1 00:00:05,483 --> 00:00:06,528 [Sondi] Previously onRun the World... 2 00:00:06,615 --> 00:00:08,269 -Oh, shit. -What is that? 3 00:00:08,356 --> 00:00:10,923 [Matthew] So wait. You still have the apartment? 4 00:00:11,011 --> 00:00:12,969 [Radha] I was wondering if you put any thought 5 00:00:13,056 --> 00:00:14,536 into who you'll be sponsoring 6 00:00:14,666 --> 00:00:15,928 for the professionals of color event. 7 00:00:16,016 --> 00:00:17,539 She's too green. I need this. 8 00:00:17,669 --> 00:00:19,106 You need to sponsor me. 9 00:00:19,236 --> 00:00:20,498 [Whitney] Welcome to the big leagues. 10 00:00:20,585 --> 00:00:22,805 It was really great seeing you again. 11 00:00:24,459 --> 00:00:25,938 I was just about to ask you out. 12 00:00:26,026 --> 00:00:27,636 I'm just here trying to network, not date. 13 00:00:27,766 --> 00:00:29,420 I am the network. 14 00:00:29,551 --> 00:00:30,943 [Renee] "You're talking to Preston Thurgood, 15 00:00:31,031 --> 00:00:32,728 the creator of Prestify." 16 00:00:32,858 --> 00:00:35,992 [jazz music plays] 17 00:00:36,514 --> 00:00:39,213 [Doechii's "Persuasive" plays] 18 00:00:39,387 --> 00:00:41,041 ♪ ♪ 19 00:00:41,215 --> 00:00:43,347 [Doechii] ♪ She's so persuasive ♪ 20 00:00:43,521 --> 00:00:45,219 ♪ That marijuana ♪ 21 00:00:45,393 --> 00:00:47,525 ♪ She's so flirtatious ♪ 22 00:00:47,699 --> 00:00:50,224 ♪ How does it feel To be you? ♪ 23 00:00:50,398 --> 00:00:52,269 ♪ How does it feel To be alive? ♪ 24 00:00:52,443 --> 00:00:54,228 ♪ Let me break it down Till it feel right ♪ 25 00:00:54,402 --> 00:00:56,795 ♪ How does it feel I'm so alive ♪ 26 00:00:56,882 --> 00:00:58,101 [person sings indistinctly] 27 00:00:58,232 --> 00:00:59,668 [Renee] What the hell? 28 00:00:59,798 --> 00:01:02,192 I mean, I thought we were going to dinner. 29 00:01:02,323 --> 00:01:03,454 [Preston] Oh, we are. 30 00:01:03,585 --> 00:01:05,369 Said you like Cuban, right? 31 00:01:05,456 --> 00:01:08,416 I got a little spot in Miami with the bomb lechón asado. 32 00:01:08,546 --> 00:01:09,852 -I figured you might like that. -[chuckles] 33 00:01:09,982 --> 00:01:12,072 I can't just fly to Miami with you. 34 00:01:12,202 --> 00:01:14,248 You want to go to Cuba? Let's do Cuba instead. 35 00:01:14,378 --> 00:01:16,076 You have your passport? Any warrants? 36 00:01:16,206 --> 00:01:17,642 I know you from Chicago. 37 00:01:17,729 --> 00:01:19,122 Was you stealing GUESS jeans in high school? 38 00:01:19,209 --> 00:01:21,602 -Keep it real. -No, crazy-rich Negro. 39 00:01:21,733 --> 00:01:23,953 That's not what I'm saying. I'm... 40 00:01:24,084 --> 00:01:25,911 I was just thinking, you know, 41 00:01:26,042 --> 00:01:29,741 a Michelin restaurant, a little live music. 42 00:01:29,872 --> 00:01:31,656 This is just, um... 43 00:01:31,787 --> 00:01:33,876 -It's a lot. -[Preston] Mm. 44 00:01:35,225 --> 00:01:36,922 I think you worth a lot. 45 00:01:37,053 --> 00:01:39,273 Anybody could take you down the street, 46 00:01:39,403 --> 00:01:41,797 get you something to eat at some little local spot. 47 00:01:41,927 --> 00:01:44,104 And if that's what they think you worth, that's on them. 48 00:01:44,233 --> 00:01:45,757 I think you worth this. 49 00:01:45,888 --> 00:01:47,846 -Okay, fuck it. -Fuck it. 50 00:01:47,977 --> 00:01:49,674 -Let's go. [laughs] -Let's go. 51 00:01:51,328 --> 00:01:52,721 But, look, if you try to traffic me, 52 00:01:52,851 --> 00:01:54,331 I'ma kill you. 53 00:01:54,462 --> 00:01:55,810 I got goons in Chicago. 54 00:01:55,898 --> 00:01:57,421 -I got you. -All right. 55 00:01:57,552 --> 00:01:59,249 -Living with the goons. -[laughs] 56 00:01:59,423 --> 00:02:03,166 ♪ We runnin', we runnin' We runnin' ♪ 57 00:02:03,339 --> 00:02:04,689 ♪ We run the world ♪ 58 00:02:04,863 --> 00:02:06,256 ♪ We run the... ♪ 59 00:02:06,387 --> 00:02:08,954 [Anna] Cash bail is one of the few ways 60 00:02:09,085 --> 00:02:10,826 that peaceful all-American citizens 61 00:02:10,956 --> 00:02:12,567 can protect themselves 62 00:02:12,654 --> 00:02:16,266 from thugs who don't belong in our communities. 63 00:02:16,353 --> 00:02:19,356 Proposing to get rid of it allows liberals 64 00:02:19,443 --> 00:02:22,881 to turn us into a-a lawless society. 65 00:02:23,012 --> 00:02:24,927 [Jeremy] Interesting perspective. 66 00:02:25,014 --> 00:02:27,059 Sondi, what do you think? 67 00:02:27,190 --> 00:02:29,410 Well.. 68 00:02:29,540 --> 00:02:31,673 I think, why say "all-American," 69 00:02:31,760 --> 00:02:34,023 when what you really mean to say is "white," 70 00:02:34,110 --> 00:02:36,330 or "thugs," when we all know what you mean to say 71 00:02:36,460 --> 00:02:37,896 is "Black"? 72 00:02:37,983 --> 00:02:40,638 But my real question is for you, Jeremy. 73 00:02:40,769 --> 00:02:42,291 What are you getting out of this? 74 00:02:42,423 --> 00:02:44,555 Me? What do you mean? 75 00:02:44,686 --> 00:02:46,470 You invite me on here to face off 76 00:02:46,557 --> 00:02:48,864 against a public-access Ann Coulter 77 00:02:48,994 --> 00:02:51,475 so I can, what, pop off on her 78 00:02:51,562 --> 00:02:53,564 so you can have a little viral moment on your show, 79 00:02:53,651 --> 00:02:55,653 all while I come off as the angry Black woman? 80 00:02:55,740 --> 00:02:58,265 I'm just trying to facilitate civil discussion. 81 00:02:58,395 --> 00:03:01,311 Don't you think it's important to hear both sides? 