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Uh, what do you say that..

[chuckles]

Uh, we finish this conversation upstairs, huh?

Hmm. I don't know.

I think we could chat a little bit.

‐ Yeah. ‐ Just a little bit.

Hey, Kyle. Oh, Kyle.

Your wife was here, man.

Well, don't worry, I covered for you.

Don't even thank me.

Gee. Come on.

What was that all about?

[scoffs] Look, she's lyin' because she's evil.

She doesn't even live here.

Why did she just walk into that apartment?

Oh, o‐okay, okay, okay.

‐ Look, this is what it is‐‐ ‐ Uh, shh.

Explain it to your wife.

She bought that?

She is so easy.

I know.

♪ Check check check it out check check check it out ♪

♪ What you want? No free position ♪

♪ We are living ♪ ♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Single ♪ ♪ Hey ♪

♪ Yes we're living the single life yeah ♪

♪ We are living ♪ ♪ Hey ♪

♪ Single ♪

♪ Ooh and in a '90s kind of world ♪

♪ I'm glad I got my girls ♪

♪ Keep your head up what? ♪

♪ Keep your head up that's right ♪

♪ Whenever this life get tough you gotta fight ♪

♪ With my homegirls standing to my left and my right ♪

♪ True blue it's tight like glue ♪

♪ We are living ♪ ♪ Check check check it out ♪

♪ Single ♪

♪ And in a '90s kind of world ♪

♪ I'm glad I got my girls ♪

♪ Haa ♪

Whoa! It is dangerously cold out there.

I left the house with wet hair

went to tug it underneath my hat

damn near broke off a braid.

Yeah, well, it's a 105 degrees in here.

One of my wigs just melted.

‐ What? ‐ Well, I checked the radiators.

And they're definitely runnin' a tad on the hot side.

We're sweatin' like pigs in here.

Tell me somethin' I don't know.

Oh, pigs don't sweat.

Oh, man, this is just great.

My party is in two days.

How is anybody gonna enjoy himself

if it's too hot for me to wear my new catsuit?

Wait a minute. Ooh, wait a minute.

I‐I‐I feel a motif comin' on.

Beach party, uh‐huh? Uh‐huh. Tropical drinks.

Ooh, ooh. Me in a sexy sarong.

It will work!

[laughs]

[knock on door]

Maxine Shaw, you are gonna pay for ruinin' my date last night.

‐ Ugh. ‐ Look, uh, let me go.

I got two words for you. Don't sleep, a'ight.

And I got two words for you, ha!

(man on radio) 'Alright, we have lucky caller number 19 on the phone.'

(Synclaire on radio) 'Am I on the radio?'

Hey, that sounded like Synclaire.

‐ 'Where are you callin' from?' ‐ 'My bedroom.'

‐ That's certainly Synclaire. ‐ Synclaire, yeah.

(man on radio) 'Okay, are you ready to answer'

'our Party In Paradise trivia question?'

‐ Ready. ‐ 'Alright then.'

(man on radio) 'Here's your question.'

'Diana Ross left The Supremes in 1970.'

'What is the name of the singer who replaced her?'

‐ Oh, okay. ‐ Oh, um, um..

‐ Um, um.. ‐ Uh, uh, who is it?

(man on radio) 'Okay, who replaced Diana Ross?'

Was it Jean Terrell?

Gee, what are you doing?

(man on radio) 'Caller number 19, you're our Party In Paradise winner.'

[all cheering]

Oh, um, uh..

Not in front of the tenants.

She won a radio trivia contest.

Wow, beauty and brains both. Somebody, pinch me.

So, Synclaire, what did you win?

An all‐expense paid trip for two to Paradise Island.

Woo! Girl, that's the Bahamas. Mmm.

Oh, God, that's duty free.

That'll be you and, uh, another person other than you.

Well, then there's nothin' more romantic

than goin' to a tropical island

with somebody who's been workin' out lately

and probably looks real good in a Speedo.

Overton, man, I can't go.

Synclaire, now look. You take whoever you want.

Never mind about family

and advancement in the workplace.

