AS THE SANDS BURN

S E A S O N 2
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Contents
AS T HE SANDS BURN ........................................................................ 1
Characters .................................................................................................... 3
Episode 1 .................................................................................................... 10
Episode 2 .................................................................................................... 29
Episode 3 .................................................................................................... 50
Episode 4 .................................................................................................... 66
Episode 5 .................................................................................................... 87
Episode 6 .................................................................................................. 107
Episode 7 .................................................................................................. 126
Episode 8 .................................................................................................. 142
Episode 9 .................................................................................................. 164
Episode 10 ................................................................................................ 180
Episode 11 ................................................................................................ 199
Episode 12 ................................................................................................ 217
Episode 13 ................................................................................................ 234
Episode 14 ................................................................................................ 249
Episode 15 ................................................................................................ 268
Episode 16 ................................................................................................ 285
Episode 17 ................................................................................................ 303
Episode 18 ................................................................................................ 316
Episode 19 ................................................................................................ 336
Episode 20 ................................................................................................ 358
Episode 21 ................................................................................................ 373
Episode 22 ................................................................................................ 388
Episode 23 ................................................................................................ 401
Episode 24 ................................................................................................ 416
Episode 25 ................................................................................................ 432
Episode 26 ................................................................................................ 447
Episode 27 ................................................................................................ 461
Episode 28 ................................................................................................ 467
Episode 29 ................................................................................................ 473
Episode 30 ................................................................................................ 479
Episode 31 ................................................................................................ 480
Episode 32 ................................................................................................ 496
Episode 33 ................................................................................................ 510
Episode 34 ................................................................................................ 522
Episode 35 ................................................................................................ 540
Episode 36 ................................................................................................ 555
Episode 37 ................................................................................................ 574
Episode 38 ................................................................................................ 593
Episode 39 ................................................................................................ 613
Episode 40 ................................................................................................ 632
Episode 41 ................................................................................................ 647
Episode 42 ................................................................................................ 663
Episode 43 ................................................................................................ 679
Episode 44 ................................................................................................ 694
Episode 45 ................................................................................................ 707
Episode 46 ................................................................................................ 723
Episode 47 ................................................................................................ 740
Episode 48 ................................................................................................ 756
Episode 49 ................................................................................................ 772
Episode 50 ................................................................................................ 789



Characters
As The Sands Burn - Characters
THE LADIES OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY
APRIL - Junior, prophyte member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. PJ's roommate. Likes XAVIER but
doesn't know that he has feelings for her soror SHAREESA. Has dated DERRICK and has
been involved with KATRICE.
OCTAVIA - Senior, prophyte member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. APRIL's line sister. Is very
serious about grades and wants to be a physician. Is now dating DONTE, who has graduated
from Ahpla University after being in college for six years.
PRESJINA (PJ) - Neophyte member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. APRIL's roommate. Previously
dated GREGG but didn't know that he had a girlfriend and that she is an AKA. Wants her
friend JAHANNA to pledge AKA. Hates MONA.
JUNE - Neophyte member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Is a history buff and can recite any history
of the sorority. DERRICK is her ex-boyfriend. They separated while she was pledging
because he was not supportive. Now she is dating BUCK, who plays for the Amgis College
basketball team and is DERRICK's sports rival. BUCK is a member of Omega Psi Phi
fraternity.
KATRICE - Neophyte member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Hides the secret that she is a lesbian.
Has had a romantic encounter with APRIL. Voted against JAHANNA being chosen for line
because JAHANNA beat up MONA.
GINA - Transfer member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Previously dated MIRI then dated JERREL,
and now is in Africa with MIRI.
SYLVIA - Prophyte member of Alpha Kappa Alpha and basilius of the chapter. Good friends
with SALEEMA and does not get along with WILLIE. Is a Muslim.
SHAREESA - Prophyte member of Alpha Kappa Alpha and is a graduate of Ahpla University.
Was Kappa Alpha Psi member GREGG's girlfriend but has a crush on his fraternity brother
XAVIER. Now dating AHMAD, new member of Phi Beta Sigma at Amgis College. Works for
Woolfolk Enterprises, a marketing firm.
MONA - Neophyte member of Alpha Kappa Alpha and is daughter of MELINDA FERGUSON.
MONA did not earn her letters but proudly wears them. Extremely obnoxious and was given
the line name Paper Wait because she only signed a "paper" to become a member and she
should have "waited" to try and pledge. Previously dated MIRI. Conniving and causes most
of the controversy on campus.
SOROR MELINDA FERGUSON - Member of the charter line of Alpha Kappa Alpha at Ahpla
University. Mother of MONA. Wants the members of the chapter to handle chapter activity
strictly by the books. Overlooks MONA's ways at times.
THE LADIES OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
WILLEMINA (WILLIE) - Junior, prophyte member of Delta Sigma Theta. President of the
Ahpla University student assembly. Dating Alpha Phi Alpha member JASON but may still
have feelings for ex boyfriend DEXTER of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
CHRISTIAN - Prophyte member of Delta Sigma Theta. Previously liked NINO, therefore
doesn't like CANDACE. Previously dated Dr. ALEX JEFFERSON, therefore didn't like
BREANNA. Good friends with MONA. Conniving and always tries to get her way.
ROBIN - Senior prophyte member of Delta Sigma Theta. Is known for hazing pledgees.
Takes the sisterly bond of Delta very seriously.
THERESA - Neophyte member of Delta Sigma Theta. Began the process of pledging Delta
initially to get ex boyfriend JASON back from WILLIE but grew a love of the sisterhood while
on line.
BREANNA - Neophyte member of Delta Sigma Theta. Dated her teacher ALEX JEFFERSON
but didn't know that he was married to STACIE JEFFERSON, the advisor for the chapter.
STACIE JEFFERSON - Prophyte member of Delta Sigma Theta. Ahpla University graduate
and was former advisor to the chapter. Wife of Dr. ALEX JEFFERSON. Mother of twin babies.
Resigned from her position as advisor upon realizing that her husband ALEX was sleeping
with a candidate of the sorority.
THE LADIES OF ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY
SALEEMA - Prophyte member of Zeta Phi Beta and basilius of the chapter. Good friends with
SYLVIA. Is a Muslim.
SHARONDA - Senior, prophyte member of Zeta Phi Beta. Cousin of MONA FERGUSON, Alpha
Kappa Alpha member. Wants MONA's little sister MIYA to pledge Zeta instead of AKA.
DENICE - Neophyte member of Zeta Phi Beta. Grew up with BRANDON and BRENDON. Has
been in love with Phi Beta Sigma member BRANDON since high school and now they are
dating. Previously dated GREGG of Kappa Alpha Psi.
TONYA - Neophyte member of Zeta Phi Beta. Putting herself through school and is the
mother of 3-year-old daughter Kaiya.
THE LADIES OF SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY
CANDACE - Transfer student from Southern University. Came to Ahpla only to be closer to
NINO, her fiancee. Doesn't like CHRISTIAN, who she has had several confrontations with.
PAULA - Neophyte member of Sigma Gamma Rho. Thinks ALEXIS is a good candidate for
membership into Sigma Gamma Rho but dated Alpha Phi Alpha member BOBBY, ALEXIS' ex
boyfriend.
JENNIFER - Neophyte member of Sigma Gamma Rho. Amgis College student.
ROSALIND - Neophyte member of Sigma Gamma Rho. Amgis College student.
ANGELIQUE - Neophyte member of Sigma Gamma Rho. Amgis College student.
ALEXIS - Currently pledging Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. Dating Alpha Phi Alpha member
QUINTON. Previously dated Alpha Phi Alpha member BOBBY. Is having a hard time being
pledged by her friend CANDACE.
THE BROTHERS OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY
BOBBY - Junior, president of the Alpha Phi Alpha chapter for the second term. Dates many
women. Previously was the boyfriend of ALEXIS, but has since dated Sigma Gamma Rho
member PAULA. Has a son, Lil' Derrick, with CARYN who he may try to gain custody of.
JASON - Neophyte member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Is now dating WILLIE but previously dated
THERESA.
QUINTON - Neophyte member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Wanted to be chapter president but lost
to BOBBY by one vote. Now is dating BOBBY's ex-girlfriend, ALEXIS. Has had confrontations
with BOBBY.
LARRY - Neophyte member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Practical joker and funny man of the
chapter. Loves to step. Learned many steps from NINO, who is now deceased.
REGGIE - BOBBY's line brother and the dean of QUINTON, LARRY, and JASON.
THE BROTHERS OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY
GREGG - Prophyte member of Kappa Alpha Psi and ex boyfriend of Alpha Kappa Alpha
member SHAREESA. Has been known to be a dog, as he has cheated with PJ, DENICE, and
CARYN. Is the dean of the newest Kappa brother, MIKE. Was the roommate of NINO, who is
now deceased.
XAVIER - Prophyte member of Kappa Alpha Psi and writer for the school newspaper, The
Sands. Is very religious and has never had sex. Has deep feelings for SHAREESA as he
knows that GREGG treated her bad. Knows that APRIL wants to be with him. Previously
dated DONNA.
MIKE - Neophyte member of Kappa Alpha Psi. Pledged by himself and is now overzealous
and arrogant.
THE BROTHERS OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRTERNITY
RONNIE - Junior, prophyte member of Omega Psi Phi. Hates BOBBY. Previously tried to date
ALEXIS while BOBBY was with her. Now dates TRINA because BOBBY used to be with her as
well.
DEXTER - Prophyte member of Omega Psi Phi. From New Orleans and went to high school
with NINO, who is now deceased. Used to date Delta Sigma Theta member WILLIE but
seperated after they both crossed. He was said to have spent too much time with his new
frat brothers and not enough quality time with her. He now wants her back.
DRE - Senior, prophyte member of Omega Psi Phi. Is the dean of Omega's newest brother,
TY.
TY - Neophyte member of Omega Psi Phi. Wanted to pledge Omega for all the wrong
reasons...for the girls and for the publicity. Has been humbled and learned a lot through his
pledge process.
BUCK - Prophyte member of the Amgis College chapter. Star basketball player for Amgis
College. Basketball rival was DERRICK who used to play for Ahpla University and date Alpha
Kappa Alpha member JUNE. BUCK is now dating JUNE.
THE BROTHERS OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY
HAYDEN - Fall 1991 initiate of Xi Alpha chapter, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Baruch, N.Y.
Came to Ahpla University as a guest to organize the brothers to start a chapter there. Was
successful with the newest line with Ahpla students MIRI and BRANDON. Spoken word poet.
COREY - Fall 1991 initiate of Xi Alpha chapter, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Baruch, N.Y.
Makes guest appearance and was dean of the Crescent line of Ahpla University and
neighboring Amgis College.
BRANDON - Neophyte member of Phi Beta Sigma. Ahpla student who pledged at Amgis
College. Has a twin brother, BRENDON, who wants to be a member of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity. He is trying to pursuade BRENDON toward Sigma. He is dating Zeta Phi Beta
member DENICE.
MIRI - Neophyte member of Phi Beta Sigma. Ahpla student who pledged at Amgis College.
Previously hated all fraternities and sororities. Upon research however, deeply wanted to be
a member of Sigma. Dating Alpha Kappa Alpha member GINA is in Africa with her now. Has
also dated her soror, MONA. Excellent poet. His first book of poetry is called My Passion, My
People, My Pen and is available for purchase.
CALVIN - Neophyte member of Phi Beta Sigma. Amgis student. The first White member
initiated into Sigma at Amgis College. Had issues with MIRI over his feelings toward White
members of Black Greek letter organizations.
AHMAD - Neophyte member of Phi Beta Sigma. Amgis student. Was previously on line for
Kappa Alpha Psi at Ahpla University. Is now dating Alpha Kappa Alpha member SHAREESA.
SETH - Neophyte member of Phi Beta Sigma. Amgis College student.
THE BROTHERS OF IOTA PHI THETA FRATERNITY
SAIFA - Helps to initiate a chapter of Iota Phi Theta at Ahpla University by starting with
SEAN and DR. MWATSUMI.
SEAN - Neophyte member of Iota Phi Theta. His father and grandfather are members of
Alpha Phi Alpha. His father was very much against his pledging anything other than Alpha.
Sean had expressed interest in Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma and finally
Iota Phi Theta. Has had an altercation with RONNIE of Omega Psi Phi.
DR. COLIN MWATSUMI - Neophyte member of Iota Phi Theta. Ahpla University African
American studies professor. Advisor and mentor to SEAN.
SAM - Prophyte member. Was very hard on SEAN and DR. MWATSUMI while they were
pledging.
RAY - Prophyte member.
STUDENTS
BRENDON - Wants to be a member of Kappa Alpha Psi. Was not chosen for line and doesn't
know why. Goes through a time of depression about not being selected. His twin brother
BRANDON is a new member of Phi Beta Sigma and is possibly considering that fraternity.
Grew up with DENICE.
DERRICK - Left Ahpla University to pursue a career in the NBA with the Portland
Trailblazers. Previously dated Alpha Kappa Alpha member JUNE but is now dating CARYN.
Takes care of CARYN'S son, Lil' Derrick, who is actually BOBBY's child. Hates Omega Psi Phi
member BUCK who is now dating JUNE.
CARYN - Ahpla University cheerleader. Very flirtatious. Mother of Lil' Derrick, who she
thought was DERRICK's but found out is BOBBY's. Is now dating DERRICK because he has
money from his career as a professional basketball player. Has also dated GREGG. Is afraid
of losing her son to his biological father BOBBY.
TRINA - Dating RONNIE and previously dated BOBBY. When dating BOBBY, she knew that
he already had a girlfriend, but dated him anyway. Is now dating RONNIE because she
doesn't like BOBBY anymore.
DONNA - Previously dated Kappa Alpha Psi member XAVIER and is bisexual and has had
relations with Alpha Kappa Alpha member KATRICE.
JAHANNA - Friends with PJ and is very interested in Alpha Kappa Alpha. Did not make line
last year because she beat up Alpha Kappa Alpha member MONA.
Ahpla University Administration and Faculty
PRESIDENT DR. BRYCE - Phi Beta Sigma member and President of Ahpla University.
DR. ALEX JEFFERSON - Ahpla University psychology professor. Husband of Delta Sigma
Theta member STACIE but has cheated with both CHRISTIAN and BREANNA.
JERREL - Works in Ahpla administration building. Very attractive brother. Dated Alpha
Kappa Alpha member GINA but tried to pursue Sigma Gamma Rho member CANDAE at the
same time. Initially perpetrated being a member of both Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and
Omega Psi Phi fraternity, all in a plot to get MONA expelled from campus.
Episode 1
DERRICK is back on Ahpla's campus. He is in the Ahpla Dome shooting baskets
by himself.
DERRICK thinks - Man I miss being here. At least when I was here, I was a
star.

(DERRICK takes a three point shot and makes it.)

DERRICK thinks - For a shot like that, the crowd would go wild!

(DERRICK grabs the ball, dribbles it behind his back and lays it up.)

DERRICK thinks - At least when I was here, I got in the damn game! Shit, I
would pay anything to get into a game now!

(DERRICK takes another shot and misses.)

COACH EDWARDS - That always was your worst shot! And you still don't like to
follow your shot for the rebound huh?

(DERRICK turns around.)

DERRICK - Coach!

(DERRICK jogs over and embraces his old coach.)

DERRICK - How you doin' coach?
COACH EDWARDS - I'm fine Derrick! How are you?
DERRICK - Aw coach, life is good. Real good.
COACH EDWARDS - Oh yeah? How they treating you in Portland?
DERRICK - I can't complain coach. Gets kinda lonely though.
COACH EDWARDS - Well that's to be expected Derrick. It isn't the same level
as college ball. These are grown men with families. Other types of
responsibilities.
DERRICK - You're right coach, and you know, the more I hang around my new
teammates, the more I think I want what they have.
COACH EDWARDS - What do you mean?

(DERRICK shoots another jump shot and it goes in.)

DERRICK - Some of the guys play the game every night and then go home with a
different girl. Either some girl hanging around the locker room, or some
groupie hanging out at the hotel. But then some of the guys have their wives.
They take them to all the games with them. Even when we have away games. To
some of those guys, their wives are their best friends.
COACH EDWARDS - And that's what you want?

(DERRICK pauses.)

DERRICK - That's what I had.

(silence)

COACH EDWARDS - Come here Derrick.

(COACH EDWARDS turns and begins to walk toward his office. DERRICK grabs his
ball and follows.)

DERRICK thinks - What's coach about to do?

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APRIL is visiting KATRICE in her dorm room. They are getting dressed to go
out. APRIL is in front of the mirror and KATRICE is in the bathroom.

APRIL - I still don't really know about this Katrice.
KATRICE - Oh calm down. What's the big deal?
APRIL - What's the big deal?
KATRICE - Yeah, what's the big deal? It's music, it's drinks. It's a dj.
What's the difference?
APRIL - The difference is that girls will be dancing up on girls and guys
will be dancing up on guys. That's the difference.
KATRICE - And that is where you're wrong.

(KATRICE comes out of the bathroom with a towel around her head and another
towel around her waist.)

KATRICE - That is where you're wrong. You may see men dancing with women. You
may see women dancing by themselves. Just don't be surprised if you see two
girls dancing with one another. That's all.
APRIL - Oh, that's all huh?
KATRICE - That's it.
APRIL - Katrice, I know it aint that simple. Everyone in the world knows that
this is gay lesbian night. It aint no heterosexuals up in there!
KATRICE - Don't sleep.

(KATRICE takes her towel off and has on a bra and a thong. APRIL looks her up
and down and then looks back into the mirror where she was fixing her makeup.)

KATRICE - I mean, if you don't wanna go, you don't have to. I just thought
you would like to go out. You never go out. You are such a homebody. Ha ha ha!
APRIL - You want to get me out of the house, so you invite me to Pyramids on
lesbian night?
KATRICE - Why did you agree to go? You could have gone with the other sorors.
They're going to Pharoahs.
APRIL - Why didn't I just stay home!
KATRICE - Oh hush. You don't hear PJ complaining and she's going with us.
APRIL - As a matter of fact, let me call her and see how long she needs to be
ready.
(KATRICE tosses April the cordless phone. APRIL dials.)

PJ - Yo, what's up Katrice.
APRIL - Naw girl, it's April.
PJ - Oh. Hey.
APRIL - How much time you need?
PJ - Probably about twenty minutes.
APRIL - Okay cool. We'll be out front in twenty five.
PJ - Cool.

(They hang up.)

KATRICE - You told her twenty five minutes? Damn, now I gotta hurry!
APRIL - Well hurry up then! Maybe if we get their early, we can leave to go
home early!
KATRICE - Girl be quiet!

(KATRICE pulls up a tight pair of leather pants and runs back into the
bathroom.)

APRIL thinks - If I wasn't so curious to see how this is all gonna look, I
would stay my ass home!

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COACH EDWARDS opens the door for DERRICK and then closes it behind him.

COACH EDWARDS - Have a seat Derrick.

(DERRICK places his ball down and sits down as COACH EDWARDS opens his
closet.)

DERRICK - What's that?
(DERRICK stares at the small box that COACH EDWARDS has just pulled from the
top shelf of his closet.)

COACH EDWARDS - If you be quiet for a second, I can show you.

(The coach sits behind his desk and opens the small box up. The box is full
of paper that start to fall out onto the desk. COACH EDWARDS starts to take
them out and place them in a pile on the desk.)

DERRICK - What in the world?
COACH EDWARDS - Stop being so impatient! That's your problem!

(DERRICK laughs as coach gets to the bottom of the box and pulls out a small
ticket stub.)

COACH EDWARDS - Look at this Derrick. This is a ticket for admission to my
first game playing basketball for Ahpla University.
DERRICK - Wow, are you serious?
COACH EDWARDS - Yep. There was a girl who went to that game, and this is her
ticket. She came up to me after the game and congratulated me on how many
points I had scored. When she walked down those steps, I knew that she was
walking straight for me.
DERRICK - Was she fine coach?
COACH EDWARDS - She was breathtaking. She was the most beautiful girl I had
ever seen. We spoke after the game and went to the coffee shop. I think it's
called the twenty four seven diner now.
DERRICK - Yeah, it is.
COACH EDWARDS - We went there and got coffee, and then we walked and talked
all night. I made a date with her for Friday night. She told me that she
writes poetry and I asked her to write something about the game that she saw
me play. She giggled and agreed to do it.
DERRICK - Uh huh.
COACH EDWARDS - All the next day I was floating on air as I thought about
meeting her again at the diner for coffee and for my poem. Until I ran into
one of my teammates and he asked me if I was ready for the big game on Friday
against Amgis.
DERRICK - Ooooh, Amgis! Ha ha ha!
COACH EDWARDS - Yes! Amgis College! Our biggest rival! The game of the year!
And it was over on their court!
DERRICK - I know you didn't want to miss that game! What did you do?

(COACH EDWARDS picks up a piece of paper that was lying on top of the ticket
stub inside of his box.)

COACH EDWARDS - Listen to this. Your graceful strides reminded me of cool
breezes in the spring time. Breezes that you cannot see, but you know are
there.
Your steps remind me of ice skating in the winter. As you move across the
floor, you glide as if your motion is over ice and air, the two elements that
aid your game.
When you shoot, you make me think of the fall leaves. They fall gracefully.
Not as if pulled by gravity, but as if they were sitting in an invisible
swing and were being guided down to earth by God. Your passion for basketball
is like a hot summer's day. You quench your thirst only by satisfying your
need by your true love...your one true love...basketball. I see seasons in
you. I feel warmth beside you and I see fire in your eyes. Just stare at me
to warm me and I will always cheer for you. I will always cheer for you. All
season long.

(COACH EDWARDS slowly puts the paper back onto his desk.)

DERRICK - Wow, that was nice Coach.
COACH EDWARDS - This is the poem that she gave me that Friday night in the
diner.
DERRICK - Wait, so you went to the diner and not the game?
COACH EDWARDS - Derrick, when you take a step back and look at life, you
figure out what is important. Really important. And that is when you make
your decisions. Be they good or bad. And then a real man, deals with the
consequences of his choices and actions.
DERRICK - Wow.
COACH EDWARDS - Wanna hear the name of that girl? The girl who wrote me that
poem and changed my priorities? Minnie Edwards.
DERRICK - Your wife?
COACH EDWARDS - Yep. I knew when we met that that was it! And at that point,
basketball became less important.

(silence)

COACH EDWARDS - Derrick, I told you that story because I want you to think
about something. All you ever used to talk about was June. And now all you
ever talk about is loneliness. Look Derrick. If she is who you want...
DERRICK - But it's too late now Coach. I mean, I made my bed...
COACH EDWARDS - All these papers are poems Derrick. All of them. She wrote to
me every day. We were married the very next year.
DERRICK - But coach...
COACH EDWARDS - Dammit shut up and listen Derrick! Be still for once and
listen to what your own heart is saying! And whatever it is saying...

(The coach pauses.)

COACH EDWARDS - ...follow it and be a man.

(silence)

(DERRICK slowly stands up and wipes the tears from his eyes. He holds out his
arms to embrace his former coach.)

COACH EDWARDS - It's okay Derrick. It's okay son.
DERRICK crying - I love you coach!
COACH EDWARDS - You just do what you gotta do.

(silence)

(DERRICK turns and leaves the coaches office. COACH EDWARDS sits down and
stares at the pile of papers on his desk. He picks up a picture of him and
his wife that is on his desk.)

COACH EDWARDS - I love you baby.

(As the coach puts the picture down, he notices something on the floor. He
runs around his desk, opens his door and yells down the hall.)

COACH EDWARDS - Derrick! Derrick! You forgot your basketball!
JERREL - Can I help you?
DERRICK - Yes, I was wonderring...
JERREL - Hey wait a minute, your Derrick...you played basketball for Ahpla
last year didn't you?
DERRICK - Yes sir.
JERREL - Wow, it's a pleasure to meet you! I know you play professional
basketball for the Portland Trailblazers now!
DERRICK - Yeah.
JERREL - Man, that must be awesome! I remember you playing here! You're
really talented.

(DERRICK smiles.)

DERRICK - Thanks.
JERREL - Come on back here into my office.

(DERRICK follows JERREL into his office.)

JERREL - So Mister big time basketball player, what can I do for you?

(silence)

DERRICK - I want to come back to Ahpla...and...I need for you to help me do
it!

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The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha have decided to go to Pharoahs for a sister's
evening out.

SYLVIA - Where are your line sisters?
JUNE - PJ said that they were going out early for drinks. But that they might
meet us over here later.
SYLVIA - Okay cool.

(SYLVIA, JUNE and OCTAVIA walk up to the front door of Pharoahs.)

SYLVIA - Is it crowded yet?
BOUNCER - We're getting there.

(They pay and go inside.)

JUNE - Nice little crowd.
OCTAVIA - Oh there's my friend Jeff from lab. Let me go say hi to him.
SYLVIA - Okay cool.

(OCTAVIA walks away.)

SYLVIA - So what you been up to June? I feel like I haven't seen you in
forever.
JUNE - Oh whatever.
SYLVIA - When's the last time you stayed in your own dorm room? On your own
campus?

(JUNE laughs.)

SYLVIA - I'm startin' to think you go to Amgis!

(They both laugh.)

JUNE - I do be there a lot huh?
SYLVIA - You and Buck are starting to be joined at the hip.
JUNE - He's a good guy. He's my baby.
SYLVIA - He seems very nice. And as long as you're happy, that's what's
important.
JUNE - I am.

(JUNE smiles as OCTAVIA returns.)

OCTAVIA - Jeff's cool. Brilliant mind but he's always tryin' to holla.
JUNE - Did you tell him that you have a man?
OCTAVIA - Girl, he aint tryin' to hear that!
SYLVIA - How is Donte?
OCTAVIA - He's good.
SYLVIA - Cool. Tell him I said hello.
OCTAVIA - I sure will. Come on, let's grab a table.
JUNE - Cool. Let's get one over there so we can see if Shareesa does come.
SYLVIA - She aint coming. Married folk don't go to clubs anymore! Ha ha ha ha.

(They sit at a table where they can see the door.)

JUNE - So Sylvia, you're about to be finished as chapter basileus. How do you
feel?
SYLVIA - I just wanna take a nap!

(They all laugh.)

OCTAVIA - Who do you think the next basileus will be?
SYLVIA - I hope it's the soror sitting next to you.
JUNE - Who? Me?
SYLVIA - Yeah. You're the perfect choice and you're the one that sorors have
been talking about for the job.
JUNE - What? Ahhhh naw! I don't want that job! Ha ha ha ha!
OCTAVIA - Spec, you would be perfect as basileus if you think about it.
JUNE - I thought it would be Katrice.
SYLVIA - She is a little too high strung for me. And she has a quick temper.
JUNE - True.
OCTAVIA - You should think about it June. I think you would do great.
JUNE - Thanks spec, I will.
SYLVIA - You would have to move back to Ahpla from Amgis though!

(The all laugh.)

JUNE - Speaking of Amgis, look who just walked in!

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KATRICE and APRIL pull up in front of the Ivy Tower and PJ is already waiting
for them in the lobby. She walks out to the car.
PJ - What's up sorors!
KATRICE - Hey Peej.
APRIL - What's up girl.

(PJ gets into the back seat and KATRICE drives on.)

PJ - What's up with yall?
KATRICE - Nothin'. Just ready to hang and have a good time. Get my martini on
and get my groove on!
APRIL thinks - Oh God!
PJ - When's the last time you were out April?
KATRICE - Who knows! Her homely ass!
APRIL - Yeah but you like my ass don't you?

(All three laugh very hard.)

PJ - Ha ha ha ha! She got you sands! Ha ha!
KATRICE - Aight aight, good one! Ha ha ha ha!
PJ - But what made you want to come out this time April?
APRIL - Because yall kept beggin'. I was like alright alright already! I'l go.

(They all laugh again as they pull up at Pyramids.)

APRIL - Damn, look at the line! It's mad long!
PJ - Yeah, it's packed! And it's still pretty early.
KATRICE - Good. Let me find a parking spot.
APRIL - A parking spot? You want to wait in this long ass line? It's like
down the block and around the corner!
KATRICE - No it isn't! Quit trying to get out of hanging out! Look, if it'll
make you feel any better, yall get out and wait in line while I park. We can
kill two birds with one stone. Plus, this line moves real fast anyway.
PJ - Good idea.
APRIL - Oh aight.

(KATRICE pulls up to the curb and APRIL and PJ get out. They go stand in
line.)

APRIL thinks - I wonder if some of these chicks are staring at me.
PJ - Hey look, this line does move pretty fast. They just let a bunch of
people in.
APRIL - Oh okay. Cool.

(APRIL looks toward the front.)

APRIL - Yeah. It is moving. So PJ, you don't have a problem coming
here...tonight?
PJ - Why? You have a problem?
APRIL - I mean...kinda. It's lesbian and gay night.

(APRIL whispers so the people in line next to her don't hear her.)

PJ - So what? You aint a lesbian so why you worried? I aint worried because
I'm secure in my sexuality. I just came here to hear some cool music and
chill. Ya know?
APRIL - I guess you're right.
PJ - Yeah girl, don't sweat it. Just have a good time. If a girl asks you to
dance, just kindly say no.
APRIL - Oh God!
PJ - But it isn't that deep. Just relax and have fun. You never have any fun.
Just relax.
APRIL - True true.

(KATRICE walks up.)

KATRICE - Hey. I almost didn't see yall in the line. It moved pretty fast huh?
PJ - Yeah. We should be inside in a few minutes.
APRIL - Did you park far away?
KATRICE - Naw, not really. I was turning the corner and someone was pulling
out. So I got lucky.

(The three get to the front, pay, and go inside. The club is already crowded.)

PJ - Dag, it's packed up in here! There's this many...uh...
KATRICE - Gays and lesbians? Yes.

(KATRICE smiles.)

KATRICE - Come on yall, let's walk around.

(KATRICE, APRIL and PJ begin to walk through the crowd, past the dance floor
and toward the bar.)

APRIL thinks - Dammit! He's cute and he's holding hands with another guy!
Damn!
KATRICE - Hey, do yall want something to drink?
APRIL - Huh?
KATRICE - I said...do yall...want something...to drink!
APRIL - Oh! No! I'm okay!
PJ - Yeah, I'll get something!
KATRICE - Okay wait here! I'll squeeze up to the bar and get something!
PK - Okay!

(KATRICE starts to make her way to the bar.)

APRIL - Do you get the feeling that people are rubbing up on you?
PJ - What did you say?
APRIL - Nevermind!

(APRIL looks around at the crowd and tries not to make eye contact with any
females for too long.)

APRIL thinks - This is cra...oh my God!

(APRIL grabs PJ's arm.)

PJ - What?
APRIL - Oh my God!
PJ - What? Why are you trippin'?
APRIL - Look!

(APRIL points to the dance floor.)

APRIL - Look right there!
PJ - Oh shit! My sands Larry!

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JUNE, OCTAVIA, and SYLVIA are sitting inside Pharoahs and JUNE notices
someone coming in from Amgis College.
JUNE - Speaking of Amgis, look who just walked in!
SYLVIA - Who's that?
JUNE - Those are the Amgis sorors that me and PJ met at their party. And then
at the interest meeting.
SYLVIA - Oh okay. I never met them but they look familiar.
JUNE - Yeah. A few of them were on our yard when we came out and did our
probate show.
OCTAVIA - Oh that's right! I do remember meeting them!
JUNE - Skeeeeeeeeeeeee weeeeeeeeeeeee!

(The Amgis sorors turn around and smile and wave.)

RENEE - Skeeeeeeeeeee weeeeeeeeeeeeee!

(They begin to walk over.)

JUNE - I know her name is Renee. And the other one is Akina. But I can't
remember the names of the other two.

(The Amgis AKAs approach the table and the Ahpla AKAs stand to hug them.)

RENEE - Skee wee sorors! Hey June! How you doin' girl?
JUNE - Good. How are yall?
RENEE - Cool, just hanging out.
JUNE - Us too. We are having a sister's night out! Why don't yall sit down
with us.
RENEE - Cool! Hello sorors. I'm Renee, and this is Holly, Akina and Tracey.
SYLVIA - Hi I'm Sylvia.
OCTAVIA - Hello sorors. I'm Octavia.
HOLLY - I think I met you on the yard that day when your line came out.
OCTAVIA - Yeah, I was saying that yall look familiar.

(The Amgis ladies pull up chairs and they all sit down.)

SYLVIA - We were just preppin' June here to be our next chapter basileus.
HOLLY - Oh congratulations June!
JUNE - Whoa...I said I would think about it! See how sorors are, bout to put
it out there! Ha ha ha!
RENEE - You probably would do a great job.
TRACEY - We actually just had elections and Akina is our new basileus.
OCTAVIA - Congratulations soror!
AKINA - Thank you. June, if you do decide to take it, we should get together
because I want to do more joint projects between our chapters.
SYLVIA - That's a good idea. That would be nice.

(Everyone turns around as they hear a very loud Skee Wee.)

SYLVIA - Surprise surprise! I guess married folk do come out to the club!
SHAREESA - Skee wee sorors!
JUNE - Hey Shareesa! Pull up a chair. These are sorors from Amgis!
SHAREESA - Hello sorors!
JUNE - This is Renee, Holly, Akina and Tracey. Sorors this is one of my
prophytes Shareesa.
RENEE - Nice to meet you soror.
SHAREESA - You too soror.

(They all hug SHAREESA.)

SHAREESA - Wow, so many sorors here! Ha ha ha ha! I feel like it's step
practice!
OCTAVIA - I know!
JUNE - Sisters night out!
SYLVIA - If one more AKA comes through that door, we'll have enough for a
chapter meeting! Ha ha ha ha ha!
OCTAVIA - If one more AKA comes through that door, I'm goin' home! I can't
take much more of yall! Ha ha ha!

(Everyone turns around as they hear an even louder Skee Wee.)

JUNE - Wow! That was a powerful skee wee! Who the heck was that?

(The soror with the loud voice steps through the crowd and up to the table
with her pinky in the air.)

MONA - Skee wee sorors! I'm back!

Episode 2
The AKAs have gone out for a sister's night out at Pharoahs. The AKAs from Ahpla
University meet with the AKAs from Amgis College. But no one was prepared to meet with
MONA FERGUSON who has announced that she is back.
SYLVIA - If one more AKA comes through that door, we'll have enough for a chapter
meeting! Ha ha ha ha ha!
OCTAVIA - If one more AKA comes through that door, I'm goin' home! I can't take much
more of yall! Ha ha ha!
(Everyone turns around as they hear an even louder Skee Wee.)
JUNE - Wow! That was a powerful skee wee! Who the heck was that?
(The soror with the loud voice steps through the crowd and up to the table with her pinky in
the air.)
MONA - Skee wee sorors! I'm back!
(SYLVIA, JUNE, OCTAVIA, and SHAREESA stare speechless at MONA.)
RENEE - Hello Soror! I'm Renee.
MONA - Hello Renee, I'm Mona. Mona Ferguson.
(RENEE stands and hugs MONA who never takes her glance from the Ahpla AKAs.)
HOLLY - Hi Mona, I'm Holly.
(Each AKA from Amgis introduces herself to MONA and hugs her. MONA then grabs a chair
and pulls it up to the table.)
SYLVIA - Mona...um...I thought that you were...uh...transferring schools or something. The
last time I heard you were...leaving.
MONA - Well you know me. I missed the chapter too much so I decided to...change what
happened and come on back to Ahpla.
(SYLVIA looks over at JUNE.)
RENEE - Oh that's beautiful soror! I wish all sorors thought like you!
MONA - Yeah...me too.
OCTAVIA - Excuse me yall.
(OCTAVIA gets up and walks away.)
MONA - There's also a few people that I didn't get to say goodbye to properly. I gotta make
sure I visit them and check on them. Just to show them that I care.
JUNE - A few people?
MONA - Nobody serious, just Jerrel...uh Jahanna, you know a few friends.
(JUNE looks at SYLVIA. MONA turns to SHAREESA.)
MONA - Shareesa, how's Gregg?
(SHAREESA answers but is not amused.)
SHAREESA - Gregg is fine. Just fine. Thanks for asking.
MONA - That's good. I haven't seen Gregg in a minute...not since I saw him over at my girl
Caryn's new house. And that must've been about...oh...I guess I'd say two weeks ago.
SHAREESA - Two weeks?
MONA - Give or take a day or two.
(MONA smiles.)
SHAREESA - First of all...
AKINA - Oooh, sorors look! Look at that guy right there!
(Everyone turns to look at a bunch of guys, but one in particular.)
AKINA - Girls, now that is a healthy speciman of a man!
(Everyone laughs, SHAREESA doesn't smile but keeps her comments to herself.)
TRACEY - Oh yeah, he is fine! Damn!
AKINA - He must have all the girls fallin' all over his fine ass!
RENEE - Well get the list and add me to it!
(The AKAs from Amgis laugh. The AKAs from Ahpla are still a bit surprised, but play it off.
SHAREESA is looking mad.)
AKINA - I'm saying, he's the perfect height! Tall and look at his arms. He can come from
behind me and just wrap me all up.
HOLLY - Girl, you better quit talkin' crazy!
MONA - Look, his whole crew is walking this way.
(Everyone acts cool as the five guys walk past their table.)
RENEE - Okay, he is even finer up close. Good Lord!
(As soon as the music changes, they notice the brother turn around and walk
back toward their table with one of his friends.)
HOLLY - He's passin' by again! Somebody grab a camera! Ha ha ha!
(They all laugh as he approaches.)
TRACEY - Wait, he's coming right for us.
(The two guys stop at the table.)
MARCUS - Good evening ladies. Excuse me, would you like to dance with me?
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ALEXIS is in her room. She is thinking about how she saw BOBBY with PAULA together at
Pharoahs.
ALEXIS thinks - Dammit! Why didn't I know that dating Bobby would include a lifetime of
misery?
(ALEXIS takes another scoop out of her tub of ice cream.)
ALEXIS thinks - Why can't I get over him! I have never dealt with anything like this before!
When me and Joey broke up in high school, that was no big deal. And I swore I was gonna
be Joey's wife.
(She wipes her face. She's been crying.)
ALEXIS thinks - Even when I started to go out with Owen from the basketball team, that
wasn't hard to leave. But this is crazy!
(She changes the channel in search of something good to watch.)
ALEXIS thinks - I thought I'd moved on. I have a wonderful boyfriend in Quinton. He is
considerate, handsome, smart, caring.
(She stops on the Lifetime channel.)
ALEXIS thinks - He is everything I could ever want. So why did it shake me up so much to
see Bobby with Paula? Damn!
(QUINTON smiles a big smile as BOBBY takes PAULA to the dance floor. He then turns to
ALEXIS.)
QUINTON - You obviously didn't know about Bobby and Paula.
ALEXIS - Heck no. I didn't have a clue.
(silence)
QUINTON - You look bothered by it.
(ALEXIS looks at BOBBY and PAULA on the dance floor. BOBBY slides behind PAULA and
playfully grabs her close by her waist. She slaps his hand as she laughs.)
ALEXIS - Naw, I'm okay.
QUINTON - Alexis, this is me you're talking to. You wear your emotions on your sleeve. You
are bothered by this. Why can't you get over him?
ALEXIS - I can and I have Quinton.
QUINTON - Are you sure?
ALEXIS - Yes. I'm sure.
(ALEXIS pops out of her daydream, grabs her telephone, and dials.)
QUINTON - Hello.
(ALEXIS fixes her shaky voice from when she was crying.)
ALEXIS - Ahemmmm, hey.
QUINTON - Hi babe. What's up with you?
ALEXIS - Nothing much, how are you sweetie?
QUINTON - Fine. Just studying.
ALEXIS - Oh, did I disturb you?
QUINTON - Never. What's up?
(silence)
ALEXIS - Quinton, I wanna talk about what happened the other night. You know, the night
that we went to Pharoahs.
QUINTON - Okay.
(QUINTON takes a deep breath.)
ALEXIS - I want to apologize if I ruined your night.
QUINTON - You didn't ruin my night. What are you talking about?
ALEXIS - Well you mentioned that I looked like I was hurt and surprised to see Bobby there
with Paula. And I know that we have had issues with him in the past. So I apologize if I
reopened an old wound.
QUINTON - Yeah but I thought we discussed that at Pharoahs. You said that you were over
him, and I believe you.
ALEXIS - That's true.
QUINTON - Alexis, this is the deal. I know it isn't always easy to run into an ex boyfriend or
girlfriend. Especially in this situation because Bobby and I are frat brothers. So I understand
that sometimes it can be difficult.
ALEXIS - But what I'm saying is it's more than that Quinton. It isn't that I don't like running
into Bobby. I could care less about that. With this situation, it's moreso who he is dating
right now. Here I am trying to learn the history and get to know the ladies of Sigma Gamma
Rho, and he is now dating one! Out of all the women on campus, why Paula?
QUINTON - Because Bobby has already been with every other woman on campus. Paula is
the last one left! Ha ha ha ha!
ALEXIS - Not funny.
QUINTON - Sorry hon.
(silence)
ALEXIS - Quinton, how am I supposed to pursue Sigma if Bobby is dating Paula?
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At Pharoahs, the extremely attractive MARCUS has just approached the table of AKAs.
(MARCUS and his friend stop at the table.)
MARCUS - Good evening ladies. Excuse me, would you like to dance with me?
(Everyone looks at RENEE for her response. That is who MARCUS held his hand out to.)
RENEE - Sure, I would love to dance.
(RENEE smiles coyly as she takes his hand.)
JAY - Pardon me, would you like to dance with me?
(MARCUS' friend extends his hand out to JUNE.)
JUNE - Uh...sure.
(JUNE gets up and JAY follows her in the direction that MARCUS and RENEE just left.)
HOLLY - Fine and with manners! Damn!
RENEE - What did you say your name is?
MARCUS - I'm Marcus. And you are...
RENEE - Renee.
MARCUS - Pleased to meet you Renee.
(MARCUS imitates bowing as if for a queen. RENEE laughs.)
RENEE - You don't have to do all that. A simple handshake would be fine.
(MARCUS smiles and shakes her hand again.)
RENEE - You're a comedian huh? Ha ha.
MARCUS - Naw, I just like to have a good time. And I like the way that you smile so I
thought that if I keep cracking jokes, you'd keep smiling.
RENEE thinks - Damn!
(She smiles again.)
MARCUS - See! See, there it is! There it is again!
RENEE - Stop before you make me blush!
(They both laugh.)
MARCUS - So do you go to Ahpla? I don't remember ever seeing you before.
RENEE - I go to Amgis.
MARCUS - Oh okay cool. You like it over there?
RENEE - Oh I love it. My brother goes to Amgis also. He plays basketball.
MARCUS - Oh okay cool. I'm an Ahpla man myself.
(MARCUS imitates as if he is adjusting a tie that he is wearing.)
MARCUS - You know, us Ahpla men enjoy the finer things in life.
(MARCUS speaks with a funny British accent.)
RENEE - Ha ha ha ha! Yeah right! Some of yall Ahpla students are ghetto! I saw one girl
going to class with curlers in her hair!
MARCUS - Ha ha ha! No you didn't!
RENEE - Well, maybe I didn't but I wouldn't be shocked if I did! Ha ha ha ha!
(They both laugh.)
MARCUS - Oh wait! That's my song right there!
(The song, I Need a Girl, by P Diddy is played.)
MARCUS - This jam is hot!
RENEE - But it sounds like he's begging! Puffy and J Lo need to quit puttin' their business in
the street!
MARCUS - Hey, a good girl is worth begging for. I would've begged for you to dance with
me if you had turned me down.
RENEE - No you wouldn't have! You would have rolled right to the next girl!
(RENEE smiles.)
MARCUS - No seriously, I wanted to dance with you. I saw you as soon as I came in. You
and your friends, but you stood out to me. So me and my boy approached yall.
RENEE - Well that is very sweet. I'm glad that you did.
(RENEE smiles at MARCUS and they continue to dance until the song ends.)
MARCUS - I don't know about you, but I've worked up quite a sweat. Would you like
something to drink?
RENEE - Yeah sure. It is hot in here. Tell ya what. Let me run to the bathroom and I will
meet you at the bar in about five minutes.
MARCUS - Okay that's fine. What do you want me to order for you?
RENEE - Um, if you can get me a cranberry juice, that would be great. Let me grab my
purse.
MARCUS - Please Renee, it's on me.
RENEE - No but I can...
MARCUS - It's fine. It's my pleasure, it's on me. Now go ahead so you can hurry back.
(RENEE smiles at MARCUS and then turns to walk to the bathroom. She stops at the table
to get her bag and HOLLY goes to the bathroom with her.)
MARCUS - Yeah, let me get two cranberry juices please. Thanks man.
(MARCUS bops his head to the music as he waits for the juices. He is surprised when
someone taps him on the back.)
MARCUS - Hi.
MONA - Hey. I'm Mona, Renee's soror.
MARCUS - Soror? She didn't mention that she's in a sorority. That's great, which one?
MONA - Alpha Kappa Alpha.
MARCUS - Cool.
MONA - That's how Renee is. I love that girl to death. She is so humble.
MARCUS - She seems very nice. And she does seem modest.
MONA - Oh she is. She really is. You have to almost interrogate her to get any information
out of her. She is tight lipped!
(MONA imitates as if she is using a key to lock up her lips.)
MONA - All the info is locked in on Renee! Ha ha ha.
(MARCUS laughs.)
MONA - Perfect example, she didn't tell you that she's an AKA right?
MARCUS - Right.
MONA - Ha ha ha, that's what I mean. And I bet she didn't mention that she's pregnant
either huh?
MARCUS - She's what!
MONA - Oh yeah. She's pregnant. But don't worry, it's real early in the pregnancy. It's okay
for her to dance. It won't hurt the baby.
(silence)
MARCUS - Um...what did you say your name was again?
MONA - Mona.
MARCUS - Right. Mona, can you do me a favor?
MONA - Sure I guess. What?
MARCUS - Um...can you tell Renee that I had to run? I just thought of something really
important that I was supposed to do that I never got around to.
MONA - Okay, no problem.
MARCUS - Thanks Mona. Thanks a lot!
(MARCUS turns and leaves.)
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RONNIE and DEXTER are at the Omega house watching the game.
DEXTER - I told you the Lakers were gonna do it!
RONNIE - Yeah man shit! Can't nobody handle Shaq for real.
DEXTER - Hey, hand me another slice of pizza.
(RONNIE reaches over and gives it to DEXTER.)
DEXTER - Thanks.
RONNIE - Man, I'm bored. Now that Ty crossed, I aint got nobody to fuck with.
DEXTER - Ha ha ha ha, that's your problem nigga. You're a hazer! If there aint nobody to
haze, you aint got no life! Ha ha ha!
RONNIE - That's true! Ha ha ha ha!
DEXTER - If you want, I can run to the yard and dig up some candidates for next year.
RONNIE - Could you? Thanks!
(They laugh again.)
DEXTER - Where's your girl? Her crazy ass usually keeps you real occupied.
RONNIE - I don't know what she's doing tonight. Usually when the game is on she leaves
me alone.
DEXTER - Wow, what a wonderful concept! Ha ha ha!
RONNIE - What's up with you man? When you gonna get a woman?
DEXTER - I don't know man. These women at Ahpla just aint doin' it for me anymore man.
For real.
RONNIE - Man whatever. I think you're still upset.
DEXTER - What? Over Willie? That was a long time ago man. A real long time ago.
RONNIE - And you aint dated nobody since. Matter fact, you aint had none sense!
DEXTER - Ha ha ha! Whatever! Willie and I have both moved on. She's doing her thing, and
so am I.
RONNIE - Whatever you say dog.
DEXTER - Nigga I hate you!
(They both laugh.)
RONNIE - So now we aint got nobody on line, basketball season is all of a sudden
over...man it's about to be boring up in here! Damn!
DEXTER - Bruh, you need a hobby!
(They eat the rest of the pizza and watch the post game highlights.)
RONNIE - Yo, what's up with us trying to throw a party for Ty?
DEXTER - Good idea. We haven't done a party in a while.
RONNIE - This shit could be off the chain too. We can plan that shit for the third Saturday.
Like two weeks from now.
DEXTER - You think that's enough time?
RONNIE - Yeah. We won't need to publicize that much because it will be an Omega going
over party. Just the title in itself will draw mad people. Ya know?
DEXTER - True true.
RONNIE - Ty has friends that want to congratulate him. I'm sure the Deltas will come out.
It'll be packed up in here.
DEXTER - Cool. Call that bruh and let's tell him.
RONNIE - Aight.
(RONNIE gets up and goes over to the phone. He dials TY.)
TY - Hello.
RONNIE - Yo what's up baby bruh!
TY - Roooooo! Roooooo! What's up ExeQUEtioner!
RONNIE - Chillin bruh! What's up with you?
TY - Man just hangin' out!
RONNIE - Me and Dex are over here talking about a going over party for you over here at
the frat house.
TY - Word?
RONNIE - Yeah we're thinking on the third Saturday. So you gotta make sure ,you tell all
your peeps that might want to congratulate you. You know, all your fans.
(TY laughs.)
TY - Okay cool!
RONNIE - We'll take care of the rest.
TY - Thanks!
RONNIE - No problem man...oh wait hold on, my other line is ringing.
(RONNIE clicks over.)
RONNIE - Hello...hey what's up...yeah...yeah...huh? What? You are lying!
(DEXTER looks over.)
RONNIE - Are you serious! Hell yeah!
DEXTER - Who is that?
RONNIE - Aight cool! Cool! Later!
(RONNIE clicks back over to TY.)
RONNIE - Ty, let me hit you right back.
TY - Okay bruh. Peace.
RONNIE - Later.
(He hangs up.)
DEXTER - What was that all about?
RONNIE - Our night just jumped one hundred points on the excitement scale!
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ALEXIS is on the phone with QUINTON discussing her feelings toward BOBBY dating a
member of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.
ALEXIS - Quinton, how am I supposed to pursue Sigma if Bobby is dating Paula?
QUINTON - Well for one thing, who knows how serious Bobby is about Paula or any other
female for that reason. He isn't one hundred percent honest with her from the door because
she didn't even know that you and Bobby had a history.
ALEXIS - That's right. She asked me if I knew Bobby. But if he had told her that we used to
date, she wouldn't have asked me that.
QUINTON - Right. So who knows what other misconceptions he has led her to believe.
ALEXIS - And maybe if she finds out that we used to date, maybe she won't be interested in
him.
QUINTON - Maybe not. That's a good point too.
ALEXIS - So maybe I am worrying for no reason huh?
QUINTON - Well I wouldn't say that. I mean, it's a legitimate concern. If you are going to be
pledging, that is something that will bother you twenty four hours a day. It will be in your
face constantly.
ALEXIS thinks - Yeah, it will!
QUINTON - So I understand. I don't think I would want to deal with that either.
ALEXIS - Really?
QUINTON - No, I wouldn't. And I pledged already so I know what is in store for you if you
make line. It aint pretty. Ha ha ha.
ALEXIS - Thanks a lot!
QUINTON - Ha ha, I'm just playin' baby.
ALEXIS - And you know this has nothing to do with you right?
QUINTON - Yeah, I believe you. Like I said, I pledged. I understand.
ALEXIS - You are the best baby. You are so understanding.
QUINTON - Thanks. You know I care about you.
ALEXIS - I care about you too hon.
(silence)
ALEXIS - Well listen, I know you're studying...
QUINTON - Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Ha ha ha.
ALEXIS - Well get back to it and call me later okay?
QUINTON - I will.
ALEXIS - Are you coming over tomorrow?
QUINTON - Yeah.
ALEXIS - I can't wait to see you.
QUINTON - Same here.
ALEXIS - Good luck studying, talk to ya later.
QUINTON - Thanks baby. Bye.
(They hang up.)
ALEXIS thinks - If only it was that simple. It bothers me that Bobby dates Paula because of
Sigma Gamma Rho. But is that really the only reason?
(ALEXIS picks back up her tub of ice cream which has melted a little.)
ALEXIS thinks - Damn.
(She eats another scoop of ice cream.)
ALEXIS thinks - Imagine if I was actually on line. Really on line for SGRho! How in the world
would that play out?
CANDACE - You know it's cool with me. I'm partial to Alphas.
(CANDACE smiles.)
ROSALIND - True that.
PAULA - Okay cool. I'll invite them in.
(PAULA leaves the room.)
CANDACE - Aurora number one!
(ALEXIS runs over to CANDACE and stands at attention.)
ALEXIS - Yes Big Sister Alpha Rhomeo!
CANDACE - You understand we are bringing upstairs a few friends to see you. Make sure
you know all of your information because they might start testing you. You always want to
make a good impression on visitors because sorors talk you up so much. We are very proud
of you. So don't be nervous, just remember everything that you learned. You'll do fine.
(PAULA comes back in. With her she has LARRY, JASON, REGGIE and BOBBY. Her and
BOBBY are holding hands.)
ALEXIS thinks - Oh my God! The Alphas! Bobby!
REGGIE - Hello ladies. Hey Candace, thanks for inviting us up.
BOBBY - Yeah, thanks baby.
(BOBBY kisses PAULA on the cheek and then walks directly over to ALEXIS. He gets in her
face.)
BOBBY - Hi Lexie. Ya miss me?
(ALEXIS is awakened from her day dream by dropping her ice cream onto the floor.)
ALEXIS - Oh damn!
ALEXIS thinks - You know what? Enough is enough!
(She picks her phone back up.)
ALEXIS - I hate that I'm about to do this!
(She dials.)
BOBBY - Hello?
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RONNIE has just received a phone call and is now very excited.
(RONNIE hangs up.)
DEXTER - What was that all about?
RONNIE - Our night just jumped one hundred points on the excitement scale!
DEXTER - What? How? What happened?
RONNIE - That was Chris the Delta. She said something about she is bringing some girls
over here for us to have some fun with!
DEXTER - Some girls? Like some pyramids? Some pledgees?
RONNIE - Yeah!
DEXTER - Dude, she was fuckin' with you. They don't have a line on right now.
RONNIE - How you know?
DEXTER - Because if they had a line on, don't you think we would have heard from the day
the line started? You know that's how we get down with the sorors.
RONNIE - Maybe they changed the agenda this year.
DEXTER - Yeah right. They aint got no line on now. I'm tellin' ya.
RONNIE - Well I believe her!
DEXTER - No, you want to believe her because you want an excuse to haze somebody up.
(RONNIE laughs.)
RONNIE - No seriously, it didn't sound like she was joking with me. I really believe they got
something going on and they are letting us in on it now.
DEXTER - Impossible. And I'll prove it to ya.
(DEXTER gets up and walks over to the phone.)
DEXTER - I'll find out once and for all.
(DEXTER dials.)
WILLIE - Hello.
DEXTER - Hey.
(WILLIE pauses.)
WILLIE - Hey. What's up?
DEXTER - Nothing much, how are you?
WILLIE - I'm fine. Um...I can't talk now though.
DEXTER thinks - Damn. I bet her man is sitting right next to her!
DEXTER - Oh that's cool. I just got a quick question for you.
WILLIE - Oh okay. What's up?
DEXTER - Do yall have a line on now?
WILLIE - Who us? No. You know the day that we officially start line we get together with
yall. So no, we aint doin' nothing yet.
DEXTER - Okay, just checking. Well do your thing and I'll talk to ya later.
WILLIE - Okay. Bye Dexter.
DEXTER - Bye.
(DEXTER hangs up.)
DEXTER - Ronnie, Willie said that they don't have a line.
RONNIE - Really? That is mad weird! Why in the world would Christian call me and tell me
that if it isn't true?
DEXTER - Maybe she's just jokin' with us.
RONNIE - Well I'm gonna pull her ass up about it if she still comes over!
DEXTER - As long as you haze somebody huh?
RONNIE - Naw, I just wanna get to the bottom of this shit.
DEXTER - Yeah, me too.
(DEXTER sits back on the couch.)
RONNIE - How's Willie?
DEXTER - She's cool. I didn't talk much to her. She was busy.
RONNIE - Oh.
DEXTER - Maybe you should try and call Christian back and see what she was talking about.
RONNIE - Yeah!
(RONNIE dials CHRISTIAN's phone.)
CHRISTIAN's ANSWERING MACHINE - Hi this is Christian...I'm not in right now, but if you'd
leave a brief...
(RONNIE hangs up.)
RONNIE - She aint there.
DEXTER - Well maybe she is on her way over. But I'm sure she's just trippin'.
RONNIE - Yeah. Dammit I'm mad! I was gettin' in the mood!
DEXTER - Well if you must haze someone, haze Christian when she gets here. Ha ha ha!
RONNIE - Oh I will!
(The doorbell rings.)
DEXTER - Speak of the devil. That may be her.
RONNIE - Yeah I know. Now let's find out what's goin' on?
(RONNIE opens the door and sees CHRISTIAN standing next to a young lady who is
blindfolded.)
RONNIE - What the hell...
CHRISTIAN - Don't use curse words in front of my girl.
(RONNIE is now confused.)
RONNIE - Come on in.
(CHRISTIAN grabs the girl's arm and leads her into the Omega house.)
DEXTER - Hey Chris.
(DEXTER and CHRISTIAN hug.)
RONNIE - Okay so explain what's going on here.
CHRISTIAN - Come on, let's go into the kitchen and talk.
(They go into the other room so that the young lady doesn't hear their conversation.)
RONNIE - What's this all about?
CHRISTIAN - Look, I'm the dean of the next line. I take this very, very serious. I know we
aren't supposed to have contact with the girls, but I want them to be so tight that every
now and again I step in and kidnap one of em. Then I drill her on being a good and perfect
pyramid pledgee.
DEXTER - Wow, won't you get in trouble?
CHRISTIAN - Only if one of you guys tells Willie.
(RONNIE looks at DEXTER.)
RONNIE - Naw girl, we aint gonna say nothing. Promise.
CHRISTIAN - Okay good. So here's the deal. I got some errands that I gotta run. But in the
meantime, I thought I could leave her here and you guys could...
(CHRISTIAN reaches into a plastic bag that she was carrying and pulls out a paddle.)
CHRISTIAN - ...tighten her up for me.
(CHRISTIAN smiles. RONNIE grabs the paddle.)
RONNIE - Now that's what I'm talking about!
CHRISTIAN - You can do whatever you want with her. If she cops an attitude, give her
attitude adjustments!
RONNIE - Cool!
CHRISTIAN - Well have fun guys. And do whatever you want.
RONNIE - Cool!
(CHRISTIAN turns to leave.)
DEXTER - Oh Chris, one more thing.
CHRISTIAN - What's up?
DEXTER - You didn't tell us the pyramid's name.
CHRISTIAN - Oh my bad! Hee hee hee! Her name is...
(CHRISTIAN pauses.)
CHRISTIAN - ...Breanna!

Episode 3
ALEXIS is bothered by her ex boyfriend BOBBY dating PAULA because she is interested in
PAULA's sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho.
ALEXIS thinks - You know what? Enough is enough!
(She picks her phone back up.)
ALEXIS - I hate that I'm about to do this!
(She dials.)
BOBBY - Hello?
(silence)
BOBBY - Hello dammit! Ha ha ha!
ALEXIS - Bobby.
BOBBY - Who is this?
ALEXIS - It's me. Alexis.
BOBBY - Hey! What's up baby girl! What's goin' on?
ALEXIS - Are you busy? I need to talk to you.
BOBBY - Hold on a minute.
(ALEXIS can hear BOBBY turn his music down.)
BOBBY - Naw, I'm cool. What's up?
(ALEXIS takes a deep breath.)
ALEXIS - Bobby, I want to talk to you about who you are dating now.
BOBBY - Huh?
ALEXIS - Paula. I want to talk to you about Paula.
BOBBY - Paula? You want to talk to me about me dating Paula?
ALEXIS - Yes.
(BOBBY laughs to himself.)
BOBBY - What about it?
ALEXIS - Well...
(She pauses.)
ALEXIS - ...you know that I am interested in Sigma Gamma Rho right?
BOBBY - You are? I didn't know that!
(BOBBY is being very sarcastic and ALEXIS picks it up.)
ALEXIS - Oh come on Bobby, why you always playin' around?
BOBBY - Ha ha ha ha ha! I'm sorry, go ahead.
ALEXIS thinks - I knew I shouldn't have called this boy!
ALEXIS - Well...being that I am interested in Sigma Gamma Rho, it is difficult for me to
approach Paula and come at her correctly, when I know that you're dating her.
BOBBY - Really?
ALEXIS - Yes Bobby really.
BOBBY thinks - I am the man!
BOBBY - So let me get this straight...you are upset because I am dating someone who is in
a sorority that you may want to be a member of...at some point.
ALEXIS - Yes. It bothers me because I have to approach her, talk to her, and hopefully be
pledged by her.
BOBBY - And so I am supposed to do...what about this?
(BOBBY is sarcastic again.)
ALEXIS - Bobby I wish you would stop being sarcastic and take my feelings into
consideration for once in your life!
BOBBY - Oh is that so?
ALEXIS - As a matter of fact that is so!
BOBBY - So I should be more considerate of your feelings?
ALEXIS - I would appreciate that.
BOBBY - Because it would be difficult for you to pursue an organization with a young lady
that your ex is dating.
ALEXIS - Exactly.
(silence)
BOBBY - Well how the hell do you think I feel with you dating Quinton and him and I are in
the same fraternity!
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MONA is at Pharoahs. She just convinced MARCUS to leave and is now walking around the
club.
MONA thinks - Wow, I miss this place. Seems like I haven't been here in forever!
(She feels her cell phone vibrating. She takes it off her hip and answers.)
MONA - Hi soror mommy!
SOROR FERGUSON - Hi Mona! I can barely hear you. Where are you?
MONA - I went out with the sorors mom! We came to a club.
SOROR FERGUSON - You did what with the sorors?
MONA - Hold on mom!
(MONA walks past the dance floor and to the staircase where she can hear better.)
MONA - Can you hear me now?
SOROR FERGUSON - A little better. Where are you sweetie?
MONA - I'm at a club mom. Sorors came out to the club tonight so I am hanging out with
them.
SOROR FERGUSON - Oh that's nice dear. It's good to know that you and the chapter sorors
are finally getting along.
MONA - Yeah mom. I just love em!
SOROR FERGUSON - That's good Mona. Some of my fondest memories of AKA are right
there on Ahpla's campus. You should cherish these times.
MONA - Oh I do. I'm having a blast!
SOROR FERGUSON - So no more semesters off okay!
MONA - Mommy did you call me just to lecture me about my time away from campus? I told
you a thousand times that I needed a break. Pledging was rough on me. I was a nervous
wreck after line.
SOROR FERGUSON - I can't hear you, what did you say?
MONA - I said that pledging was rough on me so I needed a break.
SOROR FERGUSON - Mona, you're breaking up on your cell phone. I can't hear you.
MONA - Mom, my reception is bad in this stairwell. Let me walk somewhere else and call
you back okay?
SOROR FERGUSON - Okay, call me back.
(They hang up.)
MONA thinks - Dag! Only my mother would call me while I'm in a club and want to talk!
Good grief!
(MONA walks to the front door.)
MONA - Can I go out and come back in?
BOUNCER - Yeah, just go over there and get your hand stamped.
MONA - Thanks.
(MONA gets her hand stamped and walks outside. She dials her mother.)
SOROR FERGUSON - Hello?
MONA - Hey mom, it's me.
SOROR FERGUSON - Oh okay Mona, I can hear you much better now.
MONA - Okay.
SOROR FERGUSON - Like I was saying dear, I want you to enjoy yourself while you are at
Ahpla but your studies come first. So no more taking off of school. Is that agreed?
(MONA rolls her eyes.)
MONA - Yes mom. Agreed.
SOROR FERGUSON - That's my baby.
(MONA smiles. She looks at the long line of people now coming into Pharoahs.)
SOROR FERGUSON - Well look honey, I don't want to keep you. I know you are having a
good time with the soro...
MONA - Oh shit!
SOROR FERGUSON - Mona Ferguson! Watch your mouth!
MONA - Oh...oh I'm sorry mommy! I just saw someone that I haven't seen in a long time!
I'm sorry, that won't happen again.
SOROR FERGUSON - You be mindful of your language young lady!
MONA - Yes maam.
SOROR FERGUSON - And one more thing, never...
(MONA has the phone to her ear but isn't listening to a thing her mother is saying.)
SOROR FERGUSON - Is that understood?
MONA - Uh...yes maam.
SOROR FERGUSON - Alright Mona. Call me this week.
MONA - Uh huh.
SOROR FERGUSON - Bye bye honey.
MONA - Okay mom, later.
(MONA hangs up and rushes back to the front door. She shows her hand where it was
stamped and she hurries back into Pharaohs.)
MONA thinks - What a night this is turning out to be!
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BOBBY is on the phone with ALEXIS discussing her feelings toward him dating PAULA.
BOBBY - So I should be more considerate of your feelings?
ALEXIS - I would appreciate that.
BOBBY - Because it would be difficult for you to pursue an organization with a young lady
that your ex is dating.
ALEXIS - Exactly.
(silence)
BOBBY - Well how the hell do you think I feel with you dating Quinton and him and I are in
the same fraternity!
ALEXIS - Wha...Uh...but...
BOBBY - Alexis, you got some nerve telling me not to date someone in a sorority that you
want to be in! What about the fraternity that I'm already in?
ALEXIS - But...but...
BOBBY - How in the world could you even ask me something like that? Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
After what you pulled? Ha ha!
ALEXIS - Bobby that's different and you know it!
BOBBY - How?
ALEXIS - Because you don't care if I date Quinton!
BOBBY - Excuse me?
ALEXIS - Oh come on Bobby! I know you! You were already cheating on me, and who
knows whoever else you're screwing around with! You don't care who I date!
(silence)
ALEXIS - Bobby.
BOBBY - Alexis, you really don't know me at all.
ALEXIS - Yes I do!
BOBBY - No you don't. When you started to date Quinton, that shit tore me apart.
ALEXIS - It did?
ALEXIS thinks - It did?
ALEXIS - Then why did you give Quinton your permission?
BOBBY - Because Quinton asked me when I was sitting with Trina! What the heck was I
supposed to say!
ALEXIS - Well that's your fault for messing with that bitch anyway!
BOBBY - You're absolutely right! That's my fault. I made my bed, so I had to lie in it. Which
is why after I gave Quinton my permission, I never bothered you or him about it again. I
don't call him. I don't give him any kind of attitude up in the chapter meetings. I treat him
brotherly and with respectevery time I see him. But what does he do?
ALEXIS - What?
BOBBY - He takes every opportunity he can to throw your relationship up in my face!
ALEXIS - No he doesn't!
BOBBY - You wouldn't know! Yes he does! So before you start callin' me trying to check me,
you need to check your man!
(silence)
BOBBY - I'll talk to you later Lex.
ALEXIS - Bobby, I'm...
(click)
BOBBY thinks -Oh, I am so the freakin' man! I knew she would want me back! Ha! I knew
it!
(BOBBY puts his feet up and grabs the remote.)
BOBBY thinks - It was just a matter of time!
(BOBBY turns on the tv.)
BOBBY thinks - As a matter of fact, it'll only be a matter of time before she calls me back!
Ha ha ha!
(The telephone rings. BOBBY yells.)
BOBBY - Oh I am the man!
BOBBY thinks - I didn't think it would be that quick! Damn!
(He lets it rings two more times. Then he answers and tries to sound sexy.)
BOBBY - Hello.
CARYN - Bobby where have you been! I need for you to come and pick up Lil Derrick!
BOBBY - What?
CARYN - You haven't called me back and I left your ass two messages! I need for you to
come and get the baby tonight! I'm going out!
BOBBY - Caryn I can't tonight. I got plans.
CARYN - Plans? You aint got no plans! You sittin' on your couch right now with the remote in
your hand! Bring your lazy ass on!
BOBBY - Naw seriously, I don't have time.
CARYN - You don't have time for your son? You sure had time to help me make him!
BOBBY - That aint got nothin' to do with it! I just don't have...
CARYN - Don't you want to be a good father? Huh? Don't you have a good father that you
are always bragging about and talking about? How can you do this to a little boy?
(silence)
BOBBY - Let me call you right back.
CARYN - Hold up...
(click)
BOBBY thinks - Damn!
(BOBBY dials again.)
DERRICK - This is Derrick.
BOBBY - Yo man, it's Bobby. Hey don't hang up! I need to talk to you man! I need your
help!
DERRICK - Actually Bobby, I think I may be able to help you. Because now that I think
about it...
(DERRICK smiles.)
DERRICK - I think I need your help as well!
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APRIL, KATRICE and PJ have gone to Pyramids on gay/lesbian night. APRIL and PJ have just
spotted LARRY there as well.
(APRIL looks around at the crowd and tries not to make eye contact with any females for
too long.)
APRIL thinks - This is cra...oh my God!
(APRIL grabs PJ's arm.)
PJ - What?
APRIL - Oh my God!
PJ - What? Why are you trippin'?
APRIL - Look!
(APRIL points to the dance floor.)
APRIL - Look right there!
PJ - Oh shit! My sands Larry!
(KATRICE comes back with the drinks.)
KATRICE - Ladies, let's toast.
APRIL - Katrice, look! Look who's here!
KATRICE - Huh? Who?
(APRIL nods with her head toward the dance floor. KATRICE looks closely.)
KATRICE - Is that...is that Larry?
APRIL - Yes! Yes it is!
KATRICE - Oh cool, let's go say hello.
APRIL - What? Hell no! Are you crazy?
KATRICE - Why not?
APRIL - Because...we may embarass him or something.
KATRICE - Embarass him? What?
APRIL - I didn't know he was...
(APRIL whispers.)
APRIL - ...gay!
KATRICE - Who said that he is?
APRIL - Well it's gay lesbian night. So why would someone be here if they aren't...
(PJ gives APRIL a funny look.)
APRIL - Well I aint talkin' about me and you Peej.
(PJ laughs.)
KATRICE - Stop being so paranoid. This is a club. I told you that you may see guys dancing
with girls. It aint unusual at all. He may be here for the same reason that you and PJ are
here. To hear some cool music and have a good time. And to get away from that young ass
Pharoahs crowd.
PJ - Hey! I like Pharoahs.
KATRICE - Uh...yeah, my point exactly.
(KATRICE and APRIL laugh.)
KATRICE - So are yall coming to say hi to Larry or not?
PJ - Yeah let's go.
(The dj plays Hot in Herre by Nelly and the crowd starts to dance harder.)
KATRICE - Oh wait, that's my song right there! Hold on a minute...
(KATRICE looks at the dance floor.)
KATRICE - Yo why don't you two find two nice, sweaty, obnoxious guys to dance with. I'll be
right back and we can catch Larry then.
PJ - Where you goin?
KATRICE - Right there!
(KATRICE starts to move through the crowd toward a girl dancing by herself.)
KATRICE - I'll be right back!
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MONA has hung up with her mother and rushed back into Club Pharoahs.
(MONA hangs up and rushes back to the front door. She shows her hand where it was
stamped and hurries back into Pharaohs.)
MONA thinks - What a night this is turning out to be!
(MONA walks to the edge of the dance floor and looks around.)
MONA thinks - Now where did...oh...there!
(MONA starts to walk toward the bathroom.)
MONA thinks - What a night! First I player hate on Renee, hated to do it but the brother was
fine and he didn't want me so...whatever! And now...
(MONA walks into the bathroom which is full of women. She looks around.)
MONA thinks - It's way too crowded in here!
(MONA walks up to a girl who is looking in the mirror.)
MONA - Excuse me, is my make up on right? I gotta look my best girl! Boris from Soul Food
just walked in.
GIRL - What! Boris Kodjoe walked in the club!
MONA - Yeah, he just came in with some of his friends.
(All the girls quickly fix their hair and make up in the mirror and start to rush out of the
bathroom.)
MONA thinks - That's more like it. I need privacy to work.
(MONA waits for the stall to open and when it does she speaks.)
MONA - Hello there.
(JAHANNA turns and faces MONA.)
JAHANNA - Mona!
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As KATRICE, APRIL and PJ were about to confront LARRY in Pyramids, KATRICE decides to
dance with someone. She is now coming back to APRIL and PJ.
KATRICE - Hey yall. I know yall aint been standing here this whole time.
PJ - No, I actually just came back. I was on the other side. You didn't see me dancing?
KATRICE - Naw girl, I was preoccupied.
APRIL - Oh God!
(KATRICE rolls her eyes at APRIL.)
KATRICE - Well at least some of us are having a good time tonight.
APRIL - Anyway.
KATRICE - Hey, where did Larry go?
PJ - I saw him go that way.
(PJ points toward a set of stairs.)
KATRICE - Oh that's the stairs that go down to the lower level. Maybe he went down there.
PJ - What goes on downstairs?
KATRICE - I don't know. I've never been.
PJ - Well let's go check it out and see if he's down there.
KATRICE - Cool.
APRIL - Wait, hold up. I aint goin' down nowhere. Who knows what kinda crazy, kinky shit is
going on down there!
KATRICE - April shut up and come on.
(They start to make their way through the crowd toward the staircase.)
APRIL thinks - I need to be prepared for the worst! I don't know what to expect down here!
(They get to the staircase and it is crowded going down the stairs.)
KATRICE - Seems like whatever is down here is pretty popular.
APRIL - That's what I'm afraid of!
(As they reach the bottom of the stairs, they look around. There are pool tables, a bar and a
few televisions on.)
KATRICE - Oh this is nice. A little lounge area.
(Most of the people downstairs are sitting down talking, or at the bar. It's mostly guys
talking with guys and ladies talking with ladies.)
PJ - Do you see Larry anywhere?
(They look around.)
KATRICE - Is that him at the pool table? Oh no, Larry had on a black shirt didn't he?
PJ - Yeah.
APRIL - Oh shit! Is that him sitting down kissing that guy?
(They all quickly look.)
APRIL - Girl, that's not him! Ha ha ha ha!
KATRICE - Well look yall. I didn't come here to run behind Larry. It's mad crowded in here
so we may never find him. So let's just have a good time, and if we bump into him, then so
be it.
PJ - Yeah, I agree.
APRIL - Okay.
(They go back upstairs toward the dance floor.)
KATRICE - I'm gonna go find that cutie I was dancing with. See yall!
PJ - Okay, we'll meet back right here.
APRIL - You're gonna go dance too?
PJ - Sure, why not.
APRIL - With who?
PJ - With me. I would ask you to come on but your scared that we would look like
girlfriends! Ha ha ha ha ha.
(PJ walks toward the dance floor and APRIL goes to sit down.)
APRIL thinks - She's right! She aint even thinking! If I casually dance with her, someone
could see us! Just like we saw Larry, what would he think if he saw me and PJ dancing
together on lesbian night? I bet he would go and tell all the...
LARRY - April?
(APRIL turns around.)
APRIL - Larry!
LARRY - April, I thought that was you. Uh...I didn't know that you're down with...
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JAHANNA has just come out of the stall in the bathroom of Pharoahs and run into MONA.
MONA - Hello there.
(JAHANNA turns and faces MONA.)
JAHANNA - Mona!
(silence)
JAHANNA - What are you doing here? I thought that you were...
MONA - Kicked out of Ahpla? Come on Jahanna, you know they gotta do better than that to
keep a bad bitch like me down.
(MONA smiles.)
MONA - Especially when I got scores to settle.
(silence)
(JAHANNA casually walks to the sink and washes her hands.)
JAHANNA - Mona, let me tell you something...
(JAHANNA grabs a paper towel and dries her hands off.)
JAHANNA - I didn't make the AKA line. I don't know all the reasons why, but it probably had
something to do with the fact that I beat you up. Maybe that's my fault, but I blame you
indirectly. So best believe it is taking everything inside of me from jumping on you in this
bathroom and beating the shit out of you.
MONA - What!
(JAHANNA jumps at MONA and MONA flinches back. JAHANNA then gets in MONA's face.)
JAHANNA - I lost AKA once because of you. That aint gonna happen again. But stay out of
my way Mona...
(JAHANNA turns to walk out of the bathroom.)
JAHANNA - ...or this bad bitch will kick your ass!

Episode 4
WILLIE and her boyfriend JASON were out hanging out at the mall. They are on their way
home now.
WILLIE - I'm going back for those shoes! I don't care what you say! Ha ha ha ha!
JASON - Okay, just don't come crying to me when your mother gets on your case again for
your shopping.
WILLIE - I don't know why she be trippin'! She's worse than me.
JASON - Yeah, but she has a j...o...b!
(WILLIE slaps JASON on his arm as they laugh and walk to WILLIE's car.)
JASON - What are you doing tonight when we get back?
WILLIE - I am supposed to go see Christian.
JASON - Oh.
(JASON gets a sad look on his face.)
WILLIE - Why? What's wrong?
(JASON pouts.)
JASON - Oh nothing.
WILLIE - Stop being silly! What?
JASON - Oh I was just hoping we could...well...you know...
(JASON smiles. WILLIE smiles.)
WILLIE - I think I can pencil you into my schedule.
JASON - Pencil me in huh?
(They both laugh.)
JASON - You want me to drive?
WILLIE - Naw, I'm not sleepy at all.
JASON - Good, because I'd rather you drive.
WILLIE - What? Why?
JASON - You'll see.
(WILLIE opens her door and then leans inside and opens the door for JASON. He gets in.)
WILLIE - What you tryin' to do boy? I'm scared of you!
JASON - Ha ha ha ha, if you scared, say you scared!
(They laugh as WILLIE drives out of the parking lot and back toward campus.)
JASON - Let me ask you something.
WILLIE - Yeah, go ahead boo.
(JASON puts his hand on WILLIE's knee.)
JASON - How long will it take us to get back to campus?
WILLIE - What? Jason you know how far campus is. Why are you asking me that?
JASON - Just tell me.
WILLIE - You're so silly! Okay, probably about twenty minutes. Twenty five tops.
JASON - Cool, that's all the time I need.
(JASON leans over and takes off WILLIE's seat belt.)
WILLIE - Hey! What are you doing?
(JASON doesn't answer as he places his hand on WILLIE's right breast.)
WILLIE - What are you doing!
(JASON ignores WILLIE's questions and he begins to pull up her t shirt as she drives.)
WILLIE - Jason! Jason stop! You're gonna make me crash boy!
JASON - You just keep your eyes on the road and both hands on the wheel!
(JASON smiles as he reaches underneath WILLIE's shirt and starts to slowly massage her
right breast through her bra.)
WILLIE - Jason...
(JASON ignores her and continues.)
WILLIE - Jason...you know I like that...
(WILLIE almost forgets that she is driving and closes her eyes for a second.)
JASON - Uh uh uh...keep those eyes open and on the road.
WILLIE - You know you need to quit! Oooh Jason, you need to stop!
(WILLIE pulls up to a red light.)
WILLIE - Why are you doing this to me?
JASON - Because I know you like it!
(WILLIE leans over and they begin to kiss. While kissing, JASON puts his hand inside of her
bra and pinches her nipple. The light turns green.)
WILLIE - I'm not gonna make it all the way back to Ahpla! Boy you're gonna make me pull
over!
JASON - Ha ha ha, no you're not. Hey, the faster we get home, the faster you get the real
deal.
(JASON pinches her nipple again. Then he takes his finger and goes in circles around it.)
WILLIE - Ooooh, damn! Ummm...the real...the real deal huh?
JASON - Yeah, the real deal!
(JASON smiles coyly as he drops his head and puts it underneath her shirt.)
WILLIE - Oh sh...
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DENICE has been sitting with BRANDON in the hospital trying to help him regain his
memory. On a suggestion from SHARONDA, DENICE has revealed to BRANDON startling
news.
DENICE - One more time, just to make sure. You don't remember the prom?
(BRANDON picks up the pictures again.)
BRANDON - Um...not really. Sorry.
DENICE - I just wanted to make sure.
(DENICE turns to face BRANDON to look him dead in the face.)
DENICE - Brandon, as I told you, you and I went to high school together. We came to Ahpla
together. And we are going to be in the same blue and white family...together.
BRANDON - Right.
DENICE - Well there is a reason for this Brandon. A very good reason. There's a reason why
our lives have been so intertwined.
BRANDON - There is? What?
(silence)
DENICE - Brandon, you're my man. You and I have been in love with each other from
childhood!
(silence)
(DENICE stares at BRANDON for his response.)
BRANDON - Say that again.
DENICE thinks - I knew this was a bad idea!
DENICE - Brandon...
(DENICE stands up.)
BRANDON - No wait...say that again!
(BRANDON extends his hand and DENICE takes it. He leads her back to sit down beside him
on the bed.)
BRANDON - You...you love me Denice?
DENICE - Yes Brandon! Yes I love you! I have for a very long time!
BRANDON - And...and I love you back?
(silence)
DENICE thinks - God!
DENICE - Yes.
(DENICE drops her eyes and after a moment of still silence, BRANDON speaks.)
BRANDON - I knew. I knew when I saw you...
(DENICE picks up her head in shock.)
DENICE - Knew? What do you mean you knew?
BRANDON - I knew, I knew that you're my girl. I remember! I remember that!
DENICE - But...
(BRANDON puts his hands on DENICE's face. He traces the contour of her mouth, eyes, ears
and nose with his fingers.)
BRANDON - I remember you! I can remember times that we shared!
(Tears begin to well up in DENICE's eyes.)
DENICE - You can? But how...I mean, what do you remember?
(BRANDON lets go of her face and looks out the window.)
BRANDON - The museum! The brand new African American museum back home in Detroit!
DENICE - What about it?
BRANDON - We went! The last time that we were home! It was only for a weekend but we
went to the museum!
(DENICE smiles as tears fall down her face.)
DENICE thinks - Oh my God! That actually did happen! He is getting his memory back! We
did go to the museum together!
DENICE - Yes Brandon! We did go to the musem? Do you remember anything else?
BANDON - Ummmm...we ate that afternoon, after the museum. I got a burger!
DENICE - Yes! Yes you did! Oh my God Brandon you reme...
(BRANDON leans up suddenly and begins to kiss DENICE.)
DENICE thinks - Oh my God!
(The door opens.)
SHARONDA - Hey D, visiting hours are...oh...k!
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WILLIE and JASON have finally made it all the way back to Ahpla's campus. It takes them
an extra ten minutes because JASON continues to physically play with her.
WILLIE - Wait until I get you upstairs boy!
JASON - Bring it on!
(WILLIE parks and rushes to get out of her car.)
JASON - Baby! Baby, you left your headlights on!
WILLIE - I don't care! Come on!
(JASON laughs very hard as he reaches over and turns her headlights off.)
JASON - Girl you are silly!
WILLIE - Well you got me started!
(JASON and WILLIE hurry inside.)
JASON thinks - It is about to be on!
(They kiss as WILLIE frantically tries to find the correct key for her door.)
WILLIE thinks - Dammit!
(She finds the right key, opens the door and they stumble inside.)
WILLIE - Now it's my turn to get you back!
JASON - Get me back? For what?
(JASON innocently shrugs.)
WILLIE - Oh don't act like you didn't get me all heated on purpose mister! Ha ha ha ha!
JASON - I have no idea what you're talking about.
(JASON smiles.)
WILLIE - Oh yeah? Well I'm talking about this!
(WILLIE pulls her shirt and bra off.)
WILLIE - How do you think they got this way?
JASON - I don't know? Are you cold?
(They both laugh as WILLIE throws her shirt at JASON and then jumps on him. They kiss
each other as they clumsily walk into the bedroom.)
JASON thinks - Yes! It is so on!
WILLIE thinks - Yes! Yes!
(WILLIE falls back on the bed and JASON plops down on top of her. They bump foreheads.)
WILLIE - Ouch!
JASON - Sorry!
(They start to kiss again and JASON quickly moves to WILLIE's neck.)
WILLIE - Oh yes Jason! Oh yes!
WILLIE thinks - That feels so...good!
(JASON moves down to her chest.)
WILLIE - Yes Jason! Yes!
(WILLIE puts her head back and closes her eyes. She raises her voice.)
WILLIE - Oh yeah Jason!
(JASON squeezes WILLIE's breasts and starts to kiss them again.)
WILLIE - Oh...oh...
(WILLIE screams.)
WILLIE - ...Oh Dex!
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PJ is dancing by herself in Pyramids during gay lesbian night.
PJ thinks - This place is cool, I don't care what April thinks!
(PJ turns around. All around her are girls dancing with girls and guys dancing with guys.
There are a few guys dancing with girls toward the edge of the dance floor.)
PJ thinks - Whatever! The music here is slammin'!
(When PJ spins back around there is a girl dancing toward her. The girl speaks.)
GIRL - Hey, you wanna dance?
PJ - Oh no thank you. My date just went to get us something to drink.
GIRL - Oh okay.
(The girl smiles as she turns and dances away.)
PJ thinks - Now what's so hard about doing that? April is trippin'. I can just dance by myself
for the rest of the night and get my money's worth!
(PJ spins around in a circle and sees a guy standing behind her. She ignores that he is there
at first but when she looks behind her again, hes there waiting.)
PJ thinks - Oh God, he looks goofy!
(PJ continues to dance with her back to the guy until he taps her on the shoulder.)
PJ thinks - Damn!
(She turns around and faces him.)
PJ thinks - Well at least he's not as bad as I thought he was. He looked goofy as hell when I
spun around.
GUY - Excuse me, you got a minute?
PJ thinks - A minute?
PJ - Naw, I don't have a minute.
(They guy reaches into his pocket.)
GUY - Well look, I have two. Can I lend you one?
(PJ cracks up laughing. The guy smiles.)
GUY - Can I dance with you?
PJ - Sure, why not.
PJ thinks - Why not? That was funny!
(The guy smiles as he begins to dance with PJ.)
GUY - So, what's your name?
PJ - Presjina.
GUY - Wow, that's pretty!
PJ - But my friends call me PJ.
GUY - Well I hope to call you PJ one day too.
(PJ smiles.)
PJ - What's yours?
GUY - Joseph...but my friends call me...Joseph. So for now, just call me Joseph.
(PJ laughs.)
JOSEPH - I like the way you dance, that's why I wanted to dance with you. But I didn't
know if you were down withus.
PJ - Us?
JOSEPH - Yeah, the xy chromosomes running around in here. I like the xx's and I was
hoping you were down with the xy's.
(PJ smiles.)
PJ - That is so silly. But I see what you mean.
(They look around and notice there are gay couples looking at them.)
PJ - Wow, it seems like we are out of place! Like we are the weird ones because we are
dancing with each other! Ha ha ha ha!
JOSEPH - Don't worry, I'll fix that.
(JOSEPH leans over and speaks to two girls dancing with each other who keep staring at
him and PJ.)
JOSEPH - Sorry, I like breasts.
(The girls turn away and continue to dance. PJ cracks up laughing.)
JOSEPH - I'm sorry, I know yall like tits too...but I just wanted to mention that! Have a
good evening!
(He turns back to PJ who is laughing out loud.)
PJ - That was so funny! You just don't care huh?
JOSEPH - Not really Presjina! I don't. Ha ha ha ha!
(PJ laughs again and continues to dance.)
JOSEPH - So tell me what your interests are...who you be with!
(JOSEPH makes his voice sound like Biggie Smalls. PJ laughs.)
PJ - I go to Ahpla.
JOSEPH - Oh shit! You do? Girl, I aint never seen you on campus before!
PJ - You go to Ahpla?
JOSEPH - No.
(JOSEPH starts doing the wop dance.)
PJ - Oh my God you are crazy! You dont even go to Ahpla! And what the heck are you
doing? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
JOSEPH - You didn't know I was bringing that wop back did ya?
PJ - Ha ha ha ha ha! No, I didn't know! Ha ha ha ha! You better stop before you hurt your
neck! Ha ha ha!
JOSEPH - You're right, I didn't pay my insurance payment this month. I can't afford to get
hurt! I better stick to doing the cabbage patch!
(JOSEPH starts doing the cabbage patch and PJ laughs so hard she stops dancing and bends
over.)
PJ - Joseph you are a nut!
(JOSEPH smiles.)
JOSEPH - Well I'm crazy about you Presjina! So just call me Crazy Joe!
PJ - Ha ha ha, well you can call me PJ.
(silence)
(JOSEPH acts as if he is beginning to cry.)
PJ - Oh stop!
JOSEPH - No really! I am so happy!
(They both laugh.)
JOSEPH - So I can be your friend now?
PJ - Yes Joseph! Ha ha ha.
JOSEPH - Oh my goodness! I am so happy! This deserves a toast...where did I put my...
(JOSEPH is looking all over the place.)
PJ thinks - Did he lose his wallet?
PJ - What are you looking for?
JOSEPH - My toaster! This deserves a toast!
(PJ slaps his arm.)
PJ - Shut up! Ha ha, you are a stand up comedian!
JOSEPH - Let's get something to drink Pres...I mean PJ.
(JOSEPH smiles a big smile.)
PJ - Sure.
JOSEPH - Man, I'm sweatin' like a pig! I need some h three o!
PJ - H three o? H three o? Water is h two o!
JOSEPH - Yeah but I need a Heineken with my water!
(PJ laughs all the way over to the bar. JOSEPH actually orders a water and a Heineken for
himself, and PJ orders a ginger ale.)
PJ - Do you do comedy or something?
JOSEPH - No, I'm an accountant.
PJ - Ha! An accountant? And this funny and high strung? No way!
JOSEPH - Being couped up in that office all day, I be itchin' to get out and let loose!
(JOSEPH shakes his body all over. PJ laughs.)
JOSEPH - But I loosen up before I even get here. Ya know what I mean?
(PJ sips her ginger ale.)
PJ - What do you mean?
(JOSEPH reaches into his back pocket and pulls out a folded paper towel. He opens it and
shows PJ a few pills.)
PJ - What in the world?
JOSEPH - Just helps me unwind and loosen up. Called ecstasy.
PJ - Ecstasy?
JOSEPH - Yeah. It turns a party into a jam! Just helps you..become a little less...inhibited.
PJ - I have heard of it. The party drug right?
JOSEPH - Something like that. It isn't a drug like heroine or something. Just loosens you up,
and makes you tell funny jokes for a boring accountant like me.
(JOSEPH smiles.)
JOSEPH - Here, try one.
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SHARONDA has just walked into BRANDON's hospital room and found DENICE and
BRANDON kissing.
(The door opens.)
SHARONDA - Hey D, visiting hours are...oh...k!
(DENICE spins around and quickly wipes her face. BRANDON just smiles.)
BRANDON - Hey Sharonda, come in.
SHARONDA - Didn't mean to interrupt anything...
(SHARONDA looks at DENICE and winks. DENICE looks away.)
SHARONDA - ...I just had to tell you that visiting hours are now over and we have to leave
D.
DENICE - Um...ahem...okay...um...Brandon, I'll call up to you when I get home okay?
BRANDON - Please do.
(BRANDON smiles.)
SHARONDA - Get some rest Brandon. Sleep tight.
BRANDON - Thanks.
(BRANDON smiles and looks at DENICE.)
BRANDON - Good night honey.
DENICE - Good night Brandon.
(Tears come to DENICE's eyes again as she turns to leave.)
BRANDON - Hey Sharonda.
(SHARONDA and DENICE turn around.)
SHARONDA - Yeah?
BRANDON - Aren't you one of the first people that I met when I first got to Ahpla?
(SHARONDA looks at DENICE and then back to BRANDON.)
SHARONDA - Yes, I met you like the first week you got here. And then I got confused when
I met Brendon! You remember that?
BRANDON - Yep, I sure do!
SHARONDA - That is wonderful Brandon! Just wonderful! Well get some rest.
BRANDON - Oh, and one more thing...
(BRANDON pauses.)
BRANDON - ...can you give my line brothers a message for me? Tell them to keep their
eyes on the path...the true path of um...um...enlightenment. For it is for Sigma and Sigma
alone that we must journey on! We won't sleep we won't rest until Phi Beta is across our
chests!
(SHARONDA smiles.)
SHARONDA - Z phi! Good night...
(SHARONDA opens the door.)
SHARONDA - ...Crescent.
(DENICE leaves without another word.)
SHARONDA - Oh my God! Isn't this great! He's getting his memory back! And I saw you
getting your groove on up in there girl! Fill me in!
(They get to the elevator and press the down button.)
SHARONDA - So what's up? What happened?
(DENICE turns to SHARONDA crying.)
DENICE - I lied to him! I told him that we are in love with each other!
SHARONDA - I know, I told you to do that. I see it worked.
(They step onto the elevator.)
DENICE - But Sharonda, I lied to him. He thinks that we're in a relationship and that we
love each other. That is not right.
SHARONDA - Right? Whatever! You helped him. He couldn't remember shit and now he
remembers some of his Crescent lines, he remembers meeting me...and he remembers
loving you.
DENICE - But he doesn't love me! It's all a lie. I mean I'm happy that he is regaining his
memory because of what I told him...but what if he remembers that he is not my man?
SHARONDA - That won't happen.
DENICE - How do you know?
SHARONDA - I just know. This is implanted in his mind now. As he gains more and more of
his memory back, this will deeply inbed itself into his thoughts and moreso actions. You may
get your freak on girl!
DENICE - But I want Brandon to love me from his heart. The way that I love him.
(SHARONDA smiles.)
SHARONDA - That'll come. Trust me.
DENICE - I don't know Sharonda and I am not comfortable.
(DENICE wipes her eyes as the elevator door opens and they get out.)
DENICE - I'll take your word for it Sharonda. But I aint comfortable with this at all.
SHARONDA - Trust me soror. Just trust me.
(SHARONDA throws her arm around DENICE's shoulder and they walk outside to go to the
car.)
DENICE - Hey, you need a ride?
SHARONDA - Sure.
DENICE - Okay come on. Oh but wait, I was gonna stop by the Sigma frat house first and
tell frat that they can take Brandon back on line. He seems to be remembering his Crescent
information now.
SHARONDA - That's cool, I'll ride with you. It's great that Brandon will be back on the
Crescent line.
DENICE - Yeah, I know Hayden will be happy to hear that.
HAYDEN - I'm not happy to hear that Corey.
COREY - Me neither, but we gotta cross these boys. They have been on line for far too long
and the last thing we need is an investigation stemming from the car accident.
HAYDEN - You're right. But damn, crossing the line without Brandon? Is there any other
way?
COREY - Think about it Hayden. He may never remember even wanting to be a Sigma, let
alone what he has been taught over the last weeks. We can't cross him now. That would be
like grabbing a guy from the street and making him frat. If the dude doesn't know anything,
how can he be a Sigma?
(HAYDEN sits down and rubs his head with his hands.)
HAYDEN - Damn!
COREY - I wish there was another way, but time is our worst enemy right now.
HAYDEN - Yeah.
COREY - We have to do this.
(silence)
COREY - I spoke to the brothers. It now rests with you man.
(HAYDEN sits quietly contemplating.)
COREY - I hate to rush you Hayden, but we need an answer. We have to cross the
Crescents.
(silence)
COREY - Hayden...
HAYDEN - Okay man okay. Let's go do it.
COREY - And we agreed to not do it here at the frat house right?
HAYDEN - Right.
(HAYDEN slowly gets up.)
HAYDEN - Let's pack up the Crescents and get them out of here.
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PJ has finished her ginger ale and JOSEPH has finished his water and Heineken. They have
been talking and laughing with each other.
JOSEPH Yeah, this is my song right here! Come on girl!
PJ Cool! I like this song too!
(JOSEPH grabs PJs hand and leads her back onto the dance floor.)
JOSEPH Come on now, show me what you workin with!
(PJ playfully turns around and shakes her butt from left to right. She throws her hands in
the air.)
JOSEPH Ha ha ha! Thats what Im talkin about! Ha ha ha!
PJ Woooo whoooooo!
PJ thinks This is my jam right here!
JOSEPH The dj can play this song again fo sho!
PJ Yeah! Play that track one more time!
(PJ turns to the dj booth.)
PJ Play that track one mo gin!
(They both laugh.)
PJ thinks They should play this song again! That would be cool! This spot Pyramids is so
cool! So cool! But wait
(PJ looks to a couple to her left.)
PJ thinks Damn, since when did they start letting orange people come up in the club?
Well as long as they paid to get in dammit.
PJ Did you understand what I said?
JOSEPH What?
PJ Did you hear that?
JOSEPH Did I hear what?
PJ About the people. The yellow people and their money to get in.
(JOSEPH turns around and continues to dance.)
PJ Hey! Doin the butt!
(PJ slaps JOSEPH on his butt and squeezes it.)
PJ thinks That last song was the shit! But this song is the shit! Damn its hot in here!
PJ Hey Joe, are you hot too? Maybe I should
(JOSEPH keeps dancing.)
PJ - maybe I should take my shirt offtake my shirt off and twist it round my head spin it
like a helicopter! Ha ha ha!
PJ thinks I can take my shirt off. I can drive because Katrice has a phat ass car!
(JOSEPH turns back around and dances closer to PJ.)
PJ thinks If I havent spoken to my mother in a long time, then she is my father and
broccoli.
(PJ kisses JOSEPH on the cheek.)
PJ thinks My pictures are riding on the card. And the research is the president. Damn the
water.
(PJ waves both hands in the air wildly.)
JOSEPH Girl, you are out of control!
PJ What! Wooooooooo whoooooooooo!
JOSEPH I said you are off the chains!
PJ Wooooooooo whoooooooooo!
(PJ spins around and sticks her butt out. JOSEPH gets up on it.)
JOSEPH thinks This is shapin up real nice!
PJ thinks This club is so nice! They gotta stop letting birds fly around inside of here
though, especially when they are buying drinks. I mean damn!
(PJ leans her back against JOSEPHs chest and raises her hands to massage his head behind
her. He starts to massage her breasts.)
PJ thinks Oh this is my song and it is the shit!
(PJ turns back around and starts to grind against JOSEPH.)
PJ Yeah! Show me! Yeah!
JOSEPH Oh I got somethin for ya baby! I got somethin for ya!
PJ thinks Shit yeah! Fuck!
JOSEPH Girl you are off the chains!
PJ thinks This is the best club in the whole wide world! I aint never not coming to this
club! This music is the fuck!
JOSEPH Hey PJ, did you come here alone? Are you here by yourself?
PJ Yeah man! Shit this music is the shit!
PJ thinks This music is
PJ thinks This music is shit!
PJ thinks Is it incredible rock and roll or records?
PJ thinks Copy that so we can drink.
PJ thinks Keys are two. That little boy. If I wrote theiron
PJ thinks My neck power on the stage shit so shit was moving and moving and it was fun!
Damn!
PJ thinks Sweet covers apples. Oh shit that chair was was. This song is the shit!
JOSEPH So, you didnt come here with any other girls?
PJ thinks First I was enterprise so we went on Monday but the limit was more and
perfect that envelope was on the seat hotter than if I myself wear on the desk trophy so
train and the train are writing for mommy so street books and air is the way so but for
phones is opening at with yours when new was angry I stopped to because plan is net bowls
water with the hat and time was for the clips banks is cut for thefree and board fifty
music was stand so stand and where fun was paper grass rails but jet is and see what trees
yes smaller there notice bags beans wires then it when it said and so where tread rams
for engaging the house seven
JOSEPH So, you didnt come here with any other girls?
PJ Woooooooo whoooooooooooo! This song is the shit!
(PJ raises her hands in the air.)
JOSEPH So check this out Presjina
(JOSEPH looks around. He then grabs PJ close and whispers into her ear.)
JOSEPH Come on, lets get out of here. We can go to my place.
PJ thinks Real track is the shit! This is my song right now! Play that shit again!
JOSEPH So you wanna go to my place with me?
(PJ kisses JOSEPH on the lips.)
PJ Yeah man! Yeah! Lets go to your place!

Episode 5
BOBBY just hung up with CARYN and has now dialed DERRICK.
(BOBBY dials.)

DERRICK - This is Derrick.
BOBBY - Yo man, it's Bobby. Hey don't hang up! I need to talk to you man! I need your
help!
DERRICK - Actually Bobby, I think I may be able to help you. Because now that I think
about it...

(DERRICK smiles.)

DERRICK - I think I need your help as well!
BOBBY - Great! Well I know that we aren't exactly each other's favorite people, but if you
can help me and I can help you, then it's all good. We can go back to hating each other
later.
DERRICK - I'm listening.
BOBBY - Well here is what I need. Caryn just called me.
DERRICK - Got on your nerves huh?
BOBBY - Bruh! Anyway, she just called talkin' about come get the baby because she's going
out.
DERRICK - Uh huh.
BOBBY - Hey, I don't have a problem spending time with Lil Derrick. I mean, he's my son.
DERRICK - Uh huh.
BOBBY - It's the fact that the only time that Caryn calls me to come and get him is when
she wants to shake her ass! And that is what I don't appreciate.
DERRICK - So what do you want me to do?
BOBBY - Check her before I do.
DERRICK - Consider it done if you can help me.
BOBBY - Anything to get Caryn off my back! What's up?
DERRICK - Two things. Firstly I need to come back to Ahpla. I want to be a student again?
BOBBY - Oh, what you're gonna get your degree in the off season?
DERRICK - No. I am saying that I need to come back to Ahpla and leave the NBA alone.
BOBBY - What! What the hell you doin' that for?
DERRICK - That leads me to point two.
BOBBY - What's up?

(DERRICK pauses.)

DERRICK - I need your help in getting my ex girlfriend back.
BOBBY - What? Who June?
DERRICK - Yeah.
BOBBY - Why you need my help with that bruh? You aint got no game? Ha ha ha ha! Your
game is only on the court? Ha ha ha ha!
DERRICK - Naw, it's just that I fucked up with her and I heard that you fuck up with women
a lot! Ha ha!

(They both stop laughing.)

BOBBY - Okay, enough funny business.
DERRICK - Yeah. Let's get down to it.
BOBBY - Yeah, let's do the damn thing.
DERRICK - I can take care of Caryn. I flash some loot in her face and she does whatever I
want.
BOBBY - Cool! So you get her off my back?
DERRICK - Consider it done.
BOBBY - Thanks!
DERRICK - Now what's your advice for me.
BOBBY - Okay listen up player! I'm about to take you to school, one lesson at a time!
DERRICK thinks - Oh brother!
BOBBY - Women love to be pamperred. You have to pamper them. All the time. Shower
them with gifts and affection.
DERRICK - Oh, like flowers?
BOBBY - Absolutely positively not!
DERRICK - Huh?
BOBBY - That is the average guy gift. Every guy gets roses and candy.
DERRICK - That's true.
BOBBY - That's why these hos...I mean...these girls be on me bruh! I don't do that ordinary
shit! I come with some ol' different type stuff. Some ol' crunk ass shit!
DERRICK - Okay. Well fill me in playboy!
BOBBY - Fo sho! And you got the loot for it too! So this is what you do.

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TY is in his room playing a video game while TRINA is on his floor cleaning his tennis
shoes.TRINA thinks - I hate this boy!
TY - Come on! Come on!

(TRINA looks up at TY who is totally engulfed in the video game.)

TRINA thinks - You know what...

(TRINA pulls out the plug to the game and makes it look like an accident.)

TRINA - Ooops, was that the plug?

(TY looks at TRINA as if he is going to kill her.)

TY - I see you're not busy enough. Why don't you clean my bedposts with that toothbrush
when you're done with my tennis shoes.
TRINA - You know Ty, you can't keep doing this to me forever!
TY - I never intended to. I just wanted to get you back a little. But you keep pushing my
buttons and making me extend your time!
TRINA - Doh!

(TRINA goes back to cleaning. TY smiles at her.)

TY - Your ass is lucky I don't just tell Ronnie what you and Bobby are doing. He is my frat
brother ya know!
TRINA - Like I told you, it only happened once and it won't happen again. It was a mistake
to ever hook up with Bobby again. So please don't tell Ronnie. You know how he is.
TY - Yeah, I know how he is alright.
TRINA - And you know what kind of drama he causes.
TY - Oh yeah!
TRINA - So let's just keep that between us okay?
TY - You got it...for now. Just keep cleaning my shit.
TRINA thinks - Damn!

(TY plugs his game back in and starts to play. TRINA keeps cleaning.)

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JUNE is at home and is on the phone with her soror RENEE from Amgis College.
JUNE - And you couldn't find him again?
RENEE - Girl no! I told him I would be right back, I went to the bathroom, I came back to
the bar and I didn't see him.
JUNE - That is weird! I asked his boy and he didn't see Marcus leave or anything.
RENEE - I thought that it was me. Like maybe I was trippin' or I was drunk or something!
Like, was he ever really there? He was so perfect!
JUNE - Oh he definitely was there! He was fine!
RENEE - I didn't get a phone number or anything.
JUNE - Yeah, that's crazy.
RENEE - I just hope I run into him again, like at Pharoahs or something.
JUNE - Yeah I hope so.
RENEE - So what's the scoop on that soror Mona? Yall seemed to get real quiet when she
was around.
JUNE - Oh girl let me tell you. Mona is a trip in a half! She causes so much trouble that I
couldn't even begin to run down all that she has put us through!
RENEE - Really?
JUNE - Soror, it began with her not pledging and it got worse from there!
RENEE - Oh wait, I remember her! I remember talking to Sylvia about a girl that had gone
over but didn't do anything to get it! She told me that while yall were still pledging.
JUNE - So she is a soror, a lot of it is because of her mom.
RENEE - Oh she's legacy?
JUNE - Yeah. And you know how they can be.
RENEE - Hey! I'm legacy!
JUNE - You are? Ooops, sorry soror! Ha ha ha ha!
RENEE - I hear ya. We ain't all that bad. But I know what you mean.
JUNE - Yeah, so we leave Mona Ferguson alone.
RENEE - Makes sense.
JUNE - As a matter of fact, that other girl that you met Jahanna...
RENEE - Uh huh.
JUNE - The only reason she didn't make our line is because she beat Mona up.
RENEE - What?
JUNE - She thought that Mona ruined her chances at becoming an AKA. So she kicked
Mona's butt!
RENEE - Are you serious?
JUNE - Dead serious! Sorors didn't like the way that Jahanna handled the situation,
eventhough it was only Mona. So they voted to keep her off line.
RENEE - Man, I would've voted her soror of the year!

(They both laugh.)

JUNE - Yeah, right.
RENEE - Well she was impressive though. The sorors from the chapter that met her had
good things to say about her.
JUNE - Good. She is a good candidate despite how she handled that particular situation.
RENEE - I'll keep that in mind.
JUNE - When are yall thinking about having a line?
RENEE - Well we were talking about...

(JUNE's phone has another call coming in.)

JUNE - Hold on Renee, I got another call.
RENEE - Okay.

(JUNE clicks over.)

JUNE - Hello.
RECEPTIONIST - Hi this is the front desk. Is this June?
JUNE - Yeah this is June.
RECEPTIONIST - I need for you to come downstairs. You have a delivery person here with a
package for you that you have to sign for.
JUNE - Okay, I'll be right down.

(JUNE clicks back over.)

JUNE - Renee, I got some package downstairs that I have to sign for. I'll call you back.
RENEE - Cool soror.

(They hang up and JUNE leaves her room.)

JUNE thinks - I wonder what this package is? Why couldn't they just put it in my mailbox?

(JUNE gets on the elevator.)

JUNE thinks - I hope it's another care package from home!

(JUNE gets to the lobby and passes a few people. There is a delivery guy in the lobby with a
pizza.)

JUNE - Hey, you just called me about signing for a package? I didn't order a pizza.
RECEPTIONIST - Oh no, ha ha ha, that isn't yours.
JUNE - Oh! Ha ha ha!
RECEPTIONIST - Signing for a pizza, that's funny. No your package is over there.

(The girl points in another direction to a delivery man holding a vase full of beautiful red
roses.)

RECEPTIONIST - Those are some beautiful flowers! I was trying to figure out who the lucky
person is who got those! Damn.
JUNE - Uh huh...thanks.

(JUNE doesn't smile but walks to the delivery person. She signs his pad and takes the vase
to the elevator. There is another girl waiting for the elevator.)

GIRL - Wow, those are pretty!
JUNE - Yeah...thanks.
GIRL - Boyfriend send you those?
JUNE - Naw, I know my ex sent these so I ain't impressed.

(The girl laughs as they both get on the elevator. JUNE presses her floor and then gets off
as the elevator reaches it. She goes into her room and locks her door behind her.)

JUNE thinks - Derrick thinks he's slick! I wish he would stop doing stuff like this!

(She takes the card from the flowers and opens it. She then calls RENEE back.)

RENEE - Hello?
JUNE - Wassup girl.
RENEE - Oh hey.
JUNE - Do you know this fool Derrick sends me twelve roses?
RENEE - Your ex?
JUNE - Yeah. I am tired of this mess. And listen to this note. Hold on.

(JUNE grabs the note off the table.)

JUNE - Listen to this...To my dearest June...oh Lord!

(RENEE laughs.)

JUNE - ...since the day I met you, you have made me the happiest man alive. These roses
fail in comparison to your beauty. Please meet me tonight at the basketball court. I have a
surprise for you.
RENEE - So what are you gonna do?
JUNE - Nothing. Let his butt sit at the basketball court!

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After searching for LARRY in Club Pyramids on gay lesbian night, APRIL has given up and
decided to sit down. Just as she does, LARRY walks up to her.
LARRY - April?

(APRIL turns around.)

APRIL - Larry!
LARRY - April, I thought that was you. Uh...I didn't know that you're down with Pyramids on
a night like tonight.
APRIL - Huh? Oh I am definitely not! I'm here with some...friends.
LARRY thinks - Yeah right.
LARRY - Oh yeah? Me too.
APRIL - I was actually thinking the same thing about you. I didn't know you hung out like
this.
LARRY - Really?

(LARRY smiles, looks around at the dance floor, then back at APRIL.)

LARRY - Well look soror...

(LARRY leans in close.)

LARRY - Your secret is safe with me. We can keep this between the two of us.

(APRIL smiles.)

