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All right, Aunt Hattie.

Okay, Aunt Hattie.

That's right, that's right. We'll see you in a few days, Aunt Hattie.

Yes, yes. I love you too, Aunt Hattie.

Okay. All right. Bye, Aunt Hattie.

Let me guess.

That was Aunt Hattie.

Aunt Hattie coming to visit?

Dang, we haven't seen her since she caught the bouquet at your wedding. And

spiked it.

That Aunt Hattie is something else. She's going to be in town this week for

pharmacist convention.

What? She's still working?

Isn't she, like, 50?

50's not old.

Oh, really? Would you eat a 50 -year -old piece of cheese?

Well, without Hattie coming, looks like you're gonna be on the couch for a few

nights. Well, actually, Daddy... Hey, y 'all, y 'all never guess what I got in

the mail.

Hattie, I was talking.

Oh. Oh, sorry, Mom.

Go ahead.

Thank you. Like I was saying... Hey, y 'all, can't hold it. Look, I got you

something to decal you. Yes! Oh, well, good for you, Hakeem. Yeah.

Oh, congratulations.

All your hard work paid off. Yeah. More like he paid somebody off.

Anyway. So, Mo, no more taking that bus all the way to Santa Monica. Now I get

to ride to school every day with you.

Oh, Hakeem, not exactly.

What I was about to say was, my number came up in the dorm lottery, and there's

a room for me in the flyest dorm on campus if I want to take it.

Well, what are we waiting for? Let's start packing. Daddy, what do you think

about that?

Well, I don't know, Mo. I mean, it seems so sudden.

Well, it is, honey, but come on.

Living on campus can be a fun and enriching experience.

Well, I mean, if that's what you want.

I'm calling them all.

Yes!

Does this mean I can have a room? No.

Here, man. What are you thinking?

That's Mo's room. Thank you.

We'll wait till she's done.

I better not catch either one of you in my new sewing room.

Sewing room? That's my new exercise room.

Let's make it a game room. No, no, no. It's not a game room. No, I said from

very beginning.

I'm still here.

We'll be right back.

when I could be with Dad at Dorian's basketball banquet.

Well, you could have been there if you'd spent more time on your algebra and

less time on Crash Bandicoot.

I don't know about algebra, but I use Crash Bandicoot every day.

This stuff doesn't even make sense.

Of course it does. Come on, let me help you.

Now, the key to remember about algebra is group -like terms.

All right?

So, the answer to this first problem is... Uh -huh.

X equals A minus B squared.

There you have it.

That's not what it says here on the answer page.

Let me take a look at that, because I know I got that right.

No, that's okay, Dee. I think I can do it. No, let me look at it. Thank you.

Dee, I can get it wrong by myself.

Hey, hey, look out for Mr. MVP.

Congratulations, Dorian. You're brought home to gold. Oh, Dee, it was quite an

event, baby. The coach had a lot of nice things to say about Dorian. And

everybody stood up when they called his name.

And to stand up to see this little trophy.

Oh, don't play a hate mouth.

Dorian really worked hard to earn that trophy. Yes, I did.

And I'm proud of the way you turned things around.

And not just on the basketball court.

Thanks, Aunt Dee.

Well, now all we have to do is find a place of honor for this trophy.

Make sure you put it where everybody can see it. Oh, you know that.

Why don't you put a chain through it and wear it around your neck?

Don't worry, Miles. If you ever discover a talent, I'm sure they'll have a

trophy for that, too.

Thanks again, Uncle Frank.

Hold on a second, Dorian.

I have got the list to your birthday party next week, and I think a few

are missing.

Like who?

Guys.

Nice is on there.

Oh, so your idea of a birthday party is you nice and 30 girls.

Scratch nice off.

Look, Dory, why don't you give us a list with an equal number of girls and guys

so we can get the invitations in the mail. All right, cool.

I'm going to be upstairs.

Hey, D, don't scratch off any of the shirt girls.

Uh, Dory.

I'm proud of you.

Hey.

You can't help yourself. Look at me.

All right. All right.

So, Dee, did you get a hold of my sister and tell her about the party? You know

Sandy will be here. She wouldn't miss her baby's 17th birthday.

Now all we have to do is just find the perfect gift.

Gift? I thought the party was the gift.

I'm just kidding, baby.

I got the poor courtside seats to the basketball game.

And you know how much he loves the Lakers.

They're clipper stickers, see?

I guess it's the thought that counts.

Oh, this is it, y 'all.

This is what?

My dorm room.

Man, you sure this ain't a boiler room?

It's creepy down here.

Hey, I didn't know the dorm had a dungeon.

Come on, you guys, it's not that bad.

Yeah, okay, but when a man in a hockey mask comes to your door with a chainsaw,

don't say I didn't warn you.

