1 00:00:00,875 --> 00:00:02,002 You were an important part of my life. 2 00:00:02,085 --> 00:00:03,503 -I have Fatima. -And I have Aaron. 3 00:00:03,586 --> 00:00:05,547 [Sabrina] Previously on Sistas . 4 00:00:05,672 --> 00:00:07,215 I broke up with Hayden. 5 00:00:08,049 --> 00:00:09,217 I swear I'm too tired to even care. 6 00:00:09,342 --> 00:00:11,553 [Reginald] This is Reginald. Reginald Vaughn. 7 00:00:11,678 --> 00:00:12,929 I hope I'm not disturbing you. 8 00:00:13,013 --> 00:00:15,807 For some reason, I can't seem to get you off my mind. 9 00:00:15,890 --> 00:00:17,100 I have an urgent meeting. 10 00:00:17,225 --> 00:00:18,977 Urgent meeting? This time of night? 11 00:00:19,060 --> 00:00:21,396 -Where are we even going? -We gotta get you cleaned up. 12 00:00:21,479 --> 00:00:23,440 Over here smelling some stale-ass buttermilk. 13 00:00:23,565 --> 00:00:26,860 -Thank you. -I'm Frank. Frank Givens. 14 00:00:26,943 --> 00:00:30,030 [Maurice] If it isn't Richard the Bitcher. 15 00:00:31,114 --> 00:00:33,492 [upbeat music] 16 00:00:46,755 --> 00:00:49,967 Yo, what the -- is going on, Sabrina? Who is this clown? 17 00:00:50,050 --> 00:00:52,594 Excuse me, can you give us a moment? 18 00:00:52,678 --> 00:00:54,930 Pops, you don't want these type of problems. Go. 19 00:00:55,013 --> 00:00:57,683 All right, listen. I'll be right over there. 20 00:00:57,808 --> 00:00:58,976 -OK, I'll be right there. -All right. 21 00:00:59,101 --> 00:01:00,435 I'll be right there. 22 00:01:01,520 --> 00:01:02,771 What do you want, Rich? 23 00:01:02,854 --> 00:01:04,606 What the hell do you mean, what I want? 24 00:01:04,690 --> 00:01:06,066 What the hell is all this? 25 00:01:06,149 --> 00:01:08,277 What, you trying to date your daddy issues out or something? 26 00:01:08,402 --> 00:01:10,070 It's none of your business. 27 00:01:10,153 --> 00:01:13,448 OK, I see. You tripping-tripping, huh? 28 00:01:13,532 --> 00:01:16,576 No, I'm not tripping. I have a date. 29 00:01:18,161 --> 00:01:20,956 -She has a date! -Hmph! 30 00:01:24,084 --> 00:01:25,335 [Rich] Please don't start... 31 00:01:25,419 --> 00:01:27,629 A Cosby sweater. I know that's right! 32 00:01:29,715 --> 00:01:31,133 Andi. 33 00:01:31,425 --> 00:01:32,843 -Hi! -Hey. 34 00:01:32,926 --> 00:01:34,261 [Sabrina] What are you doing here? 35 00:01:34,344 --> 00:01:38,473 What are you doing here, dressed like this? 36 00:01:38,932 --> 00:01:43,478 -Oh, wait a minute. Are you lit? -No, no, no. I'm not lit. 37 00:01:43,562 --> 00:01:46,773 I'm just, you know, getting my sexy back. 38 00:01:46,857 --> 00:01:48,650 Hmm, you got it back. 39 00:01:48,942 --> 00:01:51,278 And the outfit is courtesy of Maurice. 40 00:01:51,361 --> 00:01:56,241 Maurice? Oh. That sounds like a setup. 41 00:01:56,867 --> 00:01:59,911 Sabrina, you're not built for the streets, sadly. 42 00:02:00,037 --> 00:02:01,538 You know that, right? 43 00:02:03,415 --> 00:02:06,877 Girl, I know. I know. I'm not built for these streets. 44 00:02:07,002 --> 00:02:09,129 And these men out here are scary. 45 00:02:09,212 --> 00:02:10,630 Yeah, they are. 46 00:02:10,714 --> 00:02:13,800 But, you know, I'm just over playing the nice girl. 47 00:02:13,884 --> 00:02:15,010 Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. 48 00:02:15,093 --> 00:02:17,929 Because that got me left by a man who ended up 49 00:02:18,013 --> 00:02:19,765 with a white woman and didn't say a word to me. 50 00:02:19,890 --> 00:02:22,851 And another man who ends up screwing his friend's sister. 51 00:02:23,435 --> 00:02:26,146 I'm sorry. I'm sorry. What? What man are we talking about? 52 00:02:26,229 --> 00:02:28,607 Rich. Rich and Penelope. 53 00:02:28,732 --> 00:02:31,276 I caught them having sex in the juice bar. 54 00:02:31,401 --> 00:02:33,653 -I cannot stand that bitch. -Me neither. 55 00:02:33,737 --> 00:02:36,490 So, when did this happen? And why are you just now telling me? 56 00:02:36,573 --> 00:02:37,866 Are you OK? 57 00:02:37,949 --> 00:02:42,537 It was just a lot going on. With the Karen situation. Gary. 58 00:02:43,789 --> 00:02:46,458 I figured it was just too much. I was gonna tell you. 59 00:02:46,541 --> 00:02:48,377 I'm sorry, Sabrina. 60 00:02:49,461 --> 00:02:52,255 I don't know. Actually, you know? 61 00:02:52,381 --> 00:02:54,424 I'm not sorry. I'm not sorry. 62 00:02:54,549 --> 00:02:57,636 Because good girls never finish first anymore. 63 00:02:58,095 --> 00:03:01,348 So I'm getting my sexy back. That's it. 64 00:03:01,431 --> 00:03:02,724 As you should. 65 00:03:02,808 --> 00:03:04,101 -[sighs] -What? 66 00:03:04,226 --> 00:03:07,020 Rich is over there at the bar giving me the death stare. 67 00:03:07,104 --> 00:03:08,897 Do not give him that attention. 68 00:03:08,980 --> 00:03:11,066 I can't help it. He's an idiot. He should know it. 69 00:03:11,149 --> 00:03:13,276 I can't believe he did that to you. 70 00:03:13,360 --> 00:03:14,569 Me either. 71 00:03:14,653 --> 00:03:17,948 Um, Sabrina, are you, uh, you gonna be here a while? 72 00:03:18,073 --> 00:03:19,574 Are you leaving? Or what's going on? 73 00:03:19,658 --> 00:03:22,202 Well, actually, I just met a guy. 74 00:03:22,285 --> 00:03:23,829 Ooh. 75 00:03:24,704 --> 00:03:26,415 Sabrina, ready to get out of here? 76 00:03:26,498 --> 00:03:31,837 -Mm-hmm. Yeah. Andi, this is... -Uh, Frank. 77 00:03:32,212 --> 00:03:34,464 -Oh. Frank. -Frank Givens. 78 00:03:34,548 --> 00:03:36,007 Frank Givens. Nice to meet you. 79 00:03:36,341 --> 00:03:39,511 Frank Givens is giving me the vibe tonight. 80 00:03:40,387 --> 00:03:42,597 OK. Not too much. Not too much. 81 00:03:44,266 --> 00:03:46,768 Um, do you mind just giving us a moment 82 00:03:46,893 --> 00:03:48,270 so I can talk to my friend? 83 00:03:48,353 --> 00:03:50,772 Oh, sure thing. I'll hit up the valet and pull up the car. 84 00:03:50,897 --> 00:03:53,483 -OK. -Why don't you go with Frank? 85 00:03:53,567 --> 00:03:54,651 [Sabrina] Oh, he can wait a minute. 86 00:03:54,776 --> 00:03:56,278 Do you want to get a little drink? 87 00:03:56,361 --> 00:03:57,988 Uh, no, no. 88 00:03:59,322 --> 00:04:03,618 [jaunty instrumental music] 89 00:04:07,289 --> 00:04:09,040 Hey, babe. 90 00:04:09,791 --> 00:04:11,334 What's up? 91 00:04:12,419 --> 00:04:14,838 Looks like you got something on your mind. 92 00:04:14,921 --> 00:04:16,214 What happened? 93 00:04:17,048 --> 00:04:18,550 Nothing. 94 00:04:20,510 --> 00:04:22,304 OK. Well, since you don't want to talk, 95 00:04:22,387 --> 00:04:23,638 I'll tell you about my day. 96 00:04:24,222 --> 00:04:27,225 So, we signed a new client today. 97 00:04:29,811 --> 00:04:31,980 Really big basketball player. 98 00:04:32,689 --> 00:04:35,484 And guess who was all fangirling over him? 99 00:04:37,319 --> 00:04:40,155 Good guess. Hayden's ass. 100 00:04:40,280 --> 00:04:41,865 Acting like he was doing business 101 00:04:41,948 --> 00:04:43,575 and then started going over his stats 102 00:04:43,658 --> 00:04:45,243 and the moves he needed to play the next game. 103 00:04:45,368 --> 00:04:47,704 Damn near had to pry the guy off of him. 104 00:04:48,371 --> 00:04:49,998 I don't think I've seen him that pressed 105 00:04:50,081 --> 00:04:51,875 about anyone since Tamara. 