Ponder (2024)

[bunniefuu]

(upbeat jazz music)

(suspenseful music)

(couple laughing)

(car door clicks)

(Toni laughing) - Oh, man.

And who is that with her?

I know that dude!

(record scratches)

[Toni] Oh, no, not this again. (giggles)

Well, let me tell you how it all started.

I just don't know who to trust.

(somber music)

(shoes clacking)

Tomorrow never dies

Future by my side

All in God's designs

See true though all of these lines

I feel so alive

Can I be denied

Truth is the proof's in the pie

Make it happen, make it

happen, make it happen.

Oh, oh

So much to ponder, life making

me wonder where can I go

Who can I be

I'ma get all the things

made for me best believe

Yeah

So much to ponder, life making

me wonder where can I go

Ah

Ah

Dreaming for the stars

Reaching for what's ours

Heal from all the scars

Peace with your God

(tense music)

Babe, tell me the truth,

do you have any p*mps in your family?

Well, you know, I wish I knew, babe,

but I can't tell you how many times

I got a green or a purple suit

with a matching hat and

shoes for Christmas.

My peeps straight up

Magic Don Juan wannabes.

Well, as long as you

didn't jump on the bandwagon.

Well, you know, maybe, uh.

Stop playin'. - Baby come on now,

you know I'm just playing with you here.

Well, I don't know. - Huh?

I don't know.

Listen, you are the only

woman in the world for me.

And besides, who else is gonna

take care of all my money

when I'm gone?

I love you more than you will ever know.

Now, you know there's no heir to my estate,

and I can't imagine

leaving you out in the cold

when I'm gone.

I promised that I would

always take good care of you.

So, in addition to the estate,

and my lucrative financial portfolio,

you are also gonna get my

half of the marketing firm.

(Toni scoffs)

Now that's enough income

to continue to keep you living a good life

without having to worry about anything.

And there's also a little

extra something-something

in the safe in my office.

What are you talking about, in the safe?

In case of an emergency.

But for now,

I want you to have this small

token of my love for you.

Honey, it's beautiful. - Ah.

[Toni] Oh, my goodness.

[Daryl] It's gonna look even better on.

You don't think this

is a bit much, honey?

No, not at all, not for my queen.

There we go.

Now, I am a self-made Black man.

And as such, it is my duty

to make sure that my queen

is well taken care of.

It's like they say,

behind every great man

is an even greater woman.

Well, that statement is true.

(both laughing)

Yes, indeed. - I love you.

I love you back.

Ooh, girl, I am so glad

we finally came to this restaurant.

Yeah.

You know, they say this is

where all the rich men come.

Well, I know something happened

because honey, your hair's blonde now.

You think? (laughs)

Girl, I found me a new

man, he loves blondes,

so you know, I gotta change

up my hair for my man.

Well, you know, they do

say blondes have more fun.

They do.

Oh, my God. - They do!

You want me to get you one?

No, Robin.

I know you need a new man.

I'm tired, I'm tired of

you being by yourself.

It is time for you to get

out and start dating again.

And I think I'm gonna look up one of my-

- But Robin, but you have no-

- Sister Stevens, is that you?

Pastor Lovejoy.

I'm so glad that you walked up right now.

Well, it's a pleasure to see both of you.

You know, the Bible says when two or three

are gathered in His name,

God will be in the midst.

Amen, amen. - Yes.

And so I'm proposing that

the two of us, or the three-

- Oh, no sir. (chuckles)

Gather together at my house.

Okay, okay, (chuckles) Pastor Love-

- For prayer meeting.

Pastor Lovejoy, we'll be

at Bible study next week,

week after that, I don't know,

but we gonna see you later, okay?

Wait, wait, wait, wait. - No, no, no.

All I'm suggesting is

that you touchin' me-

- We're not touching no more.

(chuckles) Thank you.

Thank you, pastor. - Amen, thank you.

God bless you.

Bye-bye. - God bless you.

Bless. - Sisters.

Yeah.

Bless you. - Bless you, bye.

Ew, he nasty!

Oh my God, Robin, what was that?

I knew that he liked

you ever since that eulogy

when he was trying to get

at you at his funeral.

And the pulpit, girl,

the pastor tryin' to

give us some blessings.

(Robin laughs) Girl, oh my god.

He might be your new D. (laughs)

What, uh-uh, absolutely not.

I don't want that D, okay?

Good evening, ladies.

Is everything okay here?

You still good?

Yes, you may wanna

go check on the pastor.

Lovejoy over there.

(Robin laughs)

Thank you, ooh.

Girl.

Okay, so what are we gonna toast to?

Definitely not to Pastor Lovejoy.

Okay, to new beginnings, maybe?

To new beginnings and

maybe some new D. (laughs)

(laughs) Ah, you see, now you talkin'.

Maybe. - New D.

(suspenseful music)

[Donnie] sh*t.

(Donnie sniffing)

Hey. - Oh!

What's up man?

What you doing?

Everything okay?

What the f*ck you doing

it so early, Quentin?

Well, you know, as a project manager

working for your firm,

making big money, I do

that from time to time.

Uh-huh, yeah?

And this project I'm working on,

it's not gonna work itself, so.

Uh-huh. - Yeah.

Okay, okay.

Everything's okay in here.

Why don't you just get

back to your job, okay?

Don't worry about this, all right?

Or better yet, why don't you call

that ex-con ghetto, cousin

of yours, Bunny Sugar,

Sugar Bunny, whatever the f*ck.

Yo, that's not funny, man.

You know my cousin's name is

Buga Suga, not Bunny Sugar.

(scoffs) Uh-huh, uh-huh.

He's been out pen five years now.

Yeah.

And he's smarter than

you and I put together,

he's making serious

bread, so don't knock him.

Yeah, yeah.

You think I give a about

your rat ratchet-a*s cousin?

Huh?

Get back to f*ck' work.

Get outta my way, punk a*s.

(soft instrumental music)

Yes, hi, this is Donnie

Palmer from Stevens and Klein.

Yes, hi.

I'd like to transfer $1 million

to account number ending

in one, two, one, two.

Oh yes, I'll hold, thank you

You know, Donnie, I've

been wanting to talk to you

for a little while here, man.

Sure, what's up?

Because, uh, things seem to

be slacking off in the office.

And then when I was

checking to put some papers

on your desk, I found this thing.

What's that, man?

Come on, you tell me.

Look, she's leaving me.

She's leaving me, she's taking the kids.

Everything's crashing right now, man.

Okay, why didn't you come to me?

What am I gonna say?

We've been friends for

20 some odd years, Donnie.

You know, we could put

this, where'd she go,

when did she leave?

She's going through her mother's man.

Okay, yeah.

My, my whole world's crashing around me.

What do you want me to say?

We can put this back together.

We're not gonna let this beat us.

We never let anything be us, right, right?

Yeah.

You were there for me.

I'm gonna be there for you.

All right?

Oh, okay, terrific.

Hey, thank you so much.

Have a great day.

Yes, thank you.

All right.

(suspenseful music)

(locks click)

(elevator beeps)

(elevator dings)

(midtempo hip hop music)

(plane buzzing)

(soft instrumental music)

(phone buzzing)

Hi, honey.

I'm running a little late.

Yeah, I'm leaving soon.

Can you have some champagne ready?

That sounds great.

I'll see you soon.

I love you. - Love you.

Bye.

(somber music)

(bold instrumental music) -

Hi, this is Courtney Smith

reporting from the scene

of a fatal accident.

The body was found early

this morning in Newburgh.

The medical examiner has deemed

that the victim died instant upon contact.

The ID found in the wreckage

was that of Susan Hampton,

60-year-old woman.

She's a widely known philanthropist

throughout her communities,

through various charities

and being generous.

She was last seen headed to a convention

and was reported missing because her family

and neighbors never heard from her.

She's survived by her husband,

who is too distraught to make a statement.

Back to you, Holly.

(midtempo hip hop music)

(ominous music)

- What's going on?

- The brakes aren't working!

[Onlooker] She might

be on something though.

[Susan] What? (screams)

Hey, call 9-1-1.

Are you okay?

Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God.

(tires screeching)

You're gonna be okay.

Nurse? (breathing heavily)

What am I doing here?

Oh, I want, no, no, no, no, no.

Uh-uh, no, no, no, ma'am, ma'am.

You need to stay calm.

What are you doing?

[Nurse] Ma'am, no, no, no.

What are you trying to do to me?

Remain calm. - Doctor!

Hey, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

Doctor! - Not your god damn problem.

You don't treat a patient like that.

Can you explain what I just walked in on?

She looked like she was trying to run, I.

You lying b*tch.

I was just trying to sit up.

Out, now.

I was just trying to sit up.

I'm sorry about that, ma'am.

She'll be thoroughly dealt with.

I just hope she hasn't done any damage.

(groans) I don't have any

pain except, except my head.

Okay, well we're gonna,

we're gonna check everything.

Just relax, okay.

Let me see here.

Well, the good news is

you're as healthy as a horse.

But I'm sorry to say you

do have a concussion.

But what about, what about my amnesia?

There's no pill that's

gonna help you remember,

but sometimes if you

see something familiar,

it'll, you know, bring back

one of those suppressed memories.

Do you remember anything right now?

(ominous music)

(crickets chirping)

(door thuds)

(seatbelt clicks)

What do you want?

Money.

Now drive me to the damn bank, now.

You got a fancy car, b*tch,

so I know you got it.

Now drive me to the damn bank now.

[Susan] Okay, okay!

Why are you doing this?

If you don't stop talking,

I'm gonna blow your head off.

(tires screech)

What the hell's going on?

Turn right, right here.

I'm trying!

Turn right right here! - I'm trying!

What do you mean you're trying?

Where are those brakes?

They're not working!

What is going on?

[Susan] The brakes aren't working!

I'm trying, the brakes aren't working!

(both screaming)

(tires screech)

(car thuds)

I remember a woman holding me at gunpoint.

(sighs) You know what?

I'm gonna get you some

ice for your head, okay?

Okay. - You just relax.

Relax - Okay.

[Nurse Sennett] Hey girl, yeah.

[Doctor] Nurse Sennett, Nurse Sennett.

Hello, yes?

