Single Ladies (2011) s02e04 Episode Script

Previously on single ladies You should think about who you want to spend the rest of your life with and why.
But it's not me.
And I can't ever go back.
They're now calling him "the player"--mayor Howard.
Margaret o'Connor and April goldberg-Jenkins now bring the total to nine.
What you're about to see is the back of me.
I can't believe how hardheaded you're being.
Forget it.
I tried, good luck, I'm done.
It's forgotten, you didn't try hard enough, thank you, and I was done a week ago.
Even though I own it now, this is your home.
Are you feeling sorry for me because I just left my man in his mansion? The only family I can count on right now is you.
I got my hair done, eyebrows waxed, got a mani-pedi-- all for my date tonight.
But guess what.
I have no date tonight.
What's going on with you? It's bad enough I can't get a date, but now I'm worried that I'm not connecting with my friends either.
I'm gonna need that ring back.
Then I get custody of peanut.
Sounds fair to me.
I'm a sex addict.
We can get through this, Antonio.
I slept with someone last night.
Antonio, no.
I guess I should go now.
Okay, we're gonna do this like we do with the cart in the grocery store.
You walk in front of me because you are killing my Louboutins.
Sorry.
There is just so much to see.
It's like the first time I went to Disneyland.
Makes sense.
Boys town is one of the happiest places on earth.
Hey, Raquel.
How have you never been to a strip club before? I don't know.
I guess I wasn't sure it would really be my thing.
We'll start with a couple of bottles of veuve clicquot.
Be right back.
Please hurry.
You should have told him to take his time.
What's up with all the oil on their bodies? Why do they have to be so slippery? It's called survival.
If you had horny, crazed women groping you every few seconds, you'd want to be able to slip away fast too.
Works for the greased pigs at the county fair.
Omar, don't you have a thing for firemen? Tried twice, but he only lets the ladies slide down his fire pole.
Don't hand it to him.
Give it to him.
Whoo! I think someone's ready for her very own table dance.
My treat.
Okay.
But what exactly does that entail? It's an up close and personal performance by the guy of your choice.
Oh.
I want him.
Keisha, I'll only do it if you do.
Oh.
What's your name? They call me darkness.
Well, take me to that side.
Oh, hell, no.
Oh.
On second thought, I think I need to lighten this up.
Zeus! Hey, Zeus, take me to mount Olympus.
At least until closing time.
Hey! I just wanted to tell you, your performance was amazing.
You're a great dancer.
Thanks.
I'm April.
Jack.
It's nice to meet you.
I cannot believe she just did that.
Sucks, but it goes with the territory.
If you don't mind me asking, how did you end up stripping? It's a good story.
Why don't I tell you over drinks? SoWhat do you think of my boutique? I have to admit, it seems to suit you more than that office on the 26th floor.
But I shouldn't be surprised.
Didn't you cut up my favorite shirt to make yourself a dress when you were little? Yeah, and then you guys wouldn't let me wear it.
It had no bottom.
Okay, maybe designing wasn't my forte.
But running businesses is.
I learned my work ethic from the best.
I heard through the grapevine that you're not returning any of your mother's calls.
Just because we've had some family tension doesn't mean we're not still a family.
I want you to come to the kappa boule ball with me.
Oh, I don't know.
Victor's gonna be there, and everyone's gonna be talking behind my back.
But we always attend the ball together.
What's it going to look like if the event chairman's only daughter doesn't show? Fine, I'll go.
Don't worry.
Your mother's promised to be on her best behavior.
By the way, why don't I see our name prominently displayed? I mean, I don't think Mr.
bloomingdale was ashamed of his heritage.
I'm already thinking of renaming the store.
Mm.
And you'll be happy to know that "Lancaster's" is in the running.
Good.
Bye, daddy.
Sorry I'm late.
As you know, I'm a single parent now.
I'm trying to get peanut into day care, so she needed to get temperament tested.
If she hadn't passed this morning, we'd be putting her on that couch with keisha.
Then you'd have had two cute bitches barking at you all day.
I can't take you without some coffee.
Ooh, I almost forgot.
