Single Ladies (2011) s03e04 Episode Script
A Cut Above
Previously on Single Ladies The jewelry is amazing.
You should name it cut, and you should let Indulgence be the exclusive retailer.
- It's official.
- Partners, huh? Sean says that you can't fire me.
But apparently I can put your treacherous ass on administrative leave.
You've got no issues with your new guy.
New guy? You like to play? Oh, yes, I do.
Go play with yourself.
I turn this over to my lawyers, and they are required to turn it over to Sean.
Single yeah and you say love city ladies crazy what I want, up to me I can follow, I can lead I won't lose control you can't get my love I know you want it oh, yeah you want it single ladies where my single ladies at? Sync and Corrections By Ovelheiro Morning.
Was your night as exciting as mine? You too? How's yours holding up? 'Cause mine is worn out.
New boy plus new toy equals good times.
Oh, wait, we're not talking about insatiable sex partners, are we? No, but go, team Nate.
By the way, do you remember Terrence's faux jewelry samples that we loved? Oh, yeah, those pieces were hot.
That's the first time fake stuff's actually given me bona fide chills.
Yes, that's exactly why Terrence and I are teaming up.
We're launching a private-label jewelry line for Indulgence: - Cut.
- Love.
So we're making new toys with a new boy.
Even better.
No, relax.
Terrence is not a new boy.
He's my business partner.
I have visions of e-tailing and market saturation.
Mm-hmm.
He's confident.
He's ambitious.
He's sexy.
That's a D.
T.
F.
Trifecta.
Omar, focus, okay? We need to conquer the virtual world while still appreciating the clients that walk through that actual door.
You want to make your clients happy, put Terrence in the window.
Hmm, that might work.
Terrence.
Hi, it's Raquel.
Um, I thought we were meeting today about cut.
Anyway, you know where I am.
Where can I find you? Put a record on so we can celebrate put a record on so we can motivate put a record on so we can elevate put a record on so we can meditate Look at you.
I didn't think your G.
P.
S.
would make it to a spot this far out of bougie-ville.
Ha, ha, ha.
I will have you know that I'm no stranger to the south side, darling, nor to a waffle.
Thank you very much.
Uh, you could've fooled me.
Coffee, please.
All right, let's dive right in.
We've got a lot of ground to cover.
I've reached out to a few distributors already, so where are you with manufacturers? I was gonna holler at one of my guys from back in the day.
Oh.
Okay.
Thanks.
How about we go with my guy, Vincent Cheng? He has a stellar reputation, and his plants mass-produce jewelry and accessories for a ton of companies across the world.
He'd be perfect for it.
All right, my guy's probably still on lockdown anyway.
Right.
The thing is Sorry.
- You good? - No, I'm fine.
I'm good.
The thing is, Vincent's super old school, which means we're gonna have to approach him a certain way.
You're gonna have to know about proper greeting rituals, style of negotiation.
Probably gonna have to wear a suit.
"Style of negotiation.
" - Mm-hmm.
- Raquel, who even says that? Terrence, I'm talking about a few minor adjustments, okay? All right.
I agree to meet your guy, even wear a suit, but this better be worth it.
Oh, it will be.
Go ahead, girl.
Don't mind if I do.
I keep my sunglasses on If you would've just seen Just seen the look on Naomi's face.
Oh.
I'm telling you, Keisha, it was almost worth all this drama just to see it.
Well, I'm just glad you finally pulled the trigger.
Miss thing needed to be downsized.
Yeah, she did, but there's no way she goes quietly.
It's just a matter of time before the other shoe drops.
You mean the wedding photo.
Yeah.
Yeah, but we don't know for sure that's what it is.
What did your lawyers say? Told me they were looking into it.
But, hey, in the meantime, you should just avoid any contact with Sean and Naomi, okay? Oh, girl better hope she doesn't come in contact with me.
Hey, I'm serious on this one, Keisha.
Look, I know how you can be, and the last thing that we need right now is for you trying to handle things.
- Excuse me? - Baby, please, just do what I'm asking.
Please.
Just stay away.
- Fine, but - Thank you.
I got to go.
Got the whole world up in my palm with a tight grip and now you't ever seen nothing quite like this Watch out, David.
There goes your competition, and apparently she's been shopping.
Signing Keke was a real get.
You know, we had a long, hard talk the other day.
- Didn't we? - Wasn't that long.
- Don't kid yourself.
- Ouch.
Okay, so now that things are starting to heat up - In your apartment? - I would like to pitch my next great idea.
I love Indulgence.
It's this great boutique up in buckhead, and I think it's a perfect place to style our P.
M.
clients at a discount, of course, since I have the in there.
- I know where I have an in.
- Shh! - I'm onto you.
- What? Who? Young scooter thinks there's a chance in hell he's gonna crash at my place in the vineyard on my birthday weekend.
Hilarious and not happening.
Oh.
So what do you think? If you don't dress me, you don't dress my clients.
Well, that's easy.
Just swing by the boutique.
Take a quick browse.
Raquel and her stylist can hook you up.
- It's a win-win.
- I don't do win-win, Amber.
I just win.
Are you insane? She could've totally caught on.
By the way, I am never sleeping with you again.
And Sorry.
Didn't hear you over the sound of how much you're into me.
I am a first-class fabulous, excellent woman who every little girl hopes to someday be I am the queen Nuh-uh.
- Come on.
- Raquel, no.
Terrence, I told you.
Look, Cheng doesn't need our business, okay? He is booked throughout the year.
We need him.
He's super traditional and very old-school.
You can't go dressed like you're gonna go roll up on some shorties.
Raquel, stop.
You're embarrassing yourself.
Just try this on, please.
So when we meet with Cheng, remember to bring a gift.
It's a very important tradition in the Chinese culture.
Also, he's gonna expect to exchange business cards, so do I need to get you any? Yeah.
I mean, then you can go with me into the bathroom, help me unzip.
Or would you rather hold it? Business cards.
Chill, ma.
- I got this.
- Good.
Now, all you have to do is remember three simple rules.
Three rules? One, don't interrupt.
Two, no off color language, please.
Three, don't be so argumenta Tive.
You see something you like, buckhead? - Huh? - Huh? What? What? Uh, no.
Yeah.
Think you do.
Can a brother see the mirror? Oh, right.
Yeah, of course.
Go ahead.
No interruptions, no arguments.
Basically don't be ghetto.
Exactly.
I get it.
See? You look good.
I always look good.
Now I'm just doing it in your bougie-ass clothes.
Can I get some pants? Oh, now you want some of my pants.
Okay, then.
We'll get you pants.
Appreciate it.
Not those.
Mm-mm.
Everybody's got those days when the sun don't shine Honestly, I don't know if my pitch to Felicia worked with the horndog from hell undermining every move I made.
You know, for someone you hate, David sure seems to be on your mind a lot.
