06x03 - Home Court Advantage
Posted: 01/09/24 09:36
- I can't wait to get to this
- kick-boxing class
I hope they don't pair me
- with some big brother
- who got something to prove.
Oh, no. Kick-boxing
is not about size.
It's about technique.
Well, we both know
we've got a lot
of technique.
- That's right,
- that's right.
Kick. Turn.
Hey, focus.
- These dudes are about
- to catch a b*at down.
Side. Jab, jab.
Side.
Good technique
on that dive, guys.
- Bet you'll be
- on time tomorrow.
Yeah, baby!
♪ I do my own style
in my own time ♪
♪ Even though I'm glad
- ♪ I got to feel
- what's real for me ♪
♪ Like you got to do
what's right for you ♪
Hey, Lisa.
Hi, honey.
Have you hired a
new assistant yet?
No, but I've interviewed
some people
I would have fired.
Well, cybil Stewart
looks pretty good.
That woman doesn't need
a job; She needs Jesus.
Oh, here we go again.
Lord, just give me somebody
I can work with.
Hi. I'm Todd banks.
I'm here to interview
for the design
assistant position.
- Well, come on in,
- Todd banks.
I'm tamera Campbell.
Ooh, I hope
she can work with him.
Hi, Todd. I'm
Lisa Landry.
Hi. Let me get you
my resume.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, you graduated from
the Detroit design institute.
Which means fresh ideas
and no bad habits.
- I see here that you
- haven't interned anywhere.
- That's because he's
- been developing his craft.
Todd, um, I need somebody
who has done this before
- somebody who can work
- with patterns
- Somebody who can work
- with a serger
And it looks like you
don't have enough work ex...
Excuse us, Todd.
Lisa, I think
Todd's your guy.
I think you want
Todd to be your guy.
I'm just saying,
give a brother a break.
Tamera, he doesn't have
any work experience.
Neither will Tia and I
when we graduate
- and you know
- the design institute is good.
That is true.
Oh, come on, Lisa,
give back.
Okay.
Todd, can you start work
- tomorrow morning
- at 9:00 A.M.?
- Make it 10:00,
- and I'm your man.
10:00 it is.
10:00'll be fine.
- Okay. See
- you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
Why are you smiling?
I'm just happy to see
a brother get a break.
Jab. Punch. Hook. Uppercut.
- Jab. Punch.
- Hook. Uppercut.
Jab. Punch.
Hook. Uppercut.
- Jab. Punch.
- Hook. Uppercut.
- Chud, what
- are you doing here?
I heard this class
was babe central
- so I'm just here
- to get my ticket punched.
Shh!
- Excuse me.
- Would you come over here
- And help me
- demonstrate
The importance of balance?
Delighted.
See that? She wants me.
Hi. Chud mcgraft.
You okay?
Class, what you just saw
was an example
of a lack of attention
and poor balance.
What you really saw
was a loudmouth jock
get jacked.
Oh, darn, I missed it.
Could you show us again?
Sure.
Tia, you're up.
Okay.
Okay, okay. Now I'm ready.
- So, you know, you just
- bring it on, little ninja.
And just play dead.
Yeah.
No, no, no. Todd still
isn't here, ginger, no.
No. you page him
and you tell him
to call you
at your mama's house.
Todd, where
have you been?
Getting this package
- at the post office
- like you told me.
You had to wait in line
for two hours?
Heck, no. I went to Starbuck's
and had a muffin till I saw
the line go down.
- I tried to call,
- but the phone was busy.
- That's because
- all your girlfriends
Have been calling here.
- Don't give out
- this phone number.
- This is a business,
- not the dating game.
Ooh, I spoke too soon.
Oh, hi, ma.
We just stopped
by to see if you
needed anything.
Oh, Todd...
- I forgot you were
- starting work today.
Tamera. Remember?
Oh, um, this is
my sister Tia.
Hi.
Hi.
We're twins.
Oh, and this
is our friend
- dia...
- Diavian.
It's French.
Hi, ladies.
- Bye, ladies. - You can wipe
- Off the drool
- On your way
- out the door.
But, ma...
- It's getting
- crowded in here
- And I'm expecting - a fitting model
- Any minute.
Good will hunting!
That's what I forgot.
You forgot to call
the modeling agency?
- Where am I going to find
- a male model
With a 30-inch waist?
- Wish I could help,
- but mine's 31.
Close enough. Here.
But I'm not a model.
