Harlem (2021) s02e08 Episode Script
Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy
1
[singer] Ooh, this feel
like summertime ♪
I been up in the clouds
number nine ♪
Came fresh
to impress like ♪
[Camille] This is Black joy.
History books,
television, the media
prefer to lean into
the idea of Black pain,
showing our bodies suffering
and in states of struggle.
But what is missed
in this telling
is the weapon that supports
our survival: joy.
For me, joy is about
being seen, not blending in,
not apologizing, and not
just in the big ways,
although big ways are fun.
[laughs]
What do you mean I got it?
I got it like I'm cast?
And like I'm not
going away cast?
And I get to act
opposite Jennifer Lewis?
[screaming]
I got the lead!
- [pans banging]
- Lead!
I got theoh, shit,
what happened to his cat?
There are also quiet ways
to be seen.
[knock at door]
[vocalizing]
I'm so happy for you, baby!
[Angie] And sometimes,
the most joy comes from
just being seen by your girls.
To our leading lady, Angie.
To Camille and her
Black Joy exhibit.
To an amazing
opening reception.
Thank you.
Oh, gosh.
I invited so many schools,
so it has to be perfect,
and someone has to be
impressed and offer me
the perfect high-paying job.
And to getting our Quinn back.
Aww. Thank you, guys.
Although I will say
that much of the credit
goes to the meds.
- To the meds.
- [laughter]
You know something?
I really thought that I would
feel drugged or sedated
while I was on them, but it's
been a few weeks, and I don't.
I mean, I seem like me, right?
- Yeah, you're perfect.
- Oh, totally.
I have decided today that
mimosas are a waste of time.
Oh, hey, can I
have a Bloody Mary,
hold everything but the vodka?
Thank you.
You know, I hate all that
celery tomato nonsense.
Daytime liquor
don't need fixings.
And I take it that means
that you're happy
for me, too, Angie?
I'm so happy for you
that I'm not
bringing Mike to the reception.
I'm bringing Eric.
I thought he was in Europe
on that tour.
They sent him back early,
said that his tea cup portrayal
- was a little too "urban."
- [Tye laughs]
Well, it's good to know
that racism
isn't just
an American delicacy.
Founded overseas,
perfected in America.
[Tye] Come on.
So are the roomies
back together?
[both] No.
Do we need to talk about this?
[both] No.
There's nothing to talk about.
She thinks that I'm
upset about Michael,
and I'm telling her that
I'm glad that they met.
It just feels to me
like you're jealous.
Of what? I am with Keith!
Which makes it extra fucked up
that you still can't
stand the sight of me
hitting my groove with Mike.
Okay, Stella!
Hit your groove, girl!
Do your thang.
But the next time that you
want to hit your group with,
I don't know,
some Uber driver
- [coughs]
- I will smile and not say
that I told you so.
- Mm!
- What?
Angie!
Your vodka arrived!
I want you to remember
how I smiled
through all
of your love bullshit.
Angie, I wasit was a joke.
[Angie] You sure you don't
want me to film my thing
for your project again?
No, you were perfect.
Of course I was.
I mean, even when I'm raging,
I remain, after all, me.
[gasps] Oh, wow!
Oh, I remember this picture!
[Camille] That afternoon
was so much fun.
I miss day parties!
Why did people
stop having them?
I don't think they
stopped having them.
I think we stopped
getting invited.
Mm, this was the day
I met that DJ
and the Haitian FedEx guy!
My first time in a
devil's three-way.
- Mm!
- I am afraid to ask.
Two guys and a woman.
But doesn't "devil"
sound a little homophobic?
The name is!
But the three-way
definitely was not.
- [both] Oh.
- [laughter]
Maybe Quinn is right.
Ugh.
Maybe I am just the girl
who should stick
to three-ways and foolishness.
No.
You can change.
And if you miss the threesomes
and foolishness,
you can change back.
I mean, life and love, it's
it's not just one thing.
Quinn and I are.
Like, for all of
our codependency,
one thing is for sure.
Quinn and I,
we don't cross-pollinate.
We each fuck on our
own sides of the block.
I mean, how would you feel
if I fucked Jameson?
Well, that's different.
Good, because
I fucked him last week,
and it was horrible.
- I'm kidding.
- Oh.
He was fine.
Okay, let's just
let's stay in the real.
Uh, you were just kidding,
right, though?
Yeah, he was wonderful.
The real is, there a lot
of reasons to be with Mike.
But Quinn is too big
of a reason to not be.
We've barely spoken since our
trip, and I don't want that.
She will always
come first for me,
and I know I always
come first for her.
Well, don't ever
let anyone tell you
you don't choose love.
Every time.
I love my Quinny.
Did you really
sleep with Jameson?
Black joy is about loving
fully, loving my career
[singer] So hard to find ♪
[Quinn] loving my culture.
[singer] But something
just ain't feeling right ♪
So happy since we met ♪
I'm scared that
I'm falling for you ♪
Used to being lonely
but now ♪
Absolutely perfect.
[gasps] Really?
So the anti-depressants
are causing
a little weight gain, huh?
Oh, excuse me.
Whatwait, what do you
what do you mean?
Loving my partner
Happy two-week anniversary!
[laughs]
And don't worry.
I know your restrictions
no dairy, no nuts, no sugar.
This is essentially a salad
with whipped air for frosting.
I never should have let you go.
Duh!
[laughs]
I so wish that you could come
with me to Camille's thing,
especially after
the Angie weirdness.
Yeah, and I tried.
I can't get out of
this client dinner.
I'll meet you right after?
Yeah.
In front of the old Water Club.
Oh, my gosh. I can't wait!
Why the, uh
why the Water Club?
Okay, so it was my first real
dress-up date with my parents.
My sister had the flu.
She couldn't come.
She was so, so sick.
What a good day.
[laughs]
And I looked out on the water,
feeling so grown up.
And I saw this yacht
that floated by,
and it had two
of the most stylish people
I had ever seen.
And I said to myself,
"Someday, my prince will come,
and I will do that with him."
[upbeat R&B music]
Some day's here.
[singer] Fine girl,
we know a holla ♪
I'm tryna make you my life ♪
The way you look
can't take it no more ♪
I need you in my ♪
See, Trish? I told you!
It looks amazing on you!
And for the 12th time,
plaid is not
cultural appropriation, okay?
Everyone can wear it,
not just Scottish people.
Go get changed.
White guilt is exhausting.
And especially when
it's about the wrong things.
- [Mike chuckles]
- Michael.
Mike, hi.
Again, what brings you by?
And more importantly,
how's Angie?
I was hoping that
you could tell me.
I haven't spoken to her
since she broke up with me.
- She what?
- [Mike] Yeah.
She said that you come first.
And look, I just wanted
to apologize
for getting in between
the two of you.
I didn't even know that
you knew each other,
much less were best friends.
Are best friends.
Wait, did she say that
we weren't?
- Because we are
- [Mike] No.
Angie said that she
would never hurt you.
So not hurt.
Noted, which is
why it was weird.
Because when we
first met, you didn't
seem like you were interested.
In fact, you literally said
I'm not interested,
like, at all.
In you? Like, not at all.
- Like, I'm not even
- Nice to hear again.
Sorry.
Yeah.
Look, it just sucks.
I suck. You're a great guy.
She really likes you
and wants something real.
