Style Me for Christmas (2024) Movie Script

1
[clicking, whirring]
[music]
[cheers and applause]
[whimsical music]
[Female TV Host]
Today on Good Morning, Atlanta,
we have two-time Grammy winner,
AMA award winner,
and twice platinum entertainer
Tedee Maxwell
performing his new single
Home for Christmas.
[cheers and applause]
Whatever you want,
I'll give us both
I just need you back here
this Christmas
'Cause when the love is righ,
the weather is right
And everything
we need is right here
Trust me, when
you're with me
Merry Christmas,
it's so heavenly
Leave all of your
troubles on the table
'Cause I'm coming home
There is presents
all around the tree
Happiness and family
Making memories
we'll always keep
Loving on somebody
So exciting,
you can't sleep longer
You tryin' to see
when that dream comin'
Santa says you
were good this year
So I'ma give you
something good this year
Don't you try to run from
what you know you need
I'll be here
and waiting for your company
Whatever you want,
I'll give us both
I just need you back
here this Christmas
'Cause when the love is righ,
the weather is right
And everything
we need is right here
Trust me...
That new Christmas album
is fire, period.
- See that?
- Yeah, he does look good.
Tedee Maxwell is fine!
I'll do anything for
the opportunity to style him.
He needs me.
Hold on one second.
I'ma go get my kit.
Stay still.
Do not move.
Tiff, can you
do me a favor, though?
[Tiffany] And what's that?
Hi, ladies,
if you need anything,
just holler, okay?
If you ever go
in front of the Tedee Maxwell,
please don't go before him
lookin' like a plain Jane.
- Whew, Lord!
- [Tiffany] Excuse me?
Friend, how you a stylist
and you don't look like
what you're selling?
All you ever do is sleep, work,
and wear black
like you're going to a funeral.
Thank you, Ray'ah.
- Look...
- Ow!
Look, I'm a slave
to this boutique.
My job is to make
other people look fabulous.
Me being glammed up
is not a priority,
but getting from
underneath this debt is.
Yes, well, you know I was born
and raised here, in Atlanta.
- Shout out to ATL.
- [laughs]
So it only makes sense
to celebrate
my first Christmas project here,
where it all started.
But there is a rumor
floating around
that you have a secret single
dropping at midnight
on Christmas Eve.
Well, I can't tell
all of the secrets
because then it will
spoil my Christmas surprise.
Gotta wait on that one.
Well, I've got my advance copy,
and I must say,
this album is amazing.
- I appreciate you.
- [cheers and applause]
I love how you brought
a romantic element
to this genre of music,
especially in your song,
Under the Mistletoe.
Yes, Under the Mistletoe,
absolutely.
I, um... I wanted
to do something different.
Uh, being in love and Christmas
are both very important to me,
so...
marrying the two
just made sense.
- [cheers and applause]
- Mm!
Well, speaking of marriage...
you've been labeled
a serial philanderer.
- [audience exclaiming]
- Serial philanderer?
Uh, their words, not mine.
So seriously, tell me...
what's a girl got to do
to get the Tedee Maxwell
- to settle down?
- [audience exclaiming]
It's not a tall order.
She just needs to love family,
have a sense of humor,
and, of course, know
all of the lyrics to my music.
[laughs]
Well, I've got that down.
[clears throat]
Um, ladies, there you have it.
Put your prayer requests in
right now.
God, please let Tedee Maxwell
be one of my Christmas gifts.
Please...
Now, tell me,
where does your husband, Rodney,
fit into all of this?
Just, just wondering.
Oh, shit, I'm married!
You are sick.
God damn!
I done sewed
my sleeve on to the dress.
[sighs]
[phone vibrating, ringing]
I think that's
Mrs. Beauvais calling.
She's definitely calling
about her order.
Well, let it go to voicemail.
No! She's video calling,
so it must be important.
Well, it ain't like
we can shimmy up over there!
I know you better
start shimmying.
Oh! Oh, no!
Wait, hold on!
Mrs. Beauvais, hi.
I'm actually working on
one of your gowns right now.
Interesting.
Will my dresses
be ready by Friday?
[chuckling]
Well, Mrs. Beauvais,
you gave me
a pretty tight deadline.
Can we extend it to Monday?
Mrs. Beauvais does not do...
[sniffs] extensions.
Okay, but with all due respect,
you gave me
two weeks to do 10 gowns.
And although
you are top priority,
I do have other clients who
put their orders in before you,
so...
Tiffany, you do know
my Christmas gala
is in just a few days.
Oh, how I wish your mother was
still here to take care of me!
She was always so...
professional,
and fulfilled my orders
on time with no complaints.
Well, I'm not my mother, so...
[Mrs. Beauvais]
You're certainly not.
Remember, dear,
the customer is always right.
Just cancel my order
and refund my money.
I will find someone
who is capable of meeting
my deadline.
But, but Mrs. Beauvais,
you can't...
[hang-up beeping]
[sighs]
[groan-screams]
[birds chirping]
[knocking on door]
[gentle, mellow music]
I need to speak to you alone.
- Sarah, what...
- Now, Tedee!
- Yo.
- [woman groans]
Get up.
[sighs]
[mischievous music]
Excuse me.
Tedee,
you can't keep having
these one night stands
with these random women
and expect to keep
a clean image.
Who said I'm trying
to keep a clean image?
Was I supposed to say no to
the hottest news anchor in ATL?
I haven't brushed my teeth yet
and you're already badgering me.
It's crazy.
Well...
I just received
the presale numbers
for your Christmas album.
And your previous sales
have never been this low.
Here.
[birds chirping]
Momentum will pick up.
My audience loves me.
Yes, your Tedee Bears
are still your ride or die.
But getting tired of
your womanizing ways.
Tedee, this album was supposed
to show them your growth,
introduce you to
a wider audience.
Sarah, you and I both know
I love Christmas, okay?
But this genre is
a little corny for your boy.
[chortles] Why?
'Cause you can't be
your lustful self?
I mean, Tedee,
Christmas is older,
sweeter, more traditional.
I mean, it is the most
wonderful time of the year!
When people express oodles
of love and affection.
Now, if you want people
to download your album,
your lifestyle should
at least exemplify
what you're singing about.
Listen, I don't understand
what my private life
has to do with my album sales.
'Cause you don't keep
your private life private!
I mean, Tedee, the public knows
every woman you've been with.
And it affects how they see you.
We've got to change
your playboy image.
And I have a plan.
Oh, no, no.
No, no.
No, we don't have time
for your PR schemes.
No, just, just hear
me out, hear me out.
What you need is
a long-term woman by your side.
One who embodies the opposite
of the women you usually date.
I don't like where
this is going.
And I can set you up
with that kind of woman.
We'll call her your, uh...
Mrs. Claus.
I mean, she's loveable,
innocent, and nurturing.
She's everything
the public would love.
Oh, and the two of you together?
Oh, they're gonna eat this up!
Sarah, do you hear
yourself right now?
We've done this before,
this whole couple PR thing.
This is a bit much,
don't you think?
This plan is foolproof...
That's if you don't mess it up.
That's whack and you know it.
It's not whack.
Well, you know,
I could say the same
for your low presales,
but FYI...
the record company's on the
verge of showing you next year
if we don't get our numbers up.
Well, listen, I gotta pick her.
No, absolutely not.
Well, keep in mind,
I don't do hoes.
All right, yeah, we'll see.
Sarah, this... I just think
this plan is a disaster.
But like always,
I'm gonna follow your lead.
You've been a good manager.
You've been like a mother to me.
And I trust you with my life.
But just keep in my mind
that if this plan doesn't work,
we'll both be out of a job.
[door shuts]
All right, I added your
loyalty points to your account.
Thank you so much.
Happy holidays.
Thank you.
[gentle, tense music]
[Tiffany] Oh no.
"January 1st..."
Oh no, no, no, no!
You cannot do this to me!
God, I can't catch a break!
I can't catch a break.
[sighs]
[music brightens]
I miss you so much, Mommy.
I just wish you were here
to tell me what to do.
[sighs] God, I really
need a Christmas miracle.
Amen.
[angelic voices]
[door opens, bell rings]
Hey Tiffay!
Why the long face?
[sighs] I just received a
letter from the landlord.
They're doubling
the rent come January.
Hey...
And... we're already
three months behind on rent.
And with the loss of
Mrs. Beauvais' business,
we can't handle the increase.
