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♪ Yep ♪

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♪ Yep ♪

♪ Yep ♪

And five, six, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

And hit. Up. Around.

Yes. Yes.

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- Thank you. - No problem.

Hey. Let's go.

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Five, six, seven, eight, and...

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Stop, stop.

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Help me understand why y'all think

anybody's going to be entertained

by what y'all are doing.

Execution is a must. Do it full-out.

These are the steps.

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Hit. Up. Sit.

Around. Around.

Hit up. Sit.

- Miles. - Hey. How you doing?

- Good. How are you? - I'm great.

Listen, we all love your book,

and every time you write one, I buy it.

- You know I appreciate that. - Mm, yeah, 'cause we love you.

- I love you, too. - Ooh, I know you do, baby.

Let's get this pic.

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Who's doing all of that?

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And if you're not going to do it like that, are you even dancing?

Everybody, take five, and go get some water.

Hey, Mecca.

I just got the flyer about the 10-year reunion.

I know you're going to go, but I just need some time.

Alice, I'm not calling you about that right now.

I need you in my office immediately.

I'm in the middle of practice.

Cancel it.

Mecca, listen, if this is about the divorce,

I already told you I'm not signing shit

unless Derick does this fairly.

And as my attorney...

I'm not calling you about Derick.

So what is this about?

Miles.

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- Is he alright? - Yes.

Yes, he's fine, but he just wrote a book,

and, girl, it's got you all over it.

Okay, I'm on my way.

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Guys, practice is canceled. I'll see you at the next one.

Oh, my gosh. Really?

What's going on?

Miles has written a book.

He's all over social media talking about that book.

He's an author.

Your relationship with Miles... it's in the book.

So? We dated 10 years ago in college.

What... What's the big deal?

Just watch this, 'cause you just...

Our guest today is a man who is living in his truth,

a best-selling author, and he's wrote a tell-all book.

Ladies and gentlemen, Miles Morris is in the building.

Man, thanks for joining us in the studio today, my dude.

Thanks for having me. It's good to be here with you.

Was Miles always that fine in college?

- Thank you for coming. - Now, bro,

your book is quickly becoming

one of the fastest-downloaded books online.

I mean, over 2 million downloads in four days.

Yeah, yeah, that's right. I'm pretty excited about that.

Now, what made you decide to write a tell-all book

instead of your normal fiction novels that you're known for?

I just thought it was a time to heal.

The best way to do that for me's by writing.

Well, who knew digging up dirt could be healing?

Because this book is juicy.

I appreciate that.

Now, are you using real names in the book?

I mean, did you have to get permission?

I'm not using real names, but they are real situations

that happened in my life with real people.

And you aren't worried about these real people

being found out about or exposed?

I mean, that's a possibility that I've considered,

but, like you said, it's my truth.

There's a young lady you wrote about in the book,

some girl you dated in college that was sleeping with you

and a guy that went on to the NFL.

Now, what I would give to know who this NFL player is,

and you spoke about a secret pregnancy?

Can't tell the audience too much.

They still have to read the book, now.

I told you you needed to see this.

Listen, what do you want me to do?

'Cause I can shut his fine ass down right now.

I got a cease and desist ready to go.

How does he know about the pregnancy?

I don't know how he knows about the pregnancy.

I don't know how he knows anything.

I don't know what he knows.

What good will a cease and desist do

when it's already 2 million downloads?

I mean, I can stop further downloads.

I can stop his Chatty Patty ass

from talking about this in interviews.

I got to read the book.

I got to find out how much he knows.

Okay, and what then?

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Hey.

You know I'm your ride-or-die.

I know I'm your attorney, but I'm your bestie first.

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I can recall everything about her...

The sweet smell behind her ear,

the way the corners of her mouth curled when she smiled,

the pace of her heart beating when we made love.

She was everything to me.

She was the love of my life.

The funny thing about love is, I wasn't hers.

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You're not supposed to be here.

We're going to get in trouble... again.

We only got five more days left in the dorm.

Ain't nobody watching.

Let me in, girl.

Mecca is asleep.

With the both of you in the room.

I'm going to Sasha's for the night.

Sorry, Mecca.

Girl, shut your mouth.

Damn.

Damn, I'm going to miss

sneaking into your dorm.

Me, too.

Hey...

I'm going to miss seeing you perform at them games, too.

I know.

Now you're going to be off at a concert,

being a back-up dancer for Beyoncé,

and one day owning your own dance studio.

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Yeah.

Maybe.

Maybe?

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My baby has what it takes to make it.

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And when you get to New York, they'll see.

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And when I get my money up...

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I'm coming to New York...

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To marry you.

Don't look at me like that.

I'll be there.

I promise you.

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You'll be off being a famous writer.

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You're good, Miles.

Better than good.

I mean, that's flattering and all,

but I'mma be wherever you are.

I haven't told my father about us yet.

Only because, if he knew,

he wouldn't support me financially in New York.

Well, if he doesn't

you do it by any means necessary.

You don't let anybody stop you from your dream.

I want you to say it with confidence.

"I won't let anything,

or anyone stop me from my dream."

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"I won't let anything..."

Mm-hmm.

- "...or anyone..." - Uh-huh.

"Stop me from my dream."

There you go.

You love me?

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More than anything.

I love you, too.

- And you know what? - Huh?

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Love bears all things.

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That's what the Bible said.

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You and I will be just fine.

- Okay. - Trust me on that.

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♪ We can't miss the summer, girl ♪

♪ Now, can I get your number? ♪

♪ Yeah, we outside, so there ain't no need to wonder ♪

♪ Are you a lightweight? ♪

♪ Will tequila take you under? ♪

♪ You've been stuck up in the crib ♪

♪ And, shawty, we can't miss the summer, oh ♪

When were you going to tell us about this?

Miles writing you love letters.

And it says right here you're in a...

A relationship.

That was in my room, in my personal things.

- One of the maids found it. - Yeah, I'm sure.

You were snooping because you're nosy.

Ruby wasn't snooping,

and don't talk to your stepmother like that.

First of all, you told us that you and Miles were just friends.

I didn't know how to tell you.

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Okay, so what about Derick?

Because we thought that you were dating him the whole time.

At least he comes from a decent family.

We dated, we tried for a little bit,

but it just didn't work.

Why is my relationship a topic of conversation right now?

Because Miles is saying that he wants to marry you.

I haven't made a decision about that.

I'm just trying to get through graduation.

I didn't build all of this, work my fingers to the bone,

become a judge, pay for your college

so you turn around and marry some boy like Miles.

Daddy, I appreciate everything

that you have done for me, but this is my life.

It's my money.

So if that's the decision that you're going to make,

I am not paying for Juilliard.

I am not paying for your dance studio.

I'm cutting you off without a penny.

And by that, he means you have to move out.

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Sorry, Aunt Charlotte.

What is wrong with you?

Charles, what did you do?

Why is it that you assume that I did something?

Because you're my older brother,

and I know you like the back of my hand.

So what did you do to Alice?

I did what I needed to do, and my judgment is final.

Your judgment?

She is not one of the criminals in your courtroom, Charles.

She is your daughter.

You know what? Never mind.

Alice.

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Maybe I'm being a little bit too hard on her, huh?

Well, if you ask me, Charles, you're not being hard enough.

The girl is spoiled.

Everything she wants, you give to her.

I can't do this.

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Baby girl.

Can't believe it's all over.

Yeah. Me, too.

Well, what's wrong with you?

Who I got to beat up?

I'll knock somebody out right now.

Not right now, Derick.

What's so bad that has you crying

at your own graduation party?

My dad thinks he can control me with his money.

He threatened to cut me off.

He doesn't want me to be with Miles.

I agree.

Miles walks around reciting poetry all day

like his name's Cyrano de Bergerac.

Nigga think he a poet and shit.

Everything is all fucked up.

Does anybody care what I want?

I do. Okay?

What do you want?

Well, I don't want to feel controlled.

I just want to go to New York and dance.

It's when I feel free.

It's when I feel most like me.

It was what I was born to do.

I mean, you feel like that when you're playing football, right?

