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Tamara, what are you still doing up?

I can't sleep, so I thought I'd get a jump on the church bake sale.

Well, Tamara, that's not until next month.

So is the long jump.

Tamara, call me crazy, but you seem just a tad upset.

What time is Kirby around here?

11 o 'clock. What time is it now?

12 .25.

Aha!

Aha what?

We're fine, Tamara. We've been home all night.

Exactly.

But where's my dad?

An hour and a half past curfew. For all we know, he could be lying in a ditch

somewhere. Tamara, you know where he is.

He's out on a date with Vivica for the third time this week, and on a school

night. These wild hours are disrupting the entire family.

Well, not as much as you making cookies.

Which, by the way, is fabulous.

Oh, he comes in through that door he is in for a rude awakening.

This late -night gallivanting better stop, or he is so grounded.

Ladies? Do you have any idea what time it is?

Yes, it's 12 .30.

And what are you doing up so late on a school night?

And baking cookies, no less.

But, Dad... I want this mess cleaned up and lights out in five minutes, or you

are so grounded.

Well, Tamara, you sure told him.

Even though I'm glad to be with you, I thought it was real for me. Like you got

to do what's right for you.

made the coffee because I could smell that French hazelnut clear out in my

studio. I ground it myself.

You're working awfully early, Mom.

I got no choice.

At the last minute, Councilwoman Hicks decided to add a beaded jacket to that

gown she ordered.

And she is no small woman.

I'm gonna have to hire somebody to help me or I'll never have it done by Friday.

Well, hey, how about hiring me, Mom? I mean, hey, I sure could use the extra

money. Honey, I can't turn you loose on a beaded jacket.

You use a stapler to sew on a button.

Morning, ladies.

Have you ever seen a more beautiful morning?

Well, that shirt sure brightens things up.

Vivica says the color brings out the gold flecks in my eyes. What do you

It's a choice.

Here you go, Dad.

Hazelnut coffee. I round it myself.

Sorry, sweetie. I'm not drinking coffee anymore.

Since when?

Well, Vivica says the caffeine puts my heart in a race it can't win.

Excuse me, but, uh, who are you and what have you done with my father?

I'm right here. The new and improved version.

Well, um, I made a date with the old version to meet me at the mall this

afternoon. Is the new version gonna show up? Of course I'll be there.

It's our back -to -school tradition.

You pick out shoes and I max out my credit cards.

How about a nice tisane late?

I'm sorry, sweetie. I have to go home over to the health and I have to have

breakfast. Lillica says I should try the new fat -free pancakes.

Well... Lisa says we've heard enough about what Vivica said.

You know, I think you're right. You have heard enough.

I think it's time you meet her.

What do you say I invite over for dinner Thursday night?

Great. Oh, by all means, Ray, bring her home. Then we can spend a whole evening

hearing about what Vivica said.

That is so great. All my best girls right here together for dinner. I can't

to tell Vivica how happy you are you're going to meet her.

Uh, Dad.

I know, I know.

This afternoon at the mall.

I'll be there.

Ciao, Bellas. Ciao, Bellas.

That Vivica's got him so goofy, he's waving to himself.

Okay. Okay, fine. Well, let me ask you this.

Do you think Vivica could be an alien trying to take over my dad's brain?

Do you think you can find something else to talk about?

I don't know. Tamara might be on point.

One time my mom was dating this guy, she started acting all kinds of crazy.

Has he bought new clothes?

Cap. Changed his diet?

Wheatgrass. Singing?

Show tunes.

Oh, yeah, he's from.

Sarah.

Welcome to Bookum Joe.

Can I interest you in a delicious smoothie?

No.

Don't tell me. One double tall decaf nonfat latte with whipped cream, a Mr.

Pibb, and one protein blast with a bow shot of ginseng.

How'd you do that?

You a psychic friend?

No, but you ordered the same thing yesterday.

You look broke.

And you look just like her, only sad.

While you're minding your own business, I'll have a scone, please.

Ow! She's a stinger!

There, he's making her drinks, and I like mine looty -free.

I'm sorry.

It's just that... I think my dad has made me a little crazy, okay?

Tamira, chill.

Old people need love, too.

Okay.

Here you go.

What?

It's your turn to pay, Tamira. I paid yesterday.

I can't. I'm flabucted.

Well, then I guess you won't be having a scone.

This is for the latte.

Thank you. Tia!

Tia!

Roger.

We were kids.

Yes. You took my lunch money and you called me Betty.

Hit me, bro.

Roger!

Do you have layaway?

Mr. Scone's going home.

Never mind. My dad will get me one after he buys me shoes.

See ya.

Excuse me. Excuse me. You had a Star Wars book, Dark Empire?

You know, if we do, it's probably in the back.

And if you have any trouble finding it, use the force, Luke.

Are you looking for Dark Empire?

Yeah, do you work here? Oh, no, no, no. I just love Star Wars books.

