Single Ladies (2011) s03e03 Episode Script
The Girl Most Likely To...
Male announcer: Previously on single ladies Mac flew me out to the Caribbean.
We were standing in front of the Justice of the Peace, and he slipped this on my finger.
You want to go out with me.
I want to take a meeting.
Yeah.
I'll have my secretary call and set it up.
We don't need all your little gay commentary, all right? Presley warned me that you was a fruit.
I'm thinking of going with Shyla.
Oh sounds a little too niche.
David, do you have anything you want to add? Sheyla.
You just stole my best ideas.
You didn't think you was gonna get a pass because we slept together.
Single yeah and you say love city ladies crazy what I want, up to me I can follow, I can lead I won't lose control You can't get my love I know you want it oh, yeah you want it single ladies Where my single ladies at? I wanna be a superstar So as you can see, Indulgence is more than just a boutique.
It has the potential to become a lifestyle brand, and with proper positioning, one of nation's biggest names in luxury.
Cha-ching! I hope so.
Wyatt has some deep pockets.
Oh, who I've heard, by the way, is single.
Oh, well, if you can't get an investment, you can at least get a date.
Uh, I do not find that man attractive.
Oh, anyone can be attractive with the right number of zeros in his bank account.
Oh, yeah, says the woman who's dating one of the hottest guys in Atlanta.
Okay.
Wait.
Do you seriously think that money makes a man more attractive? Yeah, and don't pretend you don't agree.
I don't, actually.
I think it's great if a guy has money, but it's like It's like icing on the cake.
I don't know, girl.
I need personality.
Okay, so if you're a man, all you really need is money, looks, or personality.
And if you have one of those three things, you got a date.
With one of us.
It's so unfair.
I mean, as women, we need at least two of those things.
You think? Yes.
I mean, how many men do you know who'll date an ugly, poor women with a great personality? None.
But I know a lot of women with broke-ass, ugly boyfriends with bad personalities.
Well, maybe they have a big Ah, that counts as looks.
It does? Well, it doesn't count as money or personality.
[Laughter.]
True.
I'm, I'm up so high Faux lines are hot right now, Malcolm.
That Ivanka trump chick is killing it, man.
She's making millions.
Look, think about all the new customers.
I really don't think our customers are gonna get on board with Fake Jewels, T.
Faux, Malcolm, damn.
Faux, fake, whatever.
All right, listen.
Franks Jewels, okay, T? Franks Jewels is about luxury, opulence.
Now this line that you keep pushing, it's just not our brand.
Yeah, yeah, I get that.
Look, I'm just saying we need to mix it up a little bit.
You know what, at least just check out my specs.
I appreciate your passion, T, I really do.
But this idea of yours is a waste of your energy, and quite frankly, it's a waste of my time.
I'm sorry.
[Phone rings.]
I got to take this conference call.
[Ringing continues.]
Yeah.
Oh whoa, oh, oh We have an opportunity, so try not to disappoint me more than you usually do.
- You know Keke - Oh, yeah, actress, singer.
Uh, Taylor Swift meets Demi Lovato type.
Exactly.
Oh, well, actually, I love Keke's work.
Especially that one She's on the market for new management I want her.
There is no room for failure.
Make it happen.
Oh, well, good luck.
I heard Keke's dadager is as ruthless as well, as, um Go ahead, you can say it.
I'd rather not.
Smart.
There's a bonus for the first snake who can bite Keke, so sharpen your fangs.
Yes.
Rocco, darling, how are you? [Laughs.]
Winning that bonus is gonna be like taking candy from a baby.
You know, I almost feel bad.
Wait, it's gone.
You better watch your back.
Baby bites.
Ooh, well, baby's gonna lose, but daddy can always comfort baby.
Ew, baby just threw up in her mouth.
So Carter didn't mention you just had one boutique, just one.
[Phone chimes.]
I was under the impression you owned a chain or something.
Not yet.
And we may be small, but we - [phone chimes.]
- Do major business.
[Sighs.]
So this is a hobby for you, like a vanity project.
Since I bought Indulgence, our gross margin has never - been less than 45%, even in a down market.
- [Phone chimes.]
You don't exactly work that hard for a vanity project.
Dude, can we order? This place is slow.
I'm hungry.
Are you hungry? No, I'm fine.
I had an appetizer, thank you.
I've put together projections - for the next two fiscal years.
- [Phone vibrates.]
Hey.
Lay it on me.
I'm not doing anything.
What's up? What? How much did he bid? I'm liking what I see here.
Enough to give me a distributor? Well, it depends.
What's your price point on these earrings? I'm for whatever dollar makes sense.
Well, outbid him.
So where were we? Oh, we weren't.
Have a good night.
[Thunder.]
What's up, Raquel? Valet slacking? Hey.
Um, no, I self-parked.
I didn't want it to die on someone.
Aw, the pretty lady killed her Benz.
Not the car, silly.
The remote.
The battery's been low for weeks, and I just haven't gotten around to fixing it.
Hey, well, I might be able to help you.
What kind of ride your date show up in? He was not a date.
In fact, if I never see that guy again Whoa, whoa, hold up.
I didn't ask you your whole life story.
I just want to know what kind of ride dude was pushing.
Both: Right.
Um that black Panamera right there.
Ugh, why is he even still here? If he struck out with you, probably at the bar.
But don't worry, I got you.
Hey, yo, look, my man.
My lady seemed to left her wrap in the car, and I misplaced my ticket.
It's that black panamera right there.
It'll only be a few seconds.
You can watch me the whole time.
[Chuckles.]
I ain't trying to get you fired.
Appreciate it.
Terrence, Terrence.
What are you doing? We can't steal this guy's car.
Hold this.
We're not going to steal this guy's car.
Hey, my man.
Turns out we drove the Benz.
My bad.
Let me see your fob.
What? Let me see your key fob.
Girl.
New battery.
Try it now.
[Car chirps.]
[Laughs.]
You are a bad, bad man.
But you know what? You keep it interesting.
Mm.
There is more to you than meets the eye.
Oh.
Are you just now figuring that out? You have a good night.
Good night.
Terrence, wait! Let your light shine ooh, let your light shine Is this what you wanted from the car? Yeah.
Thanks.
How's it going? Not bad.
You know, now that I've got Wyatt's attention, I'm using his halo to set up meetings with other investors.
A girl's gotta have options.
You want me to help? I can play your assistant.
I do a great Italian.
At least I used to.
Now I just do the accent.
[Sighs.]
Mm-mm.
Something's wrong.
Clearly.
That outfit is actually hurting my feelings.
All right, don't deny it.
Something's up.
Spill.
Let me guess.
Malcolm finally decided he could do better? There is no better.
But I am worried about him.
What, fresh news on the nay-hoe-me front? Yes, and it's not good.
Malcolm almost attacked Sean after we opened the safe the other night.
Really? Damn, girl.
Oh, it gets worse.
Sean is determined not to let this go.
He's filed some sort of stay to keep the challenge to the will going.
Malcolm is not handling the stress well.
I'm sure, but I'm more worried about you.
Is there something else on your mind? [Gasps.]
She really did marry big daddy Franks! Wait a minute.
This doesn't prove anything.
For all we know, this could be photoshopped.
So true.
According to my Facebook page, I've been vacationing with a certain Mr.