- Yes, and I'm not
- a patient woman.
You created this problem.
Now slip those on.
- I want to
- check that hem.
You girls want something?
- Mm-hmm. A little
- more a.C.
'Cause it's about to
get hot up in here
- okay?
- Yeah.
- It's about to get
- empty up in here.
- Now you girls
- run along now. Now!
Why do you get to
have all the fun?
This is not fun.
This is my work.
I'm a professional.
- Todd:
- Okay. I'm ready.
Okay.
Perfect!
You know, tyreke...
Hmm?
You almost look
like a real cop.
You think so?
Yeah.
I mean, all you need
is a badge, a g*n
and a bigger flashlight.
You'd better watch out,
little lady.
You haven't made it
to your car yet.
You know, I'm really
happy that the school
has this escort service.
Pardon me... officer?
At your service.
I'm trying to find my car.
- Can you tell me
- where section k-four is?
That's no problem, man.
- Just go over
- to this elevator, take a left
Right there... oof!
Give me that bag!
- Get out
- of the way, baby.
I got him.
- You break my back,
- I'll sue!
Hey, shut up.
Wolf den,
this is babyface.
I got a robbery suspect
apprehended at parking lot "f"
level b-five.
I'm requesting backup.
And a chiropractor!
- Both:
- Shut up!
Thank you, sweetie.
Just hold it.
- Todd, I just sat
- in a restaurant for a hour
- Waiting for a client who said
- he spoke to you this morning
And canceled the meeting.
Good will hunting.
I forgot.
You seem to do a lot of that.
Where...?
- Where are the patterns
- that I asked you to cut out?
Oh, I didn't forget.
- I just
- didn't do them.
- I was afraid
- I might make a mistake.
Let's... let's
just get started.
And I want to
remind you about
that textile show
tomorrow night at the marriott.
It's vital that you be there.
Sorry, Lisa, I can't.
One of my buddies called
- with free passes
- to rock 'n' bowl.
Well, Todd...
I wouldn't want
career advancement
to get in the way
of your bowling average
- so why don't I just give you
- two weeks pay
And we call it even?
You f*ring me?
- Todd, you're not ready
- for this job
And I am not ready
to do time for m*rder.
You f*ring me?
Let me put this in words
that you can understand.
Good job hunting.
Okay. This
ball goes
right there.
Tia, you cannot do that.
Hey, guys... check out
this picture in the daily.
- Now, you can't tell
- that's tyreke laying face down
- In the parking garage,
- can you?
No, but you can
clearly see his name.
There's a picture of us?
And a headline.
"Caught on tape:
Security stumbles
as coed captures criminal."
There's an episode
for america's dumbest criminals.
Tyreke is going
to be so embarrassed.
Poor tyreke.
What's up, y'all?
Oh... not much.
Nothing.
Nada.
Uh, all of the above.
Quit fronting, okay?
- Now, look, I've seen the paper
- and I'm not tripping.
Now, do y'all want
to get something to eat?
'Cause it's my treat.
Great.
Uh, do you want
to join us, Simone?
Uh, no, thanks.
I'm a senior.
- I already know the mystery
- behind the meat.
Well, hey, tyreke,
you don't have to twist my arm.
What?
I mean...
If you're treating, I'm eating.
- Man, can y'all believe
- Lisa fired Todd
After only two days?
- I don't know. I guess
- when push came to shove
He couldn't do it.
- Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa,
- "when push came to shove"?
Now, what is that supposed
to mean?
Nothing...
- Just that he fell down
- on the job.
He didn't fall.
He was pushed!
Wait a minute.
Are we talking about Todd?
- You know what?
- Just drop it, okay?
- You need to count
- to ten, man.
Hey, what's up, family?
- Is anybody related
- to him?
Hey...
What do you call
a security escort
with a flashlight?
I don't know, man.
What do you call him?
You don't.
You call Tia.
Oh, you got jokes, man?
Well, what about this one?
- What do you call a
- jerk with a big mouth?
Huh?
- Now, you got
- jokes, man.
- Why aren't
- you laughing?
I was kidding, man.
- Tyreke, you're way
- out of line.
- Oh, I get it,
- I get it.
- You defend yourself and
- you're some kind of hero.
- I do it and I'm way
- out of line, Tia?
- Man, all y'all
- are wack.
- I'm out.
- What?
And I've tried
calling him
e-mailing him...
Nothing.
Tia, don't sweat it.
It'll blow over.