106 00:04:55,128 --> 00:04:57,756 What is going on? You're not even listening. 107 00:05:00,383 --> 00:05:02,177 Zac? 108 00:05:03,261 --> 00:05:05,472 I went to see Karen today. 109 00:05:05,555 --> 00:05:08,266 [ominous tones] 110 00:05:10,769 --> 00:05:14,815 ♪ All my girls hold me down when them boys mess around ♪ 111 00:05:14,940 --> 00:05:17,151 ♪ When my love life is a headache ♪ 112 00:05:17,443 --> 00:05:22,072 ♪ We're goin' out tonight 'cause I'm lookin' for love ♪ 113 00:05:27,453 --> 00:05:29,872 You should go with Frank and have some fun, 114 00:05:29,956 --> 00:05:33,543 get your little groove back with your freak-him dress on. 115 00:05:33,626 --> 00:05:37,297 Are you sure? Because you look too good to be eating alone. 116 00:05:37,422 --> 00:05:38,423 I can always join you? 117 00:05:38,548 --> 00:05:40,550 No, it's fine. I just came to grab some food. 118 00:05:40,633 --> 00:05:43,094 And I have to go back to the office, actually. So. 119 00:05:43,469 --> 00:05:46,931 Mm-hmm. OK. Ms. Workaholic, I'm so proud of you. 120 00:05:47,015 --> 00:05:49,517 -[Andi] Thank you. -But please leave your phone on, 121 00:05:49,601 --> 00:05:51,394 because I might need you for a backup. 122 00:05:51,477 --> 00:05:54,439 I will have my phone on and you can call me anytime. 123 00:05:54,522 --> 00:05:56,816 -OK. I love you. -All right. I love you, too. 124 00:05:57,525 --> 00:05:59,986 Oh, um, don't do anything I wouldn't do. 125 00:06:00,111 --> 00:06:02,322 -What's that? -I've done everything. 126 00:06:02,447 --> 00:06:04,866 -OK. Have fun. -OK. Later. 127 00:06:09,078 --> 00:06:14,292 Oh, well, if it isn't Ms. Esquire Andi Barnes herself. 128 00:06:14,375 --> 00:06:17,253 Now, one thing about her, she gonna find her a man. 129 00:06:17,754 --> 00:06:20,632 Teach me your ways, Billy Bob! 130 00:06:20,715 --> 00:06:23,217 Hopefully this one's not married. 131 00:06:24,135 --> 00:06:26,888 What you know about Andi? Uh-huh. 132 00:06:27,555 --> 00:06:33,478 And I can't wait until I send Sabrina this. 133 00:06:33,603 --> 00:06:35,730 And for your information, Maurice, 134 00:06:35,813 --> 00:06:37,649 you're not the only one with the scoop. 135 00:06:37,732 --> 00:06:38,816 I know it's wrong, 136 00:06:38,900 --> 00:06:40,902 but I love eavesdropping on the Sista circles. 137 00:06:41,027 --> 00:06:43,071 They always spill the hottest coffee. 138 00:06:43,196 --> 00:06:45,698 -It's tea, bitch. -Oh. 139 00:06:45,823 --> 00:06:47,241 -Tea. -Tea, sorry. 140 00:06:47,325 --> 00:06:49,535 And I loves it, and I drinks it. 141 00:06:49,661 --> 00:06:53,498 -Mmm, slurp it down. -Oh my god, you're nasty. 142 00:06:54,374 --> 00:06:57,335 Um, speaking of nasty, didn't your ex rob a bank? 143 00:06:57,460 --> 00:07:03,091 Oh! Oh! Shade! 144 00:07:03,966 --> 00:07:05,968 -[Paige] Well... -But yes. 145 00:07:06,219 --> 00:07:09,389 I'm just saying, you know, I think it's impressive. 146 00:07:09,472 --> 00:07:13,309 He steals your heart and then steals some cash. Quite a man. 147 00:07:13,393 --> 00:07:18,064 And here you are, single and sitting with my ass. 148 00:07:18,564 --> 00:07:22,193 With a swoop bang. Another shot, please! 149 00:07:22,568 --> 00:07:25,863 And put it on her tab, OK? She's rich. 150 00:07:25,988 --> 00:07:27,699 Well, I invest. 151 00:07:27,824 --> 00:07:30,535 And speaking of Rich, look at him. 152 00:07:30,618 --> 00:07:34,288 Hey, Phil! Where's Penel? 153 00:07:34,789 --> 00:07:35,915 He act like he can't hear! 154 00:07:36,040 --> 00:07:39,794 [Paige] Look at him. We see you see us, sir! 155 00:07:39,877 --> 00:07:41,254 Yeah, that's good, girl. You're getting good. 156 00:07:41,337 --> 00:07:42,547 Thank you. 157 00:07:42,630 --> 00:07:45,258 And tell your little whore we closed her account, too! 158 00:07:45,341 --> 00:07:48,302 -With her nasty ass. -Oh my god, we did? 159 00:07:48,386 --> 00:07:51,723 -Girl, Shut the -- up. -Oh, sorry. Yeah, we did! 160 00:07:51,806 --> 00:07:56,477 And she will receive a strongly written letter in the USPS! 161 00:07:57,895 --> 00:07:59,105 That's good, bitch. 162 00:07:59,230 --> 00:08:01,274 You're really getting good. I'm proud of you. 163 00:08:01,357 --> 00:08:02,316 Thank you! 164 00:08:02,442 --> 00:08:06,404 OK, so... You gonna tell me what happened? 165 00:08:08,823 --> 00:08:11,117 She's not in a good place. 166 00:08:12,160 --> 00:08:15,455 I can't even imagine with everything that's happened. 167 00:08:16,289 --> 00:08:19,792 It's like she was a zombie, like... she was dead. 168 00:08:20,126 --> 00:08:23,296 Baby crying, she's just spaced out. 169 00:08:23,379 --> 00:08:24,797 Like she didn't even hear the baby. 170 00:08:24,922 --> 00:08:28,509 Oh my god, Zac. That is heartbreaking. 171 00:08:29,844 --> 00:08:31,679 Did she say anything else? 172 00:08:31,763 --> 00:08:34,932 Nah, she ain't say nothing. But... 173 00:08:35,892 --> 00:08:37,351 You know what? She got Aaron. 174 00:08:37,477 --> 00:08:38,978 Aaron's there. That's his problem now. 175 00:08:39,061 --> 00:08:41,314 If I'm being honest, I don't wanna talk about it no more. 176 00:08:41,397 --> 00:08:44,233 No, Zac, listen. I just... I really think you should-- 177 00:08:44,317 --> 00:08:47,612 Fatima, please, I don't wanna talk about it no more. 178 00:08:47,737 --> 00:08:50,656 -I'm good. -OK, well, damn. 179 00:08:50,740 --> 00:08:54,160 No, I didn't... Look, I'm, I'm sorry. That's... 180 00:08:55,119 --> 00:08:58,289 That wasn't meant for you. I just don't have no more energy 181 00:08:58,414 --> 00:09:00,374 to talk about this. Respectfully. 182 00:09:01,834 --> 00:09:05,630 I just wanna enjoy you two. Can I just enjoy you two, please? 183 00:09:05,713 --> 00:09:06,923 Yeah. 184 00:09:10,259 --> 00:09:12,345 We don't have to talk about it right now. 185 00:09:12,470 --> 00:09:14,222 Thank you. 186 00:09:17,558 --> 00:09:19,018 You know... 187 00:09:19,977 --> 00:09:22,313 I think I know something that might cheer you up. 188 00:09:23,397 --> 00:09:24,649 What's that? 189 00:09:25,024 --> 00:09:26,526 It's a surprise. 190 00:09:26,609 --> 00:09:29,487 Fatima, I don't like surprises. Come on. 191 00:09:29,612 --> 00:09:32,114 I think you're gonna like this one. 192 00:09:35,159 --> 00:09:37,119 All right, go ahead. 193 00:09:51,717 --> 00:09:55,680 -Tony? -Baby, you're home. 194 00:09:55,763 --> 00:09:57,557 What you been doing all day? 195 00:09:57,932 --> 00:10:02,728 You know, relaxing, vibing, staying blessed. 196 00:10:02,812 --> 00:10:05,398 Mm-hmm. Job hunting? 197 00:10:05,481 --> 00:10:06,941 -Job hunting? -[Danni] Job hunting. 198 00:10:07,066 --> 00:10:09,110 God, no. I've been grinding since forever, all right? 