A Holiday Chance (2021) Movie Script

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Hang all this mistletoe
I'm gonna get to
know you better
This Christmas
And as we trim the tree
How much fun it's
gonna be together, yeah
Yeah
This Christmas
Fireside's blazing bright
We're caroling
through the night
And this Christmas will be
A very special
Christmas for me
Yeah
Every holiday season,
just like most households,
it's always been a special
time of the year for my family.
Even before all of our success,
we've always made it a
point to come together.
But If the phrase, "a picture
says a thousand words"
was ever true, this one
would make an epic novel.
Standing there on the left
is my dad Garvin Chance,
to the right is my
beautiful mother Sheryl.
Next to her is my super
annoying older sister, Naomi,
who does the absolute most,
absolutely all the time.
My parents met in high school
and were inseparable ever since.
Not too long after their wedding
came my older sister, Naomi.
And four years later
to her disappointment,
along came me, on Christmas Day.
Hence my name, Noel
Right away, I dove head
first into my books
with dreams of being the
first female president
of the United States or
something worth of living for.
On the other hand,
Naomi dove right into the
world of show stopping.
Whatever that is.
Contrary to popular belief,
I absolutely hate that my
birthday is on Christmas.
Everyone is already too
preoccupied to remember it.
Except for my Dad.
My sister and I had
the best childhood
that any kid could ask for.
But for whatever reason,
never could quite get along.
No matter the number of
battles me and my sister had,
we were always a
tight knit family.
And when my dad quit his job
and started his production
company with their life savings
we were all there,
every step of the way.
Over time my dreams
of becoming president
of the United States
eventually turned into me
wanting to be one thing...
An entertainment mogul, just
like my daddy had become.
And Naomi, well,
what can I say?
Not much has changed.
Now, we never really
seen many bad times,
but this holiday season
would test everyone
and everything.
But I'll start from the beginning
to give you a better idea
of this dynamic known
as the Chance family.
What the hell are
you talking about, man?
That's impossible.
Man, I have made tens
of millions of dollars.
My company is worth 150 million.
You're my accountant.
How could you let this happen?
Look, we have to fix this, man!
There's no way that...
Fine.
Merry Christmas to you too.
Is everything okay?
Why you in here
yelling on the phone?
Baby, hold that thought.
What's today?
You know what today is, Daddy.
Happy birthday, baby girl
Happy birthday, baby girl
You know, I know. I got a
little something for you
but I'll give it to you later.
- Okay.
- What's up?
All right, Daddy, look.
So I've been thinking about
the first quarter, right?
We need to take Chance
Vision to the next level.
Noel.
Daddy, not to take away from
the foundation you've set,
but it is time to
turn it up a notch.
Look, it all sounds good but-
But to maintain our
level of excellence
we really gotta be aware
of the times, Daddy.
Look.
This digital era has gone
from zero to 100 really quick.
Mm-hmm.
What, you don't agree?
No, it's not that.
What have I told you about
rushing your approach?
You got to take the time
to acquire the knowledge.
You see what I'm saying?
Daddy, I got this.
How long are you gonna coddle
me in this business? Hm?
I've been your vice president
for the last three years
and one day, I am
gonna run this company.
- Noel.
- Now you've come a long way
from selling those movies out
your trunk in Philly, right?
True that.
So you know that
change is inevitable.
You know I know that
better than anybody.
Dad, hear me out.
For the last four to five years,
our films have not been
as successful in theaters
as they used to be.
It's a different time
and we need a spark.
I'm telling you, Dad, the
digital and streaming world
is calling our name.
I just trying to figure out how.
Noel.
Today is Christmas Day.
Yes, Daddy.
I know.
So forget movies.
Forget the past for a
minute and just relax.
We got this.
How are you always this calm?
Oh, sometimes I wonder myself.
You can't stand me
Loving you
Loving you
Girl, it just
don't make sense
When we go back
and forth like this
It's plan to see
It's got between you and me
I cannot stop watching
this girl online.
She is hilarious.
I actually ordered a car.
So cancel it.
Like I said before you
rudely brushed me off,
would you please stop discussing
our issues with your mother?
Well, and like I said before,
there wouldn't be any issues
if you actually cared about
my perspective on things.
- That's not true.
- Yeah and why is it
that anytime I make
moves with my money,
you have a problem with it?
Or with anything I
do for that matter.
Because they're dumb moves
and that's your father's money.
Why don't you just
find something
that you're passionate about,
you stay focused,
you stick to that.
That's the way, it's solid.
Oh, like you working all
hours of the night, right?
Nobody gets to ask you what
you do with your money.
Oh. Am I in debt?
No. I'm just a brother that's
trying to make partner.
Mommy, I wanna see grandma.
Yes, sweetheart,
that is a good idea.
Let's go see grandma.
All I'm saying is that we
need to be a little bit smarter.
Come on, boo.
Well,
here's the closing the
year out on a high note
and taking the
weekend off for once.
- Thank you, Daddy.
- Cheers.
Cheers.
Dad, did you really
just pop a bottle
without your favorite daughter?
Hey, baby.
Here you go.
Merry Christmas, baby sister.
Where's my niece at?
Great to see you too.
You finally arrived.
Here's to the best
daughters in the world.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Ooh, I wanted to
run some things by you
about the company's annual
New Year's Eve party.
Yeah, I have some ideas
that I think would make
the party more lit.
Cut it out. You're 36.
Can you talk like it?
And you're 32, can you
please dress like it?
Girls, come on!
When are you two
ever gonna learn
that you work better together?
Huh?
Okay. Naomi, we'll
talk after dinner.
That's fine and uh,
but I do have a couple of things
that I wanted to talk to
the both of you about,
but right now I got
to go help your mom
and your aunt in the kitchen.
Be nice.
- What?
- You know what.
Oh, I was just joking.
You look nice or whatever.
Naomi, stop playing around.
You know what I'm talking about.
Oh, please.
It's not that serious.
Naomi, not paying your
taxes, like really? Ooh.
When dad finds out about, ooh.
He's not gonna find out
and you better not tell him.
You haven't paid your
taxes in three years.
That is beyond irresponsible.
You act like that makes me
a bad person or something.
I mean, how am I
supposed to keep track
of everything every
year, you know?
With all the things
going on in life,
Not everyone's a
walking calendar.
Look.
Take this
and please do us both a favor
and remember to pay it.
And despite our differences,
you're my sister.
And I always got your back.
Hmm.
Well, you remind me
not to leave open mail
around you anymore.
You're welcome.
Mama, hand me that potato salad.
Here you go, baby.
- Mama bear.
- Oh, there she is.
Merry Christmas, baby.
Merry Christmas.
It's about time.
Auntie Jo.
Glamorous as usual.
Merry Christmas, love.
Merry Christmas.
- Hey, cuz.
- Hey.
Ooh, girl, let me check out.
Yes, honey.
Y'all need help?
No, baby, we're just about done
but you're right on time.
You know, I really
think it's about time
you and Auntie Jo hire some
help to do all this cooking.
Y'all let me know.
I know dozens of
world-class chefs
who could do this for you.
Uh, thank you Miss
Noel, but we got this.
Everything is not a job, Noel.
We love this.
We get to spend time,
drink and gossip.
If the matriarchs want
to prepare a great meal
for a family so be it.
Oh, let you tell it.
Oh, I cook for a family
every night, honey.
Nobody in your household
got food poisoning?
Hm. Shocking.
Oh, please, baby sis,
last time you cooked,
Jesus and his apostles
gathered at a long table.
See, you know what,
the last time you-
Hey, hey, hey, hey.
You two just stop it.
This is Christmas
for God's sake.
You two always do this.
You, you go after each
other like alley cats.
Now, Noel, you get the
big utensils and...
Do you hear me talking to you?
- Yeah.
- Okay.
And Naomi, you go make sure
the table's set perfectly.
You always give me the baby job.
Girl. Just go.
Jesus Christ.
Hey, everybody!
Y'all remember Keith.
Yes, of course.
How are you, Keith?
Would you care to join us?
No, no, Mrs. Chance.
I just, unfortunately not.
I just came by to
tell your husband
thank you for some
business advice he gave me.
With a little champagne.
That was very nice. Thank you.
Uh, you remember
my daughter, Noelle?
Don't you?
Of course. Hi.
