Single Ladies (2011) s01e05 Episode Script

*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** wow.
unbelievable.
well, I guess we don't have To ask how the date went.
what happened? sebastian got offended that I Didn't invite him in.
Can you believe he thought he Had earned the right to sex Based on the number of times He'd taken me out.
val, I know you've been out Of the game for a while, but Even I know it's customary to Give it up on the third date.
what do you know about Customs? Isn't it customary to honor your Vows? whoa.
Time out.
Personal foul.
I'm so sorry.
April, I didn't mean it.
I'm really sorry.
I'm just pissed at him.
I'm gonna give you that one Because you are obviously Wounded right now.
And I'm not even saying he's Right, by the way.
I'm just saying that that's how Some guys think these days.
the rules have changed, not That I've ever followed them.
I keep telling you, you can't Play their game.
You have to invent your own.
I thought I was.
that sounds like a layaway Plan.
but also, I think it depends On the guy.
true.
Fine men like sebastian have way Too many options.
If they don't get it quick, they Move on.
I wouldn't be surprised if Sebastian isn't knocking boots With the woman down the hall.
Have you see what she wears to The mailbox? val, your 90-day rule means You're taking him seriously.
You have to treat a male model Like you would a christmas toy.
You're excited to unwrap it, you Play with it all day until the Batteries die, then you toss it To the side.
Not every man is husband Material, so you can't go into Every date thinking that he is.
someone please say something Positive about a man right now.
darryl and I are back in Counseling ever since my Birthday party.
how did you pull that off? Last we saw, he was going for The jugular.
after he calmed down, I had To do a lot of begging, but Finally he got civil, even nice, And I think he may be Reconsidering the divorce.
I am so happy for you, April.
no wonder you're cracking Jokes left and right.
I'm gonna go over and see him First thing in the morning.
oh, make sure you look Flawless.
why? It's not exactly a date.
every encounter with a man Should make him think you've got The only lovin' left.
hello? This is she.
Oh, my g--okay.
Okay, I'll be right there.
Thank you.
what happened? that was the police.
Someone broke into the store.
oh, damn.
we--we'll come with you.
I'm val.
I own the store.
You just called me? ma'am, at 12:35 this morning, We received several calls about A couple of kids having sex in a Storefront window, and when we Arrived, we observed these two Doing just that.
Can you verify that they're Employees of yours? well, she was this morning.
I don't know him.
well, I can explain.
young lady, I've heard enough From you.
Now sit down.
turn that crap off! man, that's not crap.
That's my music and it's real Good.
What up? I'm yelawolf.
Uh, the store is dope.
Well, hey, if I can't find my Pants, I'm definitely getting Those black joints you got in The back.
like I said, I don't know Him.
well, then we're gonna have To arrest him for breaking and Entering, indecent exposure, Lewd public acts, and lying to a Police officer.
sir, please, is it at all Possible for you to give her a Pass on this one? Trust me, I will reprimand her.
I'm sure you don't want to do All that paperwork, and I just Really want to go to bed right Now.
Please? this time it's a warning, But the next time-- no, there won't be a next Time.
We promise.
speak for yourself.
ma'am, ladies.
thank you.
val, I'm sorry.
you don't want to talk to me Right now.
Just clean up this mess and we Will speak in the morning.
hi.
It's so weird.
I couldn't get my key to work.
that's because I changed the Locks.
what's all this? Are you moving out? no, you are.
I already got you started.
You can come back this weekend While I'm away and finish Getting the rest of your things.
darryl, I don't understand.
I mean, you said that you wanted To talk.
I thought counseling was Working.
I thought--I thought we had a Chance.
yeah, that's what I wanted You to think.
I needed to know everything you Did with the mayor so the judge Will know just how deep your Betrayal was.
Oh, you're gonna pay for what You did to me, April, starting With half of what your grandma Left you.
you know what? You clearly just need more time To calm down before we make These major life decisions.
So I will come pick up my stuff, But I'm not signing anything Right now.
then I guess this is war, Babe.
hey, boss, whatever this is, Can we hurry this up? I have a real estate seminar.
isn't that online? still, I gotta get to it.
uh As I was saying, based on last Night, I felt it necessary to Remind everyone that I am Running a business, not a hotel.
