Who's Cheating Who? (2024)

[bunniefuu]

[woman screams]

- Mason. Mason.

- Look behind you.

Stay the hell away from her!

Move!



Hey hey

Smoke and mirrors

Play the game

Different pages

Chapter the same

Didn't know this

Distant touch

I'm searching for you

Where are you love

Past your level

We play this game

In different places

Stuck in a maze

Don't get your language

Foreign exchange

Will we ever meet up

'Cause I'm tired babe

No wonder why we

don't see eye to eye

Standing on the corner

watching lovers passing by

Tell me why

Tell my why

We live in

different dimensions

Now you see me

Now you don't

You could've paid

me more attention

At first you had me

and now you won't

We live in

different dimensions

Now you see me

Now you don't

You could've paid

me more attention

At first you had me

and now you won't

Wicked lovin'

So hard to face

Couldn't tell me nothin'

I was in a daze

I'm playing poker

You're playing spades

You're mediocre

I'm down at Caesar Way

While I'm floatin' on clouds

You're still sittin'

here on the ground

Lookin' stupid

'Bout to lose it

You should've

know that by now

Shouldn't have

let a good one go

Never let a good one go

You and your pride let

me walk out the door

No wonder why we

don't see eye to eye

Standing on the corner

watching lovers passing by

Tell me why

Tell me why

[sighs]

Crap...

Dad, what is going on with this?

[knock at door] Come in.

Hey.

Good morning,

Manny. [chuckles]

- There she is, boss lady.

- I keep telling you,

you don't have to call me that.

I've been calling

you that forever.

Okay, but my dad was

the boss, not me.

I barely even came to visit.

I was too busy, you know,

in my real estate business.

Not event planning.

Well, you're still

the boss lady,

according to your father.

And he was so proud

of his daughter,

the real estate agent.

Yeah, the man's gonna

be really missed.

Yeah, I know.

- Hey, Chica.

- Hmm?

You got this,

okay? You got this.

Just know he's in

a better place now.

Yeah, he is.

And I got you.

So, whatever it you need,

whatever it is you wanna do,

you know that Manny's

got your back.

I know. You're

the best, Manny.

Thank you.

You know what? I

know I'm the best.

But I just wanna hear

you say it again.

[both]

- Manny's the best!

There it is. Boom!

Good, she's back.

So, while I have you here,

how-how's Mr. McKinney doing?

Oh, uh, you know, he's good.

He's busy filming his projects.

- Okay.

I know everything that has

happened with my father

hasn't been easy on him.

Well, I know it hasn't

been easy on you, too.

No, it hasn't, but you know me.

Stephanie's gonna be okay.

You know, I just it keep moving

and sprint through the hurdles.

[chuckles] - Yeah,

yes, yes, this is true.

Yes, you do.

I do. Thank you, Manny.

Yeah, you got it.

If you need anything, I'm

gonna be out there, okay?

- Okay.

- All right?

You good, boss lady?

I'm good, Manny.

All right. Boss lady's back.

- Yeah, I'm back.

- Okay.



[knock at door]

- Come in.

- Good morning, Steven.

- Morning.

Here is your ticket,

itinerary, and package

for the planners' convention.

Oh, that's not until next month.

Oh, I know, but I wanted

to get it done early,

so I can get you a good

rate on your flight.

And, you know I'll

be on my honeymoon

that week you're leaving.

So, just wanted to take care

of everything beforehand

to avoid any issues.

Ah, so efficient.

That's one of the many

reasons I hired you.

And I'm glad I did.

Well, I'm glad you hired me too.

[both chuckle]

And I wanna say thank you for

giving me a whole week off,

considering the fact

that I had just started.

I'm so excited.

We're getting

married in Jamaica.

Oh, well, uh, all right.

Sounds nice, uh, best wishes.

Oh, Miranda, do me a favor

and please make sure

all the clients know

that we'll be out of the office

the entire week

of the convention.

- Okay, no problem.

- All right.

I'll get on that today.

Ah, you're the best.

Don't ever change.

Just doing my job.

Hey, do you mind if I

take an early lunch today?

I have a few things

to take care of.

Ah, why not?

Thank you.

They don't know this love

They don't know this feeling

Their mind's too numb

Their heart's too numb

[dramatic music

playing on television]

People ask me all the time,

"What is psychotherapy?"

Psychotherapy is a

talking treatment.

I use talking, rather

than medication,

to help people

with their issues.

I believe that it's so important

to have someone help you

talk through your problems,

rather than being

given a prescription

and just being sent on your way.

Only time to face the problems

once the issues come back.

I'm Dr. Maxine Moore.

Come on and see

me and let's talk.

Hey, babe. You're home early.

Hey.

Uh, babe, yeah.

Well, the client

wrapped early today.

They wanna switch concepts,

take it in a new direction.

So, yeah, probably gonna be

at the studio late tomorrow.

And, hell, probably all week.

You know, just

going over planning,

new concepts, re-shoots.

You know how it goes.

- Yeah, I'm sorry to hear that.

It's all good. It comes

with the territory.

What about you? You had a day.

How did it go

today at the store?

Everything is so crazy.

I cannot believe all

the past due notices

and the business

that wasn't handled.

Oh.

Well, I'm pretty sure

your father did everything

that he could, right?

Yeah, but if he would've

let me just help him sooner,

we wouldn't be in

this situation.

And I would've quit my job

if I would've known that

things were this bad.

Oh, babe, it's cool.

I'm pretty sure you're

gonna get it sorted out.

Yeah, it's gonna take lots

of money and long hours.

It's what you gotta do.

Everything to save the

family business, right?

You know I get it.

Yeah, I mean, I definitely

don't wanna lose it

after being in

business for 35 years.

So...

- You won't.

'Cause you're a smart girl.

You'll figure something out.

Well, thank you for

your vote of confidence.

Baby, what do you

wanna eat for dinner?

Yeah, whatever you

makin', I'm with it.



[indistinct chatter

on television]

[phone ringing]

Hello.

I can't wait to

hear all about it.

Tomorrow.

Awesome!

Thank you. Thanks

for letting me know.

Okay.

All right, well, see you...

see you... see you tomorrow.

Enjoy your evening.

Bye-bye.

Who was that?

Miranda. My new assistant.

Miranda?

What happened to Callie?

Oh.

She didn't work out.

Mental health issues.

Well, why is she

calling at this hour,

instead of just waiting to

see you at work tomorrow?

Because she wasn't scheduled

to come into work tomorrow,

but she was letting me

know because I'm her boss

that she's not gonna

leave me hanging,

and she'll be in after all.

And what's with

all the questions?

I mean, since when do you care

about what's happening

in my business?

I'm your wife and your partner.

Aren't I entitled to know?

You know, usually,

you don't care.

And, furthermore, no,

you don't wanna know.

Well, I do now. I care.

[doorbell ringing]

Food's here.

Okay.

[doorbell ringing]

Wish I could read your mind

Tell me what you want inside

I bet you know

I need to know

Could it help us regrow

Okay I'll put aside my pride

Live in the moment

Watch the rain outside

[door opening]

Oh... well, hello, miss.

Hello.

Can I be of any service?

Well, I'm looking for a

fabulous, talented director

who can produce a

commercial for me.

Oh, well, you've definitely

come to the right place.

I can help you with that.

Were you satisfied with

your initial results?

Oh, yes, very.

But I need some more.

Let me show you what I need.

Okay, um...

come on in.

