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He never has my back, and I'm always there for him.
Okay.
So tell your husband how that made you feel.
It makes me feel betrayed.
- Seriously? - Yes.
You're gonna wait until we come here
and you're going to start playing victim?
You're not even telling the complete story.
That is the complete story.
Talk to me, okay? Tell me the real problem.
Yes.
Thank you.
I always have her back, right? Like, always.
And she finds a way to come in and nag me here
and nag me there, and then she guts me here.
So that right there... How does it make you feel?
I mean, does she remind you of your mom?
Oof.
I mean, what is your relationship with your mom?
My mom's a saint.
Angelic.
- More like a devil. - She floats when she talks.
We need to talk.
What are you doing?
Now is not a good time. I have clients.
My apology.
So do I need to book an appointment, too?
Because clearly we have a lot to talk about,
and it's urgent.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
But this is unacceptable.
Unacceptable? You're damn right.
This is unacceptable.
And this is your marriage therapist?
Al...
My apologies. Excuse me.
Do you see how she just walked up in here right now?
That's his business.
He can't even handle his own relationship.
We got to handle our business first.
- So then what can we do? - So if he handles his business,
which he's doing now,
he's gonna come back and get us straight.
So we got to wait for him to get his stuff together?
Let him get it straight. He's a man.
Look, are you ready?
I'm thirsty. I could use a drink.
And right now this ain't helpin' either one of us.
- Bye. I'll wait for him. - Bye?
Bye. I'll wait for him. He's coming back.
I hope he comes back.
Hi, Jason.
Ms. Lane is here for her 11:00 appointment
Send her in, please.
Nice to meet you...
Darling, I don't do hands.
No problem.
So, what brings us here today?
Well, if you don't know,
then I must be in the wrong place.
Okay. Let me rephrase that.
I've done my research,
and I've seen what's in the media about your divorce.
I just want to hear your side of the story.
Does it really matter?
Don't you people just create a story that sells
and it goes from there?
That's not the way that I work, Ms. Lane.
I like to understand my client's side of the story,
and then clarify what's misunderstood.
It's important for the world to see your side of the story.
Cute.
How old are you?
I'm 34.
You were just a baby when I had my biggest roles.
Johnny, I was one of, if not the hardest-working actors
in over two decades.
Jason, Ms. Lane.
Yeah, right.
Is this your mom?
Yes.
I came from a little small town in South Carolina
where it was unheard of for someone to become famous,
let alone actually becoming
an Academy Award-winning actress.
You know, I'm actually from South Carolina myself.
This city is so full of opportunists.
I figured I would go back home to find genuine love.
Well, that's when I went back
and married my old high-school friend,
someone I felt that I could trust.
I made him my manager.
But truthfully, I was still doing all of the work.
He began picking up other clients off of my name.
He started sleeping with his clients,
and I wanted out.
Now he's making it seem that I'm jealous
of his younger clients because I'm growing older.
He knew my last movie was not a good idea,
but it was a setup to end my career.
The one time I showed vulnerability, this happens.
This is why I always had control over my career.
Let me give you some advice.
Never let anyone use you as their pawn.
Wow.
So sorry this is happening to you, Ms. Lane.
But you definitely stepped into the right office.
Consider yourself hired.
I need to clear my name,
and you might be just the one to do it.
I have a script that will bring me back to life.
I promise you that I'll get you the press that you deserve.
I just ask that you trust me
and you follow all of my instructions.
I have a reputation to keep.
If they ask, tell them I was a beast.
- I will do. - So long, Jason.
Bye, Ms. Lane.
Jason has a meeting with Lola Lane right now.
It would be huge to get this account for the firm.
Now I see why you say it's important
to have a Black guy on staff.
Exactly. He knows how to handle his people.
All that attitude and neck-rolling that they have.
I mean, seriously, son.
All this diversity and inclusion,
it's not all bad.
- They bring in the numbers. - Hm. I like it.
You know, I always thought they felt this way.
- But today confirmed it. - That's crazy. That's crazy.
See, that right there is why I can't work for the white man.
- They are all alike. - That sounds stupid.
You work for an idiot. You are just an idiot.
They are not all like that.
Nah, I've been through so much over the years,
I mean, everything from not getting credit for my work
to being overlooked for promotions.
