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[Sirens blaring]
[Alarm beeping]
FUZZY: Holla at your boy!
It's Fuzzy Fantabulous,
Power 106,
Big Boy's neighborhood.
LA, today is
one of my favorite days.
You want to know why?
Happy Valentine's Day
to everybody.
That's right, once more again,
it's Valentine's Day.
Yo, check it out.
I already got
some candy up here.
I got a couple of listeners
sent me some flowers.
I'm the luckiest dude
alive in Los Angeles.
Let me say that.
Good morning,
it is a beautiful day.
For one, the sun is up,
65 degrees already outside.
The 405 is crowded.
But who cares?
Everybody's in love today.
So they gonna get to work
when they want to.
People gonna have flowers.
Everybody is getting candy.
Every lady already has a date.
All the restaurants
are booked tonight.
When I get off work,
already I've probably got
four dates already lined up.
I got to take my moms out.
My girlfriend already sent me
a bouquet of flowers.
And heaven knows
what my wife's got
planned for me tonight.
[Love by Rosey playing]
MAN: Happy Valentine's Day.
I'll be home early.
Good morning.
Hello.
LEAH: Kenya.
Kenya!
Leah.
Berte sent these to me today
and I don't know what to do.
This one, I think is gonna
make me look like
a fricking cow.
And this one I love...
but I'm gonna have to
hold my stomach in
the whole time.
Leah, wear the one you love.
It's your wedding day.
We've got to
get you married.
As my mother would say,
"There is a mensch
out there...
"with your name
stamped on his forehead."
I'm sure there is.
Who do I know for you? Who?
Leah, don't start.
I've got a big day.
You've always got a big day.
Even on the weekends,
you have a big day.
You can't let this job
be your life.
It's not my life.
I have a meeting.
Brian! Tall, hot,
newly single...
architect, really smart.
This is gonna be perfect.
Leah, thanks, but no.
Oh, come on.
I don't do blind dates.
Okay. I'll just add that
to the official list of things
Kenya doesn't do.
Which includes,
among other things,
sushi, dogs, kayaking...
creepy-crawly things,
and the color red.
Red's definitely not my color.
Jack Pino? Kenya McQueen.
Hello.
Hello.
So, I looked over the letter
of intent from the bankers,
and I have a few questions.
Shouldn't we wait?
For?
Well, isn't someone else
coming in?
No. This is it.
I'm the senior manager.
When we get further into
the deal I'll bring someone in
to collect documents.
But right now, it's just us.
Personal, one-on-one service.
Okay. Sure.
Four Belvedere Valentinis
for four beautiful ladies.
SUZZETTE: Thank you.
KENYA: I wanna make a toast.
NEDRA: Yes.
We may not have everything
we want at the moment...
but we do have each other.
Happy Valentine's Day.
ALL: Happy Valentine's Day.
Kenya, this is fabulous.
Okay, let's get
down to business.
Where are the brothers?
SUZZETTE: Yeah, K.
Where's the eye candy?
NEDRA: You got a cute...
SUZZETTE: Honey...
CHERYL: Okay, Shante.
Oh, my God!
And that is why
we are the 42.4%.
NEDRA: The what?
42.4% of black women
have never been married.
I read that article.
It didn't say
we'd never get married.
It just said we have yet to.
Okay. So when is it
gonna happen?
In the afterlife? Please.
Well, even if 42.4% of us
never get married...
that still means
that 57.6 of us will.
And that's a substantially
greater percentage.
SUZZETTE: Thank you,
Miss Numbers Queen.
That's very impressive.
However, those odds
are completely against us.
It says the phenomenon
is most acute among
African-American woman...
who are
educated professionals.
Judge, accountant,
banker, pediatrician.
That'd be us.
I'm just tired of being
classified as a victim.
Single black professional
woman destined to be
unhappy and alone.
I mean, I just have to keep
believing I'll find the one.
True.
I don't even need all that.
I just want a good brother.
NEDRA: That's right.
He doesn't have to make
a lot of money,
so long as he's got a job.
Hallelujah.
Yes, yes.
He just has to be taller
than me, college educated,
and not crazy.
No kids, good teeth,
and no *** sex.
I mean, I like to switch it up
a bit, but, you know...
What?
SUZZETTE: You're doing it
again.
The list, Kenya. The list.
You know what? You should have
stayed with Rashid Mohammed.
How can you do
the Muslim chauvinist thing?
Whatever, girl.
Rashid was fine. Okay?
I would have been
a bean-pie eating,
mosque-going...
walking five steps
behind his behind,
wearing a burka.
Listen, I've been listening
to this new CD
by Dr. LaWanda Phillips.
Now, she says that if we keep
hanging onto this
preconceived notion...
of what we think we want...
we're actually
cutting ourselves off from
our universal abundance.
See, we hold on so tight...
to this image that we have
of our IBM...
"Ideal Black Man."
But she says that
we've got to let go...
in order to let love flow.
In fact
that's what it is called.
"Let go, let flow."
That means you, Kenya.
No more lists.
"Let go, let flow."
SUZZETTE: That's right.
Yes, and it's
a whole lot better than,
"Keep hope alive."
SUZZETTE: Okay, y'all.
ALL: Let go, let flow.
NEDRA: This universe
is listening.
Perfect, my loves.
Yes.
So, as long as he is
black and fine.
SUZZETTE: And educated,
well-spoken, with a job.
NEDRA: With
a well-paying job.
[Phone dialing]
ANSWERING MACHINE:
You have one new message...
received at 9.;49 p.m. Today.
RASHID: Kenya, it's Rashid.
Happy Valentine's day.
You've been on my mind a lot.
I wanted you to know
that I'm getting married.
[Call waiting beeping]
Yeah, she is wonderful.
I met her
at a Farrakhan rally.
Kenya, I just really
want you to come
to the wedding...
Hello.
EDMOND: [On phone] Happy
Valentine's day, sweet pea.
You never forget, do you?
Forget my baby girl?
Impossible.
Thanks, Dad.
You sound down. Talk to me.
No, I'm fine.
Everything's great.
Sweet pea.
Don't give up, baby girl.
You know how to make
your dreams come true.
[Man whistling]
[The Learning (Burn)
By Mobb Deep playing]
Miss McQueen?
Dr. Brockton,
I didn't see you.
Looking all cute.
Thanks.
Brothers,
this is Kenya McQueen.
So, how's Laurie?
She's fine.
Why don't you sit down
and join us?
I can't.
Meeting someone?
Oh, no.
Because a friend of mine
went on one of those Internet
blind date things recently.
Watch out.
There's some real stalkers
out there.
Right.
Good to see you.
See you.
Nice to meet you, Kenya.
Good to see you.
[Exclaiming]
You wouldn't be waiting
for someone by any chance.
Someone named Brian?
Why?
I'm him. I'm Brian, actually.
Are you Kenya?
Brian... Brian Kelly?
Yeah.
Blind date Brian Kelly?
I'm sorry.
It's that bad, huh?
Obviously, you were expecting
someone else.
No.
Leah described you perfectly.
She's funny.
Well, she said nothing but
great things about you, so...
Should we sit?
Sure.
Let's see if we can
find a table.
Great.
How you doing, brother?
Magic treating you okay?
Never met him.
[Sighing]
They're all taken,
so...
Here's one. Just here.
Girl, you are
wearing those dreads.
All right...
Uncomfortable?