Come here, girl. Step over here.

One important fact you should be aware of

I know the ropes. I'm an international traveler.

‐ No, you're not. ‐ My luggage went to Paris.

Synclaire, look, baby, this is your chance

to give me the vacation I've only dreamed about.

A week of blissful peace and quiet.

‐ Please take her. ‐ Okay. Pinhead's got a point.

Max, you are wasting your time, alright?

Now I would love to go too.

But we're up against a first cousin and a boyfriend.

We ain't goin'.

Now even the leprechaun's making sense.

‐ Oh, see‐‐ ‐ It must be the..

Hold me back, hold‐hold me back.

Stop lookin' at me like I'm a pork chop.

Should I do the filing?

Oh, nuts.

Can I get you some coffee?

Gee, thanks, Khadijah.

Don't mention it.

Ah, one lump or two?

Two, please.

Non‐dairy creamer?

A smidge.

Oh. What? You're not having any?

As stressed as I am, huh, coffee is the last thing I need.

Oh, Khadijah, are you alright?

Fine. Ah.

‐ Just a little migraine. ‐ Oh.

Well, maybe you should see a doctor.

I've seen the doctor.

Basically, he says I need a vacation.

Sure, I could clear my schedule next week

but where would I go?

Oh, Khadijah, I feel so sorry for you.

Oh, man, stress comes with the territory.

No. That you would stoop so low

to try to get a free trip out of me.

‐ Is it workin'? ‐ No.

Oh, come on.

Alright, okay. Alright, look.

Here it is.

I would really love to go on this trip with you.

I think we will have a good time together.

But it's your decision.

And I'll do anything I can to influence that decision.

I'm reaching into my bag of tricks.

Ooh, look what I pulled out!

Take the rest of the day off.

‐ Are you sure? ‐ Yes, of course, I'm sure.

Go home. Relax and, and think.

Take your time. Think hard.

[humming]

(Max) Yeah, let's go see that.

I hear it's a really good movie.

‐ Yeah. ‐ We should check it out.

‐ Oh, Max. ‐ Okay, let's go. Let's go, man.

You're headin' out with, uh, Michael, isn't it?

‐ Yeah, how you doin', man? ‐ I'm fine, man.

‐ Alright. ‐ Where are you headed to?

‐ Uh‐‐ ‐ Why do you wanna know?

Max. Uh, we're going to revival theater.

Ah, the one over on 12th Street.

‐ Yeah, that's the one. ‐ It's none of your business.

Uh, we're going to see "Suspicion," man.

Ah, "Suspicion."

You know, I love the way Hitchcock builds suspense.

You never see it coming. Never.

‐ Enjoy your movie, man. ‐ Alright, brother.

Yo, Kyle. What are you up to?

What? I'm just making conversation, baby.

‐ Yeah, Max, relax. ‐ Oh, oh, wait.

He got to you, too, didn't he?

Oh, you two in this together. Okay.

Uh, Max, I, I think you've been working too hard.

‐ Come on. ‐ Yes, yes, yes, yes, I have.

In fact, let me take a rain check on that.

I'm not goin' out like that.

Whatever you say.

Uh, give me a call when you're feelin' better.

‐ Take it easy, man. ‐ Peace.

See, I don't know what you had planned

but it's not goin' down tonight.

Au contraire.

It just did.

Your man is gone.

[laughs]

Yo, Overton, man. Here, try this on.

Hmm. Oh, no, Kyle.

Do you wanna go on this vacation?

‐ Yeah. ‐ Then put the jacket on.

Uh‐huh.

‐ Yeah. ‐ Yeah.

‐ I like this. ‐ Yeah.

Makes me look like Billy Dee William.

In "Mahogany," not "Star Wars."

Whatever, man. Alright.

Let's check the rest of the arsenal, alright?

‐ Alright. ‐ You have your Beaujolais?

You've got your aromatherapy candles?

That's right. Yeah.

You've got your environmental mood disc CD.

Paradise Island.

Coincidence? Ha, I think not.

Oh, no. This whole thing isn't me.

Of course not. It's me.

