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00:00:30The Black Family. Lifestyled admired by many and often replicated by the few.
00:00:45We tend to make do with whatever we have and we make the best of it.
00:00:49Traditions are sacred and valued within our community.
00:00:53Dishes passed down by our ancestors creates a feast to feed many.
00:00:58No one can cook like us. No one can care like us.
00:01:03No one can show compassion like us.
00:01:06No one can give grace like we do.
00:01:09We are our own rare breed of individuals.
00:01:14The holidays reunite us, seeing friends and family whom we might have grown distant from,
00:01:20providing an opportunity to reconnect and fellowship.
00:01:23Everybody does Christmas differently.
00:01:26But for the Samuels, this story is unlike any you've heard.
00:01:31You see, in our community, things tend to stay on the straight, narrow, narrow veering off.
00:01:38However, this family has a unique way of hosting their holiday gatherings.
00:01:44Hi, it's me, Anthony Bond.
00:02:03And I'm here with another interesting story to tell.
00:02:05Riddle me this, riddle me that.
00:02:09The Samuels have been keeping a secret and that a fact.
00:02:13Not too much to gain.
00:02:15Too many secrets can cause pain.
00:02:18But can the truth put out the flames?
00:02:21Papa Nolan, Bernice, and Mildred have been living a blissful life,
00:02:25not thinking twice about the seeds that may lay.
00:02:28But in these holiday times, things will unwind,
00:02:35causing a ripple that can tickle anyone's mind.
00:02:39Sit back and enjoy.
00:02:42But I would employ that judgment is not a toy.
00:02:47Because these are lives that only time can supply.
00:02:52The knowledge that linger behind an individual's eye.
00:02:58I know, I just want to get this, I just want to get this broth done, you know?
00:03:21Like, I want to make the seasoning to be great.
00:03:25I'm so excited.
00:03:27I know, I can't not wait to have everybody up on your own roof.
00:03:31Like, everybody.
00:03:31I'm so excited.
00:03:34It's going to be crazy.
00:03:36Remember what a picky eater Andreas is.
00:03:38I know.
00:03:39You see why I'm making what I'm making, right?
00:03:42I don't want that.
00:03:44I don't like it.
00:03:45I just want to make sure everything is right.
00:03:48I'm so excited.
00:03:49Oh, it smells so good.
00:03:52Do you think this is going to be enough, though?
00:03:54I mean, it's going to be a moment, because it's just been way too long.
00:03:58So, way too long.
00:03:59Do we have all the shopping done?
00:04:02I think we have most of everything.
00:04:05I mean, I think I got everything for my stuff,
00:04:08my food and my dishes I'm doing.
00:04:10And then, we've gotten stuff from whoever's vegan and all there.
00:04:16Yes.
00:04:17Well, then there's that.
00:04:20Then there's that.
00:04:21Okay, thank you.
00:04:25What y'all in here getting on the brothel?
00:04:27How large of business.
00:04:29We're just excited the boys agreed to come vote for the holidays.
00:04:33Yeah, Nolan.
00:04:34I mean, it's been 10 years since we've seen boys.
00:04:37Can't we be excited?
00:04:38Yeah, you'll be excited.
00:04:40I'm not going to ruin y'all with a moment now.
00:04:44For real?
00:04:45I mean, what is always coming here in the middle of us?
00:04:48What's going on?
00:05:07Hello?
00:05:08Pops, I got the documents you sent over.
00:05:10Are you sure you want to do this?
00:05:11Son, yes.
00:05:12It's time.
00:05:13We've been talking about doing this for years.
00:05:15You know, I think it'd make a great Christmas gift.
00:05:18I understand, Dad.
00:05:19Please take your time and read the terms,
00:05:22because I don't think you get...
00:05:23Son, please just do as I ask.
00:05:26I don't have time for a discussion right now.
00:05:28Yes, sir.
00:05:29Okay, thank you.
00:05:30What are you off to?
00:05:55I have to go with my parents for a few days.
00:05:58Oh, that family you said you don't like?
00:06:01I never said that.
00:06:02It was implied.
00:06:04How?
00:06:05Your lack of acknowledgement in them.
00:06:08I've never heard you talk about them,
00:06:09nor have I met them.
00:06:10Okay.
00:06:12We've been together for four years to cover.
00:06:15Have we?
00:06:15Okay, we've been fucking for four years.
00:06:19I don't think that's the same thing.
00:06:21Okay, whatever.
00:06:24And you're coming back.
00:06:26I'll let you know.
00:06:30So crazy.
00:06:31Let me out of this place.
00:06:57Shit, I keep my own bag.
00:06:59Woo!
00:06:59Boom!
00:07:00And they say old folks came here.
00:07:05Hey, baby, young man.
00:07:06There's my handsome son in the law.
00:07:09Oh, baby, so good to see you.
00:07:11How you doing, baby?
00:07:11I'm doing good, Mama.
00:07:12How you doing?
00:07:13Oh, I'm doing great now that I'm here now.
00:07:15Oh, thank you, sweetie.
00:07:17Are the boys here yet?
00:07:18No, they on their way, though.
00:07:19Oh, yeah.
00:07:21Oh!
00:07:21No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:07:24Darnese.
00:07:27You invited your mom?
00:07:29I did not.
00:07:30You know she's just going to show up
00:07:32and ain't going to ask anybody.
00:07:34Uh, well, what about the boundaries we talked about?
00:07:38I mean, we've got to make sure the boys are okay
00:07:40before we have Mama Sarah coming in here
00:07:42and shaking the table.
00:07:44Shaking the table?
00:07:46What am I flipping it over?
00:07:50Oh!
00:07:51Hey, Mama.
00:08:01Oh, save it.
00:08:03I know you saw me waiting out there outside.
00:08:05Mama Sarah.
00:08:07We were just running around trying to fix up this house
00:08:09for everybody.
00:08:11I can always depend on you to save her, Miss Thang.
00:08:15Was she on one today?