It's a bit disconcerting that I Have to have this talk with a Group of adults regarding proper Workplace decorum.
well, I said I was sorry, but If you don't want to tempt People to have sex in here, then You may want to consider losing The bed.
I have a question.
Is it okay if it's in the Storage room? no! Nasty! hold on, let me finish, Because the last couple of times I did it, I at least had the Decency to use your office, Where there's a lock on the Door.
my office? Were you guys raised by wolves? Keisha, you too? I'm not that tacky.
I just wanted to point out that You can't really blame them.
You kind of set the tone when You did k.
C.
In the dressing Room.
I mean, if we're being fair.
thank you, keisha.
Okay, you know, let's just make A pact right now.
There will be no more sex Anywhere in my store, Understood? fine.
meeting over.
well, well, well, looky here, Looky here.
I see somebody decided they've Been punished enough.
Had I taken his calls, he Wouldn't have to crawl in here And make this very public Apology.
Take notes, people.
This is how it's done.
val, can I talk to you for a Second, please? um keisha, you got a pen? 'cause I wanted to take notes.
listen, I have this, um, this New diamond line coming out, and I want to do the showing at my House, so I would like to hire You to style the models.
You'll get a lot of publicity, I'll invite celebrities, maybe Even have a musical performance.
It'll be hot.
malcolm, I appreciate that, But this is a bit awkward.
I mean, I can't in good Conscience say yes, considering You just dissed my best friend.
hmm.
Actually, it's your best friend That's been doing the dissing, Val.
I've been calling her for days.
But this is about business, and I thought that you and I could Help each other out.
girl, make your money.
She'll do it.
can I speak with you in Private? Is there a reason why you Haven't returned my phone calls? Because I have left more than One voicemail apologizing for my Disappearing act, so I will say It again, keisha.
I'm sorry, but I'm not gonna beg You.
your apology may have been Appreciated and accepted had you Not sunk even lower and had your Friend offer me money for sex.
Really, malcolm? I have no idea what you're Talking about.
and that's why you get sent To voicemail, because I know you Do.
are you gonna stay mad or are You gonna come to my party? maybe I'll do both.
well, I'll put you on the List, but when you come, don't Bring the attitude.
I won't bring the attitude, But I will be bringing a date.
Hmm.
Oh, I think you're much, much Smarter than that, keisha.
Val.
yes? I'll call you later to go Over the details? sure.
cool.
well, it was your idea to sit In the front row.
I told you we can't do that at a Black comedy club.
I can take it.
He was only hating 'cause I was With the prettiest girl there.
hmm.
you know who else should be Jealous? The guy you were supposed to Take in the first place.
What are you talking about? there's a very distinct Pattern that has developed.
you go out on dates, Something goes wrong, and then I Get the call.
you knew? give me a little credit.
Don't get me wrong.
I love it when other dudes mess Up.
They just make it better for me.
I like when we hang out.
It's fun.
I'm really glad we can be Friends.
there you go with that word Again.
Let me tell you something.
As long as you've got a body Like that, it's gonna be hard to Be your friend.
you said you were fine with It.
I did say that.
But seriously, val, the more Time I spend with you, I realize I'd like to be more than just Friends.
I really, really like you.
k.
C.
, I'm flattered, but I Still have mixed feelings.
I'm just not there with you yet.
yet.
You said "yet.
" we've tried to be more, and The pieces just didn't quite Fit.
We bicker.
We never like the same food, Movies, anything.
You know.
you can't ever see yourself Being with me? I don't know.
Maybe.
so it's not a hard no? it's not a hard yes either.
well, if you don't mind, I'm Gonna go with the maybe.
and if you don't mind, I'm Going to go to bed.
You're welcome to stay if you Promise you won't try anything.
can we cuddle? as long as that's all it is.
do you cuddle with all of Your friends? love stomped into my heart just like the first time I saw you smile oh, it's been a while wow.
It's a t-shirt.
I ask myself questions 'cause it doesn't make sense yeah, but it's you in a T-shirt.
you promised.