Which is why tonight, for a change, you will succeed.

Synclaire is going to choose you to go to the Bahamas. Aha!

[doorbell rings]

Ah, it's magic time.

Good evening.

Oh, this was such a sweet idea, Overton.

Well, I figured this would be a great way

for my hardworking baby to end the day.

What are you wearing?

It's silk. You like it?

‐ Thank you. ‐ To you, my pet.

Mmm.

Delightful.

So, uh, how was your day?

Well, honestly, Overton, all I've been thinking about

is who I'm gonna take to the Bahamas.

Khadijah really, really wants to go.

Oh, uh, really?

[environmental mood music]

Kind of paints a picture, doesn't it?

A man, a woman, a beach.

Sand in their hair, in their trunks

between their toes

rollin' around on the sand.

Do they look like two nut clusters on the beach?

Guess I've got a lot to think about.

Yes, and you should think about it rationally

calmly and with a clear head.

More wine?

Oh, no, I don't think so.

You know it goes straight to my head.

Alrighty.

Oh, hell. I can't do this.

I mean, this isn't me.

‐ Well, then who is it? ‐ It's him.

Look, baby, I really wanna go on this trip

but not like this.

And definitely not in this jacket.

Well, the truth is I wanna take everybody, but I can't.

I understand, but let me just leave you with this.

There once was a young boy from Cleveland

who never traveled beyond the corner store

but every night he read books about faraway places

and vowed that he, one day, would see the world.

And that young boy was you.

No, but I'd really like to go.

‐ Hey, Synclaire. ‐ Don't say another word.

Don't give me the day off, don't offer me any wine

don't hand me any of those chips.

These are my chips.

I'm sorry. I've had a really rough day.

Aww. Well, maybe it would help you relax

if you took a really deep breath

and then exhaled into one of these.

Everybody's been pressuring me about this trip.

If I take Khadijah, Overton will never forgive me.

If I take Overton, Khadijah will be mad at me.

I mean, what is the point of winning a fabulous trip

if I can't enjoy it?

Synclaire, don't you let these folks upset you.

Now truth be told, you can't please everybody

in a situation like this.

You've got that right.

It is your decision here and you take who you wanna take.

And if these people still can't act right

you cash in that extra ticket

buy yourself some real clothes and then go by yourself.

Now that is not a bad idea. Thank you, Regine.

Oh, please, stop trippin'.

‐ What's up, people? ‐ Hey.

Khadijah, I thought I saw you.

‐ What y'all talkin' about? ‐ Nothin'.

Unless Synclaire has somethin' to tell me.

‐ Or me. ‐ Or me.

Or I.

Yes, I've made my decision. Thought long and hard.

I'm takin' Regine.

Do you see what happens when all you think about is yourself?

♪ I'm goin' to the Bahamas I'm goin' to the Bahamas ♪

♪ Bahama‐bound baby Bahama‐bound ♪

[scoffs] Nice goin', money grip.

I see you managed to weasel yourself

a trip to the Bahamas, didn't ya? Didn't ya?

Didn't ya? Didn't ya?

How could you take that naive angel

and wrap her around your wicked little finger?

Please. I did not manipulate Synclaire.

'Cause if I did, I'd have both tickets, duh.

Are you tryin' to tell me that Synclaire

made this decision on her own?

I would love to take the credit, but I can't.

I don't believe Synclaire.

You? She really let me down.

Now, now don't be poor sports.

I'm sure the next time Synclaire wins

a once‐in‐a‐lifetime dream vacation

I'm sure she'll take one of you.

[laughs]

You missed! Oh.

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chatter]

[laughing]

Wow! What a turnout.

Yeah, you know your party got it goin' on

when you don't know half the people.

Oh.

Here's a little drink I concocted.

I call it a tropical stone.

‐ Alright. ‐ Mm. What's in it?

‐ Rum. ‐ What else?

Umbrella.

[laughing]

Oh, absolutely.

You know, I have over 1500 albums

and if you'd like to listen to them all

they're right upstairs.

Hm.

Excuse me, aren't you, uh, Kyle Barker?