Gosling.
I tagged him rubbing suntan - lotion all over my - Stop.
I want to show it to Malcolm, but if it's fake, then I'll be adding to his stress for no reason.
And if it's not, you might be committing a crime by hiding it.
Keisha, you have to show this to him.
But first, we need to Sherlock Holmes this skank, just to make sure they really did get married.
Yeah, but if I do that, she'll know I have the picture.
Not if you do it subtly.
Oh, wait.
I forgot who I was talking to.
Never mind.
Oh, I can do subtle.
Honey, you drive a white Aston Martin.
Just saying.
Exactly, it's not red.
Maybe Omar's right.
And I'm going to get the answer, straight from the whore's mouth.
Yeah, I'm sorry.
Did she just say that I was right? See, baby I can make you famous Awesome, send me that number as soon as you get it.
Thanks.
Someone seems pleased with themselves.
- Want a bite? - No, thanks, Lucifer.
Aw, the little mermaid grew some legs.
Heard you got a lead on Ace's super secret private phone number.
So what if I did? It's none of your business.
And how did you know that? I have my ways.
What what are you doing? Just checking for horns.
Check lower.
Ugh.
Anyway, just got off the phone with Ace, and I found out where he and Keke are staying.
I am this much closer to a meeting.
I am so much better at this than you are.
Yeah, keep telling yourself that.
Oh, assistant, come to me! [Phone rings.]
Shh.
Yeah, we'll see who's better.
Naomi, is that you? Keisha.
I need to talk to the owner about the quality of people he lets in here.
I'm just here to get my mani-pedi on.
I know I kind of got out of pocket when I saw you at Indulgence.
I probably shouldn't have called you a gold digger.
You know, people did the same thing to me when I first got with Malcolm.
Oh, so we're bonding now? I just want to see the right thing happen.
The fair thing.
Malcolm senior obviously planned to be with you for a very long time.
Try forever, which is why he married me.
Ah.
If Malcolm and I ever decide to go down that road, I want a big ceremony in Paris.
All I needed was me, Mac, and the white sands in Martinique, sipping champagne at the Coyoba.
Ah.
I do adore that place.
Did you eat at the beachside bistro? Some of us watch what we eat, even on vacation.
And the bistro was closed for renovations when we were there.
Why are we talking about this? Yeah, I should go.
Oh, but don't get up.
I know how tired girls who do what you do can get.
I do hope you get everything you deserve.
And, girl, you already know I am not about to play with him.
Okay? Mm-mm.
[Typing.]
[Phone vibrates.]
Hey, I only have a sec.
I'm getting ready for that meeting with Wyatt.
What's up? Snapshot of April's life I'm sitting in the middle of the sidewalk with gum on my shoe.
Please remind me, why did I take this job? Wait, what happened to your shoe? You know what, it doesn't even matter.
Just know that it ends and begins with David, coworker/evil incarnate.
He is the enemy, and he needs to be destroyed.
Ah, okay.
I've been there.
Look, if he fights dirty, you fight smart And maybe a little dirty.
But you can totally beat this guy without sinking to his level, okay? Just don't lose your dignity.
Raquel, there is no being dignified with this guy.
I checked him for horns today.
Horns! And you know what, I swear I found something.
April, this is not about this David guy.
This is about you and your abilities, okay? There's a way to outsmart this guy.
Find it.
I know.
You're right.
Thank you.
I am gonna screw David.
Uh, you know, figuratively.
Good.
Now go sign that damn client.
Already on it.
Oh, by the way, Raquel, good luck with Wyatt.
You're gonna nail it.
[Giggles.]
Thanks, babe.
Hi, Keke.
I'm April Goldberg, and I'm with price management.
Okay, so listen.
I have tons of ideas to transform your career and change your life, and I would love to talk to you about them.
You're looking for my dad.
He's in there in the ill-advised bomber jacket.
Great.
[Clears throat.]
Excuse me.
April Goldberg, Price Management.
[Laughs.]
Good for you.
Also, I want to make sure that there's Did you get the clubs I sent over? I sure did.
Great call on that adjustable driver.
Thanks.
Yeah, I love a driver who's not afraid to carry my clubs.
[Laughs.]
You didn't send them, did you? Well, I mean, it depends on what you mean by "send" and "you.
" Okay, you got me, but listen.
I just want a chance to take your daughter's career to the next level, and I know that I'm the person to do it.
Okay, well, what can you do that the others can't? Let me buy you dinner, and I'll tell you.
Okay, I'm always down for a free meal.
Great, how about the Aria at 8:00? How does that sound? Sounds like we're on.
Perfect.
I'll see you then.
Oh.
No one scams me and gets away with it.
I don't know what you're talking about.
I'm offended that you would even think that I would do something like that.
Bye, April.
See you at Aria.
Great.
Looking forward to it.
And you were saying? Oh, please, you would've done the same thing.
Deal with it.
And last month the revenue for our third quarter exceeded all expectations.
If you'll turn to page three, you'll note that we can You'll note that we can accomplish our expansion, therefore generating a higher revenue without ever changing stores.
Thanks.
Yeah, I've heard enough.
I'm not investing in your store.
What? Wyatt, wait.
I-I have more.
You haven't even heard about Why did you take my meeting if you had no intention of listening to my pitch? Oh, I heard it.
You know, I just don't believe in wasting my time.
You didn't give me a fair shot, Wyatt.
[Laughs.]
A fair shot? What's so funny? You don't remember me at all.
Remember you from where? Brookwood park high.
Wait, Wyatt? As in Eugene Arthur Wyatt? Yeah, you sat behind me in, um A.
P.
Chem.
Well, I dropped the Eugene and 80 pounds and got contacts.
You know, and it was A.
P.
English.
Okay, so why'd you wait so long to say something? Because I wanted to see if you changed, but so far, you are exactly the same.
You know, you just want things handed to you.
You don't want to put in work.
Excuse me? This has always been about work for me.
This has this has been nothing but a setup for you.
And I will have you know that I graduated near top of my class at Princeton and earned an mba from stern.
That's impressive.
And yet your pitch still centers on growing your business on a micro, not macro level.
A savvy professional who'd done their research would know that.
I've done my research.
I've researched for hours.
I've researched scalability, retail trends, growth Yeah, I've spent days researching you Not to mention everything I knew about you before the B.
B.
A.
.
I mean, you couldn't even bother to Google me.
Well'Cause if you had, you'd know we went to high school together.
And more importantly, you'd know that I rarely invest in retail.
Bye.
Roses dying on a vine didn't work hard enough? Oh, you wanna see how I work? Oh.
[Knocking.]
Didn't go well with Wyatt, huh? Do you know how much sleep I lost prepping for that meeting? So I'm guessing that's a no-go? You guessed right.
Well, don't scowl, you're gonna get wrinkles.
[Sighs.]
Wow.
Ooh.
Wow.
Is all this stuff? It belongs to Terrence.
He left it on the hood of my long story.
This earring's amazing.
That ring is shutting it down.
Whose finger did he steal it off of? No, I saw him showing this the other night.
Huh.
They're all fakes.
Just really high quality.
Who you calling? Terrence.
We need to talk about this jewelry.