Hi.
Yeah. Oh.
It's your birthday, right?
Happy birthday to you.
Thank you.
Oh, it is your birthday.
Happy birthday, Noel.
Thanks y'all. Thank you.
How could we forget?
We always do that.
Aw, you only forget
what you want to forget.
It's a pleasure to
see everyone again
and I will be
letting myself out.
Happy holidays.
You too, baby.
Terri.
May I have everyone's
attention please?
If I can ask everyone
to raise a glass.
As this year comes to a close,
I would like each
of us to, um...
Hm.
I would like, I
would like each of us
to look at the year
that we've had.
Not the bad times,
but with the thought that
everything that
didn't go your way,
everything happens for a reason.
That's with everything.
Look, take a look at the stuff
that didn't go right for you
and you'll find
that it went in your
favor in the end anyway.
Okay.
I can feel you.
I'm not gonna talk
long, I swear,
because I know you guys
wanna dive into the food
and eat some of
this delicious stuff
that my wife and my
sister-in-law prepared.
But I do want you to
keep a conscious mind
never to take anything for
granted, not your family,
not your health,
opportunity or money,
anything that can be here
today and gone tomorrow.
So,
here's to life,
laughter and love.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Christmas just ain't Christmas
without the one you love
New Year's just ain't New
Year's without the one you love
Underneath the mistletoe,
I saw a face all a glow
Last year, this time
Now I stand all alone and
my house is not a home
Without that girl of mine
Oh
Christmas just ain't Christmas
without the one you love
And New Year's just
ain't New Year's
Without the one you love
12 o'clock and all is well
and I was doing oh so swell
Last year, this time
Going shopping for
presents together
And making vows to
leave each other, never
It was a waste of time
Oh
Christmas just ain't Christmas
without the one you love
Oh, oh, oh
Ryan?
Ryan, are those your gifts?
New Year's
Just ain't New Year's
without the one you love
Huh?
- I thought it was a TV.
- A TV?
That's a very small TV.
I thought it was a remote.
Baby! Baby!
- Garvin!
- Oh my God, Daddy.
Oh my God, he's
having a heart attack!
Oh my God, Daddy.
Garvin. Baby,
just breathe, baby. Breathe!
Somebody call 911 now!
Breathe baby,
breathe, just breathe.
I have to admit, I wasn't ready.
I wasn't ready to walk
in my fathers shoes.
I wasn't ready to take care
of my mother and my sister.
But as he would always say,
"Stay ready so you don't
have to get ready."
Yeah. Well, I'll
just get started.
Won't make this any
longer than it has to be.
Again, I am so sorry
for your loss. Um...
As you know, I was your father's
attorney for over 20 years.
He meant a lot to me.
Thank you, Miles.
Okay.
To start off,
Garvin left control of all
of his assets to you, Sheryl,
that means all bank accounts,
real estate properties
and cars and valuables.
Naomi and Noel will receive
a payment of $20,000 a month
until the family funds evaporate
or their untimely deaths.
Naomi, your daughter, Ryan,
will receive a lump
sum of $500,000
when she reaches the age of 21.
Now, there are other
incentives left to you all,
other family
members and friends,
but I will deal with
those people individually.
Now, as far as Chance
Vision is concerned...
Uh...
All control of the
company has been left to
Noel Chance.
And Naomi.
Equally.
What?
Me?
- Her?
- Oh shit.
She hasn't worked at the
company a day in her life.
Yeah. Um...
Well, according to the records,
that's what he wanted
from the beginning.
Uh, wait, um, unfortunately
there is more.
Yeah, I don't know if this
is the best time to say it,
but I feel obligated to do so.
Um...
There is plenty of
liquid cash available
to meet Garvin's request.
However, if the company
continues the way it's been,
mixed with your lifestyle,
it will evaporate.
Rapidly.
Are you saying that we're broke?
No.
Not yet.
I will say that Chance Vision
has seen it's best days.
And to be quite frank,
the doors will close
sooner than later.
Now, if you have any
questions or concerns, um,
I'll be in the kitchen.
Making a plate.
I saw some mac and cheese
that had my name on it.
Looked delicious.
Thank you, Miles,
and help yourself.
Look, to be honest,
I saw it coming.
The company is dated
and we'll be in the red by
the end of this fiscal year
if I don't do something quickly.
I think you mean we, and I mean,
he just said we are not broke.
Yet.
And, you know, you
can just stay at home
if you gonna take
Chance Vision as serious
as those dead end
companies you started.
Whatever, Noel.
They weren't dead end companies.
Well, let me
refresh your memory.
Does Tulip tummy tea
treatments ring a bell?
Who knew tulips were seasonal?
- I liked the tea.
- Mom!
Fine.
I can't do it.
I'm not the business woman
that you know who is.
- Facts.
- You know what?
Look, let's just stop all
this bickering about the past.
Okay?
Now, your father's wishes,
God rest my dear
sweet husband's soul,
they have been spoken.
Now, you two are now in
charge of the company.
This is gonna be a new
chapter for Chance Vision.
Okay?
Ugh!
Sheryl, listen, um...
Things are far worse
than I said they were.
You know what, Miles?
Can we please just talk
about this another time?
It's just too much.
Uh, yeah, yeah...
Of course.
Back when I was a child
Before life removed
all the innocence
My father would lift me high
And dance with my
mother and me and then
Spin me around
till I fell asleep
Then up the stairs
he would carry me
And I knew for
sure I was loved
If I could get
another chance
Another walk, another dance
What now, Daddy?
I'd play a song that
would never ever end
I don't understand why you put
so much pressure on yourself
when you have help around.
Me?
Mom, you about to put up a whole
Christmas tree by yourself.
Putting up Christmas
tree decorations
is nothing like
running a company.
Sweetie, you need to give
yourself a break sometimes.
A break?
My company has put out
two flops this year,
I can't take a break.
Now, that's not
true, so don't say that.
It's been a year since Miles
told us we're going broke.
And don't say that either.
Mom, somebody's got to
try to save this company
and our lives.
Not to mention my so-called
partner or lack thereof
is absolutely no help.
That is what your
father always wanted.
Naomi has completely disregarded
everything that was in
place before she got there.
She doesn't show up to the
office and if she does,
if she does, she's late.
She wasn't even thinking
about the company.
- Well, she is now.
- Barely!
And can you please just
take my side for once?
Maybe you could fake it.
There are no
sides. Just stop it.
You two are always doing this.
- Shit.
- Uh. Excuse me, young lady?
Look, I know that
you're stressed.
Mom, I'm gonna call you back.
Noel?
- Look like a mess.
- Noel?
- Hey.
- Hey.
Is everything okay?
You know what?
Somebody made a whole damn mess
with clearly no intentions
on cleaning it up.
The nerve of people,
it's just like...
Yeah. Yeah. The
nerve of people.
It just, uh...
How you been? It's been awhile.
You know, I've really been
meaning to come by the house.
First of all- Listen.
Don't, don't even, don't trip.
But I've been, um,
I've been good.
You know, I haven't
gotten out much.
You know, work, work, work.
Right. Work, work, work.
So how are things
at the company?
You know...
I realize my father left me
with a lot of work to do.
I can imagine.
I'll tell you something.
If anybody is built to
do that, that's you.
That feels great for
somebody to think that.
Thank you.
But I heard about you. Congrats.
- Mm-hmm.
- First look deal.
Okay. That's a major.
You know, your daddy
gave me a lot of advice
that could last a lifetime
and be honest with you.
I wouldn't even be here
if it wasn't for him.
Hm.
My dad would always say,
"Everything is gonna happen
exactly the way that
it's supposed to."
Wow.
So do you come here often or?
Yep.
Come right here whenever
I need groceries.
Right. It makes a lot
of sense.
Wow.
Maybe we can exchange numbers.
Yes. Uh, I mean...
Yeah, sure.
Yeah. Keep in contact.
We could have a drink.
Oh look, I love to drink.
We could talk
movies, TV and stuff
if you're up to it.
That sounds good. Yeah.
- Yeah.
- All right, well,
good seeing you, take care.
You too.
Do you come here often?
Of course she comes here often.
Really, Noel?
"I love to drink"?
That shit was brilliant.
- Ryan.
- Yeah?
You staying focused?
Yeah.
Okay. Let me...
Let me check and
see what you got.