Would you ladies be interested in going to the kappa boule ball Saturday? Am I interested in being in a ballroom full of well-dressed, rich black men? Do the homeless want shelter? Do the weary need rest? Am I making myself clear? What's the kappa boule? It's a very exclusive organization that only accepts the best and brightest men as members.
Their annual charity ball is one of the biggest society events in Atlanta.
Can I have a plus-one, please? Sorry, Omar, I only have three tickets.
Ooh, looks like you're assed out again, o.
Raquel, I have got to go to that ball.
Please try to score another ticket.
I'll see what I can do.
April, you should just give me yours.
No way.
I've already started shopping for a dress.
You didn't even know what the boule was until I told you.
During the ball, a queen is crowned, and she gets to lead the kappa boule's charitable foundation that year.
I have wanted to style the boule queen since I was 16.
Omar, my dad doesn't have any more free tickets, but you can still buy them for $2,500 each.
I can also pay my rent and my car note and have enough left over to get the number two at McDonald's.
So I think I'll just do that.
April, you looked amazing in that gown.
Thanks, but it's way too expensive.
Should I put it back? You know my philosophy.
Slide the card now, send the bill to your man later.
You've got 30 days to find one.
Okay, I'll take it.
Actually, I'll pick it up later.
I have to go to the gym.
Oh, okay.
Well, do some sit-ups for me.
I will.
See you later.
Jack.
Hi.
I thought we were meeting at the corner.
We were.
But I just happened to see you first.
You ready? Yeah.
Just hurry.
Huh! Look who's trying to creep.
Is that who I think it is? Uh-huh.
That's not a gym, that's a Jack.
Okay, April.
I've mentioned poles, motorcycles, and firemen.
Yeah, and when we talked about the weather, I even brought up making it rain.
So since you're not gonna mention it, we will.
How was your date with the stripper? Oh, God.
That's right, we all saw you.
Mm-hmm.
Well, his name is Jack, and he's super cool.
Lancaster.
April, there's nothing wrong with having a boy toy.
But even I couldn't do a stripper.
Be careful.
Yeah.
Isn't it kind of icky to date a sex worker? Jack is not a hooker.
And there was no sex.
We just went to dinner, and then we ended up talking for hours.
So you're saying you could actually have a relationship with this guy? I don't know, maybe.
I guess that's why I was sneaking around.
Imagine introducing him to your parents.
"Mom, dad, this is Jack.
" "Oh, nice to meet you, Jack.
What do you do for a living?" "Well, most nights I'm a naughty cop.
And on the weekends, I'm a sexy plumber.
" God, what was I thinking? There is no future in this.
It's probably best just to end it now.
Well, let me give you another option.
Reggie? Raquel? Hey, Raquel.
Good to see you.
Reggie westfield, meet keisha Greene.
Hey, keisha.
Hello to you.
And April goldberg.
April.
Hi.
It appears you're single.
I am.
If I have my way, not for long.
If that was supposed to make me wish for more later, it worked.
Oh, my God, he's fine.
I know.
Girls so glad you came.
Keisha, great to see you.
Hi.
And you must be April.
I'm Dennis, Raquel's dad.
It's nice to finally meet you, and thank you so much for the tickets.
It's my pleasure.
Keisha, that dress is a far cry from the one you wore the last time you joined us at the ball.
Then all I could see was skin, skin, and more skin.
I was in high school then.
I have different taste now.
And a higher budget.
And you look stunning.
That was my point.
Thank you, Evelyn.
Raquel, may I have a moment with you? So how have you been? Victor is here.
I know.
I can see him.
And he's still single.
Just like you.
That's nice.
You should talk to him.
Since neither one of you are having luck finding anyone.
Mother, I'm being rude to my friends.
And you're being ridiculous.
No.
Yes.
Yes, I promise.
Raquel! Darling, it's so good to see you.
Taylor, hello.
It's been years, but do you remember my best friend keisha? Of course, keisha.
Remember what I used to say? "What's up in the hood, inglewood?" No.
But then, I don't remember slapping you either.
And this is my friend April.
Hi, it's nice to meet you.
Right.
Hmm.
Raquel, I can't chat now, but we must catch up later.