No. Why would you say that?
Well, you're talking to
strangers, making sure
everyone knows you're down.
So, you ever been
on a blind date before?
My first.
Why'd you do it?
I don't know. I...
promised my girlfriends
I'd be more open.
But not this open.
What?
Nothing.
You know what?
It was really great
meeting you...
but I kind of,
need to get going.
I've got a crazy week
coming up. So much work to do.
But really,
it was really...
Nice meeting me.
Nice meeting you.
Yeah, really.
You, too.
Really.
No, really.
Bye.
Bye.
[Scoffing]
[Laughing]
KENYA: What was Leah
thinking?
I mean, I guess
she meant well, but come on.
CHERYL: Yeah.
Let's go.
KENYA: We just got here.
You got something else to do?
Yes. I could be at home
pleasuring myself.
Hello.
Hi.
Lovely party.
Can you believe this place?
The azaleas, the lavender.
Look at that fountain.
You know they flew
that tile in
from somewhere.
Whoever did
the landscaping...
KENYA: Champagne.
CHERYL: Thank God.
Thank you.
Leah sure can throw
an engagement party.
Something's cooking
in the kitchen.
See, now, why do I always get
the ones in the aprons
or the uniforms...
with the nametags on them?
Am I wearing a sign that says,
"all need apply"?
Who's ready for something
hot and sweet?
But then again,
"Let go, let flow." Huh?
Excuse me.
Cheryl, don't leave me
out here.
Hello.
How you doing?
CHERYL: How are you?
I'm Walter.
Pleasure to meet you.
I'm Cheryl.
Nice to meet you.
Hello, Cheryl.
What are you cooking?
My specialty.
I'm ready for something
hot and sweet.
You'd like to taste one?
Yes.
No problem.
I call it
my wishing fountain.
You like it?
Mrs. Cahan.
Congratulations.
Thank you. And please,
call me Winnie.
You're like practically
part of the family.
Your house is amazing.
And I love the landscaping.
Thank you. Thank you.
I just bought my first house,
and I can't wait to landscape.
Well, congratulations.
Then you must
meet our landscaper.
I don't think he'd do a job
as small as mine.
Well, no, we just have to
ask him. Brian, sweetie,
could you come here?
You know what?
That's okay, I'm not ready.
No. Brian, this is
a very good friend...
Kenya, yes. We met.
Right. I thought
you were an architect.
Landscape architect.
Well, Kenya just bought
her first house and she
wants to do some landscaping.
So maybe you could
go take a look at it
for her, sweetie.
Or recommend someone
if you're too busy.
Well, I think Kenya is
probably the one
who's too busy.
I'm sure she has time.
She was just raving
about your work.
Really?
It is nice.
Thank you.
Brian, she needs you.
If you'll excuse me, I have to
go remind my daughter
she's still a Cahan.
MRS. CAHAN: You
look beautiful.
KENYA: Thank you.
Listen, I just have a small
backyard and I don't really
have a budget, so...
Well, small is okay.
Business is business.
No pressure,
but if you're ever ready,
call me.
Take care.
[Arabic pop music
playing on radio]
[Truck approaching]
What are you doing?
[Doorbell ringing]
You'll have to
leave him in the car.
I don't do dogs.
Well, neither do I.
We're just good friends.
I guess I walked
right into that one.
Hi, how are you?
I'm good.
So, you don't do dogs,
huh?
I mean, I can't
have dog hair
all over my house.
I hope it's not
an imposition.
No, I got it. I got it.
Hear that, Max? She doesn't
do dogs. So you have to wait
in the truck. Okay?
I'm sorry.
Skiddley-Max! Go on, Max!
In the truck!
There's a good boy.
He's a good boy.
It's around the back.
Got you.
Listen, thanks for
coming out here...
and not, you know,
holding my rudeness
against me.
I appreciate you saying that.
So, what do you think?
[Sighing]
Well...
[Bird cawing]
One thing's certain.
You need me.
Now, I'm just
gonna throw around
some ideas...
but I saw you checking out
Mrs. Cahan's fountain...
so I figure
the focal point has
gotta be a fountain.
Fountain? I love that.
Good.
But, I can't.
The electricity, the cost...
Oh, no, we can make it work.
You gotta have a fountain.
You come home
from a hard day's work.
You lay back on your chaise.
You listen to the sounds
of the water,
have a glass of wine.
Now, this,
are you married to this?
No. Not at all.
All right,
the tub's gone. Path.
And I was thinking
we could build some kind of
a structure here.
Drape it in
bougainvillea or...
wisteria.
I like that. It's pretty.
You should see this job
that I just finished.
It turned out great.
I covered the patio
and the walls with
this richly-hued flagstone.
I did some interesting things
with the lighting and stereo.
I'd love to see it.
Well, what are you doing
right now? I can take you by.
Now?
Yeah.
I can't. I've got way too much
work to do. Do you have
any pictures of it?
Pictures wouldn't
do it justice.
Well, today is out.
I'm swamped.
It's just in Los Feliz.
I can take you straight there
and bring you straight back.
Promise.
[Arabic pop music
playing on radio]
Gorgeous day.
BRIAN: Hey, you mind
if I make a quick stop
at the community garden?
KENYA: A quick what?
We're right here.
Just dropping something off.
I'll be real quick.
BRIAN: You can come in
if you want.
Maria, look what
I got for you.
Mijo!
Hey!
Nice seeing you, Mijo.
BRIAN: You, too.
How you been?
Mas o menos.
The business has been
good though.
I hear about Penelope.
Yeah.
She's a ***.
Did you see it coming?
Yeah, I guess, you know.
How?
BRIAN: Well, Maria. Honestly?
Penelope is great. She is.
She's just not great with me.
MARIA Are you okay?
Yeah.
She is cute.
[Kenya screaming]
There's a spider
in my hair.
What?
There's a spider
in my hair.
Wait.
Get it off! Get it off!
Get it off!
Wait, wait.
There's nothing there.
Just breathe. Just breathe.
Breathe, breathe.
Breathe, breathe.
Breathe, breathe.
You must think
I'm a freak.
No. Not at all.
You just don't do spiders.
Or dogs.
There's a whole list.
You have no idea.
You know...
I could draw up
some kind of a proposal
and submit it to you.
And then
the ball's in your court.
If you have any questions
or ideas, just give me a call,
anytime. All right?
I... I have to
think about it.
I'm still getting my head
around the mortgage.
No pressure.
Okay.
Thanks.
Good night. Sleep tight.
Okay.
Don't let the spiders bite.
EDWIN: Kenya?
I brought you
a little present
for the Pino account.
Excellent. My very own
personal computer.
Bill Lebree.
Welcome aboard.
I'll put you right to work.
I'm at your service.
I'll have
the engagement letters,
the procedures...
and the request lists
around 3:00.
And I'll need them back
by Thursday, no later
than 10:00, 10:30.
And in the meantime,
you can look these over...
and get a breakdown
of the depreciation
and amortization.
Got it. No problem.
Anything else you need,
I'm here.
Thank you.
Now, Kenya...
Edwin, I know how important
this account is.
Don't worry.
I'm not worried.
We have complete confidence
in you.
That's why you're being
considered for partner.
Fantastic.
Contingent, of course,
on the Pino account.
I'll do it.
Well, this is
certainly good news.
Just wait till
the gray hairs come...
and you have to schedule
in time to see your spouse.
