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The big day's almost here. My senior prom is going to be so perfect.

Me, my date, my friends, and most importantly, no curfew.

One thing's for sure, it will be a night to remember.

I realize my reason is me.

My best friend's always on my mind.

Just gonna be down, come on.

Gotta do what I gotta do.

believe that our prom is only a week away?

Oh, I know. I've been planning this night since I was in junior high.

I even designed my own dress.

So what does it look like? Oh, I don't want to spoil it for you.

Here's a hint.

Lettuce skin meets the Titanic.

Don't try to figure it out. Just let it marinate.

Okay, my turn.

This is my dress.

That is cute.

And I'm going to set it off. Let me see.

with these earrings.

All right, girl, I'm feeling you.

Okay, okay.

But, Mo, as your fashion guru, I must remind you, the wrong shoes can wreck

entire vision.

Thanks for the warning, Miss Fashion Police, but I'm two steps ahead of you.

Behold. Okay.

Slingbacks?

Now, those are perfect, Mo. I mean, just the right height, because you know how

you like them short men.

Well, for your information, I can wear any size heel I want to because I'm

to the prom with Dorian Maxwell, okay? Uh -uh, uh -uh. Yes.

Fine basketball playing Dorian? Mm -hmm. With the mustache?

What did he ask you to the prom, girl?

Girl, I got so tired of waiting, I asked him this morning.

Wait a minute. Let me get one thing straight. You asked a guy to the prom?

Yeah.

What's wrong with that one?

Oh, girl, nothing if you don't mind looking all desperate.

Antonio, will you take me to the prom?

Shoot, I'll get there when I get there.

Now who's looking desperate?

Me, but I don't have a problem with it.

I guess now you're going to beg me to take you, huh?

Don't worry, because I'm going to the prom with Andre.

That's right, he asked me.

What do you want to prom with him for?

Why do you care? I don't care.

I mean, if she wants to go to the prom with pressing curl Andre, that's all.

ponytail for the prom.

Thank you. Oh, now that Andre, nothing but class.

Well, just make sure his scrunchie matches his cummerbund.

Who are you taking?

Huh? What?

Um, I'm still fielding my choices.

Well, you better field fast, because I think Niecy was the last girl left.

Did I overhear you don't have a date for the prom?

Because my goddaughter, Destiny, is a real nice girl, and I'm sure she'd go.

Well, how does she look?

Well, she has a new car and her father is rich. Okay, how does she look?

You mean you would consider going to the prom with someone you've never seen

before? How pathetic.

Well, I mean, here's a picture, but it doesn't do her justice.

Oh, man, she is pretty. But who's guiding her?

That's not a guy, that's destiny.

Franklin Mitchell, the prom is tonight. You are not going to back out on me like

this. You promised.

Yeah, but, Dee, that was before the NBA lockout ended.

Surely my husband is not reneging on a promise so that he can watch some silly

Laker game.

Actually, it's a silly Clippers game.

All right, all right, Dee. I'll go.

Thank you. I'm telling you right now, I'm taking my watchman.

Wow, Dad. You sure told her.

Especially that little thing you got working on the side, baby.

Thank you, Mr. Mitchell.

Oh, you girls look lovely. No, you'll smudge me.

How? You don't need a sandblast to get all that makeup off.

And you'll need the jaws of life to prop my hands off your neck.

Don't you feel foggy? Sure. Come on.

That's what I'm talking about.

Miles, by the time you go to sleep, my nails will be dry.

Well, you only have six hours before prom time. What are you going to do

then? Sit.

Oh, Miss Mitchell, you want to see my dress? Oh, I'd love to.

Antonio picked it out.

Ah, let's see.

Why,

it's lovely, Niecy. Who cares about breathing?

I know, right?

See, Antonio says it brings out the highlights in my hair.

The golden hues in my skin and the sparkle in my eye.

He's an artist, you know.

He's also a guy trying to get you into a tight dress.

I don't care what I need, just paint it on.

Well, we thought about that, but we heard it might rain.

Hey, how y 'all doing? Hey, I mean, good news, y 'all. I got a date for the

prom.

Well, there goes Miles' babysitter.

I can't massacrate.

So who is it?

Tiffany Mack.

That hardcore Foxy Brown wannabe?

She's not that hardcore.

So well, she pistol -whipped an armored car driver.

He whistled at her. Oh, yeah.

Whistling deserves a beat down every time.

Hello.

Oh, hi. How are you?

No, no, no. She's right here. Oh, just a minute.

It's for you, ma 'am.

Oh, my God.

Really?

Well, do you think he'll be out of surgery by 8 o 'clock?

All right.

I understand.

Bye.

Dorian can't go to the pool.

Well,

I hope he has a good excuse. No.

Something about a skateboard, a bus, and a concussion.

I don't know why he can't just take some Tylenol and limp on over here. I mean,

this is my senior prom.

Moesha, the boy is suffering.

He's suffering? What about Mo?

She's the one who's going to have to stay home all alone while we out

laughing, having fun and stuff.

Oh, that's terrible, baby.

Don't you worry. Papa's got your back.

I'm going to stay right here with you so that you don't have to be alone.

I appreciate that.

But I'm not going to miss my prom because I've worked too hard and waited

long. Yeah, but baby, things like that happen in life.

What about all that money you spent on that dress?

Exactly how much money was that?

Daddy, my prom date is in the hospital and all you can think about is money?

Excuse me while I pull myself together.

Come on, girl.

Oh, so do you, Kim.

I bet if Doreen was here, you'd have fun.

Thank you for cheering me up.

Oh, look, here comes Niecy and Antonia.

with your head poking through the sidewalk?

Well, Antonio, if I could walk away from you right now, I would.

Oh, Andre, are you trying to get me on my neck?