Yeah, here's something.

Well, now you're letting your imagination run wild.

Moe, is that Mitchell?

Hi,

I'm Bree, the RA on this floor.

I just want to congratulate you on getting one of the nicest rooms in the

basement.

Cozy? You mean tiny.

It's not tiny. It's intimate.

Oh, please. You throw a towel on the floor, you have wall -to -wall

Please, can you let her finish showing me the room?

Okay, that's your bed.

All done.

Where's the bathroom?

There's a community shower and toilet right down the hall.

I hope you have flip -flops. Ooh, talk about the lap function.

Well, you know what? I think it has potential.

Look, a few posters, Japanese screens, some drapes. Drapes? I think you mean

bar.

Can you repaint the walls, change the lighting fixture, put a new carpet in

hallway, and add an extra dresser?

Um, no.

Okay. Do you think I should put my bed over there and my desk over here?

That's not a good idea.

Why not?

Where will your roommate sleep?

We're still waiting to hear about this dorm room. Oh, Daddy, what's the tale?

Four walls, a door.

Seen one dorm room, you've seen them all.

So, when are you moving in?

See, I'm glad you asked. Well, after much consideration, didn't make a lot of

sense to move so close to the end of the school year, so I have decided to save

Daddy some money and finish my semester at home with the family I love.

Mm -hmm.

Hated the dorm room, huh?

Despise it. Have more space in a roach motel.

Oh, well, I'm sorry it didn't work out, baby, but I gotta admit.

I'm glad you won't be leaving so soon.

Yeah, I guess you're stuck with me. So I guess your weight room will have to

wait. Uh -huh.

Hey,

big head, your turn to wash the dishes.

I don't know why I have to wash the dishes.

Why don't we ever use the dishwasher?

Because we're trying to save energy.

Whose? Not mine.

Guess who I found on our doorstep?

Dee, you make me sound like the Sunday Times. Oh, the door.

Aunt Hattie, we weren't expecting you till tomorrow. Come here.

I figured I'd come in a day early, do a little shopping. Oh, I know where all

the bargains are.

Oh, I'm not looking for bargains, Dee. I'm looking for a husband.

Anyone know where Taye Diggs lives?

Oh, so you finally gave up on Johnny Mathis.

Aunt Hattie, you look great, but what happened to your arm?

Oh, bingo game got kind of out of hand.

Moesha, you, you look just beautiful. You grew right out of that awkward

Thank you, I guess.

Aunt Hattie, you remember me?

Miles, look at you, how you grow.

And you look just like your daddy.

Aunt Hattie, that's Dorian.

That's Miles.

Hey, Aunt Hattie.

Dorian, what are you doing here in the middle of the school year?

I live here now. You're living here now?

And Dean, you're okay with that?

Well, it was an adjustment at first, but it's working out just fine now.

Yeah, we're just one big happy family.

Oh, wow.

Well, well, good for you, Frank. You finally brought your son home. I knew

do the right...

Son?

Son?

Oh.

What's she talking about, Frank?

Well, you know, Dee, I made a mistake.

I've got so many nephews, I just can't keep them all draped. It's all right,

Aunt Hattie.

It's okay.

This has gone on long enough anyway.

Dorian, this isn't how I wanted you to find out.

Find out what?

What are y 'all talking about?

I'm not your uncle, Dorian.

I'm your father.

What?

Oh, my God.

Hold on. Let me get this straight.

Dad, you were married to Aunt Sandy?

No, Miles.

Look, a long time ago, I made a mistake.

A mistake?

No, no, no. Not like that.

Look,

after you were born, my sister Sandy adopted you.

So does that mean Dorian is my brother?

Yeah, Miles, that's exactly what it means.

Frank!

How long were you going to wait before you told us? Oh, no, Dee, baby. This is

crazy. Dorian, listen.

Dorian, man, wait up.

Oh, I can explain the whole thing. You cheated on my mother. Moesha.

You cheated on Mom?

Baby, it was a long time ago. No, yes and no. Did you cheat on my mother? Let

explain. What is there to explain, Daddy?

You lied.

You lied to me, to Mom, to everybody in this family. Oh, it's not that simple.

Don't touch me. Baby, look, your mother and I were having trouble. Don't try to

put this off on my mother. No, no, no. I'm just saying.

Just shut up.

Moesha. Who do you think you're talking to?

I don't even know.

Frank.

Dee. Believe me, if I'd have known, I'd have kept my mouth shut.

It's okay, Aunt Hattie.

Nobody's blaming you.

Well, just the same... I think I'll feel safer in a hotel.

Why didn't you tell me?

Huh? What?

What? You thought I couldn't handle it?