I look forward to that.
For Miss Kenya McQueen,
via messenger.
For me?
Your birthday?
No.
DARREN: Who's it from?
My new landscaper.
No! Go! No! Go!
BRIAN: Max, Max!
Get out of there!
Get back in the truck.
Get in the truck!
Skiddley-Max!
BRIAN: Yeah, yeah. I'm sorry.
He must have... He must have
snuck out of the truck.
Well, please do everything
you can to make sure
that he doesn't.
Yeah. Okay.
I spilled your latte.
Thanks for the latte.
It's real sweet.
No foam, extra hot.
I was making one for myself.
That's really nice.
So when do you think
you're gonna be done?
Well, we've only
been here two days.
You sick of us already?
No, I was...
I was thinking that
maybe when you're done...
I could have a party
out here.
A housewarming?
Yeah.
Yeah, I think
that's a great idea.
You need to relax.
Does it show?
You know, it's Saturday,
you're wearing a suit and...
[Stammering]
I've got to go in.
I've got a lot on my plate.
I just found out
I'm up for partner.
Partner, huh? Wow,
that's quite an achievement.
Congratulations.
Well, it hasn't
happened yet.
It will.
[Chainsaw whirring]
Better get back.
Hey, what are you
doing here on a Saturday?
I got a job to do...
for a hardworking lady
that deserves a party.
Thank you.
[Grunting]
[Grunting]
[Kenya screaming]
What?
What?
Hi.
Hi.
What's up with Iron Johnny,
over there?
Hi, there.
Hi.
My bad. Stacy,
my sister Kenya.
Kenya, Stacy.
It's such an honor. Really.
Here's the money
for Mom's birthday.
Good.
MAN: I got the tool
for this job.
You didn't tell me
you were landscaping.
Am I required
to tell you everything?
Brian, this is
my baby brother, Nelson.
Nice to meet you, man.
What's happening?
Forgive him.
He was born arrogant.
It's the help.
[Whispering] Nelson!
What?
[Chainsaw whirring]
By the way,
what's this I hear?
You skiing the slopes?
[Whooshing]
Are you sneaking off
to the OC?
Are you sleeping
with the enemy?
It was a blind date.
I didn't know.
Why did I tell you that?
Blind date? Blind...
That is wrong!
My sister should be
going out on a blind date
with a white boy in the...
No! 'Cause you are
not that desperate!
What is the matter with you?
I just don't want
everyone knowing my business.
This is so awesome!
Your first,
very own house.
Thank you.
Can I use
the little girls' room?
Yeah.
It's right through there.
I hope she has
a magic coochie.
Don't even go there,
Miss Blind Date.
As a matter of fact,
you should get yourself
a little something-something.
I'm gonna hook you up.
With your friends?
Please.
Kenya, you need to
make yourself more available.
What does that mean?
Interested.
Open. Spontaneous.
You need to let
your guard down
every once in a while.
I tried. It backfired.
Baby, could you
do me a favor?
Could you give my sister
some tips on
how to catch a man?
Sure. I can give you
some pointers.
You need to get
a good nutritionist.
You'd be amazed
what a little diet can do.
It changed my life.
Thank you.
Thank you.
So,
where did you guys meet,
anyway?
I was driving...
and Nelson pulls up
next to me
in his brand new Jag.
And I was like,
"Oh my God, an XJS!
This is not happening!"
Shut up!
No, you shut up.
No, you shut up.
No, you shut up.
No, you shut up.
No, you shut up.
So, when are you gonna let me
test drive that thing, anyway?
Never. Never, ever.
I would never ever
let you drive my whip.
So, I want to use a mixture
of California natives
and different perennials...
to try and create
a Mediterranean feel.
You good with that?
I don't know
one from the other.
Well, a California native
obviously grows best
in this environment.
And perennials, well,
they're just flowering plants,
they bloom seasonally.
They shift the energy
and the mood for the garden.
Here, check this out.
Mediterranean lavender,
you gotta have it.
It has healing qualities.
Yeah.
In ancient times,
it was used
to honor the gods.
KENYA: How'd you
get into this, anyway?
BRIAN: It was my dad.
Everywhere we lived,
he had a garden.
And every spring,
he'd make me
help him plant stuff.
At first I hated it.
Then after a while
I kind of got into it.
I was the only 12-year-old
on my block who knew how to
take care of cymbidiums.
So at 12
you found your calling?
Oh, no. It was a winding road.
After college,
I worked in an ad agency
as a copywriter.
I did that
for six long years.
An ad man, huh?
Yeah. Suit, tie,
the whole thing. I...
I hated it.
Then one day I took
a cymbidium into my cubicle
at the agency.
Before too long
the plants just took over.
I started spending more time
caring for them than working.
It just clicked.
So, what do you think of this,
for ground cover?
Yeah, it looks good.
Great.
There's my sweet pea!
Do you two always
have to make a scene?
Happy birthday, Mother.
Thank you, sweetheart.
Here's Nelson!
Hi, sweetie.
Good to see you, Son.
Father.
[Classical instrumental
music playing]
I'm sorry.
Kiki, these are my folks.
Doctor and Mrs. McQueen.
KIKl: Nice to meet you.
And that's my sister Kenya.
Kenya, this is Kiki.
Hi, nice to meet you.
Your dress,
it's very unique.
You like it? I made it myself.
I didn't sew it.
It just clips.
What happened to the one
with the implants? Stacy?
Kiki happened to Stacy.
Hey guys, how was your
little trip to La Quinta?
Fine. Of course,
for a three-day trip,
your mother packed five bags.
Now, come on.
It was a spa weekend.
I had to have choices.
And besides, one of the bags
was your father's golf bag.
So, Kiki,
what do you do?
I work at the copy shop
right now. But this fall I'll
be going to design school.
Well, we're a family of
academics, as I'm sure
Nelson has told you.
Dr. McQueen here is
the head of neurosurgery
at Cedars Sinai.
Enough, Joyce.
My daughter,
soon to be made partner
at Bailey, Banks and Biddle.
Benson, Baily
and Becks, Mother.
Right, Becks, yes.
And we are so proud
of our dear Nelson...
who has just joined
the legal department
at 20th Century Fox.
Legal Department?
I thought
you were a producer.
JOYCE: Good Lord, no!
He graduated
top of his law school class.
That Jag was
a graduation present
from Dr. McQueen.
Your daddy bought you
that Jag?
Mommy, Kenya is dating
white boys now.
I had one blind date...
and nothing came of it,
except I hired him
as my landscaper.
She's landscaping.
So, it was
Iron Johnny, huh?
See, I knew there was
something about that dude.
Actually he's really nice,
and we're having
a really great time.
Ma!
You're having
a great time landscaping?
[Drums playing]
[Seductive instrumental
music playing]
[Sighing]
[People applauding]
Burning the midnight oil?
I'm just trying to
keep up with you.
Wow, nice.
It's really coming along.
Max, get over here. Max.
It's okay.
I'm starving.
Want some takeout?
What's with
all the beige?
You are gonna paint, right?
You're gonna bring
some color in?
What's wrong with beige?
Well, it's...
safe...
and impersonal.
It kind of feels
a little like a hotel.
It doesn't reflect you.
My mother thinks
bright colors are
for children and ***.
What do you think?
I don't know.
See, I think
color brings in energy.
It excites the senses.
I mean,
it can make you feel sad,
it can make you feel happy.
