1 00:00:01,545 --> 00:00:03,255 NELLA: Previously, on The Other Black Girl... 2 00:00:03,255 --> 00:00:05,090 - Hazel. You're bad. 3 00:00:05,090 --> 00:00:06,967 HAZEL: Come to a party tonight. 4 00:00:06,967 --> 00:00:09,386 - You kinda made me look like you. 5 00:00:09,678 --> 00:00:12,264 - All you gotta do is just chat a little bit, okay? 6 00:00:12,264 --> 00:00:14,975 That is how you move up in the world. 7 00:00:14,975 --> 00:00:17,477 - Don't you wanna be the up-and-coming editor? 8 00:00:17,477 --> 00:00:20,188 - You shine, I shine. 9 00:00:20,188 --> 00:00:23,233 - Kendra Rae took her own life. Broke my heart. 10 00:00:23,233 --> 00:00:26,361 - Burning Heart. I think that Wagner should do a rerelease. 11 00:00:26,361 --> 00:00:27,946 - Let's talk about it more tomorrow. 12 00:00:28,154 --> 00:00:30,782 Things have changed. I need you. 13 00:00:37,831 --> 00:00:40,458 ♪ sensual music playing ♪ 14 00:00:48,341 --> 00:00:50,176 [body thuds] [Nella grunts] 15 00:00:50,176 --> 00:00:52,053 [exhales] MALAIKA: You good? 16 00:00:52,053 --> 00:00:53,054 - Yeah. 17 00:00:54,264 --> 00:00:56,474 [exhales, grunts] 18 00:00:56,474 --> 00:01:00,770 - Ooh, okay! The lipstick, the jewelry. 19 00:01:00,770 --> 00:01:03,273 Aw! Did I finally convince my baby girl 20 00:01:03,273 --> 00:01:05,358 to start shoppin' in the adult section? 21 00:01:05,358 --> 00:01:07,360 - It was Hazel, actually. 22 00:01:07,861 --> 00:01:09,154 - Okay. - Uh-- 23 00:01:09,154 --> 00:01:13,283 - [scoffs] So, I've been beggin' you to let me do your eyebrows for forever 24 00:01:13,283 --> 00:01:15,118 and now you lettin' this brand-new girl 25 00:01:15,118 --> 00:01:16,745 give you a full-ass makeover? 26 00:01:16,745 --> 00:01:19,581 - Okay, well, you know that I am scarred from middle school 27 00:01:19,581 --> 00:01:21,499 when I let the lady at the department store do my eyebrows 28 00:01:21,499 --> 00:01:22,792 and it looked like two pieces of floss. 29 00:01:22,792 --> 00:01:24,544 - Yeah, I know all about your trauma. 30 00:01:24,544 --> 00:01:28,173 - Besides, Hazel's the one who pushed me to talk to Richard 31 00:01:28,173 --> 00:01:31,092 in her clothes and this lip color, 32 00:01:31,092 --> 00:01:32,344 and I just felt like, 33 00:01:33,178 --> 00:01:34,804 I don't know, like a different person. 34 00:01:34,804 --> 00:01:37,140 - And you think the lipstick did that? 35 00:01:39,059 --> 00:01:40,894 [chuckling scoff] Okay, okay. 36 00:01:40,894 --> 00:01:42,270 Praise Hazel. 37 00:01:42,270 --> 00:01:45,315 - Okay, but seriously, we should all hang out 38 00:01:45,315 --> 00:01:47,442 because I want this friendship to be a real thing. 39 00:01:47,442 --> 00:01:49,027 - You are lowkey obsessed. 40 00:01:50,070 --> 00:01:51,112 - So? 41 00:01:51,863 --> 00:01:53,198 Dinner? 42 00:01:53,198 --> 00:01:54,157 Saturday? 43 00:01:54,157 --> 00:01:56,368 ♪ Under Control by The Internet playing ♪ 44 00:01:56,368 --> 00:01:57,369 - Fine. 45 00:01:58,328 --> 00:01:59,829 And just so you know, 46 00:01:59,829 --> 00:02:03,166 Richard would've loved your proposal even if you were wearin' a trash bag 47 00:02:03,792 --> 00:02:04,793 with trash in it. 48 00:02:04,793 --> 00:02:06,920 ♪ I know I'm destined for greatness ♪ 49 00:02:06,920 --> 00:02:08,129 ♪ Fuck a critic's ♪ 50 00:02:08,129 --> 00:02:09,381 Please lemme do your eyebrows. 51 00:02:09,381 --> 00:02:10,799 - They look fine. 52 00:02:10,799 --> 00:02:12,884 - I'm tellin' you, you, you don't see what I see. 53 00:02:12,884 --> 00:02:14,511 - They're fine. - You need help. 54 00:02:14,511 --> 00:02:16,638 So, we're gonna have to work on your hips. 55 00:02:16,638 --> 00:02:19,057 - All right. Look, I don't even really wanna [grunts] try it. 56 00:02:19,057 --> 00:02:20,934 MALAIKA: So, you're gonna need to be in there 57 00:02:20,934 --> 00:02:23,103 about [chuckling] three times a we-- 58 00:02:24,187 --> 00:02:25,188 Hello? 59 00:02:25,855 --> 00:02:26,856 Hello? 60 00:02:27,148 --> 00:02:28,984 Did Hazel teach you to walk? 61 00:02:28,984 --> 00:02:31,736 ♪ suspenseful music playing ♪ 62 00:02:31,736 --> 00:02:32,821 Come on. NELLA: 'Kay. 63 00:02:32,821 --> 00:02:34,322 MALAIKA: You good? NELLA: Yeah. 64 00:02:34,322 --> 00:02:38,159 [distant sirens blaring] MALAIKA: Left, right, left, right, left. 65 00:02:38,159 --> 00:02:40,787 ♪ theme music playing ♪ 66 00:02:51,172 --> 00:02:53,258 ♪ Pacific Ave by Pearl & The Oysters playing ♪ 67 00:02:53,258 --> 00:02:56,261 ♪ My mind clocked out and left a note ♪ 68 00:02:57,137 --> 00:02:58,346 HAZEL: Oh! 69 00:02:58,346 --> 00:03:02,475 Ah! [laughs] Okay, lip. 70 00:03:02,475 --> 00:03:05,395 [gasps] Okay, blazer. 71 00:03:05,395 --> 00:03:07,606 It's giving if Rihanna went corporate. 72 00:03:07,606 --> 00:03:11,359 - That is literally the best compliment I have ever gotten. 