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

I'm not your uncle, Dorian.

I'm your father.

Frank, how long are we going to wait before you told us? This is crazy.

Dorian, listen.

Dorian, man, wait up.

You cheating on Mom? Just let me explain. What is there to explain,

You lied.

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

Shut up!

What's up with that bar?

Moving out. You are?

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

You're going to be down, come on.

Got to do what I got to do.

Got to move on.

I don't know.

I don't know.

I don't know. Alicia.

Alicia.

How was work, Dee?

What are you doing home?

Oh, I left early, baby. I thought we could spend some time together. You

maybe go for a walk or something.

Frank, did you ever consider that I've been on my feet all day?

Oh, I would think after all these years, they would have given you a chair.

Hey, Dad D, you think I can bring a girl to Dorian's birthday party?

Well, honey, I don't know if Dorian's in the mood for a birthday party.

Why not?

It's still his birthday.

Well, sweetheart, when people are upset, they sometimes need time to work things

through before carrying on with old plans.

Well, I don't know, D.

Dorian never mentioned canceling his birthday party, so why should we assume

that he wants to?

I'm not assuming, Frank.

I'm considering his feelings.

Usually that's how people make decisions.

Does this fight have anything to do with me?

I'll be in my room.

Well, Dee, I think we can just clear the whole thing up by asking Dorian what he

wants to do.

Fine, Frank.

Dorian, would you come in here for a minute, please?

Yeah, what is it?

Dorian, do you still want to have your birthday party this weekend?

Yeah, why?

Because if you need time to think about it, we'll understand.

There's nothing to think about.

Or have you changed your mind about letting me have my party? Not at all,

Dorian. Cool.

So is it all right if I invited 30 more people?

Do you think they can all fit in the house?

Yeah. My friends are smaller than your friends.

Well... Then it's okay.

Thanks. Anything else?

No, that's all right.

Well, Dee, I'd still like to go for that walk.

Well, have fun, Frank.

Ow, Mo, what are you trying to do?

Hey, girl, it's not my fault you're so tender -headed.

I don't know why you're going through all this anyway, Niecy. Ain't nobody

to invite you anywhere for Valentine's Day.

Well, if you're finished, Joaquin, can I have my business?

Mo, did anybody invite you to the Valentine's Day dance?

Please, Macy, the last thing I need in my life right now is another lying man.

Things haven't gotten any better at home, huh?

Ask Hakeem. I try to limit my time over there.

Where has that gotten you? You know what, Mo?

You need to work through this. I can't even look at that man right now, Hakeem.

Why not? Because you found out that he's human?

Please, Hakeem. The father I remember wouldn't even lie to me like that. Come

on, Mo. Look, I'm through talking about it, Hakeem. I don't want to talk about

it no more. Uh, Mo.

that I'm done, Lacey. Girl, I'm not talking about that. You're pulling my

Hey!

I'm here!

Now, which one of you is my new roommate?

Well, I know it can't be you, even though this is L .A. and everything.

Um, hi, I'm Moesha, your roommate.

These are my friends, Lacey and Haki. Hi, Moesha.

Moesha, if my favorite food was Isha and I wanted second, then I'd want you.

Moesha!

memory exercises.

Excuse me, uh, what do you want this about? Oh, just put it anywhere.

I hope all the guys in the dorm are this nice.

Thank you, Donald.

It's, uh, it's Derek.

Remember, rhymes with Eric.

It's Eric.

Never mind.

And, uh, you are? Uh, Niecy.

And? Um, Malisha.

Hi. It's nice to finally meet you.

Finally? You were in my econ class last semester.

Well, until I dropped it. Oh, yes. Oh, wait.

You know what?

There are more boxes in the lobby upstairs.

Would you mind bringing them down while I do, you know, the bonding thing with

my new roomie?

Brother, I could use some extra muscle.

So could he.

Yeah, and you can use a date.

to call me Reesey.

Well, what do they call you now? I have a few suggestions.

Did I introduce myself?

Oh, hi.

I'm Teresa Logan.

I'm from Dillingham, Alaska, and I've always wanted to come to L .A. and go to

big movie star parties, and I'm your new roommate.

You know what?

This is super, Mo.

Now, why don't you two go ahead and get acquainted.

I'm going to go to my room and be glad.

If you're an otter.

Oh, look.

You know what? I've been there my whole life, and I'm so ready for new

experiences, like short sleeves and sandals and sun.

I decided to see for myself.

And I wasn't waiting until the day of the party.

How's he doing? He's fine.

He seems fine.

Miles, would you excuse us for a minute, please?

Thought you'd never ask. Thanks, Aunt Sandra. You're welcome, baby.