But, tamera,
I embarrassed tyreke
- in front
- of the whole university.
- I should've never flipped
- that guy.
You know, uh, girls
you know, now,
I know you're all grown up now
- and you don't
- really need my advice
- But, uh,
- I-I would just...
- Can I just share a thought
- with you
- You know,
- woman to woman?
Yeah.
Are you crazy?!
You did
nothing wrong, honey.
You just defended yourself.
- I'll bet you nobody will mess
- with my baby again.
I know that's right.
Tell tyreke.
He's the one who's tripping.
Well, he's got to trip.
He's a man.
Girls, let me school you
on the male ego.
- No matter how tough a man may be
- on the outside
On the inside, he's just
as fragile as this egg.
- Ooh!
- Ooh!
And just as messy.
Well, mom
- if tyreke's feelings are hurt,
- then why won't he just tell me?
Because he's a man.
He... he could fall off a cliff,
get run over by a mack truck
slam his thumb in the car door
and still get up, saying
"hey, it's all good."
Well, that's wack.
Well, wack sometimes
is the way of the world.
Okay.
Oh...
Well, hello there.
What can I do for you?
Are you Lisa Landry?
Guilty.
Save it for the judge.
What is it, mom?
I don't...
I can't believe it.
Todd is suing me.
For f*ring him?
For sexual harassment.
Tyreke:
You called
for an escort, ma'am?
Wow. This is a surprise.
A surprise?
Well... you were so upset
the last time I saw you
you were ready to bite off
somebody's ear.
Girl, you're funny.
So you're not still mad?
No! No, I'm not mad.
I'm not mad at you,
and I'm not even
mad at chud.
But even if I was, all right
I wouldn't let my feelings
get in the way
of doing my job.
Wow.
I don't know if I could be
that mature.
Oh, see, that's the difference
between men and women.
- I mean, you guys get
- so emotional
Where, men... we like to let it
out and just let it go.
So, if you fell off a cliff,
got ran over by a mack truck
slammed your thumb
in the car door
you would just jump back up?
Yeah.
Because it's all good.
Good morning.
- All:
- Good morning.
I'm George Dixon,
the arbiter.
By agreeing to this arbitration
- both parties waive their rights
- to a jury trial
And my decision will be binding.
Is that understood?
- Both:
- Yes, Mr. Dixon.
It's clear over here,
Mr. Dixon.
- Ms. Landry,
- you're representing yourself?
Yes, sir.
The truth is my counsel,
and the truth shall set me free.
Mom, pace yourself.
Mr. Dixon, I'm being represented
by my father, t.C. Banks.
He had to run to his daddy.
I got this in the bag.
Good to see you, t.C.
I admired your work on that
supreme court appeal.
Your bag's got
a big hole in it.
Mr. Banks, as the plaintiff,
you will begin.
Thank you.
Mr. Dixon,
this is clearly a case
about the flagrant abuse
of power.
My son, fresh out of college,
was a victim
of this frustrated, middle-aged
employer who took advantage
of his youth and naivete.
Uh! I object.
That is slanderous.
I am nowhere near middle-aged.
You want to show me
your driver's license?
The people rest.
Continue, Mr. Banks.
Todd, now, I know this is going
to be difficult for you, son
but, please, tell George...
Excuse me...
Mr. Dixon what happened.
Well, it all started after I
spent hours at the post office
for Ms. Landry.
Good morning, Ms. Landry.
I brought you the mail.
- Mm-hmm. What
- took you so long?
I stopped by Starbucks
to get you a muffin.
- It's cranberry.
- Ooh, my favorite!
- I'm going to have to reward you
- for this.
Sit down that package.
Uh-uh-uh!
Slower. You know how I like it.
Okay, mama, where is it?
Yeah. Where's the stud muffin?
Whoo! Show me
the honey baby.
I forgot the honey.
I'm sorry.
Oh, baby, there's not
a sorry bone on your body.
Ooh! My sentiments exactly.
Oh! Ho-ho, here, slip these on.
But... Ms. Landry,
these are way too small
and I'm not a model...
And I'm not a patient woman.
Now, put them on.
It's show time!
- Diavian:
- Better work it, boy.
Work it.
Whoo!
Ooh! Cut on the a.C.
'Cause it's about to
get hot up in here.
Girls,
you ain't seen nothing yet.
It was so degrading!
He's lying!
- Too bad you weren't
- this creative on the job.