73 00:03:11,359 --> 00:03:13,278 I mean, who know I could pull off mixed prints? 74 00:03:13,278 --> 00:03:16,031 - [clears throat] Me. It was me. [Nella chuckles] 75 00:03:16,031 --> 00:03:18,867 - Hey, um, I was wondering 76 00:03:18,867 --> 00:03:21,328 if you wanted to come over for dinner on Saturday 77 00:03:21,328 --> 00:03:23,079 with me, Owen, Malaika. [Hazel gasps] 78 00:03:23,079 --> 00:03:24,497 - Yes, I would love to. [Nella chuckles] 79 00:03:24,497 --> 00:03:28,209 And, you know, I finally could put some faces to the names of your people. 80 00:03:28,209 --> 00:03:30,629 - You are going to love Malaika. 81 00:03:30,629 --> 00:03:32,923 You are both strong personalities, but that could work. 82 00:03:32,923 --> 00:03:35,050 Like when Mariah and Whitney sang "When You Believe" 83 00:03:35,050 --> 00:03:35,884 and didn't kill each other. 84 00:03:35,884 --> 00:03:37,636 - Ugh. Beautiful. VERA: Nella. - Yeah. 85 00:03:37,636 --> 00:03:39,721 - Please print two copies of the document I just sent you 86 00:03:39,721 --> 00:03:42,849 and come into my office. [sharp inhale] Thank you. 87 00:03:45,644 --> 00:03:48,396 [computer chimes] - Colin's sensitivity read is in. 88 00:03:48,396 --> 00:03:50,357 - Ooh. Good luck. 89 00:03:51,191 --> 00:03:53,902 - So, we can't say "crazy" anymore? 90 00:03:53,902 --> 00:03:56,696 - The report says in the context of Colin's book, it's ableist. 91 00:03:56,696 --> 00:04:01,117 - Oh, that's crazy-- Uh, uh, odd. 92 00:04:02,244 --> 00:04:06,122 If we pull everything the sensitivity reader flagged, 93 00:04:06,122 --> 00:04:09,751 there won't be a book left and we already have a release date. 94 00:04:09,751 --> 00:04:12,587 - Well, how about I write up a memo summarizing everything 95 00:04:12,587 --> 00:04:14,256 and then we can see what everyone else thinks? 96 00:04:14,256 --> 00:04:17,676 - Yes, um, um, take your time. 97 00:04:18,426 --> 00:04:20,762 I need to think about what to do here. 98 00:04:20,762 --> 00:04:23,014 [knock at door] Come in. 99 00:04:23,640 --> 00:04:25,892 - Hi. Richard wants to see you. 100 00:04:26,101 --> 00:04:29,104 - Oh, of course. Is this about Colin? 101 00:04:29,104 --> 00:04:31,898 - Actually, Richard wants to see Nella. 102 00:04:33,066 --> 00:04:36,736 - Right. Um... that makes perfect sense. 103 00:04:36,736 --> 00:04:39,698 - I know, I was shocked, too. I was like, "What?" [laughs] 104 00:04:42,659 --> 00:04:44,160 [knock at door] 105 00:04:46,371 --> 00:04:49,374 - Hi. You wanted to see me? - Yes, Nella, come on in. 106 00:04:49,833 --> 00:04:54,087 I have been so thrilled, so, so inspired since our conversation-- 107 00:04:54,087 --> 00:04:55,422 - Me too, and I have been expanding 108 00:04:55,422 --> 00:04:57,966 some of the details of the pitch. - And I, I love your enthusiasm, 109 00:04:57,966 --> 00:04:59,384 but first, 110 00:04:59,885 --> 00:05:02,637 how would you feel about meeting Diana Gordon? 111 00:05:02,637 --> 00:05:03,638 - Like, 112 00:05:04,639 --> 00:05:07,601 Diana Gordon, Diana Gordon? - That one. 113 00:05:07,601 --> 00:05:09,561 - I... I-- [chuckles] 114 00:05:09,561 --> 00:05:11,313 I mean, that would be amazing. [Richard chuckles] 115 00:05:11,313 --> 00:05:13,690 You know, assuming I don't throw up all over myself from excitement. 116 00:05:13,690 --> 00:05:15,692 - Ooh, please don't do that. 117 00:05:17,485 --> 00:05:19,070 - Oh, my God. 118 00:05:19,571 --> 00:05:23,825 - I do love to be met with awe, but... I'm just a person. 119 00:05:24,993 --> 00:05:28,580 - A person who wrote... Burning Heart. 120 00:05:28,580 --> 00:05:30,540 - Diana, this is Nella Rogers. 121 00:05:30,540 --> 00:05:33,126 Nella, the woman you're looking at with your mouth open 122 00:05:33,126 --> 00:05:35,503 is my old friend, Diana. 123 00:05:35,503 --> 00:05:37,130 - Nice to meet you, Nella. 124 00:05:37,130 --> 00:05:39,174 - [gasps/whispers] It's really nice to meet you, too. 125 00:05:39,174 --> 00:05:43,178 - Nella's one of our best assistants, although probably not for much longer. 126 00:05:43,178 --> 00:05:46,348 Diana and I, um, reconnected recently, 127 00:05:46,348 --> 00:05:50,560 and she's thinking of bringing her next project here to Wagner. 128 00:05:50,560 --> 00:05:53,188 She's coming home. - [chuckles] Maybe. 129 00:05:53,188 --> 00:05:54,689 - Maybe. I-- Yes, yes, yes. 130 00:05:55,106 --> 00:05:56,107 Let-- 131 00:05:56,316 --> 00:05:58,026 [intercom beeps] - S-Sophie, would you gather 132 00:05:58,026 --> 00:06:00,445 all of the editors in the conference room, please? 133 00:06:01,279 --> 00:06:02,906 HAZEL: Yes, yes, of course. No problem. - Hazel. Hazel. 134 00:06:02,906 --> 00:06:06,159 She's here; she's literally here. - Okay, bye. I can't read your mind, girl. 135 00:06:06,159 --> 00:06:09,412 - Diana Gordon. I just met her, and she smells incredible, by the way. 136 00:06:09,412 --> 00:06:11,623 Do you remember the first time you walked into a Bath & Body Works? 