Yeah.

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I do.

Alright, look, I'm not supposed to say anything to anyone

before it gets announced, but I got drafted.

I'm the starting receiver for the New York Pelicans.

Oh, my God.

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I'm proud of you.

- Really. - Thank you.

Come with me.

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- You tripping. - Am I?

You said you wanted to dance in New York, right?

This is your opportunity.

You don't got to worry about money, your dad.

I got you.

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And what about Miles?

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- I love him. - No, you don't.

You had your legs wrapped around me.

That was four months ago,

and I told you it was a mistake.

Didn't feel like a mistake.

We tried, Derick, but...

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You were just never serious.

I wasn't focused, but I'm ready now.

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No, you're not.

You're just starting your career.

You're going to have money

fame

girls.

Listen, I know what I want, and it's you.

Now, let's go to New York and set it on fire.

Mm.

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Let's talk about this in private. Come on.

♪ She ain't even tryna stress no more, no more ♪

♪ She don't even feel blessed no more, no more ♪

♪ No more, no more, no more ♪

♪ No more, no more, no more, no more ♪

Ooh.

♪ No more, no more ♪

- Yes. - ♪ No more, no more ♪

Bro. Bro.

- What, man? - What are you doing?

Man, what you think I'm doing?

I'm writing, man.

You know what? Go ahead.

You can be Mr. Writer Man.

I'mma go in here, find Mecca,

try to get me a little piece of pussy.

You dig what I'm saying?

If you get what I'm saying, you know?

Man, Mecca is above your pay grade, bro.

She ain't giving you none of that.

You know what I'm saying?

I'm so sick of you hating on me.

Who you think you is, Edgar Allan Poe?

Newsflash, nigga, you just poor.

Man, Edgar Allan Poe was that dude.

Yeah, I know. Right.

Yeah, I'm going to get me some coochie.

You keep writing and writing yourself love notes.

Crazy nigga.

♪ I ain't gotta think twice ♪

♪ Hearing wedding bells while they throwing that rice ♪

♪ I was changing my ways, you was changing my life ♪

♪ For the better, however, you down for whatever ♪

♪ Your mind on the money, I'm grinding for cheddar ♪

What's up, Lisa?

Hey.

You going to get out,

or are you just going to sit in here the whole time?

♪ Now, show me your favorite type of wedding ring ♪

♪ I'm droppin' my knee, girl, I'm hittin' the floor ♪

Yeah, I'mma get out.

♪ Just know that nobody can hurt you no more ♪

♪ She ain't even tryna stress no more, no more ♪

♪ She don't even feel blessed no more, no more ♪

♪ No more, no more ♪

You look good.

♪ No more, no more ♪

- Thank you. You, too. - Thank you.

So, what you doing after the party?

I don't know. Probably hanging with Alice, I guess.

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Four years I've been to this school,

and you have never paid me any attention.

Because I only had my eye on one girl.

I wasn't paying attention to anybody else.

Well, that's a shame,

because you don't know what you missing out on.

♪ You been the one that I want in my life ♪

You right.

I guess I don't know what I don't know.

But do you want to find out, though?

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Nah, nah, I can't do that.

If you want to, you can.

- Oh, yeah? - Mm-hmm.

We can get in that car right now and leave.

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Look, you're a pretty girl, no doubt,

but I ain't got no rap for you.

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I'm sorry. I'll catch you later.

♪ Never never, never, never should I lose you ♪

♪ Oh, whoa, whoa ♪

Bet.

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♪ Whoa, whoa ♪

♪ Whenever I'm gone, I just hope they remember me ♪

Mm, mm, mm.

Look at you, looking like a Nubian goddess.

Now, listen, we can go on and get out of here.

I'll give you the best five minutes

of your college life, girl.

Oh. What do you say?

Boy, get up out my damn...

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Oh, shit.

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Miles, how are you doing? Hey.

What are you doing? What are you doing?

What's up?

Oh, just going to pull you in for a quick chat,

seeing as though I

probably ain't never going to see you again after tonight.

I mean, why wouldn't we see each other?

You're Alice's best friend.

Oh, you know, I'm going to law school out of state.

Oh, so you're getting rid of the... head wrap

for the courtroom?

Exactly. Yeah.

- Oh, yeah, that makes sense. - Mm-hmm.

- So how are you? - I'm... I'm fine.

- How are you? - Good. Great.

I'm sure going to miss our little HBCU. Won't you?

Yeah. Yeah. Sure.

Yeah.

Alright, well, I'mma go ahead and head to the party.

No.

Oh.

- No, um... - You alright?

Yeah. Alice, she's in the bathroom right now.

It's a little...

Okay, I can just wait for her.

Well, you know what?

What's going on with the writing?

All the writing that you do, you should have a novel by now.

I was just writing a poem for Alice.

I'd love to hear it.

Do you really want to hear it?

Yes.

Absolutely.

Roses are red.

Uh, ain't nothing like that.

Oh, okay.

Alright, here it goes.

Your eyes shine brighter than any skyline.

A constellation I could trace forever.

Mapping out our dreams

in the quiet corners where the world fades.

♪♪

In this crazy maze,

you are my refuge, my wild bloom

reminding me to breathe,

to feel.

♪♪

So here's my vow...

♪♪

Amidst noise

to love you fiercely,

to hold you tight,

to find beauty in the moment,

and treasure the quiet nights.

♪♪

Damn.

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You, uh

really love her, don't you?

Yeah. And with that, I'm about to go inside to see Alice.

I'll catch you later, alright?

Miles, um...

So what do you think about that?

I need an answer, Alice.

♪♪

I'm sorry. I just...

I can't do that to Miles.

What?

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♪ Did it for us so we can be free ♪

♪ You did it for you, I did it for we ♪

♪ Yeah, I been running it up for so long ♪

♪ Nah, I can't let you take me out my zone ♪

♪ No more distractions, yeah, don't hit my phone ♪

♪ It's bigger than me, now just leave me alone ♪

♪ Don't hit my phone if it come with distractions ♪

♪ Unless it's a plan and it come with some action ♪

♪ Tired of these niggas projecting their fears on me ♪

♪ 'Cause all of the shit they be lacking ♪

♪ Ain't got a whip, so he lacking the drive ♪

♪ Never had motion, he catching a ride ♪

♪ Moving on emotion but lacking the pride ♪

♪ Don't move with a purpose but ready to slide ♪

♪ Sliding on ice like he ready to die ♪

♪ Hoppin' out whips, got 'em running from cops ♪

♪ Settle for less 'cause you been through a lot ♪

♪ I cannot stress on the things I don't got ♪

♪ Diving cause this shit get deep for real ♪

- Hey, Mrs. Lewis. - Miles.

Have you seen Alice?

I have.

♪♪

She's in the backyard.

Thank you.

♪ Bull City sharp shooter, let it rip off the hip ♪

♪ Just watch how I'm grippin', homie ♪

♪ Stay consistent, bro die ♪

♪ I'm ahead of my time, but this not a Rollie ♪

What's up?

♪ I remember them lies that you always told me ♪

What's up, baby?

Congratulations.

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Mnh-mnh. What is she doing?

Hey, yo.

Yo, what the hell are you doing?

I thought you were Alice.

Just a kiss goodbye.

Now, what the fuck would you do that?

Aw, sh...

♪♪

Yo, what the hell is going on here?

- Tell him. - Tell me what?

Derick asked me to go to New York with him,

and I said yes.

- No, you didn't. - Yes, I did.

♪♪

Miles, stop.

♪♪

Miles.

Oh, my God. Stop it.

Are you serious? Stop recording.

What are you doing?

♪♪

Stop.

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There you go. That's how you do it right there.

Okay, we're good.

Alright, everybody, it is time to go home.

The party is over.

Get up here, boy.

Get off me.

Put the phone down.

See? This is exactly what I'm talking about.

This man comes to my house.

He starts a fight. He is a lowlife.

He's none of my concern anymore.

None of this is.

Alice.

Everybody, go. Now.

♪♪

Bro, you straight?

♪♪

Miles?

Win some, you lose some.