And maybe I was just scared
that I might lose her.
All right, so what now?
Look, I'm in love with her.
Slow down, cowboy.
That's a little fast,
don't you think?
And this is coming from someone
who moves very, very fast.
Look, intellectually,
I hear you.
But in my heart
I know she's the one.
Look, I used to be someone
who was so desperate
to not be alone that my type
was anyone who liked me.
It was pathetic.
Whoa, are you coming for me
when I did not send for you?
[chuckles]
And so I took a few years off
to be alone, get to know
myself, and be cool with it.
If you don't love yourself,
how in the hell
are you gonna
love someone else?
That's brilliant.
RuPaul.
Drag Race?
Michael, come on!
You gotta get into it.
That's one of Angie's faves.
[laughs]
I'm sorry, but if she
broke up with me for you,
and you're actually
not upset
how do I get her back?
Oh, Trish, I'll see ya.
[chuckles]
[singer] Goodness gracious ♪
Take it right back ♪
And she's worried
about the plaid.
Yikes.
For me, joy is power.
There is an
indescribable feeling
of being a Black woman today
who is in control
of her own life.
which is why, after our
record-breaking second quarter,
we are reaching out
to the polyamorous community.
And I am launching
Q's sister site, P.
Because sometimes,
three isn't a crowd.
It's just the beginning.
[cheers and applause]
There is so much joy
in knowing what you want
and unapologetically
getting it.
There's also joy
in changing what you want
and being vulnerable.
[Aimee] We're closing in five!
Oh, it's you.
Why do you always show up
when the plants and I
are peopled out?
To keep you honest
about your hours.
And because that's
the only sign
that makes sense up in here.
Also, RIP to Mrs. Orchid.
It was inevitable.
How's your computer?
Hasn't frozen since.
So it's good to know you're
better with electronics
than you are plants.
But just know that
you are never, ever
getting another plant
from me again.
That is a bad business move,
plant lady!
Cut me off of my supply?
[laughter]
Well, I guess this is goodbye.
[Aimee] Or
This is me
asking you out on a date.
[scoffs] Right.
You're serious?
With me? Whywhy?
Well, I know you want to try
to get into something real,
and you're in here
all the time, and we vibe.
We do.
I mean, I thought
it was just laughter,
you know, me giving you
shit about your signs.
[soft heartfelt music]
Maybe the signs were the sign.
I've been vulnerable and real.
You get none
of my bravado, and
and you still like me.
Funny, mad beautiful Aimee
likes me.
Damn, that was good timing.
[Aimee]
Okay, dial it down.
I'm just asking
you out on a date.
And I am just saying yes!
When?
- Now.
- Oh, shit.
Fastest date ever.
Well, I'm older than
the kids you usually date,
and I don't have time
to put things off.
Okay, I'll make
some phone calls,
get some restaurants up.
Maybe I'll buy
our way into Bohemian.
Best chef, best food
That's not a date.
That's you showing off.
So I will pick the venue.
Does it suck that
she's bossing me around,
or is it hot?
Now!
Hot. Hoo!
Definitely hot!
So Famous Fish!
And no favors required.
It's not $8,000 sushi.
But it is damn good.
Amen.
And I missed it.
Ever since the ex-husband
moved around the corner,
I stopped coming
for risk of a run-in.
Shit. That ended badly?
Yeah, but to be fair,
the beginning
wasn't great, either,
and the middle was a shit show.
But he's the reason
that I have my daughter,
and she's the best person
I know.
So did you find out
you liked women after him or
UhI, uhalways just did
what felt right.
Nowadays, the kids
call it pansexual.
'Cause you know
they love a label.
But in my Gen X day,
we just called it
"you like who you like."
I never liked anyone like you.
Yeah, I know.
We've established that.
- Too old.
- No.
Too together.
[laughter]
And here we are.
Just liking who we like.
[soft R&B music]
Joy, for me, was family.
Maybe not always the family
I grew up in,
but the family I wanted,
the family I found,
and the family that found me.
Hey! What's up, babe?
Ooh, you look good in this
little brown number.
Now, I know you've been working
on your project full of joy,
but I've been working on my
own home project full of joy.
Here's what I came up with.
I love these windows.
We're going to knock
them out, replace it
with one big
sliding glass door,
just so we can really
feature the backyard.
I mean, it's gorgeous.
We got to see it.
Yeah, yeah, but
I mean, babe,
can me afford that,
with the whole
Mira wedding bill thing?
Oh, no, that's handled.
Yeah, I had a conversation
with my parents earlier.
A really good one, actually,
and, uh,
they're gonna take out
a small home equity loan,
and month by month,
I'll just pay them back.
- Okay.
- Yeah, all right?
Big Daddy got this.
So look, one of the
great things about
seeing clear through
to the backyard
is that we can put in
that garden or a patio,
or someday, we can keep an eye
on little Langston and Zora.
- Right.
- [Ian] You know, someday.
Well, speaking of
the babies, I figured
we could just turn the guest
room into the nursery, right?
Now, homegirl at the Home Depot
said that all these colors
are gender-neutral,
which means
- Mm.
- even if we pickwhat?
What? What happened?
You got the face on like
I said something wrong.
What'd I say? What was it?
Uh, homegirl?
Was it supposed to be
home-women, home-them?
No, no, I just
I think that we should
press pause and talk.
Baby, listen.
None of this is about
pressuring you to have kids.
All right?
I'm just really excited.
I'm sorry.
I mean, we can turn
the guest room
into an office if you want.
I mean, if that's the case,
this, uh,
this symphony beige
isn't gonna work.
'Cause I know you want some
color on them walls, right?
[both laugh]
Yeah, burnt sienna would
look really good up there.
Well, there it is
we'll just paint it
whatever the hell
burnt sienna is.
[both laugh]
Listen, as long as we
continue to build together,
that's all that matters to me.
There's no pressure on
having kids anytime soon.
All right? You love me?
Yes.
I am not gonna lie,
when you said
that you were gonna do
the slideshow yourself,
I was a little bit nervous,
but this looks great.
What?
I told you I'm a wiz on Canva.
I even made us a little logo.
[Camille] Oh, that's so dope!
Okay, my turn.
I'm not gonna lie.
When you called
from a San Juan beach
in the middle of the night
to see if we would still
get grant money if we
suddenly shifted subjects,
I figured that
you were so drunk,
you'd forget we even talked and
this would not come together.
But look what we made.
Our baby.
I feel like I just
made it weird.
No. [chuckles]
- I'm sorry, I
- [door opens]
Knock, knock!
And it is getting weirder!
Mrs. Joseph.
The door downstairs
was prop open.
Oh, yeah, we were, um,
loading the van
with the stuff for the project.
- Jameson, this is Quinn's mom.
- Hello.
This is purely an
objective observation,
but you're very handsome.
- Thank you.
- You single?
Because I have three
girlfriends at the club,
and they all have daughters
oh, and one son,
if you're so inclined.
I don't judge.
My daughter is bisexual,
and I'm fine with it.
Congrats on your daughter
and being fine with it.
But I'm good on the fix-ups.
Cam, I'll meet you downstairs?
Yep, yep.
Sure, I will
- Great.
- be there.
Excuse me.
Nice to meet you.
[clears throat]
I guess you're wondering
why I'm here?
Well, yeahyeah.
It's Quinny. Is she okay?
