Who's Cheating Who? (2024) Movie Script
1
[woman screams]
- Mason. Mason.
- Look behind you.
Stay the hell away from her!
Move!
Hey hey
Smoke and mirrors
Play the game
Different pages
Chapter the same
Didn't know this
Distant touch
I'm searching for you
Where are you love
Past your level
We play this game
In different places
Stuck in a maze
Don't get your language
Foreign exchange
Will we ever meet up
'Cause I'm tired babe
No wonder why we
don't see eye to eye
Standing on the corner
watching lovers passing by
Tell me why
Tell my why
We live in
different dimensions
Now you see me
Now you don't
You could've paid
me more attention
At first you had me
and now you won't
We live in
different dimensions
Now you see me
Now you don't
You could've paid
me more attention
At first you had me
and now you won't
Wicked lovin'
So hard to face
Couldn't tell me nothin'
I was in a daze
I'm playing poker
You're playing spades
You're mediocre
I'm down at Caesar Way
While I'm floatin' on clouds
You're still sittin'
here on the ground
Lookin' stupid
'Bout to lose it
You should've
know that by now
Shouldn't have
let a good one go
Never let a good one go
You and your pride let
me walk out the door
No wonder why we
don't see eye to eye
Standing on the corner
watching lovers passing by
Tell me why
Tell me why
[sighs]
Crap...
Dad, what is going on with this?
[knock at door] Come in.
Hey.
Good morning,
Manny. [chuckles]
- There she is, boss lady.
- I keep telling you,
you don't have to call me that.
I've been calling
you that forever.
Okay, but my dad was
the boss, not me.
I barely even came to visit.
I was too busy, you know,
in my real estate business.
Not event planning.
Well, you're still
the boss lady,
according to your father.
And he was so proud
of his daughter,
the real estate agent.
Yeah, the man's gonna
be really missed.
Yeah, I know.
- Hey, Chica.
- Hmm?
You got this,
okay? You got this.
Just know he's in
a better place now.
Yeah, he is.
And I got you.
So, whatever it you need,
whatever it is you wanna do,
you know that Manny's
got your back.
I know. You're
the best, Manny.
Thank you.
You know what? I
know I'm the best.
But I just wanna hear
you say it again.
[both]
- Manny's the best!
There it is. Boom!
Good, she's back.
So, while I have you here,
how-how's Mr. McKinney doing?
Oh, uh, you know, he's good.
He's busy filming his projects.
- Okay.
I know everything that has
happened with my father
hasn't been easy on him.
Well, I know it hasn't
been easy on you, too.
No, it hasn't, but you know me.
Stephanie's gonna be okay.
You know, I just it keep moving
and sprint through the hurdles.
[chuckles] - Yeah,
yes, yes, this is true.
Yes, you do.
I do. Thank you, Manny.
Yeah, you got it.
If you need anything, I'm
gonna be out there, okay?
- Okay.
- All right?
You good, boss lady?
I'm good, Manny.
All right. Boss lady's back.
- Yeah, I'm back.
- Okay.
[knock at door]
- Come in.
- Good morning, Steven.
- Morning.
Here is your ticket,
itinerary, and package
for the planners' convention.
Oh, that's not until next month.
Oh, I know, but I wanted
to get it done early,
so I can get you a good
rate on your flight.
And, you know I'll
be on my honeymoon
that week you're leaving.
So, just wanted to take care
of everything beforehand
to avoid any issues.
Ah, so efficient.
That's one of the many
reasons I hired you.
And I'm glad I did.
Well, I'm glad you hired me too.
[both chuckle]
And I wanna say thank you for
giving me a whole week off,
considering the fact
that I had just started.
I'm so excited.
We're getting
married in Jamaica.
Oh, well, uh, all right.
Sounds nice, uh, best wishes.
Oh, Miranda, do me a favor
and please make sure
all the clients know
that we'll be out of the office
the entire week
of the convention.
- Okay, no problem.
- All right.
I'll get on that today.
Ah, you're the best.
Don't ever change.
Just doing my job.
Hey, do you mind if I
take an early lunch today?
I have a few things
to take care of.
Ah, why not?
Thank you.
They don't know this love
They don't know this feeling
Their mind's too numb
Their heart's too numb
[dramatic music
playing on television]
People ask me all the time,
"What is psychotherapy?"
Psychotherapy is a
talking treatment.
I use talking, rather
than medication,
to help people
with their issues.
I believe that it's so important
to have someone help you
talk through your problems,
rather than being
given a prescription
and just being sent on your way.
Only time to face the problems
once the issues come back.
I'm Dr. Maxine Moore.
Come on and see
me and let's talk.
Hey, babe. You're home early.
Hey.
Uh, babe, yeah.
Well, the client
wrapped early today.
They wanna switch concepts,
take it in a new direction.
So, yeah, probably gonna be
at the studio late tomorrow.
And, hell, probably all week.
You know, just
going over planning,
new concepts, re-shoots.
You know how it goes.
- Yeah, I'm sorry to hear that.
It's all good. It comes
with the territory.
What about you? You had a day.
How did it go
today at the store?
Everything is so crazy.
I cannot believe all
the past due notices
and the business
that wasn't handled.
Oh.
Well, I'm pretty sure
your father did everything
that he could, right?
Yeah, but if he would've
let me just help him sooner,
we wouldn't be in
this situation.
And I would've quit my job
if I would've known that
things were this bad.
Oh, babe, it's cool.
I'm pretty sure you're
gonna get it sorted out.
Yeah, it's gonna take lots
of money and long hours.
It's what you gotta do.
Everything to save the
family business, right?
You know I get it.
Yeah, I mean, I definitely
don't wanna lose it
after being in
business for 35 years.
So...
- You won't.
'Cause you're a smart girl.
You'll figure something out.
Well, thank you for
your vote of confidence.
Baby, what do you
wanna eat for dinner?
Yeah, whatever you
makin', I'm with it.
[indistinct chatter
on television]
[phone ringing]
Hello.
I can't wait to
hear all about it.
Tomorrow.
Awesome!
Thank you. Thanks
for letting me know.
Okay.
All right, well, see you...
see you... see you tomorrow.
Enjoy your evening.
Bye-bye.
Who was that?
Miranda. My new assistant.
Miranda?
What happened to Callie?
Oh.
She didn't work out.
Mental health issues.
Well, why is she
calling at this hour,
instead of just waiting to
see you at work tomorrow?
Because she wasn't scheduled
to come into work tomorrow,
but she was letting me
know because I'm her boss
that she's not gonna
leave me hanging,
and she'll be in after all.
And what's with
all the questions?
I mean, since when do you care
about what's happening
in my business?
I'm your wife and your partner.
Aren't I entitled to know?
You know, usually,
you don't care.
And, furthermore, no,
you don't wanna know.
Well, I do now. I care.
[doorbell ringing]
Food's here.
Okay.
[doorbell ringing]
Wish I could read your mind
Tell me what you want inside
I bet you know
I need to know
Could it help us regrow
Okay I'll put aside my pride
Live in the moment
Watch the rain outside
[door opening]
Oh... well, hello, miss.
Hello.
Can I be of any service?
Well, I'm looking for a
fabulous, talented director
who can produce a
commercial for me.
Oh, well, you've definitely
come to the right place.
I can help you with that.
Were you satisfied with
your initial results?
Oh, yes, very.
But I need some more.
Let me show you what I need.
Okay, um...
come on in.
I'm sure we can find
something that...
Damn.
[chuckles] Yeah.
I need that.
Listen, uh, this
ain't a commercial.
This might be a movie.
Hey, boss lady.
Please stop calling me that.
Look, I'm not gonna
stop calling you that.
So you might as
well get over it.
Okay.
Okay, so, listen.
One of our customers,
they left us this flyer,
and I wanted to pass
it along to you.
Okay, well, what is it?
Okay, well, it's an event
planner's convention
for events, weddings,
and suppliers.
I think you should check it out.
This might be a good opportunity
to get some big accounts,
maybe make some good
connections to help,
you know, build the
business back up.
Well, when is it?
Uh, she said it
was, uh, next month.
Okay. Okay, maybe.
I know you were trying
to do some new things,
so this might be a
step in that direction.
Okay, thank you.
Will you at least consider it?
I said, okay. I got it.
- Okay.
- Okay, bye.
Bye.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Can we use that?
[phone vibrating] Nice. Nice.
Hey-hey, I'm a little
busy right now. What's up?
Hey, I'm here, and I'm
just... I'm setting set up.
This place is packed with
so many vendors, babe.
Oh, my God. It's amazing.
It's unlike anything
I've ever seen before.
Yeah-yeah, baby, that's good.
Yeah, it is good
because I'm gonna be able
to do a lot of networking.
Good, good.
You can, uh, finally use
those real estate agent skills
that you've been letting
go to waste lately.
Yeah, that's... yeah,
that's the plan.
Hey, hey, look, um,
I gotta get back to this shoot.
I'm sorry, I gotta go.
Yeah, okay, well, I
gotta finish setting up,
so I'll call you when I finish?
Oh-oh, no, I'm-I'm not
gonna be able to answer.
I'm shootin', so I
won't answer the phone.
Then, I'll call you when
I get back to the hotel.
Yeah, yeah, okay,
baby. Whatever.
- Okay, I love you.
- Yeah, yeah, ditto.
Go, all right.
All right...
[sighing]
- Hi.
- Hi.
Kendall Company Store.
Okay, your store sell plates?
Lunch... food supplies.
Supplies for any
event, actually.
Um, we also distribute to stores
and event planning companies,
but really, I'm just here to...
Oh, okay, yeah.
How's business?
It could be better.
Um, but that's why I'm here.
I'm definitely not
in the same league
as all these other
vendors, so...
Ah, don't worry about them.
I'm Steven, by
the way. You are?
Stephanie.
- Stephanie.
- Yes.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.
Yeah.
Well, Stephanie, I am in
marketing and branding,
and I can have you up and
running at their level
in no time.
Well, I don't know what all
that means in this business,
but that sounds good to me.
Maybe we can have lunch
and discuss it later.
I don't know.
I-I don't think I should,
um, leave my booth.
Well, everybody pretty
much closes down
around lunchtime anyway.
So, I mean, you'd
be here by yourself.
If you wanna stay
here, I mean...
I'm not gonna keep you for long.
Um, this is my first time
at one of these things,
so I'm not quite sure
how all this works.
Well, stick with me.
I'll show you the ropes.
Okay, sounds good to me.
Okay, I guess I'll
see you later then.
Yeah, okay, see you soon.
- Okay.
- Oh.
- Got ya.
- Thank you.
- There you go.
- Thanks.
- Good luck.
- Thanks.
I am definitely
going to need it.
- You got this.
- Have a good day.
You, too.
All right, guys, listen up.
You did a good job
today. I mean it.
Look, it's gonna be
a late one tomorrow.
So make sure you get some rest.
Gonna be right back at it, okay?
See you soon.
- Hey, handsome.
- Hey.
Are you finished for the day?
Yeah, we're wrapping up.
You wanna grab a late
lunch, early dinner?
Whatever you wanna call it.
I'm done with my
clients for today,
so we can make a day
and a night of it.
Okay, well, I got a few things
I gotta tie up here, first.
So, I'll meet you there.
Okay, Miami's, right?
Yeah, okay. See you
in a little bit.
All right?
- Can't wait.
All right, guys, let's go.
Wrap it up.
So, how'd you do today?
Not so good.
I, uh, handed out a
few business cards,
but not much interest.
Hmm?
Well, a beautiful
woman like yourself,
you should have
no problem at all
selling your product.
You know, h-here's an idea.
Why don't we, after lunch,
why don't we come up with a plan
to get you where you need to be.
Thank you, but don't
you have promoting
for your own business?
I got a lot done this morning,
and I'm gonna get a
whole lot done tomorrow.
Let's focus on you.
Wow, really? That
is so nice of you.
Are you sure you
have time for me?
I'll-I'll make time.
Yeah, it-it'll be fun.
It's what I do. Let's do this.
- It will be fun.
- Yeah, come on.
Okay.
Like a bird in the
sky let's fly away
Like the wings
on an airplane
Oh come on
Just skipped a
beat like that
You make me feel like
that feel like that
Oh come on
Just skipped a
beat like that
You make me feel like
that Feel like that
Saturday night
what you donna do
Have a friend You
can bring her too
Even though I'm
here with my boo
And I like being
here with you
Live in the moment
Just free your mind
Give me one of them.
Mmm. [indistinct].
I gotta earn my
kisses with grapes.
- Yes.
- That's what we're doing.
[cell phone vibrating]
[voicemail message] - Hey,
you've reached Mason McKinney.
Please leave your name, number,
and I'll get right
back with you...
- Cheers to us.
- Cheers.
No, to you. To you, boo.
[cell phone vibrating]
Jeez.
[voicemail message] - Hey,
you've reached Mason McKinney.
Please, leave your name, number,
and I'll get right
back with you...
[cell phone vibrating]
All right.
I gotta get this.
Hey.
Hey, babe.
Um, how-how was the event?
It was great.
How was your day?
My day was, um, it was eventful.
Good.
Uh, well, you know, I did
try calling you a few times.
Um, what's going
on with your phone?
I was taking a shower.
You know I don't
like to take my phone
in the bathroom with me.
Yeah, yeah, uh, I know.
Well, I hope you're
eating right.
Yeah, actually, um...
yeah, I've been
eating real good.
Good. That's good to hear.
You know what?
Baby, um, I'm
getting sleepy, baby.
I'm exhausted.
- Okay, then.
Well, I guess I'll
let you get some rest.
All right.
I'll try to get in touch
with you tomorrow, you know,
but it's gonna be
a busy day on set.
So, I don't know.
- Okay.
Well, talk to you tomorrow.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
But like I said, I don't
know, gonna be busy.
I got a real early call time.
Okay, well, good night.
Hello? Mason?
Oh, I'm sorry, baby.
I-I must have dozed off.
Okay, well, I am going
to get some rest as well.
I hope your shower
wasn't too steamy.
Wait, what? What'd you say?
Look, wait, stop.
Don't start with the
crazy shit, all right?
Go on, get some
rest. Good night.
Okay, yeah.
Um, I'll talk to
you tomorrow, Mason.
All right.
She's gone.
[indistinct chatter]
[line ringing]
[voicemail message] - Hey,
you've reached Mason McKinney.
Please leave your
name, number...
Thank you. I-I needed that.
Well, this is it.
Last day,
Gotta knock some more
homeruns out of the park.
Well, I haven't
done bad, so far.