Got me feeling good please come join us you know tonight is the night let's go, come on Come on girl, I saw you from across the room So I wasn't sure about trying this single malt scotch, but I'm glad you recommended it.
See, I was right about you.
Only people with sophisticated palates enjoy the taste.
Did you just say I have a talented tongue? I love this song.
I love this place.
But next time, let's go somewhere a little more quiet.
So you're saying there's gonna be a next time.
I hope so.
All right, y'all, let's get this party going.
Put your hands up in the air, and wave 'em like you just don't care! All my single ladies, where you at? All right, guys, we celebrating, but guess what.
I'm not single anymore.
I just got engaged! Whoo! She's lost her damn mind.
Who? I can't I can't do this.
I'm sorry, I gotta go.
Wait, you you're leaving? Was it my dancing? Come on.
Yeah.
Omar.
Yo, Omar.
[Electronic music playing.]
If Taylor swift can have a plane, then my kid can too.
Look, when I'm done, your daughter will have her own damn air force.
Believe that.
Hi, so sorry I'm late.
We got our signals crossed on the restaurant.
So you changed my dinner? Deal with it.
Ace, I have so many ideas on how to jump-start Keke's career.
First, I really think that we need to You're too late.
David's our point.
We're signing with him.
Ace I have a five-year plan.
Well, you're an hour and a half late with it.
I know, but, please, just hear me out at least.
I got to run.
Keke's got an early photo shoot.
David, thanks for dinner.
- But - Ace, let's do golf sometime.
Maybe at the Air Force.
[Laughs.]
Creme brulé? No what? Enjoy.
[Laughs.]
Hoo.
[R&B music.]
But we still got girls to call and I still got time to waste Is this a purse? Yeah, I think so.
Wait.
Is that a bra strap? I do not have the brain space to deal with this today.
I'm in the family drama red zone.
Presley? I can't believe she's gonna marry Marcus.
I know.
I'm so sorry, babe.
I really thought that she would've come to her senses by now.
And you can add another guest to my pity party.
I totally screwed things up with Nate.
Oh, come on.
I'm sure that's not true.
He hasn't called or tweeted and nothing on Facebook.
Hell, I even went old school and checked I checked MySpace.
[Laughs.]
You have a guest.
Hey.
So Marcus gave you permission to see me today? Omar, please.
It's not like that.
Except for the part where, yeah, it's exactly like that.
Why'd you leave the club without saying anything? I don't know, Presley.
Could this possibly be the reason? I was gonna tell you about my engagement.
Seriously? You're gonna marry the man that made you disown your only brother? It's not that simple.
Sure, it is.
It's called bigotry.
I thought you knew better than that.
So you're gonna make me choose between my brother and my man? You already did.
[Electronic music playing.]
Do I know you? No, but you want to.
Trust me.
Listen, I know your dad wants you to sign with David.
But I know for a fact you would be much better off signing with me.
The deal is done.
Once my dad makes a decision, he never changes his mind.
So if you don't mind, I'd like to get back to my lotus pose in peace, please.
[Exhales.]
Do you feel it? Can you comprehend the moment? Is it enough? Is it enough it's like a wall is built You're happy here.
You posted this because this is the music that you want to sing.
My dad would never let me do that.
I know your father's approval means a lot I get that.
You don't know anything.
I know what it's like to be young and underestimated.
I know that you need the freedom to figure out who you are and what you want to say.
Do you know how much smoke's been blown up my ass these past few years? Yeah, I'm sure.
Yeah, it's not easy being a female in this business.
The men in your life always making decisions for you it sucks.
Right? It's so annoying.
But it doesn't have to be that way.
Let's work together.
That way, we can set up an intimate showcase, the label can hear your new sound.
We'll see how it goes.
I would really love that.
Then sign with me.
And together, we can find your authentic voice.
Work it out now work out make it count sweat it out now sweat it out All right, see that? Floor seats.
[Laughter.]
That's how we do around here, man.
I make the big bucks for you.
Honey, what's going on? I'm sorry, dad, but I'm not gonna be David's client.
I'm signing with April.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
I thought we had a deal.
Keke, we went over this.
We decided David was right for you.
No, dad, you decided.
I just let you Something I can't do anymore.
I'm sorry? Ace, with all due respect, Keke is an adult now, and she can make her own decisions.
April gets me.
She's gonna help me do the type of music I want to do.
Sign with me.
I'll let you tap dance and play the kazoo.
Whatever you want, sweetie.
I can help.
I don't want your help, daddy.
But I do want your blessing.
I need to know that you have faith in me.
Of course I have faith in you.
You're my little girl.
I just need to know one thing.
Will doing this make you happy? Yes.
Then how can I say no? [R&B music.]
You know it doesn't get much better than this you stole the show Hmm? Because it's all about The fortune and fame [Laughter.]
Whoo.
Wow, Keisha.
Now I know why they call it the panorama suite.
Yeah.
What do you expect? You know we only roll top shelf.
[Clicks tongue.]
Uh, April? Hmm? What's up? You don't like your food? No, how can I focus on chopsticks and egg rolls when it is quite possible I ruined my life today? Like, what if Felicia doesn't like Keke's new sound? April, artists change things up all the time.
It's gonna be fine.
Okay.
Fortunes? Fortunes.
Fortunes.
[Laughs.]
You guys gonna share your fortune? "Your love is strong.
" Mm-hmm, see, even the ancient Chinese know that Malcolm and I were meant to be.
Both: Aw.
"Hatred and passion are two sides of the same coin.
" So Felicia secretly adores me? Mm, yeah, no, I don't think so.
Okay, wait.
"Unexpected encounters yield unexpected results.
" Well, what the hell does that mean? [Laughs.]
I don't know.
I always get the worst ones.
[Gasps.]
Oh, I love this song.
I love this song.
Love this song.
I gotta turn it up.
We gotta dance, we gotta dance.
Go ahead.
[Screams.]
[Pop music.]
[Both squealing.]
[Laughter.]
[Crash.]
[Gasps.]
Oh, my God.
[Laughs.]
Oh, my God.
I'm so sorry.
So sorry.
I can hear you ladies from the next room! [Laughter.]
Um, sorry, babe.
We're gonna keep it down.
Malcolm, I will totally pay you back for that.
Yeah, me too.
You know something, I just can't deal with this right now.
Okay? So you ladies have to go.
Thank you.
Oh.
Excuse me? I'm working.
Would it be possible for you ladies to have your girls' night another night? Is that better? Oh, okay.
Yeah, totally.
Keisha, you're busy.
I get it.
You don't have to leave.
No, no, no, we should.
I have tons of prep work for Keke's performance tomorrow night.
Okay.
We'll see you soon.
I'm sorry again.
Sorry.
What the hell was that? Keisha, I'm trying to work here, all right? And I can't do that with a circus going on in our suite.
Okay, yeah.
I know my girls can be a little whatever.
But I'm staying here too.
I'm the only one that gets to throw them out.
Jeez.
Hey.
I'm surprised to see you here.
Is it a happy surprise? Absolutely.
I thought we were vibing the other night, and then you bolted.
Did I do something wrong? It has nothing to do with you.
I was having a great time, and I saw my sister.
And you two are fighting.
Let's just say it starts with "family" and ends with "drama.
" Wendy Williams would be proud.
[Laughs.]
I am the oldest of five.