I did promise.
can it be I'm in love? can it be I'm in love? can it be I'm in love? can it be I'm in love? can it be I'm in love? can it be I'm in love? k.
C.
, stop it.
I can feel that.
hey, I can't help nature.
Okay.
Why did I promise that? can it be I'm in love? this feeling is so new that's it's hard to top down driving fast viper foot on the gas wind blowing I'm just not feeling it, man.
As a matter of fact, I haven't Felt anything you've done since I signed you to my label, and That's a big problem.
not one song? All right, wes, whatever.
hold on, April.
You can set it up.
You know, I signed you to my Label because I thought you Could build a solo career after Your group broke up, but it's Obvious why you weren't the lead Singer.
Dante knows.
oh, yeah, dante knows and Dante agrees.
that's a low blow.
Look, my album's almost done.
It just needs some fine tuning.
you're not hearing me.
I'm not impressed with anything I've heard.
last month, I worked my ass Off and I brought you 18 new Songs.
You barely listened to them and Rejected them all.
How am I supposed to finish my Album with no support? let me cut to the chase.
I'm not picking up your option.
We're done.
done? I never got the attention you Give your other artists.
Never! I'm always on the back burner.
You know, you give me the Leftover tracks, the amateur Producers.
This is bull-- April, take this down.
Tell our lawyers that I made the Big mistake of thinking reed Durham was talented and capable, And I was wrong.
So, in 60 days, he'll be free to Get all the attention he needs Somewhere else.
hey, best of luck, man.
mr.
Domingus, can I say Something? This is reed durham.
I mean, his old group, nrg, they Had two albums that broke Records.
I mean, they were the highest Grossing u.
S.
Tour in 2007.
With all due respect, sir, are You sure that you want to do That? are you sure you want to do This? I just think you're making a Big mistake.
I mean, he's super talented.
now my assistant can do my Job.
no, you have 12 grammys and God knows how many Multi-platinum artists.
Clearly, you can do your job.
But he has two months left on His contract.
You've invested your money.
Make him earn it.
April, quit trying to sit at The grown-ups' table.
Just be an assistant, okay? You're great at that.
maybe I can get him to finish An album you'll like.
okay, you know, April, I'm Cool, really.
Just-- all it takes is one song, Wes.
One song can change your life.
I've proven that I have a good Ear.
I brought you mac miller, didn't I? you want the headache, have It, but you're still my Assistant and I am still your First priority.
And while you're smiling, just Know that if he doesn't finish An album in two months, you're Out the door with him.
okay, this is how it's gonna Work, all right? Now, models will walk around the Party wearing my jewels and your Designs.
Now, the guests are gonna have Clipboards with order forms Attached so they can easily buy What they want.
It's nice and simple.
Do you have those sketches for Me to approve? ah, yes.
I panicked a little when you Told me you were launching your Canary diamond line because That's my spring color.
Spring lines don't launch for a Few months, but fashion's about Taking risks, so I took some.
hmm.
I like what you paired with the Chandelier earrings.
And this brooch complements this Dress perfectly, val.
I also like how you're Distinguishing the models from The regular guests with canary Accents.
Hmm.
oh, by the way, christina Helped out big time.
since she did such a good Job, I guess I should pay her Too, huh? that would be killer.
Thank you.
I left some of the fabric Samples in the car, so I'll be Back.
okay.
impressive work, val.
thank you.
You seem surprised.
no.
Just pleased.
okay, let's be real about why You hired me.
You like my work but you like my Best friend more, only your ego Won't let you tell her.
oh.
yeah, but I guess that's fair Since she only came here today To "help" me.
hi.
val, how much longer will we Be? um, I have a few more Sketches, so I might be a Minute.
hmm.
keisha, can I speak to you in Private? How much longer are we gonna do This? I can play this game all Night.
Any house rules I should know About? oh, you know what I mean.
But let's start with the fact That you're in my house, Ignoring me.
That stops right now.
hmm.
I'm just handling my business Like you did yesterday when you Came to my job and walked right Past me.
this tit for tat crap that we Do, it's getting old.
the problem is, we're too Much alike.
We both get what we want when we Want it.
And we both have to be in Control.
This would be much easier if you Just let me have it.
yeah.
