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Previously, on Single Ladies. Hey, you!

And you, and me.

Some women just can't handle two men. It's not in their blood.

I like you. As more than just a friend.

I just offered you a job.

Thank you.

Welcome to the team.

I gotta get into the studio with Supertrax. Please, can you work your

Patricia, my future baby mother.

The things we endure for our friends.

I got you a present.

It's in the bedroom. Oh!

Ouch. The fully committed Keisha is well worth waiting for.

Morgan, I'm glad you're back.

Oh, it feels good to be out. I just have to pack in as much fun as I can before

8 .30.

What? Does your coach turn into a pumpkin at 9?

No. Cinderella changes back into single mama.

I have to be home to make sure Nicole's slick behind doesn't make her curfew.

Those shoes, your legs.

I give up. You win.

Thanks. My feet are killing me already.

Luckily, this is a happy hour event because I cannot last all night.

Sorry.

What's happening with you and Reggie?

Tonight is our second date.

Well, you're going to the movie.

Oh, look who's all happy and glowing.

You were so cute with it, Abra. I'd be hating.

Well, it's not perfect just yet.

And maybe it's because we started off as friends. But Reggie still kind of

treats me like I'm one of his boys.

Like asking me to meet him somewhere when he should pick me up. Or always

texting instead of calling. That would never work for me. Because I get charged

per text. I just wish he'd call more.

I like hearing his voice.

Guess who I'm meeting with tomorrow.

Who?

Nicolette.

The supermodel?

For a while, there was Nicolette, Naomi, and Cindy every time I picked up a

magazine. Remember her commercial?

Don't hate the beauty, hate the pain.

She has a new clothing line coming out, and it's going to be carried in select

boutique. Her clothes must be hot. Nicolette's got serious style.

I'm wearing her perfume right now. You know, people always tell me I look like

her.

You both have brown eyes. So you see it too?

Mm -mm.

Oh, excuse me.

Hello,

Agent Long.

Keisha, how many times have I asked you to call me Winston?

Well, with all the stories you've told me, I have a hard time keeping your

identity straight.

Point taken.

I have put you through a lot of drama. And the truth is, I was hoping for a

chance to apologize.

Seriously, Keisha, I'm sorry for all of the deceptions and lies.

I appreciate you saying that. Maybe we can be friendly after all.

Oh, I don't want to be your friend.

That wasn't clear before. Let's make that clear now.

So, have you finally kicked Malcolm to the curb?

Is your dance card empty?

Malcolm and I broke up.

But my waiting list is still about two pages long.

What'll it take to get moved up that list?

I'll donate a kidney.

That might get you to the bottom of page one.

Something tells me the guys at the top have already given up their hearts.

That would be confidential information.

And I know how to keep secret.

I think that's why I find you so intriguing.

I want to know everything that's hidden behind that beautiful smile.

Let me take you to dinner.

I don't know.

The last time you took me somewhere, you put me in handcuffs. Okay, well, I

promise never to do that again.

Unless you ask me to.

Well, we'll see about dinner.

The other ain't gonna happen.

I see Mama's found someone she likes. I've been smiling at him all night, but

has yet to make a move.

Too bad. I've got to leave soon.

He's probably shy.

It is not easy to approach a table full of women.

Maybe you should make the first move like I did with Reggie. And I have to

I was so impressed, April.

That was pretty bold for you. I know.

I've never asked a guy out. I never had to.

I know how to get a man to step up.

Oh, yeah. I said to you.

Okay, I'm going to try it out.

Your

back

hurt?

Oh, it's just stretching.

I'm Jabari, by the way.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Morgan.

All right.

Okay, thank you.

Wow. Two in one.

A lot.

No, I tried drinking the pomegranate mojito thing, but it's too sweet.

Besides, do I look right holding this glass?

Okay,

it's late and you're slow.

Do you want to go out to dinner sometime? Or not?

Sure.

Here's my number.

Call me.

I...

Ready,

gorgeous?

