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-Previously, on "Twenties."

-My old position as VP is now up for grabs.

-I just don't want the only two black execs at the studio

trying to kill each other over a promotion.

-May the best man win.

-What are you passionate about?

-I used to be passionate about acting.

-What do you miss most about it?

-I miss feeling alive.

-What have you gotten accomplished today?

-I was supposed to work on my script

but I kept getting distracted.

And I still haven't found my happy place.

-Writing isn't about being happy,

it's about being disciplined.

-Every time I start getting my shit together,

here you come.

? Everything I say, you can type ?

? World of collision, catch my vision ?

? Hunt my flight down

[bell dings]

-What's up with Hattie and her long-ass showers?

-It relaxes her.

-Well, it's making my nerves bad.

Our hot water bill's gonna be through the roof.

-I'm making sure that she's saving her money

so that she can get her own place.

-Yeah, remind me not to smoke

right before I get in the shower.

I just be in there, staring at the wall,

wondering why there ain't never been a black Bachelor.

[laughs]

-What?

-Why'd you leave your water running?

-'Cause it was a perfect temp, so I left it on for Soraya.

-Who the hell is Soraya?

-You ran out of shampoo.

Oh, are these organic eggs?

-Of course they are. -What did we say about guests?

-To ask first. -Did you?

-Yes. -When?

-I texted y'all.

-You sent that text at 3:00 a.m.

We were asleep.

-I mistook your silence for approval.

-She's like a child. -What do you want me to do?

-I'm standing right here. -Just respect my house, okay?

Respect it. -First of all, it is our house.

And you're the last one that needs to be talking

about being disrespectful.

-What are you talking about?

-What were you talking to that waiter about?

-What waiter? -The one at the merger party.

-Like, a month ago? -You were lost

in conversation with him.

He handed you his business card.

-Babe, you know everybody flirts with me--

men, women, dogs.

-Well, you need to stop flirting back.

-It wasn't even like that.

He gave me his card 'cause he's got his own sneaker line

made out of recycled tires by Nigerian orphans,

and he thought I could hook him up

with some investors.

I don't even know where that card's at.

-Whatever.

-Ye--I'm gonna get in the shower

and pray there's still some hot water left.

-Sometimes a cold shower can do a body good.

Where is my bagel?

-What?

-? I'm in a bad mood

? Bad mood

? Hundred in the trunk and I don't give a-- ?

? Yo, I'm in a bad mood ?

-I just wish I could get away and get some writing done.

-Didn't you get away to Santa Barbara a few weeks ago?

-You went to Santa Barbara to write?

That's such a good idea.

It's so peaceful and beautiful up there.

-She didn't go up there to write.

-Wow, Marie. Wow. -Don't "wow" me

when you're the one trying to be a writer

but you never seem to be writing anything.

-What were you doing in Santa Barbara?

-I-- -And why don't I

know about this? -Guess.

-[gasps] Hattie, don't let Lorraine

treat you like a plaything. -I'm not.

-That's exactly what you're doing.

She calls and you come running.

-I had another chick in my bed last night, didn't I?

-You had another chick on my futon.

-I just sat on that futon. -And you only had her there

because that's your way of pretending

you're not thinking about Lorraine when you are.

You probably don't even know the girl's name.

-Yes, I do. -What's her last name?

-I ain't gotta prove shit to you.

-Right. -You need to get

out of my business and worry about your own relationship.

-What? Are you and Chuck okay? -We're fine.

[phone rings]

-[sighs] I told you you could just call.

You ain't gotta use the FaceTime all the time.

-No, I wanna make sure you ain't doing nothing crazy.

-What would I be doing? -Scissoring somebody.

-I told you, that's not a thing.

-I saw it on a lesbian porno.

-I don't even watch that. That shit is for dudes.

-I am trying to understand you better.

-Well, just ask me questions.

Leave that bullshit alone.

-All right. How's the job? I mean, you know--

That bitch still got you organizing her sock drawer?

-I ain't never did that.

-Well, look, I ain't pay all that money

for you to go to school

to end up being somebody's little errand girl.

-It's a very good job, Miss Esther.