It can make you feel bold.
No, bold is
definitely not me.
Are you sure?
I don't think
you take the time
to know who you are.
You're always working.
Yeah. Well, some of us
have to work extra hard
just to stay in the game.
You wouldn't understand.
Try me.
You're so full of
advice tonight,
Mr. Know Everything.
Maybe it's time
I give you some.
All right, fire away.
Well, for one,
you're a lousy businessman.
You didn't ask
for an upfront payment.
And you've already put in
too many hours to
make this job cost-effective.
Did it ever occur to you
that I was giving you
special treatment?
I may not be
the financial wizard,
like yourself...
but I have been running a
small business, successfully,
for over six years.
Of course,
if you feel the urge
to review my books...
then please, do me the favor.
I'll allow that.
Trust me,
you couldn't afford me.
So, I take it
you don't do white guys.
I just happen
to prefer black men.
It's not a prejudice,
it is a preference.
Sure. It's your preference
to be prejudiced.
What about you?
Women are women.
Some are poison,
some are sweet.
Ever date a black girl?
All kinds of girls.
So you're a player.
No.
I'm just...
Just a landscaper.
I take hard earth
and make things bloom.
Speaking of which,
it's late.
You need a hand
with this?
No, thank you.
Well,
thanks for dinner.
You're welcome.
And I guess
I'll see you tomorrow.
Bye.
[Knocking on door]
I let the guys go early
for the holiday.
So, I'm gonna
head off, too.
Okay.
There's just one thing.
You're coming with me.
Why? Do we have something else
to buy for the yard?
No, we're going hiking.
Just a day trip,
nothing major.
Are you asking me
out on a date?
I'm asking you to go hiking.
Well, then the answer
is double no.
I don't even like hiking.
Heads or tails?
KENYA: Who in their right mind
would go out in heat
like this?
I mean, what is the point?
Don't look down, look up.
Look at the mountains.
I'm looking
for rattlesnakes.
Don't worry about
rattlesnakes. The mountain
lions eat most of them.
Very funny.
[Bird screeching]
[Thunder rumbling]
Uh-oh.
***! My hair!
[Kenya screaming]
I'm gonna kill you!
I swear,
I didn't see it coming.
Don't think this is
going any further,
because it's not.
Good night.
[Knocking on door]
[Both breathing heavily]
[Birds chirping]
BRIAN: Why'd they
name you Kenya?
KENYA: I was born there.
My father was into
world healthcare
for a few years.
My mother wanted
to name me Tiffany.
She hated East Africa.
Couldn't wait to
get back to the States.
How come?
I don't know.
She's my mother.
There weren't enough places
to shop.
Also, I had
really bad asthma
when I was little.
She didn't trust
the hospitals there.
Asthma?
So that's why
you hate bugs...
spiders...
and tall grass...
and hiking.
Yeah, I was
pretty sheltered.
Little Kenya
stuck inside while
the other kids play.
Drawing her pictures...
and muttering
her equations.
You think I'm pathetic,
don't you?
No, I don't.
I think you're adorable.
Just adorable.
Can I ask you
one more question?
Can you take this off?
What do you mean?
I mean,
it's not a wig, right?
But it's not
your real hair either,
is it?
I can't believe
you just asked me that.
I'm sorry. I'm just curious.
It is a weave,
if you must know.
I thought
you dated black girls.
They had real hair.
I have real hair, too.
BRIAN: Underneath?
Yes, underneath!
So, what? They just...
They sew it in?
Something like that.
You know what?
I think you should leave.
This isn't gonna work.
I don't know
what I was thinking.
It was a really,
really stupid mistake.
Now please go.
What? 'Cause I asked
about your hair?
Because of everything.
And furthermore,
effective today...
I will no longer be
needing your services
as a landscaper.
Yeah,
you're a piece of work,
Kenya McQueen.
Get out!
Sorry if I offended you.
I just... I was just
wondering what you'd look like
completely naked.
CHERYL: You did what?
With who?
I know. But...
It was raining,
and we were hiking.
You were hiking?
And we just got
carried away.
All right.
Well, can he bone?
Nedra!
What?
Don't be so crass!
Oh, please!
Well, can he?
See.
Well, yes.
Now you're talking, girl.
He got a big...
Yes.
But it's over.
It's over.
It was a one time thing.
In fact, I fired him.
Kenya, you did what?
It was never gonna work.
Well, of course not, fool!
You don't have to
marry him!
Marry him, honey.
All you are doing
is just having...
Some good old-fashioned sex.
For once in your
tired sappy life.
You need to let it flow.
[Look What You've Done To me
by Sheila Skipworth playing]
Take it out.
Just getting
the rest of my stuff.
I knew it.
What?
You're gorgeous.
Don't worry
about the balance.
Wait.
Don't go.
BRIAN: I know
you're sensitive about color.
So we'll just take it slow.
No one has to know
if you don't want them to.
It'll just be
our little secret.
[Seconds of Pleasure
by Van Hunt playing]
Don't move.
[Kenya giggling]
KENYA: Yes. You can't tell me
that white people don't have
a special thing for dogs.
Dog hotels, dog shrinks.
You know, you kiss them
in the mouth.
You let them sleep with you.
I mean,
look at you and Max.
I mean, you have
your own language.
"Skiddley-wags."
Skiddley-Max.
It's Skiddley-Max.
Okay, sorry.
Okay? Sorry,
Max. It's okay.
Your neighbor, Lillian.
And Miss Selina?
I mean, come on.
Every day that dog
has on a new dress.
I mean, I swear,
she even puts lipstick
on that dog.
Miss Lillian doesn't count.
Yeah, well,
I'm not buying that.
I'm just not gonna buy it.
Here, taste this.
Can you just do that
one more time?
SOMMORE: Yeah. That's what
I'm talking about.
You've gotta take your time
and just appreciate
certain things.
Like, ladies,
look at all the beautiful
black men in here.
Just give all the black men
a round of applause in here.
I'm talking about
fine brothers up in here.
'Cause, you know why
I'm particularly fond of
the black man?
Because society is
just so *** the black man.
All they say is,
"The black man
don't wanna work."
Then, when they do work,
"They don't wanna
take care of their kids."
Then when have kids,
"They don't spend
no quality time with them."
But when they bring that
to me, you know
what I tell them?
Well, what about
the DC Sniper?
This man spent
quality time with his son.
Took him to work with him.
Taught him how to hunt.
You just can't judge
a whole race of men by
one incident, you know.
I love my black brothers.
That's why I ain't never dated
outside of my race.
Never dated outside
of my race. Never.
Well, yes I did.
Yes, I did. Yes, I did.
I dated an African once.
Baby, he did it to me so good,
I woke up with
my hair braided, baby.
It was bad.
But I ain't never dated
a white man before.
Not that I'm not
attracted to white men.
'Cause there's
some fine-looking
white men in here.
But my only problem
with the white man is that...
y'all don't know
how to break up with a woman.
I watch The Crime Channel.
You date them,
you come up missing,
don't you?
Everybody will be
looking for you.
You'll be chopped up,
in the freezer,
in a sandwich bag...
with a "barbeque" sign
on your head.
Y'all, my name is Sommore.
Y'all have been great.
Thank you.
[Hip-hop music playing]
Wow, we've been to
New Orleans, Charleston,
the wine country.
You know where there is
good food, Walter will travel.
Yeah.
He's a true foodie.