She is okay.
She's doing great, actually.
That's really sweet
of you to ask.
Sweet?
Darling, that is motherhood.
One day, you'll understand.
Maybe.
Oh, no.
You and Ian are breaking up
every 15 minutes.
No, no, no, no, no.
We didn'twe didn't break up.
It's, um[sighs]
My driver is double-parked,
so brevity is our friend.
Uhwell, long story short
[Patricia] Yes, thank you.
I want Ian, and I
want our life together,
but we always said that
that life would include kids.
And now I'm realizing
that I am not even sure
that I want kids, you know?
How do I know?
How did you know?
Camille, kids are a lot.
Even when they're grown,
they're still a lot.
You ever done a whippit?
A who-it?
Whippit.
Quinn got caught
in high school doing it.
It's when you suck on
a can of whipped cream
and you get a hit
of nitrous oxide.
Was marijuana busy?
I mean, come on, teen Quinn.
Do better.
Tell me about it!
I tried it once, you know.
Alone.
I wanted to see what
the big deal was, you know?
You breathe it in,
and for seconds,
you are the happiest
you've ever been.
It's a feeling you always want
to be in, but it's fleeting.
That is motherhood.
I mean, who wouldn't
want that feeling?
Oh, we all want it.
My sister, she gets it
from meditation.
But she is insufferable,
so don't try that.
- So maybe I could
- I'm gonna stop you.
I've given you enough wisdom,
okay?
I must go and get some
of my fillers taken out.
I like looking young,
but now I look too young.
And I feel bad for my friends
who can't keep up.
If it's motherhood,
you will know.
Ciao.
[upbeat music]
Really, Aunt Tammy?
We had to meet at somebody
else's restaurant?
Darling, you know
I can't even risk
smelling the food
in your place.
Well, hopefully,
it's urgent for real,
because I'm getting slammed
getting this food
together for Camille's event.
What's up?
- Your mom called me.
- Oh, shit, what happened?
- [Tammy] Yeah.
- It's my dad?
- It's you!
- [Ian] What?
You can't ask them to pay
for your non-wedding!
It's just a loan.
I'ma pay it back.
Unless something happens.
And drama follows you, nephew.
All right, well,
it's none of your business,
to be honest with you,
so I appreciate it,
but I got to go, Aunt Tammy.
Love you.
Babe, you make it hard
to want to help you.
- Help me?
- Yes. Sit down.
I've been married
four times, engaged six.
So I know a little something
about breakup drama
and how very expensive
it can be.
But luckily for you,
your Aunt Tammy
has always been on the
receiving end of the money.
Here.
You're giving me the money?
Why? You hate me.
I don't hate,
except anyone in Teva sandals.
Who goes out like that?
Those are not cute!
I'm gonna pay this back.
I promise you.
No, I never loan money.
I give it.
$68,000, no strings?
Now, I know I didn't say that.
There are so many strings.
Okay, nephew?
Starting with, when I ask
for a chopped cheese,
that's what I want.
None of that bougie bullshit.
And for real, nephew,
you have to grow up.
- I am.
- [Tammy] No.
I am.
Because if you
had been an adult,
you would have been honest
with yourself about
still being in love
with Camille.
And then you would have
been honest with Mira
a long time ago
and saved a lot of heartache
and my yacht money.
So the next time you know
what you want, be a grownup,
be honest, and make it happen.
What if what I want makes me
lose something else I want?
Welcome to life, nephew.
It gives a little,
but it takes a lot.
But if you're honest
with yourself,
it will all work out.
I promise.
Thanks, Aunt Tammy.
You're welcome, baby.
I love you.
But if I catch you in them
fucking Teva sandals,
I want every penny back,
including interest.
You hear me?
Joy is about being seen.
For me, joy is family.
Black joy is about loving.
- [overlapping voices]
- [all cheering]
[Quinn] Camille,
your exhibit is perfection.
It's so amazing, Millie.
[Camille]
So did you guys like it?
[Tye] Oh, my God.
I feel like
I was the best part.
At least, that's what I hear
the crowd saying.
[laughs] Bitch, please!
Yeah, by crowd, she means me.
Exactly.
[laughter]
And, uh, before we forget, Tye,
just want to let you know
that we all took a vote,
and Aimee can stay.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah. She's a keeper.
Yeah, so it's been
two whole nights.
I mean, is there a
U-Haul coming or suttin'?
Okay, okay.
[laughter]
At least she gets to be happy.
Angie.
I'm good, I'm good.
Tension.
- [Eric] Uh, I'll deal with it.
- Thank you.
- We did it!
- We did it!
Congratulations!
- It is wonderful.
- Congrats. No, this is dope.
Quinn, I met your mom,
and she is very proud
of your sexuality.
Oh. Ms. Pat.
I'm gonna go talk to Angie.
Yes. You do that.
- Did I
- [Dr. Pruitt] Camille!
- I'llI'll be back.
- Okay. Yeah.
- You came!
- [Dr. Pruitt] Yes.
And I'm so glad I did.
This wasthis is perfect.
It was?
Now, don't do that.
You know it was.
Just own what you did.
I will.
And it doesn't hurt that
the department heads
from Sarah Lawrence, Spelman,
NYU, and Yale all came,
and they said they want to meet
with me about teaching!
That's fantastic.
Oh, I'm so proud of you.
You are?
Yeah, I am.
I am too.
Mom!
You're here!
I had to come.
I love you, Camille.
I love you too.
Um, Mom, this is Dr. Pruitt.
Dr. Pruitt, this is my mom.
I am one of your daughter's
colleagues at work.
She's special.
She is.
Angie, can we talk?
Look, Quinn, I am sorry
that I made things awkward,
but let's not do this here.
It's Camille's event.
Which is the perfect place
to do this,
because it is about Black joy.
Us, our friendship
Angie, that is Black joy.
You are the best friend
that I will ever have.
And I think I was scared
that if you might
get into a real relationship
I might lose you.
Girl, I was wrong.
I'm sorry.
Quinny, I love you.
I will never leave you.
I can love you and a man
at the same time.
Hell, I can love you and a man
and a man at the same time.
Remember my devil's three-way?
Girl!
Do not talk about it here!
- [laughs]
- Yeah! Sis.
[sighs]
I love you.
I love you too.
[clinking glass]
Can I have
everyone's attention?
I just wanted to say thank you
so much for being here.
Jameson and I are very proud
of this exhibit
celebrating Black joy.
And I want to give a shout-out
to Harlem
Whoo!
and everyone who
has and continues
to contribute to the soul
of this neighborhood.
Thank you for being my home.
Thank you for being my joy.
Cheers.
[applause]
I don't know if I'm ready
to let her go.
Yeah.
I don't know if I am, either.
[Maze: "Before I Let Go"]
[Camille]
Oh, this is my jam!
You made me happy ♪
♪
This, you can bet ♪
♪
You stood right beside me ♪
♪
And I won't forget ♪
♪
And I really love you ♪
You should know ♪
[Angie] Girl, you are
wearing that wig!
- [both laugh]
- So where we taking it to?
Food? More alcohol? Both?
Actually, neither,
because I have to go home
and change and meet Keith.
We just made up,
and we need to celebrate!
And more pressing, where
the fuck are we walking to,
and why are we not
doing it in a car?
I actually do have a car,
but you have
another ride waiting.