Are you happy now that you've told Dorian that I'm not his real mother? Oh,

on, Sandy. You know this was a mistake.

Oh, how convenient.

What are you getting at, Sandra?

Dear, this really has nothing to do with you. Yes, it does.

It's my home. It's my family.

Frank, you've been determined to tell Dorian the truth for years.

It's hard for me to believe that it just simply slipped out. Well, that's

exactly what happened. So you should be mad at Aunt Hattie and not Frank.

Why, Frank?

We agreed to wait until Dorian was 18. Why couldn't you stick to that? Well,

what do you want me to do, Sandy? You want me to lie in the boy's face and

a whole year to tell him the truth?

Dorian, look who's here. Mama.

What's up?

That's right, baby.

How you doing?

I'm cool, chilling, you know.

Boy, look at you.

Oh, 17 years old.

Are you ready for your party? Yeah, it's gonna be off the hinges.

The only thing, though, I don't have anything to wear.

The birthday boy has to be clean, you know what I'm saying?

Wait a minute, Dorian, didn't we just buy you some new clothes?

Don't worry about it.

Mama's gonna hook you up.

Thanks, Mom.

Oh, oh, I wanted to ask you one more thing. Yeah, what's that?

Well, you were right about the house getting crowded.

And since the word got out, even more people want to come.

So is it okay if I move the party to Osiris?

Osiris?

That's nothing but a pickup joint.

Or so I've heard.

And isn't it a little late to book a club for a party?

I know the DJ.

He said it wouldn't be a problem, and he can get you a deal.

Dorian, this is all so sudden. I mean, what about your guests? I'm going to

sure everybody knows about the move. Everybody. I think it's a great idea.

Yeah, well, I think it's a good idea, too, but... Hey, if you don't want me to

have a party, you can just tell me. Dorian, that's not what I'm saying.

Look, you give me the information. I'll book it for you.

Thanks. All right. All right.

Dorian? Hey, Mo.

What's up, Hakeem? What are you doing home?

I got a party to plan.

You coming, right?

Boy, don't try to play me. Why aren't you at school?

I'm going shopping with my mom.

What? And Mr. Mitch let you miss school for that?

What's he got to do with it?

So, y 'all coming to my party or what?

I don't know, Dorian. I don't really feel that comfortable being in the house

around Dad.

Well... That won't be a problem, because it's not at the house anymore.

It's at Osiris. What?

Osiris? Yeah. This Saturday?

Yeah. Yo, that's you, man? Yeah.

Camp was hard about this party, boy. Everybody's supposed to be coming.

So I'm big man on campus, and I don't even go there yet.

So how about it, Moe? You coming or what?

Come on, Dorian, what are you thinking? Frank Mitchell is not going to pay for

some club just so you can floss for your friends?

Guess again.

He already has.

What?

Act of Congress to get him to let me have my last birthday party at the den.

Am I right again?

I'm just here to help you pack some boxes. Why don't I get on that?

Yeah.

So, uh, did you get him to go for this?

Well, between my charm and his guilt, he had to give me what I want.

You're not that charming, Dorian.

Well, maybe he's that guilty.

I mean, after 17 years, don't you think he owes me something?

You think a party or some club is going to make up for what he did?

No.

But the payback's got to start somewhere.

Dee?

Frank, have you been keeping up with the calls of Dorian's birthday party?

Dee.

Why are we still talking about Dorian's party?

I just thought you'd be concerned about how much we're spending.

I'm concerned that my wife is being cold to me.

I'm concerned that my daughter won't even speak to me.

I'm concerned that you're using this party to make yourself feel better about

something that you've done.

No, Dee.

I just want to make sure that Dorian has a good time. That's all.

Okay?

No, Dee.

No, it is not okay.

Now, look, you want to talk to me, let's talk.

But please, stop shutting me out.

What do you want from me, Frank? I want a connection, Dee.

I want something more than just going through the motions.

Well, I don't know what to say to you, Frank.

Well, say what's on your mind, baby.

Just don't walk around with this half -hearted commitment to this marriage.

I mean, even if you feel that you have to leave.

You want me to leave? No.

You want me to leave? I want you to talk to me, Dee.

Okay? You want to talk? Then let's talk, Frank.

I have dedicated myself to you, Frank Mitchell. I have dedicated myself to you

and your entire family by being the best wife and mother that I know how to be.

You've done that, Dee.

Oh, and is that why you kept the truth from me, Frank, huh? Is that why you

me out, Frank?

I was wrong, Dee. I know it.

But, baby...

The secret existed so long and it got so big, I was afraid that if I said

something, I was going to lose you.