I refuse to believe the vicious rumor circulating that you have lost your mind and left Victor barrington because he had a stupid fling.
Believe it.
Oh, darling.
Well, don't worry.
I'm sure that it's nothing we can't fix over a glass of Merlot and some real girlfriend talk.
Wow.
So beautiful and yet so bitchy.
Yep, that's classic Taylor.
Right, inglewood? Watch yourself before I call my homies.
Cheers.
I just purchased a bottle of heidsieck Oh, that's amazing.
I just read an article about that wine online.
It's so rare.
Only a few hundred cases were found on this ship that sank during world war Excuse me.
One.
Excuse me.
April.
I thought that was you.
Shelly! It's been a while.
Yes.
I, um-- I saw Jerry a couple months ago.
Yeah, he was, uh-- still mad at val? Yeah, no, he's over that now.
Look, April, I know that things are weird, but now that everyone's broken up with everybody--me and Quinn, val and Quinn, val and my dad--I don't see why--there's no reason we can't hang out.
Cool, yeah, I'd like that.
So what's been going on? A lot.
I work for my father now.
So I'm the director of communications over at the Atlanta dunks.
But don't let the title fool you.
I still like to party hard.
Good to know.
Well, maybe we can mix some business with pleasure because I'm a promoter.
No! Yeah, so we can get your players to come and make appearances at the clubs I host.
Sure, whatever.
Just let me know.
So I think that guy over there is feeling you.
He's been checking you out this entire time we've been talking.
That's James.
He's my boo.
Yeah, we've been dating for ten months now.
And would you believe he does not play pro ball? Oh, I didn't know that was a requirement.
Girl, please, athlete is a bonus.
Usually I'm attracted to bad boys, but James is squeaky clean.
It trips me out how crazy I am about him.
What does he do? He's trying to be the next Barack.
Oh, my God! Shelly! I didn't know you were dating James.
You know, he used to live two blocks over from me.
How's your sister? She's great.
Hey.
You know Kennedy.
Be with you in a minute.
She's got, like, four kids now.
No wonder she hasn't called me.
I should've known.
She was the only one in college who wanted her own little soccer team.
Hi, how are you? I'm James Blackwell.
Hi, I'm April.
Nice to meet you.
You too.
Well, I hate to steal this pretty lady away, but I have to introduce her to my brothers and a few committee members.
And that is why I brought my hand sanitizer.
I'm gonna go get my Michelle on.
Always so good seeing you.
Good seeing you.
April, before you leave, make sure you get my number.
Yeah, definitely.
Okay, see you.
Bye.
Nice meeting you.
Brace yourself, Raquel.
Here comes your ex.
You've got this, girl.
Cool as ice.
Raquel.
You're looking well.
I am well, Victor, thank you.
So how's it been going? I've heard you've been doing some different things with your career now.
Yeah, change is good.
So have you found the man of your dreams yet? No.
Does that make you happy? I'd like to think it would take more than a couple of months to erase all of our years together, so yeah.
Victor, we've known each other all of our lives.
It's going to be hard to erase you.
But once the dust settles, who knows? There might be a chance for us to be friends again.
Well, I hope so.
'Cause I've been reeling since we broke up.
I know we had our problems, but You really tore my heart out.
I'm sorry it's been tough on you.
Babe.
How much longer are we staying? Wow.
Really, Victor? To think there was a tiny part of me that was feeling bad and actually missed our friendship.
Just go.
My girl, that's exactly how you handle them.
I mean, you softened a little too much for my taste in the middle, but you got yours in the end.
Never let your ex see you sweat.
Mm-mm.
Ladies and gentlemen, kappa boule's Atlanta chapter welcomes you to our annual charity ball.
I am pleased to introduce this year's queen, miss Taylor tilton, and her escort, the ceo of Frank's jewels, Mr.
Malcolm Franks.
Are you okay? Yes.
Yes.
Malcolm and I broke up two months ago.
We've both moved on.
In fact, I'm going to mingle right now.
Oh, I see a cute guy I want to meet.
Since you've been staring so hard, I thought I'd give you a close-up.
I'm sorry.