Are you okay?

♪♪

♪ You ain't going to like what I got to say ♪

♪♪

You was my ride, bro.

♪♪

So 'cause you got your ass whupped, I'm ride-less?

That's crazy.

♪ Get out my face, give me some space ♪

♪ I need a break ♪

♪ Yes, I still love you, but you in the way ♪

♪ I need space ♪

♪ I need you to go love you like I love me ♪

♪ Yeah, oh ♪

♪♪

♪ I just need me

♪ 'Cause I love me ♪

I had given her my heart

only to have it shattered into 1,000 pieces,

leaving me adrift in a sea of loneliness and despair,

a deep wound that throbbed with every thought of her.

I realized in that moment that I would never love again.

♪ Don't take it persona-a-a-I ♪

♪ It's gonna feel like it's your birthday ♪

♪♪

Why do you always leave? Just say the night for once.

Nah.

We've been seeing each other for two years, Miles.

It makes no sense for you to go home.

Look, I told you already. I don't do sleepovers, ever.

If you don't understand that, I just won't come over at all.

♪♪

♪ You're touching me, causing this separation ♪

♪ You say that I'm gripping tight ♪

♪ Take me straight to Paradise ♪

♪♪

- Hey, honey. - Hey.

How are you?

- Good. How are you? - I'm good.

Brian, come say hi to your cousin.

Hey, Brian.

What's up, dude?

Mom, can I get a snack?

Of course. Have a seat.

He can't put that thing down.

He's getting taller every time I see him.

I know.

So what brings you by?

Um... nothing.

I just came to say hello.

- Mm. - Is my daddy here?

No, he's in court.

- Okay. - Okay.

Um, we're going to be right back, okay?

Let Mommy know if you need anything.

So, what's going on?

I just wanted to check in.

So what do you mean

you didn't read the rest of the book?

I mean, I couldn't finish it.

After I read the part about Lisa

and the fight and the kiss...

After all these years, I thought he kissed her,

not the other way around.

Now I'm understanding how badly he was hurt.

Now you understand how bad he was hurt?

That boy was hurt. You knew that.

He was in love with you.

That's why I can't read it.

I just don't know how he knows all my business.

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It was Ruby.

She always had a big-ass mouth.

- She's so nosy. - Big mouth, yeah.

♪♪

I just hope whatever is in the book just... blows over

and nobody talks about it.

Was it worth it, though?

Marrying Derick just to have that marriage

blow up in your face.

You never became a famous dancer.

You never opened up the dance studio.

You lost the love of your life and the baby.

Okay-y-y-y.

Damn, Mecca, I get it.

I made bad decision after bad decision.

I'm just saying, like, we're grown-ups now.

We have to live with the decisions that we make.

You're right.

- I was young. - Yeah.

- And I was dumb. - Real dumb.

How was I supposed to know navigating the real world

would be this hard?

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Ugh.

♪♪

So is he a professor there, or is he just a guest speaker?

He's a guest speaker.

For some book they have circulating.

That's kind of cool. Are you going to go?

Yeah, I really don't know.

♪♪

Okay, so how's the divorce going?

It's horrible.

Derick wants to leave me with nothing.

I did see that he was having a baby with another woman.

♪♪

What?

Yeah, it was on social media.

♪♪

I mean...

♪♪

Him and I could never have a kid together, so...

Good for him, I guess.

He's still your husband, honey.

The divorce isn't even final yet.

And he's having a baby with another woman?

You can't tell me that that doesn't bother you.

Auntie, I really don't care.

Is the reason you guys are having a divorce

because you can't have kids?

No.

Auntie, there are so many reasons

that I don't have time to list them all.

Well, life has a way of working itself out, honey.

Everything's going to be just fine.

And maybe you should go to Miles' book thing.

It could be fun.

♪♪

Brian, pick up your shoes.

Honey, I got to go. Love you.

Love you, too.

♪♪

♪♪

Alright, everyone, settle, please.

Settle down.

Settle. Thank you so much.

I really appreciate everyone coming out

to support our alumni, Miles Morris.

We are so very proud of his accomplishments

and honored to claim him as a Hunter College Bulldog.

Go, Bulldogs.

As a part of his 10-year reunion celebration,

he is gracing us with his presence to tell us

about his new book, "Funny Thing About Love."

So we'll hear a few words from him,

and, after that, we will have a Q&A

to have your questions answered.

So please join me in welcoming Mr. Miles Morris,

class of 2015.

Thank you. Thank you.

Wow.

♪♪

It's good to be back.

♪♪

I have a lot of memories in these halls and on campus.

I was just a young man making my way in this world,

and, uh, Hunter College helped nourish that.

It was home for me.

It was my family and the place where I became a man.

How does it feel seeing him again?

♪♪

I don't know how to feel.

He hates me.

- He doesn't hate you. - How do you know?

He wrote a book about you.

He didn't write a book about me.

He wrote a book about his relationships.

But you're the one he called the love of his life.

Called.

I'm not anymore. That was a long time ago.

♪♪

You still love him, don't you?

Don't be silly.

That man never did anything to hurt you.

So how could you not still love him?

Shh.

What's up with all that bass in your "shh."?

- Shh. - Shush your ass around.

Mecca.

Alright, let's have some questions.

Thanks.

Hi, Miles. Nice to meet you.

Hey, nice to meet you, too.

So, first off, I want to say you really hell a cute.

Thank you.

And my question is,

are you in a relationship now, or are you single?

I'm not in a relationship at the moment.

Ow. Why are you elbowing me?

Girl, he's single. You single.

Your divorce about to be final.

Don't start that shit.

It said that, in your book, you use anonymous names, right?

Yeah, that's true.

Okay, well, you know, we're students at Hunter College,

so we're very smart.

You should know how we get down.

Down to the bottom of things, that is.

According to the photos in the yearbook,

you are photographed numerous times

with our current dance coach, Alice Pennington.

You know, formerly Lewis.

I know you fucking lying. That's one of my dancers.

And it was giving y'all were in a relationship.

You know, hot, heavy, and all in love.

So some of us quickly deducted that the character in your book,

Alicia, is actually Alice Pennington.

You know, the one that's currently married

to NFL star Derick Pennington,

the one that went to Hunter College with you.

So could you confirm or deny that for us?

Oh, she messy as hell.

Girl can't even keep up with an eight count,

and she got the nerve to be Sherlock Holmes.

Mnh-mnh.

Are you studying to be an attorney or something?

♪♪

I won't confirm or deny that.

Okay, so if shawty was smashing on you and the NFL dude,

then which one of y'all is the baby daddy?

Because, Miles, I think it's you.

Alright, alright. Now, that is enough.

Let's be respectful.

♪♪

I don't know who the child's father is.

So where's the baby now?

Well, I've actually written that answer in my book.

You just have to finish reading it.

Oh, girl, he telling all your business.

Girl, this is not...

Oh-whee.

I hope that my book can, uh, encourage you guys

on your own healing journey.

Stop being messy.

♪♪

Derick Pennington is trash... on and off the field.

I know that's his child,

and he just didn't want to take responsibility for it.

What real man would have his child living in poverty

while he's in a mansion and flying around in jets?

I would divorce his wife, too.

Derick can come over here and get a-a-all of this.

Now come on, family.

Y'all know I played this game for a very long time,

but this does not bode well for our guy D.P.,

as we affectionately know as Derick Pennington.

Look, he's a wide receiver,

he's playing as an unrestricted free agent,

and as his life continues to spiral,

I don't think this is going to look good for him.

Y'all stay tuned. We'll have more on this story.

I'm signing off. Stevie Baggs Jr. Keep it tight.

We need to get ahead of this.

Ahead of what?

What do you mean "what?"

- It's all over social media. - What is?

That you had a child that you gave up 10 years ago.

That you're a deadbeat dad.

That you got all the money in the world,

and you won't take care of your own child.

That this kid is living in poverty,

and you're living in the lap of luxury.

- You name it, they're saying it. - Whoa, whoa, whoa.

What the hell are you talking about, Mac?

I don't have a child. My baby hasn't been born yet.

