Single Ladies (2011) s01e09 Episode Script
Can't Hide Love
Previously on single ladies That's the first time in two months you actually used the word "date.
" So is that what we're doing? I think it's something we should talk about.
This is my little brother Terrance.
What the hell are you doing here? He's so guarded and secretive.
He rarely talks about his past.
Come to think of it, I've told him more about mine than he's.
Ever told me about his.
I'm telling you, this is good.
I feel like we should kiss or have sex or something? For the last time, you're not my type.
Do you still have feelings for Quinn? No.
Single yeah and you say love city ladies crazy what I want, up to me I can follow, I can lead or lose control you can't get my love I'm know you want it you want it single ladies where my single ladies at? kissing like a bandit I've been trying, trying stealing time underneath the sycamore tree cupid by the hour sends valentines to me sweet lover and me slowly Okay.
Since this is a small, intimate dinner for four, I'm thinking French.
We'll start off with pommes parisienne, fig and olive.
Tapenade, deep-fried camembert with raspberry sauce.
Then Sounds scrumptious so far, val.
But it also sounds like a lot of work.
And you know I don't do dishes, right? I live with you, keisha.
Of course I know that.
I just wanted to do something special for the occasion where.
Our guys finally meet.
I really want them to hit it off.
Oh, please.
Jerry and Malcolm are both rich, and money always likes money.
So you just concentrate on the food and everything will be fine.
You're right.
Okay, so for our entrees, we will have Hold on.
This is a new client I'm trying to show a property to.
For weeks, I begged this dj to listen to Reed's song.
Nothing.
But one mention of a shopping spree at "v" and she's blowing.
Up my cell.
And now she's half an hour late.
She'll be here.
She better, because I'm gonna be really annoyed if she doesn't.
Show.
April, relax.
Women always turn up for free clothing, especially the local.
Celebrities.
They think it's their birthright.
Thanks, Omar.
You've got a great eye.
I got some red pants that'll go with this.
No, you don't.
Red pants don't go with anything.
Let us handle the fashion.
You just come out and look cute.
Mm-hmm.
So? Straight as the part in a republican's haircut.
He's all yours.
Well, if Asa's not gay, then I don't know what the problem is.
We've dated for three weeks already, but we still haven't.
Done it.
Three whole weeks? Do you need to sit down? Should I get you some water? Are you gonna survive? You think you're kidding, but I'm dying.
I have needs.
I have to come up with a new approach tonight.
Girl, I don't care if you have to do cartwheels through.
A minefield.
You have got to get it.
All of it.
Perfect.
It's good.
You look great.
Mm-hmm.
I hate when people ask to see a house they know they can't.
Afford.
Anyway, please continue, Martha Stewart.
We left off at the entrees.
Okay.
We are gonna have French onion soup with melted gruyere cheese, seared scallops with truffle beurre blanc, sauteed haricot.
Verts, and for dessert, creme brulee.
There is no way you can brag about a menu like that and.
Expect me not to invite myself.
You did get this was a couples thing, right? I can bring Reed.
I'm just tired of having to cook for him.
It's like having a husband without any of the perks, and I've just been so stressed lately, I April, stop talking.
You and Reed can come.
The more, the merrier.
Me and Vincent know how to be merry.
Me too.
Can Asa and I come? Well, I guess it's a party now.
Dinner for ten it is.
Gosh.
Freaky for slong I've been waiting for my turn She's been just around the corner for over an hour.
That's so inconsiderate.
Denise, I'm so glad you could make it.
Me too.
Sorry I'm a little late.
It took forever for a spot to open up.
Oh, did I forget to mention there's valet nearby? No, you mentioned it, but it's such a waste of money.
Paying for parking.
Don't you think? These are so nice.
Good looking out.
You were right about this place.
Thanks.
If you remember, we also spoke about Reed durham, who has a hot.
New single.
That's actually what's playing right now.
Do you have this in a 4? And this, I really love this.
And this is so hot.
I'ma do some damage in here, girl.
Uh, Omar Do we have all of these in a size 4? I think in the back we probably only have 2s.
That's fine.
I'm in the middle of a cleanse.
I can make a 2 work.
Is that the new Jimmy choo peep-toe pump? Girl, you can't find those anywhere! Yes.
Uh, those are $700.
Better you than me, girl.
Here's a copy of Reed's single.
I think you and your program director will agree that this.
Will fit in nicely in your station's rotation.
That's that little boy from nrg? Look who's all grown up and sexy now.
Well, here's the whole package in person.
Reed, this is Denise Phillips.
You know her.
She's a dj at 107.
4.
Pleasure, miss Phillips.
Huh, Denise, please.
Nice track.
You write it? Yeah, every word and every note.
I put my heart and soul into it.
Then we should listen to this on a better system.
My Mercedes has bose and a custom subwoofer.
Let's do it.
All right.
It's a two-seater, sweetie.
Oh, okay.
But I'll take all of that and accessories to match, and it.
Was good to see you.
Love, dear.
You got it.
Enjoy the song.
Sorry, Denise.
Doesn't look like we ha where is she? Her greedy ass is outside with Reed.
Did somebody just drink a cup of haterade? Yeah, April.
Do I detect a little jealousy? I'm not jealous.
To be jealous, I would have to like Reed.
Yeah.
Then I guess that you don't mind that little miss.
Grab-and-go just drove off with your man candy? What? It is rude to leave without saying good-bye.
April, it's okay if you like Reed.
He's cute, he can sing.
We get it.
Okay, I am just trying to buy that woman some clothes so she.
Will play his song on her radio station and I can get my.
Promotion.
Oh.
Go ahead.
Go get the damn 4s.
Damn 4s.
I'm lost in it all all, all, all, all Hmm.
Come on! You're a little crazy, girl.
Oh, mm, yeah.
Ooh! Come here! If I didn't know you were a graphics arts major, I'd think.
You just got out of prison.
Would you like that? 'Cause we could do prison.
Where the hell have you been hiding? Why'd it take us three weeks to get here? Please tell me you have please tell me you have handcuffs.
April, Reed.
Good.
Everyone's here now.
Everyone except for Vincent.