Okay, okay, he keeps me on my toes.
That's it.
Haven't you ever met someone that you can't stand, and, for some reason, you just can't stop thinking about 'em? Ugh, yes.
I keep thinking about that shady-ass Naomi.
You know, as annoying as she is, I'm starting to believe that she and Malcolm Senior might really have had a love thing.
- Maybe they really did get married.
- Wow.
So what are you gonna do? Nothing, for now.
It's out of my hands, which frees them up for poker tomorrow night.
Ooh, I haven't heard you mention poker in a long time.
I know, right? It's either poker, or I'll go find Naomi and poker sounds good.
Yeah, let's stick to that.
- Oh.
- Okay, Felicia's almost here, so I want to remind everybody that we need Felicia's blessing, okay? So just ignore the evil spewing out of her mouth, Keisha, and allow her to make Indulgence the new hot place to shop.
When I tell you she is a colossal bitch She's behind me, right? April, she's not here.
It's so weird.
I keep thinking she's right behind me.
Strange.
Anyway, my point is, she is really, really, really difficult.
I mean, if you take Omarosa and Satan and they have a child together, she is about that aw Oh, God.
Um Why does everyone assume Satan is a man? Felicia, welcome to Indulgence.
Thank you.
Hmm, Keisha Greene.
Well, you've come a long way since your video dancing days.
And it's on.
I can remember you and Sisqo disappearing into a certain H2 limo behind lava lounge.
Oh, she gonna hear about this.
You've come a long way too.
You were famous for your techniques back in the day.
What was that nickname that 50 cent Oh, no need to rehash the past, is there? Good to see you, darling.
Always.
Tulle skirt, London runway.
Nice choice.
Origami suit from the fall show, Milan.
Impressive.
You're not the worst thing.
Likewise.
In fact, I quite admire the brand that you built.
Kudos.
Omar, what is happening? It's one of the things I admire about Felicia: Her ability to capture people in her spell.
- Hmm.
- I ain't falling for it, though.
You.
I remember you from that wedding.
Looks like someone's been a bad boy, hogging all the cuteness to himself.
Guilty.
Omar's our expert in-house stylist.
He'll be working his magic on any of the clients you send our way.
If I decide to send clients your way.
Of course.
One should never presume.
However, maybe a 20% discount would sway your decision.
I was thinking wholesale.
For your clients, sure.
For you, my Max is 30.
- 40.
- 30.
I like you.
You know what? I should have a party this weekend to celebrate our new business relationship.
Great.
Indulgence style meets price management celebrity.
I love it.
It's a winning idea.
It's a decent idea if we decide to cross-promote my artists.
Of course.
Great.
I'll have my printer get on a VIP invite A.
S.
A.
P.
In the meantime, Omar, will you show her around? The new Marni shifts scream Felicia price.
They also scream expensive, but I'm sure that discount will shut 'em up.
Oh, my God.
Is it my imagination, or is this going okay? - I think it did.
- All right, let's not be fooled.
This still is Felicia we're talking about.
Girl, you have nothing to worry about.
If Raquel is throwing a party, you know it's gonna be hot.
It better be, or else I'll turn this entire place into a 99â store.
And there it is.
65 up in a 40 Lane I'm big spinning This is Terrence Franks, my business partner.
My business card is attached.
Excellent.
Thank you.
So, Mr.
Franks, what do you see as an attainable five-year sales projection? No less than $5 million.
Easy.
Ambitious.
I like it.
It's the only way I roll.
I'm thinking we start with the web campaign, then buy a few key ads to generate buzz.
We're building relationships with net-a-Porter and topshop.
We're focused on globalization.
Very impressive.
So tell me, what kind of woman wears cut? Well, the cut woman knows what she wants, but she's smart enough to find it for less.
So this woman she'd be like Beyonce, delicate in the front and all about the bam in the back.
You know what I'm saying.
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with this term "bam.
" I think what Terrence is trying to say Raquel, I got this.
The cut woman is aware of her sexuality without being a ho.
I see, and So, Mr.
Cheng, you see what we serve.
What are you bringing to the table? If your suppliers can get me the stones by Friday, I can have a finished product for you in a few weeks.
Whoa, uh, hold up.
We need to check you out first, see some samples, talk plant capacity.
Not that we doubt the quality of your work, Vincent.
- Not at all.
- Yeah, but before we go laying down the paper, we need to sample the product, make sure that the quality is good, right? So to speak.
I can send you a sample, but we should talk schedules.
- Absolutely.
- Yeah, but, um, first I need to holler at you about the stone setters.
I mean, you ain't got a bunch of kids cramped in a basement, do you? That wouldn't be a good look.
Vincent, I'm throwing a fabulous party at Indulgence this Friday.
I would love if you can make it.
Oh, yeah, you should come.
I mean, it's gonna be off the chain.
Oh, my, look at the time.
It's getting late.
Got to go.
Mr.
Cheng.
- Hey, what was that? - That was on point.
No, it wasn't.
You didn't do anything we talked about, Terrence.
Hey, I did me.
This is who you're doing business with.
I got to go.
Supposed to meet my homeboys in 20 minutes.
Really? Really.
Holler.
You did good.
Put some clothes on And you guys better come back with some better ideas, or I'm gonna bludgeon someone with this telephone.
Probably gonna be you, Ashley.
Just get back in the race whatever it takes whatever it takes and grab a pen I like in red Omar, what a surprise.
Oh.
I could really use a friend right now.
Do you want to go to lunch? I'd love to, but actually, Felicia and I have a lunch date.
What? I've never even been invited to lunch with her.
Well, it's no biggie.
We're gonna talk about clothes, you know, one diva to another.
No, I don't know, but I need to.
Hey, can you do some recon for me? Find out what makes Felicia tick.
Her birthday's coming up, and I don't know what to get her.
And if I can get her a good birthday gift, I will have that on David.
Okay, okay, I'm on it.
Damn, the price you pay for being cute.
What are you in the mood for? Bacchanalia or Miller union? You choose, Feleesh.
Did you peep that new Alexander McQueen jacket? The one Thandie Newton wore to Milan fashion week? I'm having her killed for it as we speak.
Feleesh? Wow.
Oh, I can confirm.
His name is legend for a reason.
But that's all you get for now.
I'll save my diddy story for dessert.
Your life sounds so amazing.
You've got to write a tell-all book, like Felicia price: The price is always right or Felicia price: You can't handle the scandal.
You're funny, and I like it.
Well, in that case, I'll tell you about the year that I went to work with Timbaland.
Warning: This story needs its own red-band trailer.
Bring it.
Um, I was supposed to ask you something.
I think it was Oh, forget it.
Please continue.
Well off course they brought me in to save the world, and as I was putting on my cape Vinyl, huh? Pretty young to know about that.
And you're way too young to be into parliament-funkadelic so guess that makes us even.
I'm a funk man.
