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-I always thought
my senior year would be spent

partying, chasing girls,
and having fun.

I thought it would be easy.

[ Scoffs ]

I couldn't have been
more wrong.

[ Players shouting, Cheering ]

-Yo, Kenny!

-Hey, man!
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

-I was open!

-What is wrong with you, man?!

-Kenny, let it go.

-You always got to take
the shot, man!

You ain't Kobe!

-Watch out.

And you're not on this team
anymore, boy.

-What?!

-In case you didn't notice,
we won.

And I told you before,

I am not tolerating
your selfish behavior.

Pack your things,
and you're off my team.

[ Players murmuring ]

Shut up.

Hit the showers.

-Dibs on the locker, coach?

-Shower.

-You did it again, Kenny.

-Oh, man.
You know I just do what I can.

-Yeah, man. You keep dropping
these 40-point games,

we might make it back
to the playoffs.

-That's the plan, right?
-Yes, sir.

Hey, man. You getting out
with us tonight, or what?

-Yeah, man.

-Alright. Bill?
-Yo.

-You getting out with us
tonight, man?

-Man, you know I'm
going out tonight.

-Okay. We'll meet you
over there at the club.

Kenny...you going?

-Of course I'm going, man.

I got to call wifey,
first, though.

-Mm-hmm. Told ya.

The warden ain't gonna
let you out, man. Booo!

I don't know about you --
I'm going out.

I'm going to celebrate,

'cause this party
will never die!

[ Laughs ]

Ow! Wait! Oh!

-That's a wrap, now.

-Hey! Hey! What's going on
over here?

-Nothing.

Macleem, Macleem, Macleem!

[ Chanting "Macleem!" ]

-Come on! Let's go!
Let's go! Let's go!

-What's up, Jameel?
-What up, man?

Y'all on a roll,
huh, bro?

-Finally, man.
-Man.

-What's good, Mike?

-Yo, we've got to kill them
at that after-party.

-You already know.
-Come on, man.

-They not ready.
I'll meet y'all there.

-Yes, sir.

-That was an excellent game,
Curtis.

-Thank you.

-Excellent game, Curtis.

-You stupid, Jay.
What's up, baby?

-Great game tonight.

So, how many you put up?
-10 of 10.

-What? Only 10.

-It was a hot 10, man.
And I'm fitting to go celebrate.

We've got to hit the club.

-Oh, I'm glad you said that
'cause I need your help tonight.

-Here we go again.

-No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
No, this is good.

See, I met this hammer
at the game.

She got a friend.

-Jay, I don't know, man.

-What? Come on,
Mighty Wingman.

-Okay. Okay. But if she looks
like the last angry bird

that you tried
to hook me up with,

I'm not doing it.

I'm gonna lie, and say
I'm sick, or something.

-No, no, no, no.
It's all good.

And I'm glad you said that,
'cause they right behind us --

ding!

Janeen, Beth.
This is my homeboy, Curtis.

-Hi, Curtis. Nice to meet you.
-Hello.

Curtis King.
Pleasure to meet you both.

[ Cellphone vibrates ]

-Oh, wait. I'm vibrating.
-I'm vibrating, too.

-You know what?
Third missed call.

I've got to take this.
-What?

-Give me 30 seconds.
I'll be right back.

-What you talking about?
Hey, man, it's hammer time!

It's hammer time!

Oh. Ladies,
sorry about that.

-Hello?

I'm sorry, I can barely hear
what you're saying.

What?

W-W-Wait, what happened?

How come nobody called me?

I'm two hours away.
I'll be there in two hours.

Alright.

Doc!
My name is Curtis King.

That's my mother,
Mildred, in there.

Is she okay?

-She's stable.

Between the sedative I have her
and the pain medication,

she'll probably sleep
till sometime tomorrow.

-That's the second time.
Why does this keep happening?

-Curtis, your mother has
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

It's a type of heart disease
that results in

a thickening of
the walls of the heart.

It impedes the process
of normal blood flow.

That's what caused your mother's
heart failure today.

Your mom checked in
around noon.

She was complaining
of fatigue, chest pain.

That's when she collapsed
in the waiting room.

But thankfully,
she was already here.

-So, now what?

-Truthfully,
as bad as her heart is,

we need to keep her here
until we're sure

she's out of danger.

The heart's
unpredictable.

She could have
more trouble tomorrow,

or she may never have
a problem again.

So, for now, rest,
medication, no stress.

That's about all
we can do.

-Okay. Thank you.
-You're welcome.

I'll make sure you have
my information

before you leave.

-Thanks, doc.

**

**

-You're gonna
love this.

-Good morning, Ma.

-Good morning, Baby.

Curtis, could you please
tell Mary

to get this food
out of here?

She keeps trying
to feed me.

-Ma, you need to eat.

-Ugh! Alright.

Can you at least bring me
something decent, then?

-Mildred,
this is better than decent.

This is good food --
healthy.

You know you're restricted to
heart-healthy foods, Mildred.

-Oh, hell!

-Ma.

-Okay. I'll eat some.

-Good.

And you'll be surprised
how much you start to like it.

I'll be back to check on you
later, okay?

-Okay.

-You know, if you need anything,
just give me a buzz.

-Okay. I like her.

-Just buzz me.

-Alright, doll.
-Thank you, Mary.

-Ain't she pretty, too?
-You're welcome.

-She's pretty.
-She is.

You starting stuff.

-No, I'm not.

I'm not starting nothing.

[ Groans ]

So...

How many days
have I been here?

-Three days.

-How long you been here?

-Three days.
-Oh.

-It's cool.
I talked to my professors.

They said I could
make up the work.

-When you headed back?

-I was actually...

thinking about
not going back.

-Uh...

then you got
another thing coming.

Honey, I know you're worried
about me, but...

you're about to graduate.
And you put off college

the last time I got sick.
And you made me a promise.

-I know what
I said, Ma.

but somebody's got to stay here
take care of you.

-Honey, that's what the doctors
and nurses are for.

Now, sick or not,
I am still your mother.

And I expect you
to keep your word to me.

Understood?

-Yes, ma'am.
-Thank you.

-So...you hungry?

-Am I?
I've been nibbling

on the stuff
they keep bringing you.

-Well, Mary said there's
some decent food downstairs.

-Now, you sit tight.

I'm gonna run downstairs
and get something to eat.

-Okay.
-I love you, Mom.

-I love you, too.

Say "hi" to Mary.

-I will.

You're trying to get
some grandbabies.

-Ooh, lots of grandbabies.

Lots of grandbabies.
[ Chuckles ]

-So, you got the number
to the phone here

and Dr. Bailey's number,
right?

-Mm-hmm.

I'm gonna
call you every day.

And every weekend that
I don't have an away game,

I'm coming down
to see you.

-Okay. Make sure you
stay on them books.

And make sure you still call me
after every game.

-I will, Mom.

I love you, Ma.

-I love you, too.

-I'll call you, and let you
know I made it.

-Alright, Baby. Be safe.

-I will.

-Mary's on duty tonight.

You might want to
stop by her station.

-There you go, Mama.

-[ Laughs ]

-Excuse me, Mary.

-Oh. Hey.

I wanted to say "thank you"
for all the help with my mom.

-You don't have to
thank me.

-And also, normally, when
Dr. Bailey isn't here, you are.

So, is it possible --

-Oh. You know what?
Say no more.

This is my direct number,

so feel free to call me
whenever...

you have questions
about your mother.

-I will.

-I'll keep a close eye
on her for you.

-Thank you.
-You're welcome.

-You got good taste,
Junior...

just like your old man.

I know you're not gonna
walk away without speaking.

I'm still your father.

-You know, you've got
a lot of authority in your voice

for somebody who's been gone
for 15 years.

And you're not my father.

Mary, sorry to bother you.

Dr. Bailey said that my mother
should remain stress-free,

and that includes
unfaithful ex-husbands

and deadbeat dads.

So, under no circumstances

is this man allowed in
to see my mom, okay?

-Okay.
-Thank you.

-Wait a minute, Junior.
-My name ain't "Junior"!

And you grab me again,
you're getting a room in here.

**

-The King.
-What's going on, boss?

-What it do?

Yo, man,
I just walked to coach.

He let me know what's
going on with your moms.

How's she doing?

-She's a little better, man.
A little better.

-Good, man,
'cause I'm hoping

you're gonna be able to come
to practice today,

because I've been killing
your boy, Sean.

