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00:00:20She keeps calling, she's not going to stop, she's not going to stop, I gotta get it, I gotta get

00:00:25it.

00:00:29Yeah, this could have been an email with an extra 30 minutes, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, tell them I'm fine

00:00:37with that.

00:00:38Okay, all right, I'll check in with you after, bye.

00:00:42Is that about the signing?

00:00:43They limited the seating for the book greeting but opened up the signing to the public.

00:00:48Oh, so they're expecting millions of fans from the book fair to show up, huh?

00:00:52You don't think they will?

00:00:53Oh, no doubt, wouldn't want a taste of this.

00:00:56Ooh, ooh, ooh, give me some mole.

00:01:02Let's see what time it is.

00:01:04Let me see.

00:01:06Oh, okay, babe.

00:01:09I gotta go, I gotta go get ready.

00:01:11No, no, no, we'll get ready together.

00:01:13Let's get in the shower together.

00:01:14You first?

00:01:15Okay.

00:01:16I'm right behind you.

00:01:21Time's up, it's going down.

00:01:23Guess who got the crown?

00:01:24Baby, tap in, we can go another round.

00:01:27Here, come on, let me hear the fire, we bring the air.

00:01:30Thank you, thank you.

00:01:32All right, let's taste it.

00:01:35Mmm.

00:01:35Babe, this is amazing.

00:01:36You are welcome.

00:01:39You know, if I didn't get so damn nervous before these things, I'd fight you for the bacon.

00:01:44Wish you were coming with me.

00:01:46I would if I could, baby, but we're so close to launching Cargo USA.

00:01:50I just didn't think I'd be going back to Chicago this soon.

00:01:54You're welcome.

00:01:55But you know what, this investors meeting could be a big game changer.

00:01:58You know what, I was sold on your app five minutes into your pitch.

00:02:02Well, that's because you wanted to level up on this.

00:02:04This is true, and you will be great.

00:02:08You too.

00:02:08All right, babe, I am out of here.

00:02:10Okay.

00:02:11Good luck.

00:02:13And I will see you later.

00:02:15Oh, oh, oh, oh.

00:02:16Careful.

00:02:17Okay, that's it.

00:02:17I can't take the mess anymore.

00:02:19We really need to finish unpacking these boxes.

00:02:22Listen, do what you can tonight.

00:02:23I'm back tomorrow.

00:02:25I'll deal with the rest, I promise.

00:02:26All right.

00:02:27All right.

00:02:27Love you.

00:02:28Love you.

00:02:29And don't forget the trash bin.

00:02:30Deal with the trash, yeah.

00:02:31Get your money up, gotta get it tight.

00:02:35Get your money up, get your mind right.

00:02:38I was torn.

00:02:39The girl from St. Margaret's who wanted to please knew that this was wrong, but not just wrong,

00:02:44but seventh of the Ten Commandments wrong.

00:02:47Yet he had touched her under the table.

00:02:50He had come on to her, and Lord, it felt so good to be wanted, to be desired.

00:02:55So there was that terrible choice again.

00:02:56Every part of her ached for him.

00:02:59Craved his hands, his scent, no matter how wrong, no matter that he was married, to her best friend from

00:03:06college.

00:03:19Thank you so much.

00:03:21Hi.

00:03:30Hi.

00:03:34Oh my God, I thought you couldn't make it.

00:03:36Oh girl, you gotta be tripping.

00:03:37You think I would miss this?

00:03:38Oh my God, how long can you stay?

00:03:40It's a little line there.

00:03:41I could stay long enough to take your SRC for lunch once you are done with all of your adoring

00:03:44finds.

00:03:45Mm-hmm.

00:03:46Now can you sign my damn book?

00:03:47Oh, you bossy today.

00:03:49It's a long day.

00:03:50It's just the candy.

00:03:51There you go.

00:03:51C-A-N-D-Y.

00:03:53Okay.

00:03:53All right.

00:03:54Here we go.

00:03:54Thank you, sis.

00:03:56I love you.

00:03:57I'll see you in the 24th.

00:03:58Bye, lady.

00:03:58Bye.

00:04:02You aren't letting this best selling stuff go to your head, are you?

00:04:04No.

00:04:05Look, it's just good to be back.

00:04:06I get to see you.

00:04:08Get to hang out.

00:04:09Mm-hmm.

00:04:09I'm excited about this weekend.

00:04:11Mm-hmm.

00:04:12Finally get to meet my guy.

00:04:13I know it is.

00:04:16He's most definitely easy on the eye.

00:04:18Girl, I know.

00:04:19Him dipping in and out of our FaceTime calls is not enough.

00:04:22I can't believe you're up and together, what, two years now?

00:04:23Like two and a half.

00:04:25Oh, my God.

00:04:26I owe Richard a big-ass thank you for getting your button back to Atlanta.

00:04:29Yeah.

00:04:29How's it going?

00:04:30You know, it is good.

00:04:31Mm-hmm.

00:04:32Well, his business is solo, getting off the ground.

00:04:34Mm-hmm.

00:04:34His app should be done by the year's end, so yeah.

00:04:38Mm-hmm.

00:04:38Thank God.

00:04:38It's been a long time coming, sis.

00:04:40He's been working on that thing since before y'all met.

00:04:42Ooh, girl, since 1776.

00:04:441776.

00:04:44He needs some independence and so do you.

00:04:46I know, right?

00:04:47He's so silly.

00:04:48I know.

00:04:49Man, we darn near lived here when we were just filming.

00:04:51Good thing these walls can't talk,

00:04:52because they for show business, right?

00:04:54Oh, we were so messy back then.

00:04:56No.

00:04:56Not all of us.

00:04:58Please don't start.

00:04:59Okay, now.

00:05:00Oh, excuse me.

00:05:00Can we please have two sparkling apple juices and champagne things?

00:05:03Best I can do our work, please.

00:05:04That's all right.

00:05:05Yeah.

00:05:06What are we toasting to?

00:05:08Oh, girl, don't be so modest.

00:05:09It's not every day that the former editor of this film and Messenger is now a two-time New

00:05:13York Times bestselling author.

00:05:14This is for you.

00:05:15For me.

00:05:17Yeah.

00:05:18Yeah.

00:05:19Mm.

00:05:20Okay.

00:05:21Mm-hmm.

00:05:22Total disclaimer.

00:05:23Yeah.

00:05:23I was really feeling the pressure when the first book came out.

00:05:26It did so well.

00:05:27I was thinking maybe it's just lightning in a bottle and I'll never do it again,

00:05:30because you never know, you know?

00:05:32No.

00:05:32And this is a worthy follow-up, because every chapter just got more and more.

00:05:35Mm-hmm.

00:05:36I got so hot and bothered and frisky.

00:05:37Wait a minute.

00:05:37My book had you feeling like that?

00:05:39Mm-hmm.

00:05:40Mm-hmm.

00:05:41Everything's still good with you and a hug?

00:05:42Mm.

00:05:43Mm-hmm.

00:05:45What?

00:05:46Mm.

00:05:47Um.

00:05:48What?

00:05:50Remember when I told you how I was looking forward to Byron and I having more time together

00:05:54now that the twins are at Howard?

00:05:56Yeah.

00:05:56Well, that's not exactly what happened.

00:05:58I mean, this man, he's working more.

00:06:00He is playing in a rec league with the guys at night.

00:06:02He is going solo fishing on the weekends, and all of this would be fine with me if he

00:06:08was handling business in the boudoir.

00:06:10The boudoir?

00:06:11That's what I call him when I'm outside.

00:06:13Don't be calling it now?

00:06:13Yeah.

00:06:14I mean, our sex life is not non-existent, but it's going extinct.

00:06:19Maybe he's just going through menopause.

00:06:21You know, I've handled my fair share of divorce cases where sex was at the center of the split.

00:06:26Y'all ain't never getting to that point.

00:06:28Anyway, I don't want to talk about this.

00:06:30We are here to celebrate you.

00:06:32So can you please just catch me up on everything happening in Melody Land?

00:06:35Okay.

00:06:36Well, you pretty much know everything.

00:06:38Work is good.

00:06:39Good.

00:06:40Obviously, I'm happy with the way things are going.

00:06:42I like the new house.

00:06:44Good.

00:06:44Nope.

00:06:46I love the new house.

00:06:47Good, good.

00:06:48It's just that I love being with Rachel.

00:06:51Yep.

00:06:52But ever since we moved here, he's been getting busier and busier.

00:06:55He doesn't want to share anything.

00:06:57He doesn't want to talk to me about the business.

00:06:58Maybe because he's not completely funded yet.

00:07:01Do you think he's intimidated by your career?

00:07:03No.

00:07:04I know he loves me.

00:07:06I know he's dealing with a lot of pressure.

00:07:09But I mean, if he's ignoring you or hiding stuff from you...

00:07:13I think it's more just couples back and forth.

00:07:16And then you know me.

00:07:17I'm probably just in my head.

00:07:22Okay.

00:07:23Yep.

00:07:25You could have taken that.

00:07:26Yeah, like that wouldn't have been awkward.

00:07:28I mean, when have I ever said anything about...

00:07:31We were so great together, the three of us.

00:07:33Don't you ever miss the spells, Mel?

00:07:35Come on.

00:07:37Mel, you're back.

00:07:38You and Monica should be able to find a way to get past this.

00:07:42I think that if Monica wanted to keep in touch, she would have done it a long time ago.

00:07:50She smiled at me, knowing she intended to destroy me.

00:07:54I smiled back, knowing she had grossly underestimated my will to survive.

00:07:59Smile pretty, they say, as if smiles can be trusted.

00:08:04What's up?

00:08:06Essence wants to do an interview for their Q2 edition.

00:08:08They love the fact that you're both the face of the skincare line, but also a board-certified dermatologist.

00:08:14They want your take on the current BioLili products popping up on social media.

00:08:18Full feature, not just one column?

00:08:20Of course.

00:08:21And cover mention online too?

00:08:23Yes.

00:08:24Then I'm in.

00:08:26Bye.

00:08:28Done already?

00:08:30Sebastian's out today, so I'm cheating and I'm skipping arms.

00:08:33Shh.

00:08:33Don't tell him.

00:08:34My lips are sealed.

00:08:36Oh, I can't thank you enough for those samples you gave my mom.

00:08:40It really helped clear up her skin, and she reordered the whole set online.

00:08:44Oh, good.

00:08:45If she has a flare-up, please let me know.

00:08:48Okay.

00:08:50Wow, he's fine.

00:08:52I'll bet he'll be interested.

00:08:53Do you want his number?

00:08:54No.

00:08:55Yes, he is handsome, but he looks too much like my ex.

00:08:58Just because they look alike don't mean they're the same.

00:09:02You ain't wrong, Shayla, but I'm not chancing it.

00:09:05Adios.

00:09:06Bye.