‐ Oh, yes, I am. ‐ For you.

What's this?

Subpoena for non‐payment of child support.

What?

This one's for indecent exposure.

Excuse me.

"By order of the Honorable Maxine Shaw."

Booyaka! Booyaka! Boom, boom!

Max! There you are, girl.

‐ Goldie! ‐ Yeah, that's right.

I'm back in the house.

‐ What are you doin' here? ‐ I got your note.

Of course, I'd take you back. I love you, girl.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. What note?

Uh, Max, you wanna introduce me to your friend?

He's not my friend.

He's just some gold‐tooth nut I met in a club.

Oh, look at that.

My baby girl remember every little detail.

You're on your way out, partner, start walkin'.

Now get over here and get Goldie‐‐.

Oh, my God! Okay, look here.

Alright, alright. I did not write this man a note.

Kyle is behind this.

Look, I ain't got time for this, man.

Look, when you and Kyle are finished playin'

your little games, why don't you give me a call?

Damn.

See you later, Goldie.

‐ So you havin' a good time? ‐ No. Ask me why.

I'm scared to.

What did I tell you?

I can't believe you're not takin' me.

I'm your own cousin.

Oh, Khadijah, really, you're being a little petty now.

Let me explain somethin' to you, Lucy.

I am family and family means

you take care of 'em when they're sick

you help them when they're down and you take 'em to the Bahamas.

Five, four, three, two‐‐.

Alright, Kyle.

[laughs]

This has got to stop.

I take it Goldie showed up.

Yes, alright and enough is enough.

Inviting Goldie here was just plain sick.

Oh, you're right and what about the subpoena, huh?

That was brilliant.

[laughs]

Max, why do we keep going at each other like this?

It's some sort of twisted compulsion.

You know, you're like a carton of month old milk.

You know it's bad, but you just have to smell it.

I know what you mean. You're like a wart.

‐ How so? ‐ You're ugly.

You know your wit is devastating. Whoo!

You know what's really goin' on here.

Is it possible that perhaps underneath all the layers

of contempt and animosity and, and bitterness

that we feel for each other

that there lies a small bit of respect?

Perhaps even, dare I say it, some affection?

‐ Hmm? Gotcha! ‐ No, you didn't! You did not!

Right here in the palm out here.

Of course not!

‐ Lies! ‐ Like this.

Phoo, blew you away.

[laughs]

Hey, Obie.

Ah, don't Obie me, woman.

Oh, are you mad at me too?

You were thinkin' maybe I wouldn't be?

Baby, I thought we had somethin' goin' on.

Me too. Don't take it personally.

It's kind of hard not to when next week

I'll be in the basement and you'll be in the Bahamas.

Now if you'll excuse me, I've got some minglin' to do.

Hey, girl.

Oh, you look like you just lost all your sheep.

Alright, it's time to put an end to this madness.

Overton, Khadijah, your attention, please.

I am about to do something incredibly generous.

Oh, here we go.

Another 1% discount at the boutique.

Anyway, listen, Synclaire does not really

wanna take me to the Bahamas.

I'm just a convenient way out.

So I'm willing to sacrifice my week of fun in the sun

so that she can take one of you.

You givin' up somethin' for someone else?

Yeah, I'm a little dubious myself.

Doin' something nice has its own reward

and I'm not about to let your cynicism take that away from me.

Regine, I just booked that condo in Aspen.

Were you able to get out of that Bahamas thing?

And that's all I have to say to you people.

Let's go, Steve.

So who is it gonna be?

I'm taking Overton.

My baby's come to her senses.

Oh, now I've hurt your feelings.

No, it's not that.

It's just you never dissed me for a man before.

My little cuz is growin' up.

I'm so proud.

Max.

Kyle, get away from me.

Look, look, Max, now I know we've been takin'

some pretty good shots at each other lately, right?

But earlier today, I set some wheels in motion‐‐

[scoffs] What are you babblin' about?

[siren blaring]

(man on PA system) 'Maxine Shaw, we have the building surrounded.'

'Come out with your hands up.'

Oh, well.