199 00:10:09,235 --> 00:10:10,987 I deserve a little pause. 200 00:10:11,070 --> 00:10:13,865 Forever, Tony? You're in your 30s. 201 00:10:14,198 --> 00:10:16,993 Exactly. And when I hear it back, that means I overachieved. 202 00:10:17,076 --> 00:10:19,203 I went to college, I held my family down, 203 00:10:19,328 --> 00:10:21,414 I ran one of the busiest airports in the country. 204 00:10:21,539 --> 00:10:22,665 I'm good. 205 00:10:22,748 --> 00:10:24,000 [Danni] So your great crescendo to all of that is... 206 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,626 [Danni] So your great crescendo to all of that is... 207 00:10:26,627 --> 00:10:28,212 laying on the couch all day? 208 00:10:28,421 --> 00:10:31,465 You know, I've been thinking about that. 209 00:10:32,842 --> 00:10:34,343 What if I got into mentorship? 210 00:10:34,427 --> 00:10:36,596 You know, I can talk to young brothers, 211 00:10:36,721 --> 00:10:38,097 give back a little bit. 212 00:10:38,180 --> 00:10:40,266 It's always good to do charity work. 213 00:10:40,391 --> 00:10:43,519 Yeah. Or I could pick up a trade, like woodworking. 214 00:10:43,603 --> 00:10:46,230 I could build you a dining room set or a hookah table. 215 00:10:47,064 --> 00:10:48,482 Ooh, a hookah table. 216 00:10:49,567 --> 00:10:51,611 Tony, you don't own a hammer. 217 00:10:51,986 --> 00:10:54,947 I know. But see, that's why I gotta learn. 218 00:10:55,907 --> 00:10:59,702 Or I could write a book. You know, like a how to. 219 00:10:59,785 --> 00:11:01,329 I got notes. 220 00:11:01,662 --> 00:11:04,790 It's looking like "how to" lay on the couch all day. 221 00:11:04,874 --> 00:11:07,209 I don't know what other notes you need. 222 00:11:07,293 --> 00:11:09,754 You being funny, but I am being serious. 223 00:11:11,088 --> 00:11:13,049 I want to write something enlightening. 224 00:11:13,132 --> 00:11:16,135 You know, like how to manifest your best life. 225 00:11:17,094 --> 00:11:19,764 OK. Why don't we manifest some dinner? 226 00:11:19,847 --> 00:11:22,183 Oh, yeah? What you gonna whip up? 227 00:11:22,308 --> 00:11:23,392 I know you lying! 228 00:11:23,476 --> 00:11:26,228 You think I'm gonna work all day and come home 229 00:11:26,312 --> 00:11:28,814 and worry about what we eating, and you been sitting around? 230 00:11:28,940 --> 00:11:30,691 You know what? I can do that. 231 00:11:30,816 --> 00:11:34,445 How about this? I'll, uh... I'll order some wings. 232 00:11:34,528 --> 00:11:37,490 I might even get fancy, throw in some fries. 233 00:11:37,949 --> 00:11:39,283 Is this what I manifested? 234 00:11:39,367 --> 00:11:41,243 You want hot lemon pepper or mild? 235 00:11:42,787 --> 00:11:44,705 You know what? How about this? 236 00:11:44,830 --> 00:11:47,249 I'll get the mild and the hot lemon pepper. 237 00:11:47,750 --> 00:11:50,294 This is easy. Dinner's served. 238 00:11:57,760 --> 00:12:02,348 [Faith crying] 239 00:12:04,058 --> 00:12:05,393 Karen? 240 00:12:09,188 --> 00:12:10,690 Karen, come on. 241 00:12:11,899 --> 00:12:16,362 [crying continues] 242 00:12:21,575 --> 00:12:23,786 [Aaron] I'm coming, baby. I'm coming. 243 00:12:25,788 --> 00:12:31,627 Hey, shh. Hey, baby. That's right. 244 00:12:32,378 --> 00:12:34,422 You miss Daddy already? 245 00:12:36,298 --> 00:12:39,343 Aaron, can you take her to the living room, please? 246 00:12:40,678 --> 00:12:42,054 I'm just calming her down. 247 00:12:42,138 --> 00:12:44,598 I know, just please, take her to the leaving room, 248 00:12:44,724 --> 00:12:47,393 because I can't, OK? I can't breathe. 249 00:12:47,435 --> 00:12:49,145 Aaron, can you take her to the living room, please? 250 00:12:49,228 --> 00:12:52,606 -All right, OK. -[Karen] OK. Gosh. 251 00:12:52,940 --> 00:12:54,442 [Aaron] It's OK, baby. 252 00:12:56,527 --> 00:13:01,032 [sparse, melancholy music] 253 00:13:10,708 --> 00:13:12,460 All right, so let me ask you a question. 254 00:13:13,002 --> 00:13:15,630 What is one thing that you won't compromise on? 255 00:13:15,797 --> 00:13:18,466 Wow. You're starting pretty heavy. 256 00:13:18,591 --> 00:13:21,344 Why not? Life is short. Drinks ain't cheap. 257 00:13:22,553 --> 00:13:23,680 OK. 258 00:13:24,347 --> 00:13:27,642 I will no longer compromise on my independence. 259 00:13:28,476 --> 00:13:31,479 I've worked really hard to be where I am and who I am, 260 00:13:31,646 --> 00:13:34,482 and I won't let anyone mess up my flow anymore. 261 00:13:34,607 --> 00:13:37,360 Respect. Yeah, I get that. 262 00:13:38,319 --> 00:13:40,655 So, what are your non-negotiables? 263 00:13:40,738 --> 00:13:45,118 Ooh. Consistency. I mean, I am a busy man, 264 00:13:45,201 --> 00:13:46,995 but I don't care how busy we get, 265 00:13:47,161 --> 00:13:49,455 if you say you're about something, be about it. 266 00:13:49,539 --> 00:13:52,834 -No mixed signals. -That's impressive. 267 00:13:53,668 --> 00:13:56,671 Coming from a man, mostly women are concerned about consistency. 268 00:13:56,754 --> 00:13:58,798 I mean, I don't have time for games. 269 00:13:58,881 --> 00:14:01,843 I love my job, I'm the first person in my family to graduate, 270 00:14:01,968 --> 00:14:03,303 let alone become a doctor. 271 00:14:03,386 --> 00:14:05,930 I just take my career very seriously. 272 00:14:06,014 --> 00:14:08,558 I don't have it in me for any extra drama. 273 00:14:09,183 --> 00:14:11,894 Cheers to that. [glasses clink] 274 00:14:15,315 --> 00:14:17,567 What about you, Ms. Career Woman? 275 00:14:17,692 --> 00:14:21,029 Where do you see yourself in a few years? Marriage? Kids? 276 00:14:21,362 --> 00:14:24,198 I would not say kids at all. 277 00:14:24,991 --> 00:14:26,784 And to be honest, I don't even know 278 00:14:26,868 --> 00:14:28,703 if I see marriage in the future. 279 00:14:28,745 --> 00:14:30,288 I hear that. 280 00:14:30,705 --> 00:14:32,707 It's hard to find somebody who understands that. 281 00:14:32,832 --> 00:14:34,292 I've been in situations where 282 00:14:34,375 --> 00:14:36,544 women want the whole family thing. And it's cool, but... 283 00:14:36,627 --> 00:14:38,379 But it's not for you. 284 00:14:38,421 --> 00:14:42,675 I'm not saying I don't want it. It's just, it's my schedule. 285 00:14:42,759 --> 00:14:46,679 It's crazy, I'm traveling, I'm working long hours. 286 00:14:47,305 --> 00:14:49,599 It's like I can't even find time for myself. 287 00:14:49,724 --> 00:14:51,893 I don't wanna be a disappointment to my family. 288 00:14:52,060 --> 00:14:53,394 I get that. 289 00:14:53,811 --> 00:14:57,231 And speaking of disappointment, I'm so sorry I was late. 290 00:14:57,398 --> 00:15:00,360 I was caught up with some friend stuff, 291 00:15:00,401 --> 00:15:02,779 and I mean, you know, juggling work-life balance. 292 00:15:02,904 --> 00:15:05,448 Late? That's nothing, I mean, 293 00:15:05,573 --> 00:15:07,408 I've had dates be mad at me because I canceled 294 00:15:07,492 --> 00:15:08,910 for a last minute surgery and I'm like, 295 00:15:09,077 --> 00:15:12,955 "Um, what do you want me to do? Tell someone to bleed slower?" 