Single Ladies (2011) s02e13 Episode Script

Previously on single ladies Charles is getting back with his ex-girlfriend.
You just disappeared.
Now I know why.
You're the reason he stopped sleeping with me.
Now after all you've put me through, you're trying to get back with me? Yes.
I also want you to move to New York with me.
Oh, my God.
My car! The police said there'd been lots of vandalism in the area lately.
My car didn't get tagged.
All four of my tires were slashed.
And then that means somebody followed me.
Aah! Come on, say something.
You're crazy.
A couple of weeks ago, you dumped me.
And now you want me to move to New York with you? I'm so sorry for the changes I've put you through.
Changes? Reggie, you left me in the middle of a tornado.
You wouldn't return my texts, my calls.
It's basically been radio silence until now.
Man, how would you feel if I did that to you? I know.
It was totally wrong, but everything was happening so fast.
It just took me a while to figure out what I really want.
And how do I know you won't change your mind again? I won't.
I love you.
Being with you makes me happy.
If--if you can forgive me, I know I can make you happy.
It's not just about forgiveness, Reggie.
It's about trust.
I'm not sure that I can ever date you again, let alone leave my home and my friends for you.
Okay.
Then I'll just have to prove that you can trust me.
I'm not sure you can.
But I am not giving up on us.
hey, hey.
Hm? Oh, sorry.
Was I snoring? Loud enough to wake the dead.
Ah.
Ooh.
Boy, when did I ever, in all the six years we were together, kiss you first thing in the morning? Its not that bad, come here.
Uh-- okay, I'll wash up.
Hey, I meant to tell you, um-- is that my toothbrush? Yeah, forgot mine.
That's nasty.
If I don't want your morning breath in my mouth, what makes you think I want it on my toothbrush? Hot water will clean it off.
Besides, last night you didn't seem to mind my mouth on yours-- and on a whole lot of other places too.
That's completely different, Sean.
What am I going to do with you? Before I forget, I need to move our dinner tonight back an hour.
I have a meeting with a big client for drinks.
Another poor citizen being hunted by the IRS? Well, actually, I'm just revamping his trust to reduce his tax liability.
One of our strategies is making some major real estate investments.
Oh.
Mm-hmm.
Do you see any opportunity for me in this? Well, I thought about you, babe, but I decided to refer him to another broker, someone the firm always uses.
Well, damn.
You thought about it, but you still passed me over? I don't like to mix business with my personal relationships.
Not even to help me? Not even to help my mother.
Hello? Karma's a bitch, keisha.
Excuse me? Who is this? Someone is watching you.
Just remember, what goes around comes around.
What the hell? I get crank calls all the time, but this is the first time this creep has threatened me.
The firm's investigator said the security cameras at the go-kart arena were worthless.
The video was too dark to see anyone near your car.
Well, what about the big-ass killer snake he sent me? It wasn't poisonous.
It was meant to scare you, not kill you.
But they couldn't get any prints off the box.
This is insane.
The police won't do anything until he does something to me.
What am I supposed to do, just wait for this guy to hurt me? They're going to find him.
I'm pressing the investigator to figure this out.
I have to go to Miami on Thursday.
Mm.
No, I'll tell you what, why don't you come with me? It'll be a nice break for you.
Hell yeah.
Exchanging the target on my back for a bikini sounds heavenly.
Yeah.
Yeah.
I feel like a goddess.
There's nothing more divine than a David meister original.
I agree.
You guys are gonna rock at your gala.
David, I love all of these dresses.
They're gonna sell so fast.
Ooh.
This dress is nice.
But I really like the white one too.
I think you look really hot in that one.
If you don't want that one, I'll definitely buy it.
I have a friend who can make that work.
Oh, well, thank you for helping me decide, young lady.
I'll take it.
Well, judging by the love-fest, I think you're ready for the exclusive collection contracts.
David's attorney already gave them the once-over.
Shall we? Yeah.
Veronica, how've you been? Uh, you mean, since the mortifying Sean's with you and not me encounter? I got over it.