And I've gained five pounds,
but I'm having a ball.
Hear ye! Hear ye!
Madam Judge here,
would you'd ever
thought she'd fall...
for somebody with an apron?
Come on, Kenya.
Well, you showed me the light.
Didn't you?
Well, looks like you two
have been having fun.
And plus, I can't even
reach Kenya.
She used to pick up
on the first ring.
So, do share.
Well, I've been...
- I have a big account
right now. So...
Yeah.
Kenya.
Admit it, girl.
You're having fun.
I can tell.
Oh, wait. And before I forget,
I got this on our last trip.
And now that you're
into colors, I thought you
might be able to use it.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
KENYA: It's beautiful.
BRIAN: It's beautiful.
That's my song.
Come on, let's dance.
Okay.
WALTER: Come on, y'all.
Shake a tail feather now.
[Baby I Need You
By Wayne Wonder and Demolition
playing]
So, I hear you into gardening.
Yeah, yeah, that's right.
Like that jungle variety.
The jungle what?
The jungle variety.
Look, man, do you do this
with all your clients?
Do you bring them out?
No, not usually. Why?
Because that woman,
you see that woman?
I love that woman.
And Kenya love that woman.
She's like a sister to Kenya,
so she's kind of like
a sister-in-law to me.
See what I'm saying?
Yeah. Yeah, I think so.
So we got her back.
She's kind of like family.
You got that?
Yeah, I got it.
Good.
CHERYL: Got what?
You got what?
Got milk.
What was that about?
It was just about you.
WALTER: Here you go, Sommore.
I'll be up at the bar.
Hey! Hey!
Hey, baby.
How are you doing?
You did a good job.
Thank you.
I'm glad y'all came.
This is my girl, Cheryl.
Hi, how are you doing? Hi.
Hi, nice to meet you.
WALTER: That's Kenya.
SOMMORE: Hi, how are you? Hi.
I'm Brian.
Hi.
I see y'all brought
your night light with you.
Girl, either you getting
your swirl on or you got your
probation officer with you.
Well, I don't blame you.
I know all about
these undisclosed liabilities.
And you're not concerned?
Well, yeah, but did you
see the receivables?
They're right here.
Yes, I've looked them over.
Jack...
Look, I really need this
IPO to happen.
I know you do,
but the deal has to
make sense.
Look,
did you see this, Bill?
Of course,
Bill saw it.
He prepared the document
before I did the analysis.
Jack, I know you're anxious
about this deal but
I'm only protecting you.
Jack.
Oh, Edwin.
You still owe me
a round of golf.
I sure do.
Listen, why don't you
take a minute
and sit with us?
I'd love to,
but I have a meeting.
You're in good hands.
Kenya knows what she's doing.
Well, after your meeting,
why don't you stop back here
and look at this?
Sure. Kenya, do you mind?
Not at all.
Jack values your feedback,
and he should have it.
We're all here
to serve the client.
I believe that.
[Water flowing]
Watch this.
Oh, my God!
Wow!
Brian...
this is just incredible.
It's...
everything I ever wanted...
and more.
Thank you.
[Kenya sighing]
Hard day?
Annoying.
This client is a trip.
I have to go back into
the office tomorrow...
and he's second guessing
everything I do.
I have to double-check
my work just in case.
That old black tax again.
Black tax?
Yeah, you have to work
twice as hard just
to prove yourself equal.
You sure you're not
being paranoid?
Yeah, I'm sure.
Okay. Then I'll work
Saturday, too.
Hey.
Don't walk up on me like that,
you don't know me.
Well, I thought you could
use some help.
Oh, man, you trying to steal
my secrets over here.
That's what you trying to do.
You got me.
You got me. I admit it.
Well, you know what?
You ought to feel real,
real blessed...
that you're even invited
to this *** spiritual.
I am, Walter.
You know what I'm saying?
Hey, Boo-boo.
Talk to you later.
Oh, hey.
You look gorgeous.
Hi.
Oh, there's Leah.
Leah! Paul!
Hey, Paul.
Hi.
Hi, look at you guys.
I am so psyched.
Well, I'm so psyched
for you guys.
Wedding in a few weeks.
Yeah.
Hey, the place
looks great.
Thank you.
I want to show you
the fountain.
I've been telling her
about the fountain.
Yeah, yeah. Great.
Yeah, I really like
what you did here.
Oh, thanks. Thanks a lot.
It's a good space
to work with.
Can I get you a drink?
Yes, sure. We'll just have
a couple of sodas.
Two sodas. Coming right up.
That white guy's
really nice.
SUZZETTE: Girl, honey,
you let go all right.
Working your natural hair,
sporting your little boy-toy.
He's a doll, baby.
He's a gardener.
He's a good one, girl.
Look at your flowers
and blooms.
Tony's cute.
Divorced.
Well, not technically,
but the separation is legal.
Suzzette.
I know, you guys, please.
He came into my office
cradling that feverish child.
Those muscular arms.
He said,
"Doctor, we need help."
What was I supposed to do?
Let go, let flow. Cheers!
The reality of it is
a brother can't get no slack.
Now see, if a white boy
had done that...
Oh, please. He would
have got a promotion.
What I'm saying.
Give me some of that.
Are you guys talking
about the black tax?
Ahem.
Drinks?
Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Wait a minute,
wait a minute.
My man! He's a spy.
He tried to con me
out of a barbecue technique
earlier today.
I guess he gonna try to
open up his own restaurant
or something like that.
No. I'll be...
Excuse me, yeah...
What is that police pat
that you give me
on the back all the time?
[All laughing]
Kenya!
[Hip-hop music playing]
[Exclaiming]
This looks like
a bordello in Bangkok.
Hi.
Hi, sweetie.
I didn't think
you'd make it.
Dr. McQueen.
Dad!
JOYCE: Hello.
I'm Brian.
Oh, the landscaper.
Actually,
Brian is my friend,
Mother.
Brian, good to meet you.
Good to meet
you too, sir.
Oh, why did you
cut your hair?
It was your shining glory.
It was a weave, Mother.
Well, it suited you.
Come on, take me in the house
so I can freshen up.
So, you did all this?
Yeah, let me
show you around.
Kenya, look at this place.
You have gone all bohemian,
my dear. What on earth
has gotten into you?
Do not answer that.
I'm gonna tell Mama.
Hi, Nelson.
Hi.
Oh, my bad. Luna,
this is my sister Kenya.
Kenya, this is Luna.
Hi.
Hi.
Listen to me.
I think I found the one.
Well, that's great.
Congratulations.
Oh, no, no, no. No, for you.
I found your future husband.
Yeah, my mentor in law school
just moved into town.
Nelson, why don't you just
stay out of my business?
Can you just do me a favor,
and just check him out first?
I promise you,
you are gonna thank me.
You're gonna thank me.
And also I told him
to come here tonight.
What?
Yeah, I called him
like, yesterday.
Nelson,
I'm gonna strangle you.
You know what?
It's too late,
'cause he's here.
This is for allowing me
to crash your party.
I'm Mark Harper.
What's up, baby boy?
NELSON: How are you, sir?
Mark gave me
my first job as an intern.
Thanks.
Nice to meet you.
Same here. Finally.
Nelson's been telling me
about you for years now.
I've talked
about you for years.
Yeah.
So, you just
bought this place?
Yeah, yeah.
It's nice.
I just relocated
from Phoenix, myself.