296 00:15:14,332 --> 00:15:16,459 Bleed slower. 297 00:15:17,126 --> 00:15:20,129 They don't get it. It's not just a nine to five, 298 00:15:20,254 --> 00:15:24,300 -it's a 24/7 job. -Exactly, exactly. 299 00:15:24,592 --> 00:15:26,010 I needed that laugh. 300 00:15:26,260 --> 00:15:30,431 Laughter's the best medicine. I would know, I'm a doctor. 301 00:15:31,349 --> 00:15:35,645 OK, that was funnier, actually. Corny, but really funny. 302 00:15:37,397 --> 00:15:41,609 Oh, I can also take care of my portion of the bill. 303 00:15:41,734 --> 00:15:43,820 I mean, I don't wanna send mixed messages. 304 00:15:43,945 --> 00:15:45,071 Oh no, you're good. 305 00:15:45,154 --> 00:15:47,407 You may be a boss, but I'm still a man. 306 00:15:48,449 --> 00:15:54,580 -All right then. To being grown. -And real. 307 00:15:54,622 --> 00:15:56,082 [glasses clink] 308 00:15:56,791 --> 00:15:58,334 All right. 309 00:16:00,253 --> 00:16:02,004 Look what I got. 310 00:16:05,425 --> 00:16:07,427 -Zacos? -Mm-hmm. 311 00:16:08,136 --> 00:16:10,805 I figured you did this for me when I was in a funk. 312 00:16:11,139 --> 00:16:13,307 Thought I should return the favor. 313 00:16:13,433 --> 00:16:15,643 So you just gonna take my recipe like that? 314 00:16:15,768 --> 00:16:18,312 Actually, I put my own twist on it. 315 00:16:18,396 --> 00:16:20,523 I made them with extra love. 316 00:16:21,399 --> 00:16:23,734 I don't really have much of an appetite. 317 00:16:26,654 --> 00:16:28,823 -Thank you, though. -OK. 318 00:16:33,619 --> 00:16:36,164 I know what will work. Come here. 319 00:16:37,498 --> 00:16:42,336 Yes. Wow, you are tense. Zac. 320 00:16:44,130 --> 00:16:48,217 OK, all right. No. This ain't it. 321 00:16:49,677 --> 00:16:54,140 This ain't it, this ain't it. I'm sorry. But thank you. 322 00:16:57,059 --> 00:16:59,187 I know what you need. 323 00:16:59,770 --> 00:17:04,817 [romantic music] 324 00:17:14,035 --> 00:17:19,248 -This ain't it. -OK. Well, you just wanna talk? 325 00:17:21,751 --> 00:17:23,711 I don't got much to say. 326 00:17:27,340 --> 00:17:31,886 [atmospheric music] 327 00:17:41,687 --> 00:17:43,898 This is where we should've started. 328 00:17:59,914 --> 00:18:05,336 Woo! Ooh, that happy hour was lit! Ha! 329 00:18:06,921 --> 00:18:08,000 I haven't drank that much ever, ever, ever. 330 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:11,342 I haven't drank that much ever, ever, ever. 331 00:18:11,676 --> 00:18:13,511 Told you. You just got to live a little. 332 00:18:13,594 --> 00:18:19,267 Yes, you're right. I had to live a little. 333 00:18:19,642 --> 00:18:23,521 This one night thing. I've never done it before. 334 00:18:23,604 --> 00:18:24,772 Uh-huh. 335 00:18:24,855 --> 00:18:29,610 Yeah, but, you know, I was thinking, like, why not? 336 00:18:29,735 --> 00:18:33,447 Why not? Just live a little, right? 337 00:18:33,573 --> 00:18:35,449 -Isn't that what you said? -I did. 338 00:18:35,575 --> 00:18:38,119 And you just needed the right guy to help you see that. 339 00:18:38,286 --> 00:18:39,912 Yes, I did. 340 00:18:40,121 --> 00:18:44,292 I could see you, Mister... Mister... 341 00:18:44,417 --> 00:18:45,793 -Frank. -Frank. 342 00:18:45,876 --> 00:18:46,919 Frank Givens. 343 00:18:46,961 --> 00:18:50,298 Frank! I knew that. Oh, you're so handsome. 344 00:18:50,423 --> 00:18:54,468 Frank with the full tank. 345 00:18:54,510 --> 00:18:57,138 OK, all right, let's get it started now. 346 00:18:57,305 --> 00:18:58,889 OK, we can start right here. 347 00:19:00,141 --> 00:19:03,352 Oh, so what's your vibe usually? 348 00:19:03,978 --> 00:19:08,232 Do you like it slow and steady? 349 00:19:09,275 --> 00:19:12,320 Or do you like to just, like, go for it, get into it? 350 00:19:12,403 --> 00:19:17,033 Well, I'm a man of mystery, but for you, I can go either way. 351 00:19:18,284 --> 00:19:20,828 So do women usually ask you these kind of questions? 352 00:19:20,953 --> 00:19:23,748 Nah, only the real ones like you. 353 00:19:24,373 --> 00:19:27,460 Oh, I'm real. I'm real. 354 00:19:27,710 --> 00:19:32,340 -Wait, is your hair real? -Excuse me? 355 00:19:32,465 --> 00:19:33,633 No... 356 00:19:34,258 --> 00:19:37,178 Were you not raised to not touch a Black woman's hair? 357 00:19:37,261 --> 00:19:39,972 No, baby, I'm just saying. Your hair is fire. 358 00:19:40,014 --> 00:19:42,850 I'm just trying to get a, you know, sense of what's real. 359 00:19:42,975 --> 00:19:45,353 I mean, what's good. You know, and if I could pull it. 360 00:19:45,478 --> 00:19:46,687 Excuse me? 361 00:19:46,812 --> 00:19:48,022 I thought you might be into that. 362 00:19:48,189 --> 00:19:50,858 Oh. Uh, excuse me. 363 00:19:51,317 --> 00:19:53,694 -OK. -One second. 364 00:19:54,528 --> 00:19:57,865 [phone vibrates] And this is my hamster. 365 00:19:57,948 --> 00:19:59,575 [phone rings] 366 00:20:00,868 --> 00:20:03,579 -And that's the German I had. -Sabrina calling, bitch. 367 00:20:05,206 --> 00:20:08,542 Sabrina, bitch! You calling from the meat market? 368 00:20:09,043 --> 00:20:10,961 Maurice, I think I made a mistake. 369 00:20:11,045 --> 00:20:13,714 He just asked me if my hair is real. 370 00:20:14,715 --> 00:20:18,177 Red flag. I'm white, and I know that you can't do that. 371 00:20:18,219 --> 00:20:20,554 And then he tried to pull it. 372 00:20:20,971 --> 00:20:23,683 Oh, girl, pull? You should have started with that. 373 00:20:23,724 --> 00:20:25,393 I love a pull-apart. 374 00:20:25,434 --> 00:20:27,061 Yeah, well, I was trying to talk to-- 375 00:20:27,186 --> 00:20:30,398 Talk? Girl, are you trying to do a TED talk? 376 00:20:30,439 --> 00:20:33,317 You trying to get railed from behind? 377 00:20:33,401 --> 00:20:38,698 OK, but how am I supposed to know if he's into it or not? 378 00:20:39,156 --> 00:20:41,117 Girl, that ain't got nothing to do with nothing! 379 00:20:41,242 --> 00:20:43,536 Go in there, get yours, and get out. 380 00:20:43,577 --> 00:20:46,163 He's old. He may not live long. 381 00:20:46,288 --> 00:20:47,915 Uh... [knock on door] 382 00:20:48,040 --> 00:20:52,545 He's knocking. He's knocking. Why is he knocking? 383 00:20:53,212 --> 00:20:54,922 Girl, you better take your ass out there 384 00:20:55,005 --> 00:20:57,925 and let that man give you all the great -- he got. 385 00:20:58,259 --> 00:21:02,972 Fine. OK, OK, OK. I'll be right out! 386 00:21:03,097 --> 00:21:04,640 And don't call back. 387 00:21:05,099 --> 00:21:09,645 OK, good news. My brother Dylan is gonna come meet us. 388 00:21:09,770 --> 00:21:11,772 He's amazing. You're gonna love him. 389 00:21:11,856 --> 00:21:15,735 And he's recently single, and he really needs a fun night out. 390 00:21:15,776 --> 00:21:20,281 Brother Dylan? Mm-mm. I done met my white quota for life. 391 00:21:20,406 --> 00:21:21,699 We full. 392 00:21:21,824 --> 00:21:23,951 No, no, no. Maurice, he's really cool. You're gonna like him. 393 00:21:24,034 --> 00:21:25,286 -Really cool? -[Paige] Mm-hmm. 394 00:21:25,453 --> 00:21:27,204 Don't tell me your brother one of them woke white boys. 395 00:21:27,288 --> 00:21:28,789 I swear to God, if he come in 396 00:21:28,831 --> 00:21:30,291 talking about some, "Yo, what's good?" 397 00:21:30,374 --> 00:21:32,293 I'm gonna beat his ass on a one and three 398 00:21:32,418 --> 00:21:35,463 and sing We Shall Overcome . You know that one? 399 00:21:35,504 --> 00:21:38,674 I don't. But I promise he's cool. 400 00:21:38,799 --> 00:21:40,968 Cool. Child, please. 