82 00:03:01,442 --> 00:03:03,270 Both sides doesn't work when one side is predicated 83 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:05,010 on fundamentally racist beliefs, 84 00:03:05,097 --> 00:03:06,925 which yours are, by the way. 85 00:03:07,012 --> 00:03:09,580 When Blacks and Latinos 86 00:03:09,711 --> 00:03:13,018 are twice as likely as whites to live in poverty, 87 00:03:13,149 --> 00:03:16,718 a system that allows poor, nonviolent offenders 88 00:03:16,805 --> 00:03:18,198 to remain locked up, 89 00:03:18,327 --> 00:03:20,678 while their rich counterparts cut a check 90 00:03:20,765 --> 00:03:22,550 that allows them to go free, 91 00:03:22,637 --> 00:03:25,422 that is a system that is designed to enslave 92 00:03:25,509 --> 00:03:27,294 Black and brown people. 93 00:03:27,424 --> 00:03:29,774 But you knew that already. 94 00:03:31,123 --> 00:03:33,213 Um... 95 00:03:33,300 --> 00:03:36,912 and... and now a word from our sponsors. 96 00:03:36,999 --> 00:03:38,827 [jazz music plays] 97 00:03:38,914 --> 00:03:40,524 Well, I think why say... 98 00:03:40,654 --> 00:03:42,526 [Matthew sighs] You know, this apartment 99 00:03:42,657 --> 00:03:44,440 has grown on me the last few weeks. 100 00:03:44,572 --> 00:03:48,358 However, coffee from a Keurig, unacceptable. 101 00:03:48,489 --> 00:03:49,794 Why you got to hate on my Keurig? 102 00:03:49,881 --> 00:03:52,188 [both chuckle] 103 00:03:52,319 --> 00:03:55,496 You know, it actually works out that you kept the place. 104 00:03:55,583 --> 00:03:57,280 Although you are going to give it up 105 00:03:57,411 --> 00:03:59,064 once the repairs are done, right? 106 00:03:59,151 --> 00:04:01,980 Absolutely. I can't wait to move back in. 107 00:04:02,111 --> 00:04:05,810 It is so weird seeing my face on Twitter. 108 00:04:05,940 --> 00:04:08,465 You know, I'm not surprised at all that it's resonating. 109 00:04:08,552 --> 00:04:10,989 You handed that wishy-washy punk his ass 110 00:04:11,120 --> 00:04:12,991 and said what needed to be said, so... 111 00:04:13,122 --> 00:04:15,124 -I did, didn't I? -You did. 112 00:04:15,255 --> 00:04:16,343 -[chuckles] -[cell phone chimes] 113 00:04:16,473 --> 00:04:17,518 Oh. 114 00:04:17,648 --> 00:04:21,086 Eight a.m. emails from work. 115 00:04:21,217 --> 00:04:23,654 "Dear Dr. Powell, this message is to notify you 116 00:04:23,785 --> 00:04:25,221 "that the Board of Trustees 117 00:04:25,352 --> 00:04:27,092 have officially approved your application for"-- 118 00:04:27,223 --> 00:04:28,919 Holy shit, I got tenure. 119 00:04:29,051 --> 00:04:30,357 Oh, my God! 120 00:04:30,487 --> 00:04:33,098 -Matthew, congratulations. -Ah... 121 00:04:33,229 --> 00:04:34,361 Oh, finally. 122 00:04:34,491 --> 00:04:36,188 -We got to celebrate. -Yeah. 123 00:04:36,276 --> 00:04:37,625 -[cell phone ringing] -Oh, word must be getting out. 124 00:04:37,712 --> 00:04:39,279 Dr. Johnson, hello. 125 00:04:39,409 --> 00:04:42,107 Yeah, I just saw the email. 126 00:04:42,238 --> 00:04:43,979 Yeah, thank you. 127 00:04:44,109 --> 00:04:47,025 This is a real honor. It feels great to be locked i. 128 00:04:47,112 --> 00:04:48,636 [Sondi] Sorry, I'm just... 129 00:04:48,723 --> 00:04:50,681 still adjusting. 130 00:04:50,812 --> 00:04:53,684 [Dr. Monica] A new therapist is a big change. 131 00:04:53,815 --> 00:04:55,773 We'll take it slow. 132 00:04:55,860 --> 00:04:58,036 No need to take it slow, Dr. Monica. 133 00:04:58,167 --> 00:05:00,300 I know Dr. Nancy spilled all my tea. 134 00:05:00,430 --> 00:05:02,171 Are you allowed to let me see my file? 135 00:05:02,258 --> 00:05:03,781 I won't tell Dr. Nancy, 136 00:05:03,912 --> 00:05:06,001 and I don't think it violates that oath thingy, 137 00:05:06,088 --> 00:05:07,394 'cause she retired. 138 00:05:07,524 --> 00:05:10,353 Why did she retire? Can you tell me? 139 00:05:10,440 --> 00:05:12,877 We are ten minutes in. 140 00:05:13,008 --> 00:05:16,185 How much of today's session do you want to spend on Dr. Nancy? 141 00:05:16,272 --> 00:05:17,665 Good point. 142 00:05:17,795 --> 00:05:19,536 [inhales deeply] 143 00:05:19,667 --> 00:05:21,973 Well, did she at least catch you up on Matthew 144 00:05:22,104 --> 00:05:24,236 and Amari and Naomi? 145 00:05:24,367 --> 00:05:25,629 She did. 146 00:05:27,501 --> 00:05:29,807 In a nutshell... 147 00:05:29,938 --> 00:05:32,810 since Amari's mother returned, things... 148 00:05:32,941 --> 00:05:34,464 feel off with Matthew. 149 00:05:34,595 --> 00:05:36,031 You don't feel like the two of you 150 00:05:36,161 --> 00:05:37,902 are on the same page anymore. 151 00:05:38,033 --> 00:05:38,947 That's right 152 00:05:39,077 --> 00:05:40,340 And also, 153 00:05:40,470 --> 00:05:42,298 you recently confessed to Matthew 154 00:05:42,429 --> 00:05:45,954 that you lied about moving out of university housing. 155 00:05:46,084 --> 00:05:47,912 Okay, you are all the way caught up. 156 00:05:48,043 --> 00:05:50,480 [chuckles] Sondi... 157 00:05:50,611 --> 00:05:53,309 what's changed with you and Matthew? 158 00:05:53,396 --> 00:05:54,397 [sighs] 159 00:05:54,528 --> 00:05:56,051 [Sondi] When I did the podcast, 160 00:05:56,181 --> 00:05:58,967 I was honestly just so happy to have my voice heard. 161 00:05:59,054 --> 00:06:02,318 Like, I never expected all of this attention. 162 00:06:02,405 --> 00:06:03,972 -[both laugh] -[Nicole] Come on. 163 00:06:04,102 --> 00:06:06,453 A brilliant Black woman giving an eloquent read, 164 00:06:06,540 --> 00:06:08,455 and that twist-out was poppin'? 165 00:06:08,585 --> 00:06:09,978 As soon as I saw the video, 166 00:06:10,108 --> 00:06:11,936 I told my editor I had to interview you. 167 00:06:12,067 --> 00:06:13,416 Thank you. 168 00:06:13,547 --> 00:06:14,983 And I will give you my hair regimen, 169 00:06:15,113 --> 00:06:16,593 off the record, of course. 