Omar's feeling a little sensitive that he's not here, so try not to bring it up.
Okay.
Val, the place looks amazing.
Thanks, and for the wine too.
Appetizers are over there.
And would you like to try love in a glass? Mmm! This is good.
You should try it, Reed.
Uh, I'm more of a beer kind of guy.
Coming right up.
So I know you have this whole vibe going here, but do you mind.
If I turn on the radio? Denise Phillips is on and she might play Reed's song.
Sure, go ahead.
Here you go.
Anything I can do to help, sugar? Just enjoy yourself.
I have everything under control.
You sure there's nothing I can do? Well You can try some love in a glass.
So far, all of the men except for Omar have refused.
Omar, how are you doing? Good.
I'm so good I'm not even gonna call Vincent.
So what? He's out with someone else.
I can handle an open relationship, Jerry.
Here you go.
Thank you.
What the hell? Real men drink pink.
Delicious, right? Not as delicious as the lady who made it.
That's a lie and I don't care.
Okay, I want you to meet Malcolm.
He's out on the patio with keisha.
Malcolm Franks, Jerry waters.
How's that Shirley temple going down? Well, if you can wear that tie, I can drink this drink.
So, um, Jerry, Malcolm is the ceo of Franks jewels.
And, Malcolm, you know Jerry owns the basketball team.
Oh, I know what he owns.
I was actually thinking I might hire his squad to build a wing.
On my house because those boys sure know how to lay some bricks.
Malcolm.
Well, now I don't feel so bad about telling my players to buy.
Their bling anywhere but Franks jewels.
The cuts, quality, style, just so inferior.
And dare I say it? Ghetto.
Jerry.
Ha-ha, very funny.
You should have seen your faces.
Malcolm and I have met before.
Okay, it's on now.
We have jokes too.
So what your backs.
Oh, I got to take this one, babe.
Oh, sure.
If you need privacy, just use my room.
Well, I guess I better check on dinner.
I'll go with you.
We can start plotting revenge.
Hi, Vincent.
I know you're out on a date right now, but I just wanted to.
Say hi.
SoHi.
I assume you have them.
I forgot to mention how great val's party is.
There's even a themed drink, Vincent.
You know how you adore themes.
It's called "love in a glass.
" It's called "love in a glass.
" OkayBye.
Thanks again for including me tonight.
This is really cool.
Aw, thank you.
And thanks again for bringing me flowers.
Well You're cooking for ten.
It's the least I could do.
You mind pointing me to the restroom? Oh, you can use mine.
It's through there, first door on the left.
Damn.
All that and manners too.
Even though you are way too young for a major commitment, you should definitely put him in the "keeper" pile.
True.
Asses like that don't come along every day.
Unless you're me.
I hear ya.
And the one time we had sex was amazing.
But since then, nothing, and it's driving me crazy.
I didn't say anything about his little chaste act before you.
Did the dirty, but now that you have, you should definitely be.
Getting busy two, three times a day.
Unless his strategy is to withhold sex to make you even.
Hotter for him.
I do that with the pretty ones.
Sometimes they need to sweat a little bit.
Whatever he's doing, I can't handle it much longer.
I mean, normally I'd just move on, but I actually really like.
This guy.
Try spicing up your dirty talk.
Done it.
I could run a filthy chat room.
How about some dominatrix action then? Let him know who's boss like Pow! Thanks, keish, but I think our game of.
Warden-prisoner covered that too.
Well, you could always, you know, offer a backstage pass.
You've done that too, huh? Like I said, it was quite a night.
The only thing I haven't heard you mention is getting a.
Little frisky in public.
You're saying this to a girl who almost got arrested for.
Having sex in your boutique's front window.
Normally I wouldn't suggest it, but traditional measures.
Aren't working.
In which case, it's okay to bend the rules.
Ooh.
I've bent several of my own and that was all just this morning.
Thanks, guys.
Really.
This is what it must be like to have really cool big sisters.
Oh, my d, keisha, turn it up.
Reed! Did you hear that? Is that the radio? Oh, damn! My first solo joint's on the radio! Oh! Oh! Congratulations, man.
You made it.
Aw, thanks, man.
It's incredible.
Ah-ha-ha! Looks like someone else will be getting wes's coffee from now.
On, huh? Vincent, I promise I'll stop calling.
I just wanted to let you know Reed's song's on the radio right.
Now.
Thought you'd want to know.
Okay, bye.
This moment calls for a toast.
Hell, man, I'm so excited, I'll drink anything.
Reed and April, to your first step to making it to the top of.
The charts.
Salud.
Salud.
Okay, everyone, come on.
Dinner's ready.
And that was just the new Reed durham single.
Look out, ladies.
He's a hot one.
I predict his solo career will rival Justin's.
This kid is that good.
In fact, I never do this, but let's play that song one.
More time.
Too young, too bold Oh, my God! I can't believe it! Well, that's how it started out started out oh, oh .
Okay.
That was weird.
You call it weird.
I call it hot.
Um We should go eat now.
Mmm.
Val, if you ever give up fashion because I will invest.
That makes two of us.
Thanks, guys.
Come, sit.
Enjoy it with us.
In a minute.
Would you like some? Oh, Jerry, this is your first dinner party with val.
You'll learn.
She calls it poetry in motion.
I call it tasmanian devil.
But it's just what happens.
She served scallops, Vincent.
Scallops.
And if you were here, you'd offer me yours.
I'd eat 'em off your fork, but we can't because you're not.
Here and it's messed up.
Of courseNo signal.
I'm having a great time, val, really.
Really.
Good.
What's so funny? I still can't believe how hard dene jocked my record.
I should hit it again to thank her.
What? You slept with Denise Phillips for airplay? Yeah.
You bought her clothes for airplay.
Oh, please.
Is a big difference between free clothes and what you did.
Yeah, but Denise was sexy.
I would have hit it anyway.
I would have hit it anyway.
It's a win-win.
Val, I need more wine.
Oh, okay.
Age, but I still had swag.
I took the girl I liked to the bleachers, 'cause I needed.
To stand on one when I kissed her.
That's why I like dating men.
We don't care about taller.
Just bigger.