APRIL - Cool!
APRIL thinks - Ha! Katrice and PJ already saw him here! It aint no secret!
LARRY thinks - Yeah right! Wait til I tell Bobby that I saw April up in lesbian night!
LARRY - So are you having a good time?
APRIL - Actually no. I'm tired and ready to go home.
LARRY - Really? This music is bangin' though.
APRIL - Yeah but still. I wasn't enthused about coming out tonight in the first place.
LARRY - Oh so you...friends had to drag you out huh?
APRIL - Something like that.
LARRY - I see said the blind man. Well why don't you round them up and be out of here.
APRIL - I don't want to be the party pooper. Ya know? They're having a good time. I don't
wanna be the spoiled sport.
LARRY - I hear ya. Well look, if you want, I'll take you back to campus.
APRIL - You will?
LARRY - Yeah. I'll drive you back.
APRIL - But what about the party? I couldn't ask you to do that.
LARRY - It's no problem. I can come back in after I drop you off.
APRIL - Really? You would do that?
LARRY - Sure. I guess you should let your girlfriend...I mean your friend know so they don't
put out a missing person report out on ya. I don't wanna see you on the side of a milkbox!
Ha ha ha ha!
APRIL thinks - This boy is so corny!
APRIL - Okay let me go find them. Can you wait right here and I'll be right back?
LARRY - Yeah okay.

(APRIL gets up and starts to look for KATRICE and PJ.)

APRIL thinks - Good! I can get up out of here! I'll catch PJ and Katrice later! Now where are
they...oh there's Katrice!

(APRIL spots KATRICE by the bar talking to someone. She walks over.)

APRIL - Hey Katrice.

(KATRICE looks around as APRIL puts her and on her shoulder.)

KATRICE - Hey girl, what's up. Oh this is Sharon. Sharon this is April.
APRIL - Oh hi.
SHARON - Hi.
APRIL - Hey Katrice, I was talking to Larry and he's gonna drive me back to Ahpla okay?
KATRICE - What? You're leaving?
APRIL - Yeah. I'm kinda tired.
KATRICE - You sure? You're gonna be alright?
APRIL - Yeah I'll be fine.
KATRICE - Okay I'll catch you later girl.
APRIL - I'm gonna find PJ now and tell her too.
KATRICE - Okay, later.
APRIL - Bye.

(APRIL walks around for a minute looking for PJ. She can't find her.)

APRIL thinks - Well I'm sure Katrice will tell her for me. Let me get out of here before
someone else that knows me sees me.

(APRIL walks back over to LARRY.)

APRIL - Okay I'm ready.
LARRY - Cool. Let's go.
(They begin to walk toward the exit.)
LARRY - You found your girls?
APRIL - Only one of them. But I'm sure she'll let the other one know that I left.
LARRY - Oh true. That's what friends are for.

(LARRY starts to sing the song by Dionne Warwick.)

LARRY - That's what friends are for!

(APRIL laughs.)

APRIL thinks - God! I have to ride in the same car with this cornball? Ha ha ha ha!
LARRY - Hey wait...

(LARRY grabs APRIL's arm and they stop.)

APRIL - What?
LARRY - Isn't that PJ?

(They look and see PJ and JOSEPH leaving.)

APRIL - Yeah it is. But who is that guy she is leaning all over?

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TRINA - I finished all your shoes Ty. And your damn bedposts.

(silence)

TRINA - Ty!
TY - Huh? What?

(TY picks his head up from his desk. He was taking a nap.)

TY - You're finished?

(TY wipes the drool from the side of his face.)

TRINA thinks - This nigga!
TRINA - Yeah, I'm done.
TY - Aight girl, I think I've tortured you enough. Ha ha ha ha!
TRINA - I mean yeah. Clean your shoes, write two papers for you, clean your dirty
drawers...
TY - Ha ha ha ha ha! So now we're even.
TRINA - Yeah Ty, we're even.
TY - And you stop fuckin' over my bruh.
TRINA - I told you that it was a mistake and that it wouldn't happen again. I mean that.
TY - Good because I think Ronnie really likes you and beyond him being real upset, he
would be real hurt.
TRINA - You're right. He does worship the ground I walk on.
TY - Oh God, don't push it!

(TRINA laughs.)

TRINA - So you tryin' to come up off those pictures? I need to burn em'.
TY - Oh okay cool. Hold on let me get em.

(TY goes into his closet and up to the top shelf.)

TRINA - So you actually were followin' me trying to get some info on me? And you saw me
with Bobby?
TY - Yep. One thing I learned as a Lamp is to do things until completion. Never give up on
shit. So I figured if I followed you enough, you would do something stupid enough that I
could use against you. Little did I know it would be something that stupid!
TRINA - Shut up!

(TY comes out of the closet with a shoe box. He opens it on his bed and hands TRINA four
pictures.)

TY - And here's the negatives too, so you know I ain't tryin' to play you.
TRINA - Thanks.

(As TY hands the pictures to TRINA, there is a very loud banging on his door and barking
outside.)

RONNIE - Ty! Hey team! What's up dog! Open up!

(TY whispers.)

TY - Oh shit! It's Ronnie!
TRINA - Oh my God! He's gonna ask what I'm doin here! What should I say?

(TY shrugs as RONNIE pounds on the door harder.)

RONNIE - Wake your ass up sleepy head! I got these two freshman honies that I just met
that I want you to meet!

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JUNE is sleeping and is awakened by her telephone ringing.
JUNE - Huh? Hello?
RECEPTIONIST - June, this is the front desk. I think you should come down here, there is
somewhere here to see you.
JUNE - What? What times is it?
RECEPTIONIST - Two thirty.
JUNE - Two thirty? Who is it?
RECEPTIONIST - I think you should come down here and see this.

(JUNE hangs up and bangs her head against her pillow over and over.)

JUNE - Derrick! Derrick!

(She gets out of bed, puts on a robe and slippers and heads to the lobby carrying the roses
she received earlier.)

JUNE thinks - I have to end this once and for all!

(JUNE walks into the lobby and DERRICK is standing there smiling. She walks right up to
him and throws the roses at him.)

DERRICK - Hey! What are you doing? What's this?
JUNE - I don't want your roses! Leave me alone!
DERRICK - Roses? I didn't send you any roses! That's some normal guy shit!
JUNE - Yes you did! I got these earlier!
DERRICK - June, I didn't send you any roses.
JUNE - Well what are you doing here then?
DERRICK - I came to take you out! I have a horse drawn carriage out front.

(DERRICK smiles.)

JUNE - But wait, you didn't send these roses?
DERRICK - Hell no!

(silence)

JUNE - Then...

(BUCK had put his head down on the table hours ago and fallen asleep. He is sitting at a
table near the basketball court waiting for JUNE to arrive to an outdoor candlelit dinner. He
is awakened by the patter of rain drops that have started to fall.)

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APRIL and LARRY have just noticed PJ leaving Club Pyramids with JOSEPH.
LARRY - Hey wait...

(LARRY grabs APRIL's arm and they stop.)

APRIL - What?
LARRY - Isn't that PJ?

(They look and see PJ and JOSEPH leaving.)

APRIL - Yeah it is. But who is that guy she is leaning all over?
LARRY - I don't know but he is practically carrying her out.
APRIL - Come on.

(APRIL and LARRY try to hurry through the crowd to get to PJ.)

APRIL - PJ! PJ!

(APRIL reaches out and grabs PJ by the arm. JOSEPH turns around.)

APRIL - PJ! Are you alright?

(PJ just looks at APRIL with a blank stare.)

APRIL - PJ...what's wrong? Hey man, where are you taking my friend?
JOSEPH - She got sick and I was taking her outside for some air.
LARRY - Well we can take it from here partner.

(LARRY grabs PJ and shifts her weight off JOSEPH and onto himself. In the process, PJ licks
LARRY's face.)

APRIL - PJ are you okay?
PJ - Yeah man.
LARRY - She sounds funny.

(JOSEPH slips back into the club through the crowd.)

APRIL - Larry we gotta get her out of here. Something's not right.
LARRY - Yeah, come on.

(LARRY and APRIL take PJ out to LARRY's car. They lay her in the back seat and open the
windows so she can get some air. APRIL sits in the back with her.)

APRIL - PJ what happened?
PJ - Books and things.
APRIL - What?

(PJ sits up and looks at APRIL. She smiles, then reaches over and grabs APRIL's breast.)

APRIL - Hey!
LARRY thinks - Oh my God!
APRIL - Girl what's the matter with you?
PJ - It's safe...as long as it's safe.
APRIL - Hurry up and get us home Larry!
LARRY - I'm goin' as fast as I can!

(PJ says nothing but nonsense all the way to campus. They arrive at the Ivy Tower and help
her out of the car and inside.)

APRIL - I can take it from here Larry. Thank you so much!
LARRY - You sure you're gonna be okay?
APRIL - Yeah, I got it.
LARRY - Okay well take care.
APRIL - And thanks for the ride home. I really appreciate it frat.
LARRY - Oh no problem. See ya. Hope you feel better PJ.

(PJ smiles as she leans on APRIL. APRIL takes her to the elevator.)

APRIL - PJ what happened to you?
PJ - Everything is mellow, real fast and slow. Cool.
APRIL thinks - At least she's making sense now.
PJ - I wanna cuddle...and fuck!
APRIL thinks - Uh...maybe she aint making sense yet.

(APRIL gets her to the room and lays her on the bed.)
PJ - I want to party! Take me to another party! Take me to the skeephi dot com party!
(PJ won't let go of APRIL who is trying to make her lay down.)
APRIL - The skeephi party is next week Saturday PJ!
(APRIL finally gets loose.)

APRIL - PJ listen to me. Tell me what happened to you.

(PJ looks at APRIL and smiles seductively.)

APRIL - What happened to you?

(PJ sits up and stares back at APRIL. APRIL grabs PJ by her shoulders and shakes her hard.)

APRIL - PJ! Snap out of it! What happened?
PJ - Huh? Ouch! Hey! You're making me dizzy!

(APRIL stops.)

PJ - Hey what did you do that for?
APRIL - I'm trying to make you talk to me with and make some sense! It's like your drunk
or high or something!
PJ thinks - High?

(PJ holds her head.)

PJ - High? It's like I'm high?
APRIL - Yeah! What happened to you? Did that guy you were with give you something?

Episode 6
JUNE has confronted DERRICK in the lobby of her dorm. It is two thirty in the morning and
he has come to take her on a horse drawn carriage ride.
(JUNE walks into the lobby and DERRICK is standing there smiling. She walks right up to
him and throws the roses at him.)
DERRICK - Hey! What are you doing? What's this?
JUNE - I don't want your roses! Leave me alone!
DERRICK - Roses? I didn't send you any roses! That's some normal guy shit!
JUNE - Yes you did! I got these earlier!
DERRICK - June, I didn't send you any roses.
JUNE - Well what are you doing here then?
DERRICK - I came to take you out! I have a horse drawn carriage out front.
(DERRICK smiles.)
JUNE - But wait, you didn't send these roses?
DERRICK - Hell no!
(silence)
JUNE - Then...
JUNE thinks - Oh no! These must be from Buck! He's the one who sent these! And the note
says...meet me at the court! Oh no!
(JUNE looks at the clock on the wall. She looks back at DERRICK.)
JUNE - You have a what outside?
DERRICK - A horse drawn carriage! See for yourself.
(DERRICK smiles.)
RECEPTIONIST - He aint lying girl! I saw it pull up and was speechless!
(JUNE looks out the front door. There is a carriage, a horse and a driver in a top hat.)
JUNE thinks - Oh my God!
JUNE - Derrick, what in the world...
DERRICK - It's just a little something. Ya know.
JUNE - A little somethin'? Derrick there's a horse and carriage outside!
DERRICK - Yes indeed. That's how I do! Ha ha! I aint on no regular bullshit!
JUNE thinks - Oh God!
DERRICK - So listen June. I wanna get a chance to talk. We haven't really talked in a long
time and honestly...well...I miss it. I miss our conversations. So wherever you wanna go
right now you got it. I'm at your full disposal. We can ride somewhere and...talk.
(DERRICK smiles and waits for JUNE's answer.)
JUNE - Wherever I wanna go?
DERRICK - Wherever you wanna go.
JUNE - Fine! Take me to the basketball court in the park where you used to practice!
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GREGG called CARYN when he was on the yard with his frat brothers. He told her to meet
him late and that they couldn't meet at his place. She has decided to pick him up in her
Mercedes truck.
GREGG thinks - Where is this chick! It's mad late and it's cold out here!
(GREGG looks at his watch and then looks down the street for CARYN's truck.)
GREGG - Oh here she is! Damn!
(CARYN pulls up and waves to GREGG. He jogs to the truck and gets in.)
CARYN - Wassup handsome?
GREGG - Hey girl. What took you so long?
CARYN - I had to drop off the baby. You know niggas aint tryin' to spend time with their
kids, but I put a stop to that shit! You know how I do.
GREGG - Yeah. Ha ha ha.
(CARYN pulls off.)
CARYN - So how you been G? You still killin' all the young girls with your looks?
GREGG - Naw girl, I've been taking it easy lately. Bout to settle down and get serious.
CARYN - Nigga please! You ain't gettin' serious!
GREGG - Ha ha ha ha! You right!
(They laugh as CARYN turns toward downtown.)
GREGG - Where we going?
CARYN - Oh I got a room at the Comfort Inn.
GREGG - Comfort Inn? What, money is gettin' kinda tight?
CARYN - Oh not at all. But that's the last place a nigga would look to come and get me.
Won't nobody even think to look for me there and I don't feel like being bothered by either
Derrick or Bobby tonight.
GREGG - I see.
CARYN - So I got the room there.
(GREGG looks back out the window at the direction they are driving.)
GREGG - Wait, you're going to the one downtown?
CARYN - Yeah, on Ogle Turnpike.
GREGG thinks - Damn! That's right near Shareesa's job and she said she would be there
late studying up on that software! Last thing I need is for her to see me! And with my luck
she would!
(GREGG looks at his watch.)
GREGG thinks - Shit!
CARYN - So have you missed me?
GREGG - Huh?
CARYN - Nigga I said did you miss me since I've been gone.
GREGG - You know I did boo. Because you know how me and you get down!
(GREGG playfully slaps CARYN on the leg.)
CARYN - Ouch! Oooh, do that again big daddy! Hee hee.
(They both laugh as CARYN approaches the downtown area and the hotel.)
GREGG thinks - I need to bounce up out of this truck and get into the hotel quick!
GREGG - Come on girl, let's hurry!
CARYN - Damn Gregg! You ain't no joke baby! You're turnin' me on!
GREGG - Good because I just can't wait!
(CARYN parks and they hurry into the hotel and to the elevator. GREGG has his head low as
he goes in.)
GREGG thinks - Once I get to the room, I'll be safe!
(They get off the elevator and GREGG still peeks around corners until they get to her room.
She uses her key to open the door and GREGG flings her inside.)
CARYN - Oooh baby!
(GREGG locks the door and CARYN jumps on him as he turns around.)
Hours later...
(GREGG raises up just enough to see the alarm clock on the night stand.)
GREGG thinks - Damn! It's mad late!
(He looks over at CARYN who is sleeping on her back. Her hair is wild and she has one leg
draped across GREGG and both breasts exposed.)
GREGG - Okay, time for me to get up out of here!
(Slowly GREGG eases his legs out from under KAREN's leg. She continues to sleep. He
carefully gets out of the bed. He doesn't make any noise.)
GREGG thinks - I'm an expert at this! Ha!
(He grabs his clothes and tip toes into the bathroom to get dressed.)
GREGG thinks - I need to write a book on being a player! Damn I'm good!
(GREGG looks in the mirror and admires himself.)
GREGG thinks - Damn so pretty!
(He finishes putting his clothes on and he eases his way out of the bathroom. He then slides
twenty dollars out of CARYN's purse.)
GREGG thinks - She aint gonna miss this with all the money she got! Heck, it's probably
Derrick's money anyway!
(He slowly opens the door to the room and carefully squeezes out into the hall.)
GREGG thinks - Whew! Now let me catch a cab back to the crib!
(GREGG flags down a cab in front of the hotel and is headed back toward Tandy Hall on
campus.)
GREGG thinks - I am so tired! I can fall asleep right in the back of this cab!
(The cab gets to Ahpla's campus and to Tandy Hall. GREGG pays the driver and gets out.)
GREGG thinks - Home sweet home! Ha ha ha ha!
(As GREGG is crossing the street he sees SHAREESA's car.)
GREGG thinks - Oh shit! Reece is here! Okay, I gotta think of a good one! Where the hell
have I been? Damn!
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DERRICK helps JUNE into the carriage and says a few words to the driver. Once inside, the
driver gets the horse to begin to gallop.
DERRICK - Isn't this nice?
JUNE - Yeah...special.
DERRICK - Exactly. This is very special. Just you and me, the way it used to be.
(silence)
DERRICK - You know what I mean?
(silence)
JUNE - Huh? You were saying something?
DERRICK - I was just saying how nice it is to just be you and me. Like old times.
JUNE - Oh...uh...yeah.
(JUNE looks up at the sky.)
JUNE - It's kind of chilly out here. Did it rain or something?
DERRICK - Yeah it did. It actually came down real hard a little while ago. I thought I wasn't
going to be able to do this carriage thing. But luckily it stopped. Just in time too.
JUNE thinks - Oh God it rained!
JUNE - Can this thing go any faster?
DERRICK - Faster? But that's not romantic.
(JUNE looks at DERRICK like he's crazy.)
DERRICK - Let's just enjoy the ride.
(JUNE turns to face away from DERRICK.)
DERRICK - Hey June, I think it's real cute that you want to go back to the court. We spent a
lot of quality time there and had some good talks. That was a great idea.
JUNE - Uh huh.
DERRICK - And I'm glad you're not too mad that it's so early in the morning. You know
most men wouldn't have gone through all this kind of trouble. Ya know, staying up so late
to do something nice for a special lady.
JUNE thinks - Buck probably did!
(JUNE holds her arms together closely because it's so cold out.)
DERRICK - Oh you're cold? Let me give you my jacket. Where are my manners?
JUNE thinks - Yeah, where are they? Buck would've offerred when I walked out of the dorm!
(DERRICK takes his Portland jacket off and swings it around JUNE's arms.)
JUNE - Thank you.
DERRICK - You're most certainly welcome.
(DERRICK smiles.)
JUNE thinks - I know Buck is gone by now! Dag it's three o' clock in the morning! Why didn't
he just call me and invite...he was trying to be sweet! God! And I thought it was this idiot!
(The carriage pulls up to the edge of the court. As soon as the basketball court comes into
view, JUNE looks ahead to see if she sees anyone.)
DERRICK - What? What are you looking for?
(Suddenly JUNE jumps out of the carriage and runs across the court.)
DERRICK - Hey! Where are you going?
JUNE thinks - Where is he?
(JUNE looks all over and sees no one. She stops running and walks end of the court
underneath the basket.)
JUNE thinks - Dammit!
(As she turns around she notices a broken champagne glass on the ground.)
JUNE thinks - Oh gosh! Buck was here! And a glass fell and broke!
(As JUNE bends down and notices that it is one of BUCK's champagne glasses, DERRICK
approaches from behind.)
DERRICK - Hey, what's going on?
(JUNE springs to her feet.)
JUNE - Huh? Oh nothing.
DERRICK - Why did you run off so fast? My jacket fell off of you.
(DERRICK holds up the jacket.)
JUNE - Oh. I hadn't even noticed.
DERRICK - Are you okay?
JUNE - Yeah...I'm fine.
DERRICK - Well here...
(DERRICK puts the jacket back onto JUNE's arms and conveniently leaves his arm around
her shoulders.)
DERRICK - ...let's walk back to the carriage.
JUNE - Actually Derrick, can you give me a ride back to my dorm?
DERRICK - Your dorm?
(The horse makes a noise that startles JUNE as well as DERRICK. It also startles BUCK who
had fallen asleep inside his car in the opposite parking lot.)
BUCK - What the?
(BUCK looks at his watch.)
BUCK thinks - Damn! It's three o' clock in the morning! I must have fallen asleep!
(He looks around and sees that he is indeed still in the car and still has all the picnic items
that he had prepared for JUNE.)
BUCK - Damn! I didn't mean to...hey...is that...what the hell...
(BUCK looks at DERRICK with his arm around JUNE walking back toward the horse and
carriage.)
BUCK thinks - Oh okay cool. So that's how it is huh? Okay bet!
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KATRICE is getting dressed to go to the SkeePhi.com party. OCTAVIA has come over as well
so that they can ride together.
KATRICE - Are their parties usually good?
OCTAVIA - Yeah, they always do a good party. You didn't go with us last year to the skeephi
party?
KATRICE - No remember? I had gone home for the summer last year.
OCTAVIA - Oh that's right! Well that last one was crunk!
KATRICE - Yeah I heard. Cool!
OCTAVIA - They have a pretty decent following and bros and sorors support them very well.
So the party should be off the chains!
KATRICE - Good. I got the email about the party from like four different people.
OCTAVIA - Yeah, me too.
(OCTAVIA fixes her hair in the mirror.)
OCTAVIA - You talk to April and PJ?
KATRICE - Yeah I called them right before you got here. We're gonna pick them up on the
way over to the party spot.
OCTAVIA - Cool. Is Sylvia going?
KATRICE - No. She has to study but I did speak to sorors from Amgis. They're coming.
OCTAVIA - Okay cool.
(KATRICE puts her shoes on.)
KATRICE - Are you almost ready?
OCTAVIA - Yeah, I'm ready now.
KATRICE - Cool. Let me call April then.
(KATRICE grabs her cell phone and dials as her and OCTAVIA leave the room.)
PJ - Hello.
KATRICE - Hey sands.
PJ - What's up.
KATRICE - Yall almost ready?
PJ - Yeah, you can come now. We'll be downstairs when you get here.
KATRICE - Okay we're on our way now.
PJ - Aight.
(They hang up.)
APRIL - They're on the way?
PJ - Yeah. They'll be here in a few minutes.
APRIL - Okay cool.
(PJ goes into the bathroom and APRIL fixes her make up.)
APRIL - Hey, you got any money on you? I messed around and put the wrong pin number in
at the atm machine and it kept my atm card!
PJ - What?
APRIL - Yeah girl. This fine brother was walkin' by and I missed one of the numbers! Ha ha
ha! So I couldn't take out any cash.
PJ - Ha ha ha ha ha! That's what you get! Yeah, I got some money I got you for the night!
APRIL - Ha ha ha, thanks.
(APRIL and PJ finish getting ready and head downstairs to the lobby.)
APRIL - I wonder is we'll have a Mona sighting tonight. Ha ha ha!
PJ - If we do, you're gonna have a Mona gettin' her ass beat sighting too!
(They walk out front just as KATRICE and OCTAVIA are pulling up.)
KATRICE - Hey.
APRIL - Wassup girls!
PJ - Yall ready to do this?
KATRICE - Yeah girl! It's gonna be hot!
(They head to the party.)
OCTAVIA - Katrice said she spoke to sorors at Amgis and they're coming tonight too.
APRIL - Oh cool.
OCTAVIA - We can probably get a real hype party stroll going on with them.
PJ - Yeah, that would be hot!
KATRICE - Cool.
(They pull up and there is a crowd out front.)
OCTAVIA - Dag, crowded already.
KATRICE - Let me park real quick so we can get up in there.
(They park and get out the car.)
OCTAVIA - Oh look, there's Reggie.
APRIL - Where?
OCTAVIA - Right there! Hey Reggie!
(REGGIE turns around and walks over.)
REGGIE - Hey sorors!
APRIL - Hey man! How is it up in there?
REGGIE - Oh it's real nice. You know skeephi does some nice jams.
KATRICE - Cool!
REGGIE - And bros and sorors don't have to wait in line.
KATRICE - We don't?
REGGIE - Naw, we can walk right up and get in faster. Come on.
OCTAVIA - Oh cool!
APRIL - Straight!
(They walk past the line of people waiting to get in and show their paraphernalia to the
bouncer. He lets them go inside and to the front.)
APRIL - Cool!
REGGIE - Hey, I've already paid so I will see yall on the dance floor okay?
OCTAVIA - Yeah Reggie. And thanks!
(They approach a soror taking tickets in the front.)
APRIL - Hey soror! You work with skeephi too?
CROOKLYN - I guess you can say that! Hee hee.
APRIL - Cool. Well we're from Ahpla and...
CROOKLYN - Wait, yall are from Ahpla? What's your name in the chat room soror?
APRIL - April Showers.
CROOKLYN - Girl what's up! I'm Crooklyn!
(APRIL screams and runs around the table to hug CROOKLYN.)
APRIL - Oh my God I get to finally meet you! I've been chatting with you forever! PJ this is
Crooky! Crooky this is PJ. Her chat name is Pink Justice.
CROOKLYN - Oh okay! Nice to meet yall!
PJ - Cool!
(PJ reaches down for her purse.)
PJ - Oh damn. Katrice, give me your keys. I forgot my purse in your car.
KATRICE - Oh okay cool.
PJ - I'll be right back.
(KATRICE tosses PJ the keys and she walks back out.)
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GREGG arrives back at Tandy Hall after a night with CARYN in the hotel and he sees
SHAREESA's car parked outside his dorm.
(As GREGG is crossing the street he sees SHAREESA's car.)
GREGG thinks - Oh shit! Reece is here! Okay, I gotta think of a good one! Where the hell
have I been? Damn!
(He hurries to the front door of Tandy Hall and to the elevator. He checks his watch.)
GREGG thinks - Damn! I can't say I was hanging with frat because she probably called
Xavier and Mike to see where I was!
(GREGG gets on the elevator and goes up to his floor.)
GREGG thinks - Okay I got it! I'll say that I was out at the library. I wanted to study for as
long as she was studying! That way, we would have a strong connection in our relationship
while...studying.
(GREGG gets off the elevator and walks down the hall.)
GREGG thinks - No! That's stupid! Let me just wing it and hope it goes okay!
(GREGG gets to his door and takes a deep breath. He looks up at the ceiling.)
GREGG - God if you can get me out of this, I'll never fool around on Shareesa again! Amen!
(GREGG opens the door and tip toes into his bedroom. SHAREESA is lying on the bed
asleep. GREGG whispers.)
GREGG whispers - Shareesa...Reece?
SHAREESA - Huh? Huh? Yeah?
(SHAREESA rolls over and opens her eyes.)
SHAREESA - Gregg.
GREGG - Hey baby it's me. I didn't know you were coming over.
SHAREESA - Yeah, my study group left early so I came over and used my key. Where have
you been all night? Was that you that I saw downtown?
GREGG thinks - Damn!
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The AKAs have greeted CROOKLYN and paid to get into the SkeePhi party. They have now
gone inside.
KATRICE - Hey, this is nice.
OCTAVIA - Told ya. They do nice parties.
APRIL - Hey there's Reggie again. Hold on yall.
(APRIL walks over to REGGIE and taps him on the shoulder.)
REGGIE - Hey girl.
APRIL - Hey, have you seen dop or ADoP?
REGGIE - I saw dop a few minutes ago.
APRIL - Can you point him out to me?
REGGIE - Yeah sure.
(REGGIE looks around.)
REGGIE - There he is right there. See the tall one?
APRIL - Oh okay thanks!
(APRIL walks behind DOP and pushes him in the back. He turns around.)
APRIL - Hey Mister Dean of Pages!
DOP - Hey soror!
APRIL - You don't know who I am do you?
(DOP smiles.)
DOP - Girl, heck yeah I know who you are!
APRIL - You liar! You owe me a dance and two drinks.
DOP - I do?
APRIL - Yeah. I'm April Showers.
DOP - Oh what's up girl!
(DOP throws his hands in the air and gives APRIL a big hug.)
DOP - What's up girl! How you doin'?
APRIL - I'm chillin man! This party is nice.
DOP - You know how we do! Ha ha ha ha!
APRIL - Come over and meet my girls!
DOP - Aight!
(They walk over to KATRICE and OCTAVIA.)
APRIL - This is Katrice, she's Sweet as Candy in the chat room and this is Octavia. I don't
think she's a chatter.
DOP - What? You're not a chatter?
(OCTAVIA smiles.)
OCTAVIA - You asked me that at the last party and I told you I'm pre-med.
DOP - Girl, then you better pre-med yourself up in that chat room! Ha ha ha ha!
KATRICE - So you're dop huh?
DOP - The one and only.
KATRICE - Nice to meet you man! Where's ADoP?
DOP - He's floatin' around here somewhere with the misses.You know they be attached at
the hip!
APRIL - Aww how sweet!
KATRICE - Cool!
DOP - Wait, isn't someone missing from your crew?
APRIL - Yeah PJ! Where'd she go?
DOP - Oh yeah! Pink Justice! I got something special for her because she lost a bet to me
and I'm about to collect! Ha ha ha ha ha!
APRIL - Where did she go?
KATRICE - Oh she said she forgot her purse in the car so I gave her the keys to get it. She
shoud be right back.
PJ thinks - I should be right back. This shouldn't take long at all.
(PJ has left the parking lot of the SkeePhi party and started to drive KATRICE's car across
town.)
PJ thinks - I got a score to settle and I been waiting all week.
(PJ drives into the parking lot of Club Pyramids where there is another party going on.)
PJ thinks - I'm mad I gotta pay to get in here though just to handle this! Damn.
(PJ waits in line until she gets to the front. She pays to enters the club and goes inside.)
PJ thinks - I hope I can...
(PJ is looking around.)
PJ thinks - I'd be pissed if he's not here and I just...
(PJ walks around the dance floor.)
PJ thinks - Dag! I should've known not to...oh there he is!
(PJ walks directly up and begins to speak loudly over the music.)
PJ - I've been looking all over for you!
(JOSEPH turns around.)
JOSEPH - PJ! What's up girl! What's the deal?
PJ - Tryin' to hook up with you to get another hit of that x. So what's up man? You got
some more on you?
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GREGG has come home from a late night with CARYN and surprisingly found his girlfriend
SHAREESA in his bed. She questions his whereabouts.
(GREGG opens the door and tip toes into his bedroom. SHAREESA is lying on the bed
asleep. GREGG whispers.)
GREGG whispers - Shareesa...Reece?
SHAREESA - Huh? Huh? Yeah?
(SHAREESA rolls over and opens her eyes.)
SHAREESA - Gregg.
GREGG - Hey baby it's me. I didn't know you were coming over.
SHAREESA - Yeah, my study group left early so I came over and used my key. Where have
you been all night? Was that you that I saw downtown?
GREGG thinks - Damn!
GREGG - Yeah. I took a nap when I first got home so I woke up. Since I didn't know you
were coming over and I thought you were real busy at work, I went downtown to the ESPN
Zone to watch the baseball game.
SHAREESA - Oh.
GREGG - The game got so good, I lost track of time. Then I went and shot a few games of
pool. You know how I do.
(SHAREESA rolls back over.)
SHAREESA - Yeah.
GREGG - I'll be right to bed baby. I gotta use the bathroom.
SHAREESA - Uh huh.
GREGG - Matter of fact, let me take a shower real quick Reece. I smell like cigarettes from
people smoking watching the game at the bar.
SHAREESA - Okay Gregg.
GREGG thinks - I need to wash this smell of sex off of me!
(GREGG goes into the bathroom and turns on the shower. He gets undressed.)
GREGG thinks - I need to get an Oscar for my performances at times! Damn I'm good! I
don't know where that ESPN Zone thing came from! But glad it worked! That was too close
for comfort!
(GREGG stares in the mirror again. As he stares at himself, his smile leaves his face.)
GREGG thinks - But on the real, maybe I should settle down. I'll be graduating soon and
Shareesa is already done and on with her career. I'm getting older and I do have a good
woman in her.
(GREGG stares at himself in the mirror.)
GREGG thinks - Maybe it's time for me to chill and start to treat Shareesa a little better. I
actually did promise Nino that I would before he passed.
(GREGG puts his head down. He then runs some water in the sink and throws it on his
face.)
GREGG thinks - I need to seriously consider changing my ways. Shareesa deserves better.
I'll start thinking about it and saying some prayers about it.
(He walks over to the toilet to pee.)
GREGG - Hey...hey! Ouch!
(He stops himself from peeing and waits a second. He then continues.)
GREGG - Ouch! What the hell?
(GREGG is looking down at himself and wondering why it's burning and hurting so much
while he is peeing.)
Episode 7
BOBBY thinks - Damn, it's late! I wish I didn't call that one chick back! She
talked my ear off and now I'm running late!

(BOBBY looks at the clock.)

BOBBY - Hopefully some women will still be there when I get there.

(There is a knock on BOBBY's door.)

BOBBY - Oh God I hope this isn't another girl! Why do they want me so bad? Ha
ha ha!

(There is another knock on the door.)

BOBBY - Coming! Hold your horses!

(BOBBY opens the door.)

BOBBY - Hey! What's up frat!
QUINTON - What's up bruh! Can I come in?
BOBBY - Uh...yeah...sure. I was just about to leave to go to the skeephi
party though.
QUINTON - This won't take long.
BOBBY thinks - Damn.

(BOBBY lets QUINTON after they grip.)

BOBBY - So what's up man? You're not goin' to the party?
QUINTON - Naw.

(QUINTON has his back turned to BOBBY.)

BOBBY - Why not? All the bros are rolling over there.

(QUINTON turns around.)

QUINTON - Not really in the mood.
BOBBY - What the hell is eatin' you?

(QUINTON pausses and holds back tears.)

QUINTON - You won man. You won.
BOBBY - Won? Won what?
QUINTON - You're the better man bruh. It's over, I give in. I throw in the
towel.
BOBBY - Q, what the heck are you babbling about man?
QUINTON - Alexis man. She loves you and not me. She's yours. You won fair and square.
BOBBY - What?
QUINTON - She doesn't want me. She wants you! So I just wanted to come by and tell you
that.
BOBBY - Quinton stop talking crazy man! Alexis loves you! She's a good girl and your a
good brother.
QUINTON - Then why did she come to my crib crying about how she aint over you and how
she don't want you dating Paula?
BOBBY thinks - Oh God I love this!
BOBBY - Quinton she did that? She said those things to you?
QUINTON - Yes! Yes she did!
BOBBY - Don't be a fool Quinton. She said those things because she is confused and hurting
right now. This is a hard time for her because she is pursuing a sorority and she has always
looked from the outside in. Now out of all the sororities for her to choose from, she chooses
the one that her ex is dating a soror from? You have to admit that that must be hard on
her.

(QUINTON doesn't respond but he sits down. BOBBY sits next to him.)

BOBBY - Q, you know me. You know I can be an arrogant son of a bitch. But this time I'm
being for real. You're my frat and you're my boy. Yes we have had our differences, but this
time I think you should give her another chance. Let her express herself and maybe her
true feelings will make everything okay.

(QUINTON doesn't respond.)

BOBBY - Come on frat! I'm taking you to the skeephi party!
QUINTON - I'm not in the mood Bobby.
BOBBY - Fuck a mood, nigga we goin'.
QUINTON - No.

(BOBBY gets up and goes to his shelf. He grabs a paddle.)

BOBBY - Don't let me have to put your ass back on line! Get in the cut nigga!

(QUINTON laughs.)

QUINTON - Man quit playin'!

(BOBBY swings playfully at QUINTON.)

QUINTON - Hey man stop playin'! Aight aight, I'll go!
BOBBY - Good!
QUINTON - But I aint changing clothes! I'm going just like this!
BOBBY - Suit yourself!

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TRINA has come completed her menial tasks for TY and has collected the controversial
pictures of her and BOBBY from him.


(As TY hands the pictures to TRINA, there is a very loud banging on his door and barking
outside.)

RONNIE - Ty! Hey team! What's up dog! Open up!

(TY whispers.)

TY - Oh shit! It's Ronnie!
TRINA - Oh my God! He's gonna ask what I'm doin here! What should I say?

(TY shrugs as RONNIE pounds on the door harder.)

RONNIE - Wake your ass up sleepy head! I got these two freshman honies that I just met
that I want you to meet!

(TY looks at TRINA surprised. She looks mad.)

TRINA - He got some honies huh?
TY - Uh...
TRINA - Open the door!
TY thinks - Oh Lord!
TY - But Trina, what about...
TRINA - Open the damn door!

(TY opens the door and RONNIE starts to bark.)

RONNIE - Bruh! What's up! Roo! Roo! Roo!
TY - Uh...what's the deal bruh?

(TY tries to get RONNIE to look at TRINA. He is trying to alert RONNIE with his eyes.)

TY - What's the...deal...bruh?
RONNIE - Why you keep blinking like that man? Something in your eye?

(TY drops his head.)

TY thinks - Got damn!
RONNIE - Dog, I want you to meet...

(RONNIE turns to look at the two girls as they are walking behind him.)

RONNIE - This is Marinda and this is...

(RONNIE looks back at TY and sees TRINA standing there behind him looking
mad.)

RONNIE thinks - Oh shit!
RONNIE - Trina...uh...I didn't know you were here! What are you doing here?

(TRINA eyeballs the two girls then looks back at RONNIE..)

TRINA - No Ronnie, the question is, what are you doing here?

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BOBBY and QUINTON arrive at the SkeePhi party. BOBBY treats QUINTON and pays
for him to get in.


QUINTON - Thanks bruh but I told you that you didn't have to do that.
BOBBY - It's cool man. You're my neo and we're gonna have some fun tonight.
QUINTON - No I'm not. I already want to go home. I'm just not in the mood
man.
BOBBY - Come on man, snap out of it.
QUINTON - It isn't that Bobby. I appreciate what you said and did and your words made
sense. But you know I ain't the partyin' type to begin with. On top of that, my heart is
hurting right now. So I can't just snap out of it. I'm just in a bad mood to begin with. You
fell me?

(silence)

QUINTON - You feel me?
BOBBy - Damn, look at her ass bro! Oh my bad, were you saying something?
QUINTON - Nevermind Bobby.
BOBBY - Look man, whatever you were saying is nothing more than you feeling sorry for
yourself. So let's go find you a nice honey! There are plenty of fine women in the piece.
MIKE - Man, there are plenty of fine women up in here!

(MIKE taps XAVIER's arm as a pretty girl walks by.)

MIKE - Check her out Z!
XAVIER - Yeah, I see her man.
MIKE - Damn, she is fine! I've gotta go holla at her! Don't tell Donna okay?
XAVIER - Do your thing playboy!

(MIKE leaves XAVIER and follows the girl.)

MIKE - Excuse me honey.

(The girl turns around.)

MIKE - What's your name?
JACKIE - Jackie.
MIKE - Hey Jackie, I'm big Mike.

(MIKE twirls his cane around his right hand and into his left hand.)

MIKE - You wanna dance with me?
JACKIE - Sure.

(MIKE smiles as he leads JACKIE to the dance floor.)

JACKIE - You just crossed huh?
MIKE - What did you say?

(JACKIE speaks louder.)

JACKIE - I asked if you just crossed!
MIKE - Yeah! How can you tell?
JACKIE - Because you have on a Kappa shirt, a Kappa hat, you are twirling your cane and
throwing your sign! You've been stepping all night!
MIKE - Oh it's that obvious huh? Ha ha ha ha! Yo baby yo baby yo! Kappaaaaaaaa Alpha
Psi! Badder than a motherfucker!

(MIKE spins around and starts stepping.)

MIKE - K...a...p...p...a! A...l...p...h...a! P...s...i! That Kappa Alpha Psi!

(JACKIE laughs. MIKE continues.)

MIKE - Kappa is the frat...and the Nupes are it! If I didn't pledge Kappa, I wouldn't have
pledged shit! Nupe Nupe motherfuckers....Nupe Nupe!

(MIKE spins his cane in the air.)

MIKE - A phi a is the number one frat! Cuz I ain't never seen a brother suck a dick like that!

(JACKIE laughs. QUINTON turns around.)

QUINTON - What did that nigga just say?
BOBBY - Who?
QUINTON - That Kappa! He's been loud and talkin' shit all night!
BOBBY - Whoa Quinton, calm down man. You cursed! What's next? You gonna get a drink?
Ha ha ha ha!
QUINTON - Now hold up man, I'm serious! This is a skeephi party and that nigga is talkin'
shit! I don't appreciate that shit!
MIKE - Que dogs have rabies, Kappa men make babies! Sigmas try hard, but the Nupes run
this yard! Those brothers of A Phi A, every one is flaming gay! Yo! Yo!
QUINTON - Naw fuck that!

(QUINTON turns toward MIKE as BOBBY tries to grab his arm.)

BOBBY - Where you goin'? What are you gonna do?

(QUINTON snatches his arm away.)

QUINTON - I'm gonna kick his ass!

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MONA is in her room cleaning it up. She has just swept the floor and is now dusting off her
table.

(MONA looks at her watch.)

MONA thinks - Oooh, I don't have much time!

(MONA begins to dust faster.)

MONA thinks - This is such a good idea! I'm so glad I thought of it.

(MONA sprays air freshener, then grabs a few magazines to put on top of her table for
decoration.)

MONA thinks - Oooh, the Ivy Leaf!

(MONA stops what she is doing and sits down with her Ivy Leaf magazine.)

MONA thinks - I love the Ivy Leaf! It's put together so well.

(She flips through the pages.)

MONA thinks - Look at sorors! So beautiful. It was so good to see so many in Orlando too!
Oh...my first boule! Hee hee.

(She puts the magazine down and starts to put away the dishes she washed a few minutes
ago.)

MONA thinks - I think I have enough soda. Coke, Sprite, diet...okay cool.

(She grabs a few glasses and places them on the table with coasters. She then grabs her ice
bucket and fills it with ice and places that next to the glasses.)

MONA thinks - Wow, only fifteen more minutes. Time flies! Sheesh!

(MONA jogs into the bathroom to fix her hair.)

MONA - I'm so damn pretty I can't sleep at night! Hee hee hee!

(The telephone rings.)

MONA - Ooops, I wonder who that is.

(MONA jogs back out and answers the phone.)

MONA - Skee wee!
SOROR FERGUSON - Ha ha ha ha! Mona, you are a mess!
MONA - Ha ha ha, hi mommy. Where are you?
SOROR FERGUSON - I'm on my way. I should be there in about fifteen or twenty minutes.

(MONA looks at her watch.)

MONA - Okay mom.
SOROR FERGUSON - Is everything okay on your end?
MONA - Oh yes. I'm fine.
SOROR FERGUSON - Good. So you don't need anything?
MONA - Oh no, I'm fine.
SOROR FERGUSON - Alright Mona, I'll see you shortly.
MONA - Okay mom. Bye.

(They hang up.)

MONA thinks - Clockwork!

(MONA grabs the remote for her CD player and turns on light music as there is a knock on
her dor. MONA checks her watch.)

MONA thinks - A little early, but that's fine.

(MONA opens the door.)

MONA - Hi.
GINGER - Yes...Mona Ferguson?
MONA - Yeah, that's me.
GINGER - Oh good. I'm here for the Alpha Kappa Alpha interest meeting.

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TRINA - No Ronnie, the question is, what are you doing here?

(TRINA has an attitude.)

RONNIE - Like I said, I met these two...young ladies...who wanted to meet my neo. This is
Marinda and this is Nichole.
MARINDA - Hi.

(NICHOLE doesn't speak. She cuts her eyes at TRINA.)

RONNIE - They wanted to meet the bruh. So I brought them over.

(RONNIE smiles.)

TRINA - Uh huh.

(TRINA looks at NICHOLE then back at RONNIE.)

TRINA - Ronnie can I speak to you alone for a moment?

(TRINA doesn't even wait for his answer and begins to walk into TY's bathroom.)

RONNIE thinks - Damn!
RONNIE - Um...Ty this is Marinda and Nikki. I'll be right back yall. Make yourselves at home
at my bruhs house! Ha ha...uh ha.

(RONNIE tries to cover his embarrasment with a smile as he follows TRINA into the
bathroom and closes the door.)

RONNIE - Wassup?
TRINA - You tell me. This looks real convenient! Two groupies...two Ques.
RONNIE - What? I told you they here to meet Ty.
RONNIE thinks - Except Nichole!
TRINA - Uh huh.
RONNIE - I'm serious Trina. Baby look...

(RONNIE steps closer to TRINA.)

RONNIE - ...you know I ain't got eyes for nobody else!
RONNIE thinks - Nobody pours it on better than me!

(TRINA tries to hide her smile and still seem angry as RONNIE grabs her waist.)

RONNIE - Give your big dog a kiss!

(TRINA smiles and gives RONNIE a quick peck on the lips.)

TRINA - I gotta go, call me later.
RONNIE - Okay.

(TRINA turns to walk out.)

RONNIE - Hey, wait a second. You didn't tell me what you're doing here at Ty's place? Why
are you here?
TRINA - Because...

(TRINA sucks her teeth.)

TRINA - ...I was trying to surprise you and get you a gift and I was aking Ty
for his advice on what I should get you...honey.

(TRINA smiles.)

TRINA - So now you ruined it. You're gona have to act surprised when I give it to you. Hee
hee.
TRINA thinks - Nobody pours it on better than me!
RONNIE - Awwww, that is real sweet. Well I will act surprised then. Thanks!

(RONNIE kisses TRINA and they leave the bathroom. TY is showing the two freshman girls
some pictures from when he was on line.)

TRINA - Ty, I'll talk to you later. Thanks for that advice on that...gift.

(TRINA winks.)

TY - Yeah girl, no problem.
TRINA - Nice meeting yall.
MARINDA - You two!
NICHOLE - Uh hmmm.

(TRINA cuts her eyes again and leaves.)

RONNIE - Bruh...what's up dog!

(TY laughs.)

TY - Nothing man. Nothing. What's up team?
RONNIE - Hanging out! You getting along with the ladies okay?
TY - Yeah man. Just showing them some pics from when I was pledging!
RONNIE - This is before you were out huh? Ha ha ha ha! Let me see how pathetic you
looked!
TY - Whatever! Ha ha! Come on over and check out these flicks that Dex just had developed
for me.

(RONNIE walks over and sees one photo with a negative on the bed.)

RONNIE - Oh, what's this picture right here on the bed?

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GINGER is the first girl to arrive at MONA's room for the AKA interest
meeting.


GINGER - Yes...Mona Ferguson?
MONA - Yeah, that's me.
GINGER - Oh good. I'm here for the Alpha Kappa Alpha interest meeting.

(MONA smiles.)

MONA - Great! You're the first to arrive! Come on in!

(MONA closes the door as GINGER comes in.)

GINGER - Am I too early?
MONA - Oh no. It's okay. Can I get you something to drink?
GINGER - Uh yeah. Soda I guess.
MONA - One soda coming up. I got Coke, Sprite, diet Coke, ginger ale...
GINGER - Diet coke is fine.
MONA - Make yourself at home Ginger. I'll get your drink.
GINGER - Thank you.

(GINGER sits down and MONA brings her a glass of soda.)

MONA - Do you have the information that you were supposed to bring?
GINGER - Uh yes, right here.

(GINGER hands MONA a folder.)

MONA - Good, let me take a look. Looks like everything is in order. Oh, I see you are from
LA huh?
GINGER - Yeah. Go Lakers!
MONA - Indeed! Hee hee.

(There is a knock on the door.)

MONA - Excuse me.

(MONA gets up and walks to the door and opens it.)

MONA - Hello, come in ladies.

(Three more girls come in.)

MONA - Hi I'm Mona.
LINDA - Hi, I'm Linda.
CHARMAINE - Hello, I'm Charmaine.
AMY - Hi, I'm Amy.
MONA - You ladies have a seat. Can I get your all something to drink?

(The girls tell MONA what they want to drink and she brings it for all of them.)

MONA - So, where is everyone from?
CHARMAINE - Atlanta.
AMY - Miami.
LINDA - Houston.
MONA - Wow, all over the US!

(There is a knock on the door.)

MONA - Excuse me ladies.

(MONA opens the door.)

MONA - Hi mommy! Come on in.

(SOROR FERGUSON comes inside.)

SOROR FERGUSON - Sorry I am a few minutes late Mona. But I couldn't find a place to park
outside.
MONA - That's okay mommy. They just arrived themselves.
SOROR FERGUSON - Oh okay good. Did any sorors get here yet?
MONA - Uh...no mom. Most of them had something to do tonight.
SOROR FERGUSON - Something to do?
MONA - Yeah. Something to do.
SOROR FERGUSON - How can that be? What is more important than a sorority interest
meeting?

(MONA shrugs as she answers.)

MONA - I think there's some kind of skeephi party tonight. A couple of sorors were talking
about going over to that. So I guess they felt that that was more important!

Episode 8
The ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho of Amgis College have just walked into the SkeePhi.com
party and are looking for their soror PAULA.
ROSALIND - Just like that girl to get lost up in the party! Ha ha ha ha.
JENNIFER - I'm sayin' though. We ain't got all night. We got things to do.
ROSALIND - I know I know.
ANGELIQUE - What time is it? I don't have my watch on?
JENNIFER - Put it this way, it's already late and we gotta go.
ROSALIND - Wait, there's that other Alpha, what's his name?

(Everyone looks at where ROSALIND is pointing.)

ANGELIQUE - Oh, that's Larry. He should know.

(They walk over and approach LARRY.)

ANGELIQUE - Hey Larry!
LARRY - Oh hey!
LARRY thinks - What is her name again?
ANGELIQUE - You remember me right? I'm Angelique, the Sigma Gamma Rho from Amgis.
LARRY - Of course I remember you girl! Ha ha ha ha! How you doin'?
ANGELIQUE - I'm fine man, how are you?
LARRY - Fool as a cool!
ANGELIQUE - Huh?
LARRY - Oh, I meant cool as a fool! I get that mixed up sometimes! Ha!
ANGELIQUE - Oh, ha ha ha! These are my sorors, Jennifer, and Ros.
LARRY - Hi ladies.
JENNIFER - Hi.
ROSALIND - Hi, nice to meet you.
ANGELIQUE - Larry, have you seen Bobby? We are looking for our girl Paula.
LARRY - Oh yeah, I've seen Bobby. He's about this tall

(LARRY motions with his hand to show BOBBY's height.)

LARRY -he's a Black man, he's
ANGELIQUE - Stop playin'! Ha ha ha ha, I mean have you seen him anywhere in here in the
last few minutes?
LARRY - Ha ha ha ha, yeah, he was right there a few minutes ago talking to Quintonoh
there he is. Right over there.
ANGELIQUE - Thanks Larry. Let me go catch up with him.

(The ladies approach BOBBY.)

ANGELIQUE - Hey Bobby!
BOBBY thinks - Damn, Angelique is kinda fine!
BOBBY - Hey what's up girl?

(BOBBY quickly looks away as he speaks to ANGELIQUE.)

ANGELIQUE - Nothin' much, have you seen Paula? We are late going somewhere
and we need to find her.

(BOBBY is looking away and didn't hear what ANGELIQUE asked him.)

BOBBY - Huh? What did you say?
ANGELIQUE - I'm looking for Paula. You remember Paula your girlfriend? Hello! Have you
seen her?
BOBBY - Huh? Oh yeahI'm sorry. It's just that my neo is about to start a fight up in here
and I am trying to keep my eye on him. Paula is in the bathroom.
ANGELIQUE - A fight?

(ANGELIQUE looks at her sorors.)

ROSALIND - I'm way ahead of you! Let's get Paula and get the hell up out of here and go do
what we gotta do!

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QUINTON has just walked away from BOBBY to confront MIKE about the chants that he says
disrespecting Alpha Phi Alpha.
MIKE - I'm pretty on my left and I'm pretty on my right! I'm so damn pretty I can't sleep at
night! Them Diamond K pretty boys! Yo! Yo!

(JACKIE laughs again.)

JACKIE - You are so funny! You can tell that you just crossed! Ha ha ha ha!
MIKE - It's all about havin' fun baby! Pledgin' hard and having fun!
JACKIE - Well it looks like your fun may be stopping real soon!
MIKE - Huh? What do you mean?
JACKIE - There is a dude coming this way and he is looking right at you!
MIKE - Where?

(MIKE turns around and sees QUINTON coming toward him.)

MIKE - Oh shit!

(MIKE grips the handle on his cane.)

QUINTON - Hey man! You got a problem?
MIKE - What?
QUINTON - You heard me! Do you have a problem!
MIKE - Yo dude, what are you talking about?

(MIKE and QUINTON are very close to one another.)

QUINTON - I hear you up in this skeephi party talking a lot of shit!
MIKE - Man whatever! You better back up off of me!
QUINTON - Or what!

(QUINTON gets in MIKE's face.)

MIKE - I said back up off me dude!
QUINTON - You aint gonna come up in our party talking that shit! You can take that Nupe
shit somewhere else!
MIKE - Nupe shit?

(XAVIER is talking to APRIL.)

APRIL - You look nice as usual Z.
XAVIER thinks - April is funny!
XAVIER - Thanks girl, you look good too!
APRIL - Come on, let's dance.
XAVIER - Aight.

(As they approach the dance floor, they see MIKE and QUINTON arguing.)

XAVIER - Oh shoot, what's going on over there?
APRIL - Where?

(QUINTON pushes MIKE in his chest and MIKE immediately pushes him back. QUINTON gets
ready to retaliate with a punch when REGGIE grabs him and spins him away from MIKE.)

QUINTON - Get off me!
MIKE - Yo, what you want punk!

(XAVIER runs through the crowd over to MIKE. People have backed up out of QUINTON and
MIKE's way.)

MIKE - Don't you ever step to me punk!

(QUINTON is trying to free himself from REGGIE's grasp but REGGIE is moving him off the
dance floor.)

XAVIER - Mike! Mike! What's goin' on?
MIKE - Man, this bitch ass Alpha gonna come up in my face man! I don't play that shit bruh!
XAVIER - What?
MIKE - I was minding my own business and here comes this dude out of nowhere getting all
up in my face! Jealous ass punk!
JACKIE - Minding your own business! Ha ha ha ha! Yeah right!
XAVIER - Mike, what happened?
MIKE - Okay, maybe I was giving up a few chants. But hey? It's a party! Since when can't
you do party chants at a party?
XAVIER - Nigga, how would you feel if we had a party and the Alphas came in just stepping
and throwing up their sign and chantin'?
MIKE - I'd kick their ass!
XAVIER - Hello! This is what you were just doing to them!
MIKE - Whatever! Who's side are you on Nupe?
XAVIER - Wrong is wrong, no matter the side! You can't come up in their house
disrespectin'! We got real good greek relations on Ahpla's campus. Don't be the one to
screw that up neo!
MIKE - Man whatever! I ain't no punk and I ain't makin' no apologies for me being a Nupe!
XAVIER - Then you're gonna have a lot of fights in your journey as a Kappa man!

(MIKE looks at XAVIER sarcastically.)

MIKE - But I know you got my back right Z?

(XAVIER doesn't answer.)

MIKE - You got my back right Nupe?
REGGIE - Calm down man! I got your back! Calm down Q!
QUINTON - I'm gonna kick his ass man! Let me go!

(REGGIE has wrestled QUINTON into the bathroom.)

REGGIE - What the hell is the matter with you Quinton?
QUINTON - That Kappa dude was disrespectin' frat! I was gonna teach him a lesson until
you grabbed me! What you do that for?
REGGIE - Because you should know better than to start a fight up in a skeephi party! What
if someone would've gotten hurt!
(QUINTON turns around frustrated and punches the wall. He then sits on the edge of the
sink and holds his fist that he just hit the wall with.)

REGGIE - Q, this isn't like you man! I can see Jason doin' this, but not you. What's wrong
man?

(silence)

QUINTON - It's Alexis. She...bruh she left me.

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ROSALIND - I cannot believe a fight almost broke out! Are you serious?
JENNIFER - Heck yeah! Once we saw your wanderin' butt, we had to be out of that camp! I
don't even know how far it got. But once I heard it was between Alphas and Kappas, I had
to be out!
ROSALIND - It was a cool party though.
ANGELIQUE - Every party is a cool party to you!
ROSALIND - Girl shut up! Ha ha ha ha!

(They drive up to the dorm and park.)

PAULA - Are yall as excited as I am?
JENNIFER - I am so excited! I can't wait!
ROSALIND - Yeah, me too.
PAULA - I just wanna seethe look on her face.
CANDACE - Well remember, she is fragile. I told yall about my last conversation with her.
ROSALIND - Yeah, let's keep that in mind. She is having boyfriend issues, so let's not push
her over the edge.

(They all get out of the car and enter the dorm.)

CANDACE - I'm so happy, I can't stop smiling! Hee hee!
ROSALIND - Oh yeah because you haven't seen a line in a while huh?
CANDACE - Not since back in the day when I was at Southern. So I'm ready to have a little
sister.
ROSALIND - Cool!
CANDACE - And Alexis is like a little sister to me anyway.
ROSALIND - I know. That's great, you can lead her by the hand and help her
along the way.
CANDACE - Exactly.

(They get off the elevator and walk up to ALEXIS's door. ROSALIND knocks.)

ALEXIS - Just a minute!
CANDACE thinks - I hope you pulled yourself together girl!

(ALEXIS opens the door. Her eyes aren't teary, but they are puffy from when she was crying
earlier.)

ALEXIS - Hello...please come in.

(Everyone enters.)

ALEXIS - Can I get anything for anyone?
ROSALIND - No thanks Alexis, we're fine. Why don't you have a seat so we can all talk.
ALEXIS - Okay.

(ALEXIS sits down and glances at PAULA who smiles back at her.)

ALEXIS thinks - Oh God!
ROSALIND - Alexis, we wanted to sit down and have a formal meeting and...discuss a few
things with you.

(PAULA giggles and ROSALIND shoots her a glance. PAULA then straightens up.)

ALEXIS - Okay.
ROSALIND - So what we normally do whenever we meet, even if it is informal, is that we
call the meeting to order and follow a certain meeting protocal.
ALEXIS - Okay.
ROSALIND - We wanted you to actually see this so you can get the hang of how we do
things and try and get a peek on our world of Sigma, from our view. Understand?
ALEXIS - Yes. Completely.
ROSALIND - Good. Now then...

(ROSALIND opens her bag and everyone follows, opening bags.)

ALEXIS thinks - Oh...I guess I'll need a pen and some paper.

(ALEXIS gets up to get a pen and a piece of paper.)

ROSALIND - Aah aah aah Alexis...can't get up in the middle of a formal meeting like that.
There is a certain way to get up and leave the room once the meeting starts. We haven't
shown you that yet.
ALEXIS - Oh, hee hee. I'm so sorry.
ROSALIND - It's okay. Just follow along.

(Everyone pulls a different item out of their personal bags.)

ROSALIND - Okay. I would like to call this meeting to order. The first item of business is the
presentation. Southern Gal?
CANDACE - Thank you Dean.
ALEXIS thinks - Dean? Rosalind isn't Candace's dean.
CANDACE - First I would like to present the blue brick.

(CANDACE places a blue and gold brick on the floor in front of where ALEXIS is sitting.)

CANDACE - Hopefully its weight will help you to stay grounded.
ROSALIND - Thank you Southern Gal.
CANDACE - Your welcome Dean.
ALEXIS thinks - Southern Gal?
ROSALIND - The Book of Rhomans.
ANGELIQUE - Thank you Dean.

(ANGELIQUE stands up, walks over and places a bible on the floor next to the brick.)

ANGELIQUE - This will help to keep you on the straight and narrow path. It has secret
treasures, inspirational messages, soul saving scriptures...and something you will be
needing in your...immediate future.

(ANGELIQUE smiles and PAULA giggles again.)

ROSALIND - Thank you The Book of Rhomans.
ANGELIQUE - You're welcome Dean.
ALEXIS thinks - Oh my God! Is this...

(ROSALIND turns toward JENNIFER.)

ROSALIND - J. Rho.
JENNIFER - Thank you Dean.

(JENNIFER stands up and reaches into a bag. She pulls out a pair of shoes and has tears in
her eyes as she sits them next to the brick and the bible. She then pauses and collect
herself before she speaks.)

JENNIFER - These shoes were worn by my mother. My mother became a member of Sigma
Gamma Rho many years ago. And may God rest her soul.

(Tears fall down JENNIFER's cheeks. CANDACE's eyes get watery as well.)

JENNIFER - These shoes were passed to me. I became a member...I became a member of
Sigma...Gamma Rho.
(She pauses but doesn't wipe her face which has tears falling down like water.)

JENNIFER - You will wear these shoes...as you become a sister. A sister of Sigma Gamma
Rho.

(JENNIFER states her sorority name with confidence, takes her seat and is hugged by
CANDACE who is also now crying.)

JENNIFER whispers - I miss you Soror mommy!

(ROSALIND clears her throat. Everyone has become teary eyed and they take a moment to
regain their composure. ALEXIS is tryiing to maintain.)

ROSALIND - Thank you J. Rho.
JENNIFER whispers - You're welcome Dean.
ROSALIND - Gammarama.
PAULA - Thank you Dean.

(PAULA gets up and walks toward where ALEXIS is seated. She bends over to place down
two candles, one blue and one gold.)

PAULA - These will help to light your path as you travel...

(As PAULA is speaking, ALEXIS notices a huge hickey on PAULA's neck.)
ALEXIS thinks - Oh...oh...oh my God! That is a hickey on Paula's neck!

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GREGG has climbed into bed with SHAREESA. He realizes that he has some sort of sexually
transmitted disease but he doesn't know the extent. SHAREESA unknowingly wants to have
sex with him.
(SHAREESA turns over and places her arm across GREGG's chest. He turns to look at her as
she opens her eyes.)

SHAREESA - Hi Gregg.
GREGG - Hey Reece. You awake?
SHAREESA - Not really but...

(SHAREESA smiles.)

SHAREESA - ...I'm in the mood to fool around!
GREGG - What?
SHAREESA - I wanna fool around! Come on baby.
GREGG thinks - Oh no!
GREGG - Uh...Reece baby, I'm so tired. Can we do something another night?

(SHAREESA kisses GREGG's chest lightly.)

SHAREESA - Come on baby. Don't tease me.
GREGG thinks - Oh God why tonight! I can't!
GREGG - Baby...

(GREGG moves away from SHAREESA in the bed.)

GREGG - ...I'm not tryin' to tease you, I'm just real sleepy. I know you understand, right
honey?
(SHAREESA gets up on her knees and faces GREGG.)

SHAREESA - Yeah I understand.
GREGG - Good.
SHAREESA - I understand this...

(SHAREESA pulls her shirt over her head and takes it off.)

SHAREESA - I know that I gotta talk your language for you to understand me and what I
need. Does this help?

(SHAREESA is kneeling above GREGG with no shirt nor bra.)

GREGG thinks - Oh God!

(GREGG sits up but turns away from SHAREESA.)

GREGG - Baby, you look so good...and I swear I'm not trying to tease you. But as tired as I
am right now, I doubt I could get my body to even work correctly.
SHAREESA - Don't worry, I'll do all the work!

(SHAREESA laughs, GREGG giggles and tries to hide his face from her.)

SHAREESA - Come here baby.

(SHAREESA lays back down behind GREGG who is sitting on the edge of the bed.)

SHAREESA - Gregg, I need you baby. I know you're tired sweetie, but do this for me. I've
been looking forward to you all day.
(GREGG is silent.)

SHAREESA - And besides, when have you ever turned some booty down? Hee hee.

(GREGG still has his back turned and is still silent.)

SHAREESA - Gregg?

(She leans over to GREGG and kisses his back and starts to caress his arms.)

SHAREESA - Ooooh baby, don't keep me waitin'. You're such a tease.

(As SHAREESA leans into kiss GREGG again on his back, he stands up and turns toward
her.)

SHARESSA - Gregg...what's the matter?

(GREGG stands there motionless, but manages to look away.)

SHAREESA - Baby, is something wrong?

(GREGG turns his face toward SHAREESA as he tries to think of what to say.)

SHAREESA - Gregg honey...what's the matter? Why are you crying?

(silence)

(SHAREESA sits up.)

GREGG - Reece...I...I can't...

(He stops.)

SHAREESA - Baby just say it. It's okay. What's wrong honey?
GREGG thinks - Oh God!

(GREGG wipes his face, clears his throat, and tries to regain his composure.)

GREGG - Reece, I got something to tell you.
SHAREESA - Oh God Gregg...what?

(GREGG takes a deep breath and closes his eyes.)

GREGG - I think...I think I have a sexually transmitted disease.

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ADoP approaches DOP in the skeephi.com party.
ADOP - Yo Paul! Paul!

(DOP comes over.)

ADOP - Hey, I heard there was a fight!
DOP - Yeah, it really didn't escalate though. It got handled.
ADOP - Oh yeah? What happened?
DOP - There was a Kappa here and he was doin' some chants and bros got mad.
ADOP - Oh word?
DOP - Yeah but one of the bros took dude into the bathroom to calm him down.
ADOP - So everything is cool now?
DOP - Yeah but we better still do a few walk throughs to make sure everyone is cool.
ADOP - Okay, I'll walk through here and you check the front door.
DOP - Cool D.

(DOP walks toward the front door.)

ADW - What happened?
DOP - Some dude was up in here doing some party chants. Bros got mad and almost got
into a scuffle.
ADW - Really? Who?
DOP - I didn't see them but April told me that they were Kappas.
ADW - What! Oh no! Not the Krappas! You know I hate Krappas!

(DOP laughs.)

DOP - Yeah, I know. Ha ha ha ha!

(PJ walks in the front door.)

PJ - Skeeeeeeeephiiiii!

(Everyone looks at her crazily as she comes in.)

DOP - Ok..who is that?
ADW - I don't know.

(PJ approaches the table.)

ADW - Hi soror...are you in skeephi chat?
PJ - The treasure.
ADW - Excuse me? I didn't hear your name.
PJ - Oh my name? My name is.......PJ!

(PJ starts laughing.)

ADW - Oh wait..you're PJ from Ahpla?
PJ - Eeeeeeyup!
ADW thinks - What's wrong with her?
ADW - Well hi soror! I am Alpha Dream Wife from the chat room.
PJ - Oh! Alpha Dream Wife! Ugh inside heroes.
ADW - Huh?

(ADW hugs PJ.)

ADW - I think DOP wanted to meet you. Hold on, let me grab him for ya.
(ADW grabs DOP by the arm.)

ADW - The soror you were looking for from Ahpla is here.
DOP - Word? Who?
ADW - PJ.
DOP - Oh word! Where she at?

(ADW walks with DOP toward the front foor.)

DOP - PJ! We finally meet! I'm Dean of Pages!
PJ - Oooooh!

(DOP gives PJ a big hug and she squeezes his butt.)

DOP thinks - Um...oook!
DOP - Come on girl! You owe me a dance!

(DOP grabs her by the hand and leads her in toward the dance floor.)

DOP - It's good to finally meet you! We've been chattin' on skeephi like
for ever haven't we?
PJ - After I went the first cinnamon, tucked past the wire its project.
DOP - What? I can't hear you!
PJ - Hey, you're sexy!

(DOP busts out laughing.)

DOP - You're sexy too PJ! Ha ha ha ha ha!

(PJ spins around and puts her hands in the air.)

PJ - Ooooh shit! That's my song right there! When they start lettin' birds up
in the club? They gotta do somethin' about that shit! That's my song right
there!

(PJ turns back around.)

DOP - So PJ, what's up with...

(PJ grabs DOP by his waist and pulls him close. She then begins to grind on him.)

DOP - Ha ha ha...uh...
PJ - Shit! Yeah!
DOP thinks - Okay, this girl is kinda freaky! She gotta chill out!
PJ - Dean...hey dean! I somethin' to tell ya got I...
DOP - What?

(PJ comes close to DOP's ear and whispers.)

PJ - Let's get out of here and go back to my place!
DOP - Huh?
PJ - Yeah!

(Before DOP can respond, PJ spins around again crazily and lets out a scream.)

PJ - Shit! That is my joint right there! Play that joint again!

(DOP looks around to see if anyone else notices PJ's strange behavior.)

DOP - Um...

(DOP gets a tap on his shoulder and turns around.)

ADW - Paul, let me handle this.
DOP - Uh...okay. Ha ha ha.

(ADW walks past DOP and takes PJ by the arm.)

ADW - Soror, let me holla at you for a minute okay?

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GREGG has just admitted to SHAREESA that he believes he has contracted a sexually
transmitted disease.
(GREGG takes a deep breath and closes his eyes.)

GREGG - I think...I think I have a sexually transmitted disease.

(SHAREESA just stares at GREGG and doesn't say anything.)

GREGG thinks - I gotta come clean! For once in my life I gotta be a man and come clean! I
hate to lose Shareesa because I love her with all my heart! But I have to grow up...

(GREGG is now looking at SHAREESA who is staring at him speechless and in shock.)

GREGG thinks ...and I have to grow up...now! I have to tell her about me and Caryn! Damn
Reece is gonna leave me!
GREGG - Shareesa, did you hear what I said?

(SHAREESA looks as if she is going to cry.)

GREGG thinks - Oh God! Why am I such a low down snake in the grass! Why did I do this to
this beautiful girl that you gave me! Why did I mess with that ho Caryn!
GREGG - Shareesa...did you hear me? Say something.

(SHAREESA finds it difficult to collect her thoughts but she manages a few things.)

SHAREESA - You said that you think you have an STD?

(GREGG looks down.)

SHAREESA - Are you sure?
GREGG - Well...no...
SHAREESA - What makes you think you have a disease Gregg?
GREGG - Well...um...I went to the bathroom...and um...

(GREGG can no longer hold it in as tears begin to well up in his eyes. He notices SHAREESA
has dropped her head as well and he can see tears falling from her eyes onto the bed.)

GREGG - ...I went to the bathroom and it...it hurt when I took a piss. It felt like...like
burning. So this just happened. I was gonna try and go to the clinic tomorrow. That way, I
can find out what's going on and let you know wha...
SHAREESA - You won't have to do that Gregg.

(SHAREESA still has her head down.)

GREGG - Baby, of course I have to go. That's the only way that I can find out if this is...
SHAREESA - You don't have to go Gregg. I already went.
GREGG - Huh? You already went? But how...when...I mean how did you...

(silence)

(SHAREESA looks up at GREGG with tears streaming down her face.)

SHAREESA - Gregg...I know exactly what you have. I was hoping you wouldn't have it.
What you have...

(She pauses.)

SHAREESA - what you have...I gave to you.

Episode 9
BRANDON switched with his brother BRENDON while HAYDEN wasn't looking. He has now
rejoined his line brothers and the Big Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.
BRANDON thinks - Thank God I made it here in time!
(MIRI whispers to BRANDON.)
MIRI whispers - Brandon, I'm glad you made it back man! We weren't going to cross
without you! All for one and one for all!
BRANDON whispers - Thanks!
CURT - Pledgees!
CRESCENTS - Yes Dean of Pledgees!
(Everyone grows quiet as CURT gets ready to address the line.)
CURT - I have held you all by the hand and led you as far as I can lead you. The rest you
must do on your own. You have come this far through faith, adversity, tears, turmoil, stress
and strain. All in the name of Phi Beta!
(He pauses.)
CURT - Now you must pass your final test. Your test or worthiness to the brotherhood. You
can no longer lean on me, you must now lean on each other.
(CURT turns so the CRESCENTS can see what is behind him.)
CURT - And you must go through them.
(He points to all the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma that have lined up behind him.)
CURT - Remember how far you've come! Remember how much you deserve to wear your
letters! Remember how hard you worked for Sigma! Remember the Most Honorable
Founders!
CRESCENT SETH thinks - Yes!
CURT - Remember all of your greetings and the words that you said!
CRESCENT AHMAD thinks - Yeah!
CURT - Remember your day in court! Remember you took an oath in front of the judge and
swore loyalty to one another in the name of Phi Beta Sigma!
CRESCENT MIRI thinks - Yes I did!
CRESCENT CALVIN thinks - Yes!
(CRESCENT MIRI and CRESCENT CALVIN grabs hands.)
CURT - Remember the car accident! Think about how that could have driven you all farther
apart but it drew you closer together! Think about Crescent Brandon who was in the hospital
and how you all sat with him day in and day out!
CRESCENT DALE thinks - Yes!
CRESCENT BRANDON thinks - Yes!
CURT - Remember your big sisters! Remember how they have been a constant arm to lean
on and source of encouragement!
CRESCENT BRANDON thinks - I have to be strong! I have to be strong for Denice my love!
CURT - Do we have any quitters?
CRESCENTS - Hell no Dean of Pledgees!
CURT - Will you turn back now?
CRESCENTS - Hell no Dean of Pledgees!
CURT - Do you want this?
CRESCENTS - Yes Dean of Pledgees!
CURT - Are you sure you want this!
(The CRESCENTS scream at the top of their lungs.)
CRESCENTS - Yes Dean of Pledgees!
HAYDEN - Blue phi!
SIGMAS - You know!
CURT - Okay then!
(Everyone grows quiet.)
CURT - Brothers, let's do this!
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JUNE is in her room and is on the phone with OCTAVIA.
JUNE - I really messed up with him. He was very upset, but moreso hurt.
OCTAVIA - Dag. Really?
JUNE - Yeah. And he made a really valid point. When the flowers came, why did I
automatically assume they were from Derrick? I should've known they were from Buck. I
am so stupid!
OCTAVIA - Don't beat yourself up over it.
JUNE - Spec, when I spoke to him at the court, I didn't even know it was him. I mean, I
have never seen him that hurt. I've seen Buck mad before. And I've seen him with his game
face on when he's playing basketball. But never like this.
OCTAVIA - That just proves that he really likes you June.
JUNE - Or really loves me.
OCTAVIA - You think he loves you already?
(JUNE thinks before she answers.)
JUNE - Honestly, I don't know, but I think I am falling in love with him.
OCTAVIA - Oh my God! Are you serious?
JUNE - Yeah.
OCTAVIA - How can you be sure? You think you got Derrick all out of your system?
JUNE - Girl, I got Derrick out of my system a long time ago! I mean, look at all the stuff
that Derrick has put me through. He didn't want me to pledge and instead of being there for
me while I was on line, he dated April...my big sister!
OCTAVIA - Yeah, that was foul.
JUNE - Then has the nerve to think he got the biggest ho on campus pregnant...Caryn!
OCTAVIA - Yeah, true.
JUNE - Then to top it all off, finds out that it isn't his baby, but decides to keep paying for it
like it is! Allowing Bobby to be totally irresponsible when it comes to his son! I mean, how
stupid is that?
OCTAVIA - I hear ya.
JUNE - And now he's trying this lame attempt to get me back. If he knew me at all, he
would know that I'm not into expensive gifts or fancy things. He could be a starving artist
for all I care if I love him..
OCTAVIA - Right.
JUNE - But he thinks that because he is a basketball player and now has money that I'm
gonna run back to him! I don't think so!
(OCTAVIA laughs.)
OCTAVIA - But what are you gonna do about Buck?
JUNE - I don't know. Any suggestions?
OCTAVIA - Hmmm. So you haven't spoken to him since you saw him at practice?
JUNE - Well he just walked away from me at practice. I started to cry so I rushed out. I
didn't want anyone to see me. They may think that he did something bad to me and made
me cry when in fact, I was crying over how stupid I was. I called him to apologize.
OCTAVIA - How did he sound.
JUNE - Well he didn't hang up. Is that a good sign?
OCTAVIA - Actually it is. Guys always try and be hardcore. Like they don't have feelings or
emotions. If he didn't want to hear your voice, he would've hung up on you. Point blank.
JUNE - Yeah.
OCTAVIA - So you gotta keep trying June. He's hurt right now, but you can get through to
him if you keep trying. Just show him that you really really care and are truly sorry. Make it
up to him.
JUNE - But how?
(silence)
OCTAVIA - Okay I got an idea. Listen to this!
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The CRESCENTS have lined up for the last time. They are tired and about to fall over. They
are each leaning on one another just to remain standing. They seem to gain a new burst of
energy however as CURT addresses them.
CURT - Brothers...it is my honor and deep pleasure...
(MIRI starts to smile. So does AHMAD.)
CURT - ...to congratulate you five on a job well done! You have completed all required
tasks, past all tests, and proven yourselves more than worthy!
Gentlemen...brothers...welcome to Phi Beta Sigma!
HAYDEN - Blue phi!
SIGMAS - You know!
(All the Sigmas start to jump up and down as the new brothers begin to cry and hung each
other.)
MIRI - I can't believe it! I can't believe it! I can't believe it!
DALE - Blue blue blue blue phi!
SIGMAS - You you you you know!
(BRANDON falls to his knees and hangs his head. His face is in his hands and he is sobbing.)
BRANDON thinks - Thank you Jesus!
(CALVIN rushes to BRANDON and almost tackles him with a hug. Other line brothers follow
and soon there is a pile of brothers on the ground screaming congratulations to one
another. HAYDEN and CURT watch and laugh.)
HAYDEN - Hey man, congratulations. You did a good job with these boys.
CURT - Thanks man, I couldn't have done it without you though.
(They hug.)
MIRI - I can't believe I'm a Sigma! I'm a Sigma man!
CALVIN - Believe it frat! Blue phi!
(CALVIN and MIRI hug each other while they jump up and down.)
MIRI - I love you man!
CALVIN - Back at cha bro!
VICTOR - Hey, congratulations Seth! I'm proud of you man!
SETH - Thanks Big Brother Blue Tang Clan!
VICTOR - Ha ha ha ha ha, you can call me Vic now. It's okay.
SETH - It may take some getting used to! But I'm happy!
(Sigmas are stepping and hugging all over the place. HAYDEN notices BRANDON still on the
ground though...sitting.)
HAYDEN - Brandon, are you okay man?
(BRANDON looks up with tears on his face. HAYDEN sits down next to him.)
BRANDON - I have waited for this moment for so long...and I almost missed it.
(HAYDEN smiles.)
HAYDEN - Well the good thing is that you didn't. We didn't feel comfortable with the
decision to go on without you. But we almost had no choice.
BRANDON - I totally understand Hayden. And in fact, I would've told you to go forward, for
the sake of the other guys.
HAYDEN - I know you would've. But hey, you're a Sigma now. You're frat! Come on man,
let's celebrate.
(BRANDON smiles and HAYDEN helps him up and gives him a hug.)
HAYDEN - Brothers old and new! The sorors are preparing a nice congratulations set for all
of us!
BRANDON thinks - Denice! I was so caught up in my own excitement that I forgot about my
baby!
HAYDEN - So if yall are finished steppin' and hollerin' we can go over there and enjoy!
(It takes another ten minutes to round everyone up from the stepping, hugging, crying and
congratulating going on. Afterwhich they all drive to Amgis College to the Phi Beta Sigma
frat house.)
CALVIN - I still get a chill seeing the house! Damn!
CURT - Oh that will last a minute, but you'll get over it.
(Everyone enters the house and there are gifts everywhere. Paddles, t shirts, license plates,
hats, and several smaller items.)
MIRI - Oh my God!
SALEEMA - Hey frat!
(SALEEMA starts to hug the guys and DENICE immediately looks for BRANDON.)
DENICE - Brandon!
BRANDON - Hey...soror!
(They run into each other's arms and hug.)
DENICE - Congratulations Brandon! You did it!
BRANDON - I wouldn't be a Sigma if it weren't for you! Thank you Denice! I love you!
DENICE thinks - Oh my gosh!
DENICE - Hey, we got a lot of food in the kitchen and I need to start bringing it out. So I'll
be right back okay?
BRANDON - Okay hon.
(She smiles and walks back into the kitchen. BRANDON sees TONYA talking with AHMAD
and walks over to hug her when SHARONDA taps him on the shoulder.)
SHARONDA - Hey man...congratulations!
(BRANDON turns around, looks at SHARONDA but doesn't speak.)
SHARONDA - You're so happy you're speechless huh? Ha ha ha ha.
BRANDON - No Sharonda, actually, I have nothing to say to you.
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DERRICK is playing with his adopted son, Lil DERRICK.
DERRICK - Here, let dad show you how to do it.
(DERRICK hands the baby a small basketball.)
DERRICK - Now look, you bounce it like this. See?
(The baby laughs and hits the top of the ball.)
DERRICK - Yeah...that's how you do it! You're gonna be a star!
(DERRICK picks the baby up and kisses his cheek.)
DERRICK - Little boy, you are so cute! You look just like your...
(DERRICK stops.)
DERRICK - Well anyway, you're cute!
(There is a knock on the door.)
DERRICK thinks - Damn, it's about time!
DERRICK - Sit right here big man. I'll be right back.
(DERRICK puts the baby in his playpen and answers the door.)
CARYN - Wassup.
DERRICK - Hey. Come in.
(CARYN comes in.)
CARYN - Hey boo boo!
(CARYN runs to Lil DERRICK and picks him up and kisses his face.)
CARYN - Ain't you cute!
(She kisses him again then puts him down.)
CARYN - So what's up Derrick? What's the big urgency? Where's the fire?
DERRICK - Girl calm down and sit down somewhere. I told you I need to talk to you.
(CARYN sits down.)
CARYN - What's up?
DERRICK - Caryn, you and I...well, you and I have been close friends since you had the
baby right?
CARYN - Right.
DERRICK - And I feel like we can talk about just about anything. Right?
CARYN - Yeah. So?
DERRICK - So, there is something that's been on my mind that I need to talk to someone
about. I need a girl's opinion, and you are the closest thing to a girl I have right now.
CARYN - Ha ha, very funny.
(DERRICK laughs.)
DERRICK - Just kidding. But when you hear the subject matter, I don't know how you're
gonna take it.
CARYN - Nigga just spit it out. You know how I roll...straight gangsta with mine.
DERRICK - Alright.
(DERRICK pauses.)
DERRICK - I think I still love June and I really want to get back with her.
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JUNE thinks - I really hope this works and Buck wants to get back with me!
(JUNE parks her car in BUCK's apartment complex.)
JUNE thinks - I think this is a cute idea...
(She gets out of her car.)
JUNE thinks - ...I just don't know if it's gonna work!
(She walks up to his apartment, takes a deep breath and knocks on the door.)
JUNE thinks - Thank you Octavia for this!
(The door opens and BUCK looks JUNE up and down.)
BUCK - What...what are you doing?
JUNE - What does it look like I'm dressed for?
(BUCK is mad but he can't help but to giggle.)
BUCK - You look like...well you look like a person wearing a basketball jersey two sizes too
big.
JUNE - So they didn't have my size...sue me.
BUCK - Whose jersey are you wearing?
JUNE - Chamiqua Holdsclaw. She plays for the Washington Mystics. She's a soror. But
what's more important is why I'm here. Me and you...one on one...on the court...right now.
BUCK - What?
JUNE - We play a one on one. If you win, I leave you alone, you can sulk, be mad, break up
with me, whatever.
BUCK - And if you win?
JUNE - If I win, you at least hear me out and listen to me say...
(JUNE pauses.)
JUNE - ...I'm sorry.
(BUCK smiles to himself.)
BUCK - You been watchin' love and basketball or somethin'?
JUNE - Kinda.
BUCK - Well explain this, how in the world do you plan to beat me in basketball? You don't
expect me to take it easy on you do you?
JUNE - Of course not. But you get a handicap.
BUCK - A handicap? What?
JUNE - First of all, you have to keep one hand behind your back at all times.
BUCK - Fair enough.
JUNE - That's not all...you don't think I'm dumb do ya? I know how good you shoot with one
hand.
BUCK - I'm listenin'.
JUNE - Also, as you play, you have to read what's in this envelope out loud.
BUCK - What? What is it?
JUNE - You'll find out if you accept my challenge and go to the court.
(BUCK thinks about it.)
JUNE - Of course if you're scared, we can do something els...
BUCK - Scared? Girl please! Let me put my sneakers on!
(JUNE smiles to herself.)
JUNE thinks - Men are so easy!
(BUCK laces up his sneakers and walks out.)
BUCK - Hey wait, it's rainging.
JUNE - So?
BUCK - Oh you hardcore like that? Cool. Let's do this!
(They walk together silent to the outdoor court behind BUCK's apartment complex.)
BUCK - We play to eleven points?
JUNE - Cool.
BUCK - Now look, once I score my eleven, I am going back in my place to sulk. I don't feel
like talking tonight, I don't feel like hearing an apology. I'm just being honest and real with
you.
JUNE - And after I score my eleven points, I am going to your apartment and tell you what
is on my heart and mind. I am being honest and real with you because Buck...
BUCK - Yeah?
JUNE - It's game time baby!
(JUNE takes a jump shot that miraculously goes in.)
JUNE - One zip.
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DERRICK has just admitted to CARYN that he still has strong feelings for JUNE and wants to
get back with her.
DERRICK - I think I still love June and I really want to get back with her.
CARYN - What?
DERRICK - I said I thi...
CARYN - No, I heard what you said. But what are you saying?
DERRICK - What I'm saying is that I miss her, and it hurts. And I want to be her man again.
I messed up big time by letting her get away from me. For real. So I am trying to right that
wrong and bring things back to the way they used to be and should be.
CARYN - That's bullshit Derrick and you know it!
DERRICK - Huh?
CARYN - You're hurting because she's with Buck and she's happy. Your ego is bruised.
DERRICK - Ya know, I thought about that. I thought long and hard about that. But to be
honest, I think it's more a matter of me growing up. Taking care of a son will make an adult
out of someone real quick. And now I can look back and see just how immature I was, and
how I let her get away from me like that.
(silence)
CARYN - So where does that leave us?
DERRICK - What do you mean?
CARYN - What do I mean? I have a lifestyle to maintain now. I've been all over campus in
the Mercedes truck. I can go back to riding the shuttle bus now with the common folk.
DERRICK - You'll get over it.
CARYN - But what about the baby?
DERRICK - Oh I'll always take care of Lil Derrick. He might not be mine biologically, but he's
still my little man. And will always be.
(CARYN stands up and walks toward DERRICK.)
CARYN - You know Derrick...
(She walks slowly and pauses.)
CARYN - ...it's hard to admit this, but I really admire you for what you are doing.
DERRICK - You do?
CARYN - Mmmmm hmmmm. I know it must be difficult to pour out your feelings about
someone you once loved and now love again...especially to someone like me.
(CARYN stands in front of where DERRICK is sitting.)
DERRICK - What do you mean someone like you?
CARYN - Well, it' no secret that I have started to have feelings for you, ever since you took
on the role of baby daddy for my son. It is a good quality in a black man to step up to the
plate and handle his business, especially if it isn't really his business.
DERRICK - Oh. Yeah.
CARYN - And I have admired that in you...and find it attractive in a man.
(She sits on his lap.)
CARYN - Actually, I find it quite sexy.
(CARYN plays with DERRICK's ear.)
DERRICK - Well thank you Caryn.
CARYN - You know D, sometimes I wish things could be different between us. Ya know?
DERRICK - How so?
CARYN - Well, you take care of Lil Derrick, no question. I even named him after you.
DERRICK - Yeah.
CARYN - But we both know that he isn't yours. So the things you do, you don't have to do.
DERRICK - Yeah, but I want to.
CARYN - I know, but what if one day you woke up and didn't want to anymore. Then I'd
have to go find Bobby and you know how he is!
(DERRICK laughs.)
CARYN - I just always think that things would be different if Lil Derrick was your real son.
Like if you and I really had a child, if things would be different.
DERRICK - I'm not trying to be like my father. So yes, things would be different.
(CARYN smiles seductively.)
CARYN - I knew it! You are the perfect gentleman! Thank you.
(CARYN kisses DERRICK on his cheek...slowly.)
CARYN - You are a wonderful man Derrick.
(CARYN hugs him around his neck, but begins to kiss his neck and whisper in his ear.)
CARYN whispers - And I wish you all the best. Good luck in what you're trying to do. Now
can you do me one favor?
DERRICK - Sure...what do you need?
CARYN whispers - You! I need you...just one more time Derrick. Please?
DERRICK - You wanna have sex with me?
(CARYN licks DERRICK's ear.)
CARYN - Yeah baby...I mean, since I'm not gonna be able to have you anymore, can a sista
get one last ride? Hee hee.
(DERRICK smiles.)
DERRICK - You better not wake the baby with all that screamin' and hollerin' you usually
do! Come on!
CARYN - Yay!
(CARYN pops off of DERRICK's lap and he walks toward the bedroom.)
CARYN - Let me grab a condom out of my purse okay?
DERRICK - Yeah, do that.
(DERRICK goes into the bedroom and CARYN finds a condom. She turns around to see if he
is looking, then uses a hair pin to poke a tiny hole in the condom, through the package.)
DERRICK - Hey, what's taking you so long?
CARYN - Just wanted to make sure I had a condom. I found one.
CARYN thinks - And I just wanted to make sure you never leave me...daddy!

Episode 10
ALEXIS has begun her pledge process for Sigma Gamma Rho sorority incorporated. In her
first night, she is distracted by a passion mark on the neck of Big Sister GammaRamma who
is dating her ex boyfriend BOBBY.
(ALEXIS is staring at PAULA's neck. JENNIFER, ANGELIQUE, and PAULA have just
demonstrated the greeting for ALEXIS.)
CANDACE - I told you that you can do this...now get yourself together. Come on.
(ALEXIS closes her eyes and takes a deep breath.)
CANDACE - So let's try this greeting one more time. Take your time, you can do this.
(PAULA walks up and places her hands on ALEXIS' shoulders.)
PAULA - It's awkward at first. It was for me the first night as well. But you'll do fine. Just
keep trying hard and you'll...
ALEXIS - Get your hands off me!
(ALEXIS throws PAULA's hands off her. Everyone stares and ALEXIS runs into the bathroom
crying.)
PAULA - What? What happened?
CANDACE - I don't know! Let me go see...
ROSALIND - No, let me go. I'm her dean now. I need to get close to her. Maybe I can get to
what is troubling her.
(ROSALIND walks to the bathroom and knocks on the door.)
JENNIFER - I heard of being nervous but damn.
ANGELIQUE - Yeah, she scared the crap out of me when she screamed. Dag!
(ROSALIND softly knocks on the door.)
ROSALIND - Alexis...Alexis...
(ROSALIND slowly turns the knob and peeks inside the bathroom. ALEXIS is staring in the
mirror at herself crying. ROSALIND enters and closes the door behind her.)
ROSALIND - Alexis, what's wrong?
ALEXIS - Big sister, I'm sorry. I am a wreck of emotions right now for real!
ROSALIND - You wanna tell me about it?
ALEXIS - It's...I know I am stupid and I'm not supposed to let this bother me...
(ALEXIS stops.)
ROSALIND - It's okay. Go on.
ALEXIS - But it's Paula and her relationship with Bobby.
(silence)
ROSALIND - What about it?
ALEXIS - What about it? It's killing me!
ROSALIND - Why? Do you have a thing for Bobby or something?
ALEXIS - A thing for...you don't know that Bobby and I used to date?
ROSALIND - You did?
ALEXIS - We dated for three years. We were very serious.
ROSALIND - I didn't know that! And I'm sure Paula doesn't know either!
ALEXIS - She has to know! I'm sure Bobby has told her!
ROSALIND - I wouldn't count on it. She has no idea! You wanna ask her?
ALEXIS - I don't know.
(silence)
Meanwhile...
PAULA - What's goin' on in there?
CANDACE - I don't know.
PAULA - Hey Candace, I know Alexis is cool and you and her go way back but what's up
with the outburst?
CANDACE - I know she's upset about her boyfriend and her breaking up.
ANGELIQUE - Oh dag, this is a bad time for those emotions to come out.
PAULA - That must be what's his name...Quinton right?
CANDACE - Yeah, they just broke up recently and she is taking it kinda hard.
PAULA - Yeah, Bobby told me that they were having issues.
CANDACE - Bobby told you?
PAULA - Yeah. We ran into them one night at Pharoahs and she looked like she was upset. I
thought it was because she was nervous around me. But Bobby said that they were having
problems.
CANDACE thinks - Oh my God I am such a fool! This all makes sense now!
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The Deltas are counting down the remaining ten seconds, waiting for PYRAMID THERESA to
arrive and join her line sister PYRAMID BREANNA.
CHRISTIAN - Ten...
BREANNA thinks - Please get here Theresa! Please!
CHRISTIAN - ...nine...
THERESA thinks - This hot bath feels so nice!
CHRISTIAN - ...eight...seven...
ROBIN - This ain't looking good Pyramid!
BREANNA thinks - God please!
CHRISTIAN - ...six...
THERESA thinks - I hope I don't fall asleep in this water and drown! Hee hee.
CHRISTIAN - ...five...
THERESA thinks - Let me get out before I turn into a raisin! I've been in here for the
longest!
(THERESA pulls the stopper out of the drain and the water begins to run out of the tub.)
CHRISTIAN - ...four...
(CHRISTIAN walks over and gets in BREANNA face.)
CHRISTIAN - Tweetle Dee better have her ass out in that hallway in three...two...
(ROBIN quickly opens the door and looks out into the hall.)
THERESA - Surprise!
(silence)
THERESA - Hello? I said surprise! Guess who?
JASON - Is this Theresa?
THERESA - Yep! Yep! Give that man the thousand dollar prize!
JASON thinks - Oh God!
THERESA - Hey J! What's up?
JASON - Hi Theresa. How are you?
THERESA - T...I...R...E...D! Tired!
JASON - Been up studying late or something?
THERESA - Nope, you'll never guess what I've been up to.
JASON thinks - Do I really care?
JASON - What Theresa? What have you been up to?
THERESA - You will never guess in a million years! Try! Ha ha ha, try and guess Jason.
JASON thinks - You've been taking late night anger management classes!
JASON - I give up. What have you been doing that has kept you up so late?
(THERESA smiles at the telephone.)
THERESA - Believe it or not...I've been pledging!
JASON - You've been what?
THERESA - Pledging! I started line already for DST. And believe me, pledging is hard and it
is serious business!
CHRISTIAN - You thought I was joking huh? You didn't think this was serious business did
you? Did you Pyramid?
PYRAMID BREANNA crying - Yes! I mean...no...I didn't think you were joking, and yes I
know this is serious business Big Sister DSTeazy off the Heazy fo Sheazy My Neazy!
(BREANNA is holding two trophies in each hand. They are from back to back Delta Sigma
Theta step show wins from two homecomings ago. She was told to keep them outstretched,
but now can barely keep her hands up and is crying.)
ROBIN - Arms getting tired?
PYRAMID BREANNA crying - Does it seem...Big...Sister Jeopardy?
(ROBIN smiles. WILLIE is just looking on.)
CHRISTIAN - I can't believe you don't know where your line sister is! What kind of mess is
that? What kind of bond do yall have? We don't play there here at Ahpla!
CHRISTIAN thinks - This is going easier than I thought! This tramp will drop line by
tomorrow!
CHRISTIAN - And Theresa obviously doesn't care anything about you! Does she?
PYRAMID BREANNA - She loves me...and I...love...her.
(WILLIE walks up and whispers in CHRISTIAN's ear.)
WILLIE - Alright, she's had enough. Take it easy.
CHRISTIAN thinks - Whatever!
CHRISTIAN - Bree, give me those.
PYRAMID BREANNA thinks - Thank God! Theresa please show up!
(BREANNA gives the trophies to CHRISTIAN. Her arms feel as if they're gonna fall off.)
CHRISTIAN - Watch this.
(CHRISTIAN holds the trophies out.)
CHRISTIAN - This is how you're supposed to hold these. It isn't that hard Breanna so stop
all the drama okay! When you stretch your arms out, it looks like you form an A. A for Ahpla
U...and this is how we get down at Ahpla. Got it?
PYRAMID BREANNA - Yes Big Sister DSTeazy off Tha Heazy for Sheazy My Neazy!
WILLIE - Chris...
(CHRISTIAN ignores WILLIE.)
CHRISTIAN - We take this serious here and unless you wanna quit...
PYRAMID BREANNA - No! Never!
(CHRISTIAN smiles.)
CHRISTIAN - Fine! Then we're gonna show you what it means to be responsible for
somebody else!
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After ALEXIS' outburst, the big sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho are talking to one another.
PAULA - Hey Candace, I know Alexis is cool and you and her go way back but what's up
with the outburst?
CANDACE - I know she's upset about her boyfriend and her breaking up.
ANGELIQUE - Oh dag, this is a bad time for those emotions to come out.
PAULA - That must be what's his name...Quinton right?
CANDACE - Yeah, they just broke up recently and she is taking it kinda hard.
PAULA - Yeah, Bobby told me that they were having issues.
CANDACE - Bobby told you?
PAULA - Yeah. We ran into them one night at Pharoahs and she looked like she was upset. I
thought it was because she was nervous around me. But Bobby said that they were having
problems.
CANDACE thinks - Oh my God I am such a fool! This all makes sense now!
CANDACE - You and Bobby were together and you saw Alexis and Quinton?
PAULA - Yeah, at Pharoahs.
CANDACE - No wonder! I get it!
PAULA - What? You get what?
CANDACE - Of course! Alexis must be upset because she saw you and Bobby together. It
must have struck her funny.
PAULA - Huh?
JENNIFER - Why?
CANDACE - Paula, Bobby didn't tell you about his past with Alexis?
PAULA - His past? What past?
CANDACE thinks - God I hate Bobby sometimes!
CANDACE - Paula, Alexis and Bobby used to date. Like seriously.
PAULA - You are lying!
(JENNIFER pulls up a chair.)
JENNIFER - Aww shoot! This is gettin' to be as good as a soap opera!
(CANDACE gives JENNIFER a look, then turns back to PAULA.)
CANDACE - I can't believe he didn't tell you.
PAULA - He never told me about his past. I mean, we spoke about it briefly, but not in detail
as to his past girlfriends names and things. How long did they go out?
CANDACE - Like two or three years.
PAULA - Really?
CANDACE - Yeah. I remember once Nino mentioned to Alexis about pledging Sigma Gamma
Rho, so we could have more Rho Six love on campus! Ha ha ha ha!
ANGELIQUE - Rho Six love! How tight! Ha ha ha ha.
PAULA - Damn, does she hate me or something?
CANDACE - No, she doesn't hate you. But you probably should talk to her. Get it out in the
open, and tell her that you didn't know.
PAULA - Yeah, good idea.
ANGELIQUE - Good Lord, can we ever have a process with no drama?
JENNIFER - Nope.
CANDACE - That's what makes a process a process! Ha ha ha ha.
(CANDACE walks to the bathroom and knocks.)
CANDACE - Hey Ros, it's me.
(ROSALIND opens the door and CANDACE whispers something to her. They both look at
PAULA, then back at each other.)
ROSALIND whispers - I didn't know Alexis used to go with Bobby either! Alexis just told me.
CANDACE whispers - They were practically married! I can't believe nobody knew.
ROSALIND - Okay, well let her come in. They need to sit down and square this whole thing
away.
CANDACE - Cool.
ROSALIND - I'll tell Alexis.
(ROSALIND goes back into the bathroom and closes the door behind her.)
ROSALIND - Alexis.
ALEXIS - Yes Big Sister.
ROSALIND - I think we are all on the same page of music now. Just like I thought, Paula
didn't know.
ALEXIS - Really?
ROSALIND - Really. So she wants to come in here and talk to you now.
ALEXIS - Okay.
ROSALIND - Once everything is out, I'm sure it'll be better. I know this is a funny situation,
but we are all mature and we can get past this.
ALEXIS - Yeah, I would like that. I mean, Bobby is my ex, and I do have feelings for
someone else, so this shouldn't even be bothering me the way that it is.
ROSALIND - I understand. Emotions are a funny thing sometimes. Well anyway, you and
Paula talk this out and get everything out in the open.
ALEXIS - Okay Big Sister.
(ROSALIND turns to leave, then turns back around.)
ROSALIND - Oh, and one more thing.
(ALEXIS turns from drying her face off to face ROSALIND.)
ROSALIND - Let me remind you that you are still an Aurora. Eventhough this is an
emotional situation, Paula, as the rest of us, are all your big sisters.
ALEXIS - Yes Big Sister. I'm sorry.
(ALEXIS drops her head down.)
ROSALIND - We love you Alexis and chose you to be our sister. So we got your back. Just
no more outbursts like that.
ALEXIS - Okay Big Sister.
(ROSALIND turns to leave.)
ALEXIS - Thank you...Dean.
(ROSALIND smiles as she leaves. She leaves the door open for PAULA to go in.)
ALEXIS thinks - That was very nice of her. They all are great and I am just acting silly. I
wish I could get that stupid Bobby out of my system! I was about to blame Paula for
something that she didn't even know about! Dag!
(ALEXIS checks her face in the mirror.)
ALEXIS thinks - I love my big sisters! We just need to get this all out in the open, and put it
all on the table. If they can be mature about this, then certainly so can I!
(PAULA walks into the bathroom.)
PAULA - Hey.
ALEXIS - Greetings Big Sister GammaRamma!
(PAULA closes the door behind herself...and locks it.)
PAULA - Listen up...I don't give a damn how long you dated Bobby! He's my man now so
get over it!
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GREGG has found out that SHAREESA gave him a sexually transmitted disease. As
SHAREESA explains how, GREGG gets upset.
GREGG - What I did was a mistake, uncalculated! Just happened! I didn't go out and meet
some cheerleader, let her wine and dine me, and then come home to screw her!
SHAREESA - Is that what you think? Is that what you think I did?
(GREGG gets up and starts to get dressed.)
GREGG - All I think is that right now I wanna be out! And that's exactly what I'm gonna do!
SHAREESA - Well you know what...fine! Get out!
(SHAREESA throws a pillow at GREGG and hits him in the head.)
GREGG - I can't believe this!
(GREGG almost falls as he is putting his shoes on.)
SHAREESA - Here I am concerned about you and...
GREGG - Concerned? You weren't so concerned when you were with Brad were you!
(GREGG realizes he shouldn't have said that by the look that SHAREESA gives him. He
wants to take it back but can't form the words. Instead he storms out and SHAREESA falls
back onto her bed crying.)
GREGG thinks - Dammit!
(GREGG leaves and stands in the hallway to collect his thoughts. He looks back at the door,
then heads toward the elevator.)
GREGG thinks - I gotta think this out. Dammit! I never thought...who would've ever
thought...damn!
(GREGG gets outside and begins to walk into the night.)
GREGG thinks - Damn, do I even have a right to get mad? I mean, I have done a lot. More
than she even knows. Hell, I was with Caryn yesterday! I need to suck this up and forgive
her.
(GREGG pulls out his cell phone and dials.)
XAVIER - Heeeeello?
GREGG - Yo man it's G.
XAVIER - Who?
GREGG - Wake up man it's me.
(XAVIER rolls over and looks at the clock on his night stand.)
XAVIER - What time is it? I can't see?
GREGG - It's early okay? Look, I need to talk to you. I'm coming over.
XAVIER - Now? Why? Can't it wait til morning?
GREGG - No it's important. I'm coming now.
XAVIER - Dude, I am dead tired. I just left that skeephi party. Just call me tomorrow.
GREGG - I'll be there in two minutes.
(click)
(GREGG starts to jog toward XAVIER's place.)
GREGG - That nigga is just gonna have to get up this time. I need some advice!
(GREGG quickly gets to XAVIER's place and knocks on the door. XAVIER doesn't answer so
GREGG knocks harder.)
XAVIER - Okay! Okay!
(XAVIER opens the door in his boxer shorts and a wife beater.)
XAVIER - This better be good.
GREGG - Bro, if this wasn't an emergency, believe me I wouldn't be getting you up.
(GREGG walks past XAVIER and XAVIER closes the door.)
XAVIER - So what's up man? Who is it this time?
GREGG - Shut up and listen. This is serious man! I'm not joking!
XAVIER - Alright alright sorry. What's up?
(GREGG has sat down and is holding his head in his hands.)
GREGG - I got an STD. But I got it from Shareesa.
XAVIER - What!
GREGG - I told you this was serious.
(XAVIER sits down next to GREGG.)
XAVIER - You got a what from who?
GREGG - I got something. I thought it was from me messin' around, and come to find out I
got it from Reece. She dated Brad the quarterback for a hot second.
XAVIER - Brad Tillmon?
GREGG - Yeah.
XAVIER - Shoot!
(silence)
GREGG - I went off on her. I screamed on her and stormed out.
XAVIER - What? Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black Gregg?
GREGG - I know. That's why I need some advice. What should I have done? What should I
do now?
XAVIER - Dude, you can't possibly hold this against her. I mean, her cheating once is a drop
in the bucket compared to you.
GREGG - Well actually, she didn't cheat. She messed with Brad when we weren't together.
(XAVIER just stares at GREGG.)
XAVIER - Gregg, you mean to tell me that she...dated...Brad when you and her weren't
together, now she is infected, could be really sick, and you have the audacity after all
you've done and are probably still doing, to get mad at her? She probably needs you now
more than ever!
(GREGG looks up at XAVIER.)
GREGG - Think so?
XAVIER - Don't be a fool man! Go over there and be her shoulder to cry on. After all you've
put her through, it's the least you can do.
(GREGG is silent, then quickly jumps to his feet.)
GREGG - You're right! You're right man! I can't be mad at her! I need to suck this shit up!
XAVIER - Now you're talking. And one more thing.
GREGG - Yeah?
XAVIER - Get the heck out of here so I can get some sleep!
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SAM - We're gonna have to show you what it means to be responsible for somebody else!
(SAM separates CENTAUR #1COLIN from CENTAUR #2 SEAN. He takes the doctor into
seperate a room.)
SAIFA - I knew Sam was gonna explode. Ha ha ha ha, he couldn't take much more of Sean.
RICHARD - Yeah! Good Lord, that brother is gettin' on my nerves, and you know how hard it
is to upset me!
(SAIFA just stares at RICHARD.)
RICHARD - What?
(SAM is in a secluded room with CENTAUR COLIN.)
SAM - Look...Sean is really getting on my nerves. I know he is excited, I was too when I did
this. But damn! So check this out, the next time he has some kind of crazy excited outburst,
I take it out on you. Understand?
CENTAUR COLIN - I understand Big Brother Goldfinger.
SAM - I'm not playing around, it's one thing to be excited. But he's gonna make it difficult to
learn and to bond. So get it across to him to bring it down a few notches.
CENTAUR COLIN - I will Big Brother Goldfinger.
SAM - Alright. Let's go back out.
(CENTAUR COLIN opens the door for SAM to re-enter the room with the other big brothers
and CENTAUR SEAN.)
CENTAUR SEAN screams - Welcome back Big Brother Goldfinger sir!
(silence)
SAM - Number one, give me one push up for each founder.
(DR. MWATSUMI slowly goes to the floor and starts to do push ups.)
CENTAUR COLIN - One for Albert Hicks...two for Lonnie Spruill Jr...three for...
CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Maybe I should get down and help him.
(As SEAN gets ready to help, SAM calls him over.)
SAM - Come here number two. Sit down.
CENTAUR SEAN - Thank you most gracious and forthright Big Brother Goldfinger sir!
(SAIFA snickers under his breath.)
SAM - Um...number one, start over.
CENTAUR COLIN - ...six for...one for Albert Hicks...two for...
SAM - Have a seat Sean. You care for something to drink? Maybe a piece of pie or some ice
cream?
(SEAN looks at DR. MWATSUMI struggling on the floor.)
CENTAUR SEAN - Uh...no thank you. Maybe I should help my line brother.
SAM - Oh, you've helped plenty already.
(RAY whispers to SAIFA.)
RAY whispers - I see what he's doing.
SAIFA whispers - Yeah me too. This ain't according to plan.
RAY whispers - Yeah, but l'm gonna play along.
(RAY approaches SEAN who is seated.)
RAY - Hey Centaur, I'm gonna go to...
CENTAUR SEAN - Yes Big Brother Brown Bomber sir!
SAM - Number one, start over.
CENTAUR COLIN thinks - This is getting quite out of hand!
CENTAUR COLIN - One...for...Al...bert...
CENTAUR SEAN - Can I please help my Centaur line brother?
SAM - Naw man, believe me. You are helping a great deal. Now what were you saying
Bomber?
RAY - Yeah, Sean. We're about to go to Wendy's. Would you like something to eat man?
Combo meal? Super size it? Frosty?
CENTAUR SEAN - Uh...no. That's okay.
RAY - Seriously, it's okay. I'm taking orders from everyone. What you want?
CENTAUR SEAN - It's okay?
RAY - It's fine...trust me.
CENTAUR SEAN - Well okay then. Can I have a chicken club sandwich and a sprite.
RAY - Chicken club and a sprite, no problem. And it's on me, the big brothers will treat.
(SEAN smiles.)
CENTAUR SEAN - Well...okay.
SAM - How you doin' there number one?
CENTAUR COLIN - Fffff...fiiiine...Biiiig....Broothhhhe...
SAM - Yeah uh huh, good. Listen number one, Sean just ordered food, so why don't you lay
on your back and relax.
(DR. MWATSUMI rolls over and lays on his back exhausted.)
SAM - Now give me sit ups. Twelve.
CENTAUR COLIN thinks - Oh God!
(SAM signals to the big brothers in the room.)
SAM - While you do sit ups, we're gonna go to Wendy's drive through to pick up that food.
Be right back. Yall watch out for each other while yall are...alone!
(SAM laughs to himself.)
SAM - Come on, let's roll.
(The Iota brothers are talking amongst themselves and laughing as they leave the room.
The door closes as they walk into the hall and toward the elevator. DR. MWATSUMI
collapses on the floor.)
CENTAUR SEAN - Doctor! Are you okay?
(DR. MWATSUMI is breathing heavy.)
CENTAUR SEAN - If you want, you can have my sprite. Maybe that'll make you feel better.
CENTAUR COLIN - I'll feel better...in a few...minutes...
(He pauses.)
CENTAUR COLIN - ...as soon as I can muster...enough energy...to strangle you!
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GREGG is jogging back to see SHAREESA. He is speaking to himself and rehearsing what he
wants to say when he sees her.
GREGG - Shareesa, I'm sorry I said the things I said. I take it all back. We can work this
out.
GREGG thinks - Naw, that's too much.
GREGG - Shareesa, I'm sorry about the things I said. I take...most of it back. Can we work
this out?
(GREGG continues to jog.)
GREGG thinks - Naw, try again.
GREGG - Shareesa, I'm sorry about the things I said. I can't take it back...but can we work
this out?
GREGG thinks - Oh God, I'm an idiot!
(GREGG rethinks what he wants to say.)
GREGG - Reece...baby...I love you. And you have been great to me. I had no right to say
the things I said and to walk out on you the way that I did. I'm just stupid and...
(GREGG realizes that he called himself stupid and stops running.)
GREGG thinks - Damn, I'm stupid. I'm really stupid!
(He sits down on a bench for a moment to catch his breath.)
GREGG thinks - I have a wonderful girlfriend, and I don't treat her right! If I don't wise up
and stop acting so stupid, somebody else is gonna come and treat her better than me! Then
where does that leave me?
(GREGG starts to get emotional.)
GREGG thinks - No! I can't do this! I'm gonna have to be strong so I can fix things between
me and Shareesa! I need to stay strong!
(He gets up and starts to run faster.)
GREGG thinks - I gotta hurry! I know she didn't go back to sleep...she's probably still sitting
there crying over my stupid ass!
(GREGG hurries as he gets to the building and rushes up the stairs. He bypasses the
elevator.)
GREGG thinks - Gotta hurry!
(He flies up the stairs and gets to the door. Then waits. He is still out of breath from
running.)
GREGG thinks - Okay, let me go through this one more time.
GREGG whispers - Reece...baby...I love you...and...
(GREGG wipes his eyes.)
GREGG thinks - Come on man! You can do this!
GREGG - Reece I love you. And I am sorry!
(GREGG pauses, collects himself, and knocks.)
GREGG thinks - Just be honest. Be honest.
(SHAREESA opens the door.)
GREGG - Reece...baby...I'm sorry. I am so sorry. I shouldn't have said the things that I
said...and I'm real sorry. Can we please try and work this out?
SHAREESA - GREGG...
(SHAREESA pauses, then continues.)
SHAREESA - ...Gregg we have nothing to work out! I'm through with you for good! If you
want the rest of your things, go outside and get them off the ground outside my window!
(SLAM)

Episode 11
The brothers of Iota Phi Theta have left their two pledgees COLIN and SEAN alone. COLIN is
becoming rather upset with SEAN.
(The Iota brothers are talking amongst themselves and laughing as they leave the room.
The door closes as they walk into the hall and toward the elevator. DR. MWATSUMI
collapses on the floor.)

