1 00:00:01,710 --> 00:00:04,170 [♪♪♪] 2 00:00:19,895 --> 00:00:22,647 WOMAN: He didn't think you'd fall for that line. 3 00:00:22,856 --> 00:00:27,110 Girl, I don't believe him. Oh, he's a dog. Mm-hm. 4 00:00:27,277 --> 00:00:30,029 Tail-having, anything-that-moves- humping-ass dog. 5 00:00:30,197 --> 00:00:31,447 [WOMAN LAUGHS] 6 00:00:31,615 --> 00:00:33,700 You need to kick him to the curb. 7 00:00:35,285 --> 00:00:39,497 Oh, no, no. Don't cry, Karen. 8 00:00:39,790 --> 00:00:43,793 Karen. Don't move, sweetie. I'll be right there. 9 00:00:43,961 --> 00:00:45,086 [SIGHS] 10 00:00:45,254 --> 00:00:46,629 Men are so full of it. 11 00:00:46,839 --> 00:00:49,924 Give a brother a break, treat him with trust, 12 00:00:50,134 --> 00:00:52,260 and he'll screw you around. 13 00:00:53,220 --> 00:00:58,307 Sorry I'm pissed off now, but my best friend is having man trouble. 14 00:00:58,517 --> 00:01:01,436 MAN [OVER INTERCOM]: Miss Smith, Tracye Johnson's on line 2. 15 00:01:01,603 --> 00:01:04,313 I'm in a meeting, but I'll be there in an hour. 16 00:01:05,399 --> 00:01:09,819 Tracye. Another one of my girlfriends. Man trouble too. 17 00:01:10,028 --> 00:01:13,030 Seems like every woman I know has man trouble. 18 00:01:14,324 --> 00:01:18,703 Have you noticed around spring men start to act up a bit? 19 00:01:18,871 --> 00:01:20,747 Mm-hm. They do. 20 00:01:20,998 --> 00:01:25,710 They don't act up in the winter. They want that indoor activity. Mm-hm. 21 00:01:25,878 --> 00:01:29,839 But as soon as the season breaks, they show their asses. 22 00:01:30,007 --> 00:01:35,094 It's true. It happens every year around spring, the breakup season. 23 00:01:35,304 --> 00:01:39,348 The time when women wear miniskirts and skimpy clothes, 24 00:01:39,516 --> 00:01:44,187 letting their stuff hang out, causing men to lose their mind. 25 00:01:45,189 --> 00:01:49,150 Spring is when I have to counsel all my girlfriends 26 00:01:49,359 --> 00:01:54,113 on how to keep their no-good, unable-to-say-no men in line. 27 00:01:58,577 --> 00:02:01,454 Amazing what a little warm weather can do. 28 00:02:02,831 --> 00:02:05,208 Jason, sweetie, clear my schedule for today. 29 00:02:05,375 --> 00:02:07,627 [CARL CARLTON'S "SHE'S A BAD MAMA JAMA" PLAYING] 30 00:02:07,795 --> 00:02:10,755 Oh, hello, yellow. That's stunning, girl. 31 00:02:10,964 --> 00:02:14,383 Any emergencies, call my cell. I always will. 32 00:02:15,093 --> 00:02:16,177 Nice. 33 00:02:18,597 --> 00:02:20,723 Men are so predictable. 34 00:02:29,691 --> 00:02:30,858 Hey, girl. 35 00:02:34,613 --> 00:02:37,073 Jason knows where to find me. 36 00:02:42,746 --> 00:02:44,330 Morning, Miss Smith. 37 00:02:52,965 --> 00:02:54,590 [CLEARS THROAT] 38 00:02:58,929 --> 00:03:01,514 What is it about men and big booties? 39 00:03:05,102 --> 00:03:06,602 Thanks, Jose. 40 00:04:21,762 --> 00:04:25,681 Like my house? Not bad for a girl from Compton, huh? 41 00:04:25,849 --> 00:04:28,142 By the way, I'm Shanté Smith, 42 00:04:28,352 --> 00:04:31,103 senior ad executive at Parker and Long. 43 00:04:31,313 --> 00:04:34,357 And if you haven't noticed, I'm a sister. 44 00:04:34,566 --> 00:04:36,651 An educated, strong sister 45 00:04:36,860 --> 00:04:40,404 who knows where she's from and where she's going. 46 00:04:40,614 --> 00:04:44,617 But let me ask you a question: Why can't men act right? Hm? 47 00:04:44,826 --> 00:04:46,369 Don't they know that 48 00:04:46,536 --> 00:04:50,039 women would gladly give them the respect they needed? 49 00:04:50,207 --> 00:04:54,210 But because they show their asses, we gots to check them. 50 00:04:54,419 --> 00:04:56,712 Take my girlfriend Karen for instance. 51 00:04:56,922 --> 00:04:59,590 She's been staying with me for a few days. 52 00:04:59,800 --> 00:05:01,175 Hopeless case. 53 00:05:01,385 --> 00:05:03,594 MAN [ON TV]: There's nothing to it if we don't. 54 00:05:03,804 --> 00:05:07,098 Forget about invitations. Let's get married tonight! 55 00:05:07,265 --> 00:05:08,891 [SIGHS] 56 00:05:09,059 --> 00:05:10,726 See what I mean? 57 00:05:11,144 --> 00:05:15,147 Are you still in your p.j.'s? Baby, it's 11:30. 58 00:05:15,357 --> 00:05:16,482 I know. 59 00:05:16,692 --> 00:05:19,110 You feeling better? A little. 60 00:05:19,319 --> 00:05:22,863 Good. How about this? Bam! 61 00:05:23,365 --> 00:05:25,992 Oh! Chrysanthemums. 62 00:05:26,201 --> 00:05:29,412 Your favorite. You know you're my girl. 63 00:05:29,579 --> 00:05:31,247 I got your back. 64 00:05:34,626 --> 00:05:36,002 What's the matter? 65 00:05:37,587 --> 00:05:40,840 Michael used to give me chrysanthemums. 66 00:05:41,633 --> 00:05:43,634 I miss him. 67 00:05:44,594 --> 00:05:46,220 [CRYING] 68 00:05:46,388 --> 00:05:50,266 Oh, no. Now, come here. Come here. 69 00:05:51,643 --> 00:05:53,519 This really saddens me. 70 00:05:53,729 --> 00:05:57,189 Karen's a top executive at a big engineering firm. 71 00:05:57,399 --> 00:06:01,569 Michael! Oh, Lord Jesus. 72 00:06:01,778 --> 00:06:04,488 SHANTÉ: The youngest executive in the company. 73 00:06:04,698 --> 00:06:08,034 Black, white, male, female, she's the youngest. 74 00:06:08,243 --> 00:06:11,078 Strong, sharp, very impressive. 75 00:06:11,288 --> 00:06:14,040 One day after lunch, she meets this 76 00:06:14,249 --> 00:06:17,585 scary-curl, Uncle Tom-looking, bucktooth brother. 77 00:06:17,794 --> 00:06:21,672 KAREN: So can you fix my car? Shit, I can fix anything. 78 00:06:21,882 --> 00:06:25,634 She cut his hair, even straightened out his teeth. 79 00:06:25,802 --> 00:06:28,012 You need anything else fixed up? 80 00:06:28,221 --> 00:06:31,307 She's a down sister. She'll work with a brother. 81 00:06:31,475 --> 00:06:32,975 Mike. Big Mike. 82 00:06:33,143 --> 00:06:34,185 Big Mike? 83 00:06:34,561 --> 00:06:36,520 What's your name? Karen. 84 00:06:36,730 --> 00:06:39,148 Yes. Damn, you beautiful. 85 00:06:39,483 --> 00:06:41,984 You make a brother wanna sing to you. 86 00:06:43,487 --> 00:06:46,405 ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, Karen ♪ 87 00:06:47,157 --> 00:06:48,657 ♪ I want you ♪♪ 88 00:06:48,867 --> 00:06:50,618 Brother was looking good. 89 00:06:50,827 --> 00:06:54,330 He treated her like a queen. She gave him everything. 90 00:06:54,539 --> 00:06:58,959 He was where he should be: Begging her to... 91 00:06:59,169 --> 00:07:02,880 Marry me. Really? 92 00:07:03,090 --> 00:07:05,341 Really. Marry me. 93 00:07:09,679 --> 00:07:11,931 Everything was fine. Peachy-keen. 94 00:07:12,140 --> 00:07:16,977 Then one day, he saw a mirror. Trouble. 95 00:07:17,354 --> 00:07:19,438 He started thinking, "Hey..." 96 00:07:19,648 --> 00:07:21,941 Looking kind of good. Come on. 97 00:07:22,150 --> 00:07:24,735 Next thing you know he's acting up. 98 00:07:24,945 --> 00:07:27,238 Acting like he's running things. 99 00:07:29,032 --> 00:07:32,201 He moved in, the flowers stopped coming. 100 00:07:32,410 --> 00:07:34,328 He started to show his ass. 101 00:07:34,538 --> 00:07:36,413 Though he's not cheating, 102 00:07:36,623 --> 00:07:40,084 it's been two years, and he hasn't mentioned marriage. 103 00:07:40,293 --> 00:07:43,003 Suddenly, he's afraid of commitment, 104 00:07:43,213 --> 00:07:45,047 giving her that old line. 105 00:07:45,215 --> 00:07:48,384 I've been hurt, so I'm careful with my heart. 106 00:07:48,552 --> 00:07:49,885 Please. 107 00:07:50,053 --> 00:07:54,140 He was broke, with a Jheri-curl and crooked teeth. 108 00:07:54,349 --> 00:07:57,726 Look. Can I get another beer? Yeah. 109 00:07:57,894 --> 00:08:01,730 She's got choices. You know what I told her to do. 110 00:08:01,940 --> 00:08:04,567 Right. Kick him to the curb. 111 00:08:04,776 --> 00:08:06,569 It is time to move on, Karen. 112 00:08:06,736 --> 00:08:09,613 Time to find a new man, learn how to cook. 113 00:08:09,823 --> 00:08:13,117 I can cook. You can microwave. 114 00:08:13,368 --> 00:08:14,743 Shanté. 115 00:08:15,078 --> 00:08:17,913 It's time to learn a bit about sports too. 116 00:08:18,123 --> 00:08:22,918 The way to a man's heart is through stomach and sports. Not your wallet. 117 00:08:23,295 --> 00:08:26,255 All I tried to do was fix him up a little. 118 00:08:26,423 --> 00:08:28,591 I know. Now, no more Michael. Eat. 119 00:08:28,842 --> 00:08:32,845 A man is like a stray dog. You feed a stray dog one day 120 00:08:33,054 --> 00:08:36,223 and if he comes back, you got him hooked. 121 00:08:37,142 --> 00:08:40,769 Plus, a man's loving is better on a full stomach. 122 00:08:42,272 --> 00:08:44,773 When's the last time you showered? Ooh. 123 00:08:46,693 --> 00:08:51,822 Tracye's situation is different. Her man? Definitely cheating on her. 124 00:08:52,032 --> 00:08:55,492 A sure sign of that is the constant roaming eyes. 125 00:08:55,702 --> 00:08:57,286 Then he says: 126 00:08:57,454 --> 00:09:01,624 Come on. I'm just looking. Nothing wrong with just looking. 127 00:09:01,791 --> 00:09:03,125 Then comes that line: 128 00:09:03,293 --> 00:09:05,211 I'm a man, ain't I? 129 00:09:05,420 --> 00:09:09,381 No, you're a dog. You know what I told her to do? 130 00:09:09,591 --> 00:09:10,799 Check him. 131 00:09:12,135 --> 00:09:14,261 Finally, there's Diedre. 132 00:09:15,180 --> 00:09:19,600 Two words describe Diedre: Ghetto fabulous. 133 00:09:19,809 --> 00:09:21,685 Her man, double negative. 134 00:09:21,895 --> 00:09:24,980 He has no job and no money, talking about... 135 00:09:25,190 --> 00:09:27,399 Baby, lend me a C-note. 136 00:09:27,609 --> 00:09:30,110 Hell no! Come on, baby. 137 00:09:30,320 --> 00:09:35,658 You know I love you, girl. No! I'm sick about that shit now. No! 138 00:09:35,867 --> 00:09:38,827 SHANTÉ: Somebody please tell her what she should do. 139 00:09:39,037 --> 00:09:42,331 That's right. Kick his broke ass to the curb. 140 00:09:42,540 --> 00:09:44,333 Miss Smith. How are you? 141 00:09:44,501 --> 00:09:47,253 Fine, Cynthia. Is Keith in his meeting? 142 00:09:47,420 --> 00:09:49,505 I'll let him know that you're here. Thanks. 143 00:09:49,673 --> 00:09:54,176 Mr. Fenton, Miss Smith is here to see you. I will send her in. 144 00:09:54,678 --> 00:09:57,304 He's just finishing. You can go in. 145 00:09:57,514 --> 00:09:58,806 Thanks, Cynthia. 146 00:09:59,099 --> 00:10:01,767 Is everybody clear what our agenda is? 147 00:10:01,977 --> 00:10:04,770 Absolutely. Let's reconvene about 4:00? 148 00:10:04,980 --> 00:10:08,524 This is a big deal, let's not leave anything to chance. 149 00:10:08,692 --> 00:10:13,696 [MISSY ELLIOTT FEATURING DA BRAT'S "SOCK IT 2 ME" PLAYING] 150 00:10:24,374 --> 00:10:29,503 Me? I don't have a problem with my man. He behaves very well. 151 00:10:29,879 --> 00:10:30,879 Hey, baby. 152 00:10:35,510 --> 00:10:36,635 Damn! 153 00:10:47,647 --> 00:10:51,984 Don't be alarmed. Keith's my man. Oh! 154 00:10:55,030 --> 00:10:59,116 This ain't none of your business. I'll be back. 155 00:11:01,411 --> 00:11:02,745 [SIGHS] 156 00:11:02,912 --> 00:11:05,581 Nothing like love in the afternoon. 157 00:11:05,790 --> 00:11:09,585 You may be surprised I just did a little freaky drive-by. 158 00:11:09,794 --> 00:11:12,129 But let me explain something. 159 00:11:12,339 --> 00:11:14,840 Keith is my man and has been for a while. 160 00:11:15,008 --> 00:11:17,134 [COMMON'S "THE LIGHT" PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS] 161 00:11:17,302 --> 00:11:21,805 It was a typical night out for us. We were looking good and acting bad. 162 00:11:22,015 --> 00:11:24,433 There were lots of good-looking men. 163 00:11:24,601 --> 00:11:26,143 Then he looked at me. 164 00:11:26,353 --> 00:11:30,731 And for a second, everyone in the place disappeared. 165 00:11:32,776 --> 00:11:35,694 He was fine. But there was something else. 166 00:11:35,904 --> 00:11:39,281 That something that makes your head light. 167 00:11:39,491 --> 00:11:40,991 KEITH: Excuse me. Yes. 168 00:11:41,159 --> 00:11:42,785 I'm gonna ask you some questions. 169 00:11:42,952 --> 00:11:46,580 Ooh. Questions? Yeah, questions. All right. 170 00:11:46,790 --> 00:11:50,751 If I'm right, all answers to these questions will be yes. 171 00:11:50,960 --> 00:11:53,003 You think so? I think so. 172 00:11:53,213 --> 00:11:54,630 Well, let's see. 173 00:11:55,799 --> 00:11:57,299 Do you like chocolate? Yes. 174 00:11:57,467 --> 00:11:59,051 Yes. 175 00:11:59,344 --> 00:12:02,096 Do you think I find you attractive? Yeah. 176 00:12:02,806 --> 00:12:06,475 If I were to kiss you right now, would you slap me? 177 00:12:06,810 --> 00:12:07,810 Yes. 178 00:12:09,813 --> 00:12:11,647 Don't you find me attractive? 