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Previously on Single Ladies. You should
be my personal designer and stylist.

Of course you'll have to leave
indulgence.

Are we going to keep pretending we
haven't known each other for years? And

need to, I can recall every single time
you gave me money to buy stone diamonds

in excruciating detail.

The point is, Eden Gems is our link to
Malcolm Franks. Let's kick.

He'll testify?

He's already throwing Malcolm's name
around.

Malcolm.

What is it?

I may be in real trouble this time,
Keisha.

David's in L .A. He's meeting a client
that we're trying to steal from Adam

Factory, but he hasn't texted me once.

What's up, Amir? He'd like a word.

He who?

You know who.

Deacon. We'll talk about some old bit.

I've been looking for some passion
projects to invest in. I'd love to hear

about your plans for Cut.

I know what he wants to cut off.

About last night.

Wasn't everything great? I mean, after
all the hard work, we... You know what I

mean.

Look what happened. This didn't happen.

Oh.

I've already brought Terrence up to
speed about the possibility of you

in cuts, but I thought it would be best
if you had the chance to personally

discuss your impeccable track record
with startup companies.

Well, I don't usually like to blow my
own horn, but... You're going to need

because I don't see why you're so eager
to invest in the jury line. I mean, you

and your company almost invest
exclusively in computers and biotech

True, but I was at Glam Walk and I
witnessed firsthand the response to your

product.

Come on, man.

How you gonna manage the field of
industry you have no experience in?

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Grant has extensive experience in
corporate finance. No need to defend me,

Raquel. The man has a right to his
concerns.

Yes, he does. As ill -informed as they
are.

Gentlemen, this is purely an exploratory
meeting. No one is doubting anyone's

experience or expertise.

I got a bump.

Raquel will be in touch.

Raquel.

Give me one minute.

Terrence.

What was all that?

What was all what?

I don't get it.

The guy's got a massive portfolio.

I mean, he's all over Forbes, Fast
Company. Yeah, now he and his massive

portfolio are trying to be all over you.

That's the only reason we got that
meeting.

Absolutely not. We got that meeting
because we have a great product, and he

that. So do other investors.

What about DeRozan, the London Group's
CLL?

We have investors that are circling,
that are a much better fit for us than

Look, I'm saying we hold out.

Okay, fine. You're right.

His company isn't the best fit, but I
still think that we should hear out all

potential investors.

Time is money, Raquel.

Got it.

Speaking of time, I'm going to need
those bracelet samples back. I got to

these promo shots done ASAP.

Okay, I'm going to drop them off to you
later.

Okay.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to go
tell Grant that we are not interested.

See you later.

Sorry about that. Well, he's got some
strong opinions.

That's a very polite way of putting it.

But he's right. We have some other
offers that might be a better fit.

Maybe it's for the best.

Maybe we can get to know each other
without any business getting in the way.

I'd like that.

Good. So what are you doing right now?

I'm sure we both could use a break after
dealing with your partner, who I don't

think is a morning person, by the way.

I don't think he is either, but I am,
and I actually have a few more hours

before I need to open this door, so what
do you have in mind?

Okay, I can't believe that this is your
idea of taking a break. Hey, what can I

say? Running, climbing, jumping off a
cliff, it all mellows me out.

Gets me out of my head.

Ah, so you're a thrill seeker, huh?

Mm -hmm.

Well, that's one more thing we have in
common.

I really love a woman that knows her way
around the ropes.

Oh, yeah? Well, I'm all about going to
the top, baby.

Well, all right, then. Let's go.

Are you just going to stand down there
and watch me, or are you going to come

and join?

Wow, look who's back already.

Yeah, well, I just thought it wouldn't
be fun if I didn't give you a head

Mm -hmm.

Well, let me get my hair started.

Hey.

Thanks for opening up the door.

I got a little tied up in Grant's rope.
Long story.

Oh, what you'll tell me all about. Who
doesn't love a little bondage for

breakfast? Actually, I prefer
cornflakes.

And we went rock climbing.

Although, I gotta tell you, he looked
really hot in his harness. That's my

Hey. Not you.