Is that detective still here?

Detective Marshall?

Yeah.

Yes, he's here in the morgue.

What's up?

That Jane Doe we have in room 101,

I think she may be a person of interest.

Oh.

Girl, let me call you back.

I guess some bullshit about to go down.

(suspenseful music)

This is Marshall.

Good evening, Detective Marshall.

Dr. Richards thinks he has some information

regarding the Jane Doe

you were asking about

from the wreckage the other day.

She awoke from the coma?

[Nurse Sennett] Apparently so.

All right, great.

I'll be there shortly.

In the meantime, can you have

someone give her a pencil

and some paper and tell her to write down

everything that comes to mind?

Yeah, will do.

With your fine a*s.

Oh, hey. - Hey, love

How you been doing?

How's everything?

[Toni] So they're

downstairs talking about me?

Oh, I know girl. - Oh, always, right?

[Fernando] Ooh, girl.

Well, 'cause that's what they do.

They hate.

But that's what they do

with decent people, okay?

[Fernando] See you, girl.

Hey, Ms. Toni.

Hey, morning.

How are you today?

To be honest with you,

I'm a little under the weather today.

I'm sorry to hear that.

But you know, my cousin

Buga Suga always says

saying what's on your mind

is a great way to alleviate stress.

I am so sick of you and Buga Suga.

Okay, but no, hey, have you

seen Donnie this morning?

Actually, I did.

He seemed like he was in

a rush to get outta here.

He was in your office, too.

My office? - Uh-huh.

You say so. - Mm-hm.

So, are you staying long today?

Well, if you must know, nosy,

I'm only here today to

return emails and some calls.

So anyway, have a good day.

Okay.

Mm-hm.

God damn, boy.

One day.

(keyboard clicking)

(phone buzzing)

Good morning, this is Toni.

[James] Hi, this is

your CPA James Anderson.

Oh, hi, good morning.

You must have some great news.

You calling mighty early.

Well, I'm reaching out today

due to some irregularities in your account.

Irregularities?

What type of irregularities?

[James] Unfortunately,

I am not comfortable

disclosing the details over the phone.

Would you be able to come into our office

sometime today before 5:00 PM?

Of course.

Lemme change my clothes

and I'll be right over.

[James] See you soon, ma'am.

See you soon, thank you.

Hm.

(traffic hums)

Hello there. - Hi.

Do you have an appointment?

No, but it's complicated.

How so?

Well, I received a phone call

stating that there were some irregularities

with my accounting firm.

Oh, you are Mrs. Stevens?

Yes.

Okay, okay.

Just go in there. - Mm-hm.

The first office to the right,

that's where Mr. Anderson is.

Okay, thank you. - You are welcome.

[Toni] Okay.

Hi.

Toni Stevens? - Yes.

Listen, I'd like to show you something

if you don't mind.

Okay.

So what were the

irregularities in the account?

Your partner, Mr. Klein, was the last one

who accessed the accounts.

And it seems that he withdrew

multiple sums of money

in large amounts, totaling over $1 million.

$1 million?

I know it's upsetting.

I also think you should

file a police report.

He embezzled money from your firm.

(midtempo hip hop music)

I knew Daryl very well,

and he was a very good friend of mine.

I promised him I will look

after his financial affairs,

and I assured him that I would

do everything in my power

to protect you.

I will spend every chance I

have to follow this money.

Don't worry, we'll get to the bottom of it.

(phone buzzing)

Oh.

Hello?

Hey, Toni.

Hey, sorry for calling you so late.

Donnie, is everything okay?

Oh, yeah, yeah, everything's great.

Hey, I'm just going over a new proposal,

and we were offered to take on a new client

and do their marketing campaign.

It's gonna triple our profit.

Okay, um, who's the client?

It's Edumatics.

It's a large educational firm.

They wanna hire us to do

the new marketing campaign.

[Toni] Yeah, I believe

I've heard of them before.

So what are the deliverables

and outcomes are they expecting?

Well, you know, we'll go

over all that in the morning.

You know, when you come in.

Okay, now hold up.

I have to go get my hair

done in the morning,

I have to be at Neiman's to

pick up my new collection

from Tay May, so you already know

I'm not coming in first

thing in the morning.

I have to get myself together.

You know, I'm beautiful like that, so.

Well, Daryl picked a well kept woman

with a great beauty and fashion regimen.

Doesn't surprise me.

But if we're gonna secure

the EduMatics deal,

we must inject a million dollars.

We must step up our back office.

You know, our logistics

and information technology.

We have to step up our game

and to stay ahead of our competition.

Now, I was asleep, but a million dollars?

Now that woke me up.

Why do we need to spend a million dollars?

The million dollar

injection will allow us

to become number one.

It's gonna keep us ahead.

We need to stay ahead of the trends.

Well, we always need to stay number one.

And I guess if it's

going to make us dollars,

it definitely makes

sense to spend the money.

But we'll talk about that in the morning.

Uh-huh, uh-huh, all

right, all right, okay.

Hey, sounds good.

Yeah, you should wear

that new, what's that?

The Tay May collection

to the office tomorrow.

I may wanna buy that for the wife.

Well, you know, Tay May

Collections is for VPs only,

but I may make an exception for

you or your wife. (chuckles)

Good night, Donnie.

Yeah, all right.

Have a good night.

Toni.

Toni?

Ms. Stevens.

Yeah, I'm sorry.

I had a flashback.

Donnie actually asked me

to invest a million dollars

in the EduMatics project.

After looking at the

numbers, I realized that

the investment would not

equate to a profitable outcome.

So I declined the investment offer.

Rest assured, we will

do everything in our power

to get more information.

Thank you.

(door thuds) (phone buzzing)

I'm done drivin' myself crazy

Tryin' to make you happy baby

See you want some

Hey girl, what's up?

[Robin] Girl, where the hell you at?

I'm at work,

[Robin] b*tch, I know damn well

you didn't forget our weekly lunch date.

Oh my goodness, yes I did.

I'm so sorry, I forgot.

[Robin] Uh, Earth to Toni.

You sound so bent outta shape.

Hurry up.

Okay, okay, okay, I'm

coming right now, bye.

Lemme give you a reason

Found the strength, put myself first

Don't feel bad know it won't hurt

Doin' my thing, puttin' in work

(Toni sighs)

Hey, girl.

Hey, girl.

I'm so sorry I'm late.

Mm, that's okay.

It's okay.

You look pretty.

- Yeah, you too, thank you.

- Of course, of course.

Okay, spill the tea.

Who hurt you?

What are you talking about?

I just watched you waltz up

in here all mopey and sh*t.

You on that stuff?

You out here hanging out

with Buga Suga and them,

'cause you lookin' mighty

suspicious right now.

Oh goodness.

You know what you need, right?

What's my problem, Robin?

You ain't got no good D in your life.

Well, Mrs. Scholar, I happen to know

that there's more to life, okay,

then always worrying about beefcake.

You can keep lying to

yourself if you want to,

but as soon as it came into my life,

it snapped right back into place, right?

But that's spoken like someone

who ain't got none in their life.

Hmm, well that's because you

too busy juggling men, okay?

All kind of men, all races, everything,

'cause that's what you do.

Fact, you know what, that's a Robin thing.

This is a Toni thing.

Let me, let me, let me

do Tony, you do Robin.

You do your thing.

Let's get it straight.

That was in college.

I have a new Cuban man, now.

You need to get some Cuban D in your life.

I'm good. - Trust me.

I'm good.

The problem is, you ain't no good.

(laughs)

Listen, you keep pacing

back and forth in your life.

You need to stop just

existing and start living.

Yeah, you know what?

I think I have the solution for you.

Yeah, I got to get the waitress.

Wait, excuse me, waitress?

You all have a wh*re over

here, she needs to be served.

Did she just call me a h*?

She needs some water. - Got your h*.

(suspenseful music)

(Kimberly sighs)

[Child] Why mom?

Why won't you tell him?

You don't understand baby.

It's for your own good.

How, we're poor, he's rich.

I hate our lives!

Please, baby, one day you'll understand.

I got you, b*tch.

Finally.

Hey, babe.

[Alexander] What's going on, babe?

(ominous music) - Pack your sh*t.

We're moving to Dustin.

[Alexander] Dustin?

What the f*ck is in Dustin?

Our next mark.

[Alexander] All right, when we leaving?

Yesterday.

Toes on the whitest of beaches

See the most beautiful sunsets

I've been places I won't forget, no no

I ski the highest of mountains

Swam in some bottomless fountains

I've lived life with no regrets, no no

I smoked Cohibas in Havana

I sailed the seas in the Bahamas

Passport got no more room left on her

And we're gonna do it all in the manana

All in the manana

Women all over the world know me

Wheels up takin' your girl, homie

Hittin' the back, keepin'

the cash on me, I do

I get away, ay

You know I get away, ay

I get away, ay

You know I get away, ay

Get away

Had a chica out in Puerto Rico

Mamacita body like a coke liter

Everywhere I go I know I'm gonna meet

One to fall into

And we roll paper in Jamaica

Stick out the tongue seal up the flavor

Soon as it turns down

she gonna come around

And light my fuse

Hey, Miss Toni.

Miss Toni?

Hey Sam! - How you doing?

I'm doing good, how are you?

I'm good.

I'm sorry to hear about your dog, Cody.

I'm gonna miss watching him so much.

I know, honey.

Well, I actually bought some flowers

and my remembrance of him,

so maybe you can water those for me

so we can keep his memory alive.

Of course.

How's school?

School's usual.

Mom got a new boyfriend now.

Oh, that's nice.

Have you met him yet?

Not yet, but she talked about

having him over for dinner one night.

Well, that sounds cool.

I guess.

Listen, Samantha, as

long as he is nice to you

and your mother, that's all that matters.

I know.

[Toni] Well, listen,

I have to go in the house.

It was great seeing you.

[Samantha] Great seeing you, Miss Tony.

[Toni] Okay, watch the flowers soon?

I will. - Okay, thank you.

See you later. - Bye, honey.

(suspenseful music)

That's weird.

I wonder what that's about.

(midtempo electronic music)

(phone dings)

(laughs) Oh my goodness, Robin.