00:09:41Really?

00:09:42Oh, I should've bet the younger he never remembered.

00:09:49Richard!

00:09:51Babe, you home?

00:09:59You've reached Richard.

00:10:00Please leave a message and I'll get back to you.

00:10:06Hello, Richard's office.

00:10:07Hey, is Mel, is Richard there?

00:10:09Uh, no.

00:10:09He's not here right now.

00:10:11He's not there?

00:10:12Is everything okay?

00:10:13Did the meeting get canceled or something?

00:10:15Which meeting are you referring to?

00:10:17The investor's meeting he was having today?

00:10:20Oh, um, maybe that's next week.

00:10:24You know what?

00:10:24I probably got it confused.

00:10:26Can you do me a favor?

00:10:26If he comes back to the office, can you have him call me?

00:10:29Yeah, absolutely.

00:10:30Okay, great.

00:10:30Thanks.

00:10:31Bye.

00:10:38Bye.

00:10:38Hi, boo.

00:10:39Oh, hey, baby.

00:10:40How was your day?

00:10:42Ten out of ten, just like you are.

00:10:44How was your day off?

00:10:46How was lunch with Mel?

00:10:47Oh, it was good.

00:10:48Really good.

00:10:49Oh, good.

00:10:50My man's still trying to be the next Bruce Wayne?

00:10:53As if.

00:10:54Well, you know what I meant.

00:10:55Well, you know his app is about to drop, so he does have a shot at getting some of that

00:10:57billionaire Batman money.

00:10:58You should ask him when we go to dinner on Saturday.

00:11:01That's this weekend crap.

00:11:03You are adorable, but please don't do that.

00:11:05You know we're going to dinner with them on Saturday.

00:11:06I put it on the calendar.

00:11:07Oh, baby, I honestly forgot I signed up for that Olympic try in Tuxedo Park.

00:11:11There's no refunds.

00:11:12Babe, I checked with you before.

00:11:13I committed.

00:11:15I mean, Mel lives here now.

00:11:16It's not like we can't pop over there some other night.

00:11:18That's not the point.

00:11:19I wanted a chance for us to go out together.

00:11:21What do I have to do to get time with you, babe?

00:11:23I'll make it up to you, I promise.

00:11:24How?

00:11:25I would like some specifics.

00:11:26We'll take a drive up and see the twins at Howard.

00:11:28We'll make a weekend of it, and you just said how much you miss doing their laundry.

00:11:32So it was a win-win.

00:11:33But in the meantime, we could always...

00:11:35In the meantime, I smell something amazing in the oven, and I am starving.

00:11:41So am I.

00:11:42What?

00:11:43Were you waiting for me to come home to eat?

00:11:45Look, I had a long day.

00:11:46I just want to eat, put my feet up, and watch the end of the Braves game.

00:11:51Yeah, that sounds awesome.

00:11:58feature май hiking options

00:12:00and they're focused with aора acho-ena baby.

00:12:03After the day I wanna go home to eat everything, I will go home and never go home.

00:12:08This is an animal food.

00:12:11Oh God can't go home but it'siliy

00:12:46Hey, baby.

00:12:47Hey.

00:12:48Really?

00:12:50I'm sorry I didn't call back.

00:12:52I've been so freaking busy.

00:12:55You've been drinking.

00:12:56I can smell it on you.

00:12:59Yeah, well, the day didn't go exactly as I hoped,

00:13:01so I need to blow off some steam.

00:13:03What happened?

00:13:05Look, I don't really want to talk about it.

00:13:07I'm gonna go to bed.

00:13:08Oh, no, no.

00:13:09You owe me an explanation, all right?

00:13:12Oh, and I know there was no investors meeting.

00:13:15Spoke with your assistant.

00:13:16You lied to me.

00:13:17Yes, there was.

00:13:19He didn't schedule it.

00:13:20I did.

00:13:21I just didn't want the partners to know

00:13:22until bridge financing closed.

00:13:24You know how many times funding has fallen through?

00:13:27The meeting got canceled, and I just needed

00:13:29some alone time to think.

00:13:30That's all.

00:13:31Then why didn't I just say that?

00:13:32A simple text would have been enough.

00:13:33You know how worried I was?

00:13:35Okay.

00:13:35Listen, you're right.

00:13:37I'm sorry.

00:13:38Now, can we just please move on?

00:13:41Move on?

00:13:41Uh-uh.

00:13:42No.

00:13:43Uh-uh.

00:13:43That's all I get?

00:13:44Yes!

00:13:45What?

00:13:46Heaven's sake, stop nagging me.

00:13:48You're not my mother.

00:13:49I'm not trying to make you feel like that.

00:13:52Okay.

00:13:54Babe, how long have I been working on this?

00:13:57My life, our future, right?

00:13:59It all ties into this for me.

00:14:01I just wanted to see your face when I looked out at the reading.

00:14:04I thought it would be nice.

00:14:05I get that.

00:14:06I get that.

00:14:06I want to be there, too.

00:14:07But listen, we are so close to the finish line,

00:14:10and it's going to take every little bit of me

00:14:12to get this company off the ground.

00:14:14So, for the next few months, just be supportive.

00:14:17And after that...

00:14:18I moved to Atlanta because of the opportunities

00:14:20you claim are waiting for you here.

00:14:22I invest the seed money, help get the business off the ground,

00:14:25pay for the offices, but you don't feel supported.

00:14:27I don't understand.

00:14:28Make me understand that.

00:14:30See, I didn't realize we were keeping score.

00:14:32It's funny because I don't recall forcing you to give me a single dime.

00:14:36You believed in this app just as much as I did,

00:14:38and we were in this together.

00:14:39But now that I need you in my corner more than I'm in yours,

00:14:42it's too much to ask.

00:14:44But I didn't mean it like that.

00:14:45That's not how...

00:14:46Why are you so selfish?

00:14:47I'm selfish?

00:14:48Yes.

00:14:49I'm selfish.

00:14:50What makes me selfish?

00:14:52You're selfish because I come home after a hard day,

00:14:55and where's the comfort?

00:14:56Where's the love?

00:14:57No, instead, you want to trap me in some petty-ass arguments.

00:15:00It's not petty to be concerned.

00:15:01It's not petty to worry.

00:15:03If you had just a little bit of consideration for me

00:15:05and returned any of my calls, any of my texts,

00:15:08we wouldn't even be having this conversation now.

00:15:09You see, this right here is exactly why women your age end up alone.

00:15:14Because can't nobody tell you nothing?

00:15:17You don't listen?

00:15:18I'm here trying to tell you what I need, all right?

00:15:21Did you say women my age?

00:15:22Yes!

00:15:23Yes, you're so desperate for control,

00:15:24but still, you don't understand it.

00:15:25In my industry, we got setbacks, all right?

00:15:29I'm not some old-ass lady writing little stories

00:15:31for single women to feel better about being alone.

00:15:33What the hell did you just say to me?

00:15:37I am on the cusp of making an impact,

00:15:40but you can't see the vision.

00:15:42Oh, no, no, no, no, I see it.

00:15:44Who do I see it?

00:15:45I see you getting the hell out of my house.

00:15:48You ain't serious.

00:15:49Oh, I see it very clearly.

00:15:50I see you leaving the house that I bought with the money

00:15:53for my little stories.

00:15:54I see it, yeah.

00:15:55Look, babe, I shouldn't have said that.

00:15:58No, I heard you.

00:15:58I'm just drunk.

00:15:59No, you don't, you don't mean it.

00:16:01Listen, we both said things that we wish we could take back.

00:16:03We're just fighting.

00:16:04Let's just go have makeup sex, all right?

00:16:06And we'll be, and we'll start fresh in the morning.

00:16:08Don't flatter yourself.

00:16:10Get out.

00:16:11Are you for real?

00:16:13I can't do this anymore.

00:16:14I'm not doing this anymore.

00:16:16I thought moving back here you would change

00:16:17and things would be different.

00:16:18But you know what?

00:16:18Get out.

00:16:20I'm going to regret this.

00:16:21You promise?

00:16:22Yeah, when you wake up all alone tomorrow morning

00:16:24and for the rest of your life, you're going to regret it.

00:16:26Okay, anything else?

00:16:29Yeah.

00:16:29I don't need this.

00:16:30Oh, yeah, I don't either.

00:16:32I need you to leave.

00:16:32That's what I need you to do.

00:16:33Oh, you know what the Hampton Inn is?

00:16:34I'll come back for my stuff.

00:16:35Oh, you ain't no stuff to get.

00:16:36The Hampton Inn is right down the street.

00:16:38Oh, oh, they got breakfast, crisp and bacon,

00:16:41just like you like it.

00:16:46Bill?

00:16:47Richard?

00:16:48You hear me?

00:16:49Y'all can open this door.

00:16:50Richard, I'm holding this for you.

00:16:53Richard!

00:16:54Richard!

00:16:56Hey!

00:16:57You in here, Richard?

00:16:58What are you doing?

00:17:00What do you mean?

00:17:01What am I doing?

00:17:01You called me, woke me up out of a sex dream,

00:17:03saying this man has done something crazy,

00:17:05so the calorie is here!

00:17:06Give me that.

00:17:07What?

00:17:07He's already gone.

00:17:09Oh.

00:17:10Oh, honey, no.

00:17:12Oh, sweetie pie.

00:17:13Come on.

00:17:14Give me my bat.

00:17:14Let's go.

00:17:15No, no, no.

00:17:16Give it to me.

00:17:17Hey, I'm so mad.

00:17:19I want to punch something.

00:17:20Well, don't look over here.

00:17:21I'm not Apollo Creed sparring partner.

00:17:23And it's not even him I'm upset with.

00:17:25I'm not pissed at myself.

00:17:27You know?

00:17:28I allowed that man to totally disrespect me,

00:17:32which is why he thought he could say whatever

00:17:33he wanted to say to me.

00:17:35Why are you just telling me this now?

00:17:36Every time we talked about him,

00:17:37you made it sound like you were so happy.

00:17:39Because I made excuses for him.

00:17:43I allowed that man child to basically use me

00:17:47to fund his entire lifestyle.

00:17:49And for what?

00:17:50Wait a minute.

00:17:51Tell me you did not invest.

00:17:57Half of the advance of my next book.

00:17:59Okay.

00:18:00All right.

00:18:00No, no, no.

00:18:01Okay.

00:18:01Here.

00:18:02Tequila.

00:18:03Here you go.

00:18:04A little bit of that.

00:18:04And then we're going to take a deep breath.

00:18:06Okay.

00:18:07Well, I said a hit.

00:18:08Not to the head.

00:18:09Good lord, girl.

00:18:10Now let's breathe.

00:18:11Breathe in.

00:18:13Breathe out.

00:18:15What else did you invest in?

00:18:19Just clothes, shoes, and jewelry.

00:18:22He needed to look good for his meetings.