137 00:06:11,623 --> 00:06:12,457 HAZEL: Ah. - Like that. 138 00:06:12,457 --> 00:06:13,583 - Love that. NELLA: Yes. 139 00:06:13,583 --> 00:06:15,293 - And I am freakin' out on the inside, 140 00:06:15,293 --> 00:06:16,503 too, okay? NELLA: Mm-hm. 141 00:06:16,503 --> 00:06:17,921 - But I really need you to calm down for me. 142 00:06:17,921 --> 00:06:18,922 - Okay, I don't think I can do that. 143 00:06:18,922 --> 00:06:21,091 - No, Nella, you gotta be cool around people like Diana. 144 00:06:21,091 --> 00:06:23,385 This is our chance to really make an impression. 145 00:06:23,385 --> 00:06:24,302 - Right. - Okay? 146 00:06:24,302 --> 00:06:25,303 - Uh-huh. - All right. 147 00:06:25,303 --> 00:06:26,304 - Okay. - You got this. 148 00:06:26,304 --> 00:06:27,347 - Mm-hm. - Okay. 149 00:06:27,347 --> 00:06:29,599 - Yeah... be cool. - Ah! 150 00:06:32,978 --> 00:06:36,731 - Um, w-- Uh, how about, um, 151 00:06:36,731 --> 00:06:40,318 a narrative-driven cookbook? 152 00:06:40,318 --> 00:06:45,323 - Do I look like I cook? - Oh, girl, me neither... never. 153 00:06:45,699 --> 00:06:51,288 - Uh, romance... is finally getting the respect it deserves. 154 00:06:51,288 --> 00:06:55,166 Perhaps something Bridgerton -esque? 155 00:06:56,501 --> 00:06:58,628 - I'm not much of a romantic. 156 00:06:58,628 --> 00:07:02,257 Ask any of my ex-husbands. [all laughing] 157 00:07:04,801 --> 00:07:09,264 - Have you ever considered revamping, like, a classic piece of IP? 158 00:07:09,264 --> 00:07:13,643 Maybe something epic, like King Lear, 159 00:07:13,643 --> 00:07:19,274 but, but, but, but from a Black, female perspective. 160 00:07:20,317 --> 00:07:22,027 - Huh? - Um. 161 00:07:23,153 --> 00:07:24,988 [clears throat] 162 00:07:24,988 --> 00:07:28,617 At least it's not a cookbook. [quietly] Stupid idea. 163 00:07:28,617 --> 00:07:30,994 - [sighs] I'm not dazzled, Richard. 164 00:07:34,331 --> 00:07:36,041 - [whispers] Say something. - [whispers] Okay, okay, okay. 165 00:07:36,041 --> 00:07:38,460 [clears throat] Uh, Ms. Gordon, 166 00:07:39,377 --> 00:07:41,546 and everyone else, um, 167 00:07:41,796 --> 00:07:43,632 what about a rerelease of Burning Heart? 168 00:07:43,632 --> 00:07:45,217 - Thank you, Nella. 169 00:07:45,217 --> 00:07:48,428 - No, no, no... Keep going. 170 00:07:49,679 --> 00:07:51,681 - Oh, that's, that's what I meant. 171 00:07:52,557 --> 00:07:53,808 - Right, okay. 172 00:07:54,017 --> 00:07:55,769 Well, we could commission new cover art, 173 00:07:55,769 --> 00:07:59,022 and get a new foreword by a young, fresh voice. 174 00:07:59,022 --> 00:08:01,316 It'll open up a book that people already love 175 00:08:01,316 --> 00:08:02,901 to a whole new audience. 176 00:08:04,945 --> 00:08:07,572 [clapping] 177 00:08:07,572 --> 00:08:10,116 - That's a smart idea, Nella. [Richard mouthing "no"] 178 00:08:11,076 --> 00:08:12,994 Looks like someone came to work today. 179 00:08:12,994 --> 00:08:14,829 [Richard chuckling] 180 00:08:14,829 --> 00:08:17,249 - [mouthing] I told you. DIANA: But 181 00:08:17,999 --> 00:08:21,086 Burning Heart... is a nonstarter. 182 00:08:22,254 --> 00:08:26,091 It's too painful for me... and I don't wanna look backwards. 183 00:08:27,092 --> 00:08:28,635 - Of course not. 184 00:08:28,635 --> 00:08:31,805 ♪ somber music playing ♪ 185 00:08:55,579 --> 00:08:56,580 Um, 186 00:08:58,540 --> 00:09:00,750 I never should've pitched that idea. 187 00:09:01,543 --> 00:09:04,796 Of course, that's not something you wanna revisit, I'm really sorry. 188 00:09:05,171 --> 00:09:08,466 - You had the best idea in the room. 189 00:09:09,467 --> 00:09:11,303 Even if it wasn't the right one. 190 00:09:12,846 --> 00:09:14,014 - Thanks. 191 00:09:14,014 --> 00:09:18,226 - You showed guts... and you were bold. 192 00:09:19,728 --> 00:09:21,938 - Thank you for saying that. I really-- 193 00:09:23,565 --> 00:09:26,401 I mean, I just-- I admire you so much. 194 00:09:27,152 --> 00:09:29,696 - You have a lot of potential. 195 00:09:30,739 --> 00:09:34,367 You just need a little polish. [both chuckle] 196 00:09:35,201 --> 00:09:37,537 - Well, I mean... ya know, 197 00:09:37,537 --> 00:09:40,665 whatever advice you could give me, I-I would, I would cherish it. 198 00:09:40,665 --> 00:09:45,670 - [chuckles] Why don't you come by my place on Saturday and we can talk shop? 199 00:09:46,338 --> 00:09:48,590 - Like your actual house? - Mm-hm. 200 00:09:48,590 --> 00:09:52,260 - Where you... live. - [laughs] Yes. 201 00:09:52,260 --> 00:09:54,679 I do live at my house. - Right. 202 00:09:54,679 --> 00:09:56,848 [both laughing] 203 00:09:56,848 --> 00:09:59,184 - Well, then, of course. Definitely. 