I'm sure we can find

something that...

Damn.

[chuckles] Yeah.

I need that.

Listen, uh, this

ain't a commercial.

This might be a movie.

Hey, boss lady.

Please stop calling me that.

Look, I'm not gonna

stop calling you that.

So you might as

well get over it.

Okay.

Okay, so, listen.

One of our customers,

they left us this flyer,

and I wanted to pass

it along to you.

Okay, well, what is it?

Okay, well, it's an event

planner's convention

for events, weddings,

and suppliers.

I think you should check it out.

This might be a good opportunity

to get some big accounts,

maybe make some good

connections to help,

you know, build the

business back up.

Well, when is it?

Uh, she said it

was, uh, next month.

Okay. Okay, maybe.

I know you were trying

to do some new things,

so this might be a

step in that direction.

Okay, thank you.

Will you at least consider it?

I said, okay. I got it.

- Okay.

- Okay, bye.

Bye.





Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Can we use that?

[phone vibrating] Nice. Nice.

Hey-hey, I'm a little

busy right now. What's up?

Hey, I'm here, and I'm

just... I'm setting set up.

This place is packed with

so many vendors, babe.

Oh, my God. It's amazing.

It's unlike anything

I've ever seen before.

Yeah-yeah, baby, that's good.

Yeah, it is good

because I'm gonna be able

to do a lot of networking.

Good, good.

You can, uh, finally use

those real estate agent skills

that you've been letting

go to waste lately.

Yeah, that's... yeah,

that's the plan.

Hey, hey, look, um,

I gotta get back to this sh**t.

I'm sorry, I gotta go.

Yeah, okay, well, I

gotta finish setting up,

so I'll call you when I finish?

Oh-oh, no, I'm-I'm not

gonna be able to answer.

I'm shootin', so I

won't answer the phone.

Then, I'll call you when

I get back to the hotel.

Yeah, yeah, okay,

baby. Whatever.

- Okay, I love you.

- Yeah, yeah, ditto.

Go, all right.

All right...

[sighing]

- Hi.

- Hi.

Kendall Company Store.

Okay, your store sell plates?

Lunch... food supplies.

Supplies for any

event, actually.

Um, we also distribute to stores

and event planning companies,

but really, I'm just here to...

Oh, okay, yeah.

How's business?

It could be better.

Um, but that's why I'm here.

I'm definitely not

in the same league

as all these other

vendors, so...

Ah, don't worry about them.

I'm Steven, by

the way. You are?

Stephanie.

- Stephanie.

- Yes.

- Nice to meet you.

- Nice to meet you.

Yeah.

Well, Stephanie, I am in

marketing and branding,

and I can have you up and

running at their level

in no time.

Well, I don't know what all

that means in this business,

but that sounds good to me.

Maybe we can have lunch

and discuss it later.

I don't know.

I-I don't think I should,

um, leave my booth.

Well, everybody pretty

much closes down

around lunchtime anyway.

So, I mean, you'd

be here by yourself.

If you wanna stay

here, I mean...

I'm not gonna keep you for long.

Um, this is my first time

at one of these things,

so I'm not quite sure

how all this works.

Well, stick with me.

I'll show you the ropes.

Okay, sounds good to me.

Okay, I guess I'll

see you later then.

Yeah, okay, see you soon.

- Okay.

- Oh.

- Got ya.

- Thank you.

- There you go.

- Thanks.

- Good luck.

- Thanks.

I am definitely

going to need it.

- You got this.

- Have a good day.

You, too.

All right, guys, listen up.

You did a good job

today. I mean it.

Look, it's gonna be

a late one tomorrow.

So make sure you get some rest.

Gonna be right back at it, okay?

See you soon.

- Hey, handsome.

- Hey.

Are you finished for the day?

Yeah, we're wrapping up.

You wanna grab a late

lunch, early dinner?

Whatever you wanna call it.

I'm done with my

clients for today,

so we can make a day

and a night of it.

Okay, well, I got a few things

I gotta tie up here, first.

So, I'll meet you there.

Okay, Miami's, right?

Yeah, okay. See you

in a little bit.

All right?

- Can't wait.

All right, guys, let's go.

Wrap it up.

So, how'd you do today?

Not so good.

I, uh, handed out a

few business cards,

but not much interest.

Hmm?

Well, a beautiful

woman like yourself,

you should have

no problem at all

selling your product.

You know, h-here's an idea.

Why don't we, after lunch,

why don't we come up with a plan

to get you where you need to be.

Thank you, but don't

you have promoting

for your own business?

I got a lot done this morning,

and I'm gonna get a

whole lot done tomorrow.

Let's focus on you.

Wow, really? That

is so nice of you.

Are you sure you

have time for me?

I'll-I'll make time.

Yeah, it-it'll be fun.

It's what I do. Let's do this.

- It will be fun.

- Yeah, come on.

Okay.

Like a bird in the

sky let's fly away

Like the wings

on an airplane

Oh come on

Just skipped a

beat like that

You make me feel like

that feel like that

Oh come on

Just skipped a

beat like that

You make me feel like

that Feel like that

Saturday night

what you donna do

Have a friend You

can bring her too

Even though I'm

here with my boo

And I like being

here with you

Live in the moment

Just free your mind

Give me one of them.

Mmm. [indistinct].

I gotta earn my

kisses with grapes.

- Yes.

- That's what we're doing.

[cell phone vibrating]

[voicemail message] - Hey,

you've reached Mason McKinney.

Please leave your name, number,

and I'll get right

back with you...

- Cheers to us.

- Cheers.

No, to you. To you, boo.

[cell phone vibrating]

Jeez.

[voicemail message] - Hey,

you've reached Mason McKinney.

Please, leave your name, number,

and I'll get right

back with you...

[cell phone vibrating]

All right.

I gotta get this.

Hey.

Hey, babe.

Um, how-how was the event?

It was great.

How was your day?

My day was, um, it was eventful.

Good.

Uh, well, you know, I did

try calling you a few times.

Um, what's going

on with your phone?

I was taking a shower.

You know I don't

like to take my phone

in the bathroom with me.

Yeah, yeah, uh, I know.

Well, I hope you're

eating right.

Yeah, actually, um...

yeah, I've been

eating real good.

Good. That's good to hear.

You know what?

Baby, um, I'm

getting sleepy, baby.

I'm exhausted.

- Okay, then.

Well, I guess I'll

let you get some rest.

All right.

I'll try to get in touch

with you tomorrow, you know,

but it's gonna be

a busy day on set.

So, I don't know.

- Okay.

Well, talk to you tomorrow.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

But like I said, I don't

know, gonna be busy.

I got a real early call time.

Okay, well, good night.

Hello? Mason?

Oh, I'm sorry, baby.

I-I must have dozed off.

Okay, well, I am going

to get some rest as well.

I hope your shower

wasn't too steamy.

Wait, what? What'd you say?

Look, wait, stop.

Don't start with the

crazy sh*t, all right?

Go on, get some

rest. Good night.

Okay, yeah.

Um, I'll talk to

you tomorrow, Mason.

All right.

She's gone.

[indistinct chatter]



[line ringing]

[voicemail message] - Hey,

you've reached Mason McKinney.

Please leave your

name, number...

Thank you. I-I needed that.

Well, this is it.

Last day,

Gotta knock some more

homeruns out of the park.

Well, I haven't

done bad, so far.

Thanks to you, I've made

quite a few connections.