[sighs]
Heck are we gonna do with
a rack full of high-end gowns?
Maybe we could donate them to a
homeless shelter or something?
You mean the same one
we're gonna be living in
if we don't figure this out!!!
[screams]
So does this mean
no Christmas bonuses?
I'm just asking for a friend...
friend.
Tell your friend...
that you might not even
get your next check.
Hold up, hold up,
hold up, and hold up.
So you're tellin' Ray'ah she
can't get her Christmas stash
off layaway?
I'm gonna be selling
clothes out of my car.
I might as well
change the business name
- to Le Trunk Boutique.
- Ugh!
Adulting is so ghetto!
[sighs]
You think my mom is
disappointed in me?
Well, Tiff,
you're not your mama.
And you need to stop
living under her shadow.
I'm just trying to keep
her dream alive, that's it.
Well, Tiff, isn't
it your dream too?
[sighs] Yes.
You know, designing and...
owning a boutique, absolutely.
But to take on
my mom's failing business
and $200,000 worth of debt,
not exactly on my vision board.
I have nothing left.
I sold my condo to live
in the back of this boutique.
I've exhausted my bank accounts.
Watched our business
get snatched up
by Fashion Nova and Shein.
[sighs] I can't even walk into
a fabric store for new material
because she owes so many IOUs.
Tiff, you don't need new fabric.
You've got everything
right here.
Tiff, how did you make this?
Well...
I used one of my mom's
old designs and...
- [chuckles] revamped it.
- Exactly.
You want people
flooding this place, Tiffany.
Take all these clothes
and redesign them, girl.
My mom always
refused my designs.
She said that the boutique's
brand is more mature
and sophisticated.
Your mama had her own aesthetic.
And so do you.
No shade to Mama Deborah,
but these clothes are outdated
and it ain't sellin'.
All you gotta do is put
your little signature on it.
Baby, we will get
this shop boomin', okay?
Sis, one day your clothes
will walk the runway
at Fashion Dans Le Parc.
It will!
- You think so?
- Yes, I do.
But you gotta find
your passion again,
and you gotta
believe in yourself.
And you gotta understand
that sometimes
we gotta hit rock bottom
to see miracles happen.
You know that.
You gotta trust
the process, friend.
I love you.
I love you too.
[inhales sharply]
[exhales]
Come on and go your own way
Hey, boy
[Voicemail]
You have two new messages.
[Man] Hey, Nicole.
I have more bad news.
You didn't get the part.
The network chose
another influencer
with a larger
social media presence.
If you wanna
bring it to Hollywood,
we have to find a way
to get your followers up.
Nobody
Can come close to me
I got you wrapped
around my finger
I got you wrapped
around my finger
I can guarantee
That nobody can
love you like me
Nobody can love you like me
Nobody can
[mischievous music]
- Friend?
- Hm?
She look like
she got some money. Go!
Okay!
Hi!
Welcome to Boutique De Ma Mere.
Is there anything
I can do for you?
Hello, I'm looking for
something uniquely eye-catching
and casual for a male.
He's about a 42 chest
and a 34 waist?
42, 34, yes.
[snaps]
I think I have
something for you.
One second.
Mm, let's see.
[clears throat]
No, uh, this won't work.
Do you have anything else?
Yeah, you mind
waiting for a second?
Oh, no problem.
I think I have
the perfect thing.
Feel free to look around.
Okay, what do you
think about this?
Oh, now this is perfect.
I love it.
So who's the designer?
- I am.
- Oh wow.
My name is Tiffany Ford.
I'm the owner and designer
of this boutique.
Well, Tiffany, I must say...
the craftsmanship is impeccable.
I mean, I have never seen
anything like these pieces,
and the pairing?
Oh, it's brilliant.
Thank you!
We like to think of
the boutique's brand
as unconventional and chic.
- That it is.
- Yeah.
I'll take it.
Ah, Ray'ah?
Can you put this
in the bag for Miss...
What's your name?
Miss Sarah.
Sarah, Sarah, nice to meet you.
Uh, I'm sure your
husband's gonna love it.
I agree, but FYI,
these are for my boss.
[sighs] Okay.
Well, I pray Santa
brings much business your way.
- There you go.
- Thank you.
[Sarah] Social media
doesn't do her any justice.
She's definitely
prettier in person.
And so sweet.
She might just work.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
Thank you.
Um, and if you could
just shout out
a small Black business,
you know, a good review,
a little somethin'.
I think I can make that happen.
Thank you, and Merry Christmas
from Boutique De Ma Mere.
Merry Christmas to you too.
[sewing machine whirring]
[Woman on TV] Well,
look at you lookin' like
a tall glass of hot chocolate!
[Tedee chuckles]
[Woman] I am loving your look.
So tell us, who are you wearin?
This is actually from
a local shop here
called Boutique De Ma Mere.
[Woman] Okay, okay,
Boutique De Ma Mere.
I would love to look
just as fly as you do,
so I will check it out.
So, are you ready
for your big night?
[Tedee] It's been
an incredible media tour.
Tedee Maxwell's
wearing my clothes.
[screaming] Ray'ah!!!
[laughs]
Tedee Maxwell is
wearing my clothing!
[screaming, laughing]
My man! My man!
My man is wearing the clothes!
Again, you're married.
You're married.
I'm married!
[both screaming and laughing]
Suddenly I'm livin' my life
Oh, oh, oh
[phone ringing]
Excuse me for a second, okay?
Boutique De Ma Mere.
And yes,
Tedee Maxwell shops here.
[Sarah] Hello,
this is Sarah Dash.
Tedee Maxwell's manager.
I'm the woman
you helped the other day.
Sarah? Hi!
It's, it's so good
to hear from you again.
It's Tedee Maxwell's manager.
[Sarah] Well, you know, we
could really use your help.
Tedee's wardrobe for his
Christmas media tour is lost.
- Oh my!
- [Sarah] Yeah.
Tedee's doing a Christmas
media tour for his new album
over the next three weeks,
and we'd love for you
to be his stylist.
He really loves your clothes.
They came right off the rack
and fit him like a glove.
You want me to style
the Tedee Maxwell?
[Sarah] Yes!
And of course, we need some
flexibility in your schedule,
just in case something pops up.
Yeah, I think I can do that.
I think my schedule
will allow it.
[Sarah] Okay,
great, great, great.
Well, you start tomorrow.
The job pays 50K.
Half up front
and the balance
once this Christmas media tour
is complete on Christmas Eve.
Oh, and also, uh,
Tedee has an event
to go to this evening.
Do you think you can
bring over an outfit ASAP?
Yeah, I, I can do
that, of course!
I'll be right there.
Okay, great, great,
you are a lifesaver.
Uh, you ready for the address?
It's 3000
Royal Court in Buckhead.
[whispering]
Okay, thank you.
Have a good day.
[hang-up beeping]
[mellow music]
Girl, I'm gonna style
Tedee Maxwell.
You ain't goin'
nowhere without me.
Okay, y'all,
y'all gotta get on out!
- Get out so I can shut down...
- [Tiffany squealing]
What she said!
[Tiffany] What's wrong with me?
[Ray'ah] Look at my house.
[giggles]
Oh, Tedee gonna love me.
This is beautiful!
[laughs]
I can see it now.
Girl, come on!
Tedee got to see all of this.
[Tiffany] I guess
you didn't get the memo.
We are here to fit a client,
not to audition for
the next video vixen.
Uh-uh, don't hate on
me 'cause I made time
to make myself fine.
You did exactly
what I told you not to do.
While you were getting
yourself together,
I was getting this
ready for this fitting.
Tedee gonna love me.
Where's your wedding ring?
It ain't go with my outfit.
Hi, Tiffany!
And, um, oh...
Oh, this is my assistant,
Ray'ah.
Hey, girl, hey!
So... pleased to meet you.
- Come on in, ladies.
- Okay.
Well, feel free to
make yourself at home
and I'll be back in a moment.
- Okay.
- All right?
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Wow...
Tedee Maxwell house.
[Tiffany] I know!
This is where he does his music.
Stop touching that man's stuff!
- Stop.
- Wow.
Help me get this stuff together.
The couch, friend.
This is the perfect couch
to bump and grind on.
[giggles]
Ray'ah...
get your ass
off that man's couch!
Boring!
You need to get up.
What are you doing?
Come on, friend, do it with me!
You're right,
it is Tedee Maxwell.