- I can't let the shit pass. - So what you gonna do?
I don't know, but it's gonna be something.
- I know that much. - My man.
Somebody must be hitting that.
- Right? - Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
Y'all, don't try my life today, okay?
- Who got you smiling like that? - Would you mind your business?
Why are you trying to hide him for?
I'm not.
I just know how judgmental both of you guys are.
- And I just don't... - I mean, for real.
You're not gonna let us meet him?
We need to meet this nigga, like ASAP.
Call him. Pick your phone up. Call him.
I'm sorry. I'm at work. So I'm gonna do my job, okay?
Which is work.
Man.
You know, um, speaking of,
Alicia came to my office today wildin'.
What you mean?
She just came there pissed, in front of my clients,
saying that we need to talk.
And I've been calling and texting,
and now she won't even pick up the phone.
Dude, I told you about playing with that girl.
Man, ain't nobody playing with her.
See, I'm sick and tired of you and Erick trying to play me.
Where's that fool at anyway?
He got suckered into going to
some field trip with his students.
Oh, God damn.
Hi there, beautiful.
That's your problem right there.
- What? - You need to be making it right with Alicia, man.
Alicia ain't going nowhere.
She probably just going through one of her
"let's hurry up and get married" phases.
Why are you on it? Like... All right.
Listen. Do your thing. Do your thing.
No. For real, Lace. Why you so damn happy?
Why are you so big mad that I'm happy?
- What is wrong with you? - Just tell me.
- What does he look like? - He looks good.
That's what he looks like. Good...
- Good. - ... rich, sophisticated.
- That's your adjective? - Yes.
So he look like me.
Are you sure you don't want to run him by us?
- Yes. - I can get the scoop.
Yeah, I mean, he doesn't run in you guys' circle.
- You know. - Mm.
Well, I'm not a hater, you know. You might have a good one.
I haven't seen you this happy since the name we don't mention.
All right. Don't ruin the moment.
Like you ruined your credit?
See, you petty.
Only a petty person would bring that back up.
And you know my credit is almost at 500.
- Hmm. 500. That's pretty high. - Don't listen to him, Lacy.
- Don't listen to him. - It went up 17 points.
No, because he's so petty. You're always...
I just asked a question. I just asked a question.
I'm glad to see that you're happy, you know?
I know you got a big heart,
and I know how you are whenever you fall for someone.
I'm not trying to see you taken advantage of, all right?
Thank you, Jason.
You are a real one.
I'm gonna get back to work.
I got your drink, not his.
Man.
This damn girl.
Look, I'm gonna go, man. I got to take care of some shit.
I holler at you later. Yes. I'm out.
- Peace out, bro. - I'll get at you.
Uh, should I get this or you got it?
- I got you. I got you. - My man.
- For sure. - Okay.
Come on.
Alicia, look, I'm not calling you anymore.
Okay? You hit me when you're ready to talk.
Okay?
Bye.
Okay.
I'll play your game. All right.
- You up? - Hey, girl. Yeah.
You got a delivery.
What?
Girl, you've been holding out.
So who is he? Spill the beans?
Okay. He's a guy I met at the bar just a few weeks ago.
And why haven't I met him yet?
He's buying you flowers and all.
Because...
- So... - Girl.
You're so... You are nosy.
Because he's... he's diff...
Ma'am, can I get my f... These are for me.
Oh.
He's different.
And it's new, so I want to, like, take my time.
- Is he short? - No.
- Corny. - No.
- Broke. - No.
- Weird. - No.
- Well, what is it, then? - I don't know... It's just new.
You know how something's new, and you're like, "I don't know,
but I like it, but I don't know if I like it like it"?
That's exactly where it is.
Okay. Look.
Whatever it is, does he make you happy?
Yes.
Well, just enjoy yourself and see what happens.
Don't sabotage it, though.
I'm not.
This may be your soul mate.
I'm about to head out to work,
'cause I need to find me a brother
that buys me some flowers.
- Okay. - Okay.
You have a good day.
Looks like your day has already been made, girl.
Bye, Kara.
Hi, Steven. It's Lacy.
I... I got the flowers. They're... they're really nice.
Thank you.
I'm, like, really looking forward to seeing you tonight.
So, um...
Yeah. I'm... I'm sorry.
Um, I'll talk to... I'll... I'll see you later.
