Single Ladies (2011) s02e11 Episode Script

Previously on single ladies I'm waving the white flag, keisha, and asking to have my friend back.
Okay.
Reggie and I are sexually incompatible.
The man's not a mind reader.
If you want him to turn you on, you need to tell him how.
I had no idea how much better sex could be like this.
With guidance? With you.
Have you ever tried tantric sex? We stare at each other.
We get as close as we can and take in each other's breath.
Who's that? Sean? Malcolm? If you must know, it's Barack.
Every couple weeks, he sends me an email talking about he needs me.
You mean the Obama for America fundraising campaign email they send everyone? Mine are all personalized.
They say, "dear keisha.
" Obviously, he remembers me from that rally at centennial park.
Okay, Barack.
I'll put another ten on it.
You are the only man who can get my money.
Bye.
Uh, what the hell was that? Eye sex? Yes, girl, and it is more exhausting than real sex.
If I don't get a nap in my office today, I won't be able to take another night of it.
I thought you were excited about all that tantric business.
Mm-hmm.
I thought Charles was taking you places you've never been before.
He is, and it's amazing.
I don't want to belittle our spiritual connection, but it would be nice to get a quickie sometimes.
Ooh, ain't that the truth? Well, it's been a minute.
Sean's coming back to town, and from all the gifts and attention he's been showering on you, I think you could get it anytime you want.
Eh, I still don't know if I want to go there, although he's Wow, he's moved up in the world.
Yeah, maybe so.
We'll see.
But in the meantime, I got money to make.
This collection is ridiculous.
I should put all this on and be the display.
I could strike a pose in the window every few minutes.
It'd be good for business.
Last time we tried that, you got six phone numbers, and I got three shirts with your sweat stains.
So, um, let's just hang them up.
Love you though, hon.
Don't be evil.
At least you have an admirer.
How many times do I have to turn this guy down before he gets it? It doesn't matter to guys so long as they get it.
It's like the lion chasing a gazelle.
You can run for miles, you're gonna get tired though.
He'll be right there to pounce.
It's the circle of life.
Hacoochie-ma-tata.
What's up, thickness? I hope those pants are getting some overtime because you sure are making them work.
Phil, what can I do for you? Same thing you did for me in my dreams last night.
Uh, plus, I've got a groupon for two for miniature golf.
Phil, I told you.
I'm dating somebody.
You always say that.
But how come I've never seen him? Turn around.
Hey, jobari.
Hey.
And it won't last.
Thank you.
Your timing is perfect.
Just like this Grande, half-caff, marble macchiato with two pumps, no whip.
You brought me my drink? Happy three-week anniversary, girl.
Now, coffee is part one.
Part two is a surprise tonight.
And stick around for a month, and I'll really blow your mind.
Yeah! Ha ha! This kid's never even been knocked down.
How the hell does he get knocked out when I've got 500 on him? Ah! Because you bet like a fan, and I bet like a professional.
He's been partying at the bellagio this past week, and if you would have been paying attention to how tight his suits were fitting, you would have known that he could barely make weight.
So, uhPay up.
Mm-hmm.
This painting is incredible.
Who's the artist? I'm not sure.
Sean got it for me.
Supposedly, it'll be a collector's item one day.
Wait a minute.
You lost the bet.
I should be the one with my feet up while you do the cleaning.
Isn't that how we've always done it? Mm, I would, but I have to get home.
Taylor.
Yeah.
That's all fine, but where's my $500? Mm-hmm.
Next fight, I'm winning this back.
Aw.
I like that we can do this now.
I like where we are.
Yeah, but your girlfriend wouldn't, so you better skedaddle on home.
Mm-hmm.
All right, I'll see you later.
All right, bye.
Oh, no way.
This is perfect.
What's perfect? You and me going to puerto Rico for the weekend.
What do you think? "Ha ha" is what I think.
I'm serious.
It's a weekend special.
Well, that sounds great, baby, but I got to work both nights.
Get someone to cover for you.
We're talking sun, sex, fun Fun sex in the sun.
All right, I'll think about it.
What's there to think about? Throw a swimsuit and some sunblock in a bag, call in sick, and let's go.