-I already know, man.

I've got my internship
with Doc Thompson today.

But after that,
I'll be at practice,

see if I put
the cuffs on you.

-Hope so.
I'll be there.

-Alright, superstar.

-Curtis?

Curtis.
-Hey, Dr. Thompson.

I need to see you
in my session room.

-Be there in one minute.

I'll be right with you.

Doc, you wanted
to see me?

-Come on in, Curtis.

Have a seat.

[ Sighs ]

-You alright?

I haven't heard much
from you today.

-I'm alright.

-I thought you said
your mother was doing better.

-She's stable.

Saw my pops
when I was home.

It's a long story.

He left when I was 9,
and...

haven't seen him since.

I've got some time,
if you want to talk about it.

-I appreciate it, doc,
but no, thank you.

Okay, then,
let me make a suggestion.

What's that?

It's a journal.

From what I understand,
people write in them.

Sometimes, when you're
dealing with something

that's difficult
to talk about,

it can be a little easier
to write about it.

-Doc, guys don't
keep diaries.

-Curtis, it's your decision.
But that little book right there

can help you out
more than you will ever know.

-Look, take 10 minutes
a day, sit down, unload.

It's like writing a note
to yourself.

And nobody ever has to know
what you write about.

And if you feel like you
want to run something by me,

it's cool.
I'm here for you.

Just let me know.

-Okay.
I'll take it with me.

I'm not promising I'm gonna
write in it, though.

Might put some girls'
numbers in here.

-Okay.

One more thing --
take Mr. Everett's file

down to the outpatient desk
on the way out.

-Okay. Thanks, doc.

Excuse me. Dr. Thompson asked me
to drop these off here.

-Then, drop them off.

[ Files drop ]

**

-I'm killing you! Take that,
take that, take that!

[ Toilet flushes ]

-What?

-Oh, my God!

-Ohh!

Ohh!

Ohh!

-Hey, y'all, don't go
in that bathroom

for like,
60 minutes, man!

Seriously.

-Really?

You gonna come assassinate
our bathroom like that,

and then give us
some kind of disclaimer?

You got a bathroom
in your apartment.

-I ain't got no
toilet tissue, man!

-Oh, man. You couldn't use
some air freshener or...

light a book of matches,
or something?

-Man, I got some bad news --

I don't know
whose facecloth I used, man.

-You used
my facecloth?

-[ Laughs ]

Oh, my God.
I don't...

Was it yellow?

-I just washed my face
on that!

Have you been doing that?

I don't know, man.
It was a yellow one.

-This might be the call
I've been waiting for.

I ain't messing with y'all.

Yes. That's Karen!

-That's Karen?
Booty calls?

-Got to handle that.

-Get it, player.
Get it, player.

-See, um...

this...

off...

This, this...

this, this, this.

It's all mine.

I'm gonna take it...

whenever...

I want it.

**

-* You don't wanna make love,
you just want it rough *

* Want me to take it
with no conversation *

* Well, tonight gonna be
one of them nights... *

[ Chuckling ]

-Question.

-Listening.

We've been...

you know, we've been kicking it
for about three months now.

Um...

Why is it that
the only time I see you

is when you want
your toes curled?

-Well, Mr. Curtis,

it's because you're
the best toe curler.

-I'll take that.
I'll take that.

-No, but seriously,
that's our arrangement, right?

-Right.

-Friends, benefits.

-Mm-hmm.
All the benefits.

-Yes. I like it.

-What if I want
a little more?

-Like what?

-I don't know,
like, maybe,

go out to dinner sometime,
or catch a concert, or...?

-Um...

Mnh-mnh. Look.

It's simple.

You know, it's simple.
Let's just keep it there.

I don't know if I want
to do all that.

-Okay.

So, for clarity,
this is a...

booty call in reverse.

-A booty call?

-Yes.
I'm a booty call for you.

No! You're not a --

-Yeah, pretty much.

-Yeah...
-Yeah.

-Ish.
-Mm-hmm.

You know, not like...

Come on, Curt.

-Okay. Okay. So, you won't be
mad if I go find

somebody who does want
all that?

'Cause I'm ready for that.

-Look...

you do you...

I'll do me.

And we'll just have fun.

Like that game tonight.
That was a good game.

-This was a very good game.
We both won.

-We did?

I think we're going
into overtime.

-I agree.

**

Ma, I'm on it.
I promised I would be, and I am.

You just make sure
you getting some rest.

Yeah.

-Curtis, come back
to bed, baby.

-Oh, Ma!
-Got the oils ready.

-That's Jay.
-Come back to bed.

Ma, that's Jay!
You know better than that, Ma.

You ain't even
raised me like that.

-Oh, yeah, you did.
You don't know about your son.

-Ma, I love you. Bye.
Call you later.

You play too much!

-No, you play too much.

You did that the last time
I was on the phone

with my pastor.

He's still
looking at me crazy.

-That was funny.

What did you
get into last night?

-Ah, man, kicking that girl out!
-Why?

-She kept playing "red light,
green light" with me all night.

-"Red light,
green light"?

You know, that game we used to
play when we was kids?

-Yeah.
-"Red light, green light."

-Okay, so, me and honey,
we're on the couch, right?

We turned up. I'm hitting
the neck and all that.

So, she hitting the shirt back,
like "green light."

Bam!
Red light -- like, okay.

That's different.
Maybe she's kinky.

Maybe she plays
freaky games.

I'm into all
of that, right?

We run it back.
I'm hitting the neck again.

I mean, this time,
I'm full hitting it.

Right? Pull the shirt back.
"Green light."

Bam! "Red light."

Now, after about an hour
and a half of this,

I finally kicked her sexual
bipolar butt out.

That was it for me.

-I got to get out of here, man.
I got class in half an hour.

Hey, man,
I got a game tomorrow.

Y'all coming?
-Yeah. Yeah.

We definitely coming.
But are you going to do

the delta after-party, man?

-Of course, man!

You already know, boy.
-Boom.

-[ Laughs ]

-What's so funny?

-Red light.
[ Laughs ]

That's hilarious, boy!

-You just a regular
Richard Pryor today, ain't ya?

Hm?

That ain't funny.

**

**

-I got this R.A.
in my dorm.

He be on my back
for no reason, man.

He messes with everybody
just because he can.

Nobody can touch him,
'cause he's an R.A.

-I wouldn't say
he's untouchable.

I got an idea --
after practice.

Hold the light steady.

Ain't you ever done
anything illegal, man?

-Come on, bro,
we can't be out here like this.

We're gonna get caught.

-We not gonna get caught.

Snitches get stitches.
You better not snitch.

-I'm with it.
-Okay.

We ain't killing nobody.
It's just a little water.

Hey!

**

**

**

So, what do you think?

-This isn't for me.
This is for you.

What do you think?

-I think it was...weird,

going back
and reading my thoughts

on the whole Karen thing.

I mean, don't get me wrong,
you know, she's...

She's beautiful, you know?
She's cool.

She's sexy.

Ohh!
You know?

And the loving --
oh, my goodness!

Got to be more careful.
It was bananas, doc.

We used to even do stuff
in public --

places we weren't even
supposed to be at.

-Like where?

-Not really important.
Um...

-Unh-unh.
-No, it's not important.

-Unh-unh.
-But...

everything except for
the physical was missing.

-So, now what?

-I don't know.

-For a while,
the sex was enough.

You know,
but just felt like

there's got to be more
to it, you know?

-I've been married 10 years
with 3 kids.

Trust me, I know.

-Oh, I mean, maybe
I'm overthinking it.

You know, maybe I'm too young
to be all serious.

-No, you're not.

Think about this.

In a couple of months,
you're gonna graduate.

You're gonna walk across that
stage, and then step off of it,

and that's where true life
really begins.

And don't think
it gets any easier

just because
you get a degree.

You've got to start paying
bills, got to get a job --

or two -- start paying off
student loans.

Curtis,
now is the perfect time

for you to start thinking
about all these things,

and start planning
for it.

-I haven't started thinking
about any of it.

-Then, I suggest
that you start.

If you have any problems,
any questions, let me know.

-Question, doc.

Don't take this
the wrong way, please.

Why the sudden interest
in me?

-Let's just say that
you're not the only one

whose father
wasn't around.

We can trade stories
another time.

Till then, I suggest
you write about it.

