Previously on Single Ladies... I think you know what I
expect if you lose, dear.
I know what you want.
I'm going to enjoy this ride in my new Aston Martin.
Let me in!
That's my crazy-ass sister.
She's made all sorts of changes since she got a new man.
Hey, mama.
Hey.
Charles, by the way.
Raquel.
Doesn't it bother you that Malcolm might not have gotten
keisha totally out of his system?
He's still a man, Raquel.
This is my little brother Terrence.
Shelly, I didn't know you were dating James.
I can't let you walk out of here without saying something.
What are you talkinabout?
Your sex tape.
How do you know about that?
Who are we rooting for?
Hmm.
It doesn't matter.
Cute guys playing with balls is always a win-win.
Man, the men are over here.
I think you'd be more comfortable with the women.
Omar, be a doll and hand me those scissors over there.
Some of us have work to do.
Me too.
This picture of Mary j rocking chanel is not going to cut itself out.
Ooh, let me see.
Work it, Mary.
Mm-hmm.
Hey.
Bobby marnay.
These are my friends, Raquel, Omar, and keisha.
What's up, everybody?
Brother needs some new 'fits.
What you got?
Um, Omar?
Trying to become the hottest promoter in Atlanta.
I just booked Bobby at club elegance.
The only thing is, he has a bad reputation for not showing up
at his own concerts.
So that's where I come in.
You think you can do what no one else can?
If it kills me, I will babysit him morning, noon, and
night, andersonally walk him to the stage the night of the show.
So essentially, you got to get him to Greek.
He tears up hotel rooms and urinates in the back of cop cars.
Eww.
I don't think you want to mess with that one, April.
You guys, it's only for three days, but if I deliver him,
April goldberg entertainment will own Thursday nights at that club.
Do you know how huge that'll be for me?
Three days with Bobby marnay?
Finally, a cure for your love of black men.
Again?
That music next door is driving me crazy.
I can't take it.
Get 'em.
Hi.
I own the boutique next door.
I need to speak with the manager.
I'm the owner.
Oh.
Hi.
I wasn't expecting someone so young.
That's funny because when I checked out your store, I knew
whoever owned it would be, like, incredible.
Thank you.
Scotty.
Scotty ledoux.
Raquel Lancaster.
I just came by to tell you that your music is a bit on the loud side.
Do you mind?
My bad.
Definitely don't want to be that neighbor.
Thanks.
Oh.
That's cute.
Does--does that come in pink?
Oh, um, do you want to get a gift for someone?
Why does it have to be for someone else?
'Cause you don't look like the type to-- skate?
Yeah.
I mean, you may want to stick to silks, sequins, and spiked heels.
Stuff you know.
Oh, really?
Uh-uh.
No way.
Whoa, whoa, whoa-- how do you stop this thing?
I would video this, but it's not going to be long before--
yup.
Omar.
How's it going back there?
Does he like anything?
That's the problem.
He likes it all.
If he asks for anything else, I'm bringing him a dress.
How you doing over there, Tony hawk?
I was fine until that crack in theidewalk tripped me.
I should sue the city.
Mm, yeah.
That's the answer.
Hey, everybody.
Hey.
Raquel, that dress you hooked me up with for James's
fundraiser got more votes that night than he did.
I told you.
Conservative doesn't have to be stuffy.
It doesn't have to be corny either.
That's why I told James I was going to pick up some new shirts for him.
Hold on!
Bobby, you can't go-- hey, y'all got anything bigger than these?
My man need to breathe.
Bobby!
What?
Oh, you like that, huh?
Here, try these.
And some briefs, please.
Why don't you come back here and help me try them on, gorgeous?
Tempting, but I'll pass.
Normally, a view like that would make up for all this work I'm doing.
But I don't even care.
Oh, dear God.
I think I've matured.
Hmm?
And I don't like the way it feels.
Hey.
You wanted to see me.
This is a little awkward, so I'm just going to come out and say it.
Can I borrow some money?
For?
I lost the rematch.
And I still need to get my Aston Martin back from Luke.
Damn it.
What is wrong with him?
I told-- aha!
Caught you.
You told him to throw the game.
Because that's the kind of guy that I am.
The kind of guy who goes around buying his ex-girlfriend a car?
Twice?
Enjoy it, keisha.
Well, I just wanted to say thank you.