I do?
[smooth R&B music]
♪
[whispering]
What is he doing here?
He is waiting
for his girlfriend.
Now, go get your man!
Go.
Hi.
I'm so sorry
I broke up with you.
But you know,
she's my girl, and I just
It's okay.
We're here now.
Come here.
- These are for you.
- Oh, thank you.
Now, listen, I know that
you don't dig on bikes.
So get in. I got you.
Let's go. Come on.
Hold on.
Okay.
[laughs]
Okay, well, this is me.
That sounds like
the night is over.
Only the part
where we're together.
Ouch.
I don't have sex right away.
It just becomes sport
without meaning.
Well, I am really,
really good at sports.
Yes, I'm sure you are,
and you can show me
when the time is right.
- Wow.
- [both laugh]
Bye.
[Tye] Bye-bye.
[laughing softly]
[phone dings]
[thumping R&B music]
♪
Oh, Zoe.
[vibrator buzzing]
I'm gonna make you beg for it.
I'm gonna go so
slow.
[moaning]
[phone dings]
- [sighs]
- [buzzing stops]
Off is too slow.
Sorry, text. It's an emergency.
You got to be
fucking kidding me.
Uh, no kidding.
No fucking.
I'm about to go
hop in the shower.
You can let yourself out.
After you untie me.
Last time we were in a park,
you taught me how to ride.
Last time we were in a park,
I also realized
that you were the coolest,
most beautiful woman
that I will ever meet.
Come. Sit down.
Now, I don't want you
to get cold.
Cold?
Negro, it is August in Harlem.
- The mosquitoes are sweating.
- [both chuckle]
This is mine.
My Aunt Niecey made this for me
after I did
my first performance.
She said so you never forget
who your people are
when you're a star.
[laughs]
Where did you get this?
Thank you.
Is this champagne
and pomegranate juice?
The first night I ever hung out
with Quinn, Tye, and Camille,
we drank pomosas.
And fresh Funyuns!
- These are my
- Your favorite things.
- Quinn.
- Quinn.
Oh, one last favorite thing
before I forget.
[Flwr Chyld & James Tillman:
"Luv 2 U"]
[gasps] A scratcher!
"Diamonds are forever.
Uncover three of anything
and win a corresponding prize."
Okay.
A diamond.
Okay.
Second diamond.
Come on, third diamond.
"Will you marry me?"
All I wanna do ♪
Is give some of my love
to you ♪
Love to you
in the sunshine ♪
Wow.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Come here.
The cheek.
Cheek is never good.
We need to talk.
Even less good.
I have spent so much of my life
trying to be whoever
someone interested in me
wanted me to be.
And I lost myself.
I'm beside the point
in my own life.
And when it all caught up
with me this year
[scoffs]
trust me, it was not pretty.
Meeting you this time around,
it was wonderful.
But I need to figure out
who I actually am
and then fall madly in love
with that person
before I can know exactly
who I want to be with.
If we ever run into
each other again someday
I have to warn you,
I'd do it again
and again and again.
I'm sorry.
But your dream date.
My dream date.
[mellow reggae music]
♪
So here we are.
I know you couldn't wait
for all this.
Oh, no, no, no.
This is not that.
Then what is it then?
I never did just nothing
with someone before.
[Aimee] See?
This was nice.
This is exactly
what I was afraid of.
But still, this isjoy.
I don't know how to say this
but I have to pee.
[laughs] It's down the hall.
And, uh, be quiet.
I don't want to wake my kid.
Your kid?
Way to kill a lady boner
for 400.
Oh, my God.
Never say "lady boner."
[toilet flushing]
Tye?
Zoe?
What are you doing here?
Zoe, sorry we woke you.
This is my friend.
[stammers] I know her.
But, Tye, how do you
know my mom?
How do you know my daughter?
Fuck.
Everyone loved
your bread pudding.
I know that's right.
You know how I know?
'Cause we ran out.
- [laughs]
- Mm-hmm.
I was not expecting
this kind of turnout.
[Ian]
Girl, I am so proud of you.
Thank you for catering
and for being here, always.
It means a lot to me.
Oh, baby, you mean a lot to me.
Look at you, you're glowing.
I am, I am.
You know what it is?
I feel like it's that thing
that Mrs. Joseph
was describing, you know?
Like, what it feels
like to be a mom,
but I feel like at about this.
Like something
crystallized tonight.
My work is changing, and
this is the baby I want.
For now.
Maybe forever.
Hold on. Forever?
What happened?
- Did something happen?
- No, no.
Talk to me.
Um
it's, um
it's what didn't happen.
When the doctor told me
about my eggs
the sadness never hit.
You know,
and when a woman wants kids
and she's told that that
might not be a possibility,
sadness comes, right?
Or anger, or disappointment.
But to be honest, all I felt,
and all I still feel
is relief.
And I'm so sorry,
but I can't ignore that, Ian.
[sighs]
Please don't hate me.
I don't hate you, Camille.
I mean, I think it's beautiful
you know what you want.
You know what I'm saying?
Even if it doesn't
align with what I want.
[soft R&B music]
I mean, I owe it to you
and to myself, really,
to just grow up.
You know what I'm saying?
Be honest.
Having kids, being a father
I'm saying raising them,
reading them a book
that's my dream.
You know?
I ain't ready to give that up.
And you shouldn't.
You are going to be
an amazing dad.
So what, this is it?
What, we came all this way,
all this time,
to just say
goodbye?
♪
[doctor] I think it's
very sweet you all came in
to support your girlfriend.
I always wanted girlfriends
like that, you know?
Like you see on TV,
like Sex and the City.
But mostly, I find other women
to be petty, not fun.
But off topic.
I'm sure what happened
was scary,
and you were smart
to come to urgent care.
But you're totally fine
and so is your baby.
[singer] Oh, shit!
[singer] This the finale
but it ain't over ♪
Wear my heart on my wrist
ice cold, polar ♪
A few pulling copycats
it's a repeat ♪
Buy the whole bar
here's the receipt ♪
Ho, ho, ho
it's a freak-nique ♪
Women wit' attitude
like Eazy-E ♪
Ayy, coffin style nails
got 'em six deep ♪
Swiping cards for that Fendi
and the CC, ayy ♪
Pull up to the club
just because ♪
All my girls' nails did
and hair done ♪
I drag a chick out the club
just for fun ♪
I thought you knew that
you got the right one ♪
With my girls,
they my ride or die ♪
We turning up
on the IG Live ♪
Get it back, put the fellas
to the side ♪
I'm a hustler
so I always maximize ♪
Turn your boo to my trick
give me what I need ♪
Buy me what I want
but I never need ya ♪
I will never tell
better if I show ya ♪
Built an empire
we hit the quota ♪
This the finale
but it ain't over ♪
Wear my heart on my wrist
ice cold, polar ♪
A few pulling copycats
it's a repeat ♪
Buy the whole bar
here's the receipt ♪
Ho, ho, ho
it's a freak-nique ♪
Women wit' attitude
like Eazy-E ♪
Ayy, coffin style nails
got 'em six deep ♪
Swiping cards for that Fendi
and the CC, ayy ♪
My girls,
they my ride or die ♪
We turning up
on the IG Live ♪
Get it back, put the fellas
to the side ♪
I'm a hustler
so I always maximize ♪♪
[DreamDoll: "Oh Shhh"]
♪
[singer] Ooh, this feel
like summertime ♪
I been up in the clouds
number nine ♪
Came fresh
to impress like ♪
[Camille] This is Black joy.