179 00:12:14,234 --> 00:12:15,984 Yes. 180 00:12:17,737 --> 00:12:19,988 You look all right. I'm all right? 181 00:12:20,824 --> 00:12:23,075 Would you like to dance? Yes. 182 00:12:23,952 --> 00:12:25,411 Excuse me. 183 00:12:26,204 --> 00:12:29,039 So you see? Keith is special. 184 00:12:29,249 --> 00:12:32,418 You don't do that for everybody. Just your man. 185 00:12:32,627 --> 00:12:35,671 If you forget everything, remember this: 186 00:12:35,839 --> 00:12:39,633 Men want a woman in public and a freak in private. 187 00:12:39,843 --> 00:12:42,845 If you disagree with that, then you don't know. 188 00:12:43,054 --> 00:12:44,638 You better ask somebody. 189 00:12:46,850 --> 00:12:48,892 [SNIFFING] 190 00:12:50,019 --> 00:12:51,395 [♪♪♪] 191 00:12:51,563 --> 00:12:52,980 Dog. 192 00:12:53,481 --> 00:12:55,607 Keith! What? What? 193 00:12:55,817 --> 00:12:57,818 What are you doing in here? 194 00:12:58,027 --> 00:13:01,947 Open up the window, stuff flew all over my desk. 195 00:13:02,157 --> 00:13:03,532 You opened the window? 196 00:13:05,076 --> 00:13:07,161 Hey. You hit it, didn't you? 197 00:13:07,370 --> 00:13:10,289 Oh, you's a dog! I ain't say I hit it. 198 00:13:10,498 --> 00:13:12,166 I don't think I said that. 199 00:13:12,375 --> 00:13:14,376 You got the look in your eyes. 200 00:13:14,586 --> 00:13:16,545 Yeah, but I will say this. Mm-hm. 201 00:13:16,713 --> 00:13:21,467 There's nothing you can ever say to make me leave that woman of mine. 202 00:13:21,676 --> 00:13:22,718 She do got a fat ass. 203 00:13:24,053 --> 00:13:25,053 Did you smack it? 204 00:13:25,221 --> 00:13:28,515 [BIG TYMERS' "#1 STUNNA" PLAYING] 205 00:13:46,826 --> 00:13:48,410 Conny Spalding. 206 00:13:48,578 --> 00:13:53,916 Vice president of marketing and a bona fide ho. Hey, Conny! 207 00:13:54,125 --> 00:13:57,085 Hey, how you been? Fine. Where you headed? 208 00:13:57,295 --> 00:13:59,922 To see your man. Is he there? He's there. 209 00:14:00,089 --> 00:14:03,926 Let me go holler at that Negro. Okay. Bye, sweetie. 210 00:14:05,345 --> 00:14:06,386 Bitch. 211 00:14:06,804 --> 00:14:11,350 Every girl's got a bit of ho in them, but Conny's different. 212 00:14:11,559 --> 00:14:15,270 She's a do-whatever-it-takes- to-get-your-man 213 00:14:15,438 --> 00:14:16,438 kind of ho. 214 00:14:16,898 --> 00:14:19,233 I don't know how she got that job. 215 00:14:19,442 --> 00:14:24,488 But after she got hired, her boss got a divorce. You make the call. 216 00:14:24,697 --> 00:14:26,281 I'm here to see Keith. 217 00:14:26,491 --> 00:14:29,076 Why am I not afraid of her hanging around him? 218 00:14:29,410 --> 00:14:30,619 I trust him. 219 00:14:30,828 --> 00:14:35,916 I'll see him for dinner. He knows what he's got. That's my man. 220 00:14:36,125 --> 00:14:38,961 Oh, did I mention how accomplished he is? 221 00:14:39,128 --> 00:14:41,380 [♪♪♪] 222 00:14:45,635 --> 00:14:49,221 Gotta love that man. Ooh. 223 00:14:49,931 --> 00:14:54,351 Time to see Tracye. It's spring. She'll be fighting with her man. 224 00:14:54,561 --> 00:14:55,811 Who are you messing with? 225 00:14:56,521 --> 00:15:00,857 I won't get mad or yell. Just tell me who you're messing with. 226 00:15:01,067 --> 00:15:04,111 Because I know you messing with somebody. 227 00:15:04,320 --> 00:15:07,155 So who's the bitch that you messing with? 228 00:15:07,323 --> 00:15:10,784 What are you talking about? I only mess with you. 229 00:15:10,994 --> 00:15:12,661 You's a liar. I ain't lying. 230 00:15:12,829 --> 00:15:13,996 You's a liar. 231 00:15:14,205 --> 00:15:17,791 Because you smelled some perfume on me the other day? 232 00:15:18,001 --> 00:15:21,753 I hugged my mother. Her perfume must've got on me. 233 00:15:21,963 --> 00:15:24,506 I know you're lying, Dwain. 234 00:15:24,716 --> 00:15:29,595 I know because I found these drawers underneath the couch! 235 00:15:29,804 --> 00:15:33,724 So who do they belong to? They damn sure ain't mine. 236 00:15:33,933 --> 00:15:37,269 That's right. Sit down and think up a good lie. 237 00:15:37,478 --> 00:15:40,689 I wanna see how you'll get out of this one. 238 00:15:40,857 --> 00:15:45,652 If you're not sure your man is cheating, this is what you do. 239 00:15:45,862 --> 00:15:47,362 Plant underwear at his house. 240 00:15:47,572 --> 00:15:51,491 Too big or too small, so it's clear they're not yours. 241 00:15:51,701 --> 00:15:55,370 Pull them out in front of him and see what he has to say. 242 00:15:55,538 --> 00:15:56,705 [♪♪♪] 243 00:15:56,873 --> 00:15:59,207 Tracye, that's your problem. You're too jealous. 244 00:15:59,417 --> 00:16:01,960 Who do the underwear belong to?! 245 00:16:02,170 --> 00:16:05,047 DWAIN: I'll tell you. Go ahead and tell me! 246 00:16:05,256 --> 00:16:09,092 Relax, okay? The underwear belong to 247 00:16:09,594 --> 00:16:10,636 my sister. 248 00:16:11,387 --> 00:16:12,387 Your sister. 249 00:16:12,805 --> 00:16:16,224 Her machine broke. She came to wash her clothes 250 00:16:16,434 --> 00:16:18,101 and left them over here. 251 00:16:18,353 --> 00:16:22,648 Matter of fact, she called me about them. Let me see. 252 00:16:24,817 --> 00:16:26,568 With the glitter. That's them. 253 00:16:27,028 --> 00:16:29,613 That's them? You sure? Yeah. 254 00:16:33,159 --> 00:16:34,242 What? 255 00:16:35,620 --> 00:16:38,163 TRACYE: Liar! I'm sick of your lying ass! 256 00:16:38,414 --> 00:16:41,208 You ain't nothing but a liar! 257 00:16:41,834 --> 00:16:43,794 Damn, they're loud. 258 00:16:44,253 --> 00:16:45,379 Good Lord. 259 00:16:45,588 --> 00:16:50,342 Why must black people cause ruckus in a white man's building? 260 00:16:51,803 --> 00:16:53,428 I hate that I had to say that. 261 00:16:53,638 --> 00:16:58,392 But admit it, minorities do seem to get louder than white folks. 262 00:16:58,601 --> 00:17:02,104 TRACYE: Stupid-ass motherfucker! DWAIN: Stop yelling! Shit! 263 00:17:02,271 --> 00:17:04,022 People are outside. 264 00:17:04,273 --> 00:17:06,650 TRACYE: I'm so sick of your lying ass! 265 00:17:06,859 --> 00:17:08,777 How you gonna talk about your sister... 266 00:17:08,945 --> 00:17:10,028 Trace? 267 00:17:10,196 --> 00:17:12,072 Where you been today? SHANTÉ: Tracye? 268 00:17:12,907 --> 00:17:14,116 What's up, Dwain? 269 00:17:15,910 --> 00:17:17,619 Stop. I ain't playing with you. 270 00:17:18,496 --> 00:17:22,165 I ain't playing either! Bitch. Excuse us. 271 00:17:22,583 --> 00:17:24,292 Get ahold of that. Relax. 272 00:17:24,460 --> 00:17:25,627 Let me ask you. 273 00:17:25,837 --> 00:17:29,965 Why do men let women come over their house and break shit? 274 00:17:30,466 --> 00:17:31,717 That don't make sense. 275 00:17:31,926 --> 00:17:34,720 When you do your dirt, go over her house 276 00:17:34,929 --> 00:17:39,349 so when she gets mad, she can bust up all of her shit. 277 00:17:40,935 --> 00:17:45,689 That's it. I'm through with you. It's over. I'm going home. 278 00:17:45,940 --> 00:17:47,065 Let's go. 279 00:17:47,275 --> 00:17:49,443 I'm sick of you anyway. 280 00:17:49,652 --> 00:17:51,361 I'm sick of you! Just get out. 281 00:17:51,612 --> 00:17:53,905 Don't you tell me what to do. 282 00:17:54,115 --> 00:17:56,658 DWAIN: Where you going? Get back in here. 283 00:17:57,326 --> 00:17:59,745 TRACYE: Son of a bitch! Tracye? 284 00:17:59,912 --> 00:18:00,996 [SHATTERS] 285 00:18:01,164 --> 00:18:02,831 DWAIN: My mother bought me that vase. 286 00:18:02,999 --> 00:18:05,834 I'll catch you later. Okay? 287 00:18:07,044 --> 00:18:10,672 I'm coming. I just got some shit I got to handle. 288 00:18:12,675 --> 00:18:15,135 Now we can go. 289 00:18:15,344 --> 00:18:19,181 No, you gonna pay for that. I ain't paying for shit. 290 00:18:19,348 --> 00:18:22,142 I bet you'll pay for that. I won't. 291 00:18:22,351 --> 00:18:24,352 Lord have mercy. DWAIN: You're gonna pay. 292 00:18:24,562 --> 00:18:27,355 I ain't paying. I'll take the jacket. 293 00:18:27,565 --> 00:18:30,567 Give it back. You gonna take it? Stop. 294 00:18:31,152 --> 00:18:34,196 Before a man cheats on you, there are signs. 295 00:18:34,363 --> 00:18:35,363 I was working late. 296 00:18:35,531 --> 00:18:36,823 [♪♪♪] 297 00:18:36,991 --> 00:18:40,035 What's wrong with a brother buying some new underwear? 298 00:18:40,244 --> 00:18:42,871 I mean, yeah, I wear Fruit of the Looms, 299 00:18:43,039 --> 00:18:45,499 but I wanna try Calvin Kleins. 300 00:18:45,708 --> 00:18:48,084 I was working late. My ring? 301 00:18:49,504 --> 00:18:52,380 It's right here. It was itching my finger. 302 00:18:52,590 --> 00:18:56,176 I was working late. I know I ain't worked out in years. 303 00:18:56,385 --> 00:19:00,263 But I'm trying to get back into shape for you. 304 00:19:00,681 --> 00:19:03,058 The number 1 excuse of a cheater is: 305 00:19:03,226 --> 00:19:04,351 I was working late. 306 00:19:04,560 --> 00:19:07,896 That's right. "I was working late." 307 00:19:08,064 --> 00:19:09,564 [SCOFFS] 308 00:19:09,899 --> 00:19:12,818 DIEDRE: There you go. TRACYE: Ready to go, Shanté? 309 00:19:13,027 --> 00:19:15,612 I can't. I gotta do dinner with Keith. 310 00:19:15,780 --> 00:19:17,072 Oh, Keith. Oh, Keith. 311 00:19:17,240 --> 00:19:18,490 Don't hate. I'm not. 312 00:19:18,699 --> 00:19:22,035 Let's go. A sister trying to get something to eat. 313 00:19:22,245 --> 00:19:24,663 You can't have a drink? No, I'm hungry. 314 00:19:24,872 --> 00:19:28,750 Two things you don't mess with: My man and my food. 315 00:19:28,960 --> 00:19:30,794 Either one, I have to cut you. 316 00:19:30,962 --> 00:19:32,045 [ALL LAUGHING] 317 00:19:32,213 --> 00:19:33,255 That's ghetto. 318 00:19:33,422 --> 00:19:36,216 Yes, honey. Ghetto fabulous and proud. 319 00:19:36,384 --> 00:19:37,425 Ooh. 320 00:19:37,593 --> 00:19:40,762 I heard about you redecorating Dwain's apartment. 321 00:19:40,972 --> 00:19:42,889 Yes, with a baseball bat. 322 00:19:43,099 --> 00:19:47,435 Jacked all his shit up. That's what he get for lying. 323 00:19:47,603 --> 00:19:49,312 At least he got a job. 324 00:19:49,564 --> 00:19:53,859 He better than my sorry-ass man. Know what I don't understand? 325 00:19:54,068 --> 00:19:58,405 How a man can have a mouthful of gold teeth and be broke. 326 00:19:58,781 --> 00:20:02,450 I don't get that shit. Grill just loaded. A grand. 327 00:20:04,120 --> 00:20:08,248 Michael has great teeth. He should for what they cost you. 328 00:20:08,457 --> 00:20:11,293 Don't start. They did set you back a bit. 329 00:20:11,460 --> 00:20:13,628 I don't know what you saw in him. 330 00:20:14,922 --> 00:20:16,965 Get out of here! 331 00:20:18,259 --> 00:20:21,678 That's what she saw. That'll do it every time. 332 00:20:21,929 --> 00:20:24,764 And was sprung. Okay? Sprung. 333 00:20:25,099 --> 00:20:28,226 The brother knows how to handle his business. 334 00:20:28,436 --> 00:20:29,644 That's important. 335 00:20:29,812 --> 00:20:34,274 I can testify to that. I'll tell you, Tyrone may be broke, 336 00:20:34,483 --> 00:20:39,321 and have a mouthful of gold, but he's a pipe-laying fool. 337 00:20:39,488 --> 00:20:43,742 My baby can lay the pipe. Oh! Oh! 338 00:20:45,286 --> 00:20:48,204 Shanté, what about Keith with his fine self? 339 00:20:48,414 --> 00:20:51,041 He's a professional man too. Yummy. 340 00:20:51,292 --> 00:20:53,627 A lawyer. Treats her like a queen. 341 00:20:53,836 --> 00:20:55,670 Baby got big feet. 342 00:20:56,797 --> 00:21:01,009 I'm sorry for noticing his feet. He can hang a suit too. 343 00:21:01,177 --> 00:21:03,720 [JOAN KNIGHT'S "MR. BIG STUFF" PLAYING] 344 00:21:03,888 --> 00:21:06,806 [SINGING "MR. BIG STUFF"] 345 00:21:13,481 --> 00:21:14,981 Go ahead, Diedre. 346 00:21:20,071 --> 00:21:23,365 [WOMEN YELLING AND CHEERING] 347 00:21:31,374 --> 00:21:32,916 There she go. 348 00:21:55,064 --> 00:21:56,856 [PHONE RINGING] 349 00:21:57,024 --> 00:22:00,193 Get the phone. That's my baby. 350 00:22:00,361 --> 00:22:03,571 Hello? Shake that ass. 351 00:22:05,574 --> 00:22:07,534 Shanté? That was Keith. 