I could tell you stories for days.
Maybe this will cheer you up.
Oh I love the Falcons.
Since we met playing football, I thought the game would be a good second date.
I was gonna ask you the other night, but I bounced like a Kardashian running away from a white boy.
I know, my bad.
I can't say much about your family drama.
But the good news is you've got no issues with your new guy.
New guy? I'll pick you up Sunday at 10:00.
I'll be the one wearing his lucky sleeveless hoodie.
I'll be the one making sure you wear a jacket.
[R&B music.]
My lips, my eyes my hips, my twist is that all you see? My soul, my mind my words, my truth [knock on door.]
Your eyes, they watch as my body sways like night follows day but as soon as I Hey.
You got my message.
Thanks.
Hustle's got me distracted.
I understand.
I hope you don't mind.
I took a look at your stuff.
I gotta say the jewelry is amazing.
You and Malcolm must be so proud.
Nah, this new line is all me.
[Scoffs.]
Malcolm don't want anything to do with it.
Really? Nah.
Hard-headed.
Well, you certainly got my attention.
Let me ask you something.
What inspired it? What, you really want to know? Yeah.
Come on, I'll show you.
Show me what? Just come on.
Okay.
I'm gonna go grab my things.
[Pop music.]
City lights shimmer in the night Picking a lock with a paper clip is a real interesting skill you got there.
But it doesn't explain why you sneaked me on this roof.
Check out the view.
You probably didn't notice, but we're looking down on the hood.
People don't realize how beautiful this place can be, but I do.
It's what inspired my jewelry line.
This place means a lot to you.
I ran those streets.
I started my first business in that neighborhood right there.
It was more of a criminal empire, no? [Laughs.]
Girl, I had five chop shops before I was 17.
I was like a CEO before I got caught.
And you've been legit ever since you got out.
Not that simple.
When I was hustling, my boys were my family.
So whether I'm in that life or not, family is family.
You don't desert them.
The line is for them.
Yeah, but I don't think any of your boys actually care about a chandelier earring.
Yeah, but their girls do.
Who doesn't want more than what they already have? Everybody's out there hustling, grinding, stunting.
For what? They trying to get their cut.
Do you have a name for the line yet? Not yet.
You should name it "cut.
" Cut.
I like that.
That's what's up.
And you should let Indulgence be the exclusive retailer.
[Laughs.]
Partners? Girl you know what? I don't know why I didn't think about asking you in the first place.
It's a deal.
Partners.
Partners.
Been watching you all night, night, night night 'cause, girl, you look so Right, right, right, right Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
A toast, a toast, a toast okay.
To putting relationship drama on pause.
Hmm.
Cheers.
So I'm guessing things didn't go well after we left? I checked him.
It got a little heated.
No big deal.
Okay, so how do I look? Like a success.
You go kill 'em, girl.
[Meows.]
Okay.
Ow! Wow.
[Gentle music.]
Can you hear me? Am I screaming loud enough? I feel empty all the love I've given up Do you feel it? Can you comprehend the moment? Is it enough? Is it enough? It's like a wall is built No getting through to you so broken there's no repairing you It's like I'm speaking In tongues but all I want to do is love you tell me what do you do when there's A language barrier yeah a language barrier you can hear me I can feel you this confusion but I love you a language barrier yeah a language barrier it's like we're speaking In tongues but all I want to do is love you I'm strictly R&B, but in Keke's case, I'll make an exception.
Yeah, me too.
I am digging her voice and her vibe.
Oh, 'cause I helped with the vibe.
[Chuckles.]
Keish, can I talk you for a second? Mm.
I'm going into business with Terrence.
We're starting a faux jewelry line.
Wow, uh, that's bold.
Will it help Indulgence? It's a damn good start.
Well then go for yours.
I just I didn't want you to feel like was taking Terrence's side over Malcolm's.
Well, maybe it's just what they need.
Nothing worse than having two prizefighters in the same ring.
It'll give them space to work out their issues.
So we're good? Absolutely.
[Sighs.]
I'm sorry about the way I went off on you and your girls.
Thanks, babe.
I owe you an apology too.
I found it stuck in between some books on the bookshelf by your father's safe.
Why am I just now seeing this? You've been under so much stress.
I didn't want to add to it.
I don't think it's fake, babe.
Why would your father put a photoshopped picture in his office? - Plus, I spoke to Naomi - You She knows we have this? No.
I was careful.
Keisha, I turn this over to my lawyers, and they are required to turn it over to Sean.
Or not.
Sean and Naomi obviously don't have a copy, or they would have used it.
Maybe your lawyers can find a way to squash it.
Yeah.
Yeah, I hope so.
Because I don't know how much longer I can take working under the same roof as that woman.
So fire her.
I don't know if I can, Keisha.
I don't know.
My lawyers are looking into it.
But in the meantime, I'm just gonna need your support on this, okay? Yeah.
You know you got it.
Always.
I'm gon' ride I'm gon' ride, I'm gon' ride I'm gon' ride On you, baby Just admit it.
Whoa, oh, oh, oh I'm as good at this as you are.
[Sighs.]
Okay.
Maybe just this once, you didn't suck.
Didn't suck? Fine.
Do I really have to say it? Mm-hmm.
April, you are a worthy adversary there.
I'm man enough to admit it.
You just gave me a compliment.
Hmm.
Well, I guess I did.
Are you as turned on as I am? I'm gon' ride I'm gon' ride, I'm gon' ride You like to play? Oh, yes, I do.
You like to play, David? Go play with yourself.
Aw, come on.
Don't do a brother like that, April.
[Sighs.]
This ain't even right.
[Knocking.]
I have a document I need signed.
Drop that memo off on your way to human resources.
Sean says that you can't fire me.
Sean is right.
But apparently, I can put your treacherous ass on administrative leave Starting right now.
You can't do that.
I just did, Naomi.
I just did.
You have until 5:00 to clean out your desk.
[R&B music.]
[Laughs.]
That's funny.
Who's laughing? I'm providing the floor space, the overhead, the clientele, the business experience.
And I'm starting off small like my father, letting my business grow.
That means that I need to be smart, Raquel.
I said "smart.
" Okay, fine.
A contract already? Mm-hmm.
[Laughs.]
Damn, look at you.
Coming all prepared and whatnot.
This contract already has an equal split.
What was the point of the last two minutes? Business is business, darling.
You always have to negotiate.
But you're a Franks.
I figured we'd be equal partners.
Wow.
You are something else.
It's official, partner.
Partners, huh? You sure you can handle this? I know I can.
Can you? [Laughter.]
Cash is everything I need so show me the money I know, Keisha.
I'm not gonna be late.
I promise.
All right, babe, see you soon.
Is what you get! what you get! And you ain't see nothing yet! nothing yet! Daddy ain't got no cash Daddy go six foot deep Daddy ain't got no green Daddy got to go to sleep Daddy ain't got no cash Daddy ought to go six deep Daddy ain't got no green Daddy got to go to sleep Cash is everything I need so show me the money! Cash is everything I need so give it to me honey! Oh what you see is what you get! Next time on Single Ladies You should just avoid any contact with Sean and Naomi, okay? Miss thing needed to be size down I would like to pitch Indulgence.
If you don't dress me, you don't dress my clients.