The movie starts at 10 .30.

Okay, just let me put on my shoes.

So guess what?

My turnout for happy hour was so good today at Shout, the manager asked me to

start doing it twice a week.

That's great.

And I don't mind waiting while you go change. The first 20 minutes are all in

trailers anyway.

Change? I always wear jeans when we go to the movies.

But that was before.

Now that we're together, I like when you glam up.

Uh...

These are sexy.

Why don't you put them on?

Uh, why not?

Hey, my band just got the coveted 8 o 'clock spot on open mic night at Urban

Grind next Friday.

Cute.

That's the one night the Prada rep is in town and we already have a dinner

meeting. Hey, that's okay, you know. Maybe next time.

the last few times you've changed your schedule for me so i promise the next

show i will be there with a lighter glow sticks i'll even act all jealous it's a

bdp groupies okay well i've only got the one but i'll give my mom the heads up

it's like i'm giving you now because i am about to spank you uh i don't

know i mean bring it brother

Really, Charles, that one?

You know, your little mind tricks are futile, Grasshopper. You might have beat

me at those other games, but I am the Jenga then -master, okay?

Yes!

Yes, yes, yes! I whipped your butt at Uno, Categories, and Jenga. Who's the

master now, huh?

Seriously.

Now I'm tired.

Of what?

Losing it?

Seriously. I had fun tonight.

Night.

Well, okay.

Nicolette's 30 minutes late. Should I call, make sure she's still coming?

She's probably just on fabulous time. I've heard stories about her being a

crazy, over -the -top diva bitch.

You can't believe everything you hear, Omar.

I don't know.

TMZ said she threw a shoe at a waiter who accidentally stepped on her foot.

Wow. I hope she's in a good mood today.

I want to get a picture with her for my celebrity collection. I already have

two. Ronnie from Belle Bibdebeau and the fat guy from Head of the Class.

I forget his name.

Hello, Mr. Fun Delivery Man.

Sorry, but unless you're hiding something under your skirt, you're not

Mario likes boys.

Excuse me. Of course.

Hi, Mario. Sorry about that.

We closed early for a meeting.

No problem, Omar.

Got a couple of Dulce and Go Banana boxes.

I've told you it's Dulce.

I'm just messing with you, man.

You get me every time. Yep.

Cool. See you in a few days.

Bye now.

Omar, what are you waiting for? Just ask him out.

Soon. Right now I'm laying the groundwork.

Oh, she's here. She's here.

Nicolette, welcome.

I'm Raquel. Hi, Raquel. I am so sorry. I'm late. I confused.

Peachtree Street with Peachtree Road, which somehow turned out to be Peachtree

Drive.

It's hard. Even those of us born here still get messed up sometimes.

Hi, I'm Nicolette. I'm Omar.

This is Morgan. People say we look alike.

Really?

You know, maybe a little around the eyes. Exactly.

Do you mind if we take a picture together?

No, not at all. You're adorable.

I'll tell my mom I have a twin.

Oh,

thanks.

Nicolette, your line is amazing.

Thank you. I'm very meticulous about the details.

And it shows.

I hope you'll let me carry every single item.

Well, I'm super picky about who I do business with, but I like you, Raquel.

Let's make it happen.

Great.

I'll have my attorney do the contract.

How long will you be in town?

Indefinitely. In fact, I'm about to start looking for a house.

Then you should talk to my girlfriend, Keisha. She's an excellent realtor who

knows Atlantic High and Market. I'd like to talk to her. Please have her contact

my assistant.

Thank you, Omar.

I love

her.

You?

I'm changing Peanut's name to Nicolette.

Raquel, you hooked me up.

Nicolette and I are having lunch tomorrow before we look at houses.

Glad I could spread the love.

Having her business is a coup for me, too.

You should have Charles take you out to celebrate.

Maybe in a few days.

I think he needs some time to cool off.

What happened?

You two looked very cozy when I left you last night.

We were, until I beat him at a few board games and he got kind of mad.

