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Oh, hello.

Hi. Hi. I'm Yvonne.

Hi, Yvonne. I'm Cora.

I just moved into the neighborhood with my kids, and I thought I'd bring you by

these to welcome me to the neighborhood.

Well, thank you, but aren't we supposed to bring you cookies?

Well, I was always taught it's better to give than receive.

Okay. Yeah.

Boy, I know you're not playing with that water hole.

I know you better put it down before you get the beating of your life.

Oh, this is quite a place.

Oh, well, we always play with the water hose when we were kids in the front

yard. That ain't our house.

We all play with people's water hoses when they home.

We wait till they leave.

I tell you.

Oh, yes.

Ooh, kids.

You got any kids?

Well, uh... Oh, Kyra Kirkey!

Yes!

Mr. Brown, I want to introduce you to someone, Mr. Brown.

Oh, no, I don't talk to strangers, and you shouldn't either.

I'm sorry, you have to forgive my dad. I mean, he's a bit out there.

Oh, I remember when my father started losing his mind.

He's not losing his mind.

So he dressed like that on purpose?

Yes, honey, and it's hard to watch.

Boy, I know you're not peeing in our bushes.

You better use the neighbor's yard like I told you.

Gotcha. Look here.

I'm going to have to go. Okay. Girl, them kids.

Thank you so much. It was nice meeting you. Well, it's nice meeting you, too.

Well, if you ever need anything, just feel free to stop by. Oh, do you

Anything but that.

That's it.

Whoop -ins for everybody.

Oh, man, that was a great workout.

Now all I need is a great lunch.

And then a great shower.

What, do I stink?

Yeah. Really?

Don't think, honey.

Oh!

Uh,

nephew, I was, uh... What the what?

What are y 'all cooking, Dick?

Smelling like you're smelling.

You smell like you got a skunk in a head like that's nasty.

You need a bath.

Look what you've done to this woman.

All right, babe.

Hey, everybody.

Hey.

Cabbage.

I have great news.

Can you discover that green skittles aren't a vegetable?

No dumping.

Did you hear from the design school?

Oh, that's great. Soon you'll be studying abroad.

Nephew, you're not going to sit here and disrespect these women in my house like

that. You're not going to do it. You get over there and apologize.

Put that there. You go apologize. You're calling these women abroad.

No, Uncle Brown.

Abroad. I mean, far away.

I don't care how close they are. They're still disrespectful, and you're not

going to do it in my house. Mr. Brown, abroad is when you go overseas.

Oh, well, say that, because I thought you was calling them abroad.

Like as in you abroad or something like that. You don't be doing that in my

house. Mr.

Brown, it's my moment. I have the floor.

Girl, you don't shush me.

You keep shushing me again, you're going to be picking yourself up off the

floor. Stay in the child's place. Don't shush grown folks.

What's wrong with you two?

So what do you have to do now?

There's a recruiter coming by tomorrow, and if she likes my dress, then I'm in.

If it's one thing that the Brown family knows, We know fashion.

Fashion has ran through our blood for centuries.

Decades.

Do we get to see the dress? Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Prepare yourselves, you have.

Brianna.

Oh, wow.

Oh, man.

You know what? I'll tell you what to set that off.

If you start it out with some polka dots on the front of it like this, then you

make your plaid belt so nobody be able to touch that. I think it's perfect just

the way it is.

It's okay.

Let me see.

No, don't touch it, Joaquin. This is my ticket to London and a great career.

And I think the recruiter will be very impressed.

Let's go put it away. Come on. Okay, I tell you, before y 'all go do that, let

me show y 'all something I designed.

Stay right there. I'll be right back.

It's good. Works every time.

Maybe I'm not going to eat this anyway.

I got a different color for every day of the week.

What is the car going to say about you spending that kind of money? Nothing.

Because you're not going to tell them? You catch on quick.

Well,

I'm excited about my new sweater. And it was on sale. That's beautiful.

Hey, neighbor.

Hey, it's fun. You back?

Girl, I saw your car parked in your driveway.

Oh, well, I didn't expect to see you, you know, so soon since I made you that

big breakfast.

Yeah, honey, you put your foot in that.

Oh, my goodness. But you know how it is when you have kids.

Yeah, you had to share with them? No, I had to hide in the garage and eat it.

I'm sorry.

I'm Edna.

Barn?

Yeah. How do you know?

I accidentally got your mail, and they're about to cut off your cable.

I ain't never seen no purple notice.

Oh, this is a nice sweater.

Oh, my goodness.

Yeah.

Well, why didn't you get in on the bigger side?

You in denial.

Can I borrow this?

Well, it's brand new. You know, I just... Cora, are you sure?

Of course she's sure.

Don't worry.

I have it dry cleaned. I mean, I'm going to wash it, and then I'll get it back

to you in a couple weeks.

My kids will throw your cutoff notice in your driveway.

Oh, Cora, Cora, one more thing.

Can I borrow your phone?