I'm looking for a place.
So, maybe you can
help me out.
Show me some things.
I mean, I'm thinking
you're probably an expert
in the area by now.
Oh, well,
I know a thing or two...
but I wouldn't call myself
an authority or anything.
Oh.
What?
Look, my sister is just
playing it down.
She knows her stuff...
and she could give you
the numerical breakdown
of anything.
Well, that's perfect
'cause that's
just what I need.
How about next week?
Can I let you know?
No. No, of course.
Of course, yeah.
Hey, you know what?
Why don't we go
check out the grill?
No, I'm good, man.
I'm good right here.
I wanna show you the barbeque.
It was nice meeting you.
Nice meeting you.
Hey, baby.
Hi.
How are you?
Good.
Who's that guy?
Some friend of Nelson's.
Nice plant.
JOYCE: Kenya!
MAN: Bye.
Bye.
MAN: See you later.
WOMAN: All right, guys.
So, we met Nelson's mentor.
Is that handsome or what?
And well-spoken.
He said that you were gonna
show him around.
Say good night, Joyce.
We have to go.
Young man,
you did an interesting job
on the garden.
Oh, thank you.
Yes, very good work.
It was great
talking to you, sir.
Me, too.
Did you get
your cotillion invite?
Yes.
You must come.
Senator Abamaus Leeds is...
We'll talk about it
later, Mother.
Come on, come on.
Good night.
Good night.
Good night.
Bye.
So, what's a cotillion?
KENYA: Seventeen years old.
BRIAN: The debutante being
presented to society.
I can't believe
people still do that.
They take it seriously,
too.
That's Mom and Dad.
My escort, David Fontaine.
His father and mine
went to med school together.
My parents flew him out
from Atlanta.
You couldn't find
someone locally?
It was a big deal
to my mother.
"Kenya Denise McQueen
escorted by David Fontaine...
"son of Dr. And
Mrs. David Fontaine."
Whatever.
My grandfather passed away
two years ago.
And my nana
still lives in Baltimore.
Well, they look like
they're having fun.
They lived for it.
It was the black
high-society event
of the year.
So, you wanna go?
It's on the same night as
the community garden party...
but I can blow that off.
I don't know.
I think I'll skip this year.
Why? Because of me?
I'm a great
ballroom dancer.
I don't know. I just...
I just don't think
we'd be comfortable.
We or you?
Come on, let's go to bed.
We both have to
work tomorrow, remember?
Yeah, I do.
EDWIN: Kenya!
Hey, Edwin.
Listen, I'm sorry about
that business with Jack Pino
the other day.
I know he's being an ***.
But, as you said, we're here
to serve the client...
and sometimes that means
putting egos aside.
Absolutely.
We knew you could handle it.
You're a pro.
Thanks.
Thank you.
BRIAN: Walter gave me
the secret to his
famous grilled salmon.
Want to try it?
Whatever's fine.
You all right?
Yeah, I'm fine.
The white boys at
the plantation are getting
on my last nerve, that's all.
Could we put the white boys
on hold for tonight?
The white folks.
The brothers, the sisters.
All of them.
What are you saying?
Just not tonight, babe.
I, you know...
I had a rough day, too.
I need to get home
and relax.
You're asking me
to not talk about race?
No, I didn't say that.
You expect me to be in
this relationship with you
and never bring it up?
What? We talk about it
all the time.
I just said, not right now.
When? When is appropriate?
When we're at home behind
closed doors, when
we're just joking about it?
No, just not all the time.
All right? It just makes me
feel uncomfortable.
I'm sorry, but I wasn't
brought up that way.
First of all,
you don't have to
talk about being white...
because no one
reminds you every day
that you're white.
The only time you guys
know you're white...
is when you're in a room
full of black people.
I'm in a room full of...
I'm in a world full of
white people, and every day
they remind me that I'm black.
And if I can't talk to you
about my frustrations...
if I'm just supposed
to keep that to myself...
Kenya, hold on.
You're a senior manager
at one of the whitest firms
in the country. All right?
You graduated top of your
class from Stanford and
Wharton, for Christ's sake.
You own a home.
You earn more money
than what?
98% of the country,
black or white.
Certainly more than me.
So, you know, tell me
about your frustrations,
'cause I'm listening.
No, you don't want
to hear it. You don't want
to hear about...
how when I show up
at an account meeting...
they always have to
regroup when they find out
I'm the one...
who's responsible for
their multi-million-dollar
acquisition.
They'd rather trust it
to a file clerk.
The guy who gets me
my *** coffee,
because he's white.
Do you know
how insulting that is?
They're jerks.
Forget them, baby.
They're jerks.
They have nothing to do
with us. They have nothing
to do with us.
Brian, if I can't talk
to you about the black ***
that drives me crazy...
or the white ***
that drives me crazy...
if I'm just supposed
to keep that to myself.
Brian! And deny who I am...
No, I've never asked you to
deny anything. All I wanted,
all I wanted was a night off.
That's what being black
is about, Brian.
You don't get a night off.
You know what?
I'm never gonna be
on the right side of the war
going on inside your head...
'cause I'm not black.
All right?
I'm never gonna be black.
So maybe this isn't
what you want. Maybe it just
isn't gonna work.
Maybe it's not.
[Rain pattering]
[Phone ringing]
Hi.
MARK: Hey, Kenya.
Did I catch you at a bad time?
MARK: I can really
see myself here.
KENYA: It is nice.
But I think the asking price
is a little too high
for the area.
I would bid at about
80 grand less.
And when the broker asks you
what you think,
don't be too enthusiastic.
Wait till tomorrow
to make your offer.
Okay.
Okay.
So, how are you two doing?
I like it.
Very good. And Mrs. Harper?
Oh, no. I'm...
Mrs. Harper
has her questions.
But we'll get back
to you tomorrow
with our final answer.
Sounds good.
You have my card.
Yeah. Thank you.
Mrs. Harper.
Take care.
[Kenya laughing]
MARK: Enough about me.
So, how are the good old boys
treating you
down at the plantation?
Oh, you know them.
Fond of testing us.
Oh, yeah.
The old black tax.
But we play the game.
We do what we gotta do
to get ahead. Don't we?
We sure do.
So, how often
do you get home
to St. Louis?
Every once in a while.
Well, it seems like
I'm tied to my desk lately,
though. I work most weekends.
Haven't been able to go
anywhere. And they got me up
for partner now.
I know all about that.
You up for partner, too?
You?
You got it going,
there, girl!
Two partners. Watch out.
Dang!
You know, I hope
this isn't too forward...
but I would really like
to spend some real time
with you.
But no, no, I've got to say,
now, I'm not one of these
LA guys...
lots of women,
the whole fast lifestyle,
all that.
I like to keep it
nice and simple.
One lady at a time.
I'm thinking
about the future right now.
So what's going on with you,
Kenya? You got a man?
You seeing somebody?
Now?
No. Not really, no.
That's what I wanna hear.
Yes, Mother.
I'm picking the dress up
tomorrow.
Okay. Yes.
[Dog barking]
Mother, I'll call you back.
Okay.
[Doorbell ringing]
Max!
You gonna let me in?
I haven't heard from you
in two weeks.
Don't you think
you should have
called first?
Well, I thought
I'd just show up.
You're right. I'm sorry.
I should have called first.
The reason you haven't
heard from me is 'cause...
well, to be honest,
I felt stupid.