And now, I don't even know if I can trust you anymore.

Well, I don't know what I could do to top this.

Well, you certainly went for the gold on this one, Frank.

Even if you have to leave.

I was really bold, Frank.

Had to be all or nothing, Dee.

You couldn't last 15 minutes without me.

Not even five.

And once, a bear came right up to the back of my dad's store.

And let me tell you, he was not looking for the outhouse.

Look, you can smile.

Sorry I've been so down, but I've been having family issues.

Oh, that's too bad.

Luckily, my family doesn't have that many problems. My mom gets along with

of my stepdads.

Y 'all should go on Jerry Springer.

Well, I can think of a few stories.

I'd like to tell him.

Hi, Eric.

It's, uh, it's Derek.

Well, I was only off by one consonant.

Have a seat, Derek.

I, uh, didn't get a chance to thank you for helping me with my things before.

Can I buy you anything?

Well, you know, I really could use a Porsche.

Would you settle for a bagel if I brought it to you really fast?

No thanks, Teresa.

But I wouldn't mind fitting for a second. Hey, Marisha.

Hey, um, no, I'm not really in the mood today.

See, it's that mood that baffles me.

You had a boldness about you last semester.

Now you seem like someone who stole your joy.

And you think that's your business?

No, no, but I do think it's a sin.

And my pop is a minister, so I feel like it's my duty to eradicate it.

Ooh, all right, now!

So you think you can give me my joy back?

The air must be running a little thin upon that high horse of yours.

I'm not saying I can't give it back.

I'm just saying that I would be honored to be in your presence when it gets

back. And that moment can happen Saturday at the Vine.

Oh, I have something to do Saturday.

For breakfast, lunch, and dinner?

Yep. I guess so. Then you're free for brunch.

All right, all right. I'll think about it. Cool. Works for me. All right.

See you, ladies. Bye. Bye.

Bye.

Go ahead.

Or at least get your brunch on.

You look good, baby.

Are you sure you're all right?

Yeah, yeah, I'm cool.

Now, you know you can come home anytime you want.

Thanks, Mom, but like I said, I'm cold.

Oh,

Miles, get your groove on.

Yes, Ma.

You're embarrassing me.

My bad.

You know, Dee, I want to thank you for making this party a success.

It's the least I could do for Dorian.

And for giving us a second chance.

Well, Frank, we are not out of the woods yet. I mean, I got a lot of feelings

that I need to sort out. I know, baby, I know, and I respect that.

I just want to thank you for coming along this far.

I'm Moesha, a childhood friend and classmate of my king's. And I'm his

Well, I'm happy for the both of y 'all.

I have a date of my own I have to get to, so I've got to get through any of

this.

Hey, y 'all.

We're just having fun.

Dorian, the record is offensive, and I said take it home.

No! I was about to spank that ass. Thomas!

What'd you do that for?

I already told you, Dorian.

Frank, don't embarrass him in front of his friends. He's already embarrassed

himself and this entire family.

Frank, don't try to become his father all in one day. He's being the father he

should be. I am speaking to Frank.

And I am speaking to you.

Hold up, y 'all. Hold up, everybody.

Dang, look what you're doing. I gotta play something.

You can play anything you want, Dorian, as long as it's not insulting to every

woman in this room.

Well, you DJ'd in.

Are you happy now, Frank?

No, Sandy, I'm not happy. But I am doing the right thing.

Excuse me, I may be about the music, Daddy.

But what about the rest of it?

Take a look around.

This isn't a party for a 17 -year -old, Daddy. I don't even know what this is.

Moesha. And for the past week, I've been trying to figure out who you are.

Evidently, you don't even know.

Moesha, that's not fair. Your father's just trying to... Trying to what?

Buy himself a son?

Moesha.

Look, baby, walking away is not going to solve anything.

I have someplace to go. All right, all right, all right, Moesha.

All right, I understand that this is difficult for you and it's going to take

you a while to adjust.

But I want you to understand something. I am still your father.

And there's only so many times I'm going to let you walk away from me.

Girl, you are the female Mac of the year.

What? Well, Derek called four times looking for you today. You have got that

cutie strung out and you haven't even gone out with him yet.

Girl, I've got too much on my mind to be worrying about a date. Getting a date

is all that is on my mind.

Well, that and I'm explaining to you how I broke your hair dryer.

Hi,

Derek. I know I was supposed to meet you, but I got so caught up with my

and... It's okay.

Really? Yeah.

You can explain on our next first date.

All right.

All right.

Okay. Good night.

Good night.

You think he's for real? I can go pinch him. Okay, we'll pinch him.

Go pinch him!