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Previously on Single Ladies. Hey, what you drawing?

None of your business, nosy.

Who is it, babe?

Jerry?

Omar, I know I haven't been the easiest person to live with.

Here, open it.

Deport papers?

I came by because I wanted to see the look on your face when I told you I was

flunking you for the semester.

You can't do that. I could be deported. Clubhead Records has agreed to hire you

as a junior A &R rep. You might end up being my type after all. Is Malcolm

arrest somewhere?

Can't find him.

He was with this woman. I know it's difficult. Your help could make all the

difference right now.

We were supposed to be here two hours ago. Keisha, you take fashionably late

a whole new level.

Look at my dress. You should know by now I take everything to a whole new level.

There's my girl.

She's pure class.

I've been that way for years. How have you been? I'm good. Thank you, Victor.

Oh, we haven't been able to catch up for ages. Look at your hair. I love it.

With all the mess I've been going through, I have to shed a layer.

I'm sorry I haven't been here.

I hate that my job makes me travel so much.

It feels like I don't even live in Atlanta.

Okay, enough chitchat.

Let's see the ring.

Wow.

You're not playing, Victor.

I see they're paying chiefs of cardiology pretty well these days.

Hypertension has been good to me. Besides, I couldn't put you with any

the new team leader at McDougal and Duff Consulting.

Victor, introduce me to these lovely ladies. These are Raquel's friends,

and April.

Babe,

I'm going to go circulate.

So, uh...

How do you guys know Raquel?

Well, I know her through Keisha. My aunt lived next door to Keisha in Inglewood,

and I spent every other summer there. We've been like sisters ever since.

Does anyone need a drink?

I would love one.

Well, I was thirsty, too, but whatever.

Okay, we're alone.

Are you all right?

I'm fine. Why do you ask?

Well, I'm not mad at you for being with a doctor who is so well paid.

But I thought you were going to fall in love with an artist.

Get married barefoot on the beach.

You swore you weren't going to let your mom plan your life.

But here you go.

When did you drink the Kool -Aid?

I just grew up and realized that Victor and I are the perfect match.

Our families are already close.

He's smart, successful.

He is going to be a great dad.

I mean, what else could I ask for in a man?

How about a reason to change your panties?

Love? Passion, anyone?

Don't be crazy. Of course I love him.

Who said anything about love?

Oh, boy, here comes your mother.

Well, hello, stranger.

Raquel tells me that you're doing real estate instead of video style.

I'm glad to hear you're showing homes instead of your goods.

Nice to see you as well, Evelyn.

I'm finally going to marry Raquel off. When is it going to be your turn?

I don't know. As hard as I try, I can't seem to love any man the way I love

myself.

I'm going to go dance, and Keisha, rather than joke about how single you

you might want to take advantage of all these eligible men around here.

I better go change into fabulous dress number two for my family photo.

I would have thought working for a record label was kind of sexy. Well, if

idea of sexy is working your ass off and never getting rewarded.

So club promoters don't have to work hard?

Excuse me. I need to go talk to someone.

What?

Sorry, may I have this dance?

Something I'm going to mind on? And it's messed up.

Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?

I have a few ideas about what battery deserves.

a funny way of showing it

i'm sorry april

the battery burned every bridge to me beyond recognition my

turn

i couldn't call myself a friend if i didn't try to put any good words

It's been only two weeks.

She'll be fine in time.

Jerry, I know you're hurt.

But if you can find it in your heart to forgive her, I know she'll never mess up

again.

Fine.

I don't even feel my heart right now.

And when I do,

I damn sure won't let Valerie anywhere near me.

You look gorgeous tonight, Keisha. I know.

I bet Malcolm would agree.

That I wouldn't know, Agent Paul.

But following me around will get you nowhere.

I beg to differ.

Let's get our chest pressed against each other's.

Who are you after, Winston?

Malcolm or me?

This is a friendly warning.

If you don't tell the FBI where Malcolm is, we're going to start looking into

your background.

While you're looking for things, look for a new dance partner.

Because as you know, it takes two to ten to go.

Who's wrong?

Why don't you change?

Time for the pictures, babe. Let's go.

We would like to thank everyone for joining us to celebrate the long

union of the Wellington and the Lancaster.

I appreciate all of you coming tonight, too.

So that I only have to say this once.

While we were all down here celebrating, my proud fiancé was upstairs screwing

another woman.

I know.

I can't believe it either.

Victor, how could you?

There's nothing you can say now that would ever make me marry you.