Anyway We got so into it that I slipped.
I cracked my head on the edge of the bleacher.
Got ten stitches.
But it was worth every one.
My first kiss was with Timmy in seventh grade orchestra.
We both played the French horn Okay, that story can't be.
Anything but bor-ring! If we're sharing firsts, why not share the real ones? Keisha, I don't think anyone would Captain of the football team.
I had to tutor him.
One day after a session, he offered me a ride.
Little did I know it would be the ride of my life.
Next! You've been quiet for a while, April.
Mine was so bad, I don't even like to call it my first.
It was with my brother's friend, and he was cute, but it was over.
Before it started.
Oh, no.
He was a two-pump chump? Girl, I didn't even feel one pump.
So I decided I was never gonna have sex again if that's all it.
Was.
But then I met Darryl.
And I am sorry, but the cliche is true.
I will never go back.
Oh, okay.
Well, when it comes to sex, never say never.
Anyway, val, what about you? Well, it was prom night, and me and my boyfriend Timmy Oh, girl, no.
Not Timmy again.
Timmy and I decided to go all the way.
His parents were out of town, so after prom, he lit candles in.
His room, played Whitney, and we made love.
With protection, of course.
It was perfect.
Mmm, that's so sweet.
You mean sappy.
I'm going to see what's keeping Malcolm.
Excuse me.
Oh, hell no.
You started this.
You're not leaving until you spill.
Well, I accidentally lost mine, okay? What does that mean? Yeah, how does a penis accidentally connect with you? I need to learn that trick.
It means I didn't lose my virginity the way I originally.
Intended.
Like val, I had a plan.
Exactly when was this? Sophomore year of college.
You didn't go to college.
You want to do the math or hear the story? Anyway, we were messing around one day and I felt like.
If I didn't do it, it'd be over.
So I went ahead and did it.
That's the accident.
Did the guy turn out to be a jerk? No.
He turned out to be Donovan McNabb.
Of course your first time would be with a baller, never mind a future NFL superstar.
I've always known how to pick 'em.
Telling dirty stories, Vincent.
You know how you love dirty stories and you are missing out.
And you know what else? I just got alimpse of myself in the mirror and I am hot.
So whoever you're with, you stay with, because I am over you and I will survive.
And every time your phone doesn't ring, that's me thinking.
About you.
HoneyYou're done.
Yeah.
Come on.
You know you'll always have a special place with me.
I'll take care of it.
I promise.
Listen.
I am gonna have to go.
Mm-hmm.
Mm-hmm.
Bye.
Hey babe.
What'd I miss? Dessert and my company.
Who was that? Nobody more important than you.
Come on, let's get back to the party.
Malcolm.
What? It was just an old friend.
And what sex is this friend? It was a buddy and we just lost track of time.
Trust me, okay? Everyone's telling stories about their first time.
You're next.
No problem, but mine involves several cheerleaders.
Are you ready for that? Are you ready for that? Thanks, sweetie.
I love you.
I love you too.
Okay.
I love everybody in the whole wide world.
Except somebody.
Val, thanks for everything, really, but, um, I think it's.
That time.
Oh, okay.
Are you sure? Oh, yeah, it's definitely that time.
We should go too, Malcolm.
Your advice totally worked.
But I didn't mean here.
I meant in public where you don't know anyone.
Oh, oh.
Good-bye.
Jerry, see you on the links, man.
I think you're gonna need all your game for tonight.
Oh! Vincent.
Evening, val.
Where is he? This way.
Darling.
Honey! You came! You didn't have to do that.
Okay.
Did you listen to all my messages? I'm on the sixth.
After the first five, I thought I better just head over.
Let's just delete the rest of those.
Okay.
Was the love in a glass talking.
And now it's humming.
Sweetie, if you wanted me to make this a priority, all you.
Had to do was ask.
Come on.
Let's get you home.
Bye, everybody! Thanks For the good night, everyone.
Thank you.
Safe journey.
Okay.
That was a truly lovely evening, Valerie.
And now comes the fun part.
Wow! No wonder you wouldn't let anyone in here.
Yeah.
I get a little enthusiastic when I cook.
I'll say.
So, uh, how can I help? By going out there and relaxing.
Watch the news, have another drink, and I will come join you.
Drink, and I will come join you when I'm done.
Sorry, sugar.
I'll get a broom.
No, I'll get it.
Just go out there and wait like I asked you to in the first.
Place, please.
I just thought this pan would be easier to clean if it soaked.
A little.
A little.
Standard settings.
Yes, 20 ready to ship by Friday.
No excuses.
Sorry that I couldn't join you in the shower, babe, but, uh, duty called.
Oh.
I understand about having to take care of your business.
Well, I'll be out in a minute and then we can, uh, handle some.
Business of our own.
Mmm.
Ashlee? Who in the hell is Ashlee? I'm tired.
Can we do this another time? I can work with tired.
Serious, babe.
Another time.
Are you sleeping with other girls? What? I'm into you and only you.
Then why don't you want to be with me? I do.
I just I can't.
I have a low libido.
Wait, what exactly does that mean? It means I have a difficult time getting aroused.
Been to several doctors and I've tried every drug possible, but there's no cure for it.
Not even Viagra? No.
Lot of it's psychological.
I'm in therapy twice a week about it.
I'm sorry.
SoIn general How often do nights like last week happen? Could happen every day or every couple of months.
I never know until I know.
And then nights like tonight happen too where I'm ready and.
Then I'm justNot.
Relationships are about a lot.
Relationships are about a lot more than sex, Christina.
One of mo'nique's producers just texted me.
They're interested in booking you for her show.
Whoa! That's great! Wait, just a performance or for an interview too? Well, since you're into trading sex for favors, maybe.
You can give mo'nique some couch time to, uh, get some couch.
Time.
All right, yo, I'm sick of this.
This is the best night of my career in years and you're being.
A total buzzkill.
Sorry.
Just calling it like I see it.
Yeah, well, I'll call it how I see it.
Ever since we kissed, you've been acting all jealous.
No, Reed! Ever since you slept with the dj and undermined everything that I've been doing professionally, I've been pissed.
Sounds like jealousy to me.