CENTAUR SEAN - Doctor! Are you okay?

(DR. MWATSUMI is breathing heavy.)

CENTAUR SEAN - If you want, you can have my sprite. Maybe that'll make you feel better.
CENTAUR COLIN - I'll feel better...in a few...minutes...

(He pauses.)

CENTAUR COLIN - ...when I can muster...enough energy...to strangle you!
CENTAUR SEAN - Strangle me? But...but why? What did I do? I didn't make you do push
ups.

(COLIN slowly sits up and tries to catch his breath. He wipes the sweat off of his head.)

CENTAUR COLIN - Let me explain to you what they are doing Sean. Apparently when you
mess up and give a ridiculous answer, they take it out on me. The fact that you placed an
order for food at Wendy's is the reason I am on the floor doing sit ups.
CENTAUR SEAN - It is?
CENTAUR COLIN - Sean my boy, think about it. They had one of us doing push ups, and one
of us sitting comfortably.
CENTAUR SEAN - Uh huh.
CENTAUR COLIN - They had one of us doing exercises and calisthetics. The other ordering
food.
CENTAUR SEAN - Hey, you're right!
CENTAUR COLIN - The whole point of the pledge process and to be on line is to build unity.
Is it not?
CENTAUR SEAN - It sure is.
CENTAUR COLIN - Well, how are we being unified at all when one is relaxing and one is
being tortured?

(silence)

CENTAUR COLIN - Think Sean think!
CENTAUR SEAN - You're so right! I wasn't even thinking! I'm sorry Doctor!
CENTAUR COLIN - It's okay Sean. This is a learning process for both of us. But let us do just
that...learn.
CENTAUR SEAN - Right.
CENTAUR COLIN - So listen to me very carefully. The big brothers will be back real soon.
CENTAUR SEAN - Okay, I'm listenin'.
CENTAUR COLIN - From now on, we have to think as one. We have to work with one
another, not against one another.
CENTAUR SEAN - Right.
CENTAUR COLIN - We have to make things easier for each other, not harder for both of us.
And I have a feeling that this is just the beginning.
CENTAUR SEAN - Oh, I'm sure.
CENTAUR COLIN - So let's do this the intelligent way, not the hard way.
CENTAUR SEAN - Okay! How are you feeling? Are you okay?
CENTAUR COLIN - Yeah, it'll take more than a few push ups to get this old man's spirit
down!

(DR. MWATSUMI pounds his chest and then begins to cough.)

CENTAUR SEAN - Ha ha ha ha! Don't hurt yourself...old man.

(DR. MWATSUMI laughs.)

CENTAUR COLIN - So let's be sure we are ready for the big brothers when they get back.
CENTAUR SEAN - Good idea. But how do we do that?

(DR. MWATSUMI thinks for a moment.)

CENTAUR COLIN - Listen to this idea and tell me what you think!

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JUNE is playing BUCK in basketball to try and win his affection back. She is one point away
from losing and it has started to rain harder on the two of them. BUCK has been reading
JUNE's letter while beating her in basketball.
(It has started to rain harder but they continue to play. BUCK continues to read. BUCK
continues to make shots.)

BUCK - Ten to one. Game point.
JUNE thinks - I can't believe this!
JUNE - Don't my words have any affect on you?
BUCK - D up.
JUNE - Wait!
BUCK - Give me the ball.
JUNE - Wait! I mean every word in that letter! I'm pouring my heart out to you! Doesn't
that mean anything?
BUCK - I told you I'm not in the mood to talk and I'm not in the mood for an apology. It's
not my fault you chose to play me in basketball. This is my craft.
JUNE - But you could've took it easy on me.

(silence)

BUCK - Give me the ball so I can go home.
JUNE - Fine!

(JUNE throws him the ball and he reads the last line of the letter. It's pouring down raining
and he can barely read what's on the page.)

BUCK reads - ...and I can admit that I am...

(He stops bouncing the ball and stares at the letter.)

BUCK reads - ...that I am falling in love with you.

(As BUCK drops the ball, JUNE quickly grabs it. She quickly thinks about turning around and
shooting it toward the basketball, but she just holds onto the ball instead.)

BUCK - You're...you're falling in love with...me?

(JUNE starts to cry, even through the rain that has completely covered her face and body.)

JUNE - I...I'm sorry Buck for what happened. I love you.
BUCK thinks - Damn.

(BUCK slowly walks toward JUNE and opens his arms. She runs to his chest and hugs him
and he picks her up.)

BUCK - I'm sorry I was being an ass baby. I just don't know how to deal with pain.
JUNE - I know Buck. I know.
BUCK - I bury everything in basketball. I'm sorry!
JUNE - Shhhh...just hold me.
BUCK - Maybe we should go inside and get out of this rai...
JUNE - Shhhhhhhh.

(BUCK and JUNE stand on the basketball court holding each other.)

DERRICK - Hey man, aren't you gonna invite me in? It's raining out here.
RONNIE - What did you just ask me?
DERRICK - Come on Ronnie, let me in man!

(RONNIE steps aside and DERRICK walks into the Omega house.)

DERRICK - Thanks man! It's pouring outside!
RONNIE - Now what did you say to me fool?
DERRICK - Yeah man, I saw this flier and I grabbed it. It says that yall are having an
interest meeting for your frat and I wanna find out what I got to do to be chosen and to
become a member.

(DEXTER looks up from where he is sitting.)

DEXTER thinks - What did that nigga just say?
DERRICK - Yeah, so what I gotta do to be down? Me and you go way back Ronnie, so tell
me what I gotta do.
RONNIE - Derrick, you ain't never expressed an interest in Que. Why now?

(DERRICK smiles.)

DERRICK - Well look fellas...

(DERRICK looks around to see if anyone in the house is listening, as if what he is going to
say is top secret information.)

DERRICK - I guess I can tell you guys the deal. Ha ha ha ha. Check this out!

(RONNIE and DEXTER listen.)

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The door knob turns and the door opens. CENTAUR SEAN and CENTAUR COLIN line up next
to one another.

RICHARD - Man you stupid! Ha ha ha ha!
SAIFA - Whatever man! You know I'm right!
SAM - Well I think both of yall negroes should...
CENTAURS - Greetings Big Brothers of Iota Phi Theta fraternity incorporated!

(silence)

(SAIFA leans over to RICHARD.)

SAIFA whispers - Who taught them a greeting?

(RICHARD shrugs.)

SAM - Did you guys get your act together?
CENTAURS - Yes Big Brother Goldfinger! It's a new act...it's a new tradition! A new tradition
at Ahpla, a new tradtion in Iota!
SAM - Well alright then! Ha ha ha ha.
RAY - Centaurs.
CENTAURS - Yes Big Brother Brown Bomber!
RAY - You want some of this Wendy's food?
CENTAURS - No Big Brother Brown Bomber!
RAY - But we bought this food for you Centaur Sean. You don't want it now?
CENTAUR SEAN - Big Brother Brown Bomber, thank you for your generosity. But we have
been feeding on the knowledge of Iota and are no longer hungry.

(RAY reaches in the Wendy's bag and starts to eat some french fries.)

RAY - Okay, suit yourself.
SAIFA - Hey Centaurs.
CENTAURS - Yes Big Brother The Man with the Hoof!
SAIFA - What have you two been discussing since the brothers left you?
CENTAUR SEAN - I learned to calm down a little big brother.
CENTAUR COLIN - And I learned to spread my wealth of knowledge. And we both learned to
work together and coordinate.
CENTAURS - It's a new tradition! A new tradition at Ahpla, a new tradtion in Iota!
SAIFA thinks - Okay, I'm kinda impressed.
RICHARD - Well it seems as if you guys are ready. That is good because men of Iota don't
waste time, we do the damn thing.
RAY - Ow! Ow!
RICHARD - We got a lot to learn and a lot to get accomplished. We're gonna see just how
well you guys do work together right now.

(RICHARD goes into his bag and pulls out a notebook. He tears a sheet out of it.)

RICHARD - This is your first lesson in working together. On this sheet are a few things that
you have to do. Getting this stuff accomplished will test your ability to lean on one another
and get it done. Do you understand?
CENTAURS - Yes Big Brother Centaur King! It's a new tradition! A new tradition at Ahpla, a
new tradtion in Iota!
RICHARD - Good, I like that. Okay here ya go.

(RICHARD hands CENTAUR SEAN the list.)

RICHARD - Get to it. You don't have a lot of time.

(SEAN whispers to Dr. MWATUSMI.)

CENTAUR SEAN whispers - We will have to use your car to do this doctor.
CENTAUR COLIN whispers - Okay, well let's go.

(SEAN and the doctor quickly make their way to the door and leave out.)

CENTAUR COLIN - Let me see the list.

(SEAN hands it to him.)

CENTAUR COLIN - Okay, we're gonna have to split up to do this assignment. The places
we'll have to go to get these items are across town from each other. If we both go, it will
take us all day.
CENTAUR SEAN - Okay, well if you take me to my car, then I can drive on my own and you
can go the other way.
CENTAUR COLIN - Good idea! Let's split the list in half, and get it done in half the time!
CENTAUR SEAN - Okay! I'll go to the hardware store and get this order for the brown and
gold paint, the bricks and this wood stuff.
CENTAUR COLIN - Good! I'll go to the supermarket and get these menu items and then I
can stop by Kinkos on the way back and get this brown paper.

(They go together to Dr. MWATSUMI's car and drive to SEAN's car.)

CENTAUR COLIN - Okay, I'll meet you back here in half an hour.
CENTAUR SEAN - Okay great! It's a new tradition!
CENTAUR COLIN - A new tradition at Ahpla, a new tradtion in Iota!

(They shake hands and SEAN gets out. Dr. MWATSUMI drives off.)

CENTAUR SEAN - Oh shoot! I don't have my wallet on me! Let me run upstairs and get it.

(SEAN runs up to his room.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - I don't have a lot of time so let me grab the wallet and roll.

(SEAN grabs his key and opens his door and sees his father sitting in his room at his desk.)

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MONA is in her room reading for one of her classes.MONA thinks - Okay this is boring. I
need something more exciting to do.

(MONA closes her book and turns the television on.)

MONA thinks - Oh, I know what I wanna do!

(MONA gets up and goes into her closet. She reaches up on the top shelf and pulls down a
book which was hidden underneath some sweaters.)

MONA thinks - Here it is!

(She closes the closet and sits down with THERESA's Delta Sigma Theta pledge book.)

MONA thinks - Now, let me see how Delta gets down on Ahpla's campus.

(MONA props up her feet, opens the book, and begins to read.)

MONA reads - Assignment number one. Your task is to find your way back to Delta
headquarters. The first thing you have to do is...

(MONA slams the book shut.)

MONA - Oh my God!

(MONA jumps up.)

MONA - This is great! This is wonderful!

(MONA quickly takes the book over to her desk and sits down. She turns on her lamp and
grabs a notebook and pen.)

MONA - Finally, I'll have my own book!

(MONA flips to the center of THERESA's book.)

MONA thinks - Oh, this is a great section to start at!
MONA reads - History. Your big sisters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority incorporated were
smart enough and cunning enough to found the sorority in the year nineteen thirteen, on
the campus of Howard University.

(MONA writes in her own book.)

MONA writes - History. Your big sisters of...Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority incorporated were
smart enough and cunning enough to found the sorority in the year...um...nineteen oh
eight, on the campus of Howard University.
MONA reads - Public service and sisterhood are the foundational principles of this sorority.
MONA writes - Public service...and sisterhood...are the ...foundational...principles of
this...sorority.

(MONA smiles.)

MONA thinks - This is great! My very own book!
MONA reads - History Assignment. You have one day to memorize the founders of Delta
Sigma Theta sorority incorporated. Osceola McCarthy Adams, Marguerite Young Alexander,
Winona Cargile Alexander...
MONA writes - History Assignment. You have...one day...to memorize...the founders
of...Alpha Kappa Alpha...sorority incorporated.
MONA thinks - Um...um...the founders of Alpha Kap...um...

(MONA stops writing.)

MONA thinks - ...the founders...the founders...oh I know!

(MONA picks up her phone and dials.)

CHARMAINE - Hello?
MONA - Hi Charmaine, this is Mona Ferguson.
CHARMAINE thinks - Oh gosh!
CHARMAINE - Uh...hello Mona.
MONA - This is your first test toward membership in my illustrious sorority!
CHARMAINE - Uh...okay.
MONA - You must...

(MONA gets her pen ready.)

MONA - ...you must name for me all the founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
incorporated!

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DERRICK has visited the Omega Psi Phi house to express his interest in being a member to
both RONNIE and DEXTER. DERRICK's only reason is to have a greek affiliation in common
with JUNE to try and win her back.
RONNIE - Derrick, you ain't never expressed an interest in Que. Why now?

(DERRICK smiles.)

DERRICK - Well look fellas...

(DERRICK looks around to see if anyone in the house is listening, as if what he is going to
say is top secret information.)

DERRICK - I guess I can tell you guys the deal. Ha ha ha ha. Check this out.

(RONNIE and DEXTER listen.)

DERRICK - You remember my ex June right?
RONNIE - Yeah.
DERRICK - Well...I've been trying for a long time to get back with her and it just ain't
workin'. I tried spending a lot of money on her, that didn't work. I tried to discredit her
boyfriend, she wasn't feelin' that.
DEXTER - Uh huh.
DERRICK - So tonight, I was walkin' and thinkin'...what's the one way I can communicate
better with June? Let her see things from my perspective, where we can really see eye to
eye.
RONNIE - Yeah yeah.
DERRICK - And I concluded, that the only way for me to really get through to her is for me
to be greek! I mean, she takes that greek shit mad serious! Which I think is cool of course,
no disrespect intended.

(DEXTER just turns to stare at RONNIE.)

DERRICK - I saw this flier and that's when it hit me! I said, Derrick, if you were in a
fraternity, June would listen to you. June would relate to you.
June and me would have something in common! June would come back to you! Ha ha ha!

(RONNIE laughs to himself.)

DERRICK - So that's why I came here! What do you guys think?

(silence)

DEXTER - I'll be right back.

(DEXTER walks away laughing to himself.)

DEXTER - Ronnie, you can handle this right? Ha ha ha ha!
RONNIE - Uh...yeah. Um D...come over here and sit down.

(DERRICK smiles as he sits down.)

DERRICK - This must be the first thing yall do. Sit the new pledgees down and explain all
the...pledging rules...huh? Ha ha! I love it!
RONNIE - Um no. Derrick, let me explain something to you my man. First of all, you just
can't come up to a fraternity member and ask to be a member for some bullshit reason like
the one you presented.
DERRICK - Bullshit? What are you talking about? I love June.
RONNIE - You probably do. I ain't debatin' that. But what does your love for June have
anything to do with Omega Psi Phi fraternity incorporated? Or its ideals? Its mandates?
DERRICK - Uh...nothing I guess.
RONNIE - You're right. Absolutely nothing. You can't use our fraternity to win back a girl.
We're a little more serious than that bruh. So you're gonna have to resort to another one of
your hair brain schemes to get her back.
DERRICK - Damn. I hear ya man.
RONNIE - And secondly, if you had taken a second to read the flier, you'd see that this flier
is for the Amgis College Ques. They are having their interest meeting next week and we
here at Ahpla are just trying to support.
DERRICK - Oh okay!
RONNIE - Understand?
DERRICK - Yeah, I got it.
RONNIE- Good. Because if I didn't know you, I'd kick your ass for sayin' some dumb shit
like that! Ha ha ha ha!
DERRICK - Damn. Well at least give me some advice man. I mean, everything I try fails. I
tried to win her over with a horse drawn carriage. That didn't work!
RONNIE - That sounds phat!
DERRICK - Then I tried my best to discredit her man Buck. That shit didn't wor...
RONNIE - Wait, did you say Buck?
DERRICK - Yeah Buck. You know him?
RONNIE - Buck from Amgis College?
DERRICK - Yeah.
RONNIE - Buck on the basketball team?
DERRICK - Yeah! That's his ass! You know him?

(RONNIE pauses.)

RONNIE - Yeah, I know him! Buck...one of the Amgis College Ques!

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MONA is on the phone with CHARMAINE who is interested in Alpha Kappa Alpha. She is
asking her questions about the sorority to create her own pledge book.
MONA - This is your first test toward membership in my illustrious sorority!
CHARMAINE - Uh...okay.
MONA - You must...

(MONA gets her pen ready.)

MONA - ...you must name for me all the founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
incorporated!
CHARMAINE - Oh...okay. I can certainly do that.
MONA - Good. Let me hear it.
CHARMAINE - Norma Boyd.

(MONA writes in her book.)

MONA writes - Norma...Boyd.
CHARMAINE - Anna Easter Brown.
MONA writes - Anna...Easter...Brown
CHARMAINE - Beulah E. Burke.
MONA writes - Beulah...E....Burke
CHARMAINE - Lillian Burke.
MONA - Hey...slow down!
CHARMAINE - Oh sorry.
MONA - Say that last one again.
CHARMAINE - Lillian Burke.
MONA - Okay keep going.
CHARMAINE - Marjorie Hill.
MONA writes - Marjorie...Hill
CHARMAINE - Margaret Flagg Holmes.
MONA writes - Margaret...Flagg...Holmes
CHARMAINE - Ethel Hedgemann Lyle.
MONA - Uh huh. Keep going.
MONA writes - Ethel Hedgeman Lyle
CHARMAINE - Ethel Jones Mowbray.
MONA writes - Ethel...Jones...Mowbray
CHARMAINE - Alice P. Murray.
MONA writes - Alice...P....Murray
CHARMAINE - Lavinia Norman.
MONA writes - Lavinia...Norman
CHARMAINE - Sarah Meriweather Nutter.
MONA writes - Sarah...Meriweather...Nutter.
MONA - Uh huh...you're doing fine. Go ahead.
CHARMAINE - Joanna Berry Shields.
MONA writes - Joanna...Berry...Shields
CHARMAINE - Lucy Diggs Slowe.
MONA writes - Lucy...Diggs...Slowe.
CHARMAINE - Carrie Snowden .
MONA writes - Carrie...Snowden
CHARMAINE - Marie Woolfolk Taylor.
MONA writes - Marie...Woolfolk...Taylor.
CHARMAINE - Harriet J. Terry.
MONA writes - Harriet...J....Terry.

(silence)

MONA - What happened?
CHARMAINE - What do you mean what happened?
MONA - You stopped. Why'd you stop?
CHARMAINE - Uh...because...I finished.
MONA - Oh! Hee hee, I didn't even hear you say uh...

(MONA glances down at what she just wrote.)

MONA - Soror Harriet Terry. Okay cool. Well you did a great job Charmaine. Very good. This
speaks very highly of you in my...book.
CHARMAINE - Thank you.
MONA - You may get frequent calls from me like this, testing your knowledge of AKA
history. So make sure you know your stuff.
CHARMAINE - Oh I will.
MONA - Good. I'll talk to you later.
CHARMAINE - Bye.

(CHARMAINE and MONA hang up. CHARMAINE dials again.)

LINDA - Hello?
CHARMAINE - Hi Linda it's Charmaine. We met at Mona Ferguson's house.
LINDA - Oh yeah! Hi!
CHARMAINE - Linda, let me ask you a question.
LINDA - Sure.
CHARMAINE - What do you think about Mona?
LINDA - She seems real cool. I'm glad she decided to have that meeting, I really want to be
an AKA so I was drawing in on everything she said. Why do you ask?
CHARMAINE - Well...it's kinda weird.
LINDA - What's that?

(CHARMAINE pauses.)

CHARMAINE - She just called me and had me run down her founders...as if she didn't know
them. Like, she was clearly writing them down or something. Something tells me that Mona
Ferguson isn't all she presented herself to be and before I go any further, I plan to find out!
Episode 12
CHARMAINE just got off the phone with MONA FERGUSON and is suspicious of MONA as a
member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
(CHARMAINE and MONA hang up. CHARMAINE dials again.)
LINDA - Hello?
CHARMAINE - Hi Linda it's Charmaine. We met at Mona Ferguson's house.
LINDA - Oh yeah! Hi!
CHARMAINE - Linda, let me ask you a question.
LINDA - Sure.
CHARMAINE - What do you think about Mona?
LINDA - She seems real cool. I'm glad she decided to have that meeting, I really want to be
an AKA so I was drawing in on everything she said. Why do you ask?
CHARMAINE - Well...it's kinda weird.
LINDA - What's that?
(CHARMAINE pauses.)
CHARMAINE - She just called me and had me run down her founders...as if she didn't know
them. Like, she was clearly writing them down or something. Something tells me that Mona
Ferguson isn't all she presented herself to be and before I go any further, I plan to find out!
LINDA - Wait wait, let me get this straight.
CHARMAINE - Uh huh.
LINDA - Mona Ferguson, the AKA, called you and didn't know her own founders?
CHARMAINE - Seemed like it.
LINDA - She couldn't recite her own founders?
CHARMAINE - She didn't recite them, I did.
LINDA - Well how do you know that she didn't know them herself?
CHARMAINE - Because of the tone of the conversation. I'm tellin' you, she didn't know
them. When I finished, she didn't even know that I was done! She thought I was supposed
to keep going or something!
(silence)
CHARMAINE - What?
LINDA - I don't know Charmaine. It just sounds risky to me. I mean, I don't know if I would
question a member of the sorority.
CHARMAINE - Well answer this, why weren't there any other chapter members at the
interest meeting?
LINDA - I don't know but her mother was there so it had to be official.
(silence)
LINDA - I don't know. I just don't want to get into any trouble that would jeopardize our
chances at becoming AKAs. Ya know?
CHARMAINE - Yeah. It just doesn't sit right with me though.
LINDA - Well what are you gonna do?
(CHARMAINE thinks.)
CHARMAINE - I just don't trust this situation and I'm gonna find out about Mona!
LINDA - I don't think you should do that. I think you're making a big mistake.
CHARMAINE - I think it would be a big mistake if I don't research her and find out.
LINDA - Wait Charmaine, let's just think about what you're saying. You are about to go and
check up on the background of one of the AKAs here at Ahpla University? How crazy is that
when you want to be one? Let's not be hasty here.
CHARMAINE - Linda I'm tellin' you. Something doesn't add up here. It doesn't feel right in
my gut and I always go with my gut feelings. My intuition never steers me wrong.
LINDA - I don't think this is woman's intuition. I think this is borderline crazy. Please
Charmaine...don't do this!
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BOBBY is in his room working on a paper.
BOBBY thinks - Why in the world do I always get sleepy everytime I try and do some work?
Damn.
(BOBBY stands up and walks around his room trying to wake himself up.)
BOBBY thinks - I think it's this computer screen. It just hypnotizes me! Ha ha ha.
(He does a few jumping jacks and feels more alert. BOBBY then sits back down and starts to
type his paper.)
BOBBY thinks - Okay, now I'm good to go. Now where was I? Oh yeah, I jusssss...
(BOBBY dozes off.)
BOBBY thinks - Huh? Damn, this is ridiculous!
(BOBBY saves his work to a disc and grabs his books and his bag.)
BOBBY thinks - I need a change of environment. Something that will keep me more alert so
I can write.
(He grabs his keys and is out the door.)
BOBBY thinks - I should've thought of this in the first place. Where better to study than in
the library? There computer is faster than mine anyway.
(BOBBY sees the shuttle bus to campus right outside his door so he runs to catch it.)
BOBBY thinks - Wow, glad I caught the bus! I would've had to wait at least another thirty
minu...damn she is fine!
(BOBBY notices a girl sitting on the bus.)
BOBBY thinks - I need to chill, but damn! She know she fine too!
(BOBBY smiles to himself as he passes the girl and sits down.)
BOBBY thinks - I definitely ain't sleepy now after running for the bus and then seeing her
fine ass! Ha ha ha ha!
(The bus pulls up to campus and BOBBY gets off and walks to the library.)
BOBBY thinks - I hope it isn't crowded up in here. Hope there are computers available.
(As BOBBY gets to the door of the library, there is another young lady walking in with him.
He holds the door for her.)
BOBBY thinks - Damn! Ahpla got some fine ass women! Damn!
GIRL - Thank you.
BOBBY - My pleasure.
(BOBBY smiles big as the girl walks through the door.)
BOBBY - Have a nice day.
GIRL - You too.
(The girl smiles back at BOBBY and walks away.)
BOBBY thinks - Damn, I still got it. Ha ha ha ha! She was hot to death!
(BOBBY walks to the computer lab and finds an empty computer. He sits down, takes out
his books and signs on.)
BOBBY thinks - This was a smart move. I won't get sleepy here...not with all these fine
women to look at!
(As soon as BOBBY pulls out his disc, a girl sits at the computer next to him and begins to
log on. BOBBY turns to look at her.)
BOBBY thinks - Oh my God!
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LINDA is trying to talk CHARMAINE out of the idea of checking up on MONA FERGUSON.
CHARMAINE - Linda I'm tellin' you. Something doesn't add up here. It doesn't feel right in
my gut and I always go with my gut feelings. My intuition never steers me wrong.
LINDA - I don't think this is woman's intuition. I think this is borderline crazy. Please
Charmaine...don't do this!
CHARMAINE - This is something I have to do Linda. Something isn't right with this whole
thing and I can't go any further not knowing. I'll call you back when I find something out.
LINDA - Charmaine wait!
CHARMAINE - I'll call you back I promise.
LINDA - But...
CHARMAINE - I'll call you back.
(click)
LINDA - Charmaine!
LINDA thinks - God!
(LINDA hangs up.)
LINDA thinks - Okay, this is bad. Real bad!
(LINDA looks at her watch.)
LINDA thinks - What am I gonna do?
(LINDA grabs her keys and runs out the door.)
LINDA - She is making a huge mistake! I just know it!
(LINDA runs to the elevator and goes down to the lobby.)
LINDA thinks - I want to be an AKA so bad...I just can't afford for Charmaine to mess that
up for all of us! She may try to find out what's up with Mona and mess us all up! Bump that!
(LINDA waits at the shuttle bus stop, outside of her dorm.)
LINDA thinks - Maybe Mona was trying to test Charmaine by asking about the founders.
That's something I would do. There's nothing suspicious about that.
(The bus comes and LINDA gets on.)
LINDA thinks - What if this is just one big test to see how Charmaine and all of us will react.
She is about to mess us all up!
(LINDA gets off at the very first stop and enters the dorm.)
LINDA thinks - I hope she's here!
(LINDA goes upstairs and knocks on the door.)
LINDA thinks - Please be here! Please be here!
(The door opens.)
LINDA - Hi, I'm so glad you're here. I really need to talk to you.
MONA - Sure, come on in!
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The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta sorority are together with their pledgee BREANNA. The
other pledgee THERESA still has not shown up.
(WILLIE whispers to ROBIN.)
WILLIE whispers - You know, I'm starting to get worried Robin. Maybe something happened
to Theresa.
ROBIN whispers - Something is going to happen to her ass when she walks through that
door!
WILLIE thinks - Good Lord!
(There is a knock on the door.)
CHRISTIAN - This better be that other Pyramid!
PYRAMID BREANNA thinks - It has to be her! Please!
(ROBIN opens the door.)
DRE - What's the deal sawrahs! Roof Roof!
ROBIN - Hey!
TY - Roof! Roof! Who's that knockin' on the door!
ROBIN - Hey yall, the bruhs are here! Come in guys!
(DRE and TY come in. ROBIN looks down the hall for THERESA but doesn't see her.)
CHRISTIAN - Pyramid you need to greet the brothers of Omega Psi Phi. I didn't get a chance
to teach it to you because your line sister isn't here so make something up and don't
embarass me.
PYRAMID BREANNA - I won't embarass you big sister!
CHRISTIAN - Hey Dre. What's up Ty. Come over here and get your greeting.
DRE - Oh word? Well let's hear it.
CHRISTIAN - Go ahead Pyramid.
PYRAMID BREANNA - Uh...greetings brothers of Omega Psi Phi!
(silence)
PYRAMID BREANNA - Fraternity...incorporated!
(silence)
DRE - Awww man! That's it!
TY - Ha ha ha ha! That's the best yall got? Ha ha ha!
CHRISTIAN - Didn't I say not to embarass me! I should...
(There is a loud pounding on the door.)
WILLIE - Who the heck is trying to break the door down?
TY - Must be some more Ques! Maybe Ronnie.
(WILLIE opens the door and PYRAMID THERESA rushes in almost knocking her over.)
PYRAMID THERESA - Greetings big sisters your brains and beauty make all you see!
Fall to their knees!
Beg and plead!
From the college to the campus!
From the burbs to the hood!
Everything you do
is alllllllllllllllll good!
(PYRAMID THERESA snaps to attention. Everyone in the room is silent.)
WILLIE - Uh...
PYRAMID THERESA - Greetings to the brothers!
The oh so nasty big brothers!
Of Omega Psi Phi fraternity!
It is my pleasure!
To simply be in your presence!
The powerful men of purple!
The nasty Que dogs!
Greetings to you!
From Pyramid number two!
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BOBBY has gone to the computer lab to wake himself up and to complete his work. While
sitting at the computer, a young lady sits at the computer next to him and he just notices
her.
(As soon as BOBBY pulls out his disc, a girl sits at the computer next to him and begins to
log on. BOBBY turns to look at her.)
BOBBY thinks - Oh my God!
BOBBY - Come here often?
JENNA - Excuse me?
BOBBY - I was just saying hello. Hi I'm Robert.
JENNA - I'm Jenna.
(They shake hands.)
BOBBY thinks - This is the finest girl I have ever seen in my life!
BOBBY - What ya workin' on?
JENNA - I have Dr. Mwatsumi for African American literature.
BOBBY thinks - Who?
BOBBY - I took him for African American lit last year.
JENNA - Oh you did? Does he seem like a strange teacher to you?
BOBBY thinks - Work it Bobby! Work it!
BOBBY - Strange? In what sense?
JENNA - Well last week he came in and looked like he had been up all night. Like he was
visibly sleepy and his eyes were red. And he just seems out of it lately.
BOBBY - You know, it's just that he has such a strenous work ethic. I actually noticed that
about him too when I took his class and I spoke to him about it. You know, out of genuine
concern.
JENNA - Oh, that was nice of you.
BOBBY - Yeah, I didn't know if his health was an issue or anything. So anyway, when I went
to his office, he told me that he just works so hard, he never really sleeps. He stays up and
grades papers, he writes a lot of articles for different foundations, he does speaking
engagements, and of course he teaches. He is really wrapped up in his work. Kinda like me.
JENNA - Wow.
BOBBY - What assignment are you working on for him?
JENNA - Um...
(JENNA digs into her bag and pulls some papers out.)
JENNA - The affect of the civil rights movement on prevalent African American writers
during the Harlem Renaissance.
BOBBY - Are you serious? Well this is your lucky day Jenna!
JENNA - How? What do you mean?
BOBBY - I did that paper already. Last year.
JENNA - You did?
BOBBY - Yep, I didn't know that Dr. Mwatsumi gave the exact same assignments year to
year. If I had known that, I would've asked one of my frat brothers for his copy of it! Ha ha
ha ha!
JENNA - Oh you're in a fraternity? Which one?
BOBBY - Guess.
(JENNA looks BOBBY up and down.)
JENNA - Kappa.
(silence)
BOBBY - You just lost the rights to get my copy of the paper I did last year.
(BOBBY playfully turns his back to JENNA and begins to type his paper.)
JENNA - No no! Hee hee, give me another chance!
BOBBY - Okay, but don't guess wrong again!
JENNA - Um...Alpha?
BOBBY - Yep. I'm president of the chapter.
JENNA - You are? Oh cool!
BOBBY - When is your assignment due?
JENNA - Not until Monday. So I have a few days.
BOBBY - Good because I obviously don't have it with me, it is on my computer at home.
JENNA - This is so awesome! I didn't know where I was gonna begin to do this paper! I am
so glad we met Robert.
BOBBY thinks - Oh you have no idea how glad I am!
BOBBY - No doubt! I was actually just finishing up here, I just need to get my disc out. If
you want to come over to the dorm, I can see if I can find that paper on my computer
somewhere.
JENNA - Would you? Oh gosh that would be great!
BOBBY - Okay hold on, let me grab my disc.
(BOBBY takes out the disc that he had just put in.)
BOBBY - Okay, I think I have done enough work here for one night. You ready?
JENNA - Yes sir! Sure am!
BOBBY - Okay then.
JENNA - I really really appreciate this Robert. You are really going out of your way for me
and you don't even know me.
BOBBY - Well I try to be a nice guy and you seem like a nice young lady. I'm just tryin' to
help.
(JENNA smiles as they begin to walk.)
BOBBY - And please...call me Bobby. My close friends call me Bobby.
JENNA - Alright Bobby.
(JENNA begins to blush.)
JENNA - Well thank you again.
BOBBY - Don't thank me yet. I have to find that assignment on my computer. It was a year
ago that I wrote it.
JENNA - Oh that's true.
BOBBY - But in case I don't find it, I remember where I got the information from. So in the
worst case scenario, I can sit with you and help you put the paper back together if I have
to.
JENNA - Oh that would be so nice of you.
(BOBBY smiles.)
BOBBY - No problem.
(They walk out of the library.)
BOBBY - Hey Jenna, I'm starvin'. How bout we stop and get something to eat on the way to
my place?
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MONA - What brings you by...uh...uh.
LINDA - Linda.
MONA - Oh right, Linda. Have a seat Linda, can I get you anything?
LINDA - Oh no, I am fine...thanks.
(LINDA sits down, MONA sits next to her.)
MONA - Well what can I do for you?
LINDA - I'm not sure about something, and I needed to ask your advice about it. Between
me and you.
MONA - Of course. What is it?
LINDA - If one of your line sisters...was about to make a big mistake...but she told you
something in confidence...I mean, should you say something and try to help her? To help
the group?
MONA - Of course. If it's for the good of the group. Then it would be my duty as a sister and
as a sorority member to say something. I certainly would.
(silence)
MONA - Linda what is it?
(silence)
MONA - What is troubling you?
LINDA - Well...
(LINDA pauses.)
LINDA - ...Charmaine called me and told me that you were on the phone with her and asked
her about the founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority incorporated.
MONA - Yeah...uh huh.
LINDA - So she said that it sounded like you didn't know the founders yourself and that
made her really suspicious of you.
MONA - Oh really?
(MONA smiles.)
LINDA - Yeah, so now she wants to research you and check you out. Make sure you are legit
before she goes any further.
MONA - Is that so?
LINDA - I hope I didn't get her in trouble. I know we aren't line sisters, but I thought it may
hurt the group of us interested if she were to cross a sorority member the wrong way.
MONA - Oh no. I'm glad you came to me. Let me tell you the deal, then maybe you will
understand.
LINDA - Okay.
MONA - You see, when we were on line pledging AKA last year, we had some problems with
our pledge process.
LINDA - Oh yeah?
MONA - Yeah. I can't go into all the details with you obviously.
LINDA - I understand.
MONA - But just know that out of the four ladies on my line, I am the only one that is active
in the sorority and in the chapter. That is why we had to have the meeting in my room and
that is why none of them were here.
LINDA - Wow! Really?
MONA - They don't love Alpha Kappa Alpha the way that I do.
LINDA - They don't?
MONA - No, but that's another story. The point that I'm tryin' to make is this. There are
always people who try and go through the pledge process that shouldn't. Some actually
make it in, as is the case with my line sisters. And some are just trouble makers from the
start.
LINDA - Yeah, I see what you mean.
MONA - So I am glad that you told me this about Charmaine.
(MONA smiles.)
MONA - Yeah, I'll take care of Charmaine.
LINDA - Okay.
MONA - But in the meantime Linda...
(LINDA pays close attention.)
MONA - ...you stick with me. You do everything I say. You don't trust anything from the
mouths of June, Katrice, or PJ. And I gurantee you, you will be an AKA sooner than you
think!
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(The entire room is silent.)
CHRISTIAN - That's what I'm talkin' about! That's how the hell you greet somebody! Yeah
baby!
(CHRISTIAN runs up and hugs PYRAMID THERESA. WILLIE looks surprised, so does ROBIN.)
TY - I see at least one of the pledgees is tight! Ha ha ha ha ha!
WILLIE thinks - How the heck did she...
CHRISTIAN - Go over there with your line sister! You better work girl!
(PYRAMID THERESA runs over to line up next to PYRAMID BREANNA who also looks
surprised.)
CHRISTIAN - That was tight! You got me all pumped up now!
DRE - Yeah! Me too! Roof! Roof! Roof!
TY - Roof! Roof! Grrrrrrr!
(ROBIN approaches the line.)
ROBIN - Don't think because you impressed us with a little greeting that you're off the hook
Theresa! I'm still pissed off at you for showing up so late!
PYRAMID THERESA thinks - Whatever.
(ROBIN walks away and TY approaches the line.)
TY whispers - Yall be strong! I'm only here to help you all. You're gonna be my sands so I
ain't tryin' to haze yall, so whatever you need...
(TY slips THERESA a piece of paper.)
TY whispers - ...just give me a call.
CHRISTIAN - Okay ladies, it's time for yall to learn somethin'. Play time is over.
DRE - Awwwwwwww shit! Time to see how much yall know! Ha ha!
CHRISTIAN - Take out your pledge books and let's begin.
PYRAMID THERESA thinks - Oh shoot! My pledge book! Mona has it!
(PYRAMID BREANNA pulls out her pledge book.)
CHRISTIAN - Okay, turn to the second page and...Pyramid Theresa, where is your pledge
book?
PYRAMID THERESA - Uh...uh...
(PYRAMID THERESA starts to sway back and forth.)
PYRAMID THERESA - Big Sister DSTeazy off the Heazy fo Sheazy My Neazy...I feel sick!
CHRISTIAN - You what?
PYRAMID THERESA - I think...I think...I'm gonna throw up...
ROBIN thinks - Oh please!
PYRAMID THERESA - I need to...run...to the...
(PYRAMID THERESA runs to the bathroom.)
CHRISTIAN - What are you gonna do just stand there? Go help your line sister!
PYRAMID BREANNA - Yes Big Sister DSTeazy off the Heazy fo Sheazy My Neazy!
(BREANNA runs to the bathroom behind THERESA.)
PYRAMID BREANNA thinks - Oh God, I hope Theresa is okay!
(BREANNA opens the door and sees THERESA sitting on the sink filing her nails.)
PYRAMID BREANNA - What are you doing!
PYRAMID THERESA - Filing my nails.
PYRAMID BREANNA - Filing your...
(BREANNA looks over her shoulder to make sure the bathroom door is closed.)
PYRAMID BREANNA whispers - ...filing your nails! Are you crazy! Why did you tell the big
sisters that you're sick?
PYRAMID THERESA - Stick with me kid, you'll learn a lot. We are gonna breeze through this
pledge process because you can't let them get to you.
PYRAMID BREANNA - Oh my God what are you talkin' about!
PYRAMID THERESA - Perfect example...I came in late. Christian must've been mad. I rattled
off a stupid greeting off the top of my head and she forgot all about how mad she was. I
manipulated her instead of her manipulatin' me. Understand?
PYRAMID BREANNA - I understand that you're crazy!
PYRAMID THERESA - Another example, they want my pledge book. I left it somewhere. But
instead of gettin' in trouble I act like I'm sick. Ha ha ha ha! I plan to do this the entire
pledge process! Just keep gettin' over until we cross. No sweat!
PYRAMID BREANNA - I take this serious! We all do...everyone does! What's wrong with you!
I'm sincere in wanting Delta Sigma Theta.
PYRAMID THERESA - Hey girl, suit yourself...I don't plan to let any of this phase me at all.
(THERESA checks herself in the mirror and looks at her nails one more time. Then gets off
the sink to leave the bathroom.)
PYRAMID THERESA - Like I said Bree...watch how I handle this pledge situation. Don't take
anything too serious. Never let em phase you girl, never get phased.
(The Pyramids leave the bathroom.)
PYRAMID THERESA thinks - Never let em see me swe...
(THERESA stops short. She notices that along with the Ques, the Alphas are there as well
and WILLIE is sitting on JASON's lap.)

Episode 13
MIRI visits GINA after he crosses into Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. They
are getting re-acquainted with one another.
(MIRI and GINA come face to face and begin to slowly kiss each
other.)
GINA thinks - Oh Miri!
MIRI thinks - Oh Gina!
(MIRI holds GINA tighter and draws her closer.)
GINA thinks - Oh...oh...no...no!
(GINA stops and pushes MIRI away.)
MIRI - What? Gina what's the matter?
(GINA backs up but doesn't speak.)
MIRI - Gina...what's wrong?
(She waits a second before she answers.)
GINA - Before we get anything started, I need to find out...
(GINA puts her hands on her hips.)
GINA - ...what's up with you dating Mona when you and I broke up?
MIRI - Huh?
GINA - Did I stutter? What's up with you dating Mona? I never got to
ask you this before, and it has always been a sore spot for me.
MIRI - Does it really matter at this point? That was a long time ago.
GINA - It matters to me.
(silence)
MIRI - Fair enough.
GINA - Miri, before you even begin, I want you to understand why this
matters to me so much.
MIRI - As long as it matters to you, then it matters to me and that's all
I need to know.
GINA - No, I want to let you know how I feel and what I'm sayin'.
MIRI - Okay.
GINA - It ain't so much that I feel that Mona is a soror. Because in my
mind and in my opinion, she's not.
(MIRI laughs to himself.)
GINA - But to you, she's an AKA and I'm an AKA. You didn't know how
shady and foul she is, and that I don't consider her a soror. Especially
with your limited greek knowledge back then. So you went ahead and
dated an AKA after knowing that I'm one.
MIRI - Uh huh.
GINA - And that's where I have a problem. I need for you to
understand that if you date me, sorors on campus are off limits.
Understand?
MIRI - I totally understand, moreso now. And I feel you. Now let me
tell you why it was that I dated Mona in the first place.
GINA - Okay, this I gotta hear!
(GINA sits down to listen to MIRI's explanation.)
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KATRICE is in her room on the phone.
KATRICE - I know girl I was trippin'! How you gonna assign the entire
chapter to read? Like we ain't got no other classes but his and shit.
(There is a knock on the door.)
KATRICE - Oh, let me go girl, somebody is here. Alright cool.
(KATRICE hangs up and opens the door.)
KATRICE - Hey sands.
PJ - Hey. You busy?
KATRICE - Naw, I gotta read a whole freakin' chapter, but come on in.
PJ - Well I don't want to bother you.
(KATRICE looks at PJ like she is crazy.)
KATRICE - Girl please. Come in.
(PJ walks into the room.)
KATRICE - What's up Peej? Since when do you ask if you're gonna be
botherin' me? You usually just barge your way in.
(PJ sits on the bed.)
(silence)
KATRICE - What the hell is the matter with you?
(KATRICE grabs her chair from her desk, turns it around, and sits
down.)
KATRICE - What's up?
PJ - I need to talk to you. This is deep.
KATRICE - Okay.
PJ - Katrice I...
(KATRICE anxiously awaits what PJ has to say.)
PJ - I...uh...
KATRICE - Oh God, you're pregnant!
PJ - No it isn't that. Good Lord it isn't that.
KATRICE - Whew! So what's up girl?
PJ - I've been going through something lately...something that I need
to talk to you about. Something that I need...I need...help with.
KATRICE - Sure. Anything.
(silence)
KATRICE - Presjina you are really scaring me.
(PJ blurts out.)
PJ - I tried ecstasy.
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SHARONDA is in the Callis Student Union, sitting down in the lounge.
SHARONDA thinks - I can't believe Brandon snubbed me like that!
After all I tried to do the help that boy! And now he's frat and he ain't
even
appreciative. That is so foul.
(She reaches into her bag and pulls out her cell phone.)
DENICE - Hello?
SHARONDA - What are you doing?
DENICE - Sleeping.
SHARONDA - By yourself?
DENICE - Of course. Shut up.
SHARONDA - Aight call me later, I wanna chat with you.
DENICE - Okay soror.
(They hang up.)
SHARONDA thinks - I know I should let this Brandon thing go, but it's
just eating me up inside.
(She looks out the window.)
SHARONDA thinks - Just burns me up. If it wasn't for me trying to help
him, he wouldn't even be a Sigma now!
(She sees her soror SALEEMA walking across the yard.)
SHARONDA thinks - Oh there's Saleema. Eh...I don't feel like getting
up to speak.
(SHARONDA turns her head so SALEEMA won't see her as she walks
past the window.)
SHARONDA thinks - So anyway...I don't even wanna tell anybody else
about what happened. And put all of Brandon't business out in the
street. Cuz I ain't that kind of person. But if I really was a bitch, I
could do that. Man, I'm tellin' you, he should be thanking me instead
of being a hater!
(Another student approaches SHARONDA.)
STUDENT - Excuse me, is someone sitting here?
(SHARONDA looks up at him.)
SHARONDA thinks - Uh yeah. My boyfriend just got up to go to the
bathroom. But he's coming right back.
STUDENT - Oh okay.
(He walks away.)
SHARONDA thinks - Sheesh.
(SHARONDA glances back out the window toward the main yard.)
SHARONDA thinks - I really don't wanna tell anybody else about this,
but I feel like I'm gonna explode if I don't. Dag!
(SHARONDA sees someone else she recognizes just walk onto
campus.)
SHARONDA thinks - Oh shoot! There's Mona! Somebody I can talk to!
(SHARONDA grabs her phone and her bag and walks toward the door.)
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PJ admits to her line sister KATRICE that she has tried the ecstasy
drug.
PJ - I tried ecstasy.
(KATRICE looks at PJ shocked.)
KATRICE - The drug?
PJ - Yeah.
KATRICE - You did?
PJ - Yeah.
KATRICE - When? Why?
PJ - I don't know why. I was at a party, and I just tried it. I didn't
think it was a big deal at all.
KATRICE - Damn PJ! What the hell? That isn't like you at all!
(silence)
KATRICE - I'm sorry PJ. I didn't mean to raise my voice.
(KATRICE runs her fingers through her own hair and sighs.)
KATRICE - Damn, this is serious. Okay, first of all, are you okay?
PJ - Yeah, I'm fine. The problem is that when I took the pill, I felt
real good. Like, I liked the way that I felt after I took it. Ya know?
KATRICE - But you have to know that that shit isn't good for you. I
mean, that shit will fuck you up. You do know that right?
PJ - That's why I'm here. I know that I can't take it anymore. I know
that. But I'm gonna need for you to have my back and help me.
KATRICE - I always got your back sands. No doubt! I forever got your
back!
PJ - I know. I know that both you and June do. I just didn't wanna tell
June about this. You know how she can be.
KATRICE - Smart move. This will stay between us.
PJ - Thanks.
KATRICE - You don't have to thank me PeeJ. Come on gir!
(PJ smiles.)
KATRICE - So this is what we gotta do. I need for you to get back to
the PJ of old. You're talking and looking real timid right now. I need to
see that fire again. Where is my sands PJ? Where is Presjina that I
know? Ready to scrap in a hot minute!
PJ - Let's go to Mona's crib. Maybe the old PJ will come out!
(They both laugh.)
KATRICE - On the real PJ. I'm so happy that you came to me with this.
I hope I can help. I'll be doing a lot of praying and if you ever want to
talk or
get away or whatever, you come here.
PJ - Cool.
KATRICE - What else can I do to help?
PJ - I just want to get off the stuff. It hasn't done anything bad to me
yet. But I don't wanna be an addict or something. Ya know? Plus, I
heard all kinds of crazy stories about people high on e.
KATRICE - How did it make you feel?
PJ - Like I wanted to lick somebody. Makes you real sexual.
KATRICE - Then I definitely don't need any of that shit! I'm horny
enough half the time as it is! Ha ha ha ha!
(PJ laughs.)
PJ - Well thanks for being there for me sands.
KATRICE - Always.
(PJ gets up. KATRICE stands up too.)
KATRICE - Hey, call me or come by if you need me. Okay?
PJ - Okay.
(They hug...it's a long hug.)
KATRICE - You know I love you girl.
PJ - I know. I love you too.
(KATRICE walks PJ to the door. She opens it and they hug one more
time.)
PJ - Thanks again Katrice.
KATRICE - Stop thanking me. Just call me if you need me.
(PJ smiles as she turns to walk down the hall.)
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MIRI - Okay, first of all, like you said. I didn't really know what kind
of person Mona was. I just met her, and didn't really know a lot about
her.
GINA - Uh huh.
MIRI - Secondly, I had no idea she didn't do any work to get AKA. I
thought she was accepted in the chapter like everybody else.
GINA - Good Lord no!
MIRI - And we started dating, and I started to get to know her. I
started to hear people talking bad about her. PJ damn near hates her.
GINA - Yeah.
MIRI - But that was my girl so I was gonna ride with her. Ya know? I
wasn't gonna take the word of someone else over that of my girl. So I
had to stick up for her. I had to cover her.
GINA - I understand.
MIRI - So in essence, I was the one who got caught up. The rumors of
her being shady never stopped, and by the time I got interested in
Sigma, I started to realize that she knows nothing about AKA at all. I
know more about AKA than she does.
(GINA giggles.)
MIRI - I used to hear her talking about setting people up like it
was nothing. She would scheme on people all the time. With no
remorse, no
conscience. I was like damn, she is conniving.
GINA - Yeah. Mona Ferguson is no joke.
MIRI - So by the time I made up my mind to pursue Sigma seriously, I
knew I had to break it off.
GINA - How'd you do it?
MIRI - How else? With a poem. You know me.
GINA - Genius.
MIRI - But then, the straw that broke the camel's back.
GINA - Ooooh, what happened?
MIRI - When I was on line, Big Brother Smooth Blu...I mean Hayden,
told me how she tried to set me up!
GINA - What!
MIRI - She had a copy of that play that I wrote. Remember that?
GINA - God! Do I?
MIRI - Well she showed it to the big brothers and told them that the
only reason I wanted to pledge was to expose the secrets of the
fraternity later
on through the play.
GINA - Damn!
MIRI - So the big brothers almost kicked me off line!
GINA - Are you serious? I bet you wanted to kill her! I bet you still
want to.
MIRI - Nope, not at all.
GINA - What? Why not?
MIRI - Well, I live my life a little different. It's not about revenge.
I just pray for her and hope she turns out to be a better person. Ya
know?
GINA - Well you're a better person than me. I'd just kick her ass!
(MIRI laughs.)
MIRI - Naw, I ain't tryin' to go there. Not at all.
GINA - Okay. I understand.
MIRI - So you cool with that?
GINA - I'm cool with that.
MIRI - Good. I was worried that you would never forgive me for that.
GINA - Naw Miri, I'll forgive you.
(GINA smiles.)
GINA - Now what I can't forgive is your bad timing.
MIRI - Huh?
GINA - I have to go to the computer lab!
MIRI - Now?
GINA - Yep.
MIRI - Why now?
GINA - Because I got work to do. A lot of work.
MIRI - Aw come on. I haven't seen you in weeks.
GINA - You can wait one more day.
(GINA gets up and starts to put her books in her bag.)
MIRI - Dag Gina, I wanted to chill here for a while.
GINA - You shoulda called me first. But I tell ya what, we can hook up
later on this evening. But for now, I gotta go.
MIRI - Okay, okay.
(GINA zips up her bag and throws it over her shoulder.)
GINA - You can walk me to the yard though.
MIRI - It would be my pleasure madam.
(They laugh as they leave together and walk to the yard.)
MIRI - So just call me when you leave here. I'm gonna call Brandon
and see if he's home. If so, I'll just chill in his room.
GINA - Okay cool. Talk to ya lata.
(GINA goes into the computer science building and MIRI walks across
the yard toward BRANDON's dorm.)
MIRI thinks - Wow, that was weird. I'm glad she felt confortable with
what I was sayin' though. Dag, Mona is always messin' something...
(MIRI sees MONA walking toward him.)
MIRI thinks - Speak of the devil's daughter.
(MONA walks up.)
MIRI - Hello Mona.
MONA - My gosh, Phi Beta Sigma huh? Congratulations Miri.
MIRI - Thanks.
MONA - Wow, you look good greek. Welcome to this side of the fence.
(MIRI laughs.)
MONA - You look real good.
MIRI - Thanks. Oh gosh, look at the time. I gotta run. But it was good
seeing you. Take care.
(MIRI hurries off. MONA watches him walk away then pulls out her cell
phone.)
MONA - Melinda Ferguson please. Yes, it's her daughter. Thank you.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Hi baby.
MONA - Hey mom, you will never guess who I just ran into and is
lookin' better than ever!
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PJ is waiting in front of KATRICE's dorm at the shuttle stop.
PJ thinks - That was so damn hard to do!
(PJ looks at her watch.)
PJ thinks - Where the heck is...
GREGG - PJ!
(PJ turns around.)
PJ - Gregg!
GREGG - Hey.
PJ - Uh...hey.
(silence)
GREGG - How you been?
(PJ glances at her watch.)
PJ - Fine. How are you Gregg?
GREGG - Been better.
PJ - Oh.
(silence)
GREGG - PJ I need a huge favor. I mean, I really need your help.
PJ - My help? What for?
(A car pulls up and the passenger window rolls down.)
JOSEPH - Hey PJ! You ready to roll?
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SHARONDA was in the Callis Student Union looking out the window.
She just noticed MONA walk onto the yard.
SHARONDA thinks - Oh shoot! There's Mona! Somebody I can talk to!
(SHARONDA grabs her cell phone and her bag and walks toward the
door.)
SHARONDA thinks - I know Mona will understand. And luckily she
doesn't have a big mouth like everybody else on this campus! At least
she can keep a secret!
(SHARONDA walks out of the student union and onto the yard.)
SHARONDA thinks - Now what direction was she walking in?
(SHARONDA looks around.)
SHARONDA thinks - Oh, there she goes.
(SHARONDA starts to walk toward MONA.)
SHARONDA thinks - Oh shoot! She has one of the Sigmas with her! Is
that Brandon?
(SHARONDA takes a closer look.)
SHARONDA thinks - Oh, that's Miri. Cool.
(SHARONDA walks toward MONA and MIRI.)
SHARONDA thinks - I'll have to wait until Miri leaves to tell Mona the
deal, but it's all good.
(MIRI quickly walks away from MONA.)
SHARONDA thinks - Dag, Miri is leaving! Oh well, I won't get to say
hello to him but I can get right into it with Mona.
(MONA suddenly notices SHARONDA as she is approaching. MONA is
on her cell phone. MONA waves.)
MONA - Hey mom, you will never guess who I just ran into and is
lookin' better than ever!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Who?
MONA - Remember my ex boyfriend Miri?
MELINDA FERGUSON - Oh yes, I remember.
MONA - He just pledged and I ran into him. He is looking real cute.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Well get him back. You know how us Fergusons
do.
(MONA laughs as SHARONDA walks up. SHARONDA and MONA hug.)
SHARONDA - Hey girl.
MONA - What's up Ronda. Here, it's my mother.
SHARONDA - Oh cool.
(MONA hands SHARONDA the cell phone.)
SHARONDA - Hi Aunt Mel, it's Sharonda!
Episode 14
CENTAUR SEAN has been talking with his father in his room and now has to return to the big brothers with
his assignment.
CENTAUR SEAN - I'll see ya later dad.

(CENTAUR SEAN turns to leave.)

MR. JACKSON - Sean.

(CENTAUR SEAN turns around.)

MR. JACKSON - A word of advice. Never turn your back on any fraternity member. Especially your own big
brothers of Iota. Always ask permission to leave the room, and be humble about it. And one more thing...

(MR. JACKSON smiles.)

MR. JACKSON - ...give me a greeting or something so you can be on your way.

(CENTAUR SEAN smiles.)

CENTAUR SEAN - You want me to what?
MR. JACKSON - You heard me boy! I ain't old enough to whip your butt! Now say something nice for dear
old Alpha dad and be on your way.
CENTAUR SEAN - But I don't know an Alpha Phi Alpha greeting...we didn't learn any of that stuff yet.
MR. JACKSON - Sean, pledgees don't make excuses. Did you learn a poem called excuses yet?
CENTAUR SEAN - No.
MR. JACKSON - You will.
CENATAUR SEAN - Oh.
MR. JACKSON - Well?

(CENTAUR SEAN takes a moment to think.)

CENTAUR SEAN - Um...greetings Alpha...dad!

(silence)

MR. JACKSON - Nevermind Sean. Nevermind.

(CENTAUR SEAN laughs.)

MR. JACKSON - Here, you may need this.

(MR. JACKSON hands SEAN some money.)

CENTAUR SEAN - Thanks dad! Will you be here when I get back?
MR. JACKSON - No, I'm gonna go ahead and make my way home. So I will speak with you later. Good luck
okay?
CENTAUR SEAN - Thanks dad.

(MR. JACKSON extends his hand to shake SEAN's. But SEAN walks forward and hugs his father.)

CENTAUR SEAN - See ya later.
MR. JACKSON - Okay.

(CENTAUR SEAN turns and opens the door for the two of them to leave together.)

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DEXTER is very disturbed by seeing WILLIE and JASON together. The Pyramids of Delta Sigma Theta are
preparing to do a greeting for the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha.
(PYRAMID BREANNA and PYRAMID THERESA walk back out, prepared to greet the brothers
of Alpha Phi Alpha.)

CHRISTIAN - Okay, yall ready this time?

(PYRAMID THERESA smiles.)

DEXTER - Of course they're ready! Aren't you baby! Do your thing sweetie!

(CHRISTIAN turns to DEXTER.)

CHRISTIAN - Baby? What are you talkin' about Dexter?
DEXTER - Oh you didn't know?

(DEXTER glances at WILLIE and JASON.)

DEXTER - You didn't know that Theresa and I are going together?
THERESA thinks - What!
WILLIE thinks - What!
CHRISTIAN thinks - What!
DRE thinks - What!
ROBIN thinks - What!

(Everyone quickly stares at PYRAMID THERESA in shock.)

PYRAMID THERESA - Theresa and you what?

(DEXTER shoots THERESA a glance and then quickly motions toward JASON and WILLIE.)

DEXTER - Uh...I know I was supposed to wait til you crossed, but I couldn't help it T. Sorry.

(DEXTER starts to laugh.)

DRE - You sure kept that a secret!
WILLIE - Uh...yeah.
DEXTER - Yeah, well...I uh didn't want to jeopardize her chances. Ya feel me?
ROBIN - True! I wish I had known that before! Ha ha ha ha!
DEXTER - See what I mean?

(PYRAMID BREANNA leans over and whispers into PYRAMID THERESA's ear.)

PYRAMID BREANNA whispers - You and Dexter are dating?

(PYRAMID THERESA looks at JASON.)

PYRAMID THERESA whispers - Uh yeah.
LARRY - Now that everyone is good and surprised, can I get surprised by a phat greeting?

(Everyone laughs.)

CHRISTIAN - Yeah, we've been stalling long enough! Pyramids!
PYRAMIDS - Yes Big Sister DSTeazy Off the Heazy Fo Sheazy My Neazy!
CHRISTIAN - Are yall ready to do a greeting for the Alphas that are here?

(PYRAMID BREANNA glances at PYRAMID THERESA who winks at her.)

PYRAMIDS - Yes Big Sister DSTeazy Off the Heazy Fo Sheazy My Neazy!
CHRISTIAN - Okay!

(CHRISTIAN sits down in front of them.)

CHRISTIAN - Everyone get comfortable. This better be good! You did a good job for the
bruhs, now hook up our Alpha friends!

(PYRAMID BREANNA whispers while everyone is sitting down to pay attention.)

PYRAMID BREANNA whispers - I'll follow whatever you say.
CHRISTIAN - Okay let's go. Let's see what ya got ladies!

(silence)

PYRAMID THERESA - Greetings...

(Everyone is staring at THERESA for what she will say next.)

PYRAMID THERESA - ...Jason!

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The Centaurs both arrive back to the big brothers of Iota Phi Theta.
CENTAUR COLIN - Are you ready Centaur?
CENTAUR SEAN - As ready as I'm gonna be!
CENTAUR COLIN - Alright, let's go.

(They knock on the door. SAIFA opens it.)

SAIFA - Hello gentlemen. Welcome back. Come on in.

(They enter and SAIFA closes the door behind them.)

SAIFA - Have a seat gentlemen. Give me the bags.

(CENTAURS COLIN and SEAN hand the bags they have over to SAIFA and sit down.)

SAM - You guys found everything okay?
CENTAURS - Yes Big Brother Goldfinger.
SAM - Good. We're going to be teaching you a few things while you guys work. So pay
attention but stay busy.

(SAIFA comes over with newspaper, bricks, and paint.)

SAIFA - Lay this newspaper on the floor. You're gonna use this paint to cover these bricks in
gold. Then you are gonna put the greek letters on one side and your line numbers on the
other. Understand?
CENTAURS - Yes Big Brother The Man With the Hoof!
SAIFA - Good. Get started and listen to Patrick as he begins the first lesson.
PATRICK - Hello Centaurs.
CENTAURS - Hello Big Brother Brown Arrow!
PATRICK - Okay. You guys may want to take notes while I go through this information. So
Dr. Centaur, grab two pieces of paper and...Dr. Centaur!

(CENTAUR SEAN looks at CENTAUR COLIN who is nodding off.)

PATRICK - Centaur Colin!

(CENTAUR SEAN nudges CENTAUR COLIN.)

PATRICK - Wake up.
CENTAUR COLIN - Yes Big Brother Brown Arrow!
PATRICK - Get some paper and two pens so you can take notes.
CENTAUR COLIN - Yes Big Brother Brown Arrow!

(CENTAUR COLIN gets up to get the pens and paper.)

PATRICK - Okay. Now, during what turbulent time in America's history was Iota Phi Theta
fraternity incorporated founded?
CENTAUR SEAN - During the civil rights era.
PATRICK - Correct. During the civil rights era. This sets Iota Phi Theta apart from any other
organization as it must have been extremely difficult to organize and create a fraternity
during such...

(PATRICK looks at CENTAUR COLIN who has his eyes closed. He stands up and approaches
him.)

PATRICK - Would you like a pillow Centaur?
CENTAUR COLIN - Huh? Oh...uh...no Big Brother Brown Arrow. This Centaur apologizes, it
will not happen again.
PATRICK - Don't let me have to call Goldfinger over here.
SAM - What? Huh? Did somebody call me?
PATRICK - Naw man, calm down.
SAM - Oh okay. Ha ha ha ha!

(PATRICK goes back and sits down and continues.)

PATRICK - Okay where was I. Okay uh...oh yeah, civil rights era. So let's pick up with
Medgar Evars. Write his name down. Now one of your assignments is to use this journey
into Iota to learn Medgar Evars. You are to know and understand his entire life, his mission,
his purpose. He was an icon during the era. I want you to know why, besides the obvious.

(CENTAUR SEAN is writing.)

PATRICK - Any questions?
CENTAUR SEAN - No Big Brother Brown Arrow!
PATRICK - How about you Dr. Centaur.

(silence)

PATRICK - Centaur!
CENTAUR COLIN - Huh? Oh, uh...yes Big Brother!

(silence)

PATRICK - Goldfinger!
SAM - You rang?

(SAM comes over.)

SAM - I think the Centaur and I could use some time alone!

(SAM cracks his knuckles.)

SAIFA - Wait, let me talk to him first.
SAM - Awww man.
SAIFA - Centaur Colin.
CENTAUR COLIN - Yes Big Brother The Man With the Hoof!
SAIFA - Follow me.

(DR. MWATSUMI gets up and follows SAIFA into a room. SAIFA closes the door.)

SAIFA - Pledgee, are you okay?
CENTAUR COLIN - Yes Big Brother The Man With th...
SAIFA - Dr. talk to me for a second. Call me Saifa.
DR. MWATSUMI - Okay.
SAIFA - Dr. you've been falling asleep.
DR. MWATSUMI - I know Saifa, and I apologize to you, to the Iota brothers and to Sean.
I'm just not used to doing so many things in the course of a day.
SAIFA - I know. Pledging is a different culture than what you are used to.
DR. MWATSUMI - Yes indeed.
SAIFA - Sir, the problem is not with you falling asleep during your Iota pledge sessions.
Well, that is a problem, and I'm sure you don't want Goldfinger to solve that problem for
you. So don't get me wrong. But there is a larger problem that I need to address.
DR. MWATSUMI - And what is that?
SAIFA - You've been getting complaints from some of your students. Apparently pledging is
starting to change your demeanor toward your students for the worse.

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As PJ is waiting for someone to pull up, she sees and speaks with GREGG.
PJ thinks - Where the heck is...
GREGG - PJ!

(PJ turns around.)

PJ - Gregg!
GREGG - Hey.
PJ - Uh...hey.

(silence)

GREGG - How you been?

(PJ glances at her watch.)

PJ - Fine. How are you Gregg?
GREGG - Been better.
PJ - Oh.

(silence)

GREGG - PJ I need a huge favor. I mean, I really need your help.
PJ - My help? What for?

(A car pulls up and the passenger window rolls down.)

JOSEPH - Hey PJ! You ready to roll?

(PJ turns back around and sees JOSEPH in the driver side, looking out the passenger side
window.)

PJ - Um...yeah. I'm ready.

(PJ turns back to GREGG.)

PJ - Gregg, I gotta run.

(GREGG looks at the car.)

GREGG - Who's that?
PJ - Oh...uh...Gregg, this is Joseph. Joseph, this is my friend Gregg.
GREGG - Hey what's up dude.

(JOSEPH nods but doesn't speak.)

GREGG thinks - What's wrong with him?
PJ - So Gregg, I'll talk to ya lata.

(PJ opens the car door to get in.)

GREGG - Wait, PJ, about that favor that I need.

(PJ turns back around.)

PJ - Oh yeah...uh, I'm kinda in a hurry. What did you need?
GREGG - Um...I need for you to...

(GREGG looks into the car at JOSEPH who is staring right at him.)

GREGG - Nevermind PJ. It isn't important. I'll talk to ya lata.

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The Pyramid pledgees of Delta Sigma Theta have just begun to say a greeting for the
brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha.
CHRISTIAN - Everyone get comfortable. This better be good! You did a good job for the
bruhs, now hook up our Alpha friends!

(PYRAMID BREANNA whispers while everyone is sitting down to pay attention.)

PYRAMID BREANNA whispers - I'll follow whatever you say.
CHRISTIAN - Okay let's go. Let's see what ya got ladies!

(silence)

PYRAMID THERESA - Greetings...

(Everyone is staring at THERESA for what she will say next.)

PYRAMID THERESA - ...Jason!

(silence)

(WILLIE looks at JASON.)

WILLIE - What the...

(PYRAMID THERESA then continues.)

PYRAMID THERESA - ...of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity incorprated! And greetings to you
Larry, of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity incorporated!

(PYRAMID BREANNA begins to follow.)

PYRAMIDS - You are so bold and so cold!
You are so black and so gold!
So what your sisters wear green and pink!
In Egypt, the Pyramids stand next to the Sphinx!

(LARRY smiles and JASON laughs.)

DRE - Oh God!
PYRAMIDS - Brothers of Alpha we are sincere!
Please throw us some ice cuz it's hot in here!
LARRY - Yeah baby! Ha ha ha ha ha! That was funny!
JASON - Thank you ladies!
CHRISTIAN - Okay guys. We got some internal work to do so if yall don't mind...yall don't
have to go home but you gotta get the hell out of here! Ha ha.
DRE - Aww man!
LARRY - Come on Chris, we won't tell!
CHRISTIAN - Good night gentlemen.

(DRE and LARRY laugh.)

LARRY - Alright alright. Hey Pyramids, yall be strong.
DRE - Yeah, make the bruhs proud.

(PYRAMID THERESA is staring at JASON as he and WILLIE stand up.)

WILLIE - I'll call you later.
JASON - Just call me tomorrow because I know you're gonna be here late and I'm mad
sleepy. So I'll probably turn in.
WILLIE - Oh okay.

(PYRAMID THERESA turns away as WILLIE and JASON hug. As she does she notices DEXTER
coming her way.)

DEXTER - Pyramid, listen...

(He gets close enough to her so she can hear him whisper.)

DEXTER whispers - I didn't mean to call you out like that, but we have similar goals and can
help one another. Understand?
PYRAMID THERESA whispers - Totally.
DEXTER whispers - Good. Is there anything I can do for you? You need my help with
anything at all?
PYRAMID THERESA whispers - Yes. I need for you to...
CHRISTIAN - Hurry up Dexter.
DEXTER - I'm comin'. Just give me one more second.

(DEXTER turns back to PYRAMID THERESA.)

DEXTER whispers - What do you need?
PYRAMID THERESA whispers - My pledge book. I dropped it on the way here.
DEXTER whispers - Where?
PYRAMID THERESA whispers - Over at Mona Ferguson's place. The AKA.
DEXTER whispers - Gotcha...I'll get it for you.

(DEXTER walks away.)

DRE - Okay sorors, thanks for letting us stop by.
ROBIN - Thanks for coming by guys.
LARRY - Yeah, see yall later.

(ROBIN holds the door as everyone walks out.)

CHRISTIAN - Now, let's get down to busine...

(There is a knock on the door. ROBIN opens it.)

LARRY - Okay good, now that those crazy Ques are gone, I can stay right?
ROBIN - Larry!
LARRY - Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Just kiddin'! See yall later!

(ROBIN laughs as she closes the door.)

ROBIN - He is so stupid!
CHRISTIAN - Yeah. Now, as I was saying. Time to get down to business. Pyramids...
PYRAMIDS - Yes Big Sister DSTeazy Off the Heazy Fo Sheazy My Neazy!
CHRISTIAN - We have a lot to go over and a lot to remember. I hope yall aren't sleepy
because this is going to go into the midnight hour. First of all...

(There is a knock on the door.)

ROBIN - Damn Larry! Enough is enough!

(ROBIN opens the door.)

ROBIN - Man how far are you gonna take a jok...oh, I thought you were someone else! My
bad soror, come on in. Good to see ya!

(ROBIN steps aside.)

STACIE - Thanks Robin. It's good to see you too!

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PJ gets into the car with JOSEPH and he drives off.
JOSEPH - What's up?
PJ - Chillin'.
JOSEPH - How'd it go?
PJ - Good. Just like you said.
JOSEPH - Good shit.

(JOSEPH stops at the red light.)

JOSEPH - I told you there was nothing to worry about.
PJ - I don't know. It still doesn't make any sense to me.
JOSEPH - Let me explain it to you again.

(He drives as the light turns green.)

JOSEPH - Your friends are going to be very suspicious of all your actions.
PJ - Uh huh.
JOSEPH - If you tell them in advance that you have tried ecstasy, then believe it or not they
will be less likely to accuse you of anything based on your behavior later on.
PJ - Think so?
JOSEPH - I've seen it a million times. If people have no idea you have never tried it, and
they see you trippin', it'll freak them out.
PJ - Uh huh.
JOSEPH - But if you tell them in advance, give them some kind or warning, then believe it
or not, things will go a lot smoother for ya. You can take the stuff all you want.

(silence)

JOSEPH - What's wrong?
PJ - I don't feel all that comfortable with me telling Katrice that. I mean, now she is all
worried about me. She probably thinks that I'm strung out or something.
JOSEPH - There's nothing wrong with that. It's good for people to love you and care about
you. I'm sure she only wants what's best for you. But believe me, it is much better for you
to tell her as if you needed some help then for her to hear from someone else like you are
an addict.
PJ - I guess you're right.
JOSEPH - Trust me.

(silence)

JOSEPH - Have I ever steered you wrong so far?
PJ - Nope.
JOSEPH - Right. So trust me.
PJ - Cool man.

(JOSEPH turns toward PJ's dorm.)

PJ - You said you've seen these types of things before.
JOSEPH - Yeah. Like a million times.
PJ - What do people usually do once they find out their friends have tried ecstasy?
JOSEPH - Well normally they're concerned. Naturally. But the thing is, ecstasy isn't like
cocaine or heroine. If you try coke or heron, you're done. Your hooked and your life is over.
But ecstasy is a party drug. It ain't much stronger than aspirin. So there's nothing to worry
about.
PJ - Okay.
JOSEPH - But I always suggest to let someone know because they will be concerned,
eventhough their concern isn't necessarily warranted. So when I see people tell their
friends, I see them asking them about it. Calling them a little extra, more than normal.
Checking up on them.
PJ - That's it?
JOSEPH - Yep. Then if they do see their friend high on e, they take care of them. Get them
sobered up. Don't let anything shady happen to them.
PJ - Okay.

(JOSEPH pulls up at the Ivy Towers.)

JOSEPH - You seem to be worried.
PJ - Yeah. Katrice is my line sister and I care about her a lot. I don't like to be deceitful with
her.
JOSEPH - You're not being deceitful. You told her that you tried ex. Which you did.
PJ - Yeah, but I gave her the impression that I need help or something. Like I'm sick, or
about to go to ecstasy anonymous or something.
JOSEPH - Well no you aren't sick, but there's nothing wrong with her having your back.
PJ - I guess you're right Joseph.
JOSEPH - PJ listen. Stop worrying so much. You'll be fine okay?

(JOSEPH smiles.)

PJ - Okay. I'll try not to focus on it as much. Thanks for the advice.
JOSEPH - I'm always here when you need me PJ.

(JOSEPH hands PJ two small pills.)

JOSEPH - Merry Christmas.

(PJ laughs.)

PJ - Thanks man. Talk to ya lata.

Episode 15
SHARONDA is telling her cousin MONA about BRANDON. She seems to be adding a little bit
to the story as MONA is eating it up.
SHARONDA - Well, I trained Brandon and worked with him for four days like Hayden told
me to. But the more I worked with him on a one on one setting, the more I realized that
Hayden was right. Brandon wasn't ready to be frat. He's too young. Too young in the mind.
He was not ready by a long shot.
MONA - Dag! So what happened next?

(SHARONDA takes BRANDON into an empty room in the Sigma house on Amgis' campus.
She closes the door behind them.)

SHARONDA - Brandon, what is your problem?
BRANDON - What? What are you talking about big sister?
SHARONDA - Don't even call me big sister Brandon! You are embarrasing me! Good Lord,
you have to be the worst Crescent I have ever seen! You can't remember anything! You
have no rhythm! And you look scared and weak half the time!
BRANDON - I do?
SHARONDA - Yes you do!
BRANDON - Well help me! What should I do?
SHARONDA - I'm trying to help you but God, you aren't making it easy for me! You're
making it more difficult!

(BRANDON starts to cry.)

MONA - He started crying? Ha ha ha ha!
SHARONDA - Wait, let me finish the story!
MONA - Okay, ha ha ha, I'm sorry.
BRANDON crying - You have to help me big sister! Please!
SHARONDA - See Brandon, that's what I'm talking about! You're crying! You're not
supposed to cry in front of me! Be a man! Damn!
BRANDON crying - But I can't! I don't know how!
SHARONDA thinks - Oh Lord!
BRANDON crying - Heeeeeeelp me!
SHARONDA - But...
BRANDON - Pleeeeeeease!

(silence)

SHARONDA - Okay, I'll give you one more chance. Let me see how much you know so far,
and then I can tell how much you need to learn.

(BRANDON smiles.)

BRANDON - Yes! Yes! Thank you! Thank you!
SHARONDA - Okay Brandon, how many founders does Phi Beta Sigma fraternity
incorporated have?

(silence)

BRANDON crying - I don't know! I don't know!
(BRANDON plops down on the floor and crosses his arms.)
MONA - What! He plopped down like a spoiled little kid?
SHARONDA - Oh that isn't the worst of it! Wait til you hear what happened next!

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PJ is in her room contemplating making an important phone call.
PJ thinks - I just need to take a nap, then I'll feel better.

(PJ looks at herself in the mirror, then pulls her eyelids down and looks closely at her own
eyes.)

PJ thinks - I don't even feel sleepy, but I sure look sleepy. Damn.

(PJ walks past the phone, stares at it, then lays down on the bed.)

PJ thinks - Okay I was supposed to call home today. Dag, I forgot and I know dad went to
work by now. I'll call tomorrow.

(PJ looks at the clock on her dresser.)

(silence)

PJ - Man, forget this!

(PJ pops up and grabs her phone. She dials.)

JOSEPH - What's up PJ.
PJ - Hey man, what's the deal?
JOSEPH - Makin' it happen baby, makin' it happen. What can I do for ya? I'm runnin'
around.
PJ - Oh okay. Where are you? I wanna hit you up if you're nearby.

(JOSEPH puts the phone down and speaks to someone else as PJ overhears.)

JOSEPH - Uh yeah PJ. You wanna get together? Um...I can swing by I guess. I'm across
town right now though. But it's kinda out of my way.
PJ - Well let's meet somewhere. That way you won't have to come all the way to Ahpla.
JOSEPH - Okay where? You got a ride?
PJ - I'll get one. Let's meet at the twenty four seven diner.
JOSEPH - You know you askin' a lot don't you? I'm runnin' around.
PJ - I know man. I won't take long.
JOSEPH - Well this time will have to cost you. I mean, I can't keep coming out of my way ya
know.
PJ - Cost? Cost what?
JOSEPH - Not much. Just ten bucks. You're my girl so I got your back.
PJ - Oh...aight man.
JOSEPH - Cool. I'll see ya in...
PJ - Twenty minutes.
JOSEPH - Bet. Twenty minutes.

(They hang up.)

PJ thinks - Damn.

(PJ dials again.)

JAHANNA - Hello.
PJ - Hey. What's up?
JAHANNA - Nothing much. How are you?
PJ - Cool. Listen, can you take a minute to drive me to the diner? I justhave to pick up
a...package from somebody meeting me there.
JAHANNA - Why don't you just use the car. I'm about to study.
PJ - Use your car?
JAHANNA - Yeah. It's cool.

(PJ hesitates.)

PJ - Okay cool. I'll be right down to get the keys from ya.

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SHARONDA - Brandon! Brandon! Stop acting like a little kid! Come on!

(BRANDON kicks his shoes off and pouts.)

SHARONDA thinks - Oh this is ridiculous...this is simply ridiculous!
SHARONDA - See Brandon, this is what I'm talking about! There is no way you're ready to
become a Sigma man! Sigma men are men first! You're just too young man! Gosh!
BRANDON - I am not!
SHARONDA - You are too!
BRANDON - I am not!
SHARONDA - You are too!
BRANDON - I am not! I am not! I am not!

(silence)

SHARONDA - Okay Brandon okay. Whatever you say man. I don't want to argue with you.
Just put your shoes back on.
BRANDON - You're gonna help me?
SHARONDA - Yes. I will help you Brandon.

(BRANDON starts to put his shoes back on.)

SHARONDA - Okay let's start all over from the beginning. And I'll take it slow.
BRANDON - Okay.
SHARONDA - Tell me why you want to be a Sigma in the first place. Let's start there.
BRANDON - Okay cool! For the colors! Blue and white look great together!
MONA - Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Girl you are lying!
SHARONDA - Wait, there's more!
BRANDON - I just love the colors!

(silence)

SHARONDA - The colors?
BRANDON - Yeah, the colors.
SHARONDA - And that's your only reason?
BRANDON - Pretty much.

(BRANDON smiles.)

SHARONDA - Brandon, you don't pledge a fraternity just for the colors. That's shallow. You
pledge a fraternity because the ideals of the organization are what you relate to and want to
contribute to and be a part of. And that's just one of several better reasons than just the
colors.
BRANDON - Really?
SHARONDA - Yes really. I love blue and white too. But that isn't why I chose
Zeta Phi Beta sorority incorporated.
MONA - By the way, why did you choose Z Phi Boo?
SHARONDA - Don't get your ass kicked!

(SHARONDA and MONA laugh together.)

SHARONDA - At least I get love on my campus heffer! Your sorors can't stand your ass!
MONA - They just jealous! Ha ha ha ha! Shut up! Finish the story!
SHARONDA - There are hundreds of better reasons than that Brandon.
BRANDON - There are?
SHARONDA - Yes. Several. Hundreds.

(silence)

(BRANDON slowly sits down and stares at the floor.)

SHARONDA - What's the matter?

(SHARONDA sits next to BRANDON.)

SHARONDA - What's wrong?
BRANDON - Maybe you're right. Maybe I'm not cut out for this. Ya know? Maybe this is
more than I bargained for.
SHARONDA thinks - I mean...yeah!
BRANDON - You know what I'm sayin'? Maybe I made a mistake by doing this.
SHARONDA - Well what do you want to do? You don't want to be a quitter do you?

(silence)

BRANDON - Wait, I got an idea.
SHARONDA - What?
BRANDON - My brother!
SHARONDA - Huh?
BRANDON - Brendon! You can help Brendon cross into Phi Beta Sigma instead of me! He
has always wanted to be greek and he is way more ready than I am!
SHARONDA - But...but that's crazy! I can't do that!
BRANDON - Why not? Oh please Sharonda! That would make everything better! He
deserves this more than I do! Come on please!
MONA - So he asked you to cross his twin instead of him? That was his idea?
SHARONDA - Yep! Then got mad at me when I tried to do it!
MONA - Whoa!
SHARONDA - I'm pissed about it. That's the problem with neos these days! They don't
respect their elders!
MONA - Calm down cuz. It's over with now. Just forget about it.
SHARONDA - I've tried. But the more I think about it, the more pissed I get.
MONA - At least it's all over with now. Just move on.
SHARONDA - Actually, it ain't over yet.
MONA - It ain't?

(SHARONDA smiles.)

SHARONDA - Let me tell you about his relationship with Denice!

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It's a sunny day on the campus of Amgis College. It is noon and there are many students on
the yard. The buzz around campus is that the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma will be coming on
the yard with their new line to do a probate show.
STUDENT - Are you sure the Sigmas are coming out? I thought it was supposed to be at
eleven.
STUDENT - Naw, I thought it was at twelve, so it should be soon.
STUDENT - But I got class, dag!
STUDENT - I'll tell you how it goes! Ha ha ha ha! Go ahead to class! Ha ha ha ha!
STUDENT - Shut up man! Dag, I don't wanna miss it!

(The student looks at his watch.)

STUDENT - I'll give em ten more minutes!

(They both laugh.)

DENICE - I can't wait to see the boys step!
SALEEMA - Yeah. Did you go to any of the step practices?
DENICE - Nope. I wanted to be surprised! I can't even imagine half of them stepping!
SALEEMA - Yeah, they had a hard time marching on beat! Ha ha ha ha!

(As DENICE and SALEEMA laugh, DENICE notices a familiar face in the crowd.)

DENICE - Is that Gregg?
SALEEMA - Where?
DENICE - Yeah that is...
XAVIER - Gregg!

(GREGG turns toward XAVIER.)

GREGG - What man?
XAVIER - Dude, you keep fadin' out. It's like your with me one minute, and gone the next.
GREGG - Hey, coming over here to Amgis wasn't my idea. It was your's remember?
XAVIER - And this is the exact reason I knew you needed to get out. You have been moping
around the house for a week. You need to get out man. What's done is done and what's in
the past is in the past.
GREGG - Easy for you to say.
XAVIER - I know it's hard G. I never said it wasn't. But you can't die man. You have to
move on.
GREGG - I thought I could but...

(Both XAVIER and GREGG turn around as they hear a very loud Blue Phi from across the
yard. All the students turn to look.)

HAYDEN - Blue Phi!
SIGMAS - You know!
STUDENT - Oh look! Here they come now!

(The crowd begins to quickly move in the direction that the Sigmas and the line are
marching in.)

GREGG - Let the games begin huh?
XAVIER - Hmmm.

(XAVIER laughs.)

XAVIER - Come on man, let's check them out.

(As they approach the rest of the crowd, the Sigmas line up and begin their show.)

SETH - Blue Phi!
SIGMAS - You know!
SETH - Blue blue blue blue phi!
SIGMAS - You you you you know!
SETH - Ladies and gentlemen! Brothers and sisters! We the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma
fraternity incorporated want to welcome you to our yard show! So sit back...relax...and
watch as the brot...
XAVIER - Hey G...doesn't that dude look familiar?
GREGG - Who? The cat talkin'?
XAVIER - No no no! The other one! The one lined up!
GREGG - Where?
XAVIER - Right there! Oh shoot! That's...
GREGG - No! It can't be!
XAVIER - That is! That's that nigga Ahmad!
GREGG - What! Are you sure?
XAVIER - Look!

(GREGG looks closer.)

XAVIER - That's him! That's that nigga Ahmad! The same dude that was on line
for Kappa at Ahpla and dropped!

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PJ gets the keys to JAHANNA's car and proceeds to the Twenty Four Seven diner
to meet JOSEPH.
PJ thinks - I can't believe that brother said ten dollars! I mean dag! I was gettin' the
straight hook up before this!

(PJ sees the diner just up ahead.)

PJ thinks - I won't take a pill until I get home this time. I don't want to start trippin' while
I'm driving like that one time! That was stupid.

(PJ pulls into a parking lot at the diner and looks for JOSEPH's car.)

PJ thinks - Joseph isn't here yet?

(PJ sees his empty car parked on the side.)

PJ thinks - Oh, there's his car but where is he?

(PJ parks JAHANNA's car and gets out.)

PJ thinks - I thought he was in a hurry. Maybe he got hungry.

(PJ walks into the diner and looks around.)

PJ thinks - Where in the world is...oh!

(PJ sees JOSEPH coming from the restroom. He sees her and smiles.)

PJ thinks - There he is.

(JOSEPH walks up.)

JOSEPH - Hey.
PJ - What's up dude.
JOSEPH - Come on, let's go out to the car.
PJ - Aight.

(They turn to walk out.)

PJ - Ten dollars man?
JOSEPH - Hey, I got overhead! Ha ha ha ha!
PJ - Man whatever!

(They get outside and walk up to the back of JOSEPH's car.)

JOSEPH - Let me pop the trunk. You got the cash?
PJ - Yeah, I got it right here.
JOSEPH - Okay cool.

(JOSEPH opens his trunk.)

JOSEPH - You want two like usual?
KATRICE - No! She won't be having any!

(PJ turns around and is shocked to see KATRICE standing there.)

JOSEPH - Huh?
KATRICE - You heard me! PJ won't be having any! Now get your shit and get the hell out of
here!
PJ - Katrice! What are you doing here!
KATRICE - You think I believed your lame ass story PJ? I know you better than that! I love
you and I know when you need me line sister!

(JOSEPH closes his trunk.)

PJ - Katrice...I...uh...
KATRICE - Shut up PJ! Let me handle this.

(KATRICE turns to JOSEPH.)

KATRICE - I don't want you around my line sister! Take your stuff and leave her alone!

(KATRICE steps toward JOSEPH.)

JOSEPH - PJ, what's up with your girl?
KATRICE - Don't test me nigga!

(KATRICE clinches her fists.)

KATRICE - PJ is my sister and I ain't gonna let you screw her up! If I ever see you talking to
her again it's gonna be on!

(JOSEPH smiles...KATRICE doesn't. JOSEPH pulls out his keys and opens his door. He gets
in the car and starts it.)

KATRICE - Don't say anything PJ. Just let him drive away.

(PJ is silent as JOSEPH backs up, turns, and drives out of the Tweny Four Seven diner
parking lot.)

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The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity of Amgis College are on the yard and about to
begin stepping for the huge crowd that has gathered to see them.
SETH - Are yall ready?

(The crowd screams yes.)

SETH - I said are yall ready!

(The crowd screams louder.)

SETH - Aight! Bros! Are yall ready!
SIGMAS - Hell yeah!
STUDENT - Hook it up Calvin!

(SETH begins by jumping up and down to begin the step.)

SETH - Ha! Ha! Have you had your wooooooood...today!

(SETH spins around and claps behing his back.)

SIGMAS - Have you had your woooooooood...today!

(The crowd hollers as the new Sigmas begins stepping with SETH out front.)

GREGG - Dude, that can't be him! How can you tell? They have face paint on!
XAVIER - Gregg I know! Take away the facial hair! Remember? He was clean shaven before!
He grew facial hair!
GREGG - But didn't he wear glasses too?

(XAVIER doesn't answer, but continues to stare at AHMAD as they finish their first step.)

DENICE - Go frat!
SALEEMA - That was good! I'm impressed!
DENICE - Yeah! Look at my baby Brandon!
COREY - Do that shit blue!
VINCENT - Hook that shit up frat!
SETH - Before we go any further, we want to formerly introduce to the Amgis yard the new
brothers of blue and white runnin' thangs around here! We are Blue Phive!
SIGMAS - You know!
SETH - I said...we are Blue Phive!
SIGMAS - You know!
SETH - First, let me introduce ny lb Calvin!

(CALVIN jumps out of line.)

CALVIN - Hey! Hey! What yall know about that Blue Phive clan!

(CALVIN stands at attention and the crowd cheers for him.)

SETH - Calvin is a junior here at Amgis and...
ERIC - Yo Nupes!

(GREGG and XAVIER turn around and see their fraternity brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi from
Amgis College.)

GREGG - Yo, what's up Nupe!
ERIC - What's the deal playa?
XAVIER - Yo Eric, is that Ahmad on the Sigma line?
ERIC - Who?
XAVIER - Does he go to school here? Is his name Ahmad?

(XAVIER points to AHMAD.)

XAVIER - That one right there!
ERIC - I don't know him. You know him B?
BEN - Yeah, I got a class with him now. Yeah, that's Ahmad. Why?

(XAVIER looks at GREGG, then back at ERIC and BEN.)

XAVIER - That dude was on line for Kappa at Ahpla!
BEN - What?
GREGG - Yeah! He used to go to Ahpla! He dropped our line!
ERIC - Are you serious?
XAVIER - Serious as a heart attack! That's him! I knew it! I knew it!
GREGG - Yo man, we need to pull his ass up!
BEN - Yeah we do!
XAVIER - I can't believe that nigga pledged Sigma after he professed his love for Kappa!
GREGG - We need to pull him up right now!
ERIC - Hell yeah! Let's stop this show right now!

Episode 16
(An hour goes by and CENTAUR SEAN has really retrieved some good information. He is
putting it all together when the door to the study room opens.)
STUDENT - Excuse me...I don't mean to bother you but...

(SEAN turns around to face the student.)

STUDENT - ...by any chance is that Dr. Mwatsumi on the floor?
CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Oh shoot!
CENTAUR SEAN - Uh...uh...
STUDENT - Oh my God, is he okay?
CENTAUR SEAN - Uh, yeah, he's fine...he's just...

(The student nudges DR. MWATSUMI.)

CENTAUR COLIN - Huh?
STUDENT - Dr. It's me Jill. Are you okay? I was walking by and saw you...and...are you
okay?

(CENTAUR COLIN tries to adjust his eyes to the light and make sense of what is going on.)

CENTAUR COLIN - Jill...oh uh...I am only resting momentarily. Rest assured, I am fine.
JILL - Oh...well...okay then. Sorry to bother you.
CENTAUR COLIN - No no, it's fine. Thank you for your concern.

(JILL smiles and leaves the room closing the door. CENTAUR COLIN slowly rises to his feet.)

(silence)

CENTAUR COLIN - Sean, this is affecting my career. I deeply apologize. But I cannot
continue with this process any longer.
CENTAUR SEAN - What? Doctor you can't quit now. We're right in the thick of everything.
You can make it, I can carry your weight.
CENTAUR COLIN - I appreciate your effort line brother. But it will be of no use. When these
activities begin to affect my career here as a professor, a
decision has to be made on my part.
CENTAUR SEAN - But you're not in this alone. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't even be as far
along as I am. I can't do this without you Dr. Mwatsumi.
CENTAUR COLIN - You're going to have to Sean.

(silence)

CENTAUR COLIN - Sean, you are a strong individual. You have strength that you don't even
realize that you have. You stood up to your father and I know that was difficult for you. You
have changed your opinions on fraternities and now you are studying well and embracing
Iota the way that you should.

(He pauses.)

CENTAUR COLIN - Me on the other hand am an old man. Older than all of you at least. It
was silly for me to believe that I could handle the schedule of a
college student at my age and with my responsibilities.
CENTAUR SEAN - But Dr...
CENTAUR COLIN - Sean, I have made up my mind. You can't talk me out of this.
CENTAUR SEAN - Just hear me out then.
CENTAUR COLIN - It will be to no use Sean.

(SEAN starts to get emotional.)

CENTAUR SEAN - Why not?
CENTAUR COLIN - Because we're not discussing my desire to want to be a man of Iota Phi
Theta. I am not stopping because I am scared. Or because I no longer want to be a part of
the Iota movement. I am stopping because it is interfering with my career. I worked long
and hard to attain my bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. I take teaching very very seriously
Sean. I cannot risk that.

(SEAN drops his head and then turns away.)

CENTAUR COLIN - Sean...

(SEAN doesn't look back.)

CENTAUR COLIN - Sean. Know that I have grown to love you like a brother...more than a
son. You will do fine with the rest of the process. And
I am sure the big brothers...the Iotas will understand my position. I need for you to as well.

(silence)

CENTAUR COLIN - Okay Sean?

(silence)

CENTAUR COLIN - Sean?

(SEAN looks at DR. MWATSUMI with teary eyes.)

CENTAUR SEAN - Okay Colin. I will go back and let the big brothers know...of your decision.

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TY is delivering a speech on the history of Omega Psi Phi fraternity at the interest meeting
at Amgis College. As he speaks, we revisit the campus of
Howard University, 1911.
TY - The founders, as well as the new charter members went to work quickly. They posted
information on Omega Psi Phi everywhere on Howard's yard. They especially posted index
cards where administration would see them in clear view. Just like they thought, this
generated a lot of talk on Howard's campus among many of the students. There was no
denying that there was a new fraternity in town and that new fraternity was Omega Psi Phi.

(The student body audience starts to clap which indicates the program beginning. OSCAR
hurries back to his seat with the Omegas.)

OSCAR - Did I miss anything?
ERNEST - No. President Thirkfield was just introduced and he's starting now.
OSCAR - I ran into Frederick Miller downstairs. The Alpha Phi Alpha president. He made a
funny remark to me about Omega. I don't know what he
meant though.

(Clapping begins again and everyone turns their attention to the podium on the stage as
DR. THIRKFIELD takes his place. DR. THIRKFIELD raises both hands to quiet the crowd. He
begins.)

DR. THIRKFIELD - To the board of trustees, faculty, administration, professors, and
students of Howard University, I greet with you a warm
salutation. It is a great time in the life of our great university. Howard University is ahead in
the areas of research and education. We have made
great strides with the university hospital and additions to educational facilities on campus.
We continue to embark upon our quest to create an
archive at Founder's Library. In all areas of campus life, Howard is progressing and leading
the way.

(The president pauses and then looks directly at the student audience.)

DR. THIRKFIELD - As we continue to move forward, we as an administration and as a
university will not tolerate unwarranted publicity stunts by any student or group.
Specifically...

(He pauses.)

DR. THIRKFIELD - ...the Omega Psi Phi fraternity does not exist!

(OSCAR and FRANK look at one another, both visibly surprised.)

DR. THIRKFIELD - This fraternity never has existed, doesn't exist now, and will not exist!

(Several students that are friends of the Omegas turn around and look at the section of
seats that the Omegas are sitting in.)

OSCAR - Did the president just say what I think he said?
FRANK - I can't believe he...he just said that Omega Psi Phi doesn't...
EDGAR - What do yo think we should do next?

(DR. JUST is contemplating.)

ERNEST - Let's talk about it after this program concludes.

(PRESIDENT THIRKFIELD concludes his speech. He doesn't speak on Omega Psi Phi, or any
other organizations in his speech again. The students clap and begin to file out of the
auditorium.)

ERNEST - Frank, let's gather everyone and meet for lunch. We can discuss our
next strategy then.
FRANK - Good idea.
ERNEST - This won't deter us. We will still get through to the administration and we will still
press forward with our goals!

(Everyone gets up and starts to leave the auditiorium.)

OSCAR - I can't believe he said that.
EDGAR - Well I guess we got his attention. He had to have seen the index cards on campus.
FRANK - Definitely.
ERNEST - And we should leave them up. Don't take any of them down.
OSCAR - Good idea.

(They walk to the cafeteria to get something to eat.)

FRANK - What should we do next?
ERNEST - We need to meet with the administration one on one. We need to express to them
our needs, what we want, and that we are not just going to go away. We have a serious
mission in mind and we are going to see it through.
OSCAR - So we need to sit down with the president.
FRANK - Yes, we need an audience with the president.
EDGAR - Can you arrange that?
ERNEST - I am sure I can.
OSCAR - Good, then let's do that. Let's sit down with President Thirkfield and make our
position clear.

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The brothers of Iota Phi Theta fraternity have arranged for the Centaurs to meet them at
the Project Harvest can food drive that they have set up for
needy families during Thanksgiving. CENTAUR SEAN returns.
RICHARD - I tell ya man. Doing this project has always been bitter sweet for me.
SAIFA - What do you mean?
RICHARD - I mean, I'm happy that we are helping needy families. But then I am sad when I
think about their situations. I mean, look at that lady over
there. Yeah she's eating now, but what about next week? We only do things like this once a
month for our community service. But what about tomorrrow? People need to eat every
day.
SAIFA - I know man. It's tough. That's why we have to stay committed to doing our part.
RICHARD - But do you ever think our part is just too little?

(CENTAUR SEAN walks up.)

CENTAUR SEAN - Greetings big bro...
RICHARD - Shhhhh! Shut up man! We're in public! Shit!
CENTAUR SEAN - Oh...sorry.

(SAIFA laughs to himself.)

RICHARD - Hey, where's Dr. Centaur?
CENTAUR SEAN - Um...I need to talk to you about that. I mean, about him.
SAIFA - Is he okay?
CENTAUR SEAN - Well...yes he's fine but...
SAIFA - Follow me. Richard, grab Sam and meet me out back.
RICHARD - Okay.

(SEAN follows SAIFA outside and to the back of the building. RICHARD and SAM walk out as
well.)

SAIFA - Okay what happened Sean?
CENTAUR SEAN - Big Brother The Man wi...
SAIFA - Call me Saifa Sean. Just tell me what happened with Dr. Mwatsumi.
CENTAUR SEAN - Well, we went to the library to get the information on Medgar Evers. So I
told him to take a nap and that I would gather all the
information. Because I could see how tired he was.
SAIFA - Uh huh.
CENTAUR SEAN - So he goes to sleep and then one of his students recognizes him.
SAM - Oh shit!
SAIFA - How did a student recognize him if he had his head down?
CENTAUR SEAN - He was laying on the floor.

(SAIFA puts his hand on his head and closes his eyes.)

RICHARD - Oh God!
SAIFA - Sean, what else happened?
CENTAUR SEAN - The student thinks that the doctor is sick so she asks. Dr. Mwatsumi
wakes up and tells that student that he is okay and she leaves. But then he says that he
can't continue with the process any longer because it's affecting his career. So he is
stopping.

(silence)

SAIFA thinks - Oh God.
SAIFA - Rich, give me your cell phone.

(RICHARD hands SAIFA his cell phone. SAIFA takes it and walks away dialing.)

SAM - Didn't you try and talk him out of it Sean?
CENTAUR SEAN - Yes Big Brother Goldfinger. But it was no use. He had made up his mind
to stop. It isn't because of his lack of desire for Iota Phi Theta
fraternity incorporated. But it's his profession on campus. He can't put that in jeopardy.
RICHARD - Damn!
SAM - Well I'm sure that Saifa is calling him now and talking to him about it. Saifa and the
doctor are pretty close. He can probably change his mind.
RICHARD - Yeah because he can't stop now. He's already too far.

(SEAN is just standing there listening to RICHARD and SAM.)

SAM - Yeah.
RICHARD - And you know next week is...
SAM - Shhh man!

(SAM motions toward CENTAUR SEAN who is standing there quietly.)

RICHARD - Oh. My bad!
SAM - Like I said, hopefully Saifa can speak some good words into the doctor centaur.

(SAIFA comes back and hands the phone to RICHARD.)

SAM - What happened? Is he back with us?
SAIFA - No, he's gone. He can't do the process with us and frankly, that's the best thing.

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STACIE has hurried out because of an emergency with her twin babies. But before she
leaves, she re-enters the room to make an announcement to her sorors about CHRISTIAN.
(The door opens again and STACIE quickly pops her head in.)

STACIE - Sorors, just so yall will know what my issues are and that I'm not crazy, Chris
here slept with my husband. So yall can discuss that until I get
back.

(STACIE leaves, slamming the door behind her.)

(silence)

CHRISTIAN thinks - Oh shoot!

(ROBIN and WILLIE are speechless. They stare at one another, and then both turn to
CHRISTIAN.)

ROBIN - Chris...is that...true?
WILLIE - Christian, tell me you didn't sleep with Alex Jefferson!

(CHRISTIAN opens her mouth but nothing comes out.)

WILLIE - Oh my God! You did!
CHRISTIAN - Wait, Willie, let me explain...
ROBIN - Explain? Explain what!

(WILLIE slowly sits down and holds her head in her hands.)

WILLIE - I don't believe this!
ROBIN - When did this happen! When!
CHRISTIAN - Happen? Happen? Robin, this kind of thing is happening! Yall are turning all
the attention on me like this is my fault! When the real blame
needs to go on Alex Jefferson! Not me! To Alex!
ROBIN - What!
CHRISTIAN - He is doing this to a lot of women! Not just me and not just Breanna! Alex
Jefferson is a ho and a dog!
ROBIN - What the hell does that have to do with anything!
CHRISTIAN - A lot Robin! I'm not the one to take all the blame here! What about him?
ROBIN - What about how this makes our chapter look! Huh! What about how this makes our
sorority look to the outside world! Did you ever consider that when you were screwing our
soror's husband!

(ROBIN is yelling and pointing at CHRISTIAN.)

ROBIN - This won't look like Christian slept with Stacie's husband! This will look like those
damn Deltas sleep with each other's men! How could you do
such a thing!
CHRISTIAN - I didn't mean to...I mean, it sort of just happened! Alex is very sly and
conniving and he enticed me to believe what he was saying to me!
WILLIE - Oh so you're not an adult? You can't think for yourself?
CHRISTIAN - I didn't say that?
WILLIE - Why didn't you tell any of us when he made advances toward you Chris?
CHRISTIAN - Because yall wouldn't have believed me and would've believed that I was
pursuing him!
ROBIN - Bullshit!

(CHRISTIAN and WILLIE are surprised at ROBIN's language and tone.)

ROBIN - You should've come to us! So instead of coming to us first, you sleep with the
man? What the hell is the matter with you!
CHRISTIAN - Robin I...
ROBIN - You have nothing more to say to me Christian! You have committed the ultimate
unsisterly act! I have no more words for you!
CHRISTIAN - Wait Robin, just...
WILLIE - Chris.

(CHRISTIAN turns to face WILLIE.)

WILLIE - Chris I am very disappointed in what you've done. I'm shocked, hurt, and
disappointed.

(CHRISTIAN remains quiet.)

WILLIE - Becuase of what you have done, you leave me no choice.
CHRISTIAN - Willie no! Wait!

(WILLIE looks CHRISTIAN directly in the eyes.)

WILLIE - I'm removing you from dean of this year's intake process.

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TY - The founders decided that their next move needed to be a sit down meeting with the
administration. And that meant to meet with President
Thirkfield face to face. Dr. Just was able to arrange the meeting.
SECRETARY - What can I do for you genteman?
FRANK - We have an appointment with the president.
SECRETARY - Have a seat and he will be right with you.
FRANK - Thank you.

(They have a seat in the lobby of the president's office while the secretary calls inside to
him.)

SECRETARY - President Thirkfield will see you now.
ERNEST - Thank you.

(They enter the president's office. He stands up from behind his desk and extends his hand
toward DR. JUST. He smiles to greet him.)

DR. THIRKFIELD - Dr. Just! How are you? Come in, come in. Please, everyone have a seat.
ERNEST - Thank you sir.

(Everyone sits down.)

DR. THIRKFIELD - What can I do for you today?
ERNEST - We came here sir to discuss the formation of our fraternity Omega Psi Phi. We
filed the necessary paperwork weeks ago and never got a response from administration.
DR. THIRKFIELD - So instead you plaster the campus with index cards? That was an
unappreciated stunt that you pulled and those types of activities will not be tolerated.
FRANK - President Thirkfield no disrespect, but I would think that Howard University would
be honored to have a fraternity founded on its campus.
DR. THIRKFIELD - Do you understand what type of liabilities a fraternity can bring? Do you
know the amount of mischief and mayhem go on with fraternities?
OSCAR - But sir, that is not what we are about. Did you read the information that we sent
to your office?
DR. THIRKFIELD - Yes I read it and we're not interested in another fraternity being here. We
already have Alpha Phi Alpha here. One fraternity is enough.
ERNEST - Dr. Thirkfield, I challenge you to your own words. You said in your speech that
Howard is leading the way in all areas of academic endeavors. We should also lead the way
in all areas of collegiate social endeavors. With the founding of Omega Psi Phi here on
Howard's campus, the university will stand out among all universities and shine forth as the
leader that it is.
OSCAR - The impact that the founding of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity will have will be
outstanding.
DR. THIRKFIELD - Or nothing but trouble!
EDGAR - Sir, how do we convince you that we are not causing trouble. But creating
something outstanding and powerful for young Black men?
DR. THIRKFIELD - The first thing you can do is take all those information cards off campus.
EDGAR - And if we do that, will you see our formation through?

(PRESIDENT THIRKFIELD rubs his chin in his hand.)

DR. THIRKFIELD - You take the cards down. And I do mean all of them. After you do that,
come back and see me and I will read through your paperwork more closely and have my
decision by then.

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BREANNA and THERESA have decided to go to BREANNA's room to wait for their next
instructions.
BREANNA - What do you think is gonna happen next?
THERESA - I have no earthly idea. I really don't. They seem real confused about something.
BREANNA - Yeah. Stacie still scares me because of...well you know.
THERESA - Actually I don't know. What exactly happened with that?
BREANNA - You don't know?
THERESA - Well I know...but I don't know.
BREANNA - Well, I fell in love with Alex Jefferson. I had no idea he was married. Let alone
to a Delta. That's it in a nutshell.
THERESA - Damn.
BREANNA - It's messed up because I know that Stacie hates me because of it. Eventhough I
didn't no he was married. He never wore a wedding ring, he never told me he was married.
THERESA - So you never wanted to stop trying out for DST after it came out?
BREANNA - Never.
THERESA - Why not?
BREANNA - Because Delta Sigma Theta is in my heart. I love Delta and love never dies.
Never.

(silence)

THERESA - I don't know Bree. I mean, I understand what you're saying. But that's deep
what happend. Ya know?
BREANNA - Yeah, I think about it every day. Everytime I look at the sorority history when I
study, or talk to a big sister, I get reminded of it. All the
time. But I just want to cross and then confront Stacie. I want to be a good soror to her.
You understand?
THERESA - Yeah, I see what you mean.
BREANNA - I want to sit her down and not even mention Alex. But to say that I am her
sister and I love her. And I hope that these things can be put in the past and she can walk
with me in Delta love from now on.
THERESA - What a beautiful picture.
BREANNA - You don't think that's possible?
THERESA - Hate to burst your bubble, but no.
BREANNA - Why not?
THERESA - Think about it Breanna. This goes outside the realm of Delta. Her husband
cheated on her while he has two small babies in the house. This ain't got nothin' to do with
Delta. She may be your soror, but she won't be your friend. Eventhough it wasn't your fault.

(BREANNA looks sad.)

BREANNA - Maybe you're right.
THERESA - But don't take it hard Breanna. Life isn't fair sometimes. Just do what you gotta
do to be fair to you.

(BREANNA is fighting back tears. THERESA places her arm around BREANNA.)