What can I say? Okay.
What are you into? Um, I don't know.
Little of everything, really.
I like digging through cool samples to inspire the artists that I work with.
You work with musicians? I do, yeah.
That is the best job ever.
Uh, yeah, it can be, except I have a boss who expects me to be cutting-edge every second.
"don't think outside the box, Avery, blow up the box.
" - It's nice to meet you, Avery.
- Oh.
No, no, no, no, no.
My name is April.
Oh.
I'm Ben.
You know, at least your boss respects your opinion, which is more than I can say for mine.
Sounds like our bosses sprung from the same pit of hell, except I swear mine interned with Gaddafi.
Oh, my idolizes Darth Maul.
You know, one time, he spilled coffee on himself.
He made me give him my pants.
Well, I can't even eat carbs anymore 'cause my boss swears I smell like gluten.
Mine makes me pop his bacne.
Stop.
For the win.
You got it.
There you go.
Hey, a toast to terrible bosses.
Terrible bosses.
You know, maybe we could do this again sometime with cocktails, maybe a little Maxwell.
No, no, no, Marvin Gaye.
I mean, the young guys are channeling him anyway.
Right.
Okay.
- Yeah? Okay.
- Yeah.
Sean.
You don't have an appointment.
Fire Naomi? You really think that's gonna get you anywhere? I didn't fire her, Sean.
She's on - Administrative leave.
- There you go.
Yeah, I know what you're doing, and it's not gonna fly.
What I'm doing? What I'm doing is well within the law, and best of all, it doesn't concern you.
No, my concern is the way you play fast and loose with the truth.
You're acting as if Naomi is a liar, and we both know damn well she isn't.
I sure hope you treat Keisha with more respect.
Listen, I know exactly who and what Naomi is, and as for Keisha, Sean, you really would do best to keep her name from coming out of your mouth.
You're probably right.
Be sure to give her my best.
On the other hand, maybe I'll do it myself.
So what do you think? This VIP list is stuntin'.
I've pulled out all the stops for this party, all in the spirit of a fresh, new Terrence.
He says he's been calling Cheng all day.
You need to get that in check.
Can you imagine? He's demanding answers after the way he acted? Mocha Adonis is going rogue.
Oh, hell no.
Yes.
You go get him, boss lady.
Get him.
I could get used to this.
What's your take on 12:00? Recently divorced.
She got more than half.
She's here to play.
Nice.
What about 2:00? Easy.
New money.
Doesn't play a lot.
High-profile, but insecure.
Why doesn't your boy Malcolm ever accompany you to these games? I mean, a woman like you shouldn't be left alone, not even for one minute.
Mm.
I can handle myself.
What are you doing here? I'm buying in.
Hey.
Sean Clark.
Dominic.
Since when do you play? Oh, there's a lot you don't know about me.
High stakes in it to win it that's why I'm here it's a dice roll winging a prayer forget the fear eyes wide open and grind no time to sleep, though I'm already living my dreams and I can't stop, yo Study long, study wrong.
But it's hard out here for a pimp in a three-piece even if you got the muscle and a Rolex Somebody's getting emotional, and it's throwing her off her game.
It'd take a lot more than you to throw me off my game.
So you two it was a lifetime ago.
Was it? I'm gonna go get a drink.
Good luck.
I just want you to be careful.
Malcolm is not good for you.
I trust him.
Do you trust that hand? I'm not scared of you, Sean.
I'll call.
It's not me you need to be afraid of.
Never has been.
Hands up in the air hey, doing it So that's it.
You just walked right into Janet Jackson's birthday party.
I sure did.
Wow.
I mean, they threw me out when they found me, but Yeah.
But it was a cool ten minutes.
This is me.
That's my M.
O.
, by the way.
- I'm a party crasher.
- Oh, yeah? - No-goodnik.
Scoundrel.
- Hmm.
- Oh.
- What's up? Bad news? Yeah, my friend was supposed to get me the scoop on my boss so that I could get her a good birthday present.
Mm, so no scoop.
No, he got so caught up in her "ridiculous fabulosity" that he forgot to get it, so all he could tell me was, her ringtone was when doves cry.
Oh.
So a prince fan.
Guess so.
- Then I got you covered.
- Hmm? Yeah, my buddy and I We sell celebrity stuff online, and I know for a fact he's got some prince stuff.
- No way.
- If you want, I can just call him he can meet us here.
You would do that for me? Whenever an employee is being abused, I'll be there.
Especially when they look like you and they buy vintage vinyl.
Mm.
I'm glad I met you.
Yeah, me too.
Hey, hey They be watching to see what I got, eyes open mouth closed Your boy Sean's gonna be a problem.
It's nothing.
I can handle myself.
No doubt, no doubt.
You know, I've seen you out a few times now.
You don't bring anyone to these games? Is that your way of asking if I'm boo'd up? You know, lately I haven't wanted to bring anyone here.
Too many distractions.
But whenever I see you here, I'm just glad I play poker.
Oh, me too.
Uh I should go.
Keisha, you don't have to go.
I mean, better yet, why don't you just leave with me? You know what I love about poker? It taught me to trust my instincts, and right now, my instincts are telling me that this could be a mistake.
Thank you for the drink.
Any time.
Maybe one day you'll return the favor.
Okay, bye-bye.
Damn.
Look, I don't know who you think you are, but this has to stop.
I agree.
Just tell Malcolm to do right by my client, and we can all put this whole sorry mess behind us.
The only sorry mess in all of this is your client, and she's gonna lose.
It's just a matter of time.
Really? Well, I just spoke with Malcolm's lawyer this afternoon, and you're right.
It is only a matter of time.
Oh, please.
That photo doesn't prove anything.
What photo? You Nothing.
Never mind.
No, no, wait.
Are you all right? I will be just as soon as you take your damn hand off me.
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She's got a crooked tongue Oh, look at you, rolling up on a brother all big and bold.
What's up? You hear from Cheng? No, and thanks to you, we probably never will.
Why, he going back to China already? - I ain't even mad at his hustle.
- Terrence, you blew the meeting.
You didn't do anything that we discussed.
Whoa, whoa, hold up.
I brought scotch.
I brought business cards.
I even hit him with the Ni Hao.
Mm-hmm.
Remember the discussion about no off-color language? You were dropping "ho" like it was confetti.
Well, that's just how I roll.
And you kept interrupting him, which is just rude and not only in the Chinese culture.
Hey, y'all, hold up.
Let me handle this.
Hey, yo, look.
You got your way of doing things, and I got mine.
But I don't appreciate you coming to my spot trying to put me on blast.
- I get that.
- No, because, see, I wanted Cheng to understand cut and me.
You don't walk into a meeting acting all needy.
My pops taught me that.
You're not hearing me.
No, you're not hearing me.
Scared money don't make no money, Raquel.