Well, me too.

Wow. Yeah, well,

the science fiction section is in the back room. You just take a left at baby

care, then a right at gardening, and it'll be right there between poetry and

romance. Oh.

Those are two of my favorite things.

Are you sure you don't work here?

Oh, I'm sure.

Well, I'll see you around.

You too.

That guy had a point.

Maybe you should work here.

Well, you know, if I did, the first thing I'd do is... I take advantage of

cineplex crowd next door. You see, I put all the entertainment magazines near

the window to attract all the movie buffs.

What's the matter?

You're blowing me away.

How would you like a job after school, starting tomorrow?

You got yourself a deal.

I'm talking Bookum Joe Fever. Had you.

Here you go, Maddie.

Homemade lemonade with extra sugar. Did you put limes in it like I told you?

Yes, Maddie. And one arm? Yes, Maddie. And a flexing stroke? Yes, Maddie.

As long as she didn't go to no trouble.

Oh, Maddie, hiring you has saved my life.

Your beading work is some of the most exquisite I've ever seen.

I don't know what I would have done without you. One thing's for sure. You'd

have never learned how to make a decent glass of lemonade.

Ice tea or deviled eggs or chicken fries.

Tia, this is my new assistant, Maddie. Maddie, this is my daughter, Tia. Oh,

Nice to meet you. Hi, baby.

Mom, you are not going to believe this, but I got a job. I am working at Bookham

Joe in the mall.

You are?

Oh, I'm so proud of you.

Oh, Maddie, my little girl is gainfully employed.

Please.

I've been working since the age of nine.

At 13.

My daddy married me off to a man with five children and the dirtiest house you

ever saw. For 20 years, he wouldn't let me write my sister in Africa.

Maddie, Maddie, that is not your life.

That's the color purple.

So... Did dad get home yet?

No, honey, I thought you two were buying shoes at the mall. I know she didn't

just slam that door like that.

That was my plan.

Dad never showed up.

He never showed?

Well, that's not like Ray.

He didn't even call.

Oh, yeah, he called.

From 900 feet in the air.

What? It seems that dear Vivica surprised him with a romantic ride in a

balloon. You're kidding.

Nope. Then he offered to give the salesperson his credit card number so I

get my shoes.

But I said forget it.

Wait, you said forget it? About shoes?

I just didn't want them anymore.

I'm really worried about her mom.

I'm worried about Ray.

But all his hot air, they could be in ours by now.

Hello, everybody.

Who are you in for a treat tonight?

How does soy mushroom loaf, wild bamboo shoots, and bean curd sound?

Sounds like I'm glad I'm working through dinner.

Lisa, you're not going to have dinner?

Oh, no, I'm sorry, Ray. We got a deadline to make. We just can't take the

Well, you want me to bring you up a plate of soy loaf?

I said we were sorry. There's no need to threaten anybody.

That just means it's more for the four of us. Uh, make that three, Ray. Um, I

have to go to work tonight, too.

You're not gonna have dinner here, either?

Well, Ray, I can't ask for time off on my first day of work.

I understand.

I just wanted you to meet Vivica.

Well, hey!

Why don't you bring her to Bookham Joe for a smoothie after dinner?

Okay, that'll work.

I'll see you there.

I have to finish getting ready.

Okay.

I can't believe my family dinner is falling apart like this.

Looks like it wasn't meant to be.

Well, pumpkin, looks like it's us and you tonight.

Us?

Who's us?

Well, me and Vivica.

And you, of course.

Dad.

I remember when you and I were us.

Oh, that's what I mean, the three of us. That's not what you said.

Well, that's what I meant. Well, Dad, you know what?

All I know is that I'm not interested in being the third wheel here. So you and

Vivica can be us without me because I'm not coming.

Sweetheart, I really want you to meet Vivica. Dad, I don't need to meet her.

I see what she's done to you.

She's turned my reliable, dependable, boring dad into a gallivanting, balloon

-riding, promise -breaking Romeo.

So have a nice dinner.

I'm sure once Vivica gets here, you won't even miss me.

God.

Well, what the heck's gotten into her?

All I know is she never missed a meal when you were dating me.

Meal lipstick?

Yep.

Hey, Tamir, what was all that yelling about?

Oh, that was just me calmly telling my dad I'm not going down to a stupid

dinner. Oh, Tamira.

Oh, Tamira, me?

Hey, you and Lisa got out of it. Why shouldn't I?

Because we had real reasons, Tamira.

Oh, and the way my dad is treating me isn't a real reason?

What?

Tamir.

Do you remember last spring when you had a crush on Patrick Foster?

Yeah. Patrick Foster, he was fine.

And remember how you used to call him a million times every night just to hear

him say hello and then hang up?

Yeah.

Until he got caller ID.

Well, Ray is doing the same thing.

We're getting caller ID?

No.

Tamira.

Ray has a crush on Vivica just like you did on Patrick.