Typical board. Man.

Maybe for most guys, but Charles is so evolved.

I'm just surprised he turned out to be such a poor sport.

He's still a man.

And male egos are fragile and complicated.

I mean, pretty simple.

True. Do you know last night Reggie asked me to change my clothes because I

wasn't dressed up enough for our date?

Girl, the way your feet were hurting you, you should have just told him to

them.

Oh, no, no, no, no. It's way too soon for her to get that comfortable with

Reggie.

Hey, be honest.

If it had been a second date with a new guy, would you have dressed down?

You can't treat your boyfriend like your girlfriend.

Or honorary girlfriend.

I appreciate you trying to include me, but don't.

Thanks. I was just checking out the restaurant Jabari's taking me out to.

You know what? It just occurred to me that since you asked him out, he might

expect for you to pay.

But he's a man.

Men always pay.

I wish I'm a... My bad.

I wish a man would ask me to pay.

Goodbye would be so much quicker.

No. A free meal might not be all he's expecting.

Some guys think that when a woman pursues them, they're definitely getting

No way. Well, he'd be out of his damn mind.

I can see where a guy might think that.

Men ask women out on a date to convince us to have sex. If we ask for the date,

they're convinced we already want it. Like you said, they're simple.

Pretty much.

This date's starting to look like a bad idea.

It'll be fine. I'm sure Jabari will offer to pay.

But take plenty of cash to cover yourself, just in case.

This place is way too small.

It's 20 ,000 square feet.

Of course, to accommodate your shoe collection, you may need a museum.

I'm just doing my part to support the U .S. economy.

French economy.

Italian economy.

That's what happens when you have a martini with lunch.

rude thing, okay?

Fine.

Are you sure?

That's my ex and his girlfriend.

I just hope that they don't come over here and start talking to me.

Darling, this house is perfect for it.

Slow down. We haven't even seen the kitchen yet.

Keisha. Malcolm.

Taylor.

This is... Nicolette and I know each other.

I'm... Sorry, we do? We met at Allison Lee's wedding. And last month at her

shower, we talked for at least 30 minutes.

Sorry.

You understand.

I meet a lot of people.

So unless you're really memorable, it's hard to keep you in my head.

Right.

So let's go see the kitchen.

You know exactly who he is, don't you?

Of course.

The witch that's with my girl's ex.

So I think Charles is over losing the other night.

He asked me to read this article he wrote on the politics of water

That seems more like a punishment to me.

Yeah, maybe.

Because I don't want to have to tell him that I don't think it's very good.

Take it from me. Leave the criticism to his mother.

Your job is to build him up. Make him feel good.

Omar, you might be right.

How's my breath?

Pretty good, considering it'll be your last one if you ever blow on me like

again.

The wait is over.

I'm asking him out.

Hey.

So, Mario, do you want to grab dinner sometime?

Well, I'm flattered, but sorry.

No.

What just happened?

Oh, honey, I'm sorry.

Turned me down.

I was rejected.

Yeah, it goes that way sometimes.

Maybe for some people, but not for me.

This has never happened before.

He must be confused. Did he not understand all that was being offered?

Maybe not.

Definitely not, or this wouldn't have happened.

Someone give him the number for an optometrist because clearly he can't see

straight. I can't believe I got turned down by a delivery guy.

I was trying to give him the package.

Damn.

Thank you.

Have a great day.

How you doing, buddy? I'm fine.

I'm totally over it.

Okay.

Damn! Don't worry.

I'll do it. No, I'll fix it.

Hey.

Hey. You ready for lunch?

Oh, we just got a rush of customers.

Can you wait a few minutes? Yeah, no worries.

Oh, my gosh.

I am so sorry. I can't believe I've had you waiting for an hour.

Lunch is definitely on me. I can't.

Now I have to get back to work. But let me hear your thoughts on my article

before I go.

I thought you did a wonderful job.

Wonderful.

Uh, the introduction is a mess, and the conclusion needs clarifying.