00:18:25Yeah, I needed to.

00:18:25They were with big tech companies.

00:18:27Sure.

00:18:28And it's just his app is really good.

00:18:31I believe in his potential and his potential.

00:18:34You know, and he always talked about the future with us.

00:18:37You know, we're going to do this and we're going to do that together.

00:18:43I thought I found my husband.

00:18:45Oh, honey.

00:18:46I didn't care about the money.

00:18:48I didn't care.

00:18:48Okay.

00:18:49I was happy.

00:18:50It's like the happiest I've ever been in my life.

00:18:54Okay.

00:18:54I'm going to say one thing.

00:18:56The sex.

00:18:57The sex.

00:18:58Oh, what else?

00:19:00Is this the man?

00:19:01The things that man could do.

00:19:03You know what I'm going to say.

00:19:04He was everything.

00:19:05He must be nice.

00:19:06He was everything.

00:19:09What at first?

00:19:11Then he got comfortable.

00:19:14Like, like real comfortable.

00:19:18He could be so mean sometimes.

00:19:21But he always knew how to, you know, smooth it over.

00:19:25I always let him.

00:19:28Okay.

00:19:29All right.

00:19:29Okay.

00:19:31Tell me something.

00:19:33What?

00:19:33Did he take all this stuff when he left?

00:19:36No.

00:19:38Yeah.

00:19:39Why?

00:19:40You'll see.

00:19:41Follow me.

00:19:42Follow you?

00:19:43Yeah, come on.

00:19:45So what's next?

00:19:46We burn it?

00:19:47Burn it?

00:19:47Girl, no.

00:19:48We going to sell it online and get some of your money back.

00:20:18Ooooooooh!

00:20:20Get it on with you, she be making it clap, make it boom, boom, boom, and she make it go

00:20:26bang, bang, bang, all I want to do is get it on with you, all I want to do is

00:20:31get it on with you.

00:20:45Go, go, let it go, go, go, let it go, go, go, let it go, get it down with you.

00:20:51Now you're not going to get all your money back, but you get some.

00:20:53Amen.

00:20:54And please tell me that this bottle wasn't full before the night began.

00:20:57No, I only had like two.

00:21:01Yeah, seven.

00:21:03You know, after all this, never thought I'd have the nerve to put him out.

00:21:08You going to be all right here tomorrow by yourself?

00:21:11Girl, he ain't crazy.

00:21:12He ain't crazy.

00:21:13And he's not the type, so.

00:21:15Okay, well, I just wanted to ask, because, you know, I can always leave this bat.

00:21:17Oh, the bat, yes.

00:21:20And seriously, you know, I was supposed to go to work tomorrow, but, you know, I don't have to go

00:21:23to work tomorrow.

00:21:24Girl, go to work.

00:21:26Okay, how about this?

00:21:28How about I'll text you every three hours and let you know I'm okay?

00:21:31Okay.

00:21:32I'll be fine.

00:21:33I know, honey, I know, but you've got to remember that it's going to take a little time.

00:21:39Just, um, sooner or later, all this anger is going to wind down, and that's when all the hurt's going

00:21:46to start to flood in.

00:21:46So, can you just promise, female, that when it does, that you'll just try to remember that you're still loved?

00:21:54That you're not alone, honey.

00:21:56You'll never be alone, okay?

00:21:58You know, I had my reservations about moving back here.

00:22:02I'm so glad I did.

00:22:04I'm so glad you're here.

00:22:06Me too, honey.

00:22:08Okay, you should go, though.

00:22:09Time to go to work.

00:22:09I know I should go, but I kind of feel like Olivia Pope would want us to finish this, even

00:22:12though it's not red wine.

00:22:14Damn right.

00:22:15Mm-hmm.

00:22:16Okay.

00:22:17Now, you promised me this, that you will delete everything from your phone that has his name on it, and

00:22:22that you will not call him.

00:22:24Girl, he wasn't out the driveway before I blocked that ass.

00:22:28You don't believe me.

00:22:30Mm-mm.

00:22:30I'm going to leave a little bit of incentive, okay?

00:22:32If in a couple of months you have not called him, I will treat us both to a Manny and

00:22:36Patty at Heavenly Body Day Spa.

00:22:39Okay.

00:22:39I'll do us one better than that.

00:22:41We'll do better than that.

00:22:42A couple of months from today, when I haven't seen him, I'm going to treat us to a full day

00:22:47at Heavenly Body.

00:22:48Okay.

00:22:49We swear, are you?

00:22:52Sisters.

00:22:52Sisters before mister.

00:22:54Yay!

00:22:58Smooth.

00:23:00Oh, girl.

00:23:01No, no.

00:23:02That's way too much.

00:23:12You look worse than that dude James Franco played who caught off his own.

00:23:16I'm going to fire you one day.

00:23:17You need me.

00:23:22Well, hello, beautiful.

00:23:24Oh, friend.

00:23:26Oh, what kind of night did you have?

00:23:28A long one.

00:23:30Here.

00:23:31Thank you for this.

00:23:31What are you doing here?

00:23:33Oh, I have a meeting around the corner in 20 minutes.

00:23:35I thought I'd drop by and see if you want to have lunch later.

00:23:37Lunch would be great.

00:23:38Um, SRC?

00:23:39Of course.

00:23:44So, Byron finally putting in the work?

00:23:47Oh, I wish.

00:23:49Well, what kind of weekday-

00:23:50Mmm.

00:23:51Mmm.

00:23:52What kind of weekday party were you at that I wasn't invited to?

00:23:55It wasn't a party.

00:23:56I was just helping, helping a friend.

00:23:59Oh, please.

00:24:00Just go ahead and say Mel.

00:24:02I have more friends.

00:24:05Fine, it was Mel.

00:24:07Well, she all right?

00:24:10You could ask her yourself.

00:24:13Can you just cut it out and tell me she's okay?

00:24:16She's not.

00:24:41What the hell, Mel?

00:24:42This is my house, too.

00:24:43Why are you banging on my door like that?

00:24:45I'm banging because you're not opening the door.

00:24:49My name's on the title.

00:24:50Take your and find someplace else to stay.

00:24:52Come on, man.

00:24:53Open the door.

00:24:53I ain't got time for this.

00:24:54I'm losing my patience out here.

00:24:56I told you when you called.

00:24:58What did I tell you?

00:24:58Your stuff is going to be waiting for you right over there.

00:25:02That is not all my stuff, Mel.

00:25:04Everything you paid for is right there.

00:25:06I promise you that.

00:25:09Mel?

00:25:10Mel, can we please be adults about this?

00:25:13Can we please be adults about this?

00:25:14Oh, I'm sorry.

00:25:15Women my age, we don't know how to be anything else.

00:25:18Look, I'm done.

00:25:19Do not make a scene.

00:25:21Don't do that.

00:25:22A scene?

00:25:22You ain't got no problem embarrassing me throwing my stuff out like I'm some bum,

00:25:25but now you're concerned about how things look?

00:25:27Open the door!

00:25:28Oh, I'm sorry.

00:25:30I got something for you.

00:25:32I forgot to pack these.

00:25:34I found them hidden in your drawer.

00:25:36God wasn't hiding them, all right?

00:25:39Come on, Mel.

00:25:40Let's not let this stupid fight where we were both out of line ruin two amazing years together.

00:25:46That's due.

00:25:47Oh, no.

00:25:48It's so over.

00:25:50All right, let me at least see if you packed up all my stuff.

00:25:52I'm not playing with you.

00:25:54Don't make me call the police.

00:25:56That's cute.

00:25:57Come on, stop playing.

00:26:00Is everything all right?

00:26:04Yeah, we're good.

00:26:05I was asking her.

00:26:08He was just leaving, but thank you.

00:26:11Oh.

00:26:12Oh, ain't this cute.

00:26:14Neighbor.

00:26:19Oh, this ain't over.

00:26:40Hey.

00:26:41Hey.

00:26:43Oh, I'll be right back.

00:26:44Okay.

00:26:45I was holding it for the last five blocks.

00:26:47All right.

00:26:53Hey.

00:26:54Oh, hey, girl.

00:26:56So, how was your meeting?

00:26:58Oh, it was good.

00:26:59I told you how my contract with the fulfillment house is getting ready to expire, right?

00:27:03It's just so we're considering switching suppliers.

00:27:06It's not that there's a problem, per se.

00:27:08It's just that, you know, the price point is just really high.

00:27:12Candy?

00:27:12Hmm?

00:27:13What are you looking at?

00:27:13Nothing.

00:27:14Nothing.

00:27:14Um, remember how I told you earlier, um, how I was feeling about Mel's situation?

00:27:18Well, she's just been on my, my mind ever since.

00:27:21Oh, yeah, girl.

00:27:21Me too.

00:27:22Yeah.

00:27:22You know, I just keep thinking about Mel, and it's so weird that she would let a man take

00:27:26advantage of her.

00:27:27I mean, you know how vigilant she is, and then I just think it's got to be killing her.

00:27:31How much time she wasted, you know, you said it was like two years.

00:27:34And then she uprooted her life and moved back to Atlanta, and if I know I would be down bad

00:27:38if that were me, but I just can't imagine how hurt she must feel, but I just can't imagine how

00:27:53hurt she must feel and-

00:27:54Mel, um, before you say anything.

00:27:58What?

00:27:58It's not like she sought me out to apologize after how you treated me.

00:28:01Oh, wait a minute.

00:28:02Hold on.

00:28:02We both said things that I think we should apologize for.

00:28:05Rewriting history.

00:28:06Mel, could you-

00:28:06Excuse me.

00:28:07Ladies, is everything okay?

00:28:08Yes.

00:28:08Can I get you started with a basket of fries?

00:28:10Oh, no.

00:28:10Yes.

00:28:11Mel, can you just sit down here?

00:28:12You know what?

00:28:13I'm gonna go.

00:28:14Okay, so a table of two, then.

00:28:16No, no, it's a table of three.

00:28:17Mel, can you just sit down?

00:28:18Look, you need your friends.

00:28:19Let us be there for you.

00:28:20This is what you call being here for me by putting my business in the streets?

00:28:23This is you being my friend, Candace?

00:28:25Okay, government name.

00:28:26I hear you.

00:28:26Ladies, we have some lunch specials that you might like.

00:28:29Oh, my God.

00:28:29Ain't nobody ordering right now.

00:28:31Why are you yelling at him?

00:28:32I'm not yelling at him.

00:28:33No, I'm out of here.

00:28:38Okay, so a table for one.

00:28:40So you just can't read the room, huh?

00:28:41We're not reading rooms today?

00:28:43Water?

00:28:44Water's good.

00:28:45Mel.

00:28:47Hey!

00:28:49Mel!

00:28:52I was young, okay?

00:28:54And my stupid bell never went off.

00:28:58I didn't listen to my better angels.