Concentrating on someone else now.
Oh, good for you.
Well, better go change.
All done.
Good-bye, ladies.
Bye.
Bye.
So where's Morgan? She's missing out on all the fun.
Her grandmother in Tennessee had knee surgery, so Morgan's helping out.
I feel for grams, but Omar needs some help around here too.
I gotta do the window displays, organize the men's shoes.
And I still haven't even had lunch.
I'm sorry I'm working you so hard.
Tell you what, I can either hire a temp or give you your pick of the new hats.
Let me see.
Work with some stranger who's just gonna create more work, or work like a slave but look like a king.
I'll take the crown.
I can't believe I'm already out of business cards.
I only have a few left myself.
Keisha, I am so glad you convinced me to join.
Oh, yeah.
This gala is no joke.
Last year, I met six clients here.
Keisha Greene, good to see you.
Oh, I'm sorry.
You look familiar, but I don't recall your name.
I don't think you ever got it.
You were a little rude when we met-- chilli's listening party.
How do you know my name? I make it my business to learn everything I can about a beautiful woman.
And like I said last time, I won't be ignored.
I can see that.
So why don't we start over, hm? I'm keisha.
But you know that already.
And you are? Gil.
Nice to meet you, gil.
Do you have a last name? Why don't we have a drink and we can talk about it.
I'm sorry, I can't right now.
Rain check? Do you have a card? Fresh out.
But don't worry, I'll find you.
What a sleaze! Why were you even entertaining him? Because I think we just found my stalker.
Let's go.
Come on.
You think he sent the snake and the dead flowers? Well, I certainly wouldn't rule him out.
Do you wanna get out of here? No.
No, no, no.
I texted Sean his name.
I'm not going to let any man ruin my evening.
What? Look.
Reggie photo-shopped a bunch of pictures of us, as if I'd move to New York with him.
Aww.
Very clever.
And you have to admit, very cute.
Aww.
Yeah, whatever.
It's not gonna make me change my mind.
Okay, would you just relax? You're making a scene.
I'm not making a scene.
Is that Malcolm? I don't need you all over my back.
And now I get--hovering.
Hover-- big man, what you doing-- I didn't even know they were here.
Please relax.
I'm relaxed.
What--and now you're hovering.
Oh.
Stop it.
Stop it? Stop? Get off of me, man.
Step back, big man.
Let's go.
Let's go, please.
Wow.
I don't think I've ever seen him drunk like that before.
Yeah, what is wrong with him? Keisha.
Hm? It's Taylor's job to handle that now.
I know, but-- mm-hmm.
Okay.
That was so fantastic.
Let's get more involved next year.
Maybe apply to be on the board.
Oh, we totally should.
Wow.
What do you think, keish? Malcolm, I'm serious! Step back.
I'm fine.
Just give me the keys.
Taylor, stop acting like my mother.
If you're gonna act like a child, I'm gonna treat you like one.
Now give them to me.
Why are you getting so loud? You're embarrassing me! I'm embarrassing you? Cancel the noise and get in the car.
I'm calling a cab.
Whatever.
Oh, no.
He cannot drive like that.
I think it just became my job again.
I'll be right back.
Hey.
Hey, keisha.
What a nice surprise.
You--you been here all night? Yes, I have.
You know, you're driving Taylor crazy right now.
I'm fine.
She's tripping.
Malcolm, you're in rare form.
I've never seen this side of youEver.
Why is everybody acting like this is such a big deal? I mean, I just--I just had a few drinks.
Something else is up.
What's wrong? What? Everything is great.
Taylor's happy.
I'm happy.
We're all happy.
Ain't you happy, keisha? As your friend, I'm not gonna let you get behind the wheel and endanger yourself or anyone else.
So, sit your happy ass in the backseat and let Taylor drive you home.
Taylor.
Cancel the cab.
Which one of these do you like better? The one that's gonna be easiest for you to rip off of me.
Would you take this seriously, please? This showcase is important to your career.
TV executives are gonna be there, so you need to pop.