Come on.
I can't imagine anyone I'd rather spend time with in paradise.
Aw, that's sweet.
I'm serious.
You know what else? Hmm? I see myself with you for the long haul.
Let's do this.
Oh, my God.
Mm.
I think I'm getting the sniffles.
Oh, God.
Mm, I am way too sick to go to work.
How's that sound? Sounds like you need to sweat that outOn a beach! Okay.
Maybe we should just stick to fun sex in the sun.
Okay.
And for the record, I am ready to go the long haul with you too.
So you did not take a bite of my cupcake and put it back? I mean-- never mind.
I'll talk to you later, Raquel.
Bye.
Hi.
Aw.
Mm.
Did that make your ankle feel better? Oh, more than just my ankle.
Come in.
Let me fix you a drink.
So how was D.
C.
, besides you playing racquetball and ending up in a cast? What's most important is, I won the game and the trial.
But the whole time I was away, I was always thinking of you.
See, cupcakes, flowers, art, even that luscious jewelry I saw you checking out.
For future reference, I check out private planes too.
You watched the fight earlier? Mm-hmm.
Whose money did you take, Raquel's or April's? Uh, Malcolm's.
You missed me so much, you've been hanging out with Malcolm? Sean this dude is just not going to go away, is he? And you're just not gonna let go, are you, keisha? I mean, you constantly surprise me.
I mean, you-- may I speak, please? Can I tell you what's on my mind instead of you telling me what's on my mind? Yeah.
I would love to know exactly what's going on in that head of yours.
Okay.
I never wanted to play with your feelings.
But I was so focused on not moving backwards, I wasn't moving forward.
I was stuck.
It was like a cloud lifted today, and I realized how much of a friend you've been and that I do want to try.
Try what? Try us again.
Did I hear you correctly? Yeah.
I am gonna make you so happy that you will never doubt me again.
The first one officially changes the title of your llc.
This one keeps me attached as your attorney for the rest of your adult life.
Oh, really? Because I like you, I went soft in the small print.
I only have dibs on your first child.
Okay, done.
Thank you so much, Veronica, for all the work that you've done for me.
So please, pick out an outfit as a bonus.
Don't think I won't.
The way my love life has been going, I need a little pick-me-up.
I thought things were going well with that new guy you were telling me about.
We haven't been talking lately, but when I do see him, he'll definitely be debriefed.
Hey, Omar, help me close this bag.
Reggie's picking me up in ten minutes.
Problem solved.
I need all those bikinis.
Yes, but Reggie doesn't.
Think about somebody other than yourself for once, April.
Let me know if you need different sizes.
Okay, thanks.
Can't you check the records? I definitely have a tab here.
Just ask what's her name.
Yeah, what's her name is gone.
I'm Raquel, the new owner.
Fine.
Forget it.
I'll just pay now.
Frankly, I don't know how you're gonna stay in business this way.
Change of plans.
Museum's closed.
A tornado warning was just announced.
Did you say "tornado"? Mm.
Save yourselves! That lady's crazy.
It's not that close, but it is on the outskirts.
I guess we're staying in tonight.
Hello, baby.
Are you home yet? Good.
You heard about the--yes.
If it gets too scary, go over to Ms.
gabler's, okay? Love you.
Bye.
If you want to leave to get home to Nicole, I understand.
Oh, no.
I don't do tornadoes.
I had a uncle from Oklahoma who scoffed at there ever being a real tornado in Georgia.
He drove right through one.
Woke up in a peach tree.
Wow, it's getting crazy out there.
Yeah, our flight was cancelled.
Damn.
Oh, baby.
Well, you never know with these situations.
Maybe we can get out later tonight.
Hopefully.
Well, in the meantime, let's go to my place.
It's closer to the airport in case our flight gets rescheduled.
Then we'll be that much closer to Puerto Rico.
Yeah.
All right, bye, guys.
The whole world should know about my girl.
Mm.
Let's go have dinner.
Ooh.
Wherever you like.
Well, uh, how about Paris? Oh.
Would you settle for French fries? Oh, I feel like a burger.
I worked up an appetite.
Oh! Looks like tornado weather.