History books,
television, the media
prefer to lean into
the idea of Black pain,
showing our bodies suffering
and in states of struggle.
But what is missed
in this telling
is the weapon that supports
our survival: joy.
For me, joy is about
being seen, not blending in,
not apologizing, and not
just in the big ways,
although big ways are fun.
[laughs]
What do you mean I got it?
I got it like I'm cast?
And like I'm not
going away cast?
And I get to act
opposite Jennifer Lewis?
[screaming]
I got the lead!
- [pans banging]
- Lead!
I got theoh, shit,
what happened to his cat?
There are also quiet ways
to be seen.
[knock at door]
[vocalizing]
I'm so happy for you, baby!
[Angie] And sometimes,
the most joy comes from
just being seen by your girls.
To our leading lady, Angie.
To Camille and her
Black Joy exhibit.
To an amazing
opening reception.
Thank you.
Oh, gosh.
I invited so many schools,
so it has to be perfect,
and someone has to be
impressed and offer me
the perfect high-paying job.
And to getting our Quinn back.
Aww. Thank you, guys.
Although I will say
that much of the credit
goes to the meds.
- To the meds.
- [laughter]
You know something?
I really thought that I would
feel drugged or sedated
while I was on them, but it's
been a few weeks, and I don't.
I mean, I seem like me, right?
- Yeah, you're perfect.
- Oh, totally.
I have decided today that
mimosas are a waste of time.
Oh, hey, can I
have a Bloody Mary,
hold everything but the vodka?
Thank you.
You know, I hate all that
celery tomato nonsense.
Daytime liquor
don't need fixings.
And I take it that means
that you're happy
for me, too, Angie?
I'm so happy for you
that I'm not
bringing Mike to the reception.
I'm bringing Eric.
I thought he was in Europe
on that tour.
They sent him back early,
said that his tea cup portrayal
- was a little too "urban."
- [Tye laughs]
Well, it's good to know
that racism
isn't just
an American delicacy.
Founded overseas,
perfected in America.
[Tye] Come on.
So are the roomies
back together?
[both] No.
Do we need to talk about this?
[both] No.
There's nothing to talk about.
She thinks that I'm
upset about Michael,
and I'm telling her that
I'm glad that they met.
It just feels to me
like you're jealous.
Of what? I am with Keith!
Which makes it extra fucked up
that you still can't
stand the sight of me
hitting my groove with Mike.
Okay, Stella!
Hit your groove, girl!
Do your thang.
But the next time that you
want to hit your group with,
I don't know,
some Uber driver
- [coughs]
- I will smile and not say
that I told you so.
- Mm!
- What?
Angie!
Your vodka arrived!
I want you to remember
how I smiled
through all
of your love bullshit.
Angie, I wasit was a joke.
[Angie] You sure you don't
want me to film my thing
for your project again?
No, you were perfect.
Of course I was.
I mean, even when I'm raging,
I remain, after all, me.
[gasps] Oh, wow!
Oh, I remember this picture!
[Camille] That afternoon
was so much fun.
I miss day parties!
Why did people
stop having them?
I don't think they
stopped having them.
I think we stopped
getting invited.
Mm, this was the day
I met that DJ
and the Haitian FedEx guy!
My first time in a
devil's three-way.
- Mm!
- I am afraid to ask.
Two guys and a woman.
But doesn't "devil"
sound a little homophobic?
The name is!
But the three-way
definitely was not.
- [both] Oh.
- [laughter]
Maybe Quinn is right.
Ugh.
Maybe I am just the girl
who should stick
to three-ways and foolishness.
No.
You can change.
And if you miss the threesomes
and foolishness,
you can change back.
I mean, life and love, it's
it's not just one thing.
Quinn and I are.
Like, for all of
our codependency,
one thing is for sure.
Quinn and I,
we don't cross-pollinate.
We each fuck on our
own sides of the block.
I mean, how would you feel
if I fucked Jameson?
Well, that's different.
Good, because
I fucked him last week,
and it was horrible.
- I'm kidding.
- Oh.
He was fine.
Okay, let's just
let's stay in the real.
Uh, you were just kidding,
right, though?
Yeah, he was wonderful.
The real is, there a lot
of reasons to be with Mike.
But Quinn is too big
of a reason to not be.
We've barely spoken since our
trip, and I don't want that.
She will always
come first for me,
and I know I always
come first for her.
Well, don't ever
let anyone tell you
you don't choose love.
Every time.
I love my Quinny.
Did you really
sleep with Jameson?
Black joy is about loving
fully, loving my career
[singer] So hard to find ♪
[Quinn] loving my culture.
[singer] But something
just ain't feeling right ♪
So happy since we met ♪
I'm scared that
I'm falling for you ♪
Used to being lonely
but now ♪
Absolutely perfect.
[gasps] Really?
So the anti-depressants
are causing
a little weight gain, huh?
Oh, excuse me.
Whatwait, what do you
what do you mean?
Loving my partner
Happy two-week anniversary!
[laughs]
And don't worry.
I know your restrictions
no dairy, no nuts, no sugar.
This is essentially a salad
with whipped air for frosting.
I never should have let you go.
Duh!
[laughs]
I so wish that you could come
with me to Camille's thing,
especially after
the Angie weirdness.
Yeah, and I tried.
I can't get out of
this client dinner.
I'll meet you right after?
Yeah.
In front of the old Water Club.
Oh, my gosh. I can't wait!
Why the, uh
why the Water Club?
Okay, so it was my first real
dress-up date with my parents.
My sister had the flu.
She couldn't come.
She was so, so sick.
What a good day.
[laughs]
And I looked out on the water,
feeling so grown up.
And I saw this yacht
that floated by,
and it had two
of the most stylish people
I had ever seen.
And I said to myself,
"Someday, my prince will come,
and I will do that with him."
[upbeat R&B music]
Some day's here.
[singer] Fine girl,
we know a holla ♪
I'm tryna make you my life ♪
The way you look
can't take it no more ♪
I need you in my ♪
See, Trish? I told you!
It looks amazing on you!
And for the 12th time,
plaid is not
cultural appropriation, okay?
Everyone can wear it,
not just Scottish people.
Go get changed.
White guilt is exhausting.
And especially when
it's about the wrong things.
- [Mike chuckles]
- Michael.
Mike, hi.
Again, what brings you by?
And more importantly,
how's Angie?
I was hoping that
you could tell me.
I haven't spoken to her
since she broke up with me.
- She what?
- [Mike] Yeah.
She said that you come first.
And look, I just wanted
to apologize
for getting in between
the two of you.
I didn't even know that
you knew each other,
much less were best friends.
Are best friends.
Wait, did she say that
we weren't?
- Because we are
- [Mike] No.
Angie said that she
would never hurt you.
So not hurt.
Noted, which is
why it was weird.
Because when we
first met, you didn't
seem like you were interested.
In fact, you literally said
I'm not interested,
like, at all.
In you? Like, not at all.
- Like, I'm not even
- Nice to hear again.
Sorry.
Yeah.
Look, it just sucks.
I suck. You're a great guy.
She really likes you
and wants something real.
And maybe I was just scared
that I might lose her.