Tulle skirt, London runway.
Nice choice.
Impressive.
You're not the worst thing.
We were standing in front of the Justice of the Peace, and he slipped this on my finger.
You want to go out with me.
I want to take a meeting.
Yeah.
I'll have my secretary call and set it up.
We don't need all your little gay commentary, all right? Presley warned me that you was a fruit.
I'm thinking of going with Shyla.
Oh sounds a little too niche.
David, do you have anything you want to add? Sheyla.
You just stole my best ideas.
You didn't think you was gonna get a pass because we slept together.
Single yeah and you say love city ladies crazy what I want, up to me I can follow, I can lead I won't lose control You can't get my love I know you want it oh, yeah you want it single ladies Where my single ladies at? I wanna be a superstar So as you can see, Indulgence is more than just a boutique.
It has the potential to become a lifestyle brand, and with proper positioning, one of nation's biggest names in luxury.
Cha-ching! I hope so.
Wyatt has some deep pockets.
Oh, who I've heard, by the way, is single.
Oh, well, if you can't get an investment, you can at least get a date.
Uh, I do not find that man attractive.
Oh, anyone can be attractive with the right number of zeros in his bank account.
Oh, yeah, says the woman who's dating one of the hottest guys in Atlanta.
Okay.
Wait.
Do you seriously think that money makes a man more attractive? Yeah, and don't pretend you don't agree.
I don't, actually.
I think it's great if a guy has money, but it's like It's like icing on the cake.
I don't know, girl.
I need personality.
Okay, so if you're a man, all you really need is money, looks, or personality.
And if you have one of those three things, you got a date.
With one of us.
It's so unfair.
I mean, as women, we need at least two of those things.
You think? Yes.
I mean, how many men do you know who'll date an ugly, poor women with a great personality? None.
But I know a lot of women with broke-ass, ugly boyfriends with bad personalities.
Well, maybe they have a big Ah, that counts as looks.
It does? Well, it doesn't count as money or personality.
[Laughter.]
True.
I'm, I'm up so high Faux lines are hot right now, Malcolm.
That Ivanka trump chick is killing it, man.
She's making millions.
Look, think about all the new customers.
I really don't think our customers are gonna get on board with Fake Jewels, T.
Faux, Malcolm, damn.
Faux, fake, whatever.
All right, listen.
Franks Jewels, okay, T? Franks Jewels is about luxury, opulence.
Now this line that you keep pushing, it's just not our brand.
Yeah, yeah, I get that.
Look, I'm just saying we need to mix it up a little bit.
You know what, at least just check out my specs.
I appreciate your passion, T, I really do.
But this idea of yours is a waste of your energy, and quite frankly, it's a waste of my time.
I'm sorry.
[Phone rings.]
I got to take this conference call.
[Ringing continues.]
Yeah.
Oh whoa, oh, oh We have an opportunity, so try not to disappoint me more than you usually do.
- You know Keke - Oh, yeah, actress, singer.
Uh, Taylor Swift meets Demi Lovato type.
Exactly.
Oh, well, actually, I love Keke's work.
Especially that one She's on the market for new management I want her.
There is no room for failure.
Make it happen.
Oh, well, good luck.
I heard Keke's dadager is as ruthless as well, as, um Go ahead, you can say it.
I'd rather not.
Smart.
There's a bonus for the first snake who can bite Keke, so sharpen your fangs.
Yes.
Rocco, darling, how are you? [Laughs.]
Winning that bonus is gonna be like taking candy from a baby.
You know, I almost feel bad.
Wait, it's gone.
You better watch your back.
Baby bites.
Ooh, well, baby's gonna lose, but daddy can always comfort baby.
Ew, baby just threw up in her mouth.
So Carter didn't mention you just had one boutique, just one.
[Phone chimes.]
I was under the impression you owned a chain or something.
Not yet.
And we may be small, but we - [phone chimes.]
- Do major business.
[Sighs.]
So this is a hobby for you, like a vanity project.
Since I bought Indulgence, our gross margin has never - been less than 45%, even in a down market.
- [Phone chimes.]
You don't exactly work that hard for a vanity project.
Dude, can we order? This place is slow.
I'm hungry.
Are you hungry? No, I'm fine.
I had an appetizer, thank you.
I've put together projections - for the next two fiscal years.
- [Phone vibrates.]
Hey.
Lay it on me.
I'm not doing anything.
What's up? What? How much did he bid? I'm liking what I see here.
Enough to give me a distributor? Well, it depends.
What's your price point on these earrings? I'm for whatever dollar makes sense.
Well, outbid him.
So where were we? Oh, we weren't.
Have a good night.
[Thunder.]
What's up, Raquel? Valet slacking? Hey.
Um, no, I self-parked.
I didn't want it to die on someone.
Aw, the pretty lady killed her Benz.
Not the car, silly.
The remote.
The battery's been low for weeks, and I just haven't gotten around to fixing it.
Hey, well, I might be able to help you.
What kind of ride your date show up in? He was not a date.
In fact, if I never see that guy again Whoa, whoa, hold up.
I didn't ask you your whole life story.
I just want to know what kind of ride dude was pushing.
Both: Right.
Um that black Panamera right there.
Ugh, why is he even still here? If he struck out with you, probably at the bar.
But don't worry, I got you.
Hey, yo, look, my man.
My lady seemed to left her wrap in the car, and I misplaced my ticket.
It's that black panamera right there.
It'll only be a few seconds.
You can watch me the whole time.
[Chuckles.]
I ain't trying to get you fired.
Appreciate it.
Terrence, Terrence.
What are you doing? We can't steal this guy's car.
Hold this.
We're not going to steal this guy's car.
Hey, my man.
Turns out we drove the Benz.
My bad.
Let me see your fob.
What? Let me see your key fob.
Girl.
New battery.
Try it now.
[Car chirps.]
[Laughs.]
You are a bad, bad man.
But you know what? You keep it interesting.
Mm.
There is more to you than meets the eye.
Oh.
Are you just now figuring that out? You have a good night.
Good night.
Terrence, wait! Let your light shine ooh, let your light shine Is this what you wanted from the car? Yeah.
Thanks.
How's it going? Not bad.
You know, now that I've got Wyatt's attention, I'm using his halo to set up meetings with other investors.
A girl's gotta have options.
You want me to help? I can play your assistant.
I do a great Italian.
At least I used to.
Now I just do the accent.
[Sighs.]
Mm-mm.
Something's wrong.
Clearly.
That outfit is actually hurting my feelings.
All right, don't deny it.
Something's up.
Spill.
Let me guess.
Malcolm finally decided he could do better? There is no better.
But I am worried about him.
What, fresh news on the nay-hoe-me front? Yes, and it's not good.
Malcolm almost attacked Sean after we opened the safe the other night.
Really? Damn, girl.
Oh, it gets worse.
Sean is determined not to let this go.
He's filed some sort of stay to keep the challenge to the will going.
Malcolm is not handling the stress well.
I'm sure, but I'm more worried about you.
Is there something else on your mind? [Gasps.]
She really did marry big daddy Franks! Wait a minute.
This doesn't prove anything.
For all we know, this could be photoshopped.
So true.
According to my Facebook page, I've been vacationing with a certain Mr.
Gosling.
I tagged him rubbing suntan - lotion all over my - Stop.
