Single Ladies (2011) s03e01 Episode Script
One Wedding and a Funeral
During your party? I'm prepared to spend my life savings on this opportunity.
Congratulations, partner.
Antonio? Raquel.
I'm a sex addict.
I had been doing so well, until you.
Are you breaking up with me? Keisha Greene, you're under arrest for tax evasion.
You got a name, man? Sean Clark.
My lawyer.
Maybe I should have given you another chance.
We'd probably be married by now.
This is my little brother Terrance.
What the hell are you doing here? I did time for your ass and this is how you treat me? I want to move to New York with you.
Come here.
Admit, once and for all, Reggie, that you are gay.
I'm a prince.
Will you be my fourth and final wife? Charles, by the way.
Raquel.
I love you.
I've gone back with my ex girlfriend.
Padma, this is Raquel.
Keisha.
[Screaming.]
It's okay.
It's over.
Malcolm.
I really tried to make this work.
Well, I think, we both know why you couldn't get there.
I love you.
I love you too, and I'm never letting you go again.
Charles, wait.
Raquel? Charles.
Raquel? I love you.
Single and you say love city ladies crazy boy, that won't get to me I can follow, I can lead lose control you can't get my love I know you want it oh, yeah you want it single ladies where my single ladies at? Treasure that is what you are honey, you're my golden star you know you can make my wish come true if you let me treasure you - if you let me treasure you - Keisha, please tell me you're coming out of there some time soon.
Now, Malcolm, you know you can't rush fabulous.
Oh, trust me.
I've learned.
Mm-hmm.
You gonna come help a sister out, and zip me into my dress? I will try.
I will definitely try, but you know I can't make any promises.
Ooh.
Save that for later.
We don't want to be late.
[Kissing.]
Man, it feels good to be back home, huh? Yes, it does.
But don't worry.
I have the jet on standby, which means we could be out of here right after the wedding tomorrow.
Wherever you want to go.
Well, I'm good anywhere as long as there's hot tables, and cold drinks, and you.
I got to be honest, for a second, I didn't think we were gonna make it.
But I was wrong.
Here we are.
Okay, I'm almost ready.
Are you done yet? Almost.
[Knocking.]
Just a sec.
Finally.
Thought you got cold feet.
Cute.
Too bad it's a waste on me.
I know.
I hate going dateless to a wedding.
It's like the worst.
I don't know.
I kind of love it.
I finally ditched the break up blues, and Raquel, party of one, is ready to get her life back.
I do some of my best work at weddings.
Where don't you do your best work? True.
Dating two brothers at once took me out of commission for a while.
Got to get my groove back.
Well, I'm sure you'll have two more on the hook before we even hit the lobby.
Three.
I'll still have time to play wingman to y'alls narrow behinds.
Just remember, if I give the signal, fall back ten feet stat.
Mm-hmm.
Whatever.
[Phone vibrating.]
Go ahead.
I don't mind.
I mind.
Okay? I mind.
My brother's been blowing up my cell phone all day long, I just don't want him ruining our evening.
Nuh-uh.
No, no, no, no, no.
But our friends are waiting.
Let them wait.
[Giggles.]
We did say seven, right? They're probably still just getting ready.
And by getting ready, I mean getting busy.
- And by getting busy, I mean - Yeah.
We know what you mean, Omar.
Oh, you're just going through a little post-Reggie dry spell.
It's not gonna last forever.
Two weeks is a dry spell.
You're looking at the Sahara.
So you let Reggie move to New York without you.
Bravo.
Couldn't wait for him to leave.
Sorry we're late, y'all.
We were getting dressed.
It was taking Malcolm a little longer than usual.
Hey, I missed you guys.
Hi.
Missed you too.
Omar.
Cruella.
[Laughing.]
Long time, no talk.
Yeah.
Too long.
I'm glad you're back.
Thank you.
Miss Lancaster, Miss Goldberg, Miss Greene, the bride has asked to see you.
She says it's urgent.
Thank God, you're here.
I don't know if I can do this.
Marrying a prince? Okay, truth.
Am I crazy? Of course not.
- Maybe - Oh, yes.
What? She asked.
I'm supposed to marry Kasim tomorrow, and I want to, I think.
I mean, he's providing a great life for me and Nicole, but is it worth it? What am I doing? Let me amend my previous statement.
He's a filthy rich prince, who showers you with gifts, who lives halfway around the world.
Is there a question? I'm pretty sure the answer's yes.
Well, I don't really get the whole fourth wife thing, but I hate sharing my food, so, not the best judge.
Okay.
Sure, it's unconventional, but is marrying Kasim the right thing for you? I think so.
Then there's your answer.
We're always here for you.
You got this.
What size are these? Always girl, we got you.
Oh, thank you, ladies.
[Laughter.]
So Raquel, now that I'm back, I want all the juicy details.
Ooh, it's a long story.
No, it's a crazy story.
Raquel laid her heart on the line and then And Charles stomped on it and chose Padma.
I know this part.
I want to know the real T.
Okay.
So I got back with Antonio for a minute but then - I realized he wasn't ready - Keisha.
You know what? There's not enough time, or enough Martinis.
So I'm moving on.
And let's just say a lot has changed since you went on vacation.
Well, it wasn't all party time.
We did some business too.
As much fun as Malcolm and I had visiting Franks Jewels in Belgium, and Dubai, and Monte Carlo, I miss Atlanta.
I'm ready to come home.
So why don't you? It's not just up to me.
Malcolm loves to travel.
What would I look like talking about I'm ready to 'settle down'.
[Laughter.]
Wait.
You? Settle down? Yeah, no.
We don't see that.
You know what? Okay, I'm going up to bed.
No.
Big day tomorrow.
But first, a big night.
Yes.
Malcolm promised me a bath.
[Both.]
Ooh.
All right, well, I think I'm going to hang out here.
Do you want me to stay? No, you guys go ahead.
Maybe I'll take a bath in this.
As long as you don't take a bath in one of those hotel fountains.
Trust me.
Not as fun as it sounds.
Bye.
Can you hold that please? Oh.
Thank you so much.
[Clamoring.]
Hang on.
Hang on.
Whoa.
Okay.
Going to the balcony party.
Sor sorry.
You okay? I'm sorry.