170 00:06:16,724 --> 00:06:18,726 -[both laugh] -Okay? 171 00:06:18,856 --> 00:06:20,075 Oh. 172 00:06:20,205 --> 00:06:21,990 -[Matthew] Hey. -Hi. 173 00:06:22,120 --> 00:06:23,774 Um... 174 00:06:23,905 --> 00:06:26,037 this is Dr. Matthew Powell, 175 00:06:26,168 --> 00:06:28,736 newly tenured professor of African American studies 176 00:06:28,823 --> 00:06:30,433 and my boyfriend. 177 00:06:30,520 --> 00:06:32,304 This is Nicole from The Cut. 178 00:06:32,392 --> 00:06:34,044 Pleased to meet you, Nicole. 179 00:06:34,176 --> 00:06:35,873 Dr. Matthew Powell... 180 00:06:35,960 --> 00:06:37,527 you wrote that engaging essay 181 00:06:37,614 --> 00:06:39,181 in support of Black nationalism. 182 00:06:39,311 --> 00:06:41,357 Wow. You know your stuff. 183 00:06:41,488 --> 00:06:43,141 [Nicole] What are you working on now? 184 00:06:43,228 --> 00:06:45,709 Uh, right now I'm just enjoying my tenure 185 00:06:45,796 --> 00:06:47,972 -and my family, of course. -[chuckles] 186 00:06:48,103 --> 00:06:49,757 -Oh, you two have kids? 187 00:06:49,887 --> 00:06:51,411 -No, we don't have-- -[Matthew] Not technically. 188 00:06:51,541 --> 00:06:53,238 Um... 189 00:06:53,325 --> 00:06:55,545 Sondi's actually been an unofficial mom 190 00:06:55,676 --> 00:06:57,939 to my daughter, who loves her very much. 191 00:06:58,069 --> 00:07:00,637 -[chuckles] -[Matthew] We both do. 192 00:07:00,768 --> 00:07:02,683 But, hey, I'm gonna let you guys get back to it. 193 00:07:02,813 --> 00:07:04,772 -Pleasure to meet you, Nicole. -You too. 194 00:07:04,902 --> 00:07:06,861 -All right, good seeing you. -Okay. 195 00:07:06,991 --> 00:07:08,558 Have a good day. 196 00:07:08,645 --> 00:07:11,474 All right, next question. 197 00:07:11,605 --> 00:07:15,478 So you don't feel like you and Matthew and Amari 198 00:07:15,565 --> 00:07:18,002 are a real family. 199 00:07:18,089 --> 00:07:19,526 [Sondi] Definitely used to. 200 00:07:19,656 --> 00:07:23,094 [sighs] Maybe I was just... 201 00:07:23,225 --> 00:07:24,835 living in a fantasy. 202 00:07:24,966 --> 00:07:26,794 You know? 203 00:07:26,881 --> 00:07:29,666 I always knew that Naomi was going to come back. 204 00:07:29,753 --> 00:07:32,408 But it was just so abrupt. 205 00:07:32,495 --> 00:07:34,889 And we were just starting to get back 206 00:07:34,976 --> 00:07:37,065 into the groove, you know? 207 00:07:37,195 --> 00:07:40,764 [sighs] I just feel like... 208 00:07:40,851 --> 00:07:44,725 now that Amari isn't around as much... 209 00:07:44,812 --> 00:07:48,990 I am starting to notice how different Matthew and I are 210 00:07:49,120 --> 00:07:52,646 and how differently we see our futures. 211 00:07:52,776 --> 00:07:54,256 Like, he is fine 212 00:07:54,386 --> 00:07:55,910 being a professor for the rest of his life, 213 00:07:55,997 --> 00:07:58,478 and I want... 214 00:08:00,392 --> 00:08:02,438 Okay, honestly, I don't know exactly what I want. 215 00:08:02,568 --> 00:08:04,309 All I know is, 216 00:08:04,440 --> 00:08:08,879 I have never felt more excited than when I was on that podcast 217 00:08:08,966 --> 00:08:11,795 and all those people were hearing my voice. 218 00:08:11,882 --> 00:08:13,841 I've never felt like that in a classroom. 219 00:08:13,971 --> 00:08:16,408 And I-I want to keep exploring that. 220 00:08:16,539 --> 00:08:20,630 And there's just something about staying with Matthew 221 00:08:20,761 --> 00:08:23,198 -that makes me feel-- -Stuck. 222 00:08:23,285 --> 00:08:25,112 Yeah. 223 00:08:25,242 --> 00:08:27,245 I hadn't seen Dr. Nancy in months, 224 00:08:27,332 --> 00:08:29,333 so let me just bring you up to speed. 225 00:08:29,420 --> 00:08:31,946 I'm fucking a millionaire who genuinely likes me 226 00:08:32,076 --> 00:08:34,601 and can give me everything, but for some fucked-up reason, 227 00:08:34,731 --> 00:08:36,428 I'm having mixed feelings about it. 228 00:08:36,559 --> 00:08:39,475 Is this the millionaire you met at the mixer with Whitney, 229 00:08:39,562 --> 00:08:42,478 who you initially thought 230 00:08:42,565 --> 00:08:46,351 was "broke as shit but kind of cute 231 00:08:46,482 --> 00:08:50,834 but even cuter once I saw that net worth"? 232 00:08:50,965 --> 00:08:52,270 How do you know that? 233 00:08:52,357 --> 00:08:53,881 Well, you canceled sessions, 234 00:08:54,011 --> 00:08:57,449 but you drunkenly texted Dr. Nancy this information 235 00:08:57,580 --> 00:08:59,016 at two a.m. 236 00:08:59,147 --> 00:09:02,324 Damn, I sound shallow as fuck when I'm tipsy. 237 00:09:04,195 --> 00:09:05,762 I really do like him, though. 238 00:09:05,893 --> 00:09:07,372 How's it going? 239 00:09:09,244 --> 00:09:12,029 And I've already compiled a list of macro-influencers 240 00:09:12,160 --> 00:09:15,032 that I think will really help get your brand out there. 241 00:09:15,163 --> 00:09:17,731 And with some targeted social-media promotion, 242 00:09:17,818 --> 00:09:21,212 we can really make a mark in the "CBD dog treats" space. 243 00:09:21,343 --> 00:09:25,521 Love it! We are so excited to work with a Black-owned agency 244 00:09:25,651 --> 00:09:28,393 and someone who loves dogs as much as we do. 245 00:09:28,524 --> 00:09:29,612 [squeals] 246 00:09:29,743 --> 00:09:31,048 [Dawn] We'll be in touch soon. 247 00:09:31,135 --> 00:09:32,920 Okay. Looking forward to it. 248 00:09:33,007 --> 00:09:34,965 -Woof, woof! [laughs] -[knock at door] 249 00:09:35,052 --> 00:09:37,881 [sighs] 250 00:09:38,012 --> 00:09:40,362 Let's go. Get you out of here. 251 00:09:43,800 --> 00:09:45,628 Are you finished with Sissy yet? 252 00:09:48,675 --> 00:09:49,806 Wait, wait, Renee. 253 00:09:55,290 --> 00:09:56,900 Bye. 254 00:09:57,031 --> 00:09:58,598 Ugh. 255 00:09:58,685 --> 00:09:59,860 -Ooh. -[Preston] What's up, baby? 256 00:09:59,990 --> 00:10:01,252 -Hey. -How was the meeting? 