I want to show it to Malcolm, but if it's fake, then I'll be adding to his stress for no reason.
And if it's not, you might be committing a crime by hiding it.
Keisha, you have to show this to him.
But first, we need to Sherlock Holmes this skank, just to make sure they really did get married.
Yeah, but if I do that, she'll know I have the picture.
Not if you do it subtly.
Oh, wait.
I forgot who I was talking to.
Never mind.
Oh, I can do subtle.
Honey, you drive a white Aston Martin.
Just saying.
Exactly, it's not red.
Maybe Omar's right.
And I'm going to get the answer, straight from the whore's mouth.
Yeah, I'm sorry.
Did she just say that I was right? See, baby I can make you famous Awesome, send me that number as soon as you get it.
Thanks.
Someone seems pleased with themselves.
- Want a bite? - No, thanks, Lucifer.
Aw, the little mermaid grew some legs.
Heard you got a lead on Ace's super secret private phone number.
So what if I did? It's none of your business.
And how did you know that? I have my ways.
What what are you doing? Just checking for horns.
Check lower.
Ugh.
Anyway, just got off the phone with Ace, and I found out where he and Keke are staying.
I am this much closer to a meeting.
I am so much better at this than you are.
Yeah, keep telling yourself that.
Oh, assistant, come to me! [Phone rings.]
Shh.
Yeah, we'll see who's better.
Naomi, is that you? Keisha.
I need to talk to the owner about the quality of people he lets in here.
I'm just here to get my mani-pedi on.
I know I kind of got out of pocket when I saw you at Indulgence.
I probably shouldn't have called you a gold digger.
You know, people did the same thing to me when I first got with Malcolm.
Oh, so we're bonding now? I just want to see the right thing happen.
The fair thing.
Malcolm senior obviously planned to be with you for a very long time.
Try forever, which is why he married me.
Ah.
If Malcolm and I ever decide to go down that road, I want a big ceremony in Paris.
All I needed was me, Mac, and the white sands in Martinique, sipping champagne at the Coyoba.
Ah.
I do adore that place.
Did you eat at the beachside bistro? Some of us watch what we eat, even on vacation.
And the bistro was closed for renovations when we were there.
Why are we talking about this? Yeah, I should go.
Oh, but don't get up.
I know how tired girls who do what you do can get.
I do hope you get everything you deserve.
And, girl, you already know I am not about to play with him.
Okay? Mm-mm.
[Typing.]
[Phone vibrates.]
Hey, I only have a sec.
I'm getting ready for that meeting with Wyatt.
What's up? Snapshot of April's life I'm sitting in the middle of the sidewalk with gum on my shoe.
Please remind me, why did I take this job? Wait, what happened to your shoe? You know what, it doesn't even matter.
Just know that it ends and begins with David, coworker/evil incarnate.
He is the enemy, and he needs to be destroyed.
Ah, okay.
I've been there.
Look, if he fights dirty, you fight smart And maybe a little dirty.
But you can totally beat this guy without sinking to his level, okay? Just don't lose your dignity.
Raquel, there is no being dignified with this guy.
I checked him for horns today.
Horns! And you know what, I swear I found something.
April, this is not about this David guy.
This is about you and your abilities, okay? There's a way to outsmart this guy.
Find it.
I know.
You're right.
Thank you.
I am gonna screw David.
Uh, you know, figuratively.
Good.
Now go sign that damn client.
Already on it.
Oh, by the way, Raquel, good luck with Wyatt.
You're gonna nail it.
[Giggles.]
Thanks, babe.
Hi, Keke.
I'm April Goldberg, and I'm with price management.
Okay, so listen.
I have tons of ideas to transform your career and change your life, and I would love to talk to you about them.
You're looking for my dad.
He's in there in the ill-advised bomber jacket.
Great.
[Clears throat.]
Excuse me.
April Goldberg, Price Management.
[Laughs.]
Good for you.
Also, I want to make sure that there's Did you get the clubs I sent over? I sure did.
Great call on that adjustable driver.
Thanks.
Yeah, I love a driver who's not afraid to carry my clubs.
[Laughs.]
You didn't send them, did you? Well, I mean, it depends on what you mean by "send" and "you.
" Okay, you got me, but listen.
I just want a chance to take your daughter's career to the next level, and I know that I'm the person to do it.
Okay, well, what can you do that the others can't? Let me buy you dinner, and I'll tell you.
Okay, I'm always down for a free meal.
Great, how about the Aria at 8:00? How does that sound? Sounds like we're on.
Perfect.
I'll see you then.
Oh.
No one scams me and gets away with it.
I don't know what you're talking about.
I'm offended that you would even think that I would do something like that.
Bye, April.
See you at Aria.
Great.
Looking forward to it.
And you were saying? Oh, please, you would've done the same thing.
Deal with it.
And last month the revenue for our third quarter exceeded all expectations.
If you'll turn to page three, you'll note that we can You'll note that we can accomplish our expansion, therefore generating a higher revenue without ever changing stores.
Thanks.
Yeah, I've heard enough.
I'm not investing in your store.
What? Wyatt, wait.
I-I have more.
You haven't even heard about Why did you take my meeting if you had no intention of listening to my pitch? Oh, I heard it.
You know, I just don't believe in wasting my time.
You didn't give me a fair shot, Wyatt.
[Laughs.]
A fair shot? What's so funny? You don't remember me at all.
Remember you from where? Brookwood park high.
Wait, Wyatt? As in Eugene Arthur Wyatt? Yeah, you sat behind me in, um A.
P.
Chem.
Well, I dropped the Eugene and 80 pounds and got contacts.
You know, and it was A.
P.
English.
Okay, so why'd you wait so long to say something? Because I wanted to see if you changed, but so far, you are exactly the same.
You know, you just want things handed to you.
You don't want to put in work.
Excuse me? This has always been about work for me.
This has this has been nothing but a setup for you.
And I will have you know that I graduated near top of my class at Princeton and earned an mba from stern.
That's impressive.
And yet your pitch still centers on growing your business on a micro, not macro level.
A savvy professional who'd done their research would know that.
I've done my research.
I've researched for hours.
I've researched scalability, retail trends, growth Yeah, I've spent days researching you Not to mention everything I knew about you before the B.
B.
A.
.
I mean, you couldn't even bother to Google me.
Well'Cause if you had, you'd know we went to high school together.
And more importantly, you'd know that I rarely invest in retail.
Bye.
Roses dying on a vine didn't work hard enough? Oh, you wanna see how I work? Oh.
[Knocking.]
Didn't go well with Wyatt, huh? Do you know how much sleep I lost prepping for that meeting? So I'm guessing that's a no-go? You guessed right.
Well, don't scowl, you're gonna get wrinkles.
[Sighs.]
Wow.
Ooh.
Wow.
Is all this stuff? It belongs to Terrence.
He left it on the hood of my long story.
This earring's amazing.
That ring is shutting it down.
Whose finger did he steal it off of? No, I saw him showing this the other night.
Huh.
They're all fakes.
Just really high quality.
Who you calling? Terrence.
We need to talk about this jewelry.
Got me feeling good please come join us you know tonight is the night let's go, come on Come on girl, I saw you from across the room So I wasn't sure about trying this single malt scotch, but I'm glad you recommended it.