Your wife Alice had a child.

No, she didn't.

I would know if my wife had a baby.

I mean, I especially wouldn't give it away.

You know this guy named Miles Morris?

You went to school with him.

College, right? He wrote a tell-all book.

Yeah, but none of this is making sense.

He wrote about you and your wife in his book.

Me? He wrote about me?

Not you. He didn't mention your name.

He used an anonymous name,

but people figured it out, and they know it's you.

Put in your book that Alicia is married

to an NFL player, didn't you?

Could you confirm that for us?

I can't confirm or deny that.

Okay, well, if shawty was smashing you

and the NFL player, then which one of y'all

- is the baby daddy? - What the fuck?

Now, I'm trying to get you resigned, alright,

but they're not going to touch you

with this kind of press right now, okay?

They're not going to pay you what you're asking for.

Now, I'm trying to get you the league minimum.

- Minimum? - Under a million

plus endorsements, but you can forget about that.

It'll be all gone, okay?

This is not the kind of press teams or companies want.

Mac, I didn't do anything.

I've seen people lose a lot more for a lot less.

♪♪

♪♪

You gave my baby away?

I-I didn't know it was your baby.

When the hell were you pregnant?

- Sit down. - No. Fuck that. Tell me.

Derick, I'm trying to. Just sit down, please.

I found out the day after my graduation party.

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

Hey.

How you doing, baby?

- Good. How are you? - Good.

Are you sure my daddy isn't here?

Yes, I'm sure.

You know him and that woman are playing golf somewhere.

Alice, what's going on?

You're worrying me.

I'm pregnant.

I went to the doctor,

and they said I'm already four months.

♪♪

That's something.

I didn't even know I was pregnant.

I was still getting my period.

I've heard that happened sometimes.

I don't know if it's Miles' or Derick's,

because four months ago, Derick and I, we were just...

I understand.

♪♪

Have you decided what you're going to do yet?

♪♪

I don't think I should keep it.

I'm going to New York with Derick.

I can't pursue dancing with a baby.

It would just complicate things more than they already are.

What kind of future would I have?

I know. Dancing's your dream.

It's my chance, Auntie.

It's my chance to be me.

You know how much this means to me.

I know.

So what do you think I should do, huh?

♪♪

Keep the baby,

and give it to me.

I'll adopt it.

I was never able to have a baby myself...

♪♪

And I would love...

I would love to raise yours.

♪♪

But it's your choice.

You would raise him...

♪♪

As his mother?

♪♪

And he would think that I'm his cousin?

I know it sounds drastic, but it's a little baby,

and I don't want you to get rid of it.

♪♪

I surely don't want you to let another family raise him.

Let him be raised by his true family.

And you know that I will love him as if he's my own.

I know you would.

But my daddy...

Don't have to know.

♪♪

Listen, I have to go to Louisiana

to open a new boutique.

You can come with me until you have the baby.

And just... just tell Derick

that you'll meet him in New York later.

And then when I come home,

I'll just tell your parents that I adopted a baby.

I just don't know if I could call him...

♪♪

My cousin if he's really my child.

I know it will be hard at first,

but it would get easier.

♪♪

Did you notice that we keep calling the baby a him?

It must be a boy.

♪♪

You know I got you.

- I love you. - I love you too, Auntie.

♪♪

You mean to tell me

that I possibly could have a son?

♪♪

Yes.

♪♪

All this time, I wanted a baby with you,

and you couldn't have one, and now...

I had complications when I had Brian.

Brian.

The whole time, I'm thinking that boy is your little cousin.

Your little cousin!

♪♪

After I had him, the doctor told me

that I couldn't have another one.

I want a paternity test.

Derick, no.

Please. He's fine.

He is happy with my aunt.

There's... There's no need to disrupt that.

There's every need to disrupt it.

Do you hear yourself? He could be mine.

And so what?

You'll just take him from my aunt?

Absolutely.

Derick, please. Derick.

Derick, please, just don't do this.

Our marriage is one of convenience for you.

I thought we can grow to love each other,

but it's clear you only love one man,

and I can accept that, but this?

Would have never thought you'd be capable.

Derick, please.

Please. If we could just...

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

Wondering if I'm the character in Miles Morris' book

isn't going to help you execute this choreography.

So either you're here to dance, or you can leave.

♪♪

Hello?

I'm coming through to pick you up.

For what?

Our 10-year reunion.

I'm not going.

Yes, you are.

Mecca, why would I do that?

Because you aren't going to cower,

and you aren't going to let them win.

Let who win?

People.

Mecca, I really don't want to be at our 10-year reunion.

I mean, people are just whispering about me

and asking dumb-ass questions about a book.

You did what was best for your child, period.

He's safe and growing up happy,

and that's all anyone needs to know.

Hold your head up. I'll be there in an hour.

Mecca...

♪♪

There. There.

Alright, stay on their faces as much as possible.

This means Derick is coming.

♪♪

Just keep walking.

Alice, Alice.

Why did you and Derick give your baby away?

Why would you allow your child to grow up in poverty

when you come from a wealthy family

and your husband is an NFL player?

Is your divorce final yet?

Are you in love with Miles Morris?

Is it his child?

Damn it.

♪♪

She couldn't keep the reporters off campus?

♪ You ain't ever had to do too much ♪

♪♪

- Let's enjoy ourselves, honey. - Okay.

This is going to be a time, okay?

Yeah.

Hello, Alice. Mecca.

- Hi, Miles. Good to see you. - It's good to see you, too.

Why don't I get myself a drink?

Mecca, wait.

♪♪

You can do what you want.

♪♪

You look beautiful.

- Thanks. - It's good to see you.

I wish I could say the same for you.

No?

Why the hell did you write about me in your book?

Are you trying to ruin my life?

I didn't mean to cause you any trouble.

I didn't use your name.

But more importantly,

why didn't you tell me I could possibly have a son?

Why do you think, Miles?

I didn't tell anyone I had a son.

He lives with my aunt, as you well know.

Yeah, but why didn't you say anything?

Really?

You really think we're going to have a conversation in here,

after you revealed I had a baby and gave it away?

How did you find out about that?

♪♪

I would never reveal my sources.

♪♪

That was my personal business

not to be shared with the world.

- And my business, too. - Can you go, please?

I can't.

Even after all that's happened, after all these years,

- I still love you. - Don't say it.

- Well, it needs to be said. - Not to me, it doesn't.

Can I take a picture, please?

Yeah, that's fine. You alright?

Good to see you. Of course, of course.

And my night just got worse.

Thank you.

Got you. No problem.

Take care.

Look, your husband's here.

He won't be my husband much longer

because we're about to get a divorce.

♪♪

Derick.

Say one more word to me, Miles,

and I'll kick your ass like a field goal, alright?

I'm here to see my wife.

My wife.

Maybe if you were a kicker instead of a wide receiver,

you'd have a contract right now.

Watch your fucking mouth, man.

Or better yet, maybe six contracts ago,

you kicked something,

but I ain't worried about you kicking shit.

Couldn't even kick a habit.

- Oh, yeah? - Yeah.

My my, my, gentlemen.

Let's keep it simple, why don't we?

Yes, I know y'all like being on social media,

but we don't want anything going viral tonight, alright?

People are recording. Hey, girl, how you doing?

I'll see you at church on Sunday.

Uh, let's get you a drink, shall we?

You have a drink.

Let's get you a drink, I said.

Now, turn around, Mike Tyson. Come on.

♪♪

I knew you'd be here tonight 'cause your boy is here.

Miles is not my boy,

and I didn't come here to see him.

That's cute.

Sign.

Hey, girl.

I'm not signing it.

That might be my baby that you gave away,

and now you want to take everything that I have?

You always have enough money to have a roof over your head

and pay your bills every month,

but that's all I'm giving you.

Sign it.

You know what?

Fuck this.

And I will be getting that paternity test, too.

♪♪

♪♪

Well, that's that. I'm divorced.

- What? - I signed the papers.

You good, Alice.

Coming here was a mistake.

No, it wasn't.

Alice.

- What? - Your divorce is final?