You usually give me really insightful suggestions, but you haven't even marked

the two huge typos in the first paragraph.

You're such a compelling writer.

I hadn't noticed.

You, the queen of grammar.

Raquel, why are you suddenly blowing smoke up my ass?

I'm not.

That did not go well. I'm telling you, Mercury must definitely be in retrograde

because something is not right in the universe.

No, you didn't. Yeah, I did.

On my bus, I don't tolerate anyone wearing gang colors.

Not even an 80 -year -old woman.

Her grandson probably gave her that jacket.

Don't bet on it. When I was pulling off, she was throwing up all kinds of gang

signs.

So you never got caught up in street life?

No. My father didn't play.

I always said he was going to raise me right or kill me trying.

You know, I feel like I should always pay for a lady.

But I've been told over and over I'm old -fashioned and sexist.

So I'm just going to let you do you and just say thank you.

You down to hang out a little longer?

Sorry, I've got to get up early.

You

sure?

Yes, I am.

Bruh, I may have paid for dinner, but I'm nobody's hoe.

Hey, Jordan.

Here's a little something extra for helping me with that obnoxious group.

I tend to think just put more liquor in their drinks and turn them into a happy

obnoxious group. Right.

Ah, I got this knot right above my shoulder blade. It's killing me.

Can you help me out?

Sure thing.

I keep telling you to call my chiropractor.

April, can we talk a sec?

Sure. Be right back.

Hey,

what's up?

You know what, Reggie? I'm getting a little tired of all these rules you

suddenly have.

Yeah, and I'm getting tired of you not getting them.

What do you think? Oh, I love the top. Mine, of course.

But where did that skirt come from?

It's Dior. Aren't they hot together?

Well, not as hot as the skirt I designed.

I styled this on the mannequin to show another option.

I specifically made this skirt to go with that shirt. So, for you to separate

them means you deliberately went out of your way to undermine me.

What? No.

Actually, your line's doing really well.

I see what's going on here.

Keisha, do you see this?

See what?

Oh, it is so blatant.

She wants me to fail.

Uh -huh, because she can't have another beautiful black woman be more successful

than herself.

Nicolette.

Calm down. I know Raquel.

She'd never do that.

You're taking her side? And after I totally had your back with your ex? I'm

taking any side. I'm just giving my opinion.

Oh, well, here is my opinion.

My line and I deserve more respect. Raquel, you're fired.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

I don't know who did you wrong in the past, but that's not what's going on

If we can talk about this rationally, I think we can work it out.

How about I work on a new realtor?

One that understands loyalty.

That bitch is insane.

And I loved every minute of it.

Please, God, let Alec Baldwin or Mel Gibson come in next.

I'll be happy to get that crazy woman's clothes out of my store.

I just wish I had been here, because I'm sure I could have smoothed this whole

thing over.

She liked me. We had real chemistry.

But you're right, we should burn some stage. There's not some real bad juju

going around here.

I'd have to agree to that.

You know Charles won't even return any of my phone calls.

Well, you know, Raquel, you can't blame everything on Nicolette.

See? There's nothing sexy about this, is there?

When I close my eyes and imagine you're Ryan Gosling, it is incredibly erotic.

Seriously, oh.

Look, April, I get where you're coming from.

But at the Reggie's point, you guys should talk.

Hey, Mario just pulled up in case you want to disappear to the back.

Actually, I want to see him. I'm going to give him another chance and ask him

out again.

Are you sure you want to do that?

Now that I've had some time to process, I realized the other day the Braves had

just lost. Mario loved them, so he was probably just in a bad mood when I asked

him out.

Hey, Mario.

Just wondering if you'd like to do drinks later.

Hold on.

I already told you, no.

Do you have a boyfriend or something?

No.

Sorry, man, I'm just not interested.

Are you okay?

This is not how it goes.

When I want something, I go for it and I get it, whether it's a job, a man, sold

-out concert tickets, whatever.

I need a minute to go figure out what's happening with me. Excuse me.