Well, it's not.
And now you don't know if she played your record because she.
Truly liked it or she liked the sex.
You were the one that was all, "am I good enough? Do people like me? "I want respect.
" And what if word gets out that you'll screw any dj for airplay? Not any dj.
Just the females.
Damn it, Reed.
This isn't a joke! It kind of is, April.
In fact, it's absurd.
Look, as long as the product's good, nobody cares.
And just so you know, Denise is sexy, but she's not my type.
I like my women mean, blonde, and emotionally unavailable.
Shut up! God! All right, you know, moves like that just turn me on even.
Like that just turn me on even more.
From calling because I feel bad for snooping in your phone, but I have to know.
Who is Ashlee? What kind of buddy is she? You went in my phone? I I can't believe you.
I thought that we were way beyond that.
So did I, but if you wanted to know.
Something, then why didn't you just ask me? I did ask.
But you sidestepped the question just like you're doing now.
Look.
I know it was wrong to look in your phone, but I'm human.
And you're not being straight with me.
So once again and Malcolm, please be honest with me Who is Ashlee? Ashlee is my ex-wife.
Your ex-wife? You have an ex-wife? When exactly was she your wife? We've been divorced for two years.
We were married for four and I just don't talk about it, because it always brings up questions.
Malcolm, please.
I was diffirent back then I was really wild and I I wasn't a very good husband.
I cheated Repeatedly.
I broke Ashlee's heart so many times.
I still feel bad about the way that I treated her.
And so even though we barely speak, I feel obligated to.
Whenever she calls me.
But this in no way affects how I feel about you.
I want to believe you, really.
But what you said makes it even harder.
Why? Hmm? Why? I'm being honest.
My ex-boyfriend Sean used to say the same things.
He lied and cheated on me just like you did Ashlee.
So I know firsthand what you put her through and I made it.
A point never to let a man get close again.
Until now.
So what's to stop you from doing to me what you did to her? Me.
Babe, I'm gonna stop me.
IAvoided commitment for a long time too because I never.
Wanted to hurt anyone again.
So I am sure that I will never hurt you, keisha.
Not like that.
Okay.
Thank you for telling me the thank you for telling me the truth.
For trusting me.
Now Can I trust you to stay out my phone? Yeah.
I swear I'll never touch your phone again Or your computer or your iPad or your dvr or any other personal.
Device.
Although I think you should delete those 5,000 law and.
Orders you got in there.
I mean, it's on all the time, every day.
I love you.
Wait, repeat what you just said.
Happily.
I love you, keisha.
Now, please continue dogging out my dvr, 'cause you got those My dvr, 'cause you got those I love you too.
What have we gotten ourselves into? Do you want to watch a movie? All right, I'm sorry.
It's just that I have a system and I'm used to doing things.
A certain way.
I learned a lot about you tonight, Valerie.
I watched you spend the whole evening taking care of everybody.
But yourself.
I was the hostess.
It's my job.
Yeah, but I remember this being planned as a casual.
Double-date, not a full-blown three-course meal for ten.
I told you.
My friends asked and You couldn't say no.
That's my point.
See, I think your certain way is always to take care of.
Everyone else.
I guess I am used to being the giver in my relationships, especially in my last one with Quinn.
But it's not something I mind.
So it's not a problem.
Is it? Only If you don't let others express.
Themselves by giving to you.
So with that in mind, how about we skip the movie? Wouldn't you much rather take a nice bubble bath and go to bed? That sounds great.
But I can do that later.
We're still on our date.
Sugar, you know what I want to do? I want to take care of you for the rest of the evening, because you are beautiful and special and you deserve it.
And there is nothing That would give me more pleasure.
Okay.
Okay.
I can give you that.
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Something special something sacred in your eyes for just one moment to be bold and naked at your side sometimes I think that you'll never understand me understand me maybe this time is forever say it can be whoa oh that's all you wanted something special someone sacred in your life just for one moment to be warm and naked to be warm and naked .
Come back.
Keep taking care of me, please.
Together we'd be happy oh whoa baby I will be your father figure oh baby put your tiny hand in mine I'd love to I will be your preacher teacher be your daddy anything you have in mind it would make me I will be your father figure very happy I have had enough of crime please let me I will be the one who loves you till the end of time Good morning.
Morning.
Thanks again for the party.
Turned out to be quite a night.
I'll say.
Asa finally told me that the problem isn't me.
It is his low libido.
Ooh, that's just sad.
He wants us to keep dating, but I have to tell him I can't.
I mean, I really like him, but right now, I like sex more.
Deep.
Anyway, val, sorry if I got a little out of pocket last night.
"If"? "A little"? Anyway.
Vincent and I would both be nored if you ever invite us.
Back to your place for dinner.
Sure.
But next time, it's gonna be potluck.
Hey.
Hi.
Sorry it took a minute.
This should cover the clothes for Denise.
Oh, thank you.
So how'd it go with you and Reed at home last night? Mmm, yeah.
Especially after that kiss.
Ugh.
You guys saw that? Our windows are made of this magical material called glass.
So, yeah, uh-huh, we saw.
So what's up? What's up is Reed is a self-indulgent whore of a.
Musician who slept with that dj.
And I hate that he's sexy to me.
Those are always the worst ones.
But, hey, I say if you want him, you should go for it.
That's kind of optimistic coming from you.
Well, after Malcolm opened up about having an ex-wife, I have reason to be optimistic.
He was married? That's not what's important.
Malcolm said the "l" word to me and I said it back.
And, no, it wasn't "liquid assets.
" Wait a minute.
Keisha "ain't nothing going on but the rent" Greene said the "l" word and meant it? Hell, I'll say it now.
My name is keisha Greene and I loves me some Malcolm Franks.
That's right.
"Loves.
" Damn.
I never thought I'd see the day.
Guess there is hope for gay marriage.
I need an override.
Well, I have some post-party news as well.
You finally slept with Jerry.
How did you know? Please.
You're glowing so much, I can wave you around at a concert.
So was it good? It was oh! He was ooh.
There are no words.
Go, Jerry.
Damn.
I've never felt so warm or safe Or special And had all of my needs And I mean all of them Met so incredibly well.