I hope I didn't come across as being rude.
I feel like I've seen you somewhere before.
And I swear that's not a pickup line.
Do you work out at bally's? No, I thought maybe you had come into my bank.
Oh, you work over at citizens trust.
You could say that I work there.
But actually my family owns it.
I'm Randall Smith.
Keisha Greene.
And we need to talk about those long lines and a few other things at your bank.
You got a pen? Sure.
Hey! What are you doing way over here? You know, except for your parents, these society people are really snobby and standoffish.
Yes, a lot of them are.
I'm sorry you're not having a good time.
At first I thought it was a racial thing, but even the white people scooted away from me like I'm contagious.
I know what you mean.
I've been getting a lot of cold shoulders myself tonight.
But why? Your blood is just as blue as theirs.
Yeah.
But I dared to publicly break up with one of our own-- Dr.
Victor barrington.
It is shocking how upset some people are.
It's like they see it as an act of rebellion against their very way of life.
Wasn't it? And I have another bone to pick with you, Randall.
You guys have to ease up on your lending criteria.
You're letting a lot of business get away from you.
Well, we got singed pretty bad in the meltdown.
Gonna take a while before we find our way.
But next time you have trouble, ask for me.
Oh, well, let me have your card.
Maybe I can steer some customers your way, and you can steer some mine.
If we don't help each other, who will? Thank you.
Keisha.
Hey.
Hey.
How do you two know each other? Um, keisha's my ex-girlfriend.
Oh, how fun! Keisha, will you be making a donation to the boule foundation? The usual pledge is $10,000.
But any amount, no matter how tiny, is appreciated.
Oh, in that case, put me down for $15,000.
Whoa.
Really? Really.
I saw you talking to Victor.
Are you paving your way to reconciliation? Mother, please give up this hope you have for Victor and me.
It's never going to happen.
Raquel, don't junk the Bentley just because the paint is chipped.
I'd rather drive a Honda in perfect condition, thank you.
Sweetie, you need to understand what all women eventually come to know.
All men cheat.
So you might as well have one who can buy you diamonds after he does.
Mother, I happen to have more faith in men than you obviously do.
I don't know when you got so jaded.
It's not like daddy cheated on you.
Did he? Your father is a good man.
Did he cheat, mom? I am just trying to get you to face reality.
That shouldn't have to be anybody's reality, mom.
I am so sorry.
I know your intentions are good, but please don't try to convince me to settle.
Oh, it's you again.
In all my glory.
Oh, there are the hollingsworths.
They hosted us in kona last week.
Oh.
You go ahead, Taylor.
I'll be right over.
All right, darling.
Don't be long.
Hawaii must be gorgeous this time of year.
It is.
SoAbout that extravagant $15,000 pledge you just made-- wasn't that a bit over the top? I know it's a lot.
But after all, it's for the kids.
Yeah, actually it's not.
The boule's charity this year is adult literacy.
Well, teaching mama to read still helps the kids.
Listen, if you need a loan, I got you.
Thanks, I've got it handled.
Malcolm, mon cheri.
Speaking French.
Oui, oui.
See you later? I see we-we have been whi-whipped.
Hey.
Oh, you just topped my bid on this gift card to bacchanalia? I'm sorry, but I've heard all about it, I really want to go.
Mm.
Well, you should let me win.
And give me one good reason why.
Because I'll use the gift card for our second date.
Oh.
And where are we going on our first? Reginald westfield, how dare you embarrass me this way? Mom, don't make a scene.
If you don't want a scene, then you shouldn't be over here consorting with this home wrecker! You helped bring down a good married black man.
Who's next on your list? President Obama? That's enough.
This is none of your concern, Josephine.
Remember the perils of living in a glass house, helene.
You don't want me bringing up some of your old scandals.
Come on, Reggie.
Move along, you vultures.
There's no more blood to see here.
Oh, God, that was horrible.
Thank you so much.
I can't stand a hypocrite.
That wench is personally responsible for keeping the entire merchant marine corps afloat.
On her back.
Oh, well, in a way, I guess that kind of makes her a patriot.
If you don't mind, I need to use you for, like, five minutes.