See, I was right about you.
Only people with sophisticated palates enjoy the taste.
Did you just say I have a talented tongue? I love this song.
I love this place.
But next time, let's go somewhere a little more quiet.
So you're saying there's gonna be a next time.
I hope so.
All right, y'all, let's get this party going.
Put your hands up in the air, and wave 'em like you just don't care! All my single ladies, where you at? All right, guys, we celebrating, but guess what.
I'm not single anymore.
I just got engaged! Whoo! She's lost her damn mind.
Who? I can't I can't do this.
I'm sorry, I gotta go.
Wait, you you're leaving? Was it my dancing? Come on.
Yeah.
Omar.
Yo, Omar.
[Electronic music playing.]
If Taylor swift can have a plane, then my kid can too.
Look, when I'm done, your daughter will have her own damn air force.
Believe that.
Hi, so sorry I'm late.
We got our signals crossed on the restaurant.
So you changed my dinner? Deal with it.
Ace, I have so many ideas on how to jump-start Keke's career.
First, I really think that we need to You're too late.
David's our point.
We're signing with him.
Ace I have a five-year plan.
Well, you're an hour and a half late with it.
I know, but, please, just hear me out at least.
I got to run.
Keke's got an early photo shoot.
David, thanks for dinner.
- But - Ace, let's do golf sometime.
Maybe at the Air Force.
[Laughs.]
Creme brulé? No what? Enjoy.
[Laughs.]
Hoo.
[R&B music.]
But we still got girls to call and I still got time to waste Is this a purse? Yeah, I think so.
Wait.
Is that a bra strap? I do not have the brain space to deal with this today.
I'm in the family drama red zone.
Presley? I can't believe she's gonna marry Marcus.
I know.
I'm so sorry, babe.
I really thought that she would've come to her senses by now.
And you can add another guest to my pity party.
I totally screwed things up with Nate.
Oh, come on.
I'm sure that's not true.
He hasn't called or tweeted and nothing on Facebook.
Hell, I even went old school and checked I checked MySpace.
[Laughs.]
You have a guest.
Hey.
So Marcus gave you permission to see me today? Omar, please.
It's not like that.
Except for the part where, yeah, it's exactly like that.
Why'd you leave the club without saying anything? I don't know, Presley.
Could this possibly be the reason? I was gonna tell you about my engagement.
Seriously? You're gonna marry the man that made you disown your only brother? It's not that simple.
Sure, it is.
It's called bigotry.
I thought you knew better than that.
So you're gonna make me choose between my brother and my man? You already did.
[Electronic music playing.]
Do I know you? No, but you want to.
Trust me.
Listen, I know your dad wants you to sign with David.
But I know for a fact you would be much better off signing with me.
The deal is done.
Once my dad makes a decision, he never changes his mind.
So if you don't mind, I'd like to get back to my lotus pose in peace, please.
[Exhales.]
Do you feel it? Can you comprehend the moment? Is it enough? Is it enough it's like a wall is built You're happy here.
You posted this because this is the music that you want to sing.
My dad would never let me do that.
I know your father's approval means a lot I get that.
You don't know anything.
I know what it's like to be young and underestimated.
I know that you need the freedom to figure out who you are and what you want to say.
Do you know how much smoke's been blown up my ass these past few years? Yeah, I'm sure.
Yeah, it's not easy being a female in this business.
The men in your life always making decisions for you it sucks.
Right? It's so annoying.
But it doesn't have to be that way.
Let's work together.
That way, we can set up an intimate showcase, the label can hear your new sound.
We'll see how it goes.
I would really love that.
Then sign with me.
And together, we can find your authentic voice.
Work it out now work out make it count sweat it out now sweat it out All right, see that? Floor seats.
[Laughter.]
That's how we do around here, man.
I make the big bucks for you.
Honey, what's going on? I'm sorry, dad, but I'm not gonna be David's client.
I'm signing with April.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
I thought we had a deal.
Keke, we went over this.
We decided David was right for you.
No, dad, you decided.
I just let you Something I can't do anymore.
I'm sorry? Ace, with all due respect, Keke is an adult now, and she can make her own decisions.
April gets me.
She's gonna help me do the type of music I want to do.
Sign with me.
I'll let you tap dance and play the kazoo.
Whatever you want, sweetie.
I can help.
I don't want your help, daddy.
But I do want your blessing.
I need to know that you have faith in me.
Of course I have faith in you.
You're my little girl.
I just need to know one thing.
Will doing this make you happy? Yes.
Then how can I say no? [R&B music.]
You know it doesn't get much better than this you stole the show Hmm? Because it's all about The fortune and fame [Laughter.]
Whoo.
Wow, Keisha.
Now I know why they call it the panorama suite.
Yeah.
What do you expect? You know we only roll top shelf.
[Clicks tongue.]
Uh, April? Hmm? What's up? You don't like your food? No, how can I focus on chopsticks and egg rolls when it is quite possible I ruined my life today? Like, what if Felicia doesn't like Keke's new sound? April, artists change things up all the time.
It's gonna be fine.
Okay.
Fortunes? Fortunes.
Fortunes.
[Laughs.]
You guys gonna share your fortune? "Your love is strong.
" Mm-hmm, see, even the ancient Chinese know that Malcolm and I were meant to be.
Both: Aw.
"Hatred and passion are two sides of the same coin.
" So Felicia secretly adores me? Mm, yeah, no, I don't think so.
Okay, wait.
"Unexpected encounters yield unexpected results.
" Well, what the hell does that mean? [Laughs.]
I don't know.
I always get the worst ones.
[Gasps.]
Oh, I love this song.
I love this song.
Love this song.
I gotta turn it up.
We gotta dance, we gotta dance.
Go ahead.
[Screams.]
[Pop music.]
[Both squealing.]
[Laughter.]
[Crash.]
[Gasps.]
Oh, my God.
[Laughs.]
Oh, my God.
I'm so sorry.
So sorry.
I can hear you ladies from the next room! [Laughter.]
Um, sorry, babe.
We're gonna keep it down.
Malcolm, I will totally pay you back for that.
Yeah, me too.
You know something, I just can't deal with this right now.
Okay? So you ladies have to go.
Thank you.
Oh.
Excuse me? I'm working.
Would it be possible for you ladies to have your girls' night another night? Is that better? Oh, okay.
Yeah, totally.
Keisha, you're busy.
I get it.
You don't have to leave.
No, no, no, we should.
I have tons of prep work for Keke's performance tomorrow night.
Okay.
We'll see you soon.
I'm sorry again.
Sorry.
What the hell was that? Keisha, I'm trying to work here, all right? And I can't do that with a circus going on in our suite.
Okay, yeah.
I know my girls can be a little whatever.
But I'm staying here too.
I'm the only one that gets to throw them out.
Jeez.
Hey.
I'm surprised to see you here.
Is it a happy surprise? Absolutely.
I thought we were vibing the other night, and then you bolted.
Did I do something wrong? It has nothing to do with you.
I was having a great time, and I saw my sister.
And you two are fighting.
Let's just say it starts with "family" and ends with "drama.
" Wendy Williams would be proud.
[Laughs.]
I am the oldest of five.
I could tell you stories for days.
Maybe this will cheer you up.