This girl just really

sent me a picture of a.

I can't, I can't with her today. (laughs)

(soft instrumental music)

Yes, I teach yoga.

But I'm also a model instructor.

Not only will you be free and fit with yoga

but will also know how to

walk like Naomi Campbell.

Let's go. (fingers snap)

(Kimberly and Toni laugh)

Hey, thanks for helping me out today.

No worries.

I'm new to Dustin and yoga, so.

I'm Kimberly.

I'm Toni.

Nice to meet you. - You, too.

Hey, let me buy you lunch.

Come on.

It's the least I can do.

Okay, why not?

What day and time?

I mean, how about today?

[Kimberly] Are you sure?

I don't know about you,

Kimberly, but I'm grown.

I'm not waiting for the street

lights to come on, okay?

Okay, well do we take both cars?

We can take my car.

If I drive, then you pay.

Fair enough.

What place you have in mind?

Well, now it's a little

hole in the wall, girl.

But the food is really, really good.

It's my spot.

Okay.

Girl, if I can walk like that,

couldn't but nobody tell me nothing.

Well, can anyone tell you something now?

Not really, I just said it to sound cute.

Yeah, you don't come across

like you have low self-esteem.

Oh girl, listen here.

I like you already, smart girl.

Let's go.

(keys clanking)

Oof, that was a good workout.

Yes it was.

So listen, what brings

you here to Dustin?

Oh, I was recruited

by an accounting firm.

Perhaps you've heard of them?

Wilson and Co.?

I think so, I think so.

Girl, I don't care.

Listen right now, I'm hungry, let's eat.

I'm starving, let's go.

Okay. (chuckles)

Good evening, ladies.

What are you having?

Vodka cranberry juice with

extra, extra ice please.

Vodka cranberry juice

with extra, extra ice.

And you?

I'll have a lemonade

with a slice of strawberry.

Lemonade with a slice of strawberry.

Yes.

I'll be right back with you ladies.

Thank you.

Extra, extra ice.

You a cold sister.

Not cold, but chill.

So what else is up with you,

miss vodka cranberry juice

with extra, extra ice?

Nothing much.

Just working and getting

to know the city and all.

[Toni] Hm.

Actually have a cousin out here

that I stay with sometimes.

Hmm, you know, I think you should meet him.

He's handsome. - Mm-hm.

Rich, single. - Hm.

Do I look lonely to you?

I mean, do I really look

like men just don't want me?

(chuckles) No, I just

thought it'd be a good idea.

I'm sorry, wait a minute.

I'm sorry, Toni, are you even available?

Do I look available to you?

You serious?

Well, girl, actually I am available.

(laughs)

I've been at the game for a long time, so.

My husband passed away almost a year ago.

(soft soul music)

Please don't leave me

Family, friends, loved ones, and Toni,

we are here to celebrate the life and times

of Mr. Daryl Stevens.

A man loved by many, hated by a small few.

A man who left his wife on this Earth

to fend for herself.

A woman who gets lonely at

night and needs to be comforted.

What will she do in the midnight hour

when her back is hurting

and needs to be rubbed down.

Pastor Lovejoy is here to sacrifice

as the Lord has asked us to do.

God, I am here as your son did.

I will sacrifice my body to cover her.

(record scratches) Amen.

(mitempo dance music) -

I'm sorry for your loss.

Can you get down

I'm sure your husband was a great guy.

He was the greatest.

Yeah, I can show you how

You actin' like it's your first time

Thank you, Kim.

It's okay if I call you Kim, right?

Of course, it is.

[Toni] And you were

mentioning your cousin.

Yes, my cousin, well, hm.

He moved here about two

to three months before me,

but he still has that fresh

off the boat swag about him.

You know, you should totally date him.

I dunno.

Girl, I'm not asking you

to drink his bath water

or have his baby.

All I'm saying is go meet him.

He frequents this place

called Kietta's every morning

around nineish.

Then he heads to the gym

for his daily workout.

He's very regimented.

I'll think about it.

You sure?

Yeah.

And from the looks of things

[Waitress] Here's your drinks.

Thank you.

[Toni] Thank you.

[Waitress] My apologies,

we are out of strawberries.

Okay, thank you.

I'm sure Kim's cousin

has some strawberries.

Oh girl, he's got the

whole fruit basket. (laughs)

Ooh girl, it is so nice out today, right?

Isn't it, it's beautiful.

And I've always been so thankful to Daryl

for getting me this pool, girl.

Okay, me this pool, but

you know, you can use it.

Oh goodness, and speaking of nice,

it would be so nice if you would

go out with that dude.

Girl, I don't know that man.

And you didn't know that chick, what Kim,

When you went out with her either.

(Toni laughs)

And you still hanging out with her.

She thinks she's your bestie and stuff.

Listen Robin, I was trying to be nice.

Something that you should try more.

I am nice. - Mm.

But I think you should be super nice

and go out on a date, don't you think?

And go into that really

nice restaurant, Taylor's.

Taylor's was nice.

It was. - Yeah.

So you gonna go?

Maybe.

I'll think about it.

Are you?

Yes, okay, I'll go.

(squeals) Yay. - I'll go.

Okay, so does he have money?

Is he gonna help me keep this pool?

Girl, listen, you doing the most.

Please, can I just have the date first?

Please, please?

Okay, at least you're gonna go.

(Toni) Yeah, I'll go.

Go have some fun, too.

I know.

Hopefully. (Robin chuckles)

(water splashes)

[Quentin] Hey, Miss Toni.

Hey, Quentin.

How you doin'?

I'm good, how are you?

Good, good.

Hey, have you heard any

news about Donnie yet?

No, I haven't heard from

the CPA firm in a while.

You think they'll find him and the money?

You know, Quentin, I don't know.

Do I think they'll find him?

Hell no.

Do I care right now?

Absolutely not.

My only concern is making sure the firm

remains in good standing,

and you and I continue to live

well, eat well, and do well.

You know, you look and sound stressed.

You know my cousin Buga

Suga has a whole collection

of meditation DVDs.

Maybe one day, uh.

Quentin, I don't mean

no disrespect, okay.

And you know what?

I know that you love your cousin Buga Suga,

I'm so glad he's rehabilitated.

I, as a matter of fact,

I don't even know him,

and I love him, okay?

But this is not the time

for you or Buga Suga

or your meditation videos.

Right now, we need to stay

focused on making sure

this firm remains in good standing.

So is there anything else?

Uh, maybe dinner?

Goodbye, Quentin. (chuckles)

(birds chirping)

(upbeat music)

Well, what do we have here?

Hello.

Hello, what are you selling?

Lemonade.

Lemonade, did you make it?

Yes. - How much is it?

$1.

[Toni] Okay, I think

I can afford a dollar.

You are gonna put me in a poor house.

Thank you. - Thank you.

Here you go. - Thank you.

(phone buzzing)

[Robin] Hey girl.

Girl, I don't even know why

I did this in the first place.

Okay, I got caught up with Quentin, so.

[Robin] What, when?

Girl, I don't know, well.

Excuse me.

Hello?

Toni, girl, where you at?

This b*tch just hung up on me.

I'm sorry, I just, I just

lost myself for a minute.

I can't believe how beautiful you are.

I can, 'cause it's true. (laughs)

I'm Alexander.

I'm Toni.

Nice to meet you.

[Toni] Same.

I know this might seem

random, but can I take you to-

- The French Riviera?

Of course you can, hon.

Yeah, I love that.

To dinner, I was gonna say,

can I take you to dinner?

I knew you was gonna

say something like that.

How does Friday sound?

Well, I can't do Friday

because my girlfriend and I

have a standing lunch for Friday,

but I'm free another day.

Well, about Saturday then?

Okay.

I'll see you Saturday.

See you Saturday.

Wait, wait, wait.

I don't even have your number.

Still mesmerized by my prettiness?

Put it in.

Saturday?

I'll see you Saturday.

Saturday.

(uptempo instrumental music)

Ooh, girl, I know you

better had come bearing gifts

after hanging up on me earlier.

You know, you were wrong for that.

What was that about?

Girl, I think I met Mr. Right.

[Robin] What?

Yes. - When?

When the phone hung up on you.

Okay, so this guy must be all of that

if he got you hanging up on me.

Girl, fine, fine.

Okay, all right.

Well do tell, do tell.

Ooh, girl. (midtempo hip hop music)

I'm still sane and anointed

Through all the lanes I avoided

I still remain God-appointed

Ms. Sennett. - Yes?

Detective Marshall, we spoke on the phone

not too long ago about a Jane Doe.

Yes, she's in room 101,

we've been watching her.

Can I escort you to her?

That'd be great.

That ever left me

Stayed around

Well now she's out like a light.

So much for talking.

Did she say anything

significant while she was awake?

Yeah, she's going on

and on about a store,

a g*n and that she's married.

Does she remember her husband's name?

She said her husband name start with a A.

Hey, well this is really helpful.

Can you call me as soon as she wakes up?

Sure thing.

(midtempo instrumental music)

(phone ringing)

This is Cooper.

Hey Cooper, I think I may

have something down here.

[Cooper] What you got?

Not quite sure about,

but can you make a picture more clear?

Well, that depends, but

you know, bring it down.

Do what I can.

Oh yeah, I'm on my way down, yeah.

This is Marshall.

Hey Detective, this is Eric

down at Wreckage Recovery.

I think we found something

with this vehicle.

Really, what you got?

Apparently, the brake lines were cut.

On purpose.

Looks like someone wanted that lady dead.

Sounds about right to me.

Hey, keep me posted.

All right, I think I

got a m*rder*r to find.

Sure thing.

Guess sure thing is a new buzzword.

(playful electronic music)

[Toni] Here goes, he'll have my back.

[Quentin] I'm in this for the long haul.

[Toni] As soon as this meeting is over,

she'll be on the phone

with the next recruiter

trying to get a new job.

I know her kind.

[Employee] Oh, I hope they had my resume.

[Toni] And we all know Martin

will put on a good front,

but after lunch, he'll be straight napping.

Yeah, she'll act like she's on board,

but as soon as we leave outta here,

she'll be on the phone with her friends,

talking about how this sh*t

would've never went down,

if it was her company.