Twice.
But I still could have won it back on my own, you know.
I know.
So, uh-- is that all?
Seems like it.
Okay, catch us up.
Hold on.
I got to check on Bobby.
Don't say anything juicy till I get back.
It was just what I thought.
Bobby.
He's gone.
What?
Those pants cost $600!
He must have snuck out the back.
What else did he take?
Two silk shirts, a leather vest, some bally loafers,
and had the nerve to leave the underwear.
Don't worry.
I will find him.
I don't care about him.
Just get my merchandise back.
Eww.
Was Malcolm just flirting with you?
Sha-dy.
You know he has a girlfriend, right?
I'm not interested in him.
Apparently, he likes the pampered-princess type anyway.
No offense.
Oh, none taken.
I am one.
But let me tell you.
From what I hear, Taylor tilton's kingdom is crumbling.
Oh, really?
Do tell.
Yes, honey.
Word is the tiltons are damn near broke.
Hold up.
Run that by me again.
James's mom said not only are they behind on their dues at the
club, they had to let go of their summer place.
And they're also about to lose their home.
They're just trying to hold on till Taylor can get a ring on it.
So she's trying to use Malcolm for his money?
I hear Taylor's talking about a winter wedding.
Our customers typically pay for their clothes before they leave the store.
Well, I'm not your typical dude.
Bobby.
Where have you been?
I was looking for you all night.
How could you just disappear on me like that?
God, it's so inconsiderate.
I was hungry.
Like I am now.
I get crazy when I'm hungry.
Yeah, well, you should've called.
Or at least answered one of my calls.
Ah, you got a little stalker in you, huh?
I like that.
All right, then.
Anyone for chicken and waffles?
What?
'Cause I'm black?
What's the emergency, Ann?
Surprise!
Wow.
I know!
I was just as excited when I got my first one years ago.
I think we need more.
And a billboard.
Like, over at lenox mall.
Or right off the freeway.
We are gonna sell houses!
What were you thinking?
I don't know.
What is anyone who does a sex tape thinking?
That it seemed like a fun idea.
Well, none of those other people were running for city
council like your boyfriend.
And how much fun are you going to have telling him?
Maybe I won't have to tell James.
It may never come out.
It's already been over a year.
And I checked.
It's not on the Internet.
And until you even mentioned it to me, I hadn't thought about
that tape since I did it.
Shelly, be smart about this.
You have to tell James or it's all going to blow up in your face.
I can't.
He'd be so disappointed in me.
I just need to track down the dude I did it with.
And if I can't find him, then I'll tell James.
This was supposed to be a private thing between me and my guy at the time.
Please, don't tell my sister.
Well, if that tape gets out, I won't have to.
Bye.
The mailman delivered some of your mail to me.
Oh.
Thank you.
And thank you for not laughing at me after I took that tumble yesterday.
Oh, no, I laughed.
I just didn't let you see it.
"The runaway foundation."
Um-- oh.
This isn't my mail.
That's mine.
5% of my sales go to helping teen runaways.
I like to give back.
Wow.
I'm impressed.
You're so young to be philanthropic.
Actually, I just found a new cause that I'd like to embrace.
Scotty, how old are you?
20 by age, 35 by experience.
So is there a Mr. Lancaster?
Only my father.
So you'll be free after work then?
Maybe we could grab a pretzel or something?
A pretzel?
Sure.
Why not?
I close at 8:00.
Cool.
That's what's up.
So I'll see you at 8:00.
Why are we at your hotel?
We're supposed to be heading to the radio station to do your interview.
We will be.
I left my phone in the room.
Oh, okay.
Yeah, I see what's happening here.
You "have" to make a stop at your "hotel," and I have to
"come up" with you to "grab"
your phone.
You white people like to air-quote a lot, don't you?
Bobby, if this is your ploy to get me into bed, it's not going to work.
Listen.
I do have a ploy to get you into bed.
But this ain't it.
Come on.
I thought you were supposed to be keeping an eye on me.
I'd hate to "disappear" on you again.
Ha.
Ah!
Found it.
Let's roll.
Hey, babe, what you doing here?
No, the question is what is she doing here?
Who, April?
This the club promoter for the gig this weekend.
Yeah, and I'm boo-boo the fool.
Looks like she's your jump-off, and you didn't expect me to be here.