00:29:01But you knew from day one.

00:29:04And I married him anyway.

00:29:08I gave up everything for him.

00:29:10You know, my career, my friends.

00:29:13I let him isolate me.

00:29:15And by the time I woke up and realized that you were right,

00:29:19I was too ashamed to ask for help.

00:29:23I wanted to reach out after the divorce, Mel,

00:29:25but the way that we left things.

00:29:27You mean the way you cut me out?

00:29:31Yes.

00:29:32The only reason that Candy told me anything is because she knew that I wouldn't judge you.

00:29:38She knew that I would understand.

00:29:40I didn't judge you back then either.

00:29:43Real friends are supposed to be able to say anything to each other.

00:29:47And real friends should be able to apologize to each other.

00:29:51And rebuild a burp bridge.

00:29:57We need some time.

00:29:59I can't deal with either of you right now.

00:30:01I can't do it.

00:30:13Oh, my knees.

00:30:14Oh, she's coming.

00:30:15Go, go, go.

00:30:24Well, it looks like the two of you got some things off your chest.

00:30:28It was messy as hell.

00:30:30That was not cool.

00:30:31I know, but the two of you are so damn stubborn.

00:30:33What was I supposed to do?

00:30:34How about some drinks, ladies?

00:30:36We're running a special two for one on the milkshake.

00:30:38Oh my gosh, you are relentless.

00:30:40Monica.

00:30:41Goodbye, Candy.

00:30:43Your bell's ringing.

00:30:47You couldn't just bring some water, you know what I've been through.

00:30:50Water, yes.

00:30:50Water.

00:30:52There's some cardio.

00:30:54So much cardio.

00:31:12You ain't need all day.

00:31:14Oh.

00:31:16Oh.

00:31:17Oh my gosh.

00:31:18You okay?

00:31:20Oh.

00:31:21Yeah, I just kind of lost my balance.

00:31:25Oh gosh.

00:31:26Oh, thank you so much.

00:31:28More like you got distracted by the do it in the window, kids.

00:31:30Wait, the who?

00:31:31Exhibitionist neighbors.

00:31:32Oh God, you seen them too?

00:31:34Yeah.

00:31:35The nasty.

00:31:36HOA finds them at least twice a month.

00:31:39Here.

00:31:39Oh gosh.

00:31:40Oh, thank you so much.

00:31:41Yeah.

00:31:42First time I saw them, I almost ran over a damn dog.

00:31:45You know, a little heads up would have been nice.

00:31:48It's a weird thing to bring up to a stranger.

00:31:50Fair point.

00:31:52Are you going to be good?

00:31:54Yeah.

00:31:55I'm going to be good, thank you.

00:31:56Okay.

00:31:58Whew.

00:31:58I really should have made an effort to meet the neighbors when I moved in.

00:32:02We haven't spoken and considering everything we've just been through.

00:32:06Yeah?

00:32:07Yeah.

00:32:07I'm sorry.

00:32:09I'm Mel.

00:32:10Greg.

00:32:11Nice to meet you, Greg.

00:32:12You scored on this Victorian.

00:32:14Yeah.

00:32:15She's the nicest in grand part.

00:32:16She's a beauty.

00:32:17It's a real fixer-upper, but I've had my eye on it for a while.

00:32:21So how long have you lived on the block?

00:32:23Three years.

00:32:24Oh, nice.

00:32:25Yeah, it's a great neighborhood.

00:32:27You know, in spite of the occasional flashing.

00:32:30Right, yeah.

00:32:31I still got some work on the house, though.

00:32:32Um, I guess you work at Trustee Hardware?

00:32:37I own Trustee Hardware.

00:32:38About ten years ago, I opened up my first store.

00:32:41Wow, congratulations.

00:32:43Yeah.

00:32:45What about you?

00:32:46Well, I'm a writer.

00:32:47Well, an author.

00:32:48I've got to get used to that.

00:32:49An author.

00:32:49An author?

00:32:50Yeah.

00:32:51I hope you're not disappointed that I don't recognize

00:32:52you're not a big reader.

00:32:53Oh, no.

00:32:54No, it's okay.

00:32:55It's okay.

00:32:56So, um, what do you do around here for fun?

00:32:59What do you do?

00:33:01Promise me you won't laugh.

00:33:03See, now I might.

00:33:04Okay.

00:33:05Well, during COVID, I discovered my love of puzzling.

00:33:10Puzzling?

00:33:11So you're over there putting puzzles again?

00:33:12It's oddly calm and very zen.

00:33:17You should try it sometime.

00:33:19Yeah.

00:33:20Oh.

00:33:23Excuse me, I gotta take this.

00:33:25Oh, sure, I understand.

00:33:26Yeah.

00:33:27Well, nice meeting you.

00:33:28You as well.

00:33:28Hi.

00:33:29Greg speaking.

00:33:34Mel, I know I asked a lot of you in the past, but it was all for the future we

00:33:38were building

00:33:39together.

00:33:40Come on, baby.

00:33:40We make each other better.

00:33:41I love you so much, and I don't want to lose you.

00:33:46I know you're still pissed, but I just want to clarify we were not talking trash about

00:33:50you.

00:33:50And I know I probably shouldn't have told Monica your business, but she cares about you.

00:33:56You sucker punched us.

00:33:58I know.

00:33:59I shouldn't have tried to force a reunion, but listen, all I can do is sympathize.

00:34:04Monica knows exactly what you're going through.

00:34:07You should talk to her.

00:34:09Well, think about it.

00:34:11Okay.

00:34:12I am so sorry.

00:34:13I love you, sis.

00:34:16Love you too.

00:34:18Okay.

00:34:19Bye.

00:34:39Thanks for coming.

00:34:42I'm surprised you asked.

00:34:48I'm, um, still unpacking the house and I, uh...

00:34:53I found these.

00:34:58Our trip to Cabo.

00:35:01Yup.

00:35:03That was our last girl's trip before you got married.

00:35:09Mel.

00:35:10I don't want to rehash anything.

00:35:13Honestly, I turned around and let a man use me, too.

00:35:18Just in a different way.

00:35:21I mean, we chose to see the best in them.

00:35:24That's what you're supposed to do.

00:35:27Love has you slow on the uptake,

00:35:30even when it's right in front of your face.

00:35:35Listen, Mel, I know you must feel...

00:35:37Dumb.

00:35:39Stupid.

00:35:40I was gonna say diminished.

00:35:44I mean, I know I did after the divorce for years, but...

00:35:49But you're still a force to be reckoned with.

00:35:53And if that man has you doubting that,

00:35:55for any reason, please don't.

00:36:03You know, I still can't believe I lost this sombrero.

00:36:06It was my favorite.

00:36:07What?

00:36:08What?

00:36:08Lost?

00:36:09No.

00:36:10No, no, no.

00:36:10You tossed it.

00:36:11What?

00:36:11Yes.

00:36:12You were puking up tackles and tequilas in it.

00:36:15No, I didn't.

00:36:16Yes, you did.

00:36:18Yes.

00:36:18Remember, I was the designated driver that night.

00:36:21You and Candy were crushing shots of Don Berthold back to back.

00:36:25Like, rush, rush.

00:36:26I'm sorry.

00:36:27I have no recollection of that.

00:36:28I do not believe that.

00:36:30Well, that's how you know a good time was had by all.

00:36:33Everybody.

00:36:37I missed you.

00:36:42I missed you too.

00:36:46You know, I read your books.

00:36:48And you are one hell of an author.

00:36:52Thanks.

00:36:54Oh, and your skin care line, it's...

00:36:55You have not tried it.

00:36:58I have not.

00:37:00But I will now.

00:37:12There she is.

00:37:15Do you have the Lopez file?

00:37:19Monica, I am so slammed.

00:37:21I cannot be guilt-shipped right now.

00:37:22Can you please wait till I'm off work?

00:37:24Rude.

00:37:25Well, hello to you too.

00:37:26I'm sorry, girl.

00:37:27Hi.

00:37:28Hi.

00:37:29Listen, I just wanted to tell you that Mel...

00:37:33I just heard my name.

00:37:35You're clearly talking about me again.

00:37:38I'm so happy to see you two together,

00:37:39but I really can't do this right now

00:37:41because I have a big client coming in.

00:37:42All right.

00:37:43Well, we were just gonna ask if you wanted to meet

00:37:45at Spelman Rail Company for lunch, but all right.

00:37:47I know.

00:37:48Clearly you're too busy.

00:37:48So we'll catch you another day.

00:37:49Wait a damn minute.

00:37:51Does this mean that the Get Fresh crew is back together

00:37:53in full effect with the uh, and uh, and uh, and uh,

00:37:55we are walking in.

00:37:58Put it in.

00:38:00Put it in.

00:38:01Put it in.

00:38:02All right.

00:38:03Spells, spells forever.

00:38:05This is the performance.

00:38:06Oh, God.

00:38:07There she goes.

00:38:07Oh, you guys, I did this.

00:38:09This is me.

00:38:10You did her.

00:38:10Aw, I know you better than know yourselves.

00:38:12Remember that.

00:38:13Oh, my gosh.

00:38:13Goodbye.

00:38:14You can say, thank you, or I love you,

00:38:16or I'll never do it again.

00:38:17Go on a moonwalk out with that truth.

00:38:18I just left you.

00:38:19Go on and go, girl.

00:38:20Oh, gosh.

00:38:23You never said thank you.

00:38:25No, I need the Lopez file.

00:38:28Don't call HR because I'm yelling again.

00:38:35I needed this five day thank you mail.

00:38:37It's the best bet I ever made.

00:38:39Shoot.

00:38:39Thank the ex.

00:38:40I kept the proceeds from our nefarious online sale,

00:38:43and ladies, that has been our checkbook.

00:38:46Ah!

00:38:47Wow, it's hard to believe it's been so long.

00:38:49Mm-hmm.

00:38:50I love it.

00:38:51You know what I love?

00:38:53Mm-hmm.

00:38:53I love that Mel has never said his name.

00:38:56And you also haven't seen any pictures of him.

00:38:57She cleaned everything out once they broke up.

00:38:59And I never will.

00:39:00Mm-hmm.

00:39:01Not worth mentioning.

00:39:02Mm-hmm.

00:39:02You know what?

00:39:03Cheers, ladies.

00:39:04Ooh, cheers to that.

00:39:05Yes.

00:39:06Cheers.

00:39:07Yeah.

00:39:10That was almost done.

00:39:11Can you two imagine what our 19-year-old Alpha Kappa Kappa Spelman sales would think if they could see

00:39:17us now?

00:39:18Right?

00:39:20They'd wonder what the hell we were doing, paying $200 to have someone rub cherries and papaya juice all over

00:39:29our faces.

00:39:30We used to drink that crap along with drugstore vodka just for fun.

00:39:36Oh, don't remind me.