I got her number.

I got that heifer number.

[Employee] That b*tch

thinks she has it going on,

but she can't run this damn business.

What she needs to do

is stay out of the mall

and handle her sh*t.

'Cause if I was running Stevens and Kline,

it wouldn't be number three.

We'd be number one, 'cause I'm that b*tch.

[Toni] And what do

we have here, Fernando?

Everybody knows all he want is his checks

so he can go voguin' on Fridays.

[Fernando] I don't give

a damn what, who or where,

Stevens and Klein better

are run me my money,

and that is on God.

I will take a coffee

and two sugars, please.

Sure, sweetheart.

That b*tch don't need no more sugar.

Thanks, can you also

get me three donuts, man?

Of course.

Thanks.

I could give you 25 donuts,

but your a*s is gonna be asleep by noon.

He's always asleep, your narcoleptic a*s.

Hey Fernando, I'll have

a coffee and one cream.

No problem.

Thank you.

(sighs) So sexy, you made

me cream just looking at you.

I'll have a water.

Okay, I'm not gonna be doing this

back and forth, back and forth.

Tell me what you want now,

because I am not a track star.

'Cause you see these legs.

I know they look good, baby,

but they're not track and field legs.

I'm not gonna be running

around here like a trick.

Boy, as much as you dance?

I am a private dancer, Miss

Linda, mind your business.

Okay, Tina Turner.

Okay guys, guys, please.

All right, you guys wanna fight,

we can take this out in

the parking lot after work.

You need to call my cousin Buga

Suga, and we can take bets,

if that's what y'all really want to do.

But in the meantime, need to

take care of some business.

Thank you for that, Quentin.

Have a seat.

Cancel all those orders.

It's time for us to get started.

Shall we start?

Now, I'm sure you all know

what happened with Donnie.

The CPA firm has not made much headway,

but we do expect for him to be prosecuted.

But in the meanwhile, we

have to secure this account.

And I really wanna get you all's feedback.

I know we can make this work,

but we have to work together

because we need to move

this company forward.

And I'm depending on all

of you to make that happen.

I know right now we're number three,

but we will be number one.

All we need to do is solidify this contract

and we'll be number one.

Now, does anybody have

any questions or feedback?

What about the contractor costs?

Does the CPA think these amounts supersedes

the initial profits?

Well, Linda, the initial

investment will be costly,

but I do believe this cashflow injection

will make a difference and

will make us profitable.

Right now I wanna focus

on Stevens and Kline.

Let the CPA firm worry about Donnie.

Well, we can call up Wilson and Company,

and we can negotiate

changes and implement ideas.

You know, that's a good point.

And I just met someone who

works with Wilson and Company,

so we'll see about that.

Does anyone have any ideas about

increasing the revenue fund?

I mean, the contractors are

one thing, but what about us?

No clue.

Daryl handled that part.

So I'm not particularly sure

how to start with that field.

You know, Toni, we all

believe in you, right?

I mean, the only reason we're all here

is because we believe in you.

[Toni] Thank you for that, Quentin.

[Martin] And we all miss Daryl.

But you're doing a

phenomenal job right now,

and we're all here with you.

Thank you, Martin, I appreciate that.

Well, looks like this meeting is adjourned.

(midtempo instrumental music)

Well, this better work 'cause

I need my god damn check.

(phone buzzes)

[Quentin] Knock knock.

Hey, Quentin.

Hey Toni, you know I meant

everything I said in there, right?

Yes I do.

And you know what?

I really want to thank you

for always supporting me.

I truly do appreciate it.

No problem.

You do know I am available

on the weekends, right?

Sure, you are not.

Don't you and Buga Suga party all weekend?

Yeah, sometimes, but you know,

I would gladly put all that

partying off off for you.

Bye, Quentin.

Have a good weekend.

(keyboard clicking)

You too, beautiful.

See you Monday.

See you Monday. (chuckles)

Oh my goodness.

(soft instrumental music)

Ooh, girl.

Tonight is the night.

I cannot wait to see what you gonna wear.

And we're gonna keep it sexy, right?

So show me what you got.

Cute, right?

Uh, no.

Ugh!

Well, who are we going

out with, Pastor Lovejoy,

or this new dude, Alex?

Girl, please. - What is that, first lady?

Stop.

Stop. - Ugh.

All right.

Look at this one, so cute.

I thought we were

done with funerals, sis.

I'm sorry, it was too soon.

You are so inconsiderate.

You know, sometimes you just.

No, I love you, though.

Show me something else.

Okay, this one.

There is no skin in that at all.

What is sexy about that dress?

I can't with you.

Robin, I don't have to

show skin to be sexy, okay?

[Robin] Yes, you do.

You know, I'll figure it out.

But anyway, so how are you feeling?

Are you excited?

I'm actually nervous.

[Robin] Nervous, why?

Robin, do you know how long it's been

since I've been out gonna date with a man?

[Robin] Oh God, girl, yes, I do.

That's why I'm so excited for you.

You gonna get you some tonight.

No, I cannot agree with that,

but I will be going out now.

All this other stuff, I don't know about.

Anyway you do not have to be nervous

because I'm gonna be there.

How?

What you mean, how?

I am going to go home,

I'm gonna put on a disguise,

and I will be there,

so you can just have fun.

Because if you acts up, I got your back.

You don't want no smoke.

Okay, so you just gonna invite

yourself, but that's fine.

Listen, I have to go meet

Samantha at the coffee shop,

so it will be after that.

Okay, okay.

Well what time you gonna be there then?

[Toni] I'll text you.

Okay, now.

Well, you better keep it sexy.

Okay girl, I'll see you later?

See you later.

Mm-hm. - I smoked ya.

Love you girl, sexy!

I don't wanna see that first lady dress.

(Toni laughs)

(midtempo hip hop music)

So what's your name?

My name's Samantha.

It's good to meet you.

What school do you go to?

I go to FAMU.

Okay, FAMU, FAMU.

Where are you from?

[Barista] I'm from New Jersey.

Nice.

Hi, Miss Toni.

Hi Samantha. - Nice to see you.

You look so beautiful.

[Toni] Well, so do you.

Thank you.

And thank you for meeting me here.

I love this place.

It's so fancy.

It's cute, right? - I love it.

Yeah.

Listen, I wanted to give you this.

I didn't wanna leave it in your front yard

because I saw a lady

driving past your house,

looked very suspicious.

Well, how did she look?

All I could pick up on was

that she was wearing shades and a hat.

Hmm, what kind of car was she driving?

White, gray, I don't know.

Oh, that's interesting.

Thank you for telling me.

And Ms. Toni will be upgrading

her security system immediately.

That sounds like a great idea.

[Toni] Right?

Oh my gosh, excuse me.

Can we have two caramel frappuccinos?

Caramel frappuccinos.

- Sound good?

- Sounds delicious. (chuckles)

Yes.

Love your necklace.

Thank you. - Mm-hm.

(traffic hums) (soft instrumental music)

Good evening, madam. - Good evening.

Do you have a reservation?

No, my date made it already.

His name is Alexander DeVane.

Oh yes.

Right this way.

Thank you.

[Alexander] No, I'm just

having a business meeting.

Trying to take care of some things.

Of course, it's just a friend.

Okay.

[Toni] Hello.

Wow, you look beautiful.

[Toni] Oh, you like?

I do.

Good to see you.

Thank you.

Thank you for inviting me.

Thanks for coming.

So tell me a little more about yourself.

Well, I am recently widowed.

I'm so sorry to hear that.

My husband died a little over a year ago.

Wow, really?

Well then, you know how it feels.

Sometimes it's difficult to get out of bed,

but I've been getting better.

Definitely ready to move forward in life.

So am I.

Hello guys,

My name is Peter, and I'll

be your waiter for the night.

I love your accent.

[Peter] Thank you.

So what are we drinking tonight?

I'll have lemonade and a

slice of strawberry, please.

[Peter] Excellent choice.

And you sir?

Vodka of cranberry, extra ice.

[Peter] Gotcha.

I'll go put those in for you,

and we'll be back with

your dinner selections.

Have fun.

Thank you.

That's interesting.

You know, I just met a young lady

that also likes vodka

cranberry juice with extra ice.

Oh wow. - Yeah.

Not many people like that drink.

No.

What'd you say her name was?

Um, it's Kimberly.

I met a couple of weeks ago.

Oh, that looks good.

Hm, so what looks edible

tonight on this menu?

But you're doin'

Doin' it to me, oh

Alexander?

Hey, you were asking.

Well, I was asking

what do you want to eat?

But looks like you are so in depth

in whatever you're thinking about,

so let me go ahead and ask now.

So what do you do for a living?

I'm an investor.

I invest in businesses.

If they're successful,

then I make a profit.

If they're not successful,

I still make a profit

by selling the business

to another investor.

It's a win-win situation.

What about yourself?

Well, you sound like

a shark to me, but hey,

I like sharks, but anyway.

I actually own a marketing firm.

[Alexander] Oh really?

Yeah, I actually

inherited from my husband

after he passed.

Yeah.

(midtempo electronic music)

Uh, good evening, madam.

Do you have a reservation?

Excuse me?

Do you have a reservation?

(Robin giggles)

See you testing my gangster right now.

Ain't got time for this.

Well, have a good night.

I'm going to Shay Shay Rib Shack.

(soft hip hop music)

I love this song.

Can I have this dance?

Now, Alexander, I

don't know how to dance.

Just take it easy on me, please.

Just, uh, follow my lead.

[Toni] Okay.

Gonna get me in the mood right

Yeah. (Toni laughs)

You're a natural.

You think so? - Mm-hm.

Okay.

And you said you couldn't dance.

I can't.

Follow that rainbow wherever it goes

Seems like you got rhythm to me.

Well, maybe because you leading me.

I paint my life like however I see it

Dreaming in color

Goodnight.

Well, thank you for such

a wonderful evening.

Thank you for accepting my invitation.

Purple heart for my brothers

I hope you get home safe.

Ditto.

Red carpet for my lovers

I'ma move bands for these hustlers

I still play solo

(phone ringing)

(suspenseful music)

(phone ringing)

Hey.

(Toni chuckles)

Wait, hold on babe, I

got someone else calling.