I am taking this seriously by preparing great material so that I can impress with my killer set, not my killer style.
Style matters, and having a look is as much a part of making it in entertainment as anything else.
Yes, but I don't wanna come offstage and people are talking about, "did you see how he matched his socks with his pocket square?" I want them talking about how funny I am.
I'm trying to help you be the total package.
Here, put this on.
For what this jacket costs, I could feed a small village in Botswana.
Without this jacket, hon, you'll be touring in Botswana.
Uh, let me call you back.
What? Reggie.
Oh.
What are you doing? I'm telling you how I feel.
And I'm gonna keep doing it until I make things right.
Can you forgive me? Reggie, please just go home and take your billboard with you.
At least it wasn't a flat out "no," so I'll take that as progress.
Reggie, no.
Okay, you can't keep doing this, this winning me back, please.
It's just--it's too late.
Okay, just--just leave.
All right.
Oh.
Can you believe him? You have to give him some credit.
A lot of men have too much pride to come back and beg for forgiveness.
Charles was like that, always in touch with his feelings, never afraid to admit when he was wrong.
Well, he was wrong to pick some other chick over you.
I hate when I root for a guy and they end up being a jerk.
Yeah.
I really liked him for you.
I really liked him for me too.
But that chapter is closed now.
I have no choice but to move on.
Okay, somebody say something before I start to cry.
Raquel.
Antonio, it's so good to see you.
Where have you been? I tried calling several times, but I never heard back.
I almost don't know where to begin.
These past few months have been incredible.
I've been in California-- in rehab.
Oh, really? That's great.
How is that working? It's been amazing, challenging, very challenging.
In fact, that's why I'm here.
I have reached a very important step in my recovery.
I have come to make amends for the hurt I have caused.
Antonio, there's no reason to-- Raquel, please.
This is very important that you allow me the chance to say what must be said.
I need this.
It must've been so hard being cut off from the outside world like that.
Well, it was.
Many times I felt I wouldn't have the strength to continue the program.
But it helped me so much.
It helped me to see what was at the root of my addiction.
And what was that? I don't know, Raquel.
You know, it's--it wasn't easy growing up Latino with so few of us here in Atlanta.
You know, the attitudes, the nicknames.
Kids can be so cruel.
Yeah, and so can the parents.
I'm still embarrassed about that, Antonio.
My mother, especially, she just-- it's all right.
I don't blame them anymore, Raquel.
I don't.
But in my rejection of how this world saw me, I thought I found a positive expression of my heritage.
But I had only embraced another stereotypeThe Latin lover.
Don Juan.
And that was the start of your sex addiction? Well, except that I wasn't really a lover.
I was more like--like a conquistador, you know, a heartbreaker, more like an ass.
You were never that.
No? You know, when I came back, as glad as I was to be with you again, another part of me wanted you to hurt as deeply as I did when you broke up with me.
I was 17.
I didn't know how to stand up to my parents.
It's fine, Raquel.
It's all right.
Because when I confessed my problems, and you still stood by me, that--the shame I felt, my anger at myself, I knew right away I had to work harder to conquer my addiction.
Antonio, I can't take credit for that.
Yes, you can.
Believe me, I wouldn't be the man I am today, offering my apologies and making amends, if you hadn't shown me compassion.
So thank you for that.
I hope you can forgive me.
Of course.
You play guitar now? Hardly.
I bought that for my boyfriend.
Okay.
It's okay.
Charles and I broke up before I could give it to him.
Do you want to talk about it? There's not much to say, except that the breakup was unexpected, but for the best.
Well, I do wish we can stay in touch.
I'd like that.
Maybe we can get together and finally watch the Bridges of Madison county.
It's good seeing you.
Good night, sweetheart.
Raquel.
Gracias, papi.
Is that a new sweater? I know I totally can't afford it, but Raquel was having a sale, 75% off.
I figured if I tightened up on my budget this month, I could treat myself.
Really, it's a treat for me, because I get to look at you in it.
Thanks for bringing lunch here.
No worries, "o".
I've been wanting to try that new deli around the corner.