00:39:37That fun led to me being transported.

00:39:39To this day, I can't look at a handle of vodka without hugging some porcelain.

00:39:43Ha ha ha ha.

00:39:46So, Candy, you the only one of us getting a little shomp-shomp-shomp-ing?

00:39:51Hmm?

00:39:51Is Byron still the headshot?

00:39:56If only.

00:39:57I just can't seem to get him to bring that big old thing out to play anymore.

00:40:03Well, sometimes you just gotta switch it up.

00:40:06You know, give him a bigger hint.

00:40:07Ooh, I got it.

00:40:09How about you just make him jealous so he remembers what he's got?

00:40:12Ah ha.

00:40:14Oh.

00:40:15Well, enough about me.

00:40:16What's going on with you and that new man you've been giving your little cookies to?

00:40:20Huh?

00:40:20You hear me?

00:40:21Listening.

00:40:22Y'all know I don't kiss and tell.

00:40:24Such one!

00:40:28So, new guy.

00:40:29What does he do?

00:40:31He has his own company.

00:40:33But listen, I don't want to spill the tea because it's only been two months.

00:40:36And if it all goes well, you all will meet him at my birthday party.

00:40:40Hmm.

00:40:40So, does he wear blue suits?

00:40:42Because you've been dreaming about that man in blue suits for years.

00:40:45Hmm.

00:40:46Actually, he doesn't.

00:40:47But that's all I'm going to say.

00:40:49At least tell us, have you seen the package?

00:40:52Let's go.

00:40:54I wanted a modesty claw.

00:40:56Modesty?

00:40:57Hmm?

00:40:58That ship is sailed.

00:41:02Let's do this every six months.

00:41:05And birthdays.

00:41:06Hmm.

00:41:07All in favor?

00:41:08Aye.

00:41:09Aye.

00:41:10Okay.

00:41:11Okay, Monica, come over here.

00:41:12What?

00:41:12And Mel, come on.

00:41:13Just come on.

00:41:14Don't fuss with me.

00:41:14Come on.

00:41:15So, it's enough of this, uh, matcha mess.

00:41:17It's time for something that will truly heal your soul.

00:41:20Oh!

00:41:21Ooh!

00:41:22Mm-hmm.

00:41:23Rock!

00:41:24Yes, darn better.

00:41:26Nothing but the best for my girls.

00:41:27Okay, wait, wait, wait.

00:41:28Hold on.

00:41:28Right.

00:41:30Spells, bells, forever!

00:41:33Hey, hey, hey!

00:41:35Mmm!

00:41:36Mmm!

00:41:37That's smooth.

00:41:39I mean, this tequila is so darn good.

00:41:43It's like the Lord made wine, and then he said, I got something for you.

00:41:47I'm gonna make tequila.

00:41:48You can't, you can't, you can't put God with sin.

00:41:50This is, this is sinning.

00:41:51Isn't it right?

00:41:52Let's not put Jesus in this.

00:41:53Oh, my gosh.

00:41:54Oh!

00:41:55Oh, I have something, too.

00:41:57Oh!

00:41:58What you got?

00:41:59Oh, my gosh.

00:42:00You look so naughty.

00:42:01No, you didn't.

00:42:01Let me turn this down.

00:42:02Let me turn this down.

00:42:03Oh, thank God.

00:42:03Turn it off.

00:42:06What is it?

00:42:09Oh.

00:42:10I need it.

00:42:11Yeah, I need it.

00:42:12Yeah, I'm ready.

00:42:13I'm ready.

00:42:14I'm ready.

00:42:15I'm ready.

00:42:15I know I was the nine, nine in the two thousand.

00:42:18Girl, you're with me.

00:42:19I'll do the swag just back then

00:42:20Make me bands thinking slash it

00:42:23Girl, all gone put the passion

00:42:24benut your magic

00:42:25manufacturer you could ride in he jack in

00:42:27We can basics of fire bag hit

00:42:29Or grass hit

00:42:30Got n kind of mood like a friend nim

00:42:32And trash hit

00:42:33I'm a footer player yeah

00:42:34Gun spray game

00:42:35I played hit a flipper yeah

00:42:37Play and billet yeah

00:42:38With me slating at wood jam

00:42:39Think with when you were whoания

00:42:40Yeah, thank you to your new stood, yeah

00:42:42It's all good day

00:42:43That the bass stick below, yeah

00:42:48First London, then Milan, then Paris.

00:42:51It's our first major overseas marketing push.

00:42:53Wow, you've gone all thinking.

00:42:56You're going to be great, because you've been prepping for this for six months.

00:42:58Uh-huh.

00:42:59How long will you be gone?

00:43:01Uh, just one month, but I'll be back from a big birthday.

00:43:04Oh, then we get to meet the mysterious Mr. C.

00:43:06Yes, and I just don't want to do it yet, because it's so new.

00:43:09But when I come back, you guys will meet him.

00:43:11Why do you keep doing that?

00:43:12Because you were doing it wrong.

00:43:13She's been very bossy lately.

00:43:15Go ahead, my dear.

00:43:17Go on.

00:43:35I can feel it when you walk.

00:43:41Even when you talk, it takes all around me.

00:43:45Yes, I'm down there.

00:43:48I want to know, can you feel it too?

00:43:52Just blind or turn go.

00:43:57Oh, I love that song.

00:43:59Okay.

00:44:00I know Monica likes to make an entrance, but who is an hour late to their own party?

00:44:05Guys, it's her birthday.

00:44:06She can be late if she wants to.

00:44:07You know, I just want to say that it's so wonderful that we're all here celebrating together.

00:44:10Who would have thought?

00:44:11Me.

00:44:12That's who?

00:44:12Me.

00:44:13And you didn't even thank me.

00:44:14I did this.

00:44:14We get to meet the mysterious Mr. C.

00:44:16She probably was just waiting to make sure everything was serious.

00:44:19You can't blame her.

00:44:20It took three months?

00:44:20Three months is not that long.

00:44:21It's not that long.

00:44:22You think she begged a more indignity or an actor or something?

00:44:26That's why they kept it quiet.

00:44:27Right.

00:44:28I'm a crab drink.

00:44:29Y'all want?

00:44:29No, I'm good.

00:44:33You look so pretty.

00:44:35Oh, thank you.

00:44:36So, let me ask you this.

00:44:37Are things getting better in the boudoir?

00:44:39Oh, gosh.

00:44:40You know, maybe I'm wrong for wanting more because Byron's a great dad and he's reliable.

00:44:44So, maybe this is just a natural progression towards death party.

00:44:47Okay, this is like super bleak.

00:44:49Listen, Byron's not lonely.

00:44:50Only I am.

00:44:51So, I just have to find a way to fix it.

00:44:53So, I'm going to spend more time with my friends and maybe a vibrator or two.

00:44:57You have one.

00:44:58I'm going to get one.

00:44:59But you're married.

00:45:00Don't matter.

00:45:01You cannot get a vibrator if you're married.

00:45:02I got needs.

00:45:03Oh, my God.

00:45:04All right, y'all.

00:45:05Now, listen up.

00:45:07We love her in America, but now they love her in Europe.

00:45:10The Empress of Epidermis.

00:45:13The Queen of Collagen.

00:45:14The Regent of Retina.

00:45:16She's our Lady of the Hour.

00:45:18So, please put your hands together and give it up for the beautiful, the talented, our birthday girl, Monica Andrews.

00:45:35Here comes Mr. C.

00:45:37Here comes Mr. C.

00:45:38Here comes Mr. C.

00:45:59i didn't know do you think i'd be at this party if i knew she was going to throw a

00:46:03grenade in our

00:46:03faces she's just throwing him in your face mel and richard broke up before monica and mel made

00:46:08up i doubt he knew that you were college friends i'm sure y'all's pics are all over monica's head

00:46:12you are not helping i didn't know

00:46:21what's she gonna do do you want to get fired here they come monica oh thank you so guys please

00:46:32allow me to introduce you to richard finally this is candy and noah hey uh where's mel she's in the

00:46:40back oh you know you look familiar you frequent the spike have we met before uh you look familiar

00:46:48too but no i don't think so you sure about that well if we did it was a long time

00:46:53ago so so where

00:46:54did you two meet at the gym yeah yeah you know it's like we met and i just felt this

00:47:01instant connection

00:47:02and we've been inseparable ever since when you know you know now you guys can see why i've been

00:47:10spending all my time with him

00:47:13okay

00:47:32baby i have never been more sure of anything or anyone in my life i love you monica will you

00:47:39marry me

00:47:40yes oh my god

00:47:42oh my god

00:47:46oh my god

00:47:48oh my god

00:48:01oh my god

00:48:06there you go

00:48:06thanks

00:48:07just let me know when you're ready to order

00:48:09okay

00:48:14hey

00:48:15hey

00:48:18how are you feeling i heard that you got sick at the party i'm fine

00:48:22oh thank you for this ooh twice on the lips straight to the hips you only live once so whatever

00:48:28hmm

00:48:30oh my gosh that is so good

00:48:32i didn't leave the party because i was sick

00:48:37okay i'm gonna give you the benefit of the doubt here because after everything we've been through i don't believe

00:48:42that you would hide the fact that you're dating my ex

00:48:48wait

00:48:48what

00:48:49your new fiance

00:48:50the man i spent the last two and a half years with

00:48:52who was leeching off of me

00:48:54now he's doing the exact same thing to you

00:48:56which makes sense i mean your business is massively successful

00:48:59okay hold on

00:49:00i mean i mentioned you to him

00:49:02he's seen pictures of us in my yearbook

00:49:04he knows that we're friends

00:49:09okay

00:49:10okay

00:49:10i got it

00:49:12it's just

00:49:13there has to be a rational explanation

00:49:17i mean i could see him thinking that maybe i wouldn't give him a fair chance if i knew the

00:49:21history between you two

00:49:22and now that you do

00:49:25well obviously it's not ideal

00:49:27and i can see you're uncomfortable

00:49:29seeing your ex with me

00:49:30he is playing you

00:49:32okay look

00:49:34i get it

00:49:35you

00:49:37supported him

00:49:37and now another woman is reaping the benefits

00:49:40are you serious right now

00:49:41he lied to you about knowing me

00:49:43he never said that

00:49:45i'm the one who wanted to wait to have him meet everybody because i wanted to be sure about how

00:49:50i felt about him

00:49:51i said that

00:49:52really

00:49:53what did he say

00:49:57he knew that

00:49:58you were gonna be at the party there was no way of getting around that so clearly he was okay

00:50:03with you knowing

00:50:04i can't believe we're having this conversation again

00:50:06it is not the same thing

00:50:08damn it

00:50:13mel i've waited a really long time to trust somebody again to love somebody again

00:50:18i'm sure

00:50:20listen just because he was that way with you

00:50:23it doesn't mean he can't change

00:50:24men can grow

00:50:28and i'm not saying this to hurt your feelings mel but men act differently with different women