Yeah? Well, ignorant money don't make no money either, and if you don't believe me, ask Cheng.
Oh, wait.
You can't.
He's not returning any of our phone calls.
You know what? I wouldn't call your little bougie, uptight ass back either.
Hey.
We need to talk.
Hey, you.
What's up? Did you turn over that photo to your lawyers? Keisha, I never said that.
Not even once did I say that I gave it to them.
But you said you were going to.
Where is it? It's gone.
Well, what do you mean gone? I mean that it is gone.
All right? I burned it.
It's gone.
Are you crazy? You're destroying evidence? I'm not gonna have that woman take from me and my family what isn't hers.
What if it is, at least some of it? Come on, Keisha.
You're siding with her now? No, I Sean showed up at my poker game.
He what? He kept coming at me until I sort of accidently mentioned the photo.
Why? Keisha, why would you do something like that? He didn't even know what I was talking about, so I don't think it matters.
You don't think it matters.
You You just left Sean an opening! Which wouldn't have happened if you just turned over the damn photo in the first place.
I can't believe you right now.
Oh, yeah? Feeling's mutual.
I stand tall I stand tall never back down never back down walk with me You wanted to see me? Come.
Where did you get this? I know you're a prince fan, so Happy Birthday.
And also there's a letter of authenticity in the pocket.
But, I mean, really, Feleesh, no big deal.
I have prince on speed dial, and I own 15 pairs of his boots.
If I wanted an old jacket of his, I'd ask him.
You need to be spending less time getting me wacky gifts and more time trying to sign new clients.
Yes, ma'am.
And F.
Y.
I.
, Adele - Huh? - It's Felicia.
I should've just been honest with you, and I'm sorry because I feel like I put you in that position.
I may not agree with the way you handled it, but it's done, and I've got your back no matter what.
Thank you.
I love you.
You know that? But? But I have to be honest with you too.
When I went to go play poker the other night, I ran into that guy, Dominic.
Mm-hmm.
You and I haven't been connecting, and he made me feel, like, noticed.
Noticed.
He tried to get his flirt on.
It's okay.
Nothing happened.
I believe you.
You really trust me that much? Well, that depends.
You still ride or die? - Always.
- Then get over here.
We got to get ready for Raquel's party.
Oh, like hell we do.
You're my sweet baby Hey, you.
A toast to the baddest bitch in the fashion game.
Well, thank you.
- I meant me.
- Of course you did.
Why didn't you bring Nate? He's out of town for the weekend, but we're having fun playing naked Skype games.
- Pause.
- Raquel.
- Hi.
- Hi.
- Oh, my gosh, this is amazing.
- Thank you.
Ben, this is Raquel.
She's the owner of Indulgence, and this is her fabulous stylist, Omar.
- Nice to meet you both.
- You too.
It's amazing what kind of goodies you can pick up at a garage sale, hmm? I know, right? I must've missed the groupon for this one.
- Am I being objectified right now? - Absolutely.
I think I like it.
He's a pretty cool plus-one.
So is the infamous David coming? Because you know I need to meet this guy.
Ooh, please say yes.
I can't wait to see your claws come out.
Wait, who are we talking about? Absolutely nobody.
But if the temperature drops in the room and the hair on the back of your neck stands up, he's here.
- Hmm.
- Oh, there's a client that I want you to meet.
I'll be back.
Oh.
Party's turned up.
You know how to set it off, partner.
Yeah, about that partner thing.
I'm not really feeling that right now.
Look, don't trip.
We'll find another manufacturer.
Oh, because you think that's all I'm tripping about? What else are you tripping about? Vincent.
Hi.
I wasn't sure you were gonna be able to make it.
Oh, thank you for inviting me.
Gentlemen, shall we go back to my office, where we can talk? I said hey keep the music going till they play if it feels good let me hear you say turn it up, turn it up turn it up let me hear you say let me hear you say Vincent, I want to apologize for Terrence's behavior at our last meeting and for all the phone calls.
Nonsense.
- I enjoyed his energy.
- You what? His passion reminds me of how I used to be when I was starting out.
Besides, it's a nice change of pace from all those American businessmen who treat me like some kind of ancient relic.
That's what's up.
I'd like to sign on as the manufacturer for cut.
Really? I mean, of course.
- All right.
- Thank you.
- I'm so excited.
- Yes, me too.
Mr.
Cheng, you will not be disappointed.
I know.
Okay, I have to get going.
Got another meeting with Harvard guys who think they've got my culture down.
Between all the bowing and the garbled mandarin, I'll be there all night.
Ciao.
Have a good night.
Yes! That's what's up.
All right.
All right, okay.
You were right.
I owe you an apology.
I didn't think we were in the running.
I owe you an apology as well.
I seem to have underestimated your skills.
I'll take that.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
I'm just I'm just relieved.
You know, Vincent has such an amazing reputation, and I'm just so excited to be working with him.
So we good? We're good.
Whoo.
Let's not.
Come on.
I know you're feeling it.
I'm feeling I'm feeling like I don't want this to be messy.
Me either.
Terrence, you're not the first guy to try and turn business with me into something else, okay? Mm, so you're saying that you're irresistible.
No.
No, not at all.
I'm just I'm saying it's not like that between us.
That's all.
You keep telling yourself that.
What was that? I came crashing down Hey.
Whoa, April's friends are hot.
Hi, I'm David.
- Oh, you made it.
- Uh, yeah.
Jumping party, free booze, ravishing host, where else would I be? Hmm.
And Felicia? Uh, she sends her apologies.
She had to jet off to Bali with Russell Simmons.
They're having sashimi with the Dalai Lama.
Of course.
Oh, well, well, well.
Hey there, coworker.
So is this your date? I see you two have met.
David, this is Ben.
Ben, American horror story.
So how do you two know each other? Are you friends, or is this one of those client-escort arrangements? What? Come on.
Look at the cheekbones on this guy.
I mean, baby Hugh Jackman has to be a pro.
Yeah, I did do some modeling in college, actually.
Of course you did.
"I did do a little modeling in my day.
" So what do you do now? Or should I say, who do you do? Uh, I'm an executive assistant at a bank.
Hmm, executive assistant at a bank.
That's hardly a grown man's job.
Well, it's got good bennys, and I do enjoy a nice 401.
Ben also owns his own company.
He sells celebrity memorabilia.
Cute.
It's just a side hustle.
Really no big thing.
We cleared 5, almost 6 last year.
Hardly seems like it's worth the trouble.
Oh, no, that would be 500 grand, but I'm sure that's peanuts to somebody like you, right? I need another drink.
- Would you like one? - I will come with you.
Okay.
Hey.
Terrence, it's late.
I know.
Just wanted to say that you were right.
Our relationship is about business.
You crossed a boundary.
I know.
I get it.
It won't happen again.
Okay.
Partners.
Business partners.
I should I should get back to doing what I was doing.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Raquel.