Oh, well Alexander,

hon, I can call you back.

That's all right.

It wasn't that important anyway.

So lunch later?

Sure, but I have to

stop by the office before,

after I leave the yoga studio.

Just send me the address,

I'll come pick you up.

See you soon, babe.

Okay, see you later, bye.

Hoo, hey.

Hey.

You are awfully giddy today.

[Toni] (chuckles) Am I?

Girl, you up here glowing.

Glowing like you got a man or something.

Well, girl, I don't have no man,

but I do have a new friend.

Really?

How'd you meet him?

At a lemonade stand.

Girl, I went to go get me some lemonade,

and he literally bumped into me.

Next thing I know, girl, we out to dinner.

Wanna go to lunch?

You know I would, girl, but

how about I'm going to lunch

with my new friend. (laughs)

Okay.

See you tomorrow?

See you tomorrow, girl. - Mm-hm.

(suspenseful music)

(engine rumbles)

I hate it here!

We barely have any food.

Tell him!

I can't, baby, you must understand.

Understand what?

That he's rich, and we're barely eating?

I'm going to tell him!

Kim, please, you'll do

harm than good, baby, please!

Please!

Hm.

Oh my... I'm here to see Ms. Stevens.

You can tell her Alexander's here.

Yeah, of course.

I'll be right on top of you, top of that.

I'm so sorry, top of that.

Oh my god. (exhales sharply)

(Fernando knocking)

Hey Fernando, what's up?

You have a scrumptious six foot tall,

dark chocolate handsome man here to see you

by the name of Alexander.

Should I send him in?

Do you wanna go get him?

I can get him if you want.

Well, we all know you wanna get him,

but (finger snaps) the

devil is alive, he's mine.

[Fernando] Ooh, girl bye.

Tell him I'll be there in a minute.

Right. - Thank you.

Ooh.

(midtempo electronic music)

Hey, how's it going man?

I'm Quentin, project manager here.

And you are?

Alexander.

Let me guess, Hamilton?

DeVane, actually.

Oh, cool, cool.

Hey, do you have a business

card on you by any chance?

I do not at the moment.

Nice to meet you.

So I hear you're a friend of Toni's.

Something like that.

To be honest, I like to be a lot

more than just her friend, though.

You feel me?

Yeah, I feel you.

Can you promise me one thing?

What's that?

Toni means the world to all of us here.

I would hate to see her get

hurt in any kind of way,

so you be good to her?

You have my word.

(Toni clears throat)

Hey babe.

Hey. - You ready to go?

Yes.

Let's go.

(Toni giggles)

Thanks.

Oh, what the?

[Toni] Can you please

take those braids down?

Uh-uh.

Boy, who the hell do you think you are?

Are you serious right now?

(phone rings melodically)

(midtempo hip hop music)

Oh, uh-uh, mm-mm, no you didn't, nope.

You don't even know who

you're playing with, do you?

What the hell are you doing?

Boy, you better answer this phone.

Are you serious right now?

You're really gonna do me like this?

I see you Alexander DeVane.

Okay, you don't even know who

you're playing with, do you?

I'm gonna catch up with your a*s, watch.

I got something for you right now.

So what are you thinking?

(soft instrumental music)

I don't know,

there's just so much stuff on here.

I just, whew.

Let, is that my friend Kimberly?

Kimberly?

I don't see that on the menu.

What page is that on? (laughs)

No, silly.

Remember the girl I told

you about that I met?

She is the only other person I know

that likes his cranberry

and vodka and extra ice.

Oh yeah, her.

Come here, come here, come here.

Hey, girl.

[Toni] Hey, girl, what are you up to?

Oh nothing much, just

checking out the city,

you know, since I'm new and all.

Well, remember I was telling

you about the guy, Alexander.

This is Alexander.

He is the only other person I know.

Like I was telling him

that likes the vodka and cranberry juice

with the extra ice girl.

Girl how ironic is that?

[Kimberly] Mm-hm, what a coincidence.

(Toni laughs)

Yeah. - Nice to meet you, Alexander.

You, too.

Anyway, girl, I'm gonna let

y'all get back to your meal.

[Toni] Okay.

I'll see you at the next yoga class.

Girl, listen, you know we

have to be fine, right?

Be safe girl.

You, too. - Good seeing you.

Good seeing you, too. - Okay.

[Kimberly] Bye, Alexander.

(Alexander chuckles)

Listen, honey, I think I'm

going to get this cheesecake

with the extra strawberries.

You know I love strawberries.

You know what, me too.

[Toni] Okay, sounds good.

(ominous music)

What's happening bro?

Oh, you doing a silent treatment, man.

You know, hey.

There's a big old elephant

in this room, man.

And I feel it, boy.

You stepping on my silence, man.

What's happening with you.

Toni, man.

Toni?

Toni, Toni, Toni.

The chick you work with, right?

Yeah.

[Buga Suga] What's up with her?

I'm having a hard time

wrapping her around my finger.

I ain't never had this problem before, Bug.

Oh.

Does she call you night?

Does she ever call you?

You don't even have her number. (laughs)

You playing yourself, man.

Don't be playing yourself, man.

This what you do, you ready for this?

Get the girl some flowers, man.

And according to Buga Suga Chronicle,

she likes Casa Blanca lilies,

you dig what I'm saying?

That's classy sh*t, man, classy!

And then you gotta feed them.

You got to feed the girl.

Way to a man's heart

is through his stomach.

Same thing with women's, man, same thing.

You got that?

Oh yeah, smart boy, write

that down, man, hey yo.

What type of restaurant

would you recommend?

Man, you got money.

You the one with the job.

Know what I'm saying?

Hey, look on one of them apps.

They'll tell you something,

you know what I mean?

But make it good though.

You don't want nothing

that's gonna make her fart,

you don't want do nothing

to put her to sleep.

You know what I saying?

Think about this thing.

Be smart about this action, man,

You know what I mean?

Come on, now.

I can't tell you everything, damn, bro!

Hey look here, she got a sister?

- I don't know, I'll find out.

- Or a cousin?

Maybe a niece.

Hey, listen, listen, listen, real spit.

See you, some get your

sh*t solved over here.

No, no, no. - Go ahead with what

you gotta say, man, you

always do that to me.

I need you to help me find

this dude who took her money.

That'd help me out a whole lot.

I do it, man.

What's his name?

Donnie, uh, Donnie Palmer, Donnie Palmer.

Donnie Palmer.

Oh that's the white boy

all over the news, boy,

see somethin' happening.

It's all okay, Donnie.

Donnie Palmer.

What you need to know about him, though?

Need to locate him.

I need to know where he at.

Like all ASAP. - All right, I got you.

I got you, I got you.

All right, now get up outta

here man, go get that girl.

Wait, wait, one more thing.

What's up?

Some dude came by to

see her the other day.

Man, I don't trust his vibe, man.

It just, something ain't, it ain't right.

Well what's his name too?

You want me to find out?

You got a license plate, you got?

Nah, nah, funny-looking dude with braids.

With braids.

What was his name, Alexander.

Alexander. - Alexander DeVane.

Man, what the hell kind of name is that?

For what a what, a man with braids?

It don't even sound right.

You got that right.

All right, I'll check this out for you.

Check it out for me, okay?

I will. - All right.

Hey, hey, hey, hold on, hold on.

Real quick man, lemme hold something.

I be lookin' up-

- [Quentin] Hey look at

here, man, I'm on CashApp.

Hey man, look, hey, I'm

tapping on this computer for you!

I ain't got no CashApp!

[Quentin] All right,

I'ma Zelle you, then.

What the hell is a Zelle?

(ominous music)

Hey.

Sorry I didn't get a chance

to call you this morning.

Had an unexpected very last minute meeting.

Yeah.

I'll call you later today to check on you.

Okay, babe.

I can't f*cking believe this right now.

So basically you've been cheating on me.

Sweetheart.

I wasn't cheating on you.

Bullshit.

That wasn't part of the

f*cking plan, Alexander.

I was supposed to be

introducing you to her,

but here you are talking

to her behind my back

without me navigating the mood.

So that tells me that you f*cking like her

because you chose her.

It was completely

innocent between her and I.

No it wasn't.

If it was as innocent

as you say that it was,

you would've f*cking told me about it.

Look, I'm sorry I

didn't tell you about it.

I just saw her and thought

we can go to lunch.

It's not even that serious.

I'm just trying to make new

friends in town, that's all.

I mean, I'm just trying to

meet new people in the city.

Mm.

She looked like she had a

good head on her shoulders,

and it could put us in the loop.

Mm.

That's it. - That's it?

Yeah. - Yeah.

Your a*s needs to stick

to the f*cking plan.

I make all the introductions.

Look, you're not gonna try to control me

and tell me if I can have friends or not.

Oh yeah?

Girlfriends, I can.

Female friends, I definitely can.

You blowing this way out of proportion.

No, I'm not.

Because when I first found her,

I knew she was your type.

I knew it.

I was skeptical about even

introducing you to her.

I wanted to find out more

information on her first.

But before I could do that,

and before I could introduce you to her,

here you are f*ck' her.

Meeting her behind my back,

taking her to lunch and sh*t,

like what the f*ck?

That just confirms to me

that you have legitimate feelings for her.

And that makes me right about

this whole god damn sh*t show.

And I'm right, because I know you.

Baby. (soft instrumental music)

Baby, my a*s.

Baby, come here, come here.

Don't be like this.

Look, if you know me,

then you know you the only one for me.

Don't be like that.

We a team.

Act like it then. - Me and you.

(suspenseful music)

[Toni] Hello, James?

Hey there, Toni.

Just calling to let you

know that I found some clues

as to where Donnie could be hiding.

If you don't mind, do you

think you can come in today

so we can go over the details in person?

[Toni] Yeah.

Thanks, see you soon.

(phone clicks)

(traffic hums)

(phone buzzes)

Hey, Toni.

Fernando, hey, listen.

I'm running late today, okay?

The CPA called me,

He said he has to see

me, it's an emergency.

Yeah. (chuckles)

Just don't take too long

now, I still need my check.

I'll be there shortly, okay?

[Fernando] Okay, toodles.

He always talking about

he need his damn check.