Okay.
Bye.
You keep this up,
and as soon as I get my next film made,
the both of us will be on top.
That's the plan.
Oh, well, I have to go, darling.
More meetings with Hollywood vultures
and our divorce lawyer.
I'm afraid our conversation is the only nice part of my day.
My pleasure, Lola.
Anyway, we'll talk tomorrow.
- You have a good day. - Goodbye, Jason.
Goodbye.
Just got to file this paper and I'm done.
- We can go to the cabin... - Hey, Cody.
Stop by the office whenever you get a chance.
- Yeah. I'll see you there. - All right.
Sorry about that.
Hold on.
Oh, yeah.
My bad.
Thank you.
What's up, man?
You're gonna lose your shit
when you hear who I just signed today.
Who?
Kenny Jones Jr. from the Dodgers.
The rookie sensation?
Hell, yeah, man.
He just got arrested for domestic-violence charges,
but we're gonna be campaigning to clean up his public image
the entire season.
What's up?
Dude, he just signed the largest contract in history.
I know. I know. I know.
And I can't wait to get a piece of that.
Ooh. Nice.
So, what's going on with you, man?
- I have big news myself. - Yeah?
Yeah.
All right.
Have a seat.
Look.
So, you know I love you like my brother, right?
Uh-huh.
We've been down since day one.
You know, this firm wouldn't be nothing without us, right?
Damn right, man.
You and I have more high-profile clients
than anyone in this firm,
and our clients have the largest contracts.
It's not easy working for the biggest PR firm in town.
Yeah.
Especially when they label you
as the Black poster child of the company.
What? Something happen?
I overhead Richard telling Blake, uh,
I was hired for the "Black" clients.
No way, man.
I thought it was affirmative action.
- I'm being serious, dude. - Okay.
All those two do is sit in their office
and talk shit all day and plan vacations.
They never give us credit for our work.
Can't argue with that.
So, did you approach them?
No. It's not even worth it.
But I have started thinking about my future.
And yours as well.
Okay. I like where this is going.
But are you gonna tell me something crazy next?
Fuck Allen-Young.
I'm starting my own firm.
And I want you to join me.
Cody... tell me I'm not crazy.
No, you're... you're not crazy.
- You're insane. - No, I'm woke.
I just met with Lola Lane. She hasn't even met Richard yet.
You just signed Kenny Jones Jr.
He's in too much shit. He's not gonna leave you.
Okay. So you want to start a company,
go against Allen-Young with two clients?
Man, you lost your mind.
You know our clients are gonna follow us if we leave.
I don't know, Jason.
What are we gonna do about employees
and office space and the overhead?
It's a lot to think about.
Dude, we will do this together.
- Trust me. - Oh, shit, Jason.
Think about this.
Your name will be on the door.
The door, Cody.
Fuck it. I'm in.
Fuck Allen-Young.
- Fuck Allen-Young. - Fuck 'em.
Oh, man.
Can I get you another glass of wine?
- Yes, please. - My pleasure.
And your food will be up shortly.
Thank you.
Okay. You're in a safe space.
Why are we here?
You know, Bryan, I've been nothing but patient
and understanding in this relationship.
Yes, you have, and you know that I've been appreciative as well.
Do you even want to be in this relationship, Bryan?
Of course I do, baby.
You and I both know that you are the love of my life.
Mm. Okay.
So then what is this?
- Speed dating. - Yeah.
- What is this? - Seriously?
Baby, I was there doing work and research for a client.
Please don't insult my intelligence, Bryan.
I know that you're a therapist and you can do research
- any which way you slice it. - That's Lacy.
So, "Bye, Felicia" came from this movie called "Friday."
- Mm-hmm. - And it just means...
like, "Boy, bye."
- "Bye." - Huh.
- Yeah. Yeah. - I...
I was really trying to figure out who Felicia was.
I mean, these are things I'd like to know.
If you're... If you're willing to teach me.
I think I can teach you one or two things.
Hmm.
You know, you're really just a breath of fresh air.
- Really? - Mm-hmm.
I wouldn't think someone like you would be checking for me.
Someone like me?
A white guy.
Oh.
From the moment I saw you, I couldn't take my eyes off you.
And this is day number four, so...
I must be your type as well.
I have to admit I do like how everything is going.