This happens at your 10-year college reunion?

Girl, this is a sign from God.

Girl, let's celebrate. We need drinks.

Drinks. Bartender.

Party over here.

You know it ain't no party till I walk in.

Gang, what's happening?

Mecca, girl, you're looking good, I must say.

Same braids from graduation day, but you look good with them.

I'm telling you, I thought the hair was going to graduate

when we graduated, but it's all good.

Shut your ass up.

You haven't grown an inch since fifth grade.

I done grew in a few places, if you want to find out.

You know what I'm saying?

- My brother, my man. - What's happening, baby?

- It's good to see you. - You know it's good

- to see you too, dawg. - Yeah.

- Hey, Rome. - What's up sis?

How you doing? You looking good, girl.

Yeah, what are you drinking, bro?

Everything. Anything. Poor it up.

You wild.

You know it. I'm a wild boy.

Yeah.

I'm confused. Why does Miles think that we're good?

Because in his mind, y'all are good.

Let bygones be bygones tonight, okay?

Please.

Miles,

I hope you don't think that we're good

'cause you took our business in the street.

Well, look, as I was trying to say,

that wasn't my intentions.

Well, let me tell you my intentions.

And I mean this from the bottom of my heart.

Fuck you.

♪♪

That was harsh.

Well, I've certainly fucked him.

Who said that?

Boy, you got hoes talking from here. Boy, you're good.

No, miss girl, this is not the smoke you want.

I can assure you of that.

Miles, it's great to see you again.

I knew it.

Ain't your mama teach you some manners?

You're supposed to greet all real niggas when you walk in.

All of them. Not just one of them.

Already did.

- Lisa, you look amazing. - You look good, too.

♪♪

Ladies.

- Lisa. - Lisa.

♪♪

So, Miles, I read your book,

and I just have to say

how trifle that woman was that you wrote about...

Sleeping around,

don't know who her baby daddy is,

gave her baby away, chose another man over you.

What a whore.

Oh, shit.

You hit like a nigga, Alice. That was alright right there.

Yo, Lisa, Lisa, are you good?

Alice, we should go.

♪♪

Fucking bitch.

Hell, no.

Get off my friend.

Get her, Alice. Get her.

Get off of me, bitch.

Get the fuck off me.

This is not how our reunion was supposed to end.

Y'all do understand that I am an attorney

that just got arrested and bailed out, right?

Yeah, you're welcome for the bailout.

Thank you, but this is fucking insane.

I'm not a criminal.

Alright, well, look at it this way.

At least you won't have to hire an attorney.

I mean, you can always defend yourself in court.

Oh, you think this is "Showtime at the Apollo"?

Take me the fuck home.

You got it.

You alright?

I'm fine.

She's fine.

♪♪

♪♪

Thank you for the ride.

Good night.

Wait.

Can we talk?

Miles, I am tired,

I'm emotionally drained,

and I just...

I don't have anything right now.

Please?

I just want to clear the air.

♪♪

♪♪

So?

Talk.

First, uh, I want to apologize.

I didn't think that my book would have an effect on you

the way it did.

- Sure you didn't. - I promise you, I did.

I never wanted to disrupt your life.

After that night of your graduation party,

I felt lost.

Like, my future was so bright with you in it,

and when you left me,

I couldn't see two feet in front of me.

What'd you do after I left?

I struggled. I wasn't fulfilled or happy.

♪♪

And then one day, the fog lifted.

Took a couple of years and some therapy,

but I began to write fiction novels.

They became bestsellers.

Life was better.

But I still wasn't healed.

- And why is that? - Because I didn't have you.

♪♪

No. No, I'm not going to believe

you still wanted me after that night.

Believe what you want. I know what's true.

I just wanted to empty my soul of you,

and the best way to do that was write about it.

Regardless of what it would do to me.

That wasn't my intention.

♪♪

But after I learned I might have a son...

♪♪

My child could be out there, and I missed everything.

Him walking, talking, Christmas, birthdays.

♪♪

And then to... to realize you didn't miss any of it.

♪♪

You were there.

Not as his mom, but you were there.

♪♪

Miles, I am so sorry.

Really, I am.

It haunts me every day.

♪♪

And it's my fault.

What about you?

♪♪

What happened after that night?

Well, as you know, I had the baby.

♪♪

And soon after that...

Derick was signed to the Pelicans.

Dominating the league, huh? Come on now.

There you go. There you go.

♪♪

He's the guy. He's the guy.

I spent a few weeks with him,

signed those adoption papers, and then I went to New York.

♪♪

I missed a semester for Juilliard,

so I was auditioning for Broadway.

I was in that musical, "Chaos on the Railroad,"

and right when the next semester was coming,

Derick and I got married in a civil ceremony.

After that, it was just...

a life of being Derick's wife.

I was entertaining...

♪♪

Traveling to games,

and being there for him any way I could.

Sounds like you lost yourself.

I did.

♪♪

I mean, he had affair after affair.

Sorry to hear that.

♪♪

We were never in love, so...

♪♪

What could you expect?

So why would you marry him if you weren't in love?

We loved each other, just...

♪♪

Not in that way.

♪♪

You got to understand, Derick and I, we...

We grew up together.

Our parents knew each other for a long time.

And it was just...

♪♪

Expected that we would get married.

Kind of like an arranged marriage.

While Derick was off being this superstar athlete,

living this lavish life, years went by...

♪♪

And

his game declined

'cause the drugs and the women took its toll.

So I moved back home.

So what about opening your own dance studio?

♪♪

A dream deferred, I guess.

Still a dream nonetheless.

My heart just wasn't in it.

And why is that?

♪♪

Because my heart was at home with my son.

♪♪

And with you.

♪♪

I shouldn't have said that.

Nah, nah. It's cool.

♪♪

I want to know how you feel.

♪♪

I mean, how could I live my dream without you?

♪♪

I was naïve to go to New York.

Miles, I'm sorry.

I was just hurt and upset.

It's okay.

♪♪

Is Brian my son?

I honestly don't know.

I need an answer to that question.

I know you do.

You deserve that.

I mean, you deserve so much.

♪♪

You deserve love.

Not after what I've done.

♪♪

We all make mistakes.

♪♪

All of us.

♪♪

It's part of growing.

♪♪

I want to make love to you.

♪♪

Miles...

Listen.

♪♪

You.

♪♪

You haven't been made love to...

♪♪

By a man...

♪♪

Who loves you in 10 years.

♪ Damn ♪

♪ Now I'm interested in you

♪ In you

Let me love you.

♪ I have fallen to the deep end ♪

♪ Now I'm interested ♪

♪ I am interested in you ♪

♪ You ♪

♪ Your love makes me feel brand-new ♪

♪ Oh, oh, brand-new

♪ I am interested ♪

♪ And I have fallen in the deep end ♪

♪ In the deep end ♪

♪ Now I've gotta be careful ♪

♪♪

♪ 'Cause my heart is involved ♪

♪ Now I've gotta be careful ♪

♪ 'Cause I done fell hard

♪ Gotta be careful ♪

♪ 'Cause my heart's involved ♪

♪ Now I've got to be careful

♪ Careful ♪

♪ My heart is involved ♪

♪ Now I'm interested ♪

♪♪

♪ So interested in you

♪ In you

♪ I am so ♪

♪♪

♪ Boy, I'm so interested in you ♪

♪ In you

♪ Now I've got to be careful ♪

♪ 'Cause my heart is involved ♪

♪♪

♪♪

Good morning.

♪♪

♪♪

What time is it?

♪♪

♪♪

It's 11:00 A.M.

I stayed the night.

Is that okay?

♪♪

♪♪

Yeah.

Nothing wrong with that.

♪♪

Well, I have to get ready for Sunday practice...

♪♪

So...

I'm going to go take a shower.

♪♪

Mm.

♪♪

♪♪

And five, six. And five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

And two, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

And three, two, three, five, six, seven, eight.

Okay.

♪♪

Okay.

♪♪

Uh, give me a second.

♪♪

Dean Brown, how can I help you?

It's been brought to my attention

that you were in a fight with a former student.

