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The long and winding road to my high school diploma has finally come to an

It's hard to believe that this journey, which began with Mommy and Daddy reading

to me in the womb, is over.

I feel like the Super Bowl MVP.

I'm going to Disneyland.

Mickey's going to have to wait because I can't miss this train.

I want to be down, come on.

Got to do what I got to do.

Got to move on.

I want to be down.

I want to be down.

Moesha.

Moesha.

Ta -da!

Oh, look at her now.

Mo, you're not supposed to wear that before graduation.

You look stupid.

Anyway, I'm a high school graduate, and I can do whatever I want.

Well, Mo, you're right on one of those counts.

Well, two, if you count Miles looking like Furby.

Hey, hey, today's our big day.

Well, good morning, graduates.

Hakeem.

Mr. Mitch, I'm graduating, too.

I know it.

Listen, even though I lost that bet, I'm proud of you.

Hey, where's Kim?

Oh, she went to the spa with her mom. They're having a beauty day.

They said they wanted to be the prettiest mother and daughter duo

If they want to be the prettiest, they only need more than a day.

Well, we better get going.

Doesn't anybody want any breakfast? Oh, yeah. No, thanks.

To commemorate this special occasion, we're going to Marlin's Bistro for

We'll meet you guys at graduation.

Marlin's Bistro, all the way out there? Yeah, and all that money for breakfast?

You know they charge $6 for a glass of orange juice?

Sure, I sent mine back.

Well, you guys, don't worry about us. We're not children. We know how far it

and how much it costs, and to be a graduation on time.

Well, hey, let's go, because the kid is hungry.

Okay. Boy, please, you're always hungry.

I mean, doesn't your mama ever cook?

What did you say, Niecy? Oh, nothing.

That's what I thought, little skinny girl.

Joaquin, bring me back a piece of Marlin's socket to make cake. Oh, yeah,

sure, Mama.

Right on, sugar.

And don't be late now.

Well, Dee, what you waiting on?

Our sister's hungry.

Y 'all, that brunch was a bad mamma jamma.

Mamma jamma?

Curly, you graduated with a class of 99 and 79.

We're an easy aid. Thanks for covering my share of the stock at 2BK. Oh, no

problem, little bummer boy.

Hakeem, don't let an easy get to you.

Having money isn't everything.

Well, I started out with some money until those $15 eggs and that $4 toast

tapped me out.

You'd have some money now if you didn't give that waitress such a big tip. Well,

if I didn't leave her a tip, I wouldn't have gotten this phone number.

Oh, that's the number to the restaurant.

This is a start call.

See, a car is just like a man. You talk to him like you get anything you want.

All right.

Well, uh, you never could keep a man.

You know what? We could have driven your car.

Oh, Mo, come on. Now is not the time for personal attacks. Besides, we only got

an hour before graduation.

Hakeem, get out and check under the hood.

For what?

You're a guy.

Fixing cars is supposed to be your birthright.

Hold up, okay? Look, these are Armani pants, okay? I'm not getting them dirty.

Armani? Oh, please.

All right, they're my church pants, but I still ain't getting them dirty.

But, Hakeem, you're big and strong, and we're just girls. Yeah.

Help us, please.

I guess I shall put it that way.

Try lifting it.

Oh, here it is.

What? You found the problem?

No, the engine.

And I think we found the missing pet boy. And all we need to do is find a

so I can call emergency road service.

Forget that.

You better call us a ride and get us to graduation.

Hakeem, after that speech I had given Daddy and Dee, I need to handle my own

problem. What?

All right, now who has 35 cents for the phone?

with the kids' graduation party.

Oh, no problem, Dee, although I still think you should have had it at the

And we would have if you hadn't insisted on a two -smoothie minimum.

You're a good man, Frank.

And I want to thank you for always being there for my son.

Anytime, Bernetta.

Miles, you still on that first balloon?

What's wrong with your lungs, boy?