Thanks to you, I've made
quite a few connections.
Yeah, I mean, you
know, but this is it.
I mean, you gotta
break the record today.
So you know what we're gonna do?
What is that?
We are gonna go to
all these booths
and we're gonna do some
serious next level networking.
Okay, well, what about my booth?
Don't worry about that.
It's not going anywhere.
Here's your cards.
- Oh, okay.
Here's your contact information.
I mean, besides, you
haven't even indulged
in the experience itself.
- You're right.
I don't want you to miss
any opportunities, now.
I mean, look-look at this.
Look at all of these
future clients.
Okay, okay, okay, you know what?
Okay, let's do it!
Let's do it, let's do it,
let's do it, let's do it.
All right, here we
go. Let's get it.
- All right.
- All right, shall we?
- We shall.
- All-righty.
I just don't understand
why I'm always the one
being left behind.
What makes you feel that way?
Well, here I am once again
sitting in your office,
for the tenth time, by myself.
I just-I just...
I'm trying to figure out
what I keep doing wrong.
Well, you may not be
doing anything wrong.
But, it could be your choices.
Let's start with your approach.
Well, it's like this animal
magnetism that I have.
I just can't help but roar
when I see a sexy man.
Roar?
Yeah, I just can't help it.
Rawr.
I just wanna eat him up. Rawr.
[laughing]
And how's that
working out for you?
Well, not too great.
They keep leaving.
'Kay, let's see
if we can come up
with a different approach.
Something a little
bit more subtle.
Meow?
Even more subtle.
Meow.
- Okay, I'll take that.
- Okay.
Now, that was fun.
I mean, I-I knew you were
gonna enjoy yourself.
Now, see, we met a whole lot
of very interesting people
who can really help
grow your business.
Yes, we did,
but I wish that we would've
met some investors as well.
I can help with that, too.
You know what?
What?
I'm really glad I met you.
You made this whole
trip worthwhile for me.
Did I?
Well, I'm really glad
that I met you, too.
Wow, I, uh, I haven't
done this in so long.
Done what?
Just walk, talk...
eat ice cream.
[chuckles]
I mean, sounds to me
like someone really
doesn't value what he has.
You should be doing things
like this every day.
Especially if you
have somebody special.
Well, I would love to,
but there's just not
enough time in the day
for the little things.
And lately, I have
been questioning
who that someone special is.
Yeah, it, um...
Attention, vendors and guests.
We will be closing the
convention early today
due to technical issues
with the facility.
Thank you for your
understanding in this matter,
and I hope you enjoyed your time
at the planner's convention.
We hope to see you
all again next year.
Well, I need... I
need to pack up.
Well, I need to help you.
And you can't forget this.
Never.
[chuckles]
Where do we, um, start?
Oh, um, yeah, I guess, um,
what are you gonna
do with these?
Baby, can we have
lunch tomorrow?
I'm gonna finish with
my clients early,
and we can have a long lunch.
- Mm-mm.
- Ouch.
- Can't even do early.
- Why?
I have to pick Steph
up from the airport.
Oh, my God.
Babe, that's time you
could be spending with me.
Just tell her to get in a car.
Now you know I'm
not gonna do that.
Oh, my God.
But I'll see what
I can make happen.
Don't see, do.
My husband's coming
back tomorrow night,
and all this bedroom
rendezvous stuff
is gonna be over for a while.
I guess that means we
gotta make tonight count.
Yes, that's what that means.
If I stay, you gonna
make me breakfast in bed?
I am your breakfast.
[chuckling]
- Well, feed me now, then.
Come on.
I had a really good time today.
Me, too. Yeah, Stephanie, um,
we are definitely gonna
have to keep in touch
when we get back to L.A.
I would really like that.
Yeah, um, you were
really impressive.
- Well...
- Great job.
...thanks to you for
all the marketing tips.
And, I really appreciate you
for helping me send
back all my things.
Don't mention it. It was easy.
Um, I have a plethora
of tips and techniques
I'm gonna share with you.
Just you wait and
see, young lady.
Cool. Well, I'm here.
- Yeah. I really...
- I made it back.
I enjoyed spending time with you
these last couple
of days, Stephanie.
Um, same.
Well, have a good night.
- You too.
You know, it just
really sucks that
you are always pushing me
so hard at my business,
considering what you
do professionally
in your business.
- What does that mean?
It means that your
business is about nurturing
and healing people, and
yet, you don't understand
that I have to nurture
my clients, too, Max.
You do marketing, Steven.
It's supposed to be aggressive.
Not necessarily, Max.
Mm-mm. Mm-mm.
No, I-I need to have
a personal connection,
okay, with people.
I'm building brands for people.
Well, whatever you're
doing, it's not working.
You could be doing more.
- I'm successful.
- You're maintaining.
- I'm growing.
You should be doing
more than growing
at this point in your life,
especially at your age.
- At my age?
- Yeah.
If I recall, you're not
too far behind me, my dear.
[chuckles]
Yes, but I have two very
successful practices
to prove it.
- Oh!
So it's like that?
- Oh, yeah.
Oh, you did it all
by yourself, huh?
No. No, Max, no.
I was there.
I helped you build both of
those successful practices.
I was there from the beginning.
Where is all of
this coming from?
I was looking at
our tax returns,
and it just hit me.
We need to get two
separate bank accounts,
and I need my own account.
What?
No, no, no. Hell no.
No, n-no.
That's not what we agreed to.
We agreed that we would
always be equal partners
in both business, Max.
And-and-and that we would
always file our taxes together.
Okay, and now your business
is more successful than mine,
you wanna change up,
separate everything?
No, we're not doing that.
I'm gonna do the taxes
just like I do every year.
You used to have such a
drive and such a passion.
I still have that
drive and that passion.
What you mean?
We're talking about
business here, right?
Are we?
[doorbell rings]
Food's here.
Excuse me.
And we can always customize.
I'll be right back.
Hey, what a surprise.
- Hey. Yeah.
- How are you?
- I'm great. How are you?
- I'm amazing.
- Yeah.
I was doing a marketing
and branding thing
for a client at the party,
and I just thought I'd
stop by and check you out.
Do you even live on
this side of town?
Oh, no. No, I live, like,
away by the beach,
I mean, but...
I mean, on the other...
I just wanted to stop by
and say hi to my...
my future client.
Well, who said that I
was a future client?
I am manifesting
and being positive.
Okay, yes to
keeping it positive.
How can I help you?
Um, this my color?
[scoffs]
- What are you looking for?
Uh, something chic,
something sweet,
something nice. [laughing]
- What's the event, Steve?
- Um, it's a celebration.
Oh, my goodness.
[chopping]
- Hey, baby.
- Hey.
Whew, man.
- You know...
- What?
Something seems really
different between us.
Baby, what does that even mean?
I don't know, I feel like
you didn't really miss
me when I was gone.
- What?
- I mean, it's been a week,
and this is the first dinner
that we're having together,
and I can't even
remember the last time
that you and I even made love.
What... first of
all, calm down.
I've just been working, baby.
I've been under a lot
of pressure, you know?
This is stressful on me.
Okay, but you're always
under stress at work.
Mm-hmm.
So tell me who's
giving it to you.
Wait, what?
Wait, what the hell are
you even talking about?
I'm not doing this right now.
I gotta get ready for a meeting.
Okay, so you're just not
gonna have dinner again
for the fifth night in a row?
Baby, you need to
stop counting days.
Okay, well, when are
you going to be back?
When I'm done.
I don't know. It's work.
When I'm finished, I'm
going to come home.
Damn.
[thunder booming]
[indistinct TV chatter]
[TV shuts off]
[phone buzzing]
- Hello?
- Hey.
How's my new client?
I'm not your client yet.
You will be very soon, yes?
Um, in fact, how about
we go out to lunch
and, uh, we can discuss the
marketing and branding plan
that I have created
just for you.
Well, I do need to do some
restructuring for the company,
so maybe it's a
good idea after all.
Yeah, it's a great
idea. Please believe.
Um, I mean, I can even
pick you up if you like.
Um, yeah, no. I can just...
I can meet you somewhere.
Oh, no, no, but-but-but I wanted
to take you somewhere special.
It's a surprise.
- Okay.
- Okay. Bye.
Yeah, I'm taking it all in.
Steven, this is really,
really nice. Wow.
I knew you'd like it.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
Hello. Oh, thank you so much.
[phone buzzing]
Thanks.
[phone ringing]
Hi, this is Stephanie.
Sorry I missed your call.
Please leave a message
after the beep.
[phone ringing]
Hi, this is Stephanie.
Sorry I missed your call.
Please leave a message
after the beep.
[phone buzzing]
- Hey. Hey, you.
- Hey, love.
I want to see you now.
No, I can't do that, Max.
Things are a little
crazy around here.
- Well, what about tonight?
- Tonight?
I'm going to be working late,
so that ain't gonna work.
Well, I haven't seen
you in almost a week.
Come on now, Max,
it's been two days.
You better not be avoiding me,
especially because of her.
First off, calm down.
Like I said, I'm really
tied up at work right now.
And besides, hold on.
We don't have to see each
other every day now, do we?
Yes, we do.
I need you to make
sure that you...
Oh, oh, oh.
Look, like I said, I got to go.
I'm working.
Damn.
Hey, Manny. Heading out,
not sure when I'll be back.
All right. Keep it
safe, boss lady.
Okay, hold it down.
- Take a look.
- What is this?
Go ahead.
I'm your new investor.
Steven...
What is...
what is this?
No, this is...
this is too much.
This is too much.
No. Because you
are everything.
Thank you.
I don't know what else to say.
It's my pleasure.
[laughing]
Are you thinking
what I'm thinking?
What are you thinking?
How much I want to make
love to you right now.
[gulps]
Okay, wait.
I actually can't believe
I'm about to say this,
but, um,
okay.
Mmm.
Ready to go?
- Yeah.
Okay.
So you've been keeping
some pretty late hours
lately, haven't you?
Well, I am trying
to get all the accounts
straightened out,
and I've acquired a few new
clients since the convention.
I'm not really used to
seeing you home early.
Well, baby, I've
been working on that.
- Oh, really?
- Yes, I have.
That's good, I guess.
You guess.
So what are we doing for dinner?
What are we eating?
Well, I grabbed something
on the way coming home.
[yawns]
I'm exhausted. I'm
going to go upstairs
and wash this whole
day off of me.
Are you going to be
joining me in the bed?
Or are you going to be
sleeping on the couch again?
Oh, yeah, that's what I thought.
All right, here you go.
[sighs]
Thanks, Manny.
Hey, boss lady, is
everything okay?
You didn't make it back
for closing last night.
Yeah, yeah. Everything's fine.
I was just meeting
with some new clients.
Okay. I'm just checking in,
since your car was
still in the parking lot
before I left last night.
Keep it safe.
I will, Manny, don't worry.
- Okay.
- Thanks.
Hmm.
- Hmm?
You know that I'm a
married woman, right?
Yeah.
Let me ask you this, Stephanie.
Mm-hmm.
Would you be here
with me right now
if things were right
in your marriage?
I don't know,
maybe not.
Maybe I shouldn't even ask this,
but I'm curious.
Are you married?
[sighs]
My marriage ended a
long time ago, baby.
What does that even mean?
That means...
I want you,
and there's no place
on Earth I'd rather be
than right here
with you right now.
Yeah.
I want to enjoy this
little bit of time we have
before I have to go
back to my reality,
and you have to go home again.
How long are you
going to be gone?
For a few days.
I won't be gone long, girl.
[laughing]
I won't be able to
stay away from you.
Come here.
Yeah.
Where the hell have you been?
Mason, please. I'm tired.
I don't want to
do this right now.
Really?
Can you at least answer
my damn question?
I'd really appreciate that.
Okay. I would appreciate you
answering a lot of my questions,
but I don't get that now, do I?
I'm going to shower, and
I'm going to go to bed.
No, look, you keep
acting like this,
you're gonna make
me say some sh...
I'm gonna regret, all right?
Well, you've said
and done plenty
that you should regret, Mason.
All right. Good, cool.
Regret it all you want.
[door closes]
Because you know
what? I'm just saying,
should I be worried that
she don't want to tell me
where she's going?
I'm saying, if I'm
trippin, tell me,
because I can have her
followed. You know what I mean?
As a matter of fact, hold up.
You ain't never worried
about where your husband at
every time you laid
up in here with me?
Babe, what's gotten into you?
Why are you worried
about this right now?
He's out of town, which is
exactly where I want him to be,
so that I can be here
with you right now.
I'm not worried
about what he's doing
and where he is. I don't care.
Come over here.
I'm just saying, I
do feel kind of wrong
sleeping in another man's bed.
Oh, my God, technically,
we're not sleeping.
Okay? We haven't slept
together in months.
We don't even sleep
in the same room.
He sleeps down the hall. Okay?
As far as I'm concerned,
this is my bed,
and your bed.
- Oh, no. That is his bed.
And this is definitely
his damn house.
Are you crazy?
Do we have to talk
about this right now?
- I'm just saying.
- Next time we can go
back to the hotel if that
makes you feel better.
Okay?
- You know,
we ain't got to go to no hotel,
because I ain't gonna lie,
it is kind of
adventurous, you know?
I knew you would like it.
It's living on the edge, baby.
And plus, it gets me so excited.
Oh, you excited?
I guess it's no secret
That I want you again
When I look in your eyes
I can see past your disguise
If it's all right with you
Hello? Hi.
Yes, I'd like to
make an appointment.
Hi.
- Welcome, Stephanie.
- Thanks.
- Have a seat.
Let's talk.
So, what brings you in today?
I just felt like I needed
someone to talk to.
And I saw your
commercial. So here I am.
[chuckles]
Well, welcome. Welcome again.
So, tell me what's going on.
Well, I have recently stepped
outside of my marriage,
and I just...
I felt like I needed someone
to talk to about that.
And what do you feel like
your greatest issue is?
I just don't feel
good about myself
when my husband looks at me.
He used to look at me
with so much passion,
and now I feel like he
just doesn't find me
attractive at all.
I don't know.
Maybe I'm not sexy
enough for him anymore.
Maybe I'm just too plain.
But I've done
everything that I can do
to try to get his attention,
and nothing has worked.
I don't know what I did.
I don't know if it's maybe...
I've probably gained a few
pounds since we first met.
But my husband won't
touch me anymore,
and it's been a
couple of months.
You know what?
If I had a dime for every
single time I've heard this
from a beautiful black woman.
I want you to know,
you are a beautiful black queen,
And you deserve to feel
like one every single day.
Thank you.