Uh, I leave you alone for a few hours
and this is how you show up for work?

I went rock climbing with Grant.

Oh, climbing Mount Grant.

Did you reach his summit?

Okay, you know what? You two are more
alike than you think. Stop it.

Anyway, I just came by to drop these
off. These are the four resumes I like.

What? We received over 100 responses to
the listing.

114. And those are the four that I
liked. Four?

Only four, Omar? Really? You think I was
just going to hand over the keys to the

queendom to any wannabe with a fashion
blog and a Bloomingdale's card?

No, of course not. Peanut and I will be
back to do interviews.

Peanut?

Yes. She has impeccable taste, unlike
some people I know.

Oh, please. If Marc Jacobs made Crocs,
you'd wear them. And if Versace made a

burka, I'd buy you one.

All right.

I am out of here. Already?

Yeah. Malcolm and I are hosting a poker
game tonight, and I still got a massage,

a bikini wax, and a mani -pedi to get
through before the end of the day. Oh. I

know I make it look easy, but this much
fabulous does require effort.

Oh, okay.

See you later, girl.

Keep trying to be damn free.

Hey, did you miss me? You're back
already?

Don't answer that. How was L .A.? Hot,
dumb, and easy, which is exactly how I

like my women. Oh, keep that in mind.
You missed the St. Sergio because you

too busy to send an update.

Uh, of course.

Just waiting to dot the I's and cross
the T's. Liar.

You are so... line. You blew that
meeting.

What are you talking about? I have a
friend at the Adam Pastor. You said you

totally tanked with Sergio.

I didn't totally tank with Sergio.

Well, the new business meeting is
starting and shows your crucifixion.

Oh, wait. Let me capture this beautiful
moment.

These are the last seconds before David
Beringer brutally loses his balls at a

price management meeting. Anything you'd
like to say?

Oh, is somebody worried about me losing
my balls? Is it because you like them so

much? Not gonna happen.

And those were his last words.

Why don't you get on up in here?

Talk to me, man.

Money's long like a bus route. Ask me
where I'm from, it's down deep down

When I step out on the street,
everybody... Hey, smart move.

Getting into the car this time. What's
up, Deacon? What do you need?

You know, you might have paid your debt
to society.

But you still owe me.

That little jewelry line you got going
on?

That looks like a moneymaker.

Look, no offense, Deacon, but cut has
nothing to do with you. Not yet.

Look, man, I already have a partner. I
got too many eyes on me, Deacon. You see

what's happening to Malcolm.

You ever think about investing in a tech
startup company or something like that,

man, it might be time for you to switch
it up. So you're my financial advisor

now, huh?

There once was a time when I made a
smart investment in a cocky little G

entrepreneurial spirit.

We had the largest chop shop operation
in the ATL.

Had.

Remember that?

Yeah.

I don't forget.

I'll catch you later.

Not unless I catch you first.

Get the hell out of here.

So far,

Justin's in the lead for new clients
with a whopping one.

Kudos for going the extra mile with fake
addiction.

Rehab bonds are forever, just like
royalties.

Any other new business?

Disappointing, yet not surprising.

I found Sergio.

Really?

So we can add a new head to my wall?

Well, we're just working out a few minor
details, but the lawyer is drawing up

the paperwork as we speak.

Perhaps today wasn't a total loss.

Let me know when Sergio is officially a
PM client.

What are you doing? What I do best.

It's cute that you're so concerned about
me.

You wish.

Hey, babe.

What you been up to?

What's your brother been up to is the
question.

Guess who I thought Terrence was today.

Fine -ass girl who probably can't spell.

Well, that wouldn't be a surprise.

But Deacon is.

Deacon?

Are you sure?

Damn sure.

I saw Terrence getting into his car this
morning.

Your brother is still knee -deep in
shady. Wait a minute, Keisha. Just hold

We don't know that. Malcolm, we both
know who Deacon really is. All these

charity boards and country club
memberships might be fooling everybody

they didn't call him rock and gloss back
in the day on the video sets for

nothing. Did you hear what they were
saying?

No, I didn't. But I didn't have to.

I bet it had something to do with Cut.

Okay, Keisha, again?

