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There you go, Joaquin.

Here's your lunch.

Ew!

There's something wrong with this bread.

It's brown.

That's because it's wheat bread.

Nobody's going to trade with me for this.

I'm going to have to eat it.

Well, that's the idea, Joaquin.

Go ahead, eat it. It's good for you.

Well, nobody trades with me anyway.

Dang the new kid.

Fuck.

Okay, and what's wrong with being the new kid?

Everything.

Yesterday, they dumped out my book bag and tied me to the top sign by my

shoelace.

So mean.

That's funny.

Uh, I mean, maybe you should, uh, maybe you should try to win him over,

buddy.

You should punch them fools in the face.

That's only going to lead to some more fighting.

Not if you hit them hard enough.

They're way too big.

Well, if it was me, I'd make sure they never mess with me again. Just real

quick.

Play football.

Why don't you go into the other room and grab your book bag?

Okay. Then I'll go dump it out at the bus stop.

Save everybody some time.

You shouldn't be teaching him stuff like that. He's only eight.

I should if he wants to make nine.

It's your little brother and he looks up to you, all right? You should try to

set an example.

Duh, he looks up to me. I'm taller than him. And I did set an example. That's

why I told him to punch him. Just be like, what? You want some? You want

Come get some.

You want some? Huh? Huh? Bet you won't say nothing. Come on. Hey.

All right.

You know what?

I don't want them fighting, but he can't keep getting tied up by his shoelaces

every morning.

You got to admit, that is funny, though.

I mean, just imagine, driving down the street, minding your own business, going

to work.

You look over, and there's Joaquin tied to a stop sign by his shoelaces.

You know what?

That's why we don't have any kids.

Ain't no deal.

You could have won a million dollars. You're just stupid.

You don't just jump in nobody's house.

What's wrong with you?

Are you Mr. Brown? Yes. What do you need?

We're from Gala Epsilon Epsilon Kappa.

We're geeks.

Well, anybody can see that.

We just moved into the house next door.

Y 'all be careful over there.

They say it's haunted.

Yes. You know, usually when people come visit, they bring gifts.

Bring a gift?

No, I like cakes, pies, macaroni and cheese. I like creamy macaroni and

I don't like that baked stuff.

You got any with bacon bits all over?

I'm sorry.

Next time we'll bring some cake.

Okay, you go ahead.

But I must ask you, where do you get your shirts?

That shark.

I have them shipped in from Botswana.

They use virgin sheep wool.

Yes, they use them sheep that ain't never bagged it up on nobody.

Well, well, nice talking to you. Gotta go. Okay, uh, give me your size. I

to send you one.

Some nice young men. It's good to have nice young men in the neighborhood.

You can't... Excuse me. Yes, excuse me. You'd like to got shot.

I'm sorry.

But, uh...

These boys have something for you.

I got one just like that.

I apologize, Mr. Brown.

We're sorry, Mr. Brown.

Thank you.

Sorry, sir.

I'm Russell Merriweather. The faculty advisor.

Why are you still a picture of my daddy?

We're fulfilling a pledge.

We had to take something ugly.

Well, what you stealing my daddy's picture for?

Boys, let's put it back.

Let's put it back.

You know, stealing, you can get your hands cut off in some countries.

What you doing?

Leave me alone.

Okay, see, they put kids in time. We used to get whooped with anything. My

whooped me with a car tire one time.

Hey, Miss Social Worker. Mr. Brown.

I wasn't going to really whoop you with no car tire.

There was some trouble at school today. Is Sasha here? Yes, yes, she's in the

kitchen. Yeah, we put them in time out. That's what they tell us to do and be

proper. Go to time out.

Mr.

Brown, I am so sorry for disturbing your afternoon.

Yes, yes.

Don't let it happen again.

You got it.

Fellas, out.

Let's go.

I was praying for when y 'all come in.

I'll send it back later. And you can put them to work.

They can make up for this.

They'll prank. Tell them to bring me something sweet. I want some sweet

pie or something.

All right. They can make me a lemon meringue pie.

We have to talk about Brianna.

She was suspended today for fighting.

You know, we've been talking to Brianna about fighting in school.

She's been upset because the boys have been picking on Marquise.