I just feel like
he keeps searching
for something that
I'm doing wrong.
And I just feel like
nothing is ever good enough.
Well, maybe he's the one
that needs psychotherapy.
[laughs]
Yeah, that's not a bad idea.
Maybe he can come
with me someday.
Do you even do couples therapy?
Yes, I do, actually.
But I think we should
focus on you first.
And then if you feel like,
down the line, you
wanna bring him in,
we'll discuss it then.
Do you think he would
even be open to coming in?
I don't know. I'm not sure.
But like you said, we can
wait a while for that,
and it'll give me some time
to kind of feel him out.
Okay, that sounds good.
So...
let's talk more about you.
I really needed this,
just to be next to you.
Me, too.
You can have me all
night if you want me.
I love the way you touch me.
I love touching you.
- Steven.
- Yeah.
Do you touch other women
the way you touch me?
Hell no.
There's nobody like you.
So tell me about this man
that you've been seeing.
Do I have to tell you his name?
No, not at all.
I would actually
prefer if you didn't.
- Okay.
- This is about you, not him.
How does he make you feel?
Like a sexy woman.
In what way?
Not only does he
make me feel sexy,
he encourages me
to wanna be better.
Do better.
I just... I've never had
a man admire my brains
the way that he does.
You know, he, um, supports
my ideas and my efforts.
He doesn't try to
compete with me.
Hmm? Tell me more.
He, um...
caresses my body
like no man has ever...
done.
My husband hasn't
touched me in so long.
I've forgotten what his
touch even feels like.
Hmm.
He talks to me.
He cares about how I feel.
He doesn't just blow me off.
When I'm with my husband,
I just... I feel alone.
So, this is refreshing
to feel this way.
Dr. Moore?
Dr. Moore.
I'm sorry.
Um, yes.
Um, do you think
that your husband
can make you feel this way?
Yeah, I think he
can, if he wants.
He used to.
It's certainly gonna
take some work.
But if you think there's
still hope for you,
I'll do what I can
to help you fix it.
Are you willing to
give up this other man?
Mmm... yes.
Um, Eventually.
But I'm just having so much fun.
To be honest, I am, um,
I'm not ready to
give him up yet.
It's like a, uh,
it's almost like an addiction.
If you want this to
work with your husband,
you're gonna have to
give up the other man.
And the addiction.
Steven.
Yeah.
I think we may need
to slow things down.
What?
Why would you think that?
Aren't you enjoying us?
Yes, I am.
But I'm busy with work,
and I need to focus
on my projects.
[Steven sighs]
You're worried that
he's gonna find out,
aren't you?
Well...
yes, I feel like
he is suspecting
and trying to figure things out.
I've never been in
anything like this before,
and I'm starting to feel
a little bit guilty.
And this is the first time
I've ever done
anything like this.
And, um...
I don't know.
I feel like I could
control my feelings
in the beginning of this,
but I'm not quite sure anymore.
Wow.
Why in the world would you think
that you could do
something like that?
[chuckles]
- Steven.
You know I'm irresistible, girl.
All jokes aside...
I'm really falling
for you, Stephanie.
Are you?
Girl, you got me fiending.
You're always doing too much.
Hi, this is Stephanie.
Sorry I missed...
Hey, baby.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Sorry I'm late.
Had some stuff I had to
finish up at the office.
- Is that right?
- Yeah.
Business seems to be picking up.
Hey, you know.
I ordered your favorite.
Oh, well, you always
did know what I like.
I try.
So, what brought this on?
Brought what on?
Uh, dinner.
Us going out to eat.
What's the motive?
I need a reason to ask
my husband out to dinner?
I need a motive?
No, you don't.
But usually there is motive.
No motive.
Okay.
All right, then.
Well...
uh...
this is safe, right?
Very funny.
[laughs] I'm just joking, Max.
Come on, baby. Lighten up.
Hello, Steven.
Hey, Miranda. How you doing?
- Good.
- Right, yeah.
Fancy running into you here.
Yeah, yeah, I'm
meeting my friend
for drinks and dinner.
- Okay.
- Your friend
or your new husband?
And where is he?
Uh, Miranda,
this is my lovely wife, Maxine.
Oh, my gosh!
I recognize you.
I love your commercial.
Wait, hold on.
Come see me. Let's talk.
That was good,
right? That was good.
Thank you. Pleasure.
So you're the new assistant?
Yes, I am the assistant.
Well, it was nice
to meet you, Maxine.
Okay, uh, I better go.
My friend's waiting.
I'll see you at the office.
Uh, thanks for
speaking, Miranda.
Uh, yeah, see you
tomorrow at the office.
Enjoy your evening.
Mm, so good.
Yeah.
Um, and that was so rude.
You think so?
Oh, baby, you didn't have
to do that girl like that.
Why?
- I thought I was being nice.
So, how was your day, boo?
Hey, you startled me.
I didn't see you sitting there.
Uh, my day was great.
Well, were you working today?
I mean, at the office.
'Cause I called over
there a few times,
and I couldn't reach you.
Yeah, I was there.
Maybe the reception
just was bad.
Well, that's strange,
'cause I came by there.
And you weren't there.
They said you had
left for the day.
I was there earlier in the day,
and then I ended up leaving.
I had to go meet
with a new client.
She's a wedding planner.
Okay. That's good.
Yeah.
But I was talking to Manny.
He said he didn't know
anything about a new client.
So, yeah.
Well, I don't always tell
Manny everything, babe.
He manages the store
and the warehouse,
not the business.
Are you hungry?
- I am hungry.
- Okay.
I'm gonna get started on dinner.
- Yeah.
- Okay.
You should definitely do that.
[laughing]
So, are you ready
for your husband
to come to the sessions?
Um, we can try it
and see what happens.
I think the time has come.
Okay.
Then we'll both be
in the next session
if I can convince him to come.
Well, if... you know,
I can always meet you
at a neutral place,
if it makes it a
little easier for you.
Yeah, that might
be better for him.
But do you do house calls?
Look, I know that
sounds really cliche.
I don't often,
but I can for his initial visit,
just to ease him
into the sessions.
Yeah, I think that
would be best.
Okay.
And you know what?
It might be better for
us to meet at my store.
I mean, it's gonna
be closer to you,
given the fact that you're
going out of your way for us.
Okay, that sounds great.
- All right.
- All right.
And in the meantime,
I need you to start breaking
ties with that other man
so we can get you back into
a healthy relationship.
Okay.
Only you can change
things for you,
Don't you think?
Yes, I know, Dr. Moore.
- Okay.
- Bye.
Thank you.
- Okay.
Thank you, baby, for doing this.
[knock at door]
Oh, she's here.
Come in.
Hey, boss lady, your
appointment's here.
Yes. Thank you, Manny.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Good to see you. How are you?
Good to see you. Good.
Uh, Dr. Moore, this
is my husband, Mason.
Um...
Mason.
Um, yes, Mason.
It's a pleasure to meet
you for the first time.
I've heard so much about you,
but not your name.
I didn't know your name.
Mason Kendall?
No, no, no.
Mason-Mason McKinney.
Mason.
I didn't know your
husband's name.
Mason McKinney.
- Yeah.
Got it.
Okay. Of course.
Of course it is.
Well, we said no names
initially, right?
We did say that, yes.
Well, why don't you
have a seat up here?
Okay. Thank you.
Of course.
Wow.
Um, are you okay?
Do you need any
water or anything?
I am fine.
And no, nothing to drink.
I'm just a little, um...
I'm sorry.
Um, Dr. Moore, right? Is it?
When my wife said that we
would be seeing a doctor.
I just assumed that
it would be a man.
I don't-I don't know why.
Well, I didn't specify
because I know how you
feel about female doctors,
and I didn't want you
to judge before we, uh,
got a chance to meet her.
You have a problem
with female doctors?
- Me?
- Yeah.
Do I have a problem? Uh, no.
Well, he feels
that female doctors
are not as competent
as male doctors,
so he would never
go to one. But...
Really?
That's a bit chauvinistic,
don't you think?
First off, I didn't really
say it exactly like that.
Well, that's exactly
what you said, Mason.
I, um, I just feel...
Maybe I can change your mind.
I'm a psychotherapist.
Okay.
Then that means you're not
really a doctor then, are you?
I'm a counselor.
I'm a psychotherapist.
I'm a doctor.
Uh, can we just-can
we just get started?
Um, yes, of course.
All right, so from my
initial observation,
I can see that you
are the problem.
What?
I'm sorry.
You have a problem with women.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
So you're trying to say
that I got a problem?
Apparently, you have
a problem caressing
and touching your wife.
Why isn't your wife getting
the pleasure that she deserves?
Why?
- Well, Dr. Moore,
I thought we were
gonna take this slow.
Well, why not just dig
right into the issues
and face 'em head on?
Look, I, um, I gotta be honest.
I-I wasn't expecting all this.
Well, neither was I, Mason.
Well...
you two are married.
Yet, she feels alone.
And she feels disrespected.
But more than that,
she feels deceived.
Why is that, Mason?
Why do you think that is?
Who are you really?
Please explain why a
woman would feel alone
when they think they
have a bond with you
And that you love them.
Don't you think I... she...
she deserves more than that?
Well, I think my
time is up here.
We have a lot to think about.
That was a very
enlightening session.
Don't you think?
I think so.
So we'll meet next
week, um, at my office.
Great.
Um, I will walk
you out, Dr Moore.
- All right.
- Thank you for coming.
- Oh, you're so welcome.
- Yeah.
Thank you.
- Bye. Take care.
- Whatever, man.
- Why are you... Why?
'Cause you ain't never tell me
you were seeing
no damn counselor,
psychotherapist, doctor,
whatever the hell she is.
I did tell you that I
was seeing a doctor,
but that's just another thing
you didn't pay attention to.
Whatever.
So how long you been seeing her?
- A couple months.
- Couple months.
So why is it the first time
that I'm hearing about it?
First of all, it's not.
And secondly, I needed
to do this for me.
Why are you so upset?
I'm upset because you
are my wife, Stephanie.
I should know about
things like this.
Well, I finally
got your attention.
You got my attention
because you humiliated me.
How did I humiliate you?
Telling that lady all my
personal business and shit.
Saying I don't like
doctors and female doctors.
What are you talking about?
- What? You don't.
- You know what?
I ain't got time for this shit.
I gotta go. I'm
going to the studio.
Okay, Mason...
I thought that this
would be good for us.
It wasn't.
Mason.
What the hell are you doing?
So that was the
little missus, huh?
Well, aren't you two
just full of surprises.
So what the hell was all
that about earlier, huh?
What was what about?
All the questions.
The damn interrogation.
Well, I couldn't let on
that I knew who you were,
could I?
She had no clue.
Especially with all
your line of questions
and the damn
maltreatment you gave me.
Well, you were the
one who said that
you didn't like female
doctors, so I had no choice.
You had a choice.
Trust me.
No, I didn't.
You were exhibiting
misogynistic behavior.
Hey.
And misogynistic behavior
is bad behavior, right?
All right, look... hey.
And bad behavior
deserves to be punished.
Look, first off, I ain't
no damn misogynist.
All right?
And second, you know what?
I'm not coming to
your office next week
'cause I'm over this shit.
You're doing too much.
- Shut up.
- Hey.
- Now sit down.
What's wrong with you?
You are gonna do what
I tell you to do.
Because if you don't,
she's gonna get suspicious.
And I know you don't
want that, do you?
I didn't think so.
[cell phone vibrating]
- Hello?
- I really miss you.
Steven, I'm a little busy.
Well, when are you
going to get un-busy
so that I can see you?
Can I-Can I... Can
I Facetime you?
Steven, I am busy with
house stuff and work.
Okay?
Stephanie, it's called life.
Life be life-in'.
I mean, we have to make time
for what's important for us,
right?
Listen, don't push me away.
I'm really invested in you,
personally and professionally.
You got me, girl.
I've got to go.
Stephanie, hold on.
Don't-don't hang up.
I-I just want to tell
you I'm-I'm, like, I'm,
you know, catching
feelings and things, girl.
You know, I think,
you know, I think, uh,
I think I kind of love you.
You know?
Sorry, Steven, but
I've gotta go, okay?
I need to focus on my marriage.
You need to what?
Come on, baby.
Damn.
So, how was your week?
Well...
you don't mind if I share
our intimate details, do you?
I'd actually rather
that you didn't, but...
Oh, come on, please share.
We made love last night.
And the night before.
And the night before that.
We haven't done that
in quite a while.
And it was magical
all three times.
- Magical?
- Mm-hmm.
Well, isn't that wonderful?
We seem to be making
progress here.
That's a start,
given that he hasn't touched me
like that in a very long time.
Let's dig deeper
into those feelings.
Let's not.
Can we just talk
about something else?
I mean, anything else
besides my damn intimacy.
Please.
- Yeah. Yes, we can.
We can move on to other topics,
but we're making
progress here, Mason.
So let's talk about it.
Let's talk about how it
feels to touch your wife
after not touching
her for so long.
No, no, let's move on.
Please.
- No, Let's not.
Yeah.
Can we change the subject so
that he's not uncomfortable
with us talking about
our private moments?
Thank you.
You know what?
Since you two are
rebuilding your intimacy,
along with that, you
should be building trust.
So I think we should use
the rest of the session
for confession.
In order to move forward,
if anyone here has anything
that they would like to confess,
you can do so right now.
Yeah, I don't know about that.
Yeah, I don't think
that's a good idea.
It's part of the process.
Well, I don't think that we're
ready for that process yet.
I think you are.
So let's confess.
- No.
- No.
Well, then I guess
we're done for today.
That was quick.
Well, thank you, Dr. Moore.
We'll see you next week.
So you sleepin' with her now?
Max, she is my wife.
What did you think
I was gonna do?
Plus, you the one
that advised her
to have sex with me
in the first place.
Yeah, but I didn't think
you were gonna fall for it.
What did you think
was going to happen?
You told her to dress in sexy
lingerie and to seduce me.
How do you not think I
was gonna fall for it?
What was I supposed to do?
Push her away.
When I told her those things,
I didn't even realize
that it was even you
that we were talking about.
Well, look, the whole point
of us coming to see you
was to improve our
marriage, right?
And plus, that's what you say.
Oh, it's all part
of the process.
So it's actually
your damn fault.
I mean, and if you
can't handle it,
just tell her you're not
gonna counsel her no more.
It's that simple.
- I can handle it.
All right, then.
And besides, next week
is confession week.
Oh, I don't care.
I'm not coming.
Why not? Are you afraid of
what you might find out?