-Marie, if you don't sit your little bougie ass down--

Now, if you gon' do that,

you might as well come drive for UPS.

-Oh, no. -First of all,

them trucks don't have no doors

and you know I don't like the elements.

-Well, I didn't raise you to be nobody's slave.

-Bye, Ma. -Bye, Chicken George.

-[call disconnects] -Man, she is a hot mess,

but she's right.

I need to get in the writer's room.

-You have to earn that. -She has.

-Thank you, Ni.

-Then you should figure out how to charm Ida

into letting you in the room.

-How am I supposed to do that? -Make it about her.

Narcissists love that shit. -[inhales sharply]

-I gotta go, boos. I have an audition.

-A cattle call and an audition are two very different things.

-Shay!

-As soon as I let the universe know what I wanted,

an opportunity presented itself.

Y'all know I'm good at manifesting shit.

-What's the studio?

-There isn't one.

It's a web series. Black director.

Zulu Warrior Productions.

It says they have 87,000 subscribers

-Omarosa has more followers.

-Stop being negative. -I'm just curious.

-Well, whatever it is, I hope you slay that shit.

-Thank you.

-Are you sure you're ready for this?

-Yes. I'm ready to walk in my purpose.

-Well, I'm happy for you, then. -Me too.

That web series gon' be trash.

-Just let her be happy.

[upbeat music]

-I'm telling you straight up, Ida, look, now's the day.

-Um, what are you doing?

-I'm gonna go ask Ida if I can sit

in the writers' room today.

-Are you high? -No, but I'd like to be.

[both sigh] -PAs don't get

to sit in the writers' room. -But I applaud your gusto.

Black girl magic is in full effect.

-I'm sick of running errands all day.

I took this job so I could learn how to be a writer.

-Sit down, be humble. -Easy, Kendrick.

That's what I've been doing for the past six weeks.

-If you test the waters too soon,

you could wind up losing this job altogether.

-Yeah, we've seen it happen before.

-Remember Shaquila? -Oh, how could I forget?

She was such a sweet girl.

-Well, at least she's in a better place now.

-Who the hell is Shaquila?

-She PA'd for this show, season one.

-And she got killed? -Even more tragic.

-Ida cursed her out in front of the whole crew

when she asked to be bumped up to writers' assistant.

-Why? -Because she had a bad attitude

and she liked to talk back.

-She also wasn't a fan of the show

and she was only using Ida to get ahead.

-The real tea is she had a crush on Ida

and she found out about it. -Okay, either way,

people said Ida read her for filth

and her soul just got up and left her body.

-Why'd you say she's in a better place now?

-Oh, I just meant she's working for some nice, white gay man.

-Yeah, she's a script coordinator

on "Vampire Babies." Isn't that on the CW?

-Yeah, she is. I caught an episode of it last night.

It's not good. -Well, I'd rather

work for some nice, white gay man

than be stuck here for the rest of my life.

Excuse me.

-I'm gonna miss her.

-I'm not.

-Uh-huh.

[dramatic music]

Yes.

Okay. Mm-hmm. Right.

-Uh, look, you are amazing. -Uh-huh.

-And you have a lot on your plate.

-Yes, I do. -And my job

is to make your life easier. -I'm aware of what your job is.

-And I would like to add a few more responsibilities

to my job description.

-I could use another landscaper.

My last one got deported. I hate Trump.

-[chuckles] No.

I mean more work-related stuff.

-Well, look at you, getting some initiative.

-[chuckles]

-In episode five, we're referencing something

called the Flatiron Murder case.

-That sounds hilarious. -It's a real thing.

And I don't wanna get my facts wrong.

So do me a favor, hm?

Get me the court records

for Walters vs. California Board of Cosmetology.

-Okay, great.

And where does one find those court records?

-I mean, I could tell you, but where's the fun in that?

I need them by end of day.

Ohh, and, um, get me a smoothie as well.

You know how I like it.

-Yeah, I do.

[light orchestral music]

[chatter]

-I was always a night shift, so if I'm doing night shift,

how am I supposed to audition?

You know what I mean? -You're gonna be tired.

-Like, I'm tired. -Hey! How y'all doing?

-Good. How are you? -A little nervous. But good.