**

-You sure know how
to make an entrance.

-[ Chuckles ]

What's up?

-I know -- your door
was open, so...

-It's cool.

-I was wondering...

Got time for play time?

**

**

**

-I didn't even make it
one night.

[ Indistinct talking ]

-Hey, don't think
I didn't forget.

-Is that one of your
illegitimate children

or something?
-Nah. He gave me a ride.

I owe him some money.

-What's up?
-Nothing. Chilling, man.

You going to
the party tonight?

-But of course.

Commissioner soup,
you going?

I don't know, man.

-What else you got to do?

It ain't like you're gonna
do some homework, or something.

-Man, you know I'm going.

I just did -- you know.

-And you're gonna
play me like --

-I-I I saved you from
touching my hand.

-That's the same guy that, after
he gets through boo-booing,

he uses people's face rags.

-Yeah, that's your boy.
-At least I told you.

Y'all still give me
stuff about that?

You know that's not
even cool, man.

-Did you see them cheerleaders?
I was like, "Hell, no."

-The players were
holding it down, though.

-Ooh, yes, they were.

-Don't you work at
the university hospital?

-Yeah. So?

-We actually met
the other day.

We didn't really
get a chance to --

-Rough night tonight,
Junior.

-I'm sorry.
Let me take care of this.

-Curtis King, huh?

You're bringing
your kooky

out of retirement
in a major way.

-He's just some crazy dude
from the hospital.

-How you know he crazy?

-Because he carries around
one of those therapy journals

that the mental
patients use.

Anyways, I need to go
get my daughter.

So, can we get out
of here, please?

-What the hell
are you doing here?

-We need to talk.

-I don't have anything
to say to you.

-Then, can you
hear me out?

-Why? I know exactly
what I need to know.

You were man enough
to lay your behind down

with my mama,
and make me.

You weren't man enough to get up
and help take care of me.

That's all I ever
need to know.

-There's so much more
to the story, son.

-There's nothing else
to say, okay?

Stay out of my life.

I don't want anything from you.
I'm nothing like you.

I don't even want
to see you.

-Alright, my soros,
y'all better say it!

[ All chanting "Say it!" ]

-Alright. Now, I want everybody
to have a good time up in here.

But look, no fighting.

This is a delta mu party.

[ All chanting "Say it!" ]

-Alright, y'all,
everybody, let's party!

[ Cheering ]

-I'm definitely trying to
knock something down tonight.

Pow-pow-Pow!

-Hey, what's up with you
and mocha over here, man?

I've seen you
talking to her.

-She just gave me
her number.

-No, she didn't.

-Yes, she did.
I just got her number.

Just like, literally,
seconds ago.

-Didn't you give me
your number?

Told you.

-She gave you
a cold look.

Cold shoulder.
Good luck, bro,

I'm going home.
-What?

Y'all enjoy. Have fun.

-What you doing?
-I got an early start, Jay.

I've got to go.
-An early start to being lame?

-Whatever.

-You out?
-Yeah, man, I've got go.

You good?
-Yeah. I'm good.

I just met this bad shorty
that you already know.

-Do your thing, big dog.

-So, Mike,
are you single?

-Absolutely.

-Oh. And what
are you doing later?

-Whatever you want
to do later.

-What I want to do?
Now, that's what I like to hear.

What I want to do.

Hey you.
-Hey.

-Curtis, can you please
give me a ride home?

-Come on.
-Thank you.

-[ Sighs ]

-So...
-So, listen --

-Soup, what the hell
are you doing in my car?!

-Hmm?
-What you mean, hmm?

I didn't stutter.
Why are you in --

How did you even...

Do you have my key?

-Yeah, no --
yeah, man, alright?

I made a copy
because I thought

it would be a littler bit
more convenient

for me to have a key,
you know what I'm saying?

-Soup, if you do not
give me my key...

-[Sigh]
What do you want?

The house key
or the car key?

-Are you kidding me?
Both! Now!

You are a mess.

I almost tazed you.

-With what?
-My taser. 50,000 volts.

-You got a taser?

-It would have took that afro
right to a nice little perm.

Almost tazed you.

-How you doing, Karen?

Karen, you look
beautiful tonight.

Did I tell you that?

**

**

-So, what's up?
I ain't talked to you.

You ain't called me.

I haven't heard from you
in two weeks.

-I told you. I want more than
what you're offering, Karen.

-Want to come inside?

-You know I do,
but I'm not.

-If he's unavailable, I'll be
glad to massage your feet.

-Soup, you are not helping
at this point.

-I'm just saying.
-Eat some glue.

-Are you sure?
-No.

But I'm gonna hold on
to this little bit of strength

just long enough
for me pull off.

-Alright.
Well, it's your loss, baby.

-Goodnight, Karen.
-Goodnight, Karen.

Boy, you are tripping!

-Could you get
in the front, please?

I can't back out or here with
your afro in the back seat.

-I can't believe
you let that walk away!

-We did some homework,
and found out

a little more about
your new friend.

-Curtis King is 24, 6'4",

probably got a 4.0,

started college
a little bit late,

is on the basketball team,

and is an alpha
packing an omega!

-He ain't crazy, either,

He's interning
for Dr. Thompson.

That's why he had
the journal.

-See?
-And?

-"And?" He's single, he's fine,
and he was checking you out.

Stella, you must get
your groove back, darling.

When was the last time
you had some?

-Mm! That long?

-Look, I am 26 years old,

and I do not have time
for guys with games.

And that's all I seem
to attract.

So, until that right one
finds me,

I'll worry about it then.

I just hope "it" still works
when he does.

-Well, I'm praying that
it still works.

And I'm gonna bring you some
holy water to splash down on it.

-I don't need any
of your holy anything.

-Yeah, mm-hmm.
-Pray, girl, pray!

-[ Speaking in "tongues" ]

[ Whistle blows ]

-Alright. Let's bring it in.
Bring it in. Bring it in.

I got to be real --
you guys are killing me.

Basketball is about pride.

Man, you got conference
tournament in two weeks,

and you can win
the whole thing.

But you got to
work hard.

And I told you all before,

there's no substitute
for hard work.

Everybody got that?

Okay.
Let Sean through.

Sean, this is what
I'm gonna do.

Sean's gonna give me
two free throws.

Miss them...

you guys keep running.

But if you make them --

and I need you
to make them, Sean,

'cause you know
what tonight is?

Tonight is date night.

And I love date night.

Now, y'all know
my wife is fine.

When she puts it
on coach,

she does it really, really good,
coach go night-night.

Okay?

So, Sean, give me those
two free throws,

so coach can
go night-night.

Let's go.
Come on. Let's go.

Give me two free throws
on the line, Sean.

Let's go.

[ Indistinct talking ]

-You better not miss, boy.

Come on, boy.

You got it.
You got this.

You got this.

**

Yeah!
Yeah!

Here we go.
Let's do this.

**

-Money!

-Yeah, baby!

-Bring it in!
Bring it in!

[ Indistinct talking, shouting ]

-That's what it is.

-Let's go, y'all.
-Here we go.

-Excuse me.

-Yes, excuse you.

I'm working right now.

I don't have time
for conversations

with random pedestrians,
so...

do you want something?

-You know,
I knew I knew you.

You're the Wicked Witch
of the West.

And I hope a house
fall on you today.

-Is that all?

-No.
I didn't want anything.

I stopped you to say
you look nice.

You always do.

-[ Whispering ]
What is your problem?

**

**

-How you doing,
beautiful?

-Hmm, same stuff,
different day.

These are beautiful, baby.
Thank you.

[ Sighs ]
How your school coming?

-Good. I'm staying on my books
like I promised you I would.

-That's my boy.

-You look tired, Ma.

-Oh, I'm okay, now.
Come on, now.

Someone said that they were
going to concentrate on school,

and not be worrying
about me.

-Yes, ma'am.

-You know it's
going to be so nice.

You know you're the first person
in our family to finish college.

I am so proud of you.

I want you to know that.
-I hear you, Ma.

-You know what?

I never told you this before,
but...

after your father left,

I was scared to death
to raise you by myself.

I knew I could
take care of you,

but I just didn't know
if I could show you

how to be a good man.

I must have talked God's ears
off on that subject.

But I guess, between me and Him,
we did alright.

-Yeah, y'all did good.

-Are you still mad
at your father?

-Yes.

He can't keep
popping up in my life

like everything
is okay.

