Beyond Black Beauty (2024) s01e03 Episode Script

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Previously on
Beyond Black Beauty
Baltimore is our new home.
So, while I go look for a job,
you're going to school today.
Yo, my hand's empty,
and you heard what happens
when you're late.
Look,
just steer clear of
her. I pay Serena
to leave me alone.
I'm not the only one.
- Good to meet you, cuz.
- Cuz?
My mom doesn't like the company
he keeps.
You got some
cowgirl in you, huh?
I'm an Olympian
in training.
I just need to get back
in the saddle and back to work.
Beauty can't be trained.
Maybe she just needs
someone who understands her.
Your father, he committed fraud.
We had to sell everything.
Mm, that's my girl.
Not so bad.
Not so bad.
There you go. See?
You might be ready for a saddle.
Hello?
Can you hear me?
Mm-hmm.
- How can I be your hero today?
- Shut up.
Nah, for real though,
what's up?
Serena.-She still dogging you, huh?
- You want me to handle it?
- No.
I don't want you getting
into any trouble on my account.
And I don't want you getting
into any trouble, period.
So you know what you gotta do.
I'm not telling Mom.
Yeah, well, she'll shut it down.
She has plenty to worry about,
I can't be another thing.
So, how do I handle this myself?
All right. Look
I know Serenas.
So you gotta meet her at her
own level. Know what I mean?
End this,
once and for all.
It's gotta be big
and it's gotta
be public, so that
her and everyone else knows
not to mess with you.
Right. -Hey!
Come on, now.
You're Ronnie Parrish.
- Who are you talking to?
- Mind your business.
- You look rested.
- Why wouldn't I be?
Oh, so I didn't hear you
yelling at your dad last night?
Mind your business.
Anyway, I found
an Olympic facility nearby.
What do you know about
Stonepointe Equestrian Center?
Not much.
Bougie as hell. Actually,
you might like it there.
Why do you care?
Going on a tour.
It's not like I can train here.
You know what I mean.
This place is great
for trail rides and rodeos,
- but not for the Olympics.
- Right.
- You don't have to come.
- I wasn't gonna.
Good.
Good.
So
How 'ya doing?
With the new job, I mean.
Do you mean, how am I doing
working with my cousin
who is now dating
my high school boyfriend?
- I mean, ex-boyfriend.
- Right.
I didn't think it was important.
I mean, you are still
rocking that wedding ring.
You gotta be kidding me.
I'm sorry, I didn't know.
How much
is this going to suck?
Maybe just a little.
Nana. Pop Pop
- Come here, dear. Baby. Yeah.
- What a surprise!
My, how beautiful you are!
Finally, we meet.
Wish it didn't take so long.
Better late than never.
Give the kid some space.
You're hovering.
That's what happens when the
grandchildren are kept from me.
Mom.
Oh, Dad.
I didn't know that you guys
were coming.
Yes,
so everyone keeps saying.
Don't mind me.
Hey, Mr. and Mrs. Chambers.
We should go.
We we have that thing.
Um, Jolie
She she reeks
of tourist. We're
gonna show her around some more.
Bye.
What was that about?
Trust me. We just
dodged a bullet.
So, where is Cédric?
Do husbands not greet
their in-laws in Belgium?
He's not here.
And on that note,
I have to go as well.
Surely, you can cancel.
Unfortunately not.
I have never seen
my mom like that.
My mom turns into a child
whenever Nana comes around.
She has a secret stash of candy
just for the visits.
It's comedy.
So, where are we
taking Jolie first?
We can go into D.C.
I got a cousin at Howard.
We can hit him up.
Negro, we're not actually
taking her anywhere.
But, my dad lent me the car.
I'm all yours until
the game, so
What's on the Jolie agenda?
Stonepointe. I have
an appointment for a tour.
I'd love the company.
Stonepointe, huh?
I mean, I don't mind
helping you out.
As long as you don't forget
the little people.
Done.
Cool.
Coming? Or do you want to stay
behind to manage the children?
Fine.
Fine.
Come on, Ronnie.
So, your phone does work.
Have you spoken with Jolie?
Well, hello to you, too, Cédric.