Hell, yeah. I'm not
trying to do all that.
Mason, you don't need her, baby.
You have me.
All right, all
right, Max, listen.
- You don't. I'm here.
- Look, I gotta go.
Where? Where are you going?
- Home.
- Why?
I told you, I had to
go home for dinner.
Don't do this.
- You just got here.
You just got here.
Look, Mason...
Stop!
Look, we already
established... hey, stop!
- What? Mason...
- Grow up, okay?
I told you I was going
back home with my wife.
Stop playing. I
gotta go. Damn.
You're not gonna
leave me like this?
Mason!
Don't leave me!
Oh...
you're by yourself today.
Yes, Mason had to work late.
Work late?
You sure he's not just
playing the avoidance game?
Maybe.
You know, I'm curious
about something.
What's that?
Why do you and your husband
have different last names?
Hmm...
well, I kept my maiden last name
because that's what
people knew me as
in my real estate
and family business.
But legally, I took his name.
Okay, yeah.
I did the same thing
for my practice, so...
I didn't want anyone
knowing where my office was.
Especially since I've
had a couple of stalkers.
- Ooh, scary.
- Very.
But, you know, I do what
I can to protect myself.
So, what do you wanna
talk about today?
Well, I have a feeling that
my husband is cheating.
Why do you think that?
You know, I've
been suspecting it
for quite a while.
But I found this earring
in his shirt pocket,
and it's not mine.
It just could be
someone's from work.
No, I don't think so.
They don't make enough money
to afford jewelry like this.
That could be in your mind,
since it's something
that you're doing.
Maybe so, but I am not
seeing my lover anymore.
I broke it off.
Oh, okay.
That's good.
- Mm.
When did this happen?
About a week or so ago.
And why didn't you mention it?
Just wasn't the right time.
How are you feeling?
You know, at first, I
missed the attention,
but Mason has been working
really, really hard
to make things work.
- Oh, has he?
- He has.
And thank you so much for
getting us right back on track.
[sneezes]
Oh, bless you.
Received.
So we still need to dig
deeper into your relationship.
I think that we've
dug deep enough.
Well, things can change.
You think so?
Oh, yes.
Right before your eyes.
Okay.
So, I guess I'll be
seeing you next week?
I think so.
I'll give you a call
just to be sure.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Oh, and did I mention that
he had a distinct smell
on his shirt?
Good day, Dr. Moore.
Do you suspect that she thinks
that you're having an affair?
Who?
My wife, Stephanie?
- Yeah.
No.
Stephanie can be a little naive
when it comes to me and
other women, you know.
And plus, I already
got her conditioned.
So, yeah, we're good.
Really, Mason?
You're sleeping
with another woman,
and you don't think
she can feel that?
No.
Well, maybe she's just
acting like she doesn't know.
- Oh, yeah?
- Mm-hmm.
That's what you think?
Yeah, that's what I think.
If that's the case...
Ooh, yeah.
We gonna have to
cut all of this off.
'Cause she can't know
about none of this shit.
Then you and me would be done.
'Cause if she does...
she would definitely
leave my ass,
and I can't have that.
Why?
What do you mean, why?
Because I love my wife,
Max. You know that.
I'm not gonna lose her.
And I'm not gonna lose you.
I'll handle this next
week, in our next session.
Okay?
Listen, everything's
gonna be fine.
All right?
- Yeah?
- So... yeah.
Come on over here.
[knock at door]
- Come in.
- Steven.
- Yes.
Can I get you to sign off on
the Stephanie Kendall account?
This is huge.
Seems like a lot for just
a marketing campaign.
Yeah, but she's the first
of our VIP platinum clients.
So, please get it done.
Uh, you didn't
ask for a deposit?
No.
I'm covering the costs.
This is quite an investment.
Yeah.
But no risk, no reward.
No guts, no glory.
Go big...
or go home.
- Go home.
- Yeah, you getting it, girl.
- Okay. All right.
Yeah, all right.
So, take care of it, okay?
- Okay.
I'll also take care of the
banking information as well.
And I'll need your approval
for the fund transfer.
Okay, fine.
I told you that we're
covering all the costs.
We're covering
everything. All right?
Okay? So, just get it done.
Um, I gotta take care of some
personal business in the valley,
so I'm not gonna be
able to make it back
to this side of town
before closing time.
So, it's on you.
Okay, no problem.
Go big or go home.
That's right! You're learning.
Yeah!
Um, just, uh, drop the
documents in the file cabinet
and, uh, lock everything up.
I'll review it later.
- Will do.
- All right.
Yeah.
Why are you doing that?
All right, boss, see you soon.
Thanks, Manny.
Babe, why would you
say that about me?
He's a good guy.
Don't you think so?
He is. I love Manny.
I love this color on you, too.
Hey, whoa!
Might wanna watch
where you going.
Oh, yeah, my bad.
Maybe I should.
And next time, you should
watch where you going.
Maybe I shouldn't
watch anything,
because this is my store.
So maybe you should watch
where you're going, pal.
Oh, okay. So you
the boss, huh?
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
All right, well, word of advice.
You should watch your wife.
You know this clown?
He's a client, Mason.
Oh, well, maybe your clients
should know their place.
- I know my place.
- Yeah.
And how she tastes.
Wait, what you say, big man?
Speak up, big man!
I said, she has
impeccable taste.
That's what I said.
You got impeccable taste.
Some guys have all the luck.
Maybe you should be paying
more attention to her.
Steven, I'll be right
back with you, okay?
Just...
You know what?
I'll come back when
you're not occupied.
She gonna be occupied.
Yeah, all right.
Just relax. He's a high
maintenance client.
I don't... maybe he's
having a bad day.
I don't like it.
You don't like what?
I don't like that.
See you later.
- Okay.
- All right?
- Yeah.
[door opening]
Steven, what are you doing here?
Stephanie, I couldn't
take it anymore.
I had to see you, baby.
I am working.
Okay.
All right, that's fine.
Was that your husband?
Yes.
What was he doing here?
Why wouldn't he be here?
What do you mean,
why wouldn't he...
You-you said it was
over, Stephanie.
Steven, you need to go.
Okay?
We're working it out.
I already told you
that. You need to leave.
I don't wanna hear
that, Stephanie.
I love you.
I love you, baby.
I love you.
- Steven, Steven, stop.
You need to go.
- Oh, please, baby, no.
I've never loved a woman
the way that I love you.
Baby, please.
- Steven.
I need you and I know
you still love me.
Stephanie, please,
I need you, baby.
- You're hurting me!
- I'm not trying to hurt you.
I'm trying to love you, girl.
I know you still
have feelings for me.
- Steven, get off of me!
- Hey! Hey.
Is everything all
right here, boss lady?
Yes. He's leaving.
Yeah.
We fine.
I'm leaving.
Okay, that's right.
I think she said
you're just leaving,
if I'm not mistaken.
Yeah, that's what she
said. I'm leaving.
- I'm happy to help...
- All right, excuse me.
Excuse me. I ain't
got no problems.
You okay?
Yeah, I'm fine, Manny.
I told you, keep it safe.
I know, and I will,
and it's over.
It's done.
- Yeah, I know it is.
- Yeah.
Come here.
You're okay now, all right?
I got you.
I got you.
Manny...
what were you actually gonna
do with this box cutter?
Well, you know, I'm Latino,
so I'm pretty good with a knife.
- Manny...
- But, you know,
we're just lucky he didn't
stick around to find out.
That's all I'm saying.
My dad said for you to
protect me, not kill someone.
I... what do you
think I was doing?
I came in here... I heard...
I think you were gonna kill him.
No, your dad said
to protect you,
so I'm always gonna
get you back, okay?
I got you. All right?
Manny, thank you so
much. You're the best.
Seriously.
I'm just right outside.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
Okay, when have I ever
missed a deadline?
Yeah, okay. Well,
let me fix it.
Just give me a
chance. I can fix it.
Look, just let me
resubmit it, all right?
I-I... Raj, I need
this account, man.
Raj.
Damn!
Good morning, lover.
Hey.
So, I decided to break
it off with my husband...
so that we can be together.
Max, the hell are
you talking about?
You know I'm not
leaving my wife.
What?
I thought you loved me.
I love my wife.
You know that.
I mean, I care about
you a whole lot,
but I've never said
that I loved you.
Let's not do this right now.
Well, you can best believe
that I'll be telling your wife
all about us.
- Really?
- Really.
- That's what you gonna do?
Oh, that's what I'm gonna do.
As a matter of fact,
she has a session already
booked with me today,
and I think I'll tell her then.
My wife booked another
session with you?
She sure did.
I knew she still needed me.
She ain't told me
about no damn session.
Well, I think there's
a lot of secrets
that your wife has that
you don't know about.
- Oh, yeah?
- Yeah.
What is that supposed to mean?
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Rule number one.
Never discuss your client's
personal private information.
Yeah.
What happens in my sessions...
stay in my sessions.
That's doctor-patient
confidentiality.
You know, I do have morals.
So now, all of a
sudden, you got morals.
Now, all of a sudden,
you're professional.
You got morals, all of a sudden?
- Yeah.
- You gotta be kidding me.
I mean, she's my client.
I think she deserves to
know the truth, don't you?
Well, technically,
I'm your client, too.
So that means that
you can't speak
on none of the shit that we do.
It's not your job.
Your job is to sit down.
Shut up. Listen.
Don't tell me how
to run my practice.
Max, stop playing with me.
I got a lot of shit to do, man.
You know what? You need to go.
- Mason.
- Come on, let's go.
Mason, no.
You know... you
know you want it.
- Let's go.
- Mason.
No, Max, I don't have
time for this shit.
Mason, you know you want me.
Listen, let's go. Come on.
Let's go.
You're gonna regret this.
Stephanie.
Babe!
[cell phone vibrating]
[tires squealing]
- So, no Mason again today.
- Nope, it's just me.
He's done with you.
So today will be your last
and final session, right?
Yep.
Me and my husband are
gonna be just fine.
You think so?
Yes. Yes, I do.
Well, your husband is a cheater,
just like you.
You're just the slut
that he chose this time.
But you gotta know Dr. Moore,
you're not the first.
Well, I may not be the first,
but I'm definitely the last.
I know that Mason loves me.
[laughing]
Believe that if you want
to with your crazy ass.
Mason will never
love a woman but me.
I'm the only woman willing to
put up with his cheatin' ass.
You have to have seen
the pattern, Dr. Moore.
"Come see me. Let's talk,"
is the biggest
load of crap ever.
What?
You know, I thought
it was gonna be hard
to get your husband to fall.
Steven?
But he's so far gone that
he fell for me instantly.
- What?
- Weak-minded little bitch.
You know, by the way,
you should check
your bank account.
I'll give you a minute.
Yeah, you both are
just so pitiful.
- This isn't happening.
- Oh, it's happening.
You didn't think I didn't know
the minute that I
saw your commercial?
And I know the women
that he goes after.
Oh, thank goodness he goes
after the ones with money.
If I ever get a whiff of
you around my husband again,
I'll be sure to take that house
you screwed him in.
My husband has a role to play.
- Ah!
- And I don't need
no psycho ass bitch
messing with his head.
Oh, Mason!
- Mason.
- She just tried to kill me!
- What the hell are you doing?
She's crazy! She's crazy!
She's the one that attacked me.
She tried to kill me.
- What the hell did you do?
You're lying!
No, she's the one
that's crazy, not me.
- Baby, she's lying.
- She-she doesn't love you.
It's you, you crazy bitch!
She's using you.
Mason, listen to me.
- Move! Back up!
- Listen...
Stay away from me and my wife.
She's crazy.
You have to trust
me. Believe me.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Your bonus cut.
- Thank you.
And the rest is already
in your new account.
You think Mason
suspects anything?
Clueless as always.
You know that man can't see
anything past his own nose.
Besides, he was too busy trying
to save his helpless wife
from that psycho ass bitch.
[laughing]
- Oh, my God.
Don't look at me like that.
What? I had to make it as
believable as possible.
Yeah, well, I don't think
he'll be cheating for a while.
Yeah, looks like it.
It was a pleasure taking
that rude bitch's money.
Well, you think you're
gonna be keeping him around?
Of course.
You know that I gotta keep
up with appearances, right?
And every one of our friends
think that we're
the perfect couple.
I mean, and he's
not too bad in bed.
- Okay.
- I don't know.
I think I like where I'm at
and playing with all
these bitches' money.
Mmm!
But until then, how is
my investor, Steven?
Girl, what in the hell
did you do to that man?
He acts like he can't
function without you.
Baby, that was the
easiest money ever.
- Wasn't it?
- Yes.
Oh, poor baby.
When are you
heading out of town?
Oh, tonight.
Yeah, I'll be back
when the smoke clears.
All right. Well, my
beautiful cousin,
I'll see you in the turnaround.
But, you know when all
this is said and done,
I'm gonna need a vacation.
Yeah.
When I wrap all these things up.
You know how we do.
- Mmm, yeah.
Keep it cute. Keep it light.
Keep it cute, baby.
- Love you.
- Love you.
This is heavy.
Heavy.
- Oh, yeah, you know it.
Take that bag, girl.
Smoke and mirrors
Play the game
Different pages
Chapter the same
...being sent on your way.
Only to have to
face the problems
once the issues come back later.
Good morning, Steven.
Morning.
Here is your ticket,
itinerary, and package
for the planner's convention.
Will we ever meet up
'cause I'm tired babe
No wonder why we
don't see eye to eye
Standing on a corner
watching lovers passing by
Tell me why
Tell me why
We live in
different dimensions
Now you see me
Now you don't
You could've paid
me more attention
- Take a look.
- What is this?
Go ahead.
I'm your new investor.
Come on, baby.
Damn.
I already got her conditioned.
So, yeah, we're good.
I'll need your approval
for the fund transfer.
Okay, fine. I told you,
we're covering all the costs.
We're covering
everything, all right?
You're mediocre
I'm galaxies away
While I'm floatin' on clouds
You're still sittin'
here on the ground
Lookin' stupid
'Bout to lose it
You should've
know that by now
Shouldn't have
let a good one go
Never let a good one go
You and your pride let
me walk out the door
No wonder why we
don't see eye to eye
Standing on the corner
watching lovers passing by
Tell me why
Tell my why
[grunting]
Hi.
I'm Stephanie.
That's it I quit
I'm fed up
All the lying you've denying
I had enough
I refuse to take anymore
Too many times
believed you before
And you said
I shouldn't have
listened to him
And you said
He wouldn't do it again
But you said
Was it only pretend
Thought what we
had would never end
I'm through with
calling names
[woman screams]
- Mason. Mason.