Slow down, cookie.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
I-I promise, this is completely professional.
I know what kind of woman handles her profession in a hotel room.
And I'm about to show you what kind of woman I am and how I handle mine.
A'ight, a'ight, fine.
You caught me, okay?
She's not a club promoter.
Huh?
She's a surprise that I brought for you.
She's a masseuse, babe.
She's here to do your feet like you've been asking for.
Hey, keisha.
Let's grab some lunch, my treat.
Too late, Omar.
I already see her.
Hello, Taylor.
Oh, keisha.
How are you?
That's nice.
Show me cocktail dresses.
Malcolm and I will be doing some entertaining after I redecorate.
Please don't tell me she came all the way to my backyard just to play "bitch."
She's good though.
Bette Davis, Joan Crawford good.
I should be taking notes.
You're not going to make a scene, are you?
Please, I would never give her the satisfaction.
Besides, that would be a very short scene because I would-- keep it classy.
Yeah.
This is so me.
Sexy, but elegant.
N'est-ce pas?
There she go with that French-- easy, girl.
Easy.
You were doing so well.
I'll go grab that purse from the back I told you about.
Could you start ringing me up?
I'm meeting my boyfriend for lunch.
Mustn't be too late.
Look, Taylor.
Malcolm and I didn't work out.
And I'm cool with that.
But I still regard him as a friend.
And I always look out for my friends.
Does Malcolm know your family is broke?
Excuse me?
I think you need to make sure he has the full picture.
Can't have him going in blind.
So if you haven't already, you should tell him.
Then I can stay out of your business.
Otherwise, have a good day.
What she said.
I have a confession.
When you offered to cook, I didn't expect vegan.
What did you expect?
Twinkies and juice boxes?
I may be young, but I have a very mature palate.
Have a little faith, please.
I'll admit it.
You're not the average 20-year-old.
Thank you.
And I know that was hard for you to say.
This isn't weird for you?
I can't front.
I mean, sometimes I do feel out of my league.
But you, your spirit-- it's like magnetic, but gentle too.
If that makes any sense.
I don't know.
It sounded good.
All I mean is you make me less afraid to--
I'm sorry.
Shh.
Whoops.
My bad, roomie.
I must have missed the sock on the door.
Keisha, this is Scotty.
Hi.
Don't mind me.
I'll be in my room.
And I'll have on headphones.
Want to go to my place?
I mean, my roommate's at his girlfriend's dorm.
Um, thanks.
But I do really have to get up early.
Let's just call it a night.
But we haven't even had dessert.
Rain check?
Sure.
So I'll see you tomorrow?
Mm-hmm.
All right.
Is the coast clear?
Or did he run out to get some condoms?
Shut up.
No, for real.
Did you take your pill today?
Shut up.
You are robbing the cradle.
My next call is to child protective services.
I know.
That's why I made him leave.
Oh, stop.
I'm just playing.
You should have got yours.
I would've.
He was cute.
I don't know.
It feels so inappropriate.
Well, how would you know how it feels?
You didn't do anything.
True.
Ooh, look, Raquel.
You and Scotty can go to six flags.
"Children under 17 half price when accompanied by an adult."
Oh, keisha, you are not right.
Am I wrong for liking a man who's ambitious, confident, insightful, sexy?
He's a boy, and he's 12.
Well, it's not like I haven't tried dating age-appropriate men.
I called that guy Charles from the boule ball twice.
But he never called me back.
So in the meantime, why can't I explore all of my options?
Justified, girl.
Preach.
Besides, dating younger is not all that uncommon these days.
Look at demi Moore.
Cher, Madonna?
Mariah.
It's a rite of passage.
If you want to quench your thirst, you gotta drink from the fountain of youth.
I don't know, I like my guys mature, with more experience.
They can teach you more things.
And they take you more places.
They're considerate in bed.
Ooh.
I've had a youngster who considered me everywhere.
The dining room table, the kitchen counter-- please stop.
Or I will never eat here again.
Anyway.
I totally see Scotty for who he is.
But every once in a while, it hits me that when I was in high
school, he was in a high chair.
Oh, so you need us to talk you into this.
No.
No, no, no.
I'm into it.
I like him.
But you know, sometimes a girl needs to hear the pros and cons
when she's robbing the cradle.
Okay.