I need, I need my check, too!

Goodness.

Hello, Ms. Stevens.

He's waiting for you.

Thank you.

Welcome, Toni. - Hi.

Come here, lemme show you something.

Now this is with heavy speculation.

Mm-hm.

But I believe Donnie's in Montenegro.

Montenegro?

Yeah, all of these transactions occurred

within a Montenegro casino.

Well, multiple casinos.

So, he on some Casino Royale bullshit.

Yeah.

Apparently 80% of these

transactions were made

for the purchasing of chips

and cash advances and whatnot.

He never struck me as the type of guy

that would have a gambling habit.

He is not the first of

my clients to embezzle

and spend it all on gambling abroad.

And I promise you this, he

won't get away with it either.

When I get some more information,

I'll get ahold of the authorities

and try to negotiate

and have them extradited

back to the states for

trial and sentencing.

Oh my goodness, I really appreciate that.

Thank you for everything.

Oh, of course.

Glad to know Donnie's actions

doesn't stop productivity.

I mean, in a million years,

I would not have ever thought that.

Oh my goodness.

(lively instrumental music)

(exhales) Damn, girl.

Alexander was fine as hell.

I knew you was gonna be following me

with your little peeping Tom a*s,

but girl, he is fine, hey girl.

Well can you blame me?

As much as you've been talking about him,

how could I not?

I can't say the same

for that Kimberly trick.

Robin, what is up with you and Kimberly?

Like she's really okay.

I don't know.

She's seem clingy already.

That roommate that's gonna try

and take over your life type of sh*t.

First, she's gonna want your

hairstyle, then your clothes,

single white female type of sh*t.

Listen, give up the horror movies, Robin.

It's starting to get a little scary.

But anyway, moving forward,

I really wanna get with her

because I'm just interested,

maybe I can get some projects

with her firm, you know?

You do you, girl.

I'm just thinking about it.

You know what?

I need you to set up a lunch

meeting with this chick.

This type of assessment

requires an in-person meeting.

Are you serious?

Absolutely.

Okay, I guess I can do that.

Make it happen.

Are you satisfied now?

Why don't you make that salad happen, okay,

with some better dressing,

'cause I don't like that

dressing you have over there.

I need you to pick another restaurant.

What, no, see, here you gonna try

and tell what to do again.

(soft electronic music)

Hey, these are nice.

(phone rings melodically)

Hey, babe.

Hi there.

I miss you.

How long are you gonna be out for today?

Not long, I have a few meetings.

Yeah, I'm trying to put a deal together.

I'll be home before eight.

I'll be waiting.

[Alexander] All right.

(ominous music)

[Alexander] You know

what, I'll take those.

Sure.

Have a good day.

(phone rings)

(phone buzzes)

Hey, baby.

Hey, babe.

I wanna see you.

Okay. - Yeah?

(midtempo hip hop music)

I'll pour a wine glass

For your fine a*s

I'm gonna recline back

And watch you wind that

Bet I'm good for it,

bet I'm good for it

You good, huh Yeah

Okay then show me like some, show me

Do me like you owe me some, owe me

Act like I'm the only one, only

Like I'm chosen son, chosen

You know the chosen one

You know what's up

I'm gonna recline back

And watch you wind that

And think you return around it

Ooh, and you are so beautiful, ah

Heaven, I church while

I'm up in here singin'

Ah, yeah

I hit on wonderful feelin' like I'm

I'll do anything you want

Anything you need

[Kimberly] Hey, I can't

wait for you to get home.

I'm gonna get you

right put it all on me

Baby it's on

Bet I'm good for it

Hurry back, love you.

Bet I'm good for it

I'll do anything you

want, anything you need

Toni?

Yes?

No matter what you hear about me,

just know that I truly love you.

I love you more.

What would you say if

I asked to marry you?

Well, you just gonna have to ask and see.

(ominous music)

[Alexander] What the f*ck?

I can't believe you

chose her bed over ours!

You need to stop!

Stop!

You don't get to tell

me what I need to do.

I'm done with this, done!

I want that b*tch dead.

I'm tired of wasting time on this sh*t.

You better k*ll her.

Two weeks!

That's all you're getting.

I'll do it, okay?

Two. - I'll do it!

Get outta here.

Pick my sh*t up.

(Kimberly sighs)

Man, she don't know how much I love her.

(car door clicks)

(phone buzzes)

Hello?

[Alexander] Hey, babe.

Where you at right now?

On my way to work, what's up?

[Alexander] Good, turn on

the radio real quick, 98.3.

98.3?

[Radio Announcer] Okay

folks for special announcement

here from a gentleman named Alexander,

if not Hamilton, brother,

the floor is yours.

[Alexander] Toni, I've

been thinking about this

for who knows how long,

and I don't wanna put this off any longer.

Toni Stevens, will you marry me?

(Toni gasps)

(Toni laughs) (uptempo hip hop music)

Yes!

Yes, yes, yes!

[Radio Announcer] She says

yes, ladies and gentlemen.

Oh my gosh! (giggles)

Oh my gosh, oh my goodness.

Oh gosh, I gotta call Robin.

Hey, girl.

He asked me to marry him.

[Robin] He did what?

Well damn, girl.

What you doing over there for him

that he decides to put a ring

on it in a couple of months?

Do you even know what he likes to eat?

His favorite holiday?

His shoe size?

Okay, now I'm not getting

ready to give you no tips

so you can try to steal my man, okay?

I'm gonna, let, let, let,

let, be gone, devil, now.

Devil is a liar.

[Robin] Girl, please.

I got my Cubans and my

Asians and a new brother.

Girl, no, not Asians, too.

[Robin] Yes, girl.

There are them days where I wanna do

my own version of Rush Hour. (laughs)

(laughs) Oh my God, you are so crazy.

[Robin] Oh girl, let's

go out to lunch today,

and be sure to invite

that heifer Kimberly, too.

I wanna know what she is all about.

Oh, hold on, lemme ask her.

(suspenseful music)

(phone rings melodically)

Hello?

[Toni] Hey girl, how are you?

Nothing much, what's going on?

I was calling to see if

you wanna go to lunch today

with me and my friend Robin.

Uh, sure, lemme check my schedule.

(uptempo electronic music)

Clear all day.

Sounds good, okay, same place?

[Kimberly] Same place.

Okay, see you then.

Okay, bye.

See you.

What the f*ck did Alex

do to get her all giddy

and take the initiative?

I cannot believe I'm

getting ready to get married.

Oh my gosh, I cannot believe.

(phone ringing)

Oh, is this, oh God, the CPA.

This better be some good news.

Toni speaking.

Hi Tony, I'm just calling to let you know

that a wire transfer just came in

and the sum of a million dollars

from an Alexander DeVane.

Who is that?

Listen, you are my

CPA, not my daddy, okay?

I just need you to make

sure that million dollars

get to the right account.

Oh listen, can you do me a favor

and drop the paperwork

so that you can make him

a silent partner, please?

Okay, sure, I'll let you know.

I'll call you when it's ready.

Awesome, okay, thank you.

Oh my gosh.

I cannot believe I'm getting married.

I cannot believe I'm getting married.

Okay, and what will we

be drinking this evening?

I'll have a red wine please.

I will have lemonade

with a slice of strawberry.

I'm gonna have a vodka

cranberry with extra ice, please.

[Waitress] Okay, sounds good.

I'll go put those in.

Thank you. - Thank you.

So, Kimberly, is it? - Mm-hm.

what kind of man do you like?

Do you have a preference?

Oh my gosh, here we go again.

If you must know, I like

my men from the motherland.

So what does that mean,

that you only date brothers?

[Kimberly] What's wrong with that?

I was just gonna tell you,

you should broaden your horizons.

Well, if I like chocolate,

I'm gonna have me some chocolate, okay?

(phone buzzing)

Excuse me, I need to take this call.

Okay, okay, perfect.

Girl, look, these

strawberries look so good.

This b*tch gonna have me catch a case.

This. - Thank you, thank you.

Oh, thank you so much.

I'ma find something out on this b*tch.

What?

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.

What are you doing?

You can sit here all day

and act like you don't wanna know.

Robin.

I'ma find something out about that b*tch.

All because this lady like black men?

Are you kidding me?

What?

(Robin sighs)

I'm sorry, ladies, I need to go.

[Toni] Oh girl, I'm sorry.

All right, oh.

You too, honey.

And Roberta was it?

It was nice meeting you, too.

Bye. - Bye, girl.

Girl, these strawberries, they're so red.

I mean, isn't it?

I think they're cute.

Toni, I don't like

her, I don't trust her,

and there is something

going on with that b*tch.

Okay, Robin?

All because she likes black men?

Toni, there is something

else other than that.

I'm telling you, you need

to get Quentin's cousin

Booty Slicker to go and do

that brain hacking bullshit

that he does and find something

out about that heifer.

First of all, who the

hell is booty slicker?

You mean Buga Suga?

You know what the hell I mean.

Okay, well I'm just saying

now you wanna use the man cousin,

how the hell I supposed

to know what you mean?

You the one that keep bringing

single white female around us, not me!

And you the one who keep ordering

that sorry-a*s red wine.

Why do you keep bringing

me to this restaurant?

Why you keep coming?

(ominous music)

Hey, Quentin.

Hey, Miss Toni.

So I know you had asked to take me out

and you mentioned you

were free on Saturdays,

so I was just wondering if we can hang out

at your cousin Buga

Suga's house on Saturday.

Okay, but at Buga Suga's?

Yeah.

Cool. (chuckles).

So I'll see you Saturday?

Buga Suga's?

Okay.

Yeah, Saturday.

[Toni] Ah, Quentin?

[Quentin] Yes, Toni

You know you just used any excuse

just to get close to me.

Mm-hm.

Anyway, does your cousin

have anything harder to drink?

Uh, I think all he has is wine

and it's in the cabinet of things

that he only does on Sundays.

Oh my goodness. - Mm-hm.

[Buga Suga] Hey, hey, hey!

I have returned, b*tches! (laughs)

Quin, Quin, what's up baby?

What's up, man?

Hey man, welcome to the lair,

welcome to the lair.

Miss Toni, how you feeling baby?

