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It says here, after the campus tour, prospective freshmen are treated to a

party, then a campus mixer, followed by a dance.

Pizzas? Yeah.

Mixers? Yeah.

Dances?

Higher education is a wonderful thing.

Tamara, this is just campus day. When we're actually there in the fall, there

will probably be classes, too. Whatever.

Now remember, when we get to the University of Michigan, we are the

SWCAs?

Sisters with college attitudes.

Well, I can't wait until we're SWCBs.

Sisters with college boyfriends.

Wait, wait a minute. Hold up.

What about you and Steven? Girl, please. How are you going to spread your wings

with your boyfriend sitting on your feathers?

to spread my wings. And besides, Jordan is all the guy I need.

He's got manners, sophistication, and charm.

What?

I said these people's got it going on. Y 'all still got them on something? I

don't want any of that. Thank you.

What about you, Tamara?

Jordan?

Hmm?

Um, you got a little something on your chin.

Um, Jordan?

How would you feel if, when we got to college, we, you know,

kept our relationship sort of on the down low?

Oh, cool with me?

What do you mean, cool with me?

Shoot, I read that there's three honeys for every man on Michigan's campus.

Go Wolverines!

I gotta feel a thrill for me, like you got to do what's right for you.

room is ready in an hour.

Mm -hmm. Well, have the concierge call to confirm it.

All right.

Thanks. Bye.

Hey, does my girl have skills or what? I can't believe Tia got Lisa Leslie to

come to Book of Jokes. Gee, I had no idea Tia was going to blow up the spot

this. Well, you guys should have seen her. I mean, she just got on the phone

made things happen.

Once she convinced Lisa Leslie to come, she talked the airline and the hotel

into freebie. And the best part is she got hot dogs on a stick to kick in the

meal.

How does she feel about getting Toni Braxton over here?

How would you feel about not breathing again?

Okay, um, step up or step aside, people. Um, Ms. Leslie, she only has a few more

minutes. Oh, oh.

Hi, Ms. Leslie.

I'm Tamira. Remember me?

Sure. You're Tia's sister.

Yeah. Hi.

Well, um, this is my boyfriend, Jordan.

Hi. I would like for you to sign this article I wrote about the WNBA in my

school paper.

WNBA. Cute chicks can jump.

It was a little joke.

Just a little play on words, you know?

It was stupid, yeah. It was stupid.

Except for the cute part. Unless you're offended by it, then we can just, you

know, completely remove it. Hi, I'm Jordan.

We haven't been dating all that long.

Idiot, what are you trying to do? Excuse me. How you doing, Miss Leslie? Could

you autograph my basketball?

Sure. What's your name?

Tyreek.

Ty. Well, you know, you can just put Reek. Whatever.

Do you have a bodyguard?

Ty. Or Reek.

I'm six foot five.

I can guard my own body.

I am so sorry, guys, but Miss Leslie, her driver's here, so her time is up.

at my baby with Lisa Leslie.

Hi.

I'm Lisa Leslie. She is Mom.

You must be very proud.

Oh, proud?

My baby was accepted to five colleges.

Actually, it was six.

But, you know, I don't like to brag.

I hate to interrupt, but... Miss Leslie, you're going to be late for your 3 .30.

Ray, call me Lisa.

Okay, Lisa.

And when I'm done, Ray, I'll need you to drive me someplace for dinner.

Oh, forget that, Ray. Bring it and have a home -cooked meal with us. I insist.

No need to insist.

I was there on home -cooked.

Well, I'm looking forward to it, Lisa.

You know, back in the day, I used to play a little b -ball myself.

Nothing. It's Ray's night to cook.

You know, when there are men in the kitchen, the meal's gonna be right.

Oh,

I've been making this jambalaya for years.

Mmm, bite that.

And every time I make it, I'm impressing myself even more.

Well, I'm just glad I'm in here with the guys instead of out there with the

women talking about their hair and their diets and Denzel, you know?

Alisa, do you think the WNBA will ever trade stock on the open market?

Well, with the way the league is expanding and franchise startup costs,

possibility. Yeah, you know, I read that women's basketball is the fastest

-growing professional sport. That's right. It's a woman's world.

Mm -hmm. And the men are just gonna have to learn how to live in it. I think

that's right.

Ray,

your dishwashing liquid is drying out my cuticles.

You know what? I noticed that, too, dog. Look.

I told Lisa to stop buying that generic stuff.

Use my moisturizer over there on the counter.

This one? No, no, no, that's hers. Use mine. The one with the butterflies.

Good looking out. Good looking out.

Good stuff.

Good stuff.

You know a man's work is never done. Yeah, ain't that the truth.

Gentlemen,

man your platters.

This jambalaya is really good.

Well, I had a little help.

Yeah, we really stuck our foot in this. That's right.

You love nuts. Stop bragging. It wasn't that good.

Pass me some more, please.

You know, I can't thank you enough for coming today.

And I know I've told you a million times, but it meant a lot to me. I

thanking you for all the hype.

You know, we could use a strong, bright woman like you in the WNBA.