- Ms. Landry, did you
- or did you not require
- My son to squeeze into those
- trunks against his objection?
No. He didn't have to squeeze...
- Your daughters lined up
- for the peep show?
No! I kicked them out.
- Aha! So you could have him
- all to yourself!
No! That is not what happened
at all.
- Ms. Landry, let's hear
- your side of the story.
That's right, mama,
speak the truth.
You can trust Lisa;
she never lies.
- Mm-hmm.
- Go ahead.
- Now, out of the goodness
- of my heart
- I gave his old worthless son
- a break
- And this is what he gave me
- in return.
Todd, you're back.
- I was so worried something
- had happened to you
At the post office.
Something did...
There was a line,
so I boned out to Starbucks
and hooked up
with some of my gs.
Ooh, that's good.
Friends are so...
Friends are so important.
By-the-by, did you happen
to pick up my package?
Oh, yeah.
Ooh! Ooh-ooh!
- You're lucky
- it fit in my pocket.
It almost got left.
- Everyone should be
- as prompt as you are, Todd.
That model's over an hour late.
Good will Smith.
Brother forgot to make
that call.
Ooh! Now, this presents
a real problem for me.
Not that you should feel guilty.
Oh, I don't.
Ooh! That's so healthy.
- Oh, but where am I going to find
- a male model
On such short notice?
Well... the honeys do tell me
my body's bangin'.
Ooh! Then, um...
Would you mind
trying these on for me?
Yeah, as long as you put
a little somethin'-somethin'
in a brother's check.
- Uh, excuse us for
- interrupting, mommy.
Our homework is done
- and we thought
- we'd start dinner
- If that was
- all right with you.
Oh, my goodness, a man!
Uh, uh, if it's
too hot for you, sir
I can turn up the a.C.
Come on, ladies,
let's get this party started.
- Todd, Todd, this is a workplace,
- not the full monty.
You'll have to leave.
There's nothing to see in here.
Go on, go on.
I don't think my mother
- will ever let me come
- over here again.
Whoo! Neither will mine.
- And that's
- exactly how it happened
So help me...
Well, that's how it happened.
- Yes, but you have
- conveniently omitted
- One crucial element,
- Ms. Landry.
What do you mean?
Oh, you know what I mean.
You fired my son because
he refused to accompany
you to a hotel room.
Lisa, you didn't tell us
- you were trying to get
- your groove back.
That was a textile show
at the marriott.
Like I'd be interested in that
old, broke-down Tyson wanna-be.
Oh, the verbal abuse continues.
I'll show you verbal abuse!
All right, all right!
I've heard enough.
Mr. Dixon, if I'm guilty
- of any crime,
- it's giving a job
- To somebody
- who wasn't ready for it.
Finally, an admission of guilt.
- In my opinion,
- you're both guilty.
You of bad judgment.
The wisdom of Solomon.
And you
of bad acting.
Sexual harassment
is a serious charge
- that could destroy
- someone's reputation.
It should not be used
- for retribution
- for losing one's job.
Preach on.
And as for you, Ms. Landry
as an employer, it is vital
that you not put yourself
- or your employees
- in a compromising situation.
Yes, sir.
All right, this case
has no merit. Dismissed.
- Yes!
- Yes!
Way to go, dad.
Don't think you're staying
home without paying rent.
All right, mommy, you won!
Uh, Ms. Landry, one other thing.
I'll see you outside.
- Oh. Okay.
- Thank you.
I believe these are yours.
Oh. Thank you, sir.
But, you know, i'm...
I'm still a little fuzzy
on the issue
of sexual harassment.
All right.
Let's say, you were my boss,
and you were attracted to me.
Oh.
Oh, oh, I'm with you.
It would not be a good idea
for you to ask me out on a date.
- Oh. What if
- I weren't your boss
- And I was attracted to you
- and I asked you out on a date?
Now, what would that be?
My pleasure.
I was hoping you'd say that.
Okay. Come on, tyreke, flip me.
No way.
sh**t.
- You're my partner;
- you have to flip me.
Tia, no.
- You might get hurt,
- and then end up
Mad at me.
Tyreke, I won't!
I promise.
Now, would you please...?
I can't believe you flipped me.
Tia, wait a minute.
Okay, mama, where is... It?
Yeah...
Sorry.
Keep it going.
Man!
That's your...
That's my...
No. No, no, no.
Todd still is not here,
ginger, now.
No... no!