-Listen, baby...

I know you have a right
to be angry at him,

but eventually, you're going to
have to forgive him, move on.

And don't be like him.
Don't break some woman's heart

because you're out in the street
chasing a bunch of women.

Just find someone special,
love as hard as you can,

and let the chips fall
where they may.

But you've got to
forgive him.

I did.

And who knows...

maybe someday,
you'll even talk.

-Yeah, right.

[ Chuckles ]

-What's so funny?

-When I used to come to your
games to see you on the court,

you looked so much like
your father.

Wow.

-He used to play ball?

-Did he ever.

But when I got pregnant,
he took a second job,

and really didn't
play anymore.

-You still love him.

-Yeah.

-Why?

-'Cause he's the only man
I really loved.

Because he gave me you --
best gift I ever got.

-Ma, you're gonna have me
misty-eyed in here.

-Well, darling,
it's the truth.

Now, enough of that.

Let's talk about
some grandbabies.

-Oh, Lord.

-Are you seeing somebody?

-Yeah, not anymore.

-Are you at least
getting some?

-Ma! I'm not talking about
my escapades with you.

-Ooh, don't make me laugh.
Don't make me laugh.

Don't make me laugh.

-From Dr. Thompson.

-Curtis.

Um...

I owe you an apology for
the way I acted the other day.

I'm sorry.

-It's cool.

You know,
it is kind of funny --

I know who you are,
and you know who I am,

and we've never
officially met.

I'm Curtis King.

-Paula Whittaker.

-Good to meet you.
-[ Clears throat ]

Curtis, this is
my good friend Darren.

-Hey, what's up?

-Alright.
Good to meet you, brother.

I'll talk to you
later, Paula.

-Okay.

-Mm.

I see you.

I see you.

-What?

We were just talking.

-Hey, yeah.
You look nice.

-Look, I'm glad
you're here.

Dave, the Q, asked me
to talk to the frat

about us doing, like,
a joint food and clothing drive,

or something.
We should do that.

-Let's do it.
-Okay.

-See what I'm saying, man?

That's your problem,
right there.

You're always trying
to help everybody,

always trying to
make everybody happy.

That's why you're never
around, Curtis.

-What? I'm never around because
I got a full class load,

basketball, and a job.

-My point exactly.

So, where does the frat
fit in?

-I didn't come to college
to pledge, man.

Classes are first.

Basketball pays
for those classes.

I need my internship
to graduate.

Anytime I got after that
that's free,

I'm with y'all cats.

-Yeah, when you're not spending
time with other fraternities.

-I was cool...

I was cool with them guys before
I came to college and pledged.

What, am I supposed to
act funny now?

Supposed to
treat them differently now?

What's your problem, Mike?

-Hey, be cool.

-Jameel, let him answer.
What's your problem?

-You're my problem, man!
Your loyalty isn't with us.

We are not a priority
to you.

-Wow.

-You spend all your time
with all these other

organizations out here.

I'm starting wonder
if you even pledged

the right fraternity, dude.

-And I'm starting to wonder
how many of these words

I'm gonna let fall out your face
before I hit you in your mouth.

Stop talking to me like
you done lost your mind!

-I'm just saying, maybe red
would look better on you.

-Or maybe this bookshelf
would look better on you!

-Hey, hey, hey, hey!

-Do you ever realize you make
some pretty bad decisions?

-Whatever, man.
I ain't trying to hear that.

-Come on, man.
You was wrong, Mike.

**

**

Do you mind
if I join you?

-Depends on what you're after,
Mr. King.

-A little bit
of conversation.

-And?

-Can we just start
with that?

-Fair enough.

-So, how is
your day going?

-Same stuff,
different day.

What?

-My mother says that,
all the time.

-Listen, there's something
you should know about me.

I'm 2 years older than you,
with a 6-year-Old daughter.

So, if that's a problem,
we can stop this right here.

God, my daughter, and my work
are my priorities.

I have a "no BS" policy,
so I don't do lies or games.

So, as a matter of fact,
we can stop this right here --

-I really think you're
overthinking everything, okay?

Now, I don't want
anything from you.

I'm just trying to
get to know you.

Now, do you have plans
for lunch tomorrow?

-You are persistent.

-Very.
-Hmm.

I'll be in the same place
tomorrow here at 12 noon.

Good.
Then, so will I.

Got to get to practice,
but I will see you tomorrow.

-You speak of relationships
often in your writing.

What, exactly, is it you want
in a relationship?

-Something...

real.

I want to...

I want to love a woman
the way my mom loves my dad,

the way my coach
loves his wife.

That "hurry home from work"
kind of love.

That.

-So, anything less than that
would mean you're...

-Settling.

-Exactly.

Let's change lanes
for a moment.

Tell me about your mom.

-Um...

She don't take no mess.

She's a cussing Christian.

-Mm-hmm.

-She's just
always been there.

Back before her first
heart attack,

she never missed
one of my games.

Ever.

Uh...

She used to be up in the stands
yelling, "Give them hell, baby!"

[ Chuckles ]

Somebody fouled me, I had to
hurry up and get off the ground,

'cause I'd be scared
she'd run out of the stands

and jump on the boy.

Yeah, man, she's just...

this amazing woman.

And...

I love her to death.

-Do you tell her?

-Every chance I get.

-You also wrote about
your run-in with your father.

Are you more angry
about that situation,

or afraid?

-Afraid?

-Of getting to know him.

Of getting close to him,
and him leaving again.

Of being like him?

Maybe it's too soon
for this discussion.

Let's pick this up again
next time.

-Okay.

**

**

-Hey.
-Hey.

-You're here early.

-Yeah, I didn't want
to be late,

and have you
fussing at me.

Feel like going
for a walk?

-Yeah.

-Come on.

You know, I never see you
with anybody.

How long has it been since
you've been involved?

-Three years.

-[Whistles]
that's a long time.

-Yeah.

-Must have been
a pretty bad breakup

if you haven't dated
since then.

My bad.
We don't have to

get into that stuff
if you don't want to.

It's fine.

When my daughter
was 3 years old,

I found out her father

had a 1-year-old
with someone else.

So, do the math.

The last two years
of our relationship

were probably a lie.

-Sorry to hear that.

-Don't be.

I got a beautiful daughter
out of the situation.

That's not to say
it wasn't hard on me, but...

I wouldn't change a thing
about it.

What about you?

How many kids
do you have?

-None, yet.

I want some kids, but...

when the situation's right,
when the time is right.

-So, you're single?

No girlfriends, wives,
crazy women wandering about?

-You looking around
for them?

-They can come out of
the bushes. I don't know.

-I'm single -- no wives,
no girlfriends, no tan lines.

Hilarious.
You're really looking.

-I am, actually.
-I'm single.

I was dating somebody at
the top of the school year.

Not anymore.

-I still can't believe
you said you wished

a house would fall
on my head.

-So you can
actually smile?

-Occasionally.

-I want to call you.
Can I?

-Maybe you should
give me your number.

-Only if you're
gonna use it.

-I will.
-When?

-When do you want me
to call you?

-Tonight.

-Like...

-Like, this night,
later on today, tonight.

[Cellphone beeping]

It's my real number.

And don't get me confused
with no other guys, either.

Alright.

-Alright, Mr. King.

-Talk to you later,
Ms. Whittaker.

-Okay.

[ Cellphone rings ]

[ Hangs up ]

[ Cellphone rings ]

-Hey.

-Hey.
Did you just call me?

Or did you just call me,
have second thoughts,

and hang up real fast?

-I plead the fifth.

-Mm-hmm.

Um, can you talk?

-Yeah.

-Okay.

Well...tell me about you.

-Where do I start?

-You can start
wherever you want to start.

I just want to hear you.

-Hey, you know it's
a big party tonight.

-Yes, sir. I'm there.

I can't stay long,
but I'm going.

What?

-I've got to drive home
tomorrow.

-Got to drive home?
-Yeah.

-Oh, dude!

Where is
the old Curtis?

-What?
-I don't like this new Curtis.

You totally forgot
who you are.

Do you remember
these days?

Come on, man.
Diddy days?

Pouring coco losos --
do you remember this?

-Do I remember?
Do you remember?

Who you talking to, baby?
You remember this?

-Yeah, I do remember that.

-Okay, I don't.

So, at some point, can you
please tell me what happened?

-Oh, don't worry,
I got it on tape.