Ryan!
Come on. This is unacceptable.
Now, you're gonna have to
learn how to do your work
without me sitting
here holding your hand.
Why do I have to do
homework? It's stupid.
Listen to me, baby.
You're not gonna be a
little girl forever.
There's gonna come
a time in your life
when you have to take
things more seriously
and you have more
responsibility.
You mean like Auntie Noel?
Like Auntie Noel?
Yeah.
I wanna be a boss like her.
All right, now, I hope everyone
had a great Thanksgiving,
but it's time to get back to it
and close this year
off on a strong note.
Over the last 20 years,
this ever changing industry
has increased it's
outlets tremendously.
Television studios and
network productions
have transformed into
studios for movies and TV.
And with your long
standing brain
as a notarized TV
production company
and us on the film side,
I think we can merge to
become a huge conglomerate
in this industry.
Now, Samantha, with
that being said,
I present to you CSV.
In translation,
Chance-Standard Vision.
Original content
across the board.
Like a small studio.
This is interesting.
Exactly.
And with the demand for
episodic TV and indie films,
I really think
we'll both benefit
from each other's notoriety.
Not to mention creating
an app down the line
with strictly our content on it.
And this means new
and exclusive content
that you only could get if
you have our subscription.
And all of your old
content and our content
will be made
available to go along
with new material
produced by you and us.
Beautiful. This
would be amazing.
Do you have something
particular in mind
that you want to go into
production with top of the year?
So, still, our team,
we're working out some kinks
and logistics, but we'll
be ready very soon.
Well, let's do that.
Things across town have slowed
down because of the holidays,
but I want to make a big
splash going into the new year.
My thoughts exactly.
Oh no, there's gonna be a
lot of changes around here.
- Seriously?
- What?
You're late. It's 11:30.
- What'd I miss?
- Hm. Everything.
Maybe you should start
checking your company email.
I mean, you are co-CEO.
I don't need a reminder.
Look, we have a
potential deal on the table
to merge with Samantha
West and Standard.
Along with her team,
we're just working on
some kinks in logistics.
Why?
Why, what?
Why are you merging with them?
I can't even remember the last
time they had a great show.
You know, that's not what
the ratings say, Naomi.
Okay, let me stop you
right there, baby sis.
What do they have that
we don't have right here?
You mean besides
a bottomless budget?
They have a long history of
success in the television space
whereas we'd have more
success with film.
Naomi, we have to
do something quick
or this company is gonna fold.
Well, then why don't we just
build our own TV division?
Then we could just walk into
the networks on our own.
- No-
- Oh.
- Hey, cuz.
- Hey.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Okay, so just a reminder,
you got to get ready for
your one o'clock Zoom call.
Okay and don't forget
your two o'clock
with the company's attorney.
Ooh, and what day
did you want to go
through that last walk through
for the New Year's Eve party?
- Ooh, now we're talking!
- Right?
Especially since we
didn't do it last year,
we got to come back with a bang!
Honestly, y'all, my mind
is on this Samantha deal.
You know, I came
across this girl online
and she is so funny.
- Online?
- Her name is Vida Rimone.
She does these skits and
I mean, super hilarious.
Ooh wait, I went to
high school with her.
Vida Rimone has
always been funny.
Like always.
Y'all still cool?
You know what? Yeah.
I mean, we talk here and there.
Ooh, let me show you her
web series 'cause it's hot.
Timothy, you're going to eat.
No. I'm not.
I'm calling your father.
Call him!
Right? Crazy.
So she has like
her own TV show on a,
on a website of hers?
Yep and she's got mad
content, like so much.
Listen guys, I don't
need an internet sensation.
I need security
and that is what Standard
has for Chance Vision.
Do I have a say in this deal?
Oh and you got a Zoom call?
Should I be in on that too?
I guess, Naomi.
Ooh, Terri.
Yeah?
Let's get that email
over to Samantha's team,
that way when she
gets to the office,
they'll have it.
Okay, got cha.
I don't want them
waiting on us for anything.
Mr. Bernie!
Hey ladies!
Hey, Mr. Bernie.
I barely see you
around here. How are you?
- We barely see her.
- Life is good.
Even when it ain't.
Amen.
Mr. Bernie is
always dropping gems.
I was gonna stop in
and check on your mom
but I didn't want to be a pest.
Hey, you stop it.
Mr. Bernie, you are family.
You can never be a
pest, you hear me?
Oh, thank you.
Man, I miss Garvin.
I was just thinking about
when you two were kids.
Garvin couldn't stop
talking about you too.
Made me think about when you
was just an intern here, Noel.
The best damn coffee
maker in the industry.
That didn't last long.
When you brought that script,
"Taking my Lead",
to your father.
Our highest grossing
movie to date.
Just thinking,
having you two working
around here together
is just what this
company could use.
Some new energy.
Well, I'm gonna quit
running my mouth
and get on out of here.
So good to see you ladies.
Y'all have a great day.
Thanks, Mr Bernie.
- See you later, Mr. Bernie.
- Bye, bye.
All right, let's go.
That Zoom went great.
I feel like we got
a lot accomplished,
covered a lot of ground.
I bet. No one else
could get a word in.
All right, so if
you haven't noticed,
we changed a couple of
things around the office
since the last time you
graced us with your presence.
This is the
development department.
One head, three
employees, a few interns.
They read, breakdown all-
All the scripts that come in.
The beats, message,
character goals.
Dad has been making
films with that approach
since the very beginning.
Hmm.
You were listening, huh?
This is editing.
We do sound,
color-correction, ADR session.
Hey, guys.
Oh, look at that shot.
That should zoom in. Get
a good closeup, right?
Well, what you mean
is the medium two-shot
then we cut to the wide
establishing shot to end the scene.
Yup. That.
I know my stuff.
Kinda.
Maybe y'all need me around
more than I thought. Ha.
Oh, so you thought
that was funny?
Okay.
No.
No.
I am swamped in this
whole Davrow Motors case.
You don't even know what
I'm coming in here for.
What?
I got a new happy ending spot.
And no, you don't have to
jeopardize your marriage.
- Absolutely not.
- Come on, Marcus.
Bro.
Discovery. I'm in deep.
I don't even know if I'm gonna
get out of this case, bro.
You know what? When you
make partner, you gotta buy me
one of them fly suits,
at least to make it up.
Marcus, got a minute?
Sure thing.
This is Meagan Wright.
As of today, she is
our newest associate,
comes highly recommended.
I want her to work on the
Davrow Motors case with you.
I am really excited.
Um, I've heard great things
about the firm and you, Marcus.
I just won that product
liability class action
with your friend, Justin Curson.
Oh, Justin?
Yeah, Justin and I went
to Howard Law together.
Yes. I know.
Very well. Now that
that's all been established.
We're close to
closing this case.
You want to settle it out
before Christmas week.
I do not want to go to trial.
I know I can depend on you all
to be sure to make everything
I need accomplished.
Looking forward to
working with you both.
Likewise.
- Punch?
- Yeah.
Another time.
Definitely need a happy
ending today. He tripping.
Come on, man.
Thank you.
- Hey, baby.
- Hey.
Hey.
Hey, Ryan.
Hi.
I'm telling you, these
insurance companies,
they're the cheapest people.
This Davrow Motors
case is killing me.
Oh baby. You need me to go
up there and talk to Herman?
Yes.
Ryan.
I had a tough day myself.
Did you have a
tough day at school?
No, Daddy.
No, my baby didn't
have a tough day.
You guys got some takeout?
Oh yeah, we just
grabbed it on the way in.
Where's mine?
Oh, well I figured that you
would have grabbed something
like you always do
when you work late.
You mean you couldn't
even just call me
to ask me for my order?
Well, you could have called me
and tell me that you didn't eat.
That's selfish.
- Excuse me?
- It's selfish.
Did you not hear me tell you
that I had a long day myself?
Oh, the job thing.
See how long that lasts, right?
Wow.
What the hell is that
supposed to mean?
That means I'm hungry.
I'm gonna kill Naomi.
I'm gonna kill her.
- Oh morning, cuz.
- Where the hell is Naomi?
Um, well she was
just right here.
She was where? Where is she?
- She's uh...
- Hm, somebody late.
What the hell is this?
Oh, relax baby sister.
This place needs
some new energy.