Yeah? You are.
I'm what? Irresistible.
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You should name it cut, and you should let Indulgence be the exclusive retailer.
- It's official.
- Partners, huh? Sean says that you can't fire me.
But apparently I can put your treacherous ass on administrative leave.
You've got no issues with your new guy.
New guy? You like to play? Oh, yes, I do.
Go play with yourself.
I turn this over to my lawyers, and they are required to turn it over to Sean.
Single yeah and you say love city ladies crazy what I want, up to me I can follow, I can lead I won't lose control you can't get my love I know you want it oh, yeah you want it single ladies where my single ladies at? Sync and Corrections By Ovelheiro Morning.
Was your night as exciting as mine? You too? How's yours holding up? 'Cause mine is worn out.
New boy plus new toy equals good times.
Oh, wait, we're not talking about insatiable sex partners, are we? No, but go, team Nate.
By the way, do you remember Terrence's faux jewelry samples that we loved? Oh, yeah, those pieces were hot.
That's the first time fake stuff's actually given me bona fide chills.
Yes, that's exactly why Terrence and I are teaming up.
We're launching a private-label jewelry line for Indulgence: - Cut.
- Love.
So we're making new toys with a new boy.
Even better.
No, relax.
Terrence is not a new boy.
He's my business partner.
I have visions of e-tailing and market saturation.
Mm-hmm.
He's confident.
He's ambitious.
He's sexy.
That's a D.
T.
F.
Trifecta.
Omar, focus, okay? We need to conquer the virtual world while still appreciating the clients that walk through that actual door.
You want to make your clients happy, put Terrence in the window.
Hmm, that might work.
Terrence.
Hi, it's Raquel.
Um, I thought we were meeting today about cut.
Anyway, you know where I am.
Where can I find you? Put a record on so we can celebrate put a record on so we can motivate put a record on so we can elevate put a record on so we can meditate Look at you.
I didn't think your G.
P.
S.
would make it to a spot this far out of bougie-ville.
Ha, ha, ha.
I will have you know that I'm no stranger to the south side, darling, nor to a waffle.
Thank you very much.
Uh, you could've fooled me.
Coffee, please.
All right, let's dive right in.
We've got a lot of ground to cover.
I've reached out to a few distributors already, so where are you with manufacturers? I was gonna holler at one of my guys from back in the day.
Oh.
Okay.
Thanks.
How about we go with my guy, Vincent Cheng? He has a stellar reputation, and his plants mass-produce jewelry and accessories for a ton of companies across the world.
He'd be perfect for it.
All right, my guy's probably still on lockdown anyway.
Right.
The thing is Sorry.
- You good? - No, I'm fine.
I'm good.
The thing is, Vincent's super old school, which means we're gonna have to approach him a certain way.
You're gonna have to know about proper greeting rituals, style of negotiation.
Probably gonna have to wear a suit.
"Style of negotiation.
" - Mm-hmm.
- Raquel, who even says that? Terrence, I'm talking about a few minor adjustments, okay? All right.
I agree to meet your guy, even wear a suit, but this better be worth it.
Oh, it will be.
Go ahead, girl.
Don't mind if I do.
I keep my sunglasses on If you would've just seen Just seen the look on Naomi's face.
Oh.
I'm telling you, Keisha, it was almost worth all this drama just to see it.
Well, I'm just glad you finally pulled the trigger.
Miss thing needed to be downsized.
Yeah, she did, but there's no way she goes quietly.
It's just a matter of time before the other shoe drops.
You mean the wedding photo.
Yeah.
Yeah, but we don't know for sure that's what it is.
What did your lawyers say? Told me they were looking into it.
But, hey, in the meantime, you should just avoid any contact with Sean and Naomi, okay? Oh, girl better hope she doesn't come in contact with me.
Hey, I'm serious on this one, Keisha.
Look, I know how you can be, and the last thing that we need right now is for you trying to handle things.
- Excuse me? - Baby, please, just do what I'm asking.
Please.
Just stay away.
- Fine, but - Thank you.
I got to go.
Got the whole world up in my palm with a tight grip and now you't ever seen nothing quite like this Watch out, David.
There goes your competition, and apparently she's been shopping.
Signing Keke was a real get.
You know, we had a long, hard talk the other day.
- Didn't we? - Wasn't that long.
- Don't kid yourself.
- Ouch.
Okay, so now that things are starting to heat up - In your apartment? - I would like to pitch my next great idea.
I love Indulgence.
It's this great boutique up in buckhead, and I think it's a perfect place to style our P.
M.
clients at a discount, of course, since I have the in there.
- I know where I have an in.
- Shh! - I'm onto you.
- What? Who? Young scooter thinks there's a chance in hell he's gonna crash at my place in the vineyard on my birthday weekend.
Hilarious and not happening.
Oh.
So what do you think? If you don't dress me, you don't dress my clients.
Well, that's easy.
Just swing by the boutique.
Take a quick browse.
Raquel and her stylist can hook you up.
- It's a win-win.
- I don't do win-win, Amber.
I just win.
Are you insane? She could've totally caught on.
By the way, I am never sleeping with you again.
And Sorry.
Didn't hear you over the sound of how much you're into me.
I am a first-class fabulous, excellent woman who every little girl hopes to someday be I am the queen Nuh-uh.
- Come on.
- Raquel, no.
Terrence, I told you.
Look, Cheng doesn't need our business, okay? He is booked throughout the year.
We need him.
He's super traditional and very old-school.
You can't go dressed like you're gonna go roll up on some shorties.
Raquel, stop.
You're embarrassing yourself.
Just try this on, please.
So when we meet with Cheng, remember to bring a gift.
It's a very important tradition in the Chinese culture.
Also, he's gonna expect to exchange business cards, so do I need to get you any? Yeah.
I mean, then you can go with me into the bathroom, help me unzip.
Or would you rather hold it? Business cards.
Chill, ma.
- I got this.
- Good.
Now, all you have to do is remember three simple rules.
Three rules? One, don't interrupt.
Two, no off color language, please.
Three, don't be so argumenta Tive.
You see something you like, buckhead? - Huh? - Huh? What? What? Uh, no.
Yeah.
Think you do.
Can a brother see the mirror? Oh, right.
Yeah, of course.
Go ahead.
No interruptions, no arguments.
Basically don't be ghetto.
Exactly.
I get it.
See? You look good.
I always look good.
Now I'm just doing it in your bougie-ass clothes.
Can I get some pants? Oh, now you want some of my pants.
Okay, then.
We'll get you pants.
Appreciate it.
Not those.
Mm-mm.
Everybody's got those days when the sun don't shine Honestly, I don't know if my pitch to Felicia worked with the horndog from hell undermining every move I made.
You know, for someone you hate, David sure seems to be on your mind a lot.
Okay, okay, he keeps me on my toes.
That's it.