352 00:22:07,743 --> 00:22:11,788 He said he can't do dinner. He's working late. Work it out. 353 00:22:13,958 --> 00:22:15,792 He's working late? 354 00:22:17,086 --> 00:22:20,088 [YASMEEN SULEIMAN'S "POPPIN' UP" PLAYING] 355 00:22:22,925 --> 00:22:25,427 DEIDRE: I don't know why we had to come here. 356 00:22:25,636 --> 00:22:28,096 Shanté likes to clear her head here. 357 00:22:28,264 --> 00:22:31,182 How do you know everything she says is true? 358 00:22:31,392 --> 00:22:35,061 Because nobody knows more about men than Shanté. 359 00:22:35,271 --> 00:22:36,438 She's right. 360 00:22:36,939 --> 00:22:38,565 Sorry, ladies. 361 00:22:38,774 --> 00:22:41,985 Tell Miss Thing who has the 411 on the fellas? 362 00:22:42,236 --> 00:22:44,779 I don't wanna toot my own horn, but beep. 363 00:22:47,783 --> 00:22:50,368 She didn't say yes. She didn't say no. 364 00:22:50,578 --> 00:22:51,953 Will you two quit it? 365 00:22:52,121 --> 00:22:56,166 When I have a problem, I call Shanté. She keeps it real. 366 00:22:56,417 --> 00:22:59,127 Ladies, can I get some on keeping it real? 367 00:22:59,336 --> 00:23:00,879 ALL: Keeping it real! 368 00:23:04,884 --> 00:23:05,925 Shanté. 369 00:23:07,261 --> 00:23:09,679 Isn't that Keith on the dance floor? 370 00:23:11,557 --> 00:23:14,184 I thought you said he's working late. 371 00:23:15,770 --> 00:23:18,772 Damn, girl. What you gonna do? 372 00:23:19,440 --> 00:23:22,150 Go over and say hey. I'll be right back. 373 00:23:23,110 --> 00:23:24,152 ALL: Hey? 374 00:23:25,154 --> 00:23:28,198 Lying, no-good son of a bitch! 375 00:23:29,158 --> 00:23:31,117 I can't believe he lied to me. 376 00:23:31,327 --> 00:23:35,872 What kind of bull is that? No, she'll handle business. 377 00:23:36,123 --> 00:23:40,627 Get it together, Shanté. Get it together. Get it together. 378 00:23:43,547 --> 00:23:45,715 [♪♪♪] 379 00:23:45,883 --> 00:23:48,176 Okay, this is where the rules begin. 380 00:23:48,344 --> 00:23:51,679 If you find yourself in a situation like this: 381 00:23:51,847 --> 00:23:54,849 Rule no. 1: Never panic. 382 00:23:55,059 --> 00:23:56,643 Stay cool. 383 00:23:56,852 --> 00:23:59,521 Act like it doesn't bother you one bit 384 00:23:59,688 --> 00:24:01,815 and address the issue head-on. 385 00:24:03,984 --> 00:24:07,320 [CHICO & COOLWADDA'S "GODZILLA LIKE" PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS] 386 00:24:09,490 --> 00:24:12,867 Hey, Keith. I thought that was you. What's up? 387 00:24:13,035 --> 00:24:15,203 Shanté, look, this is... 388 00:24:15,371 --> 00:24:18,373 I'm Shanté. I'm sorry. Is that DKNY? 389 00:24:18,541 --> 00:24:21,543 Yes, it sure is. Girl, cute outfit. 390 00:24:21,710 --> 00:24:24,420 Nice to see you, Keith. Talk to you soon. 391 00:24:25,673 --> 00:24:27,257 She was nice. Who's she? 392 00:24:27,716 --> 00:24:29,843 Don't cause a scene. Don't go off. 393 00:24:30,052 --> 00:24:34,848 Less is always best. Right now he doesn't know what to think. 394 00:24:35,057 --> 00:24:36,891 Let's get our stuff and go. 395 00:24:37,059 --> 00:24:40,061 We haven't eaten yet. The food's not good. 396 00:24:40,229 --> 00:24:43,189 What did you say? He's leaving. I said hey. 397 00:24:43,399 --> 00:24:44,566 Why do men do that shit? 398 00:24:44,775 --> 00:24:47,986 I'll slap him and that little ho he was with. 399 00:24:48,195 --> 00:24:50,155 She's not a ho. She's a hooker. 400 00:24:50,364 --> 00:24:52,991 She works with him. They had a drink. 401 00:24:53,200 --> 00:24:55,285 You allow him to go out? 402 00:24:55,494 --> 00:24:59,205 You have to have trust. Exactly. 403 00:24:59,415 --> 00:25:02,876 I have reached a new level of respect for you. 404 00:25:03,252 --> 00:25:06,004 See what I mean? My girl got skills. 405 00:25:06,213 --> 00:25:07,213 I see. 406 00:25:07,590 --> 00:25:11,926 So I lied. Like you ain't never lied to your friends before. 407 00:25:12,094 --> 00:25:16,556 Rule no. 2: Never let your girlfriends know the whole situation. 408 00:25:16,765 --> 00:25:20,435 They'll give you bad advice and ruin your confidence. 409 00:25:20,686 --> 00:25:22,270 And confidence is key. 410 00:25:22,521 --> 00:25:25,940 MAN: Ready to order? I'll have spaghetti Parmesan 411 00:25:26,192 --> 00:25:29,736 with olives, basil and sun-dried tomatoes. 412 00:25:30,571 --> 00:25:35,325 When you're in a spot, your friends are watching. Show no emotion. 413 00:25:35,576 --> 00:25:39,245 If you panic, your girlfriends will panic. 414 00:25:39,455 --> 00:25:44,250 MAN: Anything to drink? A martini. Shaken not stirred. 415 00:25:44,418 --> 00:25:45,460 [♪♪♪] 416 00:25:45,628 --> 00:25:48,129 Smith. Shanté Smith. 417 00:25:48,964 --> 00:25:51,424 Nothing happened. I was hungry. 418 00:25:51,634 --> 00:25:54,385 She asked me join her. That's it. 419 00:25:54,595 --> 00:25:58,556 Nonsense, Keith. That's the truth. 420 00:25:58,766 --> 00:26:03,478 You took this woman to a club and didn't want a hit? 421 00:26:03,687 --> 00:26:07,398 Correction, she invited me. I didn't wanna hit. 422 00:26:07,608 --> 00:26:11,110 Semantics, dog. That is Shanté's favorite spot. 423 00:26:11,320 --> 00:26:14,781 How would I take a girl I wanna hit to her spot? 424 00:26:15,157 --> 00:26:16,616 Hold on one second, dog. 425 00:26:18,494 --> 00:26:23,164 Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I intend to prove 426 00:26:23,332 --> 00:26:28,336 that Keith Fenton has perjured himself in the court of law. 427 00:26:28,545 --> 00:26:29,963 Brother, sit down. 428 00:26:30,297 --> 00:26:32,465 May I approach the witness, Your Honor? 429 00:26:32,675 --> 00:26:36,678 May I treat the witness as a hostile witness? 430 00:26:36,887 --> 00:26:41,015 Thank you. Keith, I'm a tad bit confused. 431 00:26:41,225 --> 00:26:44,185 Maybe you can help me understand. 432 00:26:44,353 --> 00:26:49,357 You took this 26-year-old supple-breasted, 433 00:26:50,693 --> 00:26:55,238 tight-assed, skin so smooth it look like buttermilk 434 00:26:55,489 --> 00:26:59,826 to a secluded restaurant and danced with that. 435 00:27:00,035 --> 00:27:03,329 Then when you got caught, you acted guilty! Why? 436 00:27:03,747 --> 00:27:05,665 You wanted to hit it. No. 437 00:27:05,874 --> 00:27:08,835 You wanted to hit it. I did not wanna hit it. 438 00:27:09,044 --> 00:27:12,672 You wanted to bend it up in her, to tap that ass! 439 00:27:13,173 --> 00:27:15,383 Down in your loins! All right. 440 00:27:15,551 --> 00:27:17,677 You lusted for her! Okay! 441 00:27:19,596 --> 00:27:22,557 Maybe a bit I lusted for her. She fine. 442 00:27:22,766 --> 00:27:25,351 Good, now we getting somewhere. 443 00:27:25,769 --> 00:27:28,896 See, Keith, you're guilty, dog. 444 00:27:29,231 --> 00:27:32,608 Guilty of lust. 445 00:27:33,193 --> 00:27:34,944 All right? Okay. 446 00:27:35,195 --> 00:27:36,487 You wanted to hit it. 447 00:27:36,697 --> 00:27:40,033 Whatever you say. What do we do right now? 448 00:27:40,200 --> 00:27:42,660 [♪♪♪] 449 00:27:46,248 --> 00:27:50,752 We wait. This boy's just ignorant. 450 00:27:52,546 --> 00:27:54,881 Who's taking me home? I got you. 451 00:27:55,090 --> 00:27:56,799 DIEDRE: You don't give no gas money. 452 00:27:56,967 --> 00:27:57,967 Shut up! 453 00:27:58,135 --> 00:28:00,136 It's true. See you guys later. 454 00:28:00,387 --> 00:28:02,597 All right. Y'all be careful. 455 00:28:04,641 --> 00:28:06,809 [♪♪♪] 456 00:28:06,977 --> 00:28:09,771 Okay. The girls are gone. 457 00:28:09,938 --> 00:28:13,232 Now it's time to implement the 10-day program. 458 00:28:14,234 --> 00:28:17,487 Now pay attention, it's gonna go fast. 459 00:28:17,738 --> 00:28:20,990 First thing you do: Check your answering machine. 460 00:28:21,325 --> 00:28:22,784 If he hasn't called yet, 461 00:28:22,993 --> 00:28:26,579 he just hasn't figured out an approach. 462 00:28:27,998 --> 00:28:31,626 Cardinal rule no. 1: Do not call him. 463 00:28:31,835 --> 00:28:34,253 Whoever calls first loses ground. 464 00:28:34,797 --> 00:28:37,799 She hasn't called. How come she ain't calling? 465 00:28:38,008 --> 00:28:39,133 She's playing it cool. 466 00:28:39,593 --> 00:28:41,969 How can she play it cool at a time like this? 467 00:28:42,304 --> 00:28:43,429 Look here, dog. 468 00:28:43,639 --> 00:28:47,934 She calls, she gives you the upper hand. She don't want that. 469 00:28:49,186 --> 00:28:53,147 Go on. Make the call. No, then I'll lose ground. 470 00:28:53,357 --> 00:28:57,443 You won't. Technically you're the one that messed up. 471 00:28:57,653 --> 00:29:00,238 The person who messes up calls first. 472 00:29:00,447 --> 00:29:05,410 That's the rules. You can call today or be a player and call tomorrow. 473 00:29:05,619 --> 00:29:08,121 That way she's had time to calm down. 474 00:29:08,622 --> 00:29:11,666 Right. And then when I do call, 475 00:29:11,875 --> 00:29:14,127 she'll know I know I was wrong. 476 00:29:14,336 --> 00:29:17,672 And that I cared enough to be that vulnerable. 477 00:29:18,132 --> 00:29:20,633 You're right, women love that shit. 478 00:29:20,843 --> 00:29:23,261 Vulnerability's the big dick of emotions. 479 00:29:23,470 --> 00:29:25,972 They like the big dick. They do. 480 00:29:26,598 --> 00:29:28,599 [♪♪♪] 481 00:29:30,185 --> 00:29:31,644 Hm. 482 00:29:31,812 --> 00:29:33,646 He didn't call tonight. 483 00:29:34,648 --> 00:29:37,859 I didn't think it would happen this way. 484 00:29:38,527 --> 00:29:42,321 Or that my life'd be the example for today's lesson. 485 00:29:42,823 --> 00:29:44,323 Anyways, 486 00:29:45,159 --> 00:29:46,534 y'all ready? 487 00:29:46,827 --> 00:29:49,996 Here it goes. Day one. 488 00:29:50,164 --> 00:29:52,832 [♪♪♪] 489 00:29:56,503 --> 00:30:00,715 He'll call, unless he's a fool. If he is, you don't want him. 490 00:30:00,883 --> 00:30:03,551 If he's a good man, you'll get a call. 491 00:30:03,719 --> 00:30:04,719 [PHONE RINGS] 492 00:30:04,887 --> 00:30:06,429 Miss Smith's office. 493 00:30:06,680 --> 00:30:11,684 Oh, hi, Mr. Fenton. Can you hold on? I'll see if she is available. 494 00:30:12,728 --> 00:30:17,106 Guess what. Miss Smith, I have Keith on line one. 495 00:30:17,399 --> 00:30:18,983 Never take the first call. 496 00:30:19,193 --> 00:30:22,945 Everything must be done on your time. Make him wait. 497 00:30:23,197 --> 00:30:28,159 Tell him I just got out of a meeting and to call back in 10 minutes. 498 00:30:29,953 --> 00:30:34,290 She told me to call back. Ah, don't even worry about that. 499 00:30:34,541 --> 00:30:38,753 She stalling for time. She disheveled. She don't know what to do. 500 00:30:38,921 --> 00:30:44,217 Mm-hm. Okay, 10 minutes. Play the game with her, you know? 501 00:30:44,426 --> 00:30:47,136 Does the back of my neck look like this? 502 00:30:48,430 --> 00:30:52,517 It's now nine minutes. If he's late, be in another meeting. 503 00:30:54,645 --> 00:30:57,480 JASON [OVER INTERCOM]: Miss Smith, Keith on line one. 504 00:31:01,652 --> 00:31:03,319 Hello? 505 00:31:04,196 --> 00:31:05,238 Fine. 506 00:31:05,405 --> 00:31:10,117 Discuss nothing over the phone. Be brief. Your job is to just listen. 507 00:31:10,285 --> 00:31:13,621 Now, remember, dog. Don't rush in. Take your time. 508 00:31:13,872 --> 00:31:15,540 I got this, bro. 509 00:31:17,626 --> 00:31:21,128 So how's your day been so far? 510 00:31:21,755 --> 00:31:23,005 Fine. 511 00:31:23,215 --> 00:31:25,967 If he takes time to feel you out, rush him. 512 00:31:26,134 --> 00:31:30,054 So how's that new... I got a client coming. 513 00:31:30,264 --> 00:31:32,807 Why don't we meet tonight at the bistro? 514 00:31:33,058 --> 00:31:35,601 Okay, but... The client's coming in. 515 00:31:35,811 --> 00:31:39,939 Tonight, 7:30, the bistro. No, wait, hold on. I just... 516 00:31:42,651 --> 00:31:44,652 She rushed me off the phone. 517 00:31:45,821 --> 00:31:47,113 Mm-hm. 518 00:31:47,281 --> 00:31:49,115 She rushed me off the phone. 519 00:31:49,783 --> 00:31:52,910 You know what? I think she did that deliberately. 520 00:31:53,120 --> 00:31:54,662 Did she set a date? 521 00:31:55,289 --> 00:31:57,540 How'd you know? That's the mack move. 522 00:31:58,834 --> 00:32:02,503 That's definitely the mack move. Mack move. 523 00:32:02,671 --> 00:32:04,338 That lets me know one thing. What? 524 00:32:05,090 --> 00:32:06,173 She ain't no amateur. 525 00:32:06,800 --> 00:32:09,510 Yeah, well, neither am I. 526 00:32:09,678 --> 00:32:12,680 [♪♪♪] 527 00:32:18,562 --> 00:32:19,604 Thank you. Sure. 528 00:32:19,813 --> 00:32:22,857 Arrive 15 minutes late. Keep him waiting. 