'm just playing the D -League.

Don't say it like that.

Say it like you're proud.

You know how many players would love to play in the D -League?

Maybe.

Show me if you and your boy get with me and with me.

She's shoes and exotic purse. Killing these six.

Put them in a hearse. Hating on me only makes you worse. And my crew is bad. We

got it in the bag. If you want to party, we'll show you where it's at. Look it's

so good, we mastered that. Tell the DJ to rewind this track. If you ain't

popular, get to the back. We in the front, we're popular today.

VIP, we got crack.

Pops in pain, I'll talk to that.

Trying to pick up the pieces of what was left behind.

Morning. Hey.

So anybody I know?

You remember that cute baller that was trying to holler at me all night?

Mm -hmm. He was amazing.

Wow.

All right, now I'm the only one at this elevator holding shoes. What's up?

What's up?

Well, to tell you the truth, I can't quite remember his name.

Oh, you had too much to drink, huh?

Yep. The only thing I have in common with the Admiral, we both know how to

away the liquor.

Who's the Admiral?

My father.

Been me and just the Admiral since I was ten years old.

For some reason, I've been craving pancakes.

I'm more of a waffle girl myself.

Carol, we could do a waffle.

Sounds good to me.

Oscar, you all right?

Big city.

Big city.