Yeah, I mean, you

know, but this is it.

I mean, you gotta

break the record today.

So you know what we're gonna do?

What is that?

We are gonna go to

all these booths

and we're gonna do some

serious next level networking.

Okay, well, what about my booth?

Don't worry about that.

It's not going anywhere.

Here's your cards.

- Oh, okay.

Here's your contact information.

I mean, besides, you

haven't even indulged

in the experience itself.

- You're right.

I don't want you to miss

any opportunities, now.

I mean, look-look at this.

Look at all of these

future clients.

Okay, okay, okay, you know what?

Okay, let's do it!

Let's do it, let's do it,

let's do it, let's do it.

All right, here we

go. Let's get it.

- All right.

- All right, shall we?

- We shall.

- All-righty.

I just don't understand

why I'm always the one

being left behind.

What makes you feel that way?

Well, here I am once again

sitting in your office,

for the tenth time, by myself.

I just-I just...

I'm trying to figure out

what I keep doing wrong.

Well, you may not be

doing anything wrong.

But, it could be your choices.

Let's start with your approach.

Well, it's like this animal

magnetism that I have.

I just can't help but roar

when I see a sexy man.

Roar?

Yeah, I just can't help it.

Rawr.

I just wanna eat him up. Rawr.

[laughing]

And how's that

working out for you?

Well, not too great.

They keep leaving.

'Kay, let's see

if we can come up

with a different approach.

Something a little

bit more subtle.

Meow?

Even more subtle.

Meow.

- Okay, I'll take that.

- Okay.

Now, that was fun.

I mean, I-I knew you were

gonna enjoy yourself.

Now, see, we met a whole lot

of very interesting people

who can really help

grow your business.

Yes, we did,

but I wish that we would've

met some investors as well.



I can help with that, too.

You know what?

What?

I'm really glad I met you.

You made this whole

trip worthwhile for me.

Did I?

Well, I'm really glad

that I met you, too.

Wow, I, uh, I haven't

done this in so long.

Done what?

Just walk, talk...

eat ice cream.

[chuckles]

I mean, sounds to me

like someone really

doesn't value what he has.

You should be doing things

like this every day.

Especially if you

have somebody special.

Well, I would love to,

but there's just not

enough time in the day

for the little things.

And lately, I have

been questioning

who that someone special is.

Yeah, it, um...

Attention, vendors and guests.

We will be closing the

convention early today

due to technical issues

with the facility.

Thank you for your

understanding in this matter,

and I hope you enjoyed your time

at the planner's convention.

We hope to see you

all again next year.

Well, I need... I

need to pack up.

Well, I need to help you.

And you can't forget this.

Never.

[chuckles]

Where do we, um, start?

Oh, um, yeah, I guess, um,

what are you gonna

do with these?





Baby, can we have

lunch tomorrow?

I'm gonna finish with

my clients early,

and we can have a long lunch.

- Mm-mm.

- Ouch.

- Can't even do early.

- Why?

I have to pick Steph

up from the airport.

Oh, my God.

Babe, that's time you

could be spending with me.

Just tell her to get in a car.

Now you know I'm

not gonna do that.

Oh, my God.

But I'll see what

I can make happen.

Don't see, do.

My husband's coming

back tomorrow night,

and all this bedroom

rendezvous stuff

is gonna be over for a while.

I guess that means we

gotta make tonight count.

Yes, that's what that means.

If I stay, you gonna

make me breakfast in bed?

I am your breakfast.

[chuckling]

- Well, feed me now, then.

Come on.

I had a really good time today.

Me, too. Yeah, Stephanie, um,

we are definitely gonna

have to keep in touch

when we get back to L.A.

I would really like that.

Yeah, um, you were

really impressive.

- Well...

- Great job.

...thanks to you for

all the marketing tips.

And, I really appreciate you

for helping me send

back all my things.

Don't mention it. It was easy.

Um, I have a plethora

of tips and techniques

I'm gonna share with you.

Just you wait and

see, young lady.

Cool. Well, I'm here.

- Yeah. I really...

- I made it back.

I enjoyed spending time with you

these last couple

of days, Stephanie.

Um, same.

Well, have a good night.

- You too.





You know, it just

really sucks that

you are always pushing me

so hard at my business,

considering what you

do professionally

in your business.

- What does that mean?

It means that your

business is about nurturing

and healing people, and

yet, you don't understand

that I have to nurture

my clients, too, Max.

You do marketing, Steven.

It's supposed to be aggressive.

Not necessarily, Max.

Mm-mm. Mm-mm.

No, I-I need to have

a personal connection,

okay, with people.

I'm building brands for people.

Well, whatever you're

doing, it's not working.

You could be doing more.

- I'm successful.

- You're maintaining.

- I'm growing.

You should be doing

more than growing

at this point in your life,

especially at your age.

- At my age?

- Yeah.

If I recall, you're not

too far behind me, my dear.

[chuckles]

Yes, but I have two very

successful practices

to prove it.

- Oh!

So it's like that?

- Oh, yeah.

Oh, you did it all

by yourself, huh?

No. No, Max, no.

I was there.

I helped you build both of

those successful practices.

I was there from the beginning.

Where is all of

this coming from?

I was looking at

our tax returns,

and it just hit me.

We need to get two

separate bank accounts,

and I need my own account.

What?

No, no, no. Hell no.

No, n-no.

That's not what we agreed to.

We agreed that we would

always be equal partners

in both business, Max.

And-and-and that we would

always file our taxes together.

Okay, and now your business

is more successful than mine,

you wanna change up,

separate everything?

No, we're not doing that.

I'm gonna do the taxes

just like I do every year.

You used to have such a

drive and such a passion.

I still have that

drive and that passion.

What you mean?

We're talking about

business here, right?

Are we?

[doorbell rings]

Food's here.

Excuse me.

And we can always customize.

I'll be right back.

Hey, what a surprise.

- Hey. Yeah.

- How are you?

- I'm great. How are you?

- I'm amazing.

- Yeah.

I was doing a marketing

and branding thing

for a client at the party,

and I just thought I'd

stop by and check you out.

Do you even live on

this side of town?

Oh, no. No, I live, like,

away by the beach,

I mean, but...

I mean, on the other...

I just wanted to stop by

and say hi to my...

my future client.

Well, who said that I

was a future client?

I am manifesting

and being positive.

Okay, yes to

keeping it positive.

How can I help you?

Um, this my color?

[scoffs]

- What are you looking for?

Uh, something chic,

something sweet,

something nice. [laughing]

- What's the event, Steve?

- Um, it's a celebration.

Oh, my goodness.

[chopping]

- Hey, baby.

- Hey.

Whew, man.

- You know...

- What?

Something seems really

different between us.

Baby, what does that even mean?

I don't know, I feel like

you didn't really miss

me when I was gone.

- What?

- I mean, it's been a week,

and this is the first dinner

that we're having together,

and I can't even

remember the last time

that you and I even made love.

What... first of

all, calm down.

I've just been working, baby.

I've been under a lot

of pressure, you know?

This is stressful on me.

Okay, but you're always

under stress at work.

Mm-hmm.

So tell me who's

giving it to you.

Wait, what?

Wait, what the hell are

you even talking about?

I'm not doing this right now.

I gotta get ready for a meeting.

Okay, so you're just not

gonna have dinner again

for the fifth night in a row?

Baby, you need to

stop counting days.

Okay, well, when are

you going to be back?