This is, uh, so embarrassing.
Look, I can't pay you back until payday.
After Derek moved out, I had to get used to paying everything by myself.
And let's just say plan "a" didn't work out too well.
Which was? Maxing out my credit cards.
That's why I'm on such a strict budget now.
When you said sandwich, I thought you meant subway, like $5 foot long, a bag of chips and a drink, maybe a cookie.
Just the mayonnaise in that place would break the bank.
This was 75% off.
It's cool.
Lunch is on me.
And don't be embarrassed.
A lot of people are in your situation.
How lucky am I? Not only are you sweet and generous, but understanding too.
I just bought you a $15 sandwich.
Could you at least add "incredibly sexy" to your list? That was already at the top.
Who is he and what is that? He's the driver.
Apparently, Reggie has a limo parked outside for me.
And I don't know what this is, but I'm ripping it up.
Ooh, see what's inside first.
If it's wack, then rip it up.
Okay.
"Courtesy of Reggie westfield, you and two friends will be chauffeured to an all-expenses paid spa day.
" What is he thinking, just buy me back? I mean, do you believe this? "Facials, herbal wraps, hot stone massages.
" Mm.
Not only do I believe it, I fully support it.
Let's go.
Keisha.
Reggie's the one who's been stressing you out, right? So at the very least, get a massage on him.
Well, when you put it that way, I can get with making him pay by making him pay.
Let's go.
Let's go.
Uh, where are you going? Reggie just gave us an all-expenses paid spa day.
Perfect.
My selling arm is getting tight.
I could use a good shiatsu.
No.
Sorry, it's just for us girls.
So, will you mind the store for a few hours, hon? Why am I always the stepchild in these scenarios? How come it's never keisha? Mm, because God loves me more.
Mmm, heaven.
Mmm, that's the truth.
Oh, I didn't realize how much I needed this.
Mmm, me neither.
I have not slept for the last couple of nights.
I keep having these intense sex dreams about Antonio.
Mmm.
Must have been pretty hot.
Normally, I don't think dreams mean anything, but these are soVisceral.
It's gotta mean something.
It means you're human.
It means you're alive.
It means you've got eyes.
That man is stupid fine.
Oh, yes, girl.
It's just another form of fantasy and no more meaningful than a sex dream about Jason momoa or Antonio banderas.
You have them how you want them, wake up, then you go on about your day.
Or stay in bed and have them some more.
I have missed several appointments to finish my dreams about Brad pitt, okay? I guess the good thing is, you're distracted from Charles.
Right.
Because if you were still that hung up on him, you couldn't be distracted.
You would miss him.
Like, a lot.
Yeah.
You'd think about him All the time.
And wish you'd done things differently.
But none of that applies here, right? No.
No, no, no.
Not to me.
Maybe to me a little bit.
I really miss Reggie.
April, we won't think any less of you if you take him back.
That's right.
Pride doesn't kiss and cuddle up with you at night.
So do what makes you happy.
But if you want to keep saying no a little longer, we won't mind.
Because him trying to get you back is a wonderful thing.
Uh, keisha? Ashlee.
What are you doing here? I'm having a steam, like you.
I thought you moved to the Ivory Coast, permanently.
Nothing's permanent, keisha.
By now, even you should know that.
But since certain situations cooled down, I thought it safe to come back and handle some unfinished business.
Okay.
Well, good luck with that.
Sorry to hear about you and Malcolm.
Such a shame.
You can spare me the fake sympathy, Ashlee.
We both know that you didn't want me and Malcolm to work out.
True.
But it looks like his desire for a great merger rather than a great love life ultimately won out again.
And that is a shame.
Plus, Taylor? I mean, let's just say it.
She's not me.
Or even you, for that matter.
Who Malcolm loves and what he does with his life is no longer my concern.
Nor yours, last I checked.
Right, like I am the only one still holding onto him.
I see you're still driving that Aston Martin he bought you.
It's a beautiful car.
Why wouldn't I continue to drive it? Right.