So you can have your life back and your ring.

Oh, no. You earned this, bitch. Let's go.

Good morning, single lady.

Did I really do that last night?

Did I really break off my engagement in a room full of people?

Did Victor really screw another woman in your room during your party? Girl, you

gave him dust.

And I'm so proud.

I can't believe he did that. At the very least, I thought we were friends.

Clear this up for me, Raquel.

Last night, you were all to the left, to the left. And now you all, hey now, hey

now, don't dream, it's over.

As your friend, please tell me what I'm supposed to do. Hug you or high five

you. I guess I haven't really been honest with myself.

Yeah, Victor betrayed me.

But I have to own up to my part in this charade, too.

For somebody else, Victor would be the whole package.

But for me, it was like sleeping with my brother.

I get it. He's from a prominent family. You're from a prominent family.

It's not like you can marry the guy working at McDonald's.

Well, maybe the owner.

But why?

If I was passionately in love with a man at a French fry station, couldn't I

marry him? Don't make me come out there, Raquel. That's a long drop.

I've been saying for years, something wasn't right with you two. I couldn't

figure it out.

I'm just glad Sleeping Beauty finally woke up. But isn't she supposed to be

awakened by a kiss?

Not by finding her fiancé plowing another woman?

Traditionally. But this way worked, too.

Catch me up on what's going on with you, Malcolm, and the FBI.

It's been two weeks, and I still haven't heard from him. For all I know, he's

somewhere curled up with his ex -wife.

I'm pissed.

I'm hurt. I'm worried.

I'm sorry.

This looks like a drunken threesome.

Anyway, guess who I ran into?

Who? Reed.

He was a little salty. What happened with that?

We kissed once, but I just couldn't get into him.

Are you sure it's not because you blew off that A &R deal he set up for you?

Yeah, okay, maybe that too.

I'm just glad you could help out here.

Until Val comes back from hiding out in Europe, we're really shorthanded. And

since Christina got deported for flunking all of her classes.

I've basically had no help.

Val is definitely not in her right mind leaving you in charge over me.

She knows our strength.

You're only good at playing with mannequins. But I make sure the money's

No, no, no, no, no, no. The show is tomorrow.

What the hell am I supposed to tell the club owner?

No, you have a nice day.

Was that you being mean?

That's so cute.

You know why this is happening, right? Because Wes is bad -mouthing me. But you

know what? That's okay. I feed off haters.

Guys, I just got an email from Val.

He's not coming back from Milan.

What?

Wait, what do you mean not coming back?

As in not for a couple of days like she said originally or a week or forever?

I just got her email too.

It's forever.

Forever ever?

He says he wants nothing to do with Atlanta.

He can't face it. Val, she's serious.

She's going to sell her boutique.

What am I supposed to do now?

Can I even get a job in this recession?

Where the hell is my email from Val?

She always was a bitch. I hate her.

What am I talking about? I love her, and I want her body if I come back as a

woman.

Val, why?

Why?

Oh, God.

Why?

Hey, I'm going to need you to man it up real fast.

Pull it together.

We're going to be all right.

With

their meeting

and no one told me?

You didn't miss anything.

They're never going to implement your growth program for local businesses in

Atlanta. I mean, this is high finance, not community outreach.

It's a great idea, and I'm going to keep pitching it. And that's exactly why you

weren't in the meeting.

I have a lot of insight and input you guys might not be considering.

Look, Raquel, you do good work. People like you.

That's why McDougal gave you the title.

Gave me?

He always likes to have at least one woman on the team. Balance.

So take the money and run.

You're not going to change this company or the world.

Great. Thank you.

Hey, girl. Hey.

How are you?

Hi.

Omar, this is Keisha's friend from way back.

Hi.

Nice to meet you.

How cute is this store?

How cute are you?

And how dare you make me question my sexuality?

No, seriously.

Making my tummy feel funny.

Silly.

Okay, guys, we're ready. Hey, Raquel, you're just in time for the service.

Val, we'll miss you, girl.

Maybe one day you'll get your love life together.

I'm very confused right now.

But since I just quit my job... Huh?

I think I need a sip.

Bitch still hasn't emailed me.

I've been waiting so long for this.

April.

April. April.

Could you please get off my couch so I can work? Thank you.

Sorry. I just sat down for a second.

Must have fallen asleep. Please.

Wow.

I was literally having a wet dream.

That's okay.

You keep the couch.

I keep fantasizing about all these guys.

I think I need to go on a date.