Yes, I did, oh, okay, she like that.

(chuckles) I see.

Hold on, y'all look away, right quick.

I gotta make sure my,

you know what I'm saying,

my happy juice is up in here.

Oh yeah, very good, very

good, everything good.

Trees for my trees, you dig?

All right, well, uh.

Wait, wait, cousin, where the food at?

I left it on the counter, but you go on,

help yourself, player.

Yeah, man, so, Miss Toni.

Before you left now, you said

you needed my assistance?

Yeah, um, I just want some information

on a new friend that I have.

[Buga Suga] Uh-huh.

Um.

(suspenseful music)

[Samantha] Hey, Miss Toni.

Hey pretty girl.

How are you?

I'm good.

How's your mother?

She's fine.

She's having boyfriend problems.

They were doing so well.

I know, but she was snooping

and found out he was cheating

on her the entire time.

Well, seriously, that's

what she gets for snooping.

But anyway, still doesn't

make it right, does it?

Listen, you tell your mother

that she is welcome anytime

she wants to to come over here

and hang out with Robin and I,

and we can have some drinks.

Will do.

[Toni] Sounds good.

[Samantha] Oh, I

almost forgot to ask you,

did you ever get my text messages?

What text messages?

Oh, I must have forgot to send it to you.

I took a picture of the license plate,

like you said, when I

was walking to school.

Yeah?

But I didn't send it to you

'cause I thought you were still sleeping.

It was really early.

But I'll send it to you right now.

Okay.

Sent. (phone dings)

Got it.

You don't know how much

this helps me, okay?

- See you later Miss Toni.

- See you later pretty girl.

Her name is-(Buga Suga grumbles)

Don't say a word, say no

more, you hear what I'm sayin'.

I'm gonna find out everything I know

about this b*tch a*s beyotch.

You feel me, hold on, hear me out, lemme.

Hold on a second.

(keyboard tapping)

Interesting.

Interesting.

Look here, you gimme

about three, four weeks.

See what I mean? - Mm-hm.

About three, four.

I'm gonna have everything you need

to know about this here

b*tch, b*tch a*s b*tch.

There's some right here, too.

All will be revealed in time, you feel me?

Mm-hm. - Yeah, baby.

(keyboard clicking)

Uh.

Hell yeah, it feels good.

It is going be all right.

Now I take credit cards, I even take EBT.

I take Bad Larry coins,

I take Bitcoin, too.

Okay?

Hey, Quin!

Don't be eating up every, matter of fact,

you know I'm hungry as hell.

Look on here because I call that n*gga,

he buy all my sh*t.

Yeah, but uh, yeah.

[Quentin] Hey yo cousin, your food ready!

Well hell yeah, here we come, boy,

'cause I am hungry!

After you, miss lady.

Oh my God, what have I done?

You look like he brought

some hell house house with you.

(laughs) Ooh, that girl fine as hell, boy!

(ominous electronic music)

Hey Toni, Buga Suga here.

I'm gonna need you to meet

me over here at our, uh,

breast milk 24/7 liquor store.

It's right on 25th and 38, you got that?

[Toni] What?

I need you to meet me in one hour.

Can you managed it?

[Toni] Oh, okay.

All right, see you shortly.

Yeah.

Square square square square square

She know she like a square

square square square square

[Robin] I can't believe I

let you talk me into this!

What was that?

[Toni] Stop.

Calm, down, calm down.

I think it was a rat.

It's okay. It was a rat, it's a rat.

Robin, stop.

Why are we here?

Just calm down.

It was your suggestion.

My suggestion? - Yes it was.

I told you to get him to

help you, not get us robbed.

It's okay, Quentin referred him.

He's straight, Robin, stop.

I'm calling him right now.

(Robin sighs)

Where is Booty Slicker?

Uh, did I hear my name?

And that's Buga Suga to you, prissy.

Is this dude serious?

Look here now, I just brought y'all here

to make sure you wasn't followed.

Now, was your followed?

Huh, did you meet any strange

characters on the way?

You brought us to a alley

to make sure we weren't followed?

And you were behind happy

in this liquor store, okay?

You semi-safe.

Semi?

Girl, we gotta go.

Okay, we, we leaving.

Why are we here, why did you call me?

Well see on the real side,

I was about your safety

and everything,

but I just might need you

to let me hold something.

Just little something.

What, what does that mean?

Just little something.

I get paid Thursday after next,

I need to hold something.

You know, like it's called a retainter.

Money?

See, this is what this is about.

He brought us to an alley.

He gonna get us robbed, and you-

- Ain't you protected?

Come on now.

From who?

Girl, go in there in

that Shanquilla purse

and hand me a little

something, now come on now.

[Robin] I ain't giving you

something out of my purse.

Give me something good, jang-a-lang

Okay, just calm down.

All right.

We don't have any money.

So-

- What the hell you come down here for?

Oh, for your safety?

Yeah, we better get outta here soon.

Come on, I know you got some, girl.

What's that, a Chantel?

Give him something,

please give him something.

Yeah yeah,

go ahead and reach into that

Chantel and gimme something.

I know you got a, turnin' your

back like you got all that.

(laughs) Yeah, hey, don't

play with a brother,

don't play a brother.

What you got?

(bill crinkles)

Oh hell yeah.

Ooh, muah, sweet, sweet.

Toni, we gotta go, we gotta go.

Yeah, let's go, we gotta go.

Hold on, let me make sure

everything good for you.

Oh, my God.

Do you see this?

[Buga Suga] That's a big

a*s rat right there, damn!

[Toni] This ridiculous.

(midtempo guitar music)

Ah, ah

Ah, ah

You better k*ll her.

Two weeks!

That's her car, right there.

Ah, ah

Ah, ah

Ah, ah

Ah, ah

[Alexander] You satisfied now?

[Kimberly] Not till I

see her in the obituary.

(buttons clicking)

(soft electronic music)

(car rumbles)

[Alexander] All right, parking.

(Alexander sighs)

I hope you like it.

All right, take my hand.

There you go.

[Toni] Okay.

All right, keep 'em closed. - Okay.

Come around, close the door. - Okay.

Lemme close the door, here we go.

All right.

Now we got some grass coming up.

All right, I'ma make sure.

[Toni] Where are we?

[Alexander] Make sure

you keep your eyes closed.

(Toni laughs)

More grass coming up.

[Toni] Okay, okay, okay.

[Alexander] All right.

We're almost there.

Okay.

All right, we gonna make a little turn.

All right.

Okay, okay, you ready?

Yeah.

Okay, open your eyes.

(Toni gasps)

You made all this for me?

Yeah.

Well, that was a long kiss.

(Alexander chuckles)

Just had to call someone to keep an

eye on it while I picked you up.

Babe, this is too much.

But wait, there's more.

There's more?

Yep, look.

Oh my god, it's beautiful.

I love you.

I love you.

(Toni sighs)

Good morning.

Holly Hollandaise here.

Truer words were never spoken

than love is in the air

as Alexander DeVane professes his love-

- Alexander DeVane?

[Holly] And asked her

to be his lifelong wife.

- Alexander DeVane?

- With a sky-written message.

Alex?

What about Alexander DeVane?

Back to you. - He's my, he's my.

(Susan sighs)

He's your, ma'am?

Ma'am, Nurse Sennett?

Nurse Sennett?

Yes, detective?

Do you have any idea what happened to her?

No I don't.

We were just talking, and she passed out,

but she was staring at the TV

talking about Alexander DeVane.

I don't know.

(phone beeps)

[Cooper] Forensics office.

This is Cooper.

[Detective Marshall] This is Marshall.

[Cooper] Hey, Detective.

I was just about to call you.

[Detective Marshall] Tell me what you got

on that stuff I delivered to you.

(suspenseful music)

[Robin] Hello?

Robin, girl, he got my car detailed.

[Robin] What?

He got your car detailed?

Yes, and he had the car towed.

I mean seriously, this

man really cares about me.

Come to find out.

(midtempo electronic music)

(keys rattling)

(car beeping)

I can't f*cking believe you.

[Alexander] What's wrong with you?

That b*tch is still alive.

[Alexander] And?

(scoffs) Oh my God,

you caught feelings for that b*tch.

[Alexander] Look, I've just decided

I'm done with these games.

Games?

[Alexander] Yeah, games.

You up here letting your

past influence everything.

Remember, I know you just

as well as you know me.

We're poor, he's rich.

I hate our lives.

Please, baby.

One day you'll understand.

You know what?

[Alexander] What you gonna do?

You touch her, I'll k*ll you.

I'd like to see you try.

My brakes were busted.

Girl, this man really cares about me, oof.

[Robin] So what's next?

Y'all getting a joint bank account?

Oh girl, you already late.

We've already done that. (laughs)

[Robin] Well, damn.

He's definitely trying to keep you, huh?

Well he has.

(soft suspenseful music)

Ooh

(object rattles)

What up, what up.

I think I pulled something, man.

(phone rings melodically)

Hey, hey, what's happening?

I been waiting on you, man.

What's happening?

Sure enough.

Hey man, I knew it, man, hey,

I knew it, man, look here.

I'ma see you on Thursday, man,

with that free chicken sandwich, all right?

I appreciate everything

you did for me, though.

All right.

Then, I gotta go, I gotta

deliver this right now.

I'ma holler at later.

You tell Josh I said what's up?

Fine, then, I'll talk to you later, man.

I told that girl, I told that girl.

Hold on one second.

Hey baby doll.

Baby Dookie, man, this

autospell f*cked up, man,

hold on, hey, baby doll,

I need to see you right now.

How do you spell right now?

Now, N-A, N-A.

Sayin'.

Now yeah, the finna be be

in some real sh*t, boy.

(playful hip hop music)

Hey, what's up, come on

in here, come on in here.

Oh, excuse the mess.

Oh, sh*t, uh, yeah, you know,

I gave my girl a day off.

Forgive me about that there.

Oh, sh*t, what would I do without her.

Hey, don't worry about that,

that's gonna be straight.

So, I got a little something for ya.

Now look, this whole

Kimberly and Alexander sh*t,

everything you need to know right is here.

Wait a minute now, I'm

gonna tell you something.

You hanging with some real th*gs out here.