When I'm done.

I don't know. It's work.

When I'm finished, I'm

going to come home.

Damn.





[thunder booming]





[indistinct TV chatter]

[TV shuts off]





[phone buzzing]

- Hello?

- Hey.

How's my new client?

I'm not your client yet.

You will be very soon, yes?

Um, in fact, how about

we go out to lunch

and, uh, we can discuss the

marketing and branding plan

that I have created

just for you.

Well, I do need to do some

restructuring for the company,

so maybe it's a

good idea after all.

Yeah, it's a great

idea. Please believe.

Um, I mean, I can even

pick you up if you like.

Um, yeah, no. I can just...

I can meet you somewhere.

Oh, no, no, but-but-but I wanted

to take you somewhere special.

It's a surprise.

- Okay.

- Okay. Bye.



Yeah, I'm taking it all in.

Steven, this is really,

really nice. Wow.

I knew you'd like it.

- Thank you.

- Yeah.

Hello. Oh, thank you so much.

[phone buzzing]

Thanks.

[phone ringing]

Hi, this is Stephanie.

Sorry I missed your call.

Please leave a message

after the beep.

[phone ringing]

Hi, this is Stephanie.

Sorry I missed your call.

Please leave a message

after the beep.

[phone buzzing]

- Hey. Hey, you.

- Hey, love.

I want to see you now.

No, I can't do that, Max.

Things are a little

crazy around here.

- Well, what about tonight?

- Tonight?

I'm going to be working late,

so that ain't gonna work.

Well, I haven't seen

you in almost a week.

Come on now, Max,

it's been two days.

You better not be avoiding me,

especially because of her.

First off, calm down.

Like I said, I'm really

tied up at work right now.

And besides, hold on.

We don't have to see each

other every day now, do we?

Yes, we do.

I need you to make

sure that you...

Oh, oh, oh.

Look, like I said, I got to go.

I'm working.

Damn.



Hey, Manny. Heading out,

not sure when I'll be back.

All right. Keep it

safe, boss lady.

Okay, hold it down.



- Take a look.

- What is this?

Go ahead.

I'm your new investor.

Steven...

What is...

what is this?

No, this is...

this is too much.

This is too much.

No. Because you

are everything.

Thank you.

I don't know what else to say.

It's my pleasure.

[laughing]





Are you thinking

what I'm thinking?

What are you thinking?

How much I want to make

love to you right now.

[gulps]

Okay, wait.

I actually can't believe

I'm about to say this,

but, um,

okay.

Mmm.

Ready to go?

- Yeah.

Okay.



So you've been keeping

some pretty late hours

lately, haven't you?

Well, I am trying

to get all the accounts

straightened out,

and I've acquired a few new

clients since the convention.

I'm not really used to

seeing you home early.

Well, baby, I've

been working on that.

- Oh, really?

- Yes, I have.

That's good, I guess.

You guess.

So what are we doing for dinner?

What are we eating?

Well, I grabbed something

on the way coming home.

[yawns]

I'm exhausted. I'm

going to go upstairs

and wash this whole

day off of me.

Are you going to be

joining me in the bed?

Or are you going to be

sleeping on the couch again?

Oh, yeah, that's what I thought.



All right, here you go.

[sighs]

Thanks, Manny.

Hey, boss lady, is

everything okay?

You didn't make it back

for closing last night.

Yeah, yeah. Everything's fine.

I was just meeting

with some new clients.

Okay. I'm just checking in,

since your car was

still in the parking lot

before I left last night.

Keep it safe.

I will, Manny, don't worry.

- Okay.

- Thanks.



Hmm.

- Hmm?

You know that I'm a

married woman, right?

Yeah.

Let me ask you this, Stephanie.

Mm-hmm.

Would you be here

with me right now

if things were right

in your marriage?

I don't know,

maybe not.

Maybe I shouldn't even ask this,

but I'm curious.

Are you married?

[sighs]

My marriage ended a

long time ago, baby.

What does that even mean?

That means...

I want you,

and there's no place

on Earth I'd rather be

than right here

with you right now.

Yeah.

I want to enjoy this

little bit of time we have

before I have to go

back to my reality,

and you have to go home again.

How long are you

going to be gone?

For a few days.

I won't be gone long, girl.

[laughing]

I won't be able to

stay away from you.

Come here.

Yeah.

Where the hell have you been?

Mason, please. I'm tired.

I don't want to

do this right now.

Really?

Can you at least answer

my damn question?

I'd really appreciate that.

Okay. I would appreciate you

answering a lot of my questions,

but I don't get that now, do I?

I'm going to shower, and

I'm going to go to bed.

No, look, you keep

acting like this,

you're gonna make

me say some sh...

I'm gonna regret, all right?

Well, you've said

and done plenty

that you should regret, Mason.

All right. Good, cool.

Regret it all you want.

[door closes]

Because you know

what? I'm just saying,

should I be worried that

she don't want to tell me

where she's going?

I'm saying, if I'm

trippin, tell me,

because I can have her

followed. You know what I mean?

As a matter of fact, hold up.

You ain't never worried

about where your husband at

every time you laid

up in here with me?

Babe, what's gotten into you?

Why are you worried

about this right now?

He's out of town, which is

exactly where I want him to be,

so that I can be here

with you right now.

I'm not worried

about what he's doing

and where he is. I don't care.

Come over here.

I'm just saying, I

do feel kind of wrong

sleeping in another man's bed.

Oh, my God, technically,

we're not sleeping.

Okay? We haven't slept

together in months.

We don't even sleep

in the same room.

He sleeps down the hall. Okay?

As far as I'm concerned,

this is my bed,

and your bed.

- Oh, no. That is his bed.

And this is definitely

his damn house.

Are you crazy?

Do we have to talk

about this right now?

- I'm just saying.

- Next time we can go

back to the hotel if that

makes you feel better.

Okay?

- You know,

we ain't got to go to no hotel,

because I ain't gonna lie,

it is kind of

adventurous, you know?

I knew you would like it.

It's living on the edge, baby.

And plus, it gets me so excited.

Oh, you excited?

I guess it's no secret

That I want you again

When I look in your eyes

I can see past your disguise

If it's all right with you



Hello? Hi.

Yes, I'd like to

make an appointment.



Hi.

- Welcome, Stephanie.

- Thanks.

- Have a seat.

Let's talk.

So, what brings you in today?

I just felt like I needed

someone to talk to.

And I saw your

commercial. So here I am.

[chuckles]

Well, welcome. Welcome again.

So, tell me what's going on.

Well, I have recently stepped

outside of my marriage,

and I just...

I felt like I needed someone

to talk to about that.

And what do you feel like

your greatest issue is?

I just don't feel

good about myself

when my husband looks at me.

He used to look at me

with so much passion,

and now I feel like he

just doesn't find me

attractive at all.

I don't know.

Maybe I'm not sexy

enough for him anymore.

Maybe I'm just too plain.

But I've done

everything that I can do

to try to get his attention,

and nothing has worked.

I don't know what I did.

I don't know if it's maybe...

I've probably gained a few

pounds since we first met.

But my husband won't

touch me anymore,

and it's been a

couple of months.

You know what?

If I had a dime for every

single time I've heard this

from a beautiful black woman.

I want you to know,

you are a beautiful black queen,

And you deserve to feel

like one every single day.

Thank you.

I just feel like

he keeps searching

for something that

I'm doing wrong.

And I just feel like

nothing is ever good enough.