257 00:10:01,383 --> 00:10:03,124 Mm, great. 258 00:10:03,254 --> 00:10:06,562 I'm selling weed gummies for mutts--couldn't be happier. 259 00:10:06,693 --> 00:10:08,259 -[scoffs] -Listen, it's a start. 260 00:10:08,390 --> 00:10:10,479 Come on, now, this shit gonna take off very fast. 261 00:10:10,610 --> 00:10:12,176 You should be proud of yourself. 262 00:10:12,307 --> 00:10:14,396 You know what? I am proud of me. 263 00:10:14,526 --> 00:10:17,138 Rich people love dogs and weed, so... 264 00:10:17,225 --> 00:10:19,140 I know there's an audience for it. 265 00:10:19,270 --> 00:10:20,837 [Preston] Speaking of, I want the non-dog weed. 266 00:10:20,924 --> 00:10:22,622 Don't go crazy with it. 267 00:10:22,752 --> 00:10:24,145 My weed man is on vacation till next week. 268 00:10:24,275 --> 00:10:25,450 -Is that right? -Mm-hmm. 269 00:10:25,581 --> 00:10:27,235 All right. Oh, you got the goodies. 270 00:10:30,673 --> 00:10:34,416 [siren wailing outside] 271 00:10:34,546 --> 00:10:36,548 Yo, you know who loves dogs? 272 00:10:36,636 --> 00:10:38,376 -Who? -The Weeknd. 273 00:10:38,507 --> 00:10:40,552 He be sending me pictures of him and his dog all the time-- 274 00:10:40,683 --> 00:10:43,207 matching outfits, matching afro wigs. 275 00:10:43,338 --> 00:10:45,122 The dog be looking like a Black Panther, low-key. 276 00:10:45,253 --> 00:10:47,168 -Man, whoa. -Okay, well, if he's ever 277 00:10:47,255 --> 00:10:50,084 in the market to promote for some doggy CBD, 278 00:10:50,214 --> 00:10:51,476 let me know. 279 00:10:51,607 --> 00:10:53,217 Text him right now. 280 00:10:53,348 --> 00:10:54,697 Are you serious? 281 00:10:54,828 --> 00:10:57,395 -Yeah, that's done. -Shit. 282 00:10:57,526 --> 00:11:00,616 Let me back that ass up for you, 'cause... 283 00:11:00,747 --> 00:11:02,444 that's sweet. 284 00:11:02,574 --> 00:11:04,315 -[Preston] You like that? -You're just so sweet. 285 00:11:04,402 --> 00:11:06,709 -You better stop, see? -[Renee] Mmm. 286 00:11:06,840 --> 00:11:08,798 -[Preston muttering] -Mmm. 287 00:11:08,929 --> 00:11:11,061 Ah, ah, wait, wait. I got to go. 288 00:11:11,192 --> 00:11:13,020 I got meetings all day. I can't even do it. 289 00:11:13,107 --> 00:11:14,935 But I want to see you tonight, though. 290 00:11:15,065 --> 00:11:16,806 -Okay. -Yankees game, box seats. 291 00:11:16,937 --> 00:11:19,591 Me, you, Swizz, Alicia. I want you to meet the crew. 292 00:11:19,722 --> 00:11:20,723 -Swizz Beatz? -Yeah. 293 00:11:20,810 --> 00:11:22,638 Ooh, shit. [chuckles] 294 00:11:22,725 --> 00:11:25,901 A bitch is a Yankees fan today. 295 00:11:26,033 --> 00:11:27,643 -Okay. -You crazy. 296 00:11:27,774 --> 00:11:29,863 -Oh, the cups are-- -I know where the glasses are. 297 00:11:29,950 --> 00:11:31,952 It's my third night here. 298 00:11:32,039 --> 00:11:34,563 [soft music plays] 299 00:11:34,694 --> 00:11:36,870 You know, um, I forgot. 300 00:11:36,957 --> 00:11:39,699 I got plans tonight with the girls. 301 00:11:39,786 --> 00:11:41,178 -Really? -Yeah. 302 00:11:41,265 --> 00:11:43,528 -All right, you sure? -Yeah, I'm sure. 303 00:11:43,659 --> 00:11:45,400 -Rain check? -Of course. 304 00:11:45,487 --> 00:11:47,228 [Renee] And then I ghosted his ass. 305 00:11:47,315 --> 00:11:51,711 So you're worried about the lines being blurred. 306 00:11:51,841 --> 00:11:53,756 Oh, we're way past blurred, Monica. 307 00:11:53,843 --> 00:11:55,279 This was supposed to be a casual thing 308 00:11:55,410 --> 00:11:57,499 with occasional business benefits. 309 00:11:57,629 --> 00:12:00,067 Now he all up in my house, drinking all my good water, 310 00:12:00,197 --> 00:12:02,156 -knowing where my cups are. -[chuckles] 311 00:12:02,286 --> 00:12:05,550 [sighs] He's moving too fast and getting way too familiar. 312 00:12:05,681 --> 00:12:07,204 [Dr. Monica] Let's be honest, Renee. 313 00:12:07,335 --> 00:12:10,294 This is the first genuine connection you've made 314 00:12:10,381 --> 00:12:12,601 outside of Jason, 315 00:12:12,732 --> 00:12:14,734 and you're feeling scared. 316 00:12:14,864 --> 00:12:16,605 I don't think I'm ready. 317 00:12:16,692 --> 00:12:18,041 [Dr. Monica] I get it. 318 00:12:18,172 --> 00:12:20,870 If you're not ready to date, it's fine. 319 00:12:21,001 --> 00:12:22,742 But... 320 00:12:22,872 --> 00:12:24,961 if you like Preston, 321 00:12:25,048 --> 00:12:28,660 which it seems like you really do, 322 00:12:28,791 --> 00:12:31,141 you might regret pushing him away so soon. 323 00:12:31,315 --> 00:12:33,578 ♪ ♪ 324 00:12:33,709 --> 00:12:35,406 What's making you angry? 325 00:12:35,537 --> 00:12:38,975 [inhales deeply] Well... 326 00:12:39,062 --> 00:12:43,066 What's making me angry? My coworker Chad... 327 00:12:43,197 --> 00:12:46,069 who can't hold a conversation without bringing up Joe Rogan, 328 00:12:46,156 --> 00:12:49,029 and he'll probably make partner before me, 329 00:12:49,159 --> 00:12:50,857 uh, the fact that I'm paying for a three-bedroom apartment 330 00:12:50,944 --> 00:12:52,597 and I'm the only one living there, 331 00:12:52,728 --> 00:12:54,121 climate change, 332 00:12:54,251 --> 00:12:55,557 the fact that I was tricked into seeing Ola. 333 00:12:55,687 --> 00:12:57,080 Hold on. 334 00:12:57,167 --> 00:12:59,300 Why didn't you lead with that? 335 00:13:01,432 --> 00:13:03,826 I'm sorry, Pastor Burks, I got caught up with some work thing. 336 00:13:06,002 --> 00:13:07,874 Uh, you said this was a one-on-one session. 