All right, so what now?
Look, I'm in love with her.
Slow down, cowboy.
That's a little fast,
don't you think?
And this is coming from someone
who moves very, very fast.
Look, intellectually,
I hear you.
But in my heart
I know she's the one.
Look, I used to be someone
who was so desperate
to not be alone that my type
was anyone who liked me.
It was pathetic.
Whoa, are you coming for me
when I did not send for you?
[chuckles]
And so I took a few years off
to be alone, get to know
myself, and be cool with it.
If you don't love yourself,
how in the hell
are you gonna
love someone else?
That's brilliant.
RuPaul.
Drag Race?
Michael, come on!
You gotta get into it.
That's one of Angie's faves.
[laughs]
I'm sorry, but if she
broke up with me for you,
and you're actually
not upset
how do I get her back?
Oh, Trish, I'll see ya.
[chuckles]
[singer] Goodness gracious ♪
Take it right back ♪
And she's worried
about the plaid.
Yikes.
For me, joy is power.
There is an
indescribable feeling
of being a Black woman today
who is in control
of her own life.
which is why, after our
record-breaking second quarter,
we are reaching out
to the polyamorous community.
And I am launching
Q's sister site, P.
Because sometimes,
three isn't a crowd.
It's just the beginning.
[cheers and applause]
There is so much joy
in knowing what you want
and unapologetically
getting it.
There's also joy
in changing what you want
and being vulnerable.
[Aimee] We're closing in five!
Oh, it's you.
Why do you always show up
when the plants and I
are peopled out?
To keep you honest
about your hours.
And because that's
the only sign
that makes sense up in here.
Also, RIP to Mrs. Orchid.
It was inevitable.
How's your computer?
Hasn't frozen since.
So it's good to know you're
better with electronics
than you are plants.
But just know that
you are never, ever
getting another plant
from me again.
That is a bad business move,
plant lady!
Cut me off of my supply?
[laughter]
Well, I guess this is goodbye.
[Aimee] Or
This is me
asking you out on a date.
[scoffs] Right.
You're serious?
With me? Whywhy?
Well, I know you want to try
to get into something real,
and you're in here
all the time, and we vibe.
We do.
I mean, I thought
it was just laughter,
you know, me giving you
shit about your signs.
[soft heartfelt music]
Maybe the signs were the sign.
I've been vulnerable and real.
You get none
of my bravado, and
and you still like me.
Funny, mad beautiful Aimee
likes me.
Damn, that was good timing.
[Aimee]
Okay, dial it down.
I'm just asking
you out on a date.
And I am just saying yes!
When?
- Now.
- Oh, shit.
Fastest date ever.
Well, I'm older than
the kids you usually date,
and I don't have time
to put things off.
Okay, I'll make
some phone calls,
get some restaurants up.
Maybe I'll buy
our way into Bohemian.
Best chef, best food
That's not a date.
That's you showing off.
So I will pick the venue.
Does it suck that
she's bossing me around,
or is it hot?
Now!
Hot. Hoo!
Definitely hot!
So Famous Fish!
And no favors required.
It's not $8,000 sushi.
But it is damn good.
Amen.
And I missed it.
Ever since the ex-husband
moved around the corner,
I stopped coming
for risk of a run-in.
Shit. That ended badly?
Yeah, but to be fair,
the beginning
wasn't great, either,
and the middle was a shit show.
But he's the reason
that I have my daughter,
and she's the best person
I know.
So did you find out
you liked women after him or
UhI, uhalways just did
what felt right.
Nowadays, the kids
call it pansexual.
'Cause you know
they love a label.
But in my Gen X day,
we just called it
"you like who you like."
I never liked anyone like you.
Yeah, I know.
We've established that.
- Too old.
- No.
Too together.
[laughter]
And here we are.
Just liking who we like.
[soft R&B music]
Joy, for me, was family.
Maybe not always the family
I grew up in,
but the family I wanted,
the family I found,
and the family that found me.
Hey! What's up, babe?
Ooh, you look good in this
little brown number.
Now, I know you've been working
on your project full of joy,
but I've been working on my
own home project full of joy.
Here's what I came up with.
I love these windows.
We're going to knock
them out, replace it
with one big
sliding glass door,
just so we can really
feature the backyard.
I mean, it's gorgeous.
We got to see it.
Yeah, yeah, but
I mean, babe,
can me afford that,
with the whole
Mira wedding bill thing?
Oh, no, that's handled.
Yeah, I had a conversation
with my parents earlier.
A really good one, actually,
and, uh,
they're gonna take out
a small home equity loan,
and month by month,
I'll just pay them back.
- Okay.
- Yeah, all right?
Big Daddy got this.
So look, one of the
great things about
seeing clear through
to the backyard
is that we can put in
that garden or a patio,
or someday, we can keep an eye
on little Langston and Zora.
- Right.
- [Ian] You know, someday.
Well, speaking of
the babies, I figured
we could just turn the guest
room into the nursery, right?
Now, homegirl at the Home Depot
said that all these colors
are gender-neutral,
which means
- Mm.
- even if we pickwhat?
What? What happened?
You got the face on like
I said something wrong.
What'd I say? What was it?
Uh, homegirl?
Was it supposed to be
home-women, home-them?
No, no, I just
I think that we should
press pause and talk.
Baby, listen.
None of this is about
pressuring you to have kids.
All right?
I'm just really excited.
I'm sorry.
I mean, we can turn
the guest room
into an office if you want.
I mean, if that's the case,
this, uh,
this symphony beige
isn't gonna work.
'Cause I know you want some
color on them walls, right?
[both laugh]
Yeah, burnt sienna would
look really good up there.
Well, there it is
we'll just paint it
whatever the hell
burnt sienna is.
[both laugh]
Listen, as long as we
continue to build together,
that's all that matters to me.
There's no pressure on
having kids anytime soon.
All right? You love me?
Yes.
I am not gonna lie,
when you said
that you were gonna do
the slideshow yourself,
I was a little bit nervous,
but this looks great.
What?
I told you I'm a wiz on Canva.
I even made us a little logo.
[Camille] Oh, that's so dope!
Okay, my turn.
I'm not gonna lie.
When you called
from a San Juan beach
in the middle of the night
to see if we would still
get grant money if we
suddenly shifted subjects,
I figured that
you were so drunk,
you'd forget we even talked and
this would not come together.
But look what we made.
Our baby.
I feel like I just
made it weird.
No. [chuckles]
- I'm sorry, I
- [door opens]
Knock, knock!
And it is getting weirder!
Mrs. Joseph.
The door downstairs
was prop open.
Oh, yeah, we were, um,
loading the van
with the stuff for the project.
- Jameson, this is Quinn's mom.
- Hello.
This is purely an
objective observation,
but you're very handsome.
- Thank you.
- You single?
Because I have three
girlfriends at the club,
and they all have daughters
oh, and one son,
if you're so inclined.
I don't judge.
My daughter is bisexual,
and I'm fine with it.
Congrats on your daughter
and being fine with it.
But I'm good on the fix-ups.
Cam, I'll meet you downstairs?
Yep, yep.
Sure, I will
- Great.
- be there.
Excuse me.
Nice to meet you.
[clears throat]
I guess you're wondering
why I'm here?
Well, yeahyeah.
It's Quinny. Is she okay?
She is okay.