Well, maybe he's the one

that needs psychotherapy.

[laughs]

Yeah, that's not a bad idea.

Maybe he can come

with me someday.

Do you even do couples therapy?

Yes, I do, actually.

But I think we should

focus on you first.

And then if you feel like,

down the line, you

wanna bring him in,

we'll discuss it then.

Do you think he would

even be open to coming in?

I don't know. I'm not sure.

But like you said, we can

wait a while for that,

and it'll give me some time

to kind of feel him out.

Okay, that sounds good.

So...

let's talk more about you.

I really needed this,

just to be next to you.

Me, too.

You can have me all

night if you want me.

I love the way you touch me.

I love touching you.

- Steven.

- Yeah.

Do you touch other women

the way you touch me?

Hell no.

There's nobody like you.

So tell me about this man

that you've been seeing.

Do I have to tell you his name?

No, not at all.

I would actually

prefer if you didn't.

- Okay.

- This is about you, not him.

How does he make you feel?

Like a sexy woman.

In what way?

Not only does he

make me feel sexy,

he encourages me

to wanna be better.

Do better.

I just... I've never had

a man admire my brains

the way that he does.

You know, he, um, supports

my ideas and my efforts.

He doesn't try to

compete with me.

Hmm? Tell me more.

He, um...

caresses my body

like no man has ever...

done.

My husband hasn't

touched me in so long.

I've forgotten what his

touch even feels like.

Hmm.

He talks to me.

He cares about how I feel.

He doesn't just blow me off.

When I'm with my husband,

I just... I feel alone.

So, this is refreshing

to feel this way.

Dr. Moore?

Dr. Moore.

I'm sorry.

Um, yes.

Um, do you think

that your husband

can make you feel this way?

Yeah, I think he

can, if he wants.

He used to.

It's certainly gonna

take some work.

But if you think there's

still hope for you,

I'll do what I can

to help you fix it.

Are you willing to

give up this other man?

Mmm... yes.

Um, Eventually.

But I'm just having so much fun.

To be honest, I am, um,

I'm not ready to

give him up yet.

It's like a, uh,

it's almost like an addiction.

If you want this to

work with your husband,

you're gonna have to

give up the other man.

And the addiction.

Steven.

Yeah.

I think we may need

to slow things down.

What?

Why would you think that?

Aren't you enjoying us?

Yes, I am.

But I'm busy with work,

and I need to focus

on my projects.

[Steven sighs]

You're worried that

he's gonna find out,

aren't you?

Well...

yes, I feel like

he is suspecting

and trying to figure things out.

I've never been in

anything like this before,

and I'm starting to feel

a little bit guilty.

And this is the first time

I've ever done

anything like this.

And, um...

I don't know.

I feel like I could

control my feelings

in the beginning of this,

but I'm not quite sure anymore.

Wow.

Why in the world would you think

that you could do

something like that?

[chuckles]

- Steven.

You know I'm irresistible, girl.

All jokes aside...

I'm really falling

for you, Stephanie.

Are you?

Girl, you got me fiending.

You're always doing too much.

Hi, this is Stephanie.

Sorry I missed...

Hey, baby.

- Hi.

- Hi.

Sorry I'm late.

Had some stuff I had to

finish up at the office.

- Is that right?

- Yeah.

Business seems to be picking up.

Hey, you know.

I ordered your favorite.

Oh, well, you always

did know what I like.

I try.

So, what brought this on?

Brought what on?

Uh, dinner.

Us going out to eat.

What's the motive?

I need a reason to ask

my husband out to dinner?

I need a motive?

No, you don't.

But usually there is motive.

No motive.

Okay.

All right, then.

Well...

uh...

this is safe, right?

Very funny.

[laughs] I'm just joking, Max.

Come on, baby. Lighten up.

Hello, Steven.

Hey, Miranda. How you doing?

- Good.

- Right, yeah.

Fancy running into you here.

Yeah, yeah, I'm

meeting my friend

for drinks and dinner.

- Okay.

- Your friend

or your new husband?

And where is he?

Uh, Miranda,

this is my lovely wife, Maxine.

Oh, my gosh!

I recognize you.

I love your commercial.

Wait, hold on.

Come see me. Let's talk.

That was good,

right? That was good.

Thank you. Pleasure.

So you're the new assistant?

Yes, I am the assistant.

Well, it was nice

to meet you, Maxine.

Okay, uh, I better go.

My friend's waiting.

I'll see you at the office.

Uh, thanks for

speaking, Miranda.

Uh, yeah, see you

tomorrow at the office.

Enjoy your evening.

Mm, so good.

Yeah.

Um, and that was so rude.

You think so?

Oh, baby, you didn't have

to do that girl like that.

Why?

- I thought I was being nice.

So, how was your day, boo?

Hey, you startled me.

I didn't see you sitting there.

Uh, my day was great.

Well, were you working today?

I mean, at the office.

'Cause I called over

there a few times,

and I couldn't reach you.

Yeah, I was there.

Maybe the reception

just was bad.

Well, that's strange,

'cause I came by there.

And you weren't there.

They said you had

left for the day.

I was there earlier in the day,

and then I ended up leaving.

I had to go meet

with a new client.

She's a wedding planner.

Okay. That's good.

Yeah.

But I was talking to Manny.

He said he didn't know

anything about a new client.

So, yeah.

Well, I don't always tell

Manny everything, babe.

He manages the store

and the warehouse,

not the business.

Are you hungry?

- I am hungry.

- Okay.

I'm gonna get started on dinner.

- Yeah.

- Okay.

You should definitely do that.

[laughing]

So, are you ready

for your husband

to come to the sessions?

Um, we can try it

and see what happens.

I think the time has come.

Okay.

Then we'll both be

in the next session

if I can convince him to come.

Well, if... you know,

I can always meet you

at a neutral place,

if it makes it a

little easier for you.

Yeah, that might

be better for him.

But do you do house calls?

Look, I know that

sounds really cliche.

I don't often,

but I can for his initial visit,

just to ease him

into the sessions.

Yeah, I think that

would be best.

Okay.

And you know what?

It might be better for

us to meet at my store.

I mean, it's gonna

be closer to you,

given the fact that you're

going out of your way for us.

Okay, that sounds great.

- All right.

- All right.

And in the meantime,

I need you to start breaking

ties with that other man

so we can get you back into

a healthy relationship.

Okay.

Only you can change

things for you,

Don't you think?

Yes, I know, Dr. Moore.

- Okay.

- Bye.

Thank you.

- Okay.



Thank you, baby, for doing this.

[knock at door]

Oh, she's here.

Come in.

Hey, boss lady, your

appointment's here.

Yes. Thank you, Manny.

- Hi.

- Hi.

Good to see you. How are you?

Good to see you. Good.

Uh, Dr. Moore, this

is my husband, Mason.

Um...

Mason.

Um, yes, Mason.

It's a pleasure to meet

you for the first time.

I've heard so much about you,

but not your name.

I didn't know your name.

Mason Kendall?

No, no, no.

Mason-Mason McKinney.

Mason.

I didn't know your

husband's name.

Mason McKinney.

- Yeah.

Got it.

Okay. Of course.

Of course it is.

Well, we said no names

initially, right?

We did say that, yes.

Well, why don't you

have a seat up here?

Okay. Thank you.

Of course.

Wow.

Um, are you okay?

Do you need any

water or anything?

I am fine.

And no, nothing to drink.