See, we don't know this.

But we need to find out because whatever
it is, we need to squash it so it won't

blow back on you or Raquel. Okay, I will
handle this, all right?

Okay. How?

I don't know yet, Keisha. I mean, can
you give me a second to figure it all

Well, you need to figure it out fast
because your brother is playing with

again and is getting my girl Raquel way
too close to the flame.

Awful. Why is it in my office?

Huh. Kumar, finally.

Felicia, so good to see you. I've been
waiting. Waiting is one of the two

I don't do. The other being kitten
heels. I am so sorry, Felicia. It will

happen again.

Um, and for the record, kitten heels
will work with the right outfit.

under six inches is of no use to me.

Worst to live by.

Uh -huh.

Okay, so I'm giving you complete
artistic freedom, but...

Please note that anything with ruffles,
pleats, fringe, tassels, oh, and

especially piping, may cause me to break
out into a rash. Wait, you're allergic?

Do anything tacky. Tacky will never
happen. Let's hope not.

I wear black, white, and occasionally
red.

Other than that, do what you want to.

Got it. Sky's the limit.

Is that confirmation on my Naeem Khan
case?

No, it's an email about the open
position and an indulgence. Oh, please

all your personal emails at the end of
the day. End of the day? Sorry.

Just kidding, love.

There is no end of the day.

Hello?

Hi, darling. How are you?

You do have some other skills.

Spend so much time behind my desk, I was
beginning to wonder.

Well, I have plenty of other skills.

I'm starting to see what Keisha saw in
you.

What you saw in her that I don't
understand.

I've just never met anyone quite like
her before.

And I hope I never do.

That woman and her boyfriend are trying
to keep me from what's rightfully mine.

So you and Malcolm Sr. really did get
married?

Oh, my God, Sean. I can't believe you
asked me that. Look, I'm going to fight

for you.

No matter what.

Okay?

And since we've given new meaning to
attorney -client privilege, your secrets

are safe.

Trust me.

Trust you.

There is so much more I'd like to do to
you.

Oh, yeah.

Like what?

Well, this.

I think a slimmer fit in that

jacket is what's going to make the
difference.

I don't know why more women don't design
menswear. There's always no one looks

best. Speaking of designers...

I've got the latest in from Milan, and I
have more than a few things that would

look amazing on you. Love to see them
all.

We're a little short -staffed at the
moment.

Just give me a minute, and I'll be right
back.

What are you doing here?

The lady's got some gorgeous clothes.

That's not my lady.

Relax. You guys look good together.

She makes you classy.

Looks kind like you.

I need respectability.

Hey. You guys know each other?

We used to.

It's been a while. I'm sure we'll pick
up where we left off.

So, I'd love to see you in these.

Now, they'd have to be tailored to fit
you perfectly, but we can get an idea.

I'm going to have you dress the king.

How long has he been here?

Who, Mr. Jarrett?

Yes, Deacon. How long?

I don't know, maybe 20 minutes. Why?

What did he say to you? He said he
wanted to buy some suits, Terrence.

the problem? That's not the guy that you
want to be selling suits to, Raquel.

Stop. He golfs in my father's charity
event every year. But the only charity

that he's interested in is his own.

I'm a little torn, Raquel.

What do you think?

Well, they both looked great on you, but
the pinstripe is a showstopper. So you

got what you needed then?

I'm not so sure.

I don't think you're going to find what
you're looking for here.

I think you're wrong.

Michaela's been a great help.

I'll take them both. I'll have my
assistant send the information on what

those to my tailor.

Excellent. Mr. Jared, it's been my
pleasure. No, no, no. The pleasure is

She's got a new fan.

Good day to you both.

Good day.

I hope we see you again soon.

We can count on it.

tell me what that was all about?

We may be partners in cup, but
indulgence is 100 % mine.

You know what?

You're right.

My bad.

Thank you.

So how long have you been in this place?

About two years.

I never really got settled in, though.

Mac was covering it for you.

Yes. But it's only paid up till the end
of the month. Which is fine, because I'm

getting a little restless here anyway.

Good news.

Just got an email from our friend in the
DA's office.

