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Don't play or hate Moesha Mitchell for not going to college.

This 18 -year -old phenom has her head on straight and is strictly bout it,

it. We caught up with Moesha after a long, hot summer.

Even though Moesha's job at Vibe magazine keeps her mad busy, she still

time to drop some sisterly advice on her adoring little brother who hangs on her

every word.

Moesha's friend, Andale, is usually the one dishing out advice, but now that

Moesha's a responsible adult, And Del can focus on her own life, specifically

her recent engagement to Moesha's Uncle Bernie.

And Moesha always finds the time to kick it with her college -bound friends.

This astute young woman knows there are those who think she, too, should be on

board that university train.

But Mo knows her parents will be proud when she makes it to the top.

And then our hip -hop princess scribe will live happily ever after.

Love in the morning, do this morning. It's me, it's me.

I realize that my reason to get lost is, it's me.

My best friend's always on my mind.

You're gonna be down, come on.

Gotta do what I gotta do.

Gotta move on.

I won't, I won't, I won't.

Alicia.

Alicia.

manners. You actually knocked before barging into my house.

That was Niecy. She doesn't know any better.

So, Niecy, you came by for breakfast?

No, I came by because we hardly ever get to see you anymore since you started

working at Vine.

So you guys really do miss me. Yeah, yeah, yeah, all that, all that. So did

get my autograph from Mariah Carey? No, but she's coming by the office today.

Oh, then I'm gonna come in today. So what time do I drop by?

I came out to work at a teen crisis center.

I can just have my... My friends are hanging around the office, my colleagues

will think I'm unprofessional.

Oh, and we mustn't have that. I mean, what would the queen think?

Breakfast, you two?

Oh, nothing for me, thank you. We're going to the mall to shop for college

clothes, so I'm watching my figure.

Maybe you can show the rest of us where to look for it.

So, Mo, who came by the office yesterday?

The question is who didn't come by. All right, before lunch, we had Wu -Tang,

Fave, Tony Tony.

What? Wait a minute, don't you mean Tony, Tony, Tony?

No, Tony with the E couldn't make it.

And then after lunch, Heavy came by, and Puppy was like, hey. Are you crazy?

Yeah, well, Mo, why don't you let me puff something heavy on you?

Baby, if you had any sense, you'd be getting ready for college, too.

Daddy, listen.

All right? By working that vibe, I'm taking creative writing, English,

journalism, and advanced real -world experience. See? I'm carrying a full

on. already.

Don't you mean shoveling a full load?

I'll get it.

Well, it's getting late. Some of us have to work. You guys want to ride some

more? Oh, thanks, Mom. No problem, because your bus stop's on the way.

Miles,

I know you're not getting upstairs with that plate.

Dee, I'm going into junior high soon.

It's time to let go.

You better let that plate go.

Yeah, all right. I'll call you tomorrow.

Bye.

Well, that was my sister Sandy.

Oh, Dorian giving her problems again. Yeah, he's run away from home again.

His father stood him up.

Oh, I'm sorry. I know Sandra's worried to death.

Yeah. I don't know. Maybe I should fly up to Oakland.

Well, honey, maybe you should just wait and see what happens. I mean, it's not

like it's the first time he's done it. What if it's like the last time he's

hanging out with his friends?

Yeah, well, yeah, maybe you're right.

Well, I guess I better get off to work.

All right, and I am right behind you.

Miles, honey, it is a beautiful day outside, and I don't want you to stay in

here all day watching TV.

I won't. All right.

I'm going over to Sammy's house. They got a beach drink.

Have a nice day, Beth. See you, honey.

How can I?

Mariah wasn't here five minutes ago. She's not here now, and when you call

five minutes from now, she still won't be here.

I don't have time. Confidence, boy, I have a deadline for my article.

All right? Bye.

Hi, Joe. Hey, Moesha.

Look, finish your files, organize your day planner, prioritize your phone

and download a Tetris onto your computer.

Oh, thanks, Mo. All I asked for was a cup of coffee. Got it right here.

You're going to be one tough act to follow when my assistant gets back from

vacation. I was nothing.

Can I have my desk back? Oh, sure.

Sorry. You know, if you need me, I'll be right outside. All right. Okay.

Casey, Andrea.

What? I just left my Timbaland article in Joe's inbox, and I really think he's

gonna read this one. Huh.

Well, put this in your inbox.

You are a gopher, and your article is never gonna get printed. Take it from

I've been here three years, and I'm still a lousy secretary.

Oh, that's what you do.