No, what the hell do you think
you're doing to my company?
It looks like a ghetto
ass North Pole in here.
- Your company?
- Yes, my company.
Listen, this ain't a
damn night club, Naomi,
and it will not be ran like one.
You do realize we have one
of the biggest meetings
of the year tomorrow.
Well, just because
you can't have fun
and put in work
at the same time,
doesn't mean that I can't.
I will be ready.
Yeah, well, you
really better be.
Hm.
Hm.
Ooh, I like this.
I agree. It's lovely.
Yes.
Well, I'll take it.
Great. Enjoy.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Hmm. Hello Peter.
Hi! How are you?
Good. Thank you.
You look absolutely
beautiful as always.
- Thank you.
- Nice to see you.
Good to see you too. I
love this. I will take it.
This is absolutely awesome.
I'm getting ahead of
my Christmas shopping.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
Beautiful. And we
make it in three colors.
So keep it in mind for
the future, if you want
the other two colors.
I will.
But I'll just take
that today. Thank you.
Okay. How's everything?
- Everything's great.
- Good.
Declined.
Oh, well, uh, you
know, let me try...
It happens. There's
a lot of fraud.
Security alerts.
Okay. Let's try this one.
This is a good one.
Declined.
Oh.
Wow, well okay.
Well you know what, Peter?
Third time's a charm.
That's what they say.
And this one
should be just fine.
Ooh, this is a good one.
It feels different.
We're good. It's yours.
All right.
Thank you. Um, just
wrap that up for me.
- I will. Thank you.
- Thank you.
All right, now,
the last time we met,
we talked about
merging our old content
and producing new content to
be available to the consumer.
Very eager to hear
what you've come up with.
Thank you, Samantha.
Much appreciated.
And now, here's our
new app for CSV Max.
Now, this interactive app
with hold the best new content
along with old that people
are dying to stream.
And along with
the live action app,
we can maybe have
a podcast division.
Which is a part of
a growing industry.
People ride in their cars
listening to podcasts.
People want information.
All of this sounds amazing,
very innovative and fresh.
I want to move
forward with this.
I'm sold.
So, what are your ideas
for the new content?
Well, what I
was thinking was is-
Naomi.
Is there something wrong?
No.
I'm straight.
Well, you look like you
have a lot on your mind.
You have something to add?
Well, there's this
new young creator
you know, her
name's Vida Rimone,
she's the hottest
thing out there.
Oh.
I'm very familiar
with that name.
My daughter talks
about her all the time.
Oh yeah, well,
I just think that
that's the content
that we should be
moving towards.
Oh, I'm into it.
I am into it.
Let's dig into this.
I want to hear a pitch.
Okay.
That went okay today, kinda.
I got to tell you, little sis,
something about that Samantha
just does not sit right with me.
And I also think
that I ran my mouth
a little too much today.
You think?
I'm serious.
I just, I got, you know?
Caught up in the moment.
I just...
I think that we can
still run this ourselves.
We can do it ourselves.
Naomi, it takes time
to grow from nothing.
You don't understand that.
We need a lifeline.
Okay. I'm heading home.
I gotta go, you
know, pick up Ryan,
and Marcus is
working late again.
What's wrong with Naomi?
I'm good.
Wanna come over later?
You haven't seen
your niece in awhile.
Sorry. I wish I could,
but if you must know, I'm
meeting someone for dinner.
You are?
Who?
Do you have a date? Who is he?
Don't even worry
about it, please.
It's just dinner.
Okay. Well, don't you have
to go home and get ready?
No, my heels are right
there. I'll be fine.
Okay. Well, uh...
Don't forget we
have to, you know,
put the final touches on
the New Year's Eve party.
Night, night.
Said baby, said
baby, said baby
What you doing,
what you doing
Where you at, where you at
Oh, you got plans,
you got plans
Don't say that,
shut your trap
I'm sipping wine, sip, sip
In a robe, drip, drip
I look too good,
look too good
To be alone, woo-woo
My house clean, house clean
My pool warm, pool warm
Just shaved, smooth
like a newborn
We should be
dancing, romancing
In the east wing
and the west wing
Of this mansion,
what's happening
I ain't playing no games
Every word that I say is
coming straight from the heart
So if you tryna
lay in these arms
So wait, you got fired
from your first internship?
That shit is hilarious.
But it was inevitable.
I was doing way too much.
I mean...
You thought you
were the boss, huh?
Hmm, man, I'm telling you,
you couldn't tell me I
did not own that studio.
Ooh, that's good.
Yeah, so, what's up with you?
You know, what happened
on your journey?
Well, growing up, watching
my dad take loss after loss
and then go on a
hell of a win streak,
that was the beginning for me.
I never had another job.
I went straight from
college to Chance Vision.
To VP.
Hell no. See, mm-mm.
Garvin Chance didn't give
me anything easy ever.
- Oh really?
- No.
I worked my way up just
like you, as an intern,
but people will swear I'm in
position because of my father.
That's why you go so
hard, prove people wrong.
To a degree, I guess.
Just know I ain't get
nothing easy from my father.
If I could not do the job,
I wasn't getting the job.
Even down to playing pool.
He would kick my until I went
home, crying to my mother.
That's what made you tougher.
Gave you that tough skin
so by the time you stepped
foot into Chance Vision,
you were ready.
Exactly. Ready from the start.
Whew, now I've got to...
Now it's all on me. Well...
Me and my sister.
How's that working out?
Hm.
It's going all right I guess,
but I feel like I don't
have a choice but to,
to make it work,
especially because we have
this deal on the table
with Samantha West.
- At Standard?
- At Standard.
So basically what we want to do
is build like a
mini studio, right?
Their TV content,
our movie database,
but in a subscription app.
- Right. That makes sense.
- It makes sense, right?
Mm-hmm.
I'm talking about work too much.
- No, no.
- I am. I am. Just be honest.
It's okay.
You know, I never really
tried my hand at TV.
But a good friend of
mine, Michael Green,
is trying to do
something similar.
You know he just
became the head of TV
over at GTI Streaming.
Yes, I know.
The Michael Green.
I have been a fan of
his since I was a kid.
Actually he would
be the ideal person
I would want to build my
vision with this company.
What he's done with
the television space,
literally a dream come true.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
Noel, I said I was
not gonna turn this
into a work meeting and
I'm talking about work.
I just wanted to
put it out there.
It's fine.
What are you doing
for the holidays?
Well...
It's going to be the
first one without my dad
so it's gonna be a
different kind of holiday.
Not to mention it's my birthday
and the day that he passed,
it's a lot to even think about.
- That's right.
- Mm-hmm.
But I'll be straight.
You know, holidays just aren't
the same without my mother.
You know, when she died,
it just lost that
family feel, you know?
She was the glue.
Trust me, I get it.
My dad would always say that
things in life are temporary,
which is why I was
always so scared
at the thought of getting
attached to somebody
and knowing it could
just end abruptly,
and then my dad dies
out of nowhere is...
Hm.
I'm here for you if
that means anything.
It does. Thank you.
I appreciate that.
So, uh,
if I decide
to show up to the
venue on New Year's Eve
do I get a all access pass?
Hm.
I don't know, I'll
see what I can do.
I want something
flashy over here.
Not the usual Christmas lights
that my father and
sister would go for.
See, you are talking
my language, mama.
I'm thinking pinkish lights
streaming across the walls.
Yes. Yes.
So let's make this a party
to celebrate my father,
but mark a new reign.
Mm-hmm.
And I was thinking about putting
the photo booth over here.
I think that's a good
place to put it, right?
Hey guys, sorry I'm
late. Did I miss much?
Just about an hour's worth.
How'd that hour
do on the budget?
You may proceed.
Again, the photo
booth will go over here
and the DJ booth
will go back here.
Oh, I was thinking
the DJ would go here,
you know, like up on
a high, high stage.
Yeah.
She got a new boo or something?
Might not be a bad thing.
Maybe she get that
stick out of her ass.
What was that?
Moving right along. Hmm.
Well, the bar will go
right here against the wall
taking up that entire space.
Yes.
Okay guys, are we almost
done? I have a really busy day.
Oh, really. Is that right?
Carl, I'm sure it's
gonna be another classic.
I'll see you soon. Okay?
- I'll see you.
- Yeah, whatever.
She must be.
Listen, she just
popped right in.