I think I'm falling in love.
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" So is that what we're doing? I think it's something we should talk about.
This is my little brother Terrance.
What the hell are you doing here? He's so guarded and secretive.
He rarely talks about his past.
Come to think of it, I've told him more about mine than he's.
Ever told me about his.
I'm telling you, this is good.
I feel like we should kiss or have sex or something? For the last time, you're not my type.
Do you still have feelings for Quinn? No.
Single yeah and you say love city ladies crazy what I want, up to me I can follow, I can lead or lose control you can't get my love I'm know you want it you want it single ladies where my single ladies at? kissing like a bandit I've been trying, trying stealing time underneath the sycamore tree cupid by the hour sends valentines to me sweet lover and me slowly Okay.
Since this is a small, intimate dinner for four, I'm thinking French.
We'll start off with pommes parisienne, fig and olive.
Tapenade, deep-fried camembert with raspberry sauce.
Then Sounds scrumptious so far, val.
But it also sounds like a lot of work.
And you know I don't do dishes, right? I live with you, keisha.
Of course I know that.
I just wanted to do something special for the occasion where.
Our guys finally meet.
I really want them to hit it off.
Oh, please.
Jerry and Malcolm are both rich, and money always likes money.
So you just concentrate on the food and everything will be fine.
You're right.
Okay, so for our entrees, we will have Hold on.
This is a new client I'm trying to show a property to.
For weeks, I begged this dj to listen to Reed's song.
Nothing.
But one mention of a shopping spree at "v" and she's blowing.
Up my cell.
And now she's half an hour late.
She'll be here.
She better, because I'm gonna be really annoyed if she doesn't.
Show.
April, relax.
Women always turn up for free clothing, especially the local.
Celebrities.
They think it's their birthright.
Thanks, Omar.
You've got a great eye.
I got some red pants that'll go with this.
No, you don't.
Red pants don't go with anything.
Let us handle the fashion.
You just come out and look cute.
Mm-hmm.
So? Straight as the part in a republican's haircut.
He's all yours.
Well, if Asa's not gay, then I don't know what the problem is.
We've dated for three weeks already, but we still haven't.
Done it.
Three whole weeks? Do you need to sit down? Should I get you some water? Are you gonna survive? You think you're kidding, but I'm dying.
I have needs.
I have to come up with a new approach tonight.
Girl, I don't care if you have to do cartwheels through.
A minefield.
You have got to get it.
All of it.
Perfect.
It's good.
You look great.
Mm-hmm.
I hate when people ask to see a house they know they can't.
Afford.
Anyway, please continue, Martha Stewart.
We left off at the entrees.
Okay.
We are gonna have French onion soup with melted gruyere cheese, seared scallops with truffle beurre blanc, sauteed haricot.
Verts, and for dessert, creme brulee.
There is no way you can brag about a menu like that and.
Expect me not to invite myself.
You did get this was a couples thing, right? I can bring Reed.
I'm just tired of having to cook for him.
It's like having a husband without any of the perks, and I've just been so stressed lately, I April, stop talking.
You and Reed can come.
The more, the merrier.
Me and Vincent know how to be merry.
Me too.
Can Asa and I come? Well, I guess it's a party now.
Dinner for ten it is.
Gosh.
Freaky for slong I've been waiting for my turn She's been just around the corner for over an hour.
That's so inconsiderate.
Denise, I'm so glad you could make it.
Me too.
Sorry I'm a little late.
It took forever for a spot to open up.
Oh, did I forget to mention there's valet nearby? No, you mentioned it, but it's such a waste of money.
Paying for parking.
Don't you think? These are so nice.
Good looking out.
You were right about this place.
Thanks.
If you remember, we also spoke about Reed durham, who has a hot.
New single.
That's actually what's playing right now.
Do you have this in a 4? And this, I really love this.
And this is so hot.
I'ma do some damage in here, girl.
Uh, Omar Do we have all of these in a size 4? I think in the back we probably only have 2s.
That's fine.
I'm in the middle of a cleanse.
I can make a 2 work.
Is that the new Jimmy choo peep-toe pump? Girl, you can't find those anywhere! Yes.
Uh, those are $700.
Better you than me, girl.
Here's a copy of Reed's single.
I think you and your program director will agree that this.
Will fit in nicely in your station's rotation.
That's that little boy from nrg? Look who's all grown up and sexy now.
Well, here's the whole package in person.
Reed, this is Denise Phillips.
You know her.
She's a dj at 107.
4.
Pleasure, miss Phillips.
Huh, Denise, please.
Nice track.
You write it? Yeah, every word and every note.
I put my heart and soul into it.
Then we should listen to this on a better system.
My Mercedes has bose and a custom subwoofer.
Let's do it.
All right.
It's a two-seater, sweetie.
Oh, okay.
But I'll take all of that and accessories to match, and it.
Was good to see you.
Love, dear.
You got it.
Enjoy the song.
Sorry, Denise.
Doesn't look like we ha where is she? Her greedy ass is outside with Reed.
Did somebody just drink a cup of haterade? Yeah, April.
Do I detect a little jealousy? I'm not jealous.
To be jealous, I would have to like Reed.
Yeah.
Then I guess that you don't mind that little miss.
Grab-and-go just drove off with your man candy? What? It is rude to leave without saying good-bye.
April, it's okay if you like Reed.
He's cute, he can sing.
We get it.
Okay, I am just trying to buy that woman some clothes so she.
Will play his song on her radio station and I can get my.
Promotion.
Oh.
Go ahead.
Go get the damn 4s.
Damn 4s.
I'm lost in it all all, all, all, all Hmm.
Come on! You're a little crazy, girl.
Oh, mm, yeah.
Ooh! Come here! If I didn't know you were a graphics arts major, I'd think.
You just got out of prison.
Would you like that? 'Cause we could do prison.
Where the hell have you been hiding? Why'd it take us three weeks to get here? Please tell me you have please tell me you have handcuffs.
April, Reed.
Good.
Everyone's here now.
Everyone except for Vincent.
Omar's feeling a little sensitive that he's not here, so try not to bring it up.
Okay.