529 00:32:23,025 --> 00:32:26,694 Waiting builds anxiety, and that's a good thing. 530 00:32:28,989 --> 00:32:32,408 Remember: Your objective is to listen. 531 00:32:32,909 --> 00:32:36,495 Be polite and charming. This confuses them. 532 00:32:36,747 --> 00:32:38,873 Hey, Keith. Hey. 533 00:32:41,126 --> 00:32:45,880 Hey, hey, hey. Calm down, man. Look, let me ask you something first. 534 00:32:46,048 --> 00:32:49,383 Was she talking a lot? If she was, she's covering. 535 00:32:49,593 --> 00:32:52,219 No, she didn't. She was talking, right? 536 00:32:52,429 --> 00:32:55,973 Yeah. She seemed normal. If that's talking, yes. 537 00:32:56,141 --> 00:32:57,725 She seemed normal? Yeah, she did. 538 00:32:58,101 --> 00:33:01,854 She got an angle. Do this: Admit you're wrong. 539 00:33:02,064 --> 00:33:04,523 Let's see what she's got. You sure? 540 00:33:04,733 --> 00:33:06,776 Have I steered you wrong? Yeah. 541 00:33:07,027 --> 00:33:09,695 One time, but you got your hair back. 542 00:33:10,280 --> 00:33:14,825 All right, Shanté, I was wrong. I shouldn't have been with Julie. 543 00:33:15,035 --> 00:33:18,287 But we were working late, I got hungry, 544 00:33:18,538 --> 00:33:22,083 she asked me if I wanted to go eat, and I was... 545 00:33:22,250 --> 00:33:27,088 It doesn't matter what his ass says. He should've known better. 546 00:33:27,589 --> 00:33:32,218 But now that he's offered some form of an explanation, 547 00:33:32,427 --> 00:33:35,346 you step to the plate, girl. Be a woman. 548 00:33:35,555 --> 00:33:38,182 Do the right thing. Gut-punch that ass. 549 00:33:38,392 --> 00:33:42,436 After two drinks we were dancing, and that's when you came in. 550 00:33:42,604 --> 00:33:47,274 Keith, it's okay. You don't need to explain. I understand. 551 00:33:47,526 --> 00:33:49,610 Cool. All right. Good. 552 00:33:51,571 --> 00:33:55,157 You know what? I think we need some time apart. 553 00:33:55,367 --> 00:33:58,452 See what else is out there. Test the waters. 554 00:33:58,620 --> 00:34:01,288 "Test the waters"?! What the hell? 555 00:34:01,540 --> 00:34:04,208 Keith, calm down, bro. I am calm! 556 00:34:04,418 --> 00:34:08,045 You getting swollen up in the chest. Sit down, relax. 557 00:34:08,964 --> 00:34:10,214 Test the waters? 558 00:34:10,549 --> 00:34:14,176 I don't want you to feel restricted. Restricted? 559 00:34:14,386 --> 00:34:19,140 And lately, I've been feeling a little trapped myself, 560 00:34:19,391 --> 00:34:21,100 so maybe it's the best thing. 561 00:34:21,309 --> 00:34:22,727 Is that cool with you? 562 00:34:22,936 --> 00:34:26,731 Yeah, I was gonna suggest the same thing. Cool. 563 00:34:27,065 --> 00:34:32,194 Good. Waiter, check, please. Would you like me to take care of this? 564 00:34:32,404 --> 00:34:33,863 No, I'll pick this one up. 565 00:34:34,072 --> 00:34:35,573 Are you sure? I'm sure. 566 00:34:39,578 --> 00:34:40,995 Thanks for dinner. Yeah. 567 00:34:42,289 --> 00:34:47,293 Rule no. 3: Break up with him before he breaks up with you. 568 00:34:47,502 --> 00:34:51,130 Whoever breaks up with the person first wins. 569 00:34:51,339 --> 00:34:53,340 KEITH: She broke up with me. 570 00:34:53,508 --> 00:34:55,468 See, that's interesting. 571 00:34:55,677 --> 00:34:59,513 She sat there and let me humiliate myself 572 00:34:59,681 --> 00:35:03,350 by making me go through how sorry I was. 573 00:35:03,769 --> 00:35:07,354 Then she broke up with me. I should've made her pay. 574 00:35:07,522 --> 00:35:09,023 [♪♪♪] 575 00:35:09,191 --> 00:35:11,025 She offered to pay? Why? 576 00:35:12,652 --> 00:35:15,529 She's good. Because she picked up a check? 577 00:35:15,781 --> 00:35:19,116 No, it's about a psychological advantage. 578 00:35:19,326 --> 00:35:21,869 But I paid, bro. Ah! But she offered. 579 00:35:22,037 --> 00:35:25,039 She has before. But never after breaking up. 580 00:35:25,874 --> 00:35:30,211 Look, in order to grasp this, you got to think like them, 581 00:35:30,378 --> 00:35:32,421 to read between the lines. 582 00:35:32,631 --> 00:35:36,550 You got to ask yourself, "When she offered to pay 583 00:35:36,718 --> 00:35:40,721 did she want to come up out of the pocket?" Think about it. 584 00:35:40,972 --> 00:35:44,642 On a date, what woman wants to pay for the meal? 585 00:35:45,560 --> 00:35:48,562 None! Zero. I'm 29 years old. 586 00:35:48,814 --> 00:35:51,774 I haven't met a woman who does. 587 00:35:51,983 --> 00:35:55,569 So you can safely conclude this is not about the money. 588 00:35:55,737 --> 00:35:57,446 So, what is this about? 589 00:35:57,656 --> 00:36:02,576 She wants you to know she could come out of pocket if she wanted to. 590 00:36:02,786 --> 00:36:07,498 This is a demonstration of her independence to you. 591 00:36:07,707 --> 00:36:12,002 She's trying to tell you that you can't do nothing for her. 592 00:36:12,212 --> 00:36:13,879 You can't even buy her damn dinner! 593 00:36:14,047 --> 00:36:15,756 Ha-ha! 594 00:36:15,924 --> 00:36:19,009 She'd starve before you come out the pocket. 595 00:36:19,427 --> 00:36:23,597 That's deep. That's some really deep shit right there. 596 00:36:24,432 --> 00:36:26,559 Now we know his crime. 597 00:36:26,893 --> 00:36:29,603 He went out to dinner with a coworker 598 00:36:29,813 --> 00:36:31,605 after working late, 599 00:36:32,274 --> 00:36:37,236 had dinner, did a little dancing, got caught 600 00:36:37,654 --> 00:36:39,446 and now he feels bad. 601 00:36:39,739 --> 00:36:41,949 Actually, that's not too bad. 602 00:36:43,076 --> 00:36:44,577 However, 603 00:36:45,453 --> 00:36:49,623 if your case is worse, determine if you want your man back. 604 00:36:49,791 --> 00:36:53,460 If you don't, to hell with him. Keep on stepping. 605 00:36:53,670 --> 00:36:56,297 But if you want him back, punish him. 606 00:36:56,506 --> 00:36:58,299 Cardinal rule no. 2: 607 00:36:58,508 --> 00:37:02,261 When your man messes up, no matter how small it is, 608 00:37:02,470 --> 00:37:06,140 you gots to punish him. Punish him hard. 609 00:37:06,308 --> 00:37:07,725 Day two. 610 00:37:09,644 --> 00:37:10,936 What you all think? 611 00:37:11,855 --> 00:37:13,063 ALL: Mmm... 612 00:37:13,231 --> 00:37:14,273 Prommy. 613 00:37:14,482 --> 00:37:16,859 Yeah, too prommy. No, too prommy. 614 00:37:17,110 --> 00:37:18,777 Hated it. Yeah. 615 00:37:19,946 --> 00:37:23,157 All right, okay. What we thinking? 616 00:37:24,492 --> 00:37:25,492 Better. 617 00:37:25,660 --> 00:37:28,287 You need something with a little green. 618 00:37:28,788 --> 00:37:30,497 Like a money-green. 619 00:37:30,790 --> 00:37:32,583 And spandex. Karen. 620 00:37:33,168 --> 00:37:35,669 She know I'm playing with her. Stop it. 621 00:37:35,879 --> 00:37:39,506 All right. What about this one? Better. 622 00:37:39,716 --> 00:37:42,176 What? Now, see, this is a size 12. 623 00:37:42,385 --> 00:37:46,972 Why did you bring me in this skinny-ass store? 624 00:37:47,182 --> 00:37:50,643 SHANTÉ: What you gonna do? Bow! You see that there? 625 00:37:50,852 --> 00:37:54,521 I'll sew them together, and pack all this up in there. 626 00:37:54,731 --> 00:37:57,024 This the front, this the back. 627 00:37:57,233 --> 00:37:58,317 SHANTÉ: Work it. 628 00:37:58,526 --> 00:38:00,903 I'm big, beautiful and loving it. 629 00:38:01,821 --> 00:38:07,034 Day two and three for you are a breeze. For him, it's hell. 630 00:38:07,202 --> 00:38:09,453 [SHOUTING INDISTINCTLY] 631 00:38:09,621 --> 00:38:12,665 [♪♪♪] 632 00:38:15,377 --> 00:38:17,836 TONY: Keith! Are you watching the game? 633 00:38:23,051 --> 00:38:26,053 MAN [ON TV]: I'm hearing, and what God says is, 634 00:38:26,221 --> 00:38:28,389 "When I show you the truth..." 635 00:38:28,556 --> 00:38:34,728 If I stay out late Saturday, I attend church via TV Sunday morning. I keep up with my religion. 636 00:38:34,896 --> 00:38:36,021 [PHONE RINGING] 637 00:38:36,189 --> 00:38:39,650 SHANTÉ [ON RECORDING]: What up? This is Shanté. At the beep, do your thing. 638 00:38:39,818 --> 00:38:40,818 [BEEPS] 639 00:38:40,986 --> 00:38:43,570 KEITH: This is Keith. I called you yesterday. 640 00:38:43,738 --> 00:38:47,241 You didn't return my call. If you're there, pick up. 641 00:38:47,575 --> 00:38:50,035 If you're there, pick up. 642 00:38:50,870 --> 00:38:53,038 Cool. Call me when you get in. 643 00:38:53,373 --> 00:38:56,250 In love and war, maintain military silence. 644 00:38:56,459 --> 00:38:59,670 Don't speak or consort with the enemy. Silence is golden. 645 00:38:59,838 --> 00:39:00,963 [PHONE RINGING] 646 00:39:01,131 --> 00:39:03,215 You can do more with silence than speaking. 647 00:39:03,425 --> 00:39:06,885 What up? This is Shanté. At the beep, do your thing. 648 00:39:07,053 --> 00:39:08,053 [BEEPS] 649 00:39:08,221 --> 00:39:11,724 KEITH: I'm picking up some tickets to the Lauryn Hill concert. 650 00:39:11,933 --> 00:39:14,476 So just let me know if you wanna go. 651 00:39:14,728 --> 00:39:19,106 See? He think he's slick. You know I love Lauryn Hill. 652 00:39:19,774 --> 00:39:22,484 That's okay. I'm going to church anyway. 653 00:39:22,736 --> 00:39:26,739 Like Mama said, better to get there late than not at all. 654 00:39:26,948 --> 00:39:29,950 Lauryn Hill. No, you didn't. 655 00:39:32,954 --> 00:39:37,166 No, I can't call. I'm not gonna call. Called twice already. 656 00:39:37,417 --> 00:39:38,959 Can't be desperate. 657 00:39:39,377 --> 00:39:41,754 Okay. Oh, no. 658 00:39:42,255 --> 00:39:44,298 Okay, all right. No. 659 00:39:44,716 --> 00:39:48,385 [CHOIR SINGING "STANDING IN THE NEED"] 660 00:40:02,776 --> 00:40:04,902 [SINGING "STANDING IN THE NEED"] 661 00:40:10,867 --> 00:40:12,326 [GRUNTING] 662 00:41:00,458 --> 00:41:02,835 [DOORBELL RINGS] 663 00:41:03,002 --> 00:41:04,878 [POUNDING ON DOOR] 664 00:41:13,388 --> 00:41:15,430 Aww. It's you, man. 665 00:41:15,640 --> 00:41:20,894 Who else are you expecting, dog? Come on, you're not even ready. 666 00:41:21,062 --> 00:41:26,108 I forgot I had these briefs to prepare, so I can't make it today. 667 00:41:26,901 --> 00:41:30,070 You're not thinking about Shanté? Come on, man. No, man. 668 00:41:30,363 --> 00:41:33,407 Keith. I'm not thinking about that girl. 669 00:41:34,784 --> 00:41:37,244 All right. I see you later, man. 670 00:41:37,453 --> 00:41:39,955 Tell them I'm sorry I couldn't make it. 671 00:41:40,165 --> 00:41:42,708 I'm about to be Tiger Woods. 672 00:41:43,626 --> 00:41:45,586 SHANTÉ: He's still playing it cool. 673 00:41:45,962 --> 00:41:49,381 He's upset, but he has things under control. 674 00:41:49,591 --> 00:41:51,675 His ego won't let him go far. 675 00:41:51,885 --> 00:41:55,554 So, what do you do? You break him. Push his buttons. 676 00:41:55,763 --> 00:41:58,807 To do this, you need a PR agent and a flunky. 677 00:41:59,017 --> 00:42:01,810 Okay, who's the PR agent, and who's the flunky? 678 00:42:01,978 --> 00:42:03,187 Hey, sister, how you...? 679 00:42:03,479 --> 00:42:06,273 Hey, Trent. Shanté. 680 00:42:06,482 --> 00:42:08,317 How you doing? Good. 681 00:42:08,526 --> 00:42:11,445 Oh, my brother. My brother. 682 00:42:11,654 --> 00:42:14,031 Good to see you. What's all this? 683 00:42:14,240 --> 00:42:16,950 Your PR agent should be watching you. 684 00:42:17,160 --> 00:42:20,120 He must be a friend of your man's. 685 00:42:20,288 --> 00:42:25,167 Don't do anything sleazy. Just be a little too friendly. 686 00:42:25,376 --> 00:42:28,795 You do this by holding your flunky too long 687 00:42:28,963 --> 00:42:31,048 and hugging him too tight. 688 00:42:31,257 --> 00:42:33,967 Damn! That sure was one hell of a hug. 689 00:42:34,135 --> 00:42:36,803 I'm just happy to see a Christian brother. 690 00:42:36,971 --> 00:42:40,641 It's good to see you. I can't wait to holler out. 691 00:42:40,892 --> 00:42:41,934 Have a blessed week. 692 00:42:42,101 --> 00:42:43,518 I sure will. My brother. 693 00:42:43,728 --> 00:42:45,312 Bless on, baby. Bless. 694 00:42:45,563 --> 00:42:49,983 Contrary to popular belief, men are big gossipers too. 695 00:42:50,151 --> 00:42:54,488 They love to talk about something they done seen or know. 696 00:42:54,739 --> 00:42:57,324 You won't believe what we saw at church. 