No, you page him, and you
tell him to call aba...
Ba-ba-ba...
- kick-boxing class
I hope they don't pair me
- with some big brother
- who got something to prove.
Oh, no. Kick-boxing
is not about size.
It's about technique.
Well, we both know
we've got a lot
of technique.
- That's right,
- that's right.
Kick. Turn.
Hey, focus.
- These dudes are about
- to catch a b*at down.
Side. Jab, jab.
Side.
Good technique
on that dive, guys.
- Bet you'll be
- on time tomorrow.
Yeah, baby!
♪ I do my own style
in my own time ♪
♪ Even though I'm glad
- ♪ I got to feel
- what's real for me ♪
♪ Like you got to do
what's right for you ♪
Hey, Lisa.
Hi, honey.
Have you hired a
new assistant yet?
No, but I've interviewed
some people
I would have fired.
Well, cybil Stewart
looks pretty good.
That woman doesn't need
a job; She needs Jesus.
Oh, here we go again.
Lord, just give me somebody
I can work with.
Hi. I'm Todd banks.
I'm here to interview
for the design
assistant position.
- Well, come on in,
- Todd banks.
I'm tamera Campbell.
Ooh, I hope
she can work with him.
Hi, Todd. I'm
Lisa Landry.
Hi. Let me get you
my resume.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, you graduated from
the Detroit design institute.
Which means fresh ideas
and no bad habits.
- I see here that you
- haven't interned anywhere.
- That's because he's
- been developing his craft.
Todd, um, I need somebody
who has done this before
- somebody who can work
- with patterns
- Somebody who can work
- with a serger
And it looks like you
don't have enough work ex...
Excuse us, Todd.
Lisa, I think
Todd's your guy.
I think you want
Todd to be your guy.
I'm just saying,
give a brother a break.
Tamera, he doesn't have
any work experience.
Neither will Tia and I
when we graduate
- and you know
- the design institute is good.
That is true.
Oh, come on, Lisa,
give back.
Okay.
Todd, can you start work
- tomorrow morning
- at 9:00 A.M.?
- Make it 10:00,
- and I'm your man.
10:00 it is.
10:00'll be fine.
- Okay. See
- you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
Why are you smiling?
I'm just happy to see
a brother get a break.
Jab. Punch. Hook. Uppercut.
- Jab. Punch.
- Hook. Uppercut.
Jab. Punch.
Hook. Uppercut.
- Jab. Punch.
- Hook. Uppercut.
- Chud, what
- are you doing here?
I heard this class
was babe central
- so I'm just here
- to get my ticket punched.
Shh!
- Excuse me.
- Would you come over here
- And help me
- demonstrate
The importance of balance?
Delighted.
See that? She wants me.
Hi. Chud mcgraft.
You okay?
Class, what you just saw
was an example
of a lack of attention
and poor balance.
What you really saw
was a loudmouth jock
get jacked.
Oh, darn, I missed it.
Could you show us again?
Sure.
Tia, you're up.
Okay.
Okay, okay. Now I'm ready.
- So, you know, you just
- bring it on, little ninja.
And just play dead.
Yeah.
No, no, no. Todd still
isn't here, ginger, no.
No. you page him
and you tell him
to call you
at your mama's house.
Todd, where
have you been?
Getting this package
- at the post office
- like you told me.
You had to wait in line
for two hours?
Heck, no. I went to Starbuck's
and had a muffin till I saw
the line go down.
- I tried to call,
- but the phone was busy.
- That's because
- all your girlfriends
Have been calling here.
- Don't give out
- this phone number.
- This is a business,
- not the dating game.
Ooh, I spoke too soon.
Oh, hi, ma.
We just stopped
by to see if you
needed anything.
Oh, Todd...
- I forgot you were
- starting work today.
Tamera. Remember?
Oh, um, this is
my sister Tia.
Hi.
Hi.
We're twins.
Oh, and this
is our friend
- dia...
- Diavian.
It's French.
Hi, ladies.
- Bye, ladies. - You can wipe
- Off the drool
- On your way
- out the door.
But, ma...
- It's getting
- crowded in here
- And I'm expecting - a fitting model
- Any minute.
Good will hunting!
That's what I forgot.
You forgot to call
the modeling agency?
- Where am I going to find
- a male model
With a 30-inch waist?
- Wish I could help,
- but mine's 31.
Close enough. Here.
But I'm not a model.
- Yes, and I'm not
- a patient woman.