- Look behind you.
Stay the hell away from her!
Move!
Hey hey
Smoke and mirrors
Play the game
Different pages
Chapter the same
Didn't know this
Distant touch
I'm searching for you
Where are you love
Past your level
We play this game
In different places
Stuck in a maze
Don't get your language
Foreign exchange
Will we ever meet up
'Cause I'm tired babe
No wonder why we
don't see eye to eye
Standing on the corner
watching lovers passing by
Tell me why
Tell my why
We live in
different dimensions
Now you see me
Now you don't
You could've paid
me more attention
At first you had me
and now you won't
We live in
different dimensions
Now you see me
Now you don't
You could've paid
me more attention
At first you had me
and now you won't
Wicked lovin'
So hard to face
Couldn't tell me nothin'
I was in a daze
I'm playing poker
You're playing spades
You're mediocre
I'm down at Caesar Way
While I'm floatin' on clouds
You're still sittin'
here on the ground
Lookin' stupid
'Bout to lose it
You should've
know that by now
Shouldn't have
let a good one go
Never let a good one go
You and your pride let
me walk out the door
No wonder why we
don't see eye to eye
Standing on the corner
watching lovers passing by
Tell me why
Tell me why
[sighs]
Crap...
Dad, what is going on with this?
[knock at door] Come in.
Hey.
Good morning,
Manny. [chuckles]
- There she is, boss lady.
- I keep telling you,
you don't have to call me that.
I've been calling
you that forever.
Okay, but my dad was
the boss, not me.
I barely even came to visit.
I was too busy, you know,
in my real estate business.
Not event planning.
Well, you're still
the boss lady,
according to your father.
And he was so proud
of his daughter,
the real estate agent.
Yeah, the man's gonna
be really missed.
Yeah, I know.
- Hey, Chica.
- Hmm?
You got this,
okay? You got this.
Just know he's in
a better place now.
Yeah, he is.
And I got you.
So, whatever it you need,
whatever it is you wanna do,
you know that Manny's
got your back.
I know. You're
the best, Manny.
Thank you.
You know what? I
know I'm the best.
But I just wanna hear
you say it again.
[both]
- Manny's the best!
There it is. Boom!
Good, she's back.
So, while I have you here,
how-how's Mr. McKinney doing?
Oh, uh, you know, he's good.
He's busy filming his projects.
- Okay.
I know everything that has
happened with my father
hasn't been easy on him.
Well, I know it hasn't
been easy on you, too.
No, it hasn't, but you know me.
Stephanie's gonna be okay.
You know, I just it keep moving
and sprint through the hurdles.
[chuckles] - Yeah,
yes, yes, this is true.
Yes, you do.
I do. Thank you, Manny.
Yeah, you got it.
If you need anything, I'm
gonna be out there, okay?
- Okay.
- All right?
You good, boss lady?
I'm good, Manny.
All right. Boss lady's back.
- Yeah, I'm back.
- Okay.
[knock at door]
- Come in.
- Good morning, Steven.
- Morning.
Here is your ticket,
itinerary, and package
for the planners' convention.
Oh, that's not until next month.
Oh, I know, but I wanted
to get it done early,
so I can get you a good
rate on your flight.
And, you know I'll
be on my honeymoon
that week you're leaving.
So, just wanted to take care
of everything beforehand
to avoid any issues.
Ah, so efficient.
That's one of the many
reasons I hired you.
And I'm glad I did.
Well, I'm glad you hired me too.
[both chuckle]
And I wanna say thank you for
giving me a whole week off,
considering the fact
that I had just started.
I'm so excited.
We're getting
married in Jamaica.
Oh, well, uh, all right.
Sounds nice, uh, best wishes.
Oh, Miranda, do me a favor
and please make sure
all the clients know
that we'll be out of the office
the entire week
of the convention.
- Okay, no problem.
- All right.
I'll get on that today.
Ah, you're the best.
Don't ever change.
Just doing my job.
Hey, do you mind if I
take an early lunch today?
I have a few things
to take care of.
Ah, why not?
Thank you.
They don't know this love
They don't know this feeling
Their mind's too numb
Their heart's too numb
[dramatic music
playing on television]
People ask me all the time,
"What is psychotherapy?"
Psychotherapy is a
talking treatment.
I use talking, rather
than medication,
to help people
with their issues.
I believe that it's so important
to have someone help you
talk through your problems,
rather than being
given a prescription
and just being sent on your way.
Only time to face the problems
once the issues come back.
I'm Dr. Maxine Moore.
Come on and see
me and let's talk.
Hey, babe. You're home early.
Hey.
Uh, babe, yeah.
Well, the client
wrapped early today.
They wanna switch concepts,
take it in a new direction.
So, yeah, probably gonna be
at the studio late tomorrow.
And, hell, probably all week.
You know, just
going over planning,
new concepts, re-shoots.
You know how it goes.
- Yeah, I'm sorry to hear that.
It's all good. It comes
with the territory.
What about you? You had a day.
How did it go
today at the store?
Everything is so crazy.
I cannot believe all
the past due notices
and the business
that wasn't handled.
Oh.
Well, I'm pretty sure
your father did everything
that he could, right?
Yeah, but if he would've
let me just help him sooner,
we wouldn't be in
this situation.
And I would've quit my job
if I would've known that
things were this bad.
Oh, babe, it's cool.
I'm pretty sure you're
gonna get it sorted out.
Yeah, it's gonna take lots
of money and long hours.
It's what you gotta do.
Everything to save the
family business, right?
You know I get it.
Yeah, I mean, I definitely
don't wanna lose it
after being in
business for 35 years.
So...
- You won't.
'Cause you're a smart girl.
You'll figure something out.
Well, thank you for
your vote of confidence.
Baby, what do you
wanna eat for dinner?
Yeah, whatever you
makin', I'm with it.
[indistinct chatter
on television]
[phone ringing]
Hello.
I can't wait to
hear all about it.
Tomorrow.
Awesome!
Thank you. Thanks
for letting me know.
Okay.
All right, well, see you...
see you... see you tomorrow.
Enjoy your evening.
Bye-bye.
Who was that?
Miranda. My new assistant.
Miranda?
What happened to Callie?
Oh.
She didn't work out.
Mental health issues.
Well, why is she
calling at this hour,
instead of just waiting to
see you at work tomorrow?
Because she wasn't scheduled
to come into work tomorrow,
but she was letting me
know because I'm her boss
that she's not gonna
leave me hanging,
and she'll be in after all.
And what's with
all the questions?
I mean, since when do you care
about what's happening
in my business?
I'm your wife and your partner.
Aren't I entitled to know?
You know, usually,
you don't care.
And, furthermore, no,
you don't wanna know.
Well, I do now. I care.
[doorbell ringing]
Food's here.
Okay.
[doorbell ringing]
Wish I could read your mind
Tell me what you want inside
I bet you know
I need to know
Could it help us regrow
Okay I'll put aside my pride
Live in the moment
Watch the rain outside
[door opening]
Oh... well, hello, miss.
Hello.
Can I be of any service?
Well, I'm looking for a
fabulous, talented director
who can produce a
commercial for me.
Oh, well, you've definitely
come to the right place.
I can help you with that.
Were you satisfied with
your initial results?
Oh, yes, very.
But I need some more.
Let me show you what I need.
Okay, um...
come on in.
I'm sure we can find
something that...
Damn.
[chuckles] Yeah.
I need that.
Listen, uh, this
ain't a commercial.
This might be a movie.
Hey, boss lady.
Please stop calling me that.
Look, I'm not gonna
stop calling you that.
So you might as
well get over it.
Okay.
Okay, so, listen.
One of our customers,
they left us this flyer,
and I wanted to pass
it along to you.
Okay, well, what is it?
Okay, well, it's an event
planner's convention
for events, weddings,
and suppliers.
I think you should check it out.
This might be a good opportunity
to get some big accounts,
maybe make some good
connections to help,
you know, build the
business back up.
Well, when is it?
Uh, she said it
was, uh, next month.
Okay. Okay, maybe.
I know you were trying
to do some new things,
so this might be a
step in that direction.
Okay, thank you.
Will you at least consider it?
I said, okay. I got it.
- Okay.
- Okay, bye.
Bye.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Can we use that?
[phone vibrating] Nice. Nice.
Hey-hey, I'm a little
busy right now. What's up?
Hey, I'm here, and I'm
just... I'm setting set up.
This place is packed with
so many vendors, babe.
Oh, my God. It's amazing.
It's unlike anything
I've ever seen before.
Yeah-yeah, baby, that's good.
Yeah, it is good
because I'm gonna be able
to do a lot of networking.
Good, good.
You can, uh, finally use
those real estate agent skills
that you've been letting
go to waste lately.
Yeah, that's... yeah,
that's the plan.
Hey, hey, look, um,
I gotta get back to this shoot.
I'm sorry, I gotta go.
Yeah, okay, well, I
gotta finish setting up,
so I'll call you when I finish?
Oh-oh, no, I'm-I'm not
gonna be able to answer.
I'm shootin', so I
won't answer the phone.
Then, I'll call you when
I get back to the hotel.
Yeah, yeah, okay,
baby. Whatever.
- Okay, I love you.
- Yeah, yeah, ditto.
Go, all right.
All right...
[sighing]
- Hi.
- Hi.
Kendall Company Store.
Okay, your store sell plates?
Lunch... food supplies.
Supplies for any
event, actually.
Um, we also distribute to stores
and event planning companies,
but really, I'm just here to...
Oh, okay, yeah.
How's business?
It could be better.
Um, but that's why I'm here.
I'm definitely not
in the same league
as all these other
vendors, so...
Ah, don't worry about them.
I'm Steven, by
the way. You are?
Stephanie.
- Stephanie.
- Yes.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.
Yeah.
Well, Stephanie, I am in
marketing and branding,
and I can have you up and
running at their level
in no time.
Well, I don't know what all
that means in this business,
but that sounds good to me.
Maybe we can have lunch
and discuss it later.
I don't know.
I-I don't think I should,
um, leave my booth.
Well, everybody pretty
much closes down
around lunchtime anyway.
So, I mean, you'd
be here by yourself.
If you wanna stay
here, I mean...
I'm not gonna keep you for long.
Um, this is my first time
at one of these things,
so I'm not quite sure
how all this works.
Well, stick with me.
I'll show you the ropes.
Okay, sounds good to me.
Okay, I guess I'll
see you later then.
Yeah, okay, see you soon.
- Okay.
- Oh.
- Got ya.
- Thank you.
- There you go.
- Thanks.
- Good luck.
- Thanks.
I am definitely
going to need it.
- You got this.
- Have a good day.
You, too.
All right, guys, listen up.
You did a good job
today. I mean it.
Look, it's gonna be
a late one tomorrow.
So make sure you get some rest.
Gonna be right back at it, okay?
See you soon.
- Hey, handsome.
- Hey.
Are you finished for the day?
Yeah, we're wrapping up.
You wanna grab a late
lunch, early dinner?
Whatever you wanna call it.
I'm done with my
clients for today,
so we can make a day
and a night of it.
Okay, well, I got a few things
I gotta tie up here, first.
So, I'll meet you there.
Okay, Miami's, right?
Yeah, okay. See you
in a little bit.
All right?
- Can't wait.
All right, guys, let's go.
Wrap it up.
So, how'd you do today?
Not so good.
I, uh, handed out a
few business cards,
but not much interest.
Hmm?
Well, a beautiful
woman like yourself,
you should have
no problem at all
selling your product.
You know, h-here's an idea.
Why don't we, after lunch,
why don't we come up with a plan
to get you where you need to be.
Thank you, but don't
you have promoting
for your own business?
I got a lot done this morning,
and I'm gonna get a
whole lot done tomorrow.
Let's focus on you.
Wow, really? That
is so nice of you.
Are you sure you
have time for me?
I'll-I'll make time.
Yeah, it-it'll be fun.
It's what I do. Let's do this.
- It will be fun.
- Yeah, come on.
Okay.
Like a bird in the
sky let's fly away
Like the wings
on an airplane
Oh come on
Just skipped a
beat like that
You make me feel like
that feel like that
Oh come on
Just skipped a
beat like that
You make me feel like
that Feel like that
Saturday night
what you donna do
Have a friend You
can bring her too
Even though I'm
here with my boo
And I like being
here with you
Live in the moment
Just free your mind
Give me one of them.
Mmm. [indistinct].
I gotta earn my
kisses with grapes.
- Yes.
- That's what we're doing.
[cell phone vibrating]
[voicemail message] - Hey,
you've reached Mason McKinney.
Please leave your name, number,
and I'll get right
back with you...
- Cheers to us.
- Cheers.
No, to you. To you, boo.
[cell phone vibrating]
Jeez.
[voicemail message] - Hey,
you've reached Mason McKinney.
Please, leave your name, number,
and I'll get right
back with you...
[cell phone vibrating]
All right.
I gotta get this.
Hey.
Hey, babe.
Um, how-how was the event?
It was great.
How was your day?
My day was, um, it was eventful.
Good.
Uh, well, you know, I did
try calling you a few times.
Um, what's going
on with your phone?
I was taking a shower.
You know I don't
like to take my phone
in the bathroom with me.
Yeah, yeah, uh, I know.
Well, I hope you're
eating right.
Yeah, actually, um...
yeah, I've been
eating real good.
Good. That's good to hear.
You know what?
Baby, um, I'm
getting sleepy, baby.
I'm exhausted.
- Okay, then.
Well, I guess I'll
let you get some rest.
All right.
I'll try to get in touch
with you tomorrow, you know,
but it's gonna be
a busy day on set.
So, I don't know.
- Okay.
Well, talk to you tomorrow.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
But like I said, I don't
know, gonna be busy.
I got a real early call time.
Okay, well, good night.
Hello? Mason?
Oh, I'm sorry, baby.
I-I must have dozed off.
Okay, well, I am going
to get some rest as well.
I hope your shower
wasn't too steamy.
Wait, what? What'd you say?
Look, wait, stop.
Don't start with the
crazy shit, all right?
Go on, get some
rest. Good night.
Okay, yeah.
Um, I'll talk to
you tomorrow, Mason.
All right.
She's gone.
[indistinct chatter]
[line ringing]
[voicemail message] - Hey,
you've reached Mason McKinney.
Please leave your
name, number...
Thank you. I-I needed that.
Well, this is it.
Last day,
Gotta knock some more
homeruns out of the park.
Well, I haven't
done bad, so far.
Thanks to you, I've made
quite a few connections.