00:08:17Mama, why don't you come on inside
00:08:19and make yourself comfortable?
00:08:21I will.
00:08:23Mildred?
00:08:25Yes?
00:08:26Can I get you to make me a drink, please?
00:08:28I suppose I can do that.
00:08:30I want tequila on ice with soda water.
00:08:36All right, I got you.
00:08:37And I want mine clear.
00:08:39I want none of this brown stuff you young folks be drinking.
00:08:43Yes, ma'am.
00:08:48Oh, there's my baby!
00:08:50How are you?
00:08:50Oh, I'm so grateful.
00:08:51Baby.
00:08:52Doo-doo.
00:08:52Oh, I'm so grateful.
00:08:53Yeah.
00:08:54Wow.
00:08:58I know.
00:08:58I know.
00:08:59Look, look, I'm aware of this.
00:09:13Okay, it's only for a few days.
00:09:15I'll be reachable via email or phone.
00:09:18Keep me updated on everything.
00:09:24Will do.
00:09:45What's up, little sis?
00:09:46Hey!
00:09:47Oh my God, you've gotten so big.
00:09:48I'm 18 now, duh.
00:09:49I guess so.
00:09:50Time flies.
00:09:51It does.
00:09:52Come on.
00:09:53Mama and Mildred cannot wait to see you.
00:09:54Let's go inside.
00:09:55Oh, God.
00:09:56I bet.
00:09:57Okay.
00:09:58Mom!
00:09:59Auntie Mildred!
00:10:00Dakota's here!
00:10:01Hi!
00:10:02Hi!
00:10:03Hi!
00:10:04Hi!
00:10:05Hi!
00:10:06Hi!
00:10:07Hi!
00:10:08Hi!
00:10:09Hi!
00:10:10Hi!
00:10:11Hi!
00:10:12Hi!
00:10:13Hi!
00:10:14Hi!
00:10:15My baby did it!
00:10:18Oh, I miss you too, Mom, but—
00:10:22Alright, give me some crystal thing.
00:10:24Boy, don't you mess our bog up in here.
00:10:27We just miss you.
00:10:30Yeah.
00:10:31Oh, I miss you too.
00:10:32Oh, ma!
00:10:33Oh, baby!
00:10:34Oh, you look like two closeted cowboys on acid.
00:10:38Oh, but don't let her mess with you.
00:10:40Momma, you look so good.
00:10:42I'm so glad COVID dodged you.
00:10:44Oh, baby, me too. Honey, I dodged that trick like she was a bill collector.
00:10:52That's right.
00:10:53You look good, baby.
00:10:54Hey, everyone.
00:10:55Oh, my lord.
00:10:57Oh, my lord.
00:10:59Oh, my lord.
00:11:02Oh, honey, you ain't grew up and you've been taking care of yourself.
00:11:08Honey, if you want my grandson.
00:11:13Come here, baby. Give me a hug.
00:11:16Oh, honey, smells good, too.
00:11:20Oh, baby.
00:11:22If you want my grandson, ain't nothing like a man that smells good.
00:11:28But let me go refill my drink before I say something else.
00:11:32Yes, please.
00:11:34All right.
00:11:36Excuse me. I think you're in the wrong house.
00:11:38Oh, no, no. She's in the right place.
00:11:41I want you all to meet my wife, Angela, who is also pregnant with my child.
00:11:49Who is this woman?
00:11:51Honey, this is your son's wife, Angela.
00:11:56Hi.
00:11:57Welcome.
00:11:58Excuse me?
00:12:04Why don't we just go into the kitchen, ladies, and let the fellas do a little catching up?
00:12:09Who is this white bitch?
00:12:11And what is she doing in this house?
00:12:13Sarah, this is your grandson's wife.
00:12:17His wife?
00:12:19His what?
00:12:20His wife, Mama.
00:12:21Now, cut all that foolishness out.
00:12:23Come on in here.
00:12:24All right.
00:12:25I'm watching you.
00:12:28Aren't you sure I'm going to be here, too?
00:12:30Yeah, yeah.
00:12:31Of course, Becky.
00:12:32Plus, I've been wanting you to meet my family.
00:12:34It's only a few days.
00:12:35I'm counting.
00:12:36All right.
00:12:37Count on down.
00:12:47So, y'all not going to talk?
00:12:50Well, damn.
00:13:03I guess this is going to be an interesting Christmas reunion.
00:13:07Mama Sarah, what's that?
00:13:24What does it look like?
00:13:26But I already cooked dinner for everybody.
00:13:30Yeah, I know.
00:13:32I'd be happy to over something here.
00:13:34I know I'm covering it.
00:13:35Oh, sweetie, that's okay.
00:13:37We like to cook at home here.
00:13:39Yeah, and Ubers have messed up our orders way too many times.
00:13:44We don't want you touching anything in this kitchen.
00:13:48Mama.
00:13:49Seriously?
00:13:50She on one today.
00:13:52I am so sorry for my mother's behavior.
00:13:55I don't need you apologizing for me.
00:13:57Somebody should.
00:13:59And Mama, you knew Mildred was cooking dinner.
00:14:02What?
00:14:03Let's not play stupid.
00:14:05Everybody knows a girl can't cook.
00:14:08Mama.
00:14:09Don't pay her any mind.
00:14:17Hey, Mama Sarah, this is the last of your bags.
00:14:21I'm going to put them in your room, all right?
00:14:23Thank you, darling.
00:14:24Miss Sarah, since you're such the food professional, what do you think the Christmas menu should be?
00:14:35Mildred, I'm so glad you asked.
00:14:39I was thinking.
00:14:42Collard greens, cornbread, honey-baked ham, and yams.
00:14:52Very philosophical.
00:14:55All right, you two.
00:14:57This is the first time in 10 years my kids are going to be under the same roof.
00:15:02So please, let's make this a pleasant, memorable experience for everyone.
00:15:08Oh, it's going to be memorable, all right.
00:15:11Miss Sarah.
00:15:12Nice.