00:50:33and

00:50:35you know i'm not saying i made him a better man but

00:50:38maybe he wanted to be better for me

00:50:40wow

00:50:42the delusion is strong

00:50:45the ex but this

00:50:48who

00:50:50green is not your color

00:50:52jealousy does not look good on you mel

00:50:54thank you for the shake

00:51:09i felt bad the first time

00:51:11but it is clear to me that you cannot accept that i am happy

00:51:14ask him if he has any savings

00:51:16oh no no no better yet ask him about his car

00:51:18you're mad he put a ring on it

00:51:22you hate

00:51:23that he picked me instead of you

00:51:28fyi i put his ass out

00:51:30for your ring

00:51:32cracker jacks

00:51:35oh my bad

00:51:36it could be cubic zirconia

00:51:47well hey baby

00:51:49hey richard

00:51:51uh oh

00:51:53what's up

00:51:56just met up with mel today

00:52:01okay

00:52:02well i knew this conversation had to happen eventually

00:52:06talking to her just

00:52:08brought some things into focus that have come up in the short time that we've uh

00:52:12known each other

00:52:15baby you know time don't matter with relationships i mean we love each other i asked you to marry me

00:52:20and you said yes

00:52:23she invested in your start-up also didn't she

00:52:26monica i never asked you for that money

00:52:29right you offered it to me after you heard the pitch and reviewed my business plan

00:52:33yeah but you also asked me for my business contacts one of which you're meeting with to discuss cargo usa

00:52:39she really got in your head huh

00:52:42this is why i was waiting to tell you

00:52:44because i want you to see me for who i really am before she could cast doubt on my character

00:52:51so

00:52:54us meeting at the gym

00:52:55wasn't really a coincidence was it

00:52:58of course it was

00:52:59all right you and mel weren't even talking back then

00:53:02oh well see

00:53:04with me

00:53:06you could get money

00:53:07and a slap in her face for putting you out

00:53:09so i was revenge and also funding for your app

00:53:13don't do that

00:53:14don't twist the narrative to make it become something it ain't all right

00:53:17don't make this beautiful thing between us

00:53:19about some bitter woman

00:53:21we just went to your place for the first time a week ago

00:53:24and when i googled the address

00:53:26it was in airbnb

00:53:29i was renting it temporarily from a friend that's all

00:53:32what does it even matter anyway i spend most of my time here

00:53:35so how are you doing on them car payments

00:53:44all right i'm gonna go

00:53:46before i say something that i regret because it's obvious to me

00:53:50that you're not in a position to have a mature conversation

00:53:53so i'm gonna be a bigger person than you

00:54:01i never thought i would marry again

00:54:05and when you asked

00:54:07i was shocked but i said yes because i was willing to risk it all

00:54:11then what are we doing

00:54:14we don't need to be arguing about this

00:54:21don't don't do that don't let her make you doubt yourself

00:54:47it's fake it's all fake

00:54:54yeah well i woke up from this dream that you sold me

00:54:57i'm sorry i'm sorry it's not a dream all right i'll make it up to you

00:55:00just don't do this

00:55:05please pack your stuff

00:55:07i want you out of my house by tomorrow night

00:55:11and when i say please i'm being polite i'm not asking

00:55:18my mom

00:55:29i gave myself grace

00:55:33over what happened last time because I was young and stupid.

00:55:39So it's understandable, but

00:55:43I can't fall back on that now, though, can I?

00:56:09I know how charming Emmy Nebilideff Richard can be, and you don't want to know how much money that man

00:56:17got from me.

00:56:19I even invested in his company.

00:56:24How much?

00:56:29Over $100,000.

00:56:30Okay?

00:56:32Oh, Bill.

00:56:35I'm sorry.

00:56:38I'm such an idiot.

00:56:42Monica, all I want is for you to be in a safe and loving relationship.

00:56:47And yeah, I was waiting on the ring, and it hurt more than I thought seeing you get it.

00:56:59And I know it's going to take a while for me to get over this pain, but I'm a survivor.

00:57:08There's nothing wrong with you.

00:57:13You are a force to be reckoned with.

00:57:19I'm sorry.

00:57:21I'm sorry.

00:57:22I'm sorry, too.

00:57:22I'm so sorry.

00:57:24I'm so sorry.

00:57:27I'm sorry.

00:57:28I'm sorry.

00:57:46I'm sorry.

00:57:50There's nothing about you innocent

00:57:52I'm just like you innocent

00:57:53Ooh, body moving just the way I like

00:57:57Take you to the cool part outside

00:57:59Well, if it isn't, Beach State's very own Toni Morrison.

00:58:04If only.

00:58:06Ooh, I see someone finally got around to reading.

00:58:09Did they run out of puzzles in Toy Town?

00:58:11I pre-ordered the paperback.

00:58:13Wanted to get the first one off the press.

00:58:16I really enjoyed it.

00:58:17It's nice.

00:58:18Lemonade, I made it fresh.

00:58:20You want a glass?

00:58:21Yeah.

00:58:21All right.

00:58:28There you go.

00:58:30There.

00:58:31Thanks.

00:58:31You're welcome.

00:58:33So, you working on your next opus?

00:58:35More love, loss, and heartbreak?

00:58:37Mmm, something like that.

00:58:40And how you doing since Mr. Wrong moved out?

00:58:43Still think about getting that dog?

00:58:45Who said anything about a dog?

00:58:47I was kind of hoping you'd get one.

00:58:49We could co-parent.

00:58:50I wouldn't have to feel guilty about leaving the dog alone.

00:58:53How you feeling about pugs?

00:58:55I feel like I'm not ready for another relationship yet.

00:58:59And at my age, you know?

00:58:59At your age?

00:59:00This makes you all the more attractive.

00:59:05Well, I think bulldogs are cute, so.

00:59:09Good morning.

00:59:10Hi, good morning.

00:59:11Hi, are you Melody Jo Montgomery?

00:59:13Yes.

00:59:14Oh, my God.

00:59:16Wow, you, uh, you've just been served.

00:59:19What?

00:59:37Hey, buddy.

00:59:37Hey.

00:59:49Thanks for everything, Clarence.

00:59:52Listen to that.

00:59:55Byron!

00:59:56What are you doing here?

00:59:57I told you how to take my car, and then I had to come borrow yours.

01:00:00Oh, right.

01:00:02Oh, Byron, these are gorgeous.

01:00:03I love them.

01:00:04They're nice, and you should let Clarence know that.

01:00:09Oh, this guy is insufferable.

01:00:13Who is he?

01:00:13He's an opposing counsel, but one of my cases.

01:00:16Are you in the habit of accepting gifts from other men?

01:00:18I don't accept anything from any other man.

01:00:21But yes, I get noticed, and I refuse, and come right home to you.

01:00:25Even though I can't remember the last time you bought me flowers,

01:00:28or did something to surprise me.

01:00:31You know I love you.

01:00:32Babe, it is hard to tell these days.

01:00:35Are you being serious right now?

01:00:36Yes!

01:00:37Okay, I can admit.

01:00:39Things have been a little...

01:00:40A little...

01:00:41Less than hot and spicy lately.

01:00:43Byron, we barely touch each other anymore.

01:00:46We're living like roommates,

01:00:47and it's not like I don't try to initiate it.

01:00:49Oh, come on.

01:00:50We have sex?

01:00:52I mean, we can have a little more.

01:00:54A lot more so!

01:00:56Much more.

01:00:57Do you have to be that loud?

01:00:58I don't think they heard you on the fifth floor.

01:01:01Look, I heard me to work.

01:01:05And for the record,

01:01:07I bought you this bonsai tree.

01:01:15So?

01:01:16Did it work?

01:01:17I don't know.

01:01:18Sending yourself flowers was brilliant.

01:01:20No, I should have spent more money on it, though.

01:01:22It's a small bouquet.

01:01:23It's small.

01:01:24Yeah, and your penmanship is garbage.

01:01:26Well, I'm working on it.

01:01:27I'm working on it.

01:01:27Go, just go.

01:01:28Just go.

01:01:29Okay.

01:01:31Come on.

01:01:33Pick up.

01:01:34Pick up.

01:01:36Pick up.

01:01:38Okay.

01:01:39This cannot be legal, right?

01:01:41We weren't even together long enough for common law marriage.

01:01:44You want some more?

01:01:44Can you please sit down?

01:01:45You're making me nervous.

01:01:46Now, the state of Georgia doesn't recognize common law marriages,

01:01:49so he's just claiming that he significantly contributed to the development of karma,

01:01:53has no secrets,

01:01:54and thus should get half of your revenue.

01:01:55To hell?

01:01:56Can you do that?

01:01:58I'm going to do the best I can to make sure that he cannot,

01:02:01but, you know, I don't know.

01:02:02He could have a case, and you get the right jury.

01:02:04He's a charming SOB.

01:02:05He could charm a juror.

01:02:06You know what this is about?

01:02:08This is about Monica dumping him.

01:02:10That's what this is about.

01:02:11Absolutely.

01:02:12He's a narcissist.

01:02:13She was supposed to be his sugar mama,

01:02:14and now he's pissed and broke.

01:02:15This is insane.

01:02:17He's a grown man.

01:02:18He could get a job.

01:02:19Okay, Mel, I need you to let me talk to his attorney,

01:02:21and whatever you do,

01:02:22do not call, text, email, or pull up on that dude.

01:02:25And this urge you have to commit murder,

01:02:27can you find a legal way to channel it?

01:02:35Oh.

01:02:36Why are you throwing stuff at me?

01:02:37I ain't doing nothing to you.

01:02:40Hey, girl, are you busy?

01:02:41Good, I'm picking you up.

01:02:43Bye.

01:02:53Shayla, where is he now?

01:02:57He's still hitting the sea waves.

01:03:04But I don't know for how much longer.

01:03:06I'll text you when he heads out.

01:03:08Okay, great, thanks.

01:03:10We're still good.

01:03:11This is so wrong.

01:03:14But it feels so right.

01:03:16No, but you remember I told you I came home from work,

01:03:19and I caught him paying off that tow truck driver,

01:03:21but he swore that his account had missed the payment.

01:03:24But then when you mention all those unpaid bills,

01:03:26I just figured there's better than a 50-50 chance

01:03:28that a bank was trying to repossess his car,

01:03:30and I was right.

01:03:32Okay, okay, look,

01:03:33we're gonna have to keep this between us

01:03:34because if Candy finds out,

01:03:36she's gonna kill us.

01:03:38Why?

01:03:39It is 100% legal what we're doing.

01:03:42Is it?

01:03:43Yes.

01:03:44Mel, listen, we deserve this,

01:03:46and I'm tired of men stepping on us, okay?

01:03:48I need tangible repercussion.