337 00:13:08,004 --> 00:13:10,137 Uh-huh, yeah, same. What's going on? 338 00:13:10,267 --> 00:13:13,140 I'll explain, but, please, sit. 339 00:13:17,622 --> 00:13:19,929 Now, I'm sorry for misleading you, 340 00:13:20,060 --> 00:13:22,627 but as the pastor who was going to wed you, 341 00:13:22,758 --> 00:13:24,151 well, I felt responsible 342 00:13:24,281 --> 00:13:26,457 for helping you two work this thing out. 343 00:13:26,588 --> 00:13:31,071 I mean, y'all... y'all are the image of #BlackLove. 344 00:13:31,201 --> 00:13:34,814 And I know... I know you went through some issues, 345 00:13:34,944 --> 00:13:37,773 but for both of you to heal, 346 00:13:37,860 --> 00:13:41,124 there's one big thing that needs to happen, 347 00:13:41,255 --> 00:13:44,562 and that's for you to forgive Whitney, Ola. 348 00:13:44,649 --> 00:13:46,347 Wha--Excuse me? 349 00:13:46,477 --> 00:13:48,088 The Bible says "forgive each other, 350 00:13:48,218 --> 00:13:49,654 just as Christ forgave you." 351 00:13:49,741 --> 00:13:51,047 -Uh, wha-- -You heard the man. 352 00:13:51,178 --> 00:13:52,701 He speaks for God. 353 00:13:52,832 --> 00:13:55,051 Forgive me, Pastor, but I-I don't remember 354 00:13:55,138 --> 00:13:57,488 Jesus getting cheated on 355 00:13:57,619 --> 00:14:00,448 right before His wedding. 356 00:14:00,578 --> 00:14:02,624 I can't do this... 357 00:14:02,754 --> 00:14:05,105 with you anymore. 358 00:14:05,192 --> 00:14:07,411 Look, Pastor, I appreciate what you're trying to do, 359 00:14:07,542 --> 00:14:08,456 but I'm out. 360 00:14:08,586 --> 00:14:10,806 No, you stay. 361 00:14:10,937 --> 00:14:12,634 I'll leave. 362 00:14:12,764 --> 00:14:14,331 [Pastor Burks sighs] 363 00:14:14,462 --> 00:14:16,768 No, you lied the last time we were here, you know? 364 00:14:16,856 --> 00:14:18,422 What... what are you talking about? 365 00:14:18,553 --> 00:14:20,207 In our last counseling session, 366 00:14:20,337 --> 00:14:22,383 you said that you weren't asking for me to be perfect, 367 00:14:22,470 --> 00:14:25,734 but, actually, you really fucking were. 368 00:14:25,821 --> 00:14:27,823 Ooh, i-if we could cut back on the cussing. 369 00:14:27,910 --> 00:14:30,086 This is my fault now? Are you fucking serious? 370 00:14:30,217 --> 00:14:32,001 -Oh, Lord. -I gave up a full scholarship 371 00:14:32,088 --> 00:14:33,785 to Stanford Business School to stay with you at Harvard. 372 00:14:33,916 --> 00:14:35,744 I cooked for you. I cleaned for you. 373 00:14:35,875 --> 00:14:38,225 I never asked you to do any of that, Whitney! 374 00:14:38,355 --> 00:14:40,096 Well, I fucking did it anyway! 375 00:14:40,183 --> 00:14:43,012 And I was great at it. 376 00:14:43,099 --> 00:14:44,535 God. 377 00:14:44,666 --> 00:14:45,710 [door closes] 378 00:14:45,841 --> 00:14:47,625 He pulled a Parent Trap? 379 00:14:47,712 --> 00:14:50,106 -That is messed up. -Thank you. 380 00:14:50,237 --> 00:14:53,022 [chuckles] Renee was ready to go set his office on fire. 381 00:14:53,109 --> 00:14:54,894 I wouldn't put it past her. 382 00:14:54,981 --> 00:14:56,373 I'm sorry. 383 00:14:56,504 --> 00:14:58,245 I didn't mean to say that aloud. 384 00:14:58,332 --> 00:15:01,291 [chuckles] I'm glad you did, actually. 385 00:15:01,422 --> 00:15:03,772 You agreeing that Renee's a little crazy, too, 386 00:15:03,903 --> 00:15:05,078 makes me trust you some more. 387 00:15:05,208 --> 00:15:08,255 [sighs] Look... 388 00:15:08,342 --> 00:15:11,214 I know that I fucked up in a major way. 389 00:15:11,301 --> 00:15:15,131 I know that it's gonna take a lot to get through it. 390 00:15:15,262 --> 00:15:17,612 And I even started to feel even worse for him 391 00:15:17,742 --> 00:15:20,006 when Sondi told me that she bumped into him on the street. 392 00:15:20,093 --> 00:15:24,097 But the fact that he didn't even want to try... 393 00:15:25,837 --> 00:15:27,796 You know, if the tables were turned, 394 00:15:27,927 --> 00:15:29,929 I'd at least give us a chance. 395 00:15:30,016 --> 00:15:32,279 I'm curious, Whitney. 396 00:15:32,366 --> 00:15:34,890 What exactly did you think would happen 397 00:15:35,021 --> 00:15:36,761 when you told Ola you'd cheated? 398 00:15:36,848 --> 00:15:38,241 What do you mean? 399 00:15:38,372 --> 00:15:40,374 Well, you made all these sacrifices 400 00:15:40,461 --> 00:15:43,333 willingly for years, 401 00:15:43,420 --> 00:15:46,162 and yet you still told him about the cheating. 402 00:15:46,249 --> 00:15:47,642 Why do you think that is? 403 00:15:47,772 --> 00:15:49,949 I didn't do those things 'cause I wanted to. 404 00:15:50,036 --> 00:15:51,559 Why did you? 405 00:15:51,689 --> 00:15:53,953 Because... 406 00:15:56,694 --> 00:15:59,741 ...because I was afraid if I didn't, I would lose him. 407 00:15:59,828 --> 00:16:01,351 Mm. 408 00:16:01,482 --> 00:16:04,354 But as the wedding got closer and closer, 409 00:16:04,441 --> 00:16:06,269 I just felt like I was walking into a future 410 00:16:06,400 --> 00:16:08,837 where I would have to keep doing that. 411 00:16:08,968 --> 00:16:11,622 I'd have to keep pretending 412 00:16:11,753 --> 00:16:14,974 to be this perfect partner that always said yes. 413 00:16:16,453 --> 00:16:18,151 [sighs] 414 00:16:18,281 --> 00:16:20,588 So I guess I... 415 00:16:20,718 --> 00:16:24,331 told him because I secretly wanted to... 416 00:16:24,418 --> 00:16:27,247 blow us up... 417 00:16:27,377 --> 00:16:31,033 or at least the version of us that was built on this lie. 418 00:16:31,120 --> 00:16:32,687 [Dr. Monica] Listen... 419 00:16:32,817 --> 00:16:37,039 maybe one day Ola will give you forgiveness. 