204 00:09:59,184 --> 00:10:01,186 - See you then. - [softly] Yeah. 205 00:10:01,186 --> 00:10:03,939 ♪ light music playing ♪ 206 00:10:13,615 --> 00:10:15,617 ♪ 207 00:10:19,663 --> 00:10:20,872 [knock at door] 208 00:10:23,917 --> 00:10:26,044 - Nella. - Hi. 209 00:10:26,044 --> 00:10:28,838 - Welcome to my home. - Thank you. 210 00:10:32,092 --> 00:10:33,260 Wow. 211 00:10:33,260 --> 00:10:35,595 - Can I, uh, take your coat? 212 00:10:35,595 --> 00:10:36,888 - Oh, yeah, thank you. 213 00:10:39,099 --> 00:10:40,642 Your doorman is very nice. 214 00:10:40,642 --> 00:10:42,519 - Yes. [chuckles] - Here. 215 00:10:42,519 --> 00:10:44,437 Thank you. - Make yourself comfortable. 216 00:10:44,437 --> 00:10:46,731 I'm gonna get us some wine. - All right, thank you. 217 00:10:52,362 --> 00:10:53,780 [phone chimes] 218 00:10:56,241 --> 00:10:59,244 ♪ Never Too Much by Luther Vandross playing ♪ 219 00:11:00,996 --> 00:11:03,415 - You know the saying, "Dress for the job you want?" 220 00:11:03,415 --> 00:11:06,459 - Yeah. - Vera took that literally. 221 00:11:06,459 --> 00:11:10,088 She went through a whole phase where she looked exactly like Richard. 222 00:11:10,088 --> 00:11:11,923 - No. - [laughing] Yes. 223 00:11:11,923 --> 00:11:14,968 Pocket squares, ties, the whole nine. 224 00:11:14,968 --> 00:11:17,012 She tried to play it off as a Diane Keaton phase. 225 00:11:17,012 --> 00:11:18,555 [Nella laughs] 226 00:11:18,555 --> 00:11:20,181 You like the German Riesling. 227 00:11:21,474 --> 00:11:23,685 - Yeah... Tastes great. 228 00:11:24,102 --> 00:11:25,604 - You don't know what that is, huh? 229 00:11:25,604 --> 00:11:27,772 - No idea. [Diana laughs] 230 00:11:27,772 --> 00:11:30,400 - Uh... Diana, 231 00:11:31,192 --> 00:11:36,823 I just wanted to, um, apologize again for bringing up Burning Heart. 232 00:11:36,823 --> 00:11:39,034 Um... Richard, 233 00:11:39,951 --> 00:11:41,661 he told me about Kendra Rae 234 00:11:42,579 --> 00:11:44,706 and that must be so hard for you. 235 00:11:44,706 --> 00:11:47,125 I'm sorry, I was not thinking. 236 00:11:47,500 --> 00:11:50,003 - Your heart was in the right place. 237 00:11:50,003 --> 00:11:52,047 [gasps] Don't go anywhere. 238 00:11:52,797 --> 00:11:55,008 - I would literally move in if you let me. [Diana laughs] 239 00:11:55,008 --> 00:11:58,053 ♪ I just don't wanna stop ♪ 240 00:11:58,053 --> 00:11:59,971 ♪ Oh, my love ♪ [phone chimes] 241 00:12:02,265 --> 00:12:03,475 [texting] 242 00:12:03,475 --> 00:12:05,685 ♪ A million days in your ♪ 243 00:12:05,685 --> 00:12:07,479 [phone chimes] - Ah! 244 00:12:07,479 --> 00:12:11,274 Sounds like Diana Gordon wants to adopt Nella. [laughs] 245 00:12:11,274 --> 00:12:12,984 [knock at door] 246 00:12:12,984 --> 00:12:14,361 - That'll be Hazel. 247 00:12:14,361 --> 00:12:16,571 - At exactly 6:59. 248 00:12:17,072 --> 00:12:19,699 'Kay, well, somebody doesn't fuck around. - I got this. 249 00:12:22,535 --> 00:12:23,745 [Owen exhales] 250 00:12:26,206 --> 00:12:27,749 Hi. - Hi. 251 00:12:27,874 --> 00:12:30,043 Nella said that you were making paella 252 00:12:30,043 --> 00:12:31,044 and the guy at the wine store said 253 00:12:31,044 --> 00:12:31,836 that this goes great-- - Oh. 254 00:12:31,836 --> 00:12:33,588 - with, um, saffron and-- 255 00:12:33,588 --> 00:12:35,799 As if that means anything to me. - Whoa. 256 00:12:35,799 --> 00:12:37,676 [both laughing] I will open this right now. 257 00:12:37,676 --> 00:12:39,469 Come on, come on in. - Thank you. 258 00:12:39,469 --> 00:12:42,180 Wow, it's gorgeous. 259 00:12:42,180 --> 00:12:45,892 MALAIKA: Hi. - Um, Malaika, right? 260 00:12:45,892 --> 00:12:49,896 Yeah, that picture of you and, um, Nella at Afropunk faces my desk, 261 00:12:49,896 --> 00:12:52,482 so I basically stare at you all day. 262 00:12:52,482 --> 00:12:53,858 - That's not weird. 263 00:12:54,234 --> 00:12:57,320 - Uh, Nella's runnin' a little behind. 264 00:12:57,320 --> 00:12:59,823 Sounds like she and Diana are really hittin' it off. 265 00:12:59,823 --> 00:13:01,658 - Ugh, I love that for her. 266 00:13:01,658 --> 00:13:03,410 - So, she told you about Diana? 267 00:13:03,410 --> 00:13:04,911 - Why wouldn't she? 268 00:13:06,413 --> 00:13:08,039 - Not to be rude, 269 00:13:08,039 --> 00:13:10,750 but I can't tell if you're bein' sarcastic or not. 270 00:13:10,750 --> 00:13:14,212 - Yeah. [chuckles] We, uh, heard you're really funny. 271 00:13:14,421 --> 00:13:15,630 - Thank you. 272 00:13:16,047 --> 00:13:19,551 Um, of course not. [chuckles] 273 00:13:19,551 --> 00:13:23,430 Nella is obsessed with Diana. This is a dream come true for her. 274 00:13:23,430 --> 00:13:25,974 - Oh... I just thought you might feel some type of way 275 00:13:25,974 --> 00:13:27,851 about her bein' there without you. 276 00:13:28,852 --> 00:13:31,313 - [clears throat] Think I smell the, uh, saffron burning. 