I'm just a little, um...

I'm sorry.

Um, Dr. Moore, right? Is it?

When my wife said that we

would be seeing a doctor.

I just assumed that

it would be a man.

I don't-I don't know why.

Well, I didn't specify

because I know how you

feel about female doctors,

and I didn't want you

to judge before we, uh,

got a chance to meet her.

You have a problem

with female doctors?

- Me?

- Yeah.

Do I have a problem? Uh, no.

Well, he feels

that female doctors

are not as competent

as male doctors,

so he would never

go to one. But...

Really?

That's a bit chauvinistic,

don't you think?

First off, I didn't really

say it exactly like that.

Well, that's exactly

what you said, Mason.

I, um, I just feel...

Maybe I can change your mind.

I'm a psychotherapist.

Okay.

Then that means you're not

really a doctor then, are you?

I'm a counselor.

I'm a psychotherapist.

I'm a doctor.

Uh, can we just-can

we just get started?

Um, yes, of course.

All right, so from my

initial observation,

I can see that you

are the problem.

What?

I'm sorry.

You have a problem with women.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

So you're trying to say

that I got a problem?

Apparently, you have

a problem caressing

and touching your wife.

Why isn't your wife getting

the pleasure that she deserves?

Why?

- Well, Dr. Moore,

I thought we were

gonna take this slow.

Well, why not just dig

right into the issues

and face 'em head on?

Look, I, um, I gotta be honest.

I-I wasn't expecting all this.

Well, neither was I, Mason.

Well...

you two are married.

Yet, she feels alone.

And she feels disrespected.

But more than that,

she feels deceived.

Why is that, Mason?

Why do you think that is?

Who are you really?

Please explain why a

woman would feel alone

when they think they

have a bond with you

And that you love them.

Don't you think I... she...

she deserves more than that?

Well, I think my

time is up here.

We have a lot to think about.

That was a very

enlightening session.

Don't you think?

I think so.

So we'll meet next

week, um, at my office.

Great.

Um, I will walk

you out, Dr Moore.

- All right.

- Thank you for coming.

- Oh, you're so welcome.

- Yeah.

Thank you.

- Bye. Take care.

- Whatever, man.

- Why are you... Why?

'Cause you ain't never tell me

you were seeing

no damn counselor,

psychotherapist, doctor,

whatever the hell she is.

I did tell you that I

was seeing a doctor,

but that's just another thing

you didn't pay attention to.

Whatever.

So how long you been seeing her?

- A couple months.

- Couple months.

So why is it the first time

that I'm hearing about it?

First of all, it's not.

And secondly, I needed

to do this for me.

Why are you so upset?

I'm upset because you

are my wife, Stephanie.

I should know about

things like this.

Well, I finally

got your attention.

You got my attention

because you humiliated me.

How did I humiliate you?

Telling that lady all my

personal business and sh*t.

Saying I don't like

doctors and female doctors.

What are you talking about?

- What? You don't.

- You know what?

I ain't got time for this sh*t.

I gotta go. I'm

going to the studio.

Okay, Mason...

I thought that this

would be good for us.

It wasn't.

Mason.

What the hell are you doing?

So that was the

little missus, huh?

Well, aren't you two

just full of surprises.

So what the hell was all

that about earlier, huh?

What was what about?

All the questions.

The damn interrogation.

Well, I couldn't let on

that I knew who you were,

could I?

She had no clue.

Especially with all

your line of questions

and the damn

maltreatment you gave me.

Well, you were the

one who said that

you didn't like female

doctors, so I had no choice.

You had a choice.

Trust me.

No, I didn't.

You were exhibiting

misogynistic behavior.

Hey.

And misogynistic behavior

is bad behavior, right?

All right, look... hey.

And bad behavior

deserves to be punished.

Look, first off, I ain't

no damn misogynist.

All right?

And second, you know what?

I'm not coming to

your office next week

'cause I'm over this sh*t.

You're doing too much.

- Shut up.

- Hey.

- Now sit down.

What's wrong with you?

You are gonna do what

I tell you to do.

Because if you don't,

she's gonna get suspicious.

And I know you don't

want that, do you?

I didn't think so.

[cell phone vibrating]

- Hello?

- I really miss you.

Steven, I'm a little busy.

Well, when are you

going to get un-busy

so that I can see you?

Can I-Can I... Can

I Facetime you?

Steven, I am busy with

house stuff and work.

Okay?

Stephanie, it's called life.

Life be life-in'.

I mean, we have to make time

for what's important for us,

right?

Listen, don't push me away.

I'm really invested in you,

personally and professionally.

You got me, girl.

I've got to go.

Stephanie, hold on.

Don't-don't hang up.

I-I just want to tell

you I'm-I'm, like, I'm,

you know, catching

feelings and things, girl.

You know, I think,

you know, I think, uh,

I think I kind of love you.

You know?

Sorry, Steven, but

I've gotta go, okay?

I need to focus on my marriage.

You need to what?



Come on, baby.

Damn.

So, how was your week?

Well...

you don't mind if I share

our intimate details, do you?

I'd actually rather

that you didn't, but...

Oh, come on, please share.

We made love last night.

And the night before.

And the night before that.

We haven't done that

in quite a while.

And it was magical

all three times.

- Magical?

- Mm-hmm.

Well, isn't that wonderful?

We seem to be making

progress here.

That's a start,

given that he hasn't touched me

like that in a very long time.

Let's dig deeper

into those feelings.

Let's not.

Can we just talk

about something else?

I mean, anything else

besides my damn intimacy.

Please.

- Yeah. Yes, we can.

We can move on to other topics,

but we're making

progress here, Mason.

So let's talk about it.

Let's talk about how it

feels to touch your wife

after not touching

her for so long.

No, no, let's move on.

Please.

- No, Let's not.

Yeah.

Can we change the subject so

that he's not uncomfortable

with us talking about

our private moments?

Thank you.

You know what?

Since you two are

rebuilding your intimacy,

along with that, you

should be building trust.

So I think we should use

the rest of the session

for confession.

In order to move forward,

if anyone here has anything

that they would like to confess,

you can do so right now.

Yeah, I don't know about that.

Yeah, I don't think

that's a good idea.

It's part of the process.

Well, I don't think that we're

ready for that process yet.

I think you are.

So let's confess.

- No.

- No.

Well, then I guess

we're done for today.

That was quick.

Well, thank you, Dr. Moore.

We'll see you next week.

So you sleepin' with her now?

Max, she is my wife.

What did you think

I was gonna do?

Plus, you the one

that advised her

to have sex with me

in the first place.

Yeah, but I didn't think

you were gonna fall for it.

What did you think

was going to happen?

You told her to dress in sexy

lingerie and to seduce me.

How do you not think I

was gonna fall for it?

What was I supposed to do?

Push her away.

When I told her those things,

I didn't even realize

that it was even you

that we were talking about.

Well, look, the whole point

of us coming to see you

was to improve our

marriage, right?

And plus, that's what you say.

Oh, it's all part

of the process.

So it's actually

your damn fault.

I mean, and if you

can't handle it,

just tell her you're not

gonna counsel her no more.

It's that simple.

- I can handle it.

All right, then.

And besides, next week

is confession week.

Oh, I don't care.

I'm not coming.

Why not? Are you afraid of

what you might find out?

Hell, yeah. I'm not

trying to do all that.

Mason, you don't need her, baby.

You have me.

All right, all

right, Max, listen.