-Remember when I had Keisha
out there on the balcony?

I got it all on tape.

-I want to see.
-It's crazy.

I'm going!
I'm going to the party!

I'm going. I promise.
-You sure, man?

You definitely coming?

I'm gonna meet you there.

But no hookups.

-Look, before you start,

all of my assists
are on point, okay?

-Let's count them out, Jay.

-Let's count 'em out!

You were 0 for October, okay?
Remember Brenda,

from your class, the one
you said was beautiful?

-Brenda was bad.

Brenda looked like workboots
in the face, Jay.

-No, no, no, no, no.
She had a workable booty.

Pow!
-I'll give you that.

-That's where you
got it wrong.

But you said she was beau--
Okay, and then Rachel.

You hooked me up with Rachel.
Remember Rachel?

-What's wrong with Rachel?

-With the taco meat?
The chest hair?

And she kept wearing
low-cut shirts?

-There's an easy solution
for that.

You get your
Mr. Miyogi on.

Wax on, wax off --
eeecch!

-No.
-You do that.

-No wingman.
I'm not doing wingman.

But I'm going to the party.
I promise.

-Make sure you
show up tonight.

-I'm there.

Darren,
is Paula here today?

Oh, there she is.

Hello, Ms. Whittaker.

-Hello, Mr. King.

-Question.
There's a party tonight

at the dorm room that I don't
really feel like going to.

But I promised I would go.

Do you feel like going by there
with me for a little bit?

-Only if I...

Only if Tiffany
can watch Trina for me.

-Yes.

Me and the baby all...
night long.

-Um, but you know I don't
do the club thing, right?

-Is that a "yes"?

-Yes.

I'll meet you there.

-I will see you later.

-Oooh!
-Hush it.

I don't even -- not --

-Why do I feel like
it's me going?

Ooh, Jesus.
Wait a minute. Hold on.

I'm planning your outfit.

**

-There you are.
Right on time.

-Hey. I saw you out there,
doing your thing.

-How long you been here?

Just a little while.

-Come on.

Let's dance.

-No, I don't slow-dance
much at all.

I got you.
Come on.

**

[ R&B ballad plays ]

**

-I told you I got you.

-Yeah, yeah.

-I'm gonna grab something
to drink. You want anything?

-No, no, no.

-I'll be right back.

**

Can I get a
Hennessy and 7-up, please?

-Hey, you.
-Hey.

-Who is your
little friend?

-That is none of
your business, Karen.

-Well, I want to see you.

I need my fix,
and that is my business.

-As good as that sounds,
Karen, I can't.

-You can't?
-I can't.

You wanted to be free
to do your thing,

so, you're free
to do your thing.

I'm doing mine.

-With that?
-With her, yeah.

-Look at her.
I mean, how old is she?

-That's a grown woman.
And she looks amazing.

-Well, what is she wearing?

Did she know
she was coming here?

-There you go.

-Alright, well, whatever.

Enjoy your little
prom date.

**

-Everything okay?

-Uh, yeah.
That was Karen --

the friend with benefits
I told you I was seeing

at the beginning
of the school year.

-Is she still covered?
Covered?

-She still getting
those benefits?

No.

She's not.

Hey.

She's not.

You want to
get out of here.

-Yes.

-Come on.

Hold on.

Oh. Thank you.

So, what time
are you heading out?

-Early.

I'll be back Sunday.

I'm gonna
call you tomorrow.

-Okay.

Thanks for inviting me.

-Thank you for coming.

Make sure you call me,

and let me know
you made it home, okay?

-Okay.

-Where did you park?

-Right here.

-Okay.
I'll walk you.

-Curtis.

Hey, Ma.
-Hey, baby.

I got a crush
on my doctor.

[ Chuckles ]

-What did
Dr. Bailey say?

-Nothing important.

Um...

You are glowing
a little bit, son.

You want to
tell me something?

-No.

-You met somebody.

-How do you always know?

-I'm a mom.
Moms just know these things.

Oh, my goodness.

And you like her,
too, don't you?

I do.

Did you tell Dr. Bailey
about you being lightheaded,

Ma, and you being
more tired?

-I told him I'm fine.
I'm fine.

-Ma --
-Enough about that.

Listen to me. Just say
your name -- your last name.

-King.
-Exactly.

Do you ever notice how people
kind of look up to you?

You're a leader.

Not that you're better
than anybody.

I want you to accept
that gift.

Use it.

Be a good king.

You understand
what I'm saying?

-Kind of.

-You will.

-Honey, I just want you happy.
You deserve it.

I just want you to live
and laugh and love hard.

No regrets.

-You got any regrets?

-Not one.

-I loved a man
as hard as I could.

I raised a son
as best as I could.

No regrets.

-and I want you to know, Ma,
I couldn't have asked

for a better mother.

-Oh, shucks.

-I mean it -- even though you
tore my behind up a few times.

-[ Chuckles ]

But you were doing the work
of two parents.

And it wasn't always easy.

And I love you for that,
so much.

-I love you, too, baby.

Damn, I'm good!

-Ma!

Cussing Christian.

-God will forgive me.
-He will.

A little cussing
won't hurt nobody.

[ Both laugh ]

-You said
"write about it,"

now you're saying
I write too much.

-But I did not tell you
to write a novel.

[ Both laugh ]

But I am glad that

you're finally
addressing these things.

How was your visit
with your mother?

-It was good.

Uh, I do think

she knows something that
she's not telling me, though.

'Cause she kind of got
a little sentimental.

-Did you two talk
about your father?

-Yeah.

I'm just still
at the same place, doc.

I don't see how a man
could just

up and walk away
from his family like that,

and never look back.

-Are you sure
he never looked back?

He's probably still
looking back.

-I don't know, doc.

-You said, in your writings,
that he was

under the influence
both times you saw him.

-Yeah.

-It was probably
the guilt.

He's trying to
drink it away.

Don't you want to know
why he left?

Don't you want to know
what he was going through?

-Yeah.

Guess I was just
too mad to ask.

-I didn't want to sit there
talking to him,

and hear what he had
to say.

-Why?

-I don't know.
-Yes, you do.

-Because, doc,
I didn't want to talk to him,

and get to know him,

and then he leave again.

-Are you really afraid
of becoming like him,

or ending up
the way he did?

-Yeah.

I've got to be a father
one day, man.

Nobody ever
showed me how.

I learned how to shoot
a jump shot

from the guys
in my neighborhood,

how to throw a football from
friends in the neighborhood.

My mom had the "birds and bees"
talk with me.

All that stuff is stuff you're
supposed to do with your pops.

-Okay.

So, how do you avoid making
the same mistakes that he made?

-By making better
decisions now.

-Exactly.

You have more control over this
than even you know.

-You're good.

-I know.
[ Chuckles ]

-Wait a minute.

Are you sure I'm not gonna
get a bill for this, doc?

I can't afford you.

-Yes. I'm sure.

But if you pull another
freaky episode,

we're gonna have
a problem.

-Yes, sir.

-I'm not laughing.

It's not funny.
It's not.

-How's my favorite lady
in the building?

-Mary. Hi.

-How you doing?
-Okay.

You're so pretty.

You see my son
out there?

-Well, I actually did
just run into him

by the men's locker.
-Really?

-Yeah.
-I love him so much.

He sacrificed
so much for me.

You know,
the first time I got sick,

he just put off college,

and has always
been there for me.

[ Crying ]

What y'all ladies
up to in here?

-Oh, we're just
chewing the fat --

you know
a little girl talk.

-Mary.

-Bye, Mary.

I got something
in my eye.

-Let me see what we
can do about that.

-Thank you.

[ Sighs ]

Baby, what are you
still doing here?

I thought you were gone.

-I've got to go soon --

I've got class
and practice tomorrow.

You know I wouldn't leave
without saying "goodbye" to you.

-Call me as soon as
you get there.

I want to make sure that
you made it there safely, okay?

-Okay, Mom.

I love you, Mom.

-I love you, too.

-I'll call you
when I make it.

-Make sure you do.

Thank you.

[ Crying ]

-Hey, beautiful.

-Wow!

I don't know what to say.
Thank you.

-You're welcome.

-It's been a long time
since someone gave me a rose.

It's been a while
for a lot of things.

-I know.

-There's something
you should know.

-What's up?

-I haven't dated anyone
seriously for a while.

I haven't been close
to a man

in, um...

any way
in that time, either.