401 00:21:44,472 --> 00:21:46,390 I know that ain't who I think it is! 402 00:21:46,474 --> 00:21:48,309 Hey, girl. 403 00:21:48,434 --> 00:21:51,437 If it isn't the CEO of Roots and Bitches. 404 00:21:51,479 --> 00:21:53,647 That ain't what you was saying when you used it for-- 405 00:21:53,731 --> 00:21:57,276 Uh-uh! Not my personal business in front of my friends 406 00:21:57,359 --> 00:22:01,071 and family and fans and folks here in this establishment. 407 00:22:01,155 --> 00:22:02,782 What you doing here, Maurice? 408 00:22:02,823 --> 00:22:07,828 Carrying on. Having fun. Maybe a threesome later. 409 00:22:09,038 --> 00:22:10,539 You know me. 410 00:22:14,835 --> 00:22:17,213 I know what you here to do, nasty! 411 00:22:17,671 --> 00:22:20,049 -What? -Oh yeah. You and the bartender. 412 00:22:20,174 --> 00:22:21,967 Y'all getting ready to --, ain't it? 413 00:22:22,051 --> 00:22:24,011 I'm doing no such thing. 414 00:22:24,136 --> 00:22:27,264 Mm-hmm. I'm young, but I wasn't born yesterday. 415 00:22:27,807 --> 00:22:30,851 Since you have it with him, tell him that me and the white girl 416 00:22:31,018 --> 00:22:33,187 will be having more drinks and some lemon pepper wings. 417 00:22:33,270 --> 00:22:37,399 -I'm not -- him, Maurice. -Not yet. But you finna. 418 00:22:40,528 --> 00:22:42,029 [knock on door] 419 00:22:43,489 --> 00:22:45,408 You expecting someone? 420 00:22:47,034 --> 00:22:49,912 I was gonna tell you, but don't worry about it. 421 00:22:50,413 --> 00:22:52,415 Uh, tell me what, Zac? 422 00:22:55,293 --> 00:22:56,669 -Heaven. -Hi. 423 00:22:56,794 --> 00:22:58,337 -Come in. -Thank you. 424 00:22:59,463 --> 00:23:01,549 Um, who's this? 425 00:23:01,674 --> 00:23:04,844 This is Heaven. She's a midwife. 426 00:23:06,512 --> 00:23:08,848 -A midwife? -Yeah. 427 00:23:08,973 --> 00:23:11,100 It's a pleasure to meet you, Fatima. 428 00:23:11,183 --> 00:23:13,060 Oh, I'm sorry, but who is she here for? 429 00:23:13,144 --> 00:23:14,395 Because I know she ain't here for me. 430 00:23:14,520 --> 00:23:16,939 You are Fatima, right? 431 00:23:17,064 --> 00:23:21,485 -Yes, she is. Have a seat. -Thank you. 432 00:23:22,111 --> 00:23:23,571 Zac, are you serious? 433 00:23:23,654 --> 00:23:25,323 You hired a midwife without asking me first? 434 00:23:25,448 --> 00:23:26,824 I didn't hire anyone. 435 00:23:26,907 --> 00:23:28,576 She's just here for a consultation. 436 00:23:28,659 --> 00:23:29,910 A consultation? 437 00:23:29,994 --> 00:23:31,704 Zac, you should have consulted with me first. 438 00:23:31,829 --> 00:23:34,624 Ma'am, I am so sorry you came all this way so late. 439 00:23:34,749 --> 00:23:35,875 You can go. 440 00:23:35,958 --> 00:23:39,128 I get it. I get it. I understand it's a big decision. 441 00:23:39,253 --> 00:23:41,505 And I'm not here to make it for you, OK? 442 00:23:41,589 --> 00:23:45,259 My job is simple. To help you both 443 00:23:45,343 --> 00:23:47,970 bring a beautiful, healthy baby into the world. 444 00:23:48,054 --> 00:23:50,389 And now however we do that, that is your call. 445 00:23:50,473 --> 00:23:54,644 You see? She's here to help. OK. Ouch. 446 00:23:54,769 --> 00:23:57,688 First things first. Congratulations. 447 00:23:57,772 --> 00:24:00,024 A baby on the way is a blessing. OK? 448 00:24:00,107 --> 00:24:03,361 And I know it feels like a lot. I know. 449 00:24:03,486 --> 00:24:05,196 Yeah. Thanks. 450 00:24:05,821 --> 00:24:07,448 Well, let's start simple. 451 00:24:07,573 --> 00:24:10,951 Do you have any specific birthing preferences? 452 00:24:11,535 --> 00:24:13,871 Um, it's just my first trimester. 453 00:24:13,954 --> 00:24:15,748 I haven't even really thought that far. 454 00:24:15,831 --> 00:24:16,874 Fair enough. Fair enough. 455 00:24:16,957 --> 00:24:19,377 Are you opposed to having a midwife? 456 00:24:19,502 --> 00:24:22,838 Actually I want a hospital birth with my Black female doctor 457 00:24:22,922 --> 00:24:25,883 that I trust, and an epidural. 458 00:24:26,634 --> 00:24:30,221 -Epidural? Ain't that the same-- -It's pain management, Zac. 459 00:24:30,304 --> 00:24:32,682 Hospitals with epidurals are very common. 460 00:24:32,765 --> 00:24:34,475 But there are other options. Right? 461 00:24:34,558 --> 00:24:37,311 There's birthing centers, home births, water births. 462 00:24:37,395 --> 00:24:38,604 -Water births? -[Heaven] Mm-hmm. 463 00:24:38,729 --> 00:24:40,981 -I like that. -Yeah. Exactly. 464 00:24:41,065 --> 00:24:44,276 It's gentle on the baby and easy on the body. 465 00:24:44,402 --> 00:24:47,738 -See? Gentle and easy. -Yeah, I'm not doing that, Zac. 466 00:24:47,822 --> 00:24:50,741 Look, it's OK. It's not for everyone. 467 00:24:51,492 --> 00:24:54,120 I am here to provide you the information to let you know 468 00:24:54,245 --> 00:24:57,832 whatever you want to do is OK. All right? 469 00:24:59,250 --> 00:25:01,210 Let me ask you a couple questions. 470 00:25:03,045 --> 00:25:05,005 So, any miscarriages, 471 00:25:05,089 --> 00:25:07,091 complications, anything like that? 472 00:25:07,591 --> 00:25:08,884 Nah. 473 00:25:11,846 --> 00:25:15,558 No. No miscarriages or pregnancies. 474 00:25:15,641 --> 00:25:16,684 [Heaven] That's good to know. 475 00:25:16,767 --> 00:25:19,812 And there's no health issues at all, right? 476 00:25:19,895 --> 00:25:22,815 None. I actually have a checkup with my OB tomorrow. 477 00:25:22,898 --> 00:25:23,983 -OB? -Yes. 478 00:25:24,108 --> 00:25:27,236 Nah, we not doing that. So, the water birth thing, 479 00:25:27,319 --> 00:25:28,863 is that like, the baby just swim out? 480 00:25:28,946 --> 00:25:32,366 No. Not exactly. The water helps ease the labor pains 481 00:25:32,450 --> 00:25:33,868 and the baby's born into the water. 482 00:25:33,951 --> 00:25:35,870 The baby's used to it, from being in the womb, 483 00:25:35,953 --> 00:25:39,206 with the water, and it's just a really smooth transition. 484 00:25:39,290 --> 00:25:42,168 See, So it's a smooth transition. You don't like that? 485 00:25:43,043 --> 00:25:46,380 Zac, honestly, I just feel like this is too much too soon. 486 00:25:47,131 --> 00:25:48,632 At the end of the day, 487 00:25:48,716 --> 00:25:51,761 the goal is to have a healthy baby and a safe delivery. 