Haven't you ever met someone that you can't stand, and, for some reason, you just can't stop thinking about 'em? Ugh, yes.
I keep thinking about that shady-ass Naomi.
You know, as annoying as she is, I'm starting to believe that she and Malcolm Senior might really have had a love thing.
- Maybe they really did get married.
- Wow.
So what are you gonna do? Nothing, for now.
It's out of my hands, which frees them up for poker tomorrow night.
Ooh, I haven't heard you mention poker in a long time.
I know, right? It's either poker, or I'll go find Naomi and poker sounds good.
Yeah, let's stick to that.
- Oh.
- Okay, Felicia's almost here, so I want to remind everybody that we need Felicia's blessing, okay? So just ignore the evil spewing out of her mouth, Keisha, and allow her to make Indulgence the new hot place to shop.
When I tell you she is a colossal bitch She's behind me, right? April, she's not here.
It's so weird.
I keep thinking she's right behind me.
Strange.
Anyway, my point is, she is really, really, really difficult.
I mean, if you take Omarosa and Satan and they have a child together, she is about that aw Oh, God.
Um Why does everyone assume Satan is a man? Felicia, welcome to Indulgence.
Thank you.
Hmm, Keisha Greene.
Well, you've come a long way since your video dancing days.
And it's on.
I can remember you and Sisqo disappearing into a certain H2 limo behind lava lounge.
Oh, she gonna hear about this.
You've come a long way too.
You were famous for your techniques back in the day.
What was that nickname that 50 cent Oh, no need to rehash the past, is there? Good to see you, darling.
Always.
Tulle skirt, London runway.
Nice choice.
Origami suit from the fall show, Milan.
Impressive.
You're not the worst thing.
Likewise.
In fact, I quite admire the brand that you built.
Kudos.
Omar, what is happening? It's one of the things I admire about Felicia: Her ability to capture people in her spell.
- Hmm.
- I ain't falling for it, though.
You.
I remember you from that wedding.
Looks like someone's been a bad boy, hogging all the cuteness to himself.
Guilty.
Omar's our expert in-house stylist.
He'll be working his magic on any of the clients you send our way.
If I decide to send clients your way.
Of course.
One should never presume.
However, maybe a 20% discount would sway your decision.
I was thinking wholesale.
For your clients, sure.
For you, my Max is 30.
- 40.
- 30.
I like you.
You know what? I should have a party this weekend to celebrate our new business relationship.
Great.
Indulgence style meets price management celebrity.
I love it.
It's a winning idea.
It's a decent idea if we decide to cross-promote my artists.
Of course.
Great.
I'll have my printer get on a VIP invite A.
S.
A.
P.
In the meantime, Omar, will you show her around? The new Marni shifts scream Felicia price.
They also scream expensive, but I'm sure that discount will shut 'em up.
Oh, my God.
Is it my imagination, or is this going okay? - I think it did.
- All right, let's not be fooled.
This still is Felicia we're talking about.
Girl, you have nothing to worry about.
If Raquel is throwing a party, you know it's gonna be hot.
It better be, or else I'll turn this entire place into a 99â store.
And there it is.
65 up in a 40 Lane I'm big spinning This is Terrence Franks, my business partner.
My business card is attached.
Excellent.
Thank you.
So, Mr.
Franks, what do you see as an attainable five-year sales projection? No less than $5 million.
Easy.
Ambitious.
I like it.
It's the only way I roll.
I'm thinking we start with the web campaign, then buy a few key ads to generate buzz.
We're building relationships with net-a-Porter and topshop.
We're focused on globalization.
Very impressive.
So tell me, what kind of woman wears cut? Well, the cut woman knows what she wants, but she's smart enough to find it for less.
So this woman she'd be like Beyonce, delicate in the front and all about the bam in the back.
You know what I'm saying.
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with this term "bam.
" I think what Terrence is trying to say Raquel, I got this.
The cut woman is aware of her sexuality without being a ho.
I see, and So, Mr.
Cheng, you see what we serve.
What are you bringing to the table? If your suppliers can get me the stones by Friday, I can have a finished product for you in a few weeks.
Whoa, uh, hold up.
We need to check you out first, see some samples, talk plant capacity.
Not that we doubt the quality of your work, Vincent.
- Not at all.
- Yeah, but before we go laying down the paper, we need to sample the product, make sure that the quality is good, right? So to speak.
I can send you a sample, but we should talk schedules.
- Absolutely.
- Yeah, but, um, first I need to holler at you about the stone setters.
I mean, you ain't got a bunch of kids cramped in a basement, do you? That wouldn't be a good look.
Vincent, I'm throwing a fabulous party at Indulgence this Friday.
I would love if you can make it.
Oh, yeah, you should come.
I mean, it's gonna be off the chain.
Oh, my, look at the time.
It's getting late.
Got to go.
Mr.
Cheng.
- Hey, what was that? - That was on point.
No, it wasn't.
You didn't do anything we talked about, Terrence.
Hey, I did me.
This is who you're doing business with.
I got to go.
Supposed to meet my homeboys in 20 minutes.
Really? Really.
Holler.
You did good.
Put some clothes on And you guys better come back with some better ideas, or I'm gonna bludgeon someone with this telephone.
Probably gonna be you, Ashley.
Just get back in the race whatever it takes whatever it takes and grab a pen I like in red Omar, what a surprise.
Oh.
I could really use a friend right now.
Do you want to go to lunch? I'd love to, but actually, Felicia and I have a lunch date.
What? I've never even been invited to lunch with her.
Well, it's no biggie.
We're gonna talk about clothes, you know, one diva to another.
No, I don't know, but I need to.
Hey, can you do some recon for me? Find out what makes Felicia tick.
Her birthday's coming up, and I don't know what to get her.
And if I can get her a good birthday gift, I will have that on David.
Okay, okay, I'm on it.
Damn, the price you pay for being cute.
What are you in the mood for? Bacchanalia or Miller union? You choose, Feleesh.
Did you peep that new Alexander McQueen jacket? The one Thandie Newton wore to Milan fashion week? I'm having her killed for it as we speak.
Feleesh? Wow.
Oh, I can confirm.
His name is legend for a reason.
But that's all you get for now.
I'll save my diddy story for dessert.
Your life sounds so amazing.
You've got to write a tell-all book, like Felicia price: The price is always right or Felicia price: You can't handle the scandal.
You're funny, and I like it.
Well, in that case, I'll tell you about the year that I went to work with Timbaland.
Warning: This story needs its own red-band trailer.
Bring it.
Um, I was supposed to ask you something.
I think it was Oh, forget it.
Please continue.
Well off course they brought me in to save the world, and as I was putting on my cape Vinyl, huh? Pretty young to know about that.
And you're way too young to be into parliament-funkadelic so guess that makes us even.
I'm a funk man.
What can I say? Okay.
What are you into? Um, I don't know.