It's Tedee Maxwell house.
Come on.
- Ooh...
- It's nice.
[mischievous music]
Wow...
Feel good, right?
Wow!
Sarah, you didn't
tell me entertainment
- came with this figure.
- Ah, no.
Tiff, you should
definitely buy that couch.
I think I will, I think I will.
Hopefully I can find it on sale.
Let me save you both.
Tedee, this is extraordinary
Tiffany Ford.
- Nice to meet you.
- Pleasure.
And her assistant Ray'ah.
It's a pleasure
to meet you both.
Hey, Tedee.
Yes, so we pulled some pieces
for you to start with.
I think you'll really like that.
I mean, it's extraordinary.
This will go perfect
with it too, Tedee.
- You think so?
- [Tedee] A tie?
Oh!
- Ray'ah! Get your...
- Who's thirsty?
I'm a little parched.
Uh, Tedee, can you help me
out in the kitchen, please?
Yeah, sure.
I like the music note.
Thank you, I figured you would.
Thank you!
Listen, listen, listen.
You just met your person.
I, I know.
Ray'ah is fire.
No, no, Tiffany!
Tiffany?
Listen, this is
where I cut the line.
What are you talking
about right now?
I thought we were trying to
help my career, not hurt it.
Oh, my God.
Stop being so superficial.
I'm not being superficial!
Have you looked at her?
Did you see the
same woman I saw?
- She's plain.
- She's exactly what you need.
She's the one
that's gonna ground you
and help your image.
Now Tedee, your album's
been out a week.
And it's going exactly
where we predicted.
Nowhere.
Tedee,
you're turning your fans off
and losing them in droves.
Have you seen the decrease
in your social media numbers?
What does Tiffany
think about this?
Oh, well, Tiffany doesn't know
and she must never find out.
I mean, Tedee, your job
is to make it seem like
the two of you
are happy together.
Sarah, you sound
crazy right now.
Tedee, you listen.
This is not up for debate.
It's just temporary
until the tour ends.
Now, both our asses on the line.
So stop thinking about
your selfish needs...
and make the situation work.
Do you understand?
Our sales have been
up over the last week,
but we're still in the red.
We have 25 days
until rent increase.
We need to step it up.
[Ray'ah] Tiff, didn't
you see Tedee Maxwell
in your outfit last night?
Ooh, he is so fine!
You need to be consistently
posting for the BOGO sale.
Seriously.
Girl, how you all in work mode
and your hands was just
all over Tedee Maxwell.
Because me lusting over
America's most eligible bachelor
is not gonna dig us
up out of this hole.
Besides, I'm not his type.
I saw the way
he was lookin' at you.
Yeah, and that Sarah
won't even let me live.
Just because
I'm married does not mean
I can't appreciate
God's beautiful creations!
Ooh, that man fine!
[phone ringing]
Speaking of Sarah.
Hello, this is Tiffany.
Hey, Tiffany, it's Sarah.
I just sent you an email
with Tedee's itinerary
for the next three weeks.
Okay, one second,
let me take a look.
[bright music]
Sarah, it's a lot of dates.
[Sarah] [laughs] Yes,
we are gonna be very busy.
And Tedee's gonna need
a new outfit for each event.
You know how
these celebrities are.
They can't wear anything twice.
Yep, I totally understand.
[Sarah] Okay, great!
Catch up soon.
Okay.
[tense music]
I don't think I can do this.
- Do what?
- Style Tedee.
Tiff, don't make me hurt you.
- Ray'ah, I'm serious.
- So am I.
Look, I know I've been
waiting my entire career
for an opportunity like this,
but I mean...
this itinerary...
I couldn't even fulfill
Mrs. Beauvais' order.
How am I gonna do this?
Tiff, don't let
old lady Hannigan
get in your head.
This is your passion!
You can make these
clothes in your sleep.
Yeah, but what if I mess up?
This could end my career.
And what if you don't?
[tense music]
You don't think
it's weird that they chose me
out of all of
the stylists out there?
Nope.
I think I accepted this
a little prematurely.
I don't know.
[sighs]
[sighs]
You know what?
What are you doing?
I'ma call her and
cancel this deal.
No, you're not.
[arguing]
Stop, Ray'ah!
Come on!
Gimme the phone!
[arguing]
[Man on TV] Come and join
us at Fashion Dans Le Parc
Christmas Spectacular,
the biggest fashion show...
Give me the phone!
[pants]
Give it back, Ray'ah.
If you don't do this, sis,
you gonna lose everything.
Your mama's shop,
that one room
in the back, everything.
[pants]
You're right.
I can do this.
Yes, you can, and you will.
I'ma hold it down
and I'ma help you
save this shop.
[birds chirping]
Okay.
Excuse me.
[cheeky music]
Okay.
Going up to the chest.
Okay.
Okay.
[coughs]
Who put charcoal
in your Christmas stocking?
So, how did everything good?
Oh, great.
I got all my measurements.
We're all good.
Great, great, great.
You know what?
I'm sorry.
Honestly, my mind is on a
plate of shrimp and grits
back at the house.
[laughs]
Hold on, hold on,
salt or sugar, though?
Sugar.
Finally, somebody
who understands
sugar goin' on shrimp and grits.
Okay! Okay! [laughs]
[phone chimes]
You know what!
I know this amazing
Black-owned spot in the city
that sells amazing
shrimp and grits.
Why don't I order some for us?
I don't know, I think I need
to get back to the shop.
So, so after you
tried to kill me,
you're gonna make
me eat by myself?
Oh my gosh, okay, look,
since you put it that way...
I'll eat.
All right, bet.
I'm gonna order some for us.
And my stomach thanks you.
- Mm!
- [Tedee laughs]
- [Tiffany laughs]
- [Tedee] Mm!
[Tiffany] Mm, mm, mm!
[laughs]
So did Mama's Home Cooking
come through or what?
Mama put her foot
in that thing, okay?
Put my little plate of
shrimp and grits at the house
to shame.
Trying to tell you, listen,
when it comes to good food,
Tedee Maxwell will never
steer you wrong, all right?
Ha!
I'm surprised you even
ordered from a local joint.
Surprised?
What, shrimp and grits
not bougie enough for you?
No, I just thought
that you celebrities,
you know, order
filet mignon from Chez Monet.
[Tedee] Listen, Chez Monet
don't do home cooking
like Mama T's, all right?
That's the owner.
She's been a staple
in this community
- since I was, like, yea high.
- Oh, that young, huh?
Yeah, yeah.
That was me and Mama
favorite spot
every Sunday after church.
I love that.
You know, me and my mom,
we have some good
after church memories too.
We would go to the fabric store
and just tear that thing up.
[laughs]
Yeah, I miss her.
She's been...
She's been gone
for some years now, so...
Oh.
I'm sorry to hear that.
What about your pops?
My dad, he's on the West Coast,
livin' it up, you know?
I talk to him
every other day, so...
that's my guy.
It sounds like family's
very important to you.
Very.
What are you thinking about?
Being home for the holidays
and spending time
with loved ones.
Mm.
You don't get home much, do you?
No, I don't, but
I make sure to make it
home for the holidays.
I've already been to
my parents' house twice.
Mm, I know they love that!
[Tedee] They better love it.
I'm their only child.
I'm an only child too!
- You're an only child too?
- Yes!
Another thing we got in common.
[laughter]
Absolutely.
Can you believe
my parents been together
for 40 years?
- What?
- Forty years!
- Wow.
- Forty years. It's crazy.
- That's amazing.
- That is amazing.
Their love inspires me so much.
I hope to have
a love like that one day.
You will.
Mm.
After you've had
your heart broken,
it's kind of hard to believe.
Wait, hold on.
Had your heart broken?
I need you to point
me in the direction
of the fool of a woman
who broke your heart.
Just some woman who left me
on bended knee in Mexico.
- What?
- Yeah.
That's horrible.
I'm sorry.
It's all good.
Listen, my career's taken off.
I'm doing great.
I'm always busy.
Keeps my mind off of it.
[chortles]
I know all about that.
I got my heart broken
too about a year ago,
went through
a super bad breakup.
[giggles]
So the boutique is
my bae until further notice.
Fun fact...
Guess who inspired my song
Home for Christmas.
It better not be the chick
who left you on bended knee.
[laughs]
Nah, nah.
My parents.
What are we modernizing today?
This bad boy right here.
Come here.
There you go.
All right.
Yeah.