Mm-hmm.
I really enjoy spending time with you.
I want to get to know you better.
My brother has an event in a couple weeks...
- Mm-hmm. - ... and I wanted to know...
... will you do me the honor of being my date?
Mm-hmm.
Yeah. Sure.
I can't wait for him to meet you.
Oh, so you told him about me?
I told him I met someone very special.
Have you told anyone about me?
Finally gonna see her mystery dude.
What are you looking at?
I'm here.
Do you even hear me talking to you?
I do, and I'm sorry.
Okay? But I'll promise you I was there doing work.
Is this the real reason why we're not married yet?
No.
Baby...
I think you're feeling the pressures
that society has placed on you and it's causing you
to give an unrealistic timeline of when we should get married.
It's called an engagement process for a reason.
Many people rush right past the engagement phase.
I see it all the time with my clients.
- "Engagement process." - Yes.
- That's what you call it? - Yes.
It's been three years.
- Three years. - Right.
I see what you're saying, and you have a valid question.
You keep saying three years, but we've been on and off.
Oh.
If you really, really think about it,
we've only been together one solid year,
and I think that year has been amazing.
We've been learning more about each other.
But I want things to be perfect
before we enter that sanctity of marriage.
Bryan, you are so full of it.
Every time I ask you about setting a day,
you pull out that same line over and over.
And you think that you can psychoanalyze me, but you can't.
And you want to talk about timelines.
Well, you must have had some breaks that I was unaware of,
because according to my timeline,
we've only been on a break once, and it was a short one.
Because you missed my birthday.
I remember.
And I took you on that helicopter ride, right?
So what are you going to do?
Hmm?
- What are you going to do? - About what?
To show me that you really want to make this work.
Baby, I am willing to do whatever it takes...
whatever it takes... to show you that I care about us.
What does that mean?
That means that right now...
... I need to use the restroom.
- Okay? - Do you hear me talking to you?
Yes, I do.
We're literally in the middle of talking.
I promise you I'll be right back. I promise.
- Let's just put a pin in this. - We're talking.
I know. You tell that to my bladder.
- Let's just... One second. - Unbelievable.
- I love you.
I...
Um, not, uh...
Lacy? What are you doing here?
W... Wait. I'm sorry. Is this an actor's meet-up?
Or were you hanging out at the farmers' market?
- Bryan? - Yes.
What's up?
Sir, who are you? I apologize. I'm Bryan.
Bryan, this is, um, this is, uh, Steven.
- Steven. - And, Steven, this is Bryan.
A pleasure to meet you, my man.
Nice to meet you as well, Bryan.
- Yes. Yes. You look sharp. - Okay, Bryan.
Wait a minute. Is... Is this a date?
Because I feel like there's a little spark here.
Are you the one that's been having Lacy going lately?
I feel like it's you. Is it...
We're friends, and we are catching up.
- Bryan, why are you here? - Well, I'm having, you know,
dinner with Alicia. She's over there.
I don't see anybody at that table.
- She's right... - No.
She must have gone to the restroom.
Listen. I will let you all finish your di...
mm... dinner.
Steven, such a pleasure again.
So nice. Thank you.
I look forward to seeing you around.
Bye, Bryan. Bye.
- Okay. - See you.
All right. All right.
Is that an ex?
No. No. Hell no.
So why am I just a friend?
Look, I'm sorry.
He's just this annoying friend.
And, um, we are friends, and...
It's complicated.
- It's because I'm white. - Oh.
No.
Yes, it's... But it's... it's not like that.
What other way is it?
You know, it's okay if I'm not your type.
- I'm not forcing you to be here. - Steven, listen. Okay?
I just got out of a really bad relationship.
No, you're not forcing me to be here.
But yes, we are friends.
And I'm taking my time to see if maybe we can be more than that.
So does that mean you're coming with me to my brother's event?
Yes.
Now, did you tell him I was, like, a sister or a sista?
What does that mean?
T... they're a little different.
This is... This is another teachable moment.
Yes. So I'm gonna teach you.
So, sister... They look like you.
- Mm-hmm. - Sista...
- like me. - Okay.
Yeah.
He's not going to believe this.
Oh, my God.
Um, excuse me, sir.
The young lady you were dining with
asked me to give this to you.
I'll grab you a shot. That's on the house.
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