Yeah.
Sir, can you press 15 please? Oh, that's right.
Hold on a second.
I have keys here somewhere.
Oh, sorry.
Sorry.
Oh, I'm on 15 too.
Everybody else is on 15, yeah? Party.
Whose hand is this? I found it on my ass.
Hey gorgeous, are you guys up for some after hours? Oh, me? No.
No.
Thank you though.
Oh, come on.
She's fine, bro.
[All.]
Oh.
Yeah, she is fine, but she could be finer if she'd come to the party.
Listen.
No, no, no.
What she's saying is, is that my girlfriend and I, we haven't seen each other in a few weeks, and we're looking forward to some alone time.
Right baby? Yes.
Yes, we are.
You guys are missing out.
I doubt it.
Wow.
Ooh, wow.
Thanks for the save.
Alec Hansen, at your service.
Raquel Lancaster.
Nice to meet you.
So I take it you're not part of this whole little party here? Oh, no, no, no.
Not that particular party.
I'm here for a wedding tomorrow.
Oh, nice.
I love weddings.
Come on.
Since when do guys like weddings? What's not to like? Free food, free drinks, electric slide, beautiful women.
Be careful, I might ask you to be my date.
I would totally invite myself if I didn't have to be on a plane right after my scout tomorrow.
Scout? Yeah, I'm a pro basketball scout.
Oh.
You live in L.
A.
No, no.
I live on the road, especially this time of the year, but I'm in this area a lot.
Do you have a card? No, not on me, but I own a boutique here in Atlanta called Indulgence.
Nice.
It's listed.
Okay.
I'll be sure to look it up.
This is me.
Right, well, pleasure meeting you, Raquel.
The pleasure was all mine.
Have a lovely evening.
You as well.
Oh, and Raquel? Yeah.
I would have definitely gone to that wedding with you.
Some other time then.
Some other time.
So, how much does this suck? Flying solo at a royal wedding.
I wouldn't know.
I'm here to watch my client perform, and collect my fee.
I mean, look at us.
I mean, we're not Bar Rafaeli hot, but we're pretty freaking hot, right? Right? And she's still talking.
I don't know what your deal is, but, you know what? Hey, I'll admit it: I totally brought this on myself.
I couldn't be with a guy that I knew wasn't right for me.
You know what I mean? Oh, not even a little.
I mean, can you imagine being with a guy, whose family actually hated you so much that they staged a fake intervention to get rid of you? I'm beginning to imagine right now.
Hey.
It worked.
I mean, it was not the way they thought it would, but, you know what? Hey, I knew Reggie wasn't gay.
I knew.
Hello.
But deep down inside I knew also, he wasn't "the one.
" You know, the one.
And I just couldn't just up and leave to New York, and give up my entire life to be with him.
So, here we are.
Here we are.
At a royal wedding.
Alone.
Oh, God.
I'm Pippa.
Minus the tight ass, of course.
And I'm leaving.
Excuse me.
I'll get it.
I'll get it.
Bartender? No, no, no.
Can I get another one? Jesus.
Please get away.
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
You know what? I've got a napkin in my purse.
No, no, no.
I'm fine.
Right here.
Right here.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Ahh.
Oh, ooh, you okay? Gravity's a bitch, huh? Holy stilettos, Batman.
That's Felicia Price in the wicked flesh.
Networking moment.
You should go talk to her.
Felicia? The Felicia Price? Oh, my God.
Was I that wasted last night? I didn't recognize the most ruthless music manager in the industry? I spilled wine on her.
In that case, you should hide behind this program.
Right.
I read once on iamjasonlee, she once choked out Little Wayne for skipping his studio time.
She is pure evil, and I adore her.
I prefer evil personified.
It's a longer headline.
[Squeaking.]
Oh, my God.
Miss Price, I'm a huge fan.
Have you met April Goldberg? Promoter extraordinaire? - She signed - Mac Miller.
I've heard of you.
Right.
Yes.
Wait, you've heard of me? Well, you're nothing like what I expected, but, yes.
Thanks, it was really nice to meet you ma'am.
How's your finger? Did you just "ma'am" me? No.
No.
[Laughs.]
That's what I said.
Terrance? Are you okay? What are you doing here, man? You can't call me back? Because I didn't want to talk to you, T.
I wanted you to talk to pops, Malcolm.
He's been acting strange all day.
Okay.
I'll call him as soon as we're done.
You can't, Malcolm.
He had a heart attack.
Pops is dead.
Your place is gonna look so good.
I cannot wait till it's done.
Me too.
I don't know, I'm still playing with the colors though.
I can't seem to find the perfect shade that says Raquel reboot.
So I was thinking about getting this chair that I saw at the design store.
Look at this.
Uh.
Speaking of rebooting.
Have you checked your browser history lately? Hmm? Uh, yeah.
You want to see this.
Whoa.
Wait a second.
Was Antonio watching porn on my computer? I don't think it's a big deal, I mean, everyone watches wow.
Now that is impressive.
Her legs are like how many of those can she fit in there? April.
A sex addict watching porn is different than the rest of us.
Jeez.
I knew the guy was backsliding.
But I didn't think he was spiraling.
You want to talk about spiraling, you got to check this out.
This is like Cirque Du Soleil with batteries.
Sorry.
Wow.
Just when you think you got a guy out of your head, this.
This is so not okay.
[Doorbell.]
Girl, you are not even gonna believe.
Uh, my key didn't work.
Oh, yeah, right.
I changed the locks.
After that whole Veronica stalker situation, I needed to play it safe.
You couldn't heads up somebody? Well, I didn't think "I changed the locks," was an appropriate response to "Alana's bananas.
Wish you were here.
" And you're redecorating.
Okay, I'm sensing a theme here.
I'd say it was more like repairing.
Keisha, the house was trashed, don't you remember? The dining room table was like everywhere.
The chairs were broken.
And I sent you a check.
I know.
I got it.
Thank you.
Hmm.
Well, what's up with you two? April looks guilty.
Nothing.
Just, um, Antonio left me a couple of reminders of him that I did not need.
Yeah, Keisha, you got to see this.
April.
Ignore her.
Already done.
I came by to grab something to wear to the funeral.
My suitcase has nothing but shimmer.
How are you guys? Well, you know Malcolm.