[phone ringing]
- Hi, Sarah.
- [Sarah] Hey, Tiffany!
I am so sorry to do this to you,
but Tedee was asked
to sing at another event
in a couple of days.
Now, I know
it's not on the itinerary,
but do you think you could...
Oh, of course.
Of course I'll pull
something out for you guys.
Well, we'll be on the road
and we'll need you to meet
us at the charity event...
If that's okay.
Yeah, it's totally fine.
[Sarah] Okay, great.
Oh, and Tiffany, listen,
there are gonna be a lot of
heavy hitters at this event.
I mean, I'm talking
about producers, agents,
other designers.
I can introduce you to them.
Okay, thank you.
I appreciate it.
[Sarah] You're welcome.
- All right, bye.
- [Sarah] Bye bye.
[sighs]
Yes. [chuckles]
Friend, where do you think
I should put this wreath at?
Anywhere, girl.
It looks great.
Just pray that I come back
with some business tonight.
- You goin' like that?
- Like what?
What's wrong
with what I have on?
Tiff, what are those?
Comfortable.
No, no, and absolutely no.
Don't let me go
all Tyra Banks on you.
Those are a slap
in our ancestors' face.
Harriet did not run
so you could walk in that!
Okay, can I just get
a pass tonight please?
I've spent the last 24 hours
making this suit perfect
for Tedee.
I'm exhausted.
I, I don't wanna
worry about glam.
I don't care.
I hear you, friend.
But you about to be among
ballas and shot collas.
I ain't lettin' you
leave like this.
Not on Ray'ah's watch.
To the style room, please!
I feel like I look
chic and professional.
I don't understand
what the problem is.
[epic Christmassy music]
Hi.
[giggles]
Tiffany, you look so beautiful.
Oh, thank you.
Just a little something
I threw together.
Well, you throw together nicely.
Um, I'm gonna set
this aside for Tedee
and we'll meet you
in the ballroom.
- Okay.
- Alrighty.
- Oh, and Tiffany?
- Yeah?
Thanks for making this
happen so quickly.
Anything for y'all.
All right, you're the best.
[epic Christmassy music]
He looks so damn handsome.
Excuse me?
Look who's comin' in hot!
Oh, stop it, stop it.
Thank you!
You look pretty sharp yourself.
Well, I do have
the best stylist in Atlanta.
I can introduce you to her,
if you want me to.
You know what?
I would like to meet her.
Gotta meet her.
She's her!
[laughs]
I got some seats
for us over here.
Oh, okay.
- Thank you.
- Absolutely.
This is beautiful Tedee.
It's live.
Welcome to the function.
This is how you livin', huh?
- How we livin'.
- Oh, really?
[both laugh]
[pop music]
- You wanna dance?
- No, I'm good.
It's obvious you wanna dance.
I promise you, I'm a better
partner than a chair.
- Come on.
- I'm good in my chair.
- Let's go.
- My legs start taking action...
I get it.
Just have have fun!
I'm a killa
Bang, bang, bang
I'ma getcha
I'm a killa
Bang, bang, bang
[DJ] Here we go!
[music continues]
This one I know.
This one I know.
- This your song?
- Yeah.
[Man] Gettin' real
tricky right here.
Everybody to the
dance floor now.
Let's get it!
Everybody get ready
for that Santa Slide
When the DJ drops the needle,
just prepare to ride
Hit that Santa Slide
Hit that Santa Slide
Just prepare to ride
Hit that Santa Slide
To the left, to the left
To the right, to the right
Come on, girl
Shake some, move some
Get on the floor like you're
trying to prove somethin'
Left to right side to side
Do the lock step
[DJ] Give it up!
I ain't even got no shade
I'm just vibin',
trying to do my two step
Keep the pace, mama
No time to waste, mama
I see your face, mama,
lookin' like a snake charmer
Yeah, let me get, uh,
two rum and Coke, please.
Yeah.
Not what I usually drink,
but I'll take it.
Nicole...
What, what are you doing here?
I'm back.
I moved back to Atlanta
a few weeks ago.
Okay, welcome back.
Tedee...
I want to apologize
to you for Mexico.
You didn't deserve
how I treated you.
I just... I wasn't
ready for marriage.
Yet you married
another man much later.
Makes sense to me.
I was young and stupid.
I hope you can forgive me.
You know what, Nicole?
I'm good.
Life is good.
That was five years ago.
I've moved on.
[Nicole] Yes, I see.
Five number-one hits,
two platinum albums,
two Grammys.
A lot has changed since the
last time we were together.
I see you've done your research.
Where's your husband?
Is he here with you?
My ex-husband is back in Cali.
Tedee, hey, hey!
A plus, this is the
best night ever!
[laughs]
I saw you out there, burnin'
a hole in the dance floor.
- [Tiffany] Best night ever.
- Ahem.
Tiffany, this is, uh...
I want you to meet Nicole.
An old friend of mine.
Hi, Nicole.
Pleased to meet you.
Hi.
I'm actually Tedee's e...
[DJ] Whoaaaa, hey!
[Tiffany] Okay, we have to
get you better than that.
- [Tedee] Of course.
- What are we doing?
- It's not over yet.
- Let's go. Let's go!
I'm gonna meet you
out there, though.
- [Tiffany] All right.
- All right.
Who is she?
My stylist.
Oh!
Oh, you could've fooled me.
I mean... the way
you two were interacting.
Tiffany's a sweet girl, but...
she's not my type.
[laughs] Clearly.
[upbeat R&B music]
[All] Oh! Oh! Oh!
Hey.
That was...
You had me up here cuttin' up.
Listen, they didn't wanna get
you out on that floor tonight.
They did not wanna with
Tiffany tonight, mm-mm.
- Yes sir!
- No, mm-mm.
[sighs] You even
came without your jacket?
- Yeah.
- Yeah?
- It was our take on crazy.
- [chuckles]
Tiffany, I had a,
a great time with you tonight.
I had a great time too.
Thank you.
Of course.
Guess you gotta get back
to the important folks.
Nah, they'll be waitin' on me.
Let me walk you to your car.
Yeah, thank you, thank you.
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah
[music]
Oh, yeah
Whatever you're
thinking about, stop!
What am I thinking about, Sarah?
That you want to get entangled
with that toxic woman again.
Listen...
Whatever it's worth,
she apologized.
- And?
- And she's divorced now.
Oh my god, Tedee.
Do you remember
how long it took us
to get back on track when
she left you for dead in Mexico?
Left me for dead's a
little extreme, don't you think?
Do you remember all
the business we lost
because you were
out of commission?
Tedee, we are not
going back there, okay?
Get it done.
Oh, yeah, yeah
Let me get another shot.
[tense music]
[Man] Hey, Nicole.
We unfortunately
received another pass.
We have to get your
social media numbers up.
It's killing us.
All we need is
that one viral moment
and we're going
to the next level.
Let's talk soon.
[sighs]
What the hell?
Oh, hell nah.
[knocking on door]
Nicole.
What are you doing here?
Can we talk?
You got five minutes.
I want you
That's all I need.
You miss me?
Hey
[cheerful music]
Ray'ah, the post just went up.
Ooh, let me see, let's see.
Ooh, y'all look cute!
- Okay, stop it.
- What? You do!
You woulda think y'all
were goin' together
lookin' like that.
Please.
Since I've been with Tedee,
we've gotten a lot of
attention to the shop.
And since I've been styling him,
I mean, our debt has decreased.
Mm-hmm.
And look at our
social media presence.
It is growing and fast.
Sis, we got this!
Everybody is gonna wanna
get styled by Tiffany Ford.
We're gonna get this money
and we're gonna take over
the fashion world, friend.
Oh, lord.
What?
But we are bringing out
the trolls and the bullies.
[sighs]
Look at this comment.
"Their outfits are
so last season."
"She looks like a broke auntie."
Excuse me!?
Ooh! They so mean.
People always wanna hide
behind these computer screens.
These trolls only come
out when you doin' great.
I bet they don't say it
to your face, though.
Oh my god, here's another one.
"What's he doing with her?
"I guess Tedee wanted a
weighted blanket for Christmas
to keep him warm."
[muffled giggles]
Friend...
that was funny
and mean at the same time.
He ain't gettin' away with
talkin' about my
friend like that.
Let me give him a
piece of my mind.
Move!
Okay!
What are you gonna say?
[clears throat]
"Leave one more comment,
"and I'ma be
dancin' and prancin'
around that ass."