And I wanted
to let you know

where I stood
on the subject.

I really want to
wait a while

before I give myself
to someone like that again --

maybe until I'm married,
or till I know it's right.

-Okay.

What? Is this the part
where you expect me

to get up and run away?

-Kind of.

-Mnh-mnh.
Look, Paula,

if I was just after
some loving,

I wouldn't have to work
this hard.

I like you...

a lot.

So, it's cool.

It ain't gonna be easy,
but it's cool.

You're worth it.

-[ Sighs ]

You continue to
surprise me, Mr. King.

-Well, good.

You get off
at 6:00, right?

-Yeah, but I pick up Trina
from the sitter at 6:30.

-Okay.

Um, I get out of
practice at 6:00.

How about I pick you two up,
and we go grab something to eat?

I'd love to meet
your little girl.

-I don't know, Curtis.

-Okay, Well, you know what,
if it's too soon, no pressure.

You see if the babysitter
can watch her

for an extra hour, and then,
we'll grab some dinner,

and you'll be picking up
Katrina no later than 8:00?

-Okay.

-Okay. Good.

Well, I've got practice in
30 minutes, so I've got to go.

-Okay.
Thank you again.

-You're welcome.

**

**

-See you later.

-Okay.

Child...

-Just trying to get an update
on my mom's status.

-Yeah, this is, like,
the third time I've called.

So, please tell him to
call me back as soon as he can.

Thank you. Bye.

-Ay-ay-Ay.

If you don't mind
me asking,

what is making
your mother sick?

-You just jump right on
in there, huh?

She has heart disease --

uh, hypertrophic
cardio something.

-Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

-That.

She's 44.

She just had
her second heart attack.

Um, first one happened right
after I graduated, actually.

That's why I didn't start
college right away.

I wanted to stick around
and, you know,

help her out around the house
for a little while.

-Let's change lanes
for a moment.

How are you and Nurse Whittaker
getting along?

-How did you know
about Paula and I?

-I've known for a while.

Why do you think I sent you
down there with that paperwork?

-You are something el--
okay, doc, I got you now.

Okay. Um, we are good.

Thank you for asking.

But...

She wants to wait
on the sex.

-And you really
want to wait?

-No.

I'm sure I don't
want to wait.

But...I like her.

And...

if it's important to her,
then, we're gonna wait.

She's worth it.

-I'm glad to hear it.
Keep me updated on that.

-I will, doc.
-Alright.

-Have a good weekend.
-You, too.

[ Cellphone rings ]

-Hey. I was
beginning to wonder

if I was gonna get
my goodnight call.

-You knew I was
gonna call you.

-You saying
I got it like that?

-Maybe?

-Mm.

Well, you know
I'm getting spoiled, right?

-Is there something wrong
with that?

-No. As long as
you keep it up.

But, um, I don't want to be
the only one being spoiled,

so I was wondering
if I could

cook dinner for you
tomorrow night.

-Okay.

Um, it will have to be
about 8:30,

'cause I don't get off at
the hospital until 8:00.

-Okay. Good.

Dinner will be ready
and on the table.

I'll pick up
a couple of movies, too.

Oh, and, um...

my daughter will
be there, too.

-Okay, it's a date.

I will see you both
at 8:30.

-Okay. Um...

Goodnight.

-Goodnight, Paula.

**

[ Knocking ]

-Hi!
-Hey.

-Come on in.

Dinner's almost ready.

-Smells good.

-Uh, Katrina, baby,
come on downstairs.

There's someone
I want you to meet.

Curtis, this is
my daughter, Katrina.

-Hi, Curtis!

-Hi.

Come help me
set the table.

-I'll be in here.

-[ Laughs ]

-Thank you for dinner.

-No problem.

-Mom, can I watch TV?

I need that homework done
before you put that TV on.

-Yes, Mom.

Alright. Get to it.

-She's such a little woman.
Anything I can do to help?

-No, no, no.
I got it.

-How about this --=

How about you wash...

and I'll dry,
and put away.

-Can't say "no" to that.

-Thank you.

So, what movie
did you get?

-Oh, I got some family stuff,
so Katrina could watch.

-Okay. Cool.

I got the Twizzlers,
so we should be all set.

-Alright.

-* Are you the sunshine

* That's begging me

* To come in from the rain

-Oh, really?

Thank you, Katrina.

-* To turn around
and take your love away *

* Yeah, yeah

* Oh, oh

-* Maybe there's
another way... *

**

**

* Could you love me
the rest of my life... *

**

**

-You have to leave?

-Don't have anything
going on early.

Just got my game
tomorrow night,

so, I can stay,
if you want me to.

-I do.

You're gonna break my heart,
aren't you?

-No.

-Promise?

-I promi...

Guys do not
pinkie-swear.

Come on, now.

Paula,
don't make me do this.

You better not tell
nobody I did this.

-Who am I gonna tell?

-It's against man code.

I pinkie-swear.

-Really?

-I promise.

-Good.

[ Giggles ]

-I promise.

-Spill those beans.
What happened?

-Well...

I made his dinner.

-Ah, good thinking.

-We watched a movie.

-Yes.
-Yes.

-I laid my head
on this chest.

-Yes.
-Yes.

-We talked.

He rubbed my face.

-Ooh!
-[ Sighs ]

-Played in my hair...

-Yes!
-[ Sighs ]

-...until I fell asleep.

-Huh?

-I know that ain't it.

That can't be it.

That's it?
-That's it.

-Oh, hell no!

-He held me all night.

It was perfect.

-No hair-pulling,
no spanking,

nothing nasty
at all?

-Nope.

It was perfect
for me.

-Paula,
that ain't perfect.

Perfect would have
been him curling my toes

and pulling a track out
the back of my head.

-We're gonna get to that.
We're just...waiting on it.

-Are you sure he's not
"getting to that"

with someone else?
-Yes. I'm sure.

-It's just too good
to be true.

I mean, really --
he's willing to wait on sex,

he's super fine,

and I heard through the
grapevine that the boy is good!

Hoo-whee!

Lord,
I don't know, girl.

-And on that note,
I'm gonna get to work.

-[ Whispers indistinctly ]

-What did I say?

-You feel good, coach?

-No.
I don't feel good.

If I come in here again, and see
you guys whooping it up

when you played mediocre,
it's gonna be a problem.

We're running till I die.

Where's Curtis?

-Yeah, where's King?

Damn. Yo, King.

-[ Sobs ]

-What's up, man?

What's up, man?

What's wrong?

-Hey, son?

Hey, son,
you okay?

-My mom...

My mom...

-What's wrong
with your mom?

-She's gone.

[ Sobs ]

-I'm very sorry
for your loss.

Thank you.

**

-I'm gonna get
my life together, Ma,

so I can see you again.

**

I hope you can get
some rest now, okay?

**

I love you.

**

Curtis.

**

-* And I know I'll never make
it if I don't trust ya *

* So I decided that I will
take the leap of faith *

* And I know I'll survive

* He will catch me
before I hit the ground *

* Or teach me how to fly...

* Teach me how to fly

* Fly, fly

* Teach me how to fly

* I know you'll catch me
before I hit the ground *

* And teach me how to fly

* Spreading my wings,
getting closer to the air *

* Looking down as
the wind blows *

* I can feel your pain

* Oh, father,
I'm no longer afraid *

* Gonna put all
my trust in you *

* I know you'll carry me

* Soaring through the air
like an eagle *

* I know all around me
I got angels *

* I know you will never
let me down *

* I know you'll catch me
before I hit the ground *

* Oh, teach me how to fly

* Yeah

* Teach me how to fly

* Teach me how to fly

* I know you'll catch me
before I hit the ground *

**

* I want you to teach me

* Come on and teach me

* Teach me how to fly

-King, it's Jay.
Let me in.

-What's up, man?
Come on in, man.

-What's going on, bro?
How you holding up?

-I'm alright.

-I Wanted to come over
and check on you, man.

Nobody seen or heard
from you in...

-I've been hiding out.

-I didn't want a whole bunch
of pity,

you know what
I'm saying?

Just needed some time
to myself.

-Yeah, I totally
understand, man.

What's that?

-It's a rock
my mother gave me.

It's got the word "gratitude"
carved into it.

She gave it to me
a while back,

told me to carry it
every day,

and every time I remember that,
you know, it's in my pocket,

to remember all the things
that I'm grateful for.