00:15:13I think I'll be cute.
00:15:16I sure hope so.
00:15:18I would love to try to make a dish.
00:15:20We don't need you experimenting with our time and our money and our food.
00:15:33In this kitchen?
00:15:34No way.
00:15:35All right, Mama.
00:15:36That's enough.
00:15:37Mama, I'm out of mess.
00:15:40Cut it out.
00:15:42Just met this girl.
00:15:44She's part of our family now.
00:15:46Put this stuff away.
00:15:47No one's going to eat it.
00:15:49No one's going to eat it.
00:15:56Darling, listen, I'm sorry.
00:15:58I know I promised I would be there this weekend, but this trip is just so much more important.
00:16:05Yeah, you know, I'll make it up to you, right?
00:16:08I'm good for it.
00:16:09I promise.
00:16:11Who in the hell are you here making promises to while your pregnant wife is downstairs?
00:16:17My mama tripping.
00:16:18Let me call you back, okay?
00:16:20I see things still haven't changed with you.
00:16:24They don't.
00:16:25So answer my question.
00:16:27Look, my business is my business, okay?
00:16:31How about you get you something of mine?
00:16:33Okay.
00:16:34Let's keep it cute.
00:16:35It's been a while since you've been read by me.
00:16:38Whatever.
00:16:39Whatever.
00:16:40Whatever.
00:16:41We teet her and we taught her.
00:16:58Good intentions never falter.
00:17:00Great minds think alike, but a good old sibling banter can cause a fight.
00:17:07Mama Sarah is a good old key.
00:17:10Her words, her lips can cut a tree.
00:17:13Andreas and his pale wife has created an undimmable light.
00:17:19Dakota, Dakota, it appears that no one knows ya.
00:17:24Running from your family's hand can only damage your brand.
00:17:30Now it is time to break bread.
00:17:34But let's see whose stomachs are fed.
00:17:57So uh, he must be putting it down real good in the bedroom.
00:18:03To have her train like that.
00:18:06Cause I know, the last time it was put to me like that, I was like Rose from the Jetsons.
00:18:16Oh.
00:18:17Centuries ago.
00:18:18Mama that's gross.
00:18:19Alright.
00:18:20What is going on here?
00:18:21Is this what we came here to do?
00:18:24For once I agree.
00:18:26Oh really?
00:18:27Here we go.
00:18:28I didn't think you could agree with anybody else.
00:18:31Well that's the problem little brother.
00:18:33You don't think.
00:18:34Really?
00:18:35Coming from the guy who brought a white woman to a black household on Christmas.
00:18:39What was that saying of yours mom?
00:18:41If she can't use your comb, don't bring her home.
00:18:44Oh.
00:18:45I heard that.
00:18:46Alright.
00:18:47Come on y'all.
00:18:48Nah nah.
00:18:49Get it out.
00:18:50I wish you had that memory of yours.
00:18:52For all those people you sucked off in the alley down there for money.
00:18:55Wow bro.
00:18:56That's all you got?
00:18:57What about what you were doing in the alley?
00:18:59Wait.
00:19:00Wait.
00:19:01Hold up.
00:19:02That's a damn lie.
00:19:03I never did nothing with no damn alley.
00:19:04That's not what I heard.
00:19:05Stop it.
00:19:06Wait a minute.
00:19:07You guys are just being petty now.
00:19:09Sit your country asses down before I have to get up and start moving some furniture around
00:19:14in this place.
00:19:16Excuse me.
00:19:17I need another drink.
00:19:21Mama.
00:19:22Not now.
00:19:25Ten years.
00:19:26It's been ten years since we've all been under one roof.
00:19:30We've been in this house less than an hour long.
00:19:33Were you all raging at each other's necks?
00:19:37Cops.
00:19:38I'm sorry.
00:19:39Andres, it's time we should be apologizing to you and your siblings.
00:19:44What are you talking about?
00:19:47Baby girl, look.
00:19:50You're not getting any younger.
00:19:52You and your brothers got your own vibes.
00:19:55You're out there doing your own thing.
00:19:57You might explore the world a little more, right?
00:20:00Me?
00:20:01What your father is trying to say is that we are selling the house and downsizing to an apartment
00:20:09or a condo.
00:20:10Pops, what do you mean by exploring?
00:20:13I didn't know you were leaving the country.
00:20:15So you knew about this?
00:20:17I'm helping with the sale.
00:20:20Why am I not surprised?
00:20:21How could you not tell us?
00:20:23Because he's selfish.
00:20:24I always thought you were adopted.
00:20:27Now, hold on a minute.
00:20:30That is not going to be the narrative today.
00:20:33Let me tell you something, little girl.
00:20:35That is and will forever be your brother.
00:20:37Do not get that twisted.
00:20:39You hear me?
00:20:41I'm so lost.
00:20:45Why didn't you tell us the poor story?
00:20:47Because that's what he does.
00:20:48He gives out commands and then he thinks he just controls everything.
00:20:51Alright, Dakota.
00:20:52That's enough.
00:20:53I've had enough of your backhanded remarks, son.
00:20:56One more?
00:20:57This is going to land you on the floor now.
00:20:59Goddammit, this is enough.
00:21:01I'm so sick of these kids being around here and not knowing.
00:21:05In the dark, not knowing who their family is.
00:21:08Mama Sarah, what are you talking about?
00:21:10Go ahead and say it, Mama.
00:21:12Since you enjoy putting everybody's business out there.
00:21:16I'm not the one showcasing for the world out here.
00:21:20Hey, Mama.
00:21:21What are you talking about?
00:21:23Your Mama.
00:21:26Nolan.
00:21:28And Mildred.
00:21:30Put in a swinger relationship.
00:21:34It's not a swingers relationship.
00:21:36It's a poly relationship.
00:21:39Whatever.
00:21:40Get it right.
00:21:41So...
00:21:43What?
00:21:44I'm so lost.
00:21:45I know you're lying.
00:21:47It's hard to explain.