Whoo! Yeah.
The safest place is in the storage room at the boutique.
Good idea.
I'll go grab us some snacks.
Who cares about the store? What if I get swept up like Dorothy and Toto, and I end up in a hospital? Okay, I've got my good drawers on.
I'm cool.
I suggest you guys check your own.
Think about how you want to meet your maker.
Whoa.
Oh.
Oh, I was worried about you.
I'm glad you made it in one piece.
You must be worth it, because with any other woman, I say, "sorry, but I'm gonna be in the bathtub with my helmet on.
" They tell you to do that on the news.
I guess we have to celebrate our anniversary another time.
No, we can celebrate it tonight.
Right here.
If the tornado doesn't blow the roof off, we will.
Oh! Whoa, whoa, whoa.
A fourth tornado just touched down 30 miles from here, it's heading this way.
Oh, no! I left the windows in my bedroom open.
Keisha, did you happen to close the windows in my bedroom? Just like you don't eat my cupcakes, I don't go in your bedroom.
What cupcakes? Oh, come on.
We're gonna run upstairs real quick.
Come on.
Come on.
Whoa, you guys are going in the wrong direction.
It's scary out there.
Yeah, we damn near got blown off the road.
So we're going to wait it out here.
Okay.
We're just going upstairs.
What? We'll be right back.
We'll be right back.
The safest place is in the storage room.
Let's go.
Omar.
Oh, my God! We forgot all about you.
Where's Raquel? I love this dress.
I was hoping I could get it in a different color.
You need to get your ass to the back.
There's a tornado coming.
What? Four of them.
I was on a conference call.
I didn't even know.
Well, you know now.
Come on! Whoa.
Ooh.
Oh, no.
Charles, we're stuck.
Charles, we're stuck! Hey, don't panic.
Nobody's hurt.
Just--it could be worse.
And now it is.
Oh, thanks.
Damn, it's dark in here.
Give it a minute.
The emergency lights should come on soon.
Oh.
There you go.
Sean? Veronica.
Hey.
Hey.
How come you haven't called me? I was out of town on a case, but I haven't forgotten about the velez deposition.
My office will be contacting you first thing in the morning.
Oh, okay.
Hi, I'm keisha.
I'm Veronica, Raquel's attorney.
Mm, small world.
Veronica and I are colleagues.
Ah.
You know, sometimes these storms move slowly.
I think I'm gonna try to get back home.
Oh, no.
No, no, no, no, no.
Once the power goes out, all the traffic signals are messed up.
Driving would be really dangerous.
She's right.
Safer to stay and have some wine.
Raquel has a couple of bottles back here, but trust me, I got the good stuff.
I see that you do.
Wow, talk about storm preparedness.
Do you always have all of this? Well, my surprise was gonna be taking you to chastain park.
We were gonna sit on the grass, have a little picnic while Jill Scott sang to us.
Well, us and 5,000 other people.
Dang, I love Jill Scott.
I'm gonna be on my best behavior, so I can make it to our one-month anniversary.
But for tonight, we can share my headphones and listen to her on my iPod.
Look at us.
Making the best out of a situation.
Working like a team.
Oh, you fancy, huh? You've got salami and provolone? With sour pickles.
Don't let anybody else see all this.
They might want some, and we don't know how long we're gonna be in here.
So I saw Sean had his arm around you.
Anything you care to share? No.
Yes.
I slept with him.
Seriously? I was about to hang up my team Sean pom-poms.
Finally, he got it through the goalpost.
Shh.
Okay.
So what changed? Me.
It hit me.
I've been waiting for something else that's never gonna happen when I have a really good guy here who cares about me.
So it was time to wake up.
In other words, if you can't be with the one you love, you're gonna love the one you're with.
Okay, sure.
But the way I said it made it sound a little deeper and more heartfelt.
I'm not saying it's wrong.
I'm saying it makes sense.
Life is too short to be without love.
Yeah.
Okay, now that you've gotten all that out, was the sex good? Were you in this conversation? Yeah, and it was hard to hear from over there, so I came closer.
I want details.
It was nice being with him, but it wasn't magic.
You know I thought so when I looked at him, but I'd hoped he'd surprise me.