When was the last time you had sex?

Enough said. I don't know how you girls do it, or actually don't do it.

Ooh. This is that cute guy that I met at your party.

Hi, Dan.

I'm good. How are you?

Yeah, I would love to have dinner.

Yeah, when?

Look at her. She walked in here like a football player. Now she's twirling

around like a ballerina.

Power of men.

Are you Keisha?

There's no car.

If I admired you, I'd keep it a secret too.

Yum.

Snickerdoodle.

Okay.

I can do that.

Well, you're not twirling, so obviously that was no one special.

Actually, that was Malcolm.

Where the hell have you been for the past two weeks, Malcolm?

I had your back.

But I feel like you're playing me for a fool.

And I'm nobody's fool.

I need answers.

Then I guess I should start with an apology.

I'm sorry.

But you should know that the FBI isn't really interested in me.

They're after Mayor Howard.

Then why are you running?

And how is this all connected to Ashley?

Because the FBI gave me a whole new perspective on you guys' relationship

found quite informative. Everything that I told you was true, okay?

But you left out the fact that you've been supporting her.

Yes, I did.

I did because how do I say to the woman that I love that I'm still taking care

of my ex -wife?

You would think there was something more going on, right?

Are you sleeping with her? Hell no, Keisha.

You should just let me fill in the blanks and I promise you'll understand.

I hope so, Malcolm.

Because I'm really confused about you right now.

Mayor Howard has been extorting local businesses for years.

Years. Now, anybody who started up a business in Atlanta had to pay him.

So, I did.

But those payments, those payments were illegal.

And in order to make a case against him, they came after everybody who bribed

him. So the FBI came after you to get to the mayor? Technically me and Ashley.

She used to deliver the payments from me to the mayor's boy. Now, two weeks ago,

that dude got arrested, started naming names.

So right now, she's on her way to the Ivory Coast, where she can't be

or bother me or us anymore.

In all distance over.

Soon as I get confirmation that she's landed settled in my lawyers will talk

the FBI and clear my name But Keisha don't ever doubt who you are to me

The only woman

I want is you I'm sleeping with is you and the only

woman that I love

It's you.

I guess we should eat.

But I'm not really hungry.

Are you?

I'm starved.

Girl, I need you more than my next breath.

Thank you for hiding this from me.

Some lady begged me for it, but I couldn't sell it to her. No way she

this the way you will.

So tell me, is it as glamorous as it seems growing up in high society Atlanta

and living in Tuxedo Park?

The trappings are nice, but they can be a trap.

You've certainly set yourself free. Have I?

I don't feel that way.

I thought this would make me happy, but I'm just confused.

I have all the choices in the world open to me.

But I can't make one.

Okay.

How about this?

Beer or wine?

Wine. White or red?

Red, definitely.

See? You can make choices.

So come with me to happy hour. Uncle Omar will help you figure this all out.

Excuse me.

May I ask you a question?

Oh, I don't work here.

But I could go get the guy who does.

Actually, I wanted to invite you for a cup of tea.

What's your name?

Raquel.

What's yours?

Leonardo.

I'm late to a shoot, but, um... What do you think about that tea?

You okay?

I feel like I'm hogging the conversation.

No, not at all. No, I was just thinking that no matter what happens, you'll

always be special because you're my first official date since my divorce.

Cool. I popped your dating cherry.

Sorry.

I'm divorced, too.

But I can't wait to remarry. Trust me.

It's much safer when you're married and there's security knowing exactly what to

expect every day.

Which is why you may want to go ahead and lock this down.

April. Huh?

You want another drink?

Oh, God, yes. I need something.

Please.

Beautiful studio.

You said you shot a Jaguar ad here yesterday?

Yeah, I shot everything.

Tell me what you did.

Do we have to talk about me?

It's so much easier to talk about you.

So you're a shy girl.

I don't know who I am anymore.

I just know who I don't want to be.

Wow. That is divine.

Let me photograph you. What?

Now? No.

Crazy.

Come on. It'll be fun.

No.

That's it. You're natural. I am going to naturally beat you up.

I'm too shy.

Stop following me with that camera.

Okay. Maybe just once. And I'm feeling good.

Fish in the sea.

You know how I feel.

River running free.

It's a new day, it's a new life for me,

and I'm feeling good.

Big boy, thank you so much for doing this.

No problemo, but you know what you owe me, right?

No. What have I been trying to get from you for years?

Ah, you want some more of that, huh?