00:21:49Yeah, it takes a certain level of maturity to understand our situation, kids.
00:21:54Wait, so Mildred's our mom too?
00:21:58This whole time we thought she was our aunt or something.
00:22:01Auntie.
00:22:04Mama.
00:22:06She's not your aunt, honey.
00:22:08Well then who is she to us?
00:22:10It doesn't matter who she is.
00:22:12Bernice and I brought Mildred into our relationship not long after Andres was born.
00:22:18We met at a bar.
00:22:20And the rest, as they say, is history.
00:22:23And here's the thing, she also helped raise all of you.
00:22:27What?
00:22:29Go on.
00:22:30Tell them who's the mama and who's the daddy.
00:22:35Look, as you know, Andres is the oldest from Bernice.
00:22:39Dakota, you were born between Mildred and I.
00:22:43Hey girl, we were born with Melissa.
00:22:48You're nasty.
00:22:49Mama.
00:22:50There's nothing to say.
00:22:51I'm at a loss for words.
00:22:52Sorry.
00:22:53I really enjoyed dinner.
00:22:55She's probably the one who brought that dry ass corporate up into here.
00:22:56No, Mama Sierra.
00:22:57That was me.
00:22:58Oh, baby.
00:22:59I'm so sorry.
00:23:00Mama for heaven.
00:23:01You're nasty.
00:23:02You're nasty.
00:23:03Mama.
00:23:04There's nothing to say.
00:23:05There's nothing to say.
00:23:06I'm at a loss for words.
00:23:07Sorry.
00:23:08I really enjoyed dinner.
00:23:09She's probably the one who brought that dry ass corporate up into here.
00:23:18No, Mama Sierra.
00:23:19That was me.
00:23:20Oh, baby.
00:23:22I'm so sorry.
00:23:23Mama for heaven's sakes.
00:23:26Girl, heaven goodness save that corporate.
00:23:30If Jesus had put his thumb in it, it wouldn't have saved it, girl.
00:23:35So my mom is a homewrecker.
00:23:38Decorah, stop that.
00:23:40That ain't right.
00:23:41She's always been more of a mom to Andre than me.
00:23:43That's not true.
00:23:44Son, you have to give your mother some grace now.
00:23:47My mother, Grace?
00:23:49You three think you can run around having sex, bring three kids into this world, and we're
00:23:54just going to turn out okay?
00:23:56No.
00:23:57Well, that actually went better than I expected.
00:24:07I thought someone would end up with a black eye, a bloody nose, or police outside waiting.
00:24:16Can you please go to bed?
00:24:20Please.
00:24:21What's the matter, love bug?
00:24:25What's the matter, love bug?
00:24:26That's what Dakota said to me.
00:24:27I just can't let it go.
00:24:28What's the matter, love bug?
00:24:32I just can't let it go.
00:24:33I mean, he feels like I don't love him.
00:24:39He's my only child.
00:24:40It just hurts.
00:24:41I just can't let it go.
00:24:42I mean, he feels like I don't love him.
00:24:48He's my only child.
00:24:49It just hurts.
00:24:50Now, don't you let that bother you.
00:24:53We know that you've loved all of them the same.
00:25:00It's unfortunate Dakota feels that way.
00:25:01Dakota?
00:25:02Out of all the kids, we gave him the most freedom.
00:25:07We knew this day would come, though.
00:25:08That's why we've got to be strong and stand firm to communicate that we love them the
00:25:14best.
00:25:15It hurts.
00:25:16Now, don't you let that bother you.
00:25:17We know that you've loved all of them the same.
00:25:21It's unfortunate Dakota feels that way.
00:25:24Dakota?
00:25:25Out of all the kids, we gave him the most freedom.
00:25:30We knew this day would come, though.
00:25:33That's why we've got to be strong and stand firm to communicate that we love them equally.
00:25:39You know, we treated them all the same.
00:25:44None was treated better than the other.
00:25:47How fortunate were they to have two moms?
00:25:50I mean, what kid gets unconditional love from two mamas in one lifetime?
00:25:56I agree.
00:25:57Y'all did an amazing job.
00:25:59Y'all did an amazing job.
00:26:27Oh, Dre.
00:26:28Hey, come here.
00:26:29Feel this.
00:26:30Hey, baby.
00:26:31That's my little baby.
00:26:33Hey, how you doing after last night?
00:26:34I know that was a lot to take in.
00:26:35Actually, to be quite honest, it made sense into how I viewed them, but I never was certain.
00:26:51Yeah.
00:26:52Yeah.
00:26:53Think how exciting we get to tell our child they have two grandmothers.
00:26:57Hey, let's not jump the gun here, alright?
00:27:00I still have so many lingering questions.
00:27:03I know, honey.
00:27:04I know, honey.
00:27:05But just think, they have a level of communication that extends our comprehension.
00:27:09So, I would advise you to listen and not judge.
00:27:13Oh.
00:27:14Oh, so now you're my therapist.
00:27:15Don't do that.
00:27:16You know, I've helped people care about your mental health.
00:27:20But if I was a therapist, I would suggest you talk to your siblings.
00:27:26That's if.
00:27:27What was your thing?
00:27:28Lord be a fence, shelter, and the pulpit.
00:27:33Sorry, I didn't know anybody was in here.
00:27:42Son.
00:27:43Come on.
00:27:44Come on in.
00:27:45I'm just looking for some of your childhood Christmas ornaments.
00:27:50Okay.
00:27:51I guess I could help out with that.
00:27:55Oh, look at this.
00:28:07You on your fourth birthday.
00:28:09Bernice and Mildred made you a cake from scratch.
00:28:13We didn't have two dimes to rub together.
00:28:16But we made it work.
00:28:18Oh, wow.
00:28:19Look, this is Andrea's 13th birthday.
00:28:21I remember I was so mad at Mama Bernice.
00:28:24I remember you wanted a cupcake so you could feel included.
00:28:29Well, it wasn't a hard ask.