She was always doing
stuff like that.

-You talked to your mom
every day, huh?

-Yeah.

Yeah, we had some...

we had some
pretty good talks

my last couple
of visits, man.

You know, I...
I think she knew.

It's like she had
a list of things

that she's always wanted
to say to me,

and she said them all.

-You should feel good
about that, man.

-I do.
I really do.

I just can't used
to the idea

I'm never gonna
see her again.

You know?

She's the only family
I have.

-Nah.

You've still got family
here, bro.

-I appreciate it.

-I'm your girl, right,
and you know I keep it 100.

Don't -- right?
Come on, now.

It's time you put
that thing on him.

What?

Just give him
a little PC.

-What is PC?

-Pity coochie.

[ Both laugh ]

-Where do you
come up with this?

-I mean, I know you're
trying to wait,

and,
"Oh, thank you, Jesus,

hold on to yourself
for a man," but no!

I mean, I get that,
but that's not working today.

Today, you need to go do
what you got to do.

Now, look, this is what
you're going to do

when you go over there.

[ Cellphone rings ]

-Hello?

Hey.

Come on in.
The front door's open.

[ Basketball game
on television ]

[ Whistle blows ]

Come on.

[ Door opens ]

-What are you
doing here?

-Watching the game.
About to grab a shower.

-Well, um, I was thinking
it would be a good idea

if I got your mind on
something else tonight.

So...

I brought you a gift --

me.

-Mm. I thought
you said --

-I know what I said.

And I know what I want.

-Look, look, look, look, look.
Come here. Come here.

We're gonna pick this
conversation up another time.

Okay? It's not the right
time for this.

-But I've got a new vicky suit
on and everything.

-And you look amazing
in it.

Okay, baby,
my mom just passed.

And as must as
I want you...

this is the last thing
on my mind.

And why
the sudden change?

-Tiffany thought
it would be a good idea --

-How long has it been
since Tiffany's had a man?

-A while.
-Mm-hmm.

So, how in the world
is she gonna

give you advice
on how to keep yours?

-I just wanted to make sure
you were okay.

And Tiffany said --

-Tiffany's gonna talk you
out of a relationship.

Paula,
sex can't fix everything.

And I know you.

I know you don't want
to do this yet.

Look, I don't want to
argue with you, okay?

We can talk
about this tomorrow.

-I want to talk
about this now.

-We can talk
about this tomorrow.

You and I can,
not you, me, and Tiffany.

Okay?

-Okay.

**

-What?

Haven't I
taught you anything?

You wear the thong
in this relationship.

You need to march
right back over there,

and be with your man.
-He wants to be alone.

-Then you leave him alone
from across the room.

But you need to protect
your man

from these women,
and from himself.

I just don't get you.

-With all this good advice
you give,

why does your man
require batteries?

-This is not about me
and my man --

or the remote that
comes with him. Ooh!

-Remote?

-Why are you still here?

-I'm sorry.
I'll call you later.

-Ooh.
Where is my purse?

-Let me call you right back.
Alright. Peace.

Hey!
-Hey.

Are you sure
about this?

-Yeah.
I'm positive, okay?

Look, my boy
really needs this.

Just take care of him,
alright?

-Alright.
You know I will.

Alright.

**

**

-Ooh, uh, baby,
I didn't do this.

-Yes, you did!
What? No, I didn't.

How did you
get in here?

-So this is why you wanted
to be alone?

-No. Nothing happened.

-Yes, it did.
but it did.

-You're lying.

I don't --
Paula, listen --

-I don't want to hear anything
you have to say.

-Nothing happened.

-I hope she
was worth it.

-Paula!

-That's a cute coat.

Goodbye, Curtis.

-That was a cute coat.

-Get your lying ass
up out of my apartment.

[ Indistinct arguing ]

-Are you crazy, Curtis!
I'm not going nowhere!

No! No, I'm not!

-Be careful.
Watch it.

-Where's my stuff?

-Do not come back in here.
Stay out here.

-Don't forget my purse!

-Here you go.
There you go.

Get your bra.
Here's your bag.

-Stupid.

You just gonna
kick my purse?

-Come on.

I always wanted
to kick a Gucci bag.

Get out of here.

[ Dialing phone ]

[ Cellphone rings ]

[ Voicemail beeps ]

-Paula, this is Curtis.

Look, this is, like,
my seventh call, okay?

Now, I know what you saw
looked bad.

I don't know how she
got in here.

I don't know how
she was naked.

Nothing happened,

and you won't give me a chance
to explain myself.

At least call me back.

Baby, I promise on everything,
nothing happened.

Call me back.

Hey, Darren.

Is Paula around, man?

-She doesn't want
to talk to you.

-I'll try back later.

-She ain't gonna want to
talk to you then, either.

-No. No. No.

Alright. Bye.

-Paula, can you
give me a second?

Paula, I just
need to talk --

Paula.

Excuse me, Tiffany.
Listen, I need some help.

-Stop.

How did you address me?

-"Tiffany."
-"Ms. Grace."

Where is my name tag?

-Ms. Grace, I need some help.
Paula won't even talk to me.

I didn't do nothing.

And I'm not gonna
talk to you --

you've got me in here
talking to the enemy.

Get out of here.
She is not here.

She don't want you.

Love don't live here
no more, boo.

-Doc, you got a second?

-Sure, Curtis.
Come on in.

Have a seat.

-I'll sit over here,
in the doctor's chair.

So tell me
your problems.

-[ Chuckles ]

Relax. You might want to
get your degree first.

-Good point.
Good point.

-Look, um...

I was really sorry
to hear about your loss.

How have you been?

Haven't seen you
in a couple weeks.

-Been better, but...

I'm okay.

Got a letter from my dad
when I was home.

Opened it, but,
I haven't read it yet.

-I'm ready when you are.

I was kind of hoping
you would read it.

-And I would,
if you weren't ready.

But you are.

-Kind of knew you were
going to say that.

"Dear Curtis...

[ Clears throat ]

Please read this before
you throw it away.

I wanted to tell you
that I'm sorry.

Sorry for
a lot of things --

For the failed relationship
with your mom,

for leaving you two...

and for doing exactly what
my father did to me.

They don't make enough Hennessy
to wash away that kind of guilt.

I've been at almost every home
game you've ever played here.

I'm proud of you.

And I wanted to tell you
in person,

but you have a temper,
just like your old man.

Anyway, I live and work
here in town,

and am usually at People's Bar
on Main Street after work.

If you get time, and could
please stop by and talk,

or have a beer with me
one of these days,

it would mean the world
to me.

Sincerely...

Curtis Sr."

**

-This chance that you have,
right here, right now --

I wish I had
that chance again.

I carried all the hate I had
for my father for way too long.

Wouldn't take his calls,
wouldn't see him -- nothing.

[ Sighs ]

Eventually,
I forgave him.

Even went to try to find him
a couple of years back.

He was dead.

Curtis, go see your father.

Ask him everything
you ever wanted to know.

And try not to take all that
anger in there with you.

But go.

If you don't,
you will regret it

the rest of your life.

Trust me. I know.

-Thank you.

-Can I get a water,
please?

-Curtis.

-Curtis.

-[ Laughs ]

-This is a happy surprise.

I'm happily surprised.

-I figured
you were right.

We need to talk.

-Where would you like
to start?

-Well, Mama used to say

there are two sides
to every story,

and I haven't really given you
a chance to tell yours.

So, start at the beginning.

-Okay.

Alright. Um...

[ Clears throat ]

I met your mother
in high school.

Um...

She was a sophomore.
I was a junior.

I saw her on the track
the first time.

She was running a lap
or something...

**

-Thank you.

No, thank you.

**

**

-See you next week?
-Alright.

-Curtis King.
-Hey, doc.

-I just finished reading

the last entries
into your journal.

You've come
a long way.

-Thanks, doc.
-Not the same young man

that came in here a year ago.
I hope you know that.

-Yeah, I do.

-Good.

Oh, Curtis, you got
your resume together?

-Yeah.

-Get it to me.

-What are you up to, doc?

-Don't worry about that.
Resume.

-You'll have it
before the day's out.

-Hey, yo, King.

What's up, man?
You good?

-Yes, sir.

-Hey, I've been hearing about
this Greek weekend thing.

Is it all that hot,
like...

-It's gonna be bananas.
-B-bananas?