I'm going to try on clothes.
If you recall, it wasn't magic with Reggie and I either.
And if we hadn't worked through our hiccups, we wouldn't be where we are now.
Give it time.
Yeah.
Okay.
Okay.
Damn, I think it's busted.
What? How can the emergency system be down when there's an actual emergency? We could die in here.
Baby, Raquel, Raquel.
Look at me, look at me.
You know I won't let anything happen to you.
What could you do if the cable breaks and it plunges to the ground? That won't happen, okay? There's multiple cables and safety brakes.
It's so hot in here.
I feel like the walls are closing in on me.
Take a deep breath.
Hey, come on, do it with me.
Ready? Okay.
Wait, stop breathing.
What if we run out of oxygen? We're not in the coal mine, okay? There's plenty of air.
We should take shallow breaths just in case.
Hey, come here.
What are you doing? I'm distracting you.
Is it working? Yes.
Yeah? Damn, the tornado's close to my apartment.
If it hits, I could lose everything.
Well, if you did, you could move in with me.
Aw, that's sweet.
Actually, I think that would be fun.
What, massive destruction, or us living together? Never mind.
No, what were you gonna say? Well, we're always together anyway.
It's not like it's the worst idea.
I guess.
But neither of our apartments are that big.
Oh, true.
If we did do it, we would have to find a new place.
That's a lot to think about.
Oh, don't worry, baby.
I love apartment hunting.
All you have to do is show up.
I am the reason they make clothes.
I give designers' lives meaning.
Love it.
Love it.
I'm just playing.
It's cute.
Thanks.
Shame we don't have a runway for me to work.
Eh, let me get a picture.
Really? You like that? Yeah, I like a man who cares about his style.
But if a man cares too much, he might give off a metrosexual vibe.
I agree.
Fashion for men seems like some joke perpetrated by weirdos.
If it weren't for some 19th century "weirdo" named beau brummell, you wouldn't even be wearing pants.
What are you talking about? 'Cause I sure as hell wouldn't be wearing a skirt.
Oh, you need a lesson, don't you? Brummell convinced king George iv to replace knee breeches and stockings with trousers and morning coats, which led to the modern-day business suit.
Really? I didn't know that.
Think about this.
In two years, you'll all be wearing some watered-down version of my outfit.
So if fashion is a joke, the joke is literally on you.
Wow.
Look, I like to look good too, but isn't he taking it a little too serious? It's just clothes.
So you're saying you think what we do for a living is frivolous? Uh, no.
That's the correct answer, right? I respect you do what you've got to do to make a living because we all do that.
But selling clothes isn't exactly saving lives.
And driving a bus is? Without me, a doctor trying to find a cure for cancer may not make it to work.
Well, then, let me call Sweden and nominate you for the nobel prize.
Well, make sure they spell my name right.
J-o-bari.
This suit is from Italy, the old country.
Where they've happily celebrated men's fashion for centuries.
Now that is a suit.
That I would wear.
Babe, that would look good on me.
Don't you think that would look good on me? Yes.
Everything looks good on you, baby.
Let me feel the fabric.
Look but don't touch.
Just playing.
Touch away.
That, my friend, is 100% virgin lamb's wool.
As opposed to the slutty sheep's wool the rest of us wear? Well, keisha, if the sheep fits.
Whoa! Oh! Get him, girl.
Wha--I know that's not the last of my truffles.
Relax.
You know I know better than to mess with your crack.
'Cause that tornado outside is nothing compared to the hurricane that was about to hit in here.
So how long have you two been together? Not that long.
Not that long, as in a week? Two? A month? Veronica-- any particular reason why it matters? It's not important.
It's important to me.
Is it now? Why is it important to her, Sean? Keisha, it was nothing.
Up until recently, it was definitely something.
Then you just disappeared.
Now I know why.
You're the reason he stopped sleeping with me.
Look, Veronica, if you insist on having this conversation now, can we at least go in the office and have it in private? Actually, I'm quite interested in hearing what else Veronica has to say.
Go ahead, girl.
Keisha, please.
Can I just handle this, and we'll talk in a minute? Okay, handle it.