697 00:42:57,575 --> 00:42:58,742 What y'all see? 698 00:42:58,952 --> 00:43:01,078 Trent and Shanté was all hugged up. 699 00:43:02,914 --> 00:43:05,165 Keith's Shanté? Hell, yeah. 700 00:43:05,416 --> 00:43:08,961 What are you talking about? I know what I saw. 701 00:43:09,170 --> 00:43:12,965 They was basically grinding up in the lobby. Tight. 702 00:43:13,174 --> 00:43:14,800 That was just a Christian hug. 703 00:43:15,009 --> 00:43:20,097 Sometime she just feels the spirit, and she wanna spread the word. 704 00:43:20,306 --> 00:43:24,476 "Christian hug," my ass. I know what a Christian hug is. 705 00:43:24,686 --> 00:43:28,438 When girls give you a little hug with their asses out 706 00:43:28,648 --> 00:43:32,859 so you got that space in case you get a little excited. 707 00:43:33,027 --> 00:43:37,114 You don't want them to feel your man-man in church. 708 00:43:37,323 --> 00:43:40,617 But there was no gap. They was hugged up tight. 709 00:43:40,827 --> 00:43:44,037 Why she hugged up on him like that anyway 710 00:43:44,205 --> 00:43:46,290 knowing he's the major player? 711 00:43:46,499 --> 00:43:51,420 Trent's a player? He go to church. All the players go to church. 712 00:43:51,671 --> 00:43:54,881 Why? Because all the freaks go to church. 713 00:43:55,091 --> 00:43:58,218 I ain't lying. Patrick, am I lying? Am I lying? 714 00:43:58,386 --> 00:44:02,889 Go to a club Saturday night. Go to church Sunday morning. 715 00:44:03,099 --> 00:44:07,894 I guarantee you the same ho's you see on the dance floor, 716 00:44:08,104 --> 00:44:10,105 you see Sunday morning singing in the choir. 717 00:44:10,273 --> 00:44:11,523 [SINGS] 718 00:44:11,691 --> 00:44:14,693 That's real. You got the deaconess, 719 00:44:14,902 --> 00:44:17,446 you got the usher board. Please! 720 00:44:17,697 --> 00:44:20,574 Why wouldn't a player hang out in church? 721 00:44:21,034 --> 00:44:24,703 Club on Saturday, how much is it to get in? 722 00:44:24,912 --> 00:44:27,080 Fifteen dollars. Fifteen dollars. 723 00:44:27,290 --> 00:44:29,541 You go to church Sunday, how much? 724 00:44:30,376 --> 00:44:31,793 Nigga, that shit is free! 725 00:44:33,463 --> 00:44:37,632 Trust me, bro. A whole gang of players be going to church. 726 00:44:38,217 --> 00:44:40,802 You might be right. I'm right. 727 00:44:41,554 --> 00:44:44,931 Tell you right now, Trent fixing to wax that ass. 728 00:44:45,558 --> 00:44:50,103 When you're gossiped about, there's always backlash involved. 729 00:44:50,313 --> 00:44:52,356 But trust me, the tradeoff is worth it. 730 00:44:52,523 --> 00:44:54,191 [CAMEO'S "SHAKE YOUR PANTS" PLAYING] 731 00:44:54,359 --> 00:44:56,860 Shanté, pick up. It's Keith. Give me a call, okay? 732 00:44:57,070 --> 00:45:00,322 You're still not in, so just give me a call. 733 00:45:00,698 --> 00:45:02,282 It's me again. 734 00:45:02,492 --> 00:45:06,745 I've called you eight times. I don't know where you are. 735 00:45:06,954 --> 00:45:12,125 Where you at? Where you be? What's up? It's me again. It's 6:00. 736 00:45:12,335 --> 00:45:16,380 Yeah, yeah, 6:00. Just waiting for your call. 737 00:45:16,589 --> 00:45:20,467 I know you're not still in church, so give me a call. 738 00:45:20,676 --> 00:45:22,260 Yeah, yeah, it's 6:00. 739 00:45:22,470 --> 00:45:26,139 This is the last time I'm calling your ass. Peace. 740 00:45:26,307 --> 00:45:28,767 What does she think this is? Please. 741 00:45:28,976 --> 00:45:31,103 Okay, I decided to call you back. 742 00:45:31,979 --> 00:45:35,774 Don't know where you are. Just call me, all right? 743 00:45:36,818 --> 00:45:38,652 KEITH [ON MESSAGE]: Shanté, it's 11:00. 744 00:45:38,820 --> 00:45:40,153 [♪♪♪] 745 00:45:40,321 --> 00:45:41,947 All right. Bye-bye. 746 00:45:42,657 --> 00:45:44,533 It's called tough love. 747 00:45:44,826 --> 00:45:46,326 Day four. 748 00:45:48,788 --> 00:45:51,331 The buying power of African-Americans 749 00:45:51,499 --> 00:45:53,333 is up 12 percent in groceries. 750 00:45:53,501 --> 00:45:58,839 It's tapering off in alcohol largely due to special interest groups. 751 00:45:59,006 --> 00:46:02,592 I think we can improve if we limit our marketing 752 00:46:02,802 --> 00:46:05,512 and focus on after-school projects, 753 00:46:05,763 --> 00:46:08,014 thereby helping the community. 754 00:46:08,266 --> 00:46:11,852 People will see us still targeting African-Americans 755 00:46:12,019 --> 00:46:14,521 and providing a community service. 756 00:46:14,772 --> 00:46:18,567 So we're redirecting our energies. Exactly, Bill. 757 00:46:18,776 --> 00:46:22,446 We're turning it into a positive relationship. 758 00:46:22,655 --> 00:46:24,322 That's very good. Thanks. 759 00:46:24,532 --> 00:46:25,657 Well done. 760 00:46:26,534 --> 00:46:29,536 Look at these people. Notice anything different? 761 00:46:29,745 --> 00:46:32,038 Moi. I'm 28 years old, 762 00:46:32,248 --> 00:46:35,292 a sister and still made partner. 763 00:46:35,751 --> 00:46:38,712 Keith should be calling any second now. 764 00:46:38,880 --> 00:46:41,298 [PHONE RINGING] 765 00:46:41,466 --> 00:46:43,675 Hello? Keith is on line two. 766 00:46:43,885 --> 00:46:45,552 Good. Tell him I'm busy. 767 00:46:45,720 --> 00:46:49,723 You've been waiting for his call. Tell him I'm busy. 768 00:46:52,059 --> 00:46:55,145 Women. I'm a stinker, ain't I? 769 00:46:56,063 --> 00:46:58,815 I'm sorry. Mr. Fenton, she's still busy. 770 00:46:59,066 --> 00:47:01,401 [CAMEO'S "SHAKE YOUR PANTS" PLAYING] 771 00:47:06,240 --> 00:47:09,242 TONY: Come on, Keith! I know you're in there, man. 772 00:47:10,745 --> 00:47:11,953 Keith! 773 00:47:12,163 --> 00:47:15,749 I know you can see me, because I can see you! 774 00:47:17,168 --> 00:47:19,920 Come on, man. Don't give me that look. 775 00:47:20,129 --> 00:47:22,589 Look into the light, Keith! 776 00:47:22,840 --> 00:47:25,675 Look into the light! I'm coming around! 777 00:47:26,844 --> 00:47:29,054 I must admit I feel sorry for Keith. 778 00:47:29,263 --> 00:47:32,307 I hate to see people suffer. But you know what? 779 00:47:32,517 --> 00:47:36,228 You can't show weakness. Men only understand strength. 780 00:47:36,437 --> 00:47:41,399 If they don't feel pain, there'll be no gain. No pain, no gain. 781 00:47:41,567 --> 00:47:42,609 [♪♪♪] 782 00:47:42,777 --> 00:47:47,364 What the hell is wrong with you? You ain't come to work today. 783 00:47:47,615 --> 00:47:50,075 Don't look like you washed your ass. 784 00:47:50,284 --> 00:47:53,203 Keith, what's wrong? No, man. I'm... 785 00:47:54,622 --> 00:47:56,039 I think I'm sick. 786 00:47:56,249 --> 00:48:00,335 You ain't sick, man. No, man. I mean, I'm sick, bro. 787 00:48:00,628 --> 00:48:03,797 You wanna feel my head? I think I got the flu. 788 00:48:04,006 --> 00:48:05,632 You ain't got no damn flu. 789 00:48:05,841 --> 00:48:09,302 No, I got... I'm telling you. I feel woozy. 790 00:48:09,512 --> 00:48:10,845 Woozy? 791 00:48:11,138 --> 00:48:13,139 No, dog. You whipped. 792 00:48:13,349 --> 00:48:15,976 She got you laid out like a $2 crack ho. 793 00:48:16,185 --> 00:48:19,813 You look like you waiting on a hit. It's sad, bro. 794 00:48:20,106 --> 00:48:21,648 This sad. 795 00:48:23,025 --> 00:48:24,276 Look at you. 796 00:48:25,903 --> 00:48:27,737 I'll go call your mama. 797 00:48:28,698 --> 00:48:32,284 They'll take your player card for this. I'll see to it. 798 00:48:34,161 --> 00:48:35,996 COMPUTERIZED VOICE: You have 11 messages. 799 00:48:36,205 --> 00:48:38,623 That's what I'm talking about. 800 00:48:40,084 --> 00:48:44,629 By this time, he gets advice from his boys, which can get sticky. 801 00:48:44,839 --> 00:48:47,507 So whatever you do, don't talk to him. 802 00:48:47,717 --> 00:48:51,886 Phone, two-way, pager. Nothing, nada. 803 00:48:52,388 --> 00:48:57,309 But be careful, he might pull a fast one on you and just come over. 804 00:48:57,518 --> 00:48:59,769 And then you're in trouble. 805 00:48:59,937 --> 00:49:02,397 [DOORBELL RINGS] 806 00:49:10,990 --> 00:49:12,032 Keith. 807 00:49:12,199 --> 00:49:15,493 [CAMEO'S "SHAKE YOUR PANTS" PLAYING] 808 00:49:18,664 --> 00:49:22,000 What's going on? Doing all right? Okay. 809 00:49:22,293 --> 00:49:24,919 I heard you were sick. You know better. 810 00:49:32,803 --> 00:49:36,222 TONY: How you feeling? I'm feeling real good right now. 811 00:49:36,432 --> 00:49:38,516 Did you do what I said? Relax. 812 00:49:38,726 --> 00:49:42,395 Did you do what I said? Have a seat. I'll break it down. 813 00:49:42,605 --> 00:49:46,024 I won't until you tell me if you did what I told you. 814 00:49:46,233 --> 00:49:49,235 I did exactly what you said. 815 00:49:49,779 --> 00:49:52,030 Exactly what you told me. Damn. 816 00:49:52,239 --> 00:49:54,574 I got over there about 10:00, 817 00:49:54,784 --> 00:49:58,828 all dressed up, looking good and suave 818 00:49:59,789 --> 00:50:01,081 and debonair. 819 00:50:01,290 --> 00:50:04,542 Like Denzel? Better than Denzel. 820 00:50:04,752 --> 00:50:06,920 Shit, let me sit down then. 821 00:50:07,129 --> 00:50:08,213 Come in. 822 00:50:08,798 --> 00:50:11,132 KEITH: So she invited me in. 823 00:50:11,342 --> 00:50:14,969 Walked in there all calm, cool and collected. 824 00:50:15,137 --> 00:50:18,056 [JODECI'S "STAY" PLAYING] 825 00:50:18,224 --> 00:50:19,599 [QUIETLY] Uh-oh. 826 00:50:19,767 --> 00:50:24,813 Started to dim the lights all over. Got some soft music playing. 827 00:50:25,022 --> 00:50:27,107 She knew I was there to make a move. 828 00:50:27,316 --> 00:50:30,276 Sat down on the couch, looking all good 829 00:50:30,486 --> 00:50:32,904 like chocolate Häagen-Dazs ice cream. 830 00:50:33,114 --> 00:50:35,407 With the nuts. With the nuts. 831 00:50:35,616 --> 00:50:38,493 Looking all luscious and lickety. 832 00:50:39,328 --> 00:50:41,121 I was there to seduce. 833 00:50:41,330 --> 00:50:44,165 Gave her that Denzel eye thing, 834 00:50:44,417 --> 00:50:47,127 then a little L.L. Lip action. 835 00:50:47,336 --> 00:50:50,422 It was about to be on. TONY: So did you hit? 836 00:50:50,631 --> 00:50:53,216 Relax, relax. No, did you hit? 837 00:50:53,426 --> 00:50:57,137 Relax, all right? Come on. You hit it, right? 838 00:50:59,765 --> 00:51:02,600 KEITH: Started moving in for the kill. TONY: And then? 839 00:51:02,810 --> 00:51:06,146 KEITH: She too smart for that. Told you that. 840 00:51:06,355 --> 00:51:09,482 But plan B. 841 00:51:10,651 --> 00:51:12,402 So you had plan B? 842 00:51:12,611 --> 00:51:15,655 KEITH: Started an argument. Didn't matter about what. 843 00:51:15,865 --> 00:51:17,782 I got her yelling at me. 844 00:51:17,992 --> 00:51:22,537 I drew her into me emotionally. After it was over, I just... 845 00:51:22,788 --> 00:51:26,291 I felt so good, like jogging. TONY: See, that's it. 846 00:51:26,500 --> 00:51:29,919 The transference of frustration from one party to the next. 847 00:51:30,129 --> 00:51:32,505 You right about that. Of course. 848 00:51:32,715 --> 00:51:34,382 You take physics? Oh, yeah. 849 00:51:34,633 --> 00:51:38,178 What's the law of thermodynamic energy by Newton? 850 00:51:38,637 --> 00:51:41,514 Energy is neither lost nor destroyed. I remember. 851 00:51:41,724 --> 00:51:44,559 It is transferred from one party to the next. 852 00:51:44,810 --> 00:51:46,436 Right. We all experience it. 853 00:51:46,645 --> 00:51:49,147 Feeling good? Feeling real good now. 854 00:51:49,356 --> 00:51:51,733 Somebody full of negative energy 855 00:51:51,984 --> 00:51:54,611 leaves you feeling completely drained. 856 00:51:54,820 --> 00:51:57,489 Sucks it out of you. Transference of energy. 857 00:51:57,698 --> 00:51:59,282 That's what you did. 858 00:51:59,492 --> 00:52:03,828 You transferred your negative energy and emotions onto her. 859 00:52:04,371 --> 00:52:06,289 You flipped the script. 860 00:52:06,499 --> 00:52:09,375 Was I flipping it? You flipped it. 861 00:52:09,668 --> 00:52:12,545 Women, they emotional creatures. Preach. 862 00:52:12,755 --> 00:52:16,800 Once you tap into their emotions, you're halfway there. 863 00:52:16,967 --> 00:52:19,427 Testify! It doesn't matter what type of emotion. 864 00:52:19,595 --> 00:52:20,845 [HYMN PLAYING] 865 00:52:21,013 --> 00:52:22,180 I'll beat a drum. 866 00:52:22,389 --> 00:52:25,558 Once those emotional floodgates are open, 867 00:52:25,726 --> 00:52:27,727 you're home free. Home free! 868 00:52:27,937 --> 00:52:29,729 They get confused. Confused. 869 00:52:29,939 --> 00:52:31,731 Bewildered. Bewildered! 