Little of everything, really.
I like digging through cool samples to inspire the artists that I work with.
You work with musicians? I do, yeah.
That is the best job ever.
Uh, yeah, it can be, except I have a boss who expects me to be cutting-edge every second.
"don't think outside the box, Avery, blow up the box.
" - It's nice to meet you, Avery.
- Oh.
No, no, no, no, no.
My name is April.
Oh.
I'm Ben.
You know, at least your boss respects your opinion, which is more than I can say for mine.
Sounds like our bosses sprung from the same pit of hell, except I swear mine interned with Gaddafi.
Oh, my idolizes Darth Maul.
You know, one time, he spilled coffee on himself.
He made me give him my pants.
Well, I can't even eat carbs anymore 'cause my boss swears I smell like gluten.
Mine makes me pop his bacne.
Stop.
For the win.
You got it.
There you go.
Hey, a toast to terrible bosses.
Terrible bosses.
You know, maybe we could do this again sometime with cocktails, maybe a little Maxwell.
No, no, no, Marvin Gaye.
I mean, the young guys are channeling him anyway.
Right.
Okay.
- Yeah? Okay.
- Yeah.
Sean.
You don't have an appointment.
Fire Naomi? You really think that's gonna get you anywhere? I didn't fire her, Sean.
She's on - Administrative leave.
- There you go.
Yeah, I know what you're doing, and it's not gonna fly.
What I'm doing? What I'm doing is well within the law, and best of all, it doesn't concern you.
No, my concern is the way you play fast and loose with the truth.
You're acting as if Naomi is a liar, and we both know damn well she isn't.
I sure hope you treat Keisha with more respect.
Listen, I know exactly who and what Naomi is, and as for Keisha, Sean, you really would do best to keep her name from coming out of your mouth.
You're probably right.
Be sure to give her my best.
On the other hand, maybe I'll do it myself.
So what do you think? This VIP list is stuntin'.
I've pulled out all the stops for this party, all in the spirit of a fresh, new Terrence.
He says he's been calling Cheng all day.
You need to get that in check.
Can you imagine? He's demanding answers after the way he acted? Mocha Adonis is going rogue.
Oh, hell no.
Yes.
You go get him, boss lady.
Get him.
I could get used to this.
What's your take on 12:00? Recently divorced.
She got more than half.
She's here to play.
Nice.
What about 2:00? Easy.
New money.
Doesn't play a lot.
High-profile, but insecure.
Why doesn't your boy Malcolm ever accompany you to these games? I mean, a woman like you shouldn't be left alone, not even for one minute.
Mm.
I can handle myself.
What are you doing here? I'm buying in.
Hey.
Sean Clark.
Dominic.
Since when do you play? Oh, there's a lot you don't know about me.
High stakes in it to win it that's why I'm here it's a dice roll winging a prayer forget the fear eyes wide open and grind no time to sleep, though I'm already living my dreams and I can't stop, yo Study long, study wrong.
But it's hard out here for a pimp in a three-piece even if you got the muscle and a Rolex Somebody's getting emotional, and it's throwing her off her game.
It'd take a lot more than you to throw me off my game.
So you two it was a lifetime ago.
Was it? I'm gonna go get a drink.
Good luck.
I just want you to be careful.
Malcolm is not good for you.
I trust him.
Do you trust that hand? I'm not scared of you, Sean.
I'll call.
It's not me you need to be afraid of.
Never has been.
Hands up in the air hey, doing it So that's it.
You just walked right into Janet Jackson's birthday party.
I sure did.
Wow.
I mean, they threw me out when they found me, but Yeah.
But it was a cool ten minutes.
This is me.
That's my M.
O.
, by the way.
- I'm a party crasher.
- Oh, yeah? - No-goodnik.
Scoundrel.
- Hmm.
- Oh.
- What's up? Bad news? Yeah, my friend was supposed to get me the scoop on my boss so that I could get her a good birthday present.
Mm, so no scoop.
No, he got so caught up in her "ridiculous fabulosity" that he forgot to get it, so all he could tell me was, her ringtone was when doves cry.
Oh.
So a prince fan.
Guess so.
- Then I got you covered.
- Hmm? Yeah, my buddy and I We sell celebrity stuff online, and I know for a fact he's got some prince stuff.
- No way.
- If you want, I can just call him he can meet us here.
You would do that for me? Whenever an employee is being abused, I'll be there.
Especially when they look like you and they buy vintage vinyl.
Mm.
I'm glad I met you.
Yeah, me too.
Hey, hey They be watching to see what I got, eyes open mouth closed Your boy Sean's gonna be a problem.
It's nothing.
I can handle myself.
No doubt, no doubt.
You know, I've seen you out a few times now.
You don't bring anyone to these games? Is that your way of asking if I'm boo'd up? You know, lately I haven't wanted to bring anyone here.
Too many distractions.
But whenever I see you here, I'm just glad I play poker.
Oh, me too.
Uh I should go.
Keisha, you don't have to go.
I mean, better yet, why don't you just leave with me? You know what I love about poker? It taught me to trust my instincts, and right now, my instincts are telling me that this could be a mistake.
Thank you for the drink.
Any time.
Maybe one day you'll return the favor.
Okay, bye-bye.
Damn.
Look, I don't know who you think you are, but this has to stop.
I agree.
Just tell Malcolm to do right by my client, and we can all put this whole sorry mess behind us.
The only sorry mess in all of this is your client, and she's gonna lose.
It's just a matter of time.
Really? Well, I just spoke with Malcolm's lawyer this afternoon, and you're right.
It is only a matter of time.
Oh, please.
That photo doesn't prove anything.
What photo? You Nothing.
Never mind.
No, no, wait.
Are you all right? I will be just as soon as you take your damn hand off me.
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She's got a crooked tongue Oh, look at you, rolling up on a brother all big and bold.
What's up? You hear from Cheng? No, and thanks to you, we probably never will.
Why, he going back to China already? - I ain't even mad at his hustle.
- Terrence, you blew the meeting.
You didn't do anything that we discussed.
Whoa, whoa, hold up.
I brought scotch.
I brought business cards.
I even hit him with the Ni Hao.
Mm-hmm.
Remember the discussion about no off-color language? You were dropping "ho" like it was confetti.
Well, that's just how I roll.
And you kept interrupting him, which is just rude and not only in the Chinese culture.
Hey, y'all, hold up.
Let me handle this.
Hey, yo, look.
You got your way of doing things, and I got mine.
But I don't appreciate you coming to my spot trying to put me on blast.
- I get that.
- No, because, see, I wanted Cheng to understand cut and me.
You don't walk into a meeting acting all needy.
My pops taught me that.
You're not hearing me.
No, you're not hearing me.
Scared money don't make no money, Raquel.
Yeah? Well, ignorant money don't make no money either, and if you don't believe me, ask Cheng.