He's doing the most.
Planning the funeral, handling statements to the press.
He says he's fine, but he just lost his father.
It's tough.
Of course.
Well, please, send him our love and our regards.
Yeah.
Please do.
[Cell phone vibrating.]
Hello? Yeah, this is April.
She does? With me? Do you know what this is regarding? Because you know what, I could just send her a check.
Okay.
Thanks.
Who was that? That was Felicia Price's office.
She wants to see me tomorrow.
That's great.
Isn't it? I have no idea.
Oh.
[Janelle Monae's Q.
U.
E.
E.
N.
.]
Oh, hi.
We need to lock Ravon up in 360 before Live Nation does.
Shankman already has eye on him for a movie, which I'm scheduled to produce, of course.
She's two years away from having her own vegan cosmetic line.
Get on it.
You.
Good to see you, Felicia.
Please, let me apologize again for the finger.
Oh, stop, stop, stop.
The finger thing made it easier for me to get my Valium script refilled, and clearly you can't afford the dress.
This is about business.
Have a seat.
Oh.
Okay.
Show me what you've got.
I need to see even a sliver of the Ariel Goldstein who signed Mac Miller.
Actually, it's April.
It's not.
Check a calendar.
If you could squeeze a bit of magic out of that, then there could be a place for you here at price management.
Really? There's an artist I've got my eye on, an up-and-comer.
His name is Epoch, End right now he's being repped by Hank Hartley.
Oh, right, right, right.
I've heard great things about Hank.
Oh, yeah.
Me too.
You need to steal his client.
Wait.
- I need - Bring be Epoch, and perhaps we can have a more substantive conversation.
But, how do Felicia? Excuse me.
Were you even going to ask me if I wanted to come work for you? Why? Who wouldn't? Thank you.
Is there anything I can do? No.
No, this is The seating chart is wrong.
The order of speakers is wrong.
I mean, just how inept are these people? I'm sorry.
I don't mean to It's just a lot to deal with, you know? Yeah.
It's okay.
I get it.
Terrance.
He's the one who really should be helping me with all of this.
And where is he? Why don't you call him? Because I shouldn't have to, Keisha.
Just when he needs something, he's on me all damn day long, and now that I need him he's just a ghost.
lifestyle of the rich and the famous don't you want to be rich and be famous lifestyle of the rich and the famous don't you want to be rich and be famous Hey, yeah, what's up? Hey, what's up? All right, thanks, man.
Your chick trying to take you to court for $10,000 a month for child support, man.
You pick the crazy one, man.
I don't mind the child support, but she can't have full custody.
I want my time with the girls.
You can have custody of my kids if you want.
[Laughing.]
Thanks, man, but I think I'll stick to the ones I made.
Come on, man.
Let's hit it.
Let's hit it, man.
What's up? Y'all ready? [Hip hop music.]
Ugh.
I need a break from sadness, and funerals, and blah.
Somebody buy me a drink and amuse me.
Hey, Keisha.
You guys all set for tomorrow? You need me to bring anything? No.
We're good.
You moved my sofa.
Damn.
Have I been gone that long? Omar, come help me move this.
Stop.
Just stop.
Leave the sofa where it is.
Fine.
I just thought You thought wrong.
A lot of things have changed around here since you left.
I've put things where I want them.
You can't just waltz in here like you know what? Never mind.
No.
No.
Like what? You and I both have a lot of things going on right now.
I don't want to get into this.
Why not? You've obviously been holding onto something ever since I've gotten back.
So, let's have it.
This may come as a shock to you, but everybody does not revolve around planet Keisha.
You never walk in a room and ask how anybody else is doing.
Oh, really? Really.
When Malcolm called, you up and disappeared for three months.
You barely checked in.
And now that you're back, you just think that time has stood still? That the sofa is where you left it, and everything is just gonna pick right back up again? That's not how it works, Keisha.
Life goes on.
Even if you're not here to see it.
Yes, it does.
And since you think I'm so good at disappearing Oh my God.
Are you okay? Yeah.
Miss Price [Clears throat.]
Miss Price, thank you for this opportunity, but, after careful consideration, I can not accept the terms of your offer.
It's outside of my moral comfort no.
You know what? Actually, I don't even want to work at Price Management.
Because you know why? I want to be able to look at myself in the mirror.
All right.
It's that girl I was telling you about.
Ugh.
I know, right? Hank is going to have a fit when he finds out though.
[Laughing.]
I owe him after he tried to screw me on that commercial deal.
Oh, don't worry.
She'll never be able to pull it off.
I can't wait to hear the sob story she comes back with.
I'm sure it will be Epoch.
[Laughing.]
You know he was still late? I'm gonna go say something to him.
Yeah, but be cool.
You were late.
All right? Now, I specifically told you 10 o'clock, but you you were still late.
Come on, Malcolm.
Let's be honest.
You couldn't care less whether or not the ex-con brother is there.
So, you guys hungry? I'm out.
No, you're not.
Come here for a second.
What, Malcolm? Today is not about you.
Okay? Now I need for you to lose the attitude and just get it together, man.
Think you can do that for pops? For me? For you? Dude, please.
Just go, T.
Just go.
Be the hothead just like always.
You don't know what I am.
Pops knew.
Pops knew? Pops knew, huh? Maybe that's why he chose me to run the company.
You ever think about that? What the hell are y'all looking at? I'm sorry.
We just wanted to make sure everything This is family business.
It has nothing to do with you.
Either of you.
I don't usually bring food to people who yell at me, but I'm guessing you haven't eaten in a while.
Thanks.
I'm sorry to Hey.
Don't come out here talking about you know what I'm going through.
You're right, I don't.
But I know what it's like to have a family who doesn't get you.
Who tries to turn you into whatever they want you to be.
I've spent years living a life that way.
You are nothing like me.
Maybe not.
But the resentment, the need to make people pay for doubting you, I get that.
You know what's worse than letting your family make choices for you? Letting anger do it.
It only winds up hurting you more than anyone else.
Why do you care? I just can't stand to see two people who love each other implode.
Then you better look away.
You're welcome.
[Sighs.]
Today was a beautiful day.
Your father would have loved it.
How are you? I honestly don't know.
This is the first chance I've had to breathe.