We live together, so yeah,
I've spoken to Jolie.
About about me.
We had some words last night.
You did?
Yeah, she said
some things that, uh,
were pretty hard to hear.
And, well
I want to make it right.
Hmm. That's it?
I'm not sure what you want.
You've been dodging my calls,
and now all of a sudden
Look, I know. I know.
I'm sorry. But she's my girl.
Jolie just needs time.
She'll figure it out, her way.
So will we.
You disappeared.
To shield you.
That wasn't for me.
You did that for yourself.
You're a coward.
At least own it.
Look, I know you're
upset when I'm
No, I'm pissed!
And trying really hard to
figure out how not to hate you.
Cédric, I'm holding it together
because our kid needs me to.
You're right.
And I was wrong.
Do I hear wedding bells?
Only
church bells, Auntie.
What are you Are you hiding?
I gotta gotta go!
You have really turned
your life around.
I am so
proud of you, Ester.
Thank you.
I should get back. Heh.
Now
you're sure you
don't know anything
about this whole
Janelle situation?
No. Sorry, Auntie.
All right.
- I'll see you, darling.
- All right. Take care.
You can come out now.
Thank you for not telling her
I was here.
It's not really even
any of my business,
but, maybe you should try
being open with her.
Vulnerability invites
vulnerability.
You just might be surprised
at what could happen.
I doubt that.
You know how she is.
She obviously loves you, even
if she has trouble showing it.
She came all the way here
just to see you, after all.
Didn't she?
- Damn, they got real money.
- Come on, guys.
Seriously.
Ah!
Okay so this is how
the other side lives.
Stonepointe has trained
dozens of equestrians
who've all made
it to the Olympics.
Maybe I'll be one of them.
Well, there's nothing wrong
with ambition.
And we'll help you get there.
Right, Ronnie?
What she means is, of course.
Fam over everything.
Mm. Mm-hmm.
- Oh, my God.
It's Gretchen Müller!
Two-time Olympian, and the
youngest to win five Grand Prix.
Huge fan.
I'm flattered.
And you are?
I'm uh I'm Jolie Dumont.
Nice to meet you.
I've been following your career.
I want to do what you do.
I've only won
one Grand Prix so far
Oh, you have?
Uh, do you train here?
I feel like I'd remember.
Oh, no. I mean,
not yet. I want to.
Well, hopefully
you like the place.
My parents co-own it.
So, I'm here often.
I look forward meeting your
horse, see what you two got.
My horse?
Oh, right. She's great.
- Beauty's a champion.
- Love it.
Jolie, a pleasure, really.
I hope to see you around.
- Me too.
- Mm-hmm.
I need to call Nora.
Okay. Stonepointe is perfect.
And Gretchen Müller trains here.
The goddess? Her family
prints money in their sleep.
What does she smell like?
- Tell me everything.
- Am I missing something here?
This is Alvin.
Hello.
Pan down Jolie.
And this is my
cousin, Ronnie. The pessimist.
More like, realist.
When they don't
list the prices it's
code for, "Ma'am,
you can't afford this."
Come on, Ronnie,
it can't be that bad.
Jolie, a place like that,
you're looking at six,
seven thousand Euros a month.
Mm. I mean, unless you have some
money hidden
under your mattress,
it might be time
to hang up the saddle.
Nora, back me up.
Sorry, babe.
I'm with the realist.
Great. You guys
don't have faith, that's fine.
But I will find a way.
Saving my love for you
I heard you spoke to your dad.
Anything you'd
like to talk about?
No. I'm over it.
He's not.
Heavenly Father, thank
you for this bountiful meal
we're about to receive.
Please shine your blessings
upon this family
and provide guidance
for my wayward children
so they may find
the path forward
Amen.
Amen.
So how was everyone's day?
Jolie, we've barely had
a chance to speak, ever.
- How's your training, dear?
- On an indefinite hold
until now.
I actually found a
great training center
so I can stay on
track. Stonepointe.
Heard of it?
Uh-huh.
Is that across town?
Mm-hmm.
You mean, the fancy place
no one can afford?
Most people in the neighborhood
just go to the Gonzales' Ranch.
I respect the Gonzales, but
they don't really
train Olympians.