00:28:32And son, not everyone is as mature as you were at that age.
00:28:37I don't think it was too much to ask for.
00:28:40Dakota, you demanded a rainbow cupcake with sparklers on your brother's birthday.
00:28:47Need I say that?
00:28:49Dakota, come on, son.
00:28:51Come on, son.
00:28:52Come on.
00:28:57Look, son.
00:28:58I know things haven't been the best between us.
00:29:03But it's important you know that you are my son and I do love you.
00:29:06Unconditional.
00:29:07But how does that show up in real life when you're only ever lingering in the shadows?
00:29:12Shadows?
00:29:14Okay, I deserve that.
00:29:17But just because I didn't show up in the way that you wanted me to?
00:29:22Yeah, I had to step in for your sister.
00:29:24I was harder on your brother.
00:29:25But with you, I always had to monitor my levels of toxic masculinity.
00:29:31Your mother's told me you were different.
00:29:34But I guess I didn't know what they really meant until I caught you in the room with that boy.
00:29:39What's his name?
00:29:40Anthony.
00:29:42Anthony.
00:29:44I mean, I was angry.
00:29:45I was hurt.
00:29:47I didn't know what to do.
00:29:49I was young.
00:29:50I was trying to figure myself out.
00:29:51I was experimenting.
00:29:53Trust me.
00:29:56Her niece and Mildred were on me for weeks after that.
00:30:00They didn't even understand why I was so stubborn.
00:30:03Well, knowing what I know now about the three of you, obviously why.
00:30:06Yeah, I figured you might say something like that.
00:30:09But allow me to spare you the idiotic speech of toxic masculinity that's carried over for generations.
00:30:15You being my son, I can say, having faced this social burden head on,
00:30:20it's the greatest accomplishment a father can say he has achieved.
00:30:26I didn't have the best example of a father, Dakota.
00:30:29And I'm doing everything I could possibly do to be a father to you and your siblings.
00:30:34Not only have you shown me what a real man can become,
00:30:37outside of sucking people off in the park or the alleyway.
00:30:40Look, I don't need to know about that.
00:30:43But your perseverance is deemed worthy of people to know your ways.
00:30:48Study under you.
00:30:50Admire you.
00:30:54I love you, son.
00:30:56I love you too, Dad.
00:30:57Now, here's the thing.
00:31:07You hurt Mildred earlier.
00:31:09Those words cut her deep.
00:31:11And the son I know would do what he can to make things right.
00:31:15I got you, Papa. Let me get ready.
00:31:16Lord enters the walking dead.
00:31:30I beg your pardon?
00:31:32Nothing.
00:31:34Is this that friendly banter I've been hearing so much about?
00:31:37You just wait a minute, young girl.
00:31:40You gonna keep messing around and you gonna find yourself in an alley with your hands around your ankles.
00:31:46Okay, okay. Let's not keep beating a dead horse.
00:31:49Who are you talking to?
00:31:51Mrs. Sarah, I respect your grandson and I love him dearly.
00:31:55I would never do anything to disrespect you or your culture.
00:31:58What's disrespectful is that you come into a black household
00:32:03and you enter into someone else's kitchen without asking the host?
00:32:09What?
00:32:11I'm so sorry. I didn't realize that'd be an issue.
00:32:14Well, it is. And that is the issue.
00:32:17But I do have to admit that I really enjoy watching you cater to your man.
00:32:25Why is that so strange?
00:32:28Andre's always told me he grew up in such a loving household
00:32:31and that his mom and dad, moms and dad, painted a picture of what he'd like his life to be when he grew up.
00:32:38Well, I can't argue with that.
00:32:43It has been a little slow in the intimacy department.
00:32:49So, wait a minute.
00:32:51Now, you gotta keep some spice in your life during this time.
00:32:55I've been trying.
00:32:57In what ways?
00:32:58Oh, Lord, you can't even imagine.
00:33:00I bought this little lace dress and I...
00:33:03He said he didn't want to ruin the baby's brain.
00:33:07What try semester are you in, sweetheart?
00:33:10In a second.
00:33:12The doctors say the women are more than ready for sex by then.
00:33:15Oh, Lord, so you're telling me he ain't knocking the boots that you looking to get wet?
00:33:21No, Mama Sarah, just try.
00:33:24Oh, Lord, let me help you out, girl.
00:33:27How?
00:33:29Well...
00:33:31I've just been trying to keep the spice up.
00:33:34So many women get cheated on during their pregnancy and I refuse to be second fiddle.
00:33:38Fiddle?
00:33:40Oh, honey, I gotta teach you how to be dominant.
00:33:44Dominant?
00:33:46Okay.
00:33:47Baby, you walk into a room after you clean that cat and you grab that bull by his horns and you say,
00:34:00Baby, Daddy, whatever nickname you call him, you better do me, baby.
00:34:06Do me now and do it good.
00:34:07You call him and you say, Ooh, Daddy. Ooh, Daddy.
00:34:12Go on. Come on. You try.
00:34:18You can do it. You can do it.
00:34:20I don't think this is gonna work.
00:34:22You can do it. You got this, girlfriend. You got it.
00:34:24Look here, Nick.
00:34:30Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:34:35Now, I know that in the greatest of passion that he ain't gonna allow you to call him.
00:34:41Nick?
00:34:42Oh.
00:34:43That's his nickname.
00:34:45We used to fall asleep to Nick at night when we first started dating.
00:34:48Whew.
00:34:49Okay, baby.
00:34:50You know what?
00:34:51I think it's enough pep talk for today.
00:35:15Hey.
00:35:18What's up?
00:35:20You all right?
00:35:23You all right?
00:35:26Not really, to be honest.
00:35:29I just think it's so weird that we keep this from us for so long.
00:35:33I mean, I would hope they think we'd love them in arms.
00:35:36Yeah, but look at how we treated them when we found out.
00:35:40I could only imagine what was going through the head.
00:35:43Yeah, but come on.
00:35:45They had to expect that reaction.