I know.
But you can breathe now.
I'm done with traveling for a while.
Let's just stay in this suite, relax, and just figure out what's next.
I really want to make sure that everything is stable with the company, and I just feel like people need to see my face around here.
I really hope that doesn't disappointment you.
No.
Not at all.
I'm kind of done with traveling too.
I miss my life here, my friends I'm ready to come home.
Why didn't you say something? I didn't want you to think I was tying you down.
Losing my edge.
You know I was thinking the same thing.
Yeah.
What's happening to us? Are we settling down already? Are we the Huxtables? Oh, good God, I hope not.
Oh, no, no, no.
[Laughing.]
[doorbell rings.]
Hi.
Oh.
The new colors look hot.
If you're gonna throw that at me, I should probably put the drop cloths back on.
No protection required.
Here.
I know I'm a bit late, but, it's a breakup survival kit.
Everything a single lady needs.
Well, almost.
You still have those batteries in your night stand, right? How dare you? Oh, I see, I know you better than you think.
Listen, I didn't like hearing what you had to say the other day, but you were right.
I just floated off in my happy bubble with Malcolm, and I wasn't here for you, and I'm sorry.
I didn't mean for it to come out that way.
I just I kind of lost it.
Yeah, you did.
But it's okay.
I know I can be a little self-absorbed.
[Laughing.]
But it doesn't mean that you can't count on me.
I will always be ride or die for you, girl.
I know.
Okay.
Let's open it up.
Hi.
I'm sorry.
Do we No.
We don't have an appointment.
Hi, I'm April Goldberg and I just need five minutes of your time.
You know Felicia Price, right? Lady MacBitch.
Sure.
Whose life is she trying to ruin now? Yours.
She wants Epoch, and she's going to steal him from you.
What? How do you know that? She sent me to do it.
Why are you telling me? Because, I have a better idea.
Here's the thing.
Bottom line, you can't beat Felicia.
If she wants Epoch, she's gonna get him.
So your best option is to share Epoch with me, off the record of course.
And why would I do that? Well, with Felicia's reputation and the firm's resources I can double your client's earnings.
So, you share Epoch with me, you lose absolutely nothing.
It's a win-win.
Or you can go up against Felicia, and see how that works out for you.
It's done.
Epoch is officially a client of Price Management.
Take that to business affairs.
They're on the second floor.
Oh, and while you're down there, talk to them about your deal.
Wait, my deal? Does this this mean I'm hired? Hopefully it means you're gonna buy a new wardrobe.
With regards to Franks Jewels, LLC and its holdings, I ask that the company shares be divided equally between my two sons, Malcolm Franks Junior and Terrance Franks.
I want Terrance to take his rightful place in the company by his brother's side.
What? No, that can't be right.
Malcolm.
I need to see that will.
There's no way my father wrote that.
Just because you can't respect me, it doesn't mean that pops didn't.
I need to see the will.
Sorry to interrupt, ladies and gentlemen, but we have an urgent matter that couldn't wait.
My client and I are here to contest the last will and testament of Mr.
Malcolm Franks Senior.
Who the hell are you? His wife.
April, congratulations on your new job, and showing Felicia that you could swim with the sharks.
Here's to hoping I don't become chum.
And to Raquel, for surviving two breakups, and still looking fabulous, and for going in on Keisha the way I always wanted to.
Salud.
Salud.
[Cell phone vibrating.]
Eve.
Hi.
Yeah, sure.
How are you? Yeah, I understand.
Thanks.
Honey, are you okay? No.
Eve just broke up with me.
I'm gonna need you to clarify that.
She's pulling her investment in Indulgence.
Apparently she got some big marketing contract with H.
S.
N.
and our relationship is a conflict of interest.
So what? So that's it? She's just out? Damn, Eve.
Oh, my gosh.
I've got about six months to find an investor.
I put my entire savings into this place.
[Sighs.]
Wow.
You really are as gorgeous as I remember.
Thank you.
So would you like a drink, or should we go straight to dinner? No.
I would love a drink.
I definitely need one.
Okay, have a seat.
What can I get you? I would love a vodka tonic.
Vodka tonic coming right up.
Tough day at the office? You have no idea.
Actually, you probably do.
I mean, we all have them, right? Technically, I don't have an office, but I do have my bad days, for sure.
I hate seeing the pressure these kids are under, you know? In fact, this kid in Ohio almost lost a tryout because of you.
Because of me? Mm-hmm.
So the day after we meet, I'm in Ohio to watch supposed next LeBron James play, right? But, I can barely focus, because all I can think about is being trapped in an elevator with you.
Oh, okay.
So I ruined the chances for the next LeBron James.
Not quite.
[Laughter.]
No, I mean this guy definitely owes you a basket of muffins or something, because I was definitely in a much better mood thanks to you.
Really? Mm-hmm.
Well, now I'm in a really good mood thanks to you.
I'd like to put you in a better mood.
Is that so? Mm-hmm.
How's that? Oh, I'm, definitely in a better mood.
So what's after better? I could think of a few things.
You know, making out like this on the couch reminds me of high school.
Scared your parents might come in and catch us? Don't worry.
We're grown ups, we won't get into any trouble.
I'm sorry, what did you say? I said we're not gonna get in trouble.
Promise.
Um.
I'm sorry.
I can't do this, Alec.
What's wrong? Nothing.
I mean, nothing with you, obviously.
Hello, you are perfect.
Look, I know this would be a lot of fun, and that it would make me feel a lot better, but, you know, just for one night, because, after that, then it's just gonna be a month of, "when am I gonna see him again?" And do I even want to see him again? And should I have slept with this guy on the first date? And why even mess with a guy who "doesn't live in my same city?" I've got to make some changes.
Three months ago, I was running after this guy, literally, through a marathon, in the opposite direction of the runners, begging for him to take me back.
Wow.
Yes, wow, exactly.
I mean, if I am gonna be an adult, I need to start acting like one, and, as much as I would love the sexy diversion from all the troubles in my life right now, and that bomb that just dropped on my business, I know that, I just know that this is just gonna get me in more trouble.
So this isn't happening.
I'm sorry.
Me too.
I'm gonna go, Alec.
Is it okay if I hold onto your number? Hell, yeah.
Okay.
Good.