You're in my spot.

Cute. I'm in pain.

I'm still going to need you to move.

Is this about Mario turning you down?

Yes.

Go ahead, mock me.

Are you seriously telling me you're 28 years old and this is your first time

being rejected?

Yes, and it's shaken the foundation of my world.

Don't laugh, but up until this point...

I thought I had special powers.

Omar, just because one guy hasn't been to the optometrist... That's what I

thought. ...doesn't mean you aren't fabulous.

Come on.

You'd have to be to hang out with me.

I really, really like Mario, though. I know, but everybody's got to fall off

bike at least once.

For me, it was a multimillionaire.

For you, it was a delivery boy.

But it happens to the best of us.

The Colson property's going through foreclosure. Oh, someone called named

Trick. Oh, you mean Super Track. Give up. I always give him a bad number,

must be why he's calling me off.

I'm not calling him back. He told me he's producing Layla Twilight's new solo

album. I have loved her since Carmel and Honey.

Sticky Buns was my jam.

Sticky Buns.

Anyway. He said she's looking to buy a mansion.

Oh.

Super track.

Where you been, boy?

What happens if you call me?

Yo, that was a monster shot.

Tiger's back.

Peachtree Golf Club?

Hell yeah, man. Tuesday at 10 is perfect.

Oh, no, no, no. We have plans.

What? Remember?

Our couples massage.

Oh, we can reschedule that.

Lock it in, man.

500 says, I'm going to kick your ass.

What?

I can't believe you just did that.

You just totally blew off our plans and me.

Babe, we can do that anytime.

Peachtree is a private course.

You can only play when invited. It's like a once in a lifetime thing. Yeah,

we'll make that twice in a lifetime because you played there last month. And

was dope.

This time I know just how to play that last hole. I'm going to use my six iron.

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.

Boring. I'm boring you? Yes, and you've been on the phone with your buddies for

the past hour completely ignoring me.

When did you get so clingy?

One of the things I liked the most about you when we were friends is that you

were independent.

And what I liked about you was that you were so considerate. Where's that guy?

I'm starting to think this whole thing was a mistake.

Well, if that's what you're thinking, then I'm sure it is.

We were much better as friends.

Fine, then let's take it back.

Works for me.

Thanks, man.

Have a good day.

Omar, I do believe he was flirting with you.

Just a bit.

Think the man was so blinded by my glory, forgot he was straight.

Someone is back to his old cocky self.

Yes, someone is.

Look, we just came in, ladies. I'm giving you first choice.

Mmm, scrumptious.

I'll take the white one.

Even with my employee discount, I can't.

Just let me hold one while I work.

April? Yeah?

Is something wrong?

I'm breaking up with Reggie.

I don't feel so good.

Huh.

Yeah. You are warm.

I better go home before I get the rest of you sick.

Aw, sweetie.

Feel better.

And call us if you need anything.

Thanks.

Javari, what are you doing here?

I was in the area.

I just want to say sorry about the other night.

I didn't mean to scare you by moving too fast.

Oh, that, the kiss.

I might have slightly overreacted.

Paying for dinner, I got weird about your expectations and... Well, see, that

was strange for me, too. It just didn't feel right.

So I was hoping we could do it again.

Only this time, you let me pay.

Cool.

I'll call you when I'm off work.

Full of people waiting while you asked me out?

I had the keys.

They're not going anywhere.

Wow. We need some crackers to go with that cheesy grin.

Layla, I mean, Miss Twilight, if you don't want the porch, you can enclose it

make a recording studio.

Actually, it's a veranda.

I couldn't live in a house without one. I wouldn't be able to sleep at night.

It's just something about that air, you know?

Right. Then the porch stays.

Oh, I love the entrance. It's so Alexis Carrington.

You know, I think I'm going to take a lap by myself so I can really vibe with

this place.

That big mouth sounds familiar.

Whoops. I didn't know there was anyone else here.

Keisha. Sharon.