That's what I say as I still wear all the jewelry he gave me.
Anyway, time for my massage.
But let's get lunch soon and, uh, have a real chat.
I'll call you.
You don't have my number.
So, that was Malcolm's ex-wife Ashlee? That was weird.
What's her deal? All I know is, the last time she was that friendly, she was up to no good.
Hell, she can even be the one behind all the strange things that keep happening to me.
Didn't mean to scare you.
Just forgot my water.
See you around.
She just almost gave me a heart attack.
Yeah.
I don't know if she's your stalker or not, but you need to keep an eye on that bitch.
Something ain't right.
Mm.
What? Nothing.
What? You just eat really cute.
Uh, thanks for finally agreeing to come out with me.
Well, I have to admit, the spa was awesome.
You've been really trying.
Does that mean you finally forgive me? Yes, I forgive you.
Thank you.
Mmm.
I'm sorry.
Did I misunderstand? If you were staying in Atlanta, then we could possibly rebuild to that.
But you're moving, so I don't want to set us up for another breakup.
Well, if you move with me, there won't be a breakup.
And how can I be sure of that, Reggie? What if I uproot myself for you and you back away again? Where would that leave me? That won't happen.
Hey, I would never ever do that to you again.
I promise.
Well, you probably didn't think you'd do it the first time either.
Listen, I'm sorry.
I just can't chance it.
And I promise I'm not harboring resentment.
You are forgiven, but I still need to look out for me.
Well, at least you'll be with me in New York in one small way.
What do you-- is that real? As real as how I feel about you.
Check, please.
I already closed the tab, so we can walk any time.
That's smart.
You never know with live comedy, unless it's one of the greats and you know they're funny.
Are you sure Parker's first up? You know what I need? You guys to settle in, drink up, and shut up.
Okay, now I need you to laugh at everything.
He could get a deal out of this.
Yeah, glad y'all could make it out tonight.
I know how crazy Atlanta traffic is, right? Insane.
Yeah.
I mean, it's so crazy.
I think even Dale earnhardt Jr.
Was like, "screw it, I'll just bike it.
" Any nascar fans out there? Most popular sport in the country.
You know, it's the gayest sport in the country too though, right? I mean, 'cause when you break it down, all it is a bunch of guys wearing leather suits, riding on each other's bumpers.
I mean, enough about nascar though.
You know, let me--let me just talk about what's really been on my mind--is dating somebody that's broke.
Don't get me wrong, the guy I'm dating, the sweetest guy in the world.
But he thinks it's perfectly okay to buy a $500 pair of jeans and then blame the economy when he can't pay his rent.
I mean, how is this the economy's fault, right? I mean, I've never seen the economy wrestle him down to the ground talking about, "get your ass in them jeans.
" Oh, he thinks it's perfectly okay to spend $2,000 on a suit just because it was 30% off.
Well, electric company got a surprise for him, 'cause now his lights are 100% off.
I mean, my guy struggles every month to pay his rent, yet keeps his dog in a private day care.
Talking about, "peanut is accustomed to a certain way of life.
" Who was in charge here? If he can't keep that up, peanut's gonna put his broke ass on the stroll talking about, "bitch, better have my kibbles 'n bits.
" I've been saying the same damn thing.
Peanut is way too pampered.
Shut up, keisha.
Who asked you? But not to be unfair, he is trying to turn it around.
You know, he did show me his budget.
Finally, some truth up in this mug.
But why was it printed on a hand-woven, acid-free, gold-trimmed paper? Talking about, "it was 25% off.
It was a steal, babe.
" I'm like, "well, you should've just stole it.
" You were right, Omar.
He is hilarious! Oh, thank you all for coming out here.
It was a pleasure.
Hey, let me introduce-- excuse us.
What's up? Don't you want to meet-- I don't want to meet them.
How could you talk about me like that in front of all these important people? I was so embarrassed.
But they don't know you.
My friends know me.
And they were laughing the hardest.
Come on, babe, it's just jokes.
Maybe to you, but not to me.