Pros-- younger men are easygoing, trainable.
They have no baggage and plenty of stamina.
Mm.
Cons-- they're immature, flighty, unworldly, indecisive, and irresponsible.
Okay.
Well, that may be true.
Yet I still want to date him.
Call me crazy but that's the thing about passion.
Well, if you're going to follow your passion, at least mapquest it first.
What?
Just know that he is 20.
And the only thing constant about someone who's 20 is change.
Oh, true.
A month from now, Scotty will be a different person, and that
person may no longer want to be with you.
Or he could be your Ashton kutcher.
And the two of you could live happily ever after.
For at least 8 years.
So I don't know what's gonna happen.
I don't know know what to expect.
And I don't know how I'm gonna feel.
Sounds like every other relationship I've ever had.
Exactly.
That's why you should just go for it.
Thank you.
Yeah, true.
Hello.
This is keisha Greene.
I don't give a rat's ass what my picture makes you want to do.
Now do you want to buy a house or what?
Well, call me when you do.
More fans from your ad?
Yes.
I think testosterone makes men crazy.
I know it makes Bobby crazy.
Mm-mm.
That would be DNA.
And exactly where is your little project?
He jumped out of my car at a stoplight, and I haven't seen him since.
I cannot control him.
All men can be controlled.
You just have to find the master switch.
Mm-mm.
What are you talking about?
Every man is different.
And for every type of man, there's a type of woman who can handle him.
So, April, you need to peep who he is, then figure out who you need to be.
The only type of woman that I'm trying to be with him is a businesswoman.
And that's your problem.
You've been all business and not enough woman.
Classic book of keisha.
Chapter one, verse two.
Verse three.
Bye.
Omar.
Can we talk?
Does this have anything to do with your homophobic comments
you made a couple weeks ago?
My bad.
That was just the alcohol talking.
Rewind.
Alcohol doesn't speak.
It merely amplifies.
You're right.
I'm sorry.
What I said was rude and unnecessary.
See?
That wasn't so hard.
Thanks for stopping by.
Actually, it's not why I'm here.
I'm here because I want to marry your sister.
You're asking me for her hand?
That just made up for everything.
I love Presley.
And I'm ready to raise Corey like he's my own.
But I need your help.
I've always been there for my sister and nephew.
That's automatic.
That's the problem.
Your lifestyle is a bad influence.
I'm asking you to stay away and give me a chance to raise him to be a man.
Just think about it.
This way your nephew will finally have a real daddy.
Aren't those trees in your way?
No, this is fine from right here.
But this angle makes the lot look deep.
Keisha, please let me do what I do.
Sorry, I'm just excited.
I know I can sell this house.
Elkhardt realty, keisha Greene speaking.
Yes, that's me on the bench.
My lips make you want to do what?
You know I have your number right here.
I will do a reverse search and come down there with my homies and--
keisha, I am so sorry.
I had no idea.
It's not your fault.
It's God's.
Should I take the signs down?
Oh, hell no.
My fans need to reach me.
But you do need to get me a business phone.
What steaks are you serving tonight?
The kind you said you were going to cut back on.
Thanks, babe.
Old habits.
I'll have the, uh, grilled salmon.
Two times?
Mm-hmm.
Okay.
Baby, you have had me in suspense long enough.
Now what did you want to talk to me about?
Well, this isn't easy for me to say, but there is something you need to know.
It's about my dad.
Well, he's all right, isn't he?
He's fine.
His health anyway.
Taylor.
What's wrong?
Talk to me.
My dad-- I've recently learned that he's made some foolish investments,
and he's put the family in a very precarious position.
And-- I already know, baby.
Listen, your father has been on thin ice ever since madeoff.
And it's not easy to liquidate real estate these days.
You knew?
Well, if you decide to break up with me in light of this, I'll understand.
That's ridiculous, Taylor.
Okay?
I chose you.
Not your pops.
I'm so glad to hear you say that.
We were meant to build a dynasty.
There will be doors that your money and charm won't open.
And that's when my family, our network, will be there.
Money, connections-- each is good.
But together... that would be some power.
Wouldn't it?
One day our kids can run this town.
And their kids?
So many possibilities.
To possibilities.
I ran into keisha Greene yesterday.
Oh?
While I was shopping.
We talked.
She tried to upset me.
Details aren't important, but our conversation made one thing clear to me.