[chuckles]
"Here's another
comment: yo momma!"
You're crazy, but...
thank you for having my back.
Friend, I've been
fightin' bullies for you
since we was kids.
You know what they say...
They go low, we go lower.
"Your momma smell
like old pig feet!"
Nicole, it's morning.
Five more minutes.
No, no, no, no, no.
You know you gotta leave
before Sarah gets here.
- [sighs]
- Nicole, come on.
- Really, Tedee?
- Yeah.
And Tiffany's coming over
here to do a fitting.
[sighs]
Not cool.
Come on, Nicole, you know
we gotta keep this a secret
for now. Aight?
You said you was cool with it.
- I know, but...
- Ain't no buts.
Come here.
Hey, come here.
Look at me, look at me.
All right, please don't
make me choose between
you and my career.
You mean between me
or your drab stylist.
You sound crazy right now.
I told you the plan already.
Her name is Tiffany.
I know what
you said, but it's just
all the gossip blogs
have y'all out there profilin'
like a power couple.
Like B and J.
And meanwhile, I'm hiding,
slippin' out the back door
like some five-dollar hoe.
Come here!
You know you not
no five-dollar hoe.
You're talkin' crazy.
And I'm not with Tiffany.
The plan, remember, aight?
After this Christmas
album is done,
the promotion's over,
we're gonna come out
as a couple.
Do you promise?
I promise.
Okay.
All right, cool.
I'ma go get your money for you.
You said $5, right?
What!?
No, you didn't!
[chuckles]
[romantic music]
It's definitely my
color, that money green.
I think I need to let you out
a little bit under here.
It's tight.
No, it's not tight.
Okay, all right.
Yeah.
All right.
Tedee, can I as you a question?
Yeah.
Where are your Christmas
decorations, hm?
Where are they?
Okay, look, while it
is a tradition of mine
to decorate
with loved ones, but...
with my album
and the family being busy,
it just didn't happen.
And it feels so cold
and lonely around here
decorating by myself.
So, I said no this
year for decorations.
Where are your decorations?
Where do you keep them?
[sighs] They in...
They in the garage.
- In the garage.
- Yeah.
Huh. All right, great.
Wait, wait, where you goin'?
I'm going to save you.
You can't refer to yourself
as the Christmas Crooner
and not set the mood
for the holidays, you know?
I need you to change into
something more comfortable.
We have work to do.
- Tiffany, I'm not...
- [Tiffany] No!
That serious with decorations.
[Tiffany] Which
way is the garage?
To the left.
Ooh, yeah
Whoa
Give me your love this year
I wanna be with you all
No matter if
you're near or far
I'm comin' home
Can't wait to taste
the recipes
See the family
all around the tree
And my baby
under the mistletoe
It's the Christmas glow
Winter snow
Christmas winter glow
And away we go
I've been gone for long
And I can't wait to get
right back to my love
Ooh, this is the season
that rings true
It's driving me crazy
'cause I'm miles away
Gotta make it home
this holiday
And I don't
wanna hang around
Just wanna stay around
Right here
Right here
Give me your
love this year
I wanna be with you all
No matter if
you're near or far
I'm comin' home
Can't wait to taste
the recipes
See the family all
around the tree
And my merry
under the mistletoe
Cheers! [giggles]
[Christmas music on stereo]
Wow, Tiffany, this is beautiful.
I didn't know how
much I needed this.
Thank you.
Of course.
And you have some beautiful
decorations, by the way.
- Really?
- I mean, yeah.
Look at all this good stuff.
Oh, wow.
This is a beautiful ornament
of you and your mom.
Oh my god, I forgot
about this one.
Oh my god, this
is... this is amazing.
You're just finding
all the gems.
Right?
[tender music]
Put it up there.
Come on!
[tender music]
Perfect.
Now, go turn off the lights
so we can experience
Christmas magic!
[laughs]
[squeals and claps]
Yes! Yes, yes, yes, yes!
I love it.
It's beautiful.
It sure is.
[Tiffany giggles]
[phone vibrating]
I love it.
[sighs]
[Christmassy music]
Ah! Perfect timing.
This is my favorite
song on the album, okay?
Hey!
Whatever you want,
I need us both
I just need you back
here this Christmas
- You love it?
- I love it.
Okay, good.
[giggles]
And everything we
need is right here
Trust me when you're with me
Merry Christmas,
it's so heavenly
Leave all of your
troubles on the table
'Cause I'm coming home
[phone vibrating]
Hello.
[Sarah] Hi, Tiffany.
Tedee has to go
to South Carolina
and I'm unable to accompany hi.
Now, I don't want
him to go alone.
And he doesn't
wanna take security.
So I was wondering...
I can.
[Sarah] You are a lifesaver.
I don't know why
I feel so nervous.
Girl, 'cause you wide
open for Tedee, duh!
Okay, maybe a little bit.
But he's my client,
and I'm gonna keep it
strictly professional.
Besides, I don't know
if he feels the same.
Girl, this is the perfect
time to test your thotness.
If my intuition is correct,
you ain't got to force it.
It's gon' happen
organically, friend.
You can be the one,
you can be the one
You can be the one
She could be the one,
she could be the one,
You can be the one
I could be the bitch
You could bring some friends
We could have some fun
What's happening, Ray'ah?
Hey, Tedee.
- Ready?
- Yeah.
Nice car.
- Did you see that?
- I did, go!
- I love you.
- I love you too.
- Got your bag.
- Thank you.
Take care of my friend, Tedee!
Oh, she good, trust me!
Ah, I love it!
You got it kinda did!
[phone ringing]
Hey, Sarah, you're on speaker.
Hey, you two.
Well, there's been a
mix-up at the hotel,
and unfortunately
they canceled your room
and don't have any
other rooms available.
Oh, no.
[Sarah] Yeah, I was trying to
find another hotel, but...
they're all currently sold out
because of some
Santa Claus convention.
That's weird.
Yeah, but I was able to
secure a one-bedroom Airbnb.
One bedroom Airbnb...
You okay with that?
Me?
[stammers] Yeah.
That's... yep.
- Okay.
- [Sarah] Okay, great.
I will text you the address.
Okay, cool, talk soon.
[hang-up beeping]
[chuckling]
[mischievous music]
Oh!
Wow, this is... nice.
[laughs]
Yeah, this is, uh...
- This is fire.
- Yeah.
Well, I guess, uh,
I'll take the couch
and you take the bedroom?
Sure, that sounds good to me.
Let's check out the bedroom.
[mischievous music]
Oh!
Quite festive.
- Yeah, it's nice.
- Yeah. Cozy.
- Nice bed.
- Yeah, big bed. [laughs]
- Yeah... Nice...
- Big.
- I'll be outside.
- Yeah, I'll see you out there.
I'ma go to the couch.
Okay.
Does he have to smell so good?
It's gon' be so cute, girl.
[phone ringing]
Hold this for one second.
Hey girl, hey!
Ray'ah, I need you
to come and get me.
Come again, say what?
There was a mishap
with the hotel,
so Sarah booked us
in a one-bedroom Airbnb.
Tiffany, are you crazy?
Do you not see
what's going on over here?
They're on our ad.
You did it, it worked!
Like your givin' away
Birkin bags or something.
Wow, that's wonderful.
Now what's wonderful is
you shacking up with
Tedee Maxwell for two days.
A lot can happen in two days.
[Ray'ah] Exactly.
So get off the phone with me
and go put on your cute panties
and go crawl up under that man.
Goodbye!
[Tiffany] Panties...
[hang-up beeping]
She's talkin' about panties.
I'd never put cute panties on...
for Tedee Maxwell...
Yeah
I've been thinking
of your love
Yeah, I love to
love to love you
Ooh-hoo
Yeah, I love to
love to love you
Ooh-hoo
I love to love to love you
Ooh-hoo
He cooks!
[chuckling]
For you, madam.
This looks amazing.
It's the least I can do.
You've been working hard.
Can I ask you a question?
Do the muscles add extra
flavor to the food, or...
You weren't here to style
me for breakfast, so...
So you needed me, 'cause
the no shirt is crazy.
[laughter]
[screaming, laughing]
Okay, two words,
two words, all right.
Uh, wife.
Uh, Mrs. Claus!
[squealing]
- Go Tedee, go Tedee.
- Uh, uh!
Hey, hey, ooh, ooh!