- You don't. I'm here.

- Look, I gotta go.

Where? Where are you going?

- Home.

- Why?

I told you, I had to

go home for dinner.

Don't do this.

- You just got here.

You just got here.

Look, Mason...

Stop!

Look, we already

established... hey, stop!

- What? Mason...

- Grow up, okay?

I told you I was going

back home with my wife.

Stop playing. I

gotta go. Damn.

You're not gonna

leave me like this?

Mason!

Don't leave me!









Oh...

you're by yourself today.

Yes, Mason had to work late.

Work late?

You sure he's not just

playing the avoidance game?

Maybe.

You know, I'm curious

about something.

What's that?

Why do you and your husband

have different last names?

Hmm...

well, I kept my maiden last name

because that's what

people knew me as

in my real estate

and family business.

But legally, I took his name.

Okay, yeah.

I did the same thing

for my practice, so...

I didn't want anyone

knowing where my office was.

Especially since I've

had a couple of stalkers.

- Ooh, scary.

- Very.

But, you know, I do what

I can to protect myself.

So, what do you wanna

talk about today?

Well, I have a feeling that

my husband is cheating.

Why do you think that?

You know, I've

been suspecting it

for quite a while.

But I found this earring

in his shirt pocket,

and it's not mine.

It just could be

someone's from work.

No, I don't think so.

They don't make enough money

to afford jewelry like this.

That could be in your mind,

since it's something

that you're doing.

Maybe so, but I am not

seeing my lover anymore.

I broke it off.

Oh, okay.

That's good.

- Mm.

When did this happen?

About a week or so ago.

And why didn't you mention it?

Just wasn't the right time.

How are you feeling?

You know, at first, I

missed the attention,

but Mason has been working

really, really hard

to make things work.

- Oh, has he?

- He has.

And thank you so much for

getting us right back on track.

[sneezes]

Oh, bless you.

Received.

So we still need to dig

deeper into your relationship.

I think that we've

dug deep enough.

Well, things can change.

You think so?

Oh, yes.

Right before your eyes.

Okay.

So, I guess I'll be

seeing you next week?

I think so.

I'll give you a call

just to be sure.

- Okay.

- Okay.

Oh, and did I mention that

he had a distinct smell

on his shirt?

Good day, Dr. Moore.



Do you suspect that she thinks

that you're having an affair?

Who?

My wife, Stephanie?

- Yeah.

No.

Stephanie can be a little naive

when it comes to me and

other women, you know.

And plus, I already

got her conditioned.

So, yeah, we're good.

Really, Mason?

You're sleeping

with another woman,

and you don't think

she can feel that?

No.

Well, maybe she's just

acting like she doesn't know.

- Oh, yeah?

- Mm-hmm.

That's what you think?

Yeah, that's what I think.

If that's the case...

Ooh, yeah.

We gonna have to

cut all of this off.

'Cause she can't know

about none of this sh*t.

Then you and me would be done.

'Cause if she does...

she would definitely

leave my a*s,

and I can't have that.

Why?

What do you mean, why?

Because I love my wife,

Max. You know that.

I'm not gonna lose her.

And I'm not gonna lose you.

I'll handle this next

week, in our next session.

Okay?

Listen, everything's

gonna be fine.

All right?

- Yeah?

- So... yeah.

Come on over here.

[knock at door]

- Come in.

- Steven.

- Yes.

Can I get you to sign off on

the Stephanie Kendall account?

This is huge.

Seems like a lot for just

a marketing campaign.

Yeah, but she's the first

of our VIP platinum clients.

So, please get it done.

Uh, you didn't

ask for a deposit?

No.

I'm covering the costs.

This is quite an investment.

Yeah.

But no risk, no reward.

No guts, no glory.

Go big...

or go home.

- Go home.

- Yeah, you getting it, girl.

- Okay. All right.

Yeah, all right.

So, take care of it, okay?

- Okay.

I'll also take care of the

banking information as well.

And I'll need your approval

for the fund transfer.

Okay, fine.

I told you that we're

covering all the costs.

We're covering

everything. All right?

Okay? So, just get it done.

Um, I gotta take care of some

personal business in the valley,

so I'm not gonna be

able to make it back

to this side of town

before closing time.

So, it's on you.

Okay, no problem.

Go big or go home.

That's right! You're learning.

Yeah!

Um, just, uh, drop the

documents in the file cabinet

and, uh, lock everything up.

I'll review it later.

- Will do.

- All right.

Yeah.

Why are you doing that?

All right, boss, see you soon.

Thanks, Manny.

Babe, why would you

say that about me?

He's a good guy.

Don't you think so?

He is. I love Manny.

I love this color on you, too.

Hey, whoa!

Might wanna watch

where you going.

Oh, yeah, my bad.

Maybe I should.

And next time, you should

watch where you going.

Maybe I shouldn't

watch anything,

because this is my store.

So maybe you should watch

where you're going, pal.

Oh, okay. So you

the boss, huh?

- Yeah.

- Yeah.

All right, well, word of advice.

You should watch your wife.

You know this clown?

He's a client, Mason.

Oh, well, maybe your clients

should know their place.

- I know my place.

- Yeah.

And how she tastes.

Wait, what you say, big man?

Speak up, big man!

I said, she has

impeccable taste.

That's what I said.

You got impeccable taste.

Some guys have all the luck.

Maybe you should be paying

more attention to her.

Steven, I'll be right

back with you, okay?

Just...

You know what?

I'll come back when

you're not occupied.

She gonna be occupied.

Yeah, all right.

Just relax. He's a high

maintenance client.

I don't... maybe he's

having a bad day.

I don't like it.

You don't like what?

I don't like that.

See you later.

- Okay.

- All right?

- Yeah.

[door opening]

Steven, what are you doing here?

Stephanie, I couldn't

take it anymore.

I had to see you, baby.

I am working.

Okay.

All right, that's fine.

Was that your husband?

Yes.

What was he doing here?

Why wouldn't he be here?

What do you mean,

why wouldn't he...

You-you said it was

over, Stephanie.

Steven, you need to go.

Okay?

We're working it out.

I already told you

that. You need to leave.

I don't wanna hear

that, Stephanie.

I love you.

I love you, baby.

I love you.

- Steven, Steven, stop.

You need to go.

- Oh, please, baby, no.

I've never loved a woman

the way that I love you.

Baby, please.

- Steven.

I need you and I know

you still love me.

Stephanie, please,

I need you, baby.

- You're hurting me!

- I'm not trying to hurt you.

I'm trying to love you, girl.

I know you still

have feelings for me.

- Steven, get off of me!

- Hey! Hey.

Is everything all

right here, boss lady?

Yes. He's leaving.

Yeah.

We fine.

I'm leaving.

Okay, that's right.

I think she said

you're just leaving,

if I'm not mistaken.

Yeah, that's what she

said. I'm leaving.

- I'm happy to help...

- All right, excuse me.

Excuse me. I ain't

got no problems.

You okay?

Yeah, I'm fine, Manny.

I told you, keep it safe.

I know, and I will,

and it's over.

It's done.

- Yeah, I know it is.

- Yeah.

Come here.

You're okay now, all right?

I got you.

I got you.

Manny...

what were you actually gonna

do with this box cutter?

Well, you know, I'm Latino,

so I'm pretty good with a knife.

- Manny...

- But, you know,

we're just lucky he didn't

stick around to find out.

That's all I'm saying.