Things are heating up with Malcolm's
investigation.

Do you ever clock out?

And I play.

As hard as I work.

But as your lawyer, I got to say that
you got to start thinking about your

move. We've wrote the dice a few times
now. Nothing's come up.

No will, no marriage certificate.

Nothing.

Good call on the home game, Ben.

I didn't realize how much I needed this.

Kind of reminds me of the night that we
first met. When I sat down at your

table.

Yeah, I'm looking so damn sexy.

You know how I do.

That might have been the luckiest day of
my life.

Are you two going to get a room or are
we going to play some poker?

Okay.

Well,

I went rock climbing once, but you know
what? I don't like the way the harness

like pinches your package. Your what?
You know, your lady package, your Garden

of Eden, your cookie.

Okay.

I got it.

So what, you really like this guy?

I do. You know, I think he's got
potential.

Potential? Wow.

I haven't heard that word from you in a
long time. Well, I mean, not when it

comes to men anyway.

I know, right? I mean, lately I've been
so focused on my career, I completely

forgot that there is a whole world of
dating out there.

Uh, there's really not, but okay.

Really? So where did it go? Women all
over America are asking this exact

question. What happened to dating? You
know what? It's a dire situation when

New York Times is writing an article on
it. Good thing. Hmm.

So what's the verdict?

It has been replaced by the hookup
culture.

Thank you, social media.

You kind of have a point.

What do you mean, kind of? The reporter
deserves a Pulitzer. Of course, I can't

really whine about it because David and
I do the same thing.

Hooking up. You see, that's the problem.
That's exactly what it is. It's only

happening because we women allow it. I
mean, if you want to go on a real date,

don't go out with a guy unless he steps
it up. Let him pick up the phone and...

Make a reservation.

Or Google something that's interesting
to do. I mean, it's not rocket science.

Well, they think it is. They think it's
rocket science, geophysics, brain

surgery combined.

You know what I realized?

I have needs.

Like, real, hormonal, biological needs.

And you know what?

You do too, by the way. Absolutely.

That little hookup that you had with
Terrence at Glam Walk?

What was that?

No. No, no, no, no, no. That was not a
hookup. Oh, do not Bill Clinton your way

out of it. Girl, that was not a hookup.
That was a...

That was a moment. A moment that will
never, ever happen again.

Well, the ladies do love him. Good for
him.

Let him put LL in the front of his name,
but I don't want any part of it.

No, it is.

Now, Grant. Grant's a different story.
Why?

I don't know. He's more my style.

We have the same background.

We've experienced the same things. I
just, I feel like it gets me. So when do

get to meet this lucky guy?

Oh, not for a few more dates. I've
decided that...

I'm not going to introduce any of my
girlfriends to any guys unless I'm

sure it's going somewhere. Yeah, well,
it does get kind of hard to keep track

all the different names.

What did you say?

Uh, oh, that came out bad.

Mm -hmm. I wasn't even talking about
you.

Right. Yeah. Wow, this wine is so yummy.
What is it, Chardonnay? Stop.

No? No. Pinot Gris? Wrong.

Nice try, though.

Sorry.

Hey, baby girl.

Did you clean your pants with Windex?

Because I can practically see myself in
them.

Let me ask you something.

Do you believe in love at first sight?
Or should I walk by again?

April, I'm off to indulgence.

Girl, were you just talking to yourself?

No, I was singing.

And you snuck up on me. Wait, why? Why?
Why are you going to indulgence? I gotta

go help Raquel find my replacement.

Does Felicia know you're doing that?
What kind of friend would I be if I

help Raquel out? A friend who is still
breathing on his own without the help of

a ventilator.

Seriously, you need to switch to decaf.

I was at Galleries Lafayette in Paris
for ten years.

I worked my way up to retail management.

And apparently you were wearing those
shoes the entire time?

What? They don't have cobblers in Paris?

Thank you so much. Thanks.

I launched my own online business and
fashion blog.

Amazing. I'm very, very proud of you.

I'm on the phone.

Omar? Yes, I know that spider silk is
extremely rare. It doesn't matter. It's

for Felicia Price.