Well, look, I believe if I keep submitting my articles, maybe Jo will

wise up and print one. Yeah, yeah. I believe that hard work is going to take

where I want to go.

And I believe I can fly.

Vibe, how may I help you?

Oh, okay.

Yeah, sure. I'll tell her.

Mo, that was the deli.

You were supposed to pick up lunch.

third time they've called.

Then why is this the first time I'm hearing about it?

Can I left you a note?

Oh, here it is.

Okay, the coast is clear, Dorian.

Now, I told you, the only person who calls me Dorian is my mama.

It's D -Money, dog.

Okay, D -Money, dog.

It's not dog, just money.

No D?

You know what? Just call me Dorian.

I don't know. Sounds pretty soft.

So, uh, you want to go to a park to do some movies?

I could have done that in Oakland.

I didn't come down here to go to no playground.

Oh, I see. You would have hit a club.

What, love Disney?

For real, yo, I got an audition for Jada Pickett's new movie.

They're looking for the love interest.

So it's a comedy?

Yeah, all right, but you won't be laughing when I'm raising Will Smith's

Man, you have a better chance of having Will Smith's baby.

Casey, did you take this message?

This telephone number has eight digits.

Any idea which seven I need to reach Babyface?

No.

But I'm sure he'll call back because he sounded really upset.

Casey, can you come into my office?

I wanted to talk to you today anyway.

Moesha, will you cover the phones?

Sure.

Casey just screwed up Babyface's number, and I think Joe is gonna fire her. Mm

-mm, this is so wrong.

Yeah, they can't just let Casey go like that. They can throw her in the ring

with Brandy and Monica for all I care.

Now, there's mayo on my sandwich, and you're gonna have to take that back.

What?

Oh, no, he really did fire her. I can't believe this.

I can.

Casey, are you okay?

Did he cut you loose?

when you're easy.

Oh, what do you mean?

Yesterday, Casey and Joe went to lunch, and when she came back, her skirt was

crooked.

Maybe it was crooked when she left. You know, she's lapsed out.

You can play naive all you want to, but ten minutes ago, Casey was the most

incompetent person in this office, and now you're getting our coffee.

Moesha. Yes? I finally got a chance to read some of your articles.

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. No, I understand you've

busy. I would really love to get together with you and talk about your

here at Vibe.

Why don't you meet me at the release party Friday?

The one for Mary J. Blige? Yes, the one. Put yourself on the guest list.

All right. Great. To date.

A date?

You heard her.

I guess tomorrow I'll be getting you coffee.

Okay, thank you.

Have a good day.

Adel, you're early. Yes, I was hoping my big -time writer friend would introduce

me to Snoop Dogg or any other dog clocking eight figures.

Well, Snoop just left. See you.

Hey, wait. What about our lunch? Can't go to lunch today, Adel. I'm busy. I'm

a deadline.

Oh, so that's why you're answering phones.

All right, all right. I'm gonna go.

Now, what gave me away?

Well, when I called to confirm our lunch, they told me you were out picking

their lunch.

Please don't tell my parents I'm not a writer yet.

They'll never understand me passing up college to run errands. But I'm running

errands for Vibe, Andale, and I know one day I'll be writing articles for Vibe.

Mo, you don't have to convince me. I think this is the perfect place for you.

Well, Andale, it would be if it weren't for one itsy -bitsy problem.

What's that?

My boss wants to sleep with me. What?

My co -worker thinks he wants to sleep with me.

Well, what do you think?

I don't know. I mean, he seems like a nice guy, but the woman he had lunch

yesterday, she just got promoted.

Well, maybe she deserved her promotion.

Uh -uh.

You think he's going to proposition you?

That's what I'm afraid of.

Well, sexual harassment is hard to prove, and you can't just throw around

accusations.

If you're wrong, you could hurt his career, not to mention your credibility.

Well, what do you think I should do?

Well, you should document everything and get yourself some witnesses.

I hear you, girl. Thank you.

Over with you. All right. Any message?

Just peace.

You.

Hello. Hello.

Yes. I'm going to go in there and straighten him out.

How I look.

Uh -oh. Uh -oh. Mo, thank you so much for getting us here to see Mary J.

Oh, yes. Bad songs, vulnerable women, and these fake bad boy business cards.

I'm going to get my party on tonight.

Now, you guys are not there to party, all right? You're there to be my

in case I have to file charges against my boss. Yeah, we got your back. Now,

remember. You're going to pretend that you're on a date, and you're going to

at the table next to mine and surreptitiously record everything that

Okay. All right. Cool.