You created this problem.
Now slip those on.
- I want to
- check that hem.
You girls want something?
- Mm-hmm. A little
- more a.C.
'Cause it's about to
get hot up in here
- okay?
- Yeah.
- It's about to get
- empty up in here.
- Now you girls
- run along now. Now!
Why do you get to
have all the fun?
This is not fun.
This is my work.
I'm a professional.
- Todd:
- Okay. I'm ready.
Okay.
Perfect!
You know, tyreke...
Hmm?
You almost look
like a real cop.
You think so?
Yeah.
I mean, all you need
is a badge, a g*n
and a bigger flashlight.
You'd better watch out,
little lady.
You haven't made it
to your car yet.
You know, I'm really
happy that the school
has this escort service.
Pardon me... officer?
At your service.
I'm trying to find my car.
- Can you tell me
- where section k-four is?
That's no problem, man.
- Just go over
- to this elevator, take a left
Right there... oof!
Give me that bag!
- Get out
- of the way, baby.
I got him.
- You break my back,
- I'll sue!
Hey, shut up.
Wolf den,
this is babyface.
I got a robbery suspect
apprehended at parking lot "f"
level b-five.
I'm requesting backup.
And a chiropractor!
- Both:
- Shut up!
Thank you, sweetie.
Just hold it.
- Todd, I just sat
- in a restaurant for a hour
- Waiting for a client who said
- he spoke to you this morning
And canceled the meeting.
Good will hunting.
I forgot.
You seem to do a lot of that.
Where...?
- Where are the patterns
- that I asked you to cut out?
Oh, I didn't forget.
- I just
- didn't do them.
- I was afraid
- I might make a mistake.
Let's... let's
just get started.
And I want to
remind you about
that textile show
tomorrow night at the marriott.
It's vital that you be there.
Sorry, Lisa, I can't.
One of my buddies called
- with free passes
- to rock 'n' bowl.
Well, Todd...
I wouldn't want
career advancement
to get in the way
of your bowling average
- so why don't I just give you
- two weeks pay
And we call it even?
You f*ring me?
- Todd, you're not ready
- for this job
And I am not ready
to do time for m*rder.
You f*ring me?
Let me put this in words
that you can understand.
Good job hunting.
Okay. This
ball goes
right there.
Tia, you cannot do that.
Hey, guys... check out
this picture in the daily.
- Now, you can't tell
- that's tyreke laying face down
- In the parking garage,
- can you?
No, but you can
clearly see his name.
There's a picture of us?
And a headline.
"Caught on tape:
Security stumbles
as coed captures criminal."
There's an episode
for america's dumbest criminals.
Tyreke is going
to be so embarrassed.
Poor tyreke.
What's up, y'all?
Oh... not much.
Nothing.
Nada.
Uh, all of the above.
Quit fronting, okay?
- Now, look, I've seen the paper
- and I'm not tripping.
Now, do y'all want
to get something to eat?
'Cause it's my treat.
Great.
Uh, do you want
to join us, Simone?
Uh, no, thanks.
I'm a senior.
- I already know the mystery
- behind the meat.
Well, hey, tyreke,
you don't have to twist my arm.
What?
I mean...
If you're treating, I'm eating.
- Man, can y'all believe
- Lisa fired Todd
After only two days?
- I don't know. I guess
- when push came to shove
He couldn't do it.
- Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa,
- "when push came to shove"?
Now, what is that supposed
to mean?
Nothing...
- Just that he fell down
- on the job.
He didn't fall.
He was pushed!
Wait a minute.
Are we talking about Todd?
- You know what?
- Just drop it, okay?
- You need to count
- to ten, man.
Hey, what's up, family?
- Is anybody related
- to him?
Hey...
What do you call
a security escort
with a flashlight?
I don't know, man.
What do you call him?
You don't.
You call Tia.
Oh, you got jokes, man?
Well, what about this one?
- What do you call a
- jerk with a big mouth?
Huh?
- Now, you got
- jokes, man.
- Why aren't
- you laughing?
I was kidding, man.
- Tyreke, you're way
- out of line.
- Oh, I get it,
- I get it.
- You defend yourself and
- you're some kind of hero.
- I do it and I'm way
- out of line, Tia?
- Man, all y'all
- are wack.
- I'm out.
- What?
And I've tried
calling him
e-mailing him...
Nothing.
Tia, don't sweat it.
It'll blow over.
But, tamera,
I embarrassed tyreke
- in front
- of the whole university.