She's doing great, actually.
That's really sweet
of you to ask.
Sweet?
Darling, that is motherhood.
One day, you'll understand.
Maybe.
Oh, no.
You and Ian are breaking up
every 15 minutes.
No, no, no, no, no.
We didn'twe didn't break up.
It's, um[sighs]
My driver is double-parked,
so brevity is our friend.
Uhwell, long story short
[Patricia] Yes, thank you.
I want Ian, and I
want our life together,
but we always said that
that life would include kids.
And now I'm realizing
that I am not even sure
that I want kids, you know?
How do I know?
How did you know?
Camille, kids are a lot.
Even when they're grown,
they're still a lot.
You ever done a whippit?
A who-it?
Whippit.
Quinn got caught
in high school doing it.
It's when you suck on
a can of whipped cream
and you get a hit
of nitrous oxide.
Was marijuana busy?
I mean, come on, teen Quinn.
Do better.
Tell me about it!
I tried it once, you know.
Alone.
I wanted to see what
the big deal was, you know?
You breathe it in,
and for seconds,
you are the happiest
you've ever been.
It's a feeling you always want
to be in, but it's fleeting.
That is motherhood.
I mean, who wouldn't
want that feeling?
Oh, we all want it.
My sister, she gets it
from meditation.
But she is insufferable,
so don't try that.
- So maybe I could
- I'm gonna stop you.
I've given you enough wisdom,
okay?
I must go and get some
of my fillers taken out.
I like looking young,
but now I look too young.
And I feel bad for my friends
who can't keep up.
If it's motherhood,
you will know.
Ciao.
[upbeat music]
Really, Aunt Tammy?
We had to meet at somebody
else's restaurant?
Darling, you know
I can't even risk
smelling the food
in your place.
Well, hopefully,
it's urgent for real,
because I'm getting slammed
getting this food
together for Camille's event.
What's up?
- Your mom called me.
- Oh, shit, what happened?
- [Tammy] Yeah.
- It's my dad?
- It's you!
- [Ian] What?
You can't ask them to pay
for your non-wedding!
It's just a loan.
I'ma pay it back.
Unless something happens.
And drama follows you, nephew.
All right, well,
it's none of your business,
to be honest with you,
so I appreciate it,
but I got to go, Aunt Tammy.
Love you.
Babe, you make it hard
to want to help you.
- Help me?
- Yes. Sit down.
I've been married
four times, engaged six.
So I know a little something
about breakup drama
and how very expensive
it can be.
But luckily for you,
your Aunt Tammy
has always been on the
receiving end of the money.
Here.
You're giving me the money?
Why? You hate me.
I don't hate,
except anyone in Teva sandals.
Who goes out like that?
Those are not cute!
I'm gonna pay this back.
I promise you.
No, I never loan money.
I give it.
$68,000, no strings?
Now, I know I didn't say that.
There are so many strings.
Okay, nephew?
Starting with, when I ask
for a chopped cheese,
that's what I want.
None of that bougie bullshit.
And for real, nephew,
you have to grow up.
- I am.
- [Tammy] No.
I am.
Because if you
had been an adult,
you would have been honest
with yourself about
still being in love
with Camille.
And then you would have
been honest with Mira
a long time ago
and saved a lot of heartache
and my yacht money.
So the next time you know
what you want, be a grownup,
be honest, and make it happen.
What if what I want makes me
lose something else I want?
Welcome to life, nephew.
It gives a little,
but it takes a lot.
But if you're honest
with yourself,
it will all work out.
I promise.
Thanks, Aunt Tammy.
You're welcome, baby.
I love you.
But if I catch you in them
fucking Teva sandals,
I want every penny back,
including interest.
You hear me?
Joy is about being seen.
For me, joy is family.
Black joy is about loving.
- [overlapping voices]
- [all cheering]
[Quinn] Camille,
your exhibit is perfection.
It's so amazing, Millie.
[Camille]
So did you guys like it?
[Tye] Oh, my God.
I feel like
I was the best part.
At least, that's what I hear
the crowd saying.
[laughs] Bitch, please!
Yeah, by crowd, she means me.
Exactly.
[laughter]
And, uh, before we forget, Tye,
just want to let you know
that we all took a vote,
and Aimee can stay.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah. She's a keeper.
Yeah, so it's been
two whole nights.
I mean, is there a
U-Haul coming or suttin'?
Okay, okay.
[laughter]
At least she gets to be happy.
Angie.
I'm good, I'm good.
Tension.
- [Eric] Uh, I'll deal with it.
- Thank you.
- We did it!
- We did it!
Congratulations!
- It is wonderful.
- Congrats. No, this is dope.
Quinn, I met your mom,
and she is very proud
of your sexuality.
Oh. Ms. Pat.
I'm gonna go talk to Angie.
Yes. You do that.
- Did I
- [Dr. Pruitt] Camille!
- I'llI'll be back.
- Okay. Yeah.
- You came!
- [Dr. Pruitt] Yes.
And I'm so glad I did.
This wasthis is perfect.
It was?
Now, don't do that.
You know it was.
Just own what you did.
I will.
And it doesn't hurt that
the department heads
from Sarah Lawrence, Spelman,
NYU, and Yale all came,
and they said they want to meet
with me about teaching!
That's fantastic.
Oh, I'm so proud of you.
You are?
Yeah, I am.
I am too.
Mom!
You're here!
I had to come.
I love you, Camille.
I love you too.
Um, Mom, this is Dr. Pruitt.
Dr. Pruitt, this is my mom.
I am one of your daughter's
colleagues at work.
She's special.
She is.
Angie, can we talk?
Look, Quinn, I am sorry
that I made things awkward,
but let's not do this here.
It's Camille's event.
Which is the perfect place
to do this,
because it is about Black joy.
Us, our friendship
Angie, that is Black joy.
You are the best friend
that I will ever have.
And I think I was scared
that if you might
get into a real relationship
I might lose you.
Girl, I was wrong.
I'm sorry.
Quinny, I love you.
I will never leave you.
I can love you and a man
at the same time.
Hell, I can love you and a man
and a man at the same time.
Remember my devil's three-way?
Girl!
Do not talk about it here!
- [laughs]
- Yeah! Sis.
[sighs]
I love you.
I love you too.
[clinking glass]
Can I have
everyone's attention?
I just wanted to say thank you
so much for being here.
Jameson and I are very proud
of this exhibit
celebrating Black joy.
And I want to give a shout-out
to Harlem
Whoo!
and everyone who
has and continues
to contribute to the soul
of this neighborhood.
Thank you for being my home.
Thank you for being my joy.
Cheers.
[applause]
I don't know if I'm ready
to let her go.
Yeah.
I don't know if I am, either.
[Maze: "Before I Let Go"]
[Camille]
Oh, this is my jam!
You made me happy ♪
♪
This, you can bet ♪
♪
You stood right beside me ♪
♪
And I won't forget ♪
♪
And I really love you ♪
You should know ♪
[Angie] Girl, you are
wearing that wig!
- [both laugh]
- So where we taking it to?
Food? More alcohol? Both?
Actually, neither,
because I have to go home
and change and meet Keith.
We just made up,
and we need to celebrate!
And more pressing, where
the fuck are we walking to,
and why are we not
doing it in a car?
I actually do have a car,
but you have
another ride waiting.
I do?