Val, the place looks amazing.
Thanks, and for the wine too.
Appetizers are over there.
And would you like to try love in a glass? Mmm! This is good.
You should try it, Reed.
Uh, I'm more of a beer kind of guy.
Coming right up.
So I know you have this whole vibe going here, but do you mind.
If I turn on the radio? Denise Phillips is on and she might play Reed's song.
Sure, go ahead.
Here you go.
Anything I can do to help, sugar? Just enjoy yourself.
I have everything under control.
You sure there's nothing I can do? Well You can try some love in a glass.
So far, all of the men except for Omar have refused.
Omar, how are you doing? Good.
I'm so good I'm not even gonna call Vincent.
So what? He's out with someone else.
I can handle an open relationship, Jerry.
Here you go.
Thank you.
What the hell? Real men drink pink.
Delicious, right? Not as delicious as the lady who made it.
That's a lie and I don't care.
Okay, I want you to meet Malcolm.
He's out on the patio with keisha.
Malcolm Franks, Jerry waters.
How's that Shirley temple going down? Well, if you can wear that tie, I can drink this drink.
So, um, Jerry, Malcolm is the ceo of Franks jewels.
And, Malcolm, you know Jerry owns the basketball team.
Oh, I know what he owns.
I was actually thinking I might hire his squad to build a wing.
On my house because those boys sure know how to lay some bricks.
Malcolm.
Well, now I don't feel so bad about telling my players to buy.
Their bling anywhere but Franks jewels.
The cuts, quality, style, just so inferior.
And dare I say it? Ghetto.
Jerry.
Ha-ha, very funny.
You should have seen your faces.
Malcolm and I have met before.
Okay, it's on now.
We have jokes too.
So what your backs.
Oh, I got to take this one, babe.
Oh, sure.
If you need privacy, just use my room.
Well, I guess I better check on dinner.
I'll go with you.
We can start plotting revenge.
Hi, Vincent.
I know you're out on a date right now, but I just wanted to.
Say hi.
SoHi.
I assume you have them.
I forgot to mention how great val's party is.
There's even a themed drink, Vincent.
You know how you adore themes.
It's called "love in a glass.
" It's called "love in a glass.
" OkayBye.
Thanks again for including me tonight.
This is really cool.
Aw, thank you.
And thanks again for bringing me flowers.
Well You're cooking for ten.
It's the least I could do.
You mind pointing me to the restroom? Oh, you can use mine.
It's through there, first door on the left.
Damn.
All that and manners too.
Even though you are way too young for a major commitment, you should definitely put him in the "keeper" pile.
True.
Asses like that don't come along every day.
Unless you're me.
I hear ya.
And the one time we had sex was amazing.
But since then, nothing, and it's driving me crazy.
I didn't say anything about his little chaste act before you.
Did the dirty, but now that you have, you should definitely be.
Getting busy two, three times a day.
Unless his strategy is to withhold sex to make you even.
Hotter for him.
I do that with the pretty ones.
Sometimes they need to sweat a little bit.
Whatever he's doing, I can't handle it much longer.
I mean, normally I'd just move on, but I actually really like.
This guy.
Try spicing up your dirty talk.
Done it.
I could run a filthy chat room.
How about some dominatrix action then? Let him know who's boss like Pow! Thanks, keish, but I think our game of.
Warden-prisoner covered that too.
Well, you could always, you know, offer a backstage pass.
You've done that too, huh? Like I said, it was quite a night.
The only thing I haven't heard you mention is getting a.
Little frisky in public.
You're saying this to a girl who almost got arrested for.
Having sex in your boutique's front window.
Normally I wouldn't suggest it, but traditional measures.
Aren't working.
In which case, it's okay to bend the rules.
Ooh.
I've bent several of my own and that was all just this morning.
Thanks, guys.
Really.
This is what it must be like to have really cool big sisters.
Oh, my d, keisha, turn it up.
Reed! Did you hear that? Is that the radio? Oh, damn! My first solo joint's on the radio! Oh! Oh! Congratulations, man.
You made it.
Aw, thanks, man.
It's incredible.
Ah-ha-ha! Looks like someone else will be getting wes's coffee from now.
On, huh? Vincent, I promise I'll stop calling.
I just wanted to let you know Reed's song's on the radio right.
Now.
Thought you'd want to know.
Okay, bye.
This moment calls for a toast.
Hell, man, I'm so excited, I'll drink anything.
Reed and April, to your first step to making it to the top of.
The charts.
Salud.
Salud.
Okay, everyone, come on.
Dinner's ready.
And that was just the new Reed durham single.
Look out, ladies.
He's a hot one.
I predict his solo career will rival Justin's.
This kid is that good.
In fact, I never do this, but let's play that song one.
More time.
Too young, too bold Oh, my God! I can't believe it! Well, that's how it started out started out oh, oh .
Okay.
That was weird.
You call it weird.
I call it hot.
Um We should go eat now.
Mmm.
Val, if you ever give up fashion because I will invest.
That makes two of us.
Thanks, guys.
Come, sit.
Enjoy it with us.
In a minute.
Would you like some? Oh, Jerry, this is your first dinner party with val.
You'll learn.
She calls it poetry in motion.
I call it tasmanian devil.
But it's just what happens.
She served scallops, Vincent.
Scallops.
And if you were here, you'd offer me yours.
I'd eat 'em off your fork, but we can't because you're not.
Here and it's messed up.
Of courseNo signal.
I'm having a great time, val, really.
Really.
Good.
What's so funny? I still can't believe how hard dene jocked my record.
I should hit it again to thank her.
What? You slept with Denise Phillips for airplay? Yeah.
You bought her clothes for airplay.
Oh, please.
Is a big difference between free clothes and what you did.
Yeah, but Denise was sexy.
I would have hit it anyway.
I would have hit it anyway.
It's a win-win.
Val, I need more wine.
Oh, okay.
Age, but I still had swag.
I took the girl I liked to the bleachers, 'cause I needed.
To stand on one when I kissed her.
That's why I like dating men.
We don't care about taller.
Just bigger.
Anyway We got so into it that I slipped.
I cracked my head on the edge of the bleacher.