Good.
You know, just in case I change my mind.
Right.
Okay, bye.
Congratulations, partner.
Antonio? Raquel.
I'm a sex addict.
I had been doing so well, until you.
Are you breaking up with me? Keisha Greene, you're under arrest for tax evasion.
You got a name, man? Sean Clark.
My lawyer.
Maybe I should have given you another chance.
We'd probably be married by now.
This is my little brother Terrance.
What the hell are you doing here? I did time for your ass and this is how you treat me? I want to move to New York with you.
Come here.
Admit, once and for all, Reggie, that you are gay.
I'm a prince.
Will you be my fourth and final wife? Charles, by the way.
Raquel.
I love you.
I've gone back with my ex girlfriend.
Padma, this is Raquel.
Keisha.
[Screaming.]
It's okay.
It's over.
Malcolm.
I really tried to make this work.
Well, I think, we both know why you couldn't get there.
I love you.
I love you too, and I'm never letting you go again.
Charles, wait.
Raquel? Charles.
Raquel? I love you.
Single and you say love city ladies crazy boy, that won't get to me I can follow, I can lead lose control you can't get my love I know you want it oh, yeah you want it single ladies where my single ladies at? Treasure that is what you are honey, you're my golden star you know you can make my wish come true if you let me treasure you - if you let me treasure you - Keisha, please tell me you're coming out of there some time soon.
Now, Malcolm, you know you can't rush fabulous.
Oh, trust me.
I've learned.
Mm-hmm.
You gonna come help a sister out, and zip me into my dress? I will try.
I will definitely try, but you know I can't make any promises.
Ooh.
Save that for later.
We don't want to be late.
[Kissing.]
Man, it feels good to be back home, huh? Yes, it does.
But don't worry.
I have the jet on standby, which means we could be out of here right after the wedding tomorrow.
Wherever you want to go.
Well, I'm good anywhere as long as there's hot tables, and cold drinks, and you.
I got to be honest, for a second, I didn't think we were gonna make it.
But I was wrong.
Here we are.
Okay, I'm almost ready.
Are you done yet? Almost.
[Knocking.]
Just a sec.
Finally.
Thought you got cold feet.
Cute.
Too bad it's a waste on me.
I know.
I hate going dateless to a wedding.
It's like the worst.
I don't know.
I kind of love it.
I finally ditched the break up blues, and Raquel, party of one, is ready to get her life back.
I do some of my best work at weddings.
Where don't you do your best work? True.
Dating two brothers at once took me out of commission for a while.
Got to get my groove back.
Well, I'm sure you'll have two more on the hook before we even hit the lobby.
Three.
I'll still have time to play wingman to y'alls narrow behinds.
Just remember, if I give the signal, fall back ten feet stat.
Mm-hmm.
Whatever.
[Phone vibrating.]
Go ahead.
I don't mind.
I mind.
Okay? I mind.
My brother's been blowing up my cell phone all day long, I just don't want him ruining our evening.
Nuh-uh.
No, no, no, no, no.
But our friends are waiting.
Let them wait.
[Giggles.]
We did say seven, right? They're probably still just getting ready.
And by getting ready, I mean getting busy.
- And by getting busy, I mean - Yeah.
We know what you mean, Omar.
Oh, you're just going through a little post-Reggie dry spell.
It's not gonna last forever.
Two weeks is a dry spell.
You're looking at the Sahara.
So you let Reggie move to New York without you.
Bravo.
Couldn't wait for him to leave.
Sorry we're late, y'all.
We were getting dressed.
It was taking Malcolm a little longer than usual.
Hey, I missed you guys.
Hi.
Missed you too.
Omar.
Cruella.
[Laughing.]
Long time, no talk.
Yeah.
Too long.
I'm glad you're back.
Thank you.
Miss Lancaster, Miss Goldberg, Miss Greene, the bride has asked to see you.
She says it's urgent.
Thank God, you're here.
I don't know if I can do this.
Marrying a prince? Okay, truth.
Am I crazy? Of course not.
- Maybe - Oh, yes.
What? She asked.
I'm supposed to marry Kasim tomorrow, and I want to, I think.
I mean, he's providing a great life for me and Nicole, but is it worth it? What am I doing? Let me amend my previous statement.
He's a filthy rich prince, who showers you with gifts, who lives halfway around the world.
Is there a question? I'm pretty sure the answer's yes.
Well, I don't really get the whole fourth wife thing, but I hate sharing my food, so, not the best judge.
Okay.
Sure, it's unconventional, but is marrying Kasim the right thing for you? I think so.
Then there's your answer.
We're always here for you.
You got this.
What size are these? Always girl, we got you.
Oh, thank you, ladies.
[Laughter.]
So Raquel, now that I'm back, I want all the juicy details.
Ooh, it's a long story.
No, it's a crazy story.
Raquel laid her heart on the line and then And Charles stomped on it and chose Padma.
I know this part.
I want to know the real T.
Okay.
So I got back with Antonio for a minute but then - I realized he wasn't ready - Keisha.
You know what? There's not enough time, or enough Martinis.
So I'm moving on.
And let's just say a lot has changed since you went on vacation.
Well, it wasn't all party time.
We did some business too.
As much fun as Malcolm and I had visiting Franks Jewels in Belgium, and Dubai, and Monte Carlo, I miss Atlanta.
I'm ready to come home.
So why don't you? It's not just up to me.
Malcolm loves to travel.
What would I look like talking about I'm ready to 'settle down'.
[Laughter.]
Wait.
You? Settle down? Yeah, no.
We don't see that.
You know what? Okay, I'm going up to bed.
No.
Big day tomorrow.
But first, a big night.
Yes.
Malcolm promised me a bath.
[Both.]
Ooh.
All right, well, I think I'm going to hang out here.
Do you want me to stay? No, you guys go ahead.
Maybe I'll take a bath in this.
As long as you don't take a bath in one of those hotel fountains.
Trust me.
Not as fun as it sounds.
Bye.
Can you hold that please? Oh.
Thank you so much.
[Clamoring.]
Hang on.
Hang on.
Whoa.
Okay.
Going to the balcony party.
Sor sorry.
You okay? I'm sorry.
Yeah.
Sir, can you press 15 please? Oh, that's right.