Very clear.
And what was that?
Well, I tried to be bigger than this, but I'm only human.
If we're going to go forward, happily, and realize our dream,
I'm going to need you to cut off all contact with her, Malcolm.
I really can't see any way around it.
Mmm, I knew I recognized that onion.
Terrence.
I saw your ads.
Great picture.
You probably get a lot of calls.
Ha, tell me about it.
What's up, keisha?
How you been?
It's been a long time.
I've been fantastic.
It's good, seeing you.
Hey, it's good to be seen.
So where's your little girlfriend?
I know you have one.
Several, keisha, always several.
I'm about to go pick one up right now.
So forget this small talk.
You gonna fight to get my brother back or what?
I mean, you know me and pops are in your corner.
Hmm, is that a fact?
You know I liked you from the jump.
You were such a welcome relief from that bougie-ass crowd that
Malcolm was always so sprung over.
"Always"?
For as long as I can remember.
I mean, pops did all right with the store--good enough to put us
on the outer edge of the siditty crowd, close enough to crash
their parties, know some of them by name--close, but never really
accepted, know what I'm saying?
Not really.
Me, I could give less than a month.
You know how I roll.
Yeah, but not Malcolm, huh?
Nah, he wanted in.
Every dis, every put-down, that just made him want it more.
Hmm.
Looks like he got what he wanted, then.
Man, are you kidding me?
He's on top of their world.
He's got Taylor tilton, queen bitch of the rich-kid clique,
the ultimate trophy.
Black freaking royalty.
You see where I'm going with this.
Yeah, you made it pretty clear.
Hey, look, keisha, real talk.
I got my issues with Malcolm, no doubt, but I just hope my big
brother wakes up soon and sees the difference between what he
wants and what he needs.
It's about time you showed up.
We need to talk about our tape.
Who did you give it to?
No one.
I told you, when I went to jail, my place got robbed.
Look, I found out who did it, and I'm gonna take care of it.
I'm serious.
If my father finds out or if my boyfriend finds out, Terrence, I swear to--
hey, man, you better calm your little light-skinned ass
down and let me do what I do.
I told you, I got this.
Let's go to the waffle house.
I'm hungry.
Oh, God, I can't.
Good-bye.
My man, let me get two five alarm dogs please.
Bobby, we need to get going.
Oh, sound check, right?
You still want to do that?
My man.
No, thanks.
Oh, so I'm your homey when it's time to do sound check, but
you're gonna make me stand here and eat by myself.
Okay, the only way I'm eating this is if you go to sound check.
Okay, I promise.
Now stop stalling and eat your dog.
You all right?
All right, you've had your laugh, let's go.
Not a chance.
I can't believe you ate that thing, man.
No way I would have--your ass gonna be on fire in about an hour.
Is that how you're gonna play me?
You know, I was really hoping that I wasn't gonna have to go
where I'm getting ready to go, but it looks like I'm going
there...With pleasure.
You need a hug, don't you?
Shut up.
Hi, it's April goldberg.
Yeah, it's that time.
Who this?
Hey, this is Bobby.
Mama?
That's right, I called your mama.
No, please, don't tell big mama I'm stressing out white
people--you know how she gets.
Mm-hmm, and I have her number too, so now is probably
a good time for you to agree to meet your commitments this weekend.
Fine, let's go.
Thank you, Mrs. marnay.
Yeah, sorry we interrupted your dominoes.
You called somebody's mama.
Okay, bye.
Don't make me evil.
Whoa, easy with those pins.
It's a mannequin, not a voodoo doll.
You're gonna tell her, right?
Presley needs to know the truth about the man she wants to marry.
It's gonna break her heart.
Okay.
I'll see you in the morning.
Hey.
Good night, Presley.
Good night.
Hey.
So...I heard you had a talk with Marcus.
What did you say to him?
What do you think I said?
Some man telling me I need to stay away from my nephew.
Oh, no.
I should've told him off, but I just stood there.
Words were coming so fast, I couldn't fix my mouth to say a thing.
You had me scared.
Hold on, don't let me make any assumptions.
What do you think I should've said, Presley?
He's good to me, Omar.
He works, he comes home, he doesn't run the streets.
You're on his side?
It's hard being a single mom.
He just wants to help me.
Just give me some time to work on him, okay?