Yeah, I mean, you
know, but this is it.
I mean, you gotta
break the record today.
So you know what we're gonna do?
What is that?
We are gonna go to
all these booths
and we're gonna do some
serious next level networking.
Okay, well, what about my booth?
Don't worry about that.
It's not going anywhere.
Here's your cards.
- Oh, okay.
Here's your contact information.
I mean, besides, you
haven't even indulged
in the experience itself.
- You're right.
I don't want you to miss
any opportunities, now.
I mean, look-look at this.
Look at all of these
future clients.
Okay, okay, okay, you know what?
Okay, let's do it!
Let's do it, let's do it,
let's do it, let's do it.
All right, here we
go. Let's get it.
- All right.
- All right, shall we?
- We shall.
- All-righty.
I just don't understand
why I'm always the one
being left behind.
What makes you feel that way?
Well, here I am once again
sitting in your office,
for the tenth time, by myself.
I just-I just...
I'm trying to figure out
what I keep doing wrong.
Well, you may not be
doing anything wrong.
But, it could be your choices.
Let's start with your approach.
Well, it's like this animal
magnetism that I have.
I just can't help but roar
when I see a sexy man.
Roar?
Yeah, I just can't help it.
Rawr.
I just wanna eat him up. Rawr.
[laughing]
And how's that
working out for you?
Well, not too great.
They keep leaving.
'Kay, let's see
if we can come up
with a different approach.
Something a little
bit more subtle.
Meow?
Even more subtle.
Meow.
- Okay, I'll take that.
- Okay.
Now, that was fun.
I mean, I-I knew you were
gonna enjoy yourself.
Now, see, we met a whole lot
of very interesting people
who can really help
grow your business.
Yes, we did,
but I wish that we would've
met some investors as well.
I can help with that, too.
You know what?
What?
I'm really glad I met you.
You made this whole
trip worthwhile for me.
Did I?
Well, I'm really glad
that I met you, too.
Wow, I, uh, I haven't
done this in so long.
Done what?
Just walk, talk...
eat ice cream.
[chuckles]
I mean, sounds to me
like someone really
doesn't value what he has.
You should be doing things
like this every day.
Especially if you
have somebody special.
Well, I would love to,
but there's just not
enough time in the day
for the little things.
And lately, I have
been questioning
who that someone special is.
Yeah, it, um...
Attention, vendors and guests.
We will be closing the
convention early today
due to technical issues
with the facility.
Thank you for your
understanding in this matter,
and I hope you enjoyed your time
at the planner's convention.
We hope to see you
all again next year.
Well, I need... I
need to pack up.
Well, I need to help you.
And you can't forget this.
Never.
[chuckles]
Where do we, um, start?
Oh, um, yeah, I guess, um,
what are you gonna
do with these?
Baby, can we have
lunch tomorrow?
I'm gonna finish with
my clients early,
and we can have a long lunch.
- Mm-mm.
- Ouch.
- Can't even do early.
- Why?
I have to pick Steph
up from the airport.
Oh, my God.
Babe, that's time you
could be spending with me.
Just tell her to get in a car.
Now you know I'm
not gonna do that.
Oh, my God.
But I'll see what
I can make happen.
Don't see, do.
My husband's coming
back tomorrow night,
and all this bedroom
rendezvous stuff
is gonna be over for a while.
I guess that means we
gotta make tonight count.
Yes, that's what that means.
If I stay, you gonna
make me breakfast in bed?
I am your breakfast.
[chuckling]
- Well, feed me now, then.
Come on.
I had a really good time today.
Me, too. Yeah, Stephanie, um,
we are definitely gonna
have to keep in touch
when we get back to L.A.
I would really like that.
Yeah, um, you were
really impressive.
- Well...
- Great job.
...thanks to you for
all the marketing tips.
And, I really appreciate you
for helping me send
back all my things.
Don't mention it. It was easy.
Um, I have a plethora
of tips and techniques
I'm gonna share with you.
Just you wait and
see, young lady.
Cool. Well, I'm here.
- Yeah. I really...
- I made it back.
I enjoyed spending time with you
these last couple
of days, Stephanie.
Um, same.
Well, have a good night.
- You too.
You know, it just
really sucks that
you are always pushing me
so hard at my business,
considering what you
do professionally
in your business.
- What does that mean?
It means that your
business is about nurturing
and healing people, and
yet, you don't understand
that I have to nurture
my clients, too, Max.
You do marketing, Steven.
It's supposed to be aggressive.
Not necessarily, Max.
Mm-mm. Mm-mm.
No, I-I need to have
a personal connection,
okay, with people.
I'm building brands for people.
Well, whatever you're
doing, it's not working.
You could be doing more.
- I'm successful.
- You're maintaining.
- I'm growing.
You should be doing
more than growing
at this point in your life,
especially at your age.
- At my age?
- Yeah.
If I recall, you're not
too far behind me, my dear.
[chuckles]
Yes, but I have two very
successful practices
to prove it.
- Oh!
So it's like that?
- Oh, yeah.
Oh, you did it all
by yourself, huh?
No. No, Max, no.
I was there.
I helped you build both of
those successful practices.
I was there from the beginning.
Where is all of
this coming from?
I was looking at
our tax returns,
and it just hit me.
We need to get two
separate bank accounts,
and I need my own account.
What?
No, no, no. Hell no.
No, n-no.
That's not what we agreed to.
We agreed that we would
always be equal partners
in both business, Max.
And-and-and that we would
always file our taxes together.
Okay, and now your business
is more successful than mine,
you wanna change up,
separate everything?
No, we're not doing that.
I'm gonna do the taxes
just like I do every year.
You used to have such a
drive and such a passion.
I still have that
drive and that passion.
What you mean?
We're talking about
business here, right?
Are we?
[doorbell rings]
Food's here.
Excuse me.
And we can always customize.
I'll be right back.
Hey, what a surprise.
- Hey. Yeah.
- How are you?
- I'm great. How are you?
- I'm amazing.
- Yeah.
I was doing a marketing
and branding thing
for a client at the party,
and I just thought I'd
stop by and check you out.
Do you even live on
this side of town?
Oh, no. No, I live, like,
away by the beach,
I mean, but...
I mean, on the other...
I just wanted to stop by
and say hi to my...
my future client.
Well, who said that I
was a future client?
I am manifesting
and being positive.
Okay, yes to
keeping it positive.
How can I help you?
Um, this my color?
[scoffs]
- What are you looking for?
Uh, something chic,
something sweet,
something nice. [laughing]
- What's the event, Steve?
- Um, it's a celebration.
Oh, my goodness.
[chopping]
- Hey, baby.
- Hey.
Whew, man.
- You know...
- What?
Something seems really
different between us.
Baby, what does that even mean?
I don't know, I feel like
you didn't really miss
me when I was gone.
- What?
- I mean, it's been a week,
and this is the first dinner
that we're having together,
and I can't even
remember the last time
that you and I even made love.
What... first of
all, calm down.
I've just been working, baby.
I've been under a lot
of pressure, you know?
This is stressful on me.
Okay, but you're always
under stress at work.
Mm-hmm.
So tell me who's
giving it to you.
Wait, what?
Wait, what the hell are
you even talking about?
I'm not doing this right now.
I gotta get ready for a meeting.
Okay, so you're just not
gonna have dinner again
for the fifth night in a row?
Baby, you need to
stop counting days.
Okay, well, when are
you going to be back?
When I'm done.
I don't know. It's work.
When I'm finished, I'm
going to come home.
Damn.
[thunder booming]
[indistinct TV chatter]
[TV shuts off]
[phone buzzing]
- Hello?
- Hey.
How's my new client?
I'm not your client yet.
You will be very soon, yes?
Um, in fact, how about
we go out to lunch
and, uh, we can discuss the
marketing and branding plan
that I have created
just for you.
Well, I do need to do some
restructuring for the company,
so maybe it's a
good idea after all.
Yeah, it's a great
idea. Please believe.
Um, I mean, I can even
pick you up if you like.
Um, yeah, no. I can just...
I can meet you somewhere.
Oh, no, no, but-but-but I wanted
to take you somewhere special.
It's a surprise.
- Okay.
- Okay. Bye.
Yeah, I'm taking it all in.
Steven, this is really,
really nice. Wow.
I knew you'd like it.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
Hello. Oh, thank you so much.
[phone buzzing]
Thanks.
[phone ringing]
Hi, this is Stephanie.
Sorry I missed your call.
Please leave a message
after the beep.
[phone ringing]
Hi, this is Stephanie.
Sorry I missed your call.
Please leave a message
after the beep.
[phone buzzing]
- Hey. Hey, you.
- Hey, love.
I want to see you now.
No, I can't do that, Max.
Things are a little
crazy around here.
- Well, what about tonight?
- Tonight?
I'm going to be working late,
so that ain't gonna work.
Well, I haven't seen
you in almost a week.
Come on now, Max,
it's been two days.
You better not be avoiding me,
especially because of her.
First off, calm down.
Like I said, I'm really
tied up at work right now.
And besides, hold on.
We don't have to see each
other every day now, do we?
Yes, we do.
I need you to make
sure that you...
Oh, oh, oh.
Look, like I said, I got to go.
I'm working.
Damn.
Hey, Manny. Heading out,
not sure when I'll be back.
All right. Keep it
safe, boss lady.
Okay, hold it down.
- Take a look.
- What is this?
Go ahead.
I'm your new investor.
Steven...
What is...
what is this?
No, this is...
this is too much.
This is too much.
No. Because you
are everything.
Thank you.
I don't know what else to say.
It's my pleasure.
[laughing]
Are you thinking
what I'm thinking?
What are you thinking?
How much I want to make
love to you right now.
[gulps]
Okay, wait.
I actually can't believe
I'm about to say this,
but, um,
okay.
Mmm.
Ready to go?
- Yeah.
Okay.
So you've been keeping
some pretty late hours
lately, haven't you?
Well, I am trying
to get all the accounts
straightened out,
and I've acquired a few new
clients since the convention.
I'm not really used to
seeing you home early.
Well, baby, I've
been working on that.
- Oh, really?
- Yes, I have.
That's good, I guess.
You guess.
So what are we doing for dinner?
What are we eating?
Well, I grabbed something
on the way coming home.
[yawns]
I'm exhausted. I'm
going to go upstairs
and wash this whole
day off of me.
Are you going to be
joining me in the bed?
Or are you going to be
sleeping on the couch again?
Oh, yeah, that's what I thought.
All right, here you go.
[sighs]
Thanks, Manny.
Hey, boss lady, is
everything okay?
You didn't make it back
for closing last night.
Yeah, yeah. Everything's fine.
I was just meeting
with some new clients.
Okay. I'm just checking in,
since your car was
still in the parking lot
before I left last night.
Keep it safe.
I will, Manny, don't worry.
- Okay.
- Thanks.
Hmm.
- Hmm?
You know that I'm a
married woman, right?
Yeah.
Let me ask you this, Stephanie.
Mm-hmm.
Would you be here
with me right now
if things were right
in your marriage?
I don't know,
maybe not.
Maybe I shouldn't even ask this,
but I'm curious.
Are you married?
[sighs]
My marriage ended a
long time ago, baby.
What does that even mean?
That means...
I want you,
and there's no place
on Earth I'd rather be
than right here
with you right now.
Yeah.
I want to enjoy this
little bit of time we have
before I have to go
back to my reality,
and you have to go home again.
How long are you
going to be gone?
For a few days.
I won't be gone long, girl.
[laughing]
I won't be able to
stay away from you.
Come here.
Yeah.
Where the hell have you been?
Mason, please. I'm tired.
I don't want to
do this right now.
Really?
Can you at least answer
my damn question?
I'd really appreciate that.
Okay. I would appreciate you
answering a lot of my questions,
but I don't get that now, do I?
I'm going to shower, and
I'm going to go to bed.
No, look, you keep
acting like this,
you're gonna make
me say some sh...
I'm gonna regret, all right?
Well, you've said
and done plenty
that you should regret, Mason.
All right. Good, cool.
Regret it all you want.
[door closes]
Because you know
what? I'm just saying,
should I be worried that
she don't want to tell me
where she's going?
I'm saying, if I'm
trippin, tell me,
because I can have her
followed. You know what I mean?
As a matter of fact, hold up.
You ain't never worried
about where your husband at
every time you laid
up in here with me?
Babe, what's gotten into you?
Why are you worried
about this right now?
He's out of town, which is
exactly where I want him to be,
so that I can be here
with you right now.
I'm not worried
about what he's doing
and where he is. I don't care.
Come over here.
I'm just saying, I
do feel kind of wrong
sleeping in another man's bed.
Oh, my God, technically,
we're not sleeping.
Okay? We haven't slept
together in months.
We don't even sleep
in the same room.
He sleeps down the hall. Okay?
As far as I'm concerned,
this is my bed,
and your bed.
- Oh, no. That is his bed.
And this is definitely
his damn house.
Are you crazy?
Do we have to talk
about this right now?
- I'm just saying.
- Next time we can go
back to the hotel if that
makes you feel better.
Okay?
- You know,
we ain't got to go to no hotel,
because I ain't gonna lie,
it is kind of
adventurous, you know?
I knew you would like it.
It's living on the edge, baby.
And plus, it gets me so excited.
Oh, you excited?
I guess it's no secret
That I want you again
When I look in your eyes
I can see past your disguise
If it's all right with you
Hello? Hi.
Yes, I'd like to
make an appointment.
Hi.
- Welcome, Stephanie.
- Thanks.
- Have a seat.
Let's talk.
So, what brings you in today?
I just felt like I needed
someone to talk to.
And I saw your
commercial. So here I am.
[chuckles]
Well, welcome. Welcome again.
So, tell me what's going on.
Well, I have recently stepped
outside of my marriage,
and I just...
I felt like I needed someone
to talk to about that.
And what do you feel like
your greatest issue is?
I just don't feel
good about myself
when my husband looks at me.
He used to look at me
with so much passion,
and now I feel like he
just doesn't find me
attractive at all.
I don't know.
Maybe I'm not sexy
enough for him anymore.
Maybe I'm just too plain.
But I've done
everything that I can do
to try to get his attention,
and nothing has worked.
I don't know what I did.
I don't know if it's maybe...
I've probably gained a few
pounds since we first met.
But my husband won't
touch me anymore,
and it's been a
couple of months.
You know what?
If I had a dime for every
single time I've heard this
from a beautiful black woman.
I want you to know,
you are a beautiful black queen,
And you deserve to feel
like one every single day.
Thank you.