I'm not, these m*therf*ckers make Buga Suga

look like a motherfuckin' boy scout.

I told you.

[Buga Suga] You hear me, take that.

It's an IOU, boo, I owe you.

You just don't like Kimberly.

She even got it right,

hey, we're here, you're

lookin' right now, too.

Wait till you read that, there.

Like a harlequin romance, we're killin'.

Yeah.

Oh, what's that little?

Is that, uh, that's the

next that your husband gave?

Yes. - Yeah, okay.

The only thing I feel like I have left

in this world that's real.

I guess this is real love.

He left a riddle, but I

just can't find the answer.

Riddles, codes, Seduko.

Mathematics, DeVinci Code,

whatever it is, baby,

it's all there now.

Can I tell you 'bout it, hey, look at here.

That woman needs you, too.

I need to keep your head up.

You feel me?

Keep your head up!

That's the only thing that's

gonna get you through.

And that, and the authorities.

Now you make sure she call

authorities now, you hear?

Because that's what's gonna get you popping

through this thing here,

you know what I'm saying?

I will.

I told her that you could

get this for us, Booty Slicker.

Oh yeah, you done told Booty Slicker,

Booty, Booty, the name is Buga Suga.

Buga Suga, Booty Slicker, same thing.

Come on, let's go.

Well, that's what we ordered.

Uh-huh, oh yeah.

[Toni] Oh my gosh.

[Buga Suga] Go on ahead, now.

[Toni] You just don't like Kimberly.

Hey look, hey, turn

that bottom lock for me.

(phone buzzing)

Hey babe, what's going on?

[Toni] I need you to come

out the house real quick.

Is everything okay?

[Toni] Well, everything's fine now.

Just get here.

Okay, I'll be there shortly.

(suspenseful music)

What you got on the stuff I delivered?

[Cooper] I managed to get

a clearer picture of the ID.

(phone ringing)

(phone buzzing)

Hello?

(bold instrumental music)

Detective?

(shoes clicking)

[Reporter] Ma'am, excuse me, excuse me!

Hey, no cameras, please.

Can't you see the man is grieving?

Make it happen.

(person gasping)

Babe?

Oh my God!

(gasping) I love you.

Call an ambulance!

[Toni] They're already on the way.

What?

Well, I don't understand.

Why are you so calm?

This is why.

Yesterday, my neighbor Samantha

saw her leave my house.

And when she told me,

I checked my camera system

and saw her pouring stuff in my lemonade.

Interesting though.

I never put the lemonade

back in the refridge.

So I called my girl Robin,

and we went to the store

to replace everything.

I then poured the poison

lemonade into the cranberry juice

and offered her a dose of her own medicine.

You b*tch.

You b*tch. (panting)

He was my father.

This was supposed to be mine.

Daryl Stevens was my father.

(Kimberly thuds)

I date r*ped him.

I was a secretary.

I loved him.

Yet he never paid me

any romantic attention.

I secretly loved him.

I put the drugs in his cup,

and once he was knocked out, I r*ped him.

A month later, I found out I was pregnant.

I couldn't tell him.

I would've been put in

prison and I wanted you.

Can't you see?

You were made out of love, my love.

He never knew.

Babe!

I'm speechless.

So am I.

I can't believe you tried

to run game on me like that.

What, what are you talking about?

Oh, you know what the

hell I'm talking about.

It is not what it looks like, baby.

Oh it is.

You and this b*tch tried to k*ll me.

Alexander DeVane.

Put your hands above your head.

Baby, listen to me, okay?

You're under arrest as an

accessory to the m*rder attempt

of Toni Stevens.

Murdering son of a b*tch! - You know me!

m*rder attempt?

You got the wrong guy! - You got the right

to remain silent!

Anything you say... No, you're dead!

Apparently not. (slap smacks)

It's gonna take a whole lot more

than cutting my brakes to k*ll me.

You're never gonna k*ll

another woman again.

Get 'em outta here.

[Detective Marshall] Let's go.

Come on.

You like them?

I love them.

They're from Cuba.

Girl, you always got it like that.

Oh, hey girl, hey.

Hey, girl.

I thought we were supposed to

do lunch like we usually do.

You know what, you're right?

Gimme a minute.

Girl, is he still sending you letters?

From prison?

How'd you guess?

Because you always

make that same mopey face

when you reading his letters.

Girl, you do know he

ain't getting out, right?

Hey, Quentin.

Everything okay in here?

Yeah, hey.

I just wanted to let you guys know

that they finally caught Donnie.

Wait a minute, what?

Yeah, while you were sad

for the past couple of months,

Buga Suga jumped on a case

and gave the CPA some clues.

Apparently, Donnie's visa ran out

and he gambled himself broke.

So he called one of Buga Suga's

connects trying to get a fake visa.

He was piled up in debt,

so he ran to the nearest

American embassy for asylum

where he was immediately arrested.

Wow. - What?

Mm-hm.

Well, there goes that million dollars.

Wait, wait, wait.

That piece of paper

that Buga Suga gave you,

what was that about?

You know, Quentin.

Buga Suga is smarter than

I could have ever imagined.

Before Daryl died, he gave

me a riddle in this necklace,

and he told me he'll

always take care of me.

And then once I met with Buga Suga,

he actually found the

answer to that riddle.

And it was with me the whole time.

Mm. - Right here.

It's called real love.

[Robin] Oh.

The key was right here,

and I was able to unlock the safe

and it was $5 million that

Daryl had left for me.

$5 million?

Oh, sh*t, girl!

Now I know how them b*tches

were gunnin' for you so hard.

Oh, so you can afford me a raise.

Come on, girl.

(clears throat) So you do know

I am still available

on the weekends, right?

(Robin squeals) (group laughs)

(somber music)

(gavel pounds)

[Toni] Well, time has a

way of revealing the truth,

and as for Donnie, he has

to learn a hard truth.

All of his lies, the

stealing, all of his cheating

has caught up with him.

I guess I still ponder

on why he would betray

Daryl's friendship like that.

But he has a lot of years

to ask for forgiveness.

I just hope he doesn't drop the soap.

(chuckles)

Ask for Susan, well, I would

say that it's been bittersweet.

The bitter part is she

gave a heart to a man

that tried to k*ll her.

And of course, you all know

I can identify with that

all too well.

Well I mean, I understand

sometime love can hurt,

but my gosh not k*ll you.

But the sweet part is, she's moving on.

She's smiling, she's living her life,

and her heart is even open for new love.

I would say Alexander truly

did underestimate that cougar.

Keep living, Susan.

Well, it looks like I have a praise report.

Buga Suga, well, John Weaver,

that's his government name,

has turned over a new leaf.

He's legit now, and has

a new office downtown.

Nah, I have to be honest and tell you,

I'm not sure what he's doing,

but whatever it is, it's working.

Robin will always be my bestie.

Not much has changed with her.

She's always in the prowl

for some beefcake. (chuckles)

All I can say is good, bad or indifferent,

that's my girl, and I

just love me some Robin.

And yes, I finally went out with Quentin.

I gave in to all his pleading

and begging. (chuckles)

I can say it's been fun.

I don't know where it's going

to lead, but I can't lie.

I think I'm falling for him,

but I'm still pondering on it.

(door thuds)

(Toni laughing) - Oh, man.

And who is that with her?

I know that dude.

Lovejoy don't forget a face

Tomorrow never dies

Future by my side

Only God's designs see true through

All of these lies

I feel so alive

Cannot be denied

Truth is the proof's in the pie, oh

So much to ponder life makin'

me wonder where can I go

Who can I be

I'ma get all the things made for me

Best believe, yeah

So much to ponder life makin'

me wonder where can I go

One. (clapperboard snaps)

Why he keep touchin' me?

For prayer.

Well, I can lay hands.

No, pastor.

And we can touch and agree.

(Robin laughing)

(Pastor Lovejoy laughing) (Toni laughing)

[Staff] All right, guys.

Let him do his thing. - Okay.

Say no more.

You know what I'm sayin'.

Hey, you tell me what you need,

and I'll get everything you need on him.

You feel me?

Okay.

(Buga Suga and Toni laughing)

[Director] Okay, and the next line is.

[Staff] f*ck' hilarious, man.

[Director] Okay, then give

me like two or three days.

And then that be. (laughs)

Okay, give me two three weeks, what's up.

(group giggling)

[Director] Two or three days,

and you'll know this b*tch inside out.

Okay. - Take it from.

[Robin] Ooh, doctor, play, not doctor,

but you are a pastor.

Pastor Lovejoy. - Sorry, yes.

You can call me doctor, too.

(Robin laughing)

Sister Lovejoy, I mean, sister.

[Robin] Why you gonna call her Lovejoy,

you tryin' to marry my friend?

(Toni laughing)

You wanna marry my friend?

You called him doctor,

I guess he can, too.

We'll take it back.

I'ma get all the things made for me

Best believe, yeah

So much to ponder life makin'

me wonder where can I go

Ah, ah

Dreamin' for the stars

Reachin' for what's ours

Heal from all the scars,

peace with your God

Leave what you have lost

Feet stay on the course

Beatin' all the odds

Keep goin' strong

They love you and they leave you

Over lust and leisure

Trust and believe the

same ones will deceive ya

Misplaced passion

Over foolishness from back when

Mind's eye got a bad lens

Can't see the heartbreak happening

Who can I be

I'ma get all the things made for me

Best believe, yeah

Ponder, ponder, ponder

Dreamin' for the stars, dream on

Reachin' for what's ours, keep goin'

Heal from all the scars, stay strong

Peace with your God, yeah

Leave what you have lost

Feet stay on the course, stay on

Beatin' all the odds, keep goin' strong

Keep goin'

Hey, love. - Hey.

[Alexander] I've had something to say

for you for a long time.

[Toni] What's that?

[Alexander] I love you,

and I wanna be with you.

(giggles) Well, I have to ponder that.

Yeah

[Toni] So many changes in my life,

and I think I like someone else.

[Alexander] Is he meant for you, though?

Did got put him on this

Earth to push y'all together?

[Toni] I don't know.

[Alexander] Well please,

ponder that, will you?

Yeah

[Toni] Okay, I will.

Ponder, ponder