Yes, that did happen, but I didn't mean for that to happen.

I'm just going through a lot right now.

And... And Lisa, she...

Save the story as to why it happened.

I'm not interested, and neither is the board.

You've been fired.

Dean Brown, just... please.

You can't do this. Please.

If I could just talk to the board...

Alice, I'm sorry. It's been decided.

Your behavior is not indicative to the values

of Hunter College staff.

♪♪

Please leave at once.

♪♪

Damn it.

♪♪

Everybody, listen up.

♪♪

I'm not going to be your coach anymore,

but I have enjoyed every minute of this,

and I love you all, but... I... can't stay.

♪♪

Daddy.

Alice, come home right now.

I'm on my way.

♪♪

Sit down.

You know the disappointment that I feel,

I can't even put into words.

I feel like I... I failed as a parent somewhere.

Maybe it's because you lost your mother when you were 13.

Because here we are

with my nephew Brian.

A child that I thought was adopted,

but only to come to find out on the Internet

that he is indeed my grandson.

Do you hear me, child?

My grandson.

And, you know, if it wasn't for this, uh, this book,

"Funny Thing About Love,"

written by none other than Miles,

I would have been none the wiser.

"Alicia concocted a plan with her Aunt Margaret,

a kind-hearted woman who always longed for a child.

It was such a delicate narrative,

one that would only allow her family to believe

that the baby was simply an adopted blessing,

"shielding them from the reality of their own flesh and blood."

Alicia.

- That's you right? - Charles...

He's talking about you, right?

Charles, stop it.

- Yes. - Yes.

You should have come to me with this.

- How? - How? What do you mean, how?

I'm your father.

Well, if you want me to come to you about stuff,

you got to be the man that will listen.

- Excuse me? - Alice,

don't you talk to your father like that.

He's done everything for you.

And you sit up there and you say something?

Don't you dare talk to her that way.

I don't care what you say.

- He is not your grandchild. - Stop it!

You're just so mean and harsh and angry about everything!

Because I don't want your life to become a mess.

- A mess? - A mess.

Well, it already is a mess!

I got fired today from my job.

I'm not even a dance coach anymore.

What?

♪♪

Listen.

♪♪

I only want the best for you.

♪♪

You're my baby.

- Okay? - Okay.

♪♪

You're all that I have left of your mother.

You're more precious to me than life itself.

And if you would have came to me

and told me that Brian was your son...

♪♪

I would have worked it out with you.

♪♪

You didn't have to lie about this baby.

♪♪

Yeah.

Daddy, I'm sorry.

Everybody, I'm sorry.

I'll fix this because Brian deserves to know who

his real parents are.

Who his real grandparents are.

We all love Brian very much.

He would just be heartbroken if he found out any other way, so.

But, Alice, are you sure?

Charlotte, I know you're going to be disappointed,

but Brian is a child,

and we're all adults here.

He deserves to know.

You're right.

You're right.

♪♪

It's about time you got here.

Oh, so it's like that? I can't get a kiss.

We need to talk.

About what?

Us.

Okay.

I know you always wanted more from me,

and I've never been able to give it to you.

I never wanted what you weren't willing to give me.

Now, now, how fair is that to you?

You should have everything you want.

Okay. What's this about?

We can't continue on like this.

You're breaking up with me?

This was never a committed rela...

The hell it wasn't, Miles.

You know, we may not have said the words,

but this was a real relationship.

I'm sorry that you thought it was.

You knew that I haven't been seeing anyone else.

And I thought you weren't either.

I wasn't.

Until last night.

Last night?

Last night was your class reunion.

♪♪

This is about Alice, isn't it?

I knew... You know, when I read your book,

I thought to myself, "This is just him

getting his feelings out about some woman in the past."

And I just brushed it off like it wasn't nothing.

Because you're a writer,

and writing books about emotions is what you do.

♪♪

But you still love her, don't you?

♪♪

Yeah, I do.

She's married.

Not anymore.

Oh, okay.

So I see how this is.

So she runs and gets a divorce and you go running.

Well, run, nigga.

I'm not running.

You mark my words.

That woman will betray you once again.

She had her shot with you, and she blew it.

So when she hurts you again, don't come knocking at my door.

♪♪

♪♪

Hello.

Hey, girl. You busy?

Hey, girl.

Thank you, girl, you know I be

pulling for everybody, right?

So spill the tea.

What happened with you and Miles last night?

I mean, what do you think happened?

I think he knocked that coochie out its frame.

Yeah.

He re-upholstered that coochie.

And did.

Okay. I love that for you.

No, but for real. It was really beautiful.

Aww.

I haven't felt that way in a long time.

- Oh. You're glowing. - Yeah.

So what are you going to do now that you're not coaching?

Uh, I can't think about that right now.

I just want to have...

Oh, okay.

I just want to have a fun night.

- You want to have a fun night? - I want to have a fun night.

- Let's have a fun night. - Let's have a fun night.

Let's have a fun night.

Fun night. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

God.

Oh, and just like that, fun walked in.

So who's winning?

- Take a wild guess. - Who do you think?

Well, as I can recall from our college days

and spending so much time in this place,

there can only be one winning between the two of y'all,

so, uh, Alice.

That ain't it. That's not... That ain't okay.

She's just a little more coordinated than I am.

Let's relax.

- Okay. - Okay.

Can I get you anything?

Three whiskey sours, please.

And keep the tab open.

Credit card platinum like Beyoncé albums, eh?

Hey, let me get two of whatever he ordered,

- waitress, please, I need it. - Tired of him.

What's up with my dawg, man?

- How you chillin'? - Chillin', man. How are you?

Ladies, I must say, y'all was looking like.

Claressa Shields and Laila Ali last night.

Just whoopin' ass.

Please don't remind me, okay?

We too old for that shit.

- Yeah, yeah. - Well,

that ass whooping been boiling over for a minute.

It was time to take it off the stove.

It was time.

Man, it happened real quick, too.

That's what I'm saying, bro.

That remind me, man, I got to tell you, bro,

I'm so proud of you, dawg,

everything you got going on, bro.

For real, I mean that, man, straight up, bro.

Thanks, bro. Congrats to you too.

I heard you got yourself a TV deal

with the content you got from social media.

You know what I got to do. I'm trying to be like my dawg.

Man, you already there, alright?

Oh, man.

Oh, she right on time with the drinks.

- Uh-huh. - Yes, indeed. Appreciate you.

Hey, man, how about we propose a toast, man?

To reunions and the good old times, huh?

Right.

Reunions and the good old times.

- Damn right. - Yeah.

♪♪

- Ooh. - That's strong.

Ooh, that's got a little kick to it.

Yeah. Huh?

Okay, okay.

Boys against the girls.

- Let's do it. - Let's get it.

You're about to get your ass whooped.

- Yeah, we'll see. - Wait a minute.

So... So let me get this straight.

Y'all think y'all finna whip on some nigga's ass tonight?

Oh, precisely.

- Rack 'em up. - We go'n see what they got.

They must have forgot how we get down.

- Right. - Come on now, rack 'em up now.

You're taking too long.

Ah. See, don't rush to an ass whooping.

That's not good. All that mouth.

I hope y'all got the game to match it now.

Sure do.

Alright, we go'n see what you talking about.

Come on, Alice. Mm.

♪♪

Ooh, ooh.

Ooh!

She hasn't changed a bit.

♪♪

Hey. Nigga, did you... did you hear that again?

What?

Hey, listen, I'm proud of you.

You see me? I am proud of you.

Let me tell you why. I've always been Team Alice.

That's the one for you, brother.

Now, look, you know the one for you.

One for me, it's Mecca.

- Yeah? - Look it up.

That woman ain't want you in college.

She damn sure don't want you now.

I ain't know you had hater in your blood, dawg.

Bruh, I can't hate on the facts.

Know what? I sense a little challenge coming on.

- Is that what this is? - Real player challenge?

Yeah. I feel like you forgot how your boy get down.

Well, you gonna have to show me.

Alright, I'm-a show you how a player play.

'Cause you know what I do when I does it.