Look, I'm sorry if it bothers you, but did I say that wasn't true? That's not the point.
The point is this stuff is private.
Omar, I'm a comedian.
I can't censor myself.
It's not honest if I do that.
Anybody who dates me is going to have to accept that.
Well, I'm not sure if I can.
Good luck on your second set.
Why so quiet? I haven't heard one, "damn, keisha, you're making us late.
" Did you lie about the flight time? No, I didn't.
So, we really are running Uh-huh.
Oh, well, why are you not freaking out as usual and rushing me? Because there's always another plane, and you're always worth the wait.
Come here.
Mmm.
Who is this, damn it? Oh, hello.
Keisha, I need your help.
Why? What's wrong? I was arrested for a dui and you're my only call.
I really need you to come get me.
Um, uh-- tell me exactly where you are.
Mm-hmm.
I'll be there as soon as I can.
Bye.
What happened? Who was that? It was Malcolm.
He's in jail for a dui, and he needs me to go bail him out.
Oh, uh-huh.
He's got a gang of lawyers, and his own girlfriend for that matter.
Let them bail him out.
And we got a flight to catch.
But he only gets one call and he called me.
If I get on a plane, who knows how long he'll be stuck in there? So, you're going to just blow off this trip? I'm not saying I'm not coming to Miami.
I'm just saying I'll take a later flight.
Sean, I'd do the same for any friend who called me from jail.
And you know you would too.
I can't believe you're doing this.
You know what? Don't even bother coming.
I'm gone.
Sean.
Sean.
Hey.
Thanks for coming over so quickly.
Oh, sure.
What's going on? I've been thinking about everything.
And I have one question to ask you.
Uh, let's hear it.
You had no clue how I'd respond to that tattoo.
So what made you get it? When I got the idea to do it, I just asked myself, "was it true or not?" If what was true? If I loved you.
It's all that mattered.
Reggie, I love you too, and I'll move to New York with you.
Oh, what? Come here.
Thank you.
Hey.
So, what's up? I know I joke around a lot, but I seriously hope you're not ending this.
You really threw me the other night.
But I've had a minute to adjust and think about it.
And I do respect you need freedom as an artist.
So, I'm not ready to give up on us just yet.
Thank you.
You had me worried.
Just don't ever slip and say my name in your act.
Deal? Deal.
I won't mess with my lucky charm.
Not only did I get three new bookings from that showcase, I also got an agent.
Everybody loves my broke boyfriend material.
Can you stop saying "broke"? Can you stop saying "broke"? It's more like, temporarily financially challenged.
I know.
It's--it's a real problem.
They should make parking placards for it.
Sor--sorry.
Habit.
I'm a comedian.
But truthfully, you're the sweetest guy I've ever dated.
Why don't you work that into your act? Then you can use my name.
It was kinda funny though, right? It was kinda funny.
Thank you for taking me riding, Antonio.
Oh, my pleasure.
But next time I can just meet you at the stables.
This is kind of out of the way for you.
I know.
But I also know that you like it when someone else drives.
Forever the gentleman.
Charles was always like that too.
Good to know.
I'll call you.
Maybe next time we should go on a real date.
I don't think that's a good idea, Raquel.
Why? You yourself said that you are ready to get back out there.
Yeah, I know, I know.
But I just came off months of intense therapy and celibacy.
Besides, I have to be careful who I get involved with.
What do you mean? There will be a time for us, I know that, but not now.
Besides, you just ended a relationship no less than two weeks ago.
Antonio, this is us.
Time shouldn't matter.
You know, Raquel, I think you're in denial about your feelings for Charles and you are transferring them onto me.
I don't think I'm doing that.
Am I? For starters, every time we are together, you always bring him up.
No, I don't.
You just did a few seconds ago.
Look, Charles, I said I was over him-- I'm sorry.
I didn't mean-- I wish you were over him so bad, but you're not.
And I will respect that.
But only for so long.
'Cause the first time I see that you are truly ready for this, I won't care what name you call me.
Hi, I'm looking for Malcolm Franks.
Keisha.
Keisha.