It's December
Santa, make my
wish come true, yeah.
So nice to be
naughty, naughty
I believe in you and me
I believe we're meant to be
[crickets chirping]
[Woman] I was talking to my
girl Keisha like, "What?"
And she was like, "Hey!"
And then we're like, you know,
"This is just so beautiful..."
[phone vibrating]
How is it you write that song
Under the Mistletoe?
Was it me? 'Cause I like to be
under the mistletoe.
Sorry that I never told you
But it's so true what you do
To me, oh
My head's in the clouds
There's no turnin' around
Now that I found
My Christmas love
All I'm thinkin' of is you
I don't really
care about the snow
A white Christmas
would be the way to go
That means I can be
snowed in with you
Don't really care
about the weather much
I just really wanna
feel your touch
Only wanna be
snowed in with you
[sighs]
Ah, ah, ah...
Oh my god, Tedee, Tedee,
I have some awesome news.
Listen, your album
sales are increasing.
Project Change Tedee's
Playboy Image is working!
Yes!
Hm.
Cool.
Cool?
That's all I get?
[sighs]
What's up?
I'm sorry.
You know I'm grateful.
I just got a lot on my mind.
Is one of those things Tiffany?
Why would you say that?
I see the way you are with her.
[sighs]
We kissed in North Carolina.
What? [laughs]
Ooh, Tedee and Tiffany
sittin' in a tree!
Hey, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!
[laughs]
Sarah, yo,
why are you like this?
You're so corny sometimes.
- [Sarah] I can't help it.
- [chuckling]
But in all seriousness...
it's like she sees me
with different eyes.
Okay.
Not Tedee Maxwell the pop star,
but Tedee Maxwell from ATL.
It's the first time I felt like
somebody looks past
my celebrity and...
seeing me for me.
And it feels amazing.
Yeah, real love can be amazing.
You know, I've been your
manager since you were 14,
and I've witnessed all
phases of your dating life.
But this one?
This one looks good on you.
You might want to explore it.
Oh, and I hate to
break up this moment,
but you have a 4 o'clock.
Let's get it.
[sighs]
[phone ringing]
- Hey, Sarah.
- Hey, Tiffany.
I just wanted to let you know
you are doing an amazing
job styling Tedee.
- Thank you.
- [Sarah] You're welcome.
So listen,
I just got a call
for you to do a photoshoot
for a digital music outlet.
They wanna holla at the
woman who helped turn Tedee
from an R&B playboy
to a Christmas crooner.
Now listen,
this will be great PR
for you and your boutique.
A photoshoot? Me?
Are you kidding?
[laughs]
Thank you!
[Sarah] Yes, you deserve it.
And you'll have a full
glam squad at your disposal.
A, a, a glam squad?
Wait, a stylist
and everything, me?
I'll coordinate everything
and send you the information.
[Tiffany] Okay, thank you.
You're welcome.
[bright, gentle music]
What?
Photoshoot...
[angelic music]
[Nicole gasps]
[music turns darker]
[Tedee] What you got
goin' on over there?
Um, just handlin' a
little bit of business.
I got some business
for you to handle.
Oh!
[laughs]
[Christmassy music]
No.
No, no, no, no.
No, no, noooo.
Stefan!
[snaps fingers]
Come here.
Oh my god,
I see split ends everywhere.
- Do you see them?
- Mm-hmm.
And what do we do
with split ends?
We destroy them!
Ivy, come here.
My goodness, her
pores are so big,
a blind man could see them.
And what do we do with
crater-sized pores?
Crater?
We destroy them.
Roberto, come here.
Come here, yeah, thank you.
These hips, they don't lie.
What are they saying?
They're saying something to me.
What are they saying?
Oh, oh, oh,
they're saying that when
Santa comes down your chimney,
he finds crumbs
instead of cookies!
[laughs maniacally]
Oh, so sad!
Santa never gets his cookies!
He never gets his cookies!
Okay, now let's
go get her camera ready.
Thank you, thank you.
Hey, hey,
you won't be needing these.
Thank you.
[stammers] Those are my glasses.
I can't really see without them.
And what is it you need to see?
Uh, well, I just... I just...
Exactly, nothing.
And besides, these goggles would
be catastrophic to my shoot.
[chuckles]
Please tell me
those weren't my glasses
that you just stomped on.
Okay, they weren't your glasses!
Now let's go,
chop chop, everyone!
We don't have much time.
Come on, don't be slow.
Yes, okay, yes, I like it!
Now this is holiday cheer shit!
You look amazing, darling.
The camera's gonna love you!
Oh, yeah, nice!
Okay, stop the music!
Stop the music!
Stop the music! Stop it!
- Okay.
- [Tiffany] What?
Have you seem Beyonc
on the cover of Femme Couture?
Yeah, I think so, yeah.
Okay, so I was her photographer.
Do you want to look like
Beyonc on your cover?
Yes, of course. [chuckles]
- I do.
- Music!
[upbeat music starts back up]
Okay, now give me Sasha Fierce!
That's it.
Yes, okay, thank you, good.
Ooh, I like that.
Now roar like Mufasa.
Rawr...
Yes, good, now pop,
lock, and drop it, yes.
I want to see it.
I want to see it more.
Yeah, get a little lumpy, lumpy.
Good, nice!
Okay, I'm done, I'm done.
Thank you so much.
Okay, Ivy, spiked eggnog
with extra bourbon, pronto.
Good?
Why is she still here?
Take her!
Gotta help me, I can't...
So my friend is the owner
and stylist of this boutique,
Tiffany...
What the fuck?
Oh, what in...
- Ray'ah?
- Hold on a second, okay?
Girl, what...
What the heck is
goin' on with you?
Oh, oh, Ray'ah, I had a
fabulous time, okay?
I cannot wait for you
to see the pictures.
What in the Missy
Elliot's going on?
Do you see yourself, friend?
No, I actually have not.
There was a little incident
with my glasses, but...
Can you actually
get me my spare pair?
I cannot see a thing.
- Here, friend.
- Thank you, thank you.
Oh, whew!
[screams bloody murder]
I look hideous!
I will be the laughing
stock of the industry.
This is true, friend.
- I'm serious, Ray'ah.
- So am I.
Oh my god...
There's pictures...
There's pictures of me!
Oh!
You let them take
pictures of you like this?
You know, he broke my glasses
right before I got glammed up.
You think he did it on purpose?
Yes, that's the
only explanation!
I couldn't see anything!
Something smells fishy.
Call Sarah!
That's a good idea.
[phone ringing]
Voicemail?
Let's go back to
the crime scene.
Yeah, you right.
- Yeah, let's go!
- Let's go!
- Wait!
- Huh?
You can't go nowhere
with me like this.
Go change, friend.
Okay...
Can you get my bag for me?
- I got you.
- Okay.
[screams]
Tiff, you sure it was here?
Um, I'm positive.
Yeah, I got my hair
done over there.
The backdrop was over there.
Do you think I'm going crazy?
Absolutely not!
But whoever did this
left in a hurry.
Hmm, I can't wait
to catch his ass.
Come on!
[sighs]
[Ray'ah] Tiff!
Tiffany's going viral.
- Oh, nice...
- No, it's bad, actually.
Oh, okay, ah...
- What happened to her?
- I don't know.
This is off brand for her.
I don't understand why she
would take these pictures,
let alone post it.
Oh my god, no, no, no, no.
These must be from
the photoshoot.
What photoshoot?
So I got a call for
Tiffany to do a photoshoot.
I thought it would
be good for her shop,
so I approved it.
And I was waiting on the proofs,
but I never received them.
Sarah...
You need to fix this.
I know, will do, will do.
I will take care of it.
Okay.
[sighs]
[tense music]
Hello?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Nicole.
I'm still pissed at
what happened to Tiffany.
I don't understand how
people can be so cruel.
She's literally the
sweetest woman I know.
Ugh, her again?
It, it wasn't your fault.
This was all Sarah's doing.
You need to stop beating
yourself up about it.
Sarah's a consummate
professional.
I don't know how
she let this happen.
[sighs]
You have all of this in your bed
and you're sitting here,
still talking about
your freak of a stylist?
Her name is Tiffany, aight?
And she didn't deserve this.
I'm not saying she did.
Let's not get all
worked up about this, okay?
I can't wait for this to be over
so we can get back
to our regular lives.
No.
Look, I got an early morning.
I'ma... I'ma go to bed.