277 00:13:31,313 --> 00:13:33,064 It was really expensive. 278 00:13:35,275 --> 00:13:37,277 - Jealousy's not my style. 279 00:13:37,903 --> 00:13:40,739 I'm happy when good things happen to my friends. 280 00:13:42,240 --> 00:13:43,450 - Of course. 281 00:13:47,829 --> 00:13:49,039 [phone chimes] 282 00:13:49,039 --> 00:13:52,042 ♪ R&B music softly playing through speakers ♪ 283 00:13:55,587 --> 00:13:58,048 KENDRA RAE [whispers]: Nella. 284 00:14:00,383 --> 00:14:03,720 ♪ ominous music plays ♪ 285 00:14:08,683 --> 00:14:09,893 Nella. 286 00:14:13,730 --> 00:14:15,148 NELLA: Hello? 287 00:14:21,821 --> 00:14:23,240 KENDRA RAE [whispers]: Nella. 288 00:14:23,657 --> 00:14:27,619 - Nella... everything okay? - Yes, yeah. 289 00:14:27,619 --> 00:14:29,621 - I thought you might wanna see this. 290 00:14:34,960 --> 00:14:37,295 ♪ Oh, baby, I'm yours ♪ 291 00:14:37,295 --> 00:14:38,505 - Wow. 292 00:14:39,714 --> 00:14:41,758 [chuckling] Oh, wow. [Diana chuckles] 293 00:14:41,758 --> 00:14:43,969 This is so cool! 294 00:14:43,969 --> 00:14:47,305 Whoa, you guys were really into the blue eyeshadow back in the day, huh? 295 00:14:47,305 --> 00:14:50,308 - Okay, watch it now. [both laughing] 296 00:14:51,643 --> 00:14:56,273 - Okay, so, I was thinking, instead of a rerelease, 297 00:14:56,898 --> 00:14:58,316 what about a memoir? 298 00:14:58,567 --> 00:15:02,195 - Oh. - I mean, you have lived an amazing life. 299 00:15:02,988 --> 00:15:05,407 Maybe it's time to tell your story. 300 00:15:05,407 --> 00:15:08,243 - Ya know, I've thought about it, but the timing never felt right, 301 00:15:08,243 --> 00:15:12,998 and I'd never been able to find an editor that I... trust enough. 302 00:15:14,457 --> 00:15:15,959 - Well, maybe she's right here. 303 00:15:16,793 --> 00:15:18,795 - Maybe this is something we can do together. 304 00:15:18,795 --> 00:15:20,463 - Yeah. [Diana chuckles] 305 00:15:20,881 --> 00:15:22,757 - Why don't I swing by Wagner first thing Monday 306 00:15:22,757 --> 00:15:24,634 and we can discuss it with Richard. 307 00:15:24,968 --> 00:15:26,636 - I'm sure he'll be thrilled. 308 00:15:27,262 --> 00:15:29,097 - I'm sure he will be. 309 00:15:29,598 --> 00:15:32,142 ♪ Energy by MELONYX playing through speakers ♪ 310 00:15:32,142 --> 00:15:36,605 ♪ Now I’m thinkin' maybe I’m part of the problem ♪ 311 00:15:36,605 --> 00:15:39,107 - Owen, where did you get this rug? 312 00:15:39,107 --> 00:15:43,653 - Um... West Elm. No, uh, CB2. 313 00:15:45,155 --> 00:15:47,365 - Cool... cool. 314 00:15:48,283 --> 00:15:50,785 [door opening] - Hi! 315 00:15:50,785 --> 00:15:53,788 Oh, my God, I'm am so, so, so sorry. 316 00:15:53,788 --> 00:15:57,083 Ooh, that smells good. NELLA/OWEN: Mm. 317 00:15:57,751 --> 00:15:59,336 - You good, babe? - I'm amazing. 318 00:15:59,336 --> 00:16:03,757 Oh, also, um, we have to start drinking German Rieslings. 319 00:16:03,757 --> 00:16:05,425 - German Rieslings. - [whispers] German Riesling. 320 00:16:05,425 --> 00:16:07,052 Hi. [Hazel clears throat] 321 00:16:07,052 --> 00:16:09,471 - Hi. - 'Scuse me? 322 00:16:10,305 --> 00:16:13,099 Tell me, come here. How was it? Tell me everything. 323 00:16:13,099 --> 00:16:15,268 - Oh, it was amazing! 324 00:16:15,268 --> 00:16:17,103 I am becoming friends with Diana fucking Gordon. 325 00:16:17,103 --> 00:16:18,480 [Hazel chuckles] And you're gonna become friends with her 326 00:16:18,480 --> 00:16:21,316 and you two are becoming friends. - Uh-huh. 327 00:16:22,108 --> 00:16:26,655 Malaika, I love your shirt. I didn't-- TLC is one of my all-time faves. 328 00:16:26,655 --> 00:16:28,406 - They were ahead of their time. HAZEL: Yeah. 329 00:16:28,406 --> 00:16:30,116 - RIP Lisa Lopes. 330 00:16:30,116 --> 00:16:34,621 - All right, the paella needs, like, eight more stirs 331 00:16:34,621 --> 00:16:35,705 and we're good to go. 332 00:16:36,331 --> 00:16:40,126 Shit... We're out. Um, um-- 333 00:16:40,126 --> 00:16:43,880 - Oh, uh, I can get some... German Riesling. 334 00:16:43,880 --> 00:16:46,758 And, uh, Owen, [whispers] why don't you come with me? 335 00:16:46,758 --> 00:16:48,426 - No, babe, the, uh, the paella. - [whispers] Yeah, why don't you come-- 336 00:16:48,426 --> 00:16:52,347 - No. Don't worry. I, I got it... Eight more stirs, right? 337 00:16:52,347 --> 00:16:56,977 - Perfect. So, you two... just sit here and become best friends 338 00:16:56,977 --> 00:16:58,228 while we're gone. 339 00:17:02,065 --> 00:17:03,900 [Nella whispers indistinctly] 340 00:17:03,900 --> 00:17:06,903 - [inhales] Aw. [exhales] [door shuts] 341 00:17:08,280 --> 00:17:09,906 Okay. Mm! 342 00:17:10,865 --> 00:17:12,075 Let-- Mm. 343 00:17:12,075 --> 00:17:15,078 ♪ Baby-Baby-Baby by TLC playing on speakers ♪ 344 00:17:17,497 --> 00:17:18,498 So, 345 00:17:19,666 --> 00:17:21,501 how long have you known Nella? 