That's not how this is gonna Work, keisha.
Don't take this the wrong way, But there can only be one man in This relationship.
I know most dudes would be Intimidated by your strength.
I find it sexy.
Sometimes it's even endearing.
But other times, it just drives Me freakin' nuts.
I know I'm a lot to handle.
hmm.
nothing I haven't heard Before.
And please, don't you take this The wrong way, but you're Stubborn, secretive, arrogant, And bossy, and most people in Your life have to take it on the Chin because they're too afraid To rock the boat.
But I know how to swim.
I can't keep doing this.
it is exhausting.
and yet it's obvious that we Have something here.
I just don't know what it is.
or why we can't ever get over This hump.
hmm, oh, it is quite a hump.
So let's be smart about this.
Let's cash in our chips.
what are you saying? I'm saying let's just be Friends for a while.
It might make things easier.
well, all right, then, homey.
Just friends it is.
it's so true.
You just never know how life's Gonna turn out.
Five years ago, you guys were Helping me move in, and you had Just gotten together with quinn And you had just broken up with Sean.
oh, sean! The man who was singlehandedly Responsible for making keisha Turn on love.
I still hate him.
are we gonna start crying Again? Because I just fixed my makeup From our last trip down memory Lane.
It is crazy, though.
First val and quinn break up.
Now you and darryl.
Me and malcolm.
I find it fascinating how two People who've only known each Other a few months, haven't Officially been together, manage To break up every other week.
okay, I filled up April's car With the stuff going to you Guys' apartment.
So, the rest of this is going to Storage? yes.
Thank you so much, k.
C.
isn't he a sweetheart to help Out? yeah, I'd love to take credit For being sweet, but really I Came for that kiss I was Promised.
oh.
when do I get that? I've been lifting heavy boxes All day for your cheek? That's a bad deal.
you got barbecue and beer.
Besides, we didn't specify Where.
We just said "a kiss.
" So, go on.
all I know is, that dresser Ain't moving itself, so you're Gonna have to put on your best Lip gloss if you want me to get That baby outside.
I like him.
me too.
You should date him.
val, why are you playing with That boy? I'm not playing with him.
you may not mean to be, but You are.
Now I'm all down with using your Feminine wiles to get what you Want, but k.
C.
Really likes you.
You're gonna end up hurting him.
he would be hurt if I wasn't Honest with him, but I have Been.
And like you and malcolm, k.
C.
And I have agreed to be just Friends.
he didn't just walk out of Here with that box covering his Joystick because he's in Agreement.
He's thinking it's only a matter Of time.
is it even possible for men And women to be friends after They've had sex? of course it is.
you're keeping him around as Insurance until you find someone Better.
k.
C.
Makes his own decision To spend time with me.
He knows what this is.
I've been completely honest.
yeah, but are you being fair? Are you doing a version of what Quinn did to you? you both make me sound so Cold and calculating when I'm Just being careful.
what you're being is Impossible.
You want a fantasy.
Sebastian's too honest, k.
C.
Has Too many opinions.
yeah, you've made it so that No one can measure up.
well, I haven't exactly Picked my boyfriends well, so This time, I want to be sure.
Can't I be sure? yeah, but while you're being Sure, somebody else is gonna Marry your husband.
reed? what's up? what's up is that I booked Studio time for you two hours Ago and you were a no-show.
So, you tell me what's up.
I'm sorry, I just woke up.
it's 7:00 at night.
yeah, I was hung over.
Look, I got here as fast as I Could, but everyone's gone, so Now I'm on my way to another Party.
at what point are you gonna Take your career more seriously Than I do? Yesterday, you were about to be Thrown out on your ass, and Because I threw you a lifeline, You still have a record deal, so A little respect might be nice.
oh, you want to talk respect? All right, I'm signed with one Of the biggest producers in the Industry, and I've just been Handed off to the girl who gets His coffee, all right? No offense, but it's a little Insulting.
okay, silly me, because here I'm thinking that you Appreciated the fact that I put My neck on the line for you.
Now, you have burned every Bridge at this record label and All over town.
You might not be impressed with Me, reed, but I'm all you've Got.
look, it's not personal, April.