-Bananas. You better
sleep Thursday night,

'cause you ain't gonna
sleep again till Sunday.

Come on.

-I mean, like,
I'm with you, dawg.

-Pack a lunch,
and get some sleep.

**

* I'm-a walk around,
and see who like me... *

-Whoo!

* I'm-a I'm-a I'm-a walk aroud
and see who like me... *

**

* I'll be right back

* I'm-a do a lap

* I'm-a I'm-a walk around,
and see who like me... *

[ Cheering ]

**

[ Cheering ]

**

**

-Curtis King.

I thought you might
want to know

that Paula is seeing
somebody else now.

-You're really
enjoying this, huh?

-Oh, I'm having
a ball at it.

I mean, I hate to be the bearer
of bad news and all.

-You know, Tiffany,
I'm old-fashioned,

so I ain't gonna
put my hands on you.

-I wish you would.
-Never.

I wouldn't even
dream of it.

But I will happily
pepper-spray your goofy ass

if you don't get away
from my ta...

-Why would you
say that?

-So I can get him
to stop bothering you.

Duh.
-He already did.

He hasn't called
or come by in a week.

Good, then it worked.

-[ Sighs ]

-Why are you
breathing hard,

like you've got
a problem with that?

-'Cause I miss him --
a lot.

-How does one miss
what one has not had?

-Why does it always
have to be --

Really?
-I'm just saying.

-I don't know.
I just...

I haven't been this happy
in a while.

-Ugh.

"Happy"?

Ugh.
Are you seriously gone --

are you really --
for real?

That's where we at
with this?

Nah. Mnh-mnh.
Not my girl.

We're going shopping.

-Crazy year, man.

-Man, tell me about it.

Your boy, Soup, he bought food
and drinks for once.

-Yes, I did.

-You fell in love,
and everything.

That was different.

You really loved that girl,
didn't you?

-Yeah, man -- never got
a chance to tell her.

Still think about her --
big, pretty brown eyes,

and that smile.

Kisses taste like
grape Kool-Aid.

-That's ghetto.

-Y'all sound like
y'all together, alright?

Listen, could you stop
talking poetic right now?

-Hey, forget him,
'cause he's nutso.

Look, can I talk to you
for a second?

-Yeah.
What's up, Jay-Lew?

You run out of that
150-pack already?

I got some bags
upstairs.

-Nah, man. I, uh...

actually can't take this
anymore, man.

I've got to come clean
with you about something.

-I wouldn't tell him, Jay.

-I -- hm...

Look, man, I --
aw! Man.

-I let Karen in
that night.

I -- I know!
I know, but see,

I just thought it would
do you some good.

-Wait, wait, wait, wait.
No, no, no, no.

So, all that
was your fault?

All of -- I lost Paula
'cause of you!?

-No, bro, I was just trying
to help you out.

-Stop right there.
Stop right there.

I don't want to
talk about it no more.

-No --

-Jay, I don't want to
talk about it no more!

[ Knocking on door ]

Come in!

-King, you good?
-I'm good, man.

We need to leave.
-King, man, I'm sorry.

Jay, I'm done!
-Just hear me out!

-I don't want to talk
about it no more, man!

-You're just coming out
of the shower?

-Coach,
you wanted to see me?

-Hold on, baby.

Give me a second, son.

-Okay.
-Thank you.

-Hey, I got a second.

Yes, baby, I get off at...
I get off at 5:00.

I'll be home by 5:08.

I can't wait.

I love you,
too, Mama Bear.

[ Growling ]

Hey, I've got to go!

-Let me guess, Coach,
it's date night?

-Yeah,
It's date night.

Come on in, and close
the door, son.

Look, son, I wanted to talk
to you about your future.

-Soup?

-Yeah.

-Aw, hell, no!

-Yep, man.
It's time, man.

-It's time for me to go on and
get out of here, man, graduate.

You know?

-So, what's next?

-Well, you know, I've been
taking a lot of classes.

You know, I've been trying
to get my Master's in education.

And I think I'm gonna come back
here, and teach a little bit.

-You're gonna be
a professor?

-Yeah.
I'm gonna be a professor.

-Oh, Lord, help us all.

Congratulations.
I'm speechless, man.

-I know you are.
Thank you.

Appreciate that, man.
You take care.

-You, too, brother.

Hey!

Is that my
dress shirt?

-I'll put it back
in the closet, man.

Alright?
-Mm-hmm.

-And before I forget...

here's the key
to your safe.

-Hey.
-Hey.

-I owe you
an apology.

Jay told me everything,
and...

the Karen situation
wasn't your fault.

-Okay.

-Okay?

-What do you
expect me to say?

-I don't know. I...

I guess, um...
I guess if you...

accepted my apology,
that...

you would run over here,
and hug me, kiss me,

tackle me, and, uh,
something like that.

-Guess you figured wrong.

All them times I was
trying to track you down,

and talk to you,
and explain what happened,

you wouldn't even give me
a second to talk.

Now, I'm supposed to
run over there,

and kiss you,
and hug you?

No.

You...

come over here,
and do all that.

-That look real nice.
I want some sugar, too.

-Jay!

-I'm playing.
I'm playing.

I'm sorry, okay?
I'm sorry.

-It's okay.

-I wanted to come over
and apologize, okay?

-We good.
-Are we cool?

We're cool, man.
-She told you everything?

-Yes. We're good.

-Cool. That's great,
'cause I've got to go.

I met this girl named Tiffany
at the hospital.

-Oh, that's --
-Yeah.

We got a date tonight.
-Shh! Congratulations.

-Thank you. You should,
'cause she told me

she gonna help me use
that whole 150 pack!

-Come on, baby.

-Oh, I'm coming,
I'm coming.

I think I'm in love.
Whoo-hoo!

-Good luck, brother.
Get a nap first, though.

You're gonna need it.

-[ Chuckles ]

So, I went by
your apartment today,

and your stuff
was gone.

Thought you were
going home.

No, I moved all my stuff
into my new place.

-So, you're not leaving?

No.
I'm actually gonna be

the assistant head coach
next year.

Coach Woodson is retiring
in a couple years,

and wants to groom somebody
to take his place.

So, it's gonna be me.

And Doc Thompson
helped me get

a part-time caseworker position
at the hospital.

So, it looks like I'm gonna
be around here a while.

-Curtis...

-I wasn't sure I was
gonna see you again.

-Wouldn't have missed it
for the world, Junior.

Congratulations.

-Thank you.

Um, Paula, this is my father,
Curtis Sr.

-Hi.
Good to meet you.

-You, too.

-So, I'm starving.
Y'all wanna eat?

-Absolutely.
-Shall we?

**

My last year of college
was, by far, the craziest,

hardest, but best year
of my life.

I lost my mom...

...found my father...

...fell in love...

graduated,
and found myself.

I came full circle,
and I know who I am now --

a man.

A king.

A good King.

-* I'm alright

* And I'm gonna make it

-Coach, you got a minute?

I'd like to holla at you
about something.

-Come on in,
but make it quick.

I've got to get home
to the wife.

It's date night.

-* And I know he made me
strong for a reason *

* And I know that
it must be my season *

* So, anytime that it gets
a little rough *

* I encourage myself,
and sing *

* I'm alright

* I'm going through

* But I'm-a make it
to the other side, y'all *

* I'm okay

* I'm okay

* I might bend
under the pressure *

* But I'm not
gonna break *

* I got faith

* I'm gonna keep on
believing and dreaming *

* I can do anything

* Oh, I'm all right

* And I'm gonna make it

* Oh

* They won't break me
this time *

* I'm gonna make it
this time, this time *

* I'm-a make it this time!

* My time is right now

* I'm ready right now

-I'm ready right now.

-* I'm closer than ever

* Stronger than ever

* I'm a believer

* And I'm gonna be alright

-I'm gonna be all right.

-* Said I'm gonna be alright

Whoo!

* I'm alright

* I'm alright

* I'm going through

* But I'm gonna make it
to the other side, y'all *

* I'm okay

* I might bend
under the pressure *

* But I'm not gonna break

* I got faith

* I'm gonna keep on
believing and dreaming *

* I can do anything

* Oh, I'm alright

* And I'm gonna make it

-Let's go to church, y'all.

-* I'm alright

* I'm going through

* But I'm gonna make it
to the other side, y'all *

* I'm okay

* I might bend
under the pressure *

* But I'm not gonna break

* I got faith