Oh, and, Hakeem, honey, in case you're wondering, surreptitious has nothing to

do with Mrs. Butterworth. All right.

Yeah, it must not have nothing to do with lotion, either, because your knees

ashy.

Can we leave?

Let's go.

Good night, honey. Good night, pumpkin.

Who's in the bathroom?

Must be a burglar. We better run.

Whoever's in the bathroom, come out now.

You look hot.

Excuse me?

It's kind of warm in here. You look like you're about to burn up.

Oh, I'm fine. But you know, if you're hot, maybe you should order some cold

water.

Uh -uh. I don't like this table, okay? I want to be closer to Mary J. Blythe.

We're supposed to have Moe's back, remember?

What are you doing?

Hi.

Excuse me. Are there any tables available closer to the stage?

Those tables are reserved.

Yes, ma 'am.

Moesha, calm down.

You're not at work. Relax.

Right, I'm just tripping.

Would you like a drink?

I'm not legal.

I'm barely 18. I am practically a child.

I meant a soft drink.

Oh, I'm fine.

I mean, not fine, fine.

I'm okay.

I'm cool. I'm not thirsty.

You know, I'm really glad we got a chance to get together.

It's very exciting to meet a young person who's as passionate as you are.

Oh, you think I'm passionate, huh?

Oh, come on, Lacey. I mean, how are you going to tell me that you're a bigger

Mary J. Blige fan than me when I'm the one to introduce you to her?

Hakeem, you don't even have a stereo.

Like you never heard of layaway.

And you know you've been paying on that dress since April.

You know, Moesha, I know you may think that your hard work has gone unnoticed,

but I've had my eye on you for a while now.

Why? Have you had your eye on me, Mr. Joe Scott of Vibe magazine?

Why are you shouting?

Because I want to make sure you hear everything I'm saying.

It is noisy in here.

Is this better?

So, like I was saying, at Vibe, we like to promote from within.

Look. Trust me, Sandy.

Yes, I understand.

I understand.

It's just that I have to talk it over with Dee.

My wife.

Yeah, I'll call you tomorrow.

Yeah, bye.

Sandy says to say hello.

What else does Sandra have to say?

Look, Dee, Sandy doesn't know what else to do with Dorian.

I mean, he won't obey curfew, he's ditching school, and then when she

him, he just goes out anyway.

And you want to take the chance that he'll influence Miles? No, honey, I want

take the chance that I'll influence him.

Dee, the boy's father's not around.

Sandy just can't handle him anymore.

So, if it's okay with you, I'd like for Dorian to come live with us.

Frank, I was just thinking the other day.

How badly this house could use another teenager.

Thank you.

Thank

you.

Mary J. Blige is the bomb. I love her. Do you think I can meet her?

Maybe. You play your cards, right?

Uh, I don't play cards.

Well, we should.

You have a lot of drive.

But you need to learn how to capitalize on opportunity.

Well, I'm not looking for any shortcuts.

You know, I can make it on my own.

Nobody makes it on their own.

A successful career in journalism is built on nurturing relationships.

You know what, Joe?

I know what you're getting at, and I don't like it.

You might not like it, but that's the way the world works.

Well, not in my world.

Look, I am not sleeping with you, not now or ever.

Moesha, what are you talking about? Oh, don't you try to play innocent with me.

If you think I'm going to sleep with you just to get a writing job, you are

crazy. I want to sleep with you?

Moesha, you are way off base here.

Oh, yeah, well, I bet you your wife doesn't know about this little

Hi, honey.

I'm sorry I'm late. My meeting ran long.

Oh, you must be Moesha.

Joe's told me so many wonderful things about your writing. I'm so glad to

finally meet you.

Moesha, this is my wife.

Hi.

Honey, come on. Let me introduce you to Mary.

Well, I got all that on tape.

And I think he may have a case.

That's what I get for listening to the office gossip.

I had the chance of a lifetime, and I blew it.

I mean, not only was Joe not hitting on her, it turns out Casey earned her

promotion. She may have been a lousy receptionist, but she graduated from

at the top of her class.

But maybe I'm blowing this whole thing out of proportion.

Joe was young once.

I'm sure he'd made his mistake.

He'll understand.

In fact, he and his wife are probably laughing about this right now.

Oh, we mo, girl. Your boss is so cool. He introduced us to Mary J. Blige and

invited us to the after party.

Joe, where is he?

Well, uh, see, the only way that we can go is if you don't.