My dad said for you to

protect me, not k*ll someone.

I... what do you

think I was doing?

I came in here... I heard...

I think you were gonna k*ll him.

No, your dad said

to protect you,

so I'm always gonna

get you back, okay?

I got you. All right?

Manny, thank you so

much. You're the best.

Seriously.

I'm just right outside.

- Thank you.

- Yeah.

Okay, when have I ever

missed a deadline?

Yeah, okay. Well,

let me fix it.

Just give me a

chance. I can fix it.

Look, just let me

resubmit it, all right?

I-I... Raj, I need

this account, man.

Raj.

Damn!

Good morning, lover.

Hey.

So, I decided to break

it off with my husband...

so that we can be together.

Max, the hell are

you talking about?

You know I'm not

leaving my wife.

What?

I thought you loved me.

I love my wife.

You know that.

I mean, I care about

you a whole lot,

but I've never said

that I loved you.

Let's not do this right now.

Well, you can best believe

that I'll be telling your wife

all about us.

- Really?

- Really.

- That's what you gonna do?

Oh, that's what I'm gonna do.

As a matter of fact,

she has a session already

booked with me today,

and I think I'll tell her then.

My wife booked another

session with you?

She sure did.

I knew she still needed me.

She ain't told me

about no damn session.

Well, I think there's

a lot of secrets

that your wife has that

you don't know about.

- Oh, yeah?

- Yeah.

What is that supposed to mean?

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Rule number one.

Never discuss your client's

personal private information.

Yeah.

What happens in my sessions...

stay in my sessions.

That's doctor-patient

confidentiality.

You know, I do have morals.

So now, all of a

sudden, you got morals.

Now, all of a sudden,

you're professional.

You got morals, all of a sudden?

- Yeah.

- You gotta be kidding me.

I mean, she's my client.

I think she deserves to

know the truth, don't you?

Well, technically,

I'm your client, too.

So that means that

you can't speak

on none of the sh*t that we do.

It's not your job.

Your job is to sit down.

Shut up. Listen.

Don't tell me how

to run my practice.

Max, stop playing with me.

I got a lot of sh*t to do, man.

You know what? You need to go.

- Mason.

- Come on, let's go.

Mason, no.

You know... you

know you want it.

- Let's go.

- Mason.

No, Max, I don't have

time for this sh*t.

Mason, you know you want me.

Listen, let's go. Come on.

Let's go.

You're gonna regret this.







Stephanie.

Babe!

[cell phone vibrating]

[tires squealing]

- So, no Mason again today.

- Nope, it's just me.

He's done with you.

So today will be your last

and final session, right?

Yep.

Me and my husband are

gonna be just fine.

You think so?

Yes. Yes, I do.

Well, your husband is a cheater,

just like you.

You're just the sl*t

that he chose this time.

But you gotta know Dr. Moore,

you're not the first.

Well, I may not be the first,

but I'm definitely the last.

I know that Mason loves me.

[laughing]

Believe that if you want

to with your crazy a*s.

Mason will never

love a woman but me.

I'm the only woman willing to

put up with his cheatin' a*s.

You have to have seen

the pattern, Dr. Moore.

"Come see me. Let's talk,"

is the biggest

load of crap ever.

What?

You know, I thought

it was gonna be hard

to get your husband to fall.

Steven?

But he's so far gone that

he fell for me instantly.

- What?

- Weak-minded little b*tch.

You know, by the way,

you should check

your bank account.

I'll give you a minute.

Yeah, you both are

just so pitiful.

- This isn't happening.

- Oh, it's happening.

You didn't think I didn't know

the minute that I

saw your commercial?

And I know the women

that he goes after.

Oh, thank goodness he goes

after the ones with money.

If I ever get a whiff of

you around my husband again,

I'll be sure to take that house

you screwed him in.

My husband has a role to play.

- Ah!

- And I don't need

no psycho a*s b*tch

messing with his head.

Oh, Mason!

- Mason.

- She just tried to k*ll me!

- What the hell are you doing?

She's crazy! She's crazy!

She's the one that attacked me.

She tried to k*ll me.

- What the hell did you do?

You're lying!

No, she's the one

that's crazy, not me.

- Baby, she's lying.

- She-she doesn't love you.

It's you, you crazy b*tch!

She's using you.

Mason, listen to me.

- Move! Back up!

- Listen...

Stay away from me and my wife.

She's crazy.

You have to trust

me. Believe me.



- Hey.

- Hey.

Your bonus cut.

- Thank you.

And the rest is already

in your new account.

You think Mason

suspects anything?

Clueless as always.

You know that man can't see

anything past his own nose.

Besides, he was too busy trying

to save his helpless wife

from that psycho a*s b*tch.

[laughing]

- Oh, my God.

Don't look at me like that.

What? I had to make it as

believable as possible.

Yeah, well, I don't think

he'll be cheating for a while.

Yeah, looks like it.

It was a pleasure taking

that rude b*tch's money.

Well, you think you're

gonna be keeping him around?

Of course.

You know that I gotta keep

up with appearances, right?

And every one of our friends

think that we're

the perfect couple.

I mean, and he's

not too bad in bed.

- Okay.

- I don't know.

I think I like where I'm at

and playing with all

these b*tches' money.

Mmm!

But until then, how is

my investor, Steven?

Girl, what in the hell

did you do to that man?

He acts like he can't

function without you.

Baby, that was the

easiest money ever.

- Wasn't it?

- Yes.

Oh, poor baby.

When are you

heading out of town?

Oh, tonight.

Yeah, I'll be back

when the smoke clears.

All right. Well, my

beautiful cousin,

I'll see you in the turnaround.

But, you know when all

this is said and done,

I'm gonna need a vacation.

Yeah.

When I wrap all these things up.

You know how we do.

- Mmm, yeah.

Keep it cute. Keep it light.

Keep it cute, baby.

- Love you.

- Love you.

This is heavy.

Heavy.

- Oh, yeah, you know it.

Take that bag, girl.

Smoke and mirrors

Play the game

Different pages

Chapter the same

...being sent on your way.

Only to have to

face the problems

once the issues come back later.

Good morning, Steven.

Morning.

Here is your ticket,

itinerary, and package

for the planner's convention.

Will we ever meet up

'cause I'm tired babe

No wonder why we

don't see eye to eye

Standing on a corner

watching lovers passing by

Tell me why

Tell me why

We live in

different dimensions

Now you see me

Now you don't

You could've paid

me more attention

- Take a look.

- What is this?

Go ahead.

I'm your new investor.

Come on, baby.

Damn.

I already got her conditioned.

So, yeah, we're good.

I'll need your approval

for the fund transfer.

Okay, fine. I told you,

we're covering all the costs.

We're covering

everything, all right?

You're mediocre

I'm galaxies away

While I'm floatin' on clouds

You're still sittin'

here on the ground

Lookin' stupid

'Bout to lose it

You should've

know that by now

Shouldn't have

let a good one go

Never let a good one go

You and your pride let

me walk out the door

No wonder why we

don't see eye to eye

Standing on the corner

watching lovers passing by

Tell me why

Tell my why



[grunting]





Hi.

I'm Stephanie.

That's it I quit

I'm fed up

All the lying you've denying

I had enough

I refuse to take anymore

Too many times

believed you before

And you said

I shouldn't have

listened to him

And you said

He wouldn't do it again

But you said

Was it only pretend

Thought what we

had would never end

I'm through with

calling names