I'm gonna get some rest.
What?
[sighs]
[maudlin music]
[bell rings]
[traffic]
[door shuts]
Sleepin' on the job?
Tiff, ain't nobody here.
It's a ghost town.
The only thing that came to
visit us is a tumbleweed.
What do you want?
I know, right?
That photoshoot canceled me.
I think it might be time
to throw in the towel.
Girl, we got this.
We're gonna get through it
and we gonna fight through it.
Listen, I'm down for whatever,
but we gotta know
when to cut our losses.
[phone ringing]
Well, I'm goin' back to bed.
Hey, Tedee.
Well, hello to you, Ms. Ford.
[chuckles] I'm, I'm sorry.
It's just one of those days.
[Tedee] Still thinking
about those pictures?
Sarah's working on
finding the culprit.
No, I'm not really
worried about that.
It's... it's my boutique.
I...
I might be losing it soon.
Tiffany, listen, you're not
gonna lose your boutique.
You're needed in this industry.
Well, thank you, Tedee.
Well, I have something
that may cheer you up.
Look at your door.
- Hey, Sarah.
- Hey, Tiffany.
Meet your glam squad.
My glam what?
Your glam squad!
[laughs]
Uh... Tedee, what are you doing?
You'll see.
Now hang up the phone.
So, where can we set up?
- Uh, follow me.
- Alrighty.
[magical music]
[laughs]
Oh my gosh.
Friend, you look good!
I do, I do!
[laughs]
That's right.
Yeah, you got that.
- Friend...
- Oh, yeah.
[magical music]
[laughs]
[laughs]
Well...
look at you.
You look amazing.
Oh, thank you.
I was styled by the
brilliant Tedee Maxwell.
I do what I do.
You look... handsome yourself.
Thank you, Tiffany.
So, where are we going?
It's a little surprise
I got for you.
Tedee, look...
Listen, Tiffany, you've had
a crazy few days, all right?
And I just wanted
to make it up to you
by giving you an
experience you deserve.
Will you let me do that for you?
I guess I don't have a choice.
You don't have a choice.
Come on.
Look at you!
[glamorous music]
[shutters clicking]
[photographers shouting]
You want a repeat
of the other photoshoot?
Of course not.
Aight, well you can
make pretty for these cameras,
they take good pictures.
Tiffany, we loved
your look the other day.
Thank you so much.
- [indistinct]
- Boutique De Ma Mere.
If you like what I got on,
it's in downtown Atlanta.
Go see her new designs.
- Amazing.
- Yes.
My girlfriend is amazing.
[mellow, ethereal music]
Goosebumps, goosebumps, yeah
See you on the runway
Goosebumps, goosebumps, yeah
See you on the runway
Goosebumps
Goosebumps
Goosebumps
[applause]
Welcome to the
Fashion Dans Le Parc's
Christmas Extraordinaire!
[laughs]
We are so happy to have
all of you here tonight.
At this time, I have to
give an honorary mention
to a brilliant,
up-and-coming designer
who has decided to grace us
with her presence tonight,
Tiffany Ford!
[laughs]
[cheers and applause]
Tiffany, stand up!
Let everybody see you!
Ah, thank you so much
for being with us tonight.
[applause]
[giggles]
You've been lying to me?
Nicole, are you crazy?
What's wrong with you?
Tedee, tell me
the truth right now.
Do you have feelings for her?
Yes, I do have feelings
for her, so what?
I cannot believe
I let you play me!
A classic beauty for... that?
That amazing, beautiful,
smart, intelligent,
caring, and talented woman
who has more heart
than you ever will?
Tedee, look at these...
Let's take this...
Let's take this
somewhere private, all right?
- Somewhere private?
- Private.
Listen, you finish
this another time.
Right now it ain't
it, all right?
No, we need to discuss
this right now!
We'll have this
discussion right now!
- What are you doing?
- What's going on?
Everything's all right.
Everything's okay, okay?
[mic feedback]
[yelps]
[sighs] Good evening, everyone.
My name is Nicole Whittaker.
Tedee Maxwell's lover.
[audience gasping]
Tedee has been hiding
a relationship with me
while exploiting a fake
relationship with his stylist,
Tiffany Ford.
Oh, hey, Tiff.
Tiffany, Tedee and his momager
needed to clean up
his playboy persona
and turn him into
the perfect Christmas gentleman.
[Man] I knew it was fake.
And you?
You are the perfect plain Jane.
I mean, they played you, boo.
Sorry!
Oh, oh, and,
and your photoshoot?
That was all me.
You're welcome!
Oh my god...
Thank you so much!
Nicole Whittaker!
[laughs] Okay.
Well, coming to the stage,
we have Tedee Maxwell singing
Hold Me Up!
You're not singing?
No, no, no, you're not singing?
Okay.
[Tiffany sobbing]
I thought we had
something special.
I'm so humiliated.
[sobs]
It's okay, friend.
You are too distracting
Make up your mind
Your heart's on display
I see you be on the light
I see you be on the fame
I love you, be on your pain
I'm not your escape
from your heartbreak
Got the pain
can't heal this way
Tedee...
Your album numbers
have skyrocketed
after last night.
I mean, even your
followers have gone up.
So we've got to keep striking
while the iron is hot.
You know what, I am so glad
you didn't listen to me
because the public is eating
your entanglement up.
So we've gotta keep you
and Nicole in the public eye.
You know what?
If we add marriage
and a baby to the mix,
the tabloids will go ballistic!
You'll be back
on top again in no time.
I'm not gonna keep seeing her.
Excuse me?
I said I'm not gonna
keep seeing her.
[Sarah] Oh no,
I heard what you said.
I don't believe you understand
how your controversy is selling.
I mean, look.
I like Tiffany.
And I honestly do
feel bad for her.
But you're what's
important to me.
Just look at the numbers.
We are on our way to the top.
I mean, that was our
whole goal, wasn't it?
Wow.
You know, Tedee, I'm just a
little confused right now.
I mean, aren't you getting
exactly what you wanted?
No, this is what you wanted.
We used Tiffany!
Just yesterday
you were excited about
my feelings growing for her.
Now you want me
to kick her to the side
and keep dating Nicole
when you know
she's not good for me?
You got me confused.
You know, I do recall
our plan was mutual.
You agreed to do this.
I did my job.
Now I need you to
hold up your end.
I don't care about
this right now.
I need time to think.
How much time?
[Tedee] All the time I need!
[tense music]
[Tiffany sighs]
[angelic music]
Mommy?
I'm so sorry.
I really need you and God
to get together because...
I need a Christmas
miracle, please.
I don't wanna let this place go.
[hopeful music]
[sighs]
[computer dings]
Hey.
Some of you, um, may know
me as the Unstylish Stylist.
[chuckles]
Or as the woman who styled
and stupidly fell for
a certain R&B singer.
[sighs]
But tonight, I just wanna come
to you guys as Tiffany Ford.
A... struggling
full-figured designer
who is deserving of
respect and love.
These last few weeks
have been crazy, you know?
A whirlwind.
I had the incredible opportunity
to work with
Tedee Maxwell and...
I honestly had
the time of my life.
But on the other hand, I'm on
the verge of losing my boutiqu,
which is also my home.
I'm behind on payments.
And the rent will
increase in just one week.
And I just simply can't
afford to keep us open.
So...
I've decided to officially close
the doors to Boutique De Ma Mere
forever,
effective January 1st.
Boutique De Ma Mere...
is French for
My Mother's Boutique.
For 25 years, my mother,
she put her blood, sweat,
and tears into this place.
And on her death bed,
I promised her
that I would keep
the legacy going and...
I did.
[dinging]
[sighs]
Mommy...
you always told me to have faith
has small as a mustard seed
and anything is possible.
I believe that.
[hopeful music]
[sighs]
Y'all know I wanted to wallow
in my misfortunes, but...
you guys.
You guys have given me
so much strength and courage.
I have to keep dreaming, right?
Yeah.
But I also have a...
a message for you guys.
[ding]
If you have ever
been teased, ignored,
pushed to the side,
picked last, embarrassed...
or just considered different,
I just want you to know
that you are worthy.
And that we don't
do second best,
because we deserve better.
Christmas is a time for hope,
and love,
so I want you to
love yourselves.
Hang on hope.
[inspirational music]
[sighs]
Celebrate yourselves...
because we are enough.
We are, yeah!
[giggles]
[sighs]
Merry Christmas, y'all.