Uh, Brianna, Ms. Martinez tells us that you were suspended from school for

fighting. You want to talk about it?

I got suspended for fighting.

We talked about it.

Well, why don't we try this this way, huh?

Why don't you sit down and tell us what happened?

She texted me.

I know you texted me. Brianna. You don't know me.

Nobody was going to take care of it, so I did.

Brianna, we've talked about this before. You have to find other ways of dealing

with your anger.

That might work for y 'all with your college degree, but my way works for me.

Brianna, don't start, okay? You're a smart girl, and you know better than

You don't know nothing about me, chick.

Hey, watch your mouth.

Would it help if we found somebody closer to you to talk to?

If you want, I can put you back in touch with your mother.

I don't have a mother. Stay out of my business.

Brianna.

be watching these girls floating around here in no G -string.

Colonel, how did she hit her butt on the ground like that?

Ooh, talent, talent.

Hey, be careful.

That's our antique from 2003.

Colonel, watch this.

Get me a lemonade and put me a sweet and high in it.

Yeah, Megan, bring me one too.

Yes, sir.

Brown, this is the best idea you ever came up with. I know. Feel like we on

vacation, though.

We gotta do this.

No, we don't.

Hey, let's have some fun.

What?

Inspection time.

Don't you hurt these boys. We gotta send them back, man.

What is this?

Is this a fingerprint?

No, it's not. Drop and give me 20.

Marine push -ups.

Colonel,

you're going to hurt him. Be careful.

What's going on, Mr. Brown?

These nice young men working for us.

Is that lemonade?

I'll have some of that. You put sweetened high in mine?

Stay close because I'm going to need you for something else. I need a sandwich.

They're doing a wonderful job.

It's good?

I'll get that.

Good air.

Watch this.

Get the door.

Both of y 'all hold it at the same time.

Gentlemen, so are these boys working hard?

Oh, yes, yes. They're doing a good job. Watch this.

You got it. They're doing a good job. They're doing a good job.

And that's the reason why I don't fry bacon when I'm naked anymore.

Hello, everybody.

Who is this lovely lady?

I'm London.

Hi. Oh, but I don't date guys over 25.

It's a pleasure to meet you, London, but I was talking about your lovely friend.

Who, me?

Yes, you. Oh, I'm Cora.

Well, pleased to meet you, Cora. Oh, it's nice to meet you.

Let me go ahead and get that for you.

Oh, well, thank you.

Was he flirting with Cora?

Flirted to me.

The devil is a liar. Cora a virgin this week.

She a nun.

And we ain't getting none.

Hey.

You know, my wife and I had a table just like this in our first house.

Oh, so you're married. I'd like to meet your wife sometime.

Oh, no. I was.

My wife passed away about ten years ago.

Oh, really?

But what about you?

What? What about me?

Are you married?

No.

I'm not married.

Well, forgive me for being forward, but Cora, would you like to go to

a concert with me tonight?

Oh, sounds real nice.

Well, good. I'm glad.

Well, wait a minute. First, what kind of concert? It's not that rap stuff or

nothing, is it? I can't understand what they're saying.

No. No rap.

Okay. I can pick you up at 7?

7. 7 sounds good.

Okay. All right. Go on. Go on now.

I'll see you at 7 o 'clock.

7.

So, Joaquin, tell me what it was like when your mom was around.

She fought with Brianna all the time.

About what?

Joaquin, you don't have to talk to him. Go get started on your homework.

All right, sister soldier.

So you and your mom didn't really get along, huh?

We got along fine. Now she's gone.

Brianna, I'm not trying to upset you.

Then stay out of my business.

Okay. Listen, don't walk away when I'm talking to you, okay?

Well, honey, I've got a crate of files in the kitchen. Can you bring them to

car?

Please?

Okay.

Brianna, come sit down, please.

So what, you're going to have an attitude now?

What are you talking about? Brianna, sit your butt down.

Is that the trick with you?

Huh? I have to get angry for you to listen?

Brianna, you are 15 years old, and you are so disrespectful.

Honey, I know what it's like to be hurt by someone you love.

And why are you telling me this?

Brianna, did your mother hurt you?

My mother didn't do nothing.

Oh, no, honey.

No, something.