-Girl, don't be nervous. This ain't shit.

-Excuse me? -Yeah, we do this kinda shit

just to pass the time. -Mm.

-Is this gonna be bad? -Of course it is!

-This shit was written by some closeted gay black man

who thinks he's Spike Lee.

-Then why are we waiting in line to be a part of it?

-What's the alternative?

-But don't we wanna do good work that challenges us

and forces us to grow as artists?

-Of course we do, but we don't have agents.

-Neither do I. -Exactly.

This is what we have to do

while we work our way up, Boo-Boo.

-But I don't wanna wait in some long-ass line

for something that's not even gonna benefit me.

-[laughs] Peoples, they come in here

thinking they gon' get discovered by Shonda Rhimes,

blow up and be on the cover of "Vogue."

-That kinda shit only happens to Ellen Pompeo.

-Do you look like Ellen Pompeo? -Uh, no, I do not.

-Neither do I. -So, we wait in line.

We pay for acting classes we can't afford.

We try to be the one black person

in a diversity showcase. -Oh, and we pray

a half-decent agent is there and wants to take us on.

-It doesn't matter, because most casting directors

are looking for a name, anyway.

-And the light-skinned girls

are still everybody's top choice.

-Mm-hmm. Yeah, they are.

-If it's that bad, what are we doing?

-Girl, we living the dream. -[laughs]

-Hmm.

Are you SAG? -Not anymore.

-Good, 'cause this is non-union.

Ready when you are.

-Are you gonna say action or do I just go when I'm ready?

-Wait for my command.

Go.

[sweeping orchestral music]

?

-What's up, Tom? I see you've been working out.

And that hair on your chest is coming in real nice.

[laughs] I'd love to go to the gym with you

and work on my-- -Next!

-Is that it? -Next.

[light music]

?

Wait for my command.

-Hello, you have reached

the City Courthouse of Los Angeles.

[speaks Spanish]

[presses button]

If you are calling for jury duty, press two.

If you are calling to file

a marriage license... -Representative!

-...press three. -Speak with a representative.

-Sorry, all of our representatives

are currently busy. Please hold.

Your current wait time is approximately 15 minutes.

-Man, damn!

[orchestral music]

?

[phone rings]

-Hi. This is Dorian Graves calling from CBS.

-[mouthing]

CBS? -"Chocolate Bedtime Stories."

Is this, uh, Tia?

-No, this is Nia. -Ohh.

Then you definitely didn't get the part.

-Okay, you don't gotta say it like that.

-I was in the room. You were awful.

-Well, so is the web series.

-Yeah, but it ain't that bad.

[breezy music]

-Mm-mm, that's too weak. More protein powder.

-CCLA Hall of Records, how can I help you?

-Hi, I need to find the court records

for Walters vs. California Board of Cosmetology.

-Fax us a written request

and you'll have them in 72 hours.

-No, I need them today for my boss, Ida B.

The creator of the show "Cocoa's Butter."

-"Cocoa Butter"? I'm not familiar with that show.

-They're for my boss, Ida B.

She does the show "Cocoa's Butter."

-"Cocoa" what?

-Like the lotion?

-No.

-I'm sorry, I have oily skin. -What?

What's that got to do--

Hello? Who am I speaking to?

-This D'Manuel, how can I help you?

[angelic chorus sings]

-Hey, brother.

I work for Ida B. from "Cocoa's Butter."

-Ooh, that's my show!

I love me some "Cocoa's Butter."

-You do? -Yes!

Me and the girls, we got a whole fan club.

We call ourselves The Cocoa Puffs.

Wait, you work over there? -What is--

[sucks teeth] Yeah.

-Ooh, girl, you gotta spill the tea.

Is Cocoa gonna get together with that beautiful

Michael B. Jordan-looking construction worker

with the crazy twin baby mamas while her man's in jail?

-Well, I can't be out here giving away trade secrets

like that.

But maybe I can give you some intel if you can get me

these court records we're looking for.

-Name the case.

-Walters vs. California Board of Cosmetology.

-Damn! The Flatiron Murder?

Y'all gon' put that on the show?

Ohh! Season five about to be fire!

Hold on, girl. Let me go check.