Got ten stitches.
But it was worth every one.
My first kiss was with Timmy in seventh grade orchestra.
We both played the French horn Okay, that story can't be.
Anything but bor-ring! If we're sharing firsts, why not share the real ones? Keisha, I don't think anyone would Captain of the football team.
I had to tutor him.
One day after a session, he offered me a ride.
Little did I know it would be the ride of my life.
Next! You've been quiet for a while, April.
Mine was so bad, I don't even like to call it my first.
It was with my brother's friend, and he was cute, but it was over.
Before it started.
Oh, no.
He was a two-pump chump? Girl, I didn't even feel one pump.
So I decided I was never gonna have sex again if that's all it.
Was.
But then I met Darryl.
And I am sorry, but the cliche is true.
I will never go back.
Oh, okay.
Well, when it comes to sex, never say never.
Anyway, val, what about you? Well, it was prom night, and me and my boyfriend Timmy Oh, girl, no.
Not Timmy again.
Timmy and I decided to go all the way.
His parents were out of town, so after prom, he lit candles in.
His room, played Whitney, and we made love.
With protection, of course.
It was perfect.
Mmm, that's so sweet.
You mean sappy.
I'm going to see what's keeping Malcolm.
Excuse me.
Oh, hell no.
You started this.
You're not leaving until you spill.
Well, I accidentally lost mine, okay? What does that mean? Yeah, how does a penis accidentally connect with you? I need to learn that trick.
It means I didn't lose my virginity the way I originally.
Intended.
Like val, I had a plan.
Exactly when was this? Sophomore year of college.
You didn't go to college.
You want to do the math or hear the story? Anyway, we were messing around one day and I felt like.
If I didn't do it, it'd be over.
So I went ahead and did it.
That's the accident.
Did the guy turn out to be a jerk? No.
He turned out to be Donovan McNabb.
Of course your first time would be with a baller, never mind a future NFL superstar.
I've always known how to pick 'em.
Telling dirty stories, Vincent.
You know how you love dirty stories and you are missing out.
And you know what else? I just got alimpse of myself in the mirror and I am hot.
So whoever you're with, you stay with, because I am over you and I will survive.
And every time your phone doesn't ring, that's me thinking.
About you.
HoneyYou're done.
Yeah.
Come on.
You know you'll always have a special place with me.
I'll take care of it.
I promise.
Listen.
I am gonna have to go.
Mm-hmm.
Mm-hmm.
Bye.
Hey babe.
What'd I miss? Dessert and my company.
Who was that? Nobody more important than you.
Come on, let's get back to the party.
Malcolm.
What? It was just an old friend.
And what sex is this friend? It was a buddy and we just lost track of time.
Trust me, okay? Everyone's telling stories about their first time.
You're next.
No problem, but mine involves several cheerleaders.
Are you ready for that? Are you ready for that? Thanks, sweetie.
I love you.
I love you too.
Okay.
I love everybody in the whole wide world.
Except somebody.
Val, thanks for everything, really, but, um, I think it's.
That time.
Oh, okay.
Are you sure? Oh, yeah, it's definitely that time.
We should go too, Malcolm.
Your advice totally worked.
But I didn't mean here.
I meant in public where you don't know anyone.
Oh, oh.
Good-bye.
Jerry, see you on the links, man.
I think you're gonna need all your game for tonight.
Oh! Vincent.
Evening, val.
Where is he? This way.
Darling.
Honey! You came! You didn't have to do that.
Okay.
Did you listen to all my messages? I'm on the sixth.
After the first five, I thought I better just head over.
Let's just delete the rest of those.
Okay.
Was the love in a glass talking.
And now it's humming.
Sweetie, if you wanted me to make this a priority, all you.
Had to do was ask.
Come on.
Let's get you home.
Bye, everybody! Thanks For the good night, everyone.
Thank you.
Safe journey.
Okay.
That was a truly lovely evening, Valerie.
And now comes the fun part.
Wow! No wonder you wouldn't let anyone in here.
Yeah.
I get a little enthusiastic when I cook.
I'll say.
So, uh, how can I help? By going out there and relaxing.
Watch the news, have another drink, and I will come join you.
Drink, and I will come join you when I'm done.
Sorry, sugar.
I'll get a broom.
No, I'll get it.
Just go out there and wait like I asked you to in the first.
Place, please.
I just thought this pan would be easier to clean if it soaked.
A little.
A little.
Standard settings.
Yes, 20 ready to ship by Friday.
No excuses.
Sorry that I couldn't join you in the shower, babe, but, uh, duty called.
Oh.
I understand about having to take care of your business.
Well, I'll be out in a minute and then we can, uh, handle some.
Business of our own.
Mmm.
Ashlee? Who in the hell is Ashlee? I'm tired.
Can we do this another time? I can work with tired.
Serious, babe.
Another time.
Are you sleeping with other girls? What? I'm into you and only you.
Then why don't you want to be with me? I do.
I just I can't.
I have a low libido.
Wait, what exactly does that mean? It means I have a difficult time getting aroused.
Been to several doctors and I've tried every drug possible, but there's no cure for it.
Not even Viagra? No.
Lot of it's psychological.
I'm in therapy twice a week about it.
I'm sorry.
SoIn general How often do nights like last week happen? Could happen every day or every couple of months.
I never know until I know.
And then nights like tonight happen too where I'm ready and.
Then I'm justNot.
Relationships are about a lot.
Relationships are about a lot more than sex, Christina.
One of mo'nique's producers just texted me.
They're interested in booking you for her show.
Whoa! That's great! Wait, just a performance or for an interview too? Well, since you're into trading sex for favors, maybe.
You can give mo'nique some couch time to, uh, get some couch.
Time.
All right, yo, I'm sick of this.
This is the best night of my career in years and you're being.
A total buzzkill.
Sorry.
Just calling it like I see it.
Yeah, well, I'll call it how I see it.
Ever since we kissed, you've been acting all jealous.
No, Reed! Ever since you slept with the dj and undermined everything that I've been doing professionally, I've been pissed.
Sounds like jealousy to me.
Well, it's not.
And now you don't know if she played your record because she.