Hold on a second.
I have keys here somewhere.
Oh, sorry.
Sorry.
Oh, I'm on 15 too.
Everybody else is on 15, yeah? Party.
Whose hand is this? I found it on my ass.
Hey gorgeous, are you guys up for some after hours? Oh, me? No.
No.
Thank you though.
Oh, come on.
She's fine, bro.
[All.]
Oh.
Yeah, she is fine, but she could be finer if she'd come to the party.
Listen.
No, no, no.
What she's saying is, is that my girlfriend and I, we haven't seen each other in a few weeks, and we're looking forward to some alone time.
Right baby? Yes.
Yes, we are.
You guys are missing out.
I doubt it.
Wow.
Ooh, wow.
Thanks for the save.
Alec Hansen, at your service.
Raquel Lancaster.
Nice to meet you.
So I take it you're not part of this whole little party here? Oh, no, no, no.
Not that particular party.
I'm here for a wedding tomorrow.
Oh, nice.
I love weddings.
Come on.
Since when do guys like weddings? What's not to like? Free food, free drinks, electric slide, beautiful women.
Be careful, I might ask you to be my date.
I would totally invite myself if I didn't have to be on a plane right after my scout tomorrow.
Scout? Yeah, I'm a pro basketball scout.
Oh.
You live in L.
A.
No, no.
I live on the road, especially this time of the year, but I'm in this area a lot.
Do you have a card? No, not on me, but I own a boutique here in Atlanta called Indulgence.
Nice.
It's listed.
Okay.
I'll be sure to look it up.
This is me.
Right, well, pleasure meeting you, Raquel.
The pleasure was all mine.
Have a lovely evening.
You as well.
Oh, and Raquel? Yeah.
I would have definitely gone to that wedding with you.
Some other time then.
Some other time.
So, how much does this suck? Flying solo at a royal wedding.
I wouldn't know.
I'm here to watch my client perform, and collect my fee.
I mean, look at us.
I mean, we're not Bar Rafaeli hot, but we're pretty freaking hot, right? Right? And she's still talking.
I don't know what your deal is, but, you know what? Hey, I'll admit it: I totally brought this on myself.
I couldn't be with a guy that I knew wasn't right for me.
You know what I mean? Oh, not even a little.
I mean, can you imagine being with a guy, whose family actually hated you so much that they staged a fake intervention to get rid of you? I'm beginning to imagine right now.
Hey.
It worked.
I mean, it was not the way they thought it would, but, you know what? Hey, I knew Reggie wasn't gay.
I knew.
Hello.
But deep down inside I knew also, he wasn't "the one.
" You know, the one.
And I just couldn't just up and leave to New York, and give up my entire life to be with him.
So, here we are.
Here we are.
At a royal wedding.
Alone.
Oh, God.
I'm Pippa.
Minus the tight ass, of course.
And I'm leaving.
Excuse me.
I'll get it.
I'll get it.
Bartender? No, no, no.
Can I get another one? Jesus.
Please get away.
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
You know what? I've got a napkin in my purse.
No, no, no.
I'm fine.
Right here.
Right here.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Ahh.
Oh, ooh, you okay? Gravity's a bitch, huh? Holy stilettos, Batman.
That's Felicia Price in the wicked flesh.
Networking moment.
You should go talk to her.
Felicia? The Felicia Price? Oh, my God.
Was I that wasted last night? I didn't recognize the most ruthless music manager in the industry? I spilled wine on her.
In that case, you should hide behind this program.
Right.
I read once on iamjasonlee, she once choked out Little Wayne for skipping his studio time.
She is pure evil, and I adore her.
I prefer evil personified.
It's a longer headline.
[Squeaking.]
Oh, my God.
Miss Price, I'm a huge fan.
Have you met April Goldberg? Promoter extraordinaire? - She signed - Mac Miller.
I've heard of you.
Right.
Yes.
Wait, you've heard of me? Well, you're nothing like what I expected, but, yes.
Thanks, it was really nice to meet you ma'am.
How's your finger? Did you just "ma'am" me? No.
No.
[Laughs.]
That's what I said.
Terrance? Are you okay? What are you doing here, man? You can't call me back? Because I didn't want to talk to you, T.
I wanted you to talk to pops, Malcolm.
He's been acting strange all day.
Okay.
I'll call him as soon as we're done.
You can't, Malcolm.
He had a heart attack.
Pops is dead.
Your place is gonna look so good.
I cannot wait till it's done.
Me too.
I don't know, I'm still playing with the colors though.
I can't seem to find the perfect shade that says Raquel reboot.
So I was thinking about getting this chair that I saw at the design store.
Look at this.
Uh.
Speaking of rebooting.
Have you checked your browser history lately? Hmm? Uh, yeah.
You want to see this.
Whoa.
Wait a second.
Was Antonio watching porn on my computer? I don't think it's a big deal, I mean, everyone watches wow.
Now that is impressive.
Her legs are like how many of those can she fit in there? April.
A sex addict watching porn is different than the rest of us.
Jeez.
I knew the guy was backsliding.
But I didn't think he was spiraling.
You want to talk about spiraling, you got to check this out.
This is like Cirque Du Soleil with batteries.
Sorry.
Wow.
Just when you think you got a guy out of your head, this.
This is so not okay.
[Doorbell.]
Girl, you are not even gonna believe.
Uh, my key didn't work.
Oh, yeah, right.
I changed the locks.
After that whole Veronica stalker situation, I needed to play it safe.
You couldn't heads up somebody? Well, I didn't think "I changed the locks," was an appropriate response to "Alana's bananas.
Wish you were here.
" And you're redecorating.
Okay, I'm sensing a theme here.
I'd say it was more like repairing.
Keisha, the house was trashed, don't you remember? The dining room table was like everywhere.
The chairs were broken.
And I sent you a check.
I know.
I got it.
Thank you.
Hmm.
Well, what's up with you two? April looks guilty.
Nothing.
Just, um, Antonio left me a couple of reminders of him that I did not need.
Yeah, Keisha, you got to see this.
April.
Ignore her.
Already done.
I came by to grab something to wear to the funeral.
My suitcase has nothing but shimmer.
How are you guys? Well, you know Malcolm.
He's doing the most.
Planning the funeral, handling statements to the press.