I studied design and economics at
Parsons. I interned at People's

Please continue.

I'm sorry.

I lost my train of thought.

Keep it together, girl. Don't get
distracted.

Multitasking is everything in retail.

I'm sorry. Thank you so much.

Thanks.

I liked her. She didn't seem focused.

Where is Omar? I have an accessory
dilemma. I need him. I've been texting

the past hour.

Um, I would know that because... Oh,
haven't you heard? There is a problem

in the parking garage and the elevator
is stuck.

Omar is stuck in the elevator.

Why do bad things always happen to me? I
don't know, but you know what, Felicia?

I'm going to have Omar call you as soon
as he is unstuck.

Suffocation is a flimsy excuse for not
answering my phone calls. Agreed.

Omar, you better get back here or at
least answer your phone. We just had

budget float.

And that's on you, buddy.

On you.

My parents owned a small boutique in San
Francisco. I started styling clients

during high school as my summer job.

Retail's in my blood.

I love it. Omar, what do you think?

Tell me something. With all that style
and experience, what were you thinking

with this font?

Thank you so much. We'll be making a
decision very soon.

Okay, I've had enough.

What? You can't honestly tell me that
Helvetica is fashion forward.

Omar, I love you, and I so appreciate
your commitment to me and to this store.

But you work for Felicia now, and if
you're going to be successful, then

got to move on.

I have.

No, you haven't, babe.

You've got one foot over here at
indulgence and another foot over there

management. I want you to shine.

And in order to do that, you've got to
dive in with both feet. But who's going

to find my replacement?

Uh, hello?

Me? The owner?

Omar, the weight of this decision is off
of your well -toned shoulders.

My shoulders are chiseled.

Yes, they are.

But at least let me find you a temp. Mm
-mm.

I already took care of that.

So I've been at this a solid 20 minutes.

Is it almost break time?

Oh, no.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Please
tell me the love of all that is good and

cruelty free. You didn't hire that to
replace this.

Keep it cute or keep it mute. I can fold
clothes.

Oh, that's great. They need talented
girls like you down at the little five

laundromat. Keep talking and you'll be
sewing dresses from the ICU.

Fine.

I'll move on.

Just one thing.

How do you feel about Godmother duty?
Because my new hours are crazy. And Nate

and Tina, let's just say they haven't
bonded.

Would you take the evening shift and
watch her for a few hours a day? Yes,

absolutely.

Would you like to see that in the small?

What?

You want me?

Girl.

Right about now, you should feel well in
the present. Yeah,

good eye.

Yes, that is me modeling the T -shirt.
You look amazing.

Any chance I can use that shot of you
modeling it for my website?

Of course. Of course you can use it for
your website, which I think your

website's great. But if you were to sign
with Price Management, we would take

your online awareness to a whole new
level. Yeah, my online. presence is very

important to me. I like a woman who
knows the importance of the internet.

You know what? Why don't we fly you out
to Atlanta?

You can meet us in person and see our
operation firsthand.

Because, you know, we have a vision for
you. Oh, well, I think you're a vision.

Aw, thank you.

Well, you should come see this vision in
person then. Oh, don't you worry. I

will. Here, let me check my calendar.

How's next week? Am I good for you?

Mm -hmm.

See you then.

I got Sergio back on the hook. Now, it's
not locked, but it's close.

I'm going to fly him out to Atlanta next
week so I can give him full PM

treatment. So, you're mooching my
musician?

Poaching my poach?

Snagging my snack?

Saving your ass, David. This is cute.

The student is surpassing the teacher.

Oh, God.

Impressive. Even though I'm still going
to win.

But impressive nonetheless.

See, that's just it, David. You were
never the teacher. So I'm going to land

Sergio and show you once and for all
that I can beat you to your own game.

Hey.

What?

I didn't want you to know that I blew up
the meeting, okay?

Why? You know why.

It's because I didn't want to look bad
in front of your fine self.

You just look too cute, all right? You
can look bad in front of ugly girls. You

can't look bad in front of this.

All right, if I let you split the
commission on Sergio with me, then

It's over. No more competing, no more
backstabbing, none of this stupid games,

okay? We're on the same team.