THERESA - Don't worry girl. Your life as a Delta will be great. You're coming in for the right
reasons and you will be rewarded.
BREANNA - Thank you.
THERESA - Your welcome line sister. You know I love you girl.
THERESA thinks - Did I just say that?
BREANNA - And I love you too Theresa!

(They hug.)

THERESA thinks - I just said I love you! What in the world?
BREANNA - I probably owe you an apology.
THERESA - Why?
BREANNA - Well first of all, I got your shoulder wet with my tears when we just hugged!
Hee hee hee.

(THERESA looks at her shoulder.)

THERESA - Oh girl, don't worry about that.
BREANNA - But I owe you an apology for all the drama I've caused since this process has
started. Because of what happened with me, they could've decided to not have a line this
year. And where would that leave you in your quest
for Delta?
THERESA - Don't worry about me Bree. I always get what I want. And right now I want
Delta, so I'll get it.
BREANNA - How bad you want it?
THERESA - Surprisingly, more than you know. It even surprises me.
BREANNA - Good. That's the way it's supposed to be.

(There is a knock on the door.)

BREANNA - Ooooh, maybe it's the big sisters! Let's straighten up!
THERESA - Yeah, wipe your face off!

(THERESA wipes BREANNA's face for her.)

BREANNA - Thanks.

(BREANNA checks THERESA's face as well.)

THERESA - You ready?
BREANNA - Yeah.

(BREANNA opens the door.)

PYRAMIDS - Greetin...
CHRISTIAN - Stop. Stop.

(CHRISTIAN comes in and closes the door.)

CHRISTIAN - Sit down so we can talk.

(THERESA and BREANNA sit down.)

CHRISTIAN - Look, here's the deal. I love you two but some changes are going to be made
in your intake process. I have brought you as far as I can bring you. But before I get into
that, I need both of you to do me a really, really big favor!
Episode 17
CHRISTIAN has gone to visit the Pyramid pledgees after she was told that she could no
longer be in charge of their intake process.


(BREANNA opens the door.)

PYRAMIDS - Greetin...
CHRISTIAN - Stop. Stop.

(CHRISTIAN comes in and closes the door.)

CHRISTIAN - Sit down so we can talk.

(THERESA and BREANNA sit down.)

CHRISTIAN - Look, here's the deal. I love you two but some changes are going to be made
in your intake process and I have brought you as far as I can bring you. But before I get
into that, I need both of you to do me a really,
really big favor!

(CHRISTIAN begins to explain to the Pyramids what she wants them to do. They are staring
back at her paying attention, but somewhat surprised.)

CHRISTIAN - Do yall understand?
PYRAMIDS - Yes Big Sister DSTeazy Off Tha Heazy Fo Sheazy My Neazy!
CHRISTIAN - And you understand the order I want this done in?
PYRAMIDS - Yes Big Sister DSTeazy Off Tha Heazy Fo Sheazy My Neazy!
CHRISTIAN - Call my cell phone when you get back. I want to hear how it goes.

(silence)

CHRISTIAN - Good luck you too. I love you.

(CHRISTIAN gets up, grabs her bag and walks out the door without saying another word.)

THERESA - Oooooookay...what was all that about?
BREANNA - I don't know.
THERESA - You think it's a test or something?
BREANNA - She seemed very emotional and serious. I don't think so.
THERESA - Well whatever the case, we better get started. Who's first?

(BREANNA looks at the paper that CHRISTIAN gave her.)

BREANNA - Willie.
WILLIE - Hey...it's Willie.

(DEXTER is shocked and pauses for a moment.)

DEXTER - Hey...wassup.
WILLIE - What's up with you?
DEXTER - Nothing much.

(silence)

WILLIE - Well I was just calling to say thank you. For um...bringing that book over for
Theresa.
DEXTER - Oh, that's fine. You don't have to thank me for that.
WILLIE - Well that was nice of you and we appreciate it.
DEXTER - Sure, no problem.

(silence)

WILLIE - Okay bye.
DEXTER - Uh bye.

(click)

WILLIE thinks - Okay, how stupid was that phone call!

(She closes her eyes, sighs, then dials again.)

JASON - Hello.
WILLIE - Hey.
JASON - Hey! What you doin'?
WILLIE - Not much. What are you up to?
JASON - I was just checking out ESPN. You know how I do.
WILLIE - Yeah! You and that show! Hee hee!

(There is a knock on the door.)

WILLIE - Hold on babe, somebody is at the door.

(WILLIE puts the phone down and opens the door. She sees both THERESA and BREANNA.)

WILLIE - What are yall...come on in.

(They follow her in.)

WILLIE - Jason, let me call you back. It's our pledgees.
JASON - Sure, do your thing.

(They hang up.)

WILLIE - What brings you ladies by? I thought we said we'd call you.

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TY is recalling the history of Omega Psi Phi fraternity incorporated at their interest meeting.


TY - President Thirkfield instructed the founders of Omega to take all the index cards down
from the main campus. And after they did that, he would reconsider their submission to
form a fraternity. Personally, I would've left
them hanging all over the place!

(The Omegas laugh. The interested students sit in silence.)

TY - Nonetheless, seeing a bigger picture, the founders persevered.
EDGAR - Sir, how do we convince you that we are not causing trouble? But instead creating
something outstanding and powerful for young Black men?
DR. THIRKFIELD - The first thing you can do is take all those information cards off campus.
EDGAR - And if we do that, will you see our formation through?

(PRESIDENT THIRKFIELD rubs his chin in his hand.)

DR. THIRKFIELD - You take the cards down. And I do mean all of them. After you do that,
come back and see me and I will read through your paperwork more closely and have my
decision by then.
FRANK - Yes sir. So we will do that right away. And then we will check back with you and
your office on our paperwork.
DR. THIRKFIELD - Okay then.

(Everyone stands up and shakes hands. As everyone leaves, DR. THIRKFIELD turns toward
DR. JUST.)

DR. THIRKFIELD - Ernest, you got a second?

(DR. JUST turns back around.)

ERNEST - Yes...sir.

(DR. THIRKFIELD waits until the other gentlemen leave the office.)

DR. THIRKFIELD - Ernest be straight with me. What's this all about?
ERNEST - This is serious Wilber. This isn't something we haven't put a lot of thought into.
These students have spent a lot of time and energy. And put a lot of thought into this.
DR. THIRKFIELD - But why Ernest?
ERNEST - Wilber we can be the first Black fraternity founded at an all Black campus. That
will be historic.

(DR. THIRKFIELD is silent as he thinks about it.)

ERNEST - I see the wheels turning in your head Wilber.

(DR. THIRKFIELD smiles.)

DR. THIRKFIELD - You should know me better than that Ernest.
ERNEST - I do doctor.

(ERNEST smiles.)

DR. THIRKFIELD - Have a good day doctor.

(DR. THIRKFIELD smiles as he takes DR. JUST's hand and shakes it.)

DR. THIRKFIELD - And take those index cards down. I mean it Ernest.

(ERNEST smiles as he leaves the presiden't office.)

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The Pryamids visit WILLIE upon instruction from CHRISTIAN.


WILLIE - What brings you ladies by? I thought we said we'd call you.
PRYAMID THERESA - Big sister, we are messengers. Here to deliver.
PYRAMID BREANNA - So please big sister, sit down and just hear this.

(WILLIE is confused but sits down.)

PYRAMID BREANNA - We don't know the contents of this package. We don't know what any
of this is about.

(THERESA opens an envelope with WILLIE's name on it.)

PYRAMID BREANNA - We are to read the contents of this envelope to you and leave.

(PYRAMID THERESA immediately begins to read.)

PYRAMID THERESA - This is a bitter sweet reunion for me. My choices in life have been
bitter and sweet. The journey to Delta Sigma Theta has been the greatest choice of my life.
The greatest. The most sweet. The choice to love Delta, the choice to honor Delta, the
choice to respect Delta have been great and wonderful choices. Choices that I would make
again. The choice to in turn disrespect Delta has been the worse I have ever made. The
most bitter. It is hard for me to say I am sorry, because I knew what I was doing when I did
it.
Am I sorry that I made this mistake? Yes. I can't take it back and I can understand
everyone's reaction. I would react the same way. I deserve all that I got and will adhere to
the decisions made by the sisterhood.
I love my growth in Delta and I love the growth made by the little sisters. I love the
progress and the young hearts, minds, and energy that will be directed within Delta in the
years to come.
I wanted, needed to make this correspondence to you Willie because you are my sister. I
love you and I apologize. I am not sorry, I apologize. This is not to change your mind or
more importantly your heart. But it is to say that I apologize my sister, my soror. Your
sister, Chris.

(PYRAMID THERESA folds the letter and places it back into the envelope. She then motions
to BREANNA and they both walk toward the door. WILLIE doesn't say anything, she watches
the Pyramids close the door behind themselves.)

PYRAMID BREANNA - What was that letter about? Is Christian in trouble or something?
PYRAMID THERESA - I don't know but I felt like crying when I was reading what she wrote.
Whatever happened, she certainly feels sorry for it.
PYRAMID BREANNA - Yeah. Well who's next?
PYRAMID THERESA - Uh...next we have to to see Robin with her letter, and then...

(PYRAMID THERESA checks PYRAMID BREANNA's face to see her reaction.)

PYRAMID THERESA - After that, we have to go see Stacie with her letter.
PYRAMID BREANNA thinks - Damn!
PYRAMID THERESA - Well let's head over to Robin's place. Apparently these letters are
important. Very important.
PYRAMID BREANNA - Yeah.

(They turn and begin to walk down the hall.)

PYRAMID THERESA - I wonder how Willie took that.
WILLIE - Answer the phone Chris...answer the phone!

(CHRISTIAN looks at her cell phone and sees that it is WILLIE calling.)

CHRISTIAN - Damn, that was quick! She's calling me already! You were right...these letters
are gonna work fine!
MONA - Told ya!

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The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity are posing for a picture after their yard show at
Amgis College. DENICE patiently waits for BRANDON to return so that she can talk to him.


SALEEMA - Hey D. What time are you headed back to Ahpla?
DENICE - I don't know. Me and Brandon need to talk. We may take a walk or something.
SALEEMA - Is everything okay?
DENICE - I hope so.
SALEEMA - What's wrong?
DENICE - Oh nothing girl. I'm just talkin' mess.
SALEEMA - You sure you gonna be okay?
DENICE - Yeah. I'll be fine.
SALEEMA - Okay well call me when you get back to campus. I'm gonna go ahead and head
home now. I'm tired. I feel like I been steppin' all day.

(DENICE laughs.)

DENICE - Okay, I'll call you. Thanks Saleema.
SALEEMA - Anytime soror.

(They hug.)

SALEEMA - And here comes your boy now.

(DENICE turns around and sees the brothers starting to disperse after the group picture.
Some of them are taking individual shots, and some with their line brothers. Some with
older members as well.)

DENICE thinks - Okay, be strong Denice. I have to put this to an end once and for all.

(BRANDON is stopped by a student who congratulates him as he walks toward DENICE.)

DENICE thinks - I don't know why I'm so worried. Brandon loves me and I love him. I know
that I can tell him the truth and he'll understand. I told him that we're a couple because I've
always loved him. He won't get mad over
that.

(BRANDON smiles as he turns toward DENICE.)

DENICE thinks - But what if Brandon gets pissed off and he trips out? What if he gets really
mad about this? Damn! I gotta make a decision quick! Should I admit it! Don't admit!

(BRANDON walks up and immediately hugs DENICE.)

DENICE thinks - I'm gonna tell him.
BRANDON - Oh baby! I am so happy!
DENICE thinks - I can't tell him.
BRANDON - This is what I've been waiting for for so long!
DENICE thinks - I have to tell him!
BRANDON - This is the exact feeling that I have wanted for so bad. I am so happy that I am
finally here now!
DENICE thinks - I have to tell him. I have to.
DENICE - That's great baby. But there's something I have to tell...
BRANDON - Wait, wait. One more thing.

(BRANDON pauses.)

BRANDON - When I say I'm happy, I really mean that this is a wonderful time in my life.
Denice when you pledged Zeta last year, I was so envious. But there was no way for me to
do Phi Beta Sigma at Ahpla because there is no
chapter there. I don't really remember all of the details of when you went over...my
memory is still a little shaky at times.

(DENICE glances away, then back at BRANDON.)

BRANDON - But I do remember me being happy for you, but jealous at the same time. I
mean, you were my girl, so I know I must've been happy for you...eventhough I don't really
remember. But anyway, now that we are frat
and soror it is a whole different feeling.

(BRANDON looks away as if he is staring into space.)

BRANDON - But to have the one you love as your girlfriend, your best friend, and your
soror...

(BRANDON looks back at DENICE and he takes both her hands in his as he stares into her
eyes.)

BRANDON - ...there is no way to really describe the love that I feel for you.

(He smiles and then leans in to kiss her on the cheek. She smiles uncomfortably.)

BRANDON - Thank you for being there for me baby. I love you.
DENICE - I love you too...Brandon.
BRANDON - Hey, are you hungry? Wanna go to the twenty four seven? I got some extra
money from my dad.
DENICE - Sure Brandon.
BRANDON - Good cuz steppin' sure works up an apetitie.
DENICE - Uh...yeah.

(They turn and begin to walk together.)

BRANDON - Oh by the way. Wasn't there something you wanted to tell me?

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Three weeks later.


EDGAR - I can't believe we haven't heard anything yet! That meeting with the president was
weeks ago!
OSCAR - This is ridiculous!
FRANK - Didn't you say you spoke to the president after our meeting with him.
ERNEST - Yes I did.
OSCAR - And it sounded like he was in approval for what we are trying to do with Omega?
ERNEST - That is what I was led to believe.

(silence)

ERNEST - We still need to press forward with our plans. The extra publicity that we received
was helpful in bringing good, quality candidates who want to be a part of this new
movement.
EDGAR -Yes, we have some good people speaking with us and excited about it.
ERNEST - We should go ahead as planned and make a home for them in this fraternity. We
can speak to the administration again and see where that gets us.
TY - The founders took in new members, just at a time when they heard that the university
administration postponed their decision in order to find out more information about
fraternities at other campuses. The founders still pressed on.

(The members of Omega have decided to meet to discuss their next strategic move.)

FRANK - This is a disappointment. A major disappointment.
OSCAR - Yes it is but we can't let this deter us. Let's send them another letter. Dr. Just,
since you know the president on a personal basis, can you speak with him again?
ERNEST - I can try.
EDGAR - What seems to be their hesitation?
ERNEST - I know what it is. This is very risky for the university. It is risky for Howard as it
would be for any school. At some institutions, white fraternities have caused nothing but
trouble. Drinking parties, wild nights at their fraternity houses.
FRANK - But we explained to the administration that we aren't like that. How much more
proof do they need?
EDGAR - Yeah, what do you think we should do now?
ERNEST - We need to bombard them again with new letters. Our numbers have grown since
the last time and maybe now they will realize how serious we are.


(After more letters were sent and submitted, a letter was received by the Omegas. It was
from the Howard University administration.)

OSCAR - Read it Frank. What does it say?

(FRANK opens the letter.)

FRANK - To the members of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. We the university administration
would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Howard family.
ERNEST - Yes!
OSCAR - Finally!
FRANK - Wait, there's more.

(Everyone quiets down while FRANK COLEMAN continues to read.)

FRANK - We are pleased and honored to have your fraternity founded on our campus. And
after much research, we the administration feel that a local fraternity will be just what the
Howard community needs.
EDGAR - A local fraternity?

(FRANK continues.)

FRANK - As long as the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity agrees to not leave the campus of Howard
University and remain local, it has the full support of the administration, faculty, and staff.

(silence)

ERNEST - That is out of the question!
EDGAR - Indeed it is! There is no way we're agreeing to those terms!
ERNEST - No, no way.
OSCAR - Back to the drawing board.
EDGAR - I don't care how long it takes. We will be a nationally recognized fraternity!

(TY looks at the audience who seem to be hanging on his every word.)

TY - This went on for a long time. Back and forth with the administration. The founders
resubmitted, the administration wanted them to stay local. Back and forth back and forth.
Why did I choose to tell you this story this way? To prove a valuable lesson and point to us
all. That true perseverance is the key. Never give up, never quit. In all that you do, this is a
life lesson. The founders were not satisfied until Omega was created the way that Omega
needed to be created. After their hard work, after they bled for Omega, sweated for Omega,
and cried for Omega...finally...

(EDGAR opens the most recent letter from the Howard administration.)

OSCAR - I don't even want to hear this one.

(EDGAR begins to read to himself, not reading aloud. The other Omegas in the room
assume it is the normal letter from the administration urging Omega Psi Phi to remain local
to the campus of Howard University.)

ERNEST - What we should do next is...

(Everyone is startled as EDGAR begins to read loudly. He has a smile on his face.)

EDGAR - We the administration blah blah blah wish to congratulate the newest national
fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity on its founding. It is indeed an honor and a priviledge to
witness history in the making as Howard
University is the home of the first Black fraternity founded on a Black college campus.
Congratulations and God's speed in your endeavors.
TY - Our founders shake hands with one another and hug all the brothers in attendance.
They realize that finally they can go about the work of building this great fraternity and
recognize that the work is now only beginning.

(TY closes his notebook.)

TY - Thank you.

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BRANDON and DENICE are leaving Amgis College's campus and going to the Twenty Four
Seven diner. BRANDON has just expressed his love for DENICE, but she has something to
tell him.



(They turn and begin to walk together.)

BRANDON - Oh by the way. Wasn't there something you wanted to tell me?

(They stop and he turns to her for her answer.)

DENICE - Um...
DENICE thinks - I love you Denice. I love you too Brandon.

(silence)

DENICE - Uh...I needed to tell you that...
DENICE thinks - I love you Denice.
DENICE - ...that...I don't know why yall let Seth be the step leader. You are a much better
stepper than he is.
BRANDON - Yeah right!

(BRANDON bursts out laughing.)

BRANDON - That'll be the day when I step better than Seth! Ha ha ha ha ha! That's a good
one! Clearly you feel that way because you're my girl! Hey Miri!
MIRI - Yeah Brandon!

(MIRI turns away from GINA to address BRANDON.)

BRANDON - Hey man, Denice thinks I should be the step leader instead of Seth! What you
think?
MIRI - I agree. And you should write the poems too instead of me!

(Both MIRI and BRANDON laugh.)

MIRI - Ha ha ha ha, that's funny!
GINA - Yeah. I actually watched Brandon. He ain't all that good!
MIRI - Ooooh, you messed up! You know you wrong! Ha ha ha!
GINA - I'm just saying! Ha ha ha ha! You know I'm tellin' the truth!

(MIRI smiles.)

MIRI - Yeah, but I ain't gonna say nothin' about it! I keeps mine to myself!

(They both laugh.)

GINA - So anyway. What's this deep thing you want to talk to me about?
MIRI - Here...sit down G.

(They both sit on a bench together.)

HAYDEN - Hey frat!

(HAYDEN is leaving with some of the Sigma brothers.)

HAYDEN - We're heading to the frat house. You comin'?
MIRI - Uh yeah man. I'll catch up.
HAYDEN - Cool!

(MIRI turns toward GINA.)

MIRI - Gina...my life has gone through a drastic change in this last year.
GINA - Who you tellin' mister greek letter organization!

(They both laugh.)

MIRI - Exactly. I've changed a lot. But many things have remained the same. I'm still
writing poetry and finding myself in my writing. While I was on line, I wrote some powerful
pieces that I want to share with you.
GINA - I'd love to check that out. I love your stuff Miri.
MIRI - Thanks. Gina...

(MIRI pauses.)

MIRI - ...you're probably the only person that really has meant anything to me since I've
been in college. In a real sense at least. I never thought I could have the comradarie that I
now have with my fraternity brothers. It
feels good...but nothing feels like being with you.

(GINA smiles.)

GINA - Awww Miri! That is so sweet!
MIRI - And true.
GINA - You're gonna make me blush!
MIRI - Nothing as beautiful as a blusing Black woman!

(They both laugh.)

MIRI - Well let met get to the point because I'm seriously procrastinating!
GINA - Okay. I won't interrupt.
MIRI - Well anyway, like I said. I'm really starting to find myself in some of my writing. The
poetry is coming to life and taking real form. Maybe it was the struggle to get Phi Beta.
Maybe it's just me getting older and
becoming more mature. Or maybe it's me falling in love. Whatever it is, my writing is
getting deeper and deeper.
GINA - Uh huh.
MIRI - But there's one thing that my work is lacking. I think it's lacking a base. Or a root I
should say.
GINA - I don't understand.
MIRI - Let me see if I can explain. Right now my words are bearing fruit. Good fruit is
coming forth. But I need to take a moment to get back to the basics of my tree. I need to
go back into the branches, back into the bark,
and get down to the roots. I need to get into the basis of what it is I'm trying to say.
GINA - Oh...okay...um...
MIRI - It may sound confusing because right now it's a personal journey and only I
understand what I have to do. But that is where my deep question comes in.
GINA - Okay. I'm trying my best to follow.

(MIRI pauses.)

MIRI - I'll bring it home for you now then.

(He pauses longer this time. MIRI looks away, then back at GINA with a very serious look
on his face.)

MIRI - Gina, I've decided to study abroad for a year. I'm going to Africa. Egypt specifically.
To write, study, and connect with myself through my people.

(silence)

(GINA looks shocked.)

(silence)

GINA - You're going to...Egypt?
MIRI - Well actually...

(MIRI smiles.)

MIRI - ...I was hoping that...we...would be going to Egypt. I want you to go with me!
Episode 18
The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity are having a get together at their frat house to
congratulate their newest members. BRANDON and DENICE are
already there.
DENICE - Looks like you guys made a lot of fans. Who are all these girls?
BRANDON - They're probably here to see Seth. You know he's the ladies man of the line.
DENICE - Is that what it is?
BRANDON - Yeah, look at him.

(SETH is sitting on the couch with a girl at each side. All three are talking and laughing.)

BRANDON - The smooth player.

(DENICE laughs as the doorbell rings.)

BRANDON - Hey sweetie, hold this while I answer the door.
DENICE - Okay.

(BRANDON hands DENICE his cup and opens the door. There is a brief moment of silence.)

BRANDON - Hey Soror.
SHARONDA - Brandonwhat's up frat?

(They hug lightly.)

BRANDON - Come on in.
SHARONDA - Thanks. My girls here yet?
BRANDON - Uh yeah. D is here and Saleema is in here somewhere. I haven't seen Tonya.
SHARONDA - Thanks.

(SHARONDA walks away but turns back.)

SHARONDA - Next time don't act so happy to see me. You almost knocked me down with
affection.
BRANDON thinks - Whatever.

(BRANDON goes back to DENICE.)

DENICE - Here.

(DENICE gives him his cup back.)

BRANDON - Huh? Oh thanks.
DENICE - Was that Sharonda that just came in?
BRANDON - Yeah.
DENICE - Oh cool. What 's she talkin' bout?

(BRANDON pauses as he looks over at SHARONDA.)

BRANDON - Nothing. Absolutely nothing.

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CENTAUR SEAN has gone to find DR. MWATSUMI. He knows that the Doctor conducts
briefs for his students and he never misses those. CENTAUR SEAN goes to the
classroom where the briefs are held.
(CENTAUR SEAN hurries to the building where DR. MWATSUMI's classroom is located.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - I know he's here. He's so anal about these briefs. He never misses
this!

(SEAN runs upstairs.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Heyhis room looks

(SEAN quickly runs to DR. MWATSUMI's class.)

CENTAUR SEAN - dark! He isn't here!

(SEAN stares at the empty classroom for a moment. He then looks down the hall in both
directions. He is the only person in the hallway.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - I don't understand this. Where is he?

(He slowly walks to the bulletin board at the other end of the hall to see if the Doctor left a
notice to his students. He sees a note with the Doctor's
name on it.)

To Dr. Mwatsumi's students,
In regard to today's class briefs, they are postponed until next week in which they will
resume at the regularly scheduled time and location. Thank
you for your consideration. Dr. C. Mwatsumi.
CENTAUR SEAN thinks - So why in the world would he have to cancel his briefs if he got all
his free time back?

(SEAN starts to slowly walk away.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - I bet he's home asleep! He probably is catching up big time and is
using tonight to just rest up. That's what it is!

(SEAN looks at his watch as he walks outside the building.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Dag! I don't have time to run by there and check!

(He looks up at the clock on the tower of Pearl Library.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Damn, I need to get this assignment back to the big brothers! And
I only have one hour!

(SEAN looks in both directions, and then back at his watch.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - There's no way I could make it to the Doctor's house, and then try
and talk him into coming back, and then get back in time to
(SEAN thinks about it and then starts to walk toward the library.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Naw, bump that!

(SEAN turns and starts to run as fast as he can in the other direction.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - This is about brotherhood and I have to rescue my brother!

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(As BRANDON is looking at SHARONDA across the room, she notices him looking and turns
away to speak to someone.)

BRANDON thinks - Damn, we just don't get along.

(DENICE starts to speak to BRANDON about something.)

DENICE - You know what I'm sayin'?
BRANDON - Huh? Oh I'm sorry Denice. What did you say?
DENICE - Oh, I was just saying how nice it was for sorors to do all this food for yall. I wish I
knew how to cook like this. I just brought the soda and stuff. But I wish I could cook food
like Saleema and Tonya.
BRANDON - Oh yeah, sorors are great! Wellmost of yall are.

(DENICE slaps his arm playfully.)

DENICE - What you mean most of us!
BRANDON - I'm just playing sweetie. Ha ha ha, nevertheless, I got the best one!
DENICE - Stop before you make me blush up in here!

(They laugh.)

BRANDON - I know you must get tired of me saying I love you Denice, but I really do.
DENICE - Oh I'll never get tired of hearing that! Trust me! Tell me again.
BRANDON - I love you.
DENICE - Tell me again.
BRANDON - I love you!
DENICE - Tell me again!
BRANDON - I love you! I love you! I love you!

(They hug and laugh.)

DENICE thinks - This is a dream come true!
BRANDON - Hey, do you want something else to eat?
DENICE - Oh please, I am stuffed.
BRANDON - Me too.
DENICE - I need a nap now!

(BRANDON winks.)

BRANDON - They got a couple of beds upstairs. Let's say we go claim one of em.
DENICE - I said I wanted to take a nap. If I go upstairs with your sexy self, you know I
won't get no sleep!

(They laugh.)

DENICE thinks - Even though I want to!
(DENICE quickly stares at BRANDON as he notices someone coming into the house.)
DENICE thinks - This man makes me so happy. I don't think I have to tell him anything. It
wouldn't matter, he would still love me regardless.
BRANDON - Oh there's Miri. He just came in with his girl Gina. I'll be right back okay D?
DENICE - Sure. I may get something else to drink. You want something babe?
BRANDON - Yeah, grab me something.

(BRANDON walks away.)

DENICE thinks - Oh yeah, this secret goes with me to the grave. I love Brandon and he
loves me! Period. He doesn't have to know that his love is new! Hee hee hee.
BRANDON - Wassup man!
MIRI - Hey sands, wassup.
BRANDON - Aw man, just chillin. Hey Gina.
GINA - Hi Brandon.
MIRI - How's it lookin' up in here.

(BRANDON turns around and faces the people in the room.)

BRANDON - Well, as you can see, we got a packed house. Over there

(BRANDON points to SETH.)

BRANDON - is the lady's lounge.

(MIRI and GINA laugh.)

BRANDON - Over there are some guys interested in Sigma, talking to Calvin.
MIRI - Are you serious?
GINA - Already?
BRANDON - Hey, let the games begin right?

(They all laugh.)

BRANDON - And over there

(BRANDON points to the Zetas, SALEEMA, DENICE and SHARONDA.)

BRANDON - are our lovely sorors of Zeta Phi Beta.

(SHARONDA is staring directly at BRANDON.)

MIRI - Cool, well let me go make my rounds and say hello to everyone.
BRANDON - Yeah mando that.

(MIRI and GINA walk away. As soon as BRANDON turns around, he is startled by someone
directly in front of him, close to him.)

SHARONDA - What's up B?

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GREGG and XAVIER are on the phone.
XAVIER - I don't know G. This may be a bad idea.
GREGG - Why? Bump that man, now ain't the time to be soft.
XAVIER - It ain't about soft or hard. It's about smart. Especially now. Dell ain't no joke man,
and the last thing we want up here is a frat war on campus. You know what I'm sayin'?
GREGG - It ain't gonna be no war Z. Just talk. Men talking.
XAVIER - Gregg, I know you man. It may start out as some talk. But don't lie to me man,
you wanna roll with them niggas, and that's not cool right now.
(silence)

(There is a knock on the door.)

GREGG - Z, hold on man.
XAVIER - Aight.

(GREGG opens the door.)

GREGG - Yo, wassup dog! Come on in!

(GREGG gives REGGIE a pound and a hug.)

REGGIE thinks - Damn, brother sure seems happy to see me!
REGGIE - What's up Gregg. How you man?
GREGG - Good man good. Good to see you Reg. Have a seat, let me hang up.

(GREGG grabs the phone while REGGIE sits down.)

GREGG - Yo Xavier, Reggie is here. Let me hit you back.
XAVIER - Reggie? What's he doing there?
GREGG - I invited him over. To talk.
XAVIER - You didn't tell me you were doing it today! Are you crazy?
GREGG - Because you would've talked me out of it. Now let me go and I'll tell you what
goes down when I call you later.
XAVIER - Gregg don't

(GREGG hangs up.)

GREGG - Reggie Reg! My man! What's been up player! Is the game on yet?
REGGIE - Should be startin'.
GREGG - Good! Hey, you want a brew or something?
REGGIE - Uhyeah man. Sure.
GREGG - Cool.

(GREGG opens the fridge.)

GREGG - Heineken fine?
REGGIE - Yeah, that's cool.

(GREGG comes back with two Heinekens and grabs the remote. He turns the channel to the
game.)

GREGG - Here ya go dude.
REGGIE - Thanks.

(They both crack open the beer.)

REGGIE - So G, let me ask you.
GREGG - Uh huh.

(REGGIE places his bottle down and looks at GREGG.)

REGGIE - What's this about man? Me and you are cool, but you ain't never invited me over
to watch the game. So don't bullshit me. What's up?

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CENTAUR SEAN is running off campus and heading to DR. MWATSUMI's home. He wants to
talk to the Doctor and try and convince him to come back to the Iota Phi Theta intake
process.
(SEAN is exhausted. He was running full speed and now is barely jogging.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - I hope this man knows how much I care about him! Gosh!

(SEAN stops at a mailbox and leans over it to catch his breath. He is dripping with sweat.
He is breathing so heavy that his chest is hurting.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - I hope I don't get sick out here. Dag!

(He starts to move again. He looks up at the street signs and sees that he is only ten blocks
away.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - I gotta hurry.

(SEAN gets a new burst of energy and starts to run fast again.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Gotta hurry! I'm already past my deadline with the brothers!
They're gonna kill me!

(As SEAN is running, he passes a convenience store.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - I hate to stop, but if I don't get some waterI may pass out.

(SEAN goes into the store and grabs a bottle of water. He takes it to the counter.)

CASHIER - One nineteen please.

(SEAN is breathing heavy.)

SEAN - Okay.

(He reaches into his back pocket and realizes he doesn't have his wallet. He then reaches
into his pockets and notices that he doesn't have any money at all.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Oh shoot! Since I put on my pledge gear, I don't have any money
on me!

(SEAN looks at the guy behind the counter, then grabs the water and dashes out the door.)

CASHIER - Hey!

(SEAN yells back.)

SEAN - I'll bring the money back! I promise!

(The cashier is still yelling and pointing in the direction that SEAN ran in. He didn't hear
what SEAN yelled out because the door had already closed.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Dag, I sure am doing a lot for Iota! Building a tradition baby!

(SEAN gulps down the water quickly and then starts to run to the Doctor's street.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - I am almost there! One more block.

(SEAN checks his watch as he runs hard for one more block.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Dag, an hour and a half has gone by! I'm just getting to the house,
and I still have to talk to him! And then do the assignment for
the brothers! There is gonna be hell to pay tonight! I just know it!

(SEAN turns onto the Doctor's block.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - But if Colin comes back

(He sees DR. MWATSUMI's house.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - it'll be well worth it!

(SEAN runs up to the house and looks through some of the windows.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Dag, house does look dark. He's probably asleep. Well, time to get
up old man! Ha ha ha!

(SEAN rings the doorbell. He waits a moment and then rings again.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Maybe I should knock. I know he sleeps hard.

(SEAN begins to knock loudly. He then calls the Doctor's name.)

CENTAUR SEAN - Dr. Mwatsumi! It's me Sean!

(He knocks again.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Open up Colin, it's me! It's Sean!

(silence)

(SEAN peeks through the window, the house is dark and quiet. He turns around and sees
the garage.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Let me see if his car is here.

(SEAN hurries down to the garage and looks in the window.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - His car isn't here! What the hell?

(He looks in both directions and doesn't see anyone.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - He isn't here, he isn't in class

(SEAN notices two cars parked on the street. One is a Mercedes and the other a Lexus. They
both catch his eye for a reason.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Why in the world

(SEAN walks slowly toward the Lexus.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - are there two cars parked here

(He stops in his tracks.)

CENTAUR SEAN thinks - both with Iota Phi Theta tags!

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GREGG has invited REGGIE over to talk.
REGGIE - So G, let me ask you.
GREGG - Uh huh.

(REGGIE places his bottle down and looks at GREGG.)

REGGIE - What's this about man? Me and you are cool, but you ain't never invited me over
to watch the game. So don't bullshit me. What's up?

(GREGG pauses before he answers.)

GREGG - You're right. I've never called you before or invited you over or anything.

(GREGG takes a sip.)

GREGG - But that's my fault man. You know?
REGGIE - Your fault?
GREGG - Well, when Nino was still with us and living here with me, the Alphas and Nupes
were cool. Real cool.
REGGIE - Yeah.
GREGG - And with his passing, we should've remained tight.
REGGIE - Well we are.
GREGG - We don't do shit together. Like, imagine if we had a party together. With all the
hoes that yall get down with and all the freaks that I know?
That shit would be bananas.

(REGGIE smiles and picks up his beer.)

REGGIE - Yeah, whatever.
GREGG - I'm serious man. Think about it.

(GREGG sits back on the couch and puts his feet up.)

GREGG - All those honies, up in one party. And you and I ain't even gotta work hard at it.
REGGIE - We don't? How you figure?
GREGG - Well we just crossed one boy. And I know yall got three neos right?
REGGIE - Yeah, we had three.
GREGG - That's what I'm saying. Neos do the grunt work right? Put them fools to work on
it. We just sit back

(GREGG sips his beer again.)

GREGG - speak to the ladies, and count the money.
REGGIE - I hear ya man. Ha ha ha ha!
GREGG - Because I know, like our neo Mike. He's hype right now. We just crossed him.
REGGIE - Uh huh.
GREGG - So he is real hype on K A Psi right now. Ya know? You know how neos are.
REGGIE - Yeah! Ha ha ha, don't I know it.
GREGG - Yeah. Hype ass nigga. Ha ha ha ha ha, remember those neo days man?
REGGIE - Oh yeah.
GREGG - Man! Those were the good ol' days, I tell ya. But now, we gotta pass it on. Feel
me?
REGGIE - I know what you're sayin'.
GREGG - Just let the neos jump in and do the leg work.
REGGIE - Right.
GREGG - Speaking of which, I never met your neos. Well I did meet them when Nino
proposed to Candace, but not officially. What are their names again?
REGGIE - Oh

(REGGIE swallows, then continues.)

REGGIE - Larry, Jason, and Quinton.
GREGG - That's right, Larry, Jason, and uhQuinton. Quinton. I just heard Quinton's name
recently. I can't reallyrememberwhat for. Tell me something
about Quinton and maybe it will jar my memory.
REGGIE - Well what you wanna know?
GREGG - Ohanything.

(GREGG smiles.)

REGGIE - Well he's...ooooooh! Did you see that slam dunk?
GREGG - Huh? Ohoh yeah. Awesome.
REGGIE - Damn! That nigga is ridiculous with his!
GREGG - Yeah, he is. Now back to Quinton.
REGGIE - Oh yeah. Q is cool because he

(There is a knock on the door.)

GREGG thinks - Dammit!
GREGG - Hold that thought, I'll be right back.

(GREGG jumps up and jogs to the door.)

GREGG - I know this ain't Xavier! Even his ass couldn't have gotten here this fast!

(GREGG opens the door.)

SHAREESA - Hi.
GREGG thinks - Oh shit.
GREGG - Hi.

(silence)

SHAREESA - I hope you're not busy because I wanna talk.

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At the Phi Beta Sigma frat house
(BRANDON turns around and is startled by someone directly in front of him, close to him.)

SHARONDA - What's up B?
BRANDON - Oh hiyou startled me. How you doing Sharonda?
SHARONDA - Just peachy Brandon.

(silence)

SHARONDA - You know, popular belief has told us that all Sigmas and Zetas love each other
in a real brother sister type bond. But being in the organization as long as I have, I've
learned that that isn't exactly true.
BRANDON - As long as you have? You just crossed last year.
SHARONDA - That's long enough.
BRANDON thinks - Good grief.
SHARONDA - But let me say this. As much as you and Idon't rub up on each other like
loving sibling cubsI do watch your back. You're a brother
nonetheless, and I don't like to see family get played.
BRANDON - Well thank you, but what are you talking about?

(SHARONDA looks around and looks back.)

SHARONDA - Brandon, I don't know how to tell you this.
BRANDON - Tell me what?
SHARONDA - Well

(She looks around again, and then lowers her tone.)

SHARONDA - You're almost living a lie.
BRANDON - Huh?
SHARONDA - Brandon, do you remember your senior prom?
BRANDON - My senior prom? What in the world are you talking about Sharonda?

(She pauses.)

SHARONDA - Alright, I'll just come right out and tell you. Even though this ain't my
business and I love my soror to death.
BRANDON - Sharonda, what in the world are you talking about?
(silence)

SHARONDA - You haven't been in love with Denice for years. She told you that yall are a
couple when you were in the hospital recovering from amnesia and now you believe it. You
two have only been dating for a couple of weeks. Your entire relationship is a lie.

Episode 19
PJ is in Pearl Library sitting by herself. She is flipping through a
magazine, waiting for someone to meet her.
PJ thinks - I can't wait til this is all over and done with!

(She turns a few pages in her magazine. She's just looking at
pictures.)

PJ thinks - I hope she sees me sitting over here on the side.

(She looks around but doesn't see anyone approaching.)

PJ thinks - She should be able to find me. She's smart for her age.

(PJ laughs to herself as she turns a few more pages.)

PJ thinks - Dag, what time is it?

(PJ looks up and sees a familiar face walking by.)

PJ - Hey J!

(JAHANNA looks PJ's way, smiles and walks toward her.)

JAHANNA - Hey Peej!
PJ - What's up girl. How you?
JAHANNA - Stressed! Got crazy exams.
PJ - Don't we all.
JAHANNA - How've you been?
PJ - I'm alright girl. You know how it is.
JAHANNA - Yeah.
PJ - Hey listen, you just made me think of something. I'm curious to
know if you had heard anything about an interest meeting that my
chapter was supposed
to have recently.
JAHANNA - Yeah I did hear about it but it wasn't you guys it was
Mona.
PJ - Yeah! That's it! You didn't go did you?
JAHANNA - Yeah I went. When I saw where the meeting was supposed
to be held, I was suspicious. So I wanted to go and actually see if
Mona was behind it
and if it was shady.
PJ - Oh my goodness! You have to help me then.
JAHANNA - Help you what?
PJ - I'm trying to prove that Mona had this meeting and once and for
all get her taken care of. If you were there, then you can speak as an
eyewitness.
JAHANNA - Oh I don't know PJ.
PJ - Why not?

(silence)

PJ - Well why not?
JAHANNA - PJ, the last time I helped you against Mona, it cost me
making line.
PJ - Yeah, I remember. But this time will be different, much different.
You have to trust me J.

(JAHANNA is looking scared and worried.)

PJ - Jahanna you messed up when you dealt with that situation your
own way. Nobody told you to beat the girl down. Now granted, I was
your biggest cheerleader when you did

(JAHANNA smiles.)

PJ - but that's what messed you up. This time will be different, I
promise.
JAHANNA - How are you so sure?
SOROR BERGEN - Hello Presjina, I hope I'm not too late.

(Both PJ and JAHANNA look up at SOROR BERGEN who has just
walked up. PJ turns back to JAHANNA.)

PJ - Because this time, it's official.
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In the Phi Beta Sigma frat house at Amgis College, the brothers are
having a get together for their neophytes.
BRANDON - Waitwhawhat did you just say?

(SHARONDA smiles as she turns around and sees DENICE
approaching.)

SHARONDA - - Find out for yourselffrat.

(SHARONDA walks away.)

DENICE - Here babe.

(DENICE tries to hand BRANDON a cup.)

DENICE - Brandon.

(BRANDON doesn't take the cup and is looking in another direction.)

DENICE - Hey, here's yourhey

(BRANDON doesn't respond.)

DENICE - Brandon what's wrong?

(BRANDON faces DENICE.)

BRANDON - Denice, Sharonda just told me

(He pauses.)

BRANDON - she just told me
DENICE - What?
BRANDON - Sharonda just told me that you're not really my
girlfriend. That you only told me that while I had amnesia to get me to
believe that.
DENICE thinks - Oh shit!

(silence)

BRANDON - Tell me that's not true Denice.

(DENICE is staring back at BRANDON silently.)

BRANDON - Denice.
DENICE - Baby I
BRANDON - You lied to me?
DENICE - Brandon, I love you! I always have and I always will!
BRANDON - Love? Denice you lied to me! You

(AHMAD takes his eyes off MIRI who is speaking to everyone and turns
toward BRANDON and DENICE.)

AHMAD - Hey, you okay Bran?
BRANDON - Uhyeah. I'm cool frat.
AHMAD - Okay.
BRANDON - Denice come here.

(BRANDON turns and DENICE follows him toward another room.)

DENICE thinks - Oh God! Oh God! Oh God!

(BRANDON enters the room and stands aside for DENICE to enter also.
He then closes the door behind her.)

BRANDON - Explain.
DENICE - Brandon, I've loved you since the first day I laid eyes
BRANDON - Stop. Stop.
DENICE - But I
BRANDON - No, I want to hear why you lied to me. Why did you tell
me that you
(BRANDON turns away.)

BRANDON - Tell me why you told me that I am in love with you.

(DENICE pauses.)

DENICE - Becausebecause you do.
BRANDON - Because I do?

(BRANDON raises his voice.)

BRANDON - How do you know how I feel? Damn, how do I even know
how I feel! You made it all up!
DENICE - Brandon wait, first I did it to help you! When you were in the
hospital, the doctors were saying that if we told you certain things, it
would help you regain your memory.
BRANDON - So you tell me a lie?
DENICE - Wellthe idea was to help you remember what you had
learned on line, so the Crescents wouldn't cross without you.

(silence)

(BRANDON turns his back toward DENICE and rubs his head.)

DENICE - When I told you that we were a couple, you started to
remember your pledge process.
BRANDON - So when were you gonna tell me the truth?
DENICE - I've been battling that ever since. I hate that I lied to you
Brandon, because deep in my heart, I love you.
BRANDON - So this became real convenient for you then huh?

(DENICE approaches BRANDON and places her hand on his shoulder.)

DENICE - I just want you to be happy. I make you happy. You make
me happy.

(silence)

DENICE - Brandon.

(BRANDON doesn't respond and still has his back turned toward
DENICE.)

DENICE - Baby

(She tries to place her arms around him but he pulls away.)

BRANDON - Don't call me that. Justdon't.
DENICE - Brandon baby

(DENICE starts to cry as BRANDON turns to walk out of the room.)

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PJ's guest who she has been waiting on has just arrived.
(PJ stands up and hugs SOROR BERGEN.)

PJ - Soror Bergen! How are you soror?
SOROR BERGEN - Oh I'm just fine for an old lady. Ha ha ha.
PJ - Oh you are far from old Soror Bergen. I hope I look as good as
you when I'm that age.

(They laugh.)

PJ - Soror Bergen, I want you to meet my good friend Jahanna.
Jahanna this is Mrs. Bergen.
JAHANNA - Hi nice to meet you Mrs. Bergen.
SOROR BERGEN - The pleasure is mine young lady.

(As JAHANNA takes SOROR BERGEN's hand, PJ mouths the words,
trust me, to her. JAHANNA looks worried.)

PJ - Please Soror Bergen, sit down.
SOROR BERGEN - Thank you.
PJ - Soror Bergen, I hope it's okay but I've asked my friend Jahanna
here to sit with us because she can be helpful in this situation.
SOROR BERGEN - Really?
PJ - Yes, she was actually in attendance at the meeting that I told you
about over the phone.
SOROR BERGEN - Oh you were?
JAHANNA - Uh yes maam.
SOROR BERGEN - Then that will be helpful. Okay then.
PJ - Good.

(PJ smiles at JAHANNA. SOROR BERGEN pulls out a pad and a pen.)

SOROR BERGEN - Now, you say PJ that there was a meeting held and
advertised as an official Alpha Kappa Alpha interest meeting?
PJ - Yes maam.
SOROR BERGEN - But it was not sanctioned by the chapter.
PJ - No it wasn't.

(SOROR BERGEN writes something down.)

SOROR BERGEN - And you say that Mona was in charge of this
meeting.
PJ - Yes.

(SOROR BERGEN writes again. She then turns toward JAHANNA.)

SOROR BERGEN - And you were there? As an interest?
JAHANNA - Uhyesmaam.
SOROR BERGEN - Spell your name sweetheart.

(JAHANNA hesitates, but PJ motions that it is okay.)

JAHANNA - Jahanna.

(SOROR BERGEN writes it down then turns back to PJ.)

SOROR BERGEN - So where was this meeting held on campus?
PJ - In Mona's room.
SOROR BERGEN - In her room?
PJ - Yep.

(SOROR BERGEN places her pen and pad down for a moment.)

SOROR BERGEN - PJ, I'm pretty aware that you and the chapter sorors
don't really care for Mona Ferguson too much. And that's okay.
Everyone in the sorority won't always get along. But before we go any
further with this, let me just say that I hope that this is not an attempt
on your part to damage Mona's character.

(SOROR BERGEN turns toward JAHANNA.)

SOROR BERGEN - And I hope that you haven't brought any innocent
friends into this either. You mentioned on the phone to me something
about having proof. Is Jahanna your proof because that can be
classified as hearsay.

(PJ pulls out her tape recorder.)

PJ - No maam, this is my proof.

(She presses play.)

TAPE - PJ - I understand you had a meeting over here. I'm sorry I
couldn't attend, I don't remember being notified about it however.
MONA - Should've been on the yard. Fliers were up.
PJ - Fliers were up huh? So you placed fliers on the campus
announcing an interest meeting for Alpha Kappa Alpha and didn't
notify any of the sorors in the chapter?
MONA - That's not true. Sorors from the chapter did know.
PJ - Who? What sorors?
MONA - Or soror, I should say. Me.

(SOROR BERGEN listens attentively as the tape continues.)

TAPE - PJ - You didn't notify Soror Bergen.
MONA - Because I don't like Soror Bergen. I tell you what Peej. Why
don't yall follow the AKA rules and yall hang out with snooty Soror
Bergen. Just remember that I do my own thing when I want, how I
want.

(PJ stops the tape. SOROR BERGEN puts her pad away and turns
toward JAHANNA.)

SOROR BERGEN - Thank you Jahanna for helping out with this matter.
If you don't mind, I need to have a few words with PJ in private.
JAHANNA - Oh, okay. Well nice meeting you Mrs. Bergen.
SOROR BERGEN - You too dear.

(JAHANNA gets up to walk out.)

PJ - Jahanna

(JAHANNA turns around.)

PJ - thanks.

(JAHANNA smiles and walks away.)

SOROR BERGEN - I want to apologize Presjina for not trusting you. I
hope you understand that I must always be cautious of what is told to
me.
PJ - Of course.
SOROR BERGEN - Can I have that tape please?
PJ - Sure.

(PJ gives her the tape.)

PJ - What's going to happen now?

(SOROR BERGEN is packing her pad into her bag and grabbing her
coat.)

SOROR BERGEN - Well, first I need to get Melinda Ferguson on the
phone and chew her out for letting this take place. She should know
better.
PJ - Uh huh.

(SOROR BERGEN stands up, PJ stands as well.)

PJ - And about Mona?
SOROR BERGEN - Oh don't worry. Mona Ferguson will be dealt with
severely. She'll wish she never crossedsnooty Soror Bergen!

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RONNIE and DERRICK are playing Play Station at the Omega house
when DEXTER walks in.
DEXTER - What's up dog.
RONNIE - Bruh! What's up! You're just in time to see me whip
Derrick's ass in Madden!
DERRICK - Whatever! Stop stallin' dog boy! Call the play!
RONNIE - You can't rush perfection.
DERRICK - Whatever nigga! Hurry up.

(DEXTER laughs as he walks past them and puts his bag down. He
then comes back.)

DEXTER - Who's winnin'?
RONNIE - He's up by two. If I make this field goal, I win.
DERRICK - But you're gonna miss!
RONNIE - No I ain't! I just need one more play to get a little
closerand thisistheplay!
DERRICK - Ooooooh! Damn! Good pass!
RONNIE - And now the field goal team takes the field!
DEXTER thinks - These dudes are so corny! Ha ha ha!
RONNIE - And here we go! Two seconds to go on the clock! If I make
this kick, I win the game!
DERRICK - Stop talking trash and kick the ball!
RONNIE - The home crowd is hushed as the kicker gets in place! And
here's the kick! It's upand it'sit's
DERRICK - No good! Ha! We win! We win!
RONNIE - Damn!
DERRICK - Ha! Talk trash now!
RONNIE - I didn't feel like playing anyway!

(All three laugh.)

DERRICK - Anyway, take your defeat like a man.
RONNIE - Whatever. Like you aren't a sore loser. Every time you lose
play station you pout and have an attitude for the rest of the day.
DERRICK - That's because I'm a born winner. I hate to lose. Coach
Edwards used to get on my case about that all the time. Every time we
lost, I would get so pissed. I used to yell at some of my teammates if
we lost.
RONNIE - I remember one game when you threw the ball because you
were pissed.
DERRICK - Oh yeah, that was that game against Morgan State. Man I
was pissed like shit because we were winning that game and dumb ass
Ricky lost the ball.
RONNIE - Don't get your blood pressure up D.
DERRICK - But wait, remember that one game that we lost to Amgis at
the beginning of the season?
RONNIE - Didn't we win that game?
DERRICK - Not the first one. We won the last one. Man I was so mad I
didn't speak to anyone for a week.
RONNIE - Damn man.
DERRICK - So yeah, I'll admit I'm a sore loser.
RONNIE - So how'd it feel to lose your girl to Buck?

(Both DERRICK and DEXTER look at RONNIE shocked for asking such a
question.)

DEXTER - Shit Ronnie! What kind of question is that?
RONNIE - What? I just keep it real. I mean, we all boys. We can talk.
DERRICK - Naw, it's cool. To be honest with you, I was really hurt over
that whole thing because I thought June was getting' with Buck
because she knew me and Buck weren't cool with each other. But I
had to realize that I didn't lose June to Buck. June left me because I
was foul and when she needed me I bounced. So she found someone
else and it happened to be him. But if I had done what I had to do in
the beginning, he wouldn't have the opportunity to be with her now.
Know what I mean?
RONNIE - Yeah, I hear ya.
DEXTER - In other words, you messed up first. And she just moved on.

(DERRICK drinks his soda.)

DERRICK - Yeah, something like that.
DEXTER - Well isn't that hard to swallow now? Like if you see the two
of them together?
DERRICK - Hell yeah. Especially because it's my fault that they're
together.
DEXTER - So how do you deal with it?
DERRICK - I let Caryn take my mind off of it. She keeps me busy ya
know? With lil man walking now and getting into shit, and me playing
ball, I just don't
focus on it.
DEXTER - Yeah.
DERRICK - I was fighting it real hard at first. I was really trying to
compete with Buck and beat him somehow. But I gave up the ghost
man. Ya know?
I just let it go. Let her move on and be happy. I still care about her, so
I guess I'll let her be happy.
DEXTER - But what if you try and do that, but no matter what
happens, you think you made a mistake?

(silence)

RONNIE - Yo bruh, why you askin' all these questions anyway?
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MIRI is speaking to his frat brothers of Phi Beta Sigma and preparing
to tell them of his pilgrimage to Egypt when he recognizes that GINA is
no longer there.
MIRI - Before I announce my news, let me have my girl join me. Gina,
come stand next to me.

(Everyone starts to look around.)

MIRI - Gina?
HAYDEN - Maybe she's in the bathroom.
SALEEMA - I'll check.

(SALEEMA walks off.)

SETH - Well you got us all in suspense now bruh! You might as well tell
us something!
CALVIN - Give us a quick rhyme! Anything!

(Everyone laughs.)

MIRI - Man whatever! Ha ha ha ha!

(SALEEMA comes back.)

SALEEMA - She's not in the bathroom or the kitchen.
MIRI - Where did she go? Hold on everybody.
SETH - What's the big news?

(MIRI pays that question no attention as he digs in his pocket for his
cell phone. He is walking out the front door for better reception as he
dials.)

GINA - Hi Miri.
MIRI - Hey! Where are you? I was just about to make my big
announcement to my frat brothers.
GINA - I'm sorry Miri.
MIRI - Sorry? Gina what's wrong? Are you crying?
GINA - Miri, I love you and I can't stand the thought of you leaving.
MIRI - The thought of me leaving? But I thought
GINA - Miri I can't go!
MIRI - Why not?
GINA - Miri, you can't just up and expect me to leave the country on a
whim!

(silence)

GINA - I had plans Miri. I'm graduating in May and you want me to
leave now? I applied to grad school.
MIRI - I know Gina. I know. But you can take classes at the University
of Cairo. I checked already. That's what I'm gonna do.
GINA - The University of Cairo? What?
MIRI - Gina I know it sounds crazy
GINA - No it is crazy Miri! Do you expect me to just
MIRI - Do you love me?
GINA - What?
MIRI - Do you love me?
GINA - You know I love you! That's why this is killing me! I don't want
you to leave me Miri.
MIRI - Babycome with me.

(silence)

MIRI - Gina just listen to me for a minute. Nobody has ever made me
feel the way that you do. I never thought I would fall for someone
because I didn't think anyone would be able to understand me. What
really makes me tick. You're the only person. Ever.
GINA - Miri
MIRI - Shhhh. Gina, if I told you that every time the wind blows I
know that it's God whispering my name and yours in unison. And that
when I look up at the night sky and see the stars, they create a
pattern of candles lit on our behalf. If I told you that as hard as I
worked for Phi Beta and as much as I love the Sigma bond that now
rests in my heart and in the handshake of my brothers, that I would
give that up in an instant if faced with losing your hand in mine
forever.

(silence)

MIRI - If I told you all that, you wouldn't believe a word of it. Because
you know good and well that I'm a poet and that's what I do. I make
words sound good. Am I right?

(GINA laughs through her tears.)

GINA - Yeah, you're right.
MIRI - I know. Because I know you. And I know that you know me.

(MIRI smiles.)

MIRI - So instead of me saying something that someone else may
consider either poetic or corny, let me say this. Gina, I love you. I
won't ever hurt you. Please, please

(MIRI pauses.)

MIRI - come with me.

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DEXTER - But what if you try and do that, but no matter what
happens, you think you made a mistake?

(silence)

RONNIE - Yo bruh, why you askin' all these questions anyway?
DERRICK - Yeah man, I was about to ask you the same shit. What's up
with you?
DEXTER - I'm sayin', I'm just curious.
RONNIE - Naw man, what's the deal?

(silence)

DEXTER - Aight check this out, this stays in this room. Just between
the three of us.
RONNIE - Aight cool.
DERRICK - Yeah, most def. What's the deal?

(DEXTER pauses.)

DEXTER - It's Willie.
RONNIE - I knew it! I knew it! Did she let you hit it again? Ha ha ha!
DEXTER - Hell no! Quit bein' stupid!
DERRICK - You like Willie?
RONNIE - Like? This nigga and Willie used to be two peas in a damn
pod back in the day.
DERRICK - Oh word? So what happened?
DEXTER - After I pledged, we just grew apart. That's all.
RONNIE - I saw that comin' though. She never wanted you to hang
with bruhs. I mean damn, what do you expect? We had just crossed.
DEXTER - Well anyway, the point is that I let her go. Thinking that it
was the right thing to do because we had grown apart. But now
RONNIE - Oh don't tell me you want to get back with her!
DEXTER - What if I did?
RONNIE - Man, don't take backward steps. Never that bruh.
DERRICK - Shut the hell up Ronnie.
RONNIE - Naw hold up. I know you Dex and the only reason you're
sayin' this shit is because Willie moved on and got a man now. You
weren't sayin this two
months ago.
DERRICK - Oh she got a man now?
RONNIE - Yeah, one of the Alphas. I don't know his name.
DEXTER - Jason.
RONNIE - Yeah, whatever.
DERRICK - So how do you know that you genuinely want her back or if
it's jealousy because she got somebody else?
DEXTER - That's what I don't know dude.
RONNIE - It's jealousy. When yall were together, yall had issues. You'd
have the same issues if you got back together.
DEXTER - How do you know?
RONNIE - Because you haven't changed. If anything, you're worst. She
had issues with you hanging with the bruhs and spendin' all your time
over here at the frat house. You still do that now. If she was still your
girl, you think she would've been cool with you spending so much time
pledging Ty? Or getting ready for the step show? Or going to Amgis
when their line starts pledging? Nigga please.

(The room is silent as RONNIE sets up the Madden game to play
again.)

RONNIE - My advice is simple dog. She's moved on, you need to move
on too.

(silence)

DERRICK - You now Dexter, for once Ronnie may have a point. You
might need to move on man.
RONNIE - Dog trust me. Don't go backward like that.
DEXTER thinks - Damn.
DEXTER - Yeah, you guys are right. I hear ya.
RONNIE - Good.

(DEXTER gets up.)

DEXTER - Let me get to some reading before I start watching yall play
again.
RONNIE - You don't wanna see another ass whuppin I'm gonna put on
Derrick?
DERRICK - Please! Don't forget who won the last time!

(They laugh as DEXTER leaves the room, grabs his bag, and goes
upstairs. He goes into a room and closes the door behind him. He
grabs the phone and dials.)

DEXTER - Hey Willie. It's Dex.

Episode 20
BRANDON has walked out of the room upset with DENICE for lying to him. He rejoins his
frat brothers of Phi Beta Sigma in the main room downstairs.
AHMAD - Man, this suspense is killing me! Where did Miri go?
HAYDEN - I don't know. He gets up to make this big announcement then walks out! Ha ha
ha ha ha! Neos kill me.
AHMAD - Hey Calvin, go outside and see if you can get Miri to come back in and fill us in on
the big news.
CALVIN - Why don't I ask one of these interested dudes here?
(Everyone laughs except the interested gentlemen.)
HAYDEN - Now now bros, none of that! Way too early! I'll go.
(HAYDEN walks toward the front door and out.)
SETH - There you are! Where you been man?
BRANDON - I was upstairs talking to Denice.
SETH - Oh okay. Everything alright man?
BRANDON - I don't feel too well.
SETH - What's the matter?
(silence)
BRANDON - It may be something I ate. I don't know.
SETH - You want something to drink? Some water or something? Or to lay down?
BRANDON - Naw, thanks. I'll be alright.
SETH - Okay.
(DENICE comes downstairs and rejoins the overall group. She is keeping her eyes away
from BRANDON.)
DENICE - Where's Sharonda?
SALEEMA - I think I saw her leave. I'm not sure.
(HAYDEN comes back in with MIRI.)
MIRI - My bad brothers. I had to call Gina real quick. She had to step away.
AHMAD - So what's this big news you were gonna tell us man? You got us on pins and
needles.
MIRI - Alright alright. Here's the deal.
(silence)
AHMAD - Hurry up!
(Everyone laughs.)
MIRI - I don't know how to tell yall this.
SALEEMA - Are you and Gina engaged?
CALVIN - Oh shit! Yall are getting married?
(Everyone starts to clap for MIRI.)
MIRI - No no no! Hold up! It ain't that!
SALEEMA - Oh, sorry! Ha ha ha ha ha!
MIRI - Let me just spit it out. Bros and sorors... I've decided to go to...
(BRANDON walks out the front door and closes the door behind him.
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In opening her mail, MONA recognizes that she has received a letter from SOROR BERGEN.
MONA - Oh shoot!
CARYN - What? What is it?
MONA - It's an envelope. A letter from one of my sorors.
CARYN - Oh. Well what's so strange about that?
MONA - Because it's from...
(MONA starts to open the envelope.)
MONA - Soror Bergen!
CARYN - Who's Soror Bergen?
MONA - Um...let me open this in private Caryn. Do you mind me catchin' up to you later?
CARYN - Oh no, that's cool. Must be official AKA business huh? Ha ha ha ha! I need to pick
up the baby from the baby sitter anyway. I'll call you tomorrow.
MONA - Yeah do that.
(MONA doesn't even look in CARYN's direction as she is concentrating on the envelope in
her hands.)
CARYN - Bye girl.
MONA -Uh yeah. Later.
(CARYN leaves.)
CARYN thinks - I wonder what that was about. Whatever. Mona always tells me anyway. I'll
find out later.
(CARYN walks outside and gets into the Mercedes truck. She grabs her cell phone and
dials.)
DERRICK - Wassup.
CARYN - Hey. What you doin'?
DERRICK - I was over at Ronnie's place earlier. I'm back at the room now packing my bag
up.
CARYN - Packing? Why?
DERRICK - I gotta go to the airport.
CARYN - The airport? Where you going now?
(CARYN starts to whine.)
DERRICK - Don't start!
CARYN - Where you goin'?
DERRICK - I gotta fly to Portland first. But then we got a game in New Jersey.
CARYN - Well what time is your flight?
DERRICK - I'm already late. I gotta run.
CARYN - Well call me when you get there okay?
DERRICK - I always do. What are you up to?
CARYN - Going to get the baby and going home.
DERRICK - Okay. I'll call you from the airport in Portland.
CARYN - Okay.
(They hang up and CARYN arrives at her baby sitter's place. She checks her watch as she
rings the bell.)
CARYN thinks - I hope Lil Derrick is good and tired. He should go right to sleep when we get
home.
(CARYN rings the bell again.)
CARYN thinks - What's taking so long?
(CARYN turns the knob on the door and it is open. She walks in.)
CARYN - Hello! Diana! It's me Caryn!
DIANA - Caryn! Caryn! Come quick!
CARYN - What's the matter!
(CARYN runs in the bedroom where she heard DIANA's voice.)
DIANA - The baby isn't breathing! Oh my God!
CARYN - What!
(CARYN grabs the baby off the bed and checks him. She quickly grabs him and runs toward
the door.)
CARYN - Oh my God! Why didn't you call me!
DIANA - I just came in the room from the bathroom and he was awake when I left him! I'm
so sorry!
(CARYN runs as fast as she can to her truck. Her and DIANA jump in and speed off toward
Ahpla University hospital. CARYN dials her cell phone.)
BOBBY - Paula?
CARYN - Bobby this is Caryn!
BOBBY - Oh...uh...
CARYN - Meet me at the hospital! It's Lil Derrick! He's not breathing!
BOBBY - What! My son! I'll be right there!
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SEAN has been Medgar Evers for two weeks now. He doesn't answer to SEAN or to the
name Centaur any longer. He only answers to Medgar and he speaks as if he is Medgar
Evers.
SAIFA - Why don't you move up north? With all the violence going on, you may mess
around and get your family killed.
MEDGAR - It may sound funny but I love the South. I don't choose to live anywhere else.
There's land here, where a man can raise a cattle, and I'm going to do it some day. There
are lakes where a man can sink a hook and fight the bass. There is room here for my
children to play and grow, and become good citizens.
(SAIFA smiles.)
RAY - Hey Medgar.
MEDGAR - Yes sir.
RAY - Come over here and sit down. Let me talk to you for a little while.
MEDGAR - Fine. Let's rest a spell.
(MEDGAR and RAY sit down together.)
RAY - Medgar, I need to explain something to you.
MEDGAR - Okay.
RAY - Medgar we have a meeting to go to.
MEDGAR - Really? With the NAACP?
RAY - Uh...no...Sean, with a different chapter.
MEDGAR - Who?
RAY - The brothers from...
MEDGAR - No, I mean who is this Sean person you asked me about?
RAY thinks - Damn, I knew this was going to happen!
RAY - Okay Sean. You can cut the act now.
MEDGAR - Excus...
RAY - Sean, cut it. I have some important things to tal...
MEDGAR - I'm sorry. I don't follow you at all. Who is Sean?
RAY thinks - Damn.
SAIFA - Let me try.
RAY - Be my guest bruh. Good luck!
(RAY gets up and walks away laughing.)
SAIFA - Medgar, do you have plans for this evening?
MEDGAR - No not really. I may go jogging after dinner. I like to run sometimes.
SAIFA - That's great. The plan that I have is to go to a meeting with some like minded
brothers.
MEDGAR - Really? That sounds interesting. Like minded brothers?
SAIFA - Yes. They are meeting with me tonight to discuss some ways to keep the
brotherhood moving forward in the way that it should.
MEDGAR - Great! Maybe I will postpone my jog tonight and meet with these brothers!
Where are they from? Do they represent another chapter of NAACP?
SAIFA - They actually do come from a different chapter.
MEDGAR - Really? What chapter do they come from?
(SAIFA pauses before he answers. He answers in all sincerity and with authority in his
voice.)
SAIFA - The grad chapter!
MEDGAR - The gra...grad chapter?
SAIFA - Yes. The grad chapter. The brothers of the local graduate chapter of Iota Phi Theta
are meeting with us tonight.
MEDGAR - They are? Why?
SAIFA - They have heard a lot about you and really want to get to know you. They want to
know if you are worthy of moving forward with the cause and if you can extend the reach of
the organization to others as we look to expand.
MEDGAR - But why me? How could they have heard of Medgar Evers? I'm just a little small
town guy trying to register our people to vote and get some other rights.
SAIFA - Well they really haven't heard a lot about you Medgar.
(silence)
SAIFA - They've heard a lot about Sean and are coming to see him.
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BRANDON opens his door and goes into his room.
BRENDON - What's up?
BRANDON - Nothin'
BRENDON - What's wrong with you?
BRANDON - Nothin'
BRENDON - Nigga, what's wrong with you?
(silence)
BRANDON - Man, I just found out that Denice lied to me.
BRENDON - Denice? Lied about what?
BRANDON - Everything man. Everything.
BRENDON - What are you talking about?
BRANDON - She told me all this shit about us loving each other and us going together. I had
amnesia so I didn't remember. But I bought it like an idiot.
BRENDON - How did you find that out? She told you?
BRANDON - That's the thing! She didn't even tell me Bren! My soror Sharonda told me!
(silence)
BRANDON - Man, I'm so mad and hurt. I'm pissed!
BRENDON - Oh whatever!
(BRENDON turns back toward the television.)
BRANDON - What?
BRENDON - Oh calm down man. It ain't that big a deal.
BRANDON - It ain't that big of a deal? To hell it ain't!
BRENDON - Brandon, when you were in the hospital, you didn't even remember me. Come
on man, I'm sure she told you that to help you regain your memory. She did it to help you.
BRANDON - How? She did it for herself! She got me to be her boyfriend based on a lie.
BRENDON - Are you happy with her?
BRANDON - Hell no!
BRENDON - Not right now, I mean in general stupid!
(BRANDON pauses.)
BRENDON - Of course you're happy with her. Don't be stupid. You and Denice have had
chemistry since high school. Of couse your twisted up brain don't remember shit about it...
BRANDON - Shut up!
(BRENDON laughs.)
BRENDON - ...but yall need to stay together Brandon. For real.
(There is a knock on the door.)
BRANDON - Yo man, get that.
BRENDON - It may be Denice.
BRANDON - If it is, I'm not ready to talk just yet. I wanna chill for a minute.
BRENDON - Aight.
(BRENDON gets up and opens the door.)
BRENDON - Oh hey.
DONNA - Wassup. You busy?
(DONNA walks inside. BRENDON grabs her from behind around her waist.)
BRENDON - Hey baby listen, me and Brandon are talking right now. It's kind of a bad time.
DONNA - Aw baby. I miss you though.
BRENDON - I miss you too D. But I need to holla at my brotha. He's going through some
issues. You understand don't ya?
DONNA - Yeah I understand.
(DONNA pouts.)
BRENDON - But I tell ya what. I'll make it up to you tomorrow okay?
DONNA - You promise?
BRENDON - Yeah, I promise.

(DONNA smiles.)
DONNA - I like how you make things up to me! So okay!
(BRENDON lets her go and opens the door for her.)
BRENDON - So I'll see you tomorrow then okay?
DONNA - Okay Brendon. See ya.
(DONNA walks into the hallway and blows a kiss back at BRENDON as he closes the door.
She turns to walk away and is startled by someone standing there.)
KATRICE - What are you doing coming out of Brendon's room?
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SAIFA - Yes. The brothers of the local graduate chapter of Iota Phi Theta are meeting with
us tonight.
MEDGAR - They are? Why?
SAIFA - They have heard a lot about you and really want to get to know you. They want to
know if you are worthy of moving forward with the cause and if you can extend the reach of
the organization to others as we look to expand.
MEDGAR - But why me? How could they have heard of Medgar Evers? I'm just a little small
town guy trying to register our people to vote and get some other rights.
SAIFA - Well they really haven't heard a lot about you Medgar.
(silence)
SAIFA - They've heard a lot about Sean.
(silence)


SAIFA - Come back Sean. We need to speak to you about something serious.
(All of the brothers of Iota gather around SEAN.)
SAIFA - Are you back with us Centaur Sean?
CENTAUR SEAN - Yes Big Brother the Man with the Hoof!
SAIFA - Okay look. We don't have a lot of time. The grad chapter is meeting us tonight to
meet with you and to make sure you are ready for membership into Iota Phi Theta.
CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Oh shit!
SAIFA - No matter what happens, stay calm and collected Sean. Do you understand me?
CENTAUR SEAN - Yes Big Brother the Man with the Hoof!
SAM - But it's also important to remember that you have not been pledging all these weeks.
So lose the big brother names for now. Call me big brother Sam.
CENTAUR SEAN - Oh ok big brother Sam.
SAM - Yeah, that's it. Calm and relaxed. We don't need to raise any suspicions on their part.
Let's make this easy on everyone. If they find out that you have been doing this for so
long...
SAIFA - Well let's not get into that. For now, just remember all that you have to remember
Sean and do the best you can as they interview and test you.
CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Interview and test?
SAIFA - I see the worry already in your eyes. Don't worry. You'll do fine. And no matter
what happens, don't look surprised.
RAY - We're all real proud of you Sean. Honestly. You've done a great job so far and come a
long way.

(SEAN has to hide back his smile. There is a knock on the door.)
SAIFA - Okay, that should be them.
(SAIFA checks his watch.)
SAIFA - Yeah, that should be them. Now look Sean. Don't look or act surprised. You are
supposed to be interested in Iota but not a pledgee. So relax. Got it?
CENTAUR SEAN - Yep, I got it.
SAIFA - Alright here we go! Good luck. Get the door Ray.
(RAY opens the door and immediately starts to greet brothers of Iota as them come inside.
SEAN tries his best to recognize any face that he can. These brothers are much older
members of Iota Phi Theta.)
CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Wow, what nice jackets!
(All of the graduate brothers are wearing brown blazers with the Iota Phi Theta crest on the
pocket.)
CENTAUR SEAN thinks - I can't wait until I am...
(Suddenly SEAN gets a shocked look on his face.)
CENTAUR SEAN thinks - Oh shit!
BROTHER HILL - Brother Saifa, are we ready to begin?
SAIFA - Yes brother.
BROTHER HILL - Let's place the two initiates together. They need to get to know one
another. No better time with the present huh brothers? Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
(All of the older brothers laugh.)
BROTHER HILL - Have them sit together and face us.
(One of the older brothers leads the grad chapter's one pledgee to a chair next to SEAN's.
SEAN is looking shocked as he stares into the pledgee's eyes. He tries his best not to smile
but he is looking very surprised.)
BROTHER HILL - Sean?
(SEAN doesn't respond.)
BROTHER HILL - His name is Sean isn't it?
(BROTHER HILL leans toward RAY as he asks.)
RAY - Uh...yes sir Brother Hill. His name is Sean.
BROTHER HILL - Well is he hard of hearing? Sean!
(SEAN turns toward the brothers.)
BROTHER HILL - Sean, you are looking rather strange right now. Are you okay?
SEAN - Uh...um...yes...sir.
BROTHER HILL - Do you know our pledgee or something?
(silence)
SEAN - That's the thing sir. I do know him.
RAY thinks - Oh shit!
SAIFA thinks - Shit!
SEAN - I took Dr. Mwatsumi's class last semester. That is where I know him from.
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In opening her mail, MONA recognizes that she has received a letter from SOROR BERGEN.
MONA - Oh shoot!
CARYN - What? What is it?
MONA - It's an envelope. A letter from one of my sorors.
CARYN - Oh. Well what's so strange about that?
MONA - Because it's from...
(MONA starts to open the envelope.)
MONA - ...Soror Bergen!
CARYN - Who's Soror Bergen?
MONA - Um...let me open this in private Caryn. Do you mind me catchin' up to you later?
CARYN - Oh no, that's cool. Must be official AKA business huh? Ha ha ha ha! I need to pick
up the baby from the baby sitter anyway. I'll call you tomorrow.
MONA - Yeah do that.
(MONA doesn't even look in CARYNs direction as she is concentrating on the envelope in
her hands.)
CARYN - Bye girl.
MONA - Uh yeah. Later.
(CARYN leaves.)
MONA thinks - Dag, I wonder what this is about! She's always startin' some drama!
(MONA slowly walks over and sits on her bed. She stares at the envelope in her hand then
laughs to herself.)
MONA thinks - What am I nervous about? It's probably nothing.
(MONA starts to open the envelope.)
MONA thinks - It's probably some official AKA business. Ha ha ha ha!
(MONA takes the letter out and begins to read.)
MONA reads - Dear Soror Mona Ferguson,
It has come to my attention through various eyewitnesses that you have conducted official
business in the name of our organization that has not been sanctioned. These are serious
accusations and will be handled in a serious manner. Under normal circumstances I keep all
of my transactions as professional as possible and treat all accusations between two parties
open for discussion. Therefore, it would be common practice for me to listen attentively to
both sides of any story and rule accordingly. In this case however, there is no need to hear
your side of the story because I have heard all from you that I am going to hear.
MONA - What!
MONA reads - I was given an audio tape of your exact words in which you not only admitted
to not following protocal in any fashion, but also stated disrespectful words toward the
sorority and to my position. It is and has been my opinion that not only do you not respect
our organization, what it stands for, and your initiation process, but you do not respect your
mother or yourself as sorors. I didn't voice my opinion in the past because of my respect for
your mother and my friend Melinda. But I have come to the realization that Melinda doesn't
discipline you in any shape, form, or fashion so I must in this manner. From this point on
you are not to conduct any activities in the name of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Incorporated. You are not to attend any activities sponsored by the chapter on your
campus. You are not to participate in any activities sponsored by the chapter. You are not to
wear paraphernalia on or off campus. You are not to conduct intake, participate in intake at
your chapter or any chapter. You are officially suspended from membership until further...
(MONA drops the letter and grabs her phone.)
SOROR FERGUSON - Hello?
MONA - Mommyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Episode 21
MONA reads her suspension letter and calls her mother, SOROR FERGUSON.


(MONA dials.)

SOROR FERGUSON Hello.
MONA Mommyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
SOROR FERGUSON Mona?
MONA Mommy I got suspended!
SOROR FERGUSON What? What are you talking about?

(MONA is sniffing her nose and crying.)

MONA Mommy, I got aaaletter from
SOROR FERGUSON Mona honey slow down. What is bothering you?

(MONA takes a few deep breaths to calm herself down.)

MONA Mommy, I got a letter from Soror Bergen!
SOROR FERGUSON You did?
MONA Yeah! She is suspending me!
SOROR FERGUSON Suspending you? Well thats silly. For what?
MONA I dont know! I didnt do anything!
SOROR FERGUSON Well what does the letter say?
MONA Hold on, let me grab it.

(MONA picks the letter up off the floor.)

MONA Hello?
SOROR FERGUSON Yeah, Im here honey. What does the letter say?
MONA - Dear Soror Mona Ferguson,
It has come to my attention through various eyewitnesses that you have conducted official
business in the name of our organization that has not been sanctioned. These are serious
accusations and will be handled in a serious manner. Under normal circumstance I keep all
of my transactions as professional as possible and treat all accusations between two parties
open for discussion. Therefore, it would be common practice for me to listen attentively to
both sides of any story and rule accordingly. In this case however, there is no need to hear
your side of the story because I have heard all from you that I am going to hear. I was
given an audio tape of your exact words in which you not only admitted to not following
protocal in any fashion, but also stated disrespectful words toward the sorority and to my
position. It is and has been my opinion that not only do you not respect our organization,
what it stands for, and your initiation process, but you do not respect your mother or
yourself as sorors. I didnt voice my opinion in the past because of my respect for your
mother and my friend Melinda. But I have come to the realization thatMelinda doesnt
discipline you in any shape, form, or fashion so I must in this manner. From this point on
you are not to conduct any activities in the name of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Incorporated. You are not to attend any activities sponsored by the chapter on your
campus. You are not to participate in any activities sponsored by the chapter. You are not to
wear paraphernalia on or off campus. You are not to conduct intake, participate in intake at
your chapter or any chapter. You are officially suspended from membership until further
notice. Soror Antoinette Bergen.
SOROR FERGUSON Mona, what function did you have in the name of Alpha Kappa Alpha
that you didnt get permission to do?
MONA I dont know. Maybe shes talking about my interest meeting.
SOROR FERGUSON Mona, did the other sorors in the chapter know about your meeting?

(silence)

SOROR FERGUSON Mona
MONA I didnt tell them.
SOROR FERGUSON Mona, no wonder everyone is mad at you. Mona honey, you cant go
around doing everything on your own. Now I know you realize that you are gifted and may
not have to work as hard as everyone else because you are so talented
MONA Uh huh.
SOROR FERGUSON - but you still need to include sorors. You dont want them to feel left
out. Bad enough they already feel intimidated by you.
MONA I guess youre right.
SOROR FERGUSON Of course I am sweetie. You have always been at the top of your class
because you are so brilliant. But that doesnt mean you need to leave out other little people.
If anything, you have to learn to include them more than ever. That will help them with
their own self worth. Do you understand honey?
MONA Yes Mommy.
SOROR FERGUSON Good. Now lets fix this situation with Soror Bergen.

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DEXTER has called WILLIE and expressed his true feelings for her.


DEXTER Im sorry that I didnt listen when
WILLIE Dex dont do this please.

(silence)

DEXTER Its just that
WILLIE Stop! Its just that I have a boyfriend now! Thats exactly what it is! Its just that
I
DEXTER Its just that I still love you!

(silence)

WILLIE What?

(silence)

DEXTER Willie, let me just say this. Ive wanted to
WILLIE No Dexter. No. Im not gonna let you do this to me.
DEXTER Do what?
WILLIE I am not going to let you come to me now and tell me some stuff that you
shouldve told me a long time ago. Hell no!
DEXTER Im just trying to tell you how I feel. Whats wrong with that.
WILLIE Its wrong because you shouldve told me all this stuff back in the day. You know I
got somebody now. What the heck?

(silence)

DEXTER So Im telling you now. I didnt know how to say these things back then.
WILLIE You knew how to say it. You chose not to.
DEXTER Maybe. Maybe youre right. But the point is Im trying to say it now.
WILLIE Im not tryin to hear it. Hell no.
DEXTER Willie please! This is hard on me. It was hard enough to admit to myself that my
feelings for you had never gone anywhere. Please just let me get this out.
WILLIE thinks Dammit!

(silence)

DEXTER You still there?
WILLIE Yeah Dex. Im here.
DEXTER Will you hear me out?

(silence)

DEXTER Thats all I ask. Just hear me out. You dont have to say anything, do
anythingnothing. Just hear me out.
WILLIE So you can get it off your chest and be able to then sleep good at night?
DEXTER No, because I want to tell you how I feel. I have my hopes, but whatever you
decide to do with this information is up to you.

(silence)

DEXTER Willie I was stupid to not pay attention to you when I had the chance. And now I
am dying. Im like a dead guy walking around this campus. I just havent fallen down yet.
Omega was the most important thing for me, even before I pledged. So you know after I
crossed thats was all that I saw. I never saw my neglect for you at all. Even when you
decided to leave me. It wasnt until

(silence)

WILLIE It wasnt until you saw me with Jason! That was your rude awakening huh? Thats
when you all of a sudden wanted me back because of your ego Dex!
DEXTER Stop finishing sentences for me dammit! Thats the same shit you used to do
back in the day! Thats not what I was gonna say!

(WILLIE becomes quietquickly.)

DEXTER This is what I was gonna say

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MONA is on the phone with her mother, SOROR FERGUSON and they are going to try and
rectify the suspension that SOROR BERGEN placed on MONA.



SOROR FERGUSON Lets fix this situation with Soror Bergen.
MONA How? She hates me!
SOROR FERGUSON No she doesnt Mona. She has no reason to hate you. She has never
had a conversation with you. But were gonna change that right now.
MONA We are?
SOROR FERGUSON Yes we are. Listen carefully. Antoinette is a dear friend as well as a
soror. I know she is probably listening to the younger sorors in the chapter complain about
this interest meeting thing. Thats okay. What we will do is call her on a conference call. You
and I.
MONA Oh no! I dont wanna talk to Soror Bergen!
SOROR FERGUSON But you will have to. Listen honey.

(MONA listens.)

SOROR FERGUSON Youre going to have to speak from your heart and tell her how you
feel about our organization. And pour it on. Let her know that in no way to you want to be
divisive or on your own. But you want to be inclusive and you got a little ahead of yourself.
MONA Oh okay.
SOROR FERGUSON Now Mona, you have to mean it. If you dont mean what youre gonna
say, then theres no point in saying it.
MONA Oh I do. I dont want to be suspended Mom. I do mean it.
SOROR FERGUSON Okay. Well hold on, Ill dial her up now.

(MONA waits while her mother clicks over.)

MONA thinks Ive gotta sound convincing! Have to sound convincing!
SOROR FERGUSON Mona honey? You there?
MONA Yes, Im still here.
SOROR FERGUSON Good, her phone is ringing.

(SOROR BERGENs phone rings.)

SOROR BERGEN Hello.
SOROR FERGUSON Hi Antoinette, its Melinda.
SOROR BERGEN Hello Mel, how are you?
SOROR FERGUSON Fine. How about yourself?
SOROR BERGEN I cant complain. Nobody would listen to me complain anyway.
SOROR FERGUSON Ha ha ha. Are you busy? I want to talk to you about something.
SOROR BERGEN Oh no, Im not busy. What can I do for you?
SOROR FERGUSON I have my daughter here on the line
MONA Hi Soror Bergen.
SOROR BERGEN Hello Mona.
SOROR FERGUSON - and she received a letter from you regarding a suspension.
SOROR BERGEN Yes.
SOROR FERGUSON She read me the letter and both Mona and I understand and respect
your position. I just wanted to know if you would be open to hearing from Mona before this
decision is completely finalized. I realize that you dont have to Antoinette, but if you would
be so gracious, it would be greatly appreciated.
MONA Yes maam. If I could just tell you how I feel, I would appreciate it like Mom is
saying.
SOROR BERGEN Well sure Mona. I try to be fair in all that I do. So of course you may
speak on your own behalf and I promise to be open minded as I listen.
SOROR FERGUSON Thank you Antoinette. Go ahead Mona.
MONA Thank you Soror Bergen. And thank you Mom.

(MONA pauses before she begins.)

MONA When I first came to Ahpla University, one of the main things that excited me
about my new college experience was to have the opportunity to become a member of my
mothers sorority. The sorority that she is so active in now, but also had a hand in the
founding of the chapter here on campus. That has always been a remarkable feat in my
mind and I cherish the fact that my mother was involved in such a way. When the
opportunity presented itself, I was so eager and so happy. And when I finally completed my
process, I was the happiest little AKA walking around campus. I love being an AKA, I love
what AKA stands for, and I love representing AKA every day of my life. I know I have had
issues with some of the other ladies in the chapter, even some that I came in with. But that
is just us being human. Everyone is not going to get along. In the end, I love them all as
they do me and I would do anything for my sorors. All of them. June, Katrice, April, Octavia,
Sylvia, Max, Shareesa, and Gina. All of them. I would bend over backward for, come to their
rescue, whatever.

(MONA pauses.)

MONA Oh yeahand PJ.

(MONA continues.)

MONA If the interest meeting that I had was in violation, I apologize. I just didnt know.
Im just so excited about being an AKA that I want to share it with every young woman on
campus. Im sorry for my over exuberance.

(MONA changes her tone to a much more subdued one.)

MONA The bottom line Soror Bergen is this. This suspension letter hurt my heart. It really
did and I dont want to be a nuisance to you or to my chapter. I love Alpha Kappa Alpha and
I love you Soror Bergen. If you can somehow dig within your heart to have a change of
heart, I would really really be grateful to youto my motherto the rest of the chapterto
the foundersand to every woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha who has ever lived!

(silence)

MONA So what do ya say Soror Bergen?
SOROR BERGEN No.


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The brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity are meeting with DELL, their Provincial
Polemarch. He has come to a decision as to the repercussions of MIKEs pledging activity.

DELL We decided to act however necessary in establishing the proper punishment on the
chapter.

(DELL reaches into his bag and pulls out another paper and passes it to GREGG.)

GREGG Whats this?
DELL Your suspension letter. I want us all to read it togeth
MIKE Suspension? Were getting suspended over this crap?
XAVIER Suspended? Dell dont do this mancant we work something out?
DELL I dont tolerate hazing and you all knew this going in.
XAVIER Dell, you graduated from Ahpla. How can you do this to us?

(DELL smiles and prepares to answer but GREGG interrupts him.)

GREGG Because he never made the Kappa line here at Ahpla and went grad. Hes been
pissed off at our chapter ever since!
DELL Oh come on Gregg! Dont go there!
GREGG Thats exactly where Im going! You know thats what this is about! You dont
have any hard evidence at all and you made it a point to work night and day to get as much
information on us as you could, just so you could suspend us!
DELL That isnt true! Lets keep this above the belt!
MIKE Why should we? You didnt!
DELL What?
MIKE You sat in the car with me and let me ramble on about stuff that you cant even
prove is true! I couldve just been talking shit to impress you and none of that could have
happened! But you sat there and let me ramble on! Was that fair?
DELL All is fair in love and brotherhood.
MIKE Oh yeah? Fine!

(MIKE turns toward GREGG.)

MIKE Yo Nupe, is there any way for us to appeal stuff like this?
GREGG Of course there is.

(MIKE stands up.)

MIKE Good! Then thats what were gonna do! Were not taking this lying down!
DELL I dont care what you do! This chapter is through!
MIKE Not if I have anything to say about it!

(MIKE storms toward the door, opens it, and slams it behind him.)

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DEXTER Willie I was stupid to not pay attention to you when I had the chance. And now I
am dying. Im like a dead guy walking around this campus. I just havent fallen down yet.
Omega was the most important thing for me, even before I pledged. So you know after I
crossed thats was all that I saw. I never saw my neglect for you at all. Even when you
decided to leave me. It wasnt until

(silence)

WILLIE It wasnt until you saw me with Jason! That was your rude awakening huh? Thats
when you all of a sudden wanted me back because of your ego Dex!
DEXTER Stop finishing sentences for me dammit! Thats the same shit you used to do
back in the day! Thats not what I was gonna say!

(WILLIE becomes quietquickly.)

DEXTER This is what I was gonna say. It wasnt until I had a dream. Or a nightmare I
should say. I had this crazy dream where me and you were on a beach and we were
walking. We were just chit chattin and holding hands. So then we started to jog and you
started to run faster than me. The harder I tried to run, the slower I ran. You were so ahead
of me that you let go of my hand. You were looking back at me, smiling. Waving at me. But
you wouldnt slow down and you wouldnt come back to get me.

(silence)

DEXTER I just kept running and running. But I was like running in place. Right at the point
where you were so far ahead of me I couldnt see you anymore, I woke up.

(silence)

DEXTER Dreams arent coincidence. We dream about shit that we think about.
So when I
WILLIE Meet me in front of the Ahpla Dome.
DEXTER What?
WILLIE You heard me. Meet me there in ten minutes.

(CLICK)

WILLIE thinks I must be crazy! I am so wrong for doing this!

(WILLIE runs to her closet and grabs her coat.)

WILLIE thinks Why am I doing this? Why is my heart pounding!

(WILLIE goes out the door.)

WILLIE thinks Ill tell Dexter that even though I am happy that he has finally arrived at
this revelation, I have Jason now and I care about Jason. So please, out of respect for me,
dont speak on this any longer. Yeah, that'll work.

(She is going down in the elevator.)

WILLIE thinks Why the heck is he doing this now anyway? What the hell was wrong with
him before? This is just stupid!

(WILLIE goes out the front door.)

WILLIE thinks I need to put this mess to rest. I dont have feelings for Dexter anymore.
So this kind of stuff has to stop. It has to!

(WILLIE gets to campus and is walking across the yard toward the Ahpla Dome.)

WILLIE thinks This boy got me meeting him out herewell actually, seeing him at the
Dome was my idea huh? Hee hee hee! I guess it will be kinda good to see Dex.

(WILLIE gets to the arena and looks around for DEXTER.)

WILLIE thinks He isnt here yet. I hope he doesnt make me wait too long. I got things to
do. I gotta go see the girls and
JASON Willie? Is that you? What are you doing out here in front of the Dome?

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MIKE is sitting in the student lounge in the Callis Student Union.

MIKE thinks This is some bullshit! I wish I had known that that punk Dell didnt make line
here at Ahpla! Now it all makes sense!

(MIKE turns and looks out the window. He casually twirls a cane that is in his left hand.)

MIKE thinks Thats exactly what happens when cats dont pledge! They lose the real
meaning behind all of this. Theyre so watered down its ridiculous! Damn!

(MIKE sees two female students who have been talking get up and walk out. As they exit,
he sees BRENDON walk in and speak to them.)

MIKE Hey Bren!

(BRENDON looks MIKEs way and walks over.)

BRENDON Hey Mike! Whats up man!

(MIKE stands up and gives BRENDON a pound.)

BRENDON I still cant believe youre a Kappa now!
MIKE I know man! Check this out, snap a picture!

(MIKE bends over and pretends to be posing for a picture. He throws the Kappa sign.)

BRENDON Ha ha ha ha! Aw go head man! You crazy!

(They both sit down.)

BRENDON Aw man! I must admit, Im happy for you dude! You just dont know!
MIKE Thanks Brendon. It definitely feels good!
BRENDON I know it does! Tell me all about it, as much as you can at least! Ha ha ha ha!
MIKE I hear ya. Well, Im definitely glad I did it. Its a dream come true fo sho!
BRENDON I know thats right!
MIKE It was a hard road though. Hard journey.
BRENDON Really?
MIKE Oh hell yeah. But worth it, most definitely worth it.
BRENDON Would you do it all over again?
MIKE Knowing what I know now?

(MIKE thinks about DELL.)

MIKE Yeah, I would. I would just do a few things differently.
BRENDON Oh yeah? Like what?
MIKE I cant really get into that.
BRENDON Oh, I understand.
MIKE Lets just say you need to know your shit. History is mad important. Know your stuff
and never get caught out there.
BRENDON I know thats right. I remember back in the day when me and you used to
study the history together, we knew all of it. We knew all that stuff.
MIKE Yeah.

(silence)

BRENDON It was hard seeing you go on without me. But of course I was happy for you
man.
MIKE Well trust me it was hard going on without you Brendon. Youre my boy.
BRENDON No doubt Mike. I just cant wait until I have the opportunity to pursue your
fraternity for myself.

(silence)

BRENDON Mike?
MIKE Huh?
BRENDON Did you hear what I said? This is my subtle way of putting it out there properly.
Ha ha ha. I was saying I cant wait until I get the opportunity to puruse Kappa Alpha Psi
fraternity incorporated.

(MIKE mumbles to himself.)

MIKE The opportunity. The opportunity to pursue.

(MIKE starts to laugh.)

BRENDON Whats so funny?
MIKE Huh? Nothin man. Nothing.

(silence)

MIKE Listen Brendon

(MIKE sits forward.)

MIKE - are you serious about pursuing Kappa?
BRENDON Hell yeah!
MIKE Do you wanna get that Phi Nu Pi Brendon? Are you serious?
BRENDON Yeah Mike, Im very serious.
MIKE And would you be willing to do whatever it took?
BRENDON No doubt.
MIKE Right now?
BRENDON Sure man. Of course. I want it just like you did!

(MIKE looks around.)

MIKE Aight Brendon.

(MIKE stands up.)

MIKE Come on man, lets do this!

Episode 22
SEAN and DR. MWATSUMI have been reunited within Iota Phi Theta Fraternity by the
brothers of the graduate chapter. BROTHER HILL has left the two alone to get better
acquainted.
DR. MWATSUMI Sean, its good to see you.
(The Doctor smiles. SEAN walks toward him with open arms.)
SEAN Dr. Mwatsumi! Oh my God!
(They hug.)
SEAN - How in the world
DR. MWATSUMI Well catch up later Sean.
SEAN But why didnt you tell me?
(DR. MWATSUMI smiles.)
DR. MWATSUMI You werent ready Sean. I needed to do this another way, and it had to
be done on my own time so it could fit into my own schedule.
SEAN Well I am glad! So happy!
DR. MWATSUMI For now, we just need to remain calm and focus. This is our night.
SEAN Our night?
(DR. MWATSUMI whispers.)
DR. MWATSUMI On the way over here, I happened to notice a lot of Iota Phi Theta
paraphernalia in the back of one of the cars. I believe they are gifts. Gifts for the
fraternitys two newest members!
SEAN What!
(SEAN screams and DR. MWATSUMI looks around quickly.)
DR. MWATSUMI Sean, calm down! Shhhhh! Calm down!
(SEAN reduces to a whisper.)
SEAN whispers What!
DR. MWATSUMI I saw lots of gifts. What else would those things be for?
(SEAN slowly sits down.)
SEAN DoctorI cant believe it.
DR. MWATSUMI What Sean?
(SEAN has his head in his hands.)
SEAN This is gonna sound crazy. But we have been pledging for so longI forgot the idea
of becoming a brother! I really hadforgotten about it.
DR. MWATSUMI Thats been my only concern Sean. Ha ha ha ha.
(DR. MWATSUMI places his hand on SEANs back.)
DR. MWATSUMI Sean, this could possibly be the day that you and I have spoken about
since early last year. When you first came to me in reference to a fraternity, you were a lost
soul. Through hard work, patience, and research, here we are.
SEAN Here we are.
DR. MWATSUMI And we are knocking on the door of the brotherhood. The brotherhood of
Iota. We are about to embark upon a lifetime commitment that we have dreamed of for a
long time. And I am ready to embrace it.
SEAN I am too. I am.
(silence)
SEAN Thank you Doctor for all you have been to me.
DR. MWATSUMI And thank you Sean for always encouraging me and always trying hard
to support what
(The door opens.)
BROTHER HILL Gentlemen, we need to now see you in the other room.
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STACIE and her line sisters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority have come to visit the two
pledgees, BREANNA and THERESA.
(BREANNA sees STACIE JEFFERSON among her line sisters.)
PYRAMID BREANNA Oh God! Oh Jesus!
(BREANNAs heart is racing as the telephone rings.)
STACIE Hello?
(silence)
STACIE Hello?
BREANNA Stacie, this is Breanna.
STACIE Hi Breanna, how are you?
BREANNA Im fine. UmStacie, theres something I have to tell you.
STACIE Oh yeah? Whats up?
(silence)
STACIE What do you have to tell me?
(silence)
STACIE What do you have to tell me? Say something!
(silence)
STACIE Say something!
(silence)
ROBIN Say something! Say something!
(BREANNA looks up. She can make out a dark figure standing over her. She is trying to
understand what the person standing over her is saying.)
ROBIN Breanna? Are you alright? Say something!
PYRAMID BREANNA Huh?
ROBIN Pyramid T, give me some water!
PYRAMID THERSA Yes Big Sister Jeopardy!
(THERESA rushes off.)
ROBIN Pledgee Bree, are you okay?
BREANNA Uhyes Big Sister. I think Im okay.
(BREANNA sits up and finally realizes that she is on her back.)
PYRAMID BREANNA What happened?
(THERESA steps in between her big sisters who have gathered around and handed
BREANNA a glass of water.)
MARLANA Whats wrong with her? Is she okay?
PENNY Yeah, one minute she was standing there, and the next second I saw her going
down.
MARLANA Robin, does she have any health issues?
ROBIN No. They both checked out fine in their physical exams. No health related
concerns.
DEBRA Has this ever happened before?
ROBIN No never.
(ROBIN and PYRAMID THERESA are helping PYRAMID BREANNA up.)
MARLANA She mustve got nervous seeing my line! Ha ha ha ha!
ROBIN I know I used to! So I aint even mad at that! Ha ha ha ha!
(Everyone laughs except THERESA and BREANNA.)
STACIE Shes fine. Breanna is fine. Ill tell you exactly whats wrong with her.
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BROTHER HILL of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity has just called SEAN and DR. MWATSUMI to
return to the brothers in the other room.
BROTHER HILL Gentlemen, we need to now see you in the other room.
(SEAN looks at DR. MWATSUMI who returns a confident look. They get up to follow
BROTHER HILL.)
BROTHER HILL How are you two feeling? Did you take a few moments to get to know one
another?
SEAN Oh uh, yes sir. We did.
DR. MWATSUMI Yes, Sean is a special young man. Much more than just a student to me
now.
BROTHER HILL Im sure.
(BROTHER HILL leads them into an auditorium where the lights are very dim.)
BROTHER HILL Watch your step candidates.
SEAN Yes sir.
(As SEAN and DR. MWATSUMI enter, its so dark, they can only see figures of men in the
room, but they cannot tell one from the other.)
BROTHER HILL Stop right here.
(A brother approaches them. Its still so dark, SEAN and DR. MWATSUMI cant tell who it
is.)
SAIFA Sean, its me. Saifa. Are you ready?
SEAN Yes I am.
SAIFA Are you sure?
SEAN- Yes! Very sure!
SAIFA Doctor, how are you feeling sir?
DR. MWATSUMI Good, very good. Anxious.
(They hear a voice from the front of the room.)
VOICE Who lingers there in the distance?
(BROTHER HILL looks at SAIFA.)
SAIFA It is I, Brother Saifa Kennu, director of undergraduate intake presenting one
candidate.
BROTHER HILL It is I, Brother Clarence Hill, director of graduate intake presenting one
candidate.
VOICE Very good. Then proceed.
(SAIFA turns to face SEAN and DR. MWATSUMI.)
SAIFA Sean, Doctor, we are very proud of you both. Just remain strong and follow my
instructions okay?
SEAN Okay.
DR. MWATSUMI Yes.
(SAIFA says a final statement before he leads them forward.)
SAIFA You two entered this room unaware, afraid, and lost. When you leave this same
room
(He pauses as he begins to walk.)
SAIFA - you will leave this room as Iotas!
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BRANDON is sitting alone in his room. He is using his computer and looking up Phi Beta
Sigma websites.
BRANDON thinks Oh this one is hot! I gotta keep this one. We have to update ours and
we need to get a look just like this!
(BRANDON goes through some of the pages of the website.)
BRANDON Damn, this is tight. These brothers did a great job on this. I gotta send an
email to the webmaster. Maybe he can give me some advice on putting ours together.
(There is a knock on the door.)
BRANDON Hold on, Im coming!
(BRANDON logs off and gets up to open the door.)
BRANDON thinks I hope this isnt Donna again looking for Bren!
(BRANDON opens the door.)
DENICE Hi.
BRANDON thinks Oh shoot!
BRANDON Hi.
(silence)
DENICE Are you busy or something?
BRANDON Oh uh no no. Come in.
(BRANDON steps aside and DENICE comes in.)
BRANDON How you doin?
DENICE Good. How are you?
BRANDON Im okay.
DENICE I wanted to talk, if thats okay.
BRANDON Um yeah. Sure.
(They sit down.)
DENICE Brandon, Im sorry for lying to you. I know it looks like I lied to take advantage
of a situation, but that isnt the case at all. I only told you what I told you because I
thought it would help you to regain your memory.
BRANDON I understand that part, and I appreciate your concern for me when I was sickI
think. But what I dont understand is
(BRANDON looks away.)
BRANDON When I was better and out of the hospitalwhy did you continue with the lie?
(silence)
BRANDON See Denice, I want to believe you. God knows I do. But that part is hard for
me to get past. I mean, why didnt you come and tell me? If you were so concerned about
me getting my memory back, okay fine. But once I got it back, you kept it up so I would be
your boyfriend. Thats not cool.
DENICE Brandon I wanted to tell you. Every time I saw you I tried to say something but
the words didnt come out. I hated the fact that we were living a lie. At the same time, it
was almost a dream come true because Ive loved you for so long.
(silence)
DENICE Brandon, please believe that I would never do anything to hurt you or to put our
relationship in jeopardy. Whether that is me being your girl or our friendship in general. We
go back too far for that.
(She pauses.)
DENICE And also know that with all of my heart and everything that is in me, I am
sincerely sorry.
(Her voice begins to shake.)
DENICE Brandon, I am sorry. And it isnt because
(Her eyes begin to get watery.)
DENICE It isnt because I want you back. Even though I really do. Really I do.
(Tears begin to fall down her face.)
DENICE But I am sorry Brandon because I hurt someone that I love so dearly. I didnt
want it to happen this way. It wasnt supposed to happen this way. You were supposed to
just fall in love with me. Just for me. And me for you. That is how I always dreamed about
it. But it never came out that way.
(She wipes her cheek but more tears fall.)
DENICE Then all of a sudden you are mine. Out of the clear sky. My dream comes true. I
try to tell you the truth and then pray that you still love me and want to be with me. And
every time
(DENICE begins to really cry.)
DENICE - ever time I
(BRANDON stands up and walks over to DENICE.)
DENICE Im sorry Brandon! Im so sorry!
BRANDON Come here.
(DENICE stands up and places her face into BRANDONs chest as he wraps his arms around
her.)
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(ROBIN and PYRAMID THERESA are helping PYRAMID BREANNA up.)
MARLANA She mustve got nervous seeing my line! Ha ha ha ha!
ROBIN I know I used to! So I aint even mad at that! Ha ha ha ha!
(Everyone laughs except THERESA and BREANNA.)
STACIE Shes fine. Breanna is fine. Ill tell you exactly whats wrong with her.
PYRAMID BREANNA thinks Oh no! No! No!
PYRAMID BREANNA Big Sister Stacie, that wont be necess
STACIE Pyramid, its okay.
PYRAMID BREANNA But
STACIE I said
(STACIE smiles at BREANNA.)
STACIE - its okay.
(STACIE turns toward her sorors.)
STACIE Ive spoken to Breanna on several occasions actually. And she has expressed to
me her interest in Delta. She has a burning desire for the sorority in her heart and she has
a good heart.
PYRAMID BREANNA thinks I do?
STACIE As much as she wants to become an active and contributing part of our sorority, I
can imagine what a shock like this may do to her. I mean, look at how many sorors just
came in. And our line at that!
(There is a knock on the door.)
MARLANA Well she better straighten up then! Had us all worried. She aint nothin but
nervous.
STACIE Shell be fine.
(ROBIN turns and walks toward the door.)
ROBIN Hey, yall know how it is. At some point, every woman has to face that intimidating
soror if she wants to make it in! Ha ha ha ha!
(ROBIN opens the door.)
ROBIN Speak of the devil.
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DENICE has come to talk to BRANDON and apologize for lying to him about their
relationship.
(DENICE stands up and places her face into BRANDONs chest as he wraps his arms around
her.)
DENICE Im sorry baby! Im sorry!
(DENICE is crying heavily into BRANDONs chest.)
BRANDON DeniceDshhhhhhh. Its okay. Its okay.
DENICE Brandon, Ill never lie to you again. I love you.
BRANDON I love you too Denice. Here, sit back down.
DENICE Dont let me go Brandon.
(They sit down together. BRANDON places his arm around DENICE.)
BRANDON Denice, I know you love me. And you know that I love you too. Its just that
when I realized what had happened, I began to question myself. Like, I started to ask
myself questions like, do I really feel for Denice the way that I think I do? Or have I just
convinced myself of that based on a lie?
DENICE I understand.
(DENICE is looking down.)
BRANDON And I became so upset. I spoke to Brendon about it and he acted like it was no
big deal. Because he knows that we both have feelings for one another. So then I thought
that maybe he was right. Maybe I was blowing this whole thing out of proportion.
DENICE But I can understand your concern Brandon. I mean, if you have feelings for
someone, you want to know in your heart that they are genuine. I would want to know.
BRANDON Yeah.
(silence)
DENICE So
(DENICE looks up at BRANDON and speaks softly, almost at a whisper.)
DENICE - do you think you have real feelings? For me I mean?
(BRANDON looks at her and waits before he answers.)
BRANDON Denice, my feelings for you are real. Thats why Ive been so upset these last
few days. Because I thought I had lost you and I couldnt live like that. I dont ever want
to lose you.
(DENICE starts to cry again.)
DENICE And Ill never hurt you again Brandon, I promise.
BRANDON Good. Well lets forget the whole thing and try and move on okay?
DENICE Okay.
(They hug and to kiss.)
BRANDON I hope this all will be forgotten soon.
DENICE Well actually
(DENICEs voice is back to normal and she is wiping her face.)
DENICE - there is one more thing I have to do before we close the chapter on this little
saga.
BRANDON Oh yeah? Whats that?
(DENICE gets up and grabs her bag.)
BRANDON Hey, where you goin?
(DENICE kisses BRANDON on the cheek and turns to walk out.)
DENICE I got a certain soror that I need to pay a visit to.
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(ROBIN turns and walks toward the door.)
ROBIN Hey, yall know how it is. At some point, every woman has to face that intimidating
soror if she wants to make it in! Ha ha ha ha!
(ROBIN opens the door.)
ROBIN Speak of the devil.
CHRISTIAN Hey Robin.
(silence)
ROBIN Come in Chris.
CHRISTIAN Thanks.
(CHRISTIAN comes in.)
PENNY Christian! Whats up soror!
CHRISTIAN Hey everybody!
(All of the sorors approach CHRISTIAN to embrace herexcept STACIE. STACIE walks
toward PYRAMID BREANNA.)
STACIE Are you okay?
PYRAMID BREANNA YesumBig Sister Stacie.
STACIE Good. Look, there are some things that you dont even know about
(STACIE turns and looks toward CHRISTIAN who is smiling and hugging sorors.)
STACIE - and now isnt the time to go into it.
(STACIE looks at THERESA who is paying attention to every word.)
STACIE You two just be strong. This is going to be a long night.
PYRAMID BREANNA thinks Oh God!
STACIE But trust meyoure almost sorors. And when this is over Breanna
(STACIE starts to step away as CHRISTIAN approaches the line.)
STACIE - you and I will have to have a sit down.