I should have just
listened to you that day.
All you needed was a shoulder,
not another critic.
I don't know where
my head was that day.
I had a guy walk off the job,
and I guess I was
feeling a little frustrated.
I wanna be there for you,
Kenya. I really do.
And we can talk.
We can talk about
whatever you like.
I may not always relate,
but I can promise
I'll empathize.
Can you trust that?
'Cause it'd be a terrible
shame to let something
so superficial get in our way.
Just give up because
it's challenging sometimes.
I mean, aren't we both
up to the challenge?
Kenya, I love you.
I don't know
what to say.
Should I give you a hint?
Look, I met someone else.
It's not like I went out
looking or anything.
It just happened.
Let me guess.
He's black?
It is not only that.
We have more in common.
A suit-and-tie guy?
Yeah.
Let's go, Max.
Come on, let's go.
I didn't mean for this
to happen.
Don't worry. We were just...
We were just
hanging out, right?
Right.
Look, I'll put the check
for the landscaping
in the mail.
No, don't. Don't.
Take care.
You got to keep
everything loose. Got to keep
your knees loose.
Keep your hips loose.
[Kenya laughing]
Keep everything loose.
Like that, all right?
KENYA: What does this
have to do with
hitting the ball?
MARK: This is how you gotta
get the motion.
You gotta get the feel.
Know what I'm saying?
Bounce with me.
Bounce with it.
Look at that. Look at that.
There you go, girl.
Keep your knees loose.
Three things.
There's the back swing.
There's the contact.
And then
there's the follow-through.
Now follow through,
let me see how you do that.
Like that.
Good. All right, you got it.
Okay.
This is great, right?
Thank you.
You're doing a great job,
young man.
We're supposed to do this.
Hey, little man.
Thank you.
No, it's for you.
Oh, for me?
Yeah.
PENELOPE: This is Leah's
family synagogue, right?
BRIAN: Yeah, I guess so.
PENELOPE: You need to
get a yarmulke.
[Classical instrumental
music playing]
Kenya.
Hello.
This is Penelope, Kenya.
You're Penelope.
It's nice to meet you.
PENELOPE: I love your dress.
KENYA: Thanks.
Oh, I'm sorry. This is...
This is Mark.
Brian.
How are you doing?
Hi.
So, you two
got back together.
That's nice.
Yeah.
Well, it's good
to see you.
[Breathing deeply]
Okay, maybe I should
call a doctor.
No, no. It's nothing.
My asthma just comes back
at the oddest times.
That's all. It'll pass.
Okay, what is this about?
Is this about Brian?
Brian? No, no, no.
But can you believe,
he had the nerve to show up
with that white woman?
Last time I checked,
Brian was white, too.
And it is over, right?
You broke up with him,
right?
Okay, you know what, guys?
Maybe we shouldn't
talk about this here...
'cause this is
a rabbi's study.
I don't think it's too cool
for us to be in here.
Look, girl, pull it together.
Don't let Mark
see you like this.
KENYA: How could he?
It was so easy for him
to just get back with her
like it was nothing.
NEDRA: Aren't you
forgetting something?
You've got a man, too.
A fine, successful,
black man. Okay?
You're right.
What am I saying?
Mark's wonderful.
Mark is fine.
Yes.
He's your IBM, right?
Right. Right.
I mean,
let's get real here,
okay.
Brian is cute and all that,
but he is a white boy.
Oh, come on, Kenya, please!
I mean, were you really gonna
go the distance?
Honestly?
Be honest with yourself.
You always
get in your own way.
This is what you do.
You've got a lot of nerve
talking about
going the distance...
screwing married men!
Okay, okay. Enough.
What happened to
"Let go, let flow?"
Good luck.
Wait, wait, wait.
I'm sorry.
It's fine.
It is true though, girl.
Go deal with them demons.
Look, it's not about
going the distance. Okay?
'Cause you guys said that
Walter and I
weren't gonna make it.
And we tighter than ever.
Kenya, I don't know
what your problem is, girl,
but Mark is a catch.
And if you don't know
what to do with him, girl,
pass him on to me...
'cause I will show you
what to do with him.
I'll marry his *** quick
and give him a shitload
of babies.
Black, ashy babies.
Our Sunday dinners
have been a tradition since
our first year of marriage.
Right, Edmond?
EDMOND: Right, Joyce.
It's the only day
I'm guaranteed
a home-cooked meal.
So, Mark, I understand
your father owns
an insurance brokerage.
That's bedrock.
So your parents,
how long have
they been married?
Baby, you wanna
ask him for his
social security number, too?
It's just a question.
Forty-five years.
They're my role models.
Oh, how sweet!
JOYCE: Next year
we will celebrate our 35th.
Dr. McQueen is
the adventurer...
and I am, how should I say...
the voice of reason.
It's a good balance.
He's always encouraging me
to try new things...
and of course,
I'm always saying,
"No, thank you."
[All laughing]
MARK: I had to show them
who's boss.
You know what I mean?
EDMOND: Hell yes, I do.
So did Lauren happen to Lana?
And who's lined up
to happen to Lauren?
The last girl I was with,
her name was Luna. Yeah,
and Lauren did happen to her.
And Lauren might actually be
the one. Check out her stats.
She's fine.
She is an optician,
and she owns her own place.
The odds are definitely
in her favor.
Stats?
Stats.
Is that how you decide
to have a relationship
with someone?
I'm just trying to keep up
with you, big sis.
Mark is a great move.
You did good. You did.
Mrs. McQueen,
you'll like this story.
I convinced your daughter
to go out with me...
by suggesting
she accompany me
house-hunting.
I told her I needed
the accountant's perspective,
now.
What I did not tell her
was as a tax lawyer myself...
I already knew the numbers.
Yeah. Yeah, that's me.
They call me the numbers man.
[Chuckling]
But can you blame me?
You gotta use what you got.
Mark, that is so cute.
MARK: Thank you.
And if things
keep going well...
in six months from now,
who knows what
we'll be celebrating.
Right, Kenya?
Oh, my God.
JOYCE: Oh, Mark.
Oh, my! Oh, my God!
Let's just forget the coffee
and pop some champagne.
JOYCE: Oh, my God!
[I Pretend I'm Loving You
by Jimmy Radcliffe playing]
You know...
I love that picture of you,
at your folks,
with the long hair.
You know which one?
You should let it grow.
I can't.
I can't do this.
Kenya, Kenya, Kenya.
Am I going too fast?
Kenya, wait, wait, wait.
Kenya. Hey, come on.
I'll put you in
the guest room, all right?
If you're not ready, it's
all right. It's all right.
I understand. No pressure.
In fact, I will...
I will wait for you
as long as you want.
Okay,
I'll drive you home.
No, I'll drive myself.
Why?
I can't do this.
You're a great guy.
Perfect.
But this just isn't
right for me.
I hope you understand.
Wait, was it something I said?
Something I did?
No, not at all.
You've been wonderful.
It's me.
I'm just looking
for something.
I don't know what it is,
really, but it's not here.
Just like that.
I'm sorry.
***. ***.
***.
I'm so stupid.
Maybe I just made
the biggest mistake
of my life.
He was fine and smart.
But there was no fizzle.
No magic.
I don't know.
Kenya, look,
don't beat yourself up.
You gotta listen to
your instincts.
Yeah, but what if
my instincts
are screwed up?
Your instincts are fine.