Dee, baby, you don't know how many times I've wanted to, but I promised Andy

that we would keep it a secret until he turned 18.

Oh, you promised Andy.

What about the promises you made me, Frank, huh?

What about sharing?

What about caring?

What about trust?

I mean, how much longer are you going to keep it a secret, Frank, huh? You

brought the boy into our home. Oh, you're right, Dee, baby. I should have

you. I should have told you. I'm sorry.

Dee, baby, I'll make this up to you. I swear, I'll make it up to everybody.

Just... Oh, Frank!

I don't think you can.

Apple cider, thanks.

Oh,

you can have it now.

Works every time.

So, uh, I heard you got into Cal U.

But I'm curious, Hakeem, out of all the schools in L .A., why'd you pick this

one? What, they have a good undeclared major program?

No, I wanted a better education.

And?

And a better shot at militia.

Boy, it's about time you said so.

Because shy is only cute for so long.

You better be careful stepping to your best friend.

You don't want to ruin what you already have.

Oh, Hakeem. Just relax and say what your heart tells you. And you'll be fine.

I'm here with you.

Yeah.

Yeah, boy.

Uh -oh, here she comes.

I'm just do or die. I mean, what if she says no?

Oh, I can't stand to watch.

What's up, Mo?

What's up?

Um, can I get you a drink?

My treat.

Thanks, I'm cool.

Um, Mo?

What?

Well, um, we've been knowing each other for some time now, right?

Man, you can know somebody all your life and still not know them.

Okay.

But we have a bond, you know.

A little special bond.

Bond? And what's a bond?

Just something else for people to break.

Like promises, vows, hearts.

Yo, Bo, what's going on?

Nuts.

Wishes.

Boy, what did you say to her?

Can I come in?

Looks like you already have.

Well, I just thought that I would.

Come on up and see how you're doing.

I'm all right.

You sure you wouldn't rather talk about what you're going through?

No. I called my mom.

She said everything's true.

What else is there to talk about?

Well, one of the reasons this family is in such a mess right now is because we

haven't done enough talking.

Dorian, it is not good to keep your emotions so bottled up like this.

What do you want me to say?

The man who I thought was my uncle is my father.

My mom is my aunt.

And all I know about my real mom is she gave me away.

People have been lying to me all my life. Oh, so you think it's all about

huh? Well, I've been lied to, too.

And if there's one thing that I know that is true, that is that Frank

loves you. Yeah, right.

Yeah, right.

He does, Dorian.

In the short time that I've been in this family, I've seen a lot of evidence of

just how much Frank really cares about you.

I could never understand why is it that Frank would fly up to Oakland just to

see you in a little league game or in a school play.

What about that time you broke your arm?

He flew up there just to sign that cast.

Yeah, and all that time I thought he was being a good uncle.

Now I know he was just being a bad father.

Dorian, we need to talk, son.

Look, I gotta go.

I told Nightside to help him with his homework.

Can't that wait?

I don't think so. He's flunking.

Look, Dorian, son, I can't say that I know how you're feeling right now, but

it means anything to you, I'm so sorry, son.

Look, I'm cool.

Look, I just want you to know, Dorian, that I'm willing to talk to you about

this. If you have any questions, if there's anything you don't understand...

Look, I understand.

May I go now, Uncle Frank?

Hey. Morning, Mr. Mitch.

Morning, Uncle King.

I heard you had a pretty rough day yesterday.

How you holding up?

Well, I'm holding, Hakeem.

I'll be okay.

We'll be okay.

Well, um... You know, Mr. Mitchell, um... You helped me get through a lot of

rough times in my life.

So, uh... I want to let you know that I'm here for you.

Thanks, Hakeem.

Yeah, it means a lot to me.

Hey, good morning, Dad.

Morning, son.

Morning, Dee.

Come on, Miles, hurry up. I don't want you to be late for school now.

Uh, baby, would you like some cereal?

No, thanks. I'm just gonna... Where's Dorian?

Oh, he left for school about an hour ago.

Morning, Mo.

Hey, what's up with that bot?

Moving out.

You are?

Yeah. I've decided to move into the dorm.

Yeah, but, baby, you said that space was unlivable.

Well, there are worse places.

Mo, don't do this.

Look, I can't live here anymore, all right?

And I think that I should remove myself from this situation before I say or do

something that I might regret. No, Mo.

You can't leave. Not like this, baby. I won't allow it. Really?

Bye, Mo.

Good.

Bye, Mo.

Get the rest of my things later.

Yo, Mo.

Moesha.

Come on, Miles.

I'll drop you off.

Come on.

Dad.

Yes, son?

Hello.

Lunch break.

Boy, I'm going to break you if you don't help me with these last two boxes.

How about I order a pizza?

I think we'd rather go out.