You're puny, Miles.

Just puny.

Do you think you can help me with the balloons, please, Mrs. Campbell?

No.

You need to learn some responsibility.

No, I can use the hot air.

I heard what you said.

You know something, you're right, too.

Dee! And Al! I need y 'all to blow up some balloons over here now.

Dee, who put her in charge anyway?

Well, And Al, I gotta go to the auditorium for graduation.

Don't let Bernetta get under your skin, girl.

Now!

I say we jump her after graduation.

I knew you couldn't fix my car.

Man, Mr. Goodrich couldn't even fix that car.

Don't you guys start complaining.

I mean, the day is still young, and so are we.

Man, keep your clichés to yourself.

Thought it was kind of poetic.

Thanks. And, Nancy, cheer up, will you? In a couple of hours, we're going to be

high school graduates.

Congratulations. You know, your diploma is going to open up a whole new world

for you.

So what are you kids going to do with your lives?

I'm probably going to go to USC.

Yeah, and I'm going to Santa Monica College.

I'm going to study journalism in Northwestern. All the way to Chicago.

Yep. Well, hope it works out for you. Well, I'm sure I'll have no regrets.

I know about regrets.

Oh, wait, wait, wait. Let me guess. Well, you wish you had have gone to

pursued your dream instead of becoming a lowly tow truck driver, huh?

Nah. Actually, right now, I regret that I'm driving or else I'd be back there

whooping your little soul.

Anyway, as a matter of fact, I did go to college.

Even became a social worker until I realized that towing cars paid better.

So you regret going to college? Oh, heck no, no, no.

Actually, I wish I had started driving the truck sooner. Shoot, I'd be retired

by now.

Excuse me.

Why are we stopping?

Because we're here.

We're where?

We're as far as her emergency roadside service coverage will take you.

What? What's her?

Our graduation ceremony is in half an hour.

Yeah, well, I'm sorry, but after seven miles, we gotta charge you. So unless

guys are gonna pay, I gotta take another call.

Well, how much is it?

Oh, it's 25 hours a mile. 25 bucks?

Dang, y 'all hiring?

Sir, we don't have that kind of money.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Look, what if you take us to graduation and my daddy pays you when we get there?

Yeah.

See, that's against company policy.

Well, here's an idea.

Why don't you take us and consider it a graduation gift?

What do you say?

All right, Mom.

We tried it the adult way, and it didn't work.

All right, all right. I guess we should call somebody to pick us up.

Boy, would you stop the madness?

Believe me, scrub, no one is impressed.

See? See? See? Somebody's... Hey, y 'all wait up.

I'll get it. No, no, no, son. Just let the machine pick it up. We have to get

graduation. Yeah, but it might be for me.

Good boy.

Didn't you hear what your dad said? We got to go.

No wonder how King's always over here.

I heard what you said.

You need to learn how to whistle.

and if you leave a message, we'll get back to you.

Hey, hey, if somebody's home, pick up.

My car's broken down in North Hollywood, and we need someone to pick us up and

take us to graduation.

Hello? Hello?

I don't know.

The number you have dialed has been disconnected.

If you feel that you've reached this people, please check the number and dial

again.

It's nobody at my house.

It's because everyone's in graduation but us. Look, look, look.

We're going to get there, all right?

I said we get our caps and gowns and just start walking.

Oh, no, no, no, Mosey.

These are not walking shoes.

They are look -cute sashay and across the stage and sit right back down.

we're all out of sashay range, and we don't have any money.

So I suggest we all start walking.

Walk.

in those seats for you.

Where is Mo and Nisi? The ceremony's about to get sorted.

Forget them. What about my son? Oh, don't worry. They'll all be here. This

is too important to all of them.

Honey, don't you think you better call the restaurant?

They're probably still eating.

You know, Hakeem has never been fooled.

You got that right, short stuff. My son can really put it away.

You know, you don't try that.

Believe me, they are not going to miss their graduation.