I just need to use it. Oh, sure, sure. Thank you.

Oh, oh, here it is.

You are so sweet. Thank you.

Uh -huh.

Look here.

I'm going to bring your phone back when I bring your sweater.

Get off the street!

Hey, Joaquin.

How do I look?

Like the next fashion designer guru.

Hey,

come on, Joaquin. This is your sister's moment. Let's support her.

Okay, guys. Ms. Jacobs is going to be here really soon. Just try not to

embarrass me.

Brianna, how could your family possibly embarrass you?

Is the fashion lady here yet? I'm ready.

Well?

Sasha, really?

He's just showing his support.

No, he's showing his underwear.

It's called fashion.

And if you knew anything about style, you would know what it is.

I'm a stylist.

No, I'm a stylist. You don't know nothing about style.

Actually, I lost my belt. That's why I can't keep my pants up.

Mr. Brown, let's make Breonna proud, please.

Okay. Or you could just leave.

Why would I do that?

Because he loves me.

Why do you think I wore my good duds?

And you must be Brianna. Yes, it's such a pleasure to meet you. Come in.

That's my mother, Sasha. Hello. My father, Will, and my little brother,

How do you do?

Brianna, you forgot to introduce me. No, I didn't.

Hi.

That's my family. Leroy S. Brown.

The S is for so fresh and so clean, clean.

Yes. I don't want to talk Brianna everything she knows about fashion. She

from me. All right. Yes.

Jacobs, why don't you come and have a seat, huh?

She smells good.

So, I reviewed your sketches.

Yeah.

And... Pretty embarrassing, right?

Why, please.

I'll let myself out.

No, actually, they're quite impressive.

Most people don't have an eye for fashion.

You're so right. I can remember being a young lad full of fashion.

Right now, the people in here have... fashion senses. Me and Free Free.

Is that right, Free Free?

Free Free, give me some of that. I still am modeling.

So, um, let's see this wonderful dress you designed. Okay, I have it right

She is so excited about this.

This makes... My dress!

What happened to my dress?

Is this some kind of joke?

No, that's not the dress. No, this has to be a mistake.

Do you have anything else to show me?

No, I worked really hard on this. I'm sorry, Brianna. This isn't acceptable.

Come on, get a girl a do -over. I mean, come on. Why don't you get that do

-over?

I'm sorry.

I have other applicants to see.

Wait. We'll be in touch.

Please.

Miss Jacob.

Look, Brianna, we'll figure this out, okay?

I think it looks fine.

Looks like the Flintstones.

Yeah, but that would do us a baby.

How did this happen to my dress?

I'm never going to get in the program with this.

Guys, this is crazy, all right? That dress was here all day.

No, don't worry. We'll figure something out, Brianna.

Brianna, when was the last time you saw the dress?

When I woke up this morning.

I straightened the hemline.

I got dressed, and then I just gave it to Joaquin to take downstairs.

From... Joaquin!

Yeah?

Do you know anything about this?

Let me show y 'all how to parent.

I'm gonna show you. No, I do. I'm a village. I'm a village.

Back up. You and your hair.

Okay, Joaquin!

You don't have to be afraid to tell the truth!

The truth will set you free if you know something.

Village is not death.

Look, Black Ken and Barbie, are y 'all going to let me do this?

Thank you. All right.

Okay, don't be afraid. Ain't nobody going to be angry if you tell the truth.

Tell it.

Okay, I know something.

Beat him. Y 'all beat him.

Drop it and push him. Stop it.

Stop it.

Okay, nobody is beating anybody.

You want to bet? Come here.

Stop it. Hit him, Brianna.

Now, listen to me. Why would you do something like that, Joaquin? Because

both got their mama's crazy gene. And you never know when that thing going to

pop out of them. All right, Uncle Brian. Uncle Brian. Can you let us handle

this, please?

Thank you.

It's obviously both of y 'all know what y 'all doing. Yes. She running away

every week, and he always tearing up some. I raised Carter.

Look how Carter came out.

She ain't married. She ain't got no bunch of kids.

She ain't got nothing.

She live with me. You see how she turned out.

I know what I'm doing.

Joaquin, now I asked you a question.

Why would you do something like that?

I don't know. You don't know.

You don't know? Well, you're going to have to do better than that. You selfish

little rat. Hey, Brianna.

Calm down.

Now, look.

If you don't have anything to say, then you can go to your room. And you'll stay

there until you can explain why you're losing your mind.

I know that you're upset, but don't say you hate your brother. No, Sasha, I mean

it. He is ruining my life.

He's just gone way too far this time.

Okay, well... Thank you so much, Ms.

Jacobs. Yes, yes, Brianna will be thrilled to hear the news.

Thank you.

So what did she say?

I explained what happened, and she said she would stop by and see another dress.

Yes! As long as she has it done by tomorrow.

Oh. I know. That's a lot of work in one day. I know. I can't believe Joaquin did

what he did.

Did Will punish him?

Um, yeah.