You did a brave thing.
You let your heart
do the talking,
not your parents...
not society,
not black people,
not your girls.
You decided for you,
honey.
So, you gonna give
Brian a call?
This is not about Brian.
I mean, it would be if he
were black, but he's not.
That's just the reality.
Look, Kenya,
as a black man...
I must say, I was a little
suspicious of the guy,
when I first met him.
But at the end of the day
it's not about
skin color or race.
It's about
the love connection.
The vibe that's between
a man and a woman.
Does he make you feel loved,
he make you laugh...
he make you just wanna forget
about all the ***
and just enjoy life?
Because if that's what
you have with Brian...
Baby, I don't know when
you're gonna wake up to that.
KENYA: It is my recommendation
that the Pino Group...
not acquire
Net Worth Consolidated.
You don't want this company,
Jack.
I'm not gonna paint
a pretty picture by being
creative with the numbers...
and I will not stand
with the firm in recommending
you purchase it.
I'm sorry,
but that's my position.
This is not
what I wanted to hear.
Kenya, do you think
we could have a moment
alone with Jack?
Sure.
[Knocking on door]
Got the 10-K of SEC filings
for Kate Blanchard.
I've also got a bottle
of tequila in my desk.
Darren, I'm fine.
Can I have a word
with you?
Sure.
That was quite a show
you put on back there, Kenya.
And that's precisely
what we want at this firm.
Guts, smarts, integrity.
Without your good judgment,
this firm would have
made a big mistake.
Outstanding work, Kenya.
Thanks.
Now, you know the vote's
tonight, but let me be the
first to congratulate you...
partner.
I've made partner?
You've made partner.
Oh, well, that's great!
I told you we had
our eye on you.
Oh, my goodness!
Your input is invaluable
to this firm. We're very lucky
to have you.
I appreciate that.
Congratulations.
Edwin.
Actually, I have one request.
What's that?
One weekend a month
is untouchable.
No cell phone, no email.
Just my time.
I think we can handle that.
[Water flowing]
EDMOND: Ladies,
are you ready to
keep up with me tonight?
'Cause I'm gonna keep both
of you on the dance floor
till you say...
"Please, big Daddy,
I can't take no more."
Oh, Edmond, really!
Hey, Kenya,
isn't that Cheryl?
Wow.
You look gorgeous.
Cheryl! I didn't even
recognize you.
You look beautiful!
You are
positively glowing.
Thank you, Mrs. McQueen.
You know, maybe
it's because of this.
[Coughing]
Oh, my God!
Details, details.
Well, it was
a total surprise.
I'm dropping him off
at the airport. He gets down
on one knee and bam!
I mean, I was expecting
something nice. But this?
And he picked
it out all by himself.
JOYCE: My goodness!
Nelson, I hope
you're taking notes.
You don't have to
worry about that.
It's gorgeous.
Isn't it, Kenya?
Yes it is, Mother.
We'll talk later.
And remember what
I said the other night.
You okay?
I'm fine.
Okay.
EMCEE: Introducing
Miss Deavon Frost.
Parents are Dr. And
Mrs. Malcolm Frost.
Escorted by Sidney Baldwin,
son of the Honorable
Stanley Baldwin.
[People applauding]
Introducing Miss Rene Atkins.
Parents are Mr. And
Mrs. Ronald Atkins.
[Emcee chattering]
...Mr. And
Mrs. David Hunter III, Esq.
Slow down.
[Scoffing]
This is so silly.
I can't believe I ever
took this seriously.
[People applauding]
I mean, really,
what are we trying to
prove with this?
That our little princesses
can grow up and
marry little princes, too?
As long as they both have
the right pedigree...
they're guaranteed
to live happily ever after.
I mean,
how shallow is that?
Don't believe the hype, girls!
It ain't what it's
cracked up to be.
Kenya!
You stop that!
[Sighing]
Go on, girls.
Better pretend while you can.
I have had enough!
You have done nothing
but embarrass us all evening.
Embarrass you.
I'm embarrassing you?
Yes.
Complaining and carrying on.
Blaming everyone
but the one responsible
for your unhappiness.
Yourself.
Perhaps it's time
you faced that.
Thanks, Mother.
Kenya.
I shouldn't have said that.
[Whooping]
[All chanting]
[People applauding]
EDMOND: Sweet pea.
There comes a time in life
when we have to
strike out on our own.
And we...
Whoa.
Don't worry about me.
I'm a doctor.
[Kenya sobbing]
And a father.
I've seen it all,
heard it all.
Handle your business.
Kenya, you don't have to
tell me you have
a thing for Brian.
It was all over your face
and in your voice.
Daddy, it's over.
Please, don't.
I know love when I see it.
Plus, I talked to him.
He's a good guy.
If you have feelings for him,
you need to do something
about that.
But, Daddy...
You know how your mother
always says that
I'm the adventurer.
Well, did you know that
when we met I didn't
have a pot to *** in?
I never told you this...
but your grandparents
threatened to disown her
if she married me.
But she defied them
and we ran off together.
We didn't know how we were
gonna make it. But we did.
And her folks eventually
came around.
The point is,
love is an adventure, Kenya.
It's not a decision
you make for others.
It's a decision
you make from the heart.
Anyway, the boy is just white.
He ain't a Martian.
[Laughing]
I mean, folks carry on
like we're some kind
of pure race...
that shouldn't
be diluted, huh?
But look at us,
all of us in this country.
Black, white, brown, yellow.
We're all mixed up.
Mutts. All of us.
Nothing pure about us.
I wish I had a father
like that.
Sorry, I don't lend him out.
Not even on special occasions.
[Laughing]
[Clock chiming]
Hello, valet, can you
get me a cab?
Yes, ma'am.
Hey, where you going?
To get Brian back.
What?
That's right, Brian.
'Cause you know what?
I happen to love him.
Don't make love wait.
Take my car.
Take my whip.
Take it, take it, take it.
Just be easy on the 22s.
Be easy on the 22s.
[Hip-hop music playing]
Come on, now!
NELSON: Oh, no!
[Tires screeching]
Hi.
Hi.
By any chance,
have you seen Brian?
Brian, I think
he's gone, honey.
Thank you.
[Max barking]
Max, I missed you.
Hi, Maxie.
Hi.
Hi.
Hey.
Look, I know
you must think
I'm combative...
neurotic, picky...
And maybe I am.
But the weird thing is...
I've never had to be
anyone but myself with you...
right from the beginning.
And with you I feel like
I can do anything...
say anything, try anything.
And that's the life I want.
I want an adventure with you.
You don't understand.
We're supposed to be together.
I'm never gonna be
your dream man, Kenya.
I just...
I won't be the fall-back guy.
No. See, that's the thing.
I don't have to wonder
about that anymore.
I know this is right.
Dreams change.
Hey, when I was younger,
my dream was to
marry Rick James.
You're the one I want, Brian.
I love you.
I love you, Kenya.
I've never stopped
loving you.
[Guitar playing]
Oh, wait, wait.
We have to go right now.
There's not much time left.
Where?
What are we doing?
Do you know that guy
with the guitar?
[Family Reunion
by Jill Scott playing]
MAN: Aw, shucks!
WOMAN: Look at him!
Oh, my God.
[Girl whooping]
Photo-op, photo-op, photo-op!
Everybody look at
the photographer!
[All shouting]
NELSON: I found her, Daddy!
THE END
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