00:35:47Look, the same grace Mama and Mildred have given us in the past, I mean, we owe it to them.
00:35:52You know, they've been more gracious with us.
00:35:55Yeah.
00:35:56So…
00:35:57What's to do with you and Dakota?
00:36:02I have never seen y'all so at odds.
00:36:07It's a whole misunderstanding.
00:36:09Are you sure?
00:36:11Because Coda seemed to think strongly on how he feels.
00:36:14That's on him. I can't control that.
00:36:17What's going on with you, though?
00:36:18I feel like we always got something going on,
00:36:20and we never have the opportunity to ask you how you do.
00:36:24I'm used to it.
00:36:25The boys get center stage while I wait in the room.
00:36:28Maya, you are our little sister.
00:36:31You know we love you, right?
00:36:33I mean...
00:36:34Okay, I get it. I get it.
00:36:36We could be more loving big brothers.
00:36:39You said it. I didn't.
00:36:42So you ain't got some little boy chasing you around?
00:36:45A boy?
00:36:46Or a girl.
00:36:47Shit, you never know with this family.
00:36:49Cutes.
00:36:50But no, I'm taking this time to focus on myself.
00:36:54Okay.
00:36:55Miss Independent.
00:36:58Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.
00:37:01No, it's all good. We're just finishing up.
00:37:04Am I a mama Sarah?
00:37:05Why don't you go downstairs home for Christmas decorations?
00:37:07Okay.
00:37:08Of course she does.
00:37:19Looky here, Nick.
00:37:21You better do me, baby.
00:37:23And you better do me good.
00:37:26Okay.
00:37:27I got it.
00:37:44Hey.
00:37:45James, what are you doing here?
00:37:52You haven't returned any of my calls. I've been worried about you.
00:37:55How did you find me?
00:37:56I shared your location and good thing I did.
00:37:59What the hell, James?
00:38:01Mm-hmm.
00:38:04That don't look like the postman to me.
00:38:06It's bad.
00:38:08You're driving something, though.
00:38:10Mm-hmm.
00:38:10And it ain't the mail.
00:38:14Gosh.
00:38:14Well, I know you came a long way, but now's really not a good time.
00:38:19Hey.
00:38:21Who is this young man? Dakota?
00:38:23Can we just have a second, guys? Please?
00:38:26Hey, hey. I'm James. Dakota's boyfriend.
00:38:28Boy, stop.
00:38:29Nice to meet you, James.
00:38:31Well, James can't stay for dinner, so...
00:38:32Oh, yeah. Just in time. Dinner will be right up.
00:38:34Come on in. The family would love to meet you.
00:38:36Don't worry about him. Come on in.
00:38:38We got him.
00:38:39Come on, James.
00:38:58So, you guys need two kitchens to a fair meal?
00:39:01Oh, sweetie.
00:39:02I used to own a bakery, and no one built his kitchen for me when we bought the house.
00:39:10Oh, my God. And her cookies were to die for, literally.
00:39:15I bet they were.
00:39:17Anyways.
00:39:19So, we like to wash and clean her greens really well. We don't want no buns in the food.
00:39:24Yeah. And we gotta make sure that we mix the collard and the mustard together so we can get, like, a perfect combination.
00:39:31But, but, sweetie, the most important thing is the seasonings.
00:39:35So I've heard.
00:39:36That's the first truth she says, and she's been married.
00:39:39I see they finally got you in the kitchen cooking for once.
00:39:41Oh, don't get used to it. It's only going to be here.
00:39:43Okay.
00:39:44Damn.
00:39:45So, Angela, if you can't cook, how did you land my brother?
00:39:49Let's just say I have other ways to prevent my head.
00:39:52Oh.
00:39:55Just nasty.
00:39:56All right.
00:39:57That Angie's a freak now, I'm telling you.
00:40:00Hey, when the food's going to be ready? I'm hungry.
00:40:03Boy, the food will be ready when the greens are done.
00:40:08Where is Dre? I know he in there.
00:40:11Are we expecting anyone else?
00:40:13What?
00:40:13Nah, I thought everybody was here.
00:40:16Where is Dre? I know he in there.
00:40:18What is that?
00:40:19What is that?
00:40:19What is that?
00:40:19What is that?
00:40:20Ma'am, can I help you?
00:40:23You can start by telling Dre to come out here and just stop avoiding me.
00:40:27Nolan, who the hell is this out here screaming their lungs out like they ain't got no scent?
00:40:32No scent?
00:40:33Ma'am, you need to calm down.
00:40:34Can we help you?
00:40:35Like I said, where is Dre?
00:40:38Little girl.
00:40:40We are trying to have a peaceful holiday.
00:40:43So whatever beef you have with our son, it can wait.
00:40:46If you ain't got no peace in you, trust and believe, honey, we can bring the smoke.
00:40:51Damn.
00:40:52Damn, Dre, you better go get old girl before our mom's pop.
00:40:54Oh, how the hell did she find me?
00:40:57Is that who you were on the phone with yesterday?
00:41:00What?
00:41:02How did...
00:41:03Amaya, what did you do?
00:41:05I didn't do anything.
00:41:07But share your location.
00:41:10What?
00:41:11Why would you do that?
00:41:12I don't know.
00:41:13You were being all rude and stank and I wasn't thinking, I just did it.
00:41:18She said she had something important to tell you, so I figured it'd be a surprise.
00:41:22Surprise, surprise.
00:41:24It'd be your own people.
00:41:25Little sis, does that sound like a surprise to you?
00:41:28I'm sorry.
00:41:29Okay, but why would she pull up here?
00:41:30Are you sleeping with that girl?
00:41:33Damn, Dre.
00:41:33You've got to be kidding me.
00:41:35It was only once.
00:41:36You knock in your back like that, bro.
00:41:38Hey, now is not the time.
00:41:40Gross.
00:41:40Hi, I'm Dre's wife.
00:41:42I think it's very unladylike for you to come in here acting like that in front of these fine people.