Deal.

But we have to keep the occasional
nooner still on the table, right?

Oh. Come on. What's the problem?

When you rage, it only makes me hornier.

There are several things wrong with this
scenario.

One, my assistant is hearing things that
I do not. Felicia, we can explain. Two,

my managers are saying they sign clients
when they haven't, which makes me look

bad. Well, it's not actually... Three,
two of my managers are trying to steal

the same client.

Reckless, sloppy, and again, makes me
look bad. In every scenario, I look

bad. One of you.

Explain. Well, I may have misspoken when
I said I signed Sergio, but you know

these L .A. types.

But everything is fine now. Yeah, yeah,
yeah. David brought me in. I reached

out. And we, we have another shot at
Sergio. So I have him on the books for

week. Actually, it's all thanks to her.

April was the closer.

Sergio required a more delicate touch.

We'd have lost him otherwise.

Nicely done, April.

Me? Make a chest move like that every
day and I might consider being

Both of you out.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Just, um, I wanted to let you know.

Thanks for having my back back there.

Yeah, of course. I told you I would.

Keep my work.

Yes, you do.

And it's quite refreshing.

Look, you're the best thing that's
happened to this place in a very, very

time. Uh, who are you and what did you
do with David?

Stop. I'm just trying to show you that
I'm capable of growth.

Hmm. I kind of like this new guy.

Great. Um, you know the conference room
is... Oh, David.

What? You've got to ruin every moment,
every single one. Well, if I walked

then you wouldn't retain the information
I'm trying to tell you. Good night.

I'll wait.

Note to self, next time ask your lovely
opponent how much tennis she played

while growing up before challenging her
to a round.

Oh, don't feel bad.

Losing is a humbling experience we all
need every once in a while.

Oh, I don't mind being humbled.

Especially by someone who knows what
they are doing.

Hold that thought.

Yes, ma 'am.

Hey.

I wanted you to have what you needed,
buddy, too, so... Thanks.

What, you on a date?

Oh.

Sharon, baby, I'm hungry, so have a good
night, Sharon.

Sharon.

Where were we? Wherever you want us to
be.

Is that so?

It is. I love how you take charge.

You're a strong woman.

Thank you. It's nice to be appreciated
for that. Some men call it patina.

I can assure you I'm not one of those
men.

Oh, I'm sorry, Raquel. No, no, no.

I had a great time. I just, um, I should
get my beauty rest.

I don't think you can get any more
beautiful, but I'll leave you to it. I'd

to see you again.

Is tomorrow night too soon?

Hmm.

I should... Happen not to have any
plans.

Great. Tomorrow night.

Okay.

Good night, Raquel.

Griffin.

What's up?

Hey, I know what it means to work for
you. Try to do my job and not interfere

your outside business.

But again, it was avoided.

Just say what you want to say. I just
got word about a raid on Eden Gyms and a

possible paper trail connecting it to
Frank Stuhl's.

The DA is investigating you for
participating in the stolen gym ring.

How much do they have?

Don't know yet.

But if they get out there enough
evidence, you could be indicted. When?

to say. Look, I just wanted to let you
know to prepare for the worst, all

I'll call you tomorrow. Yeah.

Let you know when I find out.

Felicia? Felicia?

Speak.

I wanted to apologize if I caused you
any stress.

I heard you were looking for me
yesterday, but I had to check on Raquel.

She's like a sister to me, and my mind
won't be at ease until I know she's in

good hands.

I stopped listening after I apologized.

Look, please don't punish me.

Well, you know, depending on what you
have in mind, I could be into it.

Look, the point is I worship you.

I could worship for free.

I don't need a fan. I need a partner.

You are my fashion brain, my style alter
ego.

I need you to stalk the blogs, threaten
designers, and do whatever it takes to

keep me on the bleeding edge.

And I will.

To a point.

But we have to come to some kind of
understanding because I do have a life.

I keep ankle monitors in my closet.

Oh, you're serious.

Hey,

what's up, Keisha? Rock you all around?

No, he's not.

But I'll try and remember to tell her
you stopped by.

Appreciate it.