870 00:52:31,941 --> 00:52:33,525 Lethargic. Lethargic! 871 00:52:33,692 --> 00:52:35,652 Whoo! Amen, amen! 872 00:52:35,861 --> 00:52:37,529 Amen, baby! Yeah, amen! 873 00:52:37,738 --> 00:52:40,532 Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Whoo! 874 00:52:43,077 --> 00:52:46,704 Will somebody please cut that damn music? 875 00:52:46,872 --> 00:52:48,998 [HYMN STOPS] 876 00:52:51,210 --> 00:52:55,171 Day five is a bad day. That's all I gotta say. 877 00:52:55,840 --> 00:52:57,924 [♪♪♪] 878 00:53:00,719 --> 00:53:02,637 [SIGHS] 879 00:53:02,805 --> 00:53:07,058 Day six is a bad day, but not as bad as five. 880 00:53:07,560 --> 00:53:12,272 So he turned the tables on you with the transfer-of-emotion shit. 881 00:53:12,439 --> 00:53:15,441 I ain't gonna lie. That shit does work. 882 00:53:15,609 --> 00:53:18,862 So now you got to turn the tables back on him. 883 00:53:19,071 --> 00:53:23,408 But until you do that, what must you do? Hm? 884 00:53:23,576 --> 00:53:27,745 Occupy your damn time. Stay busy. 885 00:53:28,163 --> 00:53:30,081 Y'all know what I mean. 886 00:53:30,291 --> 00:53:34,752 So in times like these, this is what I do, ladies. 887 00:53:35,671 --> 00:53:38,339 I break out the old black book. 888 00:53:39,174 --> 00:53:41,551 While you're thinking about him, 889 00:53:41,760 --> 00:53:46,097 he's having a good time not thinking about you. 890 00:53:46,974 --> 00:53:48,600 Tyrone. 891 00:53:48,809 --> 00:53:50,435 Call Tyrone. 892 00:53:50,603 --> 00:53:55,106 [MELKY SEDECK'S "KITTY KAT WORLD" PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS] 893 00:53:55,274 --> 00:53:58,234 Come down low. Put it in my face. 894 00:53:58,444 --> 00:54:01,279 I want it to be funky. Ow! Ooh! 895 00:54:01,447 --> 00:54:04,782 How you doing? You were right, man. 896 00:54:05,284 --> 00:54:08,161 I feel like my old self again. Told you. 897 00:54:10,372 --> 00:54:13,583 You didn't know a big man could move like this. 898 00:54:14,835 --> 00:54:16,753 CONNY: How do you like that? Whoa, whoa! 899 00:54:16,921 --> 00:54:18,338 What's going on? 900 00:54:19,131 --> 00:54:20,840 Spin it around on me, baby. 901 00:54:21,133 --> 00:54:23,968 Spin it. Whoo! You my own little spinning top. 902 00:54:25,262 --> 00:54:29,933 Hey, whoa. What's going on? I'm enjoying myself. 903 00:54:30,142 --> 00:54:32,685 I see you. You see me? 904 00:54:32,895 --> 00:54:36,147 What's going on down there? Turn around. 905 00:54:37,191 --> 00:54:39,901 I'm glad you made it to my promotion. 906 00:54:40,152 --> 00:54:42,570 It's nice to mix business with pleasure. 907 00:54:42,738 --> 00:54:45,031 Hey! That's the nipple. I know. 908 00:54:45,741 --> 00:54:47,700 Business with pleasure. 909 00:54:47,910 --> 00:54:51,329 Always like the pleasure of business. I hear it. 910 00:54:51,705 --> 00:54:54,916 At events like this, it's nice to have your lawyer 911 00:54:55,084 --> 00:54:57,710 Whoa, hey! Close to you. 912 00:54:59,880 --> 00:55:02,632 I'm a little tired. I'm gonna go rest. 913 00:55:02,841 --> 00:55:05,426 Tony, can I see you? In a minute, baby. 914 00:55:05,678 --> 00:55:08,846 Bring your ass over here. I'll be right back. 915 00:55:11,016 --> 00:55:14,185 What's up, dog? She's trying to rape me. 916 00:55:15,437 --> 00:55:18,231 You say that like that's a bad thing. 917 00:55:18,691 --> 00:55:20,692 Look at that. Look at her. 918 00:55:21,026 --> 00:55:24,278 She is fine. KEITH: I know she's fine, man. 919 00:55:24,530 --> 00:55:28,241 But putting her titties on my back, grabbing my stuff? 920 00:55:28,450 --> 00:55:32,537 Do you know how much I'd pay to have her grab my stuff? 921 00:55:32,913 --> 00:55:34,706 Plus, dog, if she was ugly, 922 00:55:34,915 --> 00:55:38,376 I would've told you to step off. But look at that. 923 00:55:39,211 --> 00:55:41,087 Dog, she bad! 924 00:55:43,424 --> 00:55:47,301 Look at them titties. Nice, big old breastices. 925 00:55:47,553 --> 00:55:50,221 They're just wanting you to suck on them. 926 00:55:50,556 --> 00:55:52,098 They're staring. 927 00:55:52,307 --> 00:55:55,727 TONY: That small waist leading down to that plump ass. 928 00:55:55,936 --> 00:56:00,606 She shaking that ass for you, saying, "Keith, come eat me." 929 00:56:00,774 --> 00:56:02,233 Put it on your chin. 930 00:56:03,485 --> 00:56:08,239 Plus, she got a good job, and on top of that, she a freak. 931 00:56:08,490 --> 00:56:12,118 You can hit that from the back. Oh, shit. 932 00:56:12,327 --> 00:56:15,121 Look at her. What more do you want, man? 933 00:56:16,498 --> 00:56:19,959 I don't know, man. I don't know. 934 00:56:20,127 --> 00:56:23,046 If you want to completely get over Shanté, 935 00:56:23,255 --> 00:56:25,590 you have to date other people. 936 00:56:27,134 --> 00:56:28,384 Why not start with that? 937 00:56:30,596 --> 00:56:32,138 I'm gonna go smack ass. 938 00:56:32,765 --> 00:56:35,725 I suggest you let her smack your ass. 939 00:56:35,893 --> 00:56:37,894 [HOOTS] 940 00:56:45,069 --> 00:56:49,781 Shanté, I really thought you forgot about me. I'm glad you called. 941 00:56:51,867 --> 00:56:56,454 Day six is a real drag. You're on a date and start to think, 942 00:56:56,663 --> 00:56:59,165 "What the hell am I doing here?" 943 00:56:59,666 --> 00:57:02,085 Stick through it. Go on many dates. 944 00:57:02,711 --> 00:57:05,088 It's all part of the 10-day process. 945 00:57:05,297 --> 00:57:07,924 I thought you weren't concerned about me. 946 00:57:08,217 --> 00:57:10,176 I thought... - you avoided me. 947 00:57:10,511 --> 00:57:15,515 But now I know you can't... - do without Big Papa. 948 00:57:15,682 --> 00:57:17,850 Ray-Ray. Your Pooh Bear. 949 00:57:18,018 --> 00:57:19,352 [SIGHS] 950 00:57:21,563 --> 00:57:22,605 Day seven. 951 00:57:24,775 --> 00:57:26,984 I got an announcement. What, baby? 952 00:57:27,194 --> 00:57:29,987 I finished my 10-day program. Oh, Lord. 953 00:57:30,197 --> 00:57:31,447 Bam! 954 00:57:31,615 --> 00:57:33,407 [ALL SCREAMING] 955 00:57:33,575 --> 00:57:38,246 It works! Michael proposed, guys! I'm so happy for you. 956 00:57:38,455 --> 00:57:41,040 Congratulations! You worked it out. 957 00:57:41,208 --> 00:57:45,586 It's not that I'm not happy for her. I've got my own problems. 958 00:57:45,796 --> 00:57:49,382 You can't be happy until you get your stuff together. 959 00:57:49,550 --> 00:57:52,176 So on day seven there are a few things you must do. 960 00:57:52,344 --> 00:57:54,095 [MARY J. BLIGE'S "REAL LOVE" PLAYING] 961 00:57:54,263 --> 00:57:57,974 One: Pay a visit to Victoria's Secret. 962 00:57:58,225 --> 00:58:01,060 Two: Get your nails and hair done. 963 00:58:01,895 --> 00:58:06,357 Three: Take a long, hot bubble bath. 964 00:58:06,567 --> 00:58:11,404 Four: Pull out that dress that hugs and accentuates your curves. 965 00:58:11,613 --> 00:58:15,575 All women are beautiful and have something that works. 966 00:58:15,784 --> 00:58:18,411 Oh, and don't forget about these. 967 00:58:18,579 --> 00:58:21,455 There'll be no pantylines tonight. 968 00:58:22,875 --> 00:58:26,043 After you've applied your makeup, 969 00:58:26,253 --> 00:58:28,671 then you do the unthinkable: 970 00:58:28,881 --> 00:58:32,508 You take an unannounced trip to your man's house. 971 00:58:37,222 --> 00:58:39,599 Without trust you don't have anything. 972 00:58:39,808 --> 00:58:42,602 SHANTÉ: Your objective is to get in the house. 973 00:58:42,769 --> 00:58:45,271 Make up some excuse to bait him. 974 00:58:46,773 --> 00:58:49,442 [DOORBELL RINGS] 975 00:58:56,658 --> 00:58:57,700 Keith. Hey. 976 00:58:58,660 --> 00:59:00,620 Here's the rest of your stuff. 977 00:59:00,787 --> 00:59:04,373 I've had it in my car and wanted to drop it off. 978 00:59:04,583 --> 00:59:08,461 I'm sorry it's so late. I just needed some closure. 979 00:59:10,130 --> 00:59:11,547 Yeah, um... 980 00:59:12,674 --> 00:59:14,592 Wanna come in so we can talk? 981 00:59:14,885 --> 00:59:18,012 That's not a good idea. I won't hurt you. 982 00:59:18,222 --> 00:59:20,431 I mean, just a second. 983 00:59:22,142 --> 00:59:25,436 I'm gonna go. Shanté. 984 00:59:25,729 --> 00:59:29,565 Just for a second, all right? Just... Please. 985 00:59:31,693 --> 00:59:32,860 Got him. 986 00:59:33,278 --> 00:59:37,031 Before you know it, you'll be with him on the couch. 987 00:59:38,408 --> 00:59:42,370 Allow him to caress your soft body and kiss you. 988 00:59:42,579 --> 00:59:47,375 Do not resist when his strong hands grab your ample behind 989 00:59:47,584 --> 00:59:49,418 and squeeze tight. 990 00:59:49,628 --> 00:59:52,505 Anything to get him where he has to have you. 991 00:59:53,173 --> 00:59:56,175 Then make up an excuse and leave. I gotta go. 992 00:59:56,343 --> 00:59:57,843 No, no, no. 993 01:00:00,764 --> 01:00:04,308 Really. I gotta go. I gotta go. No. Hell, no. 994 01:00:04,518 --> 01:00:09,730 I'm sorry, I didn't mean to lead you on. I'm not ready for this. 995 01:00:09,940 --> 01:00:11,482 Shanté! Shanté! 996 01:00:12,025 --> 01:00:13,150 Oh, shit. 997 01:00:13,360 --> 01:00:17,029 And that's day seven. You've turned the tables. 998 01:00:18,490 --> 01:00:21,659 Never let a woman come over your house unannounced, dog. 999 01:00:21,868 --> 01:00:26,497 And if you not sure you'll hit it, don't start nothing. 1000 01:00:26,707 --> 01:00:31,168 Everybody know that if a woman let you hit it, and you hit it, 1001 01:00:31,378 --> 01:00:33,045 you got the power. Mm-hm. 1002 01:00:33,338 --> 01:00:37,925 But if you start, and she says no, then she got the power. 1003 01:00:38,135 --> 01:00:41,012 This is what this is about: Power. 1004 01:00:41,221 --> 01:00:42,722 Power? It's about power? 1005 01:00:42,889 --> 01:00:45,599 You set us back. She flipped the script. 1006 01:00:45,809 --> 01:00:48,644 I don't care about this "flipping the script." 1007 01:00:48,854 --> 01:00:52,773 I'll call her, have a conversation, start making up. 1008 01:00:52,983 --> 01:00:55,985 No, no, no, dog. You can't call her. 1009 01:00:56,194 --> 01:00:58,195 This is getting personal now. 1010 01:00:59,156 --> 01:01:02,700 She beginning to piss me off. Piss you off? 1011 01:01:03,577 --> 01:01:07,288 This is not about a mental game between you and her. 1012 01:01:07,497 --> 01:01:10,624 It's about my relationship, my life. 1013 01:01:10,834 --> 01:01:15,379 Will you stop thinking about yourself for once? 1014 01:01:15,547 --> 01:01:17,465 You think this is about you. It's not? 1015 01:01:17,674 --> 01:01:21,218 Oh, no, this stopped being about you a long time ago. 1016 01:01:21,428 --> 01:01:24,680 You're doing this for all men in the country. 1017 01:01:25,015 --> 01:01:27,808 You're doing this for men around the world. 1018 01:01:28,018 --> 01:01:29,352 Around the world? Oh, yeah. 1019 01:01:29,644 --> 01:01:30,686 You tripping. 1020 01:01:32,064 --> 01:01:33,147 Bro, 1021 01:01:33,607 --> 01:01:35,608 if you fail now, 1022 01:01:35,776 --> 01:01:39,570 every woman will think they can pull this trick. 1023 01:01:39,780 --> 01:01:41,864 You know how women talk. How? 1024 01:01:42,074 --> 01:01:44,950 Women are gonna be pulling these head trips. 1025 01:01:45,118 --> 01:01:47,703 We'll be the ones cooking dinner. 1026 01:01:48,121 --> 01:01:52,249 We'll be the ones changing the diapers, washing the dishes. 1027 01:01:52,459 --> 01:01:57,338 You know what they'll do? Sit on our couch watching football. 1028 01:01:57,547 --> 01:01:59,673 That's what's gonna happen. Whoo-hoo-hoo! 1029 01:01:59,841 --> 01:02:03,177 This is much bigger than you. Way bigger than you. 1030 01:02:03,387 --> 01:02:07,014 You make it sound like women are like the CIA. 1031 01:02:07,224 --> 01:02:09,350 That's funny, though. Funny. 1032 01:02:11,311 --> 01:02:12,978 The CIA 1033 01:02:13,313 --> 01:02:18,359 ain't got shit on a woman with a plan. Remember that. 1034 01:02:19,903 --> 01:02:23,072 A turning point was actually on day seven. 1035 01:02:23,281 --> 01:02:26,784 I went over to his house, turned him on, then left. 1036 01:02:27,494 --> 01:02:29,829 Left him in the bed with a hard-on. 1037 01:02:29,996 --> 01:02:32,164 You left your man with a hard-on? 1038 01:02:32,374 --> 01:02:36,127 Dick was hard as a rock. Just, phoo. Poing! 1039 01:02:36,294 --> 01:02:37,670 [ALL LAUGHING] 1040 01:02:37,838 --> 01:02:41,006 Damn, I don't know if I could've did that. 1041 01:02:41,174 --> 01:02:45,594 See, I love dick far too much to let a hard one go to waste. 