Whoa, hold up now.

Her skill ain't all that.

Yeah, she's never seen Tia dribble. Yeah, she's got no hops.

No, I meant we could use her marketing skills in our media relations

Yeah, right, I wish.

I'm serious. In fact, I mentioned your name for the junior executive position

we're trying to fill.

You did?

Well, that's great because I have a lot of ideas on how you can appeal to your

younger fans.

Just as I thought.

You're perfect.

No, she isn't.

What I mean is she's perfect for going to college.

Iced tea, please.

Lisa, are you sure about this?

Yeah, my glasses are dry as a bone.

No, no, no, I don't mean the iced tea. I'm talking about this opportunity for

Tia. We should at least hear out.

Well, we have heard enough, and we have decided my daughter is going to college.

You know, Lisa, maybe the WNBA could work it so that Tia could go to college

part -time.

Really?

Well, did you hear that, Ma?

Yes, that sounds very interesting, but no thanks.

Tia's going to college full -time.

Yams? But, Mom. I said no.

Yams. Please.

Oh, well, Miss Bible.

Morning, sweetie pancake.

Uh, excuse me. me did you hear me say good morning to you girl i got a skillet

in my hand you better open up your mouth morning mother that's better

well since you seem to be making all the decisions in my life these days is

there anything else you want me to do yes i'd like for you to lose that

you sit your prissy butt in that chair and let's talk about this job

Look at that skillet.

This is the best cookware that money can buy.

Shoot, my mama didn't have nothing to cook with but a whole cast iron skillet.

Are we still talking about my job offer? Just stay with me, okay?

Yeah, mama did all right by us. She kept us fed, clothed, and in church every

Sunday. But as soon as she got us through high school, we were out there

own. And in order to put myself through college, I had to get me a waitress job

at the Howard Johnson's.

You worked at Hojo's? Boy, and let me tell you, I look good in that tie and

little uniform, too.

I can see it. But the more hours that I worked, the lower my grades got, and,

well, pretty soon I just couldn't keep up, and I had to drop out of college.

It was the saddest day of my life.

But, Mom, I'm not you.

No. No, you're not.

Because I made a promise to myself that there would be enough money to send my

baby to college, and I have kept that promise to you. And I'm grateful, Mom. I

am. And I get it.

You want me to go to college so I can get a good job, right?

That's right.

Well, I'm already being offered a good job.

Yeah, but Tia, why should a girl as smart as you just settle for good when

can have the best?

You see?

All I'm saying is if we take my car to University of Michigan on Saturday, you

guys have got to cough up some gas money.

Gas money?

You're not the only one with a car.

Yeah, we can go in our car. Yeah.

Please. Four people can't squeeze into your Miata. Well, we can have a lot of

fun trying. I'll take free and tight any day.

Yeah. Yeah, if clowns can do it, we can.

Y 'all crazy.

Lisa Leslie's back. Maybe this time I can get her to autograph something.

Take off your shirt.

Why keep your shirt on? She is not here to sign autographs.

She came here to see me.

You guys, I think Tia's going for that job.

But, you know, I'm all for it. Of course, her mom's going to kill her, but

talking front row cops.

Thanks for coming by.

I wanted to see if the job offer was still open.

It is.

What made your mother change her mind?

Oh, well, uh, we had a long talk. You know how moms are.

I can understand her concern.

College is very important, and the WNBA is new.

Well, you see, you see, that's what excites me. You know, the fact that it

new. I want to get right in on the ground floor.

Well, our executive director, Angela Johnson, is flying into town on

I'll set up an interview.

Saturday?

Um, well...

I sort of have plans.

Too bad. She'll only be here for one day.

Well, then I'll be there.

Thanks. No problem.

Bye, guys.

So, um, I'll call you about Saturday?

Saturday?

T, you got her to come to campus day?

The girl is good.

Please. I want to see you fit her into your miata.

Guys, guys, guys, guys, guys. She's not coming to campus day.

And neither am I.

What?

T, you can't just blow off campus day like this. It's too important.

Yeah, we need your gas money.

Well, Tamir, you know I want to go, but it's the only day I can interview for

the job.

I understand.

Good luck, Viv.

Yeah, well, I'm going to need more than luck when I tell Mom.

You want some more juice?

No, thanks.

Tia, will you stop worrying?

I mean, this job is perfect for you. And you're still going to go to college.

Your mom's just tripping.

I know, but she just wants what's best for me.

For her.

Tia, sometimes you have to follow your heart and stop listening to other

But listen to me.

When I tell you to do what you want to do.

And you better listen to me when I tell you it's time for you to go home.

Mom. Miss Landry. Say goodnight, Tyree. No kisses necessary. Goodnight, Chief.

Oh, a nerve of his little ball headed behind.

Trying to get you to take that job.

Mom, he's just trying to make me feel better about the decision I've already

made. What?

Now, I have an interview tomorrow.

And if they offer me the job, I'm taking it.

I see.

You're not looking for the skillet, are you?

No, honey, no.