488 00:25:51,886 --> 00:25:53,679 And how we do that, that's up to y'all. 489 00:25:53,804 --> 00:25:58,058 Exactly. Healthy baby and a safe delivery. At home. Exactly. 490 00:25:58,184 --> 00:25:59,727 I'm here for you. 491 00:26:00,019 --> 00:26:01,937 Zac, we're gonna talk about this later. 492 00:26:04,273 --> 00:26:07,109 [somber music] 493 00:26:09,153 --> 00:26:10,863 She's asleep. 494 00:26:14,950 --> 00:26:16,243 OK. 495 00:26:16,869 --> 00:26:19,413 You know, Karen, I gotta tell you... 496 00:26:19,830 --> 00:26:24,210 Hearing you call our daughter "the baby" really bothers me. 497 00:26:25,795 --> 00:26:27,129 OK? 498 00:26:27,254 --> 00:26:31,008 This is our daughter. She has a name. 499 00:26:31,884 --> 00:26:34,345 All right? She's not some thing. 500 00:26:36,013 --> 00:26:39,225 I know. This... 501 00:26:40,768 --> 00:26:43,479 All this ain't easy for me, Aaron. I'm sorry. 502 00:26:43,562 --> 00:26:46,857 I know it's not, all right? But I just want to make sure 503 00:26:46,941 --> 00:26:49,944 that you see that she's ours. Our child. 504 00:26:51,278 --> 00:26:53,614 I know. I'm just... 505 00:26:56,367 --> 00:26:58,077 I'm scared. 506 00:26:59,078 --> 00:27:02,081 I don't want to make any more mistakes. I can't. 507 00:27:05,167 --> 00:27:06,502 OK. 508 00:27:07,962 --> 00:27:11,131 I can understand that. And I'm here. 509 00:27:11,674 --> 00:27:15,135 Karen, what happened at the hospital was not your fault. 510 00:27:16,387 --> 00:27:18,973 All right? We're gonna get through this. 511 00:27:19,723 --> 00:27:23,769 You, me, and Faith, together. OK? 512 00:27:23,894 --> 00:27:27,982 [somber music continues] 513 00:27:29,650 --> 00:27:31,277 Two truths and a lie. 514 00:27:31,735 --> 00:27:34,029 Oh, hell no. I am not playing that game. 515 00:27:34,154 --> 00:27:36,699 Come on. Just go with it. Don't overthink it. 516 00:27:39,660 --> 00:27:42,037 OK. Hit me. 517 00:27:42,162 --> 00:27:43,622 -Me? -[Andi] Yeah. 518 00:27:44,081 --> 00:27:48,794 OK. Um...I delivered a baby in an elevator. 519 00:27:49,628 --> 00:27:52,673 I play sax. And... 520 00:27:53,340 --> 00:27:55,593 I've only dated white women. 521 00:27:59,388 --> 00:28:00,389 OK. 522 00:28:00,472 --> 00:28:02,933 It has to be the "I've only dated white women." 523 00:28:03,058 --> 00:28:04,393 That has to be the one. 524 00:28:05,811 --> 00:28:08,188 That's the truth. 525 00:28:08,981 --> 00:28:11,483 So you're telling me you've never dated a Black woman? 526 00:28:11,567 --> 00:28:14,820 Look, med school wasn't diverse. Residency wasn't much better. 527 00:28:14,904 --> 00:28:16,655 It's not like I wanted to do it that way. 528 00:28:16,739 --> 00:28:20,492 -It's just how it happened. -And was that your only reason? 529 00:28:20,618 --> 00:28:23,120 I think sometimes Black women see a brother in a white coat 530 00:28:23,203 --> 00:28:26,999 and they think I'm either too much or banging a nurse. 531 00:28:27,124 --> 00:28:31,629 So are you insinuating that we don't love our Black doctors? 532 00:28:32,546 --> 00:28:36,300 All right. Maybe I haven't looked hard enough. 533 00:28:36,884 --> 00:28:39,011 But I am sitting here with you. 534 00:28:39,511 --> 00:28:42,056 I mean, come on, I love my Black women. 535 00:28:43,140 --> 00:28:48,437 That's great. Prove it. I need your help. 536 00:28:48,520 --> 00:28:50,147 With what? 537 00:28:50,481 --> 00:28:53,067 I am building a case against the hospital, 538 00:28:53,192 --> 00:28:55,945 and Dr. Cruise is my first target. 539 00:28:57,655 --> 00:29:00,950 Um... I'm sorry. What? So you... 540 00:29:01,033 --> 00:29:04,912 You brought me here and got me loose to drop this on me? 541 00:29:08,415 --> 00:29:12,711 -Are you... Are you serious? -I'm dead serious. 542 00:29:22,138 --> 00:29:25,558 -So? -Just give me a minute. 543 00:29:25,975 --> 00:29:28,227 It's been a lot of minutes. 544 00:29:29,145 --> 00:29:34,150 I mean, you promised me a tank, but it's empty. 545 00:29:34,233 --> 00:29:36,778 -Please don't. -What? 546 00:29:36,819 --> 00:29:39,864 -You're not helping. -I'm just saying it's... 547 00:29:39,989 --> 00:29:44,577 It's giving gummy worm. What? 548 00:29:46,579 --> 00:29:49,791 What? Do you, like, need a candle or something? 549 00:29:49,832 --> 00:29:55,004 Maybe some H-Town? What's the issue? 550 00:29:55,505 --> 00:30:00,301 I don't know. Maybe you could, you know, use those lips. 551 00:30:00,718 --> 00:30:02,887 Yeah, no. OK? 552 00:30:03,012 --> 00:30:05,515 I'm not doing that. Figure out something else. 553 00:30:05,556 --> 00:30:08,184 Come on, Sabrina. Help a brother out. 554 00:30:08,267 --> 00:30:14,273 Help a brother out? Sir? This isn't a group project. 555 00:30:14,357 --> 00:30:19,153 Just fix it. I don't know. Use your imagination, your hand. 556 00:30:19,195 --> 00:30:20,279 Something. 557 00:30:20,363 --> 00:30:25,243 I tried that. Listen, it's not me. All right? 558 00:30:28,329 --> 00:30:31,123 -It's stress. -Stress? 559 00:30:31,249 --> 00:30:33,876 Yeah. I'm between jobs. 560 00:30:34,877 --> 00:30:36,546 Being forced into early retirement. 561 00:30:36,629 --> 00:30:38,381 But I don't want to talk about that either. 562 00:30:38,506 --> 00:30:40,132 It could be the alcohol, too. 563 00:30:40,216 --> 00:30:43,386 -The alcohol now? -They were strong. 564 00:30:44,136 --> 00:30:46,639 I wish something else was strong. 565 00:30:47,390 --> 00:30:51,060 -Wait, I have an idea. -[Frank] Yeah? 566 00:30:51,185 --> 00:30:52,311 Nova? 567 00:30:53,229 --> 00:30:57,900 What do you do when your little friend can't clock in? 568 00:30:58,568 --> 00:31:01,404 [Nova] I'm sorry. I don't have the answer for that. 569 00:31:03,698 --> 00:31:05,408 Nova, what... 570 00:31:05,575 --> 00:31:08,286 What do you do if you can't get it up? 571 00:31:08,786 --> 00:31:11,914 Did you really just ask your device how to get me hard? 572 00:31:11,998 --> 00:31:17,253 What? Something has to be wrong! It's clearly not me. 573 00:31:17,336 --> 00:31:19,338 It's not you, but that's disrespectful. 574 00:31:19,422 --> 00:31:21,883 I'm just trying to help, Frank. 575 00:31:24,343 --> 00:31:29,432 Maybe I just need... I need just a rest, you know? 576 00:31:29,599 --> 00:31:31,684 Some time, you know? A nap. 577 00:31:32,059 --> 00:31:34,937 [Nova] Would you like me to add erectile dysfunction remedies 578 00:31:35,021 --> 00:31:36,272 to your shopping list? 579 00:31:36,439 --> 00:31:40,526 -No, Nova! -Nova, cancel. 580 00:31:41,777 --> 00:31:44,113 This was a bad idea. 581 00:31:44,447 --> 00:31:46,449 Do you need help with that, too? 582 00:31:46,574 --> 00:31:48,534 [Frank] I told you what I needed help with! 583 00:31:50,912 --> 00:31:55,666 [laughs] 584 00:31:58,920 --> 00:32:02,381 There. I blocked Grayson's ass on everything. 585 00:32:03,299 --> 00:32:06,510 The nerve of him to break up with me via text. 586 00:32:06,802 --> 00:32:08,512 Text? Oh, my God. How rude. 587 00:32:08,638 --> 00:32:11,557 Mm-hmm. Talking about I'm too much for him. 588 00:32:11,641 --> 00:32:14,185 But look, I can't help it that I'm everything. 