1042 01:02:48,265 --> 01:02:51,851 See, you don't do it all the time. I have a policy. 1043 01:02:52,060 --> 01:02:56,105 As many times as he can get it up, you get it back down. 1044 01:02:58,650 --> 01:03:00,818 Girl, can I keep it real? 1045 01:03:01,027 --> 01:03:04,071 Teach. But there is a "but." 1046 01:03:05,115 --> 01:03:08,659 When your man's been bad, you give him two options. 1047 01:03:09,077 --> 01:03:11,704 Blue balls or choke that chicken. 1048 01:03:13,123 --> 01:03:14,540 She know. She know. 1049 01:03:15,500 --> 01:03:19,295 Crab cakes were a hit. Crab cakes were, weren't they? 1050 01:03:19,504 --> 01:03:21,464 I gotta say this. Hold up. 1051 01:03:21,715 --> 01:03:25,259 Showing up unannounced is a risk. True. 1052 01:03:25,469 --> 01:03:28,804 What if his boys were there? Or another girl? 1053 01:03:29,681 --> 01:03:31,390 You want me to handle it? 1054 01:03:31,600 --> 01:03:33,309 Come on, Shanté, Jr. 1055 01:03:34,227 --> 01:03:37,646 All right. You must know your man's cycle. 1056 01:03:37,856 --> 01:03:39,648 All men have a sex cycle. 1057 01:03:40,192 --> 01:03:44,320 Most men need to have sex at least once every seven days. 1058 01:03:44,738 --> 01:03:48,616 What man she fucking? My man is two, three, four times a day. 1059 01:03:48,825 --> 01:03:52,495 So if his boys are over there and you looking fine, 1060 01:03:52,704 --> 01:03:57,666 he'll tell them to leave because he'll wanna get busy. 1061 01:03:57,876 --> 01:04:01,337 But you've got to get him the day before 1062 01:04:01,546 --> 01:04:03,881 he thinks about another girl. 1063 01:04:04,090 --> 01:04:08,344 And if he's a good man, hello, 1064 01:04:09,137 --> 01:04:12,473 he'll wait a week before seeing somebody else. 1065 01:04:13,058 --> 01:04:14,767 Right? Right. 1066 01:04:14,935 --> 01:04:16,310 How did I do? 1067 01:04:17,395 --> 01:04:20,981 My car. I gotta run a few errands before work. 1068 01:04:23,485 --> 01:04:26,237 DIEDRE: See you later. Call me. 1069 01:04:28,949 --> 01:04:30,616 A week? DIEDRE: What kind... 1070 01:04:30,825 --> 01:04:33,994 I'm talking about maybe a day or two. 1071 01:04:34,204 --> 01:04:36,705 Your man is weak. He's a punk. 1072 01:04:37,040 --> 01:04:40,000 On day eight, stock up on groceries. 1073 01:04:40,210 --> 01:04:44,463 Pick out a bottle of wine. Once you make up with your man, 1074 01:04:44,673 --> 01:04:47,216 you may be inside for a few days. 1075 01:04:47,384 --> 01:04:50,302 [♪♪♪] 1076 01:05:01,106 --> 01:05:02,856 Listen up, everyone. 1077 01:05:03,733 --> 01:05:05,484 New development. 1078 01:05:07,404 --> 01:05:12,074 Our competitor is launching new events for their clients. 1079 01:05:12,284 --> 01:05:16,412 Last Wednesday they had a hump day for Coca-Cola. 1080 01:05:16,621 --> 01:05:20,207 This weekend, a pool party for Miller Genuine Draft. 1081 01:05:20,834 --> 01:05:23,502 Normally I don't impose weekend work, 1082 01:05:23,670 --> 01:05:25,337 but I think this is an exception. 1083 01:05:25,672 --> 01:05:26,922 Don't you? 1084 01:05:27,090 --> 01:05:30,676 Yes! This is the break that we needed. 1085 01:05:30,844 --> 01:05:33,679 Conny invited you as her escort, right? 1086 01:05:33,847 --> 01:05:35,014 Go. No. 1087 01:05:35,181 --> 01:05:36,724 No, go. 1088 01:05:36,933 --> 01:05:41,520 This will be your chance to shine, your chance to emerge 1089 01:05:41,730 --> 01:05:44,398 as the true player you really are. 1090 01:05:45,400 --> 01:05:47,860 No, I don't like playing games, man. I don't... 1091 01:05:48,028 --> 01:05:49,028 Hey, bro. 1092 01:05:49,487 --> 01:05:51,155 Can I ask you something? 1093 01:05:51,364 --> 01:05:54,617 Has Shanté even called you today? No. 1094 01:05:54,826 --> 01:05:56,744 Has she even thought to say, 1095 01:05:57,120 --> 01:06:00,205 "Just calling to see if you alive." No. 1096 01:06:00,415 --> 01:06:04,043 You think she's moping after she walked out on you? 1097 01:06:04,210 --> 01:06:06,879 What are you waiting for? I don't know. 1098 01:06:07,172 --> 01:06:09,256 Pick up this phone, call Conny. 1099 01:06:09,466 --> 01:06:13,552 Call her. Tell her you wanna go to that party. 1100 01:06:13,720 --> 01:06:18,682 Because Shanté, she half-stepping. And you got other options. 1101 01:06:18,892 --> 01:06:22,019 It's time for a man to do what a man's got to do. 1102 01:06:22,228 --> 01:06:25,981 Stop pining over this woman. Show her who's the man! 1103 01:06:26,191 --> 01:06:29,735 Show her who's wearing the big drawers. 1104 01:06:29,903 --> 01:06:34,114 You right. I've been pining over her for too long. 1105 01:06:34,324 --> 01:06:35,491 Way too long. 1106 01:06:35,659 --> 01:06:38,952 I need get back to being the player. Play on. 1107 01:06:39,120 --> 01:06:43,874 I need to break out my old mack moves and show her who she dealing with. 1108 01:06:44,084 --> 01:06:46,710 Time to show her who wears the drawers. 1109 01:06:46,920 --> 01:06:49,171 Oh, suki-suki now. Call her. 1110 01:06:49,381 --> 01:06:51,590 What? What? 1111 01:06:53,551 --> 01:06:55,969 [RAHSAAN PATTERSON'S "SO HOT" PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS] 1112 01:06:56,137 --> 01:07:00,140 This is Lala. We're partying at the Miller Draft extravaganza. 1113 01:07:00,934 --> 01:07:02,559 How you ladies doing? 1114 01:07:23,540 --> 01:07:27,459 Hey! Oh, my God, this is so nice. 1115 01:07:28,753 --> 01:07:33,215 Thanks for inviting us. Looks like it may be worth my while. 1116 01:07:33,550 --> 01:07:36,468 Please be on your best behavior. My boss is here. 1117 01:07:36,636 --> 01:07:38,804 We won't embarrass you. 1118 01:07:39,013 --> 01:07:41,515 I didn't mean that. This is work. 1119 01:07:42,392 --> 01:07:46,186 Gotta check out the competition. Let's get some drinks. 1120 01:07:46,938 --> 01:07:48,313 Free drinks. 1121 01:07:58,616 --> 01:08:01,118 Come on. Uh-huh. 1122 01:08:01,286 --> 01:08:04,163 That's right, y'all. Here we go now. 1123 01:08:04,497 --> 01:08:07,666 This extravaganza thing is quite a success. 1124 01:08:07,876 --> 01:08:11,503 It's not a bad tool. We should've thought of it. 1125 01:08:11,671 --> 01:08:14,965 Meet the representative of the man who did. 1126 01:08:15,175 --> 01:08:17,384 Miss Spalding, how are you? 1127 01:08:18,011 --> 01:08:20,345 Bill Parker. How are you? 1128 01:08:20,555 --> 01:08:21,638 CONNY: Hi, Shanté. 1129 01:08:21,848 --> 01:08:25,642 Tell Jim I send my congratulations on this success. 1130 01:08:25,852 --> 01:08:27,186 Will do. 1131 01:08:33,985 --> 01:08:35,694 Oh, no, he didn't. 1132 01:08:35,862 --> 01:08:40,491 He didn't just walk in and act like he doesn't know me. 1133 01:08:41,159 --> 01:08:45,579 This is wrong. On day nine, you're supposed to be kicking back, 1134 01:08:45,789 --> 01:08:48,499 waiting for him to beg for forgiveness. 1135 01:08:48,708 --> 01:08:52,544 I didn't know you knew Conny Spalding. She's lovely. 1136 01:08:52,754 --> 01:08:54,379 She reminds me of you. 1137 01:08:56,549 --> 01:09:00,552 She does. Bill, could you excuse me for a second? 1138 01:09:00,720 --> 01:09:02,054 Sure. Thank you. 1139 01:09:03,473 --> 01:09:05,974 Thank you. Enjoy. 1140 01:09:09,479 --> 01:09:11,271 So can't speak? 1141 01:09:11,481 --> 01:09:14,066 What's happening? What's happening? 1142 01:09:15,026 --> 01:09:17,486 What are you doing here with Conny? 1143 01:09:17,695 --> 01:09:22,282 I hadn't heard from you, so I took matters into my own hands. 1144 01:09:22,492 --> 01:09:24,368 You said test the waters. 1145 01:09:24,577 --> 01:09:27,371 Let's just say brother's swimming tonight. 1146 01:09:27,580 --> 01:09:31,416 So you showed up with her knowing that I would be here? 1147 01:09:31,584 --> 01:09:33,585 I didn't know you'd be here. 1148 01:09:34,921 --> 01:09:38,257 The truth is I'm tired of your bullshit. 1149 01:09:38,550 --> 01:09:42,886 I'm a good man. It's time for me to explore my options. 1150 01:09:44,138 --> 01:09:48,392 Keith, hon, let's dance. Option no. 1. 1151 01:09:51,938 --> 01:09:55,566 "Hon"? Uh-uh. 1152 01:09:56,484 --> 01:09:59,278 Conny, may I speak to you for a second? 1153 01:09:59,487 --> 01:10:01,405 Sure. Thanks. 1154 01:10:04,868 --> 01:10:07,911 What are you doing? What do you mean? 1155 01:10:08,121 --> 01:10:11,123 What are you doing with Keith? He's my man. 1156 01:10:11,291 --> 01:10:15,168 Oh! He's not acting like your man. 1157 01:10:15,378 --> 01:10:19,423 He would if he didn't have a little hooch running behind him. 1158 01:10:19,924 --> 01:10:23,969 I don't appreciate that. Why are you calling me names? 1159 01:10:24,178 --> 01:10:25,929 It's a little junior high. 1160 01:10:26,306 --> 01:10:30,934 Keith is here because he wants to be. I didn't force him. 1161 01:10:31,144 --> 01:10:32,978 It's his decision, 1162 01:10:33,813 --> 01:10:37,983 so don't take your man frustrations out on me. Okay? 1163 01:10:39,485 --> 01:10:40,819 "Okay?" 1164 01:10:41,154 --> 01:10:45,699 No, she didn't. No, this trick-ass bitch did not just go there. 1165 01:10:45,909 --> 01:10:48,160 But you know what? She's right. 1166 01:10:48,328 --> 01:10:52,706 When your man messes up, deal with him, not the woman. 1167 01:10:52,916 --> 01:10:58,170 There's nothing worse than two women fighting over a man. Not ladylike. 1168 01:11:00,840 --> 01:11:02,382 But you know what? 1169 01:11:02,884 --> 01:11:04,509 I don't like this bitch. 1170 01:11:10,308 --> 01:11:13,393 That's what I'm talking about. Work it out. 1171 01:11:13,937 --> 01:11:16,897 Okay, I admit. That's not how you handle it. 1172 01:11:17,065 --> 01:11:20,567 Back it up. This is how you really handle it. 1173 01:11:22,403 --> 01:11:27,032 Keith is here because he wants to be. I didn't force him. 1174 01:11:27,200 --> 01:11:28,951 It's his decision, 1175 01:11:29,827 --> 01:11:33,538 so don't take your man frustrations out on me. Okay? 1176 01:11:34,832 --> 01:11:36,166 Get it together. 1177 01:11:46,177 --> 01:11:50,722 [JERSEY AVE.'S "BEND OVER" PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS] 1178 01:11:53,393 --> 01:11:56,478 MAN: We need you over here. I'll be right there. 1179 01:11:57,188 --> 01:11:58,772 Come here for a minute. 1180 01:12:00,108 --> 01:12:03,485 Can you keep him occupied till I get back? 1181 01:12:05,196 --> 01:12:08,240 How you ladies doing? WOMAN: Fine. 1182 01:12:11,285 --> 01:12:13,453 KEITH: Uh, Tony? Yeah? 1183 01:12:13,663 --> 01:12:15,956 Give me a hand with this. TONY: Yeah. 1184 01:12:16,749 --> 01:12:19,084 These are Miller girls. My man, Tony. 1185 01:12:19,252 --> 01:12:22,212 Which one you want? Give me Snowflake. 1186 01:12:22,422 --> 01:12:24,089 TONY: Then I'm Frosty. 1187 01:12:24,632 --> 01:12:28,218 Snowflake, don't get too close. You might melt. 1188 01:12:28,636 --> 01:12:30,721 Because it's hot. 1189 01:12:31,055 --> 01:12:34,599 Why didn't you tell us you were having problems? 1190 01:12:34,767 --> 01:12:38,979 You let him act a fool in front of you like that? 1191 01:12:39,647 --> 01:12:42,399 Yo, Keith. Spotlight's on you, dog. 1192 01:12:42,608 --> 01:12:45,569 She looking? Mm-hm. Check it out. 1193 01:12:46,279 --> 01:12:49,156 You want me to handle this? Breaking it down. 1194 01:12:49,365 --> 01:12:50,907 I'm breaking her down? 1195 01:12:58,166 --> 01:13:00,625 TRACYE: Why let him do that? Want me to handle this for you? 1196 01:13:00,835 --> 01:13:04,838 I'd just break down and cry. You want me to yank his ass? 1197 01:13:06,132 --> 01:13:10,302 I don't care. I'll straight yank his ass. You want me to? 1198 01:13:10,470 --> 01:13:13,555 What are you gonna do? What you doing, bitch? 1199 01:13:14,557 --> 01:13:17,017 See why you don't tell your girlfriends? 1200 01:13:17,226 --> 01:13:21,897 They'll heighten the situation by panicking, and you will too. 1201 01:13:23,691 --> 01:13:26,151 You want me to yank his ass? 1202 01:13:27,070 --> 01:13:29,154 No, Diedre. It's okay. 1203 01:13:32,492 --> 01:13:37,829 I will pull jack moves on that fool. I done fought fools way bigger. 1204 01:13:37,997 --> 01:13:43,251 No, Diedre, it's okay. I'll handle it. I got the situation under control. 1205 01:13:44,128 --> 01:13:47,422 He's just venting now. Let him have his fun. 1206 01:13:52,303 --> 01:13:53,595 No. No. No. 1207 01:13:53,763 --> 01:13:56,389 No, we'll have none of that. No! Uh-uh-uh! 1208 01:13:58,935 --> 01:14:00,769 They don't know Diedre fear. 1209 01:14:01,521 --> 01:14:04,689 Once again, if you don't want your man back, 1210 01:14:04,899 --> 01:14:07,275 to hell with him. Keep on stepping. 