Oh, Mecca, let me show you how to hold that pool stick.

Oh, my God.

- Ooh. - Ooh.

Now, y'all did not have to whoop our ass like that.

- Right. - Whatever happened to chivalry?

Listen, listen.

Chivalry died with my growth spurt.

Okay? It's over with.

Alright, it's your last call

to win this $500 for this karaoke night.

Yeah, we getting that $500.

Just like the old days.

Hey, you know I still remember the steps, huh?

- Come on. - I'm good.

You know, I couldn't sing then, I can't sing now.

You singing tonight, Whitney.

Let's go. I need these $500.

♪ You got the key to my heart ♪

♪ Careful, don't break it apart ♪

♪ It all came without warning ♪

♪ Now I need your air for breathing ♪

♪ Attraction is weighing me down ♪

♪ But it feels right this time around ♪

♪ Eyes wide open but I'm asleep ♪

♪ Under your spell, in too deep ♪

♪ Gravity ain't got nothing on us, baby ♪

♪ We are shooting for the stars, baby ♪

Alright, y'all, give it up for our last contestants.

The winner will be announced shortly.

Derick is here.

- Who? - Derick.

I don't know how he knows where I am.

Well, all of our classmates are here,

so somebody must have told him.

He better not start no shit

or I will put a no-contact order on his ass immediately.

♪♪

Derick, please. I don't have anything to say to you.

Good. Because I'm not here to see you.

Miles, let me holler at you for a second.

Go ahead. Take that shit over there

before people start seeing y'all.

"Miles, holler at you for a second."

Bitch ain't learn any.

Like a candy with a dog collar on.

Jesus.

Yo, what the fuck you want, man?

It should be clear I'm about to beat your ass.

That little book of yours ended my career.

My contract's officially canceled.

Shit, that ain't what I heard.

It's been reported that you ended your own career.

- Drugs, was it? - Fuck what you heard.

- Oh! - You here with my wife?

You fucking her?

She ain't your wife no more.

What the fuck?

Don't fuck with that, man.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!

Calm the fuck down right now.

- Just a side nigga, bro. - What? I'm the side nigga now?

Now you a sideline nigga.

She's been mine.

Remember back in the day, huh?

Yeah, that's me.

- Daddy. Yes. - Nah.

Them motherfucking drugs got you all fucked up in the head, huh?

Okay, I'm on my way. Stop it right now.

- Brian is missing. - Whoa, whoa.

What?

- No. - Go first.

♪♪

What happened?

This morning, Aunt Charlotte was upset

at the notion of telling Brian the truth.

This is sensitive for her.

Why would you argue with her about it?

Your father did not start this.

I am not talking to you.

Alice, please.

This is not the time to argue about this now.

What happened after that?

Well, she stormed off, and the next thing I know,

her and Brian were gone.

We've been calling them all day, but no answer.

Well, did you call the police?

And say what? She's his mother.

I mean, what would I tell the police?

That... That she kidnapped her own son?

Something. I don't know.

Uh, I have some friends at the precinct.

Let me give them a call.

This is your fault, Miles.

You wrote that damn book and caused all of this shit.

My book was the truth, and that's all it was.

If something happens to my son,

you can forget about that ass whooping.

- I will kill you. - Hey.

Yeah, you're tripping. That could be my son.

- Let's not forget about that. - Yeah, it's Mecca Scott.

- I need an APB immediately. - Damn.

The way she turn on that lawyer voice just gets me going.

Golly -The thing that I want to know

is how did you find out about all this?

Who told you, Miles?

Forget it, Daddy. He won't reveal his source.

No, he's going to tell me right now.

My family is in jeopardy. We have the right to know.

♪♪

I told him.

- Mecca? - What?

How could you?

Alice, it's been 10 years since you left Miles.

You've been holding this secret all this time.

I've been holding it.

How long did you want to keep this up?

It's time to face reality.

You're supposed to be my best friend.

- You're supposed to protect me. - Protect you from what?

Brian deserves to know his mother and his father.

And what about you?

You the one who claimed to be so down for whatever.

And you're healing.

But you're so afraid of being loved

that you won't even let anybody in.

And now that I think about it,

- you've always wanted my life. - What?

Now you're just projecting all your bullshit on me.

Projecting?

I'm just trying to stop you from living in your lies.

Hello. You're the one always hiding behind your insecurities.

First Miles, then Derick, now Brian.

Who's next? This whole family needs healing.

Healing?

I lost my NFL deal because of this.

No, you didn't.

You lost your contract because you fucking suck.

Mecca, I lost everything because of you.

My family, my relationship, my job.

Girl, fuck that job.

You need to open up that dance studio.

That's always been your dream.

And if you were busy focusing on your dream,

you wouldn't care about having a fucking coaching job.

You know, it's really hard for me to see

how this is healing for me or my sister.

You gained a grandson.

Alice can't have any more children.

- Excuse me? - What? Mecca.

There you go again, telling all my business.

I trusted you, Alice.

You've always loved Miles.

We know this. You know it. He knows it.

Yes, there were bad decisions that were made a long time ago.

I thought telling him the truth would bring y'all back together.

I had no idea he would put it in his damn book.

The bottom line is,

Brian deserves to know who his real father is.

♪♪

Oh, my God. Brian.

Where in the hell have you been?

I took Brian to his favorite sky jump place,

and then we went to get something to eat

because we had some things to talk about,

and then it was terrible.

My phone died, and then I had a flat tire,

and we had to wait forever for somebody to come and help us.

It was a mess.

Okay, so... so you didn't run off with him?

Run off with him?

Charles, what are you talking about?

Ruby suggested that you might have run off with Brian.

Ruby?

Now, that has to be the dumbest thing that you have ever...

I'm sorry. I just assumed the wrong thing.

Yeah.

Alice, honey.

He knows.

Hey, Brian.

So you know I'm your mommy.

- Mm-hmm. - Okay. Good.

So this is Brian.

I'm Miles. Nice to meet you.

Hey, it's getting late.

I'm going to put Brian to bed now.

- Okay. - Okay. Say good night.

Good night.

Alright, everybody, it's time to go home.

The party is over.

- Yeah. - Damn.

Charles still putting people out of this house.

Good night.

- Babe, I'm sorry. - Come on.

I thought I knew what was happening.

Hey.

I'm going to meet you at your house.

Do me a favor. Don't follow me.

- Alice. - Don't be mad at him.

Then who should I be mad at? You? Perfect.

Because I don't want to hear from either one of y'all.

And Derick, you already know.

♪♪

I'm not understanding how

you get to be upset with everyone.

You're the one who broke up with Miles

in front of everybody in college.

Had a secret baby, ran off with Derick.

Didn't tell him about the baby.

Had no intentions to tell him about the baby.

And yet he's still here.

He's forgiven you and he still loves you.

Forgave me?

Writing a book and telling everybody about my business

is not forgiveness.

It's stabbing me in the back.

And my best friend gave him the knife.

I was trying to help you.

Help me? Help yourself.

Go get some dick and get out of my life.

♪♪

You ain't deserve that, nigga.

I mean, but if you want to get some... get some dick and...

Shut your...

Nigga. Bad timing, man.

Respect. Respect.

Alice, it's been days.

Call me back, please.

♪♪

Hey. It's me.

♪♪

I don't know what to say, really.

I just want to talk to you and hear your voice.

I'll see you next week for the paternity test.

♪♪

Miles, what can I say?

It's all over social media

that people in your book are being exposed.

Derick and Alice Pennington, out of all people.

Was that your plan this whole time?

No, it wasn't, Jimmy.

And I still would not confirm

if the names circulating are true.

But I do owe someone an apology

because I regret writing this book.

I told myself it was just healing for me.

But deep down, I guess I did want her to hurt the same way

I did after all these years.

♪♪

But in hurting her,

I only hurt more.

So there was no therapy in that and no point to it.

♪♪

The bigger man in me should have just called her

and talked things out privately.

But here we are with social media in an uproar,

and I have to own up to it being my fault, you know?

And I hope if she's watching, she'll forgive me,

because we all make mistakes.