Hell yeah. I want you to bake me one of your world -famous sweet potato pies.

You know, you're the only white girl that can get my grandma to run for her

money in the kitchen. All right, you got it. And just for the record, I don't

believe none of that stuff without you saying about you in the streets either.

You're my girl, my family.

Big boy, thank you so much. Seriously, it means a lot to me. Thank you. I will

do.

Your first time promoting, and you look big, boy.

Not mad at you.

You doing it.

Congratulations, April. Your new business is off to a great start.

Don't congratulate me until he's actually on that stage with a mic in his

How y 'all doing? What's going on? Y 'all know what it is. This is what I've

been doing. Hey, hey, hey. Congratulations.

Congratulations. Ladies, all the ladies, put your hands up.

What the hell are you doing?

Mr. Green, you're under arrest for tax evasion. Sorry, big boy. Excuse me.

go.

she needs the best lawyer in town but she would kill me if i called him yeah

wouldn't ask him for anything if her life depended on it but she wouldn't be

asking

He'll go away if you tell us where Malcolm is.

All we want to do is question him. I don't know where. You know what? Spare

the mock ignorance, and let's talk deal.

You bring me Malcolm within the next 24 hours, and I'll make sure all your tax

problems go away.

If you don't, good luck to the Treasury Department.

They really don't like tax evaders.

I haven't evaded my taxes. In fact, I just recently filed.

These are your bank statements and deposits from the last two years.

First class tickets to Vegas.

Hotel bills.

Ah, you like the bungalows at the Venetian.

High roller.

How can you afford that when you've only sold one house?

Call it lady luck.

Well, you're going to need all that luck, lady.

Because we're pulling tapes from the casinos where you won big and never

declared those earnings.

I have a right to call a lawyer.

When do I get my call?

Charlie Clark.

Ms. Green's attorney.

This interrogation is over. You should don't say another word.

Trust me.

I won't be saying a damn thing.

I need to be alone with my client.

When the

hell

called you?

Raquel. She said you'd be mad.

But the truth is you need me.

You're in too much trouble to start beefing with me. John, our beef started

years ago. Let's just focus on the now.

From what I've gathered, they've been examining your life for the past four to

five years. You owe $200 ,000 in back taxes.

What?

That's impossible.

No, it all started with the 50 G's you didn't declare.

Then with penalties and interest, that number shot up.

The IRS wants their money or you're going to do three to five years.

I'm not doing time, Sean.

I'm not going to let you.

But you have to agree to let me represent you.

So you screwed me over when we were together, and now you expect me to hire

That won't happen. I know.

I owe you.

So let's just say it's a proposal.

Let's just say it then.

Why you barely said a word in the car?

But before I go, I think I should know what's up with this dude, Mal.

The clock is ticking on the 24 hours that they gave you to give him up.

If you know where he is, I'd advise you to do it.

Sean, you know what kind of woman I am.

If nothing else, I will have my man's back.

But then again, some guys can appreciate or return loyalty.

All right.

Let's just put everything on the table now.

Because you won't be able to focus on this case until you get everything off

your chest.

Was it worth it?

Was she worth it?

Yes and no.

Yes? Get out, Sean.

I'll find a new attorney. Go. Hold up. Let me explain.

See, that quick -ass temper of yours is partly what the problem was.

Please do tell how I was partly the problem when you were the one who

And that's somebody else pregnant. Yeah, it wasn't worth it because I lost you.

But I still believe the punishment didn't fit the crime.

It was one time with one chick, and you threw away six years for that.

You trivialize it like I shouldn't expect my boyfriend to be trustworthy.

But you knew where I was every night. With you.

But I'm human. I erred.

Once.

Once.

And right or wrong, I was pissed at you for ending it.

Hell, maybe I should have given you another chance.

We'd probably be married by now.

Who's to say you wouldn't have cheated again?

Who's to say that I would have?

Kim meant nothing to me. The only reason we speak now is because of my son.

That's why I say it was partly worth it.

That little dude has changed my life.

Yeah.

I'm glad some good came out of it.

You should probably start that drive home.

It's almost fixed.

I'll call you when I wake up.

I'm sorry again that I called Sean, but he's the closest thing to Johnny Cochran

says. Well, Johnny Cochran.

And I knew he wouldn't refuse.

It's fine.

I realize I've been holding on to this anger for years.

But after he and I talked, a weight seemed to lift.

So thank you.

All right, now let's talk tax evasion. Damn, he totally Wesley sniped you.

And it's serious.

Get this.