Oh, wait.
You can't.
He's not returning any of our phone calls.
You know what? I wouldn't call your little bougie, uptight ass back either.
Hey.
We need to talk.
Hey, you.
What's up? Did you turn over that photo to your lawyers? Keisha, I never said that.
Not even once did I say that I gave it to them.
But you said you were going to.
Where is it? It's gone.
Well, what do you mean gone? I mean that it is gone.
All right? I burned it.
It's gone.
Are you crazy? You're destroying evidence? I'm not gonna have that woman take from me and my family what isn't hers.
What if it is, at least some of it? Come on, Keisha.
You're siding with her now? No, I Sean showed up at my poker game.
He what? He kept coming at me until I sort of accidently mentioned the photo.
Why? Keisha, why would you do something like that? He didn't even know what I was talking about, so I don't think it matters.
You don't think it matters.
You You just left Sean an opening! Which wouldn't have happened if you just turned over the damn photo in the first place.
I can't believe you right now.
Oh, yeah? Feeling's mutual.
I stand tall I stand tall never back down never back down walk with me You wanted to see me? Come.
Where did you get this? I know you're a prince fan, so Happy Birthday.
And also there's a letter of authenticity in the pocket.
But, I mean, really, Feleesh, no big deal.
I have prince on speed dial, and I own 15 pairs of his boots.
If I wanted an old jacket of his, I'd ask him.
You need to be spending less time getting me wacky gifts and more time trying to sign new clients.
Yes, ma'am.
And F.
Y.
I.
, Adele - Huh? - It's Felicia.
I should've just been honest with you, and I'm sorry because I feel like I put you in that position.
I may not agree with the way you handled it, but it's done, and I've got your back no matter what.
Thank you.
I love you.
You know that? But? But I have to be honest with you too.
When I went to go play poker the other night, I ran into that guy, Dominic.
Mm-hmm.
You and I haven't been connecting, and he made me feel, like, noticed.
Noticed.
He tried to get his flirt on.
It's okay.
Nothing happened.
I believe you.
You really trust me that much? Well, that depends.
You still ride or die? - Always.
- Then get over here.
We got to get ready for Raquel's party.
Oh, like hell we do.
You're my sweet baby Hey, you.
A toast to the baddest bitch in the fashion game.
Well, thank you.
- I meant me.
- Of course you did.
Why didn't you bring Nate? He's out of town for the weekend, but we're having fun playing naked Skype games.
- Pause.
- Raquel.
- Hi.
- Hi.
- Oh, my gosh, this is amazing.
- Thank you.
Ben, this is Raquel.
She's the owner of Indulgence, and this is her fabulous stylist, Omar.
- Nice to meet you both.
- You too.
It's amazing what kind of goodies you can pick up at a garage sale, hmm? I know, right? I must've missed the groupon for this one.
- Am I being objectified right now? - Absolutely.
I think I like it.
He's a pretty cool plus-one.
So is the infamous David coming? Because you know I need to meet this guy.
Ooh, please say yes.
I can't wait to see your claws come out.
Wait, who are we talking about? Absolutely nobody.
But if the temperature drops in the room and the hair on the back of your neck stands up, he's here.
- Hmm.
- Oh, there's a client that I want you to meet.
I'll be back.
Oh.
Party's turned up.
You know how to set it off, partner.
Yeah, about that partner thing.
I'm not really feeling that right now.
Look, don't trip.
We'll find another manufacturer.
Oh, because you think that's all I'm tripping about? What else are you tripping about? Vincent.
Hi.
I wasn't sure you were gonna be able to make it.
Oh, thank you for inviting me.
Gentlemen, shall we go back to my office, where we can talk? I said hey keep the music going till they play if it feels good let me hear you say turn it up, turn it up turn it up let me hear you say let me hear you say Vincent, I want to apologize for Terrence's behavior at our last meeting and for all the phone calls.
Nonsense.
- I enjoyed his energy.
- You what? His passion reminds me of how I used to be when I was starting out.
Besides, it's a nice change of pace from all those American businessmen who treat me like some kind of ancient relic.
That's what's up.
I'd like to sign on as the manufacturer for cut.
Really? I mean, of course.
- All right.
- Thank you.
- I'm so excited.
- Yes, me too.
Mr.
Cheng, you will not be disappointed.
I know.
Okay, I have to get going.
Got another meeting with Harvard guys who think they've got my culture down.
Between all the bowing and the garbled mandarin, I'll be there all night.
Ciao.
Have a good night.
Yes! That's what's up.
All right.
All right, okay.
You were right.
I owe you an apology.
I didn't think we were in the running.
I owe you an apology as well.
I seem to have underestimated your skills.
I'll take that.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
I'm just I'm just relieved.
You know, Vincent has such an amazing reputation, and I'm just so excited to be working with him.
So we good? We're good.
Whoo.
Let's not.
Come on.
I know you're feeling it.
I'm feeling I'm feeling like I don't want this to be messy.
Me either.
Terrence, you're not the first guy to try and turn business with me into something else, okay? Mm, so you're saying that you're irresistible.
No.
No, not at all.
I'm just I'm saying it's not like that between us.
That's all.
You keep telling yourself that.
What was that? I came crashing down Hey.
Whoa, April's friends are hot.
Hi, I'm David.
- Oh, you made it.
- Uh, yeah.
Jumping party, free booze, ravishing host, where else would I be? Hmm.
And Felicia? Uh, she sends her apologies.
She had to jet off to Bali with Russell Simmons.
They're having sashimi with the Dalai Lama.
Of course.
Oh, well, well, well.
Hey there, coworker.
So is this your date? I see you two have met.
David, this is Ben.
Ben, American horror story.
So how do you two know each other? Are you friends, or is this one of those client-escort arrangements? What? Come on.
Look at the cheekbones on this guy.
I mean, baby Hugh Jackman has to be a pro.
Yeah, I did do some modeling in college, actually.
Of course you did.
"I did do a little modeling in my day.
" So what do you do now? Or should I say, who do you do? Uh, I'm an executive assistant at a bank.
Hmm, executive assistant at a bank.
That's hardly a grown man's job.
Well, it's got good bennys, and I do enjoy a nice 401.
Ben also owns his own company.
He sells celebrity memorabilia.
Cute.
It's just a side hustle.
Really no big thing.
We cleared 5, almost 6 last year.
Hardly seems like it's worth the trouble.
Oh, no, that would be 500 grand, but I'm sure that's peanuts to somebody like you, right? I need another drink.
- Would you like one? - I will come with you.
Okay.
Hey.
Terrence, it's late.
I know.
Just wanted to say that you were right.
Our relationship is about business.
You crossed a boundary.
I know.
I get it.
It won't happen again.
Okay.
Partners.
Business partners.
I should I should get back to doing what I was doing.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Raquel.
Yeah? You are.
I'm what? Irresistible.
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