- I should've never flipped
- that guy.
You know, uh, girls
you know, now,
I know you're all grown up now
- and you don't
- really need my advice
- But, uh,
- I-I would just...
- Can I just share a thought
- with you
- You know,
- woman to woman?
Yeah.
Are you crazy?!
You did
nothing wrong, honey.
You just defended yourself.
- I'll bet you nobody will mess
- with my baby again.
I know that's right.
Tell tyreke.
He's the one who's tripping.
Well, he's got to trip.
He's a man.
Girls, let me school you
on the male ego.
- No matter how tough a man may be
- on the outside
On the inside, he's just
as fragile as this egg.
- Ooh!
- Ooh!
And just as messy.
Well, mom
- if tyreke's feelings are hurt,
- then why won't he just tell me?
Because he's a man.
He... he could fall off a cliff,
get run over by a mack truck
slam his thumb in the car door
and still get up, saying
"hey, it's all good."
Well, that's wack.
Well, wack sometimes
is the way of the world.
Okay.
Oh...
Well, hello there.
What can I do for you?
Are you Lisa Landry?
Guilty.
Save it for the judge.
What is it, mom?
I don't...
I can't believe it.
Todd is suing me.
For f*ring him?
For sexual harassment.
Tyreke:
You called
for an escort, ma'am?
Wow. This is a surprise.
A surprise?
Well... you were so upset
the last time I saw you
you were ready to bite off
somebody's ear.
Girl, you're funny.
So you're not still mad?
No! No, I'm not mad.
I'm not mad at you,
and I'm not even
mad at chud.
But even if I was, all right
I wouldn't let my feelings
get in the way
of doing my job.
Wow.
I don't know if I could be
that mature.
Oh, see, that's the difference
between men and women.
- I mean, you guys get
- so emotional
Where, men... we like to let it
out and just let it go.
So, if you fell off a cliff,
got ran over by a mack truck
slammed your thumb
in the car door
you would just jump back up?
Yeah.
Because it's all good.
Good morning.
- All:
- Good morning.
I'm George Dixon,
the arbiter.
By agreeing to this arbitration
- both parties waive their rights
- to a jury trial
And my decision will be binding.
Is that understood?
- Both:
- Yes, Mr. Dixon.
It's clear over here,
Mr. Dixon.
- Ms. Landry,
- you're representing yourself?
Yes, sir.
The truth is my counsel,
and the truth shall set me free.
Mom, pace yourself.
Mr. Dixon, I'm being represented
by my father, t.C. Banks.
He had to run to his daddy.
I got this in the bag.
Good to see you, t.C.
I admired your work on that
supreme court appeal.
Your bag's got
a big hole in it.
Mr. Banks, as the plaintiff,
you will begin.
Thank you.
Mr. Dixon,
this is clearly a case
about the flagrant abuse
of power.
My son, fresh out of college,
was a victim
of this frustrated, middle-aged
employer who took advantage
of his youth and naivete.
Uh! I object.
That is slanderous.
I am nowhere near middle-aged.
You want to show me
your driver's license?
The people rest.
Continue, Mr. Banks.
Todd, now, I know this is going
to be difficult for you, son
but, please, tell George...
Excuse me...
Mr. Dixon what happened.
Well, it all started after I
spent hours at the post office
for Ms. Landry.
Good morning, Ms. Landry.
I brought you the mail.
- Mm-hmm. What
- took you so long?
I stopped by Starbucks
to get you a muffin.
- It's cranberry.
- Ooh, my favorite!
- I'm going to have to reward you
- for this.
Sit down that package.
Uh-uh-uh!
Slower. You know how I like it.
Okay, mama, where is it?
Yeah. Where's the stud muffin?
Whoo! Show me
the honey baby.
I forgot the honey.
I'm sorry.
Oh, baby, there's not
a sorry bone on your body.
Ooh! My sentiments exactly.
Oh! Ho-ho, here, slip these on.
But... Ms. Landry,
these are way too small
and I'm not a model...
And I'm not a patient woman.
Now, put them on.
It's show time!
- Diavian:
- Better work it, boy.
Work it.
Whoo!
Ooh! Cut on the a.C.
'Cause it's about to
get hot up in here.
Girls,
you ain't seen nothing yet.
It was so degrading!
He's lying!
- Too bad you weren't
- this creative on the job.
- Ms. Landry, did you
- or did you not require
- My son to squeeze into those
- trunks against his objection?