[smooth R&B music]
♪
[whispering]
What is he doing here?
He is waiting
for his girlfriend.
Now, go get your man!
Go.
Hi.
I'm so sorry
I broke up with you.
But you know,
she's my girl, and I just
It's okay.
We're here now.
Come here.
- These are for you.
- Oh, thank you.
Now, listen, I know that
you don't dig on bikes.
So get in. I got you.
Let's go. Come on.
Hold on.
Okay.
[laughs]
Okay, well, this is me.
That sounds like
the night is over.
Only the part
where we're together.
Ouch.
I don't have sex right away.
It just becomes sport
without meaning.
Well, I am really,
really good at sports.
Yes, I'm sure you are,
and you can show me
when the time is right.
- Wow.
- [both laugh]
Bye.
[Tye] Bye-bye.
[laughing softly]
[phone dings]
[thumping R&B music]
♪
Oh, Zoe.
[vibrator buzzing]
I'm gonna make you beg for it.
I'm gonna go so
slow.
[moaning]
[phone dings]
- [sighs]
- [buzzing stops]
Off is too slow.
Sorry, text. It's an emergency.
You got to be
fucking kidding me.
Uh, no kidding.
No fucking.
I'm about to go
hop in the shower.
You can let yourself out.
After you untie me.
Last time we were in a park,
you taught me how to ride.
Last time we were in a park,
I also realized
that you were the coolest,
most beautiful woman
that I will ever meet.
Come. Sit down.
Now, I don't want you
to get cold.
Cold?
Negro, it is August in Harlem.
- The mosquitoes are sweating.
- [both chuckle]
This is mine.
My Aunt Niecey made this for me
after I did
my first performance.
She said so you never forget
who your people are
when you're a star.
[laughs]
Where did you get this?
Thank you.
Is this champagne
and pomegranate juice?
The first night I ever hung out
with Quinn, Tye, and Camille,
we drank pomosas.
And fresh Funyuns!
- These are my
- Your favorite things.
- Quinn.
- Quinn.
Oh, one last favorite thing
before I forget.
[Flwr Chyld & James Tillman:
"Luv 2 U"]
[gasps] A scratcher!
"Diamonds are forever.
Uncover three of anything
and win a corresponding prize."
Okay.
A diamond.
Okay.
Second diamond.
Come on, third diamond.
"Will you marry me?"
All I wanna do ♪
Is give some of my love
to you ♪
Love to you
in the sunshine ♪
Wow.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Come here.
The cheek.
Cheek is never good.
We need to talk.
Even less good.
I have spent so much of my life
trying to be whoever
someone interested in me
wanted me to be.
And I lost myself.
I'm beside the point
in my own life.
And when it all caught up
with me this year
[scoffs]
trust me, it was not pretty.
Meeting you this time around,
it was wonderful.
But I need to figure out
who I actually am
and then fall madly in love
with that person
before I can know exactly
who I want to be with.
If we ever run into
each other again someday
I have to warn you,
I'd do it again
and again and again.
I'm sorry.
But your dream date.
My dream date.
[mellow reggae music]
♪
So here we are.
I know you couldn't wait
for all this.
Oh, no, no, no.
This is not that.
Then what is it then?
I never did just nothing
with someone before.
[Aimee] See?
This was nice.
This is exactly
what I was afraid of.
But still, this isjoy.
I don't know how to say this
but I have to pee.
[laughs] It's down the hall.
And, uh, be quiet.
I don't want to wake my kid.
Your kid?
Way to kill a lady boner
for 400.
Oh, my God.
Never say "lady boner."
[toilet flushing]
Tye?
Zoe?
What are you doing here?
Zoe, sorry we woke you.
This is my friend.
[stammers] I know her.
But, Tye, how do you
know my mom?
How do you know my daughter?
Fuck.
Everyone loved
your bread pudding.
I know that's right.
You know how I know?
'Cause we ran out.
- [laughs]
- Mm-hmm.
I was not expecting
this kind of turnout.
[Ian]
Girl, I am so proud of you.
Thank you for catering
and for being here, always.
It means a lot to me.
Oh, baby, you mean a lot to me.
Look at you, you're glowing.
I am, I am.
You know what it is?
I feel like it's that thing
that Mrs. Joseph
was describing, you know?
Like, what it feels
like to be a mom,
but I feel like at about this.
Like something
crystallized tonight.
My work is changing, and
this is the baby I want.
For now.
Maybe forever.
Hold on. Forever?
What happened?
- Did something happen?
- No, no.
Talk to me.
Um
it's, um
it's what didn't happen.
When the doctor told me
about my eggs
the sadness never hit.
You know,
and when a woman wants kids
and she's told that that
might not be a possibility,
sadness comes, right?
Or anger, or disappointment.
But to be honest, all I felt,
and all I still feel
is relief.
And I'm so sorry,
but I can't ignore that, Ian.
[sighs]
Please don't hate me.
I don't hate you, Camille.
I mean, I think it's beautiful
you know what you want.
You know what I'm saying?
Even if it doesn't
align with what I want.
[soft R&B music]
I mean, I owe it to you
and to myself, really,
to just grow up.
You know what I'm saying?
Be honest.
Having kids, being a father
I'm saying raising them,
reading them a book
that's my dream.
You know?
I ain't ready to give that up.
And you shouldn't.
You are going to be
an amazing dad.
So what, this is it?
What, we came all this way,
all this time,
to just say
goodbye?
♪
[doctor] I think it's
very sweet you all came in
to support your girlfriend.
I always wanted girlfriends
like that, you know?
Like you see on TV,
like Sex and the City.
But mostly, I find other women
to be petty, not fun.
But off topic.
I'm sure what happened
was scary,
and you were smart
to come to urgent care.
But you're totally fine
and so is your baby.
[singer] Oh, shit!
[singer] This the finale
but it ain't over ♪
Wear my heart on my wrist
ice cold, polar ♪
A few pulling copycats
it's a repeat ♪
Buy the whole bar
here's the receipt ♪
Ho, ho, ho
it's a freak-nique ♪
Women wit' attitude
like Eazy-E ♪
Ayy, coffin style nails
got 'em six deep ♪
Swiping cards for that Fendi
and the CC, ayy ♪
Pull up to the club
just because ♪
All my girls' nails did
and hair done ♪
I drag a chick out the club
just for fun ♪
I thought you knew that
you got the right one ♪
With my girls,
they my ride or die ♪
We turning up
on the IG Live ♪
Get it back, put the fellas
to the side ♪
I'm a hustler
so I always maximize ♪
Turn your boo to my trick
give me what I need ♪
Buy me what I want
but I never need ya ♪
I will never tell
better if I show ya ♪
Built an empire
we hit the quota ♪
This the finale
but it ain't over ♪
Wear my heart on my wrist
ice cold, polar ♪
A few pulling copycats
it's a repeat ♪
Buy the whole bar
here's the receipt ♪
Ho, ho, ho
it's a freak-nique ♪
Women wit' attitude
like Eazy-E ♪
Ayy, coffin style nails
got 'em six deep ♪
Swiping cards for that Fendi
and the CC, ayy ♪
My girls,
they my ride or die ♪
We turning up
on the IG Live ♪
Get it back, put the fellas
to the side ♪
I'm a hustler
so I always maximize ♪♪
[DreamDoll: "Oh Shhh"]
♪