589 00:32:14,310 --> 00:32:17,146 Yeah. I mean, my ex always wanted me to be his therapist. 590 00:32:17,271 --> 00:32:19,148 He was always like, "Hey, we need to talk." 591 00:32:19,231 --> 00:32:21,776 And I was like, "Don't you have friends for that?" 592 00:32:21,817 --> 00:32:25,988 I'm not even mad. OK? I will survive! 593 00:32:26,072 --> 00:32:29,492 -[Paige] Yeah. -Yeah. And another thing. 594 00:32:29,617 --> 00:32:32,161 These men are gonna learn how to treat me! 595 00:32:32,244 --> 00:32:36,207 Oh yeah, I'm not domesticated anymore! 596 00:32:36,332 --> 00:32:39,669 Yeah. Yeah. No more being the nice girl. The good girl. 597 00:32:39,835 --> 00:32:40,836 -Yeah! -Yeah. 598 00:32:40,920 --> 00:32:43,673 -Cheers to that. -Cheers to that. 599 00:32:43,798 --> 00:32:45,341 -To the game! -Yes. 600 00:32:45,424 --> 00:32:46,842 -You feel it? -Yes. 601 00:32:46,926 --> 00:32:49,679 One thing about me is I'm not slowing up for a single soul. 602 00:32:49,720 --> 00:32:51,514 No, and you shouldn't. You should remain... 603 00:32:51,681 --> 00:32:54,684 -Thank you. Thank you. -Dylan! Hi! 604 00:32:54,809 --> 00:32:56,978 What's up, sis? Oh, you shaved the mustache. 605 00:32:57,061 --> 00:32:59,271 Oh, the best for you. 606 00:32:59,355 --> 00:33:02,566 Oh! you're getting good. You're getting good. 607 00:33:03,985 --> 00:33:06,237 -Who's this? -Maurice. 608 00:33:07,530 --> 00:33:09,323 Well, very nice to meet you, Maurice. 609 00:33:09,365 --> 00:33:11,534 -Yeah, that's-- -[Maurice] My pleasure. 610 00:33:11,617 --> 00:33:14,829 We'll see about that. What you drinking? 611 00:33:14,912 --> 00:33:19,166 Oh, well, I was drinking white. So, why stop now? 612 00:33:19,250 --> 00:33:22,503 -Good choice. -This is pink. 613 00:33:26,674 --> 00:33:28,175 [Heaven] One more thing. 614 00:33:28,217 --> 00:33:31,971 If, just in case there are any complications, 615 00:33:32,054 --> 00:33:34,223 we would have to go to the hospital. 616 00:33:34,306 --> 00:33:37,018 No, we're not doing a hospital. We did that already. 617 00:33:37,059 --> 00:33:38,185 We're not doing that. We're good. 618 00:33:38,269 --> 00:33:40,855 -[Heaven] OK. -OK. 619 00:33:41,355 --> 00:33:42,523 What? 620 00:33:42,565 --> 00:33:48,738 Fatima, just stay healthy. OK? No stress. That's the key. 621 00:33:49,739 --> 00:33:51,574 All right. Thank you for coming. 622 00:33:51,657 --> 00:33:54,160 -[Heaven] Of course. -[Zac] Thank you. 623 00:33:56,579 --> 00:33:58,998 -[Heaven] Thank you. -Travel safe. 624 00:34:08,257 --> 00:34:10,634 So, you really did that, huh? 625 00:34:11,302 --> 00:34:13,304 Did what? It was just a consultation. 626 00:34:13,429 --> 00:34:14,000 Zac, you should have asked me first. 627 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:16,015 Zac, you should have asked me first. 628 00:34:16,599 --> 00:34:19,101 Are you serious? Fatima, I'm not doing the hospital. 629 00:34:19,185 --> 00:34:20,436 The hospital failed us, 630 00:34:20,478 --> 00:34:22,563 and I'm not going through that with you. Period. 631 00:34:22,605 --> 00:34:26,442 Zac, I get that, OK? But I'm the one carrying this child. 632 00:34:26,484 --> 00:34:27,777 I have to do what's right for me. 633 00:34:27,860 --> 00:34:30,780 OK. I hear you. It's your body, but it's our child. 634 00:34:30,905 --> 00:34:32,323 I get a say in this, too. 635 00:34:33,157 --> 00:34:34,950 Zac, I'm not saying that you don't. 636 00:34:35,034 --> 00:34:35,868 OK? 637 00:34:35,951 --> 00:34:37,536 But I'm the one carrying this baby. 638 00:34:37,620 --> 00:34:38,788 I'm the one going through it. 639 00:34:38,913 --> 00:34:40,956 OK. So, then what if something goes wrong? Then what? 640 00:34:41,040 --> 00:34:43,292 Then we will cross that bridge when we get there. 641 00:34:43,334 --> 00:34:46,462 But Zac, I need you to respect my decision, OK? 642 00:34:46,545 --> 00:34:48,422 And back off! 643 00:34:52,968 --> 00:34:55,638 Fine. We're gonna talk about this later though. 644 00:34:55,679 --> 00:34:57,640 [Fatima] No we're not! 645 00:35:02,395 --> 00:35:04,188 [instrumental hip hop beat] 646 00:35:04,313 --> 00:35:05,398 Tell me more about Dr. Cruise. 647 00:35:05,481 --> 00:35:07,233 OK, so you came here to talk about this? 648 00:35:07,316 --> 00:35:08,943 I mean I thought we came here to have drinks, 649 00:35:09,026 --> 00:35:11,154 get to know each other. Now you're talking about Dr. Cruise? 650 00:35:11,195 --> 00:35:12,989 OK, this can't be the first time he's done this. 651 00:35:13,114 --> 00:35:15,491 It's not, but I don't see how I fit into this. 652 00:35:15,616 --> 00:35:17,827 Well, you stood up for Karen. That mattered. 653 00:35:17,910 --> 00:35:20,496 -That was important. -Yes, and it's already cost me. 654 00:35:21,164 --> 00:35:23,916 Crossing Dr. Cruise has put me on the board's radar, OK? 655 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:26,627 And now I have a meeting with them next week to answer for it. 656 00:35:26,669 --> 00:35:29,172 OK, I understand. I am not trying to get you fired. 657 00:35:29,297 --> 00:35:30,840 Look, this isn't just about my job. 658 00:35:30,923 --> 00:35:32,508 It's the whole system, Andi. 659 00:35:32,592 --> 00:35:35,178 Exactly. And that's why I need your help. 660 00:35:35,261 --> 00:35:39,348 OK, but I would like to not lose my entire career in the process. 661 00:35:39,474 --> 00:35:41,601 -Reginald? -Yes. 662 00:35:42,643 --> 00:35:45,354 Do you know how many Black and brown women 663 00:35:45,480 --> 00:35:46,772 have been losing for decades? 664 00:35:46,856 --> 00:35:48,691 You just won't let up, will you? 665 00:35:48,816 --> 00:35:50,193 I can't. 666 00:35:54,363 --> 00:35:57,533 So, you're in uh, banking with my sister, huh? 667 00:35:57,658 --> 00:35:59,410 Yeah, we are work besties. 668 00:35:59,535 --> 00:36:01,496 You could practically write a sitcom about us. 669 00:36:01,537 --> 00:36:04,499 Yeah, pays the bills, keeps the lights on. 670 00:36:04,582 --> 00:36:05,917 You know, it's so weird, 671 00:36:06,042 --> 00:36:07,877 you don't seem like the type to be behind a desk, though. 672 00:36:08,044 --> 00:36:12,089 You know, I imagine like, on a stage, lighting it up. 673 00:36:12,215 --> 00:36:14,884 You know, I hear that all the time. 674 00:36:15,218 --> 00:36:18,638 There was one instance where I was to perform with Beyoncé. 675 00:36:18,721 --> 00:36:21,224 But Blue Ivy looked better in the costume. 676 00:36:21,349 --> 00:36:24,894 God, Maurice, you didn't tell me that you know Queen Bey? 677 00:36:25,228 --> 00:36:27,438 Girl, we go way back. I know her cousin. 