Episode 23
XAVIER is in his room waiting for his fraternity brothers, GREGG and MIKE, to arrive.
XAVIER and GREGG need to discuss how they are going to handle MIKE and his recent
actions.
XAVIER thinks - Lord just keep me from killing him.
(XAVIER looks at his watch.)
XAVIER thinks - Can I hit him Lord? Can I just punch him in the face?
(XAVIER smiles to himself as there is a knock on the door.)
XAVIER thinks - I hope this is Gregg and not Mike yet!
(XAVIER gets up.)
XAVIER thinks - Because I swear I'm gonna hit Mike the minute he opens his mouth!
(XAVIER looks through his peephole and opens the door.)
XAVIER - Thank God.
GREGG - Are you always praying man? Sheesh!
XAVIER - I was thanking God that you got here before the idiot!
GREGG - What you talkin' about Z?
(GREGG walks in.)
XAVIER - Wait til I tell you what our neo did.
GREGG - What?
(GREGG opens the fridge, XAVIER follows him into the kitchen.)
XAVIER - Dude, I'm in here chillin, and I get a knock on the door. Guess who is coming to
see me! GREGG - One of those cheerleader freaks? Ha ha ha ha!
XAVIER - Man I'm serious.
(GREGG closes the fridge.)
GREGG - My bad. Who came to see you Z?
XAVIER - Our new Scroller!
GREGG - Scroller? Mike?
XAVIER - No. I didn't say our new frat brother, or our neo But our new Scroller!
GREGG - Negro, what are you talking about?
XAVIER - G, I open the door and Brendon is giving me a greeting and acting like a Scoller
because Mike told him that he could go on line for us now!
GREGG - What?
XAVIER - Brendon is giving me a greeting, in the hallway, calling me Little Red!
GREGG - You're bullshittin' me!
XAVIER - Gregg I'm not lying! Mike told Brendon that he could pledge Kappa right now! And
started him off in our pledge process! Without speaking with me or you!
(silence)
GREGG - Where the fuck is Mike?
XAVIER - He should be here any minute from now.
Meanwhile in another dorm...
MONA - I don't wanna keep you from what you have to go to. You don't have to feel sorry
for me and stay just to talk.
MIKE - Naw don't sweat it. What I was going to go to is gonna last all night. Trust me. So
let's talk. What's on your mind Miss Mona?
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BOBBY is in his room. He is exhausted from restless nights, but can't fall asleep to take a
nap.
BOBBY thinks - This is crazy! I can't even fall asleep!
(BOBBY rolls over and grabs his phone. He dials REGGIE.)
REGGIE - Hello?
BOBBY - Wassup bruh.
REGGIE - What up man.
BOBBY - Dude, I gotta get back with Paula.
REGGIE - She still ain't talkin' to you?
BOBBY - Hell no. Man, I fucked up big time.
REGGIE - What goes around comes around bruh.
BOBBY - I don't need the I told you so speech.
REGGIE - Ha ha ha, my bad.
BOBBY - I can't even sleep.
REGGIE - So you're really in love huh? Who would've thought. Bobby in love.
BOBBY - I've been in love before. Look at how long I was with Alexis.
REGGIE - Man that wasn't being in love. You were cheating on her with every girl on
campus.
BOBBY - I guess.
REGGIE - I know what I'm talkin' about. You cared about Alexis. You may have even loved
her. But you were definitely not in love with her. I think you are in love with Paula. Possibly.
You feel really bad about what happened and I know you didn't want to hurt her. But if you
were really in love with her, then you couldn't have cheated on her in the first place.
(silence)
BOBBY - Leave it to you to throw sense up in my face.
REGGIE - Well you know I'm gonna always do that and you call me anyway.
BOBBY - Yeah, I guess I should've known.
REGGIE - You know I don't pull any punches. Especially with my bros.
BOBBY - Yeah.
REGGIE - So if you know this already...
BOBBY - Okay, I get the point.
(REGGIE laughs.)
BOBBY - So if you know so much about relationships and shit, why aren't you in one?
(REGGIE laughs again.)
REGGIE - Who says I'm not in one?
BOBBY - What?
REGGIE - I don't tell yall nosey niggas everything. Ha ha ha ha!
BOBBY - Wait, you got a girl?
REGGIE - Yeah I got a girl?
BOBBY - You lying!
(REGGIE laughs.)
BOBBY - Yo, who is your...
(BOBBY's other line rings.)
BOBBY - Oh shit! Hold on man!
(BOBBY quickly clicks over, hoping it is PAULA calling him.)
BOBBY - Hello!
DERRICK - We need to talk.
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MIKE sits down with MONA in the lobby of the dorm. She smiles as she sits down with him.
MIKE - So what's botherin' you pretty Mona?
MONA - I messed up with my sorors. They're pissed off at me.
MIKE - What happened?
MONA - Well...
(MONA pauses.)
MONA - ...I want to increase my chapter. I just want to make AKA the best that it can be
here at Ahpla. That's all.
MIKE - Well what's wrong with that? That's how I feel about Kappa.
MONA - I guess I have different ideas on how to go about that. I thought that if we had a
few more confident members, it would show a difference on campus. So I had an interest
meeting and met with a few young ladies that I know are interested in AKA.
(MIKE has a big smile on his face.)
MONA - What? Why are you laughing at me?
MIKE - You won't believe this! We have the exact same goals Mona! I just had my own
interest meeting myself!
MONA - You did?
MIKE - Hell yeah! I know this one cat who is dying to be a Nupe. So I spoke to him and
taught him a few early things. I sent him over to see my frat brothers. He's over there now.
But the point is that there's nothing wrong with expanding our chapters. That's what our
founders did. So it must be the way to go.
MONA - That's what I thought. Sorors have other ideas though.
MIKE - So they got mad at you for that?
MONA - Very mad.
MIKE - Well that's crazy.
MONA - I think so too.
MIKE - So what are you gonna do about it?
MONA - Do about it? What can I do?
MIKE - What can you do? Girl never give up. If you wanna increase your chapter and sorors
got mad, you need to keep fighting until they understand how important your views are.
Because they are important.
MONA - You think so?
MIKE - I know so. Like I said, I feel the same way that you do. I got your back.
MONA - I wish you had a vote up in my chapter! Ha ha ha ha ha! I would need someone like
you beside me.
MIKE - I'd be happy to stand beside you now Mona.
(MONA smiles.)
MONA - That's real sweet of you Mike.
MIKE - I'm a sweet kind of guy.
(silence)
MONA - Mike, do you still have some time?
MIKE - Depends.
(MIKE smiles.)
MONA - I'm starvin'.
MIKE - Then I got time.
(MONA smiles back.)
MIKE - You wanna go to the...
(silence)
(MIKE is staring at someone who just walked into the dorm. MONA turns around to see who
MIKE is looking at.)
MONA - What? Who are you looking at?
MIKE - That dude...
(MIKE starts to get up.)
MIKE - ...that dude right there!
MONA - Who? What about him?
MIKE - That dude is a new Sigma from Amgis College! My prophytes Xavier and Gregg told
me that he was on line pledging Kappa here at Ahpla!
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The ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho are stunned at the comment made by their Aurora to
CANDACE, her big sister.
JENNIFER - I know this Aurora isn't talking back to big sisters!
CANDACE - I know right! What the heck!
AURORA ALEXIS - I don't mean to be dis
CANDACE - Will you shut up! Don't talk back to me again!
AURORA ALEXIS - But you're supposed to be my friend.
CANDACE - No, you're supposed to be pledging!
(CANDACE gets in ALEXIS' face. ALEXIS is starting to visibly become emotional.)
CANDACE - Let me make something very clear! You are pledging Sigma Gamma Rho! None
of us are here to baby sit you! Not me, and none of my sorors okay! Right now I am not
your pal, I ain't your buddy, I ain't your girlfriend or boyfriend! So you better
AURORA ALEXIS - At least I have a boyfriend!
(The room suddenly becomes incredibly quiet.)
JENNIFER thinks - Oh my God.
(Everyone looks at CANDACE for her reaction.)
CANDACE thinks - Oh my God! Oh my God!
NINO - So what do ya say? I know it's a small diamond, but when I get a chance, I can get
you a bigge...
CANDACE - Of course I'll marry you! I love you Nino!
NINO - You will?
(All the children start to jump up and down and scream. CANDACE leaps out of her chair
and hugs NINO so tight he can't breathe.)
NINO - I love you too baby! You just made me the happiest man on earth... the happiest
man on earth... the happiest man on earth...
(BOBBY is carrying NINO over his shoulder. NINO looks out into the crowd and sees
CANDACE rushing toward him. As their eyes meet, NINO smiles, then loses consciousness.)
CANDACE - Nino... Nino please don't leave me! Please, you can't be gone!
(CANDACE gets out of her bed. She notices that it is four o'clock in the morning. She gets
on her knees.)
CANDACE - God, I don't understand why you took Nino from me.
(Tears are running down CANDACE's face.)
CANDACE - He was your child. He was so special. There will never be another man who will
touch me the way that Nino did. Why did you take him from me Lord? Please help me. Help
me move on.
(silence)
CANDACE - Oh God please help me!
(CANDACE wipes her face but continues to cry. She gets up and stares at her alarm clock. It
is 4:11 in the morning. She stands staring at the clock for two minutes. She picks up her
phone and dials.)
XAVIER - Helllooooo.
CANDACE - Xavier, this is Candace.
XAVIER - Who?
CANDACE - It's Candace. I'm so sorry to call you so late but I need to talk to you.
XAVIER - Candace. Um, is everything okay?
CANDACE pray a lot. I don't undersand why Nino died and God isn't listening to me.
XAVIER - Wait, hold on.
(silence)
XAVIER - Hello?
CANDACE - Yes.
XAVIER - Okay I'm up. I'm up. Talk to me Candace.
(CANDACE is crying so hard she can barely get her words out.)
CANDACE - Xavier, I don't understand why Nino? All these brothers our here selling drugs,
disrespecting women, whatever! Why did he die? I try and pray, I can't sleep, I'm dying!
XAVIER - Candace all things happen for a reason. I don't know all the answers. But I know
that God has a plan and won't put on us more than we can bare.
CANDACE - I can't bare this Xavier! I just don't understand and I'm finding myself very
upset with God right now! I lost the love of my life and I don't think I can ever love again! I
lost the love of my life... the love of my life... the love... the love...
(silence)
AURORA ALEXIS - Oh Big Sister... I am so sor...
(CANDACE slaps AURORA ALEXIS in the face.)
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(BOBBY's other line rings.)
BOBBY - Oh shit! Hold on man!
(BOBBY quickly clicks over, hoping it is PAULA calling him.)
BOBBY - Hello!
DERRICK - We need to talk.
BOBBY - Who is this?
DERRICK - Nigga this is Derrick.
BOBBY - Derrick? What the hell do you want?
DERRICK - What's this I hear about you wanting to take care of Lil Derrick? Are you crazy?
BOBBY - What do you mean am I crazy? Caryn certainly ain't taking care of him the way
that she should. And he is my son. Remember?
DERRICK - Oh now all of a sudden you wanna take ownership? You wanna be a father all of
a sudden?
BOBBY - I am a father. You're the one that's not.
DERRICK - I'm ten times the father that you are!
BOBBY - No you aren't. You just got money. Don't get it twisted!
DERRICK - Let me tell yo...
BOBBY - No let me tell you something. Just because you're fuckin' Caryn don't make you
my kid's father. And just because you play in the NBA and got loot don't make you a great
dad. You're gone just as much as I was. But that bullshit is about to change.
DERRICK - Oh really? What court of law is gonna allow you to take Derrick from his mother?
You don't even have a job! You don't even act responsible in your own life! How you gonna
teach anybody how to be a man when you ain't even one yet!
BOBBY - How you gonna teach somebody to be a man when you ain't never around?
DERRICK - What?
BOBBY - What city were you in when Lil Derrick was choking to death?
(silence)
BOBBY - And what club was Caryn in?
DERRICK - Yo, I'm gonna tell you like this Bobby. You stay away from my son.
BOBBY - You have a son, and I'll stay away from him.
DERRICK - If you try and get Lil Derrick, you have to go through me first.
BOBBY - I won't have to. The day I go get him, you'll probably be playing against Kobe
Bryant or somebody.
DERRICK - I'd give the NBA up for Lil Derrick!
BOBBY - And the minute you do, you can kiss Caryn and Lil Derrick goodbye. See how much
Caryn loves you if you got a nine to five like the rest of us. You better wake up and smell
the coffee.
DERRICK - No you better wake up! You ain't no father, you ain't never been a father, and
you don't know how to be a father!
BOBBY - Whatever!
(click)
(BOBBY slams the phone down.)
BOBBY thinks - Whatever! If I want to take care of my son, I can and I will! Any reasonable
judge will say that. He's my son. Not Derrick's!
(BOBBY plops back on the bed and folds his arms behind his head. He is staring up at the
ceiling.)
BOBBY thinks - I can't believe he had the audacity to even call me! I wonder where his ass
is! Boston? Chicago? Orlando?
(silence)
BOBBY thinks - Wait til I tell Reggie about...
BOBBY - Oh shit! Reggie!
(BOBBY quickly grabs the phone and dials REGGIE again.)
BOBBY thinks - Damn, I forgot I had that nigga on hold!
(REGGIE's phone rings.)
BOBBY thinks - He was about to tell me who he is seeing!
REGGIE's ANSWERING MACHINE - I'm not in. Leave me a message and I'll...
BOBBY - Dammit!
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ROSALIND - Oh shit! Candace!
(ROSALIND quickly grabs CANDACE's arm as AURORA ALEXIS grabs her face.)
CANDACE - You don't know what I've gone through since I lost Nino! Don't you ever...
(CANDACE looks at ALEXIS who is holding her face crying. CANDACE stops herself and turns
toward the door.)
PAULA - Candace wait!
(CANDACE runs out the door and slams it behind her.)
ROSALIND - Candace!
PAULA - I'll get her!
(ROSALIND goes to AURORA ALEXIS as PAULA runs after CANDACE.)
PAULA - Candace wait! Wait!
(PAULA sees CANDACE turn the corner and she runs down the hall after her.)
PAULA - Candace!
(As PAULA turns the corner she almost trips over CANDACE who is sitting down crying into
her hands.)
PAULA - Oh my God Candace, are you okay girl?
(PAULA kneels down and places her hand on CANDACE's shoulder. CANDACE doesn't
respond.)
PAULA - Damn girl. I can't believe she went there!
(silence)
PAULA - I would've slapper her ass too!
CANDACE - No. I was wrong for that.
PAULA - Huh?
(CANDACE wipes her eyes and picks her head up.)
CANDACE - Technically she's right Paula. I've never moved on since Nino. Deep inside I
don't want to.
PAULA - But look at what you went through. You lost the love of your life. I mean, I don't
blame you.
CANDACE - But it has been a long time. I still have all of his pictures up. I still talk to him. I
still want him to come back to me... somehow.
PAULA - You do?
CANDACE - Yeah.
(silence)
CANDACE - Maybe this was the slap in my face that I actually needed.
PAULA - Think so?
CANDACE - In a way, I know so. I've never closed the Nino chapter in my life.
(silence)
PAULA - So what do you do now?
(silence)
CANDACE - I know exactly what I have to do. I've thought about it for a long time. I just
couldn't do it.
PAULA - What?
(CANDACE starts to stand up and clean her face up.)
CANDACE - I gotta go.
PAULA - Wait, where are you going?
CANDACE - I gotta take care of something.
PAULA - Do you need me to go with you?
CANDACE - No. You can't.
PAULA - Are you sure?
CANDACE - Very sure. But thank you Paula.
PAULA - You know I love you soror.
(They hug... long.)
PAULA - Call me when you're finished what you are doing.
CANDACE - Yeah.
(CANDACE turns to leave.)
CANDACE - And don't kill Alexis. I'll talk to her when I get back.
PAULA - Yeah. Okay.
(PAULA walks back toward the room. CANDACE pulls her cell phone out and dials.)
CANDACE - Hey dad.
MR. RICH - Hey Candace. How you doing sweetie.
CANDACE - I'm okay.
MR. RICH - What's the matter? Are you okay?
CANDACE - Daddy I need a big favor.
MR. RICH - Sure, what's wrong honey?
(CANDACE pauses.)
CANDACE - Daddy I need a ticket to fly home. I have to visit Nino's gravesite.

Episode 24
BRENDON has told his twin brother BRANDON the story of how MIKE lead him to believe he
could pledge Kappa Alpha Psi now. BRENDON is very upset about being fooled by that and
BRANDON shares in his anger.
BRANDON - Bren, let me ask you something man.
(BRENDON stops with the remote and looks at his brother.)
BRENDON - What's up?
BRANDON - I don't know how to ask you this, actually I wasn't going to say anything at all.
But...
(BRANDON pauses.)
BRENDON - What?
(BRANDON shifts in his chair.)
BRANDON - Man I don't know if these brothers are right for you man. Of course I care about
you Brendon. This dude Mike ain't cool and I think Gregg is kinda shady too.
BRENDON - What you sayin'?
(BRANDON leans in closer.)
BRANDON - Bren, what do you think about learning some information on my frat, Phi Beta
Sigma?
BRENDON - What?
(BRANDON gets very serious.)
BRANDON - Look man. I know you had been leaning toward Kappa for a long time. And I
respect that. I always have.
BRENDON - Uh huh.
BRANDON - But man, I'm gonna tell you. Ever since I've crossed, I realized the intense
brotherhood that Phi Beta Sigma has. Dude, we're not like those other frats man. I'm tellin'
you. That shit that Mike did to you ain't cool and I gurantee Gregg knows about it.
BRENDON - You think so?
BRANDON - Come on man. Of course that nigga knows. They both shady. And the only
reason I ain't saying that Xavier is shady too is because I used to work with him on the
newspaper. Remember?
BRENDON - Yeah, of course.
BRANDON - And I kind of know the type of person he is. So I can't see him doing that as a
man.
BRENDON - Yeah. Me neither.
BRANDON - But Gregg and Mike? I wouldn't trust them two as far as I can throw them!
BRENDON - So you're saying to me that I should check out Sigma instead of Kappa?
(silence)
BRANDON - I'm saying this, I know you've wanted to be a Kappa for a long time. And I
don't think you should even make a decision based on two Kappas. It's a huge fraternity.
But what I'm saying is this will be your home. Ahpla U. Mike will be your prophyte. So will
Gregg. One of the three will be your dean. What the hell? Do you want that? Do you want
shady niggas to be your home chapter?
(silence)
BRANDON - I'm saying to take a look at a real brotherhood and sisterhood bruh. Let me at
least tell you a few things and then I won't persuade you. You can make up your own mind.
All I need for you to do is listen.
(silence)
BRANDON - So what do ya say?
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PJ and APRIL are in their room and studying for exams. The room is very quiet.
APRIL - Hey girl, do you mind if I put some music on? It's way too quiet up in here.
PJ - That's cool. Go ahead.
(APRIL gets up and turns the CD player on.)
APRIL - Thanks. I was seriously falling asleep here.
PJ - Yeah, me too. How is your studying coming?
APRIL - Slow as hell. How about you?
(PJ laughs.)
PJ - I'm aight I guess. You know how it is.
APRIL - Yeah.
(They both turn back to their books and start to study again.)
APRIL thinks - I gotta stay awake! Gotta stay awake!
(The telephone rings.)
APRIL thinks - Oh I hope this is for me, maybe it will wake me up!
PJ - I'll get it.
APRIL - Okay.
(PJ picks the phone up.)
PJ - Hello?
TY - Hey PJ, it's Ty.
PJ - Oh hey!
(PJ mouths to APRIL that it's TY on the phone. APRIL nods and turns back to her book.)
PJ - What's up?
TY - I'm chillin' girl, how are ya?
PJ - I'm okay. Got an exam tomorrow so just studying.
TY - Oh my bad. I didn't wanna disturb.
PJ - Naw it's cool. I can use a break. What's going on?
(PJ falls back on the bed and is staring up at the ceiling.)
TY - I'm thinking about going over to Amgis tonight. They got a big basketball game and I
was thinking about checking it out.
PJ - Since when do we go to Amgis games?
TY - Well you know Buck is my bruh. They're playing Howard and if they win, they may get
into the tournament.
PJ - Who cares. Ha ha ha ha ha!
TY - Don't be mean. If it ain't Ahpla, it might as well be Amgis.
PJ - Hey, I say we're the real A U. No imitations!
TY - I hear ya dog! Ha ha ha ha!
PJ - Well have fun, I gotta study.
TY - I hear ya. Well maybe we can hang out next time, after your exam is over.
PJ - Yeah, that's cool.
TY - Aight then, good luck on your test.
PJ - Thanks.
TY - Later.
PJ - Peace.
(PJ hangs up and gets off the bed. She returns to her desk to study.)
APRIL - I was hoping the phone was for me. To keep me awake.
PJ - Are you expecting a call?
APRIL - Naw. Not really. Hoping it was Xavier though.
(silence)
(PJ turns and faces APRIL.)
PJ - April, let me be honest and real with you for a second about Xavier.
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BRANDON is trying to convince his brother to consider pursuing membership into Phi Beta
Sigma fraternity.
BRANDON - So what do ya say?
BRENDON - All I gotta do is listen?
BRANDON - That's all you gotta do.
BRENDON - And if I don't do Sigma, your feelings won't get hurt?
BRANDON - If you make another mistake, that's on you dude!
(They both laugh.)
BRENDON - Well I guess it won't be bad to at least listen.
BRANDON - Believe me...
(BRANDON grabs the phone.)
BRANDON - ...you'll be happy that you did.
(BRANDON dials.)
BRANDON - Hey wassup frat. You busy right now?
BRENDON thinks - Sigma? Me? I don't know.
(BRENDON looks at BRANDON who is wearing a Phi Beta Sigma shirt. He stares at
BRANDON's letters.)
BRENDON thinks - Do I really want to wear that? Those colors? Those letters?
(BRANDON hangs up.)
BRANDON - Okay let's go.
BRENDON - Where we going?
BRANDON - To learn about my frat. Come on.
BRENDON - Okay cool.
(They get up and leave.)
BRANDON - I ain't gonna lie. I'm excited to be able to share some stuff with you man.
BRENDON - Oh yeah? You think it might change my mind?
BRANDON - I have no idea. I hope so though. I wanted to be on line with you anyway.
BRENDON - Yeah, I thought about that too. But I was thinking about both of us going KAPsi.
BRANDON - That's funny.
BRENDON - Yeah. Ha ha ha ha.
BRANDON - But it's all good. If you don't like what you see, by all means say no.
BRENDON - Fair enough dude.
(They leave their building and catch the shuttle bus toward campus.)
BRENDON - You should've told me we were going outside. I need a heavier coat!
BRANDON - Whatever Bren. Stop bitchin'.
(The shuttle bus arrives on campus and they get off.)
BRENDON - Where the heck are we going?
BRANDON - Just follow man.
(They walk into the administration building.)
BRENDON thinks - Maybe one of his line brothers works here or something.
(They get into the elevator.)
BRENDON thinks - But wait, the only line brother that Brandon has that goes to Ahpla is
Miri. And didn't he say something about him going to Africa or something?
BRENDON - Hey, didn't you say that Miri went to Africa?
BRANDON - Yeah, that fool went ahead and went! Ha ha ha ha! I hear it man, he's a better
man than me. But it's all good because his girl Gina went with him.
BRENDON - She went to Africa with him?
BRANDON - Yep! She surprised him by being on the plane when he boarded.
BRENDON - Are you serious? Damn!
(The elevator stops on the top floor and they get off.)
BRANDON - Yeah. I got a few emails from him already. Yo, he's doing a book too.
BRENDON - Really?
BRANDON - Yeah. His first book of poetry.
BRENDON - That's cool. I've heard him at Pharoahs. He's off the hook.
BRANDON - No doubt! That's my sands!
(They walk up to a receptionist positioned in the hall.)
RECEPTIONIST - May I help you?
BRANDON - Yes, I'm here to see President Bryce.
RECEPTIONIST - Okay. Do you have an appointment?
BRANDON - If you can tell him that Brandon is here, I'd appreciate it.
RECEPTIONIST - Certainly. Hold on one second.
(She calls inside the office.)
BRENDON - Bro, why in the world are we at the president's office? Are you crazy or
something? This is the president of Ahpla University! I thought you said you wanted me to
learn more about your frat?
BRANDON - Well who better to teach you then...
RECEPTIONIST - Brandon you can go right in.
BRANDON - ...then Brother Bryce, ny frat brother.
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TRINA is in her room reading while on the phone with RONNIE.
TRINA - Yeah, I'm trying to go.
RONNIE - That's cool. I'll let you know how much the tickets are and we can check that.
TRINA - Okay!
RONNIE - What you gettin' into?
TRINA - Caryn is comin' over and we're goin' to the mall.
RONNIE - What you gonna buy me?
TRINA - Nothin'! Beggin' ass!
(RONNIE laughs.)
RONNIE - Whatever!
(There is a knock on the door.)
TRINA - Oh that's Caryn. I'll call you later.
RONNIE - Aight boo.
TRINA - Bye babe.
RONNIE - Later.
(They hang up and TRINA closes her book.)
TRINA - Cominnnnnng!
CARYN - Okaaaaaay!
(TRINA opens the door laughing.)
TRINA - Girl you silly.
CARYN - Whatever bitch. You ready? Let me hit the bathroom real quick.
TRINA - Hurry up so we can be out.
(TRINA takes the baby and CARYN passes her to go to the bathroom.)
TRINA - Hey little man! Hey little Derrick!
(The baby starts to cry.)
TRINA - Uhh...come get your whiny kid!
CARYN - Shut up!
(CARYN washes her hands and comes back out.)
CARYN - You must be bitchy! He likes women usually.
TRINA - Whatever! You ready now mommy?
CARYN - Yeah, let's roll.
(They leave and go down to CARYN's Mercedes truck.)
TRINA - I still can't believe you got this tight ass truck! Girl you know I hate you!
CARYN - Don't hate, just get in the passenger seat!
(They laugh as they get in. CARYN straps in Lil DERRICK.)
CARYN - Get yourself a sugar daddy and you can roll too.
TRINA - Yeah right. Broke ass niggas as Ahpla? Whatever. But you know I'm down with
Ronnie like that.
CARYN - How's that goin'?
TRINA - Good. He's cool ya know. How are things with you and Big Derrick?
CARYN - Actually, I need to ask you something about that.
TRINA p>CARYN - Me and Derrick are cool but now I got Bobby trying to get at me about
custody.
TRINA - Custody?
CARYN - Yeah. He wants to get my son.
TRINA - Is he serious?
CARYN - Yeah very. Something about him making some changes in his life and now all of a
sudden he's ready.
TRINA - Damn.
CARYN - I told Derrick and they spoke once, but I can see this getting ugly.
TRINA - Damn girl.
(silence)
TRINA - Well you know what you have to do right?
CARYN - Huh?
(CARYN looks over at TRINA.)
CARYN - No. What?
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APRIL - I was hoping the phone was for me. To keep me awake.
PJ - Are you expecting a call?
APRIL - Naw. Not really. Hoping it was Xavier though.
(silence)
(PJ turns and faces APRIL.)
PJ - April, let me be honest and real with you for a second about Xavier.
APRIL - Huh?
(APRIL puts her pen down and turns to face PJ.)
APRIL - What are you talking about?
PJ - Girl, I know you've been diggin' Xavier for a long time. But let me keep it real with you.
APRIL - Uh huh.
PJ - April, Xavier isn't feeling you like that. And the only reason he hasn't told you that is
because he's just too nice.
APRIL - What?
PJ - April, he never responds when you try to holla. What do you think?
APRIL - He doesn't respond Peej because he's a holy dude and he doesn't want to have sex.
So he keeps a distance.
PJ - Come on April.
APRIL - I'm serious. You know how he is. He carries his bible around. So he keeps a safe
distance but we do like each other.
PJ - April, first of all he doesn't carry his bible around. Secondly, he is a good guy but he
doesn't like you like that. If he wanted you as his girlfriend, he would've made that happen.
He knows you like him, so that would be easy.
APRIL - You calling me easy?
PJ - For Xavier? Yes!
(APRIL throws her pen at PJ and they both laugh.)
PJ - But seriously girl, I hate to see you feenin' after a brother that won't return your
affection. You feel me?
APRIL - I feel you, but you don't know a lot about me and Xavier. There are a lot of
conversations that we have with each other that you don't know about.
PJ - What kinds of conversations?
APRIL - We talk a lot. We talk about what we both want out of life, where we want to be.
What we are looking for in another person. We talk about each other.
PJ - So he tells you that you are the person that he wants to be with?
APRIL - Well not exactly. But he leaves me hints. But hey, I never told him either, so we're
even.
PJ - You don't have to tell him April, you show it every chance you get!
APRIL - I do not.
PJ - You drool over Xavier.
APRIL - Well he's fine!
(They both laugh.)
APRIL - And look at him PJ. I mean, he ain't like other guys.
PJ - That's true but he doesn't like you.
APRIL - Damn, just be mean why don't you.
PJ - I ain't tryin' to be mean. I just don't want to see you get hurt.
(silence)
APRIL - Trust me Peej. You don't know all the inner workings of my relationship with Xavier.
It isn't what you think.
PJ - And I think it isn't what you think.
APRIL - Okay, I'll call him right now. I'll prove it to ya.
PJ - You ain't gotta prove nothing to me girl.
APRIL - Naw naw, you brought this whole thing up.
(APRIL gets up and grabs the phone.)
APRIL - Now we can put it to rest. Let me just call my baby Z.
PJ thinks - God!
APRIL - Just listen.
Meanwhile at XAVIER's apartment...
(The phone rings.)
GREGG - This better be Mike's ass! Where the hell is he?
XAVIER - If it is, he better have a damn good reason to not be here! Like be up in the
hospital or something! And if not, I may put him there!
GREGG - Did you say damn?
(XAVIER ignores GREGG's question and answers the phone.)
XAVIER - Hello?
APRIL - Hey hon, it's April!
(silence)
XAVIER - April I can't talk right now okay... I'll have to talk to you later.
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CARYN and TRINA are driving to the mall and discusssing BOBBY wanting the baby back.
CARYN - I got Bobby trying to get at me about custody.
TRINA - Custody?
CARYN - Yeah. He wants to get my son.
TRINA - Is he serious?
CARYN - Yeah very. Something about him making some changes in his life and now all of a
sudden he's ready.
TRINA - Damn.
CARYN - I told Derrick and they spoke once, but I can see this getting ugly.
TRINA - Damn girl.
(silence)
TRINA - Well you know what you have to do right?
CARYN - Huh?
(CARYN looks over at TRINA.)
CARYN - No. What?
TRINA - You're gonna have to marry Derrick.
CARYN - What!
TRINA - You heard me. You're gonna have to marry Derrick?
CARYN - For what?
TRINA - If you marry Derrick, then you won't have to worry about Bobby ever gettin' your
baby. You'll be a family with a substantial income earner. You'll be set.
CARYN - Yeah but marriage?
TRINA - Hey man, do what you gotta do. If I know Bobby...
(TRINA smiles.)
TRINA - ...and I do...
CARYN - Oh shut up!
TRINA - If I know Bobby, he is resourceful.
CARYN - True.
TRINA - He manipulates also. He knows how to get things to go his way. You know what I
mean?
CARYN - Yeah, I hear ya.
TRINA - So you don't wanna leave it up to him. Or up to chance. He'll mess around and pull
some shit and surprise you.
CARYN - Damn.
(They pull up to a red light and CARYN turns around and looks at the baby.)
CARYN - That little boy ain't never gonna be taken away from me.
TRINA - I hear ya. Fight for what's yours girl. Fo sho!
CARYN - Yeah.
(silence)
TRINA - What?
CARYN - Nothing. I'm just thinking. Marriage. Me?
TRINA - Do what you gotta do. That's all I'm saying. I mean, he got money.
CARYN - Right.
TRINA - He looks good.
CARYN - Right.
TRINA - You love him.
(silence)
TRINA - You love him.
CARYN - Uh right.
TRINA - So don't trip. He'd be down. Especially if it's for Lil Derrick, He loves that boy.
CARYN - Yeah. He does.
TRINA - So stop trippin'.
CARYN - I hear ya.
(They pull up at the mall.)
TRINA - Now let's forget about that and do some shoppin'! Ha ha ha ha! You got the credit
card right?
CARYN - Hell yeah. Gold card baby!
TRINA - Wooo whoooo!
(CARYN parks and turns the car off.)
CARYN - Let's go!
(As CARYN gets out she pulls out her cell phone and dials quickly.)
CARYN - Hey! I got a quick question for you!
REGGIE - Hey wassup?
CARYN - If I get married, does that mean that me and you have to stop having sex?

Episode 25
As BOBBY and REGGIE get off the elevator on QUINTON's floor, so do PAULA and
JENNIFFER.
PAULA - I know she's here Jenn! Alexis is so predictable, I know she's coming to see her...
(silence)
(BOBBY and PAULA are staring at each other.)
BOBBY - Hey.
PAULA - Hi Bobby.
(silence)
BOBBY - What are you doing here?
PAULA - What are you doing here?
BOBBY - I got a frat meeting over at Quinton's.
PAULA - Well I'm here to get my pledge. I know she's here seeing her man.
(BOBBY turns around and both ALEXIS and QUINTON are gone.)
BOBBY - She'suhhere?
PAULA - We're pretty sure she is. This is her safety blanket. Whenever she gets stressed,
she runs here.
BOBBY - Oh okay.
(silence)
REGGIE - I'll catch ya inside Bobby.
BOBBY - Yeah man, cool.
JENNIFFER - Uh yeahPaula, I'll be waiting by the elevator.
PAULA - Uh no, you don't have to go anywhere soror. We can both check Quinton's crib for
Alexis.
(PAULA starts to walk toward QUINTON's room.)
BOBBY - Can we at least talk for a minute Paula?
PAULA - No Bobby. I gotta take care of this and then I gotta run.
BOBBY - Paula please. Just five minutes.
(PAULA walks past BOBBY.)
PAULA - Excuse me.
(PAULA walks right by and knocks on QUINTON's door. As she knocks, JENNNIFFER walks
up to the door as well.)
BOBBY thinks - Ain't this a bitch!
QUINTON - Paula? Hey girl. What brings you by? Hi Jenniffer. Yall taking care of my girl?
PAULA - You take care of her more nowadays than we do.
QUINTON - Huh?
PAULA - Quinton we know she's here. We need to talk to her about something that
happened.
QUINTON - I'm sorry, she's not here.
(silence)
PAULA - Come on Q. You can't cover for her. You're not a good liar.
QUINTON - No seriously, she ain't here. I wish she was.
(QUINTON flashes a big smile.)
JENNIFFER - You can't even say it with a straight face! Ha ha ha ha ha!
QUINTON - No seriously. Come on in and check.
PAULA thinks - Come in?
QUINTON - Now check this out, keep all this between us okay? I got the frat here and
someinterested dudesyou know how we do.
JENNIFFER - Yeah.
QUINTON - So you didn't see this okay?
PAULA - Okay.
(QUINTON opens the door and PAULA and JENNIFFER look inside.)
PAULA - Is that Donte?
QUINTON - Yeah. Old heads up in here! Ha ha ha ha ha!
(PAULA and JENNIFFER see the backs of five guys as LARRY, DONTE, and REGGIE are
questioning them.)
JENNIFFER - Yall may have five this year?
QUINTON - Actually maybe four. I really don't like one of em. The one with the hat.
PAULA - Well don't kill em okay?
QUINTON - Naw, I won't kill em. You know I'm the calm one.
PAULA - Whatever Q! Well I guess we'll see you later okay?
QUINTON - Aight, yall take care.
JENNIFFER - You too.
PAULA - See ya.
(QUINTON smiles as he closes the door.)
QUINTON thinks - That was close.
(QUINTON approaches the five guys from behind them.)
QUINTON - Aight yall, they're gone. You can take that hat off now babe.
(ALEXIS turns around and takes off QUINTON's baseball cap.)
ALEXIS - Are you sure they're gone?
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BRENDON is falling asleep with the television on when BRANDON comes in the room holding
a book.
BRANDON - Bren wake up.
BRENDON - Huh?
BRANDON - Wake up bro!
(BRANDON starts to shake BRENDON.)
BRENDON - Okay okay man! What! What! I'm up!
BRANDON - No you aren't, sit up man!
(BRANDON pulls BRENDON up.)
BRENDON - I am up Brandon! What man?
(BRANDON laughs.)
BRANDON - I got some stuff I need for you to read and learn.
BRENDON - Read and learn?
BRANDON - Yeah man, check this out!
(BRANDON excitedly plops on the bed next to BRENDON and shows him the book.)
BRANDON - It's my history book.
BRENDON - Your what?
BRANDON - My history book for Sigma! This has all the information you'll need man! Man,
I'm so excited! Let me show you this one part in the beginning!
BRENDON - Brandon, I don't wanna read that right now.
(BRENDON goes to lie back down.)
BRANDON - Naw man! You gotta learn this stuff! Learning your history is one of the most
important aspects of being in a frat! No doubt! You gotta know your shit man! I can't tell
you how many times we got in trouble on line because we didn't now our stuff!
(BRANDON laughs.)
BRENDON - Well okay then. I'll learn it tomorrow.
BRANDON - No better time then the present!
(BRANDON opens the book.)
BRANDON - Check this out! Did you know that James Weldon Johnson was a brother?
BRENDON - Who?
BRANDON - You know, the guy who wrote the Black national anthem! Lift every voice and
sing, til earth and heaven
(BRANDON starts to sing the Black national anthem.)
BRENDON - Brandon stop.
BRANDON - ring with the harmonies of
(BRANDON laughs loud.)
BRANDON - And guess what else!
BRENDON - Brandon stop! I don't want to be a Sigma! I want to be a brother of Kappa
Alpha Psi!
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PAULA and JENNIFFER leave QUINTON's room and start to walk back toward the elevator.
JENNIFFER - I can't believe she wasn't here. I really thought we were gonna bust her.
PAULA - Yeah. But by seeing Donte here, I know it's legit. They're definitely bout to have a
set up in there. I saw the open pizza box!
(They both laugh as BOBBY walks back up.)
BOBBY - Paula
PAULA - Bobby I gotta run okay?
(BOBBY turns to JENNIFFER.)
BOBBY - Jenn, can you give us two minutes? Just two. That's all I need.
(JENNIFFER turns to PAULA.)
JENNIFFER - You tell me girl.
(silence)
PAULA - I'll meet you in the lobby in two minutes.
JENNIFFER - Okay.
BOBBY - Thank you.
(JENNIFFER gets on the elevator and goes down.)
PAULA - You got two minutes Bobby.
BOBBY - Good! I'll only use one. Paula, I know you've gotten my phone calls and my emails.
And I don't blame you for not trying to hear me out. I know that you knew the kind of
brother I was, even when we first met. So you're probably thinking that the shit I'm coming
at you with now is some bull. But le me make this real clear
(BOBBY becomes very serious.)
BOBBY - My life is empty right now without you. For real. I have never hurt the way I do
now. I can't think without you and I'm lost. In the time that we were together, you became
my friend and losing my best friend isn't easy.
PAULA - Bobby was I your best friend when you were fuckin' that freshman?
(silence)
BOBBY - Damn Paula, you ain't gotta
PAULA - No let's keep it real. You wanted some of my time, well you got it. But let's keep it
real since you wanna go there. You haven't changed a bit and I was a fool to think you had.
BOBBY - No I have! I really have!
PAULA - Nigga please! Tell that shit to somebody else. I did get your emails but I see
through it Bobby for real. I can see through all of it.
BOBBY - Paula listen. I don't know how to get it more across to you that I'm being honest
with you now. Paula when I say my life is now upside down, it is! I can't eat, I can't sleep, I
can't do shit.
PAULA - That's called guilt Bobby. You're only sorry because your lying ass got caught. If
you wanna go play around with freshman and young chicks that will blow up your ego, then
fine you go do that. But this sister ain't the one. I'm graduating next year and I got shit to
do.
(PAULA starts to walk away.)
BOBBY - No wait!
PAULA - I'm out Bobby.
BOBBY - You promised me two minutes.
(PAULA stops and turns back around. She looks angry but she listens.)
BOBBY - PaulaI can't blame you for the way that you feel. But if you give me one more
chance, just one more to prove that I've changed and I can give you all the love you need, I
swear I'll never hurt you again.
PAULA - Bobby check this out.
(PAULA's tone changes and she is now speaking much softer.)
PAULA - I gave you a chance. You only get one chance with me. I told you when we met
that I'm not the one to be cheated on and played with. I'm a strong woman. I don't need a
man and I certainly don't need to be lied to by a man. So as I applaud you for making
maturity changes in your life, I deeply believe that the changes you've supposedly made are
only because of the fact that I caught you. Otherwise, you would be the same ol' Bobby. So
in that, I lost interest.
(silence)
PAULA - Now if you'll excuse me, I gotta run.
(BOBBY watches her turn around and walk toward the elevator.)
PAULA thinks - I hope I don't start crying before the elevator comes! Please hurry up
elevator!
(QUINTON's door opens and ALEXIS walks out into the hallway.)
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JUNE has revealed to BUCK where she got the rumor about him cheating from. He picks the
receiver to make a phone call.
JUNE - No Buck! Wait! Are you calling Renee?
BUCK - Yep! I sure am!
JUNE - Buck no!
(JUNE grabs the phone and hangs it up.)
JUNE - You can't do that Buck! I promised Renee that I wouldn't tell you that she told me
that!
BUCK - She shouldn't been talking about stuff that she doesn't know about!
JUNE - Maybe so, but you can't say anything.
BUCK - Like hell I can't!
(BUCK picks the phone back up.)
JUNE - Buck no! Stop!
BUCK - She needs to keep my name out of her conversations and I need to let her know
that!
JUNE - Let's just dead this whole thing Buck. It was wrong for me to go and believe that
stuff anyway. I know you better than that, I don't even know why I was trippin'. So let's
forget the whole thing okay?
BUCK - No I can't forget the whole thing June. You come at me in the library all pissed and
actin' crazy, givin' me mad attitude for something I didn't even doand then come to find
out it's because your soror is filling your head with untrue shit about me?
(BUCK raises his voice which he rarely does.)
BUCK - That's not cool. JUNE - You're right baby it's not cool. But it isn't Renee's fault it's
mine. If you should be upset with anyone, it should be me. And you have a right to be.
(BUCK turns away.)
JUNE - Baby when she told me, it wasn't like she was tellin' on you. It was more like she
was making me aware of rumors that were out. She even said that she didn't believe it
because of the type of person that you are. She knows you wouldn't do something like that.
BUCK - But you believed it.
(silence)
JUNE - Buck I'm sorry.
(BUCK seems to not pay attention as he walks into his bedroom.)
JUNE - Buck don't walk away from me when I'm talking to you. I'm sorry.
(BUCK comes back out putting on a jacket.)
JUNE - Where are you going?
BUCK - Out.
JUNE - Out? Out where?
BUCK - For a walk.
JUNE - Buck we're talking! Don't leave now!
BUCK - June, in case you haven't noticed I am rather upset right now. I really don't wanna
talk now because I may say something that I'll regret later. So let me walk and blow off a
little steam. When I come back, we can discuss this if you want.
(silence)
JUNE - But
BUCK - I'll be back.
(BUCK opens the door.)
JUNE - What am I supposed to do? Just stay here?
(BUCK answers as he is leaving.)
BUCK - Yeah. If you want.
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BRANDON is startled by his brother's announcement.
BRANDON - What did you say?
BRENDON - Look, I appreciate all that you've done in trying to help. But I'm sorry man, I
don't want to be a Sigma.
(silence)
BRANDON - Brendon, you're making a big mistake man.
BRENDON - Huh? How so? How is following what's in my heart a big mistake?
BRANDON - Because man
(BRANDON stands up and chooses his words carefully as he faces his brother.)
BRANDON - Brendon, because I'm already on this side of the fence, there are certain things
that I know. I wish I could tell you but I really can't. And trust me when I tell you man, you
don't wanna pledge Kappa.
BRENDON - You're talkin' nonsense man! You're not a Kappa so how can you know stuff
about them?
BRANDON - I don't have to be one of them to know about them.
BRENDON - Man please!
BRANDON - Bro I'm tellin' you man! Listen to me. I'm your brother and I wouldn't steer you
wrong dude. You know I got your back.
BRENDON - No doubt, I hear you on that. But I don't wanna do something that's not in my
heart.
BRANDON - It can be in your heart and it will be. If you'll just embrace Sigma the way it
needs to be embraced.
(silence)
(There is a knock on the door.)
BRANDON - That's probably Denice. Hold up man.
BRENDON - Yeah aight.
(BRENDON lays back on the bed and stares at the ceiling.)
BRENDON thinks - Phi Beta Sigma. Phi Beta Sigma fraternity incorporated.
(He closes his eyes.)
BRENDON thinks - Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity incorporated!
(As BRENDON smiles to himself, he hears loud voices from the other room.)
BRANDON - Blue Phi!
SIGMAS - You know!
BRENDON thinks - Oh God.
(BRENDON slowly pulls himself up and walks into the other room. He walks in on a
conversation that the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma, BRANDON, AHMAD, and SETH are
having.)
BRANDON - Wait wait, what happened?
SETH - Man I'm tellin' you! This dude was all up in Ahmad's face! Like for real man!
BRANDON - Word?
AHMAD - Bruh! All in my grill tryin' to question me man!
BRANDON - Oh shit!
SETH - So this is when it gets really crazy!
(They turn and see BRENDON come in.)
BRANDON - Oh Bren, you remember my line brothers right? Seth and Ahmad?
BRENDON - Yeah sure. What's up.
SETH - Hey man.
AHMAD - Wassup bruh.
(Both SETH and AHMAD are angry and it shows in their acknowledgements toward
BRENDON.)
SETH - So anyway, this other Nupe Xavier comes in and punches this cat right Mike in the
face!
BRANDON - Another Kappa? Xavier hit Mike?
SETH - Dude, I tell you no lie! Gregg and Xavier come in and Xavier hauls off and punches
the neo in the mouth! Me and Ahmad are standing there watching them break themselves
up!
BRANDON - What!
(BRANDON laughs but AHMAD is mad.)
AHMAD - Fuck them man! On the real!
BRENDON - Excuse me.
(The room becomes quiet as everyone turns toward BRENDON.)
BRENDON - I didn't mean to be listening to yall's convo, but at the same time it caught my
attention. Did you say that a Kappa punched one of his own neos in the face?
AHMAD - Yeah man! That's exactly what happened!
BRENDON thinks - Oh shit!
AHMAD - Those Kappas are full of shit man! I knew I made the right choice dumping their
asses!
BRENDON - Huh? You dumped the Kappas?
(AHMAD doesn't know if he should answer BRENDON so he looks to his line brother
BRANDON for approval.)
BRANDON - Oh he's cool man. Talk feely.
AHMAD - Okay. Yeah man, I was interested in Kappa for a while. You know. I went to all
their shit. I didn't think they were doin' a lot in the community but I was down for whatever
they were pushin'. But once I found out some of the behind the scenes shit that they're
about, I had to leave them negoroes high and dry!
BRENDON - Really? Would you mind telling me what you went through and what made you
change your mind to Sigma? As much as you can tell me I guess.
AHMAD - Yeah man! I ain't got no shame! So I'm gonna tell you like it is!
(BRANDON smiles as BRENDON sits across from AHMAD.)
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BUCK zips up his jacket. He didn't realize it was so windy outside.
BUCK thinks - Damn, it's chilly out here! And I'm out here walkin'! How stupid is this!
(BUCK starts to lightly jog. When he gets to the corner, he jumps and slaps his hand on the
street sign.)
BUCK - Two points! And the foul!
(BUCK laughs to himself.)
BUCK thinks - I can't believe she came at me like that! I know she knows me better than
that and that kind of stuff usually rolls right off of June. I wonder if there's something goin'
on with her.
(BUCK looks at his watch, then continues to walk.)
BUCK thinks - I got too many things to worry about right now with finals coming up then to
be stressed out by my girl. Damn.
(His cell phone rings. He takes it off his hip and notices it's JUNE calling. He puts it back.)
BUCK thinks - I ain't ready to talk just yet.
(He imitates performing a cross over dribble, then spins around and mimics passing the
ball.)
BUCK thinks - I really need to go to the gym and take a few shots! I'd probably make em all
right about now.
(As BUCK continues to walk, he looks up at the sky. He checks his watch again and walks a
little faster.)
BUCK thinks - I can't believe Renee played me like this! But that's cool. I'm gonna
straighten this shit out in a quick minute fo sho.
(BUCK puts his hands in his pockets to shield them from the windy chill and walks into Ogle
Hall, a dorm on Amgis' campus.)
BUCK thinks - Get to the bottom of this shit.
(BUCK takes the elevator up to the eighth floor and gets off. He approaches a door and
knocks.)
RENEE - Buck? Hey, I didn't know you were coming by. Come in.
BUCK - I need to talk to you.
RENEE - Sure, let me just log off.
(BUCK waits as RENEE logs off the internet.)
RENEE - Wassup man?
BUCK - I'm pissed off at you!
RENEE - Huh? Why? For what? What did I do?
BUCK - You told June some rumor about me cheating on her?
(silence)
RENEE - Buck it wasn't like that. I was just
BUCK - Renee you almost ruined everything! She started questioning me and getting'
suspicious and you know I can't have that! You know if she gets too suspicious she's gonna
find out what's goin' on!
RENEE - Yeah you're right. I'm real sorry man. It won't happen again.

Episode 26
DERRICK is in the locker room getting dressed. His cell phone rings.
DERRICK - Hey wassup. Let me call you back.
CARYN - Whyyyyyyyyyy?
DERRICK - Stop! Damn, you know I hate it when you whine like that.
CARYN - Well why you gotta call me back all the time.
DERRICK - Because I'm getting dressed. I told you to not call me right after a game.
CARYN - Did yall win?
DERRICK - No so I'm in a bad mood anyway.
CARYN - Well I'm sorry sweetie.
DERRICK - It's okay.
CARYN - Well I need to talk to you and it's important.
DERRICK - But Caryn, I'm trying to get dressed. I just got out the shower, I got a towel on
and I gotta get back on the bus in a little while.
CARYN - You never have time for me!
DERRICK thinks - Damn!
DERRICK - Alright alright! Hold on.
(DERRICK props the phone on his shoulder so he can try and dry off and get dressed while
he listens to CARYN.)
DERRICK - Okay go ahead.
CARYN - Okay, I was talking to Trina and Donna. My girls.
DERRICK - Uh huh.
CARYN - And Donna is trying to go to law school. So she knows a lot about this.
(DERRICK drops the phone.)
DERRICK - Damn.
(He quickly picks it up as CARYN is still talking.)
CARYN - ...from what she can tell. You know?
DERRICK - Uh...yeah.
CARYN - So anyway, she says that if he can find something like that then he maybe could
have a case. And take him.
(silence)
CARYN - So what should we do?
DERRICK - Um...
(silence)
CARYN - You weren't even listening to me were you!
DERRICK - No I heard you, I'm just thinking.
CARYN - Well what did I say then?
DERRICK - Caryn...
(DERRICK's other line rings.)
DERRICK - Hold on.
(He clicks over.)
DERRICK - Hello?
CANDACE - Hello Derrick?
DERRICK - This is Derrick.
CANDACE - Hi. This is Candace.
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Ty is at the Omega Psi Phi frat house and has just found out who played the trick on the
Iotas at the building dedication.
(DRE, RONNIE, and NASIM start to fall over laughing.)
TY - What the...
(TY is looking in disbelief.)
TY - That was...that was you?
RONNIE - Yeah dog! That was Nas! Ha ha ha ha!
DRE - Yeah man! Ha ha ha, wasn't that mess hilarious? Ha ha ha ha ha!
(DRE, RONNIE, and NASIM laugh once again.)
(silence)
TY - No it wasn't hilarious! Are yall crazy!
(Everyone slowly stops laughing.)
RONNIE - What?
TY - Dude, do you realize what you just started?
RONNIE - Come on bruh. It isn't that big a deal.
TY - What are you talking about? Dog, you put their shit on blast in front of the whole
campus, administration, and school president! That shit wasn't funny.
RONNIE - Yes it was. TY - No it wasn't!
DRE - Ty, calm down bruh.
TY - Dre, I know you got more sense than that.
DRE - I know that you and Sean are cool. But he's a foul nigga.
TY - What?
RONNIE - Yeah bruh. That nigga came over here tryin' to fight me.
TY - He did? You're lying.
RONNIE - Naw dog, straight up! I'm here chillin' and he comes up the the frat house, rings
the bell, I answer it, and this dude slaps a beer out my hand challenging me to a fight! If
Dre wasn't here to squash it, I would've kicked his ass.
TY - Are you serious?
RONNIE - Yeah I'm serious.
DRE - Sean is asking for trouble Ty. I know he's a friend of yours but he started it.
NASIM - Yeah, and I just thought it was funny.
(NASIM and RONNIE laugh again.)
RONNIE - So I'm sayin' dog. What you think about that shit now that you know your boy
Sean is a trouble maker?
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(DERRICK's other line rings.)
DERRICK - Hold on Caryn.
(He clicks over.)
DERRICK - Hello?
CANDACE - Hello Derrick?
DERRICK - This is Derrick.
CANDACE - Hi. This is Candace.
DERRICK - Candace?
CANDACE - Yeah. Is this a bad time?
DERRICK - Oh no! No not at all. Um, let me just clear the other line okay?
CANDACE - Sure.
DERRICK - Hold on a second.
(DERRICK clicks back over.)
DERRICK - Caryn I gotta go.
CARYN - But wait! What about...
DERRICK - Caryn, my assistant coach is calling me. I'm holding everyone up. I gotta go.
CARYN - But...can you send me some money?
(DERRICK clicks over.)
DERRICK - Still there?
CANDACE - Yep.
DERRICK - What a nice surprise. How are you?
CANDACE - I'm good. How are you?
DERRICK - Good.
(DERRICK sits down.)
DERRICK - We just finished a game and so I'm in the locker room.
CANDACE - Oh yeah? Where are you?
DERRICK - Philly.
CANDACE - Really? Wow. It must be exciting to travel all over like that.
DERRICK - It can be. Sometimes I get tired though. Like, I like the off season so I can just
go home and visit mom. Get a real home cooked meal.
CANDACE - You a momma's boy?
(CANDACE laughs.)
DERRICK - Oh yeah. I can't front.
(DERRICK laughs too.)
CANDACE - What do you eat when you travel?
DERRICK - I go out to dinner in the city I'm in or I just order room service. Lots of time
when we go out, fans approach us and want autographs or pictures with us. It's cool but I
don't get alone time. Ya know? That can get tired real quick.
CANDACE - I can't even imagine.
(Some of the other players start to leave the dressing room.)
DAMON - Hey rookie, you comin'?
DERRICK - Hold on Candace.
CANDACE - Okay.
DERRICK - Hey D, yall go ahead. I'll catch up with yall at dinner or something. I'll just grab
a cab.
DAMON - Okay Derrick.
DERRICK - Okay I'm back.
CANDACE - Am I holding you up from anything?
DERRICK - Oh no, not at all.
(DERRICK leans back and gets comfortable. He adjusts his towel around his waist.)
DERRICK - I've got all the time in the world.
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BRENDON has invited Phi Beta Sigma brother AHMAD into his room to talk about AHMAD's
decision to pursue Sigma over Kappa.
BRENDON - Sorry it's kinda messy in here. You know how it is around exam time.
AHMAD - Ha ha ha, don't sweat it man. I hear ya.
(BRENDON clears off his bed and sits down. AHMAD sits on the chair next to BRENDON's
computer.)
BRENDON - So you were talking about how you chose Sigma but you were once going
toward Kappa right?
AHMAD - Yeah.
BRENDON - Well how far did you go into your process with Kappa?
AHMAD - Well...
(AHMAD looks up at the ceiling as if he's trying to remember details.)
AHMAD - I went pretty far man. I mean, real far.
BRENDON - Like you were pledging?
AHMAD - I might as well had been. For all that I went through to get it, yeah.
BRENDON - And you were able to switch like that? Without any kind of drama?
AHMAD - Well I do get drama. I got it downstairs. I'm sure you heard.
BRENDON - Yeah.
AHMAD - But I knew that was coming. So I'm not surprised.
BRENDON - Well how were you able to make a switch like that? I mean, I'm not quite sure I
understand.
AHMAD - Brendon remember this. You've got to be your own man and follow what's in your
heart. Not anybody else's heart. You've got to do what is best for you. Unfortunately for me,
I didn't find out that Kappa Alpha Psi wasn't the best for me until I got deeply involved with
the process of intake. But that's why we have interest meetings. So you can decipher for
yourself if that particular organization best suits you and you it.
BRENDON - That makes sense.
AHMAD - I know Brandon would love for you to follow in his footsteps and pursue Sigma.
But if it isn't in your heart man, then don't do it.
(silence)
BRENDON - I hear ya.
(silence)
BRENDON - So let me ask you.
AHMAD - Uh huh.
BRENDON - And I don't know if you can even answer this.
AHMAD - If I can't, I won't. But go ahead and ask.
BRENDON - Okay. Can you tell me, like, can you let me know why exactly you decided to
not go Kappa? Like what made you change your mind if you thought that that was the
fraternity for you?
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TY - I don't know man. I mean, they may get suspended for something like this.
RONNIE - So?
TY thinks - Good grief! Why am I even talkin' to this fool about this?
TY - Dre, what would we do if this happened to us?
DRE - This is my thing Ty. I have problems with Iotas in general anyway. I mean, I liked it
when it was just eight. Why we gotta have nine organizations?
TY - But they've been in the pan hel for years. They were in the pan hel before you were an
Omega. What are you saying?
DRE - I just don't vibe on them man. For real. And that nigga Sean is whack. He wanted to
be a Que, and an Alpha. I heard Gregg say he wanted to be a Kappa. How the hell does he
now show up as an Iota and talking shit?
TY - He was investigating which frat was best for him. That's all. What's wrong with that?
RONNIE - I was born to be an Omega! Que til I die! I knew that when the doctor pulled me
out of my mom's. I was throwing up the hooks coming out!
(Everyone laughs.)
TY thinks - Oh brother!
(The door opens and DEXTER walks in.)
TY - What's up dog?
DEXTER - What up team.
RONNIE - What's up bruh. You remember my cousin Nas right?
DEXTER - Oh yeah. What's up playa?
NASIM - I'm chillin family.
(DEXTER and NASIM shake hands.)
DEXTER - What's up with yall?
TY - Yo dog, did you know that these fools were behind that stunt at the library dedication?
With the Iota pledge?
DEXTER - I wasn't at the ceremony but the word is all over campus. Yall did that shit?
DRE - Yeah. Getting back at Sean.
(DEXTER laughs.)
DEXTER - You stupid Ronnie. Ha ha ha.
TY - You don't see anything majorly wrong with this picture?
DEXTER - What?
(silence)
TY - Nevermind.
(TY grabs his bag and starts to walk upstairs.)
DRE - Where you goin' man?
TY - I gotta read this article for class. I'll be upstairs.
RONNIE - Aight bruh.
(TY goes upstairs.)
TY thinks - Damn, I feel bad for Sean. What he did was stupid...
(TY walks into one of the rooms upstairs.)
TY - ...and he did kinda go at a lot of frats and that was kinda stupid.
(TY sits down and pulls his books out.)
TY thinks - And to challenge Ronnie right here at the house was stupid too.
(TY sits down and prepares to study.)
TY thinks - But damn to mess up his chapter, that aint cool.
(silence)
(TY pulls out his cell phone and dials SEAN.)
SEAN's VOICE MAIL - Hey this is Sean, newest member of Iota Phi Theta fraternity
innnnnnnnnnnncorporated! Please leave me a mes...
(TY hangs up.)
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AHMAD - Well first of all, I didn't like the way I was being treated by some of the members.
BRENDON - What do you mean?
AHMAD - I mean, some of the Kappas on the yard at that time were cool. But there was
always a gang of them hanging around that had graduated. These dudes were not in the
chapter anymore because they had already left Ahpla. But they would come by and get with
us or put us through a set. Which was nothing but excuse gatherings to haze niggas or get
food.
BRENDON - Really?
AHMAD - Yeah man. I was always thinking, don't these dudes have lives? I mean damn.
(BRENDON laughs. AHMAD doesn't.)
AHMAD - So anyway, that was one thing. But another thing is that in my opinion, they
weren't teaching me enough stuff.
BRENDON - Teaching you?
AHMAD - Yeah. There was a lot about Kappa that I just didn't know. And now that I am in a
fraternity, I see even more now how important knowing your history is. I know Sigma like
the back of my hand. Why? Because my big brothers taught it to me. They engraved our
history into our heads twenty four seven.
BRENDON - But you didn't get that pursuing Kappa?
AHMAD - Nope.
BRENDON - Didn't you feel like you left them hanging a little?
(AHMAD stops to think about that question.)
AHMAD - Yeah, kinda. But it was better for me in the long run. Ya know?
BRENDON - Yeah. So let me ask you this. Why Sigma?
(AHMAD smiles.)
AHMAD - I was waiting for you to get to that question.
(BRENDON smiles too.)
AHMAD - Well like I said, I realized that Kappa just wasn't for me. I actually left Ahpla after
that and transferred to Amgis. And I wasn't going to pursue an organization at all.
BRENDON - Uh huh.
AHMAD - Then I met Seth. We used to live in the same hallway in the dorm over at Amgis.
And he wanted to be a Sigma. His uncles are all Sigmas.
BRENDON - Oh really? Cool.
AHMAD - So we would talk down in the games room about it. We shot pool together down
there and we would talk about what he saw frat life as, and what I saw it as. Ya know?
BRENDON - Yeah.
AHMAD - So eventually I told him that I had gone out for Kappa Alpha Psi and I was
basically one of there pledgees before it was over with. And I told him that I bounced up out
of that camp. But he understood when I gave him my reasons and he was cool with that.
BRENDON - Oh okay.
AHMAD - So when Hayden came through and got with the chapter, they set up an interest
meeting. It was like a social event. Real casual but serious. And I got to meet some of the
brothers. Me and Seth were there and I met Miri. I didn't meet Brandon there, I didn't meet
him until later. But I liked the way that the brothers approached and spoke to us. I liked the
way they presented their information. And most importantly, I like the programs that they
had in the community. We don't do community service because it's popular or because it
makes us look good. We have to. We're mandated by our national office to.
BRENDON - Really?
AHMAD - Oh yeah. So when the brothers would go out into the community and work,
educate, or clean up, they took us with them. I never had that experience before.
BRENDON - Wow.
AHMAD - It was tight man. So I started to feel what they were about. And I knew I was
happy I didn't continue to go the other way toward Kappa.
BRENDON - I hear ya.
AHMAD - I knew the Kappas would probably hate me. And I got a lot of flack here on
campus from them. It actually helped me make my decision to leave and go to Amgis. I was
surprised their neo Mike came at me though. He doesn't even know me.
BRENDON - He's high strung though.
AHMAD - Yeah well he needs to watch himself. He seems to make enemies fast.
BRENDON - Yeah.
AHMAD - I know that if anything, me and Xavier could probably sit down and have a
conversation about it. He didn't want me to leave when I left. And I know he is level headed
and down to earth. He's a good brother.
BRENDON - Yeah, he is.
AHMAD - Now Gregg, that's another story.
BRENDON - Really?
AHMAD - Gregg hates me. If he didn't have to break up Xavier and Mike just now, he
probably would've stepped to me.
BRENDON - Really? Just because you left his fraternity?
AHMAD - That and...
(AHMAD pauses.)
AHMAD - ...he may know by now that I'm dating his ex Shareesa.
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(DERRICK looks over at the alarm clock on the dresser.)
DERRICK - It's only four.
(CANDACE laughs.)
CANDACE - Only four? You say that like it's normal to be on the phone with someone at four
o' clock in the morning!
(They both laugh.)
DERRICK - Okay okay. You made your point.
CANDACE - So we better get off the phone now. This has been a great conversation though.
DERRICK - Yeah it has.
CANDACE - How long has it been?
DERRICK - Oh I don't know. When you called, I was in the locker room after the game. So it
must've been like eleven.
CANDACE - Yeah. Wow.
DERRICK - Wow.
(silence)
CANDACE - So um, I guess I'll talk to you later then.
DERRICK - Yeah. Do that. Get some sleep okay?
CANDACE - I will. You too. You got a long day tomorrow traveling to the west coast.
DERRICK - Yeah. I'll be alright.
CANDACE - Well I'll pray for you to get there safely and to have a good game.
DERRICK - Thanks.
(silence)
CANDACE - So have a good sleep.
DERRICK - You too.
CANDACE - Good night Derrick.
DERRICK - Good night.
Episode 27
Off campus, Denitra and Shirley are having dinner.
Denitra: Wow, its really nice in here.
Shirley: I like it.
Denitra: Ive never been here before.
Shirley: Yeah, its one of my honeycomb hideouts.
Denitra: A what?
Shirley starts to laugh
Shirley: A honeycomb hideout! Somewhere I come when I want to just unwind
and chill. A place that a lot of people dont know about.
Denitra: Oh, I see.
Shirley: The food is really good, too.
Denitra: Any recommendations?
Shirley: Everything!
Denitra: Wow, you really do like this place huh?
Shirley: Yeah, you cant go wrong. And the dessert is to die for!
Denitra: Okay, now youre speaking my language!
Silence
Shirley: So, Im really glad you agreed to come out with me.
Denitra: Thanks. So far, I am too.
Shirley reaches across the table and puts her hand on top of Denitras
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Over at Jois apartment, she is watching television, when there is a knock on the
door.Joi opens the door and finds Jovan standing on the other side.
Joi: What do you want?
Jovan: Joi, hey
Joi: What do you want, Jovan?
Jovan: Can we talk for a second? Please?
Joi: One minute.
Jovan: Thank you.
Jovan walks into Jois apartment. Joi points to the couch.
Joi: Have a seat.
Jovan: Thanks.
Jovan sits down. Joi sits across from him in the love seat.
Joi: So whats up?
Jovan: I wanna talk to you about Zion.
Joi: Oh you want to talk to me about my son?
Jovan: Our son.
Joi: Really?
Jovan: Joi, stop it. Why are you acting like this?
Joi: Excuse me? Why am I acting like this? Maybe Im not the one acting a certain
way.
Jovan: What does that mean?
Joi: it means ever since you started messing around with Krystalyn, youve been a
completely different person.
Jovan: That is not true.
Joi: It is true, Jovan.
Jovan: Is that what this is about? Me and Krystalyn?
Silence
Jovan: Okay so it is. Fine. So lets just get it all out there then.lets just finally
put it all out there on the table
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Scene 1 Continued...
Shirley: So, Im really glad you agreed to come out with me.
Denitra: Thanks. So far, I am too.
Shirley reaches across the table and puts her hand on top of Denitras
Shirley: I really like you, Denitra.
Denitra pulls her hand back quickly.
Shirley: Im sorry. Was that too much?
Denitra reaches for her glass for a sip of water.
Shirley: Denitra, have you ever been out with a woman?
Denitra: No, I havent. Is it that obvious?
Shirley smiles
Shirley: Just a little.
Denitra reaches for a glass and drinks more water.
Shirley: Am I making you nervous?
Denitra: No. Yes. A little
Shirley: Well dont be. Can I ask you a question?
Denitra: Sure.
Shirley: Why did you decide to go out with me?
Denitra looks up in thought.
Denitra: Because you asked.
Shirley laughs
Shirley: Is that the only reason?
Denitra: No. I meanI think youre nice and smart. And pretty
Shirley starts to blush.
Shirley: Oh, you think Im pretty?
Denitra: I do
Shirley: Thank you. Well obviously you know I think youre gorgeous. Well Im
glad you said yes. Hopefully, this wont be the last time.
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Natalie: Soror Davenport, what can we do to fix it?
Carsen: You cant do anything! In fact, youve all done enough! What is going to
happen is this! All under the radar, unsanctioned activities end today! Lashonda is
on the way over. She will need to be brought up to speed on everything that is
going on. The initiation will happen next weekend. All of the ladies present and
Lashonda will be initiated into the sorority. No mention of this will ever come
forward. You will treat Lashonda just like the other members of her initiation
class. Do you understand me?
The sorors all nod, even though they are visibly angry at Carsens decision. Just
then, there is a knock on the door.
Carsen: Finally!
Carsen runs and flings the door open, expecting to find Valerie and Lashonda on
the other side. Instead she finds Melinda and Sean, the Director of Greek Life..
Carsen: Melinda?
Melinda: Carsen.
Melinda looks inside and sees the girls in living room.
Carsen: What can I help you with?
Melinda: I think you know why were here.
Carsen: Im sorry, actually, I dont
Melinda: Carsen, please.
Silence
Melinda lets out a deep sigh.
Melinda: Could I speak with you for a moment outside?
Carsen: Sure.
Carsen walks out on to the porch and closes the door behind her.
Melinda: Carsen, this is Sean. Sean is the current director of greek life on campus.
Carsen extends her hand towards Sean.
Carsen: Sean, nice to meet you.
Sean: Mrs. Davenport.
Carsen cringes at the sound of Mrs
Carsen: So what is this all about?
Sean: Mrs. Davenport, we
Carsen: (Interrupting): Call me Carsen.
Sean: Okay. Carsen.we have reason to believe that there are some unsanctioned
activities going on within.
Valerie: Whats going on here?
Melinda, Sean and Carsen turn to find Valerie and Lashonda walking towards the
house.
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Scene 2 Continued...
Joi: it means ever since you started messing around with Krystalyn, youve been a
completely different person.
Jovan: That is not true.
Joi: It is true, Jovan.
Jovan: Is that what this is about? Me and Krystalyn?
Silence
Jovan: Okay so it is. Fine. So lets just get it all out there then.lets just finally
put it all out there on the table
Joi: Put what out on the table?
Jovan: Everything.
Silence
Joi: I wanna know what happened.
Jovan: What do you mean?
Joi: I mean with us! I thought what we had was good.
Jovan: It was.
Joi: So why, Jovan? Why her?
Jovan: Hey.youre the one who broke up with me, remember?
Joi: Oh yeah and she was just right there to pick up the pieces.
Jovan: I didnt cheat on you.
Joi: What?
Jovan: I said.I didnt cheat on you. Is that what you think?
Silence
Jovan: Wow. All this time..and you really think Id do that to you?
Joi: I dont know. It just seemed real convenient how quick you two got together.
Jovan: Okay, I admit it. We did get together quick after you and I broke up. But it
was afterwards, Joi, I swear.
Joi: I miss you, Jovan.
Jovan: Joi, I dont think we should go there.
Joi: Im sorry, but I do. I miss us. You really dont miss me, Jovan? Not at all? Do
you still love me?
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Scene 3 Continued...
Carsen: So what is this all about?
Sean: Mrs. Davenport, we
Carsen: (Interrupting): Call me Carsen.
Sean: Okay. Carsen.we have reason to believe that there are some unsanctioned
activities going on within.
Valerie: Whats going on here?
Melinda, Sean and Carsen turn to find Valerie and Lashonda walking towards the
house.
Melidna: Val? What are you doing in town?
Valerie: Sorority business.
Melinda: I see.
Valerie: Lashonda, go in the house.
Lashonda: Umm.
Valerie: Lashonda, just go.
Lashonda reluctantly moves towards the house. Once Lashonda is in the office,
Sean continues..
Sean: Like I was saying, we have reason to believe that there are unsanctioned
activities going on within your sorority.
Valerie: Reasons like what?
Carsen: Let me handle this, Val.
Sean: We received an anonymous report.
Carsen: And do you have any proof?
Sean: Well nowhich is why were here. We have to respond to every report. So
were here to launch an official investigation.
Carsen: We cannot do this right now! We have membership initiation this
weekend!
All of a sudden, there is a loud crashing noise that comes from the house, followed
by a scream.
Carsen and Valerie run back into the house to see what is going on.
Valerie: Oh my gosh! Wha
Carsen and Valerie find Lashonda passed out on her side underneath a broken
glass coffee table, with blood dripping down the side of her face..

Episode 28
Off campus, DeVaughn has just left the mall and is on his way to the Jewel House.
His phone starts to buzz with a text message.
Message from Girl: I miss U already.
Devaughn thinks: Cause Im the man, thats why!
Devaughn Texts: Whats up girl.I just left.
Message from Girl: I cant help it. Im fallin hard.
Devaughn Texts: So why dont you come over to the house tomorrow night?
Message from Girl: Sounds cool. Long time 2 wait, tho. J
Devaughn Texts: Ha! Thats whats up. C U Then.
Message from Girl: U sure u know who will b ok with it?
Devaughn Texts: Hell be aight.
Message from Girl: Did u tell him yet?
Devaughn Texts: No. But I will. I promise.
Message from Girl: Ok. Cool. Call me later.
Devaughn Texts: I will. Promise.
Message From Girl: Smooch!
Devaughn Texts: Can I put that where I want it?
Message from Girl: Nasty! Lata.
Devaughn laughs
Devaughn Texts: Lata.
Just then, DeVaughn pulls into a gas station. Hes feeling pretty good about
himself as he hops out of the car. He looks over and sees a familiar face on the
other side of the gas pump.
Devaughn: Ranita!
Ranita, Devaughns supervisor in the administration building looks up.
Ranita: Hey Devaughn!
Devaughn: What are you doing way out here?
Ranita: I live out here.
Devaughn: Oh alright.I wouldnt know that cause I havnet gotten an invite yet.
Silence
Ranita: So where you headed?
Devaughn: Back to campus.
Ranita: Okay, well be safe and have a good night.
Devaughn: Cool. Ill see you tomorrow at work.
Ranita: Sounds good. And be on time!
Devaughn laughs
Devaughn: I will!
Ranita gets into her car.
Devaughn: Hey wait! Ranita!
Ranita rolls her window down.
Ranita: Hey whats up?
Devaughn: Have you eaten yet?
Ranita: Uhhh..no.
Devaughn: Would you like to have dinner with me?
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Over at Kashawns apartment, the brothers of Iota Phi Theta are gathered for a
meeting.
Kashawn: We had a great founders day celebration!
Malik: Definitely!
Russell: It was great! But I really think we need to focus more on Civil Rights next
time. I mean we were founded in the middle of it. We should be able to tie it in
somehow.
Kashawn: Okay, Brother Russell. Thats definitely something to take into
consideration.
Malik: So what we got coming up next?
Kashawn: Well I was thinking we definitely need to do a social event.
Shakir: Party!
Kashawn: Yeah, I want to do one. The Alphas got one coming up next week,
though.
Malik: So lets schedule it out for next month. Maybe at the end of our week.
Kashawn: Thats a great idea.
Russell: We should ask people to bring canned goods. Kinda like a party with a
purpose.
Kashawn: Thats cool, too. Easy way to get a service project in, too.
Russell: Exactly!
Kashawn: Alright, speaking of our week.we have the ladies pampering day
scheduling for Tuesday.
Malik: Oh yeah, I talked to my cousin, Peaches. He said he can come and do nails.
Shakir: He?
Malik: Yeah. Dont ask.
Kashawn: Okay, we got our financial empowerment seminar on Thursday. And on
Wednesday, were doing our Health Fair.
Malik: What are we focusing on for the Health Fair?
Kashawn: Well thats what I wanted to bring to you all. Should we just focus on
mens health issues or something more global?
Russell: Why dont we focus on AIDS awareness? Shakir.would you speak?
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Scene 1 Continued...
Off campus at a local bar, Devaughn and Ranita have just sat down at a table.
Ranita: Ive never been here.
Devaughn: Yeah it looks like a hole in the wall, but they have the best food!
Ranita: Any recommendations?
Devaughn: Definitely the bacon cheeseburger.
Ranita: Okay. Cool.
Devaughn leaves Ranita and walks up to the bar to order their food. He comes
back with two drinks.
Ranita: And what is this?
Devaughn: Just drink. Youll like it.
Ranita: Famous last words!
Devaughn: Oh thats cold! You think I would do something crazy to your drink?
Ranita: No.
Ranita takes a sip.
Ranita: That is good.
Devaughn: Thanks, its one of my own creations. I call it a Devaughntini.
Ranita laughs
Ranita: You know I probably should not be drinking with a student!
Devaughn: I wont tell if you wont! So how you liking it around here so far?
Ranita: Um.its okay.
Devaughn: Havent met a lot of people?
Ranita: No. Well its weird because I just graduated from college so Im still like
everyones age that is a student. And all of the staff and professors are way older.
Devaughn: Oh yeah, that would suck.
Ranita: Yeah. So its sorta lonely. I feel too young to hang with the staff. But since
Im on staff, I cant really hang with students.
Devaughn: What about your sorors?
Ranita; I have met a few. Theyre nice. Im hoping to get more involved with the
grad chapter, soon. But thats different, too. Going from undergrad chapter to
grad.
Devaughn: Yeah, I betwow. Sounds kinda lonely.
Devaughn reaches over and puts his hand on top of Ranitas. She begins to shift
uncomfortably.
Ranita: Yeah, a little
Devaughn: Is there anything I can to uh..help you feel less lonely? Anything at
all?
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Over at the library, Laray is studying for an exam. Nate walks by and Laray looks
up.
Laray: Nate! Nate!
Nate turns around and sees Laray sitting down.
Nate: Hey! Whats up.
Laray: What are you doing in here?
Nate: Hmm, lets see.a library.maybe to study?
Laray: Ha. Ha. You know what I mean.
Nate: No I dont.
Laray: I mean, you never used to come to the library.
Nate: Well I do a lot of things now that I didnt used to.
Laray: Well excuse me!
Nate: Im sorry, Laray. I didnt mean it like that. Im just a little frustrated.
Laray: Whats wrong?
Nate: I am failing English Comp.
Laray: Really?
Nate: Yes! You know Im not good with all that writing stuff. Thats what youre
good in.
Laray: You remember?
Nate: Of course I remember. Youre a great writer.
Laray blushes
Laray: Im okay.
Nate: Okay? Youre more than okay! I dont know how you come up with all that
stuff. Youre so creative.
Laray: Thanks, Nate.
Nate: Well, I guess I better get crackin.
Laray: Well uh.did you want some help?
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Scene 2 Continued...
Kashawn: Okay, we got our financial empowerment seminar on Thursday. And on
Wednesday, were doing our Health Fair.
Malik: What are we focusing on for the Health Fair?
Kashawn: Well thats what I wanted to bring to you all. Should we just focus on
mens health issues or something more global?
Russell: Why dont we focus on AIDS awareness? Shakir.would you speak?
Everyone turns to look at Shakir
Shakir: What?
Russell: At the fair. Would you tell your story?
Shakir: What story?
Russell: About your status, man.
Shakir: Heck no.
Russell: Why not?
Shakir: Because its not public knowledge, thats why! And Im starting to wish I
hadnt told you guys!
Kashawn: Hey bro, settle down.
Shakir: Settle down? I told you guys for support! Not to be treated like some dying
patient!
Russell: Okay, well heres some support.have you been to the doctor? Are you on
a treatment plan yet?
Silence
Malik: Whoa..Bro..you havent been to a doctor?
Shakir: No.
Russell: Why not man? People can live for years now with HIV. But only if they are
receiving the proper medical care.
Shakir: Because nothing is wrong me, thats why. Im good.
Kashawn: Youre good? What you mean?
Shakir: I mean.they made a mistake.
Kashawn: A mistake?
Shakir: Yeah. They mixed my file up with somebody elses. I forgot to tell yall.
Russell: Bro, what are you talking about?
Shakir: Nothing. Dont worry about it. Is the meeting done? I gotta go.
Shakir gets up and gathers his things, not giving Kashawn a chance to answer. He
quickly shoves his books into his book bag and rushes out the door. Once out the
door, he exhales deeply and takes out his cell phone. He scrolls through and
hesitates and then dials a number.
Shakir: Gloria! Whats up, its me, Shakir. Yeah..I know you still pissed at me but
uh..I was wondering..you up for a lil company?
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Scene 3 Continued..
Back at the library, Laray is helping Nate with his studies.
Nate: Thanks, Laray. This makes so much more sense now.
Laray: No problem, Nate!
Nate: Youre so good at this stuff.
Laray: Yeah, but I suck in math!
Nate: Oh yeah, you do!
Laray playfully punches Nate in the shoulder.
Nate: What? Im just sayin!
Laray: I am starvin.
Nate: Yeah, me too. What you doin for dinner?
Laray: Im not sure.
Nate: I cant believe you not gonna cook. You used to put it down in the kitchen.
Laray: Yeah, I dont cook too much anymore
Nate: No? Well you should. I miss your cooking.
Laray: Sheena doesnt cook?
Nate: Does Sheena look like she cooks?
Nate starts to laugh.
Laray: Are you happy?
Nate: Hmm. Yeah, I guess so.
Laray: You guess so? That doesnt sound good.
Nate: I am. I guess Im just kinda uncomfortable talking to you about it.
Laray: Why? I thought we were gonna work on being friends.
Nate: Yeah, I know.
Laray: So friend.I guess you wont mind me dating again, right?
Nate: Of course not! Good for you, girl! Whos the guy?
Laray: Oh you dont know?
Nate: Know? Why would I know?
Laray: Your frat.Devaughn.

Episode 29
Off campus at the home of Jay and Farrah, they are relaxing after dinner
Farrah: So how was your day?
Jay: Ehh.it was okay.
Farrah: Just okay?
Jay: Yeah. Not too busy.
Farrah: Oh.
Silence
Farrah: I guess its good you stayed late the other night.
Jay is distracted watching television and does not hear Farrah.
Farrah: Did you hear what I said?
Jay: Im sorry baby, whats that?
Farrah: I said its good you stayed late the other night.
Jay: Oh. Yeah.
Jay leans over to kiss Farrah on the forehead.
Farrah: You did stay late, right?
Jay: Huh?
Farrah: The other night. You stayed late?
Jay: Of course I did. Where else would I have been?
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Devaughn: What about your sorors?
Ranita: I have met a few. Theyre nice. Im hoping to get more involved with the
grad chapter, soon. But thats different, too. Going from undergrad chapter to
grad.
Devaughn: Yeah, I betwow. Sounds kinda lonely.
Devaughn reaches over and puts his hand on top of Ranitas. She begins to shift
uncomfortably.
Ranita: Yeah, a little
Devaughn: Is there anything I can to uh..help you feel less lonely? Anything at
all?
Ranita: Could you be a little more obvious?
Ranita starts to laugh
Devaughn: What you mean?
Ranita: I mean, please save that tired game! Im grown and that is not going to
work on me!
Devaughn smiles in embarrassment
Ranita: Aww Im sorry. Did I embarrass you? I didnt mean anything by it. Im just
teasing.
Devaughn: A little, but Im good! Wow, nobody has ever called me out like that
before!
Ranita: Thats because youve been running that on eighteen year old women and
usually at that age, we do fall for that.
Devaughn: So what kind of things do women your age fall for?
Ranita: My age..you know my age?
Devaughn: Actually, I dont. Can I ask.
Ranita: You can ask..doesnt mean I have to answer!
Ranita and Devaughn start to laugh
Ranita: Im twenty-three.
Devaughn: Wow, you not that much older than I am!
Ranita: I just graduated last year.
Devaughn: I should have graduated last year, but Im on that extended plan.
Ranita: Oh, I see..and are you graduating this year?
Devaughn: Fingers crossed!
Ranita lifts up her hands and crosses her fingers.
Devaughn: There ya go!
Ranita smiles
Devaughn: Soyou wanna dance?
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Scene 1 Continued..
Jay leans over to kiss Farrah on the forehead.
Farrah: You did stay late, right?
Jay: Huh?
Farrah: The other night. You stayed late?
Jay: Of course I did. Where else would I have been?
Farrah: I dont know.
Silence
Farrah: So are you pretty close with Sean?
Jay: Hmm?
Farrah: Sean.
Jay turns the television off and turns to face Farrah.
Jay: Is there something you want to talk about?
Farrah: No. Why?
Jay: Just seems like something is on your mind and youre beating around the bush. So
what is it?
Farrah: Nothing.
Jay: Are you sure?
Farrah: Um.well.
Jay: Come on, baby. What is it?
Farrah: Okay, well..its just..well..
Jay: Yes?
Farrah: Um..
Just then Jays phone begins to ring. Jay looks down at his phone.
Farrah: Who is it?
Jay: Sean. From the office.
Jay opens his phone.
Jay: Whats up? Oh okay.what.alright I will see you in a few.
Farrah: Whats wrong?
Jay: Im not sure. Some emergency on campus with the Deltas. I gotta go. All staff has to
come in.
Jay jumps up and grabs his keys and runs out the door. Farrah is fuming and runs to her
phone.
Farrah texts Mona: Hey. Yeah I think he went to meet him again.
Mona Texts: What? Y?
Farrah: He just left claiming some emergency in the office.
Mona: Lies!
Farrah: Yeah, I know. Did your mom say anything about an emergency?
Mona: No girl and u know I would know.
Farrah: Where are u?
Mona: Drivin home.
Farrah: You shouldnt be texting and drivin! Thats how you got into that accident with me!
Mona: Thanks, MOTHER.
Farrah: Whatever. You ready to do what we talked about?
Mona: U know I am.
Farrah: Cool. Meet me on campus in fifteen minutes.
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In her car, Melinda Ferguson is frantically searching for her cell phone. She is driving
towards the campus and gets stuck in traffic.
Melinda: (Yelling) Argh! Not now!
Melinda reaches into her purse and digs around, finally finding her phone. She dials Josephs
number.
Joseph: Hello?
Melinda: Joe!
Joseph: Hey.
Melinda: Are you asleep?
Joseph: Yeah, I think I was
Melinda: Wake up! We have an emergency.
Joseph: Whats going on?
Melinda: The Deltas..there was a .
Suddenly Melinda Gasps into the phone
Joseph: Linda, you there? You there? Whats wrong?
Melinda: There is a terrible accident over here!
Joseph: Huh?
Melinda: Im in traffic.and theres an accident.its horrible! Oh I hope whoever is in that
accident is okay! Oh I cant even look!
Melinda looks away and drives past the accident as quickly as she can.
Joseph: So whats going on? Melinda, you dont sound good.
Melinda: There was an accident tonight at Carsensand
Joseph: What? Is Sheena okay?
Melinda: Yes, Joe, shes fine. Its LaShonda..
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Scene 2 Continued...
Ranita: Oh, I see..and are you graduating this year?
Devaughn: Fingers crossed!
Ranita lifts up her hands and crosses her fingers.
Devaughn: There ya go!
Ranita smiles
Devaughn: Soyou wanna dance?
Ranita: Sure.
Devaughn gets up and leads Ranita to the dance floor. Just as they get to the dance floor, a
slow song comes on.
Devaughn: Perfect timing!
Ranita laughs
Ranita: You would say that.
Ranita comes in close and allows Devaughn to put his arms around her waist.
Ranita (whispers): I love this song.
Devaughn: Yeah, me toonow.
Ranita pretends not to hear him and they continue dancing in silence.
Ranita: I could get in a lot of trouble for being out with you.
Devaughn: I wont tell if you dont.
Ranita: I wont. And I had a great time, but I cant do this anymore, okay?
Devaughn: Why not? You just said you had a great time.
Ranita: Yeah, but..I dont want to lose my job, Devaughn.
Devaughn: Were the same age, Ranita!
Ranita: I know, but.oh never mind.
Ranita breaks away and goes back to the table and starts to gather her things.
Devaughn: Where you going?
Ranita: I have to go.
Ranita looks down at her phone with a worried look.
Devaughn: Whats wrong?
Ranita: Its a text from the Dr. Ferguson. She wants to see me in her office in ten minutes!
Oh no! Someone must have spotted us! Im gonna get fired!
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Scene 3 Continued..
Melinda arrives to her office and runs through the door in a hurry. She realizes she is the
first to arrive. She goes around the office and starts to turn on lights.
Melinda thinks: Coffee. We will definitely need some coffee.
Melinda goes into the staff kitchen and starts to brew a pot of coffee.
Melinda starts to pray silently: Lord, pleaseI need you. Help me to be calm and get our
campus through this situation. Lashonda is my baby. Im hurt and I want to be there with
my friend, but I have to be strong now. Show me what to say and do, Lord. Youve never
failed me and I know that you wont now
Melinda walks back to her office and picks up her cell phone and dials Monas number.
Mona: Hi, youve reached Mona
Melinda hangs up on her voicemail and dials the number right back.
Mona: Hi, youve reached Mona.
Melinda presses the star key to bypass the greeting.
Melinda: Mona, its mommy. Call me when you get this. Theres been a family emergency.
Just then, Melindas staff starts to file into the office one by one. Melinda pulls everyone into
the conference room.
Melinda: First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone for coming out on such short
notice. I realize its late, but were student services and this is what we do. Tonight, we had
a very unfortunate event to happen. And while it did not happen on campus, it did affect our
students.
Melinda stops for a second to compose herself.
Melinda: Seans office was contacted by an anonymous source that there were some illegal
activities going on within one of our sororities. Sean contacted me and together, we went
off campus to their location to investigate the situation. While we were there, one of our
students, Lashonda Edwards was attacked.
Ranita: Oh no! Attacked by who?
Melinda: Another student, unfortunately.
Jay: Is she.okay?
Melinda: So far, yes. The ambulance was called and arrived and she has been transported
to the hospital. The paramedics did seem very positive that her injuries were minor.
Ranita: Well thats good. What about the other student?
Melinda: The other student is missing right now. After she attacked Lashonda, she ran.
Were guessing she was frightened. But its late and its dark and she doesnt need to be out
there alone. The safety of all of our students is always my primary concern. I know that
Lashonda is safe, now we just have to locate Natalie.
Melindas phone begins to ring. She looks down and sees that it is Joseph calling.
Melinda: If you all would excuse me for one minute, I need to take this. Its the hospital
calling.
Melinda steps into the hall and answers her phone.
Melinda: Hey.
Joseph: Hey.I need to talk to you. Im at the hospital, and.well, are you sitting down?
Melinda starts to cry
Melinda: Oh no! Oh Joe! Lashonda! She didnt make it?
Joseph: No, sweetie, thats not it. Lashonda is going to be fine.
Melinda: Wellwha.what is it?
Joseph: Baby, its Mona. That terrible accident you saw..baby.that was Mona.

Episode 30

Episode 31
QUINTON is in his room. His frat brothers LARRY, REGGIE, and DONTE are there as well.
The interested men, KEITH, MARTIN, MAX, and FRANK are talking with the brothers.
REGGIE - Did you say your name was Frank?
FRANK - No, I'm Frank. He's Max.
QUINTON - And he's a liar.
(QUINTON points at KEITH.)
KEITH thinks - Damn, he hates me!
(All the Alphas in the room laugh.)
REGGIE - Oh okay. So you're Max. Okay Max. Tell me specifically why you want to pledge
Alpha and not Kappa. They have some good brothers over there and they do some good
things in the community. So why not them?
MAX - Well my thing in regard to that is first impression. I think that first impressions are
lasting impressions and first impressions are very important. When I go to Ahpla, I actually
met one of the Kappas first. I don't remember his name but he's tall.
REGGIE - Xavier.
MAX - Yeah, that's him. Well when I met him, he just didn't seem receptive. Like, he's not
really a nice person is he?
REGGIE - Xavier? Xavier is the ni...
LARRY - You're right. Xavier can be an ass. Continue. Tell me more about your first
impression of Xavier.
(LARRY interrupts REGGIE to coerce MAX to continue.)
MAX - Yeah. So he just seems real shady. Ya know? I don't think I would want to associate
with him. Or trust him with pledging me.
LARRY - I hear ya dude. Do you think, from his first impression on you, that he's a lady's
man?
MAX - Oh definitely. As a matter of fact, I saw him talking to one girl and kiss her. And then
five minutes later all up on another girl by the elevator and kiss her too.
LARRY - Oh yeah?
REGGIE thinks - Oh brother!
MAX - Yeah. And he's got a foul mouth too.
(All of the Alphas look at one another and hold in their laughter.)
LARRY - Really? How do you know he has a foul mouth.
MAX - Well see the thing is, I don't curse at all. So it seems like my ears are very sensitive
to people who do curse in my presence.
LARRY - No bullshit? You're fuckin' with me right?
(All the Alphas laugh.)
MAX - Uh...no. I'm serious.
LARRY - Well damn.
(silence)
LARRY - Continue. What the fuck?
MAX - Uh...so anyway, just in Xavier's casual conversation he curses a lot. And I really can't
get down with that.
LARRY - But I fuckin' curse. So are you saying that you don't want to be a motherfuckin'
Alpha in this bitch now? What the hell?
MAX - Well back to what I was saying before. The first member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
incorporated that I met here at Ahpla was Bobby. He impressed me with his personality, the
man that he is, his sense of brotherhood, his respect for women and his speech.
(silence)
(LARRY looks over at QUINTON, then back at MAX.)
LARRY - Oh so Bobby impressed you. He didn't curse?
MAX - Not once.
(silence)
(LARRY can no longer hold it in and begins to laugh. The other Alphas join in.)
DONTE - I can't take it no more. All of yall get in push up position!
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The door opens and ROBIN emerges. She is walking out of the room holding BREANNA's
hand. BREANNA is crying her eyes out.
ROBIN - Come over here. You stand right here. And Theresa, you stand there.
(THERESA moves into position next to BREANNA.)
ROBIN - Okay now do it! Go ahead.
(ROBIN points her camera as BREANNA and THERESA put their hands together to form the
hand sign of Delta Sigma Theta.)
ROBIN - Say spring two thousand three!
BREANNA & THERESA - Spring two thousand three!!!! Ooooooooooooooo-oop!
(ROBIN snaps the picture.)
WILLIE - Get me get me!
(WILLIE jumps into the picture in between THERESA and BREANNA.)
WILLIE - Dag Bree, you're gonna cry all over your new sweater!
BREANNA - I know!
(BREANNA laughs and wipes her face. She is wearing a white Delta Sigma Theta had and a
red Delta Sigma Theta sweatshirt.)
WILLIE - Smile sorors!
(They all smile and ROBIN takes another picture.)
CHRISTIAN - My turn!
(CHRISTIAN jumps in. She hugs THERESA who is wearing WILLIE's sorority jacket.)
CHRISTIAN - Say The Two Separate Moods of Fortitude!
BREANNA & THERESA - The Two Separate Moods of Fortitude!
ROBIN - I love that name yall!
(ROBIN takes another picture as CHRISTIAN turns to THERESA.)
WILLIE - Congratulations soror! I'm so proud of you. I'm proud of both of you!
THERESA - Thanks Christian.
(They hug and CHRISTIAN turns to BREANNA.)
CHRISTIAN - Breanna, I know we have our issues and some things we need to probably
discuss...
(CHRISTIAN pauses.)
CHRISTIAN - I'll just leave it at that. But we can do that later. For now, welcome to my
sisterhood soror!
BREANNA - Thank you Christian.
(They half hug.)
MARLANA - Let's take a chapter picture. Come on sorors!
(ROBIN takes a picture of everyone in the room, then WILLIE takes a picture as she and
ROBIN change places.)
MARLANA - Wow, sorors nowadays get mad gifts when they cross! Dag, look at all this stuff!
THERESA - I know! Thank yall!
BREANNA - I just can't believe it! I'm a Delta! I can't believe it!
MARLANA - Yes you are Breanna. You worked hard for it and you deserve it.
(MARLANA hugs BREANNA again.)
BREANNA - I've wanted this for so long! I just can't believe it! I don't even think it's hit me
yet.
WILLIE - It will as soon as you look in the mirror with your letters on! Hee hee!
BREANNA - Well I can do that right now!
(Everyone laughs as BREANNA hurries to the bathroom to look at herself in the mirror.)
BREANNA thinks - I can't believe this!
(BREANNA looks in the mirror at herself. She looks at each letter in Delta Sigma Theta long
and close.)
BREANNA - I am a Delta!
(As she poses in the mirror throwing the sign, ROBIN peaks her head in.)
ROBIN - Soror?
BREANNA - Yes Big Sis...hey wait, I aint gotta say that no more!
(They both laugh.)
ROBIN - Nope, you're a soror now! And you'll always be my sister.
(BREANNA smiles a big smile.)
BREANNA - Awwwwwwwwwww! Thank you!
ROBIN - Listen, I think there's someone you need to call and clear a few things with.
(ROBIN extends her hand to BREANNA. She is handing BREANNA her cell phone.)
BREANNA - Thank you.
ROBIN - A Delta always handles her business. Handle yours.
(ROBIN gives her the phone and closes the bathroom door. BREANNA stares at it for a
minute before she looks through ROBIN's phone book.)
BREANNA thinks - A Delta always handles her business.
(BREANNA finds STACIE JEFFERSON's number and dials.)
BREANNA thinks - A Delta always handles her business. A Delta always handles her
business.
(The phone rings and BREANNA takes a deep breath.)
BREANNA thinks - Soror Stacie. I just don't believe she is my...my...soror now.
(The phone rings once more before it is answered.)
ALEX - Jefferson residence.
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The Alphas are speaking with four interested young men. DONTE has grown frustrated and
is taking over the meeting.
LARRY - So Bobby really impressed you huh? I can understand that. He has a deep respect
for women. He didn't curse when you met him?
MAX - Not once.
(silence)
(LARRY can no longer hold it in and begins to laugh loudly. The other Alphas join in.)
DONTE - I can't take it no more. All of yall get in push up position!
(The four students quickly attempt to roll over on their stomachs to get into push up
position and QUINTON stops them.)
QUINTON - Whoa whoa whoa! Slow that down. Yall sit back down.
DONTE - What man!
QUINTON - Too early man. Come on. You know better.
DONTE - Damn.
(The Alphas laugh.)
REGGIE - Max. Let me explain something to you bruh. And all you guys take note of this.
Don't give us answers that you think we want to hear. It only hurts you in the long run.
Because in the end, we know the truth.
LARRY - And the truth shall set you....
REGGIE - Shut up Larry. As I was saying. Don't try and bad mouth other frats on campus.
We all get along. The way you described Xavier is totally false and a lie. I know Xavier much
better than that. So you're not impressing me by putting him down because he's a Kappa
and making yourself look juicy on this first impression bullshit.
LARRY - Oh wait...Max was lying about Xavier?
QUINTON - Shut the hell up you idiot! Ha ha ha ha!
(LARRY laughs.)
QUINTON - So basically we got two liars in your group. Dag yall. That means that we'll only
accept fifty percent of yall for line. Keith and Max are out.
MAX thinks - Huh?
REGGIE - Yep. That's the way it seems.
MAX - But I was only...
QUINTON - Listen Max...Keith, it was great meeting you guys.
(QUINTON starts to walk toward the door.)
QUINTON - But you're not really what we're looking for right now. So you two can leave.
(silence)
MAX - Is there any way I can change you first impression of me?
(The brothers begin to laugh loudly.)
LARRY - You and this first impression shit! Ha ha ha ha!
QUINTON - Naw man. You and Keith go on and leave now. Thank you for your interest in
Alpha Phi Alpha.
MAX - But...
(KEITH just walks out and murmurs as he passes QUINTON.)
QUINTON - What? You got something to say?
KEITH - Man forget it! I didn't want to be an Alpha anyway!
(QUINTON yells toward KEITH out in the hall.)
QUINTON - See! I knew you were a liar! You know you want to be an Alpha! Ha ha ha ha!
MAX - Well I do want to be an Alpha and if you'll just let me...
(LARRY grabs MAX's arm and starts to walk him out.)
LARRY - Look man. Try again next year okay?
MAX - But...
QUINTON - And good luck then. Ha ha ha ha!
(LARRY walks MAX into the hallway and closes QUINTON's door.)
MAX - What happened? What was that all about?
LARRY - It's just a test Max. We're trying to see how bad people want it. Don't worry about
it. You're doing fine.
MAX - Oh! Gosh I thought I really screwed up big time!
LARRY - Well you almost did. Where the hell did you come up with all that stuff about
Xavier? Ha ha ha ha!
MAX - I didn't know what to say.
LARRY - This may sound corny, but honesty is the best policy. For real.
MAX - Okay. Well if that's the case, maybe I should tell them about...
LARRY - No! No!
(LARRY lowers his voice.)
LARRY - I told you. Keep that under wraps for now. It's way too early to come out with that.
I don't know if my frat brothers are ready for that kind of information just yet.
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The interest meeting for Zeta Phi Beta sorority incorporated is in progress. The ladies have
completed the presentations on the sorority and the keynote address. The mix and mingle
portion is beginning next door.
DENICE - I still think it's a crazy idea.
SHARONDA - Why?
DENICE - Because she's just too young. She's not out of high school.
SHARONDA - Oh get over it D. Look, I already explained to you. Because of the college
courses they offered her at her school, she almost has just as many credits as anybody else
up in here trying to make line. So she'll be eligible.
DENICE - But will she be mature enough? That's my concern.
SHARONDA - Of course she will. She's a Ferguson.
DENICE - Mmmmm hmmmmm.
(DENICE smirks and walks away.)
SHARONDA thinks - Whatever.
(SHARONDA approaches MIYA.)
SHARONDA - Hey little cousin. What you think so far?
MIYA - Oh I love it Ronda! I really do! I want to be a Zeta right now!
(SHARONDA laughs.)
SHARONDA - Well you gotta go through a few things first young one. Can't just up and be
Greek. You got some trials and tribulations to go through.
MIYA - Well bring it on then!
(They both laugh as two young ladies approach.)
ADA - Hello Sharonda Ferguson?
(SHARONDA turns around.)
SHARONDA - Yes how are you?
ADA - I am fine. My name is Ada and this is Yvette.
YVETTE - Hello.
ADA - We were wondering what was the best way to get in contact with you. The
information with your contact name has phone numbers as well as your email address.
Which do you prefer?
MIYA - I would've preferred for you to say excuse me since you so rudely interrupted my
conversation with Sharonda. I mean damn.
(silence)
SHARONDA - It's okay Miya.
(SHARONDA turns back to the two young women who are looking at MIYA weird.)
ADA thinks - What's her problem?
YVETTE thinks - Is she a visiting Zeta? She sure looks young though.
SHARONDA - Just email me. The S Ferguson at amgis address is fine.
ADA - Thank you.
YVETTE - I wanted to get a chance to talk to you as well but...I uh, didn't want to interrupt
anythi...
SHARONDA - No it's fine. Miya.
MIYA - Yes?
SHARONDA - I want you to go over and meet my neo Denice. I think she mentioned
wanting to talk to you.
MIYA - Oh okay. Cool.
ADA - Nice meeting you Miya.
MIYA - Uh yeah. Same here.
(As MIYA turns to walk away, she stops in her tracks.)
MIYA thinks - Oh shit!
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(BREANNA finds STACIE JEFFERSON's number and dials.)
BREANNA thinks - A Delta always handles her business. A Delta always handles her
business.
(The phone rings and BREANNA takes a deep breath.)
BREANNA thinks - Soror Stacie. I just don't believe she is my...my...soror now.
(The phone rings once more before it is answered.)
ALEX - Jefferson residence.
(silence)
ALEX - Hello? Jefferson residence. Hello?
BREANNA - Is...uh Stacie Jef...is Stacie there?
(silence)
ALEX - Breanna?
BREANNA - Uh, no. This is Marlana.
ALEX - No it isn't! This is Breanna! I know your voice! I'd know it anywhere!
(silence)
ALEX - Breanna! Bree! Answer me! Tell me that this is you! Tell me!
(BREANNA doesn't say anything but she doesn't hang up either.)
ALEX - Oh my God! Breanna say something to me! Please!
BREANNA - Alex I didn't call for you. I called for my soror Stacie.
ALEX - Your soror? You crossed?
BREANNA - Yes I crossed!
ALEX - That's great Bree! Congratulations! I knew you could do it!
BREANNA - Mmmmm hmmmm.
(silence)
ALEX - It's good to hear your voice again.
BREANNA - Alex, put Stacie on the phone.
ALEX - Uh...I can't.
BREANNA - Stop playing games Alex!
ALEX - No really I can't. She doesn't live here anymore.
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SHARONDA - Miya, I want you to go over and meet my neo Denice. I think she mentioned
wanting to talk to you.
MIYA - Oh okay. Cool.
(As MIYA turns to walk away, she stops in her tracks.)
MIYA thinks - Oh shit!
(MIYA quickly turns back around.)
MIYA - Sharonda! Is that who I think it is over there?
SHARONDA - Huh? Where?
MIYA - Over my shoulder! Look who just came in here!
(SHARONDA looks. MIYA has her head down and her hand hiding her face.)
SHARONDA - Where?
MIYA - Over there. By the door. Just came in.
SHARONDA - Oh it's Mona! What the hell is she doing here?
JAHANNA - It feels so weird being here Mona!
MONA - I know! Everything is blue! Look at the table cloths and the pictures they hung on
the walls!
JAHANNA - And all the Zetas are in blue suits.
MONA - Yeah, this is crazy! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Feels weird huh?
JAHANNA - Yeah, totally.
(SALEEMA approaches MONA.)
SALEEMA - Um, can I help you?
MONA thinks - Oh God! Not Saleema!
MONA - I'm just looking for my cousin.
SALEEMA - Well if you can wait outside, I will bring her to you.
MONA - Why I gotta go outside?
SALEEMA - Because this is a closed event. It's only for women of Zeta or women interested
in Zeta. And you are neither.
MONA - Fine. Please tell her that I need to spea...
(MONA sees MIYA.)
MONA - ...tell her to come outside. Right now!
SALEEMA - I will relay the message.
MONA - Oh and by the way, this is Jahanna. She's interested in Zeta so she can stay right?
(JAHANNA shoots a fast shocking glance at MONA.)
SALEEMA - Sure. She's welcome.
(MONA turns without another word and walks toward the door.)
SALEEMA - So Jahanna, were you here for the informational part of the program? I don't
see a pamphlet in your hand.
JAHANNA - Uh...I apologize, I did get here late.
SALEEMA - Well we stress timeliness Jahanna. How do you expect to be chosen for our
sorority if you can't even show up to an interest meeting on time?
(silence)
JAHANNA thinks - I am going to kill Mona!
JAHANNA - Uh...I am sorry Salee...
(SALEEMA sighs in disgust and walks away.)
JAHANNA thinks - Ooooooo...k!
(JAHANNA spots SHARONDA and MIYA.)
JAHANNA - Oh my God that's got to be young Ferguson! She looks like a little Mona! Scary!
(JAHANNA walks up to MIYA as SHARONDA is leaving.)
SHARONDA - Miya I'll be right back. You stay here. I'll deal with Mona.
MIYA - She's gonna kill me and tell my mom!
SHARONDA - No she won't. Trust me, I'll handle it.
MIYA - Are you sure?
SHARONDA - Trust me.
MIYA - Okay Ronda.
(JAHANNA and SHARONDA pass each other.)
JAHANNA - Hi.
MIYA - Wassup.
JAHANNA - Pretty cool informational huh?
MIYA - Yeah.
(silence)
JAHANNA - I'm Jahanna.
MIYA - I didn't ask.
(JAHANNA smiles.)
JAHANNA thinks - Little Mona!
JAHANNA - Hey, I like that. I gotta use that one some day. Can I borrow that?
MIYA - Huh?
JAHANNA - What you just said. That was a good one.
MIYA - It was? It didn't offend you?
JAHANNA - Girl please. I don't get offended that easily. I got tougher skin than that.
MIYA - Yeah right.
JAHANNA - Try me.
(JAHANNA steps into MIYA's personal space and loses her smile quickly.)
JAHANNA - I aint the one to fuck with.
(MIYA steps back and then slowly smiles.)
MIYA - What did you say your name was?
JAHANNA - Jahanna.
(MIYA extends her hand.)
MIYA - Okay Jahanna. I'm Miya and I think we're gonna get along just fine going for Z Phi
B!
(JAHANNA smiles as she takes MIYA's hand.)
JAHANNA - We certainly will Miya. We certainly will.

Episode 32
GREGG opens his door for his frat brother XAVIER who has come to visit at GREGG's
request.
GREGG - What took you so long man?
XAVIER - Uh hello Nupe. I was asleep when you called. What's the emergency?
(GREGG closes the door behind XAVIER.)
GREGG - Dude, I spoke with Shareesa.
XAVIER - You did? Why?
GREGG - She called me because she had heard some shit about the chapter.
(XAVIER gives GREGG an upset look.)
GREGG - Sorry man. I mean, she heard some stuff about the chapter.
XAVIER - Thank you.
GREGG - Cursin' aint the point man. Listen. So she calls me and I find out she's seeing
somebody.
XAVIER - So?
(XAVIER starts to drink from his water bottle.)
GREGG - She's seeing Ahmad.
(XAVIER spits his water out.)
XAVIER - What! Ahmad the punk that dropped line?
GREGG - The same.
XAVIER - Oh shoot!
GREGG - She claims she didn't know about my...relationship with Ahmad.
XAVIER - G, she probably didn't.
(XAVIER coughs and drinks again to soothe his chest from almost choking.)
GREGG - Well even if she didn't. I'm sick over the fact that she's seeing him.
XAVIER - Why?
GREGG - Because man.
(GREGG slams his fist down on the counter top.)
XAVIER - Gregg, you know what I'm gonna say right.
(GREGG doesn't answer. He just looks away.)
XAVIER - G, come on man. You were never faithful to Shareesa. You have no right to be
upset now bro.
GREGG - That's all in theory Z. I know that and I knew you'd say that. But that doesn't
mean that I don't hurt or feel pain. Because I do.
XAVIER - And I hear you. But on the real, use this as a lesson. If you play with fire you may
get burned. You lost Shareesa because you didn't appreciate her when you had her. Now
that she's gone, don't cry in your milk now.
GREGG - I don't even know why I call you to talk to you.
XAVIER - I don't know why either.
(silence)
(XAVIER finishes his water and tosses the empty bottle in the trash.)
XAVIER - So what else you wanna talk about.
GREGG - Man I'm really hurtin' here and you're making jokes.
XAVIER - Gregg pardon me if I don't plan to join you for your pitty party. But I'm not gonna
validate your feelings right now.
GREGG - Then you know what Z? You can be out man on the real.
(GREGG turns his back on XAVIER and walks toward his couch.)
XAVIER thinks - Fine!
XAVIER - Whatever man.
(XAVIER turns and walks out without another word.)
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BRANDON is knocking on his girlfriend DENICE's door. DENICE opens the door and has her
phone to her ear.
BRANDON - Hey.