No, I'm just trying to make sure my ponytail's tight. You know, a brother's

must be correct for this snapshot.

I want to take this one along.

Alicia. She's sitting all alone.

Yeah, baby. She looks so sad.

You want me to take her home?

I want you to go on over there and ask her to dance.

Have no fear, baby. The maestro of moves is on his way.

Maestro.

Don't embarrass her.

Oh, excuse me, young lady.

You look so beautiful.

May I have this, Danny?

Daddy, you don't have to do this.

Now, come on. You're not going to make me walk all the way back across this

floor by myself, are you?

Well, it's best you put it like that.

Come on, baby.

Who this freak out?

Hey, Rico, you better come over here and dance with me.

What? Why are you tripping? He's just my boyfriend.

Then why did you come down here without food?

Because we got this little restraining order again.

Hey, baby.

You know, why don't I make my stuff useful and get you two some punch?

Thank you, Harry.

He ain't nobody.

He's just my cousin.

Oh, that's the cut right here.

Go, Andre!

Work up a sweat.

Work up a sweat.

Sweat? My edge is... Oh, no, I think I'm starting to frizz up.

What did Andre run off to?

To be with the one he loves.

Himself.

You must be conceited and crazy.

You look good tonight.

Aw, thank you, Kimi. You look quite dappy as well.

Yeah, I am kind of working his suit, ain't I?

Oh, where's Tiffany?

Oh, over there dancing with her boyfriend.

Rico? They let him out.

Sweets. For the swoop.

Aw, thank you, Jamie.

So you having a good time, Pumpkin? I guess.

Well, I'm not Dorian, but I'm doing the best I can.

I just really wish Dorian would get better so I can cuss him out.

Oh, come on.

It'll be all right.

I'm sorry, Daddy, but you know, tonight was supposed to be a special night.

I know, baby.

I'm still hoping it can be.

here tonight because the class of 1999 is getting their jiggy on.

All right, then.

Can I have a dance?

Me?

Yes. Oh, okay.

luckiest man in this room.

You know, that works for me.

I was about to leave.

What's wrong?

I'm sorry, I barely have to go.

Wait a minute, it's only midnight.

I enjoyed dancing with you.

Get your name.

Now,

Moe, is this your sender fella?

No, that's not him.

Moe, are you even sure he went to Kurt's show?

I assume he didn't. He said he was at the prom.

picture of me when I was a freshman.

If you're not going to stay focused, give me the book. Okay, okay. You don't

have to get all hostile.

It's my book anyway.

See? Kim, stay crazy. Don't change.

Sorry. It's just that I've been up all night looking for this guy.

Checked every after party, every limo, every IHOP.

Now we've gone through all these yearbooks and there's still nothing.

Don't worry, Mom. Come on. We'll find him. He's not in here either.

Are you sure the niche is an RV?

The button dropped off of his jacket.

Let me see that.

Girl, this stands for Royal Chesterfield.

Oh, so he works for the hotel.

Why did I think of that? Because you were blinded by love.

Again?

Don't give up, Mo.

Love is worth searching for. No matter how many mountains you have to climb, I

see you have to swim.

Kim, you are so poetic.

Thank you, thank you. Jack told that to Eric and all my children.

Well, Jack was on point. I gotta get to the hotel.

Just go, Mo.

Yes, girl.

Run with the wind.

Excuse me.

I'm looking for a guy who works here. I work here. Not you.

Oh, what's his name?

Well, see, that's the problem. I don't know his name. We met last night.

What room were you in?

Excuse me, we were not in a room. I was here at my prom.

Listen, sir, you have to help me find him. He's African -American, tall.

Dreamy brown eyes, beautiful smile.

Lady, who do you think I am? Chuck Woolery?

You don't understand. This might be true love. I'm willing to climb mountains

and swim seas and stuff.

The young and the restless.

I know all my children.

Are you going to help me or not? All right, all right.

How old is this guy?

He's about my age, 18 or 19.

Oh, you must be talking about Julian.

Julian? His name is Julian?

Great kid.

Bright future. Where is he? I fired him.

What? He got caught carousing with one of the prom goers.

He was not carousing, okay? We were having a moment.

Well, your moment cost him his job.

Well, can you at least give me his number so I can apologize?

Sorry, that's against company policy.

Well, at least give him my number when he picks up his last paper.

Yeah, kid.

Sure. Thank you.

You missed a spot.

Hello. May I speak to Julian, please?

Oh, I'm sorry.

May I extend my condolences?

Bye. I'm sorry, Mo.

But your date died last week.

She just met him last night, Kim. Oh, my bad. I'll try another number.

Kim, this is crazy, all right? You're not going to find him.

Yes, I will. I mean, how many Julians can there be in the phone book?

You know what? I feel really bad. I can't believe I made him lose his job.

No, that wasn't your fault, Mo. He asked you to dance.

Y 'all, let's just forget about this, all right? I'm with that.

Don't give up, Mo. Love doesn't come a -knocking every day.

Time to pizza.

Daddy!

Good evening, sir. Here's your pizza. All right. How much do I owe you?

That'll be $14 .75.

For one pizza?

What's the topping? Gold nuggets?

I just want you to know, all tips for a good cause.

Oh, well, what's that?

My education fund.

Really? What are you studying, son?

A pre -med at USC.

Well, you go ahead and keep the change.

Good luck.

Thank you, Daddy. I'll take that.

Mo, you just missed one heck of a guy. Had a good head on his shoulder, and,

baby, I think you'd have liked him. Please, Daddy, if you liked him, I'm

wouldn't.

Let's see.

Kim thinks I met my Prince Charming at the prom.

I think I just lost my grip on reality for a minute.

I'm afraid fairy tales will always remain exactly where they are.

In books.

Oh, well.