I'll be damned.
Please, Omar, it's not like it's gonna be forever.
You know you didn't have to whup me like that in bowling.
I mean, what you think that's gonna do to a young man's ego?
Make you try harder next time.
Raquel, I have a lot of fun with you.
I like your confidence.
You know what you want, and you know who you are.
Yeah, sometimes.
I like spending time with you too.
I really just enjoy talking to you and hearing your perspective on the world.
Oh, yeah?
Well, I like playing with your hair.
Well, I like that you like it.
Raquel?
Charles!
Is that you?
Yeah.
What happened to you that night at the ball, huh?
I mean, you said you were gonna come back to the table.
Next thing I knew, I had a janitor sweeping by my feet.
I got your number from my father, and I called you twice.
I thought you blew me off.
I never got anything from you.
See for yourself.
The outgoing calls are still in my phone.
See the last 5?
Should be a 2.
Oh.
So...Now we've reconnected, let's talk about getting together.
Well, I'm kind of in a situation.
What?
Okay, now I'm confused.
Yeah, I'm--I just started seeing someone.
Ahh.
But if you'd called the right number, you'd be seeing me, so
in my opinion, this guy, he doesn't really count, does he?
Hey, babes.
Hi.
Um...Charles, this is Scotty.
Scotty, Charles.
How's it going, dude?
You ready to go?
Yes.
She did say that.
All hail the queen of Thursday nights.
Thank you, Artie.
You didn't think I could do it, did you?
No, I didn't think Bobby could do it.
You're making a name for yourself.
See you next Thursday.
Congratulations, April.
So how did you handle Bobby?
It was easy, once I figured out he's a mama's boy.
So I called his mama to get him in line.
Damn, you pulled out the big guns.
But that's what business people do.
They get the job done.
Let's not congratulate April on getting the job done yet.
Where's the free vodka?
You seem like you're in a better mood than you were yesterday.
It helps being out with my real sisters.
Aww.
Hey, hey, hey, everybody.
Hey.
April, thanks for the hookup.
I'm a huge Bobby marnay fan.
No problem.
James Blackwell.
Yeah.
Artie Monroe.
How you doing?
Good.
Listen, you stick to those zoning proposals and you've got my vote.
Thanks, I appreciate it.
You know, I'm all about supporting local business.
Ah, thank you.
Is everyone good over here?
Yeah.
What kind of beer do you have?
What kind of I.D. Do you have?
I already showed my I.D. At the door.
Well, you're gonna need to show it again because you look like a baby.
Oh, no, he's cool, Artie.
He's on my list.
Not mine.
Butch!
You're out.
I'm not going anywhere, dude.
We've got to go.
This won't look good for my campaign.
Okay.
That's my I.D.
It's real.
Give it back, man.
Oh, yeah?
What year were you born?
1991.
Yeah, right.
Give it back, dude!
I mean, have a little respect.
I'm trying to have a nice evening with my lady right here.
Come on, babes, let's bounce.
This place sucks.
Get off me.
Yeah, um, okay, so I'm gonna go pick up babes off the
sidewalk and get him home.
It's been fun, though.
You break into my house, huh?
I'll break you, punk.
I know you took the tape.
Where the tape at, huh?
So, um...Can I come in?
That's probably not a good idea.
I'm guessing from the silence in the car, your mood right now,
that you're talking about more than tonight.
It's just that we're in different places, and tonight
really highlighted that for me.
Raquel, I really like you.
I really like you too, but it's just not our time.
What about good-bye sex?
Good night, Scotty.
It's pretty late.
What are you doing here?
I understand you saw Taylor the other day.
It's not like I was looking for her.
If anything, it was the other way around.
This isn't easy for me.
Maybe it's my fault for not letting go, for thinking friendship could work.
You and I, I mean, we--it could have been special, but you
yourself said it was over...So I think it's time that we both--
time we both what?
I'm with Taylor now, and I really need to give that
relationship a fighting chance.
And why are you telling me this?
Because I'm cutting off all communication with you.
What?
I have to be hearing things right now, because I swear what
I just heard you say is the very thing I repeatedly asked you to
do with Ashlee.
I'm sorry, but it has to be this way.
So what you wouldn't do for me, you're now doing for your
new bitch of two months?
Malcolm, if we never speak again in life, it'll be too soon for me.