Let's just say the next time he plays the video game, he'll be in his own

apartment. Oh.

Okay. Okay. Bring it down, Cora. All right. I'm cool. I'm cool.

All right.

Oh, Cora.

Do you know what... What happened to the phone in the living room?

Long story.

I'll tell you about it later.

OK. I'll tell Brianna the good news. All right. Yay.

Oh,

Yvonne. I was just about to come see you.

Oh, girl, you don't want to do that.

Makes my kids nervous. Why is that?

Well, honey, the last time a stranger came to the door, protective services.

Honey, I didn't see them kids for six months.

and that was some vacation time.

I was trying to pick that phone up from you.

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. My bad, my bad.

I got that right here.

That is not my phone. Yes, it is. My phone was black.

The kids painted it. You know, that little one, he gonna be a little Michael

'Angelo. You know, he painted that chapel on 16th Street.

You know what I was wondering?

Can I borrow your blender for a little while?

What is a little while in your mind?

Oh, a couple weeks.

I want to make these okra martinis.

We call them okratinis.

No. No more. You can't borrow my purse.

What?

Excuse me.

What's wrong?

You can't keep coming over here borrowing all of my stuff.

Enough is enough.

What excuse?

Me. But you said anytime I ever needed a thing to just go ahead and call you.

Yes, I did, but not every day.

Yvonne, you have to get your own things.

Well, I was taught that God loves a chill forgiver.

But I guess that ain't true, now is it?

And he says don't get pushed over either.

Where does it say that? It doesn't say that. I just made that up. But if you

would excuse me.

You be blessed. You have a good day. Maybe I'll see you at church sometime.

Sure. Oh, my goodness. Can you pick me and the kids up for 6 a .m. Bible study?

Don't be late.

I can't stand people that late. I can't stand it. Only heathens are late.

Can I help?

Leave me alone. Get out of here. Bye. I don't need you. Bye.

Please. I want to show you how sorry I am.

I just want to help because you know Will's going to punish you if you don't.

That's not true.

Okay, it's true.

But I really want to help.

Okay, get out of here.

Brianna, I know you hate me right now.

And I deserve it.

You deserve worse.

But I'm really, really sorry.

Why did you do that, Joaquin? I didn't want you to leave.

That doesn't make any sense.

I know I should be happy for you, but I got scared.

Scared of what?

The last time we were apart was when we were in separate shelters.

Do you remember?

And you said you'd never leave me alone again.

Joaquin, you're not going to be alone.

London, is this... Like a million miles away.

And across an ocean.

It is?

Oh, wow.

I can't swim. How am I supposed to get there now?

I'm not sure what I'd do without you.

I'm sorry, Brianna.

Please don't be mad at me.

Joaquin, Aunt Cora, Will and Sasha, even Mr. Brown, we're all a family.

And you don't have to worry about being alone again.

So you're not mad at me?

I'm mad at you.

But that's what big sisters do.

I'm so proud of you, baby.

Thank you.

Yeah, me too, Bree. And, Joaquin, I'm sure Brianna really appreciated your

Does this mean I get off punishment?

No.

I'll get it.

That's all right, Bree. Turn around and look.

Hi, how are you? Hello. Welcome back. Wonderful.

Look, I don't have much time, so let's see what you've got, Brianna.

Hmm, nice hand stitching and beadwork.

Love the antiquated pleats and the sleek design of the back, all within 24

hours?

Very well done.

Does this mean my sister can go to your school? She really deserves it.

I think it's safe to say that Brianna will be put on our waiting list to

London's finest school of fashion design.

Okay, wait a minute. What do you mean, waiting list?

Well, of course. That's why students apply when they're juniors. So, when

Brianna graduates high school, there'll be a slot ready for her.

Now, I really must go.

Okay, hold up. Wait a minute. Let me put some British in it.

Okay, you mean tell me I got to wait two years before I can go to that school?

What? What are you talking about, Uncle Brian? I applied, too.

Yes, about your application.

I took it to the board. We reviewed your...

and we want to use it.

What?

I told y 'all.

On you, and you, and even you. I'm a fashion guru.

We want to use it as an example of what not ever to do.

Fashion lady, fashion lady, it would not be right if I did not give you this.

You don't get in the way of her going to school. She got to work with that.

Such a hater.

Jack dog.

Excuse me.

Don't worry, girl. You ain't bothering me.

I said excuse me.

You just can't keep just coming over to people's houses when you want to.

Well, I would have not, but you know how mad you get when I do that.

I don't get mad.

What do you want?

Nothing.

I came over to apologize.

Yvonne, look, I'm sure you're a nice person, and I don't mind helping you,

you have to draw a line somewhere.

I know. I know. I can be a little pushy and overbearing at times, but you know

what they say.

A quiet baby don't get sick.

Look, I don't mind helping you, but it has to be within reason.

Okay, deal.

I'm working on doing for myself, and I'm not going to depend on others, okay?

All right. That's a good start.

Can I have a hug?

Come here, girl.

This way.