I know, right?
- This space is amazing.
- I know, it's beautiful.
You're gonna love it.
Oh, let's kill this.
Oh my God.
I love the suit for the record.
How was the drive in?
Good, thank you.
Mrs. Chance, let me start out
by offering my
condolences for Garvin.
He was an amazing person.
Well, thank you. I really
appreciate that, Mr. Payton.
No, call me Dan.
Please have a seat.
When my assistant told me
you were selling the company,
I got to admit I was shocked.
Your husband has a
hell of a catalog.
This will be a great
opportunity for us.
Yes, I also think that
it's best for the family,
you know, to branch off
into some new endeavors.
Now, correct me if I'm wrong,
but didn't he leave the
company to your daughters?
Yes, this is true,
but you just leave
that part up to me.
Sounds good to me.
Blessings and love
on this time of year
There's something about
when the family's here
On Christmas, on Christmas
Blessings and love
on this time of year
It's something about
when the family's here
On Christmas, on Christmas
The only reason my family
ever put any real
energy into the holidays
was because my father
always believed
the spirit of the season
was based on giving
is better than receiving.
The better you are at giving,
the better God will
bless your receiving.
Blessings and love
on this time of year
There's something about
when the family's here
On Christmas, on Christmas
Blessings and love
on this time of year
It's something about
when the family's here
On Christmas
Blessings and love
on this time of year
It's something about
when the family's here
On Christmas, on Christmas
Blessings and love
on this time of year
It's something about
when the family's here
Christmas, on Christmas
So,
what's it like being married
to an heiress of an empire?
It didn't really feel like that.
- Hmm.
- Oh, not until now.
I mean...
Her and her sister, they
taken over the company.
That's if they don't
kill each other first.
I see.
A little bit of an adjustment.
You sure you wanna do this?
'Cause I told you I was all
city in high school so...
Yeah, that's back
when they was playing on
the Peach Baskets, right?
About 30 years ago.
Oh, that's cute.
Ooh, you got some jokes.
Ooh, Marcus is funny.
Go on, Dr. Naismith.
It's a joke to
you, bet. It's a bet.
Come on.
You okay?
It's just this thing with Naomi.
Mm-hmm?
We haven't been on the
best of terms and now-
Instead of supporting a new
endeavor, you downplayed it.
How you know that?
And not to mention,
you've just been so busy
going after your own goals,
you didn't even realize she's
going after her own thing too.
How am I gonna tell
her that I made partner
when I haven't even
been supporting her?
Wait, what?
You did what?
Yeah. Herman told
me earlier today.
Oh my gosh.
I'm so happy for you.
- It's crazy.
- Congrats.
I'm proud of you.
Hey, baby.
I thought you might be hungry,
or more so thirsty.
Naomi, Meagan. Meagan, Naomi.
Hi. Yes.
It's so nice to
finally meet you.
I heard so much about you.
It's funny. I haven't
heard anything about you.
Oh no, babe. Meagan is the
the one that helped us out
with the Davrow Motors case.
Gotcha.
Well, um...
I'm gonna head
over to my office.
I'm pretty sure it's
time for me to go home.
So um, it was so
nice to meet you.
Don't forget your shoes.
Your little work wife is cute.
It is me and you if I fall.
Keith, I'm not playing.
You just keep quiet
otherwise you're gonna
scare away the rats.
The rats?! Uh-uh.
I'm gonna open my eyes.
Don't you open those eyes.
Now walk, you're almost there.
Right about
there.
Open them.
Oh.
You were listening, huh?
Of course.
Wow. Okay.
I have not played pool
in a long time.
Maybe it's time for you
to knock that rust off.
Oh, so you saying you
ready to get this work?
Hey, be careful
what you ask for.
Hm, you know, today was not
a good day for me.
It was the first time
I had to go Christmas shopping
without my dad so, you know?
But this just made me
feel 10 times better.
So thank you.
I got you.
And this ass-kicking
I'm about to give you
is about to make me
feel 20 times better.
- Okay.
- All right. You ready?
- I'm ready.
- All right.
Mm.
The dreams you
try to sell me
I can't afford 'em
The stars mean more when
Don't stop, hold
me, feels like
The world's about to end
And I just need your hand
Don't stop, hold
me, feels like
The world's about to end
And I just need your hand
Hey y'all. My mail.
Uh-uh.
Okay. So I just want
to know who he is.
Has Samantha called?
No, not yet.
That's weird. She
was agreeing with this.
We're trying to close
before Christmas.
Uh-huh.
So...
Cuz.
Who is it?
Well, if you must know...
Keith Austin.
- Shh.
- The producer?
Ooh.
Hey, Noel.
I'm still having
doubts about this deal.
Look, Samantha was a good
friend of daddy's for years
and a close friend
to the company.
Are you sure he was
a close friend of dad's
or just a person who worked
in the same industry?
Naomi, we're good. Okay?
We did not sign a contract yet,
she can't make a move that
we wouldn't know about.
We're good.
Okay. If you say so.
Keith Austin.
Samantha West.
This is a surprise.
No such thing. Everything
happens for a reason.
So what can I do for you?
I'll make this quick.
I'm making a few
changes to my network
and I want you to
be head of film.
You'll have your very own staff
and full control
over the department.
Not to mention, a very
lucrative base with incentives.
You don't need to
decide right now,
but I do need an
answer by next week.
Wow, that's funny
'cause didn't you recently
just have a meeting-
Merry Christmas, Keith.
- Hey.
- Miles!
How are you?
Yeah. I'm good. I'm good.
Come on in.
Well, I've been trying
to get ahold of you
by phone for the
last couple of days.
Maybe even a week.
I know. I'm sorry.
It's just been such
a hectic month.
Right.
We go through this
every few months.
Look, I'm just trying to help.
And you guys need a lot.
Okay, Miles. What's going on?
Well, I've been going
through the family financials.
Okay, so how serious
is it now?
Well, to be quite frank,
you can no longer
afford this estate.
And the good news is that
the real estate market
is very strong right now
so you'll have no problem
selling this property.
Now you probably won't
make what you put into it
because it's so custom to you,
but it's still worth
a pretty penny.
Miles, no!
This home is the
heart of my family
and I can't imagine
leaving here.
I know what you mean.
Now, I feel the same
sentiments, but Chance Vision
can no longer sustain
this level of living.
God.
I'm so sorry.
- Oh, come on, love.
- Okay, I'm just saying.
- Just saying.
- All right.
So what I was saying was...
What?
Maybe I could grant
you an all access pass
to the New Year's Eve party.
- Oh yeah?
- Mm-mm.
Do I get to bring
a plus one plus one?
A plus one like who?
Ah, you know, I
might just want to
have a date with me on my arm.
So you know, neither
you or your date
will make it into the new
years messing with me.
- Ouch.
- Ouch, yes.
Ouch, yes, that's it.
I'm just playing with you.
Yeah.
Actually...
I want you to be my plus one.
I would love that.
Go on, answer it.
No, it's cool, I'm good.
Answer it. It
might be business.
Go ahead.
Hey Terri, what's
up? You good?
Where the hell you been?
Okay. Have you seen
any of my texts?
No. I'm on a date with Keith.
Look, do yourself a favor
and check your messages
and let me know if you
need me to come over there
and help you with him.
Girl, help me with him for what?
What are you talking about?
Look at your
messages and call me back.
All right. Bye.
Noel, you know, I
already got the suit I did
and I'm thinking about
putting on already, right?
It's gonna be so
beautiful. So fly. So...
Look, I can explain.
I'm listening.
Samantha comes by my job one day
with this random ass offer.
What did she say?
Tell me everything.
She said she starting
to film division
and she wanted me to head it.
You didn't think
to tell me that?
Yes.
But I didn't think she was
gonna write no blog about it.
What has the blog got
to do anything about it?
You were supposed to tell me.
Wow. You ain't shit for that.
Noel. Come on, now.
Is this what you
came around me for?
I did not say yes.
But did you say no?
- Noel.
- You didn't. Wow. Okay.
- Noel, come on now.
- Don't Noel me.
Noel!
Soon as you brag about a
nigga, they embarrass you.
Oh my God. Mommy,
it says "Boss lady."
I love this so much.
I'm so happy you
like it, sweetie.
Here. Noel, open your gift.