You know, I saw you the other day with
Deacon. You really ought to leave that

alone. What you know about Deacon?
Enough to know that I don't want my

Raquel anywhere near him.

Keep that in mind.

You do that. Because you bring any
trouble anywhere near my girl, we're

have a problem.

I got it handled, Keisha. Just don't
handle it like you handle things in the

past. You know what I'm saying?

I know what you're saying.

Okay, then.

Yeah,

send him in.

Deacon, I am going to need for you to
stay away from my little brother.

What, your little brother sent big old
Mountain here to talk to me? No, of

course not.

Terrence doesn't even know that we, you
know, are good. It's a business I have

with Terrence. It ain't got nothing to
do with the business I have with you.

see, that's exactly my point, Deacon.

That is my point. That's why I'm here. I
don't want you doing any business with

my little brother. So there's not going
to be any business.

With my brother. Well, you know, there
might be some business with your

especially with you getting all
careless. Or with the DA all on your

Naomi trying to play you. You know, I
can't believe that you let that little

bitch slide up next to the old man.

Sloppy.

Sloppy. You and I, we go back a long
way.

A long way.

So I'm going to need for you to keep my
father out of this. That's what this is

all about, isn't it?

Who gets to control the candy store?

The candy store stays with me, Deacon. I
got it all under control. There's no

need for any of this. And I'd like to
believe that, Malcolm, in the way you

things under control in the past.

But then again, you understood the
consequences. Do you need to be

Oh, I know who and what you are, Deacon.
I do. There's no need to remind me.

Right. So you know I don't like to
repeat myself.

Now get the hell out of here.

I like Grant. It's just that the
feelings of attraction aren't as intense

like them to be.

You've been out of the game so long,
maybe you forgot what it feels like.

Too bad they don't make Viagra for
women.

I do not need any Viagra.

Well, you must need something if your
chemistry set isn't bubbling over for

Grant. I mean, look at him.

Keisha, chemistry is not just about
look.

I know.

But you said you like this guy.

I do.

And... You know, I think he'd be good
for me. You think?

But how do you feel?

I know, sometimes it's easy to stay in
your head, especially when your heart's

been hurt. I've been there.

But that's the gamble we all take.

Love the high stakes game, baby. I don't
have to tell you that. You sure don't.

And from what you've told me about him,
I think Grant is holding a pretty good

hand. But you, you're never going to
find out unless you get in the game.

I'm so tired of games, Keisha.

Well, you know what they say.

If you don't play, you can't win. I
think that's the motto for the state

lottery. Oh, honey, that's the motto for
everything.

Oh.

And there it is.

Hi. Hey, beautiful.

Hello. Hey. And I must be going. Because
I know my beautiful boss here does not

want to pay me overtime.

I thought she'd never leave.

How was your day?

The day was good.

Hopefully it'll get even better.

Did you get my message?

I did.

So are you up for a day that doesn't
involve rocks or rackets? Depends. Will

still make my heart rate?

I can make it do whatever you want.

Whatever it wants.

Whatever. You're in charge.

I like that.

Rainer, I think about you every day.

I ain't gonna lie, I'm so caught in my
feelings.

We know that roses are red.

Damn, the blues get the violence.

Next on Single Ladies.

Hey, is there anything special you want
for the big party tomorrow? I would like

April to accompany me. Your reputation
is going to plummet when people find out

you're sleeping with your clients. But
then again, you might not care about

reputation. Didn't you just get out of a
business slash personal thing with

Terrence? Terrence and I were never a
thing. I've got to try something

different. I mean, if I keep going after
the same guys, I'm going to end up in

the same kind of relationship.

Hi. Oh.

Wow. Whatever you had planned for me to
wear tomorrow night at Sergio's party,

forget it.

You're back here working.

After the way she treated you.

Uh, Raquel?

I thought that was you.

Would you care to join me?

Wow.

What a lucky coincidence.

I'm coming over to your place to talk.

Please. That's not going to work on me.
I'm not one of your John.

You can't be your sugar daddy.

I can only do so much.

Hey, man, I already told you, man. What
are you doing?

I'm doing something I should have done a
long time ago.