But I just find it interesting that you've been stepping to me so hard, swearing the whole time that you are all about me.
Don't they always tell that lie? Hold up.
I never lied to anyone.
I am about you, keisha.
But you've been playing me to the left for months.
I wasn't playing you, Sean.
I was doing what was right for me.
So I did what was right for me.
I'm a man, I have needs.
And while I waited for you to come around, I got them met.
Nice.
Hey, it was never serious, Veronica.
We both knew we were just hooking up.
I thought there was a chance for more.
Things were going so well, and then suddenly you refused to return my calls.
Never mind.
Oh, I'm surprised at Sean.
Just when you think you know someone.
But he didn't do anything wrong.
Never mind.
You have to be a girl to get it.
I'm sorry about the way I handled things.
I hope you'll forgive me.
Wow.
Once you ophe door to sex in a relationship, you open the door to all kinds of drama and emotions.
I'm glad we've kept it simple.
Hmm, that's the truth.
It's better to take things slow.
Get to know a person.
Yeah, like we're doing.
Then you can have what we have.
Bliss.
I'm really sorry you had to hear that.
But it's the past.
And I'm all about us until the wheels fall off.
You believe me, right? Of course I do.
I'm gonna go get some more wine.
Okay.
Oh! Sorry man, my bad, um Mind if I come in? I just need a break from out there.
Okay.
But no pictures.
I better not see this body on instagram.
Yeah, trust me.
I just need a drink.
Shouldn't nobody be this pretty.
You okay? Yeah.
I can't really be mad at Sean.
It's not like he cheated on me.
But I do feel bad for her.
I know.
Omar, what are you doing? I'm trying to put together the perfect casual look.
Man, if it gets any more casual than that, I'm out of here.
Ow! Mind if I hang out in here? It's getting a little stressful out there.
A little? Having your girl meet your booty call isn't exactly the formula for a relaxing evening.
But you and April look good.
Maybe too good.
I mean, we've only been together for a minute, and she's already talking about shacking up.
She's tripping.
You just saw what happened to me.
Learn from my mistakes, reg.
Keep it honest.
Yeah, I guess.
Which way is the bathroom? Through the door, to the left.
Thanks.
For daytime, playtime, for come-what-may time.
Did you not get a lot of attention as a child? Jeez.
Hey.
Hey.
How are you holding up? This must be kind of rough on you.
Standing in a ball gown, trapped with a bunch of strangers who just witnessed the most humiliating moment in my life.
Yeah, it's been a great day.
Okay.
I can't believe I misread him like that.
I feel so stupid.
Don't.
We've all been there.
I've got two truffles left.
Here.
I know it's not your fault that we both fell for the same guy.
It's just so hard to find someone who gives everything to you, even on their bad days.
You're lucky you have that.
Yep.
Enjoy your chocolates.
Do you know where Reggie went? Uh, the bathroom.
Oh.
Excuse me.
What? Since my last name is Freeman, if we got married, you'd be Morgan Freeman.
Or I'd be Morgan Thomas.
Hold up, if I were to honor you by asking for your hand, you wouldn't honor me by taking my name? The honor would be if I said yes.
I was born Morgan Thomas, made my way in the world as Morgan Thomas, and I'm gonna die Morgan Thomas.
In fact, "Thomas" is a great last name.
Maybe you should consider taking that.
The dude that will take his wife's name is the same one who will wear that first outfit Omar had on.
Real talk.
Well, I don't like sour pickles, I like sweet.
Real talk.
I can't find Reggie.
He's not in the bathroom? Not in the bathroom, the store, anywhere.
It's like he's gone.
Oh.
Wow.
Yeah.
I love you.
Um thank you? The sirens are still going, and that big oak tree fell into the street.
No.
Why would he just run out of here without saying anything to me? Oh, God, it's Reggie.
"I can't do this.
I'm sorry"? Maybe he just got a little stir-crazy being trapped in here.
Or maybe he's just plain crazy because it's crazy he left.
I don't get it.
What can't you do? Can't stay in this storeroom? You can't go to Puerto Rico? Like, what? Did you get in an argument? No, not at all.
He was excited about the trip.