420 00:16:37,170 --> 00:16:39,520 And maybe he won't. 421 00:16:39,650 --> 00:16:42,175 And while you did do a bad thing, 422 00:16:42,262 --> 00:16:45,656 it is time to give yourself permission 423 00:16:45,787 --> 00:16:48,050 to heal and move on. 424 00:16:48,181 --> 00:16:50,618 [jazz piano music plays] 425 00:16:50,705 --> 00:16:52,794 ♪ ♪ 426 00:16:52,924 --> 00:16:56,493 So you mentioned that your feelings have been changing 427 00:16:56,580 --> 00:16:58,582 since Amari hasn't been around. 428 00:16:58,669 --> 00:17:00,236 Is there any chance 429 00:17:00,367 --> 00:17:03,325 that maybe they were changing earlier than that? 430 00:17:03,457 --> 00:17:05,719 No, Matthew and I have always been solid. 431 00:17:08,070 --> 00:17:11,943 Okay, so maybe we haven't always been solid. 432 00:17:12,074 --> 00:17:14,249 It's probably why I kept my apartment, 433 00:17:14,337 --> 00:17:16,513 because deep down, I knew it wasn't gonna work out. 434 00:17:16,600 --> 00:17:19,560 Ooh, um... 435 00:17:19,690 --> 00:17:22,171 I'm so glad that you got there, 436 00:17:22,258 --> 00:17:24,217 because that's our time for today. 437 00:17:27,220 --> 00:17:30,049 [upbeat electronic music plays] 438 00:17:30,136 --> 00:17:33,052 ♪ ♪ 439 00:17:35,619 --> 00:17:37,273 [Sondi] I cannot believe there's an actual class 440 00:17:37,404 --> 00:17:38,840 -for this. -Right? 441 00:17:38,927 --> 00:17:40,668 My dog-treat people put me onto this. 442 00:17:40,798 --> 00:17:42,539 Those the people Preston introduced you to? 443 00:17:42,626 --> 00:17:43,627 Yeah. 444 00:17:43,714 --> 00:17:45,368 Oh, how are you two doing? 445 00:17:45,499 --> 00:17:46,978 Well, I'm glad you asked. 446 00:17:47,109 --> 00:17:50,069 Um, I've decided to stop playing games 447 00:17:50,199 --> 00:17:53,246 and give Preston a chance, a real one. 448 00:17:53,333 --> 00:17:54,899 -[Sondi] I bet you have. -[Whitney] I bet you did. 449 00:17:54,986 --> 00:17:56,988 -[Renee gasps] -[Whitney and Sondi] Jinx. 450 00:17:57,076 --> 00:17:58,555 [Renee] Forget both of y'all. 451 00:17:58,686 --> 00:18:00,296 I really do like him. 452 00:18:00,383 --> 00:18:02,603 He's nice and sweet 453 00:18:02,733 --> 00:18:05,997 and funny and cute. [chuckles] 454 00:18:06,128 --> 00:18:08,261 The financial security is definitely a bonus, 455 00:18:08,348 --> 00:18:11,002 one I'm not even taking advantage of, okay? 456 00:18:11,133 --> 00:18:13,092 Sondi, you look really good. 457 00:18:13,222 --> 00:18:14,702 I know you didn't get that dressed up 458 00:18:14,789 --> 00:18:16,269 just to come to a joint-rolling class. 459 00:18:16,399 --> 00:18:19,098 Mm-hmm, you looking real fancy. 460 00:18:19,185 --> 00:18:21,187 Matthew and I are going to Melba's 461 00:18:21,317 --> 00:18:22,884 to celebrate him getting tenure. 462 00:18:23,014 --> 00:18:24,625 And are you and Matthew doing better? 463 00:18:24,712 --> 00:18:26,366 Um... 464 00:18:26,496 --> 00:18:28,237 actually, I've been thinking about-- 465 00:18:28,368 --> 00:18:29,847 Renee is rolling? 466 00:18:29,934 --> 00:18:31,632 Ah, ha ha ha ha. 467 00:18:31,719 --> 00:18:33,634 I would've assumed you already had this talent. 468 00:18:33,764 --> 00:18:34,635 [Renee] Mm-hmm. 469 00:18:34,765 --> 00:18:36,202 Hey, Whitney. 470 00:18:36,289 --> 00:18:37,942 -[Whitney] Hi. -[Barb] Shemeika. 471 00:18:38,073 --> 00:18:39,944 Yeah, I would think the same about you. 472 00:18:40,075 --> 00:18:41,250 What are you doing here? 473 00:18:41,381 --> 00:18:42,730 Oh, I'm an investor in this place. 474 00:18:42,860 --> 00:18:43,992 -[Renee] Really? -[Barb] Mm-hmm. 475 00:18:44,123 --> 00:18:45,994 Cannabis, the next big thing, 476 00:18:46,081 --> 00:18:48,301 and I'm making sure that Black women don't miss out. 477 00:18:48,431 --> 00:18:51,173 You know, Barb, maybe you and I should join forces. 478 00:18:51,304 --> 00:18:52,653 If there's one industry 479 00:18:52,740 --> 00:18:55,134 that could use some brand management... 480 00:18:55,264 --> 00:18:56,831 it's cannabis. 481 00:18:56,918 --> 00:18:59,007 Oh, no, I already have ten of those cards at home. 482 00:18:59,138 --> 00:19:01,357 You are relentless. [chuckles] 483 00:19:01,488 --> 00:19:03,881 -Let's take a walk. -Hmm. 484 00:19:04,012 --> 00:19:05,970 [mouth full] Taking a walk. 485 00:19:06,101 --> 00:19:07,842 Oh, yeah, what were you about to say? 486 00:19:07,972 --> 00:19:10,845 Oh, nothing. We can talk about it later. 487 00:19:10,975 --> 00:19:13,848 [soft jazz music plays] 488 00:19:16,111 --> 00:19:18,374 [knock at door] 489 00:19:18,505 --> 00:19:19,680 [assistant] Hi, Miss Ross. 490 00:19:19,810 --> 00:19:21,029 -Come on in. -[Renee] Hi. 491 00:19:21,160 --> 00:19:22,465 [assistant] You can have a seat. 492 00:19:22,552 --> 00:19:23,553 -[Renee] Oh. -[door closes] 493 00:19:23,684 --> 00:19:24,815 -Oh. -Mr. Thurgood 494 00:19:24,946 --> 00:19:26,165 is just finishing up some things. 495 00:19:26,295 --> 00:19:27,905 Any idea how long he'll be? 496 00:19:28,036 --> 00:19:29,342 [assistant] Oh, he'll just be a moment. 497 00:19:29,429 --> 00:19:30,995 But I am heading out for the day, 498 00:19:31,126 --> 00:19:33,259 so if you need anything, just text that number. 499 00:19:33,389 --> 00:19:35,783 [footsteps departing, door opens] 500 00:19:35,870 --> 00:19:37,045 Okay. 501 00:19:37,132 --> 00:19:39,178 -[door closes] -Text the number? 502 00:19:47,273 --> 00:19:50,232 [jazz piano music plays] 503 00:19:50,363 --> 00:19:53,409 [scoffs] He on some Bruce Wayne shit. 504 00:19:53,540 --> 00:19:55,368 Gonna give me a number. 