I owe $200 ,000.

And if I don't pay, I do time. What?

Penalty, interest.

But if I give up Malcolm, it all goes away.

Ooh.

You must be really torn right now.

Having your freedom depends on turning in the man that you love?

This isn't about love. This is about jail.

Are you really that ride or die?

I know that man loves me.

I feel it.

With... Every fiber of my being.

And isn't love supposed to conquer all?

I didn't hear an answer. I just heard that you're actually considering going

down for this guy.

Keisha, you cannot be serious.

I don't know. Certain men will make us do crazy things.

But, Keisha, this is your life.

Yeah, but Malcolm has a gazillion dollars. He can buy solutions to his

And where is he anyway?

Why is he trying to get you out of this mess?

April, I just got arrested nine hours ago.

I haven't called him because I don't know why I left that damn disposable

Maybe I can go in and dance around their question until he and I figure

something out.

Keisha, they sent Martha Stewart to prison for dancing around questions.

What do you think they're going to do to you?

Hey, Leonardo.

You've got the pictures?

Wait till you see them. Incredible.

Wow.

That's me?

There goes my tummy again.

This girl seems so free.

So happy.

I've spent so many years being the good daughter, the good girlfriend, the good

employee that who I really am has gotten lost.

Not lost.

Displaced, perhaps.

Maybe so.

But after this week, I'm ready to find her.

No matter where the journey takes me.

Thank you, Leonardo.

Truly, Raquel.

It was my pleasure.

You're leaving?

I was hoping to spend more time with you.

And I with you. But you need some space and time to figure things out.

I think I could do a strong line with you someday.

What does that mean?

It means I don't want to be your rebound guy.

What does that mean?

It means maybe one day, the timing will be right.

And you should know that baby is in a lot of trouble.

So, how about a movie?

Sounds fun.

Just admit it, April. You're not interested in me. What?

No, of course I am. No, you're not, and I don't get why.

I'm nice, decent -looking, and I pull in six figures.

I don't understand what more women want.

Aren't you all ultimately looking for someone to settle down with?

I guess, at some point.

But, Dan, no, we're just in different places right now. You're looking for

next wife.

But this is the first time that I've been single since I was 17 years old.

I have literally never dated.

Ever. Really?

Really. And I think I just want to have fun.

Like, I'm not ready to be someone's wife again.

I understand. You want to be a kid in a single lady's candy store.

I'm not really sure what that means, but yeah.

Yeah, I think so.

Lunch is on me.

Thank you so much for helping me figure this out.

And good luck finding her.

You're going to make someone really happy.

Are

you

sure you're ready to do this?

I'm going to have to be, right?

Lovely to see you, Keisha.

So where are we having this conversation?

Welcome, Frank.

Agent Long.

So listen, I've been away on business, and I heard you've been looking for me.

I also heard you've been giving my girl a very hard time.

Well, now you've got me, so you can let her go.

Nice of you to finally show up.

Do I know you? Not yet.

But I believe this changes things for my client.

So, Keisha.

You got a name, Matt?

Sean.

Clark.

My boy.

Look what I bought the other day.

You like?

I like. But your mom won't like if you're wearing that to Sunday dinner.

going to Sunday dinner.

Not today?

Not anytime soon.

Girl, when you rebel, you just go all the way, don't you?

I called you 50 times to apologize, but you keep choosing to ignore me. So let's

just talk about it in the car on the way.

On the way?

To your parents for Sunday dinner.

We can show everybody we're trying to work things out.

Dinner is not an option, but we definitely need to talk.

Let's take a ride.

That wasn't the first time

you cheated, was it?

No.

Why do you even want to marry me?

Are you serious?

We've known each other since we were kids and our families are close.

We like all the same things and we love each other. It just makes sense.

Victor, I need a man who can barely think straight because he hasn't heard

voice all day.

Or a man who can't fall asleep because I'm not next to him. I don't want logic

in my love. I want passion.

Don't you want it too?

But I do love you.

Maybe. But it's not the marrying kind of love.

And it's certainly not the way I'm realizing I want to be loved.

Pull over.

You should think about who you want to spend the rest of your life with.

And why.

But it's not me.

And I can't ever go back.

We got here.

Yeah,

we couldn't have you standing on the corner wearing what you wearing for too

long. Somebody might put you to work.

Please tell me you did not get evicted back your ring. Hell no.

I earned it.

Just don't drop it in my car.

Find this key.

Where are we going, lady?

We're out to tear up Atlanta together.