You seem like a sweet girl, but Really, what can you do for me? don't you think that I've Learned something working for Wes the past four years? I have all the same Relationships he does, and People owe me favors.
And let's not forget that puffy Started as andre harrell's Assistant.
okay, now I'm not saying that I'm diddy, but don't be so quick To dismiss me, because you never Know.
you know what? You're absolutely right.
You're not diddy, so just let me Handle my career.
tonight, tonight, tonight tonight, tonight, tonight tonight uh-huh, sunset boulevard yep, grammy weekend I'm particularly proud of This necklace.
I put 264 diamonds in this.
It's stunning.
I agree, and val, you've Created such a fantastic line.
It has such a sexy vibe.
thank you.
I design for the woman who's not Afraid to show a little skin.
Plunging necklines, high hems.
You know, that's what I love.
Uh, could you excuse me for a Second? oh, sure.
your hair isn't up.
How is that possible? We can't see the detail of the Earring if your hair's not up.
Omar, why isn't her hair up? Come here.
Where is christina with the rest Of my collection? the last time I saw her, I Was helping her load the Clothing in the back of her Boyfriend's truck.
I'll call her.
no, please.
Just make sure the models are Dressed.
I will call her.
you got it.
Let's go.
Hi, you've called Christina.
You know what to do.
roll the window down, please.
yes, officer? you want to tell me what you Two kids are doing? I was, uh, I was looking for Something.
did you find it? yes.
Yes, I did.
Thank you.
well, I'm glad to hear it.
Now that you've found it, why Don't you take it home.
uh, yes, sir.
Thank you, sir.
oh, don't thank me, because I Want you to take it home after I write both of you a ticket.
come on, man.
That's not necessary.
We're not hurting nobody.
Why don't you go do something a Little less productive and chase A skateboarder? save it for the judge.
look, we've never done Anything like this before.
We're really sorry.
the only thing I'm sorry for Is that you didn't get your Turn.
look, officerSanchez, Look, can you just let us go With a warning? Please? Pretty please? I'm gonna be so late.
unfortunately, that's between You and planned parenthood.
I need your license and Registration.
Now.
do you see what time it is? Val is gonna hate me.
So much for a quickie.
nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah monica, I'd like you to meet My good friend keisha.
and dorian, this is my bff Malcolm.
would you two excuse us for a Minute, please? I'm sorry to keep doing this To you, dorian.
I'm telling you right now, This ain't gonna work for me, Keisha.
You cannot come into my house With all that ass clinging to That dress.
I see it has your full Attention.
mm-hmm, and I can't take it.
you made the rules.
I'm serious.
I don't know what the hell it Is, but nobody else does this to Me.
it's because now I'm the Forbidden fruit and you want What you can't have.
yeah, you're damn right.
Meet me in the bathroom in three Minutes.
And bring your fruit with you.
malcolm, this is crazy.
Malcolm, malcolm, malcolm, Malcolm, wait.
We can't do this right now.
People will wonder where we are.
Namely, our dates.
let them wonder.
what, are you following me? I don't need a babysitter.
okay, could we just call a Truce and start over? I'm not following you.
My friend val designed the Clothes.
What about you? yeah, my friend is here too.
Miri! April, you know miri ben-ari, Right? of course.
I make it a point to know A grammy award-winning artist.
Miri, I'm a huge fan.
I can't wait to hear you play Tonight.
thank you.
I'm very much looking forward to It.
yeah, miri and I are working On a couple songs ourselves.
wait, how did I not know you Two were collaborating? what would be the point? Wes would just throw it out Anyway.
But at least somebody Appreciates my talent.
reed is phenomenal.
I hope the world gets to hear More of him.
yeah, well, I'm doing my best To make that happen, so Are you high? what is your deal? Look, why don't you stop riding My ass? You obviously have something to Prove to wes.
This isn't even about me.
you're right.
It's all about me.
I am going through a nasty Divorce right now and my husband Is trying to take me for Everything that I have, so right Now, reed, failure is not Option.
So since my fate is tied to Yours, I want you to get your Ass into that studio and start Acting like the talented Musician that I know that you Are.
I never noticed how sexy You are.