Mom. I'm good.
I'll do it later.
Why'd you call us in here?
Merry Christmas to you too.
I called you here for
something serious.
I mean, I hate talk
about this on Christmas,
but I don't know when
we will all be together
in a room again.
Now, don't say that.
We've just been busy at
the office. That's all.
You know, maybe you're right,
but it's come to the
point where we need to
slow things down.
- What? Slow what down?
- Our lifestyle.
As much as I hate to
admit it, Miles was right.
We haven't made the money
that we're accustomed to
the past few years.
So, what, what are you saying?
Girls, I'm sorry, but we...
We can no longer afford
to live in this estate.
What the hell is
that supposed to mean?
I mean, Mom, you just
spent God knows how much
on decorating and not
to mention these gifts.
Excuse me, but for
your information,
I have been cutting
back on my spending.
Oh, I can't tell.
Whatever work needs to
be done around here,
I don't need pressure from y'all
if y'all not putting
in the work with me.
Okay, I think
you've been putting
a little too much whiskey
in your eggnog, baby sister.
Don't talk to me
like I'm your child.
Just look.
Calm down.
I have a plan.
This will solve all
of our problems.
Yeah. What's that?
Absolutely not.
We're not selling the
company. Are you crazy?
- Noel.
- Ah!
This is the way you choose
to honor my father today?
Noel, would you calm down?
I'm not calming down.
You know how hard
my father worked
to build this
catalog he has today
and you just want to throw
it away for some pennies?
How could you disrespect
my dad like that?
Look.
This plan can solve
most of our problems.
We can start all over again
and build a new catalog.
And is she in on it too?
No. She doesn't
know anything about this.
Noel, look, we just
need to find a-
Whoa, whoa, Daddy didn't
leave the company to we.
He left it to me.
And me.
And you know what? Whatever.
I say no.
And if y'all want to help
out with this company,
how about y'all try not
helping with the company?
Ooh!
Oh, thank you, auntie.
I love it.
Oh, you're welcome, sweetie.
Noel, baby, why don't
you come over here
and open the rest of your gifts?
Mom, I'll be over there later.
You act like this every year.
Maybe you'll snap out of it
when you finally get
a family of your own.
You mean like your
favorite daughter?
Naomi.
Hm?
It's always gotta
be about her. Always.
What'd you say?
'Cause I am two
seconds off your ass
for that shit you pulled in
that meeting with Samantha.
Or is it just possible
that I came up with a
better idea than you?
Yeah. That's what I think it is.
I can just see the insecurity
just jumping right off of you.
Naomi, stop it.
Now, you know she
didn't mean it.
She just angry.
Nah, you know what?
Y'all make me sick.
All my life you cater to her
and you treat me
like I ain't shit.
Look, little girl.
You watch your mouth.
Now I let you slide
the first time,
but you watch your
mouth in my house.
This ain't your house,
this my daddy house.
You just live in it.
You're drunk.
You need to go lay down before
I slap the shit out of you.
No, she could do
the simplest things
and you throw a parade for her,
but I bust my ass to be great
and all I ever get
was a pat on the back.
Well, that's your fault.
That is your problem because
you expect a congratulations
for every little damn
thing that you do.
You better mind your business
because all you know how to do
is spend money
and play dress up.
Well, you act like
you're in control.
You act like you
know everything,
which is why we didn't tell
you that daddy was sick
'cause we didn't
want to watch you
act like you knew exactly
what to do to help him.
Everybody knew he
was sick except for me?
Okay, look guys.
Y'all needs to chill.
Okay. We need to
just let this go.
Oh no, no, no. I'm
not letting it go.
I am so tired of letting it go.
I am tired of her talking to me
like I am not the older sister.
You walk around here like
you're some boss bitch.
Ain't done right since he died.
Yeah.
Happy birthday to you.
Bitch!
Naomi, stop it! Naomi, stop!
Stop it!
Stop it! Naomi!
Get up, girl. Stop it!
- Noel!
- Stop it.
- Stop!
- It's over!
I hate it here!
Damn it.
She asked for it.
'Tis the season
To be jolly
But how can I be
when I have nobody
The yuletide carol
Doesn't make it better
Knowing that we
won't be together
A silent night
I know it's gonna be
Joy to the world
But it's gonna be sad for me
What do the lonely do
At Christmas
- Hey.
- Hey.
I hope you're up
for a little company.
Whoa.
I like your hair.
Thank you.
A lot was said the other day.
And as..
As much as I try to brush it off
as just a family
argument, I couldn't.
Look, Mom, I got
a lot on my plate
so if you're here to tell
me how wrong I was, I know
Everything you said on Christmas
was right.
Huh?
I wasn't there
for you growing up
as much as I was with Naomi.
- Mom-
- No, baby, just...
Just hear me out.
From the start, you were
so strong and independent.
You reminded me of
myself growing up.
I mean, you knew
exactly what you wanted
and you went after
it just like I did.
But when your father's
company took off, I just,
I just fell into
this supportive role.
I mean, it was so typical.
Mom, don't. Don't say that.
It was a different era.
You and Garvin, you
were just so close.
I felt like
you didn't need me as much.
Mom, I did need you.
It just seemed like I
never impressed you.
Oh no, baby.
You always impress me.
And even more so now.
I'm sorry,
because I should have told
you the Garvin was sick.
The stress had become an issue,
but the last thing he wanted
was for you to know how
it was affecting him.
I knew something
was wrong with him,
but Mom, I just felt like he,
he had it under control.
Oh, baby, we all could have done
a whole lot more
differently to help.
I got to make this
right with Naomi.
You will.
Not to mention, put the
finishing touches on the party
and figure out what we going
to do with our company.
You two still want to move
forward with this party?
Oh, we have to.
Daddy looked forward
to it every year.
Here.
I wanted to give this to you
when we had a moment
the other night.
I was too busy acting
a fool. Huh?
There's more at the house.
I really wanted you
to have this one.
This is your birthday present
from last year
from your father and I.
And it's just so sad that he
was unable to give it to you.
And I didn't think that it
was appropriate until now.
Wow.
Noel Chance.
CEO of Chance Vision.
It's the one you got daddy
when he first got
his production deal.
The best birthday present ever.
Here's a Christmas present...
Look, Daddy!
Teacher says, "Every
time a bell rings,
an angel gets his wings."
That's right.
That's right.
A few of us, we're gonna go out
to officially
celebrate the case.
Want to come?
I think I'll pass.
What's the problem?
Oh, you wanna know
what my problem is?
It'd be a start.
You're my problem.
And the way you treat
me like a servant a
and not like your wife.
Because I asked you for
a little bit of support,
I'm treating you like a servant?
What'd you just say?
Is that the best that you got
and you call
yourself an attorney?
You know what?
I'm not even gonna do this.
Don't try to manipulate this.
Don't try to manipulate this!
You act like you're the only one
that's trying to
do something big.
I'm sorry I don't have a
multi-million dollar company
handed to me by a rich daddy.
I had to grind for everything
and I need a little bit
of support from my wife.
You know what?
And since we in the
spirit of truth telling,
when's the last
time we were alone
and you gave me any
type of intimacy?
Intimacy?!
Maybe you should have taken
more courses in biology
or psychology for that matter
and less in criminal law
for you to understand
this feminine mind, honey.
Well, maybe you should have
paid attention to your mother
and how she kept her husband.
Well, I guess you summed
it all up with that one.
Sure did.
Shit.
Hey, it's me.
Look, I know you're not
messing with me right now, but
I really need you.
- What the hell is this?
- We might need it.
Now, where is she?
Is that her?
- Oh, yeah.
- Okay. Let's go.
Where's my husband?
Please don't do this here.
No, no, you're not
gonna tell me what to do,
but you can't tell
me where he is.
Our entire firm
is right over here.
Okay.
Let's just go talk
right over there.
Mm-hmm.
Okay. Enough is enough.
All right. They still act
that you got going on.
Mm-mm. It's done. It's over.
I got your number.
Hold on. What act?
I got it.
She really not trying
to hear all that.
He's married and
I know that you know
things have not been perfect,
but that's my husband
and I love him.
Yeah. Something you look
like you don't know about.
Hold on. Wait a
minute.
Is there a problem here?
- Oh.
- You tell me.
Uh, babe. I got
this. Thank you though.
Thank you.