I just feel like
he keeps searching
for something that
I'm doing wrong.
And I just feel like
nothing is ever good enough.
Well, maybe he's the one
that needs psychotherapy.
[laughs]
Yeah, that's not a bad idea.
Maybe he can come
with me someday.
Do you even do couples therapy?
Yes, I do, actually.
But I think we should
focus on you first.
And then if you feel like,
down the line, you
wanna bring him in,
we'll discuss it then.
Do you think he would
even be open to coming in?
I don't know. I'm not sure.
But like you said, we can
wait a while for that,
and it'll give me some time
to kind of feel him out.
Okay, that sounds good.
So...
let's talk more about you.
I really needed this,
just to be next to you.
Me, too.
You can have me all
night if you want me.
I love the way you touch me.
I love touching you.
- Steven.
- Yeah.
Do you touch other women
the way you touch me?
Hell no.
There's nobody like you.
So tell me about this man
that you've been seeing.
Do I have to tell you his name?
No, not at all.
I would actually
prefer if you didn't.
- Okay.
- This is about you, not him.
How does he make you feel?
Like a sexy woman.
In what way?
Not only does he
make me feel sexy,
he encourages me
to wanna be better.
Do better.
I just... I've never had
a man admire my brains
the way that he does.
You know, he, um, supports
my ideas and my efforts.
He doesn't try to
compete with me.
Hmm? Tell me more.
He, um...
caresses my body
like no man has ever...
done.
My husband hasn't
touched me in so long.
I've forgotten what his
touch even feels like.
Hmm.
He talks to me.
He cares about how I feel.
He doesn't just blow me off.
When I'm with my husband,
I just... I feel alone.
So, this is refreshing
to feel this way.
Dr. Moore?
Dr. Moore.
I'm sorry.
Um, yes.
Um, do you think
that your husband
can make you feel this way?
Yeah, I think he
can, if he wants.
He used to.
It's certainly gonna
take some work.
But if you think there's
still hope for you,
I'll do what I can
to help you fix it.
Are you willing to
give up this other man?
Mmm... yes.
Um, Eventually.
But I'm just having so much fun.
To be honest, I am, um,
I'm not ready to
give him up yet.
It's like a, uh,
it's almost like an addiction.
If you want this to
work with your husband,
you're gonna have to
give up the other man.
And the addiction.
Steven.
Yeah.
I think we may need
to slow things down.
What?
Why would you think that?
Aren't you enjoying us?
Yes, I am.
But I'm busy with work,
and I need to focus
on my projects.
[Steven sighs]
You're worried that
he's gonna find out,
aren't you?
Well...
yes, I feel like
he is suspecting
and trying to figure things out.
I've never been in
anything like this before,
and I'm starting to feel
a little bit guilty.
And this is the first time
I've ever done
anything like this.
And, um...
I don't know.
I feel like I could
control my feelings
in the beginning of this,
but I'm not quite sure anymore.
Wow.
Why in the world would you think
that you could do
something like that?
[chuckles]
- Steven.
You know I'm irresistible, girl.
All jokes aside...
I'm really falling
for you, Stephanie.
Are you?
Girl, you got me fiending.
You're always doing too much.
Hi, this is Stephanie.
Sorry I missed...
Hey, baby.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Sorry I'm late.
Had some stuff I had to
finish up at the office.
- Is that right?
- Yeah.
Business seems to be picking up.
Hey, you know.
I ordered your favorite.
Oh, well, you always
did know what I like.
I try.
So, what brought this on?
Brought what on?
Uh, dinner.
Us going out to eat.
What's the motive?
I need a reason to ask
my husband out to dinner?
I need a motive?
No, you don't.
But usually there is motive.
No motive.
Okay.
All right, then.
Well...
uh...
this is safe, right?
Very funny.
[laughs] I'm just joking, Max.
Come on, baby. Lighten up.
Hello, Steven.
Hey, Miranda. How you doing?
- Good.
- Right, yeah.
Fancy running into you here.
Yeah, yeah, I'm
meeting my friend
for drinks and dinner.
- Okay.
- Your friend
or your new husband?
And where is he?
Uh, Miranda,
this is my lovely wife, Maxine.
Oh, my gosh!
I recognize you.
I love your commercial.
Wait, hold on.
Come see me. Let's talk.
That was good,
right? That was good.
Thank you. Pleasure.
So you're the new assistant?
Yes, I am the assistant.
Well, it was nice
to meet you, Maxine.
Okay, uh, I better go.
My friend's waiting.
I'll see you at the office.
Uh, thanks for
speaking, Miranda.
Uh, yeah, see you
tomorrow at the office.
Enjoy your evening.
Mm, so good.
Yeah.
Um, and that was so rude.
You think so?
Oh, baby, you didn't have
to do that girl like that.
Why?
- I thought I was being nice.
So, how was your day, boo?
Hey, you startled me.
I didn't see you sitting there.
Uh, my day was great.
Well, were you working today?
I mean, at the office.
'Cause I called over
there a few times,
and I couldn't reach you.
Yeah, I was there.
Maybe the reception
just was bad.
Well, that's strange,
'cause I came by there.
And you weren't there.
They said you had
left for the day.
I was there earlier in the day,
and then I ended up leaving.
I had to go meet
with a new client.
She's a wedding planner.
Okay. That's good.
Yeah.
But I was talking to Manny.
He said he didn't know
anything about a new client.
So, yeah.
Well, I don't always tell
Manny everything, babe.
He manages the store
and the warehouse,
not the business.
Are you hungry?
- I am hungry.
- Okay.
I'm gonna get started on dinner.
- Yeah.
- Okay.
You should definitely do that.
[laughing]
So, are you ready
for your husband
to come to the sessions?
Um, we can try it
and see what happens.
I think the time has come.
Okay.
Then we'll both be
in the next session
if I can convince him to come.
Well, if... you know,
I can always meet you
at a neutral place,
if it makes it a
little easier for you.
Yeah, that might
be better for him.
But do you do house calls?
Look, I know that
sounds really cliche.
I don't often,
but I can for his initial visit,
just to ease him
into the sessions.
Yeah, I think that
would be best.
Okay.
And you know what?
It might be better for
us to meet at my store.
I mean, it's gonna
be closer to you,
given the fact that you're
going out of your way for us.
Okay, that sounds great.
- All right.
- All right.
And in the meantime,
I need you to start breaking
ties with that other man
so we can get you back into
a healthy relationship.
Okay.
Only you can change
things for you,
Don't you think?
Yes, I know, Dr. Moore.
- Okay.
- Bye.
Thank you.
- Okay.
Thank you, baby, for doing this.
[knock at door]
Oh, she's here.
Come in.
Hey, boss lady, your
appointment's here.
Yes. Thank you, Manny.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Good to see you. How are you?
Good to see you. Good.
Uh, Dr. Moore, this
is my husband, Mason.
Um...
Mason.
Um, yes, Mason.
It's a pleasure to meet
you for the first time.
I've heard so much about you,
but not your name.
I didn't know your name.
Mason Kendall?
No, no, no.
Mason-Mason McKinney.
Mason.
I didn't know your
husband's name.
Mason McKinney.
- Yeah.
Got it.
Okay. Of course.
Of course it is.
Well, we said no names
initially, right?
We did say that, yes.
Well, why don't you
have a seat up here?
Okay. Thank you.
Of course.
Wow.
Um, are you okay?
Do you need any
water or anything?
I am fine.
And no, nothing to drink.
I'm just a little, um...
I'm sorry.
Um, Dr. Moore, right? Is it?
When my wife said that we
would be seeing a doctor.
I just assumed that
it would be a man.
I don't-I don't know why.
Well, I didn't specify
because I know how you
feel about female doctors,
and I didn't want you
to judge before we, uh,
got a chance to meet her.
You have a problem
with female doctors?
- Me?
- Yeah.
Do I have a problem? Uh, no.
Well, he feels
that female doctors
are not as competent
as male doctors,
so he would never
go to one. But...
Really?
That's a bit chauvinistic,
don't you think?
First off, I didn't really
say it exactly like that.
Well, that's exactly
what you said, Mason.
I, um, I just feel...
Maybe I can change your mind.
I'm a psychotherapist.
Okay.
Then that means you're not
really a doctor then, are you?
I'm a counselor.
I'm a psychotherapist.
I'm a doctor.
Uh, can we just-can
we just get started?
Um, yes, of course.
All right, so from my
initial observation,
I can see that you
are the problem.
What?
I'm sorry.
You have a problem with women.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
So you're trying to say
that I got a problem?
Apparently, you have
a problem caressing
and touching your wife.
Why isn't your wife getting
the pleasure that she deserves?
Why?
- Well, Dr. Moore,
I thought we were
gonna take this slow.
Well, why not just dig
right into the issues
and face 'em head on?
Look, I, um, I gotta be honest.
I-I wasn't expecting all this.
Well, neither was I, Mason.
Well...
you two are married.
Yet, she feels alone.
And she feels disrespected.
But more than that,
she feels deceived.
Why is that, Mason?
Why do you think that is?
Who are you really?
Please explain why a
woman would feel alone
when they think they
have a bond with you
And that you love them.
Don't you think I... she...
she deserves more than that?
Well, I think my
time is up here.
We have a lot to think about.
That was a very
enlightening session.
Don't you think?
I think so.
So we'll meet next
week, um, at my office.
Great.
Um, I will walk
you out, Dr Moore.
- All right.
- Thank you for coming.
- Oh, you're so welcome.
- Yeah.
Thank you.
- Bye. Take care.
- Whatever, man.
- Why are you... Why?
'Cause you ain't never tell me
you were seeing
no damn counselor,
psychotherapist, doctor,
whatever the hell she is.
I did tell you that I
was seeing a doctor,
but that's just another thing
you didn't pay attention to.
Whatever.
So how long you been seeing her?
- A couple months.
- Couple months.
So why is it the first time
that I'm hearing about it?
First of all, it's not.
And secondly, I needed
to do this for me.
Why are you so upset?
I'm upset because you
are my wife, Stephanie.
I should know about
things like this.
Well, I finally
got your attention.
You got my attention
because you humiliated me.
How did I humiliate you?
Telling that lady all my
personal business and shit.
Saying I don't like
doctors and female doctors.
What are you talking about?
- What? You don't.
- You know what?
I ain't got time for this shit.
I gotta go. I'm
going to the studio.
Okay, Mason...
I thought that this
would be good for us.
It wasn't.
Mason.
What the hell are you doing?
So that was the
little missus, huh?
Well, aren't you two
just full of surprises.
So what the hell was all
that about earlier, huh?
What was what about?
All the questions.
The damn interrogation.
Well, I couldn't let on
that I knew who you were,
could I?
She had no clue.
Especially with all
your line of questions
and the damn
maltreatment you gave me.
Well, you were the
one who said that
you didn't like female
doctors, so I had no choice.
You had a choice.
Trust me.
No, I didn't.
You were exhibiting
misogynistic behavior.
Hey.
And misogynistic behavior
is bad behavior, right?
All right, look... hey.
And bad behavior
deserves to be punished.
Look, first off, I ain't
no damn misogynist.
All right?
And second, you know what?
I'm not coming to
your office next week
'cause I'm over this shit.
You're doing too much.
- Shut up.
- Hey.
- Now sit down.
What's wrong with you?
You are gonna do what
I tell you to do.
Because if you don't,
she's gonna get suspicious.
And I know you don't
want that, do you?
I didn't think so.
[cell phone vibrating]
- Hello?
- I really miss you.
Steven, I'm a little busy.
Well, when are you
going to get un-busy
so that I can see you?
Can I-Can I... Can
I Facetime you?
Steven, I am busy with
house stuff and work.
Okay?
Stephanie, it's called life.
Life be life-in'.
I mean, we have to make time
for what's important for us,
right?
Listen, don't push me away.
I'm really invested in you,
personally and professionally.
You got me, girl.
I've got to go.
Stephanie, hold on.
Don't-don't hang up.
I-I just want to tell
you I'm-I'm, like, I'm,
you know, catching
feelings and things, girl.
You know, I think,
you know, I think, uh,
I think I kind of love you.
You know?
Sorry, Steven, but
I've gotta go, okay?
I need to focus on my marriage.
You need to what?
Come on, baby.
Damn.
So, how was your week?
Well...
you don't mind if I share
our intimate details, do you?
I'd actually rather
that you didn't, but...
Oh, come on, please share.
We made love last night.
And the night before.
And the night before that.
We haven't done that
in quite a while.
And it was magical
all three times.
- Magical?
- Mm-hmm.
Well, isn't that wonderful?
We seem to be making
progress here.
That's a start,
given that he hasn't touched me
like that in a very long time.
Let's dig deeper
into those feelings.
Let's not.
Can we just talk
about something else?
I mean, anything else
besides my damn intimacy.
Please.
- Yeah. Yes, we can.
We can move on to other topics,
but we're making
progress here, Mason.
So let's talk about it.
Let's talk about how it
feels to touch your wife
after not touching
her for so long.
No, no, let's move on.
Please.
- No, Let's not.
Yeah.
Can we change the subject so
that he's not uncomfortable
with us talking about
our private moments?
Thank you.
You know what?
Since you two are
rebuilding your intimacy,
along with that, you
should be building trust.
So I think we should use
the rest of the session
for confession.
In order to move forward,
if anyone here has anything
that they would like to confess,
you can do so right now.
Yeah, I don't know about that.
Yeah, I don't think
that's a good idea.
It's part of the process.
Well, I don't think that we're
ready for that process yet.
I think you are.
So let's confess.
- No.
- No.
Well, then I guess
we're done for today.
That was quick.
Well, thank you, Dr. Moore.
We'll see you next week.
So you sleepin' with her now?
Max, she is my wife.
What did you think
I was gonna do?
Plus, you the one
that advised her
to have sex with me
in the first place.
Yeah, but I didn't think
you were gonna fall for it.
What did you think
was going to happen?
You told her to dress in sexy
lingerie and to seduce me.
How do you not think I
was gonna fall for it?
What was I supposed to do?
Push her away.
When I told her those things,
I didn't even realize
that it was even you
that we were talking about.
Well, look, the whole point
of us coming to see you
was to improve our
marriage, right?
And plus, that's what you say.
Oh, it's all part
of the process.
So it's actually
your damn fault.
I mean, and if you
can't handle it,
just tell her you're not
gonna counsel her no more.
It's that simple.
- I can handle it.
All right, then.
And besides, next week
is confession week.
Oh, I don't care.
I'm not coming.
Why not? Are you afraid of
what you might find out?
Hell, yeah. I'm not
trying to do all that.