So you're admitting your regret for writing this book?

Yeah, yeah, I am.

♪♪

And if I could take it all back...

♪♪

I would.

♪♪

And this will be my last interview about it.

No more promotions for me.

If the book tanks,

Jimmy, it... it tanks.

I've never heard an artist say that about their material.

Then I'll be the first.

♪♪

She must be a special woman.

Yeah.

Yeah, she is.

♪♪

Knock, knock.

- What are you doing here? - What you mean, girl?

It's lunchtime. I'm gonna take you out to eat.

I'm not hungry.

Well, I am.

I'm busy.

- Well... - I'm working.

Okay, well, I got nothing but time.

I'll sit her till dinner.

Yeah, that's more like it.

I knew you was hungry. Women always hungry.

I just never know what you want to eat.

But y'all be hungry.

♪♪

Why don't we just get this over with?

Since clearly you won't let me be.

Get what over with?

♪♪

This.

♪♪

And this.

You about to give me some pussy right now?

- Mm-hmm. - In your office?

Right here in my office.

'Cause I had a wet dream about this this morning.

- Come on. - You just don't know. Hold on.

- Mm-hmm. - Oh, yes, Lord.

- Oh, Lord Jesus. - Ooh.

Oh, my God.

Do you want a revolution?

Whoo-whoo! Yes, Lord.

- Oh, God. - Oh, my God.

- Get... Get off me. - Uh-oh.

What the fuck? Rome.

I am so sorry.

You're not sorry.

So embarrassed.

What do you want?

To talk. Can I come in?

So what's up?

How did it get like this?

To the point where we can't stand each other?

I don't know, Derick.

It can't go on like this. I don't want it like this.

You were my ace since we were kids.

My first friend.

Yeah. That's true.

So I don't want to hate you, Derick.

I love you.

Okay.

Did you love me when the paparazzi caught you

with that Vegas showgirl three months into our marriage?

Or did you love me when I caught you in our bed

two years into our marriage?

Did you love me then?

Okay, that was bad.

That was bad.

I mean, what about the other women?

Why did you stay with me if I was that bad?

I mean, if I'm being honest,

I only went with you at first because I was in a tight spot,

and I thought I'm not going to let anything

or anyone get in between me and my dream.

And when that didn't happen, I thought maybe,

just maybe, our marriage would get better.

I was thinking, we could fix this.

I know we just got divorced, but we could try again.

You, me, our son.

I always wanted a baby with you.

Yeah, and now you're gonna have a family with somebody else.

She walked out on me the other day.

And she isn't you.

She's not my best friend.

Okay.

I get where this is going.

You lost your NFL contract.

You're alone.

Shit's fucked up, I get it, but...

♪♪

I'm not coming back.

♪♪

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♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

I don't know how to play.

You're really bad at this game.

I know.

Stop, you're cheating.

Hey, Alice.

Your dad wants to see you in his office.

Oh, okay.

♪♪

- Hey. - Hey.

I have something for you.

Here.

♪♪

- $100,000? - For your dance studio.

I know you're not coaching at the school anymore,

and I want to support your dream.

♪♪

I can't take this.

Yes, you can.

I want to support your dream.

I want to be a part of it.

And just like you said about Brian, you are loved.

♪♪

And your mother would be proud.

♪♪

Oh, I love you, sweet pea.

I love you too.

♪♪

Hey.

Alice, this came for you.

♪♪

♪♪

"The DNA results for Brian Lewis are as follows."

♪♪

♪♪

He's my son?

He is.

♪♪

Can I see him?

Of course.

♪♪

♪♪

Okay, he's here.

♪♪

Hey, little man.

Hey.

♪♪

♪ The time has finally come ♪

♪♪

♪ We have had our run ♪

♪ In space and time ♪

♪♪

Wow.

So we're parents now.

We're parents.

Hey, listen, um,

I'm going to be coming over a few times a week

so you get a little bit comfortable

spending the night with Miles.

That's fine.

Oh, yeah, I also gave your auntie a check

to cover expenses.

It's fine. He doesn't need anything.

I know, but he's my kid.

I'm going to help take care of him.

Okay.

I'm going to open that dance studio.

- Really? - Yeah.

That's what I'm talking about.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

I'm so happy to hear that.

- I'm proud of you. - Thank you.

You're always following your dream.

Thank you.

You know what would make your studio even more special?

- What? - If there was a room in there

I can help teach the kids right.

What makes you think I want to go into

business with you?

- 'Cause. - 'Cause.

It's a great idea.

I'll think about it.

I will say goodbye.

Get back to me.

Okay. Okay. I'll think about it.

You think about it.

♪♪

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♪♪

♪♪

You can't pour from an empty cup.

My grandmother always said you must learn

to cherish yourself first.

And in doing that, I forgave myself and others

for past mistakes.

But how often does one forgive?

As often as the mistakes are made.

That is unconditional love, peace, and deep-rooted joy

that will guide anyone through what lies ahead.

♪♪

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Of course I'll look at it.

Oh, uh, I'll call you back.

Alice.

- Sorry. - I'm sorry too.

Do you forgive me?

Girl, we are best friends.

Of course I forgive you. Do you forgive me?

Of course. Of course I forgive you.

I'm so happy we're forgiving each other.

Because I have so much to tell you.

Rome and I, we, uh...

We did the horizontal polka

in here on this desk.

Oh.

Yeah!

Yeah, girl.

I have something to tell you too.

- What? - Miles is Brian's father.

- What? - We took the paternity test.

Oh, my God. Congratulations.

Derick is not the father.

Girl.

Oh, my gosh, everything worked out.

It did.

- Oh. - Big mouth.

- You know how I am. - Mm.

So how's everything with Miles?

Beautiful.

- Great. - He's so good with Brian.

The conversation is good. It's just...

I'm falling for him all over again.

Aww.

It feels like no time has passed, you know?

So what are you going to do about that, friend?

Dive in and not look back.

- Oh. - Are you ready to drown?

'Cause you know I got that water.

You know I'm a little bitty nigga. I might drown.

♪♪

Ahem. Y'all need a room or something?

- Y'all alright? - Right.

♪ Would you lead me on? ♪

Yeah, I think we do.

♪ Am I in my head? ♪

♪ I try to get you off of mine ♪

♪ But hearts don't play pretend ♪

♪ It's tellin' me more than I wanna know ♪

I love you.

♪ Giving me more than I've had before ♪

I never stopped loving you.

♪ I've got an itch, must be something more ♪

♪ 'Cause I'm stuck in your flow ♪

♪ And you're like a record in the summertime ♪

♪ Ooh, baby, you stay running through my mind ♪

♪ I think it's time to make you realize that I ♪

♪ I just wanna kiss you slowly

♪ You surely got a hold on me ♪

♪ I can't seem to get around it ♪

♪ Love took its time and I found it ♪

♪ So all that you need

You may now kiss the bride.

♪ All that you need ♪

♪ I can be all you need and more ♪

♪ Now am I wasting time?

They don't have to fornicate anymore.

It's so beautiful.

- We're next. - No.

- Can I go up there? - Of course, honey.

♪ Like a record in summertime ♪

♪ Oh, baby, you stay running through my mind ♪

♪ I think it's time you realize ♪

The funny thing about love is

it keeps no records of wrongdoings.

Love never fails.

♪ I can't seem to get around it ♪

♪ Love took its time and I found it ♪

♪ All that you need ♪

♪ All that you need ♪

♪ All that you need ♪

♪ I can be all you need and more ♪

♪ All that you need and more ♪

♪ All that you need and more, yeah ♪

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

♪ Hey, hey, yeah

♪ Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey ♪

♪ Hey, oh ♪

♪ Hey, oh ♪

♪ Hey, oh ♪

♪ Hey, oh ♪

♪ Hey, oh

♪ Hey, hey ♪

♪ Hey, hey

♪ Hey, oh ♪

♪ Hey, oh ♪

♪ Hey, oh ♪

♪ Hey, oh ♪

♪ Hey, oh ♪

♪ Hey, hey ♪

♪ Hey, hey ♪

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