Babe?
Yes.
As in my girlfriend, Skylar.
- So, your girlfriend?
- Mm-hmm.
Nor your BFF?
Girlfriend, yes.
- Oh damn.
- Oh, okay. Um.
I got it. Trust me.
Okay, so um...
I'm gonna go to the car.
But you keep this.
What you talking about?
Would you get that
thing outta here!
Mm-hmm.
Okay.
Wow. Well I'm
so sorry, Meagan.
You know what? It's okay.
I can't even stand here
and act like I haven't
been exactly in your shoes
and done exactly
what you just did.
Well, uh, where the hell is he?
He's actually on
his way home to you.
Yeah.
He said that he didn't like
celebrating without you.
Oh my God, and my ghetto ass
is over here acting a mess.
I'm so, I'm...
Don't beat yourself up about it.
Okay, well, can you
tell your girlfriend
that I'm sorry too?
Okay.
Oh, and that I love her shoes.
No problem.
Do you have any plans
for New Year's Eve?
- Girl.
- Do not say one word.
Do not speak.
I cannot hear it right now.
You don't even know
what I was about to say.
Well,
I did it this time.
I keep my title as the girl
that just cannot get shit right.
- Don't say that.
- Oh.
Now, don't.
Don't start being
nice to me now.
Come on. I am the
worst, big sister ever.
No, you're not.
It was funny.
All this time I have
been acting like...
Like I hate certain
things about you,
but the truth is
I admire them.
Even your birthday being on
Christmas. That's pretty cool.
I was just being a brat.
I just, I think I
just always wanted
to be the kind of sister
that you could depend on.
Well, um...
I've always looked up to you.
Might've never said it.
Always envied your confidence,
the way you could
walk into a room and just command
attention with your smile.
Hell.
I always thought the only
way I can get attention
was if I got straight A's.
Not to mention,
I can never dress like you.
Well, I suck at everything else.
I still don't know why dad
gave me the company too.
I mean, I just keep losing.
I'm probably gonna
lost my damn husband
when he finds out about this.
We're gonna figure this out.
What did daddy always say?
There's a lesson in every loss.
Okay. Well, I do
have one question.
What?
A bat?
A bat?
What the hell
were you gonna do with this?
Why do you even have this thing?
Girl, I use it for
protection. I ain't got no man.
Speaking of which,
is Keith coming
to the New Year's Eve party?
Hmm.
Another one bites the dust, sis.
It's a long story.
But look,
thank you for bringing me
It really means a lot to me
that you asked for my help.
You don't do that too often.
Hell.
Naomi Chance never does that.
Thanks for having my back.
I said some pretty crazy
things to you the other night.
You did.
You did.
No, I probably deserved it
and I damn sure
didn't expect you
to come throwing me
over their couch like...
Oh, man.
And for the record,
I always love when you
call me baby sister.
That hair is cute.
Ooh, thank you girl.
Hey Noel.
Mr. Bernie?
What are you doing here?
Just getting the place ready
for y'all to come back.
I'd ask you the same thing
but I think I know the answer.
Why'd you say that?
Your dad used to come in
here all hours of the night,
all the times of the day.
He used to drive your
mama crazy.
You know, I got, uh, I've
got to figure something out,
Mr. Bernie, or we all
gonna be without a job.
That's the thing.
Garvin mastered the art
of trust in his team.
A real boss knows
how to delegate.
Tell me, please, how?
Well, he had a confidence.
Trusted his moves.
And he was always positive.
I'm learning.
I have a long way to go before
I'm anything like my father.
Don't be so hard on yourself.
He shared with me
plenty of ideas
that never made
it to the surface.
Why though? I mean, Daddy
always had great ideas.
Yeah.
And he would come up with
some of the dumbest ideas
for movies I ever heard
of in my life.
That made him slow
down, take his time.
Shoot when he was open.
Pass the ball to a teammate.
And he never ever
worked with a person
that wasn't a good person.
Exactly.
You can get this.
I'm gonna head on back.
Start doing my work.
But Noel,
don't doubt yourself.
Okay?
Yeah.
Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Bernie.
All right, let's see.
You are so hot.
Your waist is a 16.
Your face is a 12.
Hey, Terri. real quick.
Um...
Do you still have that
connection to Vida Rimone?
Okay. Bet. Send
it to me. Thanks.
- Would you calm down?
- I'm calm.
I mean, I'm kind of calm.
Why are you so calm?
Because I know we got this.
How can you be so sure?
Shh, shh, that's her,
Hey!
So nice to meet you two.
Terri been bragging
about her two big cousins
ever since high school.
But before we start, I
just want to say this.
I'm really sorry about your dad.
We appreciate that, thank you.
Yeah. Thanks.
And we appreciate you coming
to meet us last minute, too.
- Of course.
- Want some coffee?
Uh, yeah, no.
Not really my thing.
All right, look, we're not
gonna waste your time here.
We absolutely love your content.
Oh. Thanks.
And at this point
in our company,
we've had tons of
success with movies,
but we want you to lead
us into the world of TV.
We are offering you a chance
to develop your own show.
Don't get me wrong. I
just, I gotta be honest.
I really like my
independence, my control,
and it might not be as much
money, but I own my stuff.
And my views online
been going up
by the thousands every day.
No, no, no. We respect that
and as you should, right?
But the world needs to see
your content on a high level.
At Chance Vision you'll
have full control
over what you want to put out,
the writer's room and you'll
retain partial ownership.
That's great.
My gosh, it's like my life
is just opening up
all of a sudden.
How so?
This is the third
offer that I got
in the last month and a half.
Samantha West, over at Standard.
Oh, she threw up a
big old bag at me.
Y'all know her?
No.
Um, but are you
signing with Standard?
I mean, I'm kind
of considering it.
They don't really have any
black content there, you know?
And I'll be the first.
- But-
- That's fine.
You know, Vida, you're
entitled to choose
at your convenience.
- Yeah.
- But let me just be honest
with you here.
We need you at Chance Vision,
and not just as a
creative partner.
We specialize in working
with great people.
Now, we'll give you some time
and you let us know when
you're ready to sign.
In the meantime, what you
doing for New Years?
You know I love music
And every time I
hear something hot
It makes me wanna move
It makes me wanna have fun
But it's something about
this joint right here
This joint right here
Its makes me wanna, ooh
Let it go
Can't let this thing called
love get away from you
Feel free right now, go
do what you want to do
Can't let nobody take it away,
from you, from me, from we
No time for moping
around, are you kidding
And no time for negative
vibes, 'cause I'm winning
It's been a long week,
I put in my hardest
Gonna live my life, feels
so good to get it right
See, I wouldn't change my
life, my life's just fine
It's a whole lot of
money in this mother
BIA, BIA
It's a whole lotta
money in this mother
Ain't no came
in with no broke
That broke get old
Ain't no came in with no
shit, the get too bold
I'm allergic to that no,
my wrist game on cold
I might paint my coupe bright,
just to match with my toes
Yeah
I can't wear the you wear
because it's cheap to me
It's some money at my
table, grab a seat with me
Cost a ticket just to
cover all my legal fees
I don't hang with jealous
bitches, that's a weak disease
Don't run up
If you broke and in my
business, th5n just shut up
Shh
I invested in my
body, I'm done up
I look good, I lik5
to him when the sun up
Uh
I put all my jewelry
just to go to the bodega
To the two best
daughters in the world.
Here's to you, Mommy.
Yes and to you.
Mm.
I am so, so proud of you two.
Not just for this
incredible party
but for the women
that you have become
and the women that you
will continue to be.
And we're proud of you.
For what?
For always being the
rock of this family.
Mommy, none of this
happens without you.
Uh, about our finances.
Don't, don't worry about that.
I have a really great...
We.
We have really great
feeling we'll be just fine.
Right?
What the hell?
Happy belated birthday.
What are you doing here?
Mama, you remember Keith.
Yeah. It's nice to see
you again, Mrs. Chance.
You have a beautiful
daughter too.
Well, thank you, Keith.
Noel, can I talk to
you for a second, please?
Okay, look, are y'all
gonna stand over here
looking cute all night or what?
- Yes, let's go.
- Let's go.
Look, I get Naomi was
trying to play matchmaker,
gave you an invitation, but
I have nothing to say to you.
Noel, I messed up, all right?