And just so you know,

they usually try to give you a 72 hour hold,

but I'm gonna hook you up.

What's a good callback number for you?

-Yes!

[upbeat music]

[muzak plays over speakers]

-What up, bro?

-Oh. [laughs]

My bad. My apologies for misgendering you.

-All good. -My brother's trans,

so I should know better.

You on hormones? -Uh, I'm--I'm not trans.

-Non-binary. -I still don't quite know

what that means. -Genderqueer?

-You know what? This is a lot.

I'm gonna go get in line.

[phone rings]

-Hey, girl. It's D'Manuel from the courthouse.

I found you those records.

-Oh, my gosh, D'Manuel.

I love you. -Yeah, you know we gotta

stick together and do it for the culture.

But look, you have to get down here, we close at 4:30.

-It's 4:00. -Well, hurry

your ass up, then! -[receiver clicks]

-? Hey, baby

? I'm watching you

-Sorry, we're closed.

-Come on, man! It's 4:35.

I know D'Manuel's still in there.

-Who?

-Look, I gotta get in there.

I need to get these court records for my boss.

Can't you just open the door up and let me in, please?

I'll do anything.

-Anything?

-I mean, not anything.

-I like your style, girl. -[chuckles] Thanks.

-Mm, mm, mm.

I've always had a thing for those tomboys, you know?

-[chuckles] Okay. -Yeah. [chuckles]

-So, um, you gonna let me in the building?

-[laughs] -Or no, papi?

-Oh-- Papi.

If I let you up in there, am I gonna get that number?

-All right, man.

-Mm. -323--

-Local gal, huh? -Yes.

[upbeat triumphant music]

?

?

?

-I got the court records.

I called and called till I got a black person--

D'Manuel, he's your biggest fan.

There was a 72 hour hold, but...I finessed it.

You know. -We're losing that scene.

-What?

[sighs]

-So there's an advance screening on the lot tonight.

Some young, hot director. Should be rather dull, but...

you're welcome to come along if you'd like.

-Really? I'd love to.

-Come with me.

[hip-hop music]

Let's see here.

This should work.

-It's--

-You look good.

-Thank you.

-[sighs] -What are you doing here?

-Same thing you're doing.

Hey, you good?

-I'm fine.

-Yeah, right.

-What's that supposed to mean? -Nothing.

-I'm still at work. -So am I.

[light music]

?

[upbeat music]

-The audition was awful,

but at least I met some other actresses.

-Well, that's good.

-Yeah, they gave me the real.

-What, that being an actor sucks?

-Basically.

-You just have to go really hard

and be super committed to the craft.

You'll get there.

-I receive that.

-Mm.

I'm sensing some real negative energy

emanating from your center.

Your aura is seriously messed up.

I think we need to get you checked.

-Okay.

How long is this chakra cleansing supposed to take?

-Don't make fun. -[sighs]

Your head chakra's nice and open.

Your heart chakra's looking good.

Uh-oh. -What?

-It's doing that straight line thing.

-Yeah, 'cause you're moving it. -No, I'm not.

-Yes, you are. -Oh no, this is your energy.

-Well, what is it saying?

-[sighs] Your sacred chakra, it's blocked.

That's where your emotions are held.

Girl, your emotions are completely shut down.

-I gotta go.

Love you. -But I want you to love you.

[movie chatter]

[romantic music playing in movie]

?

-Thank you.

-Alicia. Oh, this is Hattie. She works for me.

-I absolutely loved your film.

The layers, the nuance, the depth.

This is the kind of work I really wanna be doing.

I'm so inspired.

-Thanks. That means a lot.

Yes, Lauren.

-I know, right?

I got this for, like, $2 on Melrose.

-I really enjoyed your film,

but the first act was a little slow.

-Well, she had to establish the characters.

-It shouldn't take 45 minutes to do that. Get to the point.

-That's a good note.

I'll be sure to keep that in mind.

-Well, we should be on our way. -Oh.

-Congrats on completing your film.

[orchestral music]

?

-? Who's gonna get it now?

? Get it, get it, get it now? ?

[electronic music]

?

-? Who's gonna get it now?

? Get it, get it, get it now? ?

?

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