505 00:19:57,283 --> 00:19:59,154 [muttering] What kind of shit is that? 506 00:19:59,241 --> 00:20:02,201 ♪ ♪ 507 00:20:05,508 --> 00:20:06,683 [sighs] 508 00:20:06,770 --> 00:20:09,643 ♪ ♪ 509 00:20:11,819 --> 00:20:13,429 [waiter] Excuse me, sir. 510 00:20:13,560 --> 00:20:16,389 [soft music plays] 511 00:20:16,563 --> 00:20:17,346 ♪ ♪ 512 00:20:17,477 --> 00:20:19,218 Hoo. 513 00:20:19,348 --> 00:20:21,916 You know, um... 514 00:20:22,046 --> 00:20:25,224 getting tenure has been 515 00:20:25,354 --> 00:20:27,661 the greatest accomplishment of my life, 516 00:20:27,791 --> 00:20:30,011 outside of Amari, obviously. 517 00:20:30,141 --> 00:20:31,708 But I think there's one more thing 518 00:20:31,839 --> 00:20:33,710 that I want to add to that list. 519 00:20:33,841 --> 00:20:36,409 Oh, well, what's that? 520 00:20:36,539 --> 00:20:40,456 Sondi, since the day I met you... 521 00:20:40,587 --> 00:20:44,591 I've known you are just an incredible woman. 522 00:20:44,721 --> 00:20:49,378 And you... you prove me right every single day. 523 00:20:49,509 --> 00:20:51,772 I mean, the way you fit into our family, 524 00:20:51,902 --> 00:20:54,253 the way you love Amari, 525 00:20:54,340 --> 00:20:56,777 I couldn't ask for a better partner. 526 00:20:56,951 --> 00:20:59,823 ♪ ♪ 527 00:21:07,222 --> 00:21:10,530 [laughing] Matthew, what... what are you doing? 528 00:21:10,617 --> 00:21:13,184 -[chuckles] -Sondi Hill... 529 00:21:13,272 --> 00:21:15,361 will you do me the honor of becoming my wife? 530 00:21:15,535 --> 00:21:18,364 ♪ ♪ 531 00:21:19,321 --> 00:21:21,280 Sondi? 532 00:21:21,367 --> 00:21:22,759 Did you hear me? 533 00:21:22,846 --> 00:21:24,892 ♪ ♪ 534 00:21:25,022 --> 00:21:26,807 [gasps] Um... 535 00:21:26,894 --> 00:21:28,896 -[inhales deeply] I... -[waiter] Ma'am? 536 00:21:29,026 --> 00:21:31,290 -Are you okay? -[Sondi] Yeah. 537 00:21:31,377 --> 00:21:33,640 [hyperventilating] Sorry. 538 00:21:33,770 --> 00:21:35,468 I can't breathe. 539 00:21:35,598 --> 00:21:37,339 I need f-fresh air. I'll be... I'll be right back. 540 00:21:37,426 --> 00:21:38,688 Okay. 541 00:21:40,386 --> 00:21:42,475 [wheezes] 542 00:21:42,649 --> 00:21:44,912 ♪ ♪ 543 00:21:46,914 --> 00:21:49,090 [grunts softly] Uh... 544 00:21:50,570 --> 00:21:52,833 Uh-uh. 545 00:21:52,920 --> 00:21:54,704 Some bullshit. 546 00:21:54,791 --> 00:21:57,707 [soft music plays] 547 00:21:57,881 --> 00:21:59,274 ♪ ♪ 548 00:21:59,361 --> 00:22:00,754 Hello? 549 00:22:00,841 --> 00:22:02,843 ♪ ♪ 550 00:22:02,930 --> 00:22:05,193 [scoffs] Oh, hell, no. 551 00:22:05,280 --> 00:22:08,196 This motherfucker better not be up in this bitch. 552 00:22:08,370 --> 00:22:11,330 ♪ ♪ 553 00:22:15,464 --> 00:22:17,031 Where the fuck you been? 554 00:22:17,161 --> 00:22:19,294 Look who decided to come find me. 555 00:22:19,381 --> 00:22:20,991 [laughs] 556 00:22:21,122 --> 00:22:22,993 -You petty as hell. -Oh, trust me, I know. 557 00:22:23,124 --> 00:22:24,430 [Renee] You know that? 558 00:22:24,560 --> 00:22:25,822 [Preston] You beautiful as hell. 559 00:22:25,953 --> 00:22:27,737 Mm, thank you. 560 00:22:27,911 --> 00:22:30,349 ♪ ♪ 561 00:22:30,479 --> 00:22:33,047 [Preston] There you go. And I made dinner. 562 00:22:34,135 --> 00:22:36,137 But you can't have none till I get my apology. 563 00:22:36,267 --> 00:22:38,139 -Apology? -Oh, yeah. 564 00:22:38,269 --> 00:22:39,749 -Apologize for what? -Oh, I don't know. 565 00:22:39,836 --> 00:22:41,621 Maybe something like, "Oh, my God, Preston, 566 00:22:41,751 --> 00:22:43,927 "I'm so sorry I ghosted you and that big old dick. 567 00:22:44,014 --> 00:22:45,581 I don't know what I was thinking." 568 00:22:45,712 --> 00:22:47,975 [laughs] All right, fine. Okay. 569 00:22:48,105 --> 00:22:49,411 [sighs] 570 00:22:49,542 --> 00:22:52,675 I apologize for ghosting you. 571 00:22:52,806 --> 00:22:55,199 -Okay? -Okay. 572 00:22:55,286 --> 00:22:59,029 But, you know, things were messy with my ex. 573 00:22:59,160 --> 00:23:01,858 You know, they still are. 574 00:23:01,989 --> 00:23:05,253 And I haven't really dated anyone since we separated. 575 00:23:05,384 --> 00:23:08,256 You know, Renee, I get it, you know. 576 00:23:08,387 --> 00:23:09,997 I don't know if you realize it, but I'm rich as hell. 577 00:23:10,084 --> 00:23:11,041 Oh, yeah, I noticed. 578 00:23:11,172 --> 00:23:13,522 You know, I like you. 579 00:23:13,609 --> 00:23:15,959 And I'm so used to people just blowing smoke up my ass 580 00:23:16,090 --> 00:23:17,787 and telling me what I want to hear. 581 00:23:17,918 --> 00:23:21,443 I get a little excited when I find somebody real. 582 00:23:21,530 --> 00:23:23,271 Well, I like you, too. 583 00:23:23,402 --> 00:23:24,968 I can't promise you it's gonna be perfect with me. 584 00:23:25,099 --> 00:23:26,753 I really can't. 585 00:23:26,883 --> 00:23:28,537 But I do promise, though, is that I'm gonna enjoy 586 00:23:28,624 --> 00:23:30,409 the ride of getting to know you, 587 00:23:30,539 --> 00:23:33,455 and hopefully you enjoy getting to know me, too. 588 00:23:33,586 --> 00:23:37,328 Well, I promise... 589 00:23:37,416 --> 00:23:39,156 not to disappear on you again. 590 00:23:39,287 --> 00:23:41,942 -Oh, thank God. -[Renee laughs] 591 00:23:42,029 --> 00:23:45,424 But can we just slow it down a little, just a touch? 592 00:23:45,554 --> 00:23:46,903 [Preston] I can do slow. 593 00:23:47,034 --> 00:23:48,383 -We still fucking, right? -Oh, hell, yeah. 594 00:23:48,514 --> 00:23:50,429 [Preston] Oh. 595 00:23:50,603 --> 00:23:53,823 [singer] ♪ You've got to be with someone you like ♪ 596 00:23:55,695 --> 00:23:57,174 Great. I'm glad you guys are still open. 597 00:23:57,305 --> 00:23:58,524 Here you go. 598 00:23:58,654 --> 00:24:00,395 Yo, are you giving those away? 599 00:24:00,482 --> 00:24:03,050 Uh, yeah, I'm donating them. 600 00:24:03,180 --> 00:24:04,791 Do you want them? 601 00:24:04,878 --> 00:24:07,402 Retro Jordans? 