He says he's fine, but he just lost his father.
It's tough.
Of course.
Well, please, send him our love and our regards.
Yeah.
Please do.
[Cell phone vibrating.]
Hello? Yeah, this is April.
She does? With me? Do you know what this is regarding? Because you know what, I could just send her a check.
Okay.
Thanks.
Who was that? That was Felicia Price's office.
She wants to see me tomorrow.
That's great.
Isn't it? I have no idea.
Oh.
[Janelle Monae's Q.
U.
E.
E.
N.
.]
Oh, hi.
We need to lock Ravon up in 360 before Live Nation does.
Shankman already has eye on him for a movie, which I'm scheduled to produce, of course.
She's two years away from having her own vegan cosmetic line.
Get on it.
You.
Good to see you, Felicia.
Please, let me apologize again for the finger.
Oh, stop, stop, stop.
The finger thing made it easier for me to get my Valium script refilled, and clearly you can't afford the dress.
This is about business.
Have a seat.
Oh.
Okay.
Show me what you've got.
I need to see even a sliver of the Ariel Goldstein who signed Mac Miller.
Actually, it's April.
It's not.
Check a calendar.
If you could squeeze a bit of magic out of that, then there could be a place for you here at price management.
Really? There's an artist I've got my eye on, an up-and-comer.
His name is Epoch, End right now he's being repped by Hank Hartley.
Oh, right, right, right.
I've heard great things about Hank.
Oh, yeah.
Me too.
You need to steal his client.
Wait.
- I need - Bring be Epoch, and perhaps we can have a more substantive conversation.
But, how do Felicia? Excuse me.
Were you even going to ask me if I wanted to come work for you? Why? Who wouldn't? Thank you.
Is there anything I can do? No.
No, this is The seating chart is wrong.
The order of speakers is wrong.
I mean, just how inept are these people? I'm sorry.
I don't mean to It's just a lot to deal with, you know? Yeah.
It's okay.
I get it.
Terrance.
He's the one who really should be helping me with all of this.
And where is he? Why don't you call him? Because I shouldn't have to, Keisha.
Just when he needs something, he's on me all damn day long, and now that I need him he's just a ghost.
lifestyle of the rich and the famous don't you want to be rich and be famous lifestyle of the rich and the famous don't you want to be rich and be famous Hey, yeah, what's up? Hey, what's up? All right, thanks, man.
Your chick trying to take you to court for $10,000 a month for child support, man.
You pick the crazy one, man.
I don't mind the child support, but she can't have full custody.
I want my time with the girls.
You can have custody of my kids if you want.
[Laughing.]
Thanks, man, but I think I'll stick to the ones I made.
Come on, man.
Let's hit it.
Let's hit it, man.
What's up? Y'all ready? [Hip hop music.]
Ugh.
I need a break from sadness, and funerals, and blah.
Somebody buy me a drink and amuse me.
Hey, Keisha.
You guys all set for tomorrow? You need me to bring anything? No.
We're good.
You moved my sofa.
Damn.
Have I been gone that long? Omar, come help me move this.
Stop.
Just stop.
Leave the sofa where it is.
Fine.
I just thought You thought wrong.
A lot of things have changed around here since you left.
I've put things where I want them.
You can't just waltz in here like you know what? Never mind.
No.
No.
Like what? You and I both have a lot of things going on right now.
I don't want to get into this.
Why not? You've obviously been holding onto something ever since I've gotten back.
So, let's have it.
This may come as a shock to you, but everybody does not revolve around planet Keisha.
You never walk in a room and ask how anybody else is doing.
Oh, really? Really.
When Malcolm called, you up and disappeared for three months.
You barely checked in.
And now that you're back, you just think that time has stood still? That the sofa is where you left it, and everything is just gonna pick right back up again? That's not how it works, Keisha.
Life goes on.
Even if you're not here to see it.
Yes, it does.
And since you think I'm so good at disappearing Oh my God.
Are you okay? Yeah.
Miss Price [Clears throat.]
Miss Price, thank you for this opportunity, but, after careful consideration, I can not accept the terms of your offer.
It's outside of my moral comfort no.
You know what? Actually, I don't even want to work at Price Management.
Because you know why? I want to be able to look at myself in the mirror.
All right.
It's that girl I was telling you about.
Ugh.
I know, right? Hank is going to have a fit when he finds out though.
[Laughing.]
I owe him after he tried to screw me on that commercial deal.
Oh, don't worry.
She'll never be able to pull it off.
I can't wait to hear the sob story she comes back with.
I'm sure it will be Epoch.
[Laughing.]
You know he was still late? I'm gonna go say something to him.
Yeah, but be cool.
You were late.
All right? Now, I specifically told you 10 o'clock, but you you were still late.
Come on, Malcolm.
Let's be honest.
You couldn't care less whether or not the ex-con brother is there.
So, you guys hungry? I'm out.
No, you're not.
Come here for a second.
What, Malcolm? Today is not about you.
Okay? Now I need for you to lose the attitude and just get it together, man.
Think you can do that for pops? For me? For you? Dude, please.
Just go, T.
Just go.
Be the hothead just like always.
You don't know what I am.
Pops knew.
Pops knew? Pops knew, huh? Maybe that's why he chose me to run the company.
You ever think about that? What the hell are y'all looking at? I'm sorry.
We just wanted to make sure everything This is family business.
It has nothing to do with you.
Either of you.
I don't usually bring food to people who yell at me, but I'm guessing you haven't eaten in a while.
Thanks.
I'm sorry to Hey.
Don't come out here talking about you know what I'm going through.
You're right, I don't.
But I know what it's like to have a family who doesn't get you.
Who tries to turn you into whatever they want you to be.
I've spent years living a life that way.
You are nothing like me.
Maybe not.
But the resentment, the need to make people pay for doubting you, I get that.
You know what's worse than letting your family make choices for you? Letting anger do it.
It only winds up hurting you more than anyone else.
Why do you care? I just can't stand to see two people who love each other implode.
Then you better look away.
You're welcome.
[Sighs.]
Today was a beautiful day.
Your father would have loved it.
How are you? I honestly don't know.
This is the first chance I've had to breathe.
I know.
But you can breathe now.
I'm done with traveling for a while.