No. He didn't have to squeeze...
- Your daughters lined up
- for the peep show?
No! I kicked them out.
- Aha! So you could have him
- all to yourself!
No! That is not what happened
at all.
- Ms. Landry, let's hear
- your side of the story.
That's right, mama,
speak the truth.
You can trust Lisa;
she never lies.
- Mm-hmm.
- Go ahead.
- Now, out of the goodness
- of my heart
- I gave his old worthless son
- a break
- And this is what he gave me
- in return.
Todd, you're back.
- I was so worried something
- had happened to you
At the post office.
Something did...
There was a line,
so I boned out to Starbucks
and hooked up
with some of my gs.
Ooh, that's good.
Friends are so...
Friends are so important.
By-the-by, did you happen
to pick up my package?
Oh, yeah.
Ooh! Ooh-ooh!
- You're lucky
- it fit in my pocket.
It almost got left.
- Everyone should be
- as prompt as you are, Todd.
That model's over an hour late.
Good will Smith.
Brother forgot to make
that call.
Ooh! Now, this presents
a real problem for me.
Not that you should feel guilty.
Oh, I don't.
Ooh! That's so healthy.
- Oh, but where am I going to find
- a male model
On such short notice?
Well... the honeys do tell me
my body's bangin'.
Ooh! Then, um...
Would you mind
trying these on for me?
Yeah, as long as you put
a little somethin'-somethin'
in a brother's check.
- Uh, excuse us for
- interrupting, mommy.
Our homework is done
- and we thought
- we'd start dinner
- If that was
- all right with you.
Oh, my goodness, a man!
Uh, uh, if it's
too hot for you, sir
I can turn up the a.C.
Come on, ladies,
let's get this party started.
- Todd, Todd, this is a workplace,
- not the full monty.
You'll have to leave.
There's nothing to see in here.
Go on, go on.
I don't think my mother
- will ever let me come
- over here again.
Whoo! Neither will mine.
- And that's
- exactly how it happened
So help me...
Well, that's how it happened.
- Yes, but you have
- conveniently omitted
- One crucial element,
- Ms. Landry.
What do you mean?
Oh, you know what I mean.
You fired my son because
he refused to accompany
you to a hotel room.
Lisa, you didn't tell us
- you were trying to get
- your groove back.
That was a textile show
at the marriott.
Like I'd be interested in that
old, broke-down Tyson wanna-be.
Oh, the verbal abuse continues.
I'll show you verbal abuse!
All right, all right!
I've heard enough.
Mr. Dixon, if I'm guilty
- of any crime,
- it's giving a job
- To somebody
- who wasn't ready for it.
Finally, an admission of guilt.
- In my opinion,
- you're both guilty.
You of bad judgment.
The wisdom of Solomon.
And you
of bad acting.
Sexual harassment
is a serious charge
- that could destroy
- someone's reputation.
It should not be used
- for retribution
- for losing one's job.
Preach on.
And as for you, Ms. Landry
as an employer, it is vital
that you not put yourself
- or your employees
- in a compromising situation.
Yes, sir.
All right, this case
has no merit. Dismissed.
- Yes!
- Yes!
Way to go, dad.
Don't think you're staying
home without paying rent.
All right, mommy, you won!
Uh, Ms. Landry, one other thing.
I'll see you outside.
- Oh. Okay.
- Thank you.
I believe these are yours.
Oh. Thank you, sir.
But, you know, i'm...
I'm still a little fuzzy
on the issue
of sexual harassment.
All right.
Let's say, you were my boss,
and you were attracted to me.
Oh.
Oh, oh, I'm with you.
It would not be a good idea
for you to ask me out on a date.
- Oh. What if
- I weren't your boss
- And I was attracted to you
- and I asked you out on a date?
Now, what would that be?
My pleasure.
I was hoping you'd say that.
Okay. Come on, tyreke, flip me.
No way.
sh**t.
- You're my partner;
- you have to flip me.
Tia, no.
- You might get hurt,
- and then end up
Mad at me.
Tyreke, I won't!
I promise.
Now, would you please...?
I can't believe you flipped me.
Tia, wait a minute.
Okay, mama, where is... It?
Yeah...
Sorry.
Keep it going.
Man!
That's your...
That's my...
No. No, no, no.
Todd still is not here,
ginger, now.
No... no!
No, you page him, and you
tell him to call aba...
Ba-ba-ba...