You don't have to talk to me.
I justNeed a break.
Don't we all? What do you need a break from? From all the nice girls that my friends keep sending over to me tonight.
You've got something against nice girls? Uh, no.
I love 'em.
I just like to do my own choosing, you know? I mean, why are married people always trying to recruit? Charles, by the way.
Raquel.
Is that a rakhi bracelet? I worked in Mumbai for three weeks, and I saw a lot of people wearing these.
Well, it is Indian.
I just picked it up on a meditation retreat last year.
Oh.
How did that work for you? I've tried to meditate so many times, but I can't seem to turn my mind off.
At least you didn't have to travel thousands of miles away to learn that.
I mean, I got all the way there to realize that I can close my eyes and listen to myself breathe in a cabana in South beach.
Come on, you must have gotten something from it.
I fell in love with the food.
And I got to tell my new friend Raquel a story.
You want to dance? I would love to.
But I promised the first dance to my father.
Will you be here when I come back? Count on it.
Naming no names, when I was 28, I had an affair with a very important civil rights leader.
Really? That's right.
Now about our handsome mayor.
Tell me, was he as prominent as he looks? Josephine! You are totally outrageous! And curious.
I am not sharing details.
It'sNot exactly something that I'm proud of.
Well, at my age, I don't have time for shame or judgment.
Life's too short.
I wish I was more like that.
I recently met this guy that I really like, but he's a stripper.
So what? You don't think it's a little inappropriate? If you like him, what do you care what I think? Girl, you're gonna be 75 one day, and all you'll have is your memories.
I don't care what anybody says, honey, I have been to the mountaintop.
Naming no names, right? Don't just have a dream, do the dream.
God! Cheers.
Good evening, everyone.
Happy to report that we have met our goal of raising $750,000 tonight.
A very special thanks for the donation of $100,000, that put us over the top, goes to my boyfriend Malcolm Franks.
Whoa! I'm sorry.
A lot of my young frat brothers have been asking about you, baby.
You meet anybody you might be interested in? I talked to a few people tonight.
But honestly, what's the point? Because according to mother, all men cheat.
Is that true? I can't speak for all men.
You can speak for yourself.
I think some men make mistakes they regret and spend their whole lives trying to make up for them.
I don't know what to say.
I just wish I didn't know.
Mom thinks I should forgive Victor.
I suppose you think the same? I think some men never learn their lessons.
Those men don't deserve women like you.
Just follow your heart, baby.
Keisha, I need to talk.
Oh, honey, I'm sorry.
Please get me out of here.
Of course.
Hey.
Okay, I saw a side exit near the band.
Let's go.
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Who are those flowers from? Maybe they're from Sean.
He's been really trying to get back in.
Or they might be from someone new.
Keisha does know how to put a spell on a guy.
Mm-hmm.
Uh-huh.
They're from Sean, nosy and rosey.
Are you gonna do something about that? I don't know what to do.
I guess, in the back of my mind, I always thought Malcolm and I would eventually get back together.
But seeing him with Taylor made me realize that's not gonna happen.
Taylor's too much of a Stepford wife for him.
Which I'm sure is one of the reasons he's with her.
Malcolm hated that I was always questioning him.
Mm, they won't last.
Whether they do or not, it has nothing to do with me.
Where are you going? I got to make some money to cover that stupid $15,000 pledge I made.
Just how are you planning on making that money? Playing poker.
Get your minds out of the gutter, bitches.
Wake up.
Huh? We've been so busy today, you haven't had a chance to tell me all about the ball.
Oh.
Yeah, it was a really nice event.
And Taylor tilton was crowned queen.
I don't know who that is! But who was she wearing? And who else was there? Forget it.
Just let me see the pictures and video you took.
I didn't take any.
Me neither.
Sorry, I forgot.
Of course you forgot.
You were having a fabulous time at the event of the social season, while poor Omar was at home alone, darning socks for peanut.
I don't believe that for one second.
Good, 'cause we all know I don't have that little of a life.
I was chilling with tom Ford last night.
Whoa! That sounds fun.
Actually, I just watched his documentary on the style network, but it was like hanging out with him.