[laughs]
[ding]
[Ray'ah] You want people
flooding this place, Tiffany.
Take all these clothes
and redesign them, girl!
Crazy how your silence
tells me something
Keep comin' back,
I can't leave you alone
Hard being fast on
the way back home
I get so in my feelings
when I need you to come
Tell me the things
that I'm needin' to know
Oh, I love you like
you want to, baby
You know
I get you higher
Tedee, Tedee, Tedee!
Tedee!
Tedee, Tedee, Tedee!
What happened between you
and your stylist, Tiffany Ford?
I thought
she was your girlfriend.
Are you going back
to your playboy ways
or are you gonna marry Nicole?
Nicole, Nicole, Nicole...
- No comment. Excuse me.
- Look.
Inquiring minds wanna know!
Get in the car!
[reporters shouting questions]
[shutters clicking]
[Woman] Tedee, inquiring
minds wanna know!
[giggles]
Oh my gosh, Tedee,
people are loving us together!
Look!
[laughs]
You might as well
get used to the idea.
Get used to it?
I'll never get used to this.
What we did to Tiffany was foul.
You mean what you
and Sarah did to Tiffany.
I had nothing to do with that.
I'm good.
I know it's my mess to clean up,
but why you gotta
be so heartless and cruel?
What?
I gave you so many
chances, Nicole.
So many chances, but you still
the same selfish-ass Nicole.
After tonight, we done.
Yo, drive!
[bell rings]
Tiffany, you have a visitor!
[tense music]
Excuse me.
Merry Christmas Eve.
These are for you.
Uh-uh. I'll take those.
And I hate your suit.
Tiffany, I know I'm
the last person you wanna see.
Yeah, you got that right.
But please,
just, just hear me out.
I'm begging you.
Thank you.
First and foremost,
I need to apologize
for what was done to you.
It was all my doing.
I made Tedee go
along with the plan.
You made Tedee?
He's a grown-ass man, Sarah.
You got that right!
This is true, but you have to
understand our relationship.
I'm a second mother to him,
and I've been managing
his life and career
since he was a teen.
You know, he's...
he's never said no to me.
Maybe when he wanted to.
All of that changed recently.
Tedee kicked me out of the house
and he was ready to fire me.
Ooh, child!
It's some hot PCT up here!
Ray'ah.
Look... Sarah,
I'm sorry to hear that.
But I can't say
that I blame him.
Yeah, I, I deserve that,
but I'm happy to say
that we're on the mends.
But, you know, there's still
a part of him that's missing.
Oh, oh, he misses me?
No, he doesn't.
He's with Nicole.
He doesn't wanna be with Nicole.
He wants to be with you!
- He does?
- Yes.
The night of the event,
he was gonna break up with
her and come clean with you.
But, well, you...
you know the rest.
Yeah.
Look, when I came
up with this plan,
I only cared about
Tedee's bottom line.
But you've softened his heart
and made him believe
in love again.
So now I realize that
his true happiness
means more to me
than record sales.
The flowers are from him.
The letter will
explain everything.
Also...
Tedee wants to speak
to you in person.
[scoffs]
You think you could
stop by the house tonight?
No.
I don't think I can do that.
[Sarah] Okay, well...
And again, I'm...
I'm so sorry.
Boo, bye!
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Yes.
Family,
let's all gather 'round
For some chestnuts...
[doorbell rings]
Nicole, I told
you this was over.
[Nicole sighs]
Boy, stop!
It's not over until
I say it's over!
You know you love me.
Nicole, you need
to leave right now.
Boy, stop!
Stop!
Well, I guess
I don't have to ask
- who's invited to dinner.
- Tiffany.
Tedee, you're not
thinking straight.
You do not love Tiffany.
You love me.
[tense music]
And you know it.
Tiffany...
Where are... where are you going?
[car starts]
Oh god!
Are you saying
you don't want me?
Are you saying you don't wanna
be in a relationship with me?
You can't do this.
We need this to work.
I need this to work.
My follows have quadrupled.
I just a call back
for the movie...
What the hell you talkin' about?
[Sarah] Tedee, what is going on?
Nicole and I were
just saying goodbye.
Where's Tiffany?
She saw the two of you together
and she left.
- What?
- Go get her.
Come on, Miss Grinch.
Your time is up.
You got to go.
[indistinct chatter]
We ran outta that.
[indistinct]
[indistinct chatter]
Ray'ah, what's going on?
Tiff, your video went viral!
- What?
- Yes!
Someone started
a campaign to save the shop.
Look!
Hashtag #ChristmasForTiffany!
$50,000?
If this keeps going up,
we can save the shop.
We can save the shop!
[screams]
Oh my! Oh my gosh.
[indistinct chatter]
[Tedee] Silent night
Holy night
All is calm
And all is bright
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Tiffany, I know what
you're thinking.
But I can explain.
Again, first and foremost,
I'm sorry for hurting you.
And Nicole, she showed up
to my house unexpectedly
and kissed me, and it was
a whole crazy situation.
But I kicked her out
and I told her...
I told her I didn't
wanna be with her.
I told her it was
you that I want.
Well, Tedee, I don't know if
I can ever trust you again.
I know.
And I'll never forgive myself
for how I treated you.
But these past
few weeks have been amazing.
You know that.
You've been there
with me the whole time.
Tiffany, look at me, look at me.
I wasn't lookin' for
love when I met you.
But with you, I found it.
You're everything
that I want in a mate.
You're beautiful.
You're smart.
You make me laugh.
You love your family.
You know all
the lyrics to my songs.
You my person.
I can't promise you
that the human in me
won't ever hurt you again.
I can't.
But if you give me a chance,
I'll try to make you
smile every single day.
[romantic music]
[chuckles]
- Shrimp and grits?
- [laughs]
Don't forget the sugar on top.
Get your man.
Go on.
Tiffany, listen, listen.
[Sapphire] Hi, Tiffany,
this is Sapphire.
I love your clothes.
And I need to get some of
these pieces in my closet
as soon as possible.
That's Sapphire.
The Grammy
Award-winning Sapphire?
- Yes.
- What?
I have more of the same messages
from other celebrities
wanting your services.
I'm saying,
so we... so we good now?
[indistinct chatter]
- I don't know.
- Tiffany, come on.
[indistinct chatter]
[sighs]
- So no more Nicole?
- Hell nah!
No, she, mm-mm.
And no more secret
plans behind my back?
Yeah, you too!
- No, no...
- Me, me and Sarah, we...
We had a one on one.
We're on the same page.
[Sarah] Yes.
Everything's solid,
I promise you.
Well, then, I only
have one more request.
Whatever you want.
Well, it's Christmas Eve,
and I haven't heard your
Christmas single yet.
[chuckling]
I think I can make that happen.
Merry Christmas, Tedee.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas, Tedee.
Yeah, yeah
[phone dings]
Ray'ah! Ray'ah!
[laughs] Look!
Friend, it's a
Christmas miracle!
Thank you so much
for everything.
[sighs]
All right, Tedee?
Merry Christmas, everybody.
[All] Merry Christmas.
Tonight is a very,
very special occasion.
I would like to
perform my new single,
My Christmas Love, for
my new and beautiful girlfriend,
Tiffany Ford.
[cheerful Christmassy intro]
I know we said
it was over, baby
But tell me how to
stop thinkin' 'bout us
Baby, you're all I
need for Christmas
You make it easy
to believe in love
And oh, I know I hurt you
I barely forgave myself
Can't you see
that I'm trying
Can't even play
the cards that we were dealt
This time,
I wanna show my hand
I know, I know
That you need love
So innocent
I won't give up on you
I know what I will do
Once again I do
My Christmas love
I do
I do, I do
I do
My Christmas love
I do
I need to know
I do
Oh, yeah
I love myself for you
My Christmas love,
oh yeah, oh yeah
I do
Yes, I do
Yeah
I know, I know
That you need love
So innocent
I won't give up
On you
I know what I will do
Once again I do
My Christmas love
I do
You know I do
I do
My Christmas love
I do
I need your love
I do
Oh yeah
I love myself for you
My Christmas love
I do
Yes, I do, yeah
You make it easy
to believe in love
And oh, I know I hurt you
I barely forgave myself
Can't you see
that I'm trying
Can't even play
the cards that we were dealt
This time I wanna
show my hand
I know, I know
that you need love
So innocent
I won't give up
[Christmassy instrumental music]