00:41:46Yeah.
00:41:47So, you're the white woman that he left me for.
00:41:50I beg your pardon?
00:41:50What?
00:41:51What?
00:41:52Aw, snap.
00:41:54Come on, Angie, you need to come on into the house.
00:41:56You're in no condition to deal with slapping a hoe.
00:42:00Okay, Mama Sarah, that's okay.
00:42:01I'd like to hear what she has to say.
00:42:02Okay.
00:42:02Men like Dre always settle for women like you because they can't handle a sister like
00:42:09me.
00:42:09What?
00:42:09They always go running to y'all when they meet their match.
00:42:12I warn you.
00:42:12You're weak, you're spineless, and you lack assertiveness.
00:42:15He will do the same thing to you, boo.
00:42:18With all due respect, I think it's the attitude, not the color of your skin, that turns men away,
00:42:23darling.
00:42:23So, let's save that for something it actually applies to.
00:42:26And the funny thing is, is I actually knew about you before Dre told me about you.
00:42:31So, that would be the assertiveness you say that I lack.
00:42:35The only way a woman would come with that much heat is if she's...
00:42:40Wow.
00:42:43There it is.
00:42:44Hey, honey.
00:42:46This is embarrassing.
00:42:47Not only for you, but for your family.
00:42:50Could you guys give us a minute?
00:42:52Come on, Mama Sarah.
00:42:53Let me take this side.
00:42:54Look, Jessica, I know it seems as if I've been blowing you off, but I haven't, okay?
00:43:03I just wanted a little time to focus on my family and making things right with Angela.
00:43:08Okay, but what about our family?
00:43:10Lord Jesus!
00:43:11I knew it!
00:43:12For real, Dre?
00:43:13I'm pregnant, Dre.
00:43:15What?
00:43:16How?
00:43:16I used a condom.
00:43:18Boy, condoms do break.
00:43:22I don't know.
00:43:23This can't be happening.
00:43:24So, what am I supposed to do?
00:43:26Well, you do have an option.
00:43:27Amaya!
00:43:28Amaya!
00:43:29I'm just saying.
00:43:32Look, why don't you stay for dinner?
00:43:36Mom!
00:43:37Hush, boy.
00:43:38You have already done enough.
00:43:41These poor girls traveled all this way.
00:43:43No, no, no.
00:43:45This time I agree with Dre.
00:43:47Uh, we can't be dealing with this mess today.
00:43:50Honey, we choosing happy today.
00:43:52And this ain't it.
00:43:53Old girl gonna have to be, you know, deal with this later.
00:43:56Andre, you're gonna have to call her later.
00:43:58Look, we'll talk soon, okay?
00:43:59You might want to.
00:44:00I don't deal with mess like this.
00:44:02We got dinner.
00:44:03Everybody, come on inside.
00:44:12You okay?
00:44:13This is all your fault.
00:44:32All right.
00:44:34Let's get this bad boy out.
00:44:35My, my, my.
00:44:46It still looks good.
00:44:47Hey, when was the last time we put this tree up?
00:44:50I think about ten years ago when I went away to college.
00:44:53And now Amaya will be going away to college soon.
00:44:55Man, time flies.
00:44:57That sure does.
00:44:59Hey, listen.
00:45:00I want to let you boys know.
00:45:01I haven't always shown my love in the proper ways.
00:45:05But as you can see,
00:45:06I didn't always have the best example of a father.
00:45:10I appreciate that, Dad.
00:45:12Same.
00:45:13And I want to apologize as well, you know, for,
00:45:17we could have given you more grace
00:45:18when you were telling us about the situation
00:45:19with you, Mom, and Mildred.
00:45:21You know, Mildred is your mother too, son.
00:45:24I know.
00:45:24I know.
00:45:25I'll have to get used to it.
00:45:27Look, you boys are my legacy.
00:45:30I'm proud of you.
00:45:31And I know you're gonna do great things.
00:45:33Love you, Dad.
00:45:36Love you too.
00:45:37Come on, let's go get something to drink.
00:45:39Actually, Drake, could I talk to you for a second?
00:45:41Yeah.
00:45:42Look, I know we haven't always seen eye to eye,
00:45:44especially when we were teenagers,
00:45:46but I was wondering if maybe now
00:45:48that we're adults and stuff,
00:45:49we could kind of start over,
00:45:50figure things out.
00:45:53Man, you know how long I've waited to hear you say that?
00:45:57I mean, you're my little brother.
00:45:59I can't tell you how many times
00:46:01I've heard things about you
00:46:03or, you know, or people slandering your name,
00:46:06but I've always had your back.
00:46:08I appreciate that.
00:46:09And I've always, you know,
00:46:10just wanted to call you,
00:46:12and I've tried a few times,
00:46:13but I couldn't bring myself to do it.
00:46:15I cried.
00:46:16Oh.
00:46:18Never too late to start over, okay?
00:46:20Let's wipe the plate clean.
00:46:22Hi, I'm your big brother, Andres.
00:46:26Hi, I'm your little brother, Dakota.
00:46:28Nice to meet you, little brother.
00:46:29Nice to meet you, bro.
00:46:37Well, sorry for the tight squeeze, everyone.
00:46:40We weren't expecting more guests.
00:46:42It's all right.
00:46:43I truly just wanted to express my appreciation
00:46:45and love for Dakota
00:46:47and everything he's been to me
00:46:49over the past few years.
00:46:50Oh, how sweet.
00:46:53It's so sweet.
00:46:55And, Mildred, I mean, Mom,
00:46:58I want to apologize for the way
00:47:00I spoke to you yesterday.
00:47:01I know that wasn't okay.
00:47:03Thank you for that, baby.
00:47:05I know it was a lot to take in
00:47:07what we told you kids yesterday,
00:47:08but I think we're all going to be okay.
00:47:11Who's going to say grace?
00:47:14I will.
00:47:16Oh, Lord.
00:47:16Thanks.