01:03:50I want him to feel it.

01:03:51I want him to taste it.

01:03:52I think I actually want to make him bleed just a little bit.

01:03:55Okay, well, I want him to cry.

01:03:58What are you doing in the car?

01:04:02Bye-bye.

01:04:06Oh, my God.

01:04:08There's, like, a sweet, cream-colored Bentley

01:04:09getting towed in the parking lot right now.

01:04:11Wait, what?

01:04:12Was it a convertible?

01:04:13Yeah.

01:04:18No, no, no, no, no, wait, wait, wait, wait, whoa!

01:04:20Stop!

01:04:21That's my car, man!

01:04:22Come on!

01:04:23Damn it!

01:04:37Are you serious?

01:04:38You did this?

01:04:39Loser.

01:04:43I'll get you.

01:04:46Oh, my gosh.

01:05:06Someone's been busy.

01:05:09When did you get home, babe?

01:05:12I took the day off and started cooking as soon as you left.

01:05:16You were right.

01:05:17I need to pay more attention to you and surprise you.

01:05:20Oh, baby.

01:05:21So, I found the recipe for rendezvous ribs.

01:05:25They've been slow grilling all day.

01:05:28Hold on, hold on, hold on.

01:05:29Got some hush puppies working.

01:05:31Oh.

01:05:31Got the corn there.

01:05:33Franz collard greens simmering.

01:05:35Oh, baby.

01:05:36And hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on.

01:05:38Hold on, hold on, you ready, you ready, you ready, you ready, you ready for the P.S.

01:05:41Give us a start.

01:05:44Homemade tea lime lime.

01:05:48Oh, baby, I'm so happy.

01:05:51You know when you get in chef's nose, you get real sexy to me.

01:05:55So, why don't we just take this off and see what we can do?

01:05:58Oh, baby, I gotta run to the bathroom.

01:06:00What?

01:06:02Babe.

01:06:04Babe.

01:06:07Are you okay?

01:06:08I'm, uh, ready to start cooking.

01:06:12Oh, it's okay.

01:06:14He loves me.

01:06:16Yeah.

01:06:17Oh.

01:06:19Okay.

01:06:20Yes.

01:06:21Let's start trying the ribs, and then we can get busy later.

01:06:24Uh, but, we, we, we're here now.

01:06:38Okay.

01:06:42There you go.

01:06:45Okay.

01:06:46I'm just gonna need you to put the knife down, Mrs. Ripper.

01:06:48No, no, no, no, no.

01:06:49And pass me a spoon, so I can enjoy this lovely crime scene you created.

01:06:54Okay.

01:06:55Are you sure that's enough?

01:06:56Yeah.

01:06:56Let me get you some more.

01:06:57So much fresh fruit here.

01:07:00Ooh.

01:07:04Yeah.

01:07:04Okay.

01:07:06Slow down, slow down, slow down.

01:07:10Just one more.

01:07:11No, okay.

01:07:12Okay, thank you.

01:07:15Why don't you just have a seat?

01:07:16It's just so fresh, the fruit here.

01:07:25Good.

01:07:26Okay, now I can tell when you called that you needed to take your mind off things.

01:07:30So I brought you a little something to refocus all of this negative energy.

01:07:41Seriously?

01:07:44Doggies.

01:07:45A puzzle with doggies.

01:07:47Yes, please do not put any shade on puzzling.

01:07:49It's very therapeutic.

01:07:51And considering the little innocent fruit massacre I just witnessed, you need therapy, woman.

01:07:56Okay, maybe a little bit.

01:08:09You need...

01:08:38Getting a little late.

01:08:39I still had a few things to get done for the store tonight.

01:08:43Thanks for this.

01:08:44It was great.

01:08:45Yeah, you're welcome.

01:08:47And if you can, just trust that all the pieces will eventually come together.

01:08:56Okay, good night.

01:08:59Good night.

01:09:26I know you're upset.

01:09:29Byron, I put a lot of effort into surprising you with that special dinner.

01:09:36Byron, when I said I wanted to be surprised and desired, you thought I was talking about

01:09:41some damn ribs?

01:09:43I can't remember the last time you wanted to jump my bones.

01:09:49What are you talking about?

01:09:50I said we can get busy after dinner.

01:09:53After?

01:09:55Byron, I put my hands on you.

01:09:58And you ran off to check your phone.

01:10:02So, so, so what were you doing?

01:10:03Texting your girlfriend to get some pointers first?

01:10:05Babe, I am not having an affair.

01:10:10You ran off with your phone to the bathroom.

01:10:14You did not use the toilet.

01:10:17So, what was it?

01:10:18Byron, was it porn?

01:10:19Were you trying to get a bet in on the Falcons?

01:10:22It's not that.

01:10:27I am lonely, not unhappy.

01:10:33When the kids were here, we used to try to carve out time for date nights, and now it's

01:10:38just, we're just co-existing.

01:10:42Byron, I miss us.

01:10:47No, I love you, Candy.

01:10:49I know that.

01:10:51But I need more.

01:10:56Byron, is it me?

01:10:59Oh, no, no.

01:11:06I need a half hour's notice.

01:11:13I was too ashamed to tell you that Mr. Big is out of warranty, and you need those spark

01:11:21plugs every time to keep them going.

01:11:24When I ran into the bathroom, I had to take a pill, and then set the timer on my phone

01:11:31for 30 minutes.

01:11:34E.D.?

01:11:37Oh, baby.

01:11:39Why didn't you tell me?

01:11:40I thought you wanted somebody else.

01:11:42Never.

01:11:44But you were right.

01:11:48I should have told you earlier.

01:11:50Baby.

01:11:52Baby.

01:11:57Oh, baby.

01:11:58I guess it's been 30 minutes.

01:12:01I think so.

01:12:09My freaking house.

01:12:11My freaking house?

01:12:12Just breathe.

01:12:14Look, you brought it together as a couple.

01:12:17He's claiming your creative partnership entitles him to a percentage.

01:12:20Now, there's zero merit to his claim, but if he charms the right judge with his tale of

01:12:24woe, you just never know.

01:12:25That's why I told you both not to poke the bear.

01:12:27But here we are.

01:12:29He's coming for your house and your profits.

01:12:31But it's my house.

01:12:32I bought it on my own.

01:12:33He didn't contribute to dying.

01:12:35You know what?

01:12:35He's also claiming that he has a manuscript, a copy of your book, with his notes in it.

01:12:40So what?

01:12:41They're claiming that he creatively contributed to Mel being able to complete Karma Has No Secrets,

01:12:46and he wasn't properly compensated, thereby entitling him to a piece of your profits and

01:12:51your property.

01:12:52This is insanity.

01:12:53I agree.

01:12:54That's why I intend an immediate dismissal, but it all hinges on the judge I get at the

01:12:56preliminary hearing, so we need to be prepared to fight.

01:12:58All right.

01:12:59All of this because of a car that was going to be repossessed anyway.

01:13:02Don't you say that I didn't want you.

01:13:05Well, fine.

01:13:06Fine.

01:13:06Well, then game on.

01:13:07No.

01:13:08No game.

01:13:09No game.

01:13:10This is an actual lawsuit.

01:13:12Please let me do what I do.

01:13:14Listen to me, Candy.

01:13:15I completely have faith in you to do what you do, but this man has overplayed his hand,

01:13:19and if he's coming for her house, then it's going to cost him his company.

01:13:23You are a tiny little menace.

01:13:26What?

01:13:27And you need to put that finger-eye thing you're doing away.

01:13:30We are in a fight.

01:13:31This is a fight!

01:13:34You said it was legal.

01:13:35It's totally legal!

01:13:40So, two months ago, Richard was desperate for funding for Cargill USA, so I offered,

01:13:45I mean, he obviously inquired, but then I offered, to hook him up with my key angel investor

01:13:51who has done very well by me, my boy, Rob.

01:13:53Now, Rob is a VC hedge fund manager, and that meeting is set to happen at the end of this

01:13:58week.

01:13:59I mean, you know, it's supposed to happen.

01:14:01Okay, I see what you're saying here, but this is not a good idea.

01:14:04No.

01:14:06What?

01:14:06Okay, wait, hold on.

01:14:08Picture it.

01:14:10Mel and I, we walk in, she hits him with an ultimatum, and then we tell him...

01:14:14You will say nothing!

01:14:17Monica, Mel cannot get caught blackmailing him, and if his lawyer allows her to meet

01:14:21with him, it's only so he can try to catch her out.

01:14:23Not to mention that extortion is super illegal.

01:14:25Yes.

01:14:27All right, point made.

01:14:29Let me reset the scene.

01:14:32I walk in alone.

01:14:33I go up to that waste of space.

01:14:35I grab his drink.

01:14:37I throw it in his face.

01:14:39And then...

01:14:40I make him an offer he can't refuse.

01:14:42Take it easy, Don Corleone.

01:14:43This idea isn't better.

01:14:45I agree with Candy.

01:14:46I'm not listening to you.

01:14:48Okay, why don't y'all just let me be great?

01:14:50Monica, you blackmailing him on Mel's behalf is still very bad, and it's also extortion.

01:14:56We need to move in the shadows.

01:14:58Yes, precisely.

01:15:00All right, fine.

01:15:01We'll do it the boring way.

01:15:02Just call Rob and set up a lunch.

01:15:05You know, he's a decent, church-going guy, and once he hears what Richard is doing, it

01:15:09is over.

01:15:10How sure are you of this?

01:15:12Well, he's happily married to my cousin, whom I set him up with, and I am the godmother

01:15:16of their child, so he will play ball.

01:15:20Now, the question is, how big of a shareholder do you want to be at Cargo USA?

01:15:26Okay, just to be clear, okay?

01:15:27I don't want his company.

01:15:29I just want him out of my life, my pockets, and my house.

01:15:33Capisce?

01:15:36You're really disappointing me right now.

01:15:48What the hell?

01:15:49Don't play stupid.

01:15:50I know you talk to Rob.

01:15:53Well, we talk all the time.

01:15:54He's family.

01:15:55Monica, do not mess with my business.

01:16:01I got you that meeting when we were on much better terms.

01:16:04Now, we're not together anymore, and I'm not holding any grudges.

01:16:07Although there was that thing that you did where you got me something that you really

01:16:11couldn't afford to get me, and you tried to trick me anyway.

01:16:13But what you're suggesting right now?

01:16:16I mean, what would be my motive?

01:16:18This is the break that I've been waiting for.

01:16:20It is a multi-million dollar deal with a major investor.

01:16:23Yeah, and I know Rob is the type who likes to do business with upstanding guys.

01:16:28Moral citizens.

01:16:29So if he's hesitating on closing, you might want to ask yourself, what could I have possibly

01:16:33done to impact his opinion?

01:16:35This is about Mel, right?

01:16:37Listen, what happens between her and I-

01:16:40It has nothing to do with me.