And I am not going to stand in your way.

This is what I get for raising a daughter with a mind of her own.

And I want to thank you for that, too, Ma.

It's not like I'm destroying your dream.

I'm just trying to find my own.

And I want you to have your dream.

Not mine, not Tariq's, and not Lisa Leslie's.

Baby, if you decide that this is your dream, I'll be behind you.

You are not going to wear that Michigan State jersey to campus day.

What's the problem?

We're going to the University of Michigan.

They didn't give me a free jersey.

Do you have your own top to your boy?

No, he's not my boy today.

You know, girl.

Steven,

did you see that?

They're trying to chump us, dog.

You know what this means, right?

War. Oh, please. You know what? No. Hey, you know what? Get her. Get her. Hey,

it's only two words.

before campus day.

Oh, please. Like that could ever happen.

Oh, girl, you're gonna make me break a hand.

Come on.

Oh, I got him, girl.

Oh, Tia.

Look at you.

The young professional.

You know, I was so sure you'd be the one going to college and I'd be stuck here

in some nine -to -five.

Yeah.

Funny, huh?

Well, Flam dunked that interview.

Okay, everybody. Can't go to campus day without getting it on tape.

Look, First, Michigan won the Rose Bowl. Then they won the national

championship. There's only one more thing that school needed.

Me. Bob, if you don't need a second coffee, you'll be a kid. Sit down

Dad, I just want you to know that when we start school in the fall, I will be

the perfect co -ed. And I will be in my seat five minutes before the bell rings.

They don't have school bells in college, girl.

You're right.

Well, shoot, I'll just sleep in.

I'm just playing, Dad.

Hey, Mom.

Get your face out of there.

Hey, Mom.

Okay, everybody, spread out. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Now get a shot of you going

to the car. Hail to the victors batted. Hail to the conquering heroes. Hail,

hail to Michigan.

The champions of the world.

Hail.

on in, Tia. Angela will be here in a second. No.

No, I don't want to buy radio time until the print campaign is ready.

Oh, you mean a real second.

What part of no don't you understand?

Demica, get me Evian. Hold on.

It's Angela.

Oh, too bad.

Send flowers.

Hold on. Lisa loved those earrings.

White lilies. Hi, Angela Johnson.

And we've spoken so highly of you. We need bright young people on our staff.

So, are you ready to come work for us? You can see how much there is to do.

Avin? Uh, no to the water. And, yes, I can see you have a lot to do. And, um,

for the job... Demica!

Call the helipad and tell them to keep the chopper warmed up. I have to be

across town in 20 minutes. You'll have a chance to grow with an exciting new

organization. It's Angela.

No!

Well, dear...

Miss Johnson, it's a very tempting offer, and I'm very flattered that you

me, but I don't think I'm quite ready for the business world.

Oh, don't worry.

I'll personally train you in the marketing and promotion sides of...

hold on.

Angela, hold on.

Professional sports.

Miss Johnson, it's not that I'm afraid of the challenge. I mean, I know that

I... love this job in a few years, but I just realized how much I

really want to go to college.

I told Tia we'd arrange for her to go to college part -time.

Oh, right.

And you'll get job experience you can't get in the classroom.

I know, I know, but it just won't be the same as being on campus.

You know, all of the activities, meeting new people, or just hanging out with

your friends.

Well, that only happens once in your life.

And I don't want to miss it.

She's smart.

I like her. You're smart. I like you. When you graduate, look me up.

Thanks. I will. I am so sorry if I took too much of your time. Oh, no problem. I

just wish I'd realized this in time to make it to Michigan's campus day.

Have you ever flown in a helicopter?

Does Nintendo count?

Come on.

Demica, call the mayor and tell him I'll be late.

Let's roll.

It's Angela.

For the last time, no.

the girls are too old to wait up for.

Yeah, don't have to worry about them.

Even though they are driving 40 miles on the expressway.

Jordan's old wreck of a car.

Yeah, it is a hunk of junk, isn't it?

But if it does break down, at least they're not by themselves.

No, no.

They ain't a car with boys.

So, are you going to bed?

In a few minutes.

Me neither.

Ray was worried.

Mom, I called you from the helipad.

Lisa was concerned that, well, you know, you were out all night in the car and,

well... Dad.

Wait a minute.

Dad, if you're so uptight about campus day, what are you going to do when we go

off to college this fall?

You make a very good point, honey.

Maybe we should consider homeschooling.

Mom, Michigan was awesome, and I can't wait until fall.

Oh, honey, that is great.

But now, I gotta ask you.

Now, when you turned down that job, it was your decision.

Because, honey, if you did it just to make me happy, I want you to march right

back down to that office and you tell that woman that you're going to take

job.

You really mean that, Ma?

Heck no, but it sounded good, didn't it?

Every time I taste it... It

is new, and I want to get right down... I want to get...

Where do I want to get?

You want to go right down in it. My bad. I'm sorry. We had a long talk. You know

how moms are.

I can't understand her concern.

I can't understand her. I could understand her.

I don't think that I can take the business world or something like that.