Oh I love the Falcons.
Since we met playing football, I thought the game would be a good second date.
I was gonna ask you the other night, but I bounced like a Kardashian running away from a white boy.
I know, my bad.
I can't say much about your family drama.
But the good news is you've got no issues with your new guy.
New guy? I'll pick you up Sunday at 10:00.
I'll be the one wearing his lucky sleeveless hoodie.
I'll be the one making sure you wear a jacket.
[R&B music.]
My lips, my eyes my hips, my twist is that all you see? My soul, my mind my words, my truth [knock on door.]
Your eyes, they watch as my body sways like night follows day but as soon as I Hey.
You got my message.
Thanks.
Hustle's got me distracted.
I understand.
I hope you don't mind.
I took a look at your stuff.
I gotta say the jewelry is amazing.
You and Malcolm must be so proud.
Nah, this new line is all me.
[Scoffs.]
Malcolm don't want anything to do with it.
Really? Nah.
Hard-headed.
Well, you certainly got my attention.
Let me ask you something.
What inspired it? What, you really want to know? Yeah.
Come on, I'll show you.
Show me what? Just come on.
Okay.
I'm gonna go grab my things.
[Pop music.]
City lights shimmer in the night Picking a lock with a paper clip is a real interesting skill you got there.
But it doesn't explain why you sneaked me on this roof.
Check out the view.
You probably didn't notice, but we're looking down on the hood.
People don't realize how beautiful this place can be, but I do.
It's what inspired my jewelry line.
This place means a lot to you.
I ran those streets.
I started my first business in that neighborhood right there.
It was more of a criminal empire, no? [Laughs.]
Girl, I had five chop shops before I was 17.
I was like a CEO before I got caught.
And you've been legit ever since you got out.
Not that simple.
When I was hustling, my boys were my family.
So whether I'm in that life or not, family is family.
You don't desert them.
The line is for them.
Yeah, but I don't think any of your boys actually care about a chandelier earring.
Yeah, but their girls do.
Who doesn't want more than what they already have? Everybody's out there hustling, grinding, stunting.
For what? They trying to get their cut.
Do you have a name for the line yet? Not yet.
You should name it "cut.
" Cut.
I like that.
That's what's up.
And you should let Indulgence be the exclusive retailer.
[Laughs.]
Partners? Girl you know what? I don't know why I didn't think about asking you in the first place.
It's a deal.
Partners.
Partners.
Been watching you all night, night, night night 'cause, girl, you look so Right, right, right, right Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
A toast, a toast, a toast okay.
To putting relationship drama on pause.
Hmm.
Cheers.
So I'm guessing things didn't go well after we left? I checked him.
It got a little heated.
No big deal.
Okay, so how do I look? Like a success.
You go kill 'em, girl.
[Meows.]
Okay.
Ow! Wow.
[Gentle music.]
Can you hear me? Am I screaming loud enough? I feel empty all the love I've given up Do you feel it? Can you comprehend the moment? Is it enough? Is it enough? It's like a wall is built No getting through to you so broken there's no repairing you It's like I'm speaking In tongues but all I want to do is love you tell me what do you do when there's A language barrier yeah a language barrier you can hear me I can feel you this confusion but I love you a language barrier yeah a language barrier it's like we're speaking In tongues but all I want to do is love you I'm strictly R&B, but in Keke's case, I'll make an exception.
Yeah, me too.
I am digging her voice and her vibe.
Oh, 'cause I helped with the vibe.
[Chuckles.]
Keish, can I talk you for a second? Mm.
I'm going into business with Terrence.
We're starting a faux jewelry line.
Wow, uh, that's bold.
Will it help Indulgence? It's a damn good start.
Well then go for yours.
I just I didn't want you to feel like was taking Terrence's side over Malcolm's.
Well, maybe it's just what they need.
Nothing worse than having two prizefighters in the same ring.
It'll give them space to work out their issues.
So we're good? Absolutely.
[Sighs.]
I'm sorry about the way I went off on you and your girls.
Thanks, babe.
I owe you an apology too.
I found it stuck in between some books on the bookshelf by your father's safe.
Why am I just now seeing this? You've been under so much stress.
I didn't want to add to it.
I don't think it's fake, babe.
Why would your father put a photoshopped picture in his office? - Plus, I spoke to Naomi - You She knows we have this? No.
I was careful.
Keisha, I turn this over to my lawyers, and they are required to turn it over to Sean.
Or not.
Sean and Naomi obviously don't have a copy, or they would have used it.
Maybe your lawyers can find a way to squash it.
Yeah.
Yeah, I hope so.
Because I don't know how much longer I can take working under the same roof as that woman.
So fire her.
I don't know if I can, Keisha.
I don't know.
My lawyers are looking into it.
But in the meantime, I'm just gonna need your support on this, okay? Yeah.
You know you got it.
Always.
I'm gon' ride I'm gon' ride, I'm gon' ride I'm gon' ride On you, baby Just admit it.
Whoa, oh, oh, oh I'm as good at this as you are.
[Sighs.]
Okay.
Maybe just this once, you didn't suck.
Didn't suck? Fine.
Do I really have to say it? Mm-hmm.
April, you are a worthy adversary there.
I'm man enough to admit it.
You just gave me a compliment.
Hmm.
Well, I guess I did.
Are you as turned on as I am? I'm gon' ride I'm gon' ride, I'm gon' ride You like to play? Oh, yes, I do.
You like to play, David? Go play with yourself.
Aw, come on.
Don't do a brother like that, April.
[Sighs.]
This ain't even right.
[Knocking.]
I have a document I need signed.
Drop that memo off on your way to human resources.
Sean says that you can't fire me.
Sean is right.
But apparently, I can put your treacherous ass on administrative leave Starting right now.
You can't do that.
I just did, Naomi.
I just did.
You have until 5:00 to clean out your desk.
[R&B music.]
[Laughs.]
That's funny.
Who's laughing? I'm providing the floor space, the overhead, the clientele, the business experience.
And I'm starting off small like my father, letting my business grow.
That means that I need to be smart, Raquel.
I said "smart.
" Okay, fine.
A contract already? Mm-hmm.
[Laughs.]
Damn, look at you.
Coming all prepared and whatnot.
This contract already has an equal split.
What was the point of the last two minutes? Business is business, darling.
You always have to negotiate.
But you're a Franks.
I figured we'd be equal partners.
Wow.
You are something else.
It's official, partner.
Partners, huh? You sure you can handle this? I know I can.
Can you? [Laughter.]
Cash is everything I need so show me the money I know, Keisha.
I'm not gonna be late.
I promise.
All right, babe, see you soon.
Is what you get! what you get! And you ain't see nothing yet! nothing yet! Daddy ain't got no cash Daddy go six foot deep Daddy ain't got no green Daddy got to go to sleep Daddy ain't got no cash Daddy ought to go six deep Daddy ain't got no green Daddy got to go to sleep Cash is everything I need so show me the money! Cash is everything I need so give it to me honey! Oh what you see is what you get! Next time on Single Ladies You should just avoid any contact with Sean and Naomi, okay? Miss thing needed to be size down I would like to pitch Indulgence.
If you don't dress me, you don't dress my clients.
Tulle skirt, London runway.
Nice choice.
Impressive.
You're not the worst thing.