I would say nice to see you again, but... But then you'd be lying. Trust

feeling's mutual.

Well, well, well.

If it isn't Layla Twilight.

Sharon, love.

It's been ages. How are you?

Oh, I'm fantastic.

My talk show just got nominated for a daytime Emmy.

Good for you. I didn't know you had a TV show.

I was a bit worried about you.

Really? Well, that's funny because your managers have been trying to get you on

for a reunion.

But that's never going to happen until you apologize.

Apologize? I apologize.

I would fall.

Oh, so now you got amnesia and a fake accent for kicking me out the group.

Oh, I totally forgot I was in a group. I've traveled and done so much without

you. I had Carmel and Honey's first album. Your voice is definitely better

suited for a talk show. I mean, if you have to use it.

I'm sorry. Did your pimp give you permission to speak? Because I didn't.

Okay. We've had our reunion.

And I feel at peace.

but where we are with this.

But pardon me, I don't know where I have to be, but I am sure I'm late.

Oh, so now you're going to avoid me like you did for the past 15 years?

Why don't you just have your security throw me out like you did when I showed

at your hotel in Vegas?

Oh, Sharon, how many times do you have to go over this?

It was a mix -up.

I thought you were a stalker.

Are you sure you didn't think she was Suge Knight? Because I can see the

confusion.

You know what?

I don't have time for this.

Later, bitches.

Sharing love is out the building.

Ciao. Bye.

I'm glad you came over. Things have been kind of off with us lately.

Raquel, I need to apologize for my behavior over the past few days.

Good. Because you've been... An ass.

That's a polite way of putting it.

Okay, so you've gotten over thinking I'm too wonderful to criticize.

Way over.

Charles, we were doing so well. I don't get what happened.

Okay, look, since we met, you've called all the shots.

You decided when we were going to start dating. Our plans were all around your

schedule. You wanted to see other people. You said you were okay with

am, truly.

And I'm surprised that I am reacting this way, but...

It must mean I really like you.

But I've been frustrated because it feels like you have all the power.

Wow.

I'm sorry.

I had no idea.

But that doesn't change where I am.

Because of what I went through with Victor,

I'm still gun -shy.

I can relate.

When I was in India, I thought I found the love of my life, but Padma ended up

marrying someone else, and it took me a long time to get back out there.

I didn't know, Charles.

I know I've got power here, too. I could just walk away.

That's true, but I hope that you don't. You don't have to hope, because I'm not

going anywhere.

Doesn't feel so good, does it?

No, it doesn't.

How does this feel?

Thank you. You sure you don't want dessert?

Since it's my one chance to impress you, I want to make sure I do everything

right. You know, Weston, I really wasn't sure if this date was a good idea.

And now?

I have to admit, I've enjoyed myself.

Good.

I have to leave town for a couple of months for a case, but this is the last

time. After that, I'm retiring from the Bureau.

Well, aren't you kind of young to be hanging up your badge?

I gave the FBI 20 years.

I'm done being married to the job.

I want to build a home and a relationship.

That's good you know what you want.

Oh, I do.

I want you.

You hardly know me.

In my job, I learn to read people quickly.

I mean, I may not know your favorite color or your shoe size.

I know enough to know I like you.

Once the night. Promise me you won't forget me while I'm gone.

I'm sorry.

You were saying?

Just this.

What are you doing here?

When you called me sick, I had to come check on you.

Trust me, you do not want this.

I don't care about germs. I got to take care of my girl. Oh, God.

My hair.

Oh, I look crazy.

Stop. You're beautiful.

I bought orange juice and chicken soup.

What do you want?

Right now, I just want to go back to bed.

Come on.

Come here.

Okay, Malcolm, I'm here.

What was so important, we just had this talk tonight.

When I saw you the other day, I suddenly realized just how much I've

missed you.

Keisha, cutting you out of my life is like cutting off my left hand. I could

live without it, but I don't want to.

So what exactly are you saying?

That if you're willing, I'd like for us to start over.