01:16:41You're right.

01:16:42Just like what Rob decides is completely up to him.

01:16:48Okay.

01:16:49Look, Monica, I'm running out of options.

01:16:51The meeting was supposed to be tomorrow.

01:16:54Let's just say, hypothetically, that I'm willing to negotiate.

01:16:58Oh, well, see, I'm not a part of the negotiation, so I don't really have any terms.

01:17:04But Richard, if I were you, I suggest that you search your heart, and you'll come up with

01:17:10an answer.

01:17:11And then call your lawyer.

01:17:29There's a Mr. Carter here to see you.

01:17:31Or shall I let him in?

01:17:38Signed and notarized.

01:17:39Now please tell Monica to call up the dogs.

01:17:41Tell her you damn self.

01:17:55Well, I trust you'll live up to your end of the deal.

01:17:58Pleasure doing business with you.

01:18:04We better not see your bony black ass around us again!

01:18:09You guys really came through for me.

01:18:11You rock.

01:18:12Of course.

01:18:14Of course.

01:18:15Damn, little Richard slinked out of here in a big ass hurry.

01:18:18That part.

01:18:20Now, are we sure he doesn't go by a dick?

01:18:22I like that better.

01:18:23I like it better.

01:18:26Hey, is that your phone ringing?

01:18:27Oh, what is it?

01:18:28Let me see.

01:18:29Oh, is that Puzzle Guy calling you?

01:18:31That man is fine, fine.

01:18:33I don't know how you keep it together with all that sexiness in such close proximity.

01:18:38I think it's too soon.

01:18:39Well, you say too soon.

01:18:40Maybe that means later something could happen.

01:18:42Why can't we be friends first?

01:18:44I mean, you can, yes.

01:18:45First is great.

01:18:46But I just think you should test out my theory, which is get under a new man to get over

01:18:51the

01:18:51old one.

01:18:51Well, you just let a breeze blow through every now and again and take a break.

01:18:55You sound like my therapist.

01:18:56I do?

01:18:57Oh.

01:18:58Oh, I do.

01:18:59What?

01:18:59What are you smiling at?

01:19:01Nothing.

01:19:01It's just feels familiar and I miss it.

01:19:04Oh.

01:19:05Well, you don't have to miss it.

01:19:06Be back together, baby.

01:19:07At all, because spells bells forever.

01:19:11Yeah.

01:19:11You know, oh.

01:19:12What?

01:19:12I got good news.

01:19:13Good news.

01:19:13When I presented Spelman's Sisters to My Agent as my next book, she got the publisher to

01:19:18double the advance if I can deliver by the fall.

01:19:21When you deliver by the fall.

01:19:23Wait, does that mean that we give royalties?

01:19:25Oh.

01:19:25I said, oh, you thanks, not profit.

01:19:27Boom.

01:19:28All right, we can still cheer.

01:19:29Cheers.

01:19:30Cheers.

01:19:31Cheers.

01:19:31I love you, ladies.

01:19:32I really do love you.

01:19:34Woo.

01:19:34Oh.

01:19:36That's smooth.

01:19:38Domberto.

01:19:39I love Domberto.

01:19:40What's going on?

01:19:41I know it's 5 o'clock somewhere, but it ain't 5 o'clock here.

01:19:43All right, girls.

01:19:45Better.

01:19:48You know, I've been thinking a lot about what you said in the last session and my girls,

01:19:52Mel and Candy, they said the same thing.

01:19:54It is time for me to put my anger towards Richard and Harrison in the past and really heal.

01:20:01You know, I've been doing my research and it takes 30 days to break a bad habit, you know,

01:20:05like choosing a man who ain't no good.

01:20:07Except I usually excel at things, so I really feel like I can get back out there in half

01:20:11the time.

01:20:11Oh, and I brought the vision board of the perfect man that you asked me for.

01:20:16Now, this man, first and foremost, he's got to have his own success, okay?

01:20:20But from now on, I'm going to hire a private investigator to do a background check and verify

01:20:25everything because trust is really important.

01:20:28You know, no more jumping without asking questions because I am not a kangaroo, all right?

01:20:32I need him to be vulnerable, I need him to be smart, I need him to be funny because I'm

01:20:36hilarious and I need him to be a gentleman.

01:20:39I mean, I'm a lady from the South.

01:20:40Is it too much to expect some chivalry and politeness?

01:20:43Hell no.

01:20:44I need him to be fine but not too vain, you know what I mean?

01:20:47But vain enough to want to keep his abs.

01:20:48And here's the thing, I'm so ready for the universe to show me some kindness and help

01:20:53me manifest this man, you know?

01:20:55And I'll know him when he arrives because he's going to be wearing this sharp-ass blue suit

01:21:00like this guy.

01:21:01What do you think?

01:21:02You know what I remembered?

01:21:03I remembered that Steve Harvey, he never wears blue, but Bernie Mac, he wore blue all the

01:21:08time.

01:21:09Something to think about.

01:21:14Well, that looks heavy.

01:21:15Let me just take two of those.

01:21:16Thank you, dear.

01:21:18Oh.

01:21:19Here you go, Carol.

01:21:20Oh, thank you.

01:21:21It's so pretty.

01:21:22Great turn.

01:21:23Yeah.

01:21:24Cheers.

01:21:24Oh, here she goes.

01:21:25Oh.

01:21:28Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.

01:21:31I am thrilled that you are here this afternoon.

01:21:33And thank you so much for joining me for the launch of my newest novel, Spelman Sisters.

01:21:48You know, as I look out and I see all of you, I am genuinely touched that so many of

01:21:54you

01:21:54have supported my writings all these years, and you're here right now.

01:21:58And I love each and every one of you.

01:22:00You know, this particular book is the most personal of all my novels.

01:22:06And there are two friends, sisters, who have always had my back and gotten me through the lowest

01:22:16moments.

01:22:17And they're right over there.

01:22:23I wouldn't be standing here without their unwavering love and support.

01:22:29So, this book is dedicated to them.

01:22:36I would like to read a tiny section of Spelman Sisters as my way of saying thank you.

01:22:45Love finds you in so many ways.

01:22:49A wise auntie once told me that you got to embrace the walking and not focus on the destination.

01:22:59That love is a little bit like that, too.

01:23:02Until I met the Spelman Girls, my sepia sojourn left me empty.

01:23:10And with each day, they brought the color back into my life.

01:23:17And now, it's every shade.

01:23:24And I thank you all, again, for coming.

01:23:27And please continue to enjoy this celebration with me.

01:23:34Do you want some?

01:23:35Do you want some?

01:23:36Don't worry about it.

01:23:37Here she comes.

01:23:38It's all happening.

01:23:39Yes, another bestseller.

01:23:41I can feel it.

01:23:41All right.

01:23:42Thank you, Christ.

01:23:42All right, raise your glass or you guys.

01:23:43Oh, okay.

01:23:44All right.

01:23:45Okay, I thought I had something profound to say, but I got nothing.

01:23:48Oh, I'm the one that's drinking.

01:23:49I'm drinking up to sisters before misters.

01:23:52But the next one being man enough for me.

01:23:54Hey!

01:23:55There it is.

01:23:56I love it.

01:23:56Is it time for us to discuss the profit, Sharon?

01:23:58Because we are in this book a lot.

01:23:59Not one of the orange looks like me.

01:24:01Well, by that logic, Richard should be getting his cut, too.

01:24:03Oh, my gosh.

01:24:04I love how you made him one heck of a villain.

01:24:06Yes, except, you know, obviously it wasn't you.

01:24:08It was Melinda, a.k.a. Melody.

01:24:11But, you know, the thing is, is when you took over his company, that was delicious.

01:24:15I knew you'd like it.

01:24:17Okay, guys, I may have fictionalized parts, but this, us, it's the real love story of

01:24:24the book.

01:24:25Oh, no.

01:24:26Bring it in, bring it in.

01:24:28Congratulations.

01:24:29Yes, yes.

01:24:30Yes, all right.

01:24:30Go get your face.

01:24:31Go share it with the world.

01:24:32Yeah.

01:24:33You be good.

01:24:33Why?

01:24:34Because you're never good.

01:24:36I'm going to go get something stronger, so be bad.

01:24:40I've had enough of that.

01:24:42Can we have a Manhattan, please?

01:24:53Hi.

01:24:54Hello.

01:24:55How are you?

01:24:56Michael.

01:24:57Monica.

01:24:58Andrews.

01:24:59Well, Dashman.

01:25:00Oh, Dash.

01:25:01That's a very nice blue suit you have on.

01:25:04It's all I wear.

01:25:06Really?

01:25:07You don't say.

01:25:08Thank you so much.

01:25:10Manhattan?

01:25:11Yes.

01:25:12Whiskey or bourbon?

01:25:14Bourbon, of course.

01:25:17Perfect.

01:25:18I'll have one, too, please.

01:25:37Hey, baby.

01:25:38It's been 30 minutes, and I want to go for the record.

01:25:4212 minutes.

01:25:43Oh, don't threaten me with a good time.

01:25:46Oh, baby.

01:25:51Oh, you made it.

01:25:53I did.

01:25:54Thanks for coming.

01:25:55You're welcome.

01:25:57You know, I hear it's a tradition that on the eve of the book release, bestselling authors

01:26:01must be taken to the best restaurant in the city by their favorite neighbor.

01:26:04Hmm.

01:26:06I haven't heard that.

01:26:07It's true.

01:26:08It's true?

01:26:09Mm-hmm.

01:26:09Okay, so are you asking me on a date, neighbor?

01:26:13I thought maybe we could go to that new steak and lobster joint.

01:26:17Okay, well, I'm more of a bourbon girl, so can you handle that?

01:26:22Oh, I'm man enough.

01:26:23Oh, I've been thinking, do you know about us back then?

01:26:27Oh, I've been thinking, do you know about us back then?

01:26:28Do you know about us back then?

01:26:28Do you know about your husband?

01:26:30Oh, I've been thinking, do you know about us back then?

01:26:32Oh, I've been thinking, do you know about us back then?

01:26:34Oh, I've been thinking, do you know about us back then?

01:26:38Oh, I've been thinking, do you know about us back then?

01:26:41Oh, I've been thinking, do you know about us back then?

01:26:56Baby, sit back, let me feel your glass

01:27:00Sip it up, and just relax

01:27:03Candlelights, fireplace

01:27:07You're moving closer, face to face

01:27:10Hold you in my arms, get comfortable

01:27:14So chill, playing your song

01:27:18Ooh, girl, it's getting warm

01:27:21You're feeling strong, girl, let's get it on

01:27:24I'm working with you, it's a fire, it's a move

01:27:27Let's finish fire

01:27:30That touch, I won't rush

01:27:34Girl, we got all night, but it still ain't enough

01:27:37So turn that mark now

01:27:40And come get this good love

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