346 00:17:21,501 --> 00:17:23,336 - Just so you know, 347 00:17:23,336 --> 00:17:25,505 I'm not really buyin' this whole act. 348 00:17:26,339 --> 00:17:29,634 - Act? - The clothes, the gifts, 349 00:17:29,634 --> 00:17:32,762 the weird half jokes that my grandma would love. 350 00:17:32,762 --> 00:17:36,016 You tried to screw over Nella the first day you met her, for no reason, 351 00:17:36,016 --> 00:17:39,227 and now, all of a sudden, it's all puppy dogs and lollipops, 352 00:17:39,227 --> 00:17:41,187 and, "Where'd you get this rug?" 353 00:17:41,187 --> 00:17:46,067 - [chuckles] Yeah, yeah. Um... I fucked up for sure, 354 00:17:46,067 --> 00:17:49,654 but Nella and I, we moved past all that 355 00:17:49,654 --> 00:17:54,284 and I... I don't really know why you are so hung up on it 356 00:17:54,284 --> 00:17:56,703 since it's not your business. 357 00:17:56,703 --> 00:17:59,414 It just feels kind of... toxic. 358 00:17:59,414 --> 00:18:02,417 - If it involves Nella, it absolutely is my business. 359 00:18:02,792 --> 00:18:05,212 ♪ But you gotta be down ♪ 360 00:18:05,212 --> 00:18:07,964 ♪ A nickel gotta be true ♪ 361 00:18:07,964 --> 00:18:10,050 ♪ Cause otherwise this "B" ♪ - Mm. 362 00:18:10,050 --> 00:18:13,053 Who sings this song? - Seriously? 363 00:18:14,262 --> 00:18:16,139 It's TLC. 364 00:18:16,139 --> 00:18:19,392 One of your all-time faves, remember? 365 00:18:19,392 --> 00:18:21,353 - Oh. [Malaika laughs] 366 00:18:21,353 --> 00:18:25,357 Oh, duh. No, I hear it, I hear it now. It's-- 367 00:18:25,357 --> 00:18:27,734 [Hazel laughs] 368 00:18:27,734 --> 00:18:30,779 - 'Kay... I'ma go to the bathroom. 369 00:18:32,197 --> 00:18:34,199 ♪ You got to love me deep ♪ Hm. 370 00:18:34,199 --> 00:18:36,201 ♪ Well, you want my heart ♪ 371 00:18:37,994 --> 00:18:39,746 - Think we got enough? Yeah? 372 00:18:39,746 --> 00:18:42,916 We back! - Ooh, yes. 373 00:18:42,916 --> 00:18:43,833 - German Riesling. 374 00:18:43,833 --> 00:18:46,253 - Nella? Can we talk? 375 00:18:46,253 --> 00:18:48,672 - Yeah. - In private. 376 00:18:49,381 --> 00:18:51,675 - [quietly] Okay, one second, one second. - 'Kay. 377 00:18:51,675 --> 00:18:53,260 ♪ downbeat music plays ♪ 378 00:18:53,260 --> 00:18:55,971 ♪ Truth is always under me ♪ 379 00:18:55,971 --> 00:18:57,973 ♪ 380 00:19:00,976 --> 00:19:01,977 - Nella. 381 00:19:03,186 --> 00:19:04,646 I say this with love. 382 00:19:05,772 --> 00:19:07,190 But, bitch, are you blind? 383 00:19:07,190 --> 00:19:08,275 - What? 384 00:19:08,275 --> 00:19:10,569 - I held my tongue all night, 385 00:19:10,569 --> 00:19:14,573 but, like, three weeks ago, that girl was fully comin' for you 386 00:19:14,573 --> 00:19:16,616 and now, she is your friend? 387 00:19:16,616 --> 00:19:19,744 It is so fake, and I can't believe you don't see that. 388 00:19:19,744 --> 00:19:20,620 - How is she fake? 389 00:19:20,620 --> 00:19:23,081 - Actin' like she didn't wanna go to Diana's instead of you. 390 00:19:23,081 --> 00:19:25,083 Bein' so nice to me, what is that? 391 00:19:25,083 --> 00:19:26,459 - Maybe she's a nice person. 392 00:19:26,459 --> 00:19:29,337 - Also, just now, she had no idea when a TLC song came on. 393 00:19:29,337 --> 00:19:30,505 - Okay? 394 00:19:30,505 --> 00:19:33,633 - Who lies about knowin' a very popular '90s girl group? 395 00:19:33,633 --> 00:19:34,467 That's crazy. 396 00:19:34,467 --> 00:19:37,053 - No, you can't say craz-- [sighs] Sorry. 397 00:19:37,053 --> 00:19:39,598 I think that you're overreacting. Okay? 398 00:19:39,598 --> 00:19:43,643 And maybe she said that thing about TLC because she was trying to bond with you. 399 00:19:43,643 --> 00:19:44,561 [Owen coughs] 400 00:19:44,561 --> 00:19:46,771 [muffled] Which you don't make easy. 401 00:19:46,771 --> 00:19:48,648 [Owen clears throat] And Hazel is happy for me. 402 00:19:48,648 --> 00:19:51,192 We're a team now. Malaika, you hate everybody. 403 00:19:51,192 --> 00:19:52,569 - Are you hot? MALAIKA: That's not true. 404 00:19:52,569 --> 00:19:54,446 - I am not. Mm-mm. - Is it hot? Not hot. 405 00:19:54,446 --> 00:19:56,489 I'm gettin' hot. NELLA [muffled]: ...thought she was the dumbest person you ever met 406 00:19:56,489 --> 00:19:58,199 and then you dated her for three months. 407 00:19:58,199 --> 00:20:00,160 - I didn't date Ruby because she was smart. 408 00:20:00,160 --> 00:20:02,287 I dated her because she looked like a Fenty model 409 00:20:02,287 --> 00:20:03,246 and then we broke up. 410 00:20:03,246 --> 00:20:04,873 Why are you bringin' up old shit? 411 00:20:04,873 --> 00:20:06,875 - I'm just saying maybe it's a pattern. 412 00:20:08,418 --> 00:20:09,669 I can't believe you're goin' off like this, 413 00:20:09,669 --> 00:20:12,505 after what, Mal, like, an hour with her? 414 00:20:12,505 --> 00:20:14,341 Can't you just give her a chance? - I can't take this anymore. 