(DENICE nods and lets him in as she continues to talk on the phone.)
DENICE - So what is your gpa?
ADA - I have a 3.6 grade point average.
DENICE - That's pretty good.
ADA - Thank you. I have a scholarship to maintain but overall, I am a very studious person.
DENICE - Tell me a little about why you want to be a member of my sorority.
ADA - Well, I've been watching the women of Zeta Phi Beta for some time now. I have
always been impressed with the way the ladies carry themselves and take care of business.
Zeta women take care of business here at Ahpla, that is for sure.
(DENICE smiles.)
ADA - When I consider aligning myself up with some of the finer women of this campus...
DENICE thinks - Oh how cute.
ADA - ...it just gives me chills to think about it. I think I would definitely be able to assist
and be an asset to your chapter as you endeavor to grow and achieve even more.
DENICE - I understand that. Have you spoken with any other sorors before me?
ADA - I spoke with Sharonda at the interest meeting event. And I called Tonya and left her
a message.
DENICE - Okay. You sound like you are serious about Zeta.
ADA - Oh I am.
DENICE - Are there any Zetas in your family?
ADA - No. My parents didn't go to college.
DENICE - Oh okay. Well listen Ada. It was nice meeting you. Give me a call tomorrow and I
want you to research something for me.
ADA - Yes.
DENICE - I want you to tell me som.ething my founders that I don't already know.
ADA thinks - Wow!
DENICE - Is that okay with you?
ADA - Yes. That is fine. Have a good day.
DENICE - You too.
(They hang up and DENICE walks to where BRANDON is watching tv.)
DENICE - Hey babe.
BRANDON - Wassup.
(DENICE sits on his lap and they kiss.)
BRANDON - I heard you handlin' your business. You sound like a professional.
(They both laugh.)
DENICE - Yeah, this is so exciting. So many girls came out. They are so excited about being
Zetas! It's so cute.
BRANDON - I hear that! I feel the same way! Especially with it being my brother.
DENICE - Your brother?
BRANDON - Oh I didn't tell you?
DENICE - Tell me what?
BRANDON - I'm getting Bren to pledge Sigma. It's gonna be great! I'll be his big brother
and then we can be on the step team and then...
DENICE - Brandon, you can't push Brendon toward Sigma. I think that's wrong.
(silence)
BRANDON - What?
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XAVIER has just left GREGG's house upset. They got into an arguement over GREGG's
feelings for SHAREESA.
XAVIER thinks - Don't get mad at me dude. I aint the one who was sleepin' around with
Caryn and Denice and whoever else. You made your bed, now you gotta lie in it.
(XAVIER is walking back to his room.)
XAVIER thinks - I mean, Shareesa is a beautiful person. She's fine as all...well...she's a very
attractive sister. She's smart, has a good job, dresses sharp, fun to be with. If you didn't
see the potential in your girl who was right up in your face half the time, I mean dag.
(XAVIER passes by the side of campus taking a short cut and sees the fraternity and
sorority plots.)
XAVIER thinks - And she's an AKA. Don't get much prettier than that for a Nupe. How stupid
can Gregg be.
(XAVIER turns the corner and sees his dorm in the distance.)
XAVIER thinks - But instead of placing the blame where it belongs, he blames me. Well I
aint hearin' that. If he wants to act like a baby and sit there and sulk, that's fine with me.
But don't drag me down with you. Don't bring down my mood too. Gosh.
(XAVIER enters his dorm and waves to the ladies behind the front desk.)
XAVIER thinks - All I know is if I had a girl as fine as Shareesa, willing to do whatever for
me. And she was an AKA, smart and doin' big things, I would think twice about letting her
go and not treating her right.
(XAVIER gets on the elevator with a few other students.)

XAVIER thinks - Because guarantee, one of these brothers here on the yard is gonna snatch
up any sister that doesn't feel appreciated. No doubt!
(XAVIER gets off on his floor.)
XAVIER thiniks - There is no way in the world I would let a good girl like that go. No way.
(XAVIER pulls out his keys and begins to open his door.)

XAVIER thinks - Wow, someone is cooking up a mean breakfast somewhere! Wow!
(XAVIER opens his door and hears pots and pans rattling and smells food in his own
kitchen.)
XAVIER thinks - What the...
(XAVIER walks into the kitchen and sees APRIL cooking a huge breakfast.)
XAVIER thinks - What in the world...
XAVIER - April, what are you doing?

(APRIL turns around. She didn't hear XAVIER come in.)
APRIL - Oh hi! You're home!

(She puts the frying pan down and comes to give him a hug and kiss. XAVIER is looking at
her very confused.)
XAVIER - Uh...yeah...I'm home. I live here. What are you doing here?
APRIL - Oh, I just thought I'd cook you some breakfast. I know you don't normally eat
breakfast, eventhough you stay up late sometimes writing for the paper.
(APRIL turns to return to her cooking work. XAVIER is still looking very confused.)
XAVIER - April how did you get in here?
(XAVIER walks toward her.)
APRIL - Oh that. Hee hee, I have my ways.
XAVIER - You have a key to my apartment?
APRIL - Oh no. Well not yet at least.
(APRIL smiles at him then returns to cooking her eggs.)

APRIL - One of the girls who works behind the front desk wants to be an AKA. So you know
how that goes.
XAVIER thinks - Oh my God!
XAVIER - April, why are you doing this?
APRIL - What do you mean why? I know you don't usually eat breakf...
XAVIER - No April...
(XAVIER grabs APRIL's hand that she is using to whip eggs with. She stops and looks at
him.)

XAVIER - April, why are you doing this?
APRIL - What do you mean?

(silence)

XAVIER - Come here April.
APRIL - But your food is gonna burn.
XAVIER - I don't care. Come here.
(XAVIER leads APRIL away from the kitchen so they can sit down and talk.)
XAVIER - April I don't think I want you sneaking into my place without me knowing it.
APRIL - Why not? What's the big deal.
XAVIER - The big deal is that I didn't know that you were here. So I come in and there's
someone in my kitchen.
APRIL - I'm not just any old someone though.
XAVIER - Well I know that but...
APRIL - I mean, I am special to you aren't I?
XAVIER - Well...I mean, we're...I mean you're real cool April.
APRIL - Real cool?
(silence)
APRIL - Did you not come to my place the other night and stay with me?
XAVIER - April we fell asleep talking.
APRIL - So you didn't feel the magic between us that night?
XAVIER - Magic?
APRIL - Yes magic!
(APRIL is starting to become visibly upset.)
XAVIER thinks - Oh God, don't start to get upset.
XAVIER - April, I came by. We started to talk. I fell asleep. You fell asleep.
APRIL - I fell asleep in your arms!
XAVIER - You did?

(silence)

APRIL - You know what Xavier, forget it!
(APRIL stands up.)
APRIL - I know you may not like me for whatever reason, but I know that I'm a good person
with a lot to offer! And if you can't see that then forget it!
XAVIER - April wait.
(APRIL starts to walk into the other room to grab her things.)
XAVIER - April I'm not trying to hurt your feelings or anything.
APRIL - Say no more Xavier because the more you talk the more you do just that.
(XAVIER becomes quiet as APRIL grabs her bag. She then walks into the kitchen to turn off
the stove and grab the items she brought with her.)
XAVIER - Can we at least talk about this some more? Don't leave pissed off like this.
APRIL - I have nothing more to say. You've made it painfully clear that you want nothing
more with me then me being your buddy. So fine.
(APRIL talks under her breath.)

APRIL - Gonna lead me on all this time!
XAVIER - What did you say? Lead you on?
APRIL - Nothing Xavier. Enjoy your breakfast.
(APRIL heads for the door.)
XAVIER - April wait. I'm sorry.
(APRIL doesn't answer as she goes out the door.)
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THERESA is in her room on the phone.
THERESA - Yes girl! I am a Delta now! Delta Sigma Theta sorority incorporated! Ooo-oop!
TRINA - Ha ha ha, well congratulations. I didn't think your ass was gonna do it.
THERESA - I know right! I used to hate greeks!
TRINA - Yes you did!
(They both laugh.)
TRINA - Nobody hated greeks more than you and what's his name...um...Miri! And I heard
he's greek now too!
THERESA - He sure is a Sigma now. How ironic is that? He's my sands!
TRINA - Lord!
THERESA - I mean, I only hated greeks because I had never taken the time to read
anything about them or understand them. And then I started pledging for all the wrong
reasons ya know?
TRINA - Yeah.
THERESA - But that all changed.
TRINA - Well congrats again.
THERESA - Thanks girl. And now I love being greek.
TRINA - Well I love being with a greek! Give me that Omega dick any day!
(THERESA screams in laughter.)
THERESA - Girl you are crazy!
TRINA - I aint lyin'! You know about them greeks don't ya?
THERESA - Oh yeah, don't I know it. That Jason is no joke. That's the reason I started line
in the first place. But luckily I got out of that mentality quick because me and Willie are
closer now than ever. I respect that Jason is her man now. It's all good.
TRINA - Well bitch you a better bitch than me. I'd hate her ass. Ha ha ha.
THERESA - Why?
TRINA - Girl please. Jason was your man first and then your friend starts to date him? I'd
kick her ass. You don't do that shit. Your girl's men are off limits always.
THERESA - I hear ya, but I'm bigger than that. Ya know?
TRINA - Whatever. Like I said, you're a better bitch than me.
(TRINA laughs but THERESA is silent.)
TRINA - But whatever girl. What you gettin' into this weekend?
(There is a knock on the door.)
THERESA - Hold on girl.
(THERESA walks over and opens the door.)
WILLIE - Soror!
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BRANDON and DENICE are discussing BRANDON's twin brother BRENDON becoming a
member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.
DENICE - Brandon, you can't push Brendon toward Sigma. I think that's wrong.
(silence)
BRANDON - What? Why?
DENICE - Because Brendon doesn't want to be a Sigma. He wants to be a Kappa.
BRANDON - That was before. He changed his mind.
DENICE - Did he change his mind or did you change it for him.
BRANDON - I mean, yes I may have been influential...
(They both laugh.)
BRANDON - But Bren needed to realize how sorry and whack the Kappas are. He doesn't
want to be associated with them niggas.
DENICE - Brandon, that's not for you to decide. The Kappas may be sorry and whack to
you, but that's because you're a Sigma. To Brendon, that's what's in his heart. He's wanted
to be a Kappa since high school. Way before the time that you chose Phi Beta.
BRANDON - That's because he didn't know any better.
DENICE - Come on babe, you can't say that.
BRANDON - Sure I can. I know what's best for my brother.
DENICE - Why? Because you're a few minutes older?
BRANDON - No because I'm greek and I know what's on this side of the fence.
DENICE - Brandon, you've been greek for like fifteen minutes.
(DENICE starts to laugh and BRANDON takes offense.)
BRANDON - And you've been greek for twenty!
DENICE - At least I've been greek long enough to know that you don't pressure someone to
choose an organization.
BRANDON - Well maybe in your twenty minute process you should've learned that
brotherhood is the most important element and I need to show my brother a true
brotherhood.
DENICE - Twenty minute process! Brandon maybe if you didn't sleep through most of your
process you'd have some respect for my process and for yours!
BRANDON - Sleep through my process!
DENICE thinks - Oh shit! Why did I say that! Dammit!
BRANDON - At least I had a process!
DENICE - What!
BRANDON thinks - Oh God why did I just say that!
DENICE - You don't know shit about what process I went through okay! You weren't even
thinking about Sigma when I was pledging every day! But don't forget, I was there for
yours! I saw what you did!
BRENDON - So what you sayin'!
DENICE - What you sayin!

(silence)
(BRANDON stands up and walks toward the door.)
DENICE - Oh you just gonna leave now?
BRANDON - You know what...
(BRANDON turns back around to face DENICE.)
BRANDON - Don't tell me what's best for my brother! If I have anything to do with it,
Brendon will be a Sigma man!
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THERESA - What's up soror!
(WILLIE and THERESA hug.)
THERESA - Hold on Willie. Hey T, I'm gonna hit you back.
TRINA - Okay. Don't forget what I said. Don't be skee-weeing with the enemy.
THERESA - Uh...that's the AKA call. We say that other thing.
TRINA - Whatever bitch! Ha ha ha ha! Later.
THERESA - Bye crazy ass!
(They hang up.)
THERESA - What's up Wils!
WILLIE - Nothin' much my neo. How you enjoyin' DST?
THERESA - Oh I love it soror! I love it!
WILLIE - You got some real cool gifts.
THERESA - Yeah. You see the windbreaker Marlana gave me?
WILLIE - Yes I did and I am pissed! I didn't get anything that nice from her!
THERESA - Don't hate!

(They laugh as they both sit down.)
WILLIE - What you been doin'?
THERESA - Just on the phone. Everybody is calling me congratulating me.
WILLIE - That's cool.
THERESA - I didn't know that so many people knew I was on line.
WILLIE - Oh, word is out. Wait until you and Bree go on the yard. The crowd is gonna be
huge.
THERESA - Yeah, I can't wait!
THERESA thinks - Your girl's men are off limits...always.
WILLIE - Have you figured out who you want to pin you?

(WILLIE smiles knowing that the obvious answer is herself.)
THERESA - Uh...yeah. I was gonna actually ask you to do it.
THERESA thinks - Your girl's men are off limits...always.
WILLIE - Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
(WILLIE starts clapping then she holds her hands to her face as if she's going to cry.)
WILLIE - Thank you Theresa! Oh my gosh I am so happy! Thank you so much, this means
so much to me!
(silence)
THERESA - Actually Willie, before we get into that, there's something I need to ask you. We
have something important to talk about.

Episode 33
WILLIE has come to visit her new soror THERESA.
WILLIE - Hey Theresa, have you figured out who you want to pin you?
(WILLIE smiles knowing that the obvious answer is herself.)
THERESA - Uh...yeah. I was gonna actually ask you to do it.
(THERESA thinks back to her conversation with TRINA.)
THERESA thinks - Your girl's men are off limits...always.
WILLIE - Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
(WILLIE starts clapping then she holds her hands to her face as if she's going to cry.)
WILLIE - Thank you Theresa! Oh my gosh I am so happy! Thank you so much, this means
so much to me!
THERESA thinks - Your girl's men are off limits...always.
(silence)
THERESA - Actually Willie, before we get into that, there's something I need to ask you. We
have something important to talk about.
WILLIE - Oh yeah? Sure, what's up?
(WILLIE sits back as to relax in conversation with THERESA. THERESA pauses before she
starts.)
THERESA - Willie, you and I have been friends for a long time. A real long time.
WILLIE - Yeah, we have.
THERESA - I have been your side kick and have admired your work in student council and
all that you've done.
(WILLIE leans forward now looking a little more concerned.)
WILLIE - Uh huh.
THERESA - And now we're sorors and I owe that all to you.
WILLIE - Of course but you don't have to thank me Theresa. It was something that was in
you, you just didn't know it was there.
(WILLIE smiles.)
THERESA - Oh, I'm not thanking you Willie. Well not in this conversation at least. That isn't
what this is about.
WILLIE - Oh. Well what is this about?
(THERESA pauses again.)
THERESA - Willie...
(THERESA stands up and walks toward the window. She starts to speak while looking out
the window.)
THERESA - ...we need to talk. We never spoke about the situation with Jason.
WILLIE - What situation with Jason?
(THERESA turns around to look at WILLIE.)
THERESA - Willie, you can't honestly believe that there would be no tension by you dating
Jason. Jason and I used to go together.
WILLIE - That was a long time ago Theresa. Don't tell me you're upset and jealous over
that?
THERESA - Jealous? Willie this certainly aint got nothing to do with me being jealous. It's
about friendship. You're not supposed to date someone that's been with your friend.
WILLIE - Who made up that rule?
THERESA - It's a silent code Willie. Women don't do that to each other.
WILLIE - First of all...
(WILLIE's demeanor changes.)
WILLIE - ...Jason wasn't even into you like that. Secondly,
THERESA - What!
WILLIE - ...you heard me, he wasn't into you and he told me that.
THERESA - Let me tell you something Willie. The only reason that Jason and I didn't stay
together is because of me. If he wasn't into me, he wouldn't have tried to get back together
with me twice already.
WILLIE - I knew this was gonna come up. I swear.
THERESA - You really got nerve getting upset Willie. I didn't start dating someone you cared
about did I? And you're getting mad at me?
WILLIE - I think the real reason you're going through all this is because you're jealous of me
and Jason and it has nothing to do with what you're saying. Why don't you just put it out
there and let the chips fall where they may.
THERESA - Okay let me just put it out there then!
(THERESA puts her hands on her hips.)
THERESA - I'm fuckin' Dexter now. What!
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KATRICE is in her room and was about to take a shower. But a certain phone call has
caused her to change her mind and to call her line sister PJ instead.
(KATRICE dials.)
APRIL - Hello.
KATRICE - What's wrong with you?
APRIL - I had a bad morning.
KATRICE - You aight?
APRIL - No.
KATRICE - You wanna talk?
APRIL - Naw, I'm aight.
KATRICE - You sure?
APRIL - Thanks, I'll be aight.
KATRICE - Okay. Is PJ there?
APRIL - Yeah, hold on.
(APRIL hands PJ the phone.)
PJ - Hello?
KATRICE - Hey.
PJ - Hey wassup.
KATRICE - You got a minute? I need to talk to you about something.
PJ - Yeah wassup?
KATRICE - Did you tell Jahanna to go over to Amgis to get down with sorors over there
when they have a line?
PJ thinks - Shit.
PJ - Well I went over there with June. She was hanging out with me anyway so she tagged
along.
KATRICE - She tagged along? PJ, how does someone tag along to an interest meeting? She
didn't tag along, you took her.
PJ - So what if I did?
KATRICE - We voted her out Presjina. That's what.
PJ - No, you voted her out.
KATRICE - What?
PJ - Oh come on Katrice, you were the only one that day that had anything bad to say about
Jahanna and you swayed the entire chapter to vote your way. And over what? Mona! Mona
Ferguson! Jahanna does something that we all wanted to do, she kicked Mona's ass and you
kept her out of the chapter for that!
KATRICE - That's right! I don't care if she kicked Mona's ass or if she kicked the devil's ass.
The point is she solved that shit with her fists. Is that the kind of person you want in our
chapter? Is that the kind of person you want in AKA?
PJ - Well I think you have some other kind of issue with Jahanna. Something that you aint
saying. So what's the real deal Katrice?
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DEXTER is on the phone talking with his mother.
DEXTER - Yall are going where?
MRS. TURMAN - Cancun.
DEXTER - Cancun? Ha ha ha ha! You and dad never stay home now! When are yall going to
Cancun.
MRS. TURMAN - July. And don't try to go with us either. We travel now because all of yall
are out of the house.
DEXTER - Yeah but yall weren't travelling like this before. Why yall going now that we're all
out of the house?
MRS. TURMAN - That's the whole point. Yall are gone, and now we're taking off!
(They both laugh.)
MRS. TURMAN - So how is school going for you Dexter?
DEXTER - It's fine.
MRS. TURMAN - You need anything?
DEXTER - No, I'm okay.
MRS. TURMAN - Does your sister need anything?
DEXTER - Well you can send her some stuff so I can go steal it from her. Ha ha ha!
MRS. TURMAN - Don't be silly! You know I know you better than you know yourself. I send
her stuff for you to steal and then I send her stuff for her.
DEXTER - Aw! How you gonna peep my game Ma?
MRS. TURMAN - Just because I'm older doesn't mean I don't have game too.
(DEXTER laughs loud.)
DEXTER - Oh you got game Ma?
MRS. TURMAN - I sure do!
(They both laugh again.)
MRS. TURMAN - Well let me go Dexter. I'll talk to you next time sweetie.
DEXTER - Okay Ma. Don't plan to have too much fun in Cancun.
MRS. TURMAN - Oh whatever!
(They both laugh.)
MRS. TURMAN - I love you.
DEXTER - Love you too, Mom.
(They hang up. DEXTER dials again.)
KATRICE - Hello.
DEXTER - Hey it's Dex.
KATRICE - Hey, I'm on the other line. Can I call you back?
DEXTER - Well actually, I just wanted to know if you were still comin' over.
KATRICE - Oh yeah. I'm about to leave as soon as I take care of something.
(There is a knock on DEXTER's door.)
DEXTER - Okay, I'll see ya then.
KATRICE - Okay.
(They hang up and DEXTER answers the door.)
DEXTER - Hey, what are you doing here?
WILLIE - We need to talk.
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MONA has just arrived at her cousin SHARONDA's house. She knocks on the door.
SHARONDA - Hey Mona, wassup?
(MONA walks into the room passing by SHARONDA but not speaking back.)
SHARONDA - Oh girl please get over it.
(SHARONDA closes the door.)
MONA - I will not get over it! Just what do you think you're doing to Miya's mind?
SHARONDA - What?
MONA- You heard me! What's all this you've been feeding her!
SHARONDA - I didn't feed her anything Mona. She came to me with an interest in Zeta Phi
Beta. I didn't go lookin for her or recruiting. She came to me.
MONA - Yeah right! I bet!
SHARONDA - No seriously. I didn't say a word to her.
MONA - Yeah right Ronda. Yeah right.
SHARONDA - Well you can believe whatever you want to believe Mona. Whatever.
MONA - Miya and I always spoke on being in Mommy's sorority. How are you gonna take
that away in a mater of minutes?
SHARONDA - Mona I didn't...
MONA - I want you to leave her alone Sharonda.
SHARONDA - Mona listen, you can't live Miya's life for her. If this is the decision that she
wants, then you have to let her grow up and do what she wants to do.
MONA - That's bullshit Sharonda!
SHARONDA - Will you calm down? God!
MONA - I will not calm down! This is serious!
SHARONDA - What...is it a serious matter?

(SHARONDA cracks up laughing.)
MONA - I don't get it.
(silence)
SHARONDA - Never mind Mona. Never mind.
(MONA walks over and picks up SHARONDA's phone. She dials MIYA's cell phone.)
MIYA - Hello?
MONA - Hey, where you at?
MIYA - I was just leaving school. What's up?
MONA - Me and Sharonda are getting ready to go eat at the Twenty Four Seven diner.
Come eat with us.
SHARONDA thinks - We are?
MIYA - Sure!
MONA - Meet us at Ronda's house right now.
MIYA - Okay I'll hurry and be right there.
MONA - Okay see ya soon sis.
MIYA - Okay bye Mona.
(They hang up.)
SHARONDA - We're going to eat?
(MONA doesn't answer as she dials again. She covers the phone to first answer SHARONDA,
then to speak to whomever she has called.)

MONA - No, we're not going anywhere! Hello? Hey come on over.
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KATRICE - Is Jahanna the kind of person you want in our chapter PJ? Is that the kind of
person you want in AKA?
PJ - Well I think you have some other kind of issue with Jahanna. Something that you aint
saying. So what's the real deal Katrice?
(silence)
KATRICE - PJ please. Let's not go there okay?
PJ - Go where?

(KATRICE's phone rings.)
KATRICE - Hold on.
(KATRICE clicks over.)
KATRICE - Hello.
DEXTER - Hey it's Dex.
KATRICE - Hey, I'm on the other line. Can I call you back?
DEXTER - Well actually, I just wanted to know if you were still comin' over.
KATRICE - Oh yeah. I'm about to leave as soon as I take care of something.
DEXTER - Okay, I'll see ya then.
KATRICE - Okay.
(KATRICE clicks back over.)
KATRICE - PJ?
PJ - Yeah, I'm here.
KATRICE - I don't have any issues against Jahanna personally. I think she is a cool person.
But for Alpha Kappa Alpha...for my sorority, I don't think she is worthy or ready. That
incident turned me off and I think under similar circumstances she'd do it again.
PJ - And I would want her to. We need someone who isn't afraid to stand up for our
organization. The reason I feel Jahanna so much is because Jahanna is just like me. In a lot
of ways we have a lot in common. So yes I want to kick Mona's ass. And after I kick Mona's
ass, if she talks smack again, then I'll kick it again.
KATRICE - And what the hell would that solve PJ?
PJ - Nothing. It aint about solving problems. It's about kicking ass and teaching lessons.
KATRICE - Who made you Mona's mother for you to teach her lessons? PJ, you cannot
dictate to sorors how they should think or act.
PJ - True, but some things are just over the line and uncalled for. Come on Katrice. I can't
believe you are even on Mona's side in this.
KATRICE - This isn't about Mona's side or Mona Ferguson at all for that matter. This is about
character and behavior. This is about problem resolution. And in all those areas, Jahanna
sucks.
PJ thinks - Oh God! Whatever!
PJ - Katrice, we're just not gonna agree on this one.
KATRICE - Okay fine. But now where does that leave Jahanna?
PJ - Jahanna is a big girl. She can do whatever she wants to do. If she wants to go to Amgis
and hook up with Akina and Renee and them, I can't stop her.
KATRICE - Yes you can stop her and you will or else.
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SHARONDA - Why in the world did you tell Miya we were going to the diner? I got food in
the microwave right now!
MONA - Because we aren't going to the diner stupid! You can eat your damn food.
SHARONDA - Mona you kill me man, I swear.
(SHARONDA walks into the kitchen. MONA looks at some of the pictures on SHARONDA's
shelf. She has a picture of her and her sorors, and a picture of Zetas and Sigmas at a
picnic.)
MONA thinks - Oh God! How whack!
SHARONDA - You want something to eat...since you lied about going to the diner?
MONA - No and don't you dare patronize me.
SHARONDA - Mona you are officially a nut. So I'm not thinking about you. Miya is a strong
little sister so she'll make up her own mind.
MONA - Yeah, whatever. We'll see.
SHARONDA - Are you sure we're related? I'm not half as crazy as you are.
MONA - Oh no? You don't remember freshman year? When you were in my room crying
every day and plotting to kill somebody?
SHARONDA - That was a long time ago. And I was heartbroken. I mean, what the hell do
you expect? I liked Larry a lot.
MONA - Well what about when you wanted to burn the school of communications down?
SHARONDA - I didn't deserve that grade!
MONA - Well what about the time when you...
SHARONDA - Okay okay. Stop with the examples already!
(SHARONDA takes her food out and starts to eat.)
MONA - I don't want Miya to pledge Zeta. I want her to pledge Alpha Kappa Alpha.
SHARONDA - Do you even have a good reason Mona? Give me one good reason.
MONA - Fergusons don't look good in blue.
SHARONDA - Excuse me?
(SHARONDA laughs.)
SHARONDA - How about a real reason.
MONA - Okay a real reason. Zeta Phi Beta is whack. Sorry cousin but it's the truth.
SHARONDA - What the hell are you talking about Mona? AKA is whack!
MONA - Oh whatever! You know your founders wanted to be AKAs!
SHARONDA - Uh no, I don't think so. It was Delta founders who had the identity crisis. Get
your history together cousin.
MONA - Well I hate your call.
SHARONDA - And everybody hates your call!
MONA - Well at least my frat brothers are...
SHARONDA - You don't have frat brothers! The Alphas aint yall's brohters! We're the only
true family! Only I have frat brothers!
MONA - Oh whatever! I don't need a document to call Bobby my frat!
(There is a knock on the door.)
SHARONDA - Is that Miya already? She got here quick!
(SHARONDA goes to open the door.)
SHARONDA thinks - Oh Lord!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Hello Sharonda.
SHARONDA - Hey Aunt Mel.
(SHARONDA hugs her aunt as she comes into the room.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Is Miya here yet?
MONA - No Mommy but she's on the way. She should be here any minute!

Episode 34
CANDACE gets off the campus shuttle bus. She is now walking to the designated
place where she is supposed to meet DERRICK.

CANDACE thinks - I wonder if all that Ken said about Derrick is really true. Well, I
know Ken would never lie to me but he has been known to stretch the truth a little
bit.
(CANDACE looks at her watch. She is a few minutes early. She goes to the soda
machine in the meantime.)
CANDACE thinks - I know he is looking out for my best interest but I'm a big girl. I
can take care of myself. I think.
(CANDACE smiles to herself as she drops the coins into the machine to buy a Diet
Coke.)
CANDACE thinks - And who said I like Derrick anyway? I don't know anything
about him. We're just hanging out. Just friends. That's all. Just friends.
(She begins to walk back to the place while she drinks her Coke.)
CANDACE thinks - He is cute though. And damn if I aint a sucker for tall brothers.
(CANDACE smiles as she sits down to wait.)
CANDACE thinks - I just know that I haven't been on a date in a lon...
(CANDACE thinks about when she dated JERRELL.)
CANDACE thinks - Well I can't count him. He was a liar. I haven't been on a real
date with a real man in a long time. Too long. So I think this is very necessary.
(She checks her watch and realizes that DERRICK is now five minutes late.)
CANDACE thinks - I guess he should be here any minute.
(CANDACE gets up and walks to the newspaper bin. She picks up one of the
campus newspapers, The Sands.)
CANDACE thinks - Let's see what's news around here.
(CANDACE reads the first story which is national news and student's opinions on
the war in Iraq.)
CANDACE thinks - That war was some bs. I agree.
(She checks her watch and sees that DERRICK is more than ten minutes late.)
CANDACE thinks - We did say we'd meet here didn't we?
CANDACE looks around and doesn't see DERRICK approaching. She pulls out her
cell phone to check her messages.)
CANDACE thinks - He didn't call.
(She waits five more minutes then dials.)
CANDACE thinks - Let me just go ahead and call him.
DERRICK - Hello.
CANDACE - Hi Derrick, it's Candace.
DERRICK - Oh hi. I'm sorry I'm running late but I ran into a little problem.
CANDACE - Oh, is everything okay?
DERRICK - Yeah, uh it's okay. I'll be there in a few minutes.
CANDACE - Oh okay.
(They hang up and CANDACE finishes her Coke. She puts it in the trash and grabs
the paper again.)
CANDACE thinks - Oh, Xavier wrote this article on the Greeks. Let me see what he
has to say.
(She starts to read the article in the Greek Corner of The Sands.)
CANDACE thinks - I thought I heard the Kappas were under investigation or
something. I don't know, I'll ask Paula. She knows everything!
(CANDACE looks up and sees a few students walking by. She doesn't see DERRICK
so she continues to read.)
CANDACE thinks - Dag, he's almost a half hour late. I hope his problem wasn't
something too serious.
(She looks up again and sees some people coming her way. She then sees
DERRICK because he is so tall.)
CANDACE - Oh good, there he is.
(She smiles as she puts the paper down and stands up.)
CANDACE thinks - I don't wanna look too anxious. But I really am.
(CANDACE laughs to herself but as DERRICK walks closer, she notices someting
very unusual.)
CANDACE thinks - Wait a minute...
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LARRY is walking past the Ivy Towers in the direction of his dorm when he sees a
familiar face sitting alone out front.
LARRY thinks - Is that...
(He walks closer and takes a closer look. She has her head down but he knows
who it is.)
LARRY - Hey there.
(APRIL looks up.)
LARRY - Wassup Apey Ape!
APRIL - Hey Larry.
LARRY - What's goin' on?
APRIL - Nothin' much. Just out here thinking.
LARRY - Well that's not good exercise. You should never think...like me.
(APRIL smiles.)
APRIL - You know that was grammatically incorrect right?
LARRY - See what I mean?
(She laughs.)
APRIL - You're silly.
LARRY - So what's goin' on? You don't look so happy.
APRIL - I'm okay. I'm just sitting here.
LARRY - You don't sound okay. What's wrong?
APRIL - Nothing.
LARRY - I'm a psyche major. You can't fool a fool. What's the matter? You don't
wanna talk about it?
APRIL - No it isn't that. It's just...oh nothing.
(LARRY pretends to be writing on an imaginary pad of paper in his hand.)
LARRY - Patient is reluctant to speak. Uses the phrase oh nothing a lot. This
phrase commonly associated with oh something, but spoken as oh nothing. A
common ploy of the female to coax the male to continue for nine hours asking
what's wrong. Hmmmmmmm, very interesting.
(APRIL laughs. LARRY grabs her wrist to take her pulse.)
LARRY - Blood pressure is normal.
(APRIL laughs.)
APRIL - That won't check blood pressure silly! Your pulse checks your heart rate!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
LARRY - Patient attempting to tell doctor how to do his job!
(APRIL laughs.)
APRIL - Why are you so silly Larry?
LARRY - Because if you can't laugh shit off in life, then you're living too seriously.
For real. And that is the one thing I want to prove to my dad.
APRIL - Your dad?
LARRY - My father never smiles. He is so serious and he hates the fact that I am
the way I am. So he wants me to...
(LARRY straightens up and imitates his father's voice.)
LARRY -...straighten up, be a man! Put away childish things like the bible says!
Stop being so silly boy! People won't ever take you seriously! When I was your age
I had three jobs and I walked to all of em! And when I was a young man I worked
in the field all day! From sun up to sun down!
(APRIL giggles.)
LARRY - And when I was a boy we couldn't afford no damn mule! So I pulled the
plow myself!
(APRIL laughs.)
LARRY - And when I was a boy, we couldn't afford no furnace! So I kept running
around the living room to generate heat for my nine brothers and sisters!
APRIL - Oh my gosh! Ha ha ha ha ha!
(LARRY stops and laughs too.)
LARRY - Feel better now? Laughter does a lot to make you feel better.
APRIL - A little I guess.
(APRIL puts her head back down and starts to play with a flower she has been
twirling around her fingers since she sat down.)
LARRY - A little? All this comedy I'm givin' you and you only feel a little better?
APRIL - Well I...
LARRY - Come on.
(LARRY grabs APRIL's hand and pulls her up.)
APRIL - What are you doin?
LARRY - Come on.
APRIL - Where are we going? Boy where are you taking me?
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CANDACE notices something very unusual as DERRICK approaches.
CANDACE thinks - Wait a minute...is he bringing...
(CANDACE starts to walk toward DERRICK trying very hard to maintain her smile.)
CANDACE - Hi.
DERRICK - Hi Candace. I'm so sorry I'm late. Let me explain.
CANDACE - This must be...Little Derrick. How cute! Hi little man!
DERRICK - See what happened was...
CANDACE thinks - You bring a baby on a date?
CANDACE - Can I hold him?
DERRICK - Sure. See his mother is going through some problems and she is very
nervous about some things that are happening in the life of the baby so I thought
it would be better if I kept Derrick while...
(As soon as DERRICK lets the baby go to CANDACE, the baby starts crying. Loud.)
CANDACE - Oh...don't cry...don't cry...
DERRICK - Aw come on Lil D. He usually likes to go to girls.
(CANDACE hands him back but he doesn't stop crying. He only gets louder.)
DERRICK - Alright alright. Calm down now.
(DERRICK reaches into his shoulder bag to find something to pacify the baby.)
DERRICK - Okay okay...shhhhhhh...okay okay...
(The baby starts to kick and scream.)
CANDACE thinks - O...kay. Just keep smiling.
(CANDACE watches as DERRICK fumbles with the bag.)
CANDACE - Here, let me help.
DERRICK - Thanks.
(CANDACE reaches into the bag and grabs a pacifier.)
CANDACE - Here lil man.
(CANDACE places the pacifier in his mouth and he spits it out and screams even
louder. He starts to kick as he wails.)
CANDACE - Uh...
DERRICK - Candace I'm real sorry, give me a minute okay? He doesn't normally do
this.
CANDACE - Uh sure. Take your time.
DERRICK - Thanks.
(DERRICK sits down and tries to calm the baby down while CANDACE stands there
looking on.)
CANDACE - You know Derrick, maybe we can do this some other time.
DERRICK - No no, it's okay. I swear he normally doesn't act up like this. He is a
real quiet kid.
CANDACE - Well...okay.
(The more DERRICK tries the worse it gets.)
DERRICK - I think he's just sleepy.
CANDACE - Oh.
(CANDACE looks around as people are passing by and looking.)
CANDACE - Derrick look. It's really okay. We can do this some other time alright?
(DERRICK looks up at CANDACE with a disappointed look on his face.)
DERRICK - Candace I apologize. If I had known that...
CANDACE - No, it's okay. Really. There was no way for you to know. I'll talk to you
later okay?
DERRICK - Okay. Can I call you later?
CANDACE - Yes. Do that. Take care.
DERRICK - Alright. Bye.
CANDACE - Bye.
(CANDACE turns and walks away. She glances back and DERRICK is still trying to
quiet his son.)
CANDACE thinks - God! What was that about?
(She pulls out her cell phone as she turns the corner.)
PAULA - Hey, I thought you were supposed to be out on a date.
CANDACE - I thought so too. Wait til you hear what happened.
PAULA - Well before you get into that, I got some news for you.
CANDACE - Oh yeah? What's up?
PAULA - For some reason, I can't seem to find the sorors. They've all fallen off the
face of the earth. Jenn, Ros, all of em.
CANDACE - Huh?
PAULA - And I need them around so we can cross Alexis.
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JAHANNA is in her room falling asleep in front of the television when her phone
rings.
(JAHANNA answers.)
JAHANNA - Hello?
ADA - Hello Jahanna? This is Ada.
JAHANNA - Ada?
(JAHANNA is trying to remember who ADA is.)
ADA - We met at the interest meeting.
JAHANNA - Interest meeting?
ADA - For Zeta Phi Beta sorority incorporated.
JAHANNA thinks - Oh shit!
JAHANNA - Oh...uh...
ADA - Is this a bad time?
JAHANNA - Well no Ada, um, it's just that...
ADA - Good! How you doin' girl? I am so excited! I've already spoken to Denice
and Sharonda! And the word from the grape vine says that they women of Zeta Phi
Beta sorority incorporated from Amgis College may have...a lot...to do with the
intake process this year, if you know what I mean.
(ADA giggles as JAHANNA continues to try and get a word in.)
JAHANNA - Ada...
ADA - So that means that they will be possibly coming over and participating
greatly with what is going on! Isn't that great!
JAHANNA - I mean...I guess but Ada...
ADA - And another thing is that the...
JAHANNA - Ada!
ADA - Huh?
JAHANNA thinks - Gosh!
JAHANNA - Ada, I'm not interested in pledging Zeta Phi Beta.
ADA - Huh? You aren't?
JAHANNA - No, I'm not.
ADA - Why not? What changed your mind?
JAHANNA - Nothing changed it. I never was interested in pledging Zeta.
ADA - Then why were you at the interest meeting?
JAHANNA - To make a long story short, I was helping out a...
(JAHANNA pauses.)
JAHANNA - ...friend.
(silence)
ADA - Oh...so your interest wasn't at least peaked by being there?
JAHANNA - No. I'm sorry Ada.
ADA - No it's okay. Your loss. Nice meeting you.
JAHANNA thinks - My loss?
(ADA hangs up.)
JAHANNA - Hello? Hello...well damn.
(JAHANNA hangs up.)
JAHANNA thinks - Whatever. If nothing else, she helped me to wake up.
(JAHANNA looks at the clock on her computer. She then grabs her jacket and goes
out the door.)
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In trying to cheer APRIL up, LARRY grabs her hand and pulls on her.
APRIL - Larry what are you doing? Where are we going!
LARRY - Just follow me okay? Don't ask a lot of questions.
APRIL - But...
LARRY - Shhhhhhhh!
(APRIL laughs as she is being pulled by LARRY.)
APRIL - Well can I at least get a hint?
(LARRY stops and rubs his chin, still holding APRIL's wrist.)
LARRY - Okay, I'll give you a hint.
(LARRY reaches into his back pocket and pulls out his wallet. He lets go of APRIL's
wrist just long enough to open his wallet and take out a small business card that is
folded in half. He hands it to APRIL.)
APRIL - What in the world is this?
LARRY - Open it.
(APRIL smiles as she looks at LARRY like he is crazy. She opens it and spells out
what is written on the inside.)
APRIL - A...H...I...N...T? What is ahint?
LARRY - You asked for a hint. I gave you one. Now come on.
(LARRY grabs APRIL's hand and begins to walk again.)
APRIL - Ha ha ha ha, you are so corny! What in the world are you...I mean...why
did you have a paper with a hint on it?
LARRY - Because I knew you'd ask for it. Ha ha ha ha! Gotta stay prepared.
APRIL - Oh gosh! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
(They walk toward LARRY's dorm.)
LARRY - Okay, check this out. What do you call a man with no arms and no legs, at
your front door?
APRIL - I don't know. What?
LARRY - Mat.
(APRIL laughs.)
APRIL - You are so corny it's funny! Ha ha ha ha ha!
(LARRY laughs.)
LARRY - What do you call a man with no arms and no legs under your car?
APRIL - What?
LARRY - Jack.
APRIL - Okay stop! You're killin' me!
(They both laugh as they get closer to the dorm.)
LARRY - Okay one more one more.
APRIL - On one condition.
LARRY - Okay what?
APRIL - It can't be corny!
LARRY - Okay. What do you call a girl with no arms standing against a wall?
APRIL - Damn if I know.
(LARRY smiles.)
LARRY - Eileen.
(silence)
APRIL - Okay that was the corniest one yet.
(APRIL says that smiling as they walk up the steps to the dorm.)
LARRY - Oh well, can't say I didn't try. Once we go upstairs though, you're gonna
die laughing.
APRIL - You got something funny in your room?
(LARRY smiles.)
LARRY - Who said anything about my room?
APRIL - Huh?
(LARRY pushes the elevator button. He and APRIL are still holding hands.)
APRIL - We're not going to your room?
(They step into the elevator. LARRY pushes the button for the ninth floor.)
APRIL - Where in the world are you takin...
LARRY - I told you, no more questions.
(APRIL smiles.)
LARRY - Okay come on.
(They walk off the elevator and go to room nine fourteen. LARRY knocks on the
door.)
LARRY - You ready to laugh sweetie?
APRIL - Sure. I can always use a smile and you are being real sweet Larry.
(LARRY smiles as the door opens.)
MAX - Uh..Larry? I didn't expect to see you...uh...
(LARRY pushes MAX aside bringing APRIL inside by the hand.)
LARRY - Max, this is Apey. Apey, this is Max.
APRIL - Uh...hello...
(LARRY pulls a chair for APRIL.)
LARRY - Max, start making us laugh.
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JAHANNA is walking toward campus.
JAHANNA thinks - I can't believe that girl said my loss in not going Zeta! Please!
Ha ha ha ha!
(Her cell phone rings. She notices that it's PJ calling.)
JAHANNA - Hey PJ.
PJ - Where you at?
JAHANNA - Almost on campus now. I should be there in a few minutes.
PJ - You got everything I asked you to get?
JAHANNA - Yes. I have it all.
PJ - Okay hurry up J.
JAHANNA - I will.
(click)
JAHANNA thinks - I'd better hurry.
(JAHANNA quickens her step.)
JAHANNA thinks - I should be there in about five minutes if I hurry.
(JAHANNA grabs her shoulder bag tighter as she hurries. She looks up at the clock
tower as she is passing the library.)
JAHANNA thinks - I wonder how many other people think I want to really go Zeta.
Lord!
(JAHANNA sees KATRICE walking in the other direction coming toward her.)
JAHANNA thinks - Oh shit! Katrice!
(KATRICE notices JAHANNA and smiles at her.)
KATRICE - Miss Jahanna. What's up?
JAHANNA - Hello Katrice.
JAHANNA thinks - Don't say anything stupid! Don't say anything stupid!
(JAHANNA becomes very nervous.)
KATRICE - How you been?
JAHANNA - I am well I guess. How are you?
KATRICE - Hey, you know how it is. Doin' my thang.
JAHANNA - That's good.
(uncomfortable silence)
KATRICE - Jahanna listen. I notice that whenever I'm around you, you seem to
tighten up and look real nervous.
JAHANNA - You noticed that huh?
(JAHANNA smiles from embarrassment.)
KATRICE - Listen, you don't have to feel nervous around me and my sorors
anymore. There's no need for all that.
JAHANNA - There isn't?
KATRICE - Well no. The chapter decision is final Jahanna. You can go on and live
your life and be a regular Ahpla student. We're your friends always but we won't
be pledging you so don't worry about it.
(JAHANNA's heart drops.)
JAHANNA - But...
KATRICE - And from what we hear, you've moved on to bigger and...bluer...things
anyway.
(KATRICE laughs.)
JAHANNA - Huh?
KATRICE - Did you go to the Z Phi B interest meeting?
JAHANNA thinks - Oh shit! Shit! Shit!
JAHANNA - Well yes but I wasn't...
KATRICE - That's what I heard. So you go and do your thing Jahanna.
JAHANNA - Wait a minute, I need to explain that. See, I wasn't there to...
KATRICE - It doesn't matter Jahanna.
JAHANNA - No it does. If I can just tell you...
KATRICE - I don't have time to hear it because I gotta run. I wish you well on that
journey and I will be happy for you when you cross.
JAHANNA - But I don't want to be a Zeta!
(JAHANNA is raising her voice.)
KATRICE - And I don't want you to be an AKA.
(KATRICE smiles sarcastically.)
JAHANNA - Katrice, I only want to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. That's all I
want.
(JAHANNA is speaking very slow in order to maintain her composure. She even
closes her eyes to block her view of KATRICE, just to remain calm.)
JAHANNA - All I wanna do is pledge AKA.
KATRICE - Actually, you're talking like all you want to do is kick my ass. Is that the
case Jahanna? You wanna kick my ass?
JAHANNA thinks - Huh?
JAHANNA - No Katrice, it's just that...
KATRICE - It's just that you're passionate about wanting to be an AKA. Right?
(KATRICE smiles.)
JAHANNA - Yes! Exactly!
KATRICE - And I'm telling you that you won't be one. Not here at Ahpla at least.
I'm going to make it a point that I stand in your way and that you never get in.
You don't seem to have the qualities that we want in our members. Nothing
personal, but that's just the way it is.
JAHANNA - But how can you say that? You're the only member of the organization
that shows any animosity toward me and I don't understand why.
KATRICE - The fact that you're PJ's road dog has no bearing on my decision for my
sorority. So I don't care what PJ is pumping your head up with. As long as I am
here on campus, you won't be an AKA.
(KATRICE starts to walk away.)
JAHANNA - I thought you said this wasn't personal.
(KATRICE turns back around.)
KATRICE - Excuse me?
JAHANNA - You sure that this has nothing to do with you and your new
found...friendship...with my brother?
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DERRICK's cell phone rings.
(DERRICK looks at the caller id.)
DERRICK thinks - Oh God!
DERRICK - Hello?
CARYN - Where you at!
DERRICK - Caryn, I told you that I'm in a...
(DERRICK makes sure that CANDACE is gone.)
DERRICK - ...in a basketball meeting today and to not call me.
CARYN - But I miss you and the baby!
DERRICK - Yeah, I know. I'll call you in a little while alright?

CARYN - How long is your meeting?
DERRICK - It actually got cut short. So I'll check you out soon.
CARYN - Okay! Kiss our baby for me.
DERRICK - Yeah.
(DERRICK drops his head as he hangs up and holds CARYN's son.)

Episode 35
There is a knock on DEXTER's door.
(DEXTER hangs the phone up and opens the door.)
DEXTER - Hey, what are you doing here?
WILLIE - We need to talk.
DEXTER - We do?
WILLIE - Yes we do.
(silence)
WILLIE - Well can I come in or not?
DEXTER - Oh...uh...yeah. Sure, come on in.
(DEXTER steps aside as WILLIE walks in past him. He then looks down the hall and
checks his watch.)
DEXTER - What's goin' on? How are you?
WILLIE - I'm just fine Dexter, how are you? Keeping yourself busy?
(DEXTER looks at WILLIE confused.)
DEXTER - Uh...yeah. I guess.
WILLIE - Yeah, I bet you are.
DEXTER - Willie, what is this about? What do we need to talk about? What's wrong
with you?
(DEXTER checks his watch.)
WILLIE - Am I keeping you from something?
DEXTER - Actually you are. Now will you please tell me what it is we're supposed
to be talking about.
WILLIE - Well forget it then. Obviously you got things that are more important
than anything with me.
DEXTER - Huh?
(WILLIE starts to walk past DEXTER to leave.)
DEXTER - Where are you going?
WILLIE - What do you care?
DEXTER - What the hell is the matter with you?
(WILLIE passes DEXTER and reaches for the door.)
DEXTER - Wait! Hold up!
(DEXTER grabs WILLIE's arm and she pulls her arm away.)
WILLIE - I gotta go!
DEXTER - No you don't! You came here to talk...
(DEXTER grabs her and stops her from leaving.)
DEXTER - ...and I wanna know what we're talkin' about!
(DEXTER spins her around and she tries to get away so he throws his arms around
her.)
DEXTER - What in the world is the matter with you?
(DEXTER pulls WILLIE close to him as she squirms to get away.)
WILLIE - Get off me! Let me go Dexter!
DEXTER - Not until you tell me what the hell is goin' on!
(silence)
(DEXTER is holding WILLIE close to him. Her arms are down by her sides and he
has both his arms wrapped around her whole body.)
DEXTER - Well?
WILLIE - Boy if you don't get off me...
(As WILLIE wrestles to make one last attempt to break free, their faces become
closer. And closer.)
WILLIE - Dext...
DEXTER - Girl sto...
(WILLIE and DEXTER start to kiss one another.)
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BRANDON and DENICE are going to the movies. Since they had an arguement
about Brendon, they feel this is a good way to patch things up between them.
DENICE - Brandon, come on. We don't have all day. It's about to start.
BRANDON - What is about to start? You must be talking about X Men then.
DENICE - Is that gonna be it? I thought we were here to see Matrix Reloaded.
BRANDON - Well which one is it?
DENICE thinks - Lord Jesus help me!
DENICE - Brandon, we have been stading here for fifteen minutes trying to decide.
Just pick one!
BRANDON - Ah no, cuz I know how you are. If I pick one and it aint the one you
wanna see, then you have an attitude for the rest of the day and I gotta deal with
it. So you pick.
DENICE - Brandon, it really doesn't matter to me. I don't care. Either one is fine.
Whatever you decide is cool with me.
BRANDON - Well which one would you rather see?
DENICE - I don't care.
(BRANDON looks up at the board once again.)
BRANDON - Well, if we see X Men, it's starting in ten minutes. But if we see Matrix,
we can go get something to eat first and not be starving afterward.
DENICE - Are you hungry now?
BRANDON - I don't know.
DENICE - What do you mean you don't know? Either you're hungry or you're not.
BRANDON - Well are you hungry?
DENICE - Don't answer my question with a question.
BRANDON thinks - I hate when she says that.
DENICE - So are you hungry or not?
BRANDON - It isn't that I'm starving or anything, I just think that if I don't eat, I'll
be starving by the time we get out the movie. What you think?
DENICE - Well I'm not really hungry but I can eat.
BRANDON - What's that supposed to mean?
DENICE - The same thing you just said.
BRANDON - That's not what I just said.
DENICE - Brandon! God, the X Men is about to start if that is what we're gonna
see!
BRANDON - So that's it? X Men and not Matrix right?
DENICE - I don't care!
BRANDON - Aight aight!
(BRANDON goes to the ticket counter and buys his ticket. DENICE gives him the
money for hers and he gets hers as well.)
BRANDON - Okay, X Men it is.
DENICE - Mmmmmm hmmmmmm.
BRANDON - What?
DENICE - What?
BRANDON - What's the matter? Did you want to see Matrix? See, I knew it!
DENICE - I didn't even say anything!
BRANDON - But I can tell already Denice. You wanted to see Matrix didn't you?
DENICE - Brandon please. Just come on before we miss the previews. You know I
love previews.
BRANDON - Aight but remember...
(DENICE turns back to look at BRANDON as she passes by the ticket collector.)
BRANDON - We're here because we both need to work on our attitudes. So let's
not come out the movie arguing or anything. Agreed?
DENICE - Agreed.
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WILLIE - Get off me! Let me go Dexter!
DEXTER - Not until you tell me what the hell is goin' on!
(silence)
(DEXTER is holding WILLIE close to him. Her arms are down by her sides and he
has both his arms wrapped around her whole body.)
DEXTER - Well?
WILLIE - Boy if you don't get off me...
(As WILLIE wrestles to make one last attempt to break free, their faces become
extremely close.)
WILLIE - Dext...
DEXTER - Girl sto...
(WILLIE and DEXTER start to kiss one another. DEXTER loosens his grip and
WILLIE places her arms around DEXTER. She rubs the back of his head as they
passionately kiss one another.)
DEXTER thinks - What the fu...
(DEXTER's cell phone rings. They stop kissing but still have their arms around one
another.)
DEXTER - Uh...I gotta uh...
WILLIE - Uh yeah.
(They let go of each other. WILLIE leans against the fridge as DEXTER takes his
cell phone off his hip.)
DEXTER - Uh hello?
TY - Wassup dog!
DEXTER - Hey.
TY - What you to?
DEXTER - Chillin'. Wassup dog.
(DEXTER looks at WILLIE. She is merely looking at him.)
TY - Well it sounds like you're busy. I was just calling to tell you the good news.
DEXTER - Good news?
TY - Yeah bruh, Buck and June got engaged.
DEXTER - Really? That's great!
TY - Yeah. Just lettin' you know. Bruhs at Amgis may have like a celebration thing
for him after the Delta party.
DEXTER - Cool man, thanks.
TY - No problem dog. I'll catch up witcha lata.
DEXTER - Aight frat.
(They hang up. DEXTER turns toward WILLIE. She is just looking at him.)
(silence)

DEXTER - Buck and June got engaged.
WILLIE - Oh yeah? That is really nice. I'm happy for them.
DEXTER - Yeah.
(silence)
(WILLIE walks toward DEXTER and they embrace each other and start kissing
again.)
DEXTER whispers - I've missed you Willie.
WILLIE thinks - This is so wrong! This is so wrong!
DEXTER - Did you miss me too?
(They stop kissing and look each other in the face.)
DEXTER - Did you miss me too?
(There is a knock on DEXTER's door.)
DEXTER thinks - Oh shit! Katrice!
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MONA, SHARONDA, and MELINDA FERGUSON are in SHARONDA's room waiting for
MIYA's arrival.
(There is a knock on the door.)
SHARONDA - Is that Miya already? She got here quick!
(SHARONDA goes to open the door.)
SHARONDA thinks - Oh Lord!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Hello Sharonda.
SHARONDA - Hi Aunt Mel.
(SHARONDA hugs her aunt as she comes into the room.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Is Miya here yet?
MONA - No Mommy but she's on the way. She should be here any minute!
MELINDA FERGUSON - I'm glad because we need to have a serious talk.
(MONA rolls her eyes at SHARONDA who stares back angrily.)
SHARONDA - Aunt Mel can I get you something to drink?
MELINDA FERGUSON - No thank you. I think you've done enough for now.
(MONA smiles sarcastically at SHARONDA.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Can't believe I had to...
(MELINDA is talking to herself.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - ...rush all the way over here, like I aint got things to do.
That little girl is gonna drive me insane.
SHARONDA thinks - Oh God!
MONA - I wasn't like that when I was growing up...was I Mommy?
MELINDA FERGUSON - Of course not Mona. You were always Momm's little angel!
(MONA smiles.)
SHARONDA thinks - I think I'm gonna throw up!
(There is another knock on the door. SHARONDA moves to answer the door but
MONA pushes past her and opens the door herself.)
MONA - Miya! Please come in!
MIYA - Hi Mona. I'm so hungry, are we ready to...
(MIYA sees her mother and SHARONDA looking intense and is rendered
speechless.)
MIYA thinks - Oh shit!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Now that Miya is here, let's begin. First of all, and I won't
beat around the bush, I have been informed by your sister that you are planning...
(SOROR FERGUSON pauses to take a deep breath.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - ...that you are planning to apply for membership to Zeta Phi
Beta sorority.
(MIYA quickly looks at MONA who is smiling, then to SHARONDA who is looking
serious.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Is that true Miya?
(MIYA looks back at her mother who is waiting for an answer. MIYA is speechless
and looking frightened.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Miya, is it true that you are attempting to apply for
membership into Zeta Phi Beta?
(MIYA is silent.)
MONA - What's the matter? Does the...
(MONA throws the Zeta sign.)
MONA - ...the cat got your tongue?
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BRANDON and DENICE come out of the theater from seeing the X Men movie.
BRANDON - How can you say that? That shit was great!
DENICE - Whatever. What kind of storyline was that?
BRANDON - Storyline? Who cares about a storyline? When it comes to comic books
and action adventure, that's all you want. Action and adventure. Nothing else.
DENICE - I mean, no real love interest?
BRANDON - Love interest?

(BRANDON holds the door for DENICE to exit and they walk into the mall.)
BRANDON - If you wanted to see a love story, why'd you pick X Men?
DENICE - I didn't pick X Men, you did.
BRANDON - You said you didn't care either way.
DENICE - I didn't.
BRANDON - So why you trippin' now?
DENICE - Who said I was trippin?
BRANDON thinks - Sheesh!
DENICE thinks - Gosh!
BRANDON - So where we gonna eat?
DENICE - What do you feel like?
BRANDON - I don't know. What you want?
DENICE - I don't know, what are you in the mood for?
BRANDON - Well, you want Chinese or a burger?
DENICE - Brandon, I don't know. Just choose one.
BRANDON - But if I make the wrong choice then you'll...
DENICE - God! Forget it! I'll choose!
(DENICE walks to the Chinese food booth.)
BRANDON thinks - But I want a burger!
(DENICE starts to order her food, then BRANDON orders his. They take their trays
and find an open seat.)
BRANDON - So about this X Men thing...
(His cell phone rings.)
BRANDON - Hold on.
(He answers his phone.)
BRANDON - Wassup man.
BRENDON - Yo wassup. What you up to?
BRANDON - Me and Denice are in the mall. We just saw X Men.
BRENDON - Oh yeah? I may go see that joint tonight. Was it good?
BRANDON - Yeah, it was off the hook. But Denice didn't like it.
BRENDON - She didn't?
BRANDON - Yeah, she wanted to see a love story or some shit.
(The brothers laugh.)
BRENDON - Aight then, I was just checkin to see what you were into. Holla at me
lata.
BRANDON - Cool man. Later.
(BRANDON hangs his phone up and grabs his fork. He smiles at DENICE who isn't
smiling back.)
BRANDON - What's the matter?
DENICE - You said I wanted to see a love story like I was stupid or something!
BRANDON - Huh!
DENICE - Why did you tell your brother that I wanted to see a love story like
something is wrong with me?
BRANDON - Denice I didn't say that.
DENICE - Yes you did, you said...
(DENICE overexagerates BRANDON's voice.)
DENICE - ...uh...yeah...she wanted to see a love story or some shit! Like I'm stupid
or something.
BRANDON - I'm not calling you stupid Denice. I didn't mean that at all. I'm was
just saying that...
DENICE - I know exactly what you're saying and I don't like it!
BRANDON - Stop cutting me off.
DENICE - Stop making me sound stupid to Brendon.
BRANDON - I didn't make you sound...
PJ - Trouble in paradise?
(BRANDON and DENICE turn and see PJ standing there with a tray. She is with
OCTAVIA.)
PJ - Hi guys.
BRANDON - Hey PJ. Hey Octavia.
OCTAVIA - Hi Brandon, hey Denice.
DENICE - Hey.
(DENICE turns back to her food with an attitude.)
PJ - I didn't mean to interrupt. As a matter of fact, we almost didn't even see you
two here.
OCTAVIA - Yeah.
PJ - We almost walked right past you.
BRANDON - Oh that's cool. We were just...talking. You know...trouble in paradise.
Ha ha ha ha.
(DENICE looks up from her food at BRANDON with a stern smile, then she grabs
her drink.)
PJ - Well I'm sure yall can work it out. At least you aint got problems like your
frat.
BRANDON - My frat? Who? What you talkin' about?
PJ - You didn't hear? We got a letter from our soror Gina in Africa. Her and Miri
broke up!
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MIYA FERGUSON is being questioned by her mother MELINDA FERGUSON about
her interest in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Miya, is it true that you are attempting to apply for
membership into Zeta Phi Beta?
(MIYA is silent.)
MONA - What's the matter? Does the...
(MONA throws the Zeta sign.)
MONA - ...the cat got your tongue?
SHARONDA - Mona!
(SHARONDA turns to face AUNT MEL.)
SHARONDA - I'll answer for her. Yes she is applying for membership to my
sorority. She doesn't want to be an AKA.
MONA - Why don't you mind your own business? This doesn't concern you!
SHARONDA - It does concern me since you all decided to have this family reunion
in my apartment.
MIYA - I can explain Mom.
SHARONDA - Aunt Mel, Miya is old enough to decide for herself. She doesn't need
for you to tell her what to do.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Sharonda, I'll be the one to decide when and what Miya is
old enough to do. Miya isn't even old enough to attend classes at Ahpla and you're
filling her head about pledging a sorority! I've worked too hard for AKA so that my
daughters can enjoy this sorority and I will not let a meddling busy body such as
yourself be a bad influence on my child!
SHARONDA - Bad influence? Did you say bad influence? Whatever! It's your
daughter who's suspended now! And plus she skated to get in! Everyone on the
yard knows it!
MONA - What!
MIYA thinks - Skated?
MELINDA FERGUSON - Wait a minute young lady! You are out of line!
SHARONDA - No, you are! What gives you the right to come into my apartment and
talk about me?
MELINDA FERGUSON - Watch your tone!
SHARONDA - I will not! This is my apartment and you are disrespecting me and my
sorority! Your daughter...
(SHARONDA points at MONA while still staring at her aunt.)
SHARONDA - ...is as paper thin as they come and everybody knows it! And you
should be ashamed for allowing this sharade to continue!
MONA - Shut up!
SHARONDA - No you shut up!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Ladies!
MONA - No you shut up!
SHARONDA - No you!
(MONA leaps toward SHARONDA and knocks her over. They both fall to the floor.
MIYA jumps back.)
MIYA - Oh shit!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Mona!
(MELINDA rushes to separate her daughter and her niece.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Stop this! Stop this foolishness right now!
(As MELINDA grabs MONA, MONA reaches back to punch SHARONDA but
inadvertedly elbows her mother in the jaw. MELINDA drops to the floor.)
MIYA - Mom!
MONA - Mommy!
SHARONDA - Aunt Mel!
(silence)
SHARONDA thinks - I didn't know Aunt Mel wore a wig!
(MONA and SHARONDA quickly get up and help SOROR FERGUSON to her feet.)
MONA - Miya get Mommy a glass of water! Mommy are you alright?
(There is a knock on the door. SHARONDA goes to the door and opens it.)
SECURITY - We heard a loud bang and some commotion. We got a complaint about
screaming and yelling too. Is everything alright in here?
SHARONDA - I'm sorry. Everything is okay though sir, my guests were just
leaving.
(SHARONDA holds the door for MIYA, MONA, and MELINDA who slowly walks out.)
SHARONDA - Oh don't forget this...
(SHARONDA picks up and hands AUNT MEL her wig which was sitting on the floor.)

Episode 36
WILLIE is in DEXTER's room. They were passionately kissing when they hear a
knock on the door.
(There is a knock on the door.)
DEXTER thinks - Oh shit! Katrice!
WILLIE thinks - Damn!
DEXTER - Uh...
(silence)
WILLIE - Look Dex just act normal. I'll sit down.
DEXTER - Yeah, good idea.
WILLIE - Just be cool. Whoever it is, they can go away and maybe we can get a
chance to talk.
DEXTER - Yeah, talk.
WILLIE - I think we need to.
DEXTER - Most def.
(silence)
(They kiss quickly one last time. There is another knock on the door.)
DEXTER - Be right there!
WILLIE - Just chill out okay?
DEXTER - Yeah, I'm cool.
(WILLIE sits down as DEXTER wipes his lips walking toward the door.)
WILLIE thinks - What in the world just happened?
(silence)
(WILLIE closes her eys and rubs them.)
WILLIE thinks - I can't believe that just happened! What the hell? I haven't had
feelings for Dexter in...in a long damn time!
(WILLIE looks at her watch.)
WILLIE thinks - I need to get up out of here! That's what I need to do. I need to go
somewhere and just think. I need some time alone.
(WILLIE glances at DEXTER as he opens his door.)
WILLIE thinks - Yeah, that's what I need. Some alone time. No Jason and
definitely no Dexter!
DEXTER - Hey Jason...uh...how you doin' man?
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The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority have gathered to have a question and answer
session with some of the interested young ladies on Ahpla University's campus.
LEAH - Hey Sharonda. Wassup soror!
SHARONDA - Hi Leah. Hey Kim.
KIM - Wassup girl.
(SHARONDA and KIM hug.)
LEAH - Who ya got witcha soror?
SHARONDA - Sorors, this is my little cousin Miya. Miya these are my sorors from
Amgis, Kim and Leah.
KIM - Hi Miya.
MIYA - Hi.
SHARONDA - Are we late?
LEAH - Nope, right on time. We're just getting started.
(Everyone notices SALEEMA who is sitting down and directing the interested
young lades to sit as well.)
SHARONDA - Come on Miya, let's go sit down.
MIYA - Okay.
(Everyone sits down and SALEEMA begins.)
SALEEMA - Hello everyone and thanks for coming. As you all were told, this is very
informal. That's why we're all dressed a lot more casual. We want to use this time
to get to know each of you. This is not an interest meeting. Let me repeat...
(SALEEMA emphasizes this point.)
SALEEMA - ...this is not an interest meeting!
(The Zetas laugh.)
SALEEMA - Basically this is a way for us to get to know yall and a great way for
yall to get to know us. We don't want anyone nervous or intimidated. Because I
know yall are feeling nervous right now. So everyone stand up.
(Everyone stands up.)
SALEEMA - Everyone take a deep breath.
(They follow along.)
SALEEMA - Now let it out. Relax. Now sit back down with a smile on your face.
Now. The purpose of this get together is for you ladies to ask us any questions
that you want. There are no questions that are off limits. You can ask what made
us choose Zeta. You can ask us questions about your participation in the
membership intake process. You can ask anything. Don't be shy. Then we are
going to do some group ice breakers and team building activities to get to know
yall a little better. So with that being said, who has the first question?
(Nobody raises their hand.)
SALEEMA - Aw come on. I know somebody has a question. Trust me, it's okay. You
can ask whatever you want.
(MIYA raises her hand.)
SALEEMA - Good. There's a question. Please stand up and state your name for us.
(MIYA stands up.)
MIYA - Um, my name is Miya Ferguson and I just have a quick question.
SALEEMA - Sure. What is it?
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(WILLIE glances at DEXTER as he opens his door.)
WILLIE thinks - Yeah, that's what I need. Some alone time. No Jason and
definitely no Dexter!
DEXTER - Hey Jason...uh...how you doin' man?
WILLIE thinks - Jason?
(WILLIE turns to look but cannot see JASON because DEXTER is standing in the
way.)
JASON - Good man! How you?
DEXTER - Uh...good.
(JASON walks past DEXTER as he steps aside.)
JASON - Am I the first one here?
DEXTER - Uh...
(JASON looks into DEXTER's room and sees WILLIE sitting there.)
JASON - Willie?
WILLIE thinks - Oh shit! Oh shit!
(JASON walks toward her.)
JASON - Hey! How long you been here?
(JASON bends over and kisses WILLIE on the lips.)
WILLIE - Uh, not long.
JASON - Okay good. I was hoping I wasn't running too late.
(JASON sits next to WILLIE as DEXTER is slowly closing his door.)
KATRICE - Hey hey hey, don't close the door on a sister!
(DEXTER turns around and sees KATRICE coming in.)
DEXTER - Oh, I didn't even see you.
KATRICE - See how you are? Keepin' a sista locked out! Ha ha ha ha!
(KATRICE laughs as she reaches up to hug DEXTER.)
KATRICE - Wassup sweetie.
DEXTER - I'm cool, how you?
KATRICE - Good good.
(KATRICE looks past DEXTER and sees JASON sitting next to WILLIE.)
KATRICE - Hey Willie. Hi Jason.
JASON - Hey Katrice.
WILLIE - Hi girl.
(KATRICE sits down.)
JASON - Hey Dex man, I wanna thank you for letting us use your place for the pan
hel meeting today. Especially on such short notice like this.
WILLIE thinks - Oh shit! The pan hel meeting is today! I forgot!
JASON - Once everyone else gets here, we can begin.
(There is a knock on the door.)
DEXTER - Uh...can I get someone something to drink?
JASON - Baby you want something?
(silence)
JASON - Willie you want something to drink?
WILLIE - Huh? Who me? Uh...no...no thanks.
JASON - Ha ha ha, sounds like you don't know what you want Willie! Ha ha ha ha
ha, get me something Dex.
DEXTER - Okay man.
(DEXTER goes to open the door.)
DEXTER - Hey Brandon.
BRANDON - Hey Dexter. What's the deal man?
DEXTER - I'm cool.
(BRANDON comes in and speaks to everyone as DEXTER goes to get something for
JASON to drink. There is a knock on the door.)
BRANDON - I'll get it.
(BRANDON opens the door.)
XAVIER - Hey Brandon.
BRANDON - Wassup Xavier. Come on in.
(XAVIER comes in and speaks to everyone. He sits down and pulls out his pad.)
JASON - Okay we can begin. I got a note from both the Zetas and the SGRhos that
they wouldn't be able to attend today's meeting. And I think Sean said he'd be late
representing the Iotas. So with that said, yall ready to get started?
DEXTER - Actually before we do that...
(Everyone looks at DEXTER.)
DEXTER - I got one question.
JASON - Yeah sure Dex. What's up?
(DEXTER looks directly at JASON.)
DEXTER - Jason what the hell are you doing here?
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DERRICK is on the phone with CARYN. He just learned from RONNIE that his ex
girlfriend JUNE is getting married and now he has something to ask of CARYN.
CARYN - What? What you gotta ask me boo?
DERRICK - Uh...Caryn...
(DERRICK hesitates.)
DERRICK - Caryn, will you uh...will you...
CARYN - Will I what?
DERRICK - Uh...will you...
CARYN - Wait boo, hold that thought. Gotta get the baby.
(CARYN puts the phone down.)
DERRICK thinks - What the hell is wrong with me! Just say it! Will you marry me!
(silence)
COACH BROWN - Hey! What are you doin' in here Derrick!
(DERRICK looks up from the towel that is on his head. He sees one of his assistant
coaches towering over him.)
DERRICK - Coach Brown!
COACH BROWN - Derrick what the hell are you doing? Are you sick? Do you need
th medic?
DERRICK - No, I just...
COACH BROWN - Then get your ass back on that court! What you think this is a
vacation! You think we sposed to babysit your ass!
DERRICK - No coach, I was just...
COACH BROWN - I was just nothing! I don't wanna hear that shit! Get back out
there and hustle your ass! Wasting time in the locker room! Hang that damn phone
up!
DERRICK thinks - Shit!
DERRICK - Caryn! Caryn! I gotta go! Caryn!
COACH BROWN - Come on man! Time is money and we pay you a lot of it!
(silence)
(DERRICK hangs up, gets up and follows his coach out.)
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(MIYA stands up.)
MIYA - Um, my name is Miya Ferguson and I just have a quick question.
SALEEMA - Sure. What is it?
MIYA - What do all the symbols on your shield stand for?
(silence)
(SHARONDA drops her head into her hand and laughs to herself.)
SALEEMA - What?
MIYA - What do all the symbols on your shield stand for?
SALEEMA - I can't...uh...tell you that.
MIYA - Why not? You said we could ask anything we wanted.
(SALEEMA smiles.)
SALEEMA - True true. Okay let me rephrase to be clear. You can ask whatever you
want. We however will not answer questions that are secret and only known to
members of the organization. Does that clear things up for everyone?
(MIYA sits down. DENICE glances at SHARONDA.)
SHARONDA - What?
(SHARONDA shrugs.)
SALEEMA - Next question.
(ADA raises her hand.)
SALEEMA - Please, stand up.
(ADA stands up.)
ADA - Hello my name is Ada. I want to know how well the greeks get along on this
campus. I mean is there bickering and fighting going on? Or is there unity? My
brother went here years ago and he said there was constant fighting which is why
he never chose to join a fraternity.
(ADA sits down. DENICE chooses to answer that question.)
DENICE - On Ahpla's yard now, relations with the fraternities and sororities is
pretty good. As a matter of fact, there is a pan hel council meeting tonight. It's
just that we had this event already scheduled and could not be in attendance with
them. But most of the greeks get along fine. As you may know, the last line to
pledge Phi Beta Sigma is the first line here at Ahpla for our brothers.
SHARONDA - And her boyfriend is one of em! Ewwwwwwww!
(Everyone busts out laughing. DENICE smiles.)
DENICE - Shut up girl. Anyway, yes my boyfriend is a Sigma. And the brothers of
Iota just started a chapter here as well. So we get along great. We have another
step show coming up soon where we get to defend out championship!
(The Zetas clap and throw up their sign.)
DENICE - So maybe yall will be blessed enough to be a part of that as well.
SALEEMA - Thank you Denice. That was a good question Ada. Who's next?
(Nobody raises their hand.)
SALEEMA - Nobody? Okay tell ya what. I can tell yall are still nervous and don't
want to speak up. This is what we're gonna do. I want half of the group to go to
this side of the room, and the other half to go to the other side. Now, I want you
to huddle up and think of some creative way to express your interest in Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority incorporated. It could be a poem, a song, a dance, whatever you
want. This will help you guys bond some and get to know one another. As well as
loosen the tension in here. So everyone get up and go.
(Everyone starts to move.)
SALEEMA - You only have ten minutes. So make it good. We'll see which group
does better.
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The Ahpla University pan hellenic council is meeting in DEXTER's room. As the
meeting gets underway, DEXTER asks JASON a serious question.
(XAVIER comes in and speaks to everyone. He sits down and pulls out his pad.)
JASON - Okay we can begin. I got a note from both the Zetas and the SGRhos that
they wouldn't be able to attend today's meeting. And I think Sean said he'd be
late. So with that said, yall ready to get started?
DEXTER - Actually before we do that...
(Everyone looks at DEXTER.)
DEXTER - I got one question.
JASON - Yeah sure Dex. What's up?
(DEXTER looks directly at JASON.)
DEXTER - Jason what the hell are you doing here?
JASON - What?
DEXTER - I thought you said you weren't gonna make it to tonight's meeting and
that Katrice was gonna run it. Something about you being out of town.
JASON - Oh. I was supposed to go home this week for a family event but they
postponed it. So I got to stay. I'm sorry I didn't send an email out to let everyone
know. But I did tell Katrice.
KATRICE - Yeah, I knew.
(DEXTER looks at WILLIE who is staring back at him.)
DEXTER - Oh okay. Cool.
JASON - If there aren't anymore questions, let's get started. What do you have
first Katrice?
KATRICE - Okay the first order of business is the unity picnic. Now I spoke with
Mrs. Miller in the student life office and she told me that we could do the picnic.
JASON - Good.
KATRICE - But we had to assure them that there would be no alcohol or glass
bottles on the yard.
JASON -Hmmmm.
KATRICE - I think that makes sense for obvious reasons, it's just that how do we
monitor...
(DEXTER is pretending to be writing down notes but he keeps looking up at
WILLIE. She is doing much of the same. Their eyes meet. She flashes a subtle,
suggestive smile, then turns to pay attention to what JASON is saying who is
seated next to her.)
JASON - ...is what we need to do. That way, the Kappas will be responsible for...
DEXTER thinks - I can't believe I just kissed on Willie. What the hell is goin' on?
WILLIE thinks - I need to break up with Jason and just clear my head. I'm not
gonna get mixed up in some crazy love triangle. And Dexter aint even a person I
need to be foolin' with anyway. He probably hasn't changed a bit! Let one of his
bruhs show up and we'll see the kid in him again. I hate the way them negroes
act!
DEXTER thinks - I don't want to be in a relationship, shit! Especially with naggin'
ass Willie. She used to be all up in my ear complainin' about shit twenty four
seven. I aint tryin' to go back to that shit. I don't know how Jason puts up wit...
KATRICE - So what do you think Dexter? Can you get your bruhs to do that?

(silence)
DEXTER - I'm sorry. To do what?
KATRICE - Boy you aint payin' attention to me!
(Everyone laughs. Except WILLIE.)
DEXTER - I'm sorry Katrice. What were you saying?
(KATRICE sighs.)
KATRICE - I said, maybe you could get your bros to post up at certain spots on the
yard and monitor people coming in and out. They can't bring any bottles on the
yard. Is that doable?
DEXTER - Yeah. Sure. I can handle them doin' that.
KATRICE - Okay cool. You got that Z?
(XAVIER is taking minutes.)
XAVIER - Got it.
KATRICE - Now Brandon, since there are more Sigmas then Omegas, I think yall
should help out with the...
DEXTER thinks - Yeah, me and Willie need to have a serious conversation. This shit
aint cool. I aint tryin to get back into what the hell I was trying to get out of! Fo
sho! So that shit is out and I just need to be out! Because...
KATRICE - Dexter!
(DEXTER is startled and jumps in his chair.)
KATRICE - What's wrong with you man? Are you here with us or not?
DEXTER - My bad yall. I just got some things on my mind.
(DEXTER glances at WILLIE who looks away but KATRICE catches both their
glances.)
(silence)
KATRICE - Excuse me yall.
(KATRICE stands up.)
KATRICE - Dexter, can I speak to you alone for a few minutes?
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DERRICK walks back on the court with his teammates who are running drills.
COACH BROWN - Now get your ass back on that floor and run some lay up drills!
DERRICK - Aight coach.
DERRICK thinks - Damn, what an asshole!
(DERRICK immediately gets the ball and starts to warm up with some layups.)
TYRELL - You sick man? Wassup?
DERRICK - Naw I had to take an important call. About my son.
TYRELL - Oh word? Is he okay? I didn't know you had kids man.
DERRICK - Well actually I don't have kids of my own yet.
TYRELL - Didn't you just say your son? Did you adopt?
(TYRELL shoots the ball. DERRICK is in line next to shoot.)
DERRICK - Naw, I didn't adopt. My girl has a son...well she's not really my
girl...well she is...it's confusing.
TYRELL - You sound like the one who's confused bro. Ha ha ha ha ha. Is she your
girl or not? Is he your son or not? What's the deal playboy?
(DERRICK shoots.)
DERRICK - Man, I don't even know anymore.
TYRELL - Well it seems like you need to un-confuse yourself first bruh. Know what
I mean?
(silence)
COACH BROWN - Derrick! Keep your ass shootin' man!
DERRICK - Okay!
TYRELL - My bad D. Didn't mean to get you caught up with coach man.
DERRICK - Naw, it's okay. He's been on my case for some other shit. He just likes
screamin' my name.
(TYRELL laughs as DERRICK shoots again.)
COACH MILLER - Okay guys listen. We're gonna run that defense against the
triangle offense that the Lakers run. Everybody get in place.
(Everyone starts to move into place.)
DERRICK thinks - Damn, Ty is right. What the hell am I doing? I don't know if I'm
coming or going nowadays.
COACH MILLER - Okay, now the way they do it is this. Kobe usually runs up top off
the screen and he checks down low. So if we double team Shaq...
DERRICK thinks - I gotta think about what I need to do. Do I want to marry Caryn?
Do I need to even be married! And what about this shit with June. Damn that hurts
but I hope she's happy.
COACH MILLER - So one...two...three...and the ball is kicked back out like this. So
then...
DERRICK thinks - And Candace. Damn I probably screwed up any chance with her.
And she's so cool! Damn! I need a vacation or some shit where I can just get away
and think.
(DERRICK is standing on the side and watching his coaches explain the defense.)
DERRICK thinks - Damn. I'm about t ask Caryn to marry me. What the hell!
COACH MILLER - Okay let's run this. Uh...Ty, Joe, Frank, Derrick and Roger get in
there.
(All the players step in.)
COACH MILLER - Okay, ball comes down. One!
(The ball is passed to ROGER. He looks around.)
COACH MILLER - Two!
(ROGER passes the ball to DERRICK.)
COACH MILLER - Good! Three!
(DERRICK passes the ball to TYRELL who misses it.)
COACH MILLER - Derrick I said three! Why did you pass it to Ty? You were
supposed to kick it back out to Roger!
COACH BROWN - Derrick get over here! Smitty, get in there for Derrick!
DERRICK thinks - Dammit! Shit!
(DERRICK runs over to COACH BROWN.)
COACH BROWN - What the hell is the matter with you!
DERRICK - Coach, this just isn't a good day for me. I got some serious issues back
home on my mind.
COACH BROWN - Well I got serious issues right here on my court! When you're off
work, you deal with your serious ass issues! When you're at work, you deal with
me and I aint got time to...you know what? Go ahead and shower up. Stop wasting
my time. Get out of here for the day.
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The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta sorority are having a question and answer session with
some interested ladies. They have separated the group out to work on a team
building activity.
ADA - So what do yall think we should do? I want to make this good.
MIYA - I can write poetry real good. Let's do a poem.
ADA - Good idea Miya. Everyone down with that idea?
(All the interested ladies are in agreement.)
MIYA - Okay let me get a pen and some paper.
(MIYA grabs her bag and pulls it out.)
MIYA - Okay, what should it be about. I need some suggestions.
ADA - Well definitely talk about Zeta Phi Beta being the best choice.
MIYA - Uh huh.
(MIYA is writing.)
LAUREL - And I think you should mention the colors. And the year nineteen
twenty.
MIYA - Uh huh.
ADA - Oh and mention the Sigmas as well.
MIYA - Uh huh.
LAUREL - And can you mention how well they did in the homecoming step show
last year?
MIYA - Uh huh.
SALEEMA - Five minutes ladies!
ADA - Oooh, we gotta hurry. Anything else?
LAUREL - How about the unity on campus. Denice said that was important here at
Ahpla. Why don't you mention that.
MIYA - Uh huh.
(MIYA is quickly writing.)
ADA - Yeah, that's good. The unity on campus. You got all that?
MIYA - Yeah...almost...done...
ADA - Wow, you're fast. Did we leave anything out? Anybody else?
(Everyone else in their group is silent but liking the idea.)
MIYA - ...almost...done...
LAUREL - Okay so what about if we add...
ADA - We're not gonna have time to add anything else. See!
(SALEEMA stands up to call everyone back.)
LAUREL - Well read it real quick Miya so we can see what you got.
MIYA - Done! Okay listen...
SALEEMA - Time! Everyone come back to the middle here. Come on.
MIYA - Dag!
ADA - Well I'm sure it's fine. You were working fast girl! Ha ha ha ha!
(ADA throws her arm around MIYA's shoulder as they walk back to their original
seats.)
SALEEMA - Okay, I hope this will help loosen up some of this tension in the room.
Alright. Did everyone complete their assignments?
(Everyone says yes.)
SALEEMA - Good. Who wants to go first?
(MIYA quickly raises her hand.)
SALEEMA - Okay Miss Ferguson. Please tell us what your group has prepared.
(MIYA smiles and stands up with her paper.)
MIYA - My group decided to prepare a poem.
SALEEMA - Oh good. We love poetry. Please, go right ahead.
(MIYA smiles again.)
MIYA - Ahem. You know those AKAs, better known as Federal Express.
Because my sister got her letters in three days or less!
This is a serious matter, or so they say
but this is more serious for an AKA.
You act so high and mighty cuz you're the first sorority.
But you couldn't keep your members so you founded DST.
You know those Deltas, they think they got it goin' on.
But they got more members than the Nation of Islam.
They don't even know each other, how the hell could this be?
Me and my sister were on the yard and they tried to ooo-oop me!
And I know you know the outcasts wearing the blue and gold.
Their letters aren't real because the Sigma part they stole!
They're last on the list and you know how you can tell?
They were the happiest group when Iota frat joined the pan hel!
That's why we all want Zeta cuz Zeta is so damn fly!
And if we get in the sorority we'll represent til the day we die!
(MIYA smiles and takes her seat.)
(silence)
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DERRICK throw his bag over his shoulder and leaves the locker room. Practice is
still going on but he has already showered and changed.
(DERRICK pulls his phone out and dials.)
CANDACE - Hello?

Episode 37
WILLIE is in DEXTER's room. They were passionately kissing when they hear a
knock on the door.
(There is a knock on the door.)
DEXTER thinks - Oh shit! Katrice!
WILLIE thinks - Damn!
DEXTER - Uh...
(silence)
WILLIE - Look Dex just act normal. I'll sit down.
DEXTER - Yeah, good idea.
WILLIE - Just be cool. Whoever it is, they can go away and maybe we can get a
chance to talk.
DEXTER - Yeah, talk.
WILLIE - I think we need to.
DEXTER - Most def.
(silence)
(They kiss quickly one last time. There is another knock on the door.)
DEXTER - Be right there!
WILLIE - Just chill out okay?
DEXTER - Yeah, I'm cool.
(WILLIE sits down as DEXTER wipes his lips walking toward the door.)
WILLIE thinks - What in the world just happened?
(silence)
(WILLIE closes her eys and rubs them.)
WILLIE thinks - I can't believe that just happened! What the hell? I haven't had
feelings for Dexter in...in a long damn time!
(WILLIE looks at her watch.)
WILLIE thinks - I need to get up out of here! That's what I need to do. I need to go
somewhere and just think. I need some time alone.
(WILLIE glances at DEXTER as he opens his door.)
WILLIE thinks - Yeah, that's what I need. Some alone time. No Jason and
definitely no Dexter!
DEXTER - Hey Jason...uh...how you doin' man?
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The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority have gathered to have a question and answer
session with some of the interested young ladies on Ahpla University's campus.
LEAH - Hey Sharonda. Wassup soror!
SHARONDA - Hi Leah. Hey Kim.
KIM - Wassup girl.
(SHARONDA and KIM hug.)
LEAH - Who ya got witcha soror?
SHARONDA - Sorors, this is my little cousin Miya. Miya these are my sorors from
Amgis, Kim and Leah.
KIM - Hi Miya.
MIYA - Hi.
SHARONDA - Are we late?
LEAH - Nope, right on time. We're just getting started.
(Everyone notices SALEEMA who is sitting down and directing the interested
young lades to sit as well.)
SHARONDA - Come on Miya, let's go sit down.
MIYA - Okay.
(Everyone sits down and SALEEMA begins.)
SALEEMA - Hello everyone and thanks for coming. As you all were told, this is very
informal. That's why we're all dressed a lot more casual. We want to use this time
to get to know each of you. This is not an interest meeting. Let me repeat...
(SALEEMA emphasizes this point.)
SALEEMA - ...this is not an interest meeting!
(The Zetas laugh.)
SALEEMA - Basically this is a way for us to get to know yall and a great way for
yall to get to know us. We don't want anyone nervous or intimidated. Because I
know yall are feeling nervous right now. So everyone stand up.
(Everyone stands up.)
SALEEMA - Everyone take a deep breath.
(They follow along.)
SALEEMA - Now let it out. Relax. Now sit back down with a smile on your face.
Now. The purpose of this get together is for you ladies to ask us any questions
that you want. There are no questions that are off limits. You can ask what made
us choose Zeta. You can ask us questions about your participation in the
membership intake process. You can ask anything. Don't be shy. Then we are
going to do some group ice breakers and team building activities to get to know
yall a little better. So with that being said, who has the first question?
(Nobody raises their hand.)
SALEEMA - Aw come on. I know somebody has a question. Trust me, it's okay. You
can ask whatever you want.
(MIYA raises her hand.)
SALEEMA - Good. There's a question. Please stand up and state your name for us.
(MIYA stands up.)
MIYA - Um, my name is Miya Ferguson and I just have a quick question.
SALEEMA - Sure. What is it?
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(WILLIE glances at DEXTER as he opens his door.)
WILLIE thinks - Yeah, that's what I need. Some alone time. No Jason and
definitely no Dexter!
DEXTER - Hey Jason...uh...how you doin' man?
WILLIE thinks - Jason?
(WILLIE turns to look but cannot see JASON because DEXTER is standing in the
way.)
JASON - Good man! How you?
DEXTER - Uh...good.
(JASON walks past DEXTER as he steps aside.)
JASON - Am I the first one here?
DEXTER - Uh...
(JASON looks into DEXTER's room and sees WILLIE sitting there.)
JASON - Willie?
WILLIE thinks - Oh shit! Oh shit!
(JASON walks toward her.)
JASON - Hey! How long you been here?
(JASON bends over and kisses WILLIE on the lips.)
WILLIE - Uh, not long.
JASON - Okay good. I was hoping I wasn't running too late.
(JASON sits next to WILLIE as DEXTER is slowly closing his door.)
KATRICE - Hey hey hey, don't close the door on a sister!
(DEXTER turns around and sees KATRICE coming in.)
DEXTER - Oh, I didn't even see you.
KATRICE - See how you are? Keepin' a sista locked out! Ha ha ha ha!
(KATRICE laughs as she reaches up to hug DEXTER.)
KATRICE - Wassup sweetie.
DEXTER - I'm cool, how you?
KATRICE - Good good.
(KATRICE looks past DEXTER and sees JASON sitting next to WILLIE.)
KATRICE - Hey Willie. Hi Jason.
JASON - Hey Katrice.
WILLIE - Hi girl.
(KATRICE sits down.)
JASON - Hey Dex man, I wanna thank you for letting us use your place for the pan
hel meeting today. Especially on such short notice like this.
WILLIE thinks - Oh shit! The pan hel meeting is today! I forgot!
JASON - Once everyone else gets here, we can begin.
(There is a knock on the door.)
DEXTER - Uh...can I get someone something to drink?
JASON - Baby you want something?
(silence)
JASON - Willie you want something to drink?
WILLIE - Huh? Who me? Uh...no...no thanks.
JASON - Ha ha ha, sounds like you don't know what you want Willie! Ha ha ha ha
ha, get me something Dex.
DEXTER - Okay man.
(DEXTER goes to open the door.)
DEXTER - Hey Brandon.
BRANDON - Hey Dexter. What's the deal man?
DEXTER - I'm cool.
(BRANDON comes in and speaks to everyone as DEXTER goes to get something for
JASON to drink. There is a knock on the door.)
BRANDON - I'll get it.
(BRANDON opens the door.)
XAVIER - Hey Brandon.
BRANDON - Wassup Xavier. Come on in.
(XAVIER comes in and speaks to everyone. He sits down and pulls out his pad.)
JASON - Okay we can begin. I got a note from both the Zetas and the SGRhos that
they wouldn't be able to attend today's meeting. And I think Sean said he'd be late
representing the Iotas. So with that said, yall ready to get started?
DEXTER - Actually before we do that...
(Everyone looks at DEXTER.)
DEXTER - I got one question.
JASON - Yeah sure Dex. What's up?
(DEXTER looks directly at JASON.)
DEXTER - Jason what the hell are you doing here?
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DERRICK is on the phone with CARYN. He just learned from RONNIE that his ex
girlfriend JUNE is getting married and now he has something to ask of CARYN.
CARYN - What? What you gotta ask me boo?
DERRICK - Uh...Caryn...
(DERRICK hesitates.)
DERRICK - Caryn, will you uh...will you...
CARYN - Will I what?
DERRICK - Uh...will you...
CARYN - Wait boo, hold that thought. Gotta get the baby.
(CARYN puts the phone down.)
DERRICK thinks - What the hell is wrong with me! Just say it! Will you marry me!
(silence)
COACH BROWN - Hey! What are you doin' in here Derrick!
(DERRICK looks up from the towel that is on his head. He sees one of his assistant
coaches towering over him.)
DERRICK - Coach Brown!
COACH BROWN - Derrick what the hell are you doing? Are you sick? Do you need
th medic?
DERRICK - No, I just...
COACH BROWN - Then get your ass back on that court! What you think this is a
vacation! You think we sposed to babysit your ass!
DERRICK - No coach, I was just...
COACH BROWN - I was just nothing! I don't wanna hear that shit! Get back out
there and hustle your ass! Wasting time in the locker room! Hang that damn phone
up!
DERRICK thinks - Shit!
DERRICK - Caryn! Caryn! I gotta go! Caryn!
COACH BROWN - Come on man! Time is money and we pay you a lot of it!
(silence)
(DERRICK hangs up, gets up and follows his coach out.)
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(MIYA stands up.)
MIYA - Um, my name is Miya Ferguson and I just have a quick question.
SALEEMA - Sure. What is it?
MIYA - What do all the symbols on your shield stand for?
(silence)
(SHARONDA drops her head into her hand and laughs to herself.)
SALEEMA - What?
MIYA - What do all the symbols on your shield stand for?
SALEEMA - I can't...uh...tell you that.
MIYA - Why not? You said we could ask anything we wanted.
(SALEEMA smiles.)
SALEEMA - True true. Okay let me rephrase to be clear. You can ask whatever you
want. We however will not answer questions that are secret and only known to
members of the organization. Does that clear things up for everyone?
(MIYA sits down. DENICE glances at SHARONDA.)
SHARONDA - What?
(SHARONDA shrugs.)
SALEEMA - Next question.
(ADA raises her hand.)
SALEEMA - Please, stand up.
(ADA stands up.)
ADA - Hello my name is Ada. I want to know how well the greeks get along on this
campus. I mean is there bickering and fighting going on? Or is there unity? My
brother went here years ago and he said there was constant fighting which is why
he never chose to join a fraternity.
(ADA sits down. DENICE chooses to answer that question.)
DENICE - On Ahpla's yard now, relations with the fraternities and sororities is
pretty good. As a matter of fact, there is a pan hel council meeting tonight. It's
just that we had this event already scheduled and could not be in attendance with
them. But most of the greeks get along fine. As you may know, the last line to
pledge Phi Beta Sigma is the first line here at Ahpla for our brothers.
SHARONDA - And her boyfriend is one of em! Ewwwwwwww!
(Everyone busts out laughing. DENICE smiles.)
DENICE - Shut up girl. Anyway, yes my boyfriend is a Sigma. And the brothers of
Iota just started a chapter here as well. So we get along great. We have another
step show coming up soon where we get to defend out championship!
(The Zetas clap and throw up their sign.)
DENICE - So maybe yall will be blessed enough to be a part of that as well.
SALEEMA - Thank you Denice. That was a good question Ada. Who's next?
(Nobody raises their hand.)
SALEEMA - Nobody? Okay tell ya what. I can tell yall are still nervous and don't
want to speak up. This is what we're gonna do. I want half of the group to go to
this side of the room, and the other half to go to the other side. Now, I want you
to huddle up and think of some creative way to express your interest in Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority incorporated. It could be a poem, a song, a dance, whatever you
want. This will help you guys bond some and get to know one another. As well as
loosen the tension in here. So everyone get up and go.
(Everyone starts to move.)
SALEEMA - You only have ten minutes. So make it good. We'll see which group
does better.
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The Ahpla University pan hellenic council is meeting in DEXTER's room. As the
meeting gets underway, DEXTER asks JASON a serious question.
(XAVIER comes in and speaks to everyone. He sits down and pulls out his pad.)
JASON - Okay we can begin. I got a note from both the Zetas and the SGRhos that
they wouldn't be able to attend today's meeting. And I think Sean said he'd be
late. So with that said, yall ready to get started?
DEXTER - Actually before we do that...
(Everyone looks at DEXTER.)
DEXTER - I got one question.
JASON - Yeah sure Dex. What's up?
(DEXTER looks directly at JASON.)
DEXTER - Jason what the hell are you doing here?
JASON - What?
DEXTER - I thought you said you weren't gonna make it to tonight's meeting and
that Katrice was gonna run it. Something about you being out of town.
JASON - Oh. I was supposed to go home this week for a family event but they
postponed it. So I got to stay. I'm sorry I didn't send an email out to let everyone
know. But I did tell Katrice.
KATRICE - Yeah, I knew.
(DEXTER looks at WILLIE who is staring back at him.)
DEXTER - Oh okay. Cool.
JASON - If there aren't anymore questions, let's get started. What do you have
first Katrice?
KATRICE - Okay the first order of business is the unity picnic. Now I spoke with
Mrs. Miller in the student life office and she told me that we could do the picnic.
JASON - Good.
KATRICE - But we had to assure them that there would be no alcohol or glass
bottles on the yard.
JASON -Hmmmm.
KATRICE - I think that makes sense for obvious reasons, it's just that how do we
monitor...
(DEXTER is pretending to be writing down notes but he keeps looking up at
WILLIE. She is doing much of the same. Their eyes meet. She flashes a subtle,
suggestive smile, then turns to pay attention to what JASON is saying who is
seated next to her.)
JASON - ...is what we need to do. That way, the Kappas will be responsible for...
DEXTER thinks - I can't believe I just kissed on Willie. What the hell is goin' on?
WILLIE thinks - I need to break up with Jason and just clear my head. I'm not
gonna get mixed up in some crazy love triangle. And Dexter aint even a person I
need to be foolin' with anyway. He probably hasn't changed a bit! Let one of his
bruhs show up and we'll see the kid in him again. I hate the way them negroes
act!
DEXTER thinks - I don't want to be in a relationship, shit! Especially with naggin'
ass Willie. She used to be all up in my ear complainin' about shit twenty four
seven. I aint tryin' to go back to that shit. I don't know how Jason puts up wit...
KATRICE - So what do you think Dexter? Can you get your bruhs to do that?

(silence)
DEXTER - I'm sorry. To do what?
KATRICE - Boy you aint payin' attention to me!
(Everyone laughs. Except WILLIE.)
DEXTER - I'm sorry Katrice. What were you saying?
(KATRICE sighs.)
KATRICE - I said, maybe you could get your bros to post up at certain spots on the
yard and monitor people coming in and out. They can't bring any bottles on the
yard. Is that doable?
DEXTER - Yeah. Sure. I can handle them doin' that.
KATRICE - Okay cool. You got that Z?
(XAVIER is taking minutes.)
XAVIER - Got it.
KATRICE - Now Brandon, since there are more Sigmas then Omegas, I think yall
should help out with the...
DEXTER thinks - Yeah, me and Willie need to have a serious conversation. This shit
aint cool. I aint tryin to get back into what the hell I was trying to get out of! Fo
sho! So that shit is out and I just need to be out! Because...
KATRICE - Dexter!
(DEXTER is startled and jumps in his chair.)
KATRICE - What's wrong with you man? Are you here with us or not?
DEXTER - My bad yall. I just got some things on my mind.
(DEXTER glances at WILLIE who looks away but KATRICE catches both their
glances.)
(silence)
KATRICE - Excuse me yall.
(KATRICE stands up.)
KATRICE - Dexter, can I speak to you alone for a few minutes?
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DERRICK walks back on the court with his teammates who are running drills.
COACH BROWN - Now get your ass back on that floor and run some lay up drills!
DERRICK - Aight coach.
DERRICK thinks - Damn, what an asshole!
(DERRICK immediately gets the ball and starts to warm up with some layups.)
TYRELL - You sick man? Wassup?
DERRICK - Naw I had to take an important call. About my son.
TYRELL - Oh word? Is he okay? I didn't know you had kids man.
DERRICK - Well actually I don't have kids of my own yet.
TYRELL - Didn't you just say your son? Did you adopt?
(TYRELL shoots the ball. DERRICK is in line next to shoot.)
DERRICK - Naw, I didn't adopt. My girl has a son...well she's not really my
girl...well she is...it's confusing.
TYRELL - You sound like the one who's confused bro. Ha ha ha ha ha. Is she your
girl or not? Is he your son or not? What's the deal playboy?
(DERRICK shoots.)
DERRICK - Man, I don't even know anymore.
TYRELL - Well it seems like you need to un-confuse yourself first bruh. Know what
I mean?
(silence)
COACH BROWN - Derrick! Keep your ass shootin' man!
DERRICK - Okay!
TYRELL - My bad D. Didn't mean to get you caught up with coach man.
DERRICK - Naw, it's okay. He's been on my case for some other shit. He just likes
screamin' my name.
(TYRELL laughs as DERRICK shoots again.)
COACH MILLER - Okay guys listen. We're gonna run that defense against the
triangle offense that the Lakers run. Everybody get in place.
(Everyone starts to move into place.)
DERRICK thinks - Damn, Ty is right. What the hell am I doing? I don't know if I'm
coming or going nowadays.
COACH MILLER - Okay, now the way they do it is this. Kobe usually runs up top off
the screen and he checks down low. So if we double team Shaq...
DERRICK thinks - I gotta think about what I need to do. Do I want to marry Caryn?
Do I need to even be married! And what about this shit with June. Damn that hurts
but I hope she's happy.
COACH MILLER - So one...two...three...and the ball is kicked back out like this. So
then...
DERRICK thinks - And Candace. Damn I probably screwed up any chance with her.
And she's so cool! Damn! I need a vacation or some shit where I can just get away
and think.
(DERRICK is standing on the side and watching his coaches explain the defense.)
DERRICK thinks - Damn. I'm about t ask Caryn to marry me. What the hell!
COACH MILLER - Okay let's run this. Uh...Ty, Joe, Frank, Derrick and Roger get in
there.
(All the players step in.)
COACH MILLER - Okay, ball comes down. One!
(The ball is passed to ROGER. He looks around.)
COACH MILLER - Two!
(ROGER passes the ball to DERRICK.)
COACH MILLER - Good! Three!
(DERRICK passes the ball to TYRELL who misses it.)
COACH MILLER - Derrick I said three! Why did you pass it to Ty? You were
supposed to kick it back out to Roger!
COACH BROWN - Derrick get over here! Smitty, get in there for Derrick!
DERRICK thinks - Dammit! Shit!
(DERRICK runs over to COACH BROWN.)
COACH BROWN - What the hell is the matter with you!
DERRICK - Coach, this just isn't a good day for me. I got some serious issues back
home on my mind.
COACH BROWN - Well I got serious issues right here on my court! When you're off
work, you deal with your serious ass issues! When you're at work, you deal with
me and I aint got time to...you know what? Go ahead and shower up. Stop wasting
my time. Get out of here for the day.
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The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta sorority are having a question and answer session with
some interested ladies. They have separated the group out to work on a team
building activity.
ADA - So what do yall think we should do? I want to make this good.
MIYA - I can write poetry real good. Let's do a poem.
ADA - Good idea Miya. Everyone down with that idea?
(All the interested ladies are in agreement.)
MIYA - Okay let me get a pen and some paper.
(MIYA grabs her bag and pulls it out.)
MIYA - Okay, what should it be about. I need some suggestions.
ADA - Well definitely talk about Zeta Phi Beta being the best choice.
MIYA - Uh huh.
(MIYA is writing.)
LAUREL - And I think you should mention the colors. And the year nineteen
twenty.
MIYA - Uh huh.
ADA - Oh and mention the Sigmas as well.
MIYA - Uh huh.
LAUREL - And can you mention how well they did in the homecoming step show
last year?
MIYA - Uh huh.
SALEEMA - Five minutes ladies!
ADA - Oooh, we gotta hurry. Anything else?
LAUREL - How about the unity on campus. Denice said that was important here at
Ahpla. Why don't you mention that.
MIYA - Uh huh.
(MIYA is quickly writing.)
ADA - Yeah, that's good. The unity on campus. You got all that?
MIYA - Yeah...almost...done...
ADA - Wow, you're fast. Did we leave anything out? Anybody else?
(Everyone else in their group is silent but liking the idea.)
MIYA - ...almost...done...
LAUREL - Okay so what about if we add...
ADA - We're not gonna have time to add anything else. See!
(SALEEMA stands up to call everyone back.)
LAUREL - Well read it real quick Miya so we can see what you got.
MIYA - Done! Okay listen...
SALEEMA - Time! Everyone come back to the middle here. Come on.
MIYA - Dag!
ADA - Well I'm sure it's fine. You were working fast girl! Ha ha ha ha!
(ADA throws her arm around MIYA's shoulder as they walk back to their original
seats.)
SALEEMA - Okay, I hope this will help loosen up some of this tension in the room.
Alright. Did everyone complete their assignments?
(Everyone says yes.)
SALEEMA - Good. Who wants to go first?
(MIYA quickly raises her hand.)
SALEEMA - Okay Miss Ferguson. Please tell us what your group has prepared.
(MIYA smiles and stands up with her paper.)
MIYA - My group decided to prepare a poem.
SALEEMA - Oh good. We love poetry. Please, go right ahead.
(MIYA smiles again.)
MIYA - Ahem. You know those AKAs, better known as Federal Express.
Because my sister got her letters in three days or less!
This is a serious matter, or so they say
but this is more serious for an AKA.
You act so high and mighty cuz you're the first sorority.
But you couldn't keep your members so you founded DST.
You know those Deltas, they think they got it goin' on.
But they got more members than the Nation of Islam.
They don't even know each other, how the hell could this be?
Me and my sister were on the yard and they tried to ooo-oop me!
And I know you know the outcasts wearing the blue and gold.
Their letters aren't real because the Sigma part they stole!
They're last on the list and you know how you can tell?
They were the happiest group when Iota frat joined the pan hel!
That's why we all want Zeta cuz Zeta is so damn fly!
And if we get in the sorority we'll represent til the day we die!
(MIYA smiles and takes her seat.)
(silence)
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DERRICK throw his bag over his shoulder and leaves the locker room. Practice is
still going on but he has already showered and changed.
(DERRICK pulls his phone out and dials.)
CANDACE - Hello?