Well, I miss mine, but I had a good excuse.

Yes, you're not supposed to.

Well,

excuse me, all. I've got to go.

Put my gown on.

Come on, Mama. We better be seated with the rest of the group. Yeah, because

nothing's going to stop me from getting my diploma this time.

Oh, Mama, let's sit up front so we can be first.

But, baby, we're going alphabetical order.

Oh.

Yes, there was no point in holding her back.

All right, everybody, let's say a few words to the graduates.

Hakeem, where the hell are you?

Mo, now take off your gown. We're going to be walking for at least another hour.

But if I carry it, I'll look all wrinkled and unkempt like you guys.

Who cares?

The ceremony already started.

Man, my mama's going to kill me, man.

Yeah, well, my eight brothers and sisters are going to kill Mo.

How many times do I have to say I'm sorry?

We'll let you know when you think.

Anger isn't going to get us to that auditorium. And at this rate, neither

walking. You know, we can forget all about marching across the stage with our

clans. We can forget it. Oh, my God, you guys, a cab.

Oh, quick, girl, jump in front of me. Okay.

Oh!

Oh, whoo!

Yeah, yeah.

Where can I take you kids? Let me guess, your graduation.

Oh, you're good.

Hey, hey, to the Christian auditorium and step on it.

Yeah, I've always wanted to see that. Just like you always wanted to ride in a

cab.

So, you guys are graduating from Crenshaw, huh? Yeah, go Cougars!

I graduated from Dorsey.

Would you rather walk?

Crenshaw High, Crenshaw High.

Without further ado, I'm proud to

introduce the 1999 graduates of Crenshaw Senior High.

Dad, this is boring.

The moon's a no -show. Can we leave?

You know, it is getting late. Bernetta, what's keeping them? That's what I want

to know.

I took off all three of my jobs today just to see my boy graduate.

You're gonna show up soon, Frank. I'm gonna kill him.

Well, I was gonna clear their tabs as a graduation present, but after this

little stuff, they can forget it.

Oh, now, hold on, Andell. As long as they owe you, you'll never go broke.

Where's the love in this room?

Uh -uh, Frank. Love don't live here anymore.

You had your chance.

Chung Il Park.

Our next graduate is a very special woman.

She had to drop out of high school in the last semester of her senior year,

18 years later, I am very proud to be able to present a diploma to Nicole

Parker, who is graduating today with her daughter, Kimberly Parker.

If we told you, we'd have to kill you. Besides, the party isn't for old heads.

Not that old.

I still know how to rock a party.

Yeah, right.

I've been stiff too many times to fall for that one.

I mean, think about it.

Simon, it's our graduation.

Our parents are going to be there. Are you going to get your money?

That too.

I don't know.

Please.

My big homie J -Bone and Lil Pumpkin. Curtis, this is graduation at the Soul

Train Awards.

Ladies and gentlemen, I

proudly present to you... Hey, wait!

Hockey, I'm gonna kill you, Hockey!

Better late than never.

Denise Jackson.

I'm sorry, can I help you?

Moesha said I could get my cab fare from you. That'll be $8 .70.

Could this wait? This is graduation.

Okay. But the meter's running.

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you...

As one journey ends, another begins.

I'm just glad our journey to make it to graduation was a successful one.

The next journey, college.

I can't wait.

Hello?

Yeah, this is she.

Oh, my God, I did?

Are you serious?

Okay, I'll come by tomorrow and fill out the paperwork.

All right, thank you so much. I won't let you down, okay?

Five. What's up, Mo? What?

I got hired as a writer for five.

Oh, Moesha, you stopped that line. You know they cancel that show.

It's a TV show, Mrs. Campbell, the magazine.

Oh.

Congratulations, honey. What a great summer job.

Oh, but it's not just for summer. It's a full -time job.

Wait a minute.

What about college, Mo?

Daddy, who needs college?

I'm gonna be a writer.

A writer!