He even said he was ready to go the long haul with me.
I mean, those are definite indications that everything is better than good with us, so I'm--I'm baffled.
April, I think you may have caught Reggie off guard when you started talking about living together.
Well, at least, that's what he told me.
Well, exactly what else did he tell you? Don't hold out on my girl.
You see she's over there freaking out.
Moving in together felt too sudden for him.
You freaked him out.
You've got to give the guy some space to catch up to where you are.
I was talking hypothetically.
But he seemed into it, so I kept going.
If you make that clear, I'm sure you guys will work it out.
But why couldn't he have just stayed and told me that? I am so pissed right now.
Can you believe him? I'm glad I'm past my dumb phase.
I told him to be honest.
Even if it hurts, everybody deserves that.
I call this Omar after dark.
I love that tux, man.
But the pants are kind of tight.
Which is why I wore my carefully selected boxer briefs to rein in my greatness.
Keisha gets distracted easily.
Thank you for a lovely meal and a lovely three weeks.
This ain't nothing.
Wait until next week rolls around.
You know, I was thinking about our conversation.
If we did get married, I'd let the kids have your name.
That's pretty big of you, but I don't want kids.
Please.
That's what you say now.
I'm serious.
I'm not having kids.
But why not? Because I don't like them that much.
Never have.
But yours is almost grown, so she can't bug us that much 'cause she'll be out of the house soon.
This is gonna be a problem, huh? I love being a mother, and I know I want to do it again.
Oh.
Inspected 30 days ago, my ass.
You have a pen, so I could write this down? Never mind, I'll just--just take a picture of it.
Are we going to talk about the elephant in the elevator or what? Hmm? I said I love you.
I know.
Charles, I really care about you.
I think you are such an amazing, special man.
I really want to be able to say it back to you, but I'm just not there yet.
Not saying I won't ever be, just not yet.
Oh, thank God.
Looks like we can go now.
I'm sorry.
You know what, don't be.
Yeah, it would've been nice if you would've said it back.
But I don't ever want you to say anything out of obligation or-- or just to make me feel better.
It's best to be where you are.
Raquel, seriously.
Okay, I-I understand.
I'm good.
Yeah, I thought we're on the same page, but we're not.
And that's fair.
But at least we're in the same book, right? At least.
I'm glad we could talk about this and--and that you're okay.
I always go with the flow.
Finally! Let's get the hell out of here.
Yes! Oh.
Oh, wow.
Oh.
Just checked outside.
The storm has moved on.
Thank God! I'm outta here.
Oh.
Oh, can you believe we've been stuck in the elevator all this time? Lucky you.
I've got to go.
Thanks for the dress.
Okay.
I-I'll call you.
Okay.
Hey, umI guess I'll see you then.
You're leaving? Yeah.
Yeah, um, I got to go check on my place and--well, I'll call you later.
Let's not start that again.
I better get inside.
Okay.
Good-bye, Raquel.
So it's a deal breaker, huh? Yeah.
A lot of who I am is being a mother, and I can't see myself giving up the chance at that again for anyone.
So maybe we're not gonna go all the way.
But we can still hang, right? I really like you.
I really like you too, jobari.
I guess it's good we took things slow.
One thing I need to know though.
What did you have planned for our one-month anniversary? Don't do that to yourself, girl.
You might give up wanting more kids if I told you.
But just know it was bananas.
So does that conclude the tale of the shop girl and the bus driver? Yeah.
Unfortunately, it's not a happy ending.
Why couldn't his one flaw be something I could get around, like he's allergic to dogs or something? Hey.
In my world, being allergic to dogs is a deal breaker.
Peanut is my boo.
We are a package deal.
Keep him around.
You might need a bus pass one day.
I've seen that hoopty you drive.
Too soon? Yeah, too soon.
I can't believe Reggie just left.
I can't believe all you said was, "thank you.
" I know.
But we talked about it, and he's cool and--what the hell is going on with those two? How long was I stuck in that damn elevator? As of this afternoon, keisha is on team Sean.
I guess.
That is not exactly a ringing endorsement.
You yourself said this stuff takes time.
Oh, it's Reggie he just freakin' broke up with me.