Episode 38
CARYN is driving the Mercedes truck. She is just leaving the mall.
(CARYN is singing with what is on the radio.)
CARYN - I don't know what you heard about me! But niggas can't get a dollar out
of me!
TRINA - Good grief! You sure are singing the right song! Ha ha ha ha!
(DONNA laughs from the back seat.)
CARYN - I drive a Mercedes, wear a weave cuz I'm a G!
(They all chime in unison.)
ALL - Cuz we're some motherfuckin' P.I.M.P.s!
(They all laugh as CARYN pulls out of the mall parking lot.)
DONNA - Girl you know I hate your pimpin' ass!
CARYN - What? Why?
DONNA - Because you know damn well I wanted them pumps! And you bought
them joints for yourself! Ha ha ha ha!
CARYN - But I bought you some! What are you talking about heffa?
DONNA - Hell, I wanted two pair since you buyin'!
(They all laugh.)
CARYN - Aw hell naw! So if it's my money it's okay to spend huh? I see how you
are bitch!
DONNA - Hey, when opportunity knocks, I open up! Ha ha ha ha!
TRINA - Shit, me too!
CARYN - I third that emotion!
DONNA - Speaking of opportunities, when is Derrick breaking you off with some
more money?
CARYN - I don't know. Last we spoke, he sounded real funny. Like he was trying to
ask me something but he couldn't get it out. I don't know what was wrong with
him.
DONNA - Girl, you don't know what that means?
TRINA - Yeah, you don't know?
CARYN - No what?
(silence)
CARYN - What? What!
DONNA - Girl, that must mean he wanted to ask you if you wanted your own truck
instead of driving this one all the time!
CARYN - This is my truck!
TRINA - It ain't yours when Derrick is here.
CARYN - Yeah but how often is that?
DONNA - Maybe he was callin' to tell you some bad news. Like he got traded or
something.
CARYN - Naw. I know that aint it.
TRINA - Maybe he was gonna ask you to marry him.
(silence)
(The three burst out laughing hysterically.)
CARYN - Oh God please! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
TRINA - I know I know! I'm just playing! Ha ha!
(The three laugh all the way back to campus where CARYN drops them off.)
CARYN - Aight hos! I'll see yall later!
TRINA - Peace trick!
DONNA - Lata heffa!
(CARYN drives off laughing as she goes to pick up Lil Derrick from the baby sitter.)
CARYN thinks - Maybe I should call Derrick back.
(silence)
CARYN thinks - Naaaaah!
(She gets to the baby sitters house and takes Lil Derrick to the car.)
CARYN - How's momma's big boy!
LIL DERRICK - Mommy!
CARYN - That's right big man! Come on, let's go home! Mommy gotta study tonight
for a test! You gonna help mommy study? Huh?
(The baby laughs. CARYN kisses his head and gets in the truck. She drives home.)
CARYN - Come on Lil D. Let's get you washed up. You smell stinky man!
(The baby laughs as CARYN takes him out of his seat.)
CARYN - Oh that's funny huh? Thats funny huh? Well wait til momma gets your
stinky butt...
(CARYN notices an envelope taped to her door.)
CARYN thinks - What the hell is this?
(She shifts the baby to the other arm and takes the envelope. She quickly opens
her door and puts the baby down. She then opens the envelope and reads the
letter inside.)
CARYN - Oh my God! Bobby got a court order!
(She quickly grabs her phone and dials.)
CARYN - Derrick! Bobby got a court order! He's trying to get our baby! He's trying
to get our baby!
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DERRICK picks up his phone.
CANDACE - Hello?
DERRICK - Hey Candace, it's Derrick.
CANDACE - Hi Derrick. Listen, I'm right smack in the middle of something. Is it
okay if I call you back a little later on?
DERRICK - Yeah, that's fine.
CANDACE - Thanks Derrick.
(CANDACE quickly hangs up.)
DERRICK thinks - Damn, she hates me.
(DERRICK stops walking as soon as he gets outside of the practice gym. He turns
around and looks behind him. The lights are still on inside because the rest of his
team is still in practice.)
DERRICK thinks - Damn, I'm an idiot! I blew it in practice today!
(DERRICK looks across from him and notices a bench near a few trees. He slowly
walks over and sits down.)
DERRICK thinks - What am I gonna do?
(silence)
(DERRICK dials on his phone again.)
MS. RAINES - Hello?
DERRICK - Hey Ma, it's me.
MS. RAINES - Hey baby. Hold on for a second.
(She clicks over.)
(silence)
MS. RAINES - Hi Derrick!
DERRICK - Hey Ma.
MS. RAINES - What's the matter?
(silence)
DERRICK - Ma, I gotta talk to you.
MS. RAINES - Sure, what's wrong son?
DERRICK - Ma, it seems like everything is falling apart. I don't know if I'm coming
or going. I'm just so confused right now.
MS. RAINES - What's the matter? Tell me.
DERRICK - Well...
(silence)
DERRICK - ...well first of all, remember my ex girlfriend June?
MS. RAINES - Sure I do.
DERRICK - Well I just found out that June is getting married.
MS. RAINES - She is?
DERRICK - Yeah. Then I don't know about Caryn and the baby. Like, I think Caryn
loves me and I don't know if I love her or not. I definitely love our son. But then
there's this other girl named Candace that I met. And she seems really nice and
interesting. But I might have messed that all up because I had Lil Derrick with me
and...I don't know Ma. I just need some time away, or some sound advice or
something.
MS. RAINES - Derrick...
(She pauses.)
MS. RAINES - Derrick, let me tell you a few things.
DERRICK - Okay.
MS. RAINES - And I want you to pay very close attention to what I'm gonna tell
you son. You know I love you.
DERRICK - Of course.
MS. RAINES - Okay first of all, you made a conscious decision to let June go. Didn't
you?
(DERRICK hesitates but answers.)
DERRICK - Yeah.
MS. RAINES - Okay then. You let her go. Let her go. Be a man and stand by the
decisions that you make. You chose Caryn. Deal with that decision.
DERRICK - Yeah, you're right.
MS. RAINES - Now about Caryn.
DERRICK - Uh huh.
MS. RAINES - Derrick, Caryn is a ho.
DERRICK - Mom!
MS. RAINES - I'm gonna tell you the truth Derrick. The only reason Caryn is with
you is because you are a basketball player in the NBA. Otherwise she wouldn't
have anything to do with you. I knew that the first time I laid eyes on her. I'm not
saying that she's a bad person. I'm just saying that she wears her motives all over
her face. You're the only person that doesn't see this.
(silence)
MS. RAINES - I'm just tellin' you like it is Derrick because I love you and I don't
wanna see you taken advantage of or hurt.
DERRICK - No it's cool. Keep going please.
MS. RAINES - Now. You aren't in love with Caryn because you just mentioned
someone else. Derrick if you were truly in love, there wouldn't be anyone else.
When you're in love...I mean really in love, there isn't anymore room in your heart
for someone else. It's a beautiful place to be Derrick. Maybe you'll feel it one day.
But you aren't there now.
DERRICK - No I'm not.
MS. RAINES - This new person that you met. Maybe she is a nice person, maybe
not. That's for you to investigate and find out. Just this time, go in with both eyes
open. Understand?
DERRICK - Yes maam.
MS. RAINES - And lastly, and most importantly, Lil Derrick.
(DERRICK smiles.)
DERRICK - My pride and joy.
MS. RAINES - Derrick wake up. That baby isn't your son.
DERRICK - Well yeah technically but he's...
MS. RAINES - Derrick! Stop being an idiot! That baby isn't your son! You're taking
care of somebody else's baby! I understand you want to be responsible and do
something that your father didn't do for you. But at least your father wasn't an
idiot. You are getting the short end of the stick in this situation. Everyone can see
it but you.
(silence)
MS. RAINES - Derrick, I know this is hard to swallow. But that is not your son.
DERRICK - Yeah ma. I know. But...
MS. RAINES - Stop. Listen to me. That is not your son.
DERRICK - I know.
MS. RAINES - You have to let that go Derrick. You have to.
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
DERRICK - Why?
MS. RAINES - Because it's going to eventually affect your performance on the
court.
(silence)
DERRICK - You're right.
MS. RAINES - I know. And I know it's painful. But God won't put on you more than
you can handle. You have to let that situation go. You have a wonderful future
ahead of you and you can't afford to lose your focus.
DERRICK - I know.
(DERRICK glances up at the practice arena where his teammates are still playing.)
DERRICK - I know, I can't afford to lose my focus.
MS. RAINES - Derrick, let it go. Stop trying to be something you're not. You're not
that baby's father. That baby has a father who needs to step up and be a father.
He needs to step up and be a man.
DERRICK - I know. You're right.
(silence)
MS. RAINES - So Derrick, what are you gonna do?
DERRICK - I'm gonna pray first of all.
MS. RAINES - Right.
DERRICK - And I'm gonna regain my focus.
(DERRICK starts to shake his hand as if he is dribbling an imaginary basketball.)
MS. RAINES - What else are you gonna do?
DERRICK - I need to pray that I am genuinely happy for June. She deserves to be
happy.
MS. RAINES - Yes she does.
DERRICK - And...
(DERRICK stops with his hands and sits very still.)
DERRICK - And last...I'm gonna...
(DERRICK's other line rings.)
DERRICK - Hold on a second Ma.
MS. RAINES - Okay.
DERRICK - Hello.
CARYN - Derrick! Bobby got a court order! He's trying to get our baby! He's trying
to get our baby!
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TY opens the door to the Twenty Four Seven diner and allows PJ to walk inside in
front of him.
PJ - Oh, a true gentleman.
TY - Yes yes. Exactly.
(They both laugh.)
TY - Wow, it's crowded today.
PJ - Yeah it is. Hungry negroes I guess.
TY - Yeah, damn. I don't think I've ever had to wait for a seat before.
PJ - I have. But it was after a party. You know everyone comes here after parties.
TY - Yeah.
(TY asks a waiter.)
TY - Excuse me, how long is the wait?
WAITER - Probably about ten minutes. It looks crowded but it's moving fast.
TY - Aight thanks.
PJ - That's cool, I can wait.
TY - Cool.
(PJ and TY sit down.)
PJ - So Ty, tell me a little something about yourself.
TY - Aight, first off, I belong to the mightiest brotherhood in the world! Them
bruhs! That Omega Psi Phi Fraternity incorporated! Roo! Roo! Cat niggas need to
step to the back while the bruhs be out!
PJ - Ooooo...k.
(PH laughs.)
PJ - I see you're a neo.
(TY laughs as well.)
TY - Well you are too.
PJ - True true. But I guess I've been in the game a little longer so I don't talk like
that anymore. Not much at least.
TY - So act like you just crossed and I asked you what organization you belonged
to. What would you say?
PJ - I belong to the first and the finest, the pretty girls who wear twenty pears,l
fine as wine and good as gold, three time imitated never ever duplicated, the
sophisticated ladies of the pink and green! Skeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
TY - Ha ha ha ha. See, I knew you still had it in ya.
(TY's cell phone rings as the waitress motions them over to their table.)
TY - You sound like a natural.
PJ - Thanks, I've had time to practice. But I'm no fanatic like you.
TY - Fanatic?
(TY checks the number on his cell phone.)
TY thinks - Robin.
(He pushes the end button allowing the call to go to voice mail. He puts his cell
phone back on his hip.)
TY - What do you mean I'm a fanatic?
PJ - I mean what I said. You're a Que fanatic.
TY - No I ain't. I'm one of the calmer bruhs.
PJ - Then I'd hate to see them! Ha ha ha ha.
TY - Good point.
PJ - Let me ask you this. When was the last time you came outside with absolutely
no Omega gear on?
TY - The day before I went on line. Ha ha ha ha!
PJ - See!
TY - But you don't have a lot of AKA stuff? Come on now.
PJ - No I don't. I'm conservative with mine. I show my affiliation in the way I
carry myself.
TY - Well go ahead with your bad self.
(They both laugh as TY's cell phone beeps, indicating that he has a voice mail
message.)
PJ - You're popular tonight.
TY - Yeah, blowin' up the spot.
(He silences his phone by pressing the end buton again.)
PJ - So tell me some more about you.
TY - Well I've always wanted to be an Omega. Que is just in my blood.
PJ - Uh huh. Is your father an Omega?
TY - No. I'm the first.
PJ - Oh okay. So why Omega then?
TY - Just look at some of the great men who are Omega men. And just what we
stand for. You know what I'm sayin'?
PJ - Yes and no. I mean, I don't know what Omega stands for because I'm not one.
But I can relate on my level. Feel me?
TY - Yeah I feel you.
PJ - So tell me something else about yourself.
TY - Well I have two brothers and one sister. My brothers aren't Ques yet, but they
will be.
PJ - They're in school already?
TY - Yeah. One of my brothers goes to Lincoln University. The other one goes to
Morehouse.
PJ - Oh okay.
TY - They gonna be bruhs too. They tryin' to slip in without tellin' me. But they
don't know I'm already cool with the bruhs from both schools. So it'son already!
PJ - I see.
(TY laughs.)
PJ - So let me ask you a question.
TY - Yeah. Wassup.
(PJ smiles.)
PJ - You honestly don't think you're a fanatic?
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MONA opens her front door.
MONA - Hey, come on in.
MIKE - Thanks.
(MIKE walks in and MONA closes the door behind him.)
MIKE - Wow, nice place.
MONA - Thanks a lot!
MIKE - Wow, this is beautiful.
(MIKE is looking at a framed AKA picture on MONA's wall.)
MIKE - Where did you get this?
MONA - Uhhhh...I don't really remember. Some convention or boooley or whatever
it is we call it.
MIKE - Boule?
MONA - Yeah, I think so.
MIKE - Cool. And who is this? Your mother?
MONA - Yeah, that's my mommy.
MIKE - Oh she's an AKA too.
MONA - Yeah, she is a charter member of this chapter.
MIKE - Oh cool. An Ahpla grad as well.
MONA - Yep.
MIKE - So who is this?
(MIKE picks up a picture off of MONA's bookshelf.)
MONA - Oh, that's my cousin Sharonda. Remind me to throw that picture away.
She gets on my nerves sometimes.
MIKE - Ha ha ha ha, we all got cousins like that. I hear you! Ha ha ha ha ha.
(MIKE sits down.)
MONA - You want something to drink Mike?
MIKE - Naw, I'm okay actually. Thanks.
MONA - Okay.
(MONA sits across from MIKE.)
MONA - So wassup?
MIKE - Girl, I'm good. Good and pretty! Ha ha ha ha!
MONA - Silly!
(MIKE grabs his cane that he had placed on the floor.)
MIKE - I'm just kiddin'. What's up with you?
(MIKE starts to slowly spin the cane in between his fingers.)
MONA - How do you do that so slow?
MIKE - What? Twirl?
MONA - Yeah, that's cool!
MIKE - Come here, let me show you how to do it.
(They both stand up.)
MIKE - Here, hold it like this. You're right handed right?
MONA - Yeah.
MIKE - Okay. Hold it like this. Now see how my fingers go? Do yours the same
way.
MONA - Okay let me see.
(MONA tries it and drops it.)
MIKE - Ha ha ha, no. Let me show you.
(MIKE picks it up and stands behind MONA. He takes her hand as he places the
cane in between her fingers.)
MIKE - See here, you just roll it. And you don't have to force it. You let the weight
of the hook just carry it over. Like that...real smooth.
MONA - Like that?
MIKE - Yeah, real nice and easy. Like this.
MONA - Like that?
(MONA looks over her shoulder at MIKE.)
MONA - Like...this...
(MONA kisses MIKE on the lips softly.)
MONA - Like...that...
(MONA turns around and starts kissing MIKE.)
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PJ and TY are in the Twenty Four Seven diner talking. Their food has just arrived.
TY - What you mean I'm a fanatic. Ha ha ha ha, I ain't no different than you.
PJ - Yeah right.
(They start eating.)
PJ - I tell you what Ty.
TY - Uh huh.
PJ - Tell me something about yourself without mentioning Omega.
TY - Oh that's easy.
PJ - I bet you can't do it.
TY - Sure I can.
(TY's cell phone rings.)
TY - Hold on a second.
PJ - Sure.
(TY takes the phone off his hip and looks at it.)
TY thinks - Damn. Robin again.
(This time TY answers.)
TY - Hello.
ROBIN - Hi, it's Robin.
TY - Hey. How you?
ROBIN - I'm good, how are you?
TY - Good. What's the deal?
ROBIN - Nothin' much. I was seeing what you were doing and if you wanted to get
something to eat later.
TY - Yeah, that's cool. That'll work.
ROBIN - Okay. You wanna meet somewhere? The Twenty Four Seven?
TY - The diner.
ROBIN - Yeah, the diner.
TY - That's cool.
ROBIN - Okay what time?
TY - Uh...like tonight?
ROBIN - Yeah, how about like eight. Later is better for me.
TY - Yeah that's cool. So I'll holla lata then.
ROBIN - Okay. See ya then.
(ROBIN hangs up.)
TY - Aight then bruh. I'll talk to ya lata dog. Peace.
(TY hangs up.)
TY - Sorry about that.
PJ - No problem. Everything straight?
TY - Oh yeah. No problem.
(TY checks his watch.)
TY - What was I just saying?
PJ - Tell me something about yourself that doesn't involve Que.
TY - Oh yeah. Okay, I'm a big football fan. I love the Tennessee Titans.
PJ - I didn't know you were from Tennessee.
TY - Well I'm not, it's just that the quarterback Steve McNair is a br...
(TY stops himself and smiles.)
PJ - He's a what? What was that?
(PJ starts laughing.)
TY - Okay okay you got me. But I'm a neo. Hey, what ya expect? Next year I'll be
cool like Buck.
PJ - Man, I didn't even know Buck pledged anything. I'm so happy for him and
June.
TY - Yeah me too.
(They continue to talk and laugh. The waiter comes back over.)
WAITER - Any desert for you two?
PJ - Aw naw, but can you box this up for me?
WAITER - Sure.
(TY checks his watch.)
PJ - That was good.
TY - Yeah, it was.
PJ - Thanks for the invite.
TY - My pleasure. I had a great time talkin'.
PJ - And barkin'. Ha ha ha ha.
TY - Roo! Roo!
(They get up to leave.)
PJ - What are you getting ready to do now?
TY - I may meet up with some of the bruhs. I don't know. Either that or just go
home and kick it.
PJ - Cool. I got some reading to do. Plus I gotta call June. She left a message for
me about something.
TY - Cool.
(TY opens the door for PJ to walk out.)
PJ - I don't even know how to act, such a gentleman.
TY - Only in the presence of a lady, a fine lady of AKA. Ha ha ha ha.
MONA - Good, then keep holdin' that door open! Ha ha ha ha.
(MONA walks into the diner with MIKE right behind her.)
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DERRICK - Hold on.
CARYN - Bobby's trying to...
DERRICK - Hold on!
(DERRICK clicks back over.)
DERRICK - Ma, let me go.
MS. RAINES - Okay Derrick. I hope my talk helped. I'll be praying for you.
DERRICK - Thanks Ma. It really did help...a lot. Talk to ya later.
MS. RAINES - Good bye.
(DERRICK clicks back to CARYN.)
DERRICK - Caryn?
CARYN - Yes!
(CARYN sounds like she is crying.)
CARYN - Derrick! Bobby's trying to take our son! He wants to take our son!
(silence)
CARYN - What should we do?
DERRICK - Caryn, this is what you should do. I want you to call Coach Edwards my
old coach. His wife is an attorney. And she's good.
CARYN - Uh huh.
DERRICK - Tell Coach the situation and he'll speak to his wife.
CARYN - Uh huh.
DERRICK - You need to speak to Mrs. Edwards about child custody rights and
visitation. Find out how you and Bobby can work this out.
CARYN - Work it out?
DERRICK - Yeah.
(silence)
CARYN - What do you mean work this out with Bobby?
DERRICK - Bobby is the baby's father. He needs to have some rights to be able to
see his child. You and him need to sit down and come up with something amicable
that works for yall and most of all for your son.
CARYN - What!
DERRICK - That's what you need to do.
CARYN - You're acting like this isn't your son!
DERRICK - Caryn...he isn't.
CARYN - Well who's supposed to pay for support? Who's supposed to buy him
things? Who's suppose to provide for him?
DERRICK - Bobby is.
CARYN - Bobby? Bobby aint got no job!
DERRICK - Then Bobby needs to get one.
CARYN - But...but...
DERRICK - Caryn, I have to go.
CARYN - Why are you doing this!
(silence)
DERRICK thinks - Please God help me.
DERRICK - Caryn please, I have to go now.
CARYN - No Derrick! I need you!
(silence)
CARYN - I love you!
(silence)
DERRICK - Goodbye Caryn.

Episode 39
BRENDON and BREANNA have reserved a study room in the library. They are
studying for their Sociology final exam.
BREANNA - This is a lot of information!
BRANDON - Yeah, it is.
BREANNA - That actually works better for me though. I retain information easily.
BRANDON - Well can you take the exam for me then?
(They both laugh.)
BREANNA - Please Brandon. You're doing much better then me in this class. You've
gotten all A's on the exams so far right?
BRANDON - Yeah.
BREANNA - See what I mean! I hate students like you. Messin' up the grade curve
for everybody else! Ha ha ha ha.
(BRANDON laughs.)
BRANDON - The only reason I got A's is this stuff seems like a lot of common
sense stuff. Like the questions he asks on the exams, how can you get them
wrong?
BREANNA - I feel ya, but people do get em wrong. People fail this class every
semester.
BRANDON - I don't see how.
(They continue to read in silence for a few moments.)
BRANDON - Hey, I forgot to congratulate you on crossing DST. How does it feel to
be on this side of the Greek fence?
BREANNA - It feels wonderful! And thanks! Thanks a lot Brandon.
(BREANNA smiles at him. He smiles back and they go back to their reading.)
BREANNA - Hey, did you do the questions at the end of chapter seven?
BRANDON - Uh...let me see. I think so.
BREANNA - I gotta get back into study mode man. When I was on line, I was on it.
I could remember everything. Now that I crossed, I went on a brain vacation.
BRANDON - Oh, I know what you mean! You wouldn't believe what my brain went
through when I was pledgin' girl. You wouldn't believe.
BREANNA - Yeah, I heard the guys get kinda rough.
BRANDON - Hell yeah. Plus we had a car accident.
BREANNA - Yall did?
BRANDON - Yeah, a bad one. And I hit my head and got temporary amnesia. I
couldn't remember anything for nine days. I didn't even recognize my brother. So
there was a question as to whether I should even cross. I couldn't remember what
I had learned.
BREANNA - Wow! What helped you bring your memory back?
BRANDON - My girlfriend Denice. She was really there for me. She helped me
remember events from my past and that helped jar my memory.
BREANNA - Oh that's great.
(BREANNA puts her pen down.)
BREANNA - What types of things did she help you to remember?
(silence)
BRANDON - Well, to be totally honest withyou, and I feel like I can tell you this
Breanna because we've been cool for a while, she didn't tell me the whole truth
about my past.
BREANNA - Huh? What do you mean?
BRANDON - She wanted to help me, so she told me some things about my past
that involved her. Like us dating and stuff, but I found out later that those things
never happened.
BREANNA - Why would she tell you things that never happened?
BRANDON - Well, Denice has always liked me. We grew up together. Went to high
school together and everything. So I guess in her trying to help me, she threw a
little of her own agenda in the mix.
BREANNA - Wow, that's deep.
BRANDON - Yeah.
(silence)
(BREANNA starts to copy the questions from chapter seven.)
(silence)
BREANNA - So you didn't have a problem with her doing that?
BRANDON - Oh no doubt, its foul. Real foul. But I just let it go after a while.
BREANNA - Wow.
BRANDON - Yeah.
BREANNA - You're a bigger person than me.
(BREANNA says laughing.)
BREANNA - I don't take too well to untruths. I've dealt with people like that for a
while now and it always gets on my nerves.
BRANDON - I understand that.
(silence)
BRANDON - I mean...
(BRANDON pauses, BREANNA looks up from her notes.)
BRANDON - ...I'm happy...I guess. I'm glad everything worked out the way it did.
BREANNA - That's good.
BRANDON - It's just that...
(BRANDON pauses.)
BRANDON - It's just that I don't know sometimes. We just don't seem to genuinely
get along.
(silence)
(BREANNA puts her pen down.)
BREANNA - Tell me about it.
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APRIL is putting on the final touches of her make up when her phone rings.
(APRIL answers the phone.)
APRIL - Hello.
OCTAVIA - Hey.
APRIL - Hey girl, wassup.
OCTAVIA - What you up to?
APRIL - Gettin' ready to go out.
OCTAVIA - You are? Where you headed?
APRIL - Going to the movies...
(She pauses.)
APRIL - ...with Larry.
OCTAVIA - Really? Larry?
APRIl - Yep.
(APRIL smiles as she checks herself in the mirror.)
OCTAVIA - So what's up with that?
APRIL - Stop bein so nosey.
OCTAVIA - Girl please. You know I'm the last person up in some mix.
APRIL - Yeah, that's true. Ha ha ha. Well we'll see. He's a real nice guy.
OCTAVIA - Cool. Well don't corrupt him then.
(APRIL laughs.)
APRIL - I'll try not to. I'll let you know how it goes. Let me get out of here before
I'm late.
OCTAVIA - Okay.
APRIL - We're meeting out front and taking the metro to the mall where the
movies are.
OCTAVIA - Well have a good time.
APRIL - Thanks. Later.
OCTAVIA - Bye.
(APRIL hangs up and checks her watch.)
APRIL thinks - Ooooh, let me get downstairs.
(She takes one last look in the mirror and tosses her hair. She smiles and walks
out the door.)
APRIL thinks - Larry is a real nice guy. He makes me happy and that's important.
(She waits for the elevator.)
APRIL thinks - And that's more than I can say than some people.
(The elevator comes and she steps on it.)
APRIL thinks - Sure, Larry aint the finest dude on campus, but there's a lot more
to a person than looks. I know a lot of good looking brothers that aint about shit.
(The elevator reaches the lobby and APRIL steps off.)
APRIL thinks - I'll just keep doin' what I been doin'. Having a good time. Laughing
at his corny ass jokes, and having a good time.
(She smiles to herself.)
APRIL thinks - Its almost funny how much I'm looking forward to seeing him. Hee
hee hee.
(She turns the corner and looks around the lobby for LARRY.)
APRIL thinks - Oh, there he is!
(APRIL smiles as she walks up behind LARRY who is talking to someone else. She
taps him on the shoulder.)
APRIL - Hey.
(LARRY turns around and smiles.)
LARRY - Hey there care bear!
(They hug.)
APRIL - I'm ready. You ready to go?
LARRY - Yes indeedy speedy. One second.
(LARRY turns back to who he was talking to.)
LARRY - You ready to go?
MAX - Yep. I'm ready. What movie are we going to go see again?
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BRENDON and BREANNA are supposed to be studying for their final exam, but
have started to talk instead.
BRANDON - ...I'm happy with Denice...I guess. I'm glad everything worked out the
way it did.
BREANNA - That's good.
BRANDON - It's just that...
(BRANDON pauses.)
BRANDON - It's just that I don't know sometimes. We just don't seem to genuinely
get along.
(silence)
(BREANNA puts her pen down.)
BREANNA - Tell me about it.
(BRANDON hesitates.)
BRENDON - It just seems like we argue a lot. Like if she says left, I'll automatically
wanna say right. If I say I wanna eat at McDonald's, she'll say she wants to eat at
Burger King.
BREANNA - Uh huh.
BRANDON - I can't remember the last time we just sat around and had a
conversation that didn't turn into a debate. We don't always argue, but we never
just agree. We don't agree on anything.
BREANNA - That's deep.
BRANDON - Think so?
BREANNA - Sure. See, people don't realize that the patterns they create in their
relationships last. So whatever you do when you're just talking to someone or
dating, you do the same stuff when you're boyfriend girlfriend. Then the same
things you do when you're boyfriend girlfriend, you do as husband and wife.
BRANDON - Really?
BREANNA - It only makes sense.
BRANDON - I guess you're right.
BREANNA - Yeah. That's why I couldn't be with someone that I argued with all the
time. That would drive me nuts. I need sanity to get through life.
(BREANNA laughs and starts to read again.)
(silence)
BRANDON - Well don't get me wrong. I don't want to paint a picture that I don't
like my girlfriend. I love Denice.
BREANNA - That's good.
BRANDON - I just don't get along with her half the time.
BREANNA - But listen to what you just said Brandon. You don't get along with
your...friend.
(silence)
BREANNA - I don't see how she couldn't get along with you anyway. You're like
the most drama free guy I know.
BRANDON - Yeah I'm like you. I need my sanity. It's hard enough maintaining that
with Brendon!
BREANNA - Oh yeah. Ha ha ha ha.
(BRANDON laughs.)
(silence)
BREANNA - Well I hope everything works out Brandon. You're a great guy and its a
shame if Denice doesn't realize that.
BRANDON - Thanks.
(BREANNA starts to read again. BRANDON stares at her for a moment. He then
drops his head to read right before BREANNA looks up and glances at him.)
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Delta Airlines flight 706 has just landed in Amsterdam.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Good day passengers. We have now arrived to our first
destination, Amsterdam on our way back to New York city, the United States. The
aircraft has to refuel and be run through a maintenance and repair check before
we depart for London and New York city. Feel free to leave the aircraft, as you will
have four hours before we depart.
GINA thinks - Four hours?
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - You have time to get yourselves something to eat or visit
the market place here in Amsterdam. Please, if you are leaving the aircraft, take
your boarding pass with you as you will need it to reboard the aircraft. Do
remember, this flight seven oh six leaves promptly in four hours. Do manage your
time well. Thank you again for choosing Delta African Air.
GINA thinks - Four hours!
(She looks at her watch. Already people have begun to secure their belongings
and make way to depart the plane.)
GINA thinks - Oh well, no point in me sitting here. I'm not sleepy or anything. I
may as well walk around for a while.
(GINA takes her CD player and places it in her bag. She makes sure she has her
boarding pass and she gets up to leave the plane.)
GINA thinks - Oooh, wait, my hat.
(GINA reaches back into her bag and pulls out an AKA baseball cap. She pulls her
hair back into a ponytail and puts the hat on.)
GINA thinks - Alright, now I'm ready.
(She steps in line and walks toward the door to leave the almost empty plane.)
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Make sure you manage your time well maam.
GINA - Oh I will. Do people actually miss their time and get left?
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Oh sure, all the time. We always manage to leave at least
one per trip it seems like.
GINA - Wow, are you serious? This airline strands people in Amsterdam?
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Well not really. You see, if you miss this flight, there is
another one right behind us. They are arriving in this airport. As we finish
refueling, they will begin refueling, which will be our head start toward London.
GINA - Oh.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - So if you miss this one, you could always take the next one
out.
GINA - Thanks, but I won't be missing anything.
(GINA smiles as she exits the plane.)
GINA thinks - Okay, so let me walk around for a while. I guess.
(GINA follows the other passengers toward the market place. As she strolls along,
she sees another couple... holding hands.)
(silence)
(She turns toward a different direction and walks on.)
GINA thinks - Miri...
(silence)
GINA thinks - Miri...
GINA - Miri, why can't we go out?
MIRI - You can. I can get Sherad to take you shopping or to eat or something.
GINA - Miri, that's my point! I don't wanna go with Sherad, I've been out with him
like twenty times already. I wanna go out with you!
MIRI - Gina, some other time okay?
(MIRI closes his eyes.)
GINA - Miri.
(silence)
GINA - Miri!
MIRI - Gina, I'm trying to meditate. Please.
GINA - Meditate?
(GINA taps MIRI on the shoulder. He looks up at her. He is sitting on the floor and
she is standing.)
GINA - Miri, that's all you do! Meditate and read! Meditate and read! You don't
even write me poems anymore!
MIRI - You should try it babe. Meditation.
GINA - I didn't come all the way around the world to meditate! I came to be with
you.
MIRI - You are with me.
(MIRI turns away and closes his eyes again.)
GINA - I'm talking to you!
(She nudges him again.)
MIRI - Gina, I'm trying to med...
GINA - Forget meditate! Hell Miri! I'm fed up!
MIRI - Gina...
(MIRI stands up.)
MIRI - ...what is the problem? We're in the motherland for Pete's sake. You need
to reconnect with the continent, with the land, with the earth.
GINA - I need to reconnect with my boyfriend.
(silence)
GINA - Miri, I didn't come all the way over here to sit around the house and let
some tour guide entertain me. I came here to be with you. Now I understand if
you have work for school. But you breeze through that so quick, that doesn't even
phase you. My problem is that every waking minute of the day, you're sitting
around meditating, drumming out back, or drawing things in the dirt.
MIRI - Creative imagery Gina. I told you that when I draw...
GINA - Miri stop! I'm tired of sitting around here doing nothing!
MIRI - Well what do you want me to do? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for
me! I've wanted this all my life!
GINA - And I want to be with you!
MIRI - You are with me Gina. You are.
(MIRI walks over and grabs his drum.)
MIRI - Sherad...
(A thin middle Eastern man jogs into the room.)
SHERAD - Yes Baba.
MIRI - ...please take Gina out...
(MIRI turns toward the back of the house to go and play his drum.)
MIRI - ...and make sure she has a good time.
SHERAD - Yes Baba. Right away.
(SHERAD turns to GINA.)
SHERAD - Are you ready Ms. Gina?
(silence)
(GINA stares at MIRI walking away.)
(silence)
(GINA stares at a vendor who is offering fresh flowers.)
GINA - Oh, sorry. No thank you.
(The man smiles and returns to his table. GINA looks back at her plane, flight 706,
then turns and walks into the marketplace.)
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APRIL - Max...is going...with us?
(MAX smiles as he extends his hand toward APRIL.)
MAX - Hi April.
APRIL - Uh...hey Max.
(They shake hands.)
LARRY - Yeah, this is gonna be mad fun. Let's go.
APRIL - Uh...ok.
(LARRY holds the front door open for APRIL...then MAX. They walk toward the bus
stop.)
LARRY - Hey April, check this out. Why does Tiger Woods always bring two pair of
socks on the golf course?
APRIL - Huh? I don't know, I didn't know he did that.
LARRY - Sure he does, because he may get a...hole in one!
(MAX bursts out laughing.)
LARRY - Get it? A hole in one! Ha ha ha ha!
MAX - Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
APRIL - Oh yeah...I get it. Ha.
(silence)
MAX - You're funny dude.
(LARRY pretends to bow.)
LARRY - Thank you...thank you very much. Please, no autographs.
MAX - Ha ha ha ha ha ha.
(They get to the bus stop and sit down.)
LARRY - So how you been since we last spoke Appie?
(APRIL glances at MAX who is staring back at her, waiting for her answer.)
APRIL - Uh...since we last spoke? We spoke earlier today.
LARRY - Yeah, but a lot can happen in a day.
(silence)
APRIL - Umm, I've been fine.
LARRY - That's good. Me too.
(silence)
APRIL - Larry, why didn't you tell me that we would have...
(APRIL lowers her voice a little.)
APRIL - ...company.
LARRY - Company?
(APRIL nods toward MAX.)
LARRY - Who Max? Oh that's my boy. He's mad cool.
(APRIL puts her hand on her forehead in embarrassment. LARRY continues talking
too loud.)
LARRY - I mentioned that you and me were goin' to see the Pirate movie and he
said he had been wanting to see that too. So he asked if he could tag along. No
biggie.
APRIL thinks - No biggie?
(The bus pulls up.)
LARRY - Let's go yall.
(LARRY steps aside to let APRIL get on the bus first. He follows her and MAX
follows him. There are only two seats available on the bus.)
LARRY - Here April, sit down here.
APRIL - Thanks.
(LARRY turns to MAX.)
LARRY - You wanna sit down bruh?
APRIL thinks - What!
MAX - Naw, I'm cool. Go head.
(LARRY sits down next to APRIL.)
LARRY - Yeah, I heard this movie is pretty good. You hear anything about it?
APRIL - No. Not really.
LARRY - Yeah, I heard it's good. This is gonna be great!
APRIL - I hope so.
(APRIL rolls her eyes and looks out the window.)
APRIL thinks - I can use a good movie right about now!
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2 and 1/2 Hours later...
GINA thinks - Man, it's hot out here!
(She pulls her hat down.)
GINA thinks - But this is a different kind of heat then Africa. Good grief.
(She looks at her watch and buys a bottle of water from a vendor.)
GINA thinks - I can't believe I'm in Amsterdam.
(She looks around at all the sights and sounds around her. In a small way, she is
really hoping MIRI walks up and stops her from leaving and going back to the
United States, although she knows that won't happen.)
GINA thinks - I know I should eat. But I'm not hungry. I have't eaten in two days
though.
(GINA turns and sees the couple who were holding hands approaching her.)
JARED - Hello, I'm Jared and this is Angie. Pardon us but my fiancee swears you're
on the same flight with us back to London. Is that true? We have a bet going.
GINA - Well I'm going to New York and I think London is the next stop.
ANGIE - Right! I told you sweetie!
JARED - Ahhh! You're right! I owe you!
(They all laugh.)
GINA - I'm Gina.
ANGIE - Hi Gina! You must be from the US with that accent!
(ANGIE smiles.)
GINA - What accent?
(They all laugh again.)
JARED - Oh gosh muffin, we don't have much time to waste. Our plane will be
departing the runway soon.
ANGIE - Let's make our way back then.
JARED - Would you care to join us for a walk back Gina?
GINA - Sure.
(GINA turns and pays the vendor for the fruit and nuts she just bought.)
GINA - I'm glad they take US currency here.
JARED - Indeed. They honor the pound as well.
GINA - So when are you two getting married?
ANGIE - Our wedding date is Sept...
JARED - It's in forty three days, and I can't wait!
ANGIE - Aw baby!
GINA - That is so nice!
ANGIE - He is the sweetest gentleman!
(They kiss.)
GINA - That is so nice. He actually is counting the days until he marries you. Wow.
ANGIE - Oh yes, Jared is very special to me. Anyone special in your life Gina?
JARED - Yeah, anyone back in the states?
(silence)
GINA - No. Nobody special.
(They walk toward the airplane. They have to wait however because the second
flight from Africa is just landing and the runway workers have to keep the area
clear for a few moments.)
JARED - Oh this is the next flight with the lay over. Right on time. Muffin do you
want to stay in Amsterdam and have dinner? We can freely board the next flight
home.
ANGIE - Are you quite sure?
JARED - Positive. I heard the flight attendant say that.
GINA - I heard her say it too.
(ANGIE stares at JARED and smiles.)
JARED - We have four hours to kill muffin.
ANGIE - Oooh are you sure honey?
JARED - Come on! Why not! Let's have dinner in Amsterdam! And Gina can join us!
GINA - Oh I couldn't.
ANGIE - Well sure you can. This next plane has to refuel I suppose.
JARED - Yeah, sure it does. Join us. What's the hurry?
(silence)
GINA - Thanks guys but I need to get back. I got some things I need to...sort out.
So I'm looking forward to the long flight back.
ANGIE - Are you sure?
GINA - Yeah, thank you though. Yall have a great time, it was great meeting you.
JARED - You too Gina. Be good to yourself.
GINA - You too Jared. Bye Angie.
ANGIE - Good bye Gina.
(GINA turns and walks back toward her plane. She is fighting back tears as she
looks up and sees the logo for Delta Africa Air, which she first saw when she
surprised MIRI on her flight to Africa.)
GINA thinks - He doesn't even know I left to go back home!
(GINA boards the plane and takes her seat.)
GINA thinks - Well this is it I guess. I guess it wasn't meant to be.
(She looks out the window. She is looking for JARED and ANGIE, but hoping for
MIRI. GINA starts to cry.)
(silence)
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Welcome back to Delta Air flight seven oh six on our way to
London and continuing on to the United States. Please turn all cellular devices off
until we land in London. Please make sure your seats are in the full upright
position and your tray tables are...
(The other attendants close and seal the door and prepare for take off.)
MIRI - I need to get off now! It's an emergency!
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Sir, we cannot let you off until flight seven oh six takes off
and we pull into their vacated space!
MIRI - No! Wait! That flight can't take off! I need to get off this plane and get on
that one!

Episode 40
The Ahpla University pan hellenic council is meeting in DEXTER's room. DEXTER is
in the meeting but his mind seems to be elsewhere.
DEXTER thinks - Yeah, me and Willie need to have a serious conversation. This shit
aint cool. I aint tryin to get back into what the hell I was trying to get out of! Fo
sho! So that shit is out and I just need to be out! Because...
KATRICE - Dexter!
(DEXTER is startled and jumps in his chair.)
KATRICE - What's wrong with you man? Are you here with us or not?
DEXTER - My bad yall. I just got some things on my mind.
(DEXTER glances at WILLIE who looks away but KATRICE catches both their
glances.)
(silence)
KATRICE - Excuse me yall.
(KATRICE stands up.)
KATRICE - Dexter, can I speak to you alone for a few minutes?
DEXTER - Uh...yeah. Sure. No problem.
KATRICE - Z, take over the meeting for about five minutes okay?
XAVIER - Okay cool.
(DEXTER steps aside to let KATRICE pass first toward his bedroom.)
KATRICE - We'll be right back everyone.
JASON - No problem. So Xavier, what do you think about...
(DEXTER closes his bedroom door behind himself. He turns to face KATRICE who is
staring him directly in his face.)
DEXTER - What's up?
KATRICE - I need to be asking you that.
DEXTER - What you mean?
KATRICE - Don't play dumb Dexter. You know I aint the one to mess with.
DEXTER - What the hell are you talking about Katrice?
(silence)
(KATRICE has her arms folded across her chest and is staring directly into
DEXTER's eyes.)
KATRICE - Are you fuckin' with Willie again?
DEXTER thinks - Oh shit!
DEXTER - What!
KATRICE - I didn't stutter.
DEXTER - What? I mean...uh...what you...um...see what happened...see...
(KATRICE jumps at DEXTER and starts to tongue kiss him passionately.)
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SHARONDA is saying goodbye to her Zeta sorors from Amgis College. The meet
and greet session is now over and everyone is leaving.
SHARONDA - Leah call me.
LEAH - For sure.
SHARONDA - No seriously, call me.
LEAH - O...kay!
SHARONDA - Girl, you don't ever call me back! Forget I asked.
(LEAH laughs.)
LEAH - Okay okay! I promise to call!
SHARONDA - On the shield?
LEAH - Yes girl, I promise!
SHARONDA - Aight then.
(SHARONDA and LEAH hug.)
SHARONDA - Yall travel safely back to Amgis.
LEAH - Thanks. And uh...get your cousin.
SHARONDA - Don't start okay? I got that already.
LEAH - Yeah...okay.
(LEAH turns to leave and SHARONDA turns toward MIYA who is alone and has
been patiently waiting on the side.)
SHARONDA - You ready.
MIYA - Uh huh.
(MIYA is very quiet and has her head down.)
SHARONDA - How you feelin'?
MIYA - I'm okay.
SHARONDA - No seriously Miya. How you feelin'?
(MIYA looks up as they walk.)
MIYA - Embarassed.
SHARONDA - Yeah. Well you didn't know.
MIYA - But for that girl to go off the way she did.
SHARONDA - Who Saleema? She didn't go off. But you shouldn't have made that
poem up. Saleema was right to embarrass you like that.
MIYA - I still don't see what was wrong with it.
SHARONDA - Miya, being in a sorority is great. It's a wonderful experience. But it
doesn't take away from the fact that you are a proud Black woman first. All of us
who have become members of sororities were sisters first, before we ever wore
colors. You have to have a mutual respect for that.
MIYA - You do? But I see yall argue all the time. And I see them dissin' yall at
stepshows and all kinds of stuff.
SHARONDA - Miya, most of that is in fun. But its also for Greeks to do. Its kind of
like you can talk bad about your mom, and Mona can talk bad about you rmom, but
don't let anyone else talk bad about your mom.
MIYA - Oh.
SHARONDA - Eventhough I think the Deltas here at Ahpla are whack as hell...
(MIYA laughs.)
SHARONDA - And the AKAs are some stuck up primadonnas, all of em...
(MIYA laughs again.)
SHARONDA - I still have to respect their organization.
MIYA - Oh.
SHARONDA - So you need to think about the things that Saleema said to you and
really evaluate why you want to be a part of something like this. Feel me?
MIYA - Yeah, I feel ya cuz.
SHARONDA - And remember, I joke around but on the real I respect Black women
first. I don't care if she's an AKA or an SGRho. If she's a Black woman and
handling her business, then she gets respect.
MIYA - Okay.
SHARONDA - And don't let anyone belittle any organization. We're all here to uplift
our community. We may have different ways of going about it, but mature men
and women can embrace our differences and work together for the common good.
Understand?
MIYA - Definitely.
SHARONDA - Well look, here comes your bus so get home safe okay and I'll talk to
ya later.
MIYA - Thanks for inviting me to this.
SHARONDA - Sure, and tell Aunt Mel I still love her.
MIYA - Okay.
(MIYA smiles as she hugs her cousin. She then gets on the bus. She finds an
empty seat in the back and pulls out her cell phone.)
SOROR FERGUSON - Hello.
MIYA - Hi Mommy.
SOROR FERGUSON - Hi Miya. Where are ya?
MIYA - I'm on my way home now Mommy. I should be home in a few. But I was
wondering if we could talk about something right now.
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KATRICE jumps at DEXTER and starts to kiss him passionately.
DEXTER - What the...
(DEXTER feels KATRICE's tongue all over the inside of his mouth.)
DEXTER thinks - Oh...shi...
(KATRICE stops immediately and licks her lips. She backs away.)
DEXTER - What...the fuc...
KATRICE - So you aren't still diggin' Willie huh?
DEXTER - What? Huh?
KATRICE - I can tell you've been kissing her.
DEXTER - What!
KATRICE - I said I can tell you two have been kissin'.
DEXTER - What? How!
(KATRICE licks her lips again.)
KATRICE - Trust me Dexter, I can tell.
(silence)
DEXTER - Uh...
KATRICE - So what's it gonna be? Are you gonna be with Willie or what?
DEXTER - Willie has a man, thank you very much.
(DEXTER is wiping his mouth.)
KATRICE - If Willie has a man, why is her tongue all up in your mouth?
(silence)
KATRICE - Whenever you decide to make up your mind, you let me know. But for
now...
(KATRICE turns to leave the room.)
KATRICE - ...focus on the meeting.
DEXTER thinks - Damn!
(KATRICE rejoins the Greeks in the other room and DEXTER follows close behind.)
JASON - Oh hey Katrice, we were just finishing up and we wanted to discuss the
last thing. Remember what you and I spoke about last week?
(DEXTER glances at WILLIE as he takes his seat, then he looks at JASON.)
KATRICE - Oh yeah, I remember. We just wanted to quickly mention an idea that
Jason had that I thought was good if planned properly. Basically a joint
informational. What if we were all on the yard one day and each of us had tables
out with all of our organization's information? We would all were para and be out
there talking about our organization yet showing unity.
XAVIER - I like that.
WILLIE - Me too!
(KATRICE looks at WILLIE, licks her lips, and smiles.)
JASON - Cool. We just wanted to put the idea out there to yall now so yall can
think about it and we'll come with more information next meeting at Xavier's
place. So thanks everyone for coming and look to hear from us by next week.
(Everyone stands up to leave and DEXTER quickly makes his way to the door to
open it for everyone.)
DEXTER thinks - I need to get everybody out so I can sit and think! Damn!
(DEXTER's phone rings as he is saying goodbye to XAVIER.)
DEXTER - Hey, can somebody grab that for me?
KATRICE - I got it.
(KATRICE picks the phone up.)
KATRICE - Hello, Dexter's place.
(silence)
KATRICE - Hello? Anybody there?
(silence)
KATRICE - Hello!
JAHANNA - Katrice let me speak to my brother.
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BOBBY has arrived in court for his case with CARYN for custody of Lil Derrick. He is
sitting next to ALEX JEFFERSON who is helping him with his case.
(BOBBY checks his watch.)
BOBBY - I don't think she's gonna show up. I know she's not gonna show up.
ALEX - Then this is easier than we thought. We'll show that she isn't even fit to
stand in court for her baby.
BOBBY - Cool!
(BOBBY checks his watch again as the judge addresses BOBBY.)
JUDGE GODFREY - Mr. Jefferson, your client's case is still up and the defendant
hasn't shown.
(ALEX stands up.)
ALEX - Yes maam.
JUDGE GODFREY - Mr. Jefferson you are acting legal council aren't you?
ALEX - Yes your honor. But moreso in support. I don't have a law degree.
JUDGE GODFREY- Very well, well in the event that...
CARYN - Wait!
(The door flies open and CARYN bursts in.)
CARYN - Wait!
DONNA - Yeah hold up! Hold up!
JUDGE GODFREY - Order! Order in this court! Are you uh...uh...
(The judge is looking down at her notes for CARYN's name. CARYN sticks her
tongue out at BOBBY.)
JUDGE GODFREY - Are you Caryn?
CARYN - Yes maam I am. I'm Caryn and this is my friend Donna.
DONNA - Oooh, you look like Judge Judy!
(silence)
JUDGE GODFREY - Is...Donna you're legal representation for this case?
(BOBBY laughs as he whispers to ALEX.)
BOBBY - Oh God this is gonna be good!
VALERIE - Your honor, Valerie Edwards attorney at law. Here to represent Caryn in
this case.
(BOBBY turns around to see a very well dressed woman walk into the court room.)
BOBBY thinks - Oh shit!
ALEX - Isn't that...
VALERIE - We apologize for our tardiness your honor, but we have all of our
documents in order and are ready to proceed with the case.
ALEX - Hey, that's Coach Edward's wife!
JUDGE GODFREY - Very well. Let's begin.
(VALERIE, CARYN, and DONNA sit down. ALEX starts shuffling through a bunch of
papers. His briefcase falls on the floor.)
JUDGE GODFREY - Okay this states that the child, Derrick, is currently in custody
with Caryn and Bobby wants to seek custody. Is that full custody?
(ALEX is shuffling paperwork.)
JUDGE GODFREY - Mr. Jefferson?
ALEX - Uh...
(silence)
JUDGE GODFREY - Mr. Jefferson...
(silence)
JUDGE GODFREY - Mr Jefferson!
ALEX - Yes your honor. We're here to show Bobby's stability and his capacity to
not only be a good parent, but a better guardian then Caryn.
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MIYA calls her mother, SOROR FERGUSON from the bus.
MIYA - I'm on my way home now Mommy. I should be home in a few. But I was
wondering if we could talk about something right now.
SOROR FERGUSON - Sure Miya. What's on your mind?
MIYA - Well...
(MIYA pauses.)
MIYA - ...well Mommy, can you tell me something about sororities Mom? Um...like,
why AKA over another sorority? Aren't we all sisters in the beginning anyway? I
mean, if we're all proud Black women, what difference does it make what color we
wear?
SOROR FERGUSON - It makes a huge difference Miya baby. A huge difference. Let
me explain.
MIYA - Okay.
SOROR FERGUSON - See honey, AKA was first.
MIYA - Uh huh.
SOROR FERGUSON - AKA set the standard for sorority life. We set the precedent
for others to follow.
MIYA - Uh huh.
SOROR FERGUSON - Nobody has ever been able to duplicate what we have. No one
has ever even come close. There is no organization anywhere in the world quite
like what we have. So that sets us up already to be the best.
MIYA - Oh.
SOROR FERGUSON - Then the Deltas came around but were a bad imitation of
perfection.
MIYA - A bad imitation?
SOROR FERGUSON - Yes indeed. And if you ask any Delta, they'll even admit this.
They are a real bad carbon copy. You understand so far?
MIYA - I think so.
SOROR FERGUSON - Good. Now Zeta Phi Beta, your...cousin's....sorority...
(SOROR FERGUSON pauses.)
SOROR FERGUSON - ...Zeta Phi Beta should really be a fraternity. I mean, they're
nothing more than an extension of a fraternity. And you see how your cousin acts!
Gosh! So you see Miya, AKA is the only way to go.
MIYA - But Mom, what about Sigma Gamma Rho sorority?
SOROR FERGUSON - Who?
MIYA - Sigma Gamma Rho.
SOROR FERGUSON - Who?
MIYA - Sigma Gam...
SOROR FERGUSON - Who? Who? Who?
(SOROR FERGUSON laughs.)
SOROR FERGUSON - So as I was saying Miya, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority is the
only way to go. It was the only way to go when I was a student. It was the only
way to go for Mona and it should be the only way to go for you. Now what do you
have to say about that?
(silence)
MIYA - You've helped out a lot Mom. Thanks.
SOROR FERGUSON - Good! So you've changed your mind and now want to be an
AKA like me and your sister?
MIYA - Heck no! Because both you and Mona are shallow and I want to be a Zeta
now more than ever!
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JUDGE GODFREY - Mr. Jefferson...
(silence)
JUDGE GODFREY - Mr Jefferson!
ALEX - Yes your honor. We're here to show Bobby's stability and his capacity to
not only be a good parent, but a better guardian then Caryn.
JUDGE GODFREY - Thank you Mr. Jefferson. Ms. Edwards.
VALERIE - Your honor, Caryn is the only guardian who's been there for the child.
Caryn juggles being a mother, being a student and stilll not neglecting her
responsibilities as a student athlete with the cheerleading squad. She is more than
capable to care for this cihld. Full custody for Bobby is out of the question your
honor. Bobby doesn't have steady income and has never shown interest in the well
being of his son.
DONNA - That's right dammit!
JUDGE GODFREY - Order!
(VALERIE turns toward CARYN and DONNA.)
VALERIE - Shhhh, let me handle this ladies okay?
DONNA - Yeah...good idea. You handle it.
ALEX - Your honor, Bobby has a job and will have a steady income after
graduation. He hasn't had the opportunity to be a father because Caryn has let
someone take on that responsibilty.
VALERIE - Nobody prevented Bobby from being a father. If he wanted to spend
quality time with his son, he could've. Caryn has never asked Bobby for anything.
She has never asked him for any financial support which he is rightfully supposed
to pay.
ALEX - But what about the fact that she is letting Derrick play daddy?
VALERIE - Derrick is irrelevant your honor. One has nothing to do with the other.
ALEX - Well what about the fact that Caryn is never home and always out
partying?
VALERIE - Your honor, these receipts show the child care that Caryn pays for
without Bobby's help. She has never left the baby alone, never placed the baby in
harm, never endangered the child and always considers the welfare of her baby
first.
(The judge is handed the receipts. She takes a moment to look at them.)
JUDGE GODFREY - Bobby, you are gainfully employed now?
BOBBY - Uh...yes your honor.
JUDGE GODFREY - What is it that you do?
(The judge is looking through papers in BOBBY's folder.)
ALEX - He works in the Psychology department at Ahpla University.
(JUDGE GODFREY looks over her thin rimmed glasses.)
JUDGE GODFREY - I asked him Mr. Jefferson.
ALEX - Uh...yes maam.
BOBBY - Uh...I work in the...um...Psychology department at Ahpla University. And
when I graduate, I'm guaranteed a permanent position while I attend graduate
school.
JUDGE GODFREY - Uh huh. So what you have now is more of an
internship...moreso than a job?
BOBBY - Well no, I work.
JUDGE GODFREY - I didn't ask you if you worked. I asked you if you had a job.
BOBBY - Well I...
JUDGE GODFREY - Never mind Bobby.
(The judge takes a moment to write a few things down.)
JUDGE GODFREY -And Caryn you're a cheerleader. Is that correct?
CARYN - Yes I am.
JUDGE GODFREY - And do you travel with the basketball or football team when
they have away games?
CARYN - Well uh, yes.
JUDGE GODFREY - And how often is that?
CARYN - Uh well, it depends on the season. I guess. Last year the basketball team
made the tournament, so we were gone for a while.
DONNA - Yeah girl! Remember that! That trip was of the hizzle! Ha ha ha ha!
(silence)
JUDGE GODFREY - One more outburst, and I will have you escorted out of my
courtroom young lady. Do you understand? Fo shizzle?
(The bailiff laughs.)
JUDGE GODFREY - I have a young daughter. I know the lingo too. Well anyway,
both of you listen up. It seems like both of you have some real growing up to do
and fast. Neither of you is really ready for parenthood or even adulthood. Bobby
you don't have a real job and Caryn you're probably doing too much. It's totally
out of the question for Bobby to get full custody. Yet it's his right as a father to see
the child and play a part in his upbringing. So this is my decision.
(Both BOBBY and CARYN lean forward to listen.)
JUDGE GODFREY - Baby Derrick will stay with Caryn. Bobby can get the child every
other weekend. And Bobby since you think you have a job, I think you should start
paying child support.
BOBBY thinks - Damn!
JUDGE GODFREY - That is the order of this court. Case denied, that is all.
CARYN - Thank you Jesus! Thank you Mrs. Edwards! Thank you so much!
VALERIE - Okay Caryn, calm down. We didn't win anything today. This isn't win or
lose. It's what is best for your son that matters.
ALEX - Excuse me Mrs. Edwards?
(VALERIE turns around.)
ALEX - I don't know if you remember me, but I'm faculty at Ahpla. I teach in the
Psychology department and I know your husband well.
VALERIE - Oh okay. What was your name again?
ALEX - Alex Jefferson.
VALERIE - Oh okay Alex. I'm Val Edwards.
ALEX - You did a great job today. Congratulations.
VALERIE - Thank you.
(They shake hands.)
ALEX - You know Val, I was wondering...
(ALEX pauses and lowers his voice.)
ALEX - I have a case pending against a student who hit me. Could you represent
me against her?

Episode 41
The inter office telephone rings.
VALERIE - Yes.
TERRY - Your one o'clock is here. Mr. Jefferson and your husband is on line two.
VALERIE - Thanks, send him in please.
(MRS. EDWARDS answers the phone as her door opens and ALEX walks in. She
points to an empty chair and he sits down.)
VALERIE - Hey, let me call you back. Professor Jefferson is here. Okay bye.
(She hangs up.)
VALERIE - Hello Professor Jefferson, it's good to see you again. Glad you could
make it.
(He stands up and shakes her hand.)
ALEX - Please, call me Alex.
VALERIE - Okay Alex, have a seat and make yourself comfortable.
ALEX - Thank you. How's your husband?
VALERIE - Still coachin'. You know how he is! But he loves those kids, I tell ya.
ALEX - Yeah, I know. I love my students too.
VALERIE - Okay, so let's get down to business shall we?
ALEX - Sure. What do you need for me to do. I'm at your disposal. Do I have to
testify or anything?
VALERIE - Uh...not yet. First we need to discuss what happened. I need to be as
familiar as possible with this case and all that surrounds it.
ALEX - Okay.
VALERIE - So why don't you start from the beginning and tell me what led up to
the assualt by this student. How much do you know about this person?
(VALERIE pulls out a pad.)
ALEX - I really don't know her well at all. I mean she's one of my students.
VALERIE - Uh huh.
ALEX - Uh, and I know she wants to be a college professor like me. She said that
often. She was in awe of me.
VALERIE - Uh huh.
(VALERIE is writing.)
VALERIE - Anything else?
ALEX - Uh...Oh, I know she's a Delta.
VALERIE - Oh, she's in a sorority?
ALEX - Yeah.
VALERIE - Okay. So tell me what led up to the assault.
ALEX - Well...
(ALEX grabs his chin and rubs it as if he's trying to remember.)
ALEX - I believe it all started at the beginning of that semester. She was in my
class and was having a hard time with the material.
VALERIE - She didn't understand it?
ALEX - No, it wasn't that. It was moreso that it was so much work at once. We
throw it to the kids in volumes. You know, that's how we weed em out.
VALERIE - Okay.
(VALERIE is still writing.)
ALEX - So she really had a hard time keeping up. So she came to me for help.
VALERIE - And did you help her?
ALEX - Well it was hard to...
(ALEX pauses.)
ALEX - ...she came on to me so much, it made it difficult to help her.
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DERRICK is about to go on the court for a game. He grabs his cell phone and dials
quickly.
CANDACE - Hello?
DERRICK - Hi.
CANDACE - You're about to go out?
DERRICK - Yeah, wish me luck.
CANDACE - Good luck D.
DERRICK - Wow, your voice sounds so nice.
(CANDACE laughs.)
CANDACE - Well I hope you do well.
DERRICK - I will.
DERRICK thinks - If I get in!
CANDACE - Are yall on tv tonight?
DERRICK - Maybe on the superstation or something. I don't know.
CANDACE - Okay well I'm out with my girls right now but I'll try and see if its on
and I'll look for ya.
DERRICK thinks - Oh gosh! Make sure you check the bench! I probably won't get
in.
DERRICK - Okay cool. I'll make sure I dunk one for ya.
(CANDACE laughs.)
CANDACE - Tell ya what, you do that and I'll have a special surprise for ya.
DERRICK - You aint said nothin' but a word. Consider it done.
CANDACE - Okay, bye.
DERRICK - Later.
(They hang up. DERRICK stares at his phone, then puts it in his bag and closes the
locker. He joins his teammates in the other room as they get ready to take the
floor.)
DERRICK thinks - Why the hell did I promise her a dunk! Ha ha ha ha! I may not
even get in tonight, especially the way I got on coach's nerves!
(After the team prayer, DERRICK jogs onto the floor with his teammates. They
shoot around and go through the preliminary warm ups.)
DERRICK - I'm feeling good tonight Coach. I'm feeling real good.
COACH WRIGHT - So do I Derrick.
DERRICK - I think you need to play me a little tonight. I feel that fire like back in
the day.
COACH WRIGHT - Is that so?
DERRICK - Oh yeah Coach. I definitely feel it.
COACH WRIGHT - We'll see.
(The coach walks away.)
DERRICK thinks - His ass aint puttin' me in. Damn!
(DERRICK looks around for another assistant coach and he hears the whistles
blow to start the game.)
DERRICK thinks - Damn!
(DERRICK joins the huddle as the head coach says the final instructions and sends
out the starting five players. DERRICK sits on the bench.)
DERRICK - I think I may go in tonight man.
BYRON - Nigga please, you aint goin' in.
DERRICK - I feel it tonight, I'm serious.
BYRON - Yeah, whateva fella. Keep dreamin.
(The game begins.)
DERRICK thinks - Damn, maybe Byron is right. Maybe I won't go in. Damn.
(A time out is called because one of DERRICK starting teammates is injured.)
DERRICK - Oh shit, what happened?
BYRON - I don't know but Matt is limping.
DERRICK - Damn, he probably twisted his ankle or some shit.
BYRON - Yeah.
(Two teammates help MATT off the floor.)
COACH WRIGHT - Byron!
(Both DERRICK and BYRON turn around.)
BYRON - Yeah Coach.
COACH WRIGHT - Let's go, you're in.
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ALEX JEFFERSON is speaking with his new lawyer VALERIE EDWARDS about
BREANNA.
VALERIE - So she came on to you?
ALEX - Oh, all the time. That's what this is all about.
(VALERIE writes something down.)
VALERIE - Now what do you mean when you say that's what this is about?
ALEX - Well...
(ALEX sits back.)
ALEX - ...you gotta first understand the mentality of some of these female
students.
(VALERIE stops writing and puts her pen down. She looks directly at ALEX.)
VALERIE - Tell me about em.
(ALEX smiles.)
ALEX - Ya see, students see teachers as people of authority. People with power.
We as faculty have to be very careful how we speak to students, how we treat
students, and everything. We even get training for that kind of thing.
VALERIE - Oh I know. My husband has been to those trainings.
ALEX - Oh yeah, coach knows. Ha ha ha ha.
VALERIE - Okay so continue. Let's get back to your case against Breanna.
ALEX - Oh yeah, right. So anyway, what started out as regular tutoring sessions,
turned into visits by her that lasted longer and longer each time.
VALERIE - Uh huh.
ALEX - And then one night...
(ALEX pauses.)
ALEX - ...damn...
VALERIE - It's okay, take your time Alex.
(silence)
ALEX - We were in my classroom and she came in. It was late and I was correcting
exams. And now that I think about it, I think I was on the phone with my wife.
VALERIE - Oh you're married? I didn't see a ring on you.
ALEX - Oh, Stacie and I are separated now.
VALERIE - Oh, I'm sorry.
ALEX - Oh it's okay, we're working on getting everything back together and fixing
the problems between us.
VALERIE - Oh okay.
ALEX - Yeah, just normal marriage stuff. You know, nothing we can't work
through. You know how it is. Arguements and stuff.
VALERIE - Oh yeah, I know.
ALEX - How long you guys been married?
VALERIE - Nine years.
ALEX - Wow, nine years. So you guys are veterans at this thing huh? You got it
down pat.
VALERIE - I wouldn't say all that Alex.
(VALERIE keeps writing and doesn't see ALEX stand up and pick up a picture off
her desk.)
ALEX - Well you must have seen it all in nine years. Ups and downs.
(ALEX looks at the picture of VALERIE and COACH EDWARDS.)
VALERIE - I guess.
(VALERIE is still writing.)
ALEX - Well, since you know how the game works...
(VALERIE looks up when ALEX places her picture down on her desk...face down.)
ALEX - ...you wanna play a little?
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PJ and TY just finished eating on their date. They are leaving the Twenty Four
Seven diner.
(TY opens the door for PJ to walk out.)
PJ - I don't even know how to act, such a gentleman.
TY - Only in the presence of a lady, a fine lady of AKA. Ha ha ha ha.
MONA - Good, then keep holdin' that door open! Ha ha ha ha.
(MONA walks into the diner with MIKE right behind her.)
MONA - PJ.
PJ - Mona.
(MONA smiles as she turns toward MIKE.)
MONA - Mike, this is my line sister PJ. PJ this is Mike.
(MONA flashes a smile at PJ.)
MIKE - Hey PJ, nice to meet you.
(PJ extends her hand to MIKE.)
PJ - Nice to meet you Mike...she isn't my line sister.
(PJ turns to walk out the door.)
MIKE - Huh?
(TY follows PJ out, the door closes.)
MIKE - What was that all about?
MONA - Remember I was tellin' you on the way over that I have a line sister that
didn't really pledge? And she's basically a hater?
MIKE - Oh yeah, you did say that.
MONA - Well that was her.
MIKE - Oh, okay. Ha ha ha ha! Haters kill me.
MONA - Me too! Just do what you gotta do and be done with it. Ya know?
MIKE - I agree one hundred percent. Take it like a man...or in your case, a woman.
(They both laugh as they sit down.)
MIKE - So you and I have a lot in common Mona.
MONA - We do?
MIKE - Well in terms of our organizations.
MONA - What do you mean?
MIKE - Well we're both pretty.
(MIKE smiles and MONA laughs.)
MIKE - We both feel very passionately about our organizations.
MONA - Yeah, we do.
MIKE - And we both like to haze people.
(MONA laughs.)
MONA - See, now you're puttin' words in my mouth!
MIKE - Okay, let me rephrase that. We both realize that people need to work hard
and earn their letters...the old fashioned way.
MONA - That sounds better.
MIKE - Yeah, like I said, we like to haze people.
MONA - Whatever!
(They both laugh as the waitress comes over and takes their order.)
MIKE - So Miss Mona...
MONA - Yes sir.
MIKE - ...tell me.
MONA - Anything you wanna know.
(MIKE smiles.)
MIKE - Tell me some of the projects your chapter has coming up that you're
working on. Maybe we can work on a few things together.
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(Two teammates help MATT off the floor.)
COACH WRIGHT - Byron!
(Both DERRICK and BYRON turn around.)
BYRON - Yeah Coach.
COACH WRIGHT - Let's go, you're in.
(BYRON smiles as he pulls off his sweat pants.)
COACH WRIGHT - Aight, let's go!
(DERRICK sits back down.)
DERRICK - You aight man?
MATT - I'll live. I just came down on it wrong.
DERRICK - Yeah.
(DERRICK turns to watch the game. He sees BYRON take a shot and miss but get
fouled on the play.)
DERRICK - Come on Byron! Make it happen man!
(BYRON goes to the free throw line and misses both shots.)
DERRICK - Damn man!
(The game continues and BYRON fouls someone on the other team.)
COACH WRIGHT - Come on ref! Was that a foul?
REFEREE - He slapped the hand Coach.
COACH WRIGHT - Come on Byron man!
(The other team calls a time out and the team comes over to the bench.)
COACH WRIGHT - Byron, you look a little cold man. I'm gonna put Derrick in.
BYRON - Okay Coach.
(BYRON walks over and slaps DERRICK on the leg.)
BYRON - You're up playboy.
DERRICK - Oh yeah?
COACH WRIGHT - Derrick, let's go!
(DERRICK jumps up and runs to join the huddle. He gets instructions and goes in.)
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MIKE - So Miss Mona...
MONA - Yes sir.
MIKE - ...tell me.
MONA - Anything you wanna know.
(MIKE smiles.)
MIKE - Tell me some of the projects your chapter has coming up that you're
working on. Maybe we can work on a few things together.
(silence)
MONA - Uhhhhhh.
(MIKE smiles as he awaits MONA's response.)
MONA - Um...
(silence)
MONA - Wow, we're like doing so much, sometimes its hard for me to remember it
all.
MIKE - Yeah, I hear ya. Well tell me one thing. It would be real cool if we could do
some kind of K A Psi AKA function. Ya know?
MONA - Yeah, that would be great.
MIKE - So what you think? What's one of your projects?
MONA - Uhhh...well tell me one of yours. Maybe we can hook up to that one.
MIKE - Well...
MIKE thinks - Damn, we can't do anything on campus right now with Dell up our
asses!
MIKE - Uh...
(silence)
MONA - Yall got so many projects too huh?
(They both laugh.)
MIKE - Oh well, it's an idea. Maybe we can table that idea for later.
MONA - Yeah.
(The food comes and MONA gets ready to dig in.)
MIKE - Wow, that was quick.
MONA - Yeah!
(MONA is chewing a french fry as she looks up and sees that MIKE has placed his
hands together to pray.)
MONA - Oooops...my bad.
(MIKE smiles.)
MIKE - Hangin' around Xavier so much rubs off.
(MONA smiles and closes her eyes.)
MIKE - Lord, thank you for this food. Bless us in school and in life, and thank you
for your many blessings. Amen.
MONA - Amen.
(They begin to eat and chit chat and they finish their food quickly.)
MONA - That was good.
MIKE - Yeah, always is here.
MONA - So what's on your agenda now? What am I keepin you from?
MIKE - Nothing. I don't have any plans.
MONA - Are you sure?
MIKE - Yep.
MONA - Good. Let's stay here and talk.
MIKE - But don't we have to leave? Won't they need this booth for more
customers?
MONA - Screw them. Let's stay here until they make us leave.
(MIKE laughs.)
MIKE - I like your style Mona.
(MONA smiles.)
MONA - I must admit, I am a work of art.
(MIKE and MONA stay for another hour before the waitress actually realizes
they've been holding up the booth that long.)
WAITRESS - Uh...is there anything else I can get for you guys?
MONA - Oh no, we're fine.
WAITRESS - Oh okay, well...um...We're gonna kinda need this booth. The diner is
starting to fill up.
MONA - No problem.
(MONA smiles at MIKE as they get up to leave.)
MONA - Time to go I guess.
MIKE - Yeah, but great conversation huh?
MONA - Awesome.
(They grab hands and walk toward the door.)
MIKE - Oh wait, I forgot to leave that girl a tip. I'll be right back.
MONA - Okay.
(MIKE goes back and MONA waits.)
MONA thinks - This may be the start of something real nice!
(MONA looks back at MIKE who is now returning, then she turns toward the door.
She sees TY entering the diner holding hands with ROBIN.)
MIKE - Okay you ready to...hey...isn't that Ty? Wasn't he just in here with your line
sister PJ?
(MONA smiles.)
MONA - He sure was.
(MONA starts to leave.)
MIKE - Damn, that's shady! Are you gonna call your line sister to tell her?
(MONA walks through the door and into the parking lot.)
MONA - Tell PJ the hater?
(MONA laughs.)
MONA - Hell no!
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The Trailblazers win 101-87. Everyone is congratulating each other on a good win,
especially DERRICK.
BYRON - Hey man, good game.
DERRICK - Thanks dog.
(DERRICK looks at COACH WRIGHT. The coach gives DERRICK a thumb up sign and
turns toward the locker room.)
BYRON - Yo man, I think they wanna talk to you.
DERRICK - Who?
(DERRICK turns around and sees STEWART SCOTT from ESPN with a microphone.)
STEWART - Derrick, if I could have a minute with you.
(DERRICK walks over as STEWART checks his ear piece.)
STEWART - Are we on? Okay go.
(STEWART turns toward DERRICK.)
STEWART - Derrick, rookie sensation from the Blazers, blazin' up the net tonight.
Twenty eight points, and nine boards. Quite an impressive performance.
DERRICK - Thanks, well my hat goes off to all my teammates. They got me some
great blocks and I had real good looks at the basket tonight.
STEWART - You seem to be somewhat in a zone tonight. Like you knew the ball
would drop, and it did mostly.
DERRICK - I did have a hot hand, I was feelin' it early and Coach Wright called me
in early. I think he knew it too. But I had good reasons to showcase tonight.
STEWART - Well you were off the higgity for shiddigity, so what was your
motivation?
DERRICK - I had a heart to heart with moms. You know how that is. And...a special
person asked for a dunk, so I wanted to give it to her.
STEWART - And you certainly did! Two three point shots, twenty eight overall
points, hard on the boards, great job.
DERRICK - Thanks! Hi mom!
(STEWART turns to the camera.)
STEWART - Great job indeed! We all need motivation from mom every now and
then! This is Stewart Scott for ESPN.

Episode 42
MIRI's flight has just landed in Amsterdam. He is trying to catch GINA before she
leaves for London and on to the United States.
MIRI - I need to get off now! It's an emergency!
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Sir, we cannot let you off until flight seven oh six takes off
and we pull into their vacated space!
MIRI - No! Wait! That flight can't take off! I need to get off this plane and get on
that one!
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - What?
MIRI - Someone is on that plane that I need to get to! It's an emergency!
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Sir, you can't do that, now please take your seat.
MIRI - You don't understand, there is someone very, very important on that flight
and if she goes back to the US...
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - No, you don't understand. You cannot get off this plane until
this plane docks. This plane cannot dock until that plane takes off. I will call
security if you don't sit down. I mean it.
(silence)
(MIRI turns and walks back to his seat. He looks out the window at flight 706.)
MIRI thinks - Dammit!
(The flight backs out of the spot and heads toward the runway.)
MIRI thinks - Shit! Shit! Shit! I'm so stupid! Why didn't I...Damn!
(The flight that he is on starts to pull into the spot.)
MIRI thinks - Maybe I can jump off this flight as soon as the door opens and run
down the runway and stop her plane!
(MIRI looks toward the front of his plane. His plane is slowing down to a stop. He
looks back at her plane. Her's is making its way away.)
MIRI thinks - I may get arrested for this but it will be well worth it if I get Gina
back! Shit!
(MIRI's plane stops and some of the passengers start to unbuckle their seat
belts.)
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Welcome to Amsterdam, our first stop on our way to Lon...
(MIRI runs past her and goes for the door.)
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Hey! You haven't heard my speech!
(As the door opens, MIRI runs through it and down the steps.)
MIRI - Gina!
(GINA's flight 706 starts to pick up speed down the runway. MIRI runs and waves
his arms. He is screaming her name but can't even hear himself over the sound of
the jet engines.)
MIRI -
(The plane's nose tilts in the air and tremendous heat shoots from behind it. MIRI
is not even close to her flight and he is screaming her name.)
MIRI -
(GINA's plane takes off toward London. MIRI stands at the start of the runway and
stares at the tremendous aircraft until it is no longer in sight.)
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BRANDON is in his girlfriend DENICE's room.
DENICE - Brandon, please choose a channel.
BRANDON - But there's nothing on.
DENICE - Well then let's talk or something. Don't keep flicking the channels like
that. It's driving me nuts.
BRANDON - Well what do you want to watch?
DENICE - I don't care. Just choose something.
BRANDON - Okay.
(BRANDON keeps changing the channels with the remote.)
DENICE - Brandon!
BRANDON - What? You told me to choose something!
DENICE - But you keep clicking through with the remote!
BRANDON - How am I supposed to choose something if I don't go through the
channels?
DENICE - Well dag, do you have to do it so fast? You and a remote!
BRANDON - You want me to do it slow or something? What do you want?
DENICE - I want you to choose something.
BRANDON - Then let me choose something. How you gonna say you want me to
walk and then get mad when I take a step?
DENICE - Oh whatever Brandon! Just pick something for us to watch okay?
BRANDON - Okay!
(BRANDON clicks a few more times, just slower.)
BRANDON - Okay, let's watch this.
DENICE - This is baseball.
BRANDON - So?
DENICE - You know I hate baseball Brandon, why would you choose this?
BRANDON - You told me to choose something, you got mad when I was choosing
something, and now you're mad that I chose something?
DENICE - You chose baseball. You know I hate baseball. Of all the sports to pick,
you pick the one sport that I hate and you stop here.
BRANDON - Then you shouldn't tell me to just choose something then. You should
say, choose something that I like, then I'll choose something that you like.
DENICE - I don't want you to choose something that I like. I want you to be
considerate of me in choosing for you.
BRANDON - I can't do that because you won't let me. You'd still get mad.
DENICE - No I wouldn't.
BRANDON - Yes you will.
DENICE - No I wouldn't!
BRANDON - Yes you will!
DENICE - You know what...
(DENICE gets up off the couch.)
DENICE - Forget it then! Fine! Watch your baseball!
BRANDON - And where are you going?
DENICE - What difference does it make!
(DENICE goes in her bedroom and closes the door.)
BRANDON thinks - This shit is ridiculous!
(BRANDON gets up and looks at DENICE's closed door.)
BRANDON thinks - This is stupid.
(He walks to the door and stops there.)
(silence)
(He turns back and walks out of her room.)
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MIRI slowly walks back to his plane.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - That was quite a stunt you pulled sir!
MIRI - It doesn't matter. She's gone.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Who is gone? What was the urgency?
MIRI - It doesn't matter. How long does that flight remain in London?
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Not long at all. I think like fifteen minutes. It doesn't wait
on us, and then we do the same thing.
MIRI - So there's no way for me to catch up with someone in London that is on
that flight?
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - No. Can't you call the person and have them wait for you in
London?
MIRI - No...I...no.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Then you'd have to see them in the United States.
MIRI - I have to go all the way back home? Shit!
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Excuse me?
MIRI - I'm sorry, nothing. Um, how long are we going to stay in Amsterdam?
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Four hours.
MIRI - Damn.
(silence)
MIRI - Is there somewhere I can get something to eat?
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Sure, there is a market place in walking distance. Just that
way.
MIRI - Thanks.
(MIRI looks at his watch, then starts to walk toward the market place.)
MIRI thinks - Oh well, I might as well eat. I got four hours, then on to London,
then back home. And I hope I can convince Gina to come back to Africa. I can't do
this without her and I've been a fool!
(MIRI checks how much money he has and walks into the market place to eat.)
MIRI thinks - Damn, I'm actually starving. I didn't eat looking all over for Gina. I
didn't even know she left!
(MIRI stops at one cafe and reads the menu which is posted in the window.)
MIRI thinks - How could I have been so stupid! I really pushed her away. She
dropped her whole life to be with me and I neglected her and took her for granted.
Well never again. Never again at all.
(MIRI decides that he wants to eat somewhere else so he walks on.)
MIRI thinks - And where is she gonna go in the US? Back home? Back to campus?
Shit, how am I gonna even find her? She won't have a cell phone....damn!
(He sees another cafe and steps inside.)
HOSTESS - Good day, table for one?
MIRI - Yes, thank you.
JARED - Gina, we're so happy you were able to join us!
ANGIE - Yes, truly.
GINA - Thanks, I figured what the hell? I'm never gonna be in Amsterdam again.
What's a few hours to eat a nice meal with a very nice couple.
JARED - Well cheers.
GINA - I'm just very appreciative that yall invited me to eat with yall. I've been
very sad and I needed a nice pick me up.
ANGIE - Very sad? What's wrong?
GINA - Oh don't worry about it.
JARED - No please, do tell.
GINA - Well...
(GINA pauses.)
GINA - You see, there's this guy...and he's the reason I was even in Africa...and
he...he...
(GINA stops in shock.)
GINA - ...he's sitting right there!
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As CANDACE is congratulating her new soror ALEXIS into Sigma Gamma Rho, her
sorors JENNIFER AND ROSALIND walk up.
ROSALIND - Hey sorors.
(CANDACE turns around.)
CANDACE - Hey ladies. Let me holla at yall real quick.
(ROSALIND and JENNIFER follow CANDACE to the side. They are both confused.)
JENNIFER - What's goin' on?
CANDACE - I'm glad yall were able to make it through. But we were pressured to
start with Alexis and we were trying to wait. We really tried but soror Andy was on
our case so we had to get started.
ROSALIND - Wait a minute! Don't tell me Alexis already crossed...without us?
CANDACE - Uh yeah, we had to...
ALEXIS - Sorors!
(ROS looks past CANDACE and sees ALEXIS approaching. She has on an SGRho hat
and sweatshirt.)
ROS - Soror Alexis!
ROS thinks - Damn, this is messed up!
(ROS and ALEXIS hug.)
ROS - Congratulations Alexis! Welcome home.
ALEXIS - Thank you.
(ALEXIS is crying.)
ROS - You worked very hard to get your letters and you deserve Sigma. Don't ever
forget that.
ALEXIS - I won't.
JENNIFER - Come here girl!
(ALEXIS hugs JENNIFER.)
ALEXIS - Big sister J Rho!
(JENNIFER laughs.)
JENNIFER - No more big sister for you huh? Ha ha ha ha!
ALEXIS - Nope! But thank you for all you put me through.
JENNIFER - I just wanted you to be the best soror you could be. And I hope you
will be.
ALEXIS - I will. I promise. I promise in my heart.
(They hug again.)
ALEXIS - If I can just say something...is that okay?
CANDACE - Sure girl. Go ahead soror.
ALEXIS - I just want to thank you all. I love each and every one of you. I didn't
always like yall, especially Paula.
(PAULA smiles and looks down and everyone else laughs.)
ALEXIS - But I love you all and I just want to thank you from the bottom of my
heart. I love Sigma and I will be the best Sigma soror I can be.
CANDACE - That's wonderful Alexis. We are happy to have you and I think I can
speak for everyone when I say that we are very proud of you, you're our baby and
we love you too.
(CANDACE and ALEXIS hug again.)
CANDACE - And on a more personal note, you and I have been friends for a long
time. Back when I was dating Nino and you were cool with Bobby. We go way back
and I was so happy when you expressed an interest in my organization. Welcome
my sister to my beloved sisterhood.
(CANDACE wipes away a tear as she hugs ALEXIS again.)
ALEXIS - Thank you Candace. Oh, and one more thing.
CANDACE - Uh huh.
ALEXIS - Can I use your phone?
(Everyone laughs.)
CANDACE - Sure, you need to call Quinton?
ALEXIS - Heck yeah!
(CANDACE laughs again as she hands her phone to ALEXIS.)
ALEXIS - I gotta call my man!
(ALEXIS takes the phone and steps away as she is dialing.)
JENNIFER whispers - Why did yall start without us!
CANDACE whispers - Talk to your girl Andy about it. But we'll talk about it later.
ROS whispers - Yeah we will because I am pissed!
(ALEXIS comes back.)
CANDACE - Did you get Quinton?
ALEXIS - Uh...no...I got his voicemail twice.
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BRANDON thinks - I need to call Bren. I need to talk to someone.
(BRANDON is walking back to his room.)
BRANDON thinks - I need to call...
(BRANDON grabs his phone and searches through his phone list.)
BRANDON thinks - Here it is.
(BRANDON dials.)
BREANNA - Hello?
BRANDON - Hi, it's Brandon.
BREANNA - Oh hey Brandon, hold on a second okay?
BRANDON - Yeah, cool.
(BREANNA puts BRANDON on hold.)
(silence)
BREANNA - Brandon?
BRANDON - Yeah, I'm here.
BREANNA - Hi, what's goin' on?
BRANDON - Nothin' much, what's up with you?
BREANNA - Not too much. I was studying earlier, so I'm taking a break. You've got
perfect timing.
BRANDON - Oh cool. Well if you're not busy, I kinda wanted to know if we could
talk.
BREANNA - Sure. That's cool.
BRANDON - Do you have time to meet me?
BREANNA - Oh gosh, my hair is lookin' crazy Brandon. I can't come out like this.
BRANDON - Oh.
BREANNA - I'm sorry.
BRANDON - Well how about I stop by. I won't stay long.
BREANNA - Ahhhh! Oh gosh! You can't see me like this!
BRANDON - Aw come on. I really need to talk. I aint trippin' on how you look. You
probably look fine.
BREANNA - Heck no I don't!
(silence)
BRANDON - Okay then, well I guess I'll check you ou...
BREANNA - You really need to talk huh?
BRANDON - I would like to. Yeah, I would.
BREANNA - Okay give me ten minutes and you can come over. Gosh, my place is a
mess!
BRANDON - It'll take me fifteen minutes to get there, so that's cool. Thank you.
BREANNA - No problem boy. You owe me big time for this! I don't let just anyone
see me with the do out.
(BRANDON laughs.)
BRANDON - Aight aight, you got me. I owe you one.
BREANNA - See ya in fifteen.
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ALEXIS is now a member of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority and has tried to call her
boyfriend QUINTON. After she didn't get QUINTON, she called a few other friends.
ALEXIS - Yes! I made it! I'm done!
REGGIE - Congratulations girl! Wait, I don't even think I knew you were on line!
I've been under a rock girl, trying to graduate.
ALEXIS - That's cool, I understand. Just wanted to let you know that I am over
and I will be accepting all gifts.
(REGGIE laughs.)
REGGIE - Aight, I'll keep that in mind.
(ALEXIS laughs.)
ALEXIS - Okay Reg, talk to ya later okay?
REGGIE - Sure. Congrats again girl.
(They hang up and ALEXIS dials again.)
BOBBY - Hello.
ALEXIS - Hey.
(silence)
BOBBY - Alexis?
ALEXIS - Yeah. Hi.
BOBBY - Hey, what's goin' on? You okay? You need anything?
ALEXIS - I'm done Bobby. I'm a Sigma woman!
BOBBY - Really? Congratulations girl.
ALEXIS - Thanks!
BOBBY - How do you feel?
ALEXIS - I feel great. I feel wonderful, I've never been so happy. I mean I worked
so hard and to finally be in, I just can't describe it. I can't even put it into words.
BOBBY - I know the feeling.
ALEXIS - I'm sure you do.
(silence)
ALEXIS - Is everything okay with you? You sound like something is wrong.
BOBBY - I'm cool.
ALEXIS - Bobby what's the matter?
(silence)
ALEXIS - Are you okay?
BOBBY - I had a court case for my son and it didn't work out the way I wanted it
to.
ALEXIS - Oh I'm sorry. What happened?
BOBBY - I wanted to take care of him, because I know I can do better. Instead,
they gonna hit my pockets.
ALEXIS - Oh.
BOBBY - And he's still gonna stay with Caryn and her hoochie ass.
ALEXIS - Well I gotta at least give you credit for steppin' up and trying to be a
father. Ya know?
BOBBY - Unfortunately, credit don't count for a lot in court.
ALEXIS - It's still admirable that you want to do the right thing. Especially since
the baby's mama is so ghetto and into some old drama and stuff.
BOBBY - Yeah, this has been a crazy experience since the very beginning. That's
why I was so hoping when I got the blood test back that the baby wasn't mine.
First of all I'm way too young, and secondly Caryn is...
ALEXIS - Wait, what did you say?
BOBBY - What?
ALEXIS - Did you say blood test?
BOBBY - Uh yeah, when I found out I was the father.
ALEXIS - Bobby, did they do a DNA test?
BOBBY - Yeah, in the blood test. It's the same thing.
ALEXIS - No Bobby, a DNA test is different. If you haven't had a DNA test, you may
not be Lil Derrick's father!
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Fifteen minutes later...
(BREANNA opens her door.)
BRANDON - Hey Doc, thanks for opening your office for me.
BREANNA - Well you know this is way past office hours!
(They both laugh.)
BREANNA - Come on in.
(BRANDON walks in.)
BRANDON - Your hair doesn't look bad. I knew you were trippin'.
BREANNA - That's because I did something with it in two minutes! You see this
pony tail.
BRANDON - Girl whatever.
BREANNA - You still owe me.
BRANDON - Don't worry, I got you. I got you.
(BREANNA laughs as she plops down on the couch.)
BREANNA - So what can I do for you Bran my man?
BRANDON - Girl, I got issues and I just need to talk.
BREANNA - Well wassup?
(BRANDON pauses.)
BRANDON - It's my girl.
BREANNA - Denice?
BRANDON - Yeah. Breanna, we just...I mean, it's just not working.
BREANNA - Well what's wrong?
BRANDON - I don't know. Like I can't put my finger on it. But we just argue about
stupid stuff. We just don't get along for some reason. We argued today about what
was on tv. Stupid, stupid stuff.
BREANNA - Uh huh.
BRANDON - And I think its so important to agree with your mate. Ya know?
BREANNA - Oh I definitely know. I agree with ya.
BRANDON - I was gonna call my brother, but he jokes around so much. He's never
serious so I can't even talk to him.
BREANNA - Uh huh.
BRANDON - And I can't tell Denice because we'll probably get into an arguement
about it.
(BREANNA laughs.)
BRANDON - But it's just frustrating ya know? I mean, I thought this was what I
wanted, and now its just like...
(silence)
BRANDON - I don't know Breanna. I just don't know sometimes. Why is it that the
things we want in relationships just...just...
(silence)
BREANNA - Brandon, let me be open with you.
(BREANNA sits up and becomes very serious.)
BREANNA - Do you know Dr. Jefferson in the psychology department?

Episode 43
TY and ROBIN are in the 24 / 7 diner.
ROBIN - Thanks for meeting me here Ty.
TY - My pleasure.
(TY smiles.)
ROBIN - I know you're starvin' like me, you haven't eaten all day have you?
TY - Uh...no but I don't eat too heavy anyway so I may eat light right now.
ROBIN - Eat light? Whatever! Ha ha ha.
(TY laughs.)
TY - What do you think you're gonna get?
ROBIN - Probably a cheeseburger with the works. What about you?
TY - I'll get the same.
TY thinks - And force it down.
ROBIN - That's cool. So Ty...
(ROBIN places her menu down.)
ROBIN - ...let me ask you.
TY - Yeah.
ROBIN - Why hasn't a brother like you been tied down yet? Girls on this campus
usually go koo koo for new Greeks on the yard.
(TY smiles.)
TY - I could ask you the same thing couldn't I? Nice lookin' girl like yourself? And I
know how dudes are on the yard, so why aren't you hitched?
ROBIN - I asked you first.
TY - Ha ha ha ha, okay you got me. Well for me honestly, I just haven't met
anyone interesting enough. Ya know?
ROBIN - Oh I can definitely feel you on that tip.
TY - But it's not like I'm really looking to get married right now anyway. I'm just
chillin' ya know?
ROBIN - So let me ask you this. If you aren't looking for a girlfriend, then what's
your purpose of dating? I thought that was the end result.
TY - I guess it can go that way. But it doesn't have to.
ROBIN - Well it would either go there or end. You can't just date a person forever.
TY - Why couldn't you?
ROBIN - Because after a while feelings get involved and you draw deeper into a
person. Ya know? I mean, if you just date a person for like a year, what sense
does that make?
TY - But what if you don't want to or aren't ready to leave the single life just yet?
ROBIN - Oh you wanna play the field for a little while. Is that what you're saying?
(TY laughs.)
TY - Naw naw naw, all I'm sayin' is...
WAITRESS - Hi, welcome to the twenty fo...hey...
(The waitress looks at TY.)
WAITRESS - Weren't you just here?
(silence)
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WILLIE is in her room on the phone with JASON.
JASON - You trying to go to the game on Saturday right?
WILLIE - Yeah, I guess.
JASON - You're not sure? We always go to the games together. What's wrong?
WILLIE - Oh nothing. I'll go.
JASON - Are you sure? You sound like you don't want to go and this is gonna be a
big game, we're playing Hampton this weekend.
WILLIE - Yeah I know.
JASON - So what's up?
WILLIE - Nothing. I'll go.
JASON - Okay. Hey we should go to the movies on Friday night. We can see that
Jason and Freddy movie.
WILLIE - What?
JASON - You know the scary movie with Jason and Freddy Kreuger from
Nightmare on Elm Street.
WILLIE - Jason I don't want to see that. You know those kinds of movies give me
nightmares.
JASON - Oh. Oh yeah. Well you wanna see something else?
WILLIE - Naw, not really.
JASON - What you wanna do on Friday then?
WILLIE - Um...
(silence)
WILLIE - Can I call you right back?
JASON - Okay. Willie what's wrong?
WILLIE - Nothing, I'm just not feeling too good right now.
JASON - Oh, stomach issues? That time of the month?
(silence)
WILLIE - No Jason. It isn't that.
WILLIE thinks - God!
WILLIE - I'll call you back.
JASON - Okay.
(They hang up. WILLIE sits silently for a few minutes then gets up and walks into
the bathroom. She stares at herself in the mirror.)
WILLIE thinks - What am I doing?
(She drops her head. Her phone rings.)
WILLIE thinks - God please don't let this be J calling right back. I just need to
think right now.
(She picks up the phone and looks at the display.)
WILLIE - Oh.
(She answers.)
WILLIE - Hey.
CHRISTIAN - Wassup girl, what's goin' on?
WILLIE - Nothin', what's up with you?
CHRISTIAN - Chillin'. Just called to see what you were doin'.
WILLIE - Actually, you got a minute? I think I need to talk.
CHRISTIAN - Yeah sure. What's up?
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WAITRESS - Weren't you just in here a little while ago?
(ROBIN looks from the waitress over to TY.)
TY - Naw, I wasn't in here.
WAITRESS - You weren't?
(The waitress looks at ROBIN.)
WAITRESS - Oh, I'm sorry. I must have been mistaken. You know I see so many
people every day. Ha ha ha.
TY - Yeah, ha ha.
WAITRESS - What can I get you guys?
TY - Um, two campus burgers. With the works.
WAITRESS - Anything to drink?
ROBIN - Coke.
TY - Two cokes.
WAITRESS - Okay, thanks.
(The waitress takes the menu.)
(silence)
TY - I guess we all look alike huh? Ha ha ha ha.
ROBIN - I guess.
(ROBIN smiles.)
TY - Now what was I saying? Oh yeah, about me playin' the field. I'm not tryin' to
be a player or anything. Not like that at all. I just want to keep my options open
and date. Ya know, without hurting someone's feelings because they want more
then I want to give.
ROBIN - I see.
TY - And I figure if I'm up front and honest about that from the beginning, then we
can be clear and no feelings will ever get hurt.
ROBIN - Uh huh.
(The waitress brings the Cokes.)
TY - You see what I'm sayin'?
ROBIN - Yeah, I see you.
TY - So what do you think about that?
ROBIN - I think you're afraid of committment. But at least you're honest about
where you are and what the expectations are. Are you always this honest?
TY - Yeah, it's the best way to be. Reduces drama.
ROBIN - How so?
TY - Let me give you an example. Let's say I tell you that I am dating you as well
as dating someone else at Ahpla.
ROBIN - Okay.
TY - And I even go so far as to tell you who the other person is, which technically
is none of your business. But I give that info up anyway.
ROBIN - Okay.
TY - Now let's say I'm chillin' on the yard one day with the bruhs, and you see me
with a female. Chances are, it's the other girl that I told you about already. So you
won't feel that I'm tryin' to play you out by being with someone else because you
will know about her and she'll probably know about you. Feel me?
ROBIN - So honesty is the best policy in your book then huh?
TY - Yeah, it is. That's how I see it. If you're clear up front, there's no drama in the
end. Don't you agree?
ROBIN - I fully agree one hundred percent. I feel you.
TY - Good.
ROBIN - So then let me ask you this.
TY - Sure.
ROBIN - Since you're honest Abe.
(TY laughs as he drinks his Coke.)
TY - Sure, go ahead.
ROBIN - Were you in here earlier like that waitress thought?
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DERRICK checks into his room in Atlanta. As soon as he gets to his room, he puts
his bag down and dials his cell phone.
CANDACE - Hello.
DERRICK - Hey.
CANDACE - Hi!
DERRICK - What's goin' on?
CANDACE - I am tired!
DERRICK - Oh...well okay then. I guess I'll talk to ya later.
CANDACE - Oh no, I wanna talk. I'm not sleepy, I just finished up with Alexis.
That's all. I'm tired but glad it's over. That girl was on line forever!
DERRICK - Oh, ha ha ha ha ha!
CANDACE - I pledged harder than she did and I was only pledging her!
DERRICK - Good grief.
CANDACE - I was more happy than her! So I'm just relaxing now. I was waiting for
you to land actually. Are you guys in the airport?
DERRRICK - No, I'm in the hotel already. My phone had died so I had to wait until
I got to my room to plug it in and call you.
CANDACE - Oh okay. You ready for the game?
DERRICK - Yeah, I'm on a crazy roll. Coach may even start me. One of the
assistant coaches told me.
CANDACE - Really! That's great! I'm so happy for you Derrick!
DERRICK - You should be. It's all thanks to you.
(silence)
(CANDACE smiles.)
CANDACE - Oh whatever.
DERRICK - I'm serious Candace. It's just that you help me relax and when I do
that, I really get into my game.
(CANDACE smiles harder.)
CANDACE - Glad I could help. How many did you score the last game?
DERRICK - Well, I scored twenty eight the first time coach put me in. Since then I
scored thirty two, twenty seven, nineteen and thirty four.
CANDACE - Wow! That's great!
DERRICK - Thanks!
CANDACE - How many you gonna score for me tomorrow night?
DERRICK - What's your favorite number?
CANDACE - Twenty two of course!
DERRICK - Twenty two it is. I'll score twenty two for ya.
CANDACE - But wait, you gotta add six. My line number is six.
DERRICK - Okay then, twenty eight it is.
CANDACE - But wait, the year I pledged is...
DERRICK - Don't push it!
(They both laugh.)
DERRICK - Candace listen...
CANDACE - Yes?
(DERRICK pauses.)
DERRICK - I got something I been meaning to ask you...and I think I wanna ask
you now.
CANDACE - Oh...okay. Well...what is it Derrick?
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WILLIE - I just need to talk to somebody. Ya know?
CHRISTIAN - Sure girl, what's the matter?
(silence)
CHRISTIAN - Are you okay?
WILLIE - I don't know Chris. I don't know.
CHRISTIAN - What happened?
WILLIE - I did something real stupid the other day. Real stupid.
CHRISTIAN - What?
(WILLIE pauses.)
WILLIE - I kissed Dexter.
CHRISTIAN - You what!
WILLIE - Yeah. I kissed him.
CHRISTIAN - Did you have sex with him?
WILLIE - Oh no no! It wasn't like that!
CHRISTIAN - Oh. Whew!
WILLIE - But we did kiss. A lot.
CHRISTIAN - What are you gonna do?
WILLIE - I don't know. I mean, I got a good man in Jason.
CHRISTIAN - Yeah.
WILLIE - I mean Jason is great. He's all I could ever ask for. He treats me with
respect.
CHRISTIAN - Uh huh.
WILLIE - He cares so much about me. He does the little things that matter.
CHRISTIAN - Uh huh.
WILLIE - Last week he gave me a card. But he made it himself.
CHRISTIAN - Oh that's nice.
WILLIE - So I don't know why I trip. I mean, if I married Jason, I know I'd be
happy. He's smart and I know he'd be such a good father. I wouldn't have to
worry about anything.
CHRISTIAN - Except...
WILLIE - Except what?
CHRISTIAN - Except passion. Jason is all great and fine and dandy. But he doesn't
move you the way Dexter does. There's a passion there. An excitement. And that's
why you can't leave Dex alone. He pushes your buttons.
WILLIE - No, he pushes my nerves!
(CHRISTIAN laughs.)
CHRISTIAN - You know I'm tellin' the truth.
WILLIE - I just need to stop acting stupid and devote more of myself to Jason.
CHRISTIAN - No, what you need to do is be fair to Jason and break up with him.
WILLIE - What!
CHRISTIAN - Willie, you do like him. But he's too nice to be cheated on. That isn't
fair to him.
(silence)
CHRISTIAN - Look, I know I aint the one to be preachin' about good and bad
relationships. Lord knows I done fucked up some.
WILLIE - Christian!
CHRISTIAN - I'm just keepin' it real. But the fact is, Jason is a nice guy and he will
never be to you what Dexter is or what you want him to be. He will always be that
nice guy.
WILLIE - Well what's wrong with that?
CHRISTIAN - Nice guys finish last.
WILLIE - But why should I let go of nine out of ten good things that Jason has for
one that he doesn't?
CHRISTIAN - Because that one is most important Willie.
(silence)
WILLIE - Well I think I just need to calm my hot ass down and take a cold shower.
Then I'll be fine and I can be to Jason what he is to me.
CHRISTIAN - Suit yourself. Just stay as far away from Dexter as you can my
friend.
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DERRICK has checked into his hotel room in Atlanta and is on the phone with
CANDACE.
DERRICK - Candace listen...
CANDACE - Yes?
(DERRICK pauses.)
DERRICK - I got something I been meaning to ask you...and I think I wanna ask
you now.
CANDACE - Oh...okay. Well...what is it Derrick?
(DERRICK pauses.)
DERRICK - My next game is in Denver and then after that we go to Dallas.
CANDACE - Uh huh.
DERRICK - I wanted to know if you could meet me in Dallas. Like if I sent you a
ticket.
(silence)
DERRICK - After the game, we got a coujple days off. So you and I can chill in
Dallas for a day or two. You know, go out to eat, hit the mall. Whatever.
CANDACE - When?
DERRICK - Next week Friday.
CANDACE - Next week Friday?
DERRICK - What kind of classes do you have?
CANDACE - I have two classes on Friday.
DERRICK - Well the game is at night and I can get you a direct flight.
(silence)
DERRICK - What you think?
CANDACE - I don't know Derrick. I hate for you to spend like that for me.
DERRICK - It's no problem, really. I'd love for you to come.
CANDACE - Well...
DERRICK - It'll be fun.
CANDACE - What kind of sleeping arrangements would it be?
DERRICK - What would you like?
CANDACE - Um...can you get a room with two beds?
DERRICK - I can do you one better, I can get adjoining rooms if you want. That
way you can sleep right next door.
CANDACE - Is that more money for you to spend?
DERRICK - Not really. Don't worry about it.
CANDACE - Derrick...
DERRICK - Candace, I wanna do this for you. I think we'll have a great time. So
what do ya say? Don't worry about the money. I've got plenty.
(CANDACE pauses before she answers.)
CANDACE - Okay!
DERRICK - Good! I can't wait!
CANDACE - Me neither. It'll be good to see you.
DERRICK - It'll be good to see you too.
(silence)
CANDACE - Well D, let me get some sleep. I have an early class tomorrow.
DERRICK - Okay. Give me a call when you get out of class.
CANDACE - I will. Bye Derrick.
DERRICK - Bye.
(They hang up. DERRICK lays back and grabs the remote.)
DERRICK thinks - Damn, I gotta score twenty eight. Ha ha ha ha ha, no sweat.
(DERRICK turns the tv on and kicks his shoes off.)
DERRICK thinks - I gotta make sure I score a crazy amount against Dallas because
Cand...
(His room phone rings.)
DERRICK thinks - I know this is one of the niggas from the squad probably foolin'
around! These fools don't know when to quit, they sillier than the team at school.
(DERRICK puts the remote down and answers the phone.)
DERRICK - Wassup!
CARYN - Derrick it's Caryn.
(silence)
DERRICK - Caryn? How did...
CARYN - I know you got a game in Atlanta. Yall always stay at the same hotel in
Atlanta. It wasn't hard to find you. And since you all of a suddemn don't answer
your cell when I call, I had to call you this way.
DERRICK - I hear ya. What can I do for you Caryn?
CARYN - I got some news for you. And maybe this will get your attention since you
chose to abandon me and Lil Derrick.
DERRICK - Caryn I didn't...
CARYN - Bobby called me and is requesting a DNA test.
(DERRICK sits up.)
DERRICK - What?
CARYN - Bobby wants a DNA test done to see if he is actually the father.
DERRICK - I thought that was already done.
CARYN - No.
DERRICK - Wait a fuckin' minute! That means that...
(DERRICK pauses.)
CARYN - Yeah...exactly.

Episode 44
CANDACE pulls out her cell phone. She calls DERRICK.
DERRICK - Hey!
CANDACE - Hey! I'm here!
DERRICK - Really? Where are you?
CANDACE - I'm at baggage claim now.
DERRICK - Cool! I can't wait to see you!
CANDACE - I can't wait to see you either.
DERRICK - Now look, you gotta be real careful okay?
CANDACE -Careful of what?
DERRICK - There are a lot of guys in Dallas that would try and holla at a beautiful
girl like yourself.
(CANDACE laughs.)
CANDACE - I think I can take care of myself.
DERRICK - Don't be so sure. I wouldn't put anything past some of these guys.
CANDACE - Oh really?
(CANDACE laughs again.)
DERRICK - For instance, that guy standing right behind you...he's real shady!
CANDACE - What!
(CANDACE quickly turns around. DERRICK is standing there with a dozen long
stem roses and a teddy bear wearing his jersey.)
DERRICK - Hey!
CANDACE - Derrick!
(She jumps up and hugs him.)
CANDACE - You're supposed to be at the hotel! What are you doing here!
DERRICK - I couldn't wait to see you.
CANDACE - Oh my God!
(He gives her the roses and the teddy bear.)
CANDACE - Oh my God! Thank you so much!
(She hugs him again, this time backing up to give him a kiss.)
DERRICK thinks - Wow!
CANDACE thinks - Wow!
CANDACE - Thank you! Thank you!
DERRICK - You're welcome! You're welcome! Do you see your bag?
CANDACE - Uh...oh yeah! There it is!
(DERRICK walks over and grabs her bag.)
DERRICK - Okay. Ready to roll?
CANDACE - Sure!
DERRICK - We're gonna stop by the hotel and get you all settled into your room.
Then we go to the arena and you can get your seat.
CANDACE - Okay.
DERRICK - After that, we're gonna go out to eat. There's a nice place here called
Sambucas. They got live jazz tonight.
CANDACE - Oh cool!
DERRICK - Then we got the rest of the weekend to chill. I got a whole bunch of
places we can go to so it should be real fun!
CANDACE - Wow, it sounds like it! Well I'm definitely ready to have a good time.
DERRICK - Me too.
(CANDACE smiles as she takes DERRICK's hand. They walk out to his driver.)
CANDACE - We're gonna have a great time!
DERRICK - Yeah!
DERRICK thinks - I hope it's still great when I tell you my baby mamma drama!
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ALEX JEFFERSON is meeting with his new lawyer, VALERIE EDWARDS. They are
discussing his case against BREANNA.
ALEX - How long you and Coach been married?
VALERIE - Nine years.
ALEX - Wow, nine years. So you guys are veterans at this thing huh? You got it
down pat.
VALERIE - I wouldn't say all that Alex.
(VALERIE keeps writing and doesn't see ALEX stand up and pick up a picture off
her desk.)
ALEX - Well you must have seen it all in nine years. Ups and downs.
(ALEX looks at the picture of VALERIE and COACH EDWARDS.)
VALERIE - I guess.
(VALERIE is still writing.)
ALEX - Well, since you know how the game works...
(VALERIE looks up when ALEX places her picture down on her desk...face down.)
ALEX - ...you wanna play a little?
(silence)
(VALERIE stops writing and looks up. ALEX is smiling back at her.)
VALERIE - What did you say?
ALEX - Oh...I was just wondering if you wanted to...ya know...get a little...
(ALEX starts to walk around VALERIE's desk toward her.)
ALEX - ...get a little more familiar with one another.
(VALERIE calmly takes off her glasses and sets them on the table.)
VALERIE - Alex, let me make a few things clear to you.
(ALEX stops walking and VALERIE looks him straight in the eye.)
VALERIE - I am handling your case as a favor to my husband...your friend. And I'll
handle your case...in the manner that it needs to be handled.
(ALEX starts to slowly walk back to the chair he was sitting in.)
VALERIE - I haven't lost a case Alex. But I'm not doing this one because I have to,
or because I need the money or to improve on my record. I'm doing this one as a
favor...
(VALERIE picks her picture back up and places it on her desk.)
VALERIE - ...to my husband.
(silence)
VALERIE - So if you wouldn't mind...Dr. Jefferson, sit back down...
(VALERIE puts her glasses back on.)
VALERIE - ...and let's continue.
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XAVIER opens his door and GREGG walks in.
XAVIER - Wassup G.
GREGG - Wassup.
(XAVIER closes the door and GREGG goes right for the fridge.)
GREGG - What you doin' today man?
XAVIER - I gotta write an article for the paper.
GREGG - You late on it again?
XAVIER - Bruh.
GREGG - I don't know why you can't have those things written on time.
(XAVIER plops down on the couch.)
XAVIER - Huh? What you mean?
GREGG - You know the school paper comes out every week. You know you have to
have your article done every Friday.
XAVIER - Yeah? So?
GREGG - So if you know that going in, why can't you just have it ready and on
time? You're late with it every week! And look, you're layin' around now like you
aint got nothin' to do.
XAVIER - I aint laying around.
GREGG - You aint typin'.
XAVIER - Man you gotta have an idea. A storyline or something. You can't just
start typing.
GREGG - Whatever man.
XAVIER - Plus it aint like I'm gettin' paid to do this. The school newspaper can't
fire me.
GREGG - Whatever. I bet if I got some wood on your ass you'd do that shit.
(XAVIER laughs.)
XAVIER - Whatever G.
(GREGG sits down.)
XAVIER - What you got planned? You aint got nothin' to do?
GREGG - I don't know man. I may catch up on some reading.
XAVIER - Oh.
(GREGG's cell phone rings.)
GREGG - Wassup Mike.
MIKE - Gregg! The bros and the Alphas are fighting!
(GREGG sits up.)
GREGG - What!
MIKE - I can't talk long! I gotta find Mona! But a fight in the happy hour turned
into an all out brawl man! The bros from Amgis and a bunch of punk ass Alphas!
GREGG - Where are you now!
(silence)
GREGG - Hello! Mike! Mike!
(GREGG trys to call MIKE back.)
GREGG - Yo Z! The Nupes and the Alphas just got to fighting!
XAVIER - What!
GREGG - Dammit! Mike just called but now he's not answering his phone!
(XAVIER jumps up and grabs his book bag.)
GREGG - You trying to get into the fight?
XAVIER - Heck no!
(XAVIER runs for the door.)
XAVIER - This may be just the story I need!
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VALERIE - I haven't lost a case Alex. But I'm not doing this one because I have to,
or because I need the money or to improve on my record. I'm doing this one as a
favor...
(VALERIE picks her picture back up and places it on her desk.)
VALERIE - ...to my husband.
(silence)
VALERIE - So if you wouldn't mind...Dr. Jefferson, sit back down...
(VALERIE puts her glasses back on.)
VALERIE - ...and let's continue.
ALEX - Uh...sure.
VALERIE - Okay. Now is the information that you gave me...
ALEX - Wait, can I ask you one more thing quickly? Please?
(silence)
VALERIE - Does it have to do with our work Alex?
ALEX - Yes. Yes it does.
VALERIE - Then sure.
ALEX - Actually it has to do with us continuing our work.
VALERIE - Ask your question Dr.
ALEX - You aren't gonna tell...Coach about...well...you know.
VALERIE - I know. And no. You keep your mind on the case, and you won't have to
worry about my husband. Deal?
(ALEX smiles a big smile.)
ALEX - Deal!
VALERIE thinks - I can't believe this jerk!
VALERIE - Okay Alex. Is there anything else you need to tell me? Any other
information that I don't know?
ALEX - I don't think so. I think I told you everything.
VALERIE - Okay. So let me ask you this.
ALEX - Shoot.
VALERIE - What do you think Breanna's defense will be? What do you think she
will say when she is questioned in court?
(ALEX pauses.)
ALEX - Um...
(ALEX looks away as if he is thinking.)
ALEX - ...she'll probably say...knowing her...she'll probably say that I came on to
her. Or something.
(VALERIE starts writing.)
VALERIE - Are you sure that's what she'd say?
ALEX - Yeah. That's what she's gonna say.
VALERIE - Okay.
(silence)
VALERIE - Why do you think she'd say that?
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XAVIER runs downstairs to the lobby of the dorm.
XAVIER - Oh my God! This may be the biggest story of the year! This'll be on the
front page!
(XAVIER looks around the lobby. There are a few students in the lobby.)
XAVIER - Okay, I know nobody on campus knows about this fight yet or else these
people would've ran over there to check it out.
(XAVIER steps outside and looks around.)
XAVIER - I'm gonna have to get a cab or something!
(XAVIER sees a car pull up. The car has an Alpha Phi Alpha tag around the front
license plate.)
XAVIER - Oh God! Who is this!
(LARRY is driving and there is another guy in the passenger seat.)
XAVIER - Oh shoot!
(XAVIER walks to the driver side of the car.)
XAVIER - Larry!
(LARRY lowers the window.)
LARRY - Hey Xavier, what's up big baby.
XAVIER - You got a new car?
(LARRY looks over at his passenger and laughs. Then back at XAVIER.)
LARRY - Naw baby, this is my dean's car. He just let me use it for a few. Do you
know Max? Max, this is Xavier.
MAX - What's up man.
XAVIER - Hey. Listen, Larry, did you hear what happened at the happy hour near
Amgis?
LARRY - No, what happened?
XAVIER - A huge fight broke out between your frat brothers and my frat brothers!
LARRY - Are you serious?
XAVIER - Very! Would you mind driving me there? I need to get some information
for the school paper about it.
LARRY - Sure man, jump in! Let's ride!
MAX - I'm gonna stay here so I'll catch you later man.
LARRY - Okay.
(MAX gets out as XAVIER jumps in. LARRY takes off.)
LARRY - So what went down?
XAVIER - I really don't know. We just got a call from Mike and he told us and then
his phone went out.
LARRY - Damn!
XAVIER - But I need a story for the paper. I was thinking I could at least talk to
my frat and find out what happened and put together a story. I may not be able to
interview any Alphas. That may not be the safest thing in the world right now.
LARRY - Yeah, true.
(silence)
LARRY - Well why don't you interview me. Put me in it.
XAVIER - You?
LARRY - Yeah, that way your article won't look one sided.
(XAVIER thinks about it.)
XAVIER - But you weren't in the fight. Or even at the fight.
LARRY - But I'll be there afterward. Just like everybody else in the crowd. What's
the difference?
XAVIER - Good point!
(XAVIER reaches into his book bag and pulls out a pad and pen.)
XAVIER - Okay Larry, you just keep driving. I'll ask you a few questions about
what you saw and write your answers down.
LARRY - Cool beans my man.
XAVIER - So Larry...
(XAVIER puts his pen on the paper to write.)
XAVIER - ...when the fight broke out, were you and April in the vicinity of the
scuffle? And what is the nature of your relationship with April anyway?
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CANDACE is standing in the hall way of the arena, waiting for DERRICK to come
out of the locker room.
(CANDACE's cell phone rings.)
CANDACE - Hello?
ALEXIS - Eeeeeyip!
CANDACE - Eeeeyip soror!
ALEXIS - Hi!
CANDACE - Hey Lexie! What's up girl?
ALEXIS - I just wanted to call you and say the call. That's all.
(CANDACE laughs.)
CANDACE - Happy huh?
ALEXIS - Oh gosh! I've tried on every stitch of Sigma Gamma Rho para I got! I've
been in the mirror all day seeing how I look in my new rhoyal blue!
(CANDACE laughs even harder.)
CANDACE - Well that's good.
ALEXIS - What's up with you...soror?
CANDACE - Derrick just finished playing.
ALEXIS - Oh, did he score the twenty eight for ya?
CANDACE - He scored twenty five. Close enough.
ALEXIS - That is so cool what he's doing for you. We're all excited about where
this whole thing may go for yall.
(CANDACE smiles.)
CANDACE - I am too. But girl, this hotel he has me in! My God!
ALEXIS - Phat huh?
CANDACE - Lex, it's called the mansion. It is strictly for ballas! I mean plush plush
plush! When you first walk in...oh wait...here he comes. I gotta go girl.
ALEXIS - Oooh oooh! Call me later! Have a good time! Eeeeyip!
(CANDACE laughs as she hangs up.)
CANDACE - Hey!
DERRICK - Hey! Sorry about the score.
CANDACE - Derrick you played great! Don't worry about three points. Ha ha ha!
(DERRICK laughs.)
CANDACE - So you ready to go eat?
DERRICK - Am I? I'm always starvin' after I play. Come on.
(They start to walk out together.)
DERRICK thinks - Tell her now! Tell her now.
CANDACE - I didn't get to tell you how nice my room is. Well I guess you know
that already! Hee hee hee!
DERRICK thinks - Tell her now!
CANDACE - And I loooked through the tourist book in my room. The restaurant
looks great and the place we're going tomorrow, the planetarium looks great too!
DERRICK thinks - Tell her now! Tell her!
CANDACE - Derrick?
DERRICK - Yeah?
CANDACE - You're not still worrying about those three points are you?
(DERRICK laughs.)
DERRICK - No.
(silence)
DERRICK - Candace, hold on a minute.
(They stop walking and he turns to her.)
DERRICK - Candace, there's something I have to tell you.
CANDACE thinks - Uh oh! Please God don't make this too good to be true!