00:47:20I want to thank the Lord
00:47:22for blessing me
00:47:22for being a part of this wonderful,
00:47:24colorful family.
00:47:26Thank you to all the hands
00:47:27who helped make this food.
00:47:29I'd like to thank my husband
00:47:30for being the strong,
00:47:32supportive man he is
00:47:33and his parents
00:47:35who raised him that way.
00:47:37In all of this,
00:47:38in Jesus' name, I pray.
00:47:40Amen.
00:47:41Amen.
00:47:41Amen.
00:47:43That was nice.
00:47:45Merry Christmas.
00:47:46Merry Christmas.
00:47:47Thanks.
00:47:48There's nothing like family.
00:48:15Some you like,
00:48:18some you hate,
00:48:19but family is family nonetheless.
00:48:22Value every moment you have with them.
00:48:26You can't get back time you've lost.
00:48:29For the holidays,
00:48:31create moments of wellness,
00:48:33peace,
00:48:34and good vibes.
00:48:37Make sure whatever you do
00:48:38reflects and build wonderful memories
00:48:42for years to come.
00:48:43for the holidays.
00:49:43Now, ain't that lovely?
00:49:55A modern-day family with a modern-day tale.
00:49:59The one thing that they knew is that love will prevail.
00:50:03A little pinch of this and a little shake of that
00:50:07and all those flavors will soon come to match.
00:50:13Now, it's time to update you on our dynamic family.
00:50:21Nolan, Bernice, and Mildred got that vacation they talked about.
00:50:27They kept in contact with their children while exploring and traveling the world.
00:50:31Fun times. Make sure you bring me back a baguette from Pell-E, all right?
00:50:39Now, Andreas and Angela, they were able to bring in a new bundle of joy to their family.
00:50:48They welcomed Carter, Bernice, Nolan, Mildred, Samuel into their family.
00:50:54But where there's joy, there's also a little strife.
00:50:59Andreas and Angela had to deal with the notion that Jessica was also bringing in a baby into this world.
00:51:08The conversation didn't go over too well with Andreas and Jessica.
00:51:12However, as mature adults, they were able to settle on a solution.
00:51:20And now, not only do they have one bundle of joy,
00:51:25but now they have two bundle of joy in this world.
00:51:31Dakota and James made their relationship official.
00:51:35After patching up his relationship with his family,
00:51:39Dakota is now a proud ambassador of the LGBT Center in Oakland, California.
00:51:47James followed suit and helped Dakota spread the word of positive intent in same-sex relationships.
00:51:54Dakota and James have landed a spot in the LGBT magazine of the year as the most influential couple.
00:52:03Mama Sarah, Mama Sarah, if you didn't know, this lady would cause a terror.
00:52:09After busting it wide open and exposing all of her family's secrets,
00:52:15she thought to herself to start a retreat
00:52:18to help other families navigate how to deal with the ugly truth of family secrets.
00:52:27And on top of keeping track with her family,
00:52:30she's even got herself in a little relationship.
00:52:33And now, Mama Sarah is more than happy
00:52:37than what she could ever imagine in her life.
00:52:50I still like Spargo's heart attack here.
00:52:54Maya, you gotta guess.
00:52:58Who the hell is that?
00:53:00Oh, damn.
00:53:06Damn.
00:53:06Damn.
00:53:07Damn.
00:53:08Damn.
00:53:09Damn.
00:53:10Damn.
00:53:11Damn.
00:53:12Damn.
00:53:13Damn.
00:53:14Damn.
00:53:15Damn.
00:53:16Damn.
00:53:17Damn.
00:53:18Damn.
00:53:19Damn.
00:53:20Damn.
00:53:21Damn.
00:53:22Damn.
00:53:23Damn.
00:53:24Damn.
00:53:25Damn.
00:53:26Damn.
00:53:27Damn.
00:53:28Damn.
00:56:01How to guess.
00:56:03Who the hell is that?
00:56:06Shit.
00:56:09Okay.
00:56:11So don't close the door.
00:56:15Oh, don't close it.
00:56:17That's cool.
00:56:19Okay.
00:56:29Sorry.
00:56:30Sorry.
00:56:31Why are you looking at me?
00:56:33Why are you looking at me?
00:56:45I'm...
00:56:47Save it.
00:56:48Save it.
00:56:49No, no, no, no, no.
00:57:06Jessica.
00:57:07Alright, so hold up.
00:57:08Reset.
00:57:09Let's do it again.
00:57:13Honey.
00:57:14This is embarrassing.
00:57:15Not only for you, but for your family.
00:57:18Can you guys give us a minute?
00:57:25Look, Jessica.
00:57:27I know...
00:57:28Y'all gotta leave.
00:57:30Y'all gotta leave.
00:57:31Y'all gotta leave.
00:57:33Yes.
00:57:34Y'all gotta leave.
00:57:35Yeah, no, these three leave.
00:57:37These three leave.
00:57:38Yes.
00:57:39I...
00:57:40There's no magic.
00:57:41I want to please you.
00:57:43Please you.
00:57:44Just can't get enough.
00:57:46And you can go.
00:57:48Let it go.
00:57:49Let it go.
00:57:50Let it go.
00:57:51I'm so excited.
00:57:53From the top.
00:57:54Alright.
00:57:55Here we go.
00:57:56Camera is rolling.
00:57:57And...
00:57:58And...
00:57:59Here we go.
00:58:00Camera is rolling.
00:58:01And...
00:58:02Here we go.
00:58:03Camera is rolling.
00:58:04And...
00:58:05Here we go.
00:58:06Camera is rolling.
00:58:07And...
00:58:08Here we go.
00:58:09Camera is rolling.
00:58:10Here we go.
00:58:11And...
00:58:12Here we go.
00:58:13Here we go.
00:58:14Come on.
00:58:15I'm so excited.
00:58:17Alright.
00:58:19Here we go.
00:58:20Camera is rolling.
00:58:22And...
00:58:23Here we go.
00:58:26Camera is rolling.
00:58:29Here we go.
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