602 00:24:07,533 --> 00:24:09,012 Size 12s, though. 603 00:24:09,099 --> 00:24:10,536 I'ma just wear two pairs of socks. 604 00:24:10,666 --> 00:24:14,017 Hold up. You can't steal from the church. 605 00:24:14,148 --> 00:24:16,629 It's not the church's yet. She's donating them to me. 606 00:24:16,759 --> 00:24:18,587 Oh, my God. 607 00:24:18,718 --> 00:24:20,241 Why are you giving this stuff away, anyway? 608 00:24:20,371 --> 00:24:22,243 Your man cheat on you or something? 609 00:24:22,373 --> 00:24:24,114 Actually, I did, right before the wedding. 610 00:24:24,245 --> 00:24:25,942 For real? 611 00:24:26,073 --> 00:24:27,857 Okay, savage. 612 00:24:31,382 --> 00:24:32,732 [teen 1] Jordans? 613 00:24:32,862 --> 00:24:33,820 [teen 2] I can't believe you took 'em. 614 00:24:33,950 --> 00:24:36,736 [cell phone chimes] 615 00:24:36,823 --> 00:24:39,652 [smooth electronic music plays] 616 00:24:39,739 --> 00:24:42,655 ♪ ♪ 617 00:24:45,309 --> 00:24:46,746 [inhales deeply] 618 00:24:46,876 --> 00:24:50,489 I thought I had a panic attack... 619 00:24:50,576 --> 00:24:52,665 and I sent the SOS. 620 00:24:55,102 --> 00:24:57,104 [inhales deeply] I just, like-- 621 00:24:57,234 --> 00:24:59,889 I can't believe that Matthew even proposed. 622 00:25:01,587 --> 00:25:03,806 I can't believe you just left that man 623 00:25:03,937 --> 00:25:06,766 at that restaurant like that. 624 00:25:06,896 --> 00:25:08,376 He probably still sitting there, 625 00:25:08,507 --> 00:25:10,073 waiting for you to come back. 626 00:25:10,204 --> 00:25:12,511 Everybody just looking at him 627 00:25:12,641 --> 00:25:15,905 while he order more water, looking all awkward. 628 00:25:16,036 --> 00:25:17,820 I didn't know what else to do. 629 00:25:17,951 --> 00:25:20,257 I-I... 630 00:25:20,388 --> 00:25:21,911 was literally sitting there, 631 00:25:22,042 --> 00:25:24,740 trying to figure out how to tell him that... 632 00:25:24,827 --> 00:25:26,699 maybe we shouldn't be together anymore... 633 00:25:26,829 --> 00:25:29,310 -[Renee] Mm. -...and then he pulled out 634 00:25:29,440 --> 00:25:31,921 this frickin' ring. 635 00:25:33,401 --> 00:25:36,752 And it was gorgeous. 636 00:25:36,839 --> 00:25:38,319 It was perfect. 637 00:25:40,147 --> 00:25:43,063 But you're not marrying the ring. 638 00:25:43,150 --> 00:25:45,195 You're marrying the man. 639 00:25:45,326 --> 00:25:47,850 I can't believe I ain't see this shit coming. 640 00:25:47,937 --> 00:25:49,722 I can usually sniff out a proposal 641 00:25:49,852 --> 00:25:52,507 six months in advance. 642 00:25:52,638 --> 00:25:54,291 [Sondi sighs] 643 00:25:54,422 --> 00:25:56,946 It sounds to me like Matthew was scared of losing you. 644 00:26:00,428 --> 00:26:02,561 Oh, my God. 645 00:26:02,691 --> 00:26:04,954 What am I doing? 646 00:26:05,085 --> 00:26:07,566 Like, am I really gonna walk away from a man who loves me 647 00:26:07,696 --> 00:26:10,307 and wants to marry me? 648 00:26:10,438 --> 00:26:13,659 Oh, my God, and Amari. 649 00:26:13,789 --> 00:26:15,269 -I have to say yes. -Oh, no. 650 00:26:15,399 --> 00:26:16,531 -[Renee] Oh, no, no. -I should've said yes. 651 00:26:16,662 --> 00:26:18,620 No, no, Sondi. 652 00:26:18,751 --> 00:26:21,405 No, I am not letting you do that. 653 00:26:21,536 --> 00:26:24,017 Listen, I have done a lot of reflecting 654 00:26:24,147 --> 00:26:26,193 on my relationship with Ola. 655 00:26:27,629 --> 00:26:30,371 And I made a lot of decisions that I wasn't always happy with 656 00:26:30,501 --> 00:26:32,895 for the sake of our relationship. 657 00:26:32,982 --> 00:26:34,680 And we all know how that turned out. 658 00:26:34,810 --> 00:26:36,029 [Sondi sniffles] 659 00:26:36,116 --> 00:26:37,770 I don't want that same thing for you. 660 00:26:39,510 --> 00:26:40,990 [Renee] Whitney's right. 661 00:26:41,121 --> 00:26:44,994 You got to listen to your heart and follow that. 662 00:26:46,430 --> 00:26:48,955 If Matthew ain't the one, that's okay. 663 00:26:49,085 --> 00:26:50,391 [chuckles] 664 00:26:50,521 --> 00:26:52,219 But you got to talk to him. 665 00:26:52,349 --> 00:26:55,309 [dramatic piano music plays] 666 00:26:55,439 --> 00:26:57,398 [Sondi exhales deeply] Oh, God. 667 00:26:57,528 --> 00:27:00,619 -[Renee exhales deeply] -[all sigh] 668 00:27:00,706 --> 00:27:02,751 ♪ ♪ 669 00:27:02,838 --> 00:27:04,535 -[Renee] Oh, sis. -[Whitney chuckles] 670 00:27:04,623 --> 00:27:06,102 [Sondi sniffles] 671 00:27:06,276 --> 00:27:09,149 ♪ ♪ 672 00:27:16,547 --> 00:27:18,419 [door closes] 673 00:27:24,468 --> 00:27:27,254 [siren wailing outside] 674 00:27:36,089 --> 00:27:38,831 I'm guessing you didn't come to say yes. 675 00:27:44,401 --> 00:27:46,447 [Sondi sighs] 676 00:27:46,577 --> 00:27:49,145 [Onyx Collective's "Baby" plays] 677 00:27:49,319 --> 00:27:52,279 ♪ ♪ 678 00:27:57,153 --> 00:28:00,243 [singer] ♪ Baby, you're my everything ♪ 679 00:28:00,330 --> 00:28:03,464 ♪ ♪ 680 00:28:03,638 --> 00:28:07,424 ♪ Without you I'm not anything ♪ 681 00:28:07,598 --> 00:28:10,689 ♪ ♪ 682 00:28:10,863 --> 00:28:13,996 ♪ You give my soul The sweetest love ♪ 683 00:28:14,170 --> 00:28:17,304 ♪ ♪ 684 00:28:17,478 --> 00:28:20,481 ♪ Without you I would never know ♪ 685 00:28:20,655 --> 00:28:24,137 ♪ Never know ♪ 686 00:28:24,311 --> 00:28:27,444 ♪ Freak into another zone ♪ 687 00:28:27,618 --> 00:28:30,621 ♪ ♪ 688 00:28:30,796 --> 00:28:34,190 ♪ The only thing I've ever known ♪ 689 00:28:34,364 --> 00:28:37,933 ♪ Ever, ever known ♪ 690 00:28:38,107 --> 00:28:39,630 ♪ So hold me close ♪ 691 00:28:39,805 --> 00:28:43,112 ♪ And love me slowly, yeah ♪ 692 00:28:44,505 --> 00:28:46,289 [woman] Whoo-hoo![giggles]