Just think of them as teenagers doing the same kind of stuff that we do on a

date.

Ew.

Hey, Tia.

Why are you on Dad's side anyway?

I mean, we're twins.

You're supposed to feel what I feel. Be on my side.

Tamira.

I am all... Always on your side.

But sometimes that means telling you things you don't want to hear.

Damn with that.

I'm just not in the right place to hear right now.

That's cool.

Well, I got to get to my first day at work.

Good luck.

Hey, Tia. Yeah?

You know that thing about being twins telling each other what you don't want

hear? Mm -hmm.

That lipstick has got to go.

There you go.

Yeah.

Can

we

talk?

Yeah, but make it fast.

I volunteered to pick up school newspapers from the printers tonight.

Oh? When did you volunteer?

Under that column.

Mara, I think an apology is in order here.

I agree.

Okay, I'll go first.

I'm sorry I've been so preoccupied lately.

I'm sorry that you have, too.

And I'm sorry I lost my temper.

There, that wasn't hard. Dinner is at seven.

Dad, I'm not coming.

I'm just not ready.

Tamara, it is only dinner.

No, it's more than dinner, Dad.

You've made a major decision that affects the entire family, especially

And you didn't even ask me how I felt.

You're right.

But you haven't tried to see it from my point of view either.

I know your point of view. You got a crush on Patrick Foster.

Excuse me?

Dad.

I get it.

You really like Vivica.

Is that such a bad thing?

Tamara, since your mom died, I've been living with an emptiness in my heart.

I thought I filled it.

Sweetheart, you have a very special place in my heart.

And no one else will ever fill that.

But you're growing up and you're getting on with your life.

And you should.

And so should I.

I don't know, Dad.

I just need time to get used to it.

Tamara, I love you, and nothing or no one will ever change that.

Now, this is very important.

Here at Bookum Joe, the customer always gets what they want.

Now, customer comes in, what do you say?

Welcome to Bookum Joe. What would you like?

No. No, no, no, no.

You say, welcome to Bookum Joe.

Can I interest you in a delicious smoothie?

What's the deal with these delicious smoothies?

Hello? They're delicious.

Welcome to Bookum Joe. Can I interest you in a delicious smoothie?

Yeah, sure, sure. I thought you said you didn't work here, Tia. Well, today's my

first day.

Hey, how did you know my name?

You're Mugshot, and it's a cute picture.

Oh.

Thanks.

Why do I feel like I'm slipping on money?

You know what? I got it coming, man. It's cool.

That'll work.

Thanks. That was very nice of you.

Oh, Tyreek.

So, um, what school do you go to, baby?

You know, I'm out of school.

Really? Yeah. You look so young. Are you in college?

You know what? I got to raise up.

But it was nice to meet you, Tia.

See you around, Tariq.

You can count on it.

Bye.

Bye.

Mom,

what are you doing here?

Well, I had to pick up some extra line apply.

So what's with the long goodbyes with that bald -headed boy?

Mom, he's a customer. It's my job to be nice to him.

Mm -hmm.

Make sure you don't bring your job home.

Good evening, ma 'am. Could I interest you in a delicious smoothie?

No, thank you. Oh, but this young lady has been extremely courteous and most

helpful. She should be an employee of the month or at least get a raise.

Or at least not get fired on her first night.

Oh, Lisa, you made it.

Yeah, yeah, I had to pick up some stuff. I'm glad I caught you. Hi, you must be

Vivica. I'm Lisa. I'm so happy to finally meet you. Ray has told me so

about you.

Really? Well, I can tell you a few things about him, too. Oh, he respects

admires you very much.

Oh, well, then forget it.

How about a round of smoothies?

Vivica, this is my working girl. This is T. Oh, why, you're all grown up. The

way Ray talked about you girls, I thought you'd be a lot younger.

Well, we used to be.

You didn't tell me she had such a great sense of humor.

Well, she got it from her mama.

Well, I'm glad to meet you both.

I see why family is so important to Ray.

Just wish you could have met everybody.

It sure is.

Tamara, this is Vivica.

Hi. How nice of you to come.

Well, I can't stay.

I gotta drop off these newspapers, but you can look at one if you want.

Very impressive.

Well, we worked on it a long time.

No, I meant you.

I see why your father's so proud.

Thanks.

I gotta go.

Without a hug first, you don't.

Thanks for coming, sweetheart.

It meant a lot to me.

That's why I came.

See you later, Dad.

Bye, Pumpkin. Bye.

Excuse me.

Are you working or is this the Christian Science Reading Room?

Well, we're just ordering another round of delicious smoothies. Did you say

delicious smoothies?

You think Vivica could be an alien trying to take over my mom?

Mom? I don't got a mom.

Can I interest you in a delicious smoothie?

I'm sorry.

Do you remember last spring when you had a crush on David?

David. His name is Patrick.

David! How would you like a job after school, starting tomorrow?