They said I could
start right away.
I don't think
that's a good idea.
Qualifiers are next year.
How do you expect me to win
if you insist on benching me?
Jolie, let's just
If this is about the money, I'm
sure we can pull
something together.
Really?
Mm-hmm.
Thank you.
- Thank you.
- No!
But thank you.
Why are you being like this?
Watch your tone.
Now, this may be a chance
for you to explore
other activities.
Aren't you going
to Alvin's football game later?
So, I'm just supposed
to join the cheer squad.
Typical mom. You don't get it
'cause you've never had
a dream of your own.
That's enough!
Or spend the rest of the night
in your room.
Bruh, you are so moody.
I'm allowed. Leave me alone.
- Should we
- Nah.
This ends now.
Well, well, well.
Came to pay up.
- No, I'm done.
- Oh, she is? Well, that's cute.
'Cause I'm not.
Just back off.
Damn, Ronnie.
You ever fight your own battles?
That all you got?
Why don't you tricks go home?
Yeah, go and get Mommy
and Daddy to kiss it all better.
Right. Daddy's not here.
What did you say?
You heard me.
Daddy's not here.
What's the matter with you?!
How could you do this to me?
You should've known better!
You should've been better, Papa!
I hate you! I hate you!
I know you have something
to say, so can you just say it?
You're a grown woman, Janelle.
Far be it for me
to tell you what to do.
- But?
- But maybe someone should.
You are clearly spinning out.
Leaving for Europe on a whim.
Keeping my
granddaughter from me.
Coming back to the ranch 20
years later, like
a thief in the night.
I had a life in Belgium.
I was happy. Jolie was happy.
We had people who cared
about us, who counted on us.
Yes, I know.
You've told us so many times.
You only hear
what you wanna hear, don't you?
We're here
We're here because
we're in trouble, Mom.
Cédric stole from his clients.
I don't have a dime to my name.
I had to come home.
Poor, Janelle.
Thank you for jumping in.
You're the only one
that had my back.
To be honest, I didn't
think you had it in you.
Me neither.
I get
the sense that this
wasn't just about Serena though.
You can keep ish
bottled up like that, or
Don't you Americans have an
expression about
a pot and a kettle?
I'm sorry it didn't work out
with Stonepointe.
Maybe you got more going
for you than you think.
Family that loves you.
Horse that needs you.
More than most folk.
Oh, you love me.
Did I say that?
I meant lil' man.
Good girl!
Maybe you'll let
me ride you soon.
Yeah, we'll take it slow.
Easy. Easy. Whoa. Whoa. Whoa!
Whoa.
Come here.
Yeah, good girl.
You're good with her.
Thanks. I think
we're simpatico.
I've been following
your career all these years.
You have?
Of course, you're
my granddaughter.
And I couldn't be more proud.
Ronnie's been teaching me
how to use social media
so we don't miss a thing.
We caught your last tournament
before you left Belgium.
You're incredible.
Be a shame to waste
all that great potential.
Who knows how long that
will last if I'm not training.
About that.
I'd like to help you.
It's not much.
But it's a start.
Dreams are important.
It'd give me such joy
to help you achieve yours.
Especially after
all I've missed.
I have so much to make up for.
Thank you, Nana.
But, Mom
Let me worry about your mom.
You just focus on getting us
to the Olympics, hm?
All right. Time to get
you in Stonepointe shape. Hm?
You ready for more?
Easy girl. See?
There you go. Easy. It's okay.
There we go. See? Good girl.
All good.
Whoa.
You two are really coming along.
Listen, I know you're
disappointed.
And I'm sorry.
I know all these changes
have been really hard on you.
They've been hard on me, too.
I also had a whole
life in Belgium
and plans.
But with time and patience
we'll find our
footing, together.
I was a brat.
I'm sorry.
Listen, I can't afford it right
now, but we will find a way
to help you get back on track.
For now, as we adjust
to our new normal,
we'll find the beauty around us.
Are you in?
I'm in.
Oh, good. You're here.
Ronnie! Now!
Their school just called.
Jolie and Ronnie
got into a fight.
Jolie!
The principal wants
to speak with us.