1211 01:14:07,485 --> 01:14:10,487 But if you want him back and behaved, 1212 01:14:10,696 --> 01:14:14,032 you must do some strange things. 1213 01:14:15,493 --> 01:14:18,495 Excuse me, ladies. I'll be right back. 1214 01:14:19,997 --> 01:14:21,206 [♪♪♪] 1215 01:14:21,374 --> 01:14:23,375 Pay attention, this'll go fast. 1216 01:14:23,584 --> 01:14:26,753 One: Intensify your game by finding a man. 1217 01:14:26,963 --> 01:14:30,882 A fine one. But you need to recruit him quickly. 1218 01:14:32,468 --> 01:14:36,054 Where is it? Oh, right here. Great. 1219 01:14:37,098 --> 01:14:40,183 Desperate times call for desperate measures. 1220 01:14:41,727 --> 01:14:44,104 Yes. Ha-ha-ha! 1221 01:14:44,272 --> 01:14:47,357 The old damsel-in-distress trick. Works every time. 1222 01:14:47,525 --> 01:14:49,025 [CAR APPROACHES] 1223 01:14:49,193 --> 01:14:50,318 Need some help? 1224 01:14:51,696 --> 01:14:53,613 No, I'm fine. Thank you. 1225 01:14:57,577 --> 01:14:59,411 Not cute enough. 1226 01:15:00,580 --> 01:15:01,663 Hey, need some help? 1227 01:15:02,456 --> 01:15:06,418 No, my boyfriend should be coming any second. 1228 01:15:06,586 --> 01:15:07,961 Okay. 1229 01:15:09,755 --> 01:15:11,590 Not smooth enough. 1230 01:15:14,343 --> 01:15:15,760 Everything all right? 1231 01:15:16,387 --> 01:15:18,263 That's our man. 1232 01:15:18,639 --> 01:15:20,974 I've seem to have gotten a flat tire. 1233 01:15:21,309 --> 01:15:23,476 That's easy. Do you have a spare? 1234 01:15:23,728 --> 01:15:26,771 That little old thing in the back? 1235 01:15:27,106 --> 01:15:29,441 Yeah. It is? I got one of those. 1236 01:15:29,609 --> 01:15:32,110 All right. Let me pull over. [QUIETLY] Yes. 1237 01:15:32,862 --> 01:15:36,573 Two: After you've recruited your man, get him a drink. 1238 01:15:37,033 --> 01:15:38,700 Yeah, she got him a drink. 1239 01:15:38,910 --> 01:15:42,954 Don't worry about that, dog. You just do your thing. 1240 01:15:43,998 --> 01:15:46,166 She wanna play hardball, huh? 1241 01:15:46,375 --> 01:15:49,586 I'm about to turn up the heat up in here. 1242 01:15:49,795 --> 01:15:51,504 Hey, hey, baby. 1243 01:15:51,714 --> 01:15:54,216 Would you like to dance? I'd love to. 1244 01:15:54,550 --> 01:15:55,884 Take off, man. 1245 01:15:56,052 --> 01:15:59,179 [DAMOZEL'S "EVERYDAY'S A PARTY" PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS] 1246 01:15:59,889 --> 01:16:01,431 That's a sexy style you got. 1247 01:16:02,475 --> 01:16:04,476 Three: Don't worry about him. 1248 01:16:04,644 --> 01:16:08,271 He's like a child, begging for attention. Ignore him. 1249 01:16:08,481 --> 01:16:13,401 That little performance over there is just to get your attention. 1250 01:16:13,611 --> 01:16:17,948 Doesn't matter what he's doing. Direct your attention to him. 1251 01:16:18,366 --> 01:16:21,326 Doesn't matter what he says. Be attentive. 1252 01:16:21,535 --> 01:16:25,080 Laugh at his jokes. Act like you are having a ball. 1253 01:16:25,289 --> 01:16:28,458 I said, "Who do you think I am? Jim Carrey?" 1254 01:16:29,543 --> 01:16:32,420 So sexy the way you did that. 1255 01:16:47,561 --> 01:16:51,856 I'll set it off in here if they don't bring me some wings. 1256 01:16:53,109 --> 01:16:54,985 Well, what is this? Oh, no. 1257 01:16:55,194 --> 01:16:58,071 That's white people shit. We need some meat. 1258 01:16:59,573 --> 01:17:02,033 Hey, man. All right, sweetie. 1259 01:17:02,285 --> 01:17:04,869 She hasn't moved. TONY: You're in trouble. 1260 01:17:05,204 --> 01:17:08,915 Why? If she was dancing, that'd be fine. 1261 01:17:09,083 --> 01:17:10,792 You can dance with anybody. 1262 01:17:11,043 --> 01:17:14,421 But she's talking to him. That's personal. 1263 01:17:15,423 --> 01:17:17,424 She trying to get to know him. 1264 01:17:18,551 --> 01:17:22,721 Four: Raise the stakes by going to a quiet corner. 1265 01:17:23,431 --> 01:17:25,807 Would you like to go inside? 1266 01:17:26,017 --> 01:17:27,225 Sure. Great. 1267 01:17:38,738 --> 01:17:40,113 Where did they go? 1268 01:17:40,531 --> 01:17:42,699 She went in the house. In the house? 1269 01:17:42,867 --> 01:17:45,827 With the old boy. No, man. 1270 01:17:46,037 --> 01:17:47,996 You are so funny. 1271 01:17:48,164 --> 01:17:49,289 KEITH: Ahem. Ahem. 1272 01:17:49,457 --> 01:17:52,000 Can I talk to you for a minute, please? 1273 01:17:52,209 --> 01:17:54,878 Sure. Would you excuse me, Calvin? 1274 01:17:55,087 --> 01:17:58,381 Sure. I'll go get us drinks. Yeah, get drinks. 1275 01:18:03,137 --> 01:18:04,971 What's with talking to him? 1276 01:18:06,932 --> 01:18:10,602 Trying to make me jealous? I am not. 1277 01:18:10,811 --> 01:18:14,147 I want to talk to him. I'm not into playing games. 1278 01:18:14,357 --> 01:18:16,941 You're not? You are the queen of games. 1279 01:18:17,360 --> 01:18:19,736 You play more games than the damn NBA. 1280 01:18:21,113 --> 01:18:22,781 He is mad at you. 1281 01:18:22,990 --> 01:18:26,368 It's getting hot. Time for the coup de grâce. 1282 01:18:26,577 --> 01:18:29,537 That's the French term for "fuck him up." 1283 01:18:31,791 --> 01:18:36,002 Keith, I gotta go. Oh, no. Hold on. 1284 01:18:41,425 --> 01:18:42,842 What's this for? 1285 01:18:43,094 --> 01:18:45,470 No reason. What do you mean? 1286 01:18:45,638 --> 01:18:48,973 I'm carrying it just in case. Just in case what? 1287 01:18:49,892 --> 01:18:51,851 I know she'll sleep with him. 1288 01:18:52,061 --> 01:18:55,271 Everybody has condoms nowadays. 1289 01:18:55,481 --> 01:18:59,442 Why does she have it in her purse? Decoration. 1290 01:18:59,652 --> 01:19:01,820 She won't use it. 1291 01:19:02,279 --> 01:19:05,532 She sleep with you on the first date? Yes. 1292 01:19:05,699 --> 01:19:07,033 Oh. 1293 01:19:07,201 --> 01:19:12,247 It's a lot, but if you do this right, you'll never have to again. 1294 01:19:12,456 --> 01:19:15,750 So stick it out. You know what? We need to talk. 1295 01:19:16,335 --> 01:19:17,335 Excuse me, Calvin. 1296 01:19:17,503 --> 01:19:20,171 You're not leaving. Don't control me. 1297 01:19:20,339 --> 01:19:23,967 I just don't want you to go. This isn't about that. 1298 01:19:25,177 --> 01:19:30,140 You don't care about me or you wouldn't have been getting your groove on. 1299 01:19:30,349 --> 01:19:34,310 And to add insult to injury, you're here with Conny. 1300 01:19:34,687 --> 01:19:36,938 So excuse me. I'm leaving. 1301 01:19:37,148 --> 01:19:39,816 Shanté. Keith, I want to go. 1302 01:19:40,526 --> 01:19:43,403 If you walk out that door with him, 1303 01:19:46,740 --> 01:19:48,867 I'm going home with Conny. 1304 01:19:50,536 --> 01:19:55,290 If you feel you have to control me by going home with Conny, 1305 01:19:55,499 --> 01:19:58,293 go right ahead. Do what you gotta do. 1306 01:19:58,544 --> 01:20:02,755 But no matter what you decide, I'm walking out that door. 1307 01:20:02,965 --> 01:20:04,632 Gotta go. 1308 01:20:05,968 --> 01:20:07,385 SHANTÉ: You're taking a gamble. 1309 01:20:07,553 --> 01:20:11,222 He might sleep with Conny. But my guess is he won't. 1310 01:20:11,432 --> 01:20:15,435 He'll be at your house, waiting before you get there. 1311 01:20:15,644 --> 01:20:18,688 So take your time. 1312 01:20:25,154 --> 01:20:30,200 Well, good night, Calvin. Sure you don't want me to come up? 1313 01:20:30,451 --> 01:20:34,287 I'm tired. But thanks for following me home. 1314 01:20:34,497 --> 01:20:35,747 No problem. 1315 01:20:37,333 --> 01:20:38,583 Take care. 1316 01:20:38,751 --> 01:20:42,504 [FOR REAL'S "LOVE WILL BE WAITING AT HOME" PLAYING] 1317 01:20:44,256 --> 01:20:45,548 [SIGHS] 1318 01:20:45,716 --> 01:20:50,303 Okay, this is it. Prepare for a night of heat. 1319 01:20:50,513 --> 01:20:53,765 When you open the door, your man should 1320 01:20:53,933 --> 01:20:58,603 be waiting on the couch for you. With flowers. 1321 01:21:04,985 --> 01:21:19,791 Keith? 1322 01:21:20,292 --> 01:21:22,752 [DOORBELL RINGS] 1323 01:21:22,920 --> 01:21:24,504 [QUIETLY] Keith. 1324 01:21:26,465 --> 01:21:28,716 [CLEARS THROAT] 1325 01:21:31,095 --> 01:21:35,807 Hello, this Miller residence? Food delivery. Miller residence. 1326 01:21:36,559 --> 01:21:38,434 No, um, next door. 1327 01:21:38,644 --> 01:21:41,854 Oh, next door. Next door, okay. 1328 01:22:02,501 --> 01:22:04,377 I know what you're thinking. 1329 01:22:04,837 --> 01:22:07,505 The shit didn't work, right? 1330 01:22:08,966 --> 01:22:10,758 Well, maybe you're right. 1331 01:22:11,343 --> 01:22:15,179 I just thought that you followed certain rules 1332 01:22:15,347 --> 01:22:18,516 when a brother messes up to get him back. 1333 01:22:21,812 --> 01:22:23,938 But I guess I didn't consider that 1334 01:22:25,691 --> 01:22:29,777 when it comes to love, there are no rules. 1335 01:22:33,282 --> 01:22:36,326 Hook me up a martini. What's up, girl? 1336 01:22:36,535 --> 01:22:39,662 Not a damn thing, girl. This place is so tired. 1337 01:22:40,205 --> 01:22:43,833 I was just putting the moves on this fine-ass man. 1338 01:22:44,043 --> 01:22:46,044 And he did not even bite. 1339 01:22:46,253 --> 01:22:48,880 That shit just does not happen to me. 1340 01:22:49,882 --> 01:22:54,594 He just kept going on about his ex-girlfriend. She was so perfect. 1341 01:23:01,894 --> 01:23:03,227 Excuse me. 1342 01:23:07,941 --> 01:23:09,442 Can I ask you some questions? 1343 01:23:16,659 --> 01:23:17,700 Sure. 1344 01:23:19,244 --> 01:23:22,205 Now, if I'm right about you, 1345 01:23:22,998 --> 01:23:25,291 all the answers will be yes. 1346 01:23:25,709 --> 01:23:26,751 You think so? 1347 01:23:28,212 --> 01:23:29,253 Yes. 1348 01:23:36,261 --> 01:23:38,262 Do you like basketball? 1349 01:23:39,765 --> 01:23:40,765 Yes. 1350 01:23:42,142 --> 01:23:43,559 Do you find me attractive? 1351 01:23:50,818 --> 01:23:53,945 Yes. Do you think I find you attractive? 1352 01:23:55,739 --> 01:23:56,781 Yes. 1353 01:23:59,576 --> 01:24:01,244 Can I just ask you one more? 1354 01:24:05,416 --> 01:24:10,753 Think a woman who thought she'd control her man with rules 1355 01:24:12,798 --> 01:24:14,549 could get him to come back? 1356 01:24:19,596 --> 01:24:20,722 No. 1357 01:24:26,228 --> 01:24:27,270 Unless... 1358 01:24:37,740 --> 01:24:39,115 Unless he really loves her. 1359 01:24:44,496 --> 01:24:45,705 Like to dance? 1360 01:24:59,595 --> 01:25:01,679 You didn't answer my question. 1361 01:25:57,986 --> 01:26:01,030 [SINGING] 1362 01:26:07,746 --> 01:26:09,747 I had to cut loose for a second. 1363 01:26:09,915 --> 01:26:13,000 [DAMOZEL'S "EVERYDAY'S A PARTY" PLAYING] 1364 01:26:13,919 --> 01:26:15,086 Gonna tear it up. 1365 01:26:17,172 --> 01:26:18,756 Come on, cheer up! 1366 01:26:20,926 --> 01:26:22,301 Call. Damn! 1367 01:26:22,511 --> 01:26:23,928 Work the chocolate. 1368 01:26:25,430 --> 01:26:27,640 Ah! Michael! 1369 01:26:29,101 --> 01:26:30,726 Holler. You like that. 1370 01:26:30,894 --> 01:26:32,478 That's right. Loser. 1371 01:26:39,945 --> 01:26:41,195 [LAUGHING] 1372 01:26:41,363 --> 01:26:43,114 MAN: Memories! 1373 01:26:43,323 --> 01:26:44,782 Can you smack ass on film? 1374 01:26:44,950 --> 01:26:48,077 She sleep with you the first night? Yes. 1375 01:26:48,829 --> 01:26:50,454 Oh. 1376 01:26:50,622 --> 01:26:54,375 That was different, dog. You got a big dick. 1377 01:27:01,967 --> 01:27:02,967 [SNORTS] 1378 01:27:03,135 --> 01:27:04,135 Sorry. 1379 01:27:04,303 --> 01:27:07,096 Don't think God gave me this gap for nothing. 1380 01:27:07,472 --> 01:27:09,265 Why you stare at my face? 1381 01:27:09,474 --> 01:27:13,561 I know about women. I got a mama, nine sisters, and a cat. 1382 01:27:13,770 --> 01:27:16,272 I got that man. The plan works. 1383 01:27:16,481 --> 01:27:20,568 You can't even put the finger in the ass, make her holler. 1384 01:27:21,028 --> 01:27:23,029 You can't make her drop it. 1385 01:27:23,238 --> 01:27:25,114 [SLURPS] 1386 01:27:27,367 --> 01:27:29,076 [CHUCKLES] 1387 01:27:31,955 --> 01:27:33,831 MAN 1: And cut! MAN 2: Cut. 1388 01:27:33,999 --> 01:27:36,125 [CREW MEMBERS LAUGHING] 1389 01:27:36,293 --> 01:27:41,422 [KJ FEATURING SILVER'S "TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME" PLAYING]