Let's just stay in this suite, relax, and just figure out what's next.
I really want to make sure that everything is stable with the company, and I just feel like people need to see my face around here.
I really hope that doesn't disappointment you.
No.
Not at all.
I'm kind of done with traveling too.
I miss my life here, my friends I'm ready to come home.
Why didn't you say something? I didn't want you to think I was tying you down.
Losing my edge.
You know I was thinking the same thing.
Yeah.
What's happening to us? Are we settling down already? Are we the Huxtables? Oh, good God, I hope not.
Oh, no, no, no.
[Laughing.]
[doorbell rings.]
Hi.
Oh.
The new colors look hot.
If you're gonna throw that at me, I should probably put the drop cloths back on.
No protection required.
Here.
I know I'm a bit late, but, it's a breakup survival kit.
Everything a single lady needs.
Well, almost.
You still have those batteries in your night stand, right? How dare you? Oh, I see, I know you better than you think.
Listen, I didn't like hearing what you had to say the other day, but you were right.
I just floated off in my happy bubble with Malcolm, and I wasn't here for you, and I'm sorry.
I didn't mean for it to come out that way.
I just I kind of lost it.
Yeah, you did.
But it's okay.
I know I can be a little self-absorbed.
[Laughing.]
But it doesn't mean that you can't count on me.
I will always be ride or die for you, girl.
I know.
Okay.
Let's open it up.
Hi.
I'm sorry.
Do we No.
We don't have an appointment.
Hi, I'm April Goldberg and I just need five minutes of your time.
You know Felicia Price, right? Lady MacBitch.
Sure.
Whose life is she trying to ruin now? Yours.
She wants Epoch, and she's going to steal him from you.
What? How do you know that? She sent me to do it.
Why are you telling me? Because, I have a better idea.
Here's the thing.
Bottom line, you can't beat Felicia.
If she wants Epoch, she's gonna get him.
So your best option is to share Epoch with me, off the record of course.
And why would I do that? Well, with Felicia's reputation and the firm's resources I can double your client's earnings.
So, you share Epoch with me, you lose absolutely nothing.
It's a win-win.
Or you can go up against Felicia, and see how that works out for you.
It's done.
Epoch is officially a client of Price Management.
Take that to business affairs.
They're on the second floor.
Oh, and while you're down there, talk to them about your deal.
Wait, my deal? Does this this mean I'm hired? Hopefully it means you're gonna buy a new wardrobe.
With regards to Franks Jewels, LLC and its holdings, I ask that the company shares be divided equally between my two sons, Malcolm Franks Junior and Terrance Franks.
I want Terrance to take his rightful place in the company by his brother's side.
What? No, that can't be right.
Malcolm.
I need to see that will.
There's no way my father wrote that.
Just because you can't respect me, it doesn't mean that pops didn't.
I need to see the will.
Sorry to interrupt, ladies and gentlemen, but we have an urgent matter that couldn't wait.
My client and I are here to contest the last will and testament of Mr.
Malcolm Franks Senior.
Who the hell are you? His wife.
April, congratulations on your new job, and showing Felicia that you could swim with the sharks.
Here's to hoping I don't become chum.
And to Raquel, for surviving two breakups, and still looking fabulous, and for going in on Keisha the way I always wanted to.
Salud.
Salud.
[Cell phone vibrating.]
Eve.
Hi.
Yeah, sure.
How are you? Yeah, I understand.
Thanks.
Honey, are you okay? No.
Eve just broke up with me.
I'm gonna need you to clarify that.
She's pulling her investment in Indulgence.
Apparently she got some big marketing contract with H.
S.
N.
and our relationship is a conflict of interest.
So what? So that's it? She's just out? Damn, Eve.
Oh, my gosh.
I've got about six months to find an investor.
I put my entire savings into this place.
[Sighs.]
Wow.
You really are as gorgeous as I remember.
Thank you.
So would you like a drink, or should we go straight to dinner? No.
I would love a drink.
I definitely need one.
Okay, have a seat.
What can I get you? I would love a vodka tonic.
Vodka tonic coming right up.
Tough day at the office? You have no idea.
Actually, you probably do.
I mean, we all have them, right? Technically, I don't have an office, but I do have my bad days, for sure.
I hate seeing the pressure these kids are under, you know? In fact, this kid in Ohio almost lost a tryout because of you.
Because of me? Mm-hmm.
So the day after we meet, I'm in Ohio to watch supposed next LeBron James play, right? But, I can barely focus, because all I can think about is being trapped in an elevator with you.
Oh, okay.
So I ruined the chances for the next LeBron James.
Not quite.
[Laughter.]
No, I mean this guy definitely owes you a basket of muffins or something, because I was definitely in a much better mood thanks to you.
Really? Mm-hmm.
Well, now I'm in a really good mood thanks to you.
I'd like to put you in a better mood.
Is that so? Mm-hmm.
How's that? Oh, I'm, definitely in a better mood.
So what's after better? I could think of a few things.
You know, making out like this on the couch reminds me of high school.
Scared your parents might come in and catch us? Don't worry.
We're grown ups, we won't get into any trouble.
I'm sorry, what did you say? I said we're not gonna get in trouble.
Promise.
Um.
I'm sorry.
I can't do this, Alec.
What's wrong? Nothing.
I mean, nothing with you, obviously.
Hello, you are perfect.
Look, I know this would be a lot of fun, and that it would make me feel a lot better, but, you know, just for one night, because, after that, then it's just gonna be a month of, "when am I gonna see him again?" And do I even want to see him again? And should I have slept with this guy on the first date? And why even mess with a guy who "doesn't live in my same city?" I've got to make some changes.
Three months ago, I was running after this guy, literally, through a marathon, in the opposite direction of the runners, begging for him to take me back.
Wow.
Yes, wow, exactly.
I mean, if I am gonna be an adult, I need to start acting like one, and, as much as I would love the sexy diversion from all the troubles in my life right now, and that bomb that just dropped on my business, I know that, I just know that this is just gonna get me in more trouble.
So this isn't happening.
I'm sorry.
Me too.
I'm gonna go, Alec.
Is it okay if I hold onto your number? Hell, yeah.
Okay.
Good.
Good.
You know, just in case I change my mind.
Right.
Okay, bye.