Mason, you don't need her, baby.
You have me.
All right, all
right, Max, listen.
- You don't. I'm here.
- Look, I gotta go.
Where? Where are you going?
- Home.
- Why?
I told you, I had to
go home for dinner.
Don't do this.
- You just got here.
You just got here.
Look, Mason...
Stop!
Look, we already
established... hey, stop!
- What? Mason...
- Grow up, okay?
I told you I was going
back home with my wife.
Stop playing. I
gotta go. Damn.
You're not gonna
leave me like this?
Mason!
Don't leave me!
Oh...
you're by yourself today.
Yes, Mason had to work late.
Work late?
You sure he's not just
playing the avoidance game?
Maybe.
You know, I'm curious
about something.
What's that?
Why do you and your husband
have different last names?
Hmm...
well, I kept my maiden last name
because that's what
people knew me as
in my real estate
and family business.
But legally, I took his name.
Okay, yeah.
I did the same thing
for my practice, so...
I didn't want anyone
knowing where my office was.
Especially since I've
had a couple of stalkers.
- Ooh, scary.
- Very.
But, you know, I do what
I can to protect myself.
So, what do you wanna
talk about today?
Well, I have a feeling that
my husband is cheating.
Why do you think that?
You know, I've
been suspecting it
for quite a while.
But I found this earring
in his shirt pocket,
and it's not mine.
It just could be
someone's from work.
No, I don't think so.
They don't make enough money
to afford jewelry like this.
That could be in your mind,
since it's something
that you're doing.
Maybe so, but I am not
seeing my lover anymore.
I broke it off.
Oh, okay.
That's good.
- Mm.
When did this happen?
About a week or so ago.
And why didn't you mention it?
Just wasn't the right time.
How are you feeling?
You know, at first, I
missed the attention,
but Mason has been working
really, really hard
to make things work.
- Oh, has he?
- He has.
And thank you so much for
getting us right back on track.
[sneezes]
Oh, bless you.
Received.
So we still need to dig
deeper into your relationship.
I think that we've
dug deep enough.
Well, things can change.
You think so?
Oh, yes.
Right before your eyes.
Okay.
So, I guess I'll be
seeing you next week?
I think so.
I'll give you a call
just to be sure.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Oh, and did I mention that
he had a distinct smell
on his shirt?
Good day, Dr. Moore.
Do you suspect that she thinks
that you're having an affair?
Who?
My wife, Stephanie?
- Yeah.
No.
Stephanie can be a little naive
when it comes to me and
other women, you know.
And plus, I already
got her conditioned.
So, yeah, we're good.
Really, Mason?
You're sleeping
with another woman,
and you don't think
she can feel that?
No.
Well, maybe she's just
acting like she doesn't know.
- Oh, yeah?
- Mm-hmm.
That's what you think?
Yeah, that's what I think.
If that's the case...
Ooh, yeah.
We gonna have to
cut all of this off.
'Cause she can't know
about none of this shit.
Then you and me would be done.
'Cause if she does...
she would definitely
leave my ass,
and I can't have that.
Why?
What do you mean, why?
Because I love my wife,
Max. You know that.
I'm not gonna lose her.
And I'm not gonna lose you.
I'll handle this next
week, in our next session.
Okay?
Listen, everything's
gonna be fine.
All right?
- Yeah?
- So... yeah.
Come on over here.
[knock at door]
- Come in.
- Steven.
- Yes.
Can I get you to sign off on
the Stephanie Kendall account?
This is huge.
Seems like a lot for just
a marketing campaign.
Yeah, but she's the first
of our VIP platinum clients.
So, please get it done.
Uh, you didn't
ask for a deposit?
No.
I'm covering the costs.
This is quite an investment.
Yeah.
But no risk, no reward.
No guts, no glory.
Go big...
or go home.
- Go home.
- Yeah, you getting it, girl.
- Okay. All right.
Yeah, all right.
So, take care of it, okay?
- Okay.
I'll also take care of the
banking information as well.
And I'll need your approval
for the fund transfer.
Okay, fine.
I told you that we're
covering all the costs.
We're covering
everything. All right?
Okay? So, just get it done.
Um, I gotta take care of some
personal business in the valley,
so I'm not gonna be
able to make it back
to this side of town
before closing time.
So, it's on you.
Okay, no problem.
Go big or go home.
That's right! You're learning.
Yeah!
Um, just, uh, drop the
documents in the file cabinet
and, uh, lock everything up.
I'll review it later.
- Will do.
- All right.
Yeah.
Why are you doing that?
All right, boss, see you soon.
Thanks, Manny.
Babe, why would you
say that about me?
He's a good guy.
Don't you think so?
He is. I love Manny.
I love this color on you, too.
Hey, whoa!
Might wanna watch
where you going.
Oh, yeah, my bad.
Maybe I should.
And next time, you should
watch where you going.
Maybe I shouldn't
watch anything,
because this is my store.
So maybe you should watch
where you're going, pal.
Oh, okay. So you
the boss, huh?
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
All right, well, word of advice.
You should watch your wife.
You know this clown?
He's a client, Mason.
Oh, well, maybe your clients
should know their place.
- I know my place.
- Yeah.
And how she tastes.
Wait, what you say, big man?
Speak up, big man!
I said, she has
impeccable taste.
That's what I said.
You got impeccable taste.
Some guys have all the luck.
Maybe you should be paying
more attention to her.
Steven, I'll be right
back with you, okay?
Just...
You know what?
I'll come back when
you're not occupied.
She gonna be occupied.
Yeah, all right.
Just relax. He's a high
maintenance client.
I don't... maybe he's
having a bad day.
I don't like it.
You don't like what?
I don't like that.
See you later.
- Okay.
- All right?
- Yeah.
[door opening]
Steven, what are you doing here?
Stephanie, I couldn't
take it anymore.
I had to see you, baby.
I am working.
Okay.
All right, that's fine.
Was that your husband?
Yes.
What was he doing here?
Why wouldn't he be here?
What do you mean,
why wouldn't he...
You-you said it was
over, Stephanie.
Steven, you need to go.
Okay?
We're working it out.
I already told you
that. You need to leave.
I don't wanna hear
that, Stephanie.
I love you.
I love you, baby.
I love you.
- Steven, Steven, stop.
You need to go.
- Oh, please, baby, no.
I've never loved a woman
the way that I love you.
Baby, please.
- Steven.
I need you and I know
you still love me.
Stephanie, please,
I need you, baby.
- You're hurting me!
- I'm not trying to hurt you.
I'm trying to love you, girl.
I know you still
have feelings for me.
- Steven, get off of me!
- Hey! Hey.
Is everything all
right here, boss lady?
Yes. He's leaving.
Yeah.
We fine.
I'm leaving.
Okay, that's right.
I think she said
you're just leaving,
if I'm not mistaken.
Yeah, that's what she
said. I'm leaving.
- I'm happy to help...
- All right, excuse me.
Excuse me. I ain't
got no problems.
You okay?
Yeah, I'm fine, Manny.
I told you, keep it safe.
I know, and I will,
and it's over.
It's done.
- Yeah, I know it is.
- Yeah.
Come here.
You're okay now, all right?
I got you.
I got you.
Manny...
what were you actually gonna
do with this box cutter?
Well, you know, I'm Latino,
so I'm pretty good with a knife.
- Manny...
- But, you know,
we're just lucky he didn't
stick around to find out.
That's all I'm saying.
My dad said for you to
protect me, not kill someone.
I... what do you
think I was doing?
I came in here... I heard...
I think you were gonna kill him.
No, your dad said
to protect you,
so I'm always gonna
get you back, okay?
I got you. All right?
Manny, thank you so
much. You're the best.
Seriously.
I'm just right outside.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
Okay, when have I ever
missed a deadline?
Yeah, okay. Well,
let me fix it.
Just give me a
chance. I can fix it.
Look, just let me
resubmit it, all right?
I-I... Raj, I need
this account, man.
Raj.
Damn!
Good morning, lover.
Hey.
So, I decided to break
it off with my husband...
so that we can be together.
Max, the hell are
you talking about?
You know I'm not
leaving my wife.
What?
I thought you loved me.
I love my wife.
You know that.
I mean, I care about
you a whole lot,
but I've never said
that I loved you.
Let's not do this right now.
Well, you can best believe
that I'll be telling your wife
all about us.
- Really?
- Really.
- That's what you gonna do?
Oh, that's what I'm gonna do.
As a matter of fact,
she has a session already
booked with me today,
and I think I'll tell her then.
My wife booked another
session with you?
She sure did.
I knew she still needed me.
She ain't told me
about no damn session.
Well, I think there's
a lot of secrets
that your wife has that
you don't know about.
- Oh, yeah?
- Yeah.
What is that supposed to mean?
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Rule number one.
Never discuss your client's
personal private information.
Yeah.
What happens in my sessions...
stay in my sessions.
That's doctor-patient
confidentiality.
You know, I do have morals.
So now, all of a
sudden, you got morals.
Now, all of a sudden,
you're professional.
You got morals, all of a sudden?
- Yeah.
- You gotta be kidding me.
I mean, she's my client.
I think she deserves to
know the truth, don't you?
Well, technically,
I'm your client, too.
So that means that
you can't speak
on none of the shit that we do.
It's not your job.
Your job is to sit down.
Shut up. Listen.
Don't tell me how
to run my practice.
Max, stop playing with me.
I got a lot of shit to do, man.
You know what? You need to go.
- Mason.
- Come on, let's go.
Mason, no.
You know... you
know you want it.
- Let's go.
- Mason.
No, Max, I don't have
time for this shit.
Mason, you know you want me.
Listen, let's go. Come on.
Let's go.
You're gonna regret this.
Stephanie.
Babe!
[cell phone vibrating]
[tires squealing]
- So, no Mason again today.
- Nope, it's just me.
He's done with you.
So today will be your last
and final session, right?
Yep.
Me and my husband are
gonna be just fine.
You think so?
Yes. Yes, I do.
Well, your husband is a cheater,
just like you.
You're just the slut
that he chose this time.
But you gotta know Dr. Moore,
you're not the first.
Well, I may not be the first,
but I'm definitely the last.
I know that Mason loves me.
[laughing]
Believe that if you want
to with your crazy ass.
Mason will never
love a woman but me.
I'm the only woman willing to
put up with his cheatin' ass.
You have to have seen
the pattern, Dr. Moore.
"Come see me. Let's talk,"
is the biggest
load of crap ever.
What?
You know, I thought
it was gonna be hard
to get your husband to fall.
Steven?
But he's so far gone that
he fell for me instantly.
- What?
- Weak-minded little bitch.
You know, by the way,
you should check
your bank account.
I'll give you a minute.
Yeah, you both are
just so pitiful.
- This isn't happening.
- Oh, it's happening.
You didn't think I didn't know
the minute that I
saw your commercial?
And I know the women
that he goes after.
Oh, thank goodness he goes
after the ones with money.
If I ever get a whiff of
you around my husband again,
I'll be sure to take that house
you screwed him in.
My husband has a role to play.
- Ah!
- And I don't need
no psycho ass bitch
messing with his head.
Oh, Mason!
- Mason.
- She just tried to kill me!
- What the hell are you doing?
She's crazy! She's crazy!
She's the one that attacked me.
She tried to kill me.
- What the hell did you do?
You're lying!
No, she's the one
that's crazy, not me.
- Baby, she's lying.
- She-she doesn't love you.
It's you, you crazy bitch!
She's using you.
Mason, listen to me.
- Move! Back up!
- Listen...
Stay away from me and my wife.
She's crazy.
You have to trust
me. Believe me.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Your bonus cut.
- Thank you.
And the rest is already
in your new account.
You think Mason
suspects anything?
Clueless as always.
You know that man can't see
anything past his own nose.
Besides, he was too busy trying
to save his helpless wife
from that psycho ass bitch.
[laughing]
- Oh, my God.
Don't look at me like that.
What? I had to make it as
believable as possible.
Yeah, well, I don't think
he'll be cheating for a while.
Yeah, looks like it.
It was a pleasure taking
that rude bitch's money.
Well, you think you're
gonna be keeping him around?
Of course.
You know that I gotta keep
up with appearances, right?
And every one of our friends
think that we're
the perfect couple.
I mean, and he's
not too bad in bed.
- Okay.
- I don't know.
I think I like where I'm at
and playing with all
these bitches' money.
Mmm!
But until then, how is
my investor, Steven?
Girl, what in the hell
did you do to that man?
He acts like he can't
function without you.
Baby, that was the
easiest money ever.
- Wasn't it?
- Yes.
Oh, poor baby.
When are you
heading out of town?
Oh, tonight.
Yeah, I'll be back
when the smoke clears.
All right. Well, my
beautiful cousin,
I'll see you in the turnaround.
But, you know when all
this is said and done,
I'm gonna need a vacation.
Yeah.
When I wrap all these things up.
You know how we do.
- Mmm, yeah.
Keep it cute. Keep it light.
Keep it cute, baby.
- Love you.
- Love you.
This is heavy.
Heavy.
- Oh, yeah, you know it.
Take that bag, girl.
Smoke and mirrors
Play the game
Different pages
Chapter the same
...being sent on your way.
Only to have to
face the problems
once the issues come back later.
Good morning, Steven.
Morning.
Here is your ticket,
itinerary, and package
for the planner's convention.
Will we ever meet up
'cause I'm tired babe
No wonder why we
don't see eye to eye
Standing on a corner
watching lovers passing by
Tell me why
Tell me why
We live in
different dimensions
Now you see me
Now you don't
You could've paid
me more attention
- Take a look.
- What is this?
Go ahead.
I'm your new investor.
Come on, baby.
Damn.
I already got her conditioned.
So, yeah, we're good.
I'll need your approval
for the fund transfer.
Okay, fine. I told you,
we're covering all the costs.
We're covering
everything, all right?
You're mediocre
I'm galaxies away
While I'm floatin' on clouds
You're still sittin'
here on the ground
Lookin' stupid
'Bout to lose it
You should've
know that by now
Shouldn't have
let a good one go
Never let a good one go
You and your pride let
me walk out the door
No wonder why we
don't see eye to eye
Standing on the corner
watching lovers passing by
Tell me why
Tell my why
[grunting]
Hi.
I'm Stephanie.
That's it I quit
I'm fed up
All the lying you've denying
I had enough
I refuse to take anymore
Too many times
believed you before
And you said
I shouldn't have
listened to him
And you said
He wouldn't do it again
But you said
Was it only pretend
Thought what we
had would never end
I'm through with
calling names