415 00:20:14,341 --> 00:20:18,511 I know that you are starved for melanin in your life, Nella, but this is not it. 416 00:20:20,847 --> 00:20:21,848 - You don't own me, 417 00:20:22,641 --> 00:20:24,893 and I can be friends with whoever I want, 418 00:20:24,893 --> 00:20:27,687 whether Queen Malaika likes it or not. 419 00:20:30,440 --> 00:20:32,067 You know, maybe you should go, 420 00:20:33,318 --> 00:20:35,320 so we can enjoy our meal. 421 00:20:38,907 --> 00:20:40,033 - Yeah. 422 00:20:41,785 --> 00:20:43,411 Have a fuckin' blast. 423 00:20:43,411 --> 00:20:45,413 ♪ 424 00:20:45,872 --> 00:20:49,501 ♪ Just ask me for some honesty ♪ 425 00:20:51,753 --> 00:20:54,381 ♪ Don't beat around the bush with me ♪ 426 00:20:57,092 --> 00:21:01,096 I waited forever to eat this shit, so... I'm takin' some home. 427 00:21:08,270 --> 00:21:10,897 You not even supposed to stir paella. 428 00:21:14,067 --> 00:21:15,694 - It was nice to meet you! 429 00:21:16,361 --> 00:21:17,571 [door slams] 430 00:21:18,947 --> 00:21:20,574 [texting] 431 00:21:22,784 --> 00:21:23,785 [phone whooshes] 432 00:21:23,785 --> 00:21:26,413 ♪ uneasy music playing ♪ 433 00:21:38,508 --> 00:21:42,137 ♪ Splash by Mega. & Cat Gloss playing over speakers ♪ 434 00:21:48,059 --> 00:21:51,479 - You've had 36 hours to be mad, 435 00:21:51,479 --> 00:21:53,273 you really wanna drag this out? 436 00:21:53,273 --> 00:21:54,524 - Kind of. 437 00:21:55,108 --> 00:21:56,318 - Okay. 438 00:21:57,736 --> 00:21:58,945 I'm sorry. 439 00:22:00,697 --> 00:22:03,158 But you really hurt my feelings with that shit you said. 440 00:22:03,658 --> 00:22:05,869 - Okay, it was pretty low. 441 00:22:06,745 --> 00:22:08,955 Michelle Obama would not be proud. 442 00:22:11,249 --> 00:22:12,459 I'm sorry. 443 00:22:12,876 --> 00:22:15,462 [chuckles] I don't know why I let this girl get into my head, 444 00:22:15,712 --> 00:22:16,922 but, Nella, 445 00:22:17,631 --> 00:22:20,050 I really don't get good vibes from her. 446 00:22:20,050 --> 00:22:21,885 - And I don't see what you see. 447 00:22:22,594 --> 00:22:24,596 But we don't have to love all the same people. 448 00:22:25,889 --> 00:22:28,892 And you don't have to work with Hazel... I do. 449 00:22:29,309 --> 00:22:32,938 And I like her... so maybe we can just leave it at that. 450 00:22:34,397 --> 00:22:36,233 And besides, our little group was perfect before, 451 00:22:36,233 --> 00:22:37,817 so-- - Mm. 452 00:22:37,817 --> 00:22:39,736 - can we just go back to that? - Yes. 453 00:22:39,736 --> 00:22:41,696 [both laughing] 454 00:22:41,696 --> 00:22:42,906 You're right. 455 00:22:43,615 --> 00:22:45,033 No new friends. 456 00:22:45,533 --> 00:22:47,077 [Nella scoffs] [Malaika chuckles] 457 00:22:47,077 --> 00:22:49,913 - I know it's bad if you're quotin' Drake in 2023. 458 00:22:49,913 --> 00:22:52,916 - Right, but... also 459 00:22:54,209 --> 00:22:56,628 when your shit with Hazel falls apart, 460 00:22:57,254 --> 00:22:58,588 I'll be here. 461 00:22:59,339 --> 00:23:01,091 - You meant that to sound sweet, didn't you? 462 00:23:01,091 --> 00:23:03,301 - [scoffs] Maybe. [chuckles] 463 00:23:05,679 --> 00:23:07,973 - What? - Just gimme one chance. 464 00:23:07,973 --> 00:23:11,059 - Malaika. [sighs] - [singsongy] Say yes to the brows. 465 00:23:11,059 --> 00:23:11,893 [quietly] Come on. 466 00:23:11,893 --> 00:23:13,019 - Fine. - Ah! 467 00:23:13,019 --> 00:23:14,854 - Okay, over there? - That's what I'm talkin' about. 468 00:23:14,854 --> 00:23:16,481 Yes, 'cause we're here already, why not? 469 00:23:16,481 --> 00:23:19,109 ♪ percussive music playing ♪ 470 00:23:25,240 --> 00:23:26,866 - Nella. - Hey. 471 00:23:26,866 --> 00:23:30,036 - Ready for the first day of the rest of your life? 472 00:23:30,036 --> 00:23:34,249 - [chuckles] I really appreciate you believing in me like this. 473 00:23:35,667 --> 00:23:36,877 And 474 00:23:38,086 --> 00:23:40,797 I would really like to bring Hazel onto the project. 475 00:23:40,797 --> 00:23:41,882 - Hazel? 476 00:23:41,882 --> 00:23:43,717 - Yes, Maisy's assistant. 477 00:23:43,717 --> 00:23:45,760 She loves your work just as much as I do 478 00:23:45,760 --> 00:23:50,515 and you could, literally, mentor every Black woman at Wagner at once. [chuckles] 479 00:23:51,516 --> 00:23:52,934 - I'm surprised. 480 00:23:53,393 --> 00:23:56,730 I thought you would be thrilled to have more time with me alone. 481 00:23:56,730 --> 00:24:00,442 - Oh, I-- [laughs] I am, but, um, 482 00:24:00,942 --> 00:24:01,776 it's just-- 483 00:24:03,069 --> 00:24:04,070 [sighs] 484 00:24:05,405 --> 00:24:08,408 Hazel is the one who convinced me to speak with Richard 485 00:24:08,408 --> 00:24:10,493 about Burning Heart in the first place, 486 00:24:12,037 --> 00:24:14,414 which is a lot of the reason why we're even here. 487 00:24:14,414 --> 00:24:16,541 And my relationship with her is-- 488 00:24:16,541 --> 00:24:18,460 it's very important to me. 489 00:24:18,877 --> 00:24:21,296 And I think that she deserves to be a part of this. 490 00:24:22,214 --> 00:24:24,507 - Sounds to me like you're giving her a lotta credit 491 00:24:24,507 --> 00:24:26,176 for something that you did. 492 00:24:28,220 --> 00:24:29,429 - Maybe. 