Hey! Mom, what are you doing here? I was concerned about you.
I realize that I may have spoken out of turn and wanted to see how you were doing.
Really? Really.
Oh, thanks.
Um, but honestly I haven't been able to think about it.
Actually, I didn't want to think about it.
We'll leave it alone then.
But, uh, if you did I want to make it okay for us to talk about it.
Um, okay.
Good.
Good to know.
So, uh show me around the store.
Oh, come on.
Do you really want to see it? No, but it was the right thing to say.
Why don't we just see each other at Sunday dinner? Oh, darling, I was just teasing.
Stop pouting and Show me around.
Malcolm.
This is a surprise.
Sorry to just drop by, but I didn't see you leave last night.
So you came all the way over here to say good-bye? I wanted to apologize for you finding out about Taylor like that.
I would have preferred you heard it from me.
It's fine.
We've both moved on.
I guess so.
Hey! There you are! Hey.
Well, I can see you're busy.
Looks like it.
Yeah, I'll see you later.
Good-bye, Malcolm.
Drive safe, man.
Sean, why did you come over here? I told you I didn't need any company tonight.
And I told you I wanted to make sure the florist got my order right.
Who puts baby's breath next to casa blanca lilies? They're getting it right tomorrow.
So that's the excuse you're going with, huh? Actually you sounded like you could use a friend, so I came.
What's up? Am I hanging? Or am I getting back in my car? Come on, boy.
Are you hungry? Okay, so it's much more conservative than I'm used to, but-- but it's perfect for James's fundraiser.
You know, if you're gonna date a politician, you're gonna have to look the part.
Feels like I'm wearing a straitjacket.
A cute one though.
One would think she'd be less concerned about what she wears and more concerned about how she undressed in that sex tape-- well, alleged sex tape.
What are you talking about? Remember that girl Jasmine, who tried to blackmail me with her book? Mm-hmm.
Well, she dished the dirt on a lot of people.
And I remember reading something about Shelly and a sex tape.
Oh, my God.
Yep.
What's up? Maybe you're aware of this, maybe you're not, but I can't let you walk out of here without saying something.
Saying something about what? What are you talking about? Your sex tape.
How do you know about that? Hey, bye, guys.
I'll call you later.
I see you haven't quite outgrown your boy toy yet.
Everybody, this is Jack.
Yes, he is a stripper, and we are going out because I like him.
Anyone have a problem with that? Nope, it's cool with me.
Me too, girl, do you.
And do Jack too, if you want.
Can I help you? No, darling.
I see who I'm looking for.
Hello, Taylor.
Keisha, I just stopped by to pick up your donation.
But it's just fine if you need to make installments.
That won't be necessary.
I'll write you a check.
Unlike some people, I make my own money and don't have to ask daddy for an allowance.
Score one for the independent woman.
Taylor, I didn't know you were here.
I'm happy to honestly say that your little store is very cute.
Well, I'm glad it meets your approval.
Here you go--all 15 gs.
Thank you.
And, keisha, since we're likely to occasionally run into each other, I'm hoping things won't be awkward between us because of Malcolm.
Why would it be awkward? Malcolm and I are just friends.
Now, are we finished here? I have work to do.
Since when do you work here? Shut up.
By the way, Raquel, I'm moving.
Let me give you my new address.
I'm ready.
Oh, that's right over here in buckhead.
Yes, we'll be really close.
Let's do lunch.
Good-bye, all.
What's wrong? She just gave you Malcolm's address.
Next on sigle ladies Did you guys just see who that was? Do we ever miss 6'3", cock diesel, and fine? Look at her go.
So have you let Jack in your box yet? You guys are just never gonna get over the fact that he's a stripper, are you? Don't count on it.
Not at all.
Have you thought any more about my offer to sell your line here exclusively? I'm still thinking.
You know, you have a lot of competition.
I think you know what I expect if you lose, dear.
I know what you want.
Well, take me to the river, baby.
I think I'll just take you.
Let me in! Hold on.
That's my crazy-ass sister.
Doesn't it bother you that Malcolm might not have gotten keisha totally out of his system? Thank you, Sean.
Sure.