Actually, I never noticed you.
But I might like working with You after all.
yeah? Well, you can keep that energy For the studio because you're Not my type.
I had a flat tire.
I'm so sorry.
yeah? Did your phone have a flat too? Just give me the clothes.
nice of you to show up.
is she super pissed? are you super obvious? I mean, nick's cute and Everything, but he's not that Cute.
And what is he, like, five? clearly the friendship thing Is over.
how so? how not so? keisha, come on.
We had a little fun.
Let's not make more of it than What it was.
yeah.
Let's not do that, malcolm.
hey, girl.
hey.
it's a party.
You're supposed to be having Fun.
well, let's see.
I came with dorian and I snuck In the bathroom with malcolm and Was promptly told that we're Still just friends, so I can't Imagine how much more fun I Could have, can you? I'm gonna go get us some Drinks.
sorry I missed your showing.
I got held up at the shop.
Turns out I have a buyer.
That's great.
Now you can expand like you Wanted to.
So, what part of the city did You decide on? venice beach.
l.
A.
? yeah.
I'm moving to los angeles.
wait, you're leaving? Why are you leaving? well, I'm young, I'm single, And there's nothing tying me Here.
Especially after I accepted There's no real chance for us.
I mean, I didn't misread the Situation, did I? I'm always just gonna be a Friend to you, right? k.
C.
, I like you, but I can't Make myself feel something I Don't.
And I don't want to hurt you or Keep you hanging on, because What if I never feel it? Then I've wasted your time.
what if you do start feeling It? What if you do get there? then I guess it'll be my Loss.
all right, val, well, I guess This is it for now.
wow.
Okay, will you keep in touch? I think I can manage that.
I don't know if that was better Or worse than on my cheek, but It sure felt good.
bye, k.
C.
don't make it sound so final.
K.
C.
Just told me he's moving to L.
A.
I know I said I was fine with us Just being friends, so why is it Bothering me so much that he's Leaving? maybe it means you like him More than you thought.
and why is dating so damn Complicated? val, I have a confession.
I lied about the flat tire.
I already knew that, Christina.
But I appreciate your honesty.
And because you can sew your ass Off, tomorrow won't be your last Day.
thank you.
I know I haven't exactly been Employee of the month, and I'm Sorry.
for now, I'm gonna have to Ask for the keys to the store Back, because I don't know that You can handle that Responsibility.
I understand.
Oop.
wow.
why do you even bother buying Them? I know you guys think that I'm wild and I'm out of control And on a certain level, I kind Of am.
But I do know right from wrong.
It's just hard to choose right When wrong is just so fun.
yeah, well, let me tell you About choosing wrong.
Wrong has me looking for a new Place to live right now.
I didn't know you started.
as cozy as your couch is, Val, it's time.
You know what I just realized? I moved straight out of my Parents' house into darryl's House.
Like, I'm 25, and I'm about to Live on my own and take care of Myself for the first time in my Life.
I can't imagine.
I've been on my own since I was I came home and my mom had torn Down all my posters of the rock And tyson beckford.
It was not pretty.
okay, you guys, I want to go On record.
I know I've said it before, but This time, I mean it.
I am done with malcolm franks.
yeah, we know, honey.
This time, it's the real one.
yeah, we totally believe you.
I'm not that drunk I can't Hear sarcasm.
and we're not that sober That we can pretend to believe You.
oh, this is depressing.
We are fun, interesting, young, And-- single.
Let's go to the club.
the moon was shining hey, oh hey, oh but you were lookin' for fool's gold hey, oh hey, oh and the moon was shining hey, oh hey, oh but you were lookin' for fool's gold hey, oh hey, oh so put your mask on next on single ladies I cannot go on one more first Date.
I'm going on a man cleanse.
I can't stop thinking about Your smile.
um he's my professor.
looks like you were getting Some serious extra credit.
darryl's trying to make good On his threat to take half my Trust fund.
I cannot believe how you're Acting.
and I can't believe my wife Screwed the mayor.
But my new bmw helps me wrap my Head around that.
keep your shoulder blades Together.
maybe we should do these Exercises on the couch.
feel so free don't need anyone to keep my mind, my body, my soul