678 00:36:28,189 --> 00:36:29,732 -Wow. -Enough about me and B. 679 00:36:30,566 --> 00:36:33,569 What about your career? Come on, tell me. 680 00:36:35,571 --> 00:36:38,032 Work is work. But I love what I do. 681 00:36:38,115 --> 00:36:41,536 I just came back from a pop-up in LA last week. 682 00:36:41,744 --> 00:36:45,414 -Yeah, big crowd, great vibes. -Oh, shit. 683 00:36:46,082 --> 00:36:49,293 OK, so tell me, do you make avocado toast or... 684 00:36:53,297 --> 00:36:55,841 That's so funny! That's so funny. 685 00:36:55,925 --> 00:36:58,761 More like brisket and mac and cheese. You know, the kind 686 00:36:58,844 --> 00:37:01,138 that makes you want to slap your momma and get some seconds? 687 00:37:01,264 --> 00:37:06,102 -Whoa. -Love my momma. You better stop. 688 00:37:08,563 --> 00:37:10,064 Or else? 689 00:37:11,190 --> 00:37:13,484 So, you guys want to get one more drink, 690 00:37:13,609 --> 00:37:15,278 or you want to take this party somewhere else? 691 00:37:15,403 --> 00:37:19,282 Or do you just want to continue to ignore me 692 00:37:19,365 --> 00:37:21,325 and treat me like I'm completely invisible? 693 00:37:21,450 --> 00:37:23,911 Excuse me, bartender. Hi. Can I have one more? 694 00:37:23,995 --> 00:37:26,664 Light on the ice, heavy on the pity. 695 00:37:27,123 --> 00:37:28,666 Oh, you didn't think that was funny? 696 00:37:28,791 --> 00:37:30,334 OK, yeah, well, I'll work on it. 697 00:37:31,961 --> 00:37:34,797 You know, just trying to get into their conversation, 698 00:37:34,922 --> 00:37:38,426 but they won't let me. You ever talk to somebody 699 00:37:38,467 --> 00:37:40,344 and they just completely ignore you? 700 00:37:41,804 --> 00:37:43,472 Yeah, you know what I mean. 701 00:37:50,062 --> 00:37:53,274 -Now we're talking. -Well, look at that. 702 00:37:54,317 --> 00:37:57,028 Seems like Paige got a little jungle fever. 703 00:37:58,279 --> 00:38:01,490 Well, it looks like it's, uh, warming up for both of us. 704 00:38:15,504 --> 00:38:17,673 I need to talk to somebody. 705 00:38:20,176 --> 00:38:24,013 [phone ringing] 706 00:38:24,805 --> 00:38:28,392 -Hey, girl, what's up? -Hey, um, you busy? 707 00:38:31,062 --> 00:38:32,855 Yeah, no, I'm all yours. 708 00:38:35,358 --> 00:38:38,402 Um, promise me you won't say anything. 709 00:38:38,527 --> 00:38:39,612 Do I ever? 710 00:38:39,695 --> 00:38:42,323 No, you don't, and I appreciate that. 711 00:38:42,948 --> 00:38:45,785 Look, I... I know you and Zac are close. 712 00:38:46,369 --> 00:38:49,246 Girl, I hate that --. What'd he do now? What's up? 713 00:38:49,372 --> 00:38:52,083 When y'all talked the other day, what happened? 714 00:38:52,208 --> 00:38:53,376 How was he acting? 715 00:38:54,001 --> 00:38:56,504 I mean, he was definitely in his feelings, 716 00:38:56,545 --> 00:39:00,841 but when I left, he was fine. What's going on? 717 00:39:00,883 --> 00:39:02,635 I know he's dealing with a lot, 718 00:39:02,718 --> 00:39:05,054 and I don't want to disregard his feelings. 719 00:39:07,598 --> 00:39:10,685 You know what? Never mind. I'm being insensitive. 720 00:39:10,768 --> 00:39:12,436 What happened, Fatima? 721 00:39:13,688 --> 00:39:16,357 It's nothing major. He's just off. 722 00:39:16,440 --> 00:39:19,026 Girl, you gotta be specific. I don't speak vague. 723 00:39:19,110 --> 00:39:21,737 Just tell me what it is. You know I'm not gonna say anything. 724 00:39:22,571 --> 00:39:25,825 I don't know. It's like this push and pull with him. 725 00:39:25,908 --> 00:39:27,159 One minute he's being vulnerable, 726 00:39:27,243 --> 00:39:28,327 and then the next minute, 727 00:39:28,411 --> 00:39:30,121 he doesn't want to talk about his feelings. 728 00:39:30,246 --> 00:39:32,957 Oh, so now he's in full-on leave-me-alone mode? 729 00:39:33,082 --> 00:39:36,877 Yeah, and now he's acting weird about our baby, 730 00:39:36,919 --> 00:39:39,213 talking about he wants to have a water birth. 731 00:39:39,255 --> 00:39:40,756 A water birth? 732 00:39:40,923 --> 00:39:44,593 Ain't nobody got time to be pushing out a baby in a lake. 733 00:39:44,719 --> 00:39:46,137 Exactly. 734 00:39:46,262 --> 00:39:47,763 I wouldn't take it personally, girl. 735 00:39:47,888 --> 00:39:49,515 You know he loves you, but woman to woman, 736 00:39:49,598 --> 00:39:53,769 you've been putting up with a lot lately. 737 00:39:54,520 --> 00:39:57,106 Yeah. It's not exactly what I signed up for, 738 00:39:57,189 --> 00:39:58,441 but here we are. 739 00:39:58,607 --> 00:40:01,000 I know everyone's been focused on, you know, Zac and Karen, 740 00:40:01,000 --> 00:40:01,110 I know everyone's been focused on, you know, Zac and Karen, 741 00:40:01,277 --> 00:40:04,155 but how are you holding up? 742 00:40:04,697 --> 00:40:07,533 [sighs] I'm holding up. 743 00:40:08,784 --> 00:40:11,287 Fatima, you are carrying a whole-ass human 744 00:40:11,412 --> 00:40:14,290 and dealing with Zac's drama. How are you? 745 00:40:14,373 --> 00:40:17,793 Look, I can't even process what I'm feeling right now. 746 00:40:17,877 --> 00:40:21,130 I'm just... I'm good. I'll be fine. 747 00:40:21,297 --> 00:40:23,758 Sounds like somebody who's not fine. 748 00:40:24,258 --> 00:40:28,220 Look, I'm just suppressing the negativity, you know? 749 00:40:28,304 --> 00:40:29,638 Suppress? 750 00:40:29,680 --> 00:40:31,807 Girl, why do Black women always have to suppress our emotions? 751 00:40:31,932 --> 00:40:34,018 It's not healthy. Let it out. 752 00:40:34,977 --> 00:40:40,941 Yeah, I know. Danni, can I be honest with you? 753 00:40:41,025 --> 00:40:43,319 It's the only way to be. 754 00:40:43,736 --> 00:40:45,780 I feel like shit for even thinking this, 755 00:40:45,821 --> 00:40:49,366 -let alone saying it out loud. -Go on. 756 00:40:51,327 --> 00:40:53,913 I hate that Karen lost the baby. 757 00:40:54,497 --> 00:40:58,042 Danni, I wouldn't wish that on anybody. I wouldn't. 758 00:41:00,336 --> 00:41:05,549 But a part of me was relieved when... 759 00:41:08,844 --> 00:41:11,430 when the stillborn was Zac's. 760 00:41:11,764 --> 00:41:16,227 [dramatic music] 761 00:41:27,571 --> 00:41:28,614 [snoring] 762 00:41:28,739 --> 00:41:31,242 -I don't like that. -This can't be my life. 763 00:41:31,367 --> 00:41:32,910 [Maurice] Next on Sistas . 764 00:41:33,035 --> 00:41:36,038 Dr. Cruise has been putting his patients at risk for years. 765 00:41:36,121 --> 00:41:37,998 I thought I had lost you that night. 766 00:41:38,082 --> 00:41:40,876 -I'm gonna get justice for you. -What you got planned today? 767 00:41:40,960 --> 00:41:42,503 Still riding the relaxation train. 768 00:41:42,628 --> 00:41:45,297 If you want, I could set up an interview with outside Fred. 769 00:41:45,381 --> 00:41:46,924 You wanna bury the homeless people? 770 00:41:47,049 --> 00:41:48,092 It's the gateway drug! 771 00:41:48,175 --> 00:41:50,594 You and I could get into a lot of trouble 772 00:41:50,678 --> 00:41:53,806 with you practicing law without being licensed. You understand? 773 00:41:53,931 --> 00:41:56,934 You ain't gotta worry about that. I got her back now. 774 00:41:57,393 --> 00:42:02,065 [music] 775 00:42:27,549 --> 00:42:29,468 [music] 776 00:42:29,551 --> 00:42:31,678 [music]