Truly liked it or she liked the sex.
You were the one that was all, "am I good enough? Do people like me? "I want respect.
" And what if word gets out that you'll screw any dj for airplay? Not any dj.
Just the females.
Damn it, Reed.
This isn't a joke! It kind of is, April.
In fact, it's absurd.
Look, as long as the product's good, nobody cares.
And just so you know, Denise is sexy, but she's not my type.
I like my women mean, blonde, and emotionally unavailable.
Shut up! God! All right, you know, moves like that just turn me on even.
Like that just turn me on even more.
From calling because I feel bad for snooping in your phone, but I have to know.
Who is Ashlee? What kind of buddy is she? You went in my phone? I I can't believe you.
I thought that we were way beyond that.
So did I, but if you wanted to know.
Something, then why didn't you just ask me? I did ask.
But you sidestepped the question just like you're doing now.
Look.
I know it was wrong to look in your phone, but I'm human.
And you're not being straight with me.
So once again and Malcolm, please be honest with me Who is Ashlee? Ashlee is my ex-wife.
Your ex-wife? You have an ex-wife? When exactly was she your wife? We've been divorced for two years.
We were married for four and I just don't talk about it, because it always brings up questions.
Malcolm, please.
I was diffirent back then I was really wild and I I wasn't a very good husband.
I cheated Repeatedly.
I broke Ashlee's heart so many times.
I still feel bad about the way that I treated her.
And so even though we barely speak, I feel obligated to.
Whenever she calls me.
But this in no way affects how I feel about you.
I want to believe you, really.
But what you said makes it even harder.
Why? Hmm? Why? I'm being honest.
My ex-boyfriend Sean used to say the same things.
He lied and cheated on me just like you did Ashlee.
So I know firsthand what you put her through and I made it.
A point never to let a man get close again.
Until now.
So what's to stop you from doing to me what you did to her? Me.
Babe, I'm gonna stop me.
IAvoided commitment for a long time too because I never.
Wanted to hurt anyone again.
So I am sure that I will never hurt you, keisha.
Not like that.
Okay.
Thank you for telling me the thank you for telling me the truth.
For trusting me.
Now Can I trust you to stay out my phone? Yeah.
I swear I'll never touch your phone again Or your computer or your iPad or your dvr or any other personal.
Device.
Although I think you should delete those 5,000 law and.
Orders you got in there.
I mean, it's on all the time, every day.
I love you.
Wait, repeat what you just said.
Happily.
I love you, keisha.
Now, please continue dogging out my dvr, 'cause you got those My dvr, 'cause you got those I love you too.
What have we gotten ourselves into? Do you want to watch a movie? All right, I'm sorry.
It's just that I have a system and I'm used to doing things.
A certain way.
I learned a lot about you tonight, Valerie.
I watched you spend the whole evening taking care of everybody.
But yourself.
I was the hostess.
It's my job.
Yeah, but I remember this being planned as a casual.
Double-date, not a full-blown three-course meal for ten.
I told you.
My friends asked and You couldn't say no.
That's my point.
See, I think your certain way is always to take care of.
Everyone else.
I guess I am used to being the giver in my relationships, especially in my last one with Quinn.
But it's not something I mind.
So it's not a problem.
Is it? Only If you don't let others express.
Themselves by giving to you.
So with that in mind, how about we skip the movie? Wouldn't you much rather take a nice bubble bath and go to bed? That sounds great.
But I can do that later.
We're still on our date.
Sugar, you know what I want to do? I want to take care of you for the rest of the evening, because you are beautiful and special and you deserve it.
And there is nothing That would give me more pleasure.
Okay.
Okay.
I can give you that.
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By George michael.]
Something special something sacred in your eyes for just one moment to be bold and naked at your side sometimes I think that you'll never understand me understand me maybe this time is forever say it can be whoa oh that's all you wanted something special someone sacred in your life just for one moment to be warm and naked to be warm and naked .
Come back.
Keep taking care of me, please.
Together we'd be happy oh whoa baby I will be your father figure oh baby put your tiny hand in mine I'd love to I will be your preacher teacher be your daddy anything you have in mind it would make me I will be your father figure very happy I have had enough of crime please let me I will be the one who loves you till the end of time Good morning.
Morning.
Thanks again for the party.
Turned out to be quite a night.
I'll say.
Asa finally told me that the problem isn't me.
It is his low libido.
Ooh, that's just sad.
He wants us to keep dating, but I have to tell him I can't.
I mean, I really like him, but right now, I like sex more.
Deep.
Anyway, val, sorry if I got a little out of pocket last night.
"If"? "A little"? Anyway.
Vincent and I would both be nored if you ever invite us.
Back to your place for dinner.
Sure.
But next time, it's gonna be potluck.
Hey.
Hi.
Sorry it took a minute.
This should cover the clothes for Denise.
Oh, thank you.
So how'd it go with you and Reed at home last night? Mmm, yeah.
Especially after that kiss.
Ugh.
You guys saw that? Our windows are made of this magical material called glass.
So, yeah, uh-huh, we saw.
So what's up? What's up is Reed is a self-indulgent whore of a.
Musician who slept with that dj.
And I hate that he's sexy to me.
Those are always the worst ones.
But, hey, I say if you want him, you should go for it.
That's kind of optimistic coming from you.
Well, after Malcolm opened up about having an ex-wife, I have reason to be optimistic.
He was married? That's not what's important.
Malcolm said the "l" word to me and I said it back.
And, no, it wasn't "liquid assets.
" Wait a minute.
Keisha "ain't nothing going on but the rent" Greene said the "l" word and meant it? Hell, I'll say it now.
My name is keisha Greene and I loves me some Malcolm Franks.
That's right.
"Loves.
" Damn.
I never thought I'd see the day.
Guess there is hope for gay marriage.
I need an override.
Well, I have some post-party news as well.
You finally slept with Jerry.
How did you know? Please.
You're glowing so much, I can wave you around at a concert.
So was it good? It was oh! He was ooh.
There are no words.
Go, Jerry.
Damn.
I've never felt so warm or safe Or special And had all of my needs And I mean all of them Met so incredibly well.
I think I'm falling in love.
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