Something happened for you to be this angry.

Brianna, just talk to me. Let me know what's going on. You want to talk? Yeah.

You want to talk? Let's talk.

My mother is in jail.

I've been in and out of foster care, and my mother's boyfriend came into my

bedroom every night.

And she didn't do nothing about it. She got upset with me when I told her.

There. Is that better?

Rihanna, I'm so sorry.

Honey, that was not your fault. Why don't you let me help you? There's

in your nurse's bag that can help me. Rihanna, you don't have to go through

alone. I already did.

Rihanna, don't be like that, okay? Just trust me. Back off me.

Go save somebody else. Honey, don't be like that. We can talk.

Come on, come on, come on. Let's see how you thread it.

Come on down. Get down here.

Yeah.

That's it.

I can't go out looking like this.

Girl, you look fabulous. Stop walking around here like Sophia from The Color

Purple. Come on. Let's strut it.

Strut it.

Strut it.

Bang. Bang.

Bang. Bang.

Working it. Go on, girl.

Bye.

That hurt my hip.

I can't believe you two have me wearing this dress.

This is too much going on. What is all of this?

Cora, do you want Russell looking at other women? No, you don't. You gotta

your A -game, girl.

Take a look.

I look like Lucy.

I love Lucy.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no. You look great. We're almost there. We just have

complete your ensemble.

London, give me the shoes.

With these shoes come great responsibility.

They should come with a kick fan.

Oh, come on. Just try them on. Sit down.

Let's get busy.

All right.

All right. Come on, Mama.

Let's see what you're working with.

Well, I can't work with... Oh, yes.

Oh, my God. How do they feel?

I feel like my mama, my dear.

Oh, stop it, girl.

You look fabulous.

Oh, you look so good. Oh, my gosh. Is this real kitten?

No. I can't walk in these shoes, and this wig is ridiculous.

Trust me.

Russell will love it.

You really think it?

Perfect. No.

It's him. It's him.

Strike a pose.

Okay.

Not you, Miss Thing.

I'll get the door. Okay.

It's you looking all good.

Good evening.

And thank you.

I think.

Is Cora here?

She's standing right here.

Oh. Oh.

Wow. See, don't you?

You look festive.

And tall.

Festive and tall. You look really festive and tall.

Thank you.

Are you ready to go?

Can you hand me my purse?

Oh, yeah.

Thank you.

Watch your head.

I'm so embarrassed.

Come on. There you go. There you go. Wait, wait, wait.

Can I get you anything?

No, thank you.

Oh, sweet. I just wanted this night to be perfect.

It was perfect.

It was not perfect. We had nice thoughts.

Wonderful music.

In the waiting room at the hospital. What about that delicious meal we ate?

Chips from the vending machine.

I can't believe I sprained my ankle.

Those heels were dangerous.

No, that wig and that brooch, they're dangerous.

Come on.

Come on, come on.

That's the lovely lady I met.

Oh, you're so nice.

It's nice.

Mr. Merriweather, we've cleaned everything in this house.

Not everything, fella.

My room isn't as clean as that one.

No, please, not you.

That woman is nasty.

It's going to be okay. I guess that means I need to get back.

Right.

But I want to see you again.

I mean, without the wig this time.

I would like that. All right.

Mr. Brown?

Mr. Brown, can you come let Russell out? I can't get up.

I'm coming, Carl. Stop all that screaming up there. I'm coming.

Good to see you and goodbye.

Yes, my daughter's off limits.

Hey, ma 'am, how you doing?

Mr. Brown.

Cobra?

Well, girl, you look a mess.

What? Girl, it ain't even Christmas and you're Santa Claus already?

Cobra, you done started stripping like your mama ever.

I remember the first time your mama stripped and she did a lap dance.

She covered that man all the way up, Corrie.

Mr. Brown.

What the devil is all that noise upstairs?

That's pretty awful, huh?

Brianna, you didn't deserve that.

No one does.

Brianna.

Brianna. Girl!

Did you hear anything I just said?

I heard everything you said.

But how am I supposed to know that you're not going to leave us like the

them did?

Because I'm making you a promise right now.

If you work on adjusting that little attitude of yours, you've always got a

place to stay, okay?

You've always got a family.

I promise.