493 00:24:29,429 --> 00:24:30,430 But 494 00:24:31,473 --> 00:24:34,059 I don't wanna succeed if it means being the only one. 495 00:24:34,059 --> 00:24:36,686 That's not what success looks like to me. 496 00:24:38,730 --> 00:24:40,273 - Bring her on. 497 00:24:40,273 --> 00:24:41,900 - Yeah? - Mm-hm. 498 00:24:42,484 --> 00:24:45,904 - [laughing] Okay. Great. Okay. 499 00:24:45,904 --> 00:24:47,530 Oh. [sharp inhale] - Hm. 500 00:24:47,530 --> 00:24:48,740 - Okay. 501 00:24:48,740 --> 00:24:51,743 ♪ upbeat music playing ♪ 502 00:24:56,623 --> 00:24:58,541 I've been meaning to apologize 503 00:24:59,167 --> 00:25:00,585 for accidentally putting you in an episode 504 00:25:00,585 --> 00:25:03,213 of Real Housewives of Bay Ridge on Saturday. 505 00:25:03,630 --> 00:25:06,091 - Yeah, I'm just glad nobody broke a glass. 506 00:25:06,466 --> 00:25:08,510 - Well, we're a team now 507 00:25:08,510 --> 00:25:10,929 and I mean that for real 508 00:25:10,929 --> 00:25:15,183 because tomorrow Diana starts working on her new memoir 509 00:25:15,183 --> 00:25:17,143 and she wants us both on it. 510 00:25:17,143 --> 00:25:20,188 - Wait. Wait, what? Are you serious? - Yes. 511 00:25:20,188 --> 00:25:21,940 I pitched her the idea of a new memoir, 512 00:25:21,940 --> 00:25:23,483 and then I convinced her to bring you onto the project, 513 00:25:23,483 --> 00:25:26,027 and I just know that you are going to kill this. 514 00:25:26,027 --> 00:25:30,448 - That's just really, um-- Thank you. 515 00:25:30,448 --> 00:25:31,283 - You're welcome. 516 00:25:31,283 --> 00:25:32,367 I would totally give you a hug right now, 517 00:25:32,367 --> 00:25:33,785 but I am so sweaty from havin' to talk to her. 518 00:25:33,785 --> 00:25:34,953 [Hazel laughs] I'm just not-- 519 00:25:34,953 --> 00:25:37,956 - Nella, I'm leaving. 520 00:25:37,956 --> 00:25:40,834 Um... about that sensitivity read. 521 00:25:40,834 --> 00:25:42,878 Let's hold off on sending out that memo. 522 00:25:42,878 --> 00:25:44,546 I'm gonna handle it myself with Colin. 523 00:25:44,546 --> 00:25:47,257 - Um... okay. Are you sure? 524 00:25:47,257 --> 00:25:48,425 - I'm positive. 525 00:25:48,425 --> 00:25:50,760 [chuckles] I mean, I know all the tricks with him. 526 00:25:50,760 --> 00:25:53,096 It's mainly about complimenting his eyes. 527 00:25:53,096 --> 00:25:55,807 Anyway, we'll talk about it tomorrow. Have a good night. 528 00:25:55,807 --> 00:25:57,017 - Okay. 529 00:25:57,851 --> 00:25:59,060 You too. 530 00:25:59,769 --> 00:26:02,772 ♪ upbeat music playing ♪ 531 00:26:06,067 --> 00:26:08,153 - [chuckles] Hey, girl. 532 00:26:08,403 --> 00:26:11,323 I didn't know you worked here. - Right. 533 00:26:11,323 --> 00:26:13,909 You only asked me about four times at dinner. 534 00:26:13,909 --> 00:26:15,911 - Oh, yeah. [chuckles] - Mm. 535 00:26:16,286 --> 00:26:18,330 Don't come for me, Hazel. 536 00:26:18,330 --> 00:26:20,290 I'm deadass. 537 00:26:20,290 --> 00:26:21,791 It will not go well for you. 538 00:26:24,878 --> 00:26:26,087 - Malaika, 539 00:26:26,922 --> 00:26:29,925 as usual, you have it completely backwards. 540 00:26:31,259 --> 00:26:33,470 I'm the one you don't wanna fuck with. 541 00:26:33,470 --> 00:26:35,555 ♪ ominous music playing ♪ 542 00:26:35,555 --> 00:26:37,766 Nella and I are working closely together now 543 00:26:37,766 --> 00:26:40,977 and... I'm not goin' anywhere anytime soon. 544 00:26:41,603 --> 00:26:44,231 At work or in her life. 545 00:26:46,399 --> 00:26:48,693 So, I suggest you get used to that. 546 00:26:50,278 --> 00:26:51,279 - Hazel? 547 00:26:52,239 --> 00:26:53,657 You ready? - Yeah, that's me. 548 00:26:53,657 --> 00:26:55,242 I'll see ya later, girl. 549 00:26:55,242 --> 00:26:58,245 ♪ ominous music continues ♪ 550 00:26:59,037 --> 00:27:01,248 [train rustles] 551 00:27:03,166 --> 00:27:05,043 [indistinct chatter] 552 00:27:09,381 --> 00:27:11,341 - Her name isn't Hazel. - What the fuck? 553 00:27:11,341 --> 00:27:12,801 - It's Eva. 554 00:27:12,801 --> 00:27:14,427 [PA tones] 555 00:27:16,263 --> 00:27:17,264 - Hey! 556 00:27:18,765 --> 00:27:20,976 Hey! Hey, wait! 557 00:27:20,976 --> 00:27:22,811 [indistinct chatter] 558 00:27:22,811 --> 00:27:25,814 AUTOMATED VOICE: Stand clear of the closing doors, please. 559 00:27:29,192 --> 00:27:31,820 ♪ tense music playing ♪ 560 00:27:37,742 --> 00:27:40,161 ♪ music intensifies ♪ 561 00:27:42,205 --> 00:27:44,833 ♪ eerie music playing ♪ 562 00:28:07,689 --> 00:28:09,691 ♪