I should have told
you about Samantha.
So why didn't you?
Because things were so good.
And I just...
I didn't put two
and two together.
You never said no to her offer
and I'm telling you
that never sat well-
I should have told you
about her from the rip
and I'm sorry.
Things were going
so great between us
that I didn't want to
bring anything negative
to the table early.
Noel, I was not
gonna take that job.
So why didn't you just say that?
Because I was trying to,
but you never gave me a chance.
You just judged the situation
and you cannot communicate
outside of a business arena.
And this is life.
Life is not business, it
requires real communication,
human communication
and that's key.
And as far as I'm concerned
about the Samantha West ordeal,
she's gonna be dealt
with really soon.
She will be hearing
from my attorney.
Yeah, well, she should be.
I'm communicating to you
right now that I'm sorry.
And I miss you.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah, you are sorry.
You miss me, huh?
I do.
How much?
A lot.
That ain't enough.
- Oh, that ain't enough?
- That ain't enough.
Say I wanna leave
you in the mornin'
But I need you
now, yeah, yeah
Yes!
We did it.
I know you what you like
I feel it comin'
Time is of the essence
I tried to teach you
Bartender.
We used to cut a
rug at this thing.
I should have never let
it get to this point.
I'm sorry.
I was so wrapped up
with my own career
that I couldn't support you
when you needed it most.
It's both our fault.
I was so caught up in
building something of my own
that I lost sight
of some things.
And then when I actually
started working at the company,
I don't know, it was like
a fire was lit under me
and I lost track of what
was important at home.
Your father's
company is important.
That's generational, baby.
I should have been there to
support you long before that.
Well, I owe you a thank you for
all the times you
supported me in the past
and I took it for granted.
I'm always gonna
be in your corner.
I just miss having fun, baby.
I know.
I hate it here.
What the hell is so...
Oh, stop.
I know, that was
so embarrassing.
You and your sister.
A bat, baby?
A bat?
Hey, you two.
Hi.
Aren't you so proud of him?
Proud of what?
Oh, wait.
Oh, you didn't tell her.
Okay. Well, I just did that.
After we won the case,
my firm made me partner.
What?! That's amazing!
And yes, I'm very proud.
I'm not surprised.
- Okay. We should get a drink.
- Yeah, let's do that.
Another one please.
Oh.
I'll be right back.
Let me go grab my sister.
I'll be back.
Aw, y'all so cute. I'm so sorry.
Can I borrow her real quick?
I'm sorry, I'm sorry,
I'll bring her right back.
She gon' run away
when it gets hard
She can't take the pain,
she can't get scarred
She hurt anyone
that gets involved
Don't wanna commit,
why take it this far
Vida!
- Hey.
- You made it.
I mean, I had to,
I wanted to get here
before the ball dropped.
No date?
Girl, no date, but by
the looks of this party,
girl, I might with a
date and a husband.
You know what?
Something you two said
really, really stuck with me.
You know, I've been
in so many meetings
with different companies.
You know, all they been
trying to do is sign me.
Nobody even cares about what
type of person that I am.
They just trying to
throw money at me
and they made me feel
like I need them.
But you two,
y'all made it clear
that y'all need me.
Well, we had a good teacher.
And you know what?
Not for nothing.
I heard what Samantha
was trying to do to y'all
and who's to say that she
wouldn't do that to me?
And you know what?
To be honest, like I
really look up to y'all,
like y'all are two
fly black women
doing this thing at a high
level in this industry.
Okay? And that does
not go unnoticed.
So...
So I guess we can figure out
a deal next week or something.
Yes! Yes!
Well, if y'all will
excuse me, black queens.
I'm gonna go try to
find my first husband.
Mm-hmm.
You go get 'em.
I will!
Uh, wait, Naomi.
What's wrong?
You were right.
About what?
Her.
She was exactly what we needed.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
You know, you will also
right about Samantha
and you were also right,
you know, about us building
our own TV department.
Are you feeling okay?
Where's my sister?
I'm feeling good.
Don't push it. Okay?
You're pushing it.
Wait, wait, wait.
Was that Vida?
That was her. Guess what?
- What?
- We're signing her.
Ooh, yes!
Now that's what
I'm talking about.
Question.
Aren't you tired of uh, you
know, just being my assistant?
Oh, hell no.
Okay. I am not being both
of y'alls assistants.
Y'all asses are crazy.
Well, we were thinking
more than just an assistant.
What do you say to
a real promotion?
What'd you think about
being head of operations
at Chance Vision?
For real?
See? Okay! Now that is
what I'm talking about.
Ooh! Yes!
If you gonna be coming
to a Chance party,
you gonna have to be right.
All right. Now you straight.
- You look beautiful.
- Thank you.
Keith Austin.
- Mike.
- It's a pleasure.
Glad you could make it.
Yes, yes, yes.
Noel, this is Michael Green.
Michael Green, this
is Noel Chance.
Noel, it's a
pleasure to meet you.
No, no, the
pleasure is all mine.
Yeah. Mike's the
head of TV development
at GTI Streaming.
Of course he is.
Listen, thank you for coming.
Do you need anything?
Having a good time?
I am, but I enjoy
myself even more
if we could set
up a time to meet.
I'm a huge fan of your father
and what you've done
with Chance Vision.
I would love to extend
ourselves to you
if you're interested
in an overall TV deal.
Wait, whoa.
Seriously, just like that?
Just like that.
I've been a fan of your
work since I was a kid,
we used to rent all your
movies at Blockbuster.
Oh.
Now she's showing my age.
Listen, let's set
up a call for next...
Actually,
let me talk this
over with my sister
and we'll get back to you.
No pressure.
So we'll talk next week.
We'll talk next week.
I look forward to it.
Fellas, I gotta run.
I got to prepare for this
speech, but forgive me, okay?
Nice to meet you.
Okay. Okay.
She's lovely. Well done.
Excuse me. Good
evening, everyone.
Right.
First and foremost,
I would like to thank
all of you for coming
to Chance Vision's annual
New year's Eve party.
Our lovely servers this evening
will be handing out glasses
of champagne to all of you.
Now I'm gonna be quick.
I know we only have
a couple of minutes
before the ball drops,
but I need some help.
Naomi, come on up here big sis.
- Baby.
- Okay.
Go on, get up there.
Come on girl, we ain't
got a lot of time.
All right.
Our father would
always preach to us
about how important family is.
Right?
And not just family by blood,
but the bond you
have with someone
is what makes them family.
Most of you in here have
had many interactions
with our dad, so y'all know
what I'm talking about.
This,
this has been a year
like no other for us,
but I know daddy would tell us
that there's a
lesson in every loss
And this past year has shown us
just how true that is.
So I guess we'll just
leave you with this
and of course, this
is how our father
would end all of his speeches.
Let's keep a conscious mind
to never take
anything for granted,
not family, health,
opportunity,
money or anything
that could be here
today and gone tomorrow.
He would say move genuinely,
move with confidence
and never, ever doubt yourself.
So.
Here's to life,
laughter
and love.
Cheers.
Aw!
This past year has definitely
been one for the books,
but with this family,
nothing is surprising.
Six!
So yeah, I'm
getting along with my mom
and my sister and I
might've found love,
but we'll see about that.
And most importantly, I
think we made our dad proud.
Happy New Year!
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing
Everyone can see
we're together
As we walk on by
And
And we fly just like
birds of a feather
I won't tell no lie
All
All of the people
around us they say
Can they be that close
Just let me state
for the record
We're giving love
in a family dose
We are family
Hey, hey, hey
I got all my sisters with me
Oh, oh
We are family
Get up everybody and sing
Sing it to me
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing
Living life is fun
and we've just begun
To get our share of
this world's delights
High
High hopes we have
for the future
And our goal's in sight
We
No, we don't get depressed
Here's what we call
our golden rule
Have faith in you
and the things you do
You won't go wrong, oh no
This is our family jewel
We are family
Yeah, sing it to me
I got all my sisters with me
Sing it to me
We are family
Oh, I can hear you now
Get up everybody and sing
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up, get up y'all
Get up everybody and sing
Whoa, hey, hey, hey
Blessings and love
on this time of year
There's something about
when the family's here
On Christmas, on Christmas
Blessings and love
on this time of year
There's something about
when the family's here
On Christmas, on Christmas