Episode 45
DERRICK and CANDACE are just leaving the American Airlines Arena in Dallas after
DERRICK's game.
CANDACE - So you ready to go eat?
DERRICK - Am I? I'm always starvin' after I play. Come on.
(They start to walk out together.)
DERRICK thinks - Tell her now! Tell her now.
CANDACE - I didn't get to tell you how nice my room is. Well I guess you know
that already! Hee hee hee!
DERRICK thinks - Tell her now!
CANDACE - And I loooked through the tourist book in my room. The restaurant
looks great and the place we're going tomorrow, the planetarium looks great too!
DERRICK thinks - Tell her now! Tell her!
CANDACE - Derrick?
DERRICK - Yeah?
CANDACE - You're not still worrying about those three points are you?
(DERRICK laughs.)
DERRICK - No.
(silence)
DERRICK - Candace, hold on a minute.
(They stop walking and he turns to her.)
DERRICK - Candace, there's something I have to tell you.
CANDACE thinks - Uh oh! Please God don't make this too good to be true!
(She has a worried look on her face and DERRICK notices.)
DERRICK thinks - God!
DERRICK - Come here, sit down.
(He walks her over to a bench and they sit down, still holding hands.)
CANDACE - Is something wrong?
DERRICK - No no, well, not really, well, I don't know.
(CANDACE looks even more worried. She rubs DERRICK's hand.)
DERRICK - I just want to be up front with you Candace. I don't want any kind of
surprises or nothing. And I don't want anything to ruin this weekend I planned.
CANDACE thinks - Oh God!
CANDACE - Derrick, what could ruin this wonderful weekend?
(silence)
(DERRICK pauses as he looks into CANDACE's eyes.)
DERRICK - Candace, here's the deal. Remember how I was telling you about...
FAN - Oh my God! It's Derrick Raines!
(Both DERRICK and CANDACE turn to see another couple.)
FAN - You're Derrick Raines!
DERRICK - Uh...yeah. I am.
FAN - Oh my God! Baby get my camera! Can I have your autograph dude?
(DERRICK looks at CANDACE. CANDACE smiles and lets go of his hand.)
FAN - Man, I'm a Dallas fan but you're the bomb man! Twenty five points! I saw
you light them up!
DERRICK - Thanks.
(DERRICK stands up and stands next to the guy as the girl takes the picture.)
FAN - You guys are so tall in real life! Ha ha ha ha!
DERRICK - Yeah.
FAN - Here, just sign this man. Make it to Pete.
DERRICK - Okay Pete.
FAN - Oh my gosh! Derrick Raines!
(DERRICK signs it and hands it to PETE.)
DERRICK - Yall have a good evening.
FAN - Hey man you too! Thanks!
(They walk away smiling. DERRICK sits back down.)
DERRICK - Sorry about that.
CANDACE - It's quite alright. I guess I'd better get used to that huh?
(They both laugh.)
DERRICK - Yeah, I guess.
CANDACE - Well Derrick, please tell me what you want to tell me because you have
me dying in suspense.
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LARRY is driving XAVIER to Amgis College so he can get a cover story for the
school paper, The Sands.
LARRY - So interview me.
XAVIER begins the interview.
XAVIER - So when the fight started, where were you and April and what is the
nature of your relationship?
(silence)
LARRY - Excuse me?
XAVIER - I just need to get the full story. All components of it.
LARRY - Uh...I don't see what that has to do with the fight?
XAVIER - Trust me, you'll see how it ties in.
LARRY - Okay big baby. What was the question again?
XAVIER - Where were you two when the fight first started?
LARRY - Uh, let me see. Put down that I was sitting down and April got up to go to
the bathroom.
(XAVIER begins to write.)
LARRY - Then all of a sudden I noticed a commotion. I turned to see what was
going on and unfortunately I recognized the guys in the scuffle as my fraternity
brothers.
XAVIER - Okay.
LARRY - So I immediately jumped up out of my seat.
XAVIER - Uh huh...to go help?
LARRY - No, to find April. It looked like it would get ugly so I wanted to make sure
she was okay.
(XAVIER writes.)
LARRY - How is that so far?
XAVIER - Oh this is great. Real good.
LARRY - Cool.
XAVIER - Now...
(XAVIER is still writing.)
XAVIER - So...what exactly is your relationship with April?
(XAVIER looks up from his pad. LARRY smiles.)
LARRY - Do you want the school paper story version or the truth?
XAVIER - Let me hear the truth, and I'll write it in as need be.
LARRY - I guess that's a good idea. You are the writer editor type cat, aint ya?
(LARRY laughs.)
XAVIER - Yeah.
(silence)
XAVIER - So...
LARRY - Oh, oh yeah. Me and April.
XAVIER - Yeah, you and April. What's the deal?
(LARRY pulls up to a red light then turns to face XAVIER.)
LARRY - Me and April are fuckin'.
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DERRICK and CANDACE are talking after the game in Dallas.
CANDACE - Well Derrick, please tell me what you want to tell me because you have
me dying in suspense.
DERRICK - Okay. Remember I was telling you the story about me and Caryn, and
her son?
CANDACE thinks - Dammit! I knew it!
CANDACE - Yeah I remember?
(CANDACE grabs his hand again.)
DERRICK - Well I may have more drama over that situation. It never seems to end.
CANDACE - What is it? Do you want to be with her and be a family or something?
DERRICK - Oh hell no! No! Its nothing like that at all.
CANDACE - Oh.
DERRICK - No, nothing like that.
(DERRICK pauses.)
DERRICK - Caryn called me the other day and told me that Bobby got in contact
with her.
CANDACE- Uh huh.
DERRICK - And Bobby is requesting a DNA test to determine whether or not he is
really the father.
CANDACE - A DNA test? Wasn't that done already?
DERRICK - No. I thought it was too, but apparently not.
CANDACE - Okay.
DERRICK - So if the baby turns out not to be Bobby's...
CANDACE - Oh!
DERRICK - After all this time, he really could be my son.
(silence)
CANDACE thinks - Oh my God.
(DERRICK lets go of her hand and places both his hands on his head.)
(silence)
CANDACE - What are you gonna do?
DERRICK - I have to be tested. If Lil Derrick is mine, in a sense, I'll be happy. I
love him Candace and I miss him so much. Its Caryn I can do without. And the
thought of being associated with her for all of Lil Derrick's life...
CANDACE - Wow.
DERRICK - But I know that if I was his father, he'd have a better life than if it was
Bobby. Ya know? I'd give him anything he needed and really provide for him. I
don't think Bobby has the heart to do that.
(He pauses.)
DERRICK - So I'm torn. I really am. And I don't want this to affect what I'm trying
to do...
(He picks his head up and turns toward her.)
DERRICK - ...with you.
(silence)
CANDACE - Derrick...
(She chooses her words carefully.)
CANDACE - ...Derrick I like you a lot. I wouldn't be here if I didn't. If I didn't think
this whole crazy thing had a possibility of working, I wouldn'tve flew in to see
you.
(She takes his hand again.)
CANDACE - As far as Lil Derrick, if you love him, and I know you do, take care of
him anyway. If he's Bobby's son or if he's your son. That is your son regardless.
Take care of that little man.
(DERRICK smiles.)
DERRICK - I will.
CANDACE - Now, is that all the drama you have to tell me?
DERRICK - Yeah, that's it.
CANDACE - Thanks for telling me Derrick. That shows me that you care about my
feelings and want me involved.
DERRICK - And I do. I really do. I just didn't know how you would react.
CANDACE - I appreciate your honesty.
(silence)
CANDACE - So what happens now?
DERRICK - Well, I have to go back to Ahpla and take the DNA test. Then I'll know
and I can make a decision as to what I'm gonna do.
(CANDACE laughs.)
DERRICK - What's so funny?
CANDACE - I mean, what happens now as far as dinner! I'm hungry!
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The AKAs , SYLVIA, PJ, and KATRICE are in SYLVIA's room. They're talking about
JUNE's upcoming wedding.
KATRICE - I still think teal is better.
PJ - Nope, this silver is the cutest.
SYLVIA - Well yall keep arguin' about it. I'll be right back.
(SYLVIA steps into the bathroom and closes the door.)
PJ - This is so nice that June is getting married and she asked us for help.
KATRICE - Oh yeah. Now that she's got rid of that loser Derrick. I like Buck, he's
cool.
(PJ laughs.)
PJ - Yeah, I hear ya.
KATRICE - What's up with you Peej? You been single for a long time.
PJ - So?
(PJ tries to hide a smile but it comes out anyway.)
KATRICE - What are you smiling about?
PJ - Who? Me?
KATRICE - Presjina!
PJ - What?
(PJ tries to look innocent.)
KATRICE - You got a boyfriend?
PJ - No!
KATRICE - Sylvia, PJ has been holding out! She got a man!
(The bathroom door opens and SYLVIA is washing her hands.)
SYLVIA - Huh?
KATRICE - PJ got a boyfriend!
PJ - No I don't! Don't even listen to her!
(They all laugh.)
SYLVIA - PJ, you aint never giddy girl! Who is he! Out with it!
PJ - Out with what? Let's just finish lookin' at these gowns. Oooh, look at this one!
(KATRICE closes the book.)
KATRICE - Talk!
(PJ smiles.)
PJ - Okay okay! I did go on a date!
SYLVIA - You did?
KATRICE - You damn heffa! Why didn't you tell us?
PJ - Because I know how yall are! Yall would've showed up to check him out!
SYLVIA - Good point! Ha ha ha ha, I know I would've.
PJ - See! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
KATRICE - So who is it?
(PJ pauses and smiles.)
PJ - I went out with Ty.
SYLVIA - Ty? Who is Ty?
KATRICE - You mean Dexter's boy?
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XAVIER - So...what exactly is your relationship with April?
(XAVIER looks up from his pad. LARRY smiles.)
LARRY - Do you want the school paper story version or the truth?
XAVIER - Let me hear the truth, and I'll write it in as need be.
LARRY - I guess that's a good idea. You are the writer editor type cat, aint ya?
(LARRY laughs.)
XAVIER - Yeah.
(silence)
XAVIER - So...
LARRY - Oh, oh yeah. Me and April.
XAVIER - Yeah, you and April. What's the deal?
(LARRY pulls up to a red light then turns to face XAVIER.)
LARRY - Me and April are fuckin'.
(XAVIER drops the pen.)
XAVIER - What!
LARRY - Just don't put that in the paper aight baby?
(silence)
XAVIER - Are you serious?
LARRY - You said you wanted the truth.
(silence)
(XAVIER slowly picks up his pen.)
XAVIER - Um...
(XAVIER pauses.)
XAVIER - ...how long have you guys been a couple?
LARRY - A couple? Who said we were a couple?
XAVIER - Well didn't you say yall were having sex?
LARRY - Yeah but we're takin' things slow as far as a relationship. Don't wanna
rush into anything. Feel me?
XAVIER - I guess.
LARRY - It's like this. She says she's not sure if she's ready for a relationship or
anything. And I feel the same way. Just not sure right now. So its best to take
things slow.
XAVIER - Uh huh.
(silence)
LARRY - Why aren't you writing anything?
XAVIER - Oh, uh...my bad.
(XAVIER starts to write something.)
LARRY - Also, I think she has feelings for somebody else.
(XAVIER looks up.)
XAVIER - Somebody else?
LARRY - Yeah. I mean its cool, I'm not jealous or anything, but I just get the
feeling she likes somebody. I just don't know who.
XAVIER - Really?
LARRY - I could be wrong, but I'm usually not with these kinds of things.
(XAVIER writes something as they pull up toward Amgis' campus.)
LARRY - Aw man, we're here. I didn't get a chance to finish my interview.
XAVIER- Oh don't worry, I got all I need.
LARRY -Oh, well if you need more, I can probably tell you more when we go back
to Ahpla.
XAVIER - Oh don't worry about me. I'm gonna get one of my frat brothers to drive
me.
LARRY - Oh okay.
(LARRY pulls over.)
XAVIER - Thanks Larry. You were more helpful than you know.
(LARRY smiles.)
XAVIER - Later.
LARRY - Peace my man.
(XAVIER gets out. LARRY waits a second and bursts out laughing. He pulls out his
cell phone.)
APRIL - Hello?
LARRY - Hey it's me.
APRIL - Hey, what's up?
LARRY - Girl, wait til I tell you this! You were so right!
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PJ - Yeah, Ty the Que.
SYLVIA - Really? That new guy?
PJ - Yeah.
KATRICE - What did yall do?
PJ - Well we talk on the phone a lot. But we went to the diner. That's all. No big
deal.
KATRICE - No big deal?
SYLVIA - No this is a huge deal. PJ don't nobody be hatin' on men the way you do.
PJ - That's not true. I don't hate men. I just won't put up with bullshit anymore.
KATRICE - I hear that!
SYLVIA - So how was the date?
PJ - It was real cool. We had a nice time.
SYLVIA - Really?
PJ - Yeah. He's cool.
SYLVIA - Cute?
PJ - Cute.
KATRICE - Packin'?
PJ - I don't know!
KATRICE - Well you know that's important.
(They all laugh.)
SYLVIA - So do you think you'll go out with him again?
PJ - Yeah, we already talked about it. So we'll see.
KATRICE - Yeah, we'll see!
(They laugh at KATRICE's sarcasm.)
PJ - Alright alright, now can we please get back to looking at these gowns?
KATRICE - Yeah okay.
SYLVIA - You two have been looking at wedding gowns for an hour and both keep
saying the same thing. Neither will budge.
PJ - You're right.
KATRICE - Well let's call June and tell her that we can't agree on the color. Maybe
she'll decide for us.
PJ - Okay, good idea.
(KATRICE dials JUNE's cell phone.)
JUNE - Hello!
KATRICE - June, it's Katrice, what's wrong?
(KATRICE can tell by JUNE's voice that something is wrong.)
JUNE - Katrice! There was a big fight over here at Amgis and Buck got hurt!
KATRICE - What! Is he okay?
JUNE - He hurt his ankle somehow! I don't know what happened!
KATRICE - Well who was he fighting?
JUNE - It wasn't him, the Alphas and the Kappas were fighting and he got caught
up in the crowd.
KATRICE - What!
JUNE - That broke up already, but some other fights started! But you wanna hear
something real crazy?
KATRICE - What?
JUNE - Mona was here and she got into a scuffle with sorors!
KATRICE - What! Who!
JUNE - Renee! She was pissed off at Mona for something and Mona probably
flipped off at her and Renee kicked her ass!
(KATRICE jumps out of her seat.)
KATRICE - What! Are you serious!
JUNE - I am very serious! The other sorors had to pull Renee off of her!
KATRICE - June you are lying! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
(PJ and SYLVIA look at one another and wonder what KATRICE is talking about.)
JUNE - No! I'm seriou...oh wait, I gotta go!
KATRICE - Oh okay well call me back and...hello? June?
(KATRICE hangs up.)
PJ - What was that all about?
SYLVIA - Yeah, what happened?
(KATRICE is smiling a big smile.)
KATRICE - You are not gonna believe this! June said a huge fight broke out at
Amgis between the Alphas and the Kappas!
SYLVIA - What!
PJ - Oh shit!
KATRICE - But that isn't, ha ha ha ha ha, the crazy, ha ha ha ha ha, part!
PJ - What happened?
(KATRICE starts laughing and can barely finish telling the story.)
PJ - Girl what happened!
KATRICE - Mona was out there and Renee caught up with her and whipped her
ass!
SYLVIA - No!
KATRICE - Yes girl! Renee was pissed at Mona for something. And you know how
Mona is! She probably egged her on! Aint that some funny shit! Oh my God!
(KATRICE laughs again.)
PJ - Wait a minute!
(KATRICE slowly stops laughing.)
KATRICE - What?
PJ - How the hell are you laughing about Renee kickin' Mona's ass when you got
pissed off at Jahanna for doin' the same damn thing?

Episode 46
ROBIN is on a date with TY. They are eating at the Twenty Four Seven diner.
ROBIN - So honesty is the best policy in your book then huh?
TY - Yeah, it is. That's how I see it. If you're clear up front, there's no drama in the
end. Don't you agree?
ROBIN - I fully agree one hundred percent. I feel you.
TY - Good.
ROBIN - So then let me ask you this.
TY - Sure.
ROBIN - Since you're honest Abe.
(TY laughs as he drinks his Coke.)
TY - Sure, go ahead.
ROBIN - Were you in here earlier like that waitress thought?
TY thinks - Oh shit!
(TY answers quickly and confidently.)
TY - Yeah, I was in here.
(ROBIN pauses.)
ROBIN - You were?
TY - Yep.
(silence)
ROBIN - Why did you lie when that waitress asked you? I thought honesty is the
best policy.
TY - It is, but what I do and with whom is definitely not the business of the
waitress.
ROBIN - Good point.
TY - So I don't mind being up front with you. I'll tell you whatever you wanna
know.
ROBIN - Really now?
TY - Sure. I aint playin' games and I aint got nothin' to hide.
ROBIN - Alright, who were you with when you were here?
TY - You sure you wanna know?
ROBIN - Yeah, I don't care. Humor me.
TY - I was with...
(The waitress walks up with their cheeseburgers.)
WAITRESS - Be careful guys, these plates are hot.
ROBIN - Thanks.
WAITRESS - Can I get you anything else?
TY - No we're cool.
WAITRESS - Okay.
(She walks away.)
ROBIN - So what were you saying?
(TY laughs.)
TY - You really wanna know huh?
ROBIN - Mmmmm hmmmmm.
(TY smiles as he picks his burger up.)
TY - I was here with PJ.
ROBIN - The AKA?
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BREANNA and BRANDON are talking about relationships.
BREANNA - Brandon, let me be open with you.
(BREANNA sits up and becomes very serious.)
BREANNA - Do you know Dr. Jefferson in the psychology department?
BRANDON - Sure, I took him for world culture.
BREANNA - Yeah he does teach that doesn't he?
BRANDON - What about him?
BREANNA - Dr. Jefferson is the best looking professor on campus!
ALEX - Say it again.
(ALEX pulls BREANNA close as he sits on his desk.)
BREANNA - Dr. Jefferson...
(kiss)
BREANNA - ...is the best looking...
(kiss)
BREANNA - ...professor...
(kiss)
BREANNA - ...on this campus!
(They hug and kiss again.)
ALEX - I love the way you say that Bree.
BREANNA - Well I love saying it.
ALEX - Mmmm hmmmm.
BREANNA - But Alex...
ALEX - Yeah?
BREANNA - I don't like fooling around in your classroom. I mean, what if someone
were to walk in?
ALEX - Who would walk in now? Most of my students hate being here when they're
supposed to be here. So you know they aint coming by when they don't have to.
BREANNA - Yeah but I feel so uncomfortable here. I can't really loosen up and be
myself.
ALEX - I understand. Well let's get out of here then.
BREANNA - Okay, where do you want to go?
ALEX - How about the usual spot?
BREANNA - Sounds good to me.
ALEX - Okay let me just get my things together. I'll be right back sweetie.
BREANNA - Okay.
(ALEX kisses her again then steps into his closet.)
BREANNA thinks - I can't wait til...
(ALEX's cell phone rings on top of his desk.)
BREANNA - Alex! Your phone is ringing!
(BREANNA picks the phone up and looks at the display.)
BREANNA - The name says Stace.
ALEX - Let it go to voice mail babe.
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TY - I was here with PJ.
ROBIN - The AKA?
TY - How many PJs do you know?
ROBIN - Shut up!
(TY laughs, ROBIN smiles.)
TY - Yes, PJ the AKA.
(silence)
(They both start eating.)
ROBIN - Well at least I appreciate your honesty. I don't know if I really wanted to
know that now that I know though.
TY - I figured you didn't want to know. That's why I asked.
ROBIN - Yeah. I guess I know you'll never lie to me.
TY - I won't have to. I'm like an open book, nothing to hide. Just ask.
ROBIN - So have you had sex with her?
(TY spits his soda out.)
TY - Okay don't take it that far, God.
(ROBIN laughs.)
ROBIN - I'm just playing. I don't want you to answer that.
TY - Good because I wasn't.
(TY laughs.)
TY - This is the deal Robin. I think you're mad cool and I would like to hang out
with you again. I don't want to disrespect you or nothin'. And like I said, if you see
me now on the yard or something with PJ, then you know the deal. Now if you
don't want to deal with me or this situation, by all means you don't have to. But
that's up to you. And I respect you regardless.
ROBIN - Oh I know you respect me, you aint got no choice in that matter bruh!
(They both laugh.)
TY - See, that's what I'm talkin' about! I love your spunk.
ROBIN - Uh huh.
(They keep eating.)
TY - So...you think you're still interested in hanging out with me? I'd like to see
where this leads if you still want to.
(ROBIN looks directly at TY.)
ROBIN - Like I said Ty, your honesty is refreshing. Harsh at times but refreshing. I
don't mind hangin' out with you either. So that's cool. We can chill.
TY - Good.
(They continue eating.)
ROBIN - So if I wanna hang out with you do I need to check with PJ first?
(TY laughs loud.)
TY - Hell naw. Ha ha ha ha!
ROBIN - Ha ha ha ha, I'm just kiddin'.
TY - Aight, but it isn't like that at all.
ROBIN - Okay.
(The both begin eating again.)
TY - So let me ask you, are you seeing anyone else?
(ROBIN smiles.)
ROBIN - Your honesty thing is a one way street sweetie. I aint tellin' you jack.
(ROBIN laughs.)
TY - Oh its like that huh?
ROBIN - Yep.
(She smiles.)
ROBIN - I'll be right back okay?
(ROBIN grabs her purse.)
TY - Going to the bathroom?
ROBIN - Yeah.
TY - Okay.
(ROBIN gets up and walks away. She pulls out her cell phone and dials quickly.)
ROBIN - Theresa! I need your help quick!
THERESA - You do? What's wrong soror!
ROBIN - Nothing! I need for you to get me PJ's phone number! Now!
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WILLIE is walking from her dorm room. She pulls out her cell phone as soon as
she gets into the hallway.
(WILLIE hits speed dial.)
DEXTER - Hello.
WILLIE - Hey wassup.
DEXTER - Hey.
WILLIE - You busy?
DEXTER - Naw, hold on.
(DEXTER clicks over. WILLIE walks outside of her dorm.)
DEXTER - Hey wassup?
WILLIE - Nothin', wassup with you?
DEXTER - Chillin'. What's goin' on?
WILLIE - I just wanted to talk.
DEXTER - Okay.
(silence)
DEXTER - What you wanna talk about?
WILLIE - Well...don't you think we should talk about what happened?
DEXTER - What happened?
WILLIE - The other day, when I was at your place. Don't you think we should talk
about that?
DEXTER - Oh yeah. Sure.
WILLIE - Dexter what are we doing?
DEXTER - What are we doing? What you mean what we doin'?
WILLIE - Why can't we just leave each other alone?
DEXTER - Because you still want it.
(DEXTER laughs loud.)
WILLIE - I'm serious Dexter.
DEXTER - Okay okay damn. Willie you have a boyfriend who you claim to love and
want to be with. So you need to be asking yourself these questions, not me.
(silence)
DEXTER thinks - Oh God, now she's pissed.
DEXTER - I'm not saying that to be mean, but its the truth.
WILLIE - No, you're right. You're absolutely right. I do have Jason.
DEXTER - Yeah you do. And me and Jason are acquaintances. So it's not even cool
for me to be kissin' on you right now anyway.
WILLIE - Well you had me first. You got some rights.
(They both laugh.)
WILLIE - I'm just kidding.
DEXTER - You're stupid.
(silence)
WILLIE - But seriously Dex, I can't keep doing stuff like this. I really can't.
DEXTER - Like I said before, this is a conversation you need to be having with
yourself. Not with me. When you get everything in order, then you call me.
(silence)
WILLIE - I just might do that.
DEXTER - We'll see.
(silence)
WILLIE - I gotta go.
DEXTER - Okay talk to ya later.
(They hang up.)
WILLIE thinks - I hate when he's right!
(She knocks on the door she just walked up to. The door opens.)
JASON - Hey baby wassup.
WILLIE - Hey. You busy? I wanna talk.
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BREANNA and BRANDON are talking about relationships.
BRANDON - Are you serious!
BREANNA - Very! I never knew he was married, he never wore a wedding ring. I
didn't know who Stace was, I never made the connection at all.
BRANDON - And his wife is your soror?
BREANNA - She was the chapter advisor!
BRANDON - Ooooh damn! I can't believe this!
BREANNA - I felt so stupid. I didn't know anything and I went to his house to
surprise him and I meet Stacie.
BRANDON - Oh shit! This is the craziest story I've ever heard.
BREANNA - The story actually gets worse but that stuff is irrelevant. My point in
telling you this is to say that sometimes we don't get what we expect. For some
reason, I thought something between me and Alex was real. I fooled myself into
thinking that he loved me and I gave in. Big time.
BRANDON - Damn.
BREANNA - I should've known, hindsight is twenty twenty. There were so many
signs that I didn't pick up on. I was so blinded by emotion that I never even
considered the obvious.
BRANDON - What would you consider obvious?
BREANNA - We never went to his house.
BRANDON - Yeah, that is pretty blatant.
BREANNA - He said that because he was faculty and I was a student it wasn't
really safe for me to ever go there. I believed him.
BRANDON - Damn.
BREANNA - He told me that he obviously couldn't come see me in the dorm. He
was faculty and would get in trouble. I believed him.
BRANDON - Yeah.
BREANNA - He told me that he loved me. I believed him.
(silence)
BRANDON - How do you feel now? I mean...do you still love him?
(BREANNA pauses before she answers.)
BREANNA - No. Pledging allowed me to change my focus. When I went on line, I
was heart broken and sad. I didn't know what to expect and all I wanted to do
was lay down and cry until it was over. But the things we faced that we had no
choice but to get over caused me to take that situation with Alex head on.
BRANDON - Yeah.
BREANNA - And I conquered it. I had to.
BRANDON - Man I can't believe that story. So is he going to get in trouble or
anything? Can you report him?
BREANNA - That becomes my word versus his and the administration would
probably believe him. I chalked it up as a tough life experience. But I'm moving
on. I have to for my own piece of mind and sanity. I just want to leave it behind
me and move on fresh and healthy.
(silence)
BRANDON - Wow, well I am really sorry that that all happened to you. That is the
craziest story ever. I think he should be reported or get his ass kicked at least!
(BREANNA is silent.)
BRANDON - Damn, I almost hate his ass now. That is so messed up.
(BREANNA is silent.)
BRANDON - You could even call the police and...are you okay?
BREANNA - Yeah, I'm fine.
BRANDON - Well what's the matter?
BREANNA - I don't know, I'd just rather leave the whole situation behind me. And
change the subject.
BRANDON - Oh I'm sorry Breanna. You're trying to let go and here I am taking you
to the precinct. I'm really sorry.
BREANNA - It's okay.
(silence)
BRANDON - Come here.
BREANNA - Huh?
(BRANDON stands up.)
BRANDON - Come here for a second.
(BREANNA stands up and approaches BRANDON.)
BRANDON - Look...
(He takes her hands.)
BRANDON - I know this was a traumatic experience for you. It must have been. I
just want you to know that I got your back and if you ever need me for any kind of
support, just let me know. I'm sorry that this happened to you and whatever you
need, just ask.
(BREANNA smiles.)
BREANNA - Thank you.
(They hug.)
BREANNA whispers - Thank you so much.
(BRANDON hugs BREANNA tighter before he lets her go. As they come apart their
faces come together. They stare into each other's eyes.)
BREANNA - Brandon...I...
(They come in closer.)
BREANNA whispers - Brandon...
(BREANNA closes her eyes and there is a knock on the door.)
BREANNA - Oh...um...
BRANDON - Um...somebody is at the door.
(They back up from one another. BREANNA giggles.)
BREANNA - Yeah...um...I'll um...be right back.
(They let go of each other and BREANNA fixes her hair as she opens the door.)
BRANDON thinks - What the hell am I doing?
(He looks her direction. He can't see her, she is standing between the door and the
hallway, holding the door open.)
BRANDON thinks - I need to get out of here and head home. I need to talk to
Brendon.
(BRANDON gets up to leave as BREANNA comes back in the room.)
BRANDON - Hey listen, I think I need to...
BREANNA - Look at this...I got a special delivery letter from some lawyer. I don't
know what this is about.
BRANDON - A lawyer?
BREANNA - Yeah.
(silence)
BREANNA - Open it for me. I'm too nervous.
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(WILLIE knocks on the door she just walked up to. The door opens.)
JASON - Hey baby wassup.
WILLIE - Hey. You busy? I wanna talk.
JASON - Sure, come on in.
(JASON kisses WILLIE as she walks in.)
WILLIE - What are you up to?
JASON - Nothin' much, I was talking to my mom on the phone. My little brother hit
a home run on Saturday in his little league game.
WILLIE - Oh that's nice.
JASON - Yeah. Let me hang up with her. Hold on.
WILLIE - You don't have to...
JASON - Naw, its cool. We were hanging up anyway. Hold on.
WILLIE - Okay.
(WILLIE sits down as JASON picks the phone up.)
JASON - Hey Mom? Yeah, let me go. Willie just got here. Oh okay. Sure. Okay. Bye.
(He hangs up.)
JASON - My mother said hi.
WILLIE - Oh.
(JASON sits down.)
JASON - So wassup? What you wanna talk about?
WILLIE thinks - God help me.
WILLIE - I wanted to ask you something.
JASON - Sure.
WILLIE - What do you think about our relationship? Like where do you see us
going?
(The phone rings.)
JASON - I won't answer that.
WILLIE - But it may be your mother calling back.
(JASON looks at the phone as it rings again.)
JASON - Yeah you're right. Okay hold on.
(He gets up and grabs it.)
JASON - Hello?
BOBBY - Hey man did you hear about Quinton?
JASON - Naw but can I call you back? I'm right in the middle of something.
BOBBY - Cool, no problem.
JASON - Thanks. I'll hit ya back.
BOBBY - Aight.
(They hang up and JASON sits back down.)
JASON - I'm sorry.
WILLIE - It's okay. I was just wondering what you thought about us, where you
see us going. Stuff like that.
JASON - Well, I'm happy with you and I try and make you happy too.
WILLIE - Yes you do.
JASON - And as far as the future, I mean, I don't know. I just really take one day
at a time. I don't think we have any major issues. I just like to keep things the
way they are, ya know. We have a great time when we're together. We talk all the
time when we're not together. So its real cool. Ya know?
WILLIE - Yeah. Cool.
(silence)
JASON - Why do you ask? Or let me ask you, what do you feel about the
relationship? How do you feel about your man.
(JASON laughs. WILLIE doesn't.)
JASON - What's the matter?
(WILLIE turns away and holds her finger next to her eye to stop a tear from
falling.)
JASON - Willie what's wrong?
WILLIE - Nothing.
JASON - No something is definitely wrong. Are you feeling okay? Is it something I
did?
WILLIE - Oh God no. You're perfect.
JASON - Then what...why are you crying?
(WILLIE can't hold it any longer and a tear falls from her eye.)
WILLIE - Jason you are so beautiful. You're so perfect.
(silence)
JASON - Thanks, but why does that make you cry?
WILLIE - Because...I don't deserve you. It isn't you, it's me.
JASON - What?
WILLIE - It's me Jason. I don't think I'm good enough for you.
JASON - What? That's crazy. What are you talking about?
WILLIE - I don't deserve you Jason. I just don't. I'm not ready for this kind of
relationship. When we first started, I didn't know I would love you the way...I
didn't know you could love me the way that you do.
JASON - Well I do. So what's wrong with that?
(silence)
WILLIE - It's deeper than I expected or imagined...
(She takes a long pause.)
WILLIE - ...and I don't think I can handle it anymore.

Episode 47
As KATRICE tells her sorors what happened to MONA at Amgis, PJ questions
KATRICE's feelings about the incident.
KATRICE - Mona was out there at Amgis when the big fight started and Renee
caught up with her and whipped her ass!
SYLVIA - No!
KATRICE - Yes girl! Renee was pissed at Mona for something. And you know how
Mona is! She probably egged her on! Aint that some funny shit! Oh my God!
(KATRICE laughs again.)
PJ - Wait a minute!
(KATRICE slowly stops laughing.)
KATRICE - What?
PJ - How the hell are you laughing about Renee kickin' Mona's ass when you got
pissed off at Jahanna for doin' the same damn thing?
SYLVIA - Hey, you know, that's a good question.
(KATRICE loses her smile.)
PJ - What's the deal with that line sister?
(silence)
KATRICE - Come on man, this is different.
PJ - Different? How so?
KATRICE - It's like... okay you know how if you have a little brother or something
you can pick on him all day long but the minute someone outside of your family
picks on him you are ready to defend him?
PJ - Come better than that Treecey, I'm an only child. I can't relate.
KATRICE - You know what the heck I'm talkin' about!
SYLVIA - So are you saying that since Renee is a soror, it's okay for her to beat up
Mona. But because Jahanna is not a soror, it's not okay for her to do it?
KATRICE - Sound crazy?
SYLVIA - Actually, yeah.
PJ - Wait, are you telling me that you went on this big rampage about violence and
shit over Jahanna... about how you could never advocate violence and so on and
so on... and now you are doing just that?
KATRICE - I'm not advocating anything. All I'm saying is that I'm not gonna
extend any courtesies or look past any faults for a non soror. Especially for
someone that's trying to get in.
SYLVIA - I don't know Katrice, I think I kinda feel PJ on this one.
KATRICE - You do?
SYLVIA - I just remember how you were up in the meeting. You were adament
about Jahanna and how a soror is to carry herself. What is Renee saying about
AKA by fighting? Its like you're talking out of both sides of your neck.
PJ - But honestly, I wanna take this a step further than that.
KATRICE - A step further? What you mean?
(PJ smirks.)
PJ - Katrice, I know you. I know you well.
KATRICE - Uh huh.
PJ - And I just can't believe this is the only reason you were hating on Jahanna.
Now I want to know the real deal. Why did you argue til you were blue in the face
to keep Jahanna off our line?
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DEXTER has just hung up the phone with WILLIE. He re-opens the book he was
reading.
(DEXTER laughs to himself.)
DEXTER thinks - I knew she still wanted me. Ha ha ha ha.
(DEXTER continues to read.)
DEXTER thinks - I can't get back into Willie. That's that crazy shit. Me and Jason
are boys, that shit aint cool.
(DEXTER turns the page.)
DEXTER thinks - And God, don't let Ronnie be right for once. He'd never let me
hear the end of it!
(The phone rings.)
DEXTER thinks - Willie?
(He answers.)
DEXTER - Hello?
DRE - What's the deal team?
DEXTER - What's up bruh?
DRE - Dog, did you hear about the fight over at Amgis?
DEXTER - Fight? What fight?
DRE - Dog, there was a big fight at the happy hour between the Kappas and the
Alphas!
DEXTER - For real? Them cat dudes?
DRE - Hell yeah! The bruhs called me and tol d me. They didn't get up in it but I
think Buck was at the wrong place at the wrong time. He hurt his leg or
something.
DEXTER - Aw damn. That's fucked up.
DRE - Yeah, but I don't think its serious.
DEXTER - Oh cool.
DRE - So what's up with you dog?
DEXTER - Nothin' bruh. Just reading.
DRE - You comin' to the house to watch the game?
DEXTER - Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Eight o' clock right?
DRE - Yeah. Pick up some pizza on the way nigga.
DEXTER - Nigga please! Hell no! Ha ha ha ha, you better get Ty to get that shit!
(DRE laughs.)
DRE - I feel ya dog. Aight I'll see ya here.
DEXTER - Alright bruh.
DRE - Bruh.
DEXTER - Bruh.
(They hang up. DEXTER looks at his watch.)
DEXTER - I need to get ready to roll out.
(He closes his book and turns the shower on. The phone rings again.)
DEXTER - Hello?
DONNA - Hi Dexter this is Donna.
DEXTER - Oh hey Donna. What's up?
DONNA - Hey, you got the assignment for next class?
DEXTER - Yeah, I was just looking at it.
DONNA - Can I stop by in a few minutes and copy it?
DEXTER - Well I'm on my way out but you can borrow my book if you want. I
won't need it tonight.
DONNA - Oh cool, I'll be right up.
DEXTER - Aight, I'm about to jump in the shower so come on in and grab it off my
desk. I'll leave the door unlocked.
DONNA - Cool, thanks.
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PJ - Katrice, I know you. I know you well.
KATRICE - Uh huh.
PJ - And I just can't believe this is the only reason you were hating on Jahanna.
Now I want to know the real deal. Why did you argue til you were blue in the face
to keep Jahanna off line?
(silence)
SYLVIA - The million dollar question.
(PJ's cell phone rings.)
PJ - Saved by the bell! Hold on yall, maybe this is a report about April kicking
somebody's ass.
(PJ picks up her cell phone.)
PJ - Hello?
ROBIN - PJ?
PJ - Yeah who's this?
ROBIN - This is Robin.
PJ thinks - Robin? What is Robin calling me for?
PJ - Hey Robin, what's up girl?
ROBIN - I'm cool, how are you?
PJ - Just fine. What can I do for ya?
ROBIN - You got a minute?
PJ - I got about half of one.
ROBIN - Cool, that's all I'll probably need anyway.
PJ - Okay.
ROBIN - Let me ask you something real quick. Were you out at the Twenty Four
Seven diner earlier?
PJ - Uh yeah, I sure was.
ROBIN - I thought so. Did you happen to come to the diner with Ty?
PJ - Yeah, I sure did.
ROBIN thinks - Dag, he was telling the truth. Man, he gives up way too much
information.
PJ - Why?
ROBIN - Well I'm at the diner now with him.
PJ - You are?
ROBIN - Yeah and the waitress recognized him from being in here earlier. So I
asked him about it and he said that he was here earlier with you. I honestly didn't
understand why he was telling me all his business.
PJ - Are you serious?
ROBIN - Yeah. So I wanted to first of all confirm if he was telling the truth.
PJ - Yeah, I guess he was.
ROBIN - And then secondly, let you know the deal. He plans to date both of us,
which normally really wouldn't be an issue. Who he dates is his business.
PJ - Yeah, it is.
ROBIN - But he doesn't know the extent of my friendship with you. And with that
being the case, I thought I'd let you know the deal, just in case he hadn't already.
PJ - So let me get this straight.
ROBIN - Uh huh.
PJ - He takes you to the exact same place that he took me just a little while ago,
and then straight up tells you that he was there with me?
ROBIN - Basically. Yep.
PJ - Wow, what nerve!
ROBIN - Well to his credit, Ty seems very honest. Personally, I wouldnt've given
up all the information that he told me. I mean, he definitely aint my man and he
aint yours either. So he doesn't owe either of us anything.
PJ - Yeah, but at least be a little creative with yours. The same restaurant?
(ROBIN laughs.)
ROBIN - Well yeah, I guess you got a point there girl.
(PJ laughs too.)
PJ - Well thanks for the heads up Robin.
ROBIN - Oh no doubt. I know I aint the one to get played and I aint tryin' to see
none of my friends get played either. So I just wanted to make you aware, just in
case it was shady.
PJ - Yeah true true.
ROBIN - Aight well I'm out PJ. I'll catch ya later.
PJ - Hey Robin wait, did you say you were still at the diner now?
ROBIN - Yeah, why?
(PJ thinks a moment.)
PJ - Check this out, this is mad funny! This is what I want you to do!
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CARYN is in her house watching tv and talking on the phone.
TRINA - Yeah girl, but you won't believe what I heard.
CARYN - What?
TRINA - I think Derrick got a new girlfriend!
CARYN - What!
TRINA - Yeah, I heard he is talking to Candace now.
CARYN - Candace? Really?
TRINA - That's what I heard.
CARYN - Well shit! She aint even cute!
(They both laugh loud and long.)
TRINA - Girl you a trip!
CARYN - Well whatever! I don't want Derrick no more! Fuck em!
TRINA- Whatever ho! Stop lying!
CARYN - Naw, I don't want him no more. He dropped me like a bag of bricks and
any nigga that can do that shit aint no man that I need to be fuckin' with.
TRINA - True true.
CARYN - We'll see how much this Candace chick means to him if he turns out to be
the real father.
TRINA - How so?
CARYN - You know girlfriends hate the baby momma drama.
TRINA - Yeah? So?
CARYN - And you know I know how to bring the damn drama!
(TRINA laughs.)
TRINA - I know! I know!
(CARYN laughs.)
TRINA - Where is Lil Derrick now?
CARYN - Right here on the floor girl, playing with his fire engine and shit. His bad
ass.
TRINA - Awwww, how cute.
CARYN - Yeah whatever! Let me see your ass babysit for a week. See how cute he
is then!
(TRINA laughs.)
TRINA - I'd put that lil man on Ronnie and let him take care of him.
CARYN - Oh God no! Ha ha ha ha!
(CARYN's other line rings.)
CARYN - Hold on Tri.
(She clicks over.)
CARYN - Hello?
BOBBY - Hey, it's Bobby.
(silence)
CARYN - Bobby?
BOBBY - Yeah, what's up.
CARYN - I'm chillin. Uh... what's up with you?
BOBBY - You got a minute? I need to talk to you.
CARYN - Yeah, uh... hold on.
(CARYN clicks back over.)
CARYN - Trina let me call you back. It's Bobby.
TRINA - Bobby? What his ass want callin' you?
CARYN - I don't know. I'll call you back and tell you.
TRINA - Yeah, do that.
CARYN - Aight, bye.
(She clicks back over.)
CARYN - Bobby?
BOBBY - Yeah.
CARYN - You got my attention. What ya want?
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DEXTER steps into the shower.
DEXTER thinks - Willie must think I'm stupid if she thinks I can't see through her
bullshit. She wants to play me and Jason at the same time. Well I aint no fool. Naw
baby, not the kid.
(He grabs the soap and starts his shower.)
DEXTER thinks - I aint gonna lie, I aint the one to be turnin' no girls down. But this
is more about principle than anything else. I can't let her win. Ha ha ha ha!
(He starts to rinse off.)
DEXTER thinks - She needs to get a grip, and then make up her mind. That's
what's up.
(He hears the front door open.)
DEXTER thinks - That must be Donna getting that book.
DONNA - Hey Dexter, it's me.
DEXTER - Hey! I'm in the shower.
DONNA - Okay!
(silence)
(DEXTER hears the bathroom door open.)
DEXTER - Hey!
DONNA - Ha ha ha, hey Dex! I just wanted to ask you a quick question about our
assignment.
DEXTER - Oh okay! Ha ha ha, well I'll be right out.
DONNA - Okay cool.
(DONNA stares into the shower at DEXTER.)
DONNA - Ooooh, sexy!
(She closes the door laughing. DEXTER laughs too. He turns the water off and
grabs a towel. He puts it around his waist and walks out.)
DEXTER - Hey.
DONNA - Hey. Sorry to bug you.
DEXTER - No problem. What's up?
DONNA - I got your book here but I really don't know what chapter assignment
we're supposed to do. I missed the last class so I don't know what lesson I should
be preparing.
DEXTER - Oh okay. I think it's twenty two. Let me see.
(DONNA gives DEXTER the book as she stares at his wet chest.)
DEXTER - I think its twenty two, I'll know it when I turn the page to it.
DONNA - Mmmmmm hmmmmm.
(DEXTER flips the pages to the chapter.)
DEXTER - Yeah see, this one. Twenty two.
DONNA - Mmmmm hmmmmm.
(silence)
(DEXTER stares at DONNA. She stares back.)
(silence)
DEXTER - Okay, so um...you got...everything... you need?
DONNA - Almost everything.
(DONNA lets her hand fall between them and it grazes across DEXTER's towel.
DEXTER looks down at her hand and then back up at her. He smiles. She smiles.)
(silence)
(DONNA leans in and starts to kiss DEXTER.)
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CARYN - So whatcha want Bobby? Wassup?
BOBBY - I know we haven't gotten along lately and I know we got some drama
happenin'.
CARYN - Yeah. Drama.
BOBBY - And I know we don't know if I'm the father or not.
CARYN - Uh huh.
BOBBY - But I think that if I am the father and we're gonna have to deal with each
other, then we may as well get along. For Lil Derrick at least.
CARYN - What?
BOBBY - I'm sayin'. We may as well patch things up between us if we're gonna
have to be parents. Ya know?
(silence)
CARYN - Okay who kidnapped the real Bobby and who the hell is this?
(BOBBY laughs.)
BOBBY - What you sayin'?
CARYN - Bobby, it aint like you the fatherly type. Or the nicest guy I know. Or
anything like that. What the hell is causing you to change?
BOBBY - Honestly, I loved and lost. For real this time. That kinda did it.
CARYN - Well whatever did it... cool.
BOBBY - Thanks Caryn.
CARYN - Yeah.
BOBBY - So how is Lil Derrick?
CARYN - He's fine. His bad ass.
(BOBBY laughs.)
BOBBY - He may be mine then cuz my mother said I was a terror on two legs!
CARYN - I know you were! Cuz you a hot mess now!
(They both laugh.)
BOBBY - Oh whatever! You know you like it!
CARYN - Nigga please! Ha ha ha ha!
BOBBY - Have you heard from Big Derrick?
CARYN - Yeah, he just told me when he's gonna be in town for the DNA test. That's
all. I heard he's dating Candace now.
BOBBY - Really! Oh shit!
CARYN - Yeah.
BOBBY - Wow.
(silence)
BOBBY - So anyway, where's the baby now?
CARYN - His ass is sittin' right here and shit. Little ass monster.
BOBBY - He's sittin' right there?
CARYN - Yeah.
BOBBY - And you're cursin' like that in front of him? I thought he was at a baby
sitter or in another room or something!
CARYN - Cursin' in front of him? What are you talking about?
BOBBY - Caryn don't curse in front of the baby, what kind of example is that?
CARYN - Nigga, I know you aint fuckin' tellin' me how to raise... my boy!
BOBBY - Caryn, what the hell is the matter with you?
CARYN - What's the matter with me? Shit nigga what's the matter with you!
BOBBY - You don't need to be using that foul language in front of your son. See,
this is what I'm talking about! This is the exact reason I need to step in.
CARYN - Aw hell naw! Aint nobody steppin' in to shit! You aint gonna tell me that I
can't be me in front of my son! He gets the real me at all times! I'm his damn
mother, I'm the one who changes him and feeds him and shit! I don't wanna hear
shit from nobody that aint up in this bitch twenty four seven like I am!
BOBBY - Well you better hope I aint the father because if I am, you can kiss your
custody goodbye! I gurantee you that!
CARYN - We'll see about that shit!
BOBBY - Yeah! We...
(CARYN hangs up.)
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(DEXTER and DONNA begin kissing. He pushes her toward the bed. She falls back
on it and he falls on top of her.)
DEXTER thinks - Yeah! It's about to be on!
(DONNA grabs at the towel and squeezes DEXTER's butt.)
DEXTER thinks - Donna is sexy as hell!
(DONNA pulls at the towel and quickly pulls her shirt over her head. DEXTER starts
barking.)
DONNA - Oooh, you're turning me on! Bark again!
DEXTER - Roo! Roo! Roo! Arrrrrrr!
(DONNA starts to kiss and bite at DEXTER's neck.)
DEXTER thinks - Yeah! Yeah!
(DONNA starts to unhook her bra.)
DEXTER - Yeah...ye...uh...wait...wait.
(DEXTER stops. He pulls his towel back up.)
DONNA - What's the matter?
(silence)
DONNA - What?
DEXTER - I can't. I can't do this.
DONNA - It's okay baby. If you don't scream I sure won't holla!
(DEXTER laughs.)
DEXTER - Naw Donna. I just can't.
DEXTER thinks - I can but I don't want to.
DEXTER - My bad yo.
DONNA - Are you serious?
DEXTER - Yeah.
(DEXTER starts to get up. He laughs as he does.)
DONNA - Okay... I don't get too many turn downs. What's the matter?
DEXTER - Look... I'm sorry but...
DONNA - You know what, on second thought, I don't wanna know. Don't sweat it
Dex. I'll bring your book back tomorrow.
DEXTER - Okay then. Cool. I'm sorry.
(DONNA gets up to leave. She puts her shirt back on.)
DEXTER thinks - Aint this some damn shit!
DONNA - Talk to ya later Dexter.
DEXTER - Yeah. Later.
(DONNA leaves. DEXTER sits on the bed.)
(silence)
DEXTER thinks - I guess I like my ex more than I thought I did. Shit!

Episode 48
WILLIE is crying in JASON's room.
WILLIE - I don't deserve you Jason. I just don't. I'm not ready for this kind of
relationship. When we first started, I didn't know I would love you the way...I
didn't know you could love me the way that you do.
JASON - Well I do. So what's wrong with that?
(silence)
WILLIE - It's deeper than I expected or imagined...
(She takes a long pause.)
WILLIE - ...and I don't think I can handle it anymore.
JASON - I don't understand. What do you mean you can't handle it anymore?
Handle what? And why don't you deserve me?
(silence)
JASON - Willie talk to me.
WILLIE - I'm trying...its...its just that...
(silence)
JASON - Willie you are not making any sense at all and you're worrying me. Stop
crying, come on, stop crying and talk to me.
(JASON approaches WILLIE and gets on his knee. He grabs her hands which she
just wiped her tears with. He holds them tightly and looks up into her face.)
JASON - Talk to me.
WILLIE - Okay. Okay.
(WILLIE catches her breath and takes one hand from JASON to wipe her face
again.)
WILLIE - Jason, I don't think I should stay in this relationship with you anymore.
JASON - What? Why?
WILLIE - It's just that...I don't deserve you for the way you treat me. I don't
return the love you give me and that isn't...it so isn't fair to you Jason.
(JASON stands up.)
JASON - Willie what the hell are you talking about?
WILLIE - I don't know anymore, I'm so confused.
(silence)
JASON - Willie...
(WILLIE looks up.)
JASON - ...are you cheating on me?
(WILLIE pauses and looks away, then back at JASON.)
WILLIE - No.
(silence)
JASON - You're fuckin' cheating on me!
WILLIE - No, no I'm not...
JASON - Yes you are! I can tell by the way you answered me!
WILLIE - Jason...no...
JASON - I can't believe this! I can't...
(JASON looks around him and grabs the closest thing to him, his cell phone. He
throws it and it shatters against the wall.)
WILLIE - Jason!
JASON - Who is it!
WILLIE - Nobody!
(JASON turns and storms toward the closet.)
WILLIE thinks - Oh my God!
WILLIE - Jason stop!
(JASON grabs his coat and throws it on. He storms out the door.)
WILLIE - Jason! Where are you...
(JASON slams the door behind him.)
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PJ is on the phone with ROBIN.
PJ - Yeah, but at least be a little creative with yours. The same restaurant?
(ROBIN laughs.)
ROBIN - Well yeah, I guess you got a point there girl.
(PJ laughs too.)
PJ - Well thanks for the heads up Robin.
ROBIN - Oh no doubt. I know I aint the one to get played and I aint tryin' to see
none of my friends get played either. So I just wanted to make you aware, just in
case it was shady.
PJ - Yeah true true.
ROBIN - Aight well I'm out PJ. I'll catch ya later.
PJ - Hey Robin wait, did you say you were still at the diner now?
ROBIN - Yeah, why?
(PJ thinks a moment.)
PJ - Check this out, this is mad funny! This is what I want you to do!
ROBIN - Huh? What?
(SYLVIA turns to KATRICE.)
SYLVIA - Who's she talking to?
KATRICE - I think she said Robin.
SYLVIA - The Delta?
KATRICE - I guess.
SYLVIA - Oh. PJ is always up in some mix. I swear.
(KATRICE laughs.)
SYLVIA - So anyway, what were we talkin' about?
KATRICE - I don't know. I don't remember.
SYLVIA - Chick yes you do! We were talkin' bout you!
(KATRICE smiles.)
KATRICE - Oh yeah. I forgot.
SYLVIA - Uh huh. So what's the deal Trece? Why you hatin' on Jahana the way you
do?
KATRICE - See I'd tell ya soror, but then I'd have to kill ya.
SYLVIA - Oh whatever! Stop playin'! What's the deal?
(silence)
SYLVIA - Well?
(Katrice smiles again.)
KATRICE - Okay look... this is the deal. See what happened was...
SYLVIA - No wait, just when the good part is! I gotta go!
KATRICE - Oh, you're leaving? Already?
SYLVIA - Girl I gotta go for real. I am so late, I was trying to wait around for your
reasons.
KATRICE - Oh well.
(KATRICE smiles as she playfully shrugs.)
SYLVIA - Oh I'm gonna call PJ so don't act like I won't find out! Ha ha ha ha!
(KATRICE laughs. SYLVIA gets up and grabs her bag.)
KATRICE - Okay girl, I'll holla at cha lata.
SYLVIA - See ya Trece.
(SYLVIA walks past PJ.)
SYLVIA - Hey girl, I gotta go.
(PJ covers the phone with her hand.)
PJ - You leavin?
SYLVIA - Yeah, I'll call you later.
PJ - Okay.
(They hug and SYLVIA leaves.)
PJ - Okay tell me when you call me back! Ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha ha! Okay girl! Take
care!
(PJ hangs up.)
KATRICE - What was that all about?
PJ - Would yo believe that Ty just took Robin to the twenty four seven right after
he took me there!
KATRICE - What? How did you know?
PJ - That was Robin on the phone!
KATRICE - Oh shit! So explain to me what happened again? I wanna make sure I
understood exactly what you just said.
PJ - Hell no.
KATRICE - Huh?
PJ - Don't try and be slick. I asked you a question and I want my answer first. Why
the hell are you hatin' on Jahanna?
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JASON has gone to the gym inside the Ahpla Dome on campus. He has on boxing
gloves and is hitting the heavy bag.
JASON thinks - I'm so damn stupid! How did I not see this coming? Dammit!
(JASON hits the bag hard, the bag rocks back and forth.)
JASON thinks - How the hell...we're together every fuckin' day!
(JASON hits the bag three times quickly. The bag spins around.)
JASON thinks - Who is it! Who the hell is it!
(JASON hits the bag hard.)
JASON thinks - I need to calm down before I fuckin' kill somebody.
(JASON stops hitting the bag and slowly walks over to one of the benches. He sits
down and drops his head into his hands, with the boxing gloves on.)
JASON thinks - I can't believe this...I just don't believe it!
(silence)
(Two guys walk in the gym talking and laughing. They go to the other side and
prepare to work out.)
JASON thinks - Who is it...who is it...
(JASON stares at the two guys. Theyre talking and laughing as one prepares to life
weights.)
JASON thinks - What kind of nigga does Willie like...
(JASON just stares at the guy lifting the weight. He stares at his arms, his chest,
his legs, then his face.)
JASON thinks - Just the kind of nigga that Willie likes...
(JASON clinches his fists within the gloves.)
JASON thinks - I bet this has all been going on behind my back! The whole damn
time!
(silence)
JASON thinks - I've been treating her like a queen all this time, and I bet this has
been going on since the beginning!
(JASON slowly stands up with his eyes still fixed on the guy who was once lifting
and now is standing.)
JASON thinks - And I bet all her sorors know! I'm just the damn fool all over
campus!
(JASON is breathing very heavy but doesn't show it.)
JASON thinks - I should just...
(JASON takes a big swing.)
DEXTER - Whoa whoa bruh!
JASON - Dexter?
(DEXTER grabbed JASON's shoulder and startled JASON.)
JASON - Oh...uh...my bad man...you okay?
DEXTER - Yeah, I'm fine. You kinda jumpy huh?
JASON - Yeah man...I'm...
(silence)
DEXTER - I didn't know you came down here, I work out here all the time. Well
come on man, let's take out that agression on the bag here.
(DEXTER puts his towel down on the bench and stands behind the bag to hold it
for JASON.)
DEXTER - Aight man, let's see what ya go.
(JASON just stands there.)
DEXTER - Don't worry man, ha ha ha, it won't hit ya back. Give it your best shot!
(JASON steps in and hits the bag...hard. Very hard.)
DEXTER - Damn man, you need to take on Lennox Lewis! Damn!
(silence)
DEXTER - Hey J, what's the matter man? You look like you're about to kill
somebody, and from the feel of that punch, you may be able to.
(silence)
DEXTER - You okay man?
JASON - Dex, can I talk to you...and you keep it between me and you?
DEXTER thinks - What's this about?
DEXTER - Sure man, what's up?
(silence)
(JASON gets ready to hit the bag again.)
JASON - I just got something...real important...that I need to ask you man.
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MIKE is sitting at the 32nd precinct. He is trying to make a phone call.
MIKE - Excuse me...I've been here over an hour and I haven't been allowed to
make a phone call yet!
OFFICER - Just a few more minutes sir. Take your seat and I'll be right with you.
MIKE - That's what you said an hour ago!
OFFICER - And it's gonna be another hour if you don't sit down!
MIKE thinks - Dammit!
(MIKE turns and sits back down. He rubs his wrists from when he had handcuffs
on.)
MIKE thinks - This is some bullshit! This is some bullshit!
(MIKE thinks about MONA.)
MIKE thinks - I can't believe she played me like that! Oooooh I'm gona kick her...
OFFICER - Somebody named Mike here?
(MIKE jumps up.)
MIKE - Hey! Hey, that's me!
OFFICER - Right this way sir.
MIKE - Can I leave yet?
OFFICER - Leave? Where you think you're goin'?
MIKE - Home! This is one big misunderstanding.
OFFICER - Yeah, okay. Whatever.
MIKE - Well where are you taking me then?
(The officer doesn't answer as he flips through a folder and walks down a long
hallway with MIKE following.)
MIKE - You don't talk much do you?
OFFICER - And you talk a lot...don't you?
(The officer turns a corner and opens a door. He holds it open or MIKE.)
MIKE - What the hell is that?
OFFICER - It's a camera.
MIKE - A camera? That big? Why are you taking my picture?
OFFICER - Because we'll need it for your file.
(MIKE stops.)
MIKE - File? What file?
OFFICER - You'll need a file for processing.
MIKE - Proces...okay wait up. Hold on a minute, this is all one big
misunderstanding. I didn't start any fight on Amgis' campus. I don't even go to
school there man! I told you I go to Ahpla University!
OFFICER - Yeah, you told me. So where's your Ahpla id?
MIKE - I already told you! I lost my wallet in all the confusion.
OFFICER - Uh huh. Stand right here please.
MIKE - Wait, you can't be serious man! Come on man, I didn't do anything!
OFFICER - Stand right here sir.
MIKE - Are you a Nupe by any chance?
OFFICER - A what?
MIKE thinks - Damn!
MIKE - Come on man, we need to talk about this...I need a lawyer...I need a phone
call.
(The officer puts MIKE's folder down and walks toward MIKE.)
OFFICER - No, what you need to do is cooperate before this gets ugly.
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PJ - Don't try and be slick. I asked you a question and I want my answer first. Why
the hell are you hatin' on Jahanna?
KATRICE - Damn Prejina, give it a break man. Shit.
PJ - I'll give it a break when you tell me the deal.
(PJ sits back down.)
PJ - Now what's up?
(silence)
PJ - Well? Speak!
(KATRICE laughs.)
KATRICE - So you really think I have something against Jahana huh?
PJ - Why else would you hate on her like you do? Your reasoning aint flying with
me sister.
(KATRICE laughs again.)
KATRICE - You're just the private eye aint ya?
PJ - Yeah, I get to the bottom of the case.
KATRICE - Yeah, I see!
PJ - You're stalling again.
(silence)
KATRICE - PJ, I'd rather not talk about this. Okay?
PJ - Oh my bad.
KATRICE - Thanks.
PJ - Girl please! I don't care if you'd...
(PJ imitates KATRICE's voice.)
PJ - ...rather not talk about it...I want you tot talk about it so talk about it.
Jahanna is my girl and I wanna know what's up.
(KATRICE loses her smile.)
KATRICE - Fine PJ. Fine.
(KATRICE slowly runs her fingers through her hair and exhales heavily.)
KATRICE - Okay PJ fine. I'll admit...
(KATRICE pauses.)
KATRICE - There is a reason...a big reason...why I was against Jahanna.
PJ - I knew it. I knew it. Why?
(KATRICE pauses before she begins.)
KATRICE - Okay, let me tell you why...
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MIKE - Hello! Xavier! Hello!
XAVIER - Mike?
MIKE - Yo! Oh my God man, where are you?
XAVIER - I'm over here at Amgis. I'm interviewing some cats, I just caught up
with frat. Where are you?
MIKE - Man these fools arrested me and think I had something to do with starting
the fight!
XAVIER - What!
MIKE - I'm down at the police place now!
XAVIER - Jesus! Are you okay man?
MIKE - Yeah, I've been here forever though! They took my cell phone, I lost my
wallet, and this is the first phone call they've let me make!
XAVIER - So how can you get out?
MIKE - That's why I'm calling you Z. I need five hundred dollars.
XAVIER - Five hundred dollars!
MIKE - Yeah, this is only a misdeamenor or something. I just have to pay a fine
and I can leave. So can you bring it?
XAVIER - Are you crazy? I don't have five hundred dollars!
MIKE - Yes you do man, call your dad or something. He's a preacher, he got
money!
XAVIER - Okay calm that noise down. My father is not gonna bail you out of jail.
MIKE - Why not?
XAVIER - He just aint. We need another plan of action.
MIKE - Well you gotta help me man, you gotta do something!
XAVIER - I'm thinking I'm thinking!
MIKE - Well think fast man! I gotta get out of here!
XAVIER - Okay okay...can I call you back?
MIKE - Call me back? Hell no man! I'm in the police station! They got me sitting
here in some small ass room like I'm a criminal and this is my only phone call!
XAVIER - Oh wow! Okay, check this out. I'm gonna rally up the Nupes and we'll
get the money! We'll all have to pitch in. Hold tight bruh, we'll be there for ya!
MIKE - Aight man, I'm countin' on ya man! Hurry!
XAVIER - Okay bruh! I'll get it as fast as I can!
MIKE - Thanks Z! Thanks!
XAVIER - No problem man!
(MIKE hangs up.)
OFFICER - Okay, back ya go.
MIKE - I know I know!
(MIKE walks back to his little room and the officer locks him in.)
MIKE - My frat brothers are coming to get me out of here!
OFFICER - Hurray for the calvary!
(The officer walks away.)
MIKE thinks - I'm gonna write a letter about his ass!
(MIKE sits down.)
MIKE thinks - I can't believe this is happening to me!
(MIKE looks around the small cell. There is writing all over the wall. He is sitting
on a cold steel bed. He looks at how nasty it looks and he scoots to the very end of
it so his body is not in contact with most of it.)
MIKE thinks - I'm gonna kill Mona! I'm gonna kill her ass!
(MIKE sits forward, closes his eyes, and rubs his forehead.)
MIKE thinks - I hope those niggas hurry up! This is some bullshit! Why me? Out of
all the niggas out there to grab! Why me!
(MIKE looks at his arm to see his watch, but he forgot it was confiscated.)
MIKE - Dammit!
(MIKE stands up and starts pacing around the cell.)
MIKE thinks - This is some bullshit!
(MIKE hears the main door open and he tries to peek down the hall without
touching his face to the bars of the cell. He hears keys jingling.)
MIKE thinks - They probably bringing some other nigga in here!
MIKE - Hey man, I need to make another phone call! Hey!
(The officer walks up to MIKE's cell and starts to fumble with the keys.)
MIKE - You're gonna let me make another phone call? Cool!
OFFICER - You won't need to. You posted bail.
MIKE - I did? That quick?
OFFICER - Yep. You're free to go as soon as you sign a few forms and get your
belongings.
MIKE - Hell yeah!
(The officer opens the cell.)
MIKE - I knew them Nupes wouldn't let me down! Damn that was quick! I'm so
glad I pledged!
(MIKE walks back down the long hallway behind the officer.)
MIKE thinks - I wonder how Z got the money that fast!
OFFICER - Come into this room with me and get your belongings.
MIKE - Okay.
(MIKE follows him.)
OFFICER - Sign right here and you're free to go.
MIKE - You know, you guys got a racket here. Five hundred bucks just to keep me
in here?
OFFICER - Yeah, somebody's gotta keep the lights on in this place. Have a good
day sir.
(The officer leads MIKE out.)
MIKE - Yeah uh huh. You too. I told you my frat brothers would get me out of this
hell hole!
OFFICER - Frat brothers? I think you're a little mistaken sir.
MIKE - Huh?
(They go through the door.)
OFFICER - This is who got you out.
(MIKE stops in his tracks.)
MONA - Hey. You okay?

Episode 49
MIRI missed GINA's flight and has decided to walk around Amsterdam and get
something to eat.
(MIRI sees another cafe and steps inside.)
HOSTESS - Good day, table for one?
MIRI - Yes, thank you.
JARED - Gina, we're so happy you were able to join us!
ANGIE - Yes, truly.
GINA - Thanks, I figured what the hell? I'm never gonna be in Amsterdam again.
What's a few hours to eat a nice meal with a very nice couple.
JARED - Well cheers.
GINA - I'm just very appreciative that yall invited me to eat with yall. I've been
very sad and I needed a nice pick me up.
ANGIE - Very sad? What's wrong?
GINA - Oh don't worry about it.
JARED - No please, do tell.
GINA - Well...
(GINA pauses.)
GINA - You see, there's this guy...and he's the reason I was even in Africa...and
he...he...
(GINA stops in shock.)
GINA - ...he's sitting right there!
(JARED and ANGIE turn around.)
ANGIE - Right there? That's him?
GINA - Yes! Oh my goodness! What in the world is he doing here?
(JARED is still turned around looking at MIRI.)
JARED - I guess he didn't want to let you go so easily.
GINA - Oh gosh!
JARED - It's possible you should go say hello... huh?
ANGIE - No wait.
(ANGIE grabs her menu and gets up.)
ANGIE - Gina hold your menu up in front of your face. Let me go talk to him.
GINA - Angie wait...
(ANGIE walks toward MIRI giggling.)
ANGIE - Good afternoon sir.
MIRI - Good afternoon.
(ANGIE gives MIRI her menu.)
ANGIE - Please check out today's special. It's quite the catch.
MIRI - Thank you.
ANGIE - Can I get you something to drink?
MIRI - Just water please.
ANGIE - Sure. So is this your first time in Amsterdam? What brings you here?
MIRI - Oh you don't wanna know.
ANGIE - Try me.
(ANGIE smiles.)
MIRI - Okay, if you must know. I um... I was following a friend of mine. And her
flight was here and I missed her. So now...
(MIRI stops.)
ANGIE - Sounds like a love interest.
(MIRI doesn't answer.)
ANGIE - Well maybe you will see her again real soon.
MIRI - I don't know. Maybe.
ANGIE - As a matter of fact sir, I think you will see her again today.
(MIRI smiles.)
MIRI - Thanks but that's impossible. She's already gone and probably through
with me anyway.
ANGIE - Tell ya what sir. You seem like a nice gentleman and I am sure she is a
nice lady. If you see her again, today, will you promise to make her happy?
MIRI - Lady, if I ever see her again, I will never ever neglect her again. Ever! Trust
me on that. I just wish I could see her right now.
(ANGIE smiles as she waves for GINA to come over.)
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SHARONDA is in her room watching television. There is a knock on the door.
SHARONDA - Come in! It's open!
(MIYA opens the door.)
SHARONDA - Hey cuzz!
MIYA - Hi Rhonda!
(SHARONDA gets up to hug MIYA then she sits back down.)
SHARONDA - What's goin' on?
MIYA - Nothin'. Nothin' at all. Did you hear about some fight at Amgis?
SHARONDA - No, what happened?
MIYA - I don't know but I think it's at the spot that Mona wanted me to meet her
at. I overheard someone talking about it downstairs.
SHARONDA - Wow. I'm sure I'll hear about it.
MIYA - You're so much in the know. I wanna be just like you!
(SHARONDA laughs.)
SHARONDA - Well don't say that too fast! I gotta improve my grades a bit if I'm
ever gonna get into a top law school.
MIYA - You'll get in. Tell em you're a Ferguson!
(They both laugh.)
SHARONDA - That only seems to have weight around campus. I don't know about
the outside world. But speaking of big time Fergusons who move weight, how is
Aunt Mel? She still mad at me?
MIYA - She'll get over it. Don't sweat it.
SHARONDA - Okay.
MIYA - So I got this handbook thing...
SHARONDA - Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Let me see that thing.
(MIYA opens her bag and pulls out the small blue book.)
MIYA - It was laying on the ground face down. I thought it may be a poetry book
or something because its so small. So I picked it up.
(MIYA hands it to SHARONDA.)
MIYA - I had no idea it was a sorority book. All about Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.
Cool huh?
(SHARONDA doesn't answer. She looks at the cover of the book, then looks at the
back. There is nothing on the back. She opens it, glances at the first page, then
closes it immediately and puts it down.)
SHARONDA - Miya, let me talk to you for a minute.
MIYA - Okay.
SHARONDA - Do you know what this book is?
MIYA - Well I was reading and it seemed like all the rules and regulations and
stuff. You know, official type stuff.
SHARONDA - That's exactly right. This is official type stuff for Sigma Gamma Rho.
MIYA - Uh huh.
SHARONDA - So if this is official type stuff for Sigma Gamma Rho, why would
anyone else be reading it?
MIYA - Well no one else should read it.
SHARONDA - That's right. So then why did you read it?
MIYA - Because I found it.
SHARONDA - Miya, just because you saw it laying there, doesn't mean you're
supposed to disrespect their organization by reading their secret information. All I
did was glance at the first page to make sure this book was what I thought it was.
Then I placed it down. Now I'm gonna call one of my friends who is an SGRho and
let her know to come pick this up. It isn't my business what is in this book.
(silence)
SHARONDA - You said you wanna be just like me right?
MIYA - Yes.
SHARONDA - Okay then, lesson number one. I, as well as most Greeks, respect
one another. We respect each other's organizations. I may not agree with them,
but I have to respect them because I want them to respect me. You understand?
MIYA - Yes.
SHARONDA - How would you like it if you were a member of Zeta Phi Beta and
someone read all of your secret information. You wouldn't like that at all would
you?
MIYA - No. No I wouldn't.
SHARONDA - That's right. So I hope you learned something from our little talk. I'm
serious. If you want to be like me and become my soror some day, you have to
learn some things and grow some. But I know you're a smart girl and you're very
sweet. So you won't have any problems. Okay?
(MIYA smiles.)
MIYA - Okay. I didn't mean any harm.
SHARONDA - I know you didn't cousin. I know.
(SHARONDA picks up the phone to call PAULA as MIYA dials on her cell phone.)
ANDY - Hello?
SHARONDA - Paula? Hi this is Sharonda.
ANDY - No this is Andrea, Paula's soror. Paula is on her other phone with her
mother.
SHARONDA - Oh hi Andrea. Well I'm her friend Sharonda and maybe you can help
me.
ANDY - Sure, what can I do?
SHARONDA - Don't ask me how this happened, but my little cousin found one of
your sorority handbooks.
ANDY - What!
SHARONDA - Don't worry, I have it safe and sound here. I was going to tell Paula
that she can come by and pick it up.
ANDY - Oh my God! Thanks Sharonda! Thanks a lot!
SHARONDA - I know how important this is. I'm a Zeta, so I know the importance.
ANDY - Yeah! I really appreciate the call. So where do you live?
SHARONDA - Right upstairs. I'm in room nineteen twenty.
ANDY - Okay I'll be right up.
SHARONDA - Okay.
(They hang up.)
SHARONDA - Hey, where you going?
MIYA - I got Mona on the phone finally! I'll be right back!
SHARONDA - Okay.
(MIYA quickly walks out the door and closes it behind her.)
(silence)
SHARONDA thinks - Now...
(SHARONDA grabs the handbook.)
SHARONDA thinks - ...let's see what Sigma Gamma Rho is really about!
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MIRI - Lady, trust me. If I ever see my Gina again, I would treat her like the queen
that she is. I promise that. I was a fool and now she's gone. So... well anyway, I
didn't mean to go into all that. What is today's special?
(ANGIE just smiles. )
MIRI - Uh... what did you say the special was?
ANGIE - How about this for a special sir?
(GINA walks up and stands next to ANGIE.)
MIRI - Gina!
GINA - Hi Miri!
(MIRI jumps out of his chair.)
MIRI - Oh my God Gina! I thought I missed you! Oh my God!
(GINA smiles.)
GINA - Miri, this is my friend Gina. I joined her and her husband Jared for lunch.
ANGIE - Pleased to meet you.
MIRI - You too! So you work here at the restaurant and... how... so...
GINA - No no, I met them on the flight. She's not a waitress, she was playing with
you. Come sit over here Miri. With us.
MIRI - Wait...
(MIRI walks around the table and hugs GINA. He holds her close.)
MIRI - Gina, I am so sorry. You had good reason to leave me in Africa. I neglected
you and took you for granted and I am sorry. I will never let that happen again.
You are a gift to me, a gift from God and I appreciate you. From the bottom of my
heart. I love you Gina.
GINA - I love you too Miri.
(He continues to hold her.)
MIRI - I would've followed you to the end of the earth if I had to.
(GINA smiles.)
GINA - Luckily, you found me.
(They let go of each other and join JARED and ANGIE. JARED stands up to greet
MIRI.)
ANGIE - Miri, this is my husband Jared. Jared, this is Miri, Gina's fiancee.
JARED - Charmed.
(JARED smiles as he takes MIRI's hand.)
GINA - Wait, Miri isn't my fiancee. We're not getting married or anything.
MIRI - Actually...
(MIRI bends down on one knee while holding GINA's hand.)
MIRI - Gina I love you. I always will. Will you marry me?
(silence)
GINA whispers - Miri, get up.
MIRI - Will you marry me?
GINA - Miri, I think we need to talk about a few things before we move to that
level. Get up off your knee.
(MIRI slowly gets up.)
MIRI - What do you mean talk about a few things?
(ANGIE motions to JARED and they both slip away to leave MIRI and GINA alone
to talk.)
GINA - Miri, I love you. And I know emotions are high right now because you
thought I left, I thought you didn't care, and now here we are together. But we
can't move into marriage just because feelings are high right now.
(silence)
(MIRI sits down, GINA does too.)
GINA - We got some things to work on. Like how we treat one another, what are
our future plans, what do we plan to do after graduation, a lot of stuff. I can't
promise to marry you just yet. I'm sorry.
(silence)
GINA - But, I can promise to love you and stay with you if you promise to change.
MIRI - Oh I will. I have! I got my wake up call!
GINA - Good. Then let's eat and go back home. Home as in the motherland.
MIRI - Okay.
GINA - And we have a long flight to talk about this marriage thing. Cool?
MIRI - Very cool!
(MIRI and GINA kiss.)
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KATRICE and PJ are talking about KATRICE's ill feelings toward JAHANNA.
KATRICE - PJ, I'd rather not talk about this. Okay?
PJ - Okay my bad. I won't press the issue anymore.
KATRICE - Thanks.
(silence)
PJ - Girl please! I don't care if you'd...
(PJ imitates KATRICE's voice.)
PJ - ...rather not talk about it...I want you to talk about it so talk about it. Jahanna
is my girl and I wanna know what's up.
(KATRICE loses her smile.)
KATRICE - Fine PJ. Fine.
(KATRICE slowly runs her fingers through her hair and exhales heavily.)
KATRICE - Okay PJ fine. I'll admit...
(KATRICE pauses.)
KATRICE - There is a reason...a big reason...why I was against Jahanna.
PJ - I knew it. I knew it. Why Katrice? Why don't you like Jahanna?
(KATRICE pauses before she begins.)
KATRICE - Okay, let me tell you why. Remember when...
(There is a knock on the door, then the door opens.)
APRIL - Hey! Wasssssssup!
KATRICE - Don't you know how to knock and wait? I didn't say come in!
APRIL - Oh please! Shut up!
(APRIL comes in the room with OCTAVIA behind her.)
OCTAVIA - What's up ladies.
PJ - Hey.
(PJ looks back at KATRICE. KATRICE leans toward her and whispers quickly.)
KATRICE whispers - I'm not talkin' about Jahanna in front of them.
APRIL - What you got to eat up in here Katrice?
PJ whispers - Why not?
KATRICE whispers - Because what I have to tell you is personal. Very personal.
I'm not sayin' it in front of April!
PJ thinks - Dammit!
(OCTAVIA sits down and APRIL comes into the room with a bottle of water that
she got out of the kitchen.)
OCTAVIA - So what are yall up to? What yall talking about?
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MIYA is on the phone with her big sister MONA.
MIYA - Mona! Finally! Where the heck are you?
MONA - The police station.
MIYA - The what! You got arrested?
MONA - No silly! Ha ha ha ha ha!
MIYA - Oh! It wouldn't be the first time! Ha ha!
MONA - Oh whatever!
MIYA - So what are you doing there?
MONA - My boyfriend got arrested in the big fight.
MIYA - What! Mike got arrested? Why? What happened?
MONA - Long story, I'll tell ya later. I had to come down and bail him out.
MIYA - Wow, that's sick!
MONA - Yeah. So are you going over to my place?
MIYA - Yeah. I just left Sharonda's so I'm going to your room now.
MONA - Okay. They're bringing Mike out now so let me go. I'll see ya in a few.
MIYA - Okay. Tell Mike not to drop the soap!
MONA - Shut up stupid! Bye!
MIYA - Bye!
(MONA laughs as she hangs up.)
MONA thinks - She is so stupid!
(The officer opens the door. MONA smiles as she sees MIKE step from behind the
officer. He stops as soon as he sees her.)
MONA - Hey! You okay?
(silence)
MIKE - Aw hell naw! Hell naw!
MONA - What?
OFFICER - Is there a problem?
MIKE - Hell yeah there's a problem! She...she...
OFFICER - Sir if you have a problem with the person who is bailing you out, you
can always go back into the cell and we can refund her her money.
(MONA smiles and crosses her arms, waiting for MIKE's answer.)
(silence)
OFFICER - Sir I don't have all day. Are you leaving or not?
MIKE - Yeah, yeah I'm leaving!
(MIKE walks past MONA and she turns to leave with him.)
MONA - Hey, wait for me.
MIKE - You're kidding right?
(They walk out the door.)
MONA - What's the matter with you?
MIKE - What's the matter with me? Are you serious?
MONA - Yes I'm serious, what's wrong?
(MIKE stops.)
MIKE - Mona, you left me to get arrested! I got locked up because of your ass! I
should kill you! And you think I'm happy about walking out of here with you?
MONA - I did it Mike because I was pissed! You were taking Renee's side of the
arguement! It aint about Renee, it should be about me and you! I didn't ask
questions when you were fighting Quinton did I?
MIKE - You left me hanging!
MONA - And you left me hanging! What's the difference?
(silence)
(MONA quickly loses her smile and steps closer to MIKE.)
MONA - Don't ever embarrass me...especially in front of my sorors.
MIKE - What?
MONA - You heard me. I don't repeat myself.
(MIKE is staring at MONA a little surprised.)
MONA - Now kiss me.
(silence)
MIKE - You know what Mona?
MONA - What?
(MIKE pauses.)
(silence)
MIKE - I like your style.
(MONA smiles. MIKE steps toward MONA and they start to kiss.)
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OCTAVIA - So what are yall up to? What yall talking about?
KATRICE - Nothing important. Just gossip.
APRIL - Shit well tell me! You know I need to know what the deal is on campus!
PJ - Why are you always in the middle of the yard drama?
APRIL - Hey man, I know its a dirty job but somebody's gotta do it.
(KATRICE laughs.)
PJ - So where are you guys coming from? Where yall going?
OCTAVIA - Oh nowhere. We don't have any plans really. Just hanging out. I had a
big exam today and I aced it of course.
APRIL - Of course sands!
OCTAVIA - So I'm ready to chill out! Ya know?
(APRIL slaps a high five with OCTAVIA.)
APRIL - My sands is a genius! They don't make exams that she can't ace!
PJ thinks - Shit!
KATRICE - So what yall wanna do?
OCTAVIA - I don't know. You all are the party goers. I'm just taggin' along.
APRIL - Let me make a phone call and see where the party's at.
PJ thinks - Damn, I gotta get these chicks out of here!
PJ - I don't think it's much partyin' goin' on yall. It's kind of a dead night.
OCTAVIA - Really?
PJ - Yeah. I haven't heard too much happenin'.
(APRIL is on the phone.)
PJ - Octavia, it isn't even like you to be tryin' to party. Why don't you go to the
library or somethin'?
OCTAVIA - The library? Shut up PJ.
(PJ looks over at APRIL who is talking to someone on the phone, then at KATRICE
who is smiling at her.)
PJ whispers - What are you laughing at!
KATRICE whispers - You're just dying to know about me and Jahanna huh?
(KATRICE starts laughing.)
PJ whispers - Yeah I do and I'm about to find out.
(PJ walks over to APRIL.)
PJ - April.
APRIL - Hold on.
(She puts the phone down.)
APRIL - What's up Peej?
PJ - Do me a favor okay? I need a few minutes alone with my sands. Just a few
minutes. Would you and Octavia excuse us for a minute?
APRIL - Uh... I guess.
PJ - Like five minutes. That's all.
APRIL - Um... okay.
PJ - Thanks. Five minutes.
(APRIL places the phone back to her ear.)
APRIL - Let me call you right back Larry. Okay cool.
(APRIL hangs up and walks over to OCTAVIA.)
APRIL - Octavia, walk me to the soda machine.
OCTAVIA - The soda machine? You need an escort to the soda machine?
APRIL - Just come on.
(APRIL nods her head toward the door.)
OCTAVIA - Oh... okay. Uh... we'll be right back. Don't start the party without us.
PJ - Oh we won't.
(APRIL and OCTAVIA walk into the hallway. PJ smiles as she closes the door.)
OCTAVIA - What's that all about?
(APRIL looks back at the closed door. She is silent for a moment.)
APRIL - Well I'll be damned. I never would've thought.
OCTAVIA - What?
(APRIL doesn't answer, but starts to walk down the hall.)
OCTAVIA - What? What am I missing?
(silence)
APRIL - You're missing something alright. You are totally out of the loop.
OCTAVIA - Well what? Tell me what's up.
(APRIL smiles.)
APRIL - Sands, let me tell you a little something about Katrice.

Episode 50
ALEX JEFFERSON takes his seat next to his lawyer VALERIE EDWARDS.
ALEX - So explain to me how this whole thing works. I've only seen this on tv.
VALERIE - Breanna is gonna come in. Probably with legal representation as well.
Then we present the case.
(VALERIE checks her watch.)
VALERIE - She actually should be coming in any minute no...
(The commotion in the court room begins to settle as the bailiff gets ready to
announce the Honorable Judge Palmer. As he does, BREANNA and CHRISTIAN
emerge from the back of the court room.)
BAILIFF - All rise. The Honorable Judge Vanessa Palmer residing.
(The judge comes in and takes her seat. ALEX leans over to VALERIE.)
ALEX whispers - Does Breanna have to have a lawyer?
VALERIE whispers - She doesn't have to. She can represent herself if she wants to.
Or she can have a court appointed lawyer if she can't afford a lawyer.
ALEX whispers - Oh, because I don't see anyone with her to represent her.
BAILIFF - Case one nine zero six, Jefferson case. All parties present?
VALERIE EDWARDS - Your honor Valerie Edwards, prosecution, representing Alex
Jefferson.
JUDGE PALMER - So noted.
CHRISTIAN - Your honor, Christian Jordan representing the defense.
ALEX thinks - What!
ALEX whispers - She can't represent Breanna! What the hell?
VALERIE whispers - Alex, Breanna can choose whomever she wants.
ALEX whispers - Yeah but...
JUDGE PALMER- Is there a problem with your client counsel?
VALERIE - Uh... no your honor. No problem.
(VALERIE turns to ALEX.)
VALERIE whispers - What difference does it make who represents Breanna? Do
you know that girl Christian or something?
ALEX - Uh.... no. It doesn't matter.
(Everyone sits down.)
JUDGE PALMER - Proceed.
(VALERIE stands up.)
VALERIE - Your honor, the charge against the defense is assault. The defendant
struck my client in his office over a dispute. My client was an instructor of the
defendant.
JUDGE PALMER - So noted.
(CHRISTIAN stands up as VALERIE sits down.)
CHRISTIAN - Your honor, my client has filed a counter claim of harassment against
the plaintiff. My client has been followed, harassed through telephone calls and
emails.
ALEX - That's not true! She's lying!
JUDGE PALMER - Order!
(ALEX turns to VALERIE.)
ALEX - Did you know about this? Can she do this? What the hell?
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APRIL and OCTAVIA have just left KATRICE's room. They are giving PJ and
KATRICE a few minutes alone to talk.
(APRIL and OCTAVIA walk into the hallway. PJ smiles as she closes the door.)
OCTAVIA - What's that all about?
(APRIL looks back at the closed door. She is silent for a moment.)
APRIL - Well I'll be damned. I never would've thought.
OCTAVIA - What?
(APRIL doesn't answer, but starts to walk down the hall.)
OCTAVIA - What? What am I missing?
(silence)
APRIL - You're missing something alright. You are totally out of the loop.
OCTAVIA - Well what? Tell me what's up.
(APRIL smiles.)
APRIL - Octavia, let me tell you a little something about Katrice.
OCTAVIA - About Katrice? What? What about her?
APRIL - See, the thing is, Katrice is...
(APRIL's cell phone rings.)
APRIL - ...the thing is, Katrice likes...
(APRIL looks at her cell phone display.)
APRIL - Oh shit!
(She answers.)
APRIL - Hello?
XAVIER - Hi. You busy?
APRIL - No no. How are you?
XAVIER - Um... I'm okay. Uh... can we talk? I wanna talk to you.
APRIL - Yeah, sure. Are you okay?
XAVIER - I just need to talk. Where are you?
APRIL - In the dorm, visiting my soror. Where are you?
XAVIER - I'm on my way back to my room from Amgis. I'll be home in about
fifteen minutes. Can you meet me there? At my room?
APRIL - Sure, I'll meet you there.
XAVIER - Okay, see ya then.
APRIL - Okay.
(She hangs up.)
OCTAVIA - Who was that? What's goin' on?
APRIL - Octavia, I gotta run!
OCTAVIA - Gotta run? I thought we were hanging out? Who was that?
APRIL - That was Xavier and he sounds like he needs me! I gotta go!
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CANDACE is sitting in her car with ALEXIS and QUINTON. They are at the airport
picking up DERRICK.
CANDACE - He should be coming right out. His flight should've just landed.
ALEXIS - You wanna go inside and meet him in there? Me and Q can watch the car.
CANDACE - Well, I don't know if he checked a bag or not. Lots of times he doesn't
so I don't know if he walks right out of if he goes over to baggage claim. He
should be right out.
ALEXIS - That's cool.
QUINTON - How is he feeling about the DNA test?
CANDACE - He is nervous as hell. One minute he'll feel calm about it, and in the
next ten seconds, he'll be all uptight. I just try and support him. He's a good man
and he wants to do the right thing. Ya know?
QUINTON - Oh I know. I remember when he was taking care of the baby and
everyone on the yard was laughing at him. I applaud that though. So many niggas
out here not taking care of their kids and here you have one taking care of what he
thought was someone else's. I give him a lot of credit.
CANDACE - Yeah. Me too. He's a good guy.
ALEXIS - You're lucky Can. You went from dating Nino to dating Derrick. Two real
quality guys. Most girls would hate on your luck with men. On my luck too.
(QUINTON smiles and kisses ALEXIS.)
CANDACE - Well don't forget, I did date shady ass Jerrell. Can't leave him out the
mix.
ALEXIS - Oh yeah! I remember that because you got mad at him and took it out on
me!
CANDACE - My bad soror.
(They both laugh.)
QUINTON - Oh there he is! He's looking for us, he doesn't see your car.
(CANDACE blows the horn and DERRICK looks. He smiles and begins to walk over.
CANDACE opens the car door. She can't hide how big her smile is.)
CANDACE - Hey!
DERRICK - Hi!
(She skips and jumps into his arms. DERRICK is so tall that he sweeps CANDACE
right off her feet. He hugs her and kisses her.)
CANDACE - How was your flight?
DERRICK - Rough. I couldn't sleep. But I don't know if it was the flight itself or my
situation. I haven't been sleeping good lately.
CANDACE - Poor baby. Well at least we'll find out today and your mind will be at
ease, either way.
DERRICK - Yeah. I'm just ready to get it over with. Ya know?
CANDACE - Yeah.
(They hold hands and interlock fingers as they begin to walk back toward the car.)
CANDACE - I'll be by your side the whole time Derrick. You know that.
DERRICK - Yeah. I know.
(silence)
DERRICK - Thank you.
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XAVIER is emptying his bag in his room.
XAVIER thinks - Dag! All these papers, and now I gotta put them in order! Shoot!
(XAVIER's interviews fell to the ground when he was at Amgis. Now he has to put
them in order.)
XAVIER thinks - Man this is gonna take an hour!
(As soon as he sits down there is a knock on the door.)
XAVIER thinks - That's probably April.
(He gets up and walks to the door. He opens it.)
XAVIER - Hey.
APRIL - Hi Z. How you feelin'?
XAVIER - I'm cool, come on in.
(XAVIER lets APRIL in.)
APRIL - Are you okay?
XAVIER - I need to talk to you. I hope you weren't busy or anything.
APRIL thinks - Whatever!
APRIL - Naw, naw, it's cool. What's on your mind?
XAVIER - Here, have a seat.
(XAVIER offers his chair from his computer desk. He then sits on the bed.)
APRIL - Thanks.
XAVIER - April...
(XAVIER pauses.)
XAVIER - ...I had a conversation with your boy Larry recently...
(APRIL laughs to herself.)
XAVIER - ...and it caused me to think about a lot of things. Ya know?
APRIL - Really now?
XAVIER - Yeah. It really did.
(silence)
XAVIER - April, you know I do like you right?
APRIL - Xavier, you give me a lot of mixed signals so I don't know what to believe.
So I don't try to figure you anymore. I have to move on, I can't wait for you to
make up your mind about me. We can just be friends because on Monday you say
one thing and on Wednesday you say something else. So I'm just like...
XAVIER - Wait, let me stop you right there. I hate to cut you off because I hate
being cut off myself. But let me tell you why I...
(He pauses.)
XAVIER - ...why I think the way I do and why I've treated you this way.
APRIL - Well... okay.
XAVIER - First of all, let me say that I'm sorry for taking you on an emotional ride.
I don't want to hurt you April.
(APRIL doesn't answer.)
XAVIER - April, its hard for me to open up to a woman. Very hard.
APRIL - I know Xavier, I know that you don't have sex and I think that is so
respectful that you honor your body and that you're in the church the way that you
are.
XAVIER - Thanks, but to be honest with you, that's now why I haven't had sex yet.
Well, that is the reason, but that isn't the only reason.
APRIL - It isn't?
XAVIER - No. I know that if I have sex with someone, I'll be so close to that
person that...
(He pauses and looks away. He starts to sound emotional.)
XAVIER - April, I'm afraid of falling in love.
APRIL - You are?
XAVIER - Yeah. If I fall for someone, I'll lose them.
APRIL - You won't lose me Xavier.
(APRIL stands up and approaches XAVIER. He immediately stands up and backs
off.)
XAVIER - Sit back down. I'm not finished.
APRIL - Oh, sorry.
(She sits back down. He sits back on the bed. He looks directly at her... into her
eyes.)
XAVIER - I never told you this... but do you know what May seventh is?
APRIL - You did tell me that. That's your birthday?
(XAVIER is looking with a very solemn look on his face. No expression, but
seemingly close to tears.)
XAVIER - Yeah, and that's the day my mother died.
APRIL - Your mother died!
XAVIER - Not the woman that my father is married to now. My stepmother is alive.
I'm talking about my mother. My real mother. My birth mother.
APRIL - Your mom is really your stepmother? I didn't know that, I didn't know
your dad remarried.
XAVIER - Yeah. My father remarried when I was in high school. My mother...
(XAVIER stops and looks away. He waits a few seconds and when he begins to
speak, his voice cracks.)
XAVIER - My mother...my mother died delivering me.
APRIL - What? Oh my God!
XAVIER - My mother died on the operating table. They pulled me out but that took
her life. I never knew her. She bled to death. I never had her rub my head. I never
had her come up to my school. I never had her pray for me. I never knew her
April, I never knew her. If it weren't for me, she'd still be here.
(silence)
XAVIER - I'm so afraid of losing...
(A tear falls from XAVIER's eye.)
XAVIER - I don't know if I can...
(silence)
XAVIER - That's why...
(XAVIER starts to cry.)
XAVIER - I wish I had a mom April. I lost mine. I don't want to lose anyone...
(He wipes his eyes.)
XAVIER - ...that I love.
(silence)
(APRIL wipes her own eyes. Her tears will not stop... neither will XAVIER's.)
APRIL - Xavier, I don't... I'm so sorry.
XAVIER - You don't have to be. I'm sorry I made you feel the way that I did.
(XAVIER laughs a little.)
XAVIER - And now I'm in here crying like a... I know that aint cute!
APRIL - Actually, its attractive to have a man who isn't afraid to show himself.
(silence)
XAVIER - April, I like you. I care about you. I really do. I'm just scared.
(APRIL gets up and walks toward him on the bed.. This time he doesn't stop her.
She steps right to him and places his head on her stomach. He places his arms
around her and hugs her, she puts her arms around his head... and rubs his head.)
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PJ lets APRIL and OCTAVIA out of KATRICE's room. She locks KATRICE's door as
APRIL enters the hallway with OCTAVIA.
PJ - Okay, now you're gonna tell me about this Jahanna situation.
(KATRICE giggles.)
KATRICE - You're serious huh? Locking the door now?
PJ - Yep, and hold on.
(PJ walks over to KATRICE's phone and takes it off the hook. She places the
receiver down.)
PJ - No more interruptions!
(KATRICE laughs.)
PJ - Now spill the beans sister!
(KATRICE sits down. PJ sits across from her.)
PJ - You can't stall anymore, you can't delay anymore. I want to know and I want
to know now.
KATRICE - Okay okay fine. Well you asked for it.
(KATRICE becomes serious.)
KATRICE - Let me first apologize to you Peej. I shouldn't have let my personal life
interfere with sorority business, and in this case I did. So I am sorry to you and to
the chapter. I can't reveal to the chapter this apology because... well you'll
understand as the story unfolds.
PJ - Okay.
(KATRICE exhales as she begins.)
KATRICE - Okay. Remember back when I told you about...
(KATRICE's cell phone rings.)
KATRICE - Ooops, I guess you didn't safeguard my cell. Ha ha ha ha.
PJ - Don't worry, I will now!
KATRICE - What?
(PJ picks up KATRICE's cell phone off the table. KATRICE tries to take it from her
but PJ holds KATRICE away with one arm and the cell phone in the other. PJ
answers it.)
KATRICE - Give me that!
PJ - Hello?
KEENAH - Katrice?
PJ - No, this is her line sister PJ. Can I take a message for Katrice and have her
call you back?
KEENAH - Sure, just tell her that Keenah called.
PJ - I sure will.
(PJ hangs it up.)
KATRICE - Peej! Who was that?
PJ - Call Keenah.
KATRICE - Dammit! I wanted to talk to her!
PJ - Yeah okay whatever. She sounds real cute.
KATRICE - She is real cute for your information!
(PJ doesn't acknowledge that comment as she turns KATRICE's cell phone off.)
KATRICE - You are a trip, you know that?
PJ - You got any other devices in here that can possibly interrupt us?
KATRICE - No PJ.
PJ - Good! Now continue with this freakin' story!
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DERRICK and CANDACE drive up to the Ahpla University hospital.
(CANDACE pulls into a parking spot. She turns the car off. DERRICK, ALEXIS, and
QUINTON open their doors to get out but CANDACE doesn't move.)
DERRICK - Hey, you ready to go in?
(silence)
DERRICK - You okay?
CANDACE - Huh? Oh I'm sorry. It's just that...
(CANDACE smiles.)
CANDACE - I haven't been back here since...well since Nino died.
ALEXIS - Oh that's right.
DERRICK - Are you okay? Do you still want to do this?
CANDACE - Oh yeah. I'm okay. I wanna be here with you through this Derrick.
DERRICK - Are you sure? It's okay if you don't want to or can't.
CANDACE - No, no. I'm fine.
(CANDACE smiles at DERRICK.)
DERRICK - Okay then. Well let's go.
(They all get out of the car. DERRICK takes CANDACE's hand and they walk toward
the entrance of the hospital.)
CANDACE - I think I'm just as nervous as you Derrick.
DERRICK - Ha ha ha, yeah, your palms are sweaty and cold too.
(CANDACE laughs which makes her feel better. They enter the hospital and
DERRICK checks his watch.)
DERRICK - We're a few minutes early for the appointment. I wonder if Caryn or
Bobby are here yet.
(DERRICK looks around the lobby area and sees TRINA reading a magazine.)
DERRICK - Oh there's Trina. She probably is here with Caryn.
(DERRICK and CANDACE walk over to TRINA. TRINA looks up.)
TRINA - Derrick! Hi boo!
DERRICK - Hey Trina how you doin'?
(She stands up and they hug.)
TRINA - I'm good I'm good. How is the NBA treatin' ya?
DERRICK - It's cool. You remember Candace right?
TRINA - Yes! How you doin'?
(TRINA and CANDACE shake hands.)
TRINA - Caryn went to the bathroom. She should be right bac...
CARYN - Aw hell naw!
(DERRICK and CANDACE turn around.)
CARYN - What you got a girlfriend now or some shit?
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(CHRISTIAN stands up as VALERIE sits down.)
CHRISTIAN - Your honor, my client has filed a counter claim of harassment against
the plaintiff. My client has been followed, harassed through telephone calls and
emails.
ALEX - That's not true! She's lying!
JUDGE PALMER - Order!
(ALEX turns to VALERIE.)
ALEX - Did you know about this? Can she do this? What the hell?
VALERIE - I had no idea about that part. I never got any documentation about a
counter claim.
ALEX - Well why not? Aren't you supposed to know these things? You're my
lawyer!
VALERIE - Calm down. Calm down. Let's see how this all plays out.
JUDGE PALMER - So noted. Mrs. Edwards, proceed.
VALERIE - Thank you your honor. I'd like to call Alex Jefferson to the stand please.
(ALEX gets up, takes the oath, and fixes his tie as he takes the stand.)
VALERIE - Dr. Jefferson, what is your relationship to the defendant?
ALEX - Um... she was one of my students.
VALERIE - And what exactly do you teach?
ALEX - I am a pyschology professor at Ahpla University.
(The court room door opens and STACIE JEFFERSON walks in. ALEX sees her and
smiles until he notices that she sits behind BREANNA and CHRISTIAN.)
VALERIE - A psychology professor.
ALEX - Yep.
VALERIE - So do you study personalities?
ALEX - Yes. That's what I specialize in and try to teach. The study of human
behavior and reaction.
VALERIE - Okay, so why do you think the incident on the day in question
happened?
ALEX - You know, I thought about that. I think it was a grades issue. Maybe she
didn't get the grade she thought she deserved.
VALERIE - Thank you Professor. No further questions.
ALEX thinks - That's it?
JUDGE PALMER - Ms. Jordan, your witness.
CHRISTIAN - Professor Jefferson, you stated that the reason for the alleged
incident was grades.
ALEX - Possibly.
CHRISTIAN - Possibly?
(CHRISTIAN opens a folder and pulls out some papers.)
CHRISTIAN - Well, I happen to have all of her test scores, quiz scores and
assignment and report scores. Breanna received nothing but A's in your class. So
do you think she was upset she didn't get A pluses?
ALEX - Huh? Let me see those.
CHRISTIAN - Your honor, I'd like to submit this as exhibit A.
JUDGE PALMER - So noted.
CHRISTIAN - Dr. Jefferson, is this your signature on these documents? Did you
grade these?
ALEX - Uh... well I have an assistant and sometimes she signs my initials. I may
not have gotten a chance to sign these in particular.
CHRISTIAN - Would your assistant have signed...
(CHRISTIAN reads from the paper she is holding.)
CHRISTIAN - "Good job Bree, I like the way you're progressing. Call me later."
ALEX - Uh... uh... I was only saying for Breanna to call me to discuss her exam
score.
CHRISTIAN - So you did correct this exam.
ALEX - Wait, uh... I don't...
CHRISTIAN - Do you have nicknames for all of your students professor?
ALEX - No, wait a minute! I'm not on trial here, she is!
(ALEX points at BREANNA.)
ALEX - She hit me!
VALERIE - Your honor I object, no relevance.
JUDGE PALMER - Sustained.
CHRISTIAN - Dr. Jefferson, how exactly did Breanna assault you?
ALEX - She hit me.
CHRISTIAN - Where?
ALEX - In my face. My lawyer has photographs of my injuries. Can that be exhibit
B?
CHRISTIAN - Uh no, exhibit B will be the emails that you sent to Breanna, asking
her to forgive you for how you hurt her and for the... situation... going out of hand.
ALEX - What!
CHRISTIAN - And exhibit C will be your cell phone bill showing numerous calls to
my client's home number, something totally unprofessional for a professor at a
university. Especially judging by the times of some of the calls.
ALEX - What about the fact that she assaulted me? Huh? What about that?
CHRISTIAN - Your honor, no further questions.
JUDGE PALMER- You may step down Mr. Jefferson.
ALEX - Wait a minute! This isn't fair! What about her assaulting me!
JUDGE PALMER - Mr. Jefferson, I'm not going to ask you to be quiet again! Now
step down!
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JASON is in the gym hitting the heavy bag with DEXTER. JASON is letting off steam
after an arguement with WILLIE in which she is attempting to break up with him.
DEXTER - I didn't know you came down here, I work out here all the time. Well
come on man, let's take out that agression on the bag here.
(DEXTER puts his towel down on the bench and stands behind the bag to hold it
for JASON.)
DEXTER - Aight man, let's see what ya go.
(JASON just stands there.)
DEXTER - Don't worry man, ha ha ha, it won't hit ya back. Give it your best shot!
(JASON steps in and hits the bag...hard. Very hard.)
DEXTER - Damn man, you need to take on Lennox Lewis! Damn!
(silence)
DEXTER - Hey J, what's the matter man? You look like you're about to kill
somebody, and from the feel of that punch, you may be able to.
(silence)
DEXTER - You okay man?
JASON - Dex, can I talk to you...and you keep it between me and you?
DEXTER thinks - What's this about?
DEXTER - Sure man, what's up?
(silence)
(JASON gets ready to hit the bag again.)
JASON - I just got something...real important...that I need to ask you man.
DEXTER - Yeah sure man. What's up?
(JASON hits the bag again.)
JASON - Naw.. never mind.
DEXTER - What?
(JASON hits the bag again.)
(silence)
DEXTER - What man?
JASON - We're boys right? I mean, you wouldn't fuck me over would you?
DEXTER - Fuck you over? What the hell are you talking about J?
JASON - I think Willie is cheatin' on me.
DEXTER thinks - Oh shit!
DEXTER - Oh shit! Are you sure? I mean, she isn't that type at all dog.
JASON - She's breaking up with me for no apparent reason.
DEXTER thinks - Damn! She's really doin' it! I can't believe this shit!
JASON - And I would just hate to think that Willie would be going back to her ex
boyfriend... who happens to be one of my boys.
DEXTER - Hey look man, I don't wanna get in the middle of you and Willie man.
That's your business and you can handle it. Ya know? I'm out of that dog.
(JASON is just staring at DEXTER.)
JASON - You know what man...
(silence)
JASON - ...you're right. My bad bruh.
DEXTER - Aint no thing bruh.
(silence)
DEXTER - Listen, I'm gonna go ahead and bounce man. Let you be alone.
(JASON is silent.)
DEXTER - Um... later man.
(DEXTER waits a second for a response from JASON, then turns to leave. He
quickly walks out.)
(silence)
(JASON reaches into his pocket and pulls out his cell phone. He dials.)
THERESA - Hello?
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KATRICE - You are a trip, you know that?
PJ - You got any other devices in here that can possibly interrupt us?
KATRICE - No PJ.
PJ - Good! Now continue with this freakin' story!
KATRICE - Alright already. Okay, I don't think you know a lot about my past, as far
as my dating history. Do you?
PJ - No, not at all.
PJ thinks - Please don't tell me you dated Jahanna! Please don't tell me you dated
Jahanna!
KATRICE - Okay, well it all started my freshman year. Believe it or not, I had a
boyfriend.
PJ - You... had a boyfriend?
KATRICE - I haven't always been kissing on women ya know.
(They kiss.)
KATRICE - You are a really good kisser!
DEXTER - No, you are a really good kisser!
(They kiss again.)
KATRICE - I could kiss you all day.
DEXTER - Then why don't ya?
KATRICE - Because, I told you I got a meeting in the library. Stop playin' with me.
(KATRICE laughs as she tries to break out of DEXTER's grasp.)
KATRICE - I'm late enough as it is.
DEXTER - Okay okay. But listen, call me after your meeting and I'll probably come
by your place.
KATRICE - Uh uh, not tonight hon. I got major studying to do. So I can't hook up
with you again til Friday.
DEXTER - Friday?
KATRICE - Yeah man, you know how my exams roll. They come in blocks and I got
a bunch coming up. I told you that.
DEXTER - Yeah but I thought you just finished a bunch of exams.
KATRICE - Hey, I don't make the rules.
(KATRICE kisses him lightly one last time.)
KATRICE - But I'll call you later okay?
DEXTER - Yeah that's a bet. Good luck studying.
KATRICE - Thanks.
(KATRICE grabs her bag and DEXTER walks her to the door.)
KATRICE - See ya.
DEXTER - Bye.
(KATRICE leaves and throws her bag over her shoulder.)
KATRICE thinks - Damn I hate lying to him!
(She looks back at his room as she gets on the elevator.)
KATRICE thinks - Well actually, I'm not really lying. I mean, I am going to the
library and I am going to study.
(silence)
KATRICE thinks - Who the hell am I foolin'? I'm only going to the library to meet
up with...
(The elevator door opens in the lobby. KATRICE steps out.)
KATRICE thinks - I don't know why this whole thing is so interesting to me all of a
sudden. I'm not a lesbian, but why the hell am I pressed about tonight?
(KATRICE walks from her dorm and crosses the street toward the main campus
and Pearl Library.)
KATRICE thinks - Everybody probably has some sort of curiosity. That's probably
what this is. Nothing more than the normal curiosity. I'm sure everybody thinks
about doing something with someone of the same sex. At least once they think
about it. That's all this is, yeah, that's all this is.
(KATRICE enters the library and walks toward the stairs leading to the top where
the stacks are.)
KATRICE thinks - I'll probably mention Dexter too. That way, I'll put my cards on
the table and say that I have a boyfriend. I'll be honest about it.
(As she goes through the door, she sees someone sitting alone.)
KATRICE thinks - That's her.
(KATRICE walks up from behind.)
KATRICE - Hello.
(KEENAH turns around in her seat.)
KEENAH - Hey!
(KEENAH stands up and her and KATRICE hug. As the let go, KEENAH kisses
KATRICE on the cheek.)
KEENAH - Here, sit down.
KATRICE - Thanks. You been waiting long?
KEENAH - Naw, not really. I had some reading to do anyway.
KATRICE - Oh good, I didn't want to keep you waiting.
KEENAH - Doesn't matter.
(silence)
KEENAH - You okay? You look very nervous.
KATRICE - Honestly Keenah, I am. I mean, I've never done anything like this
before.
KEENAH - I know.
KATRICE - And plus...
(KATRICE pauses.)
KATRICE - ...um... do you know that I... uh... have...
KEENAH - Dexter?
KATRICE - How did you...
KEENAH - I do research on anything that interests me. I know all about your
boyfriend.
KATRICE - You do?
KEENAH - Yep.
KATRICE - So why... I mean, what is the purpose of these talks we've been having
and me meeting you here tonight? If you know I have a man, what's the point in
all this?
(KEENAH smiles. She then slowly leans in toward KATRICE to kiss her. KATRICE
backs up.)
KATRICE - Hey, I don't know if we should...
(KATRICE looks around the room and sees other students with their heads down.
Studying.)
KEENAH - Shhhh... just follow me. Come here, I want you to recognize something.
KATRICE - Um... okay.
KEENAH - The reason I wanted to meet you is for the same reason you decided to
show up. You are curious about me and my lifestyle as I am about you. If your
boyfriend was really an issue, you wouldn't be here now.
(silence)
KATRICE - But I do care about him.
KEENAH - I know you do. And that's cool.
(KEENAH leans in again. This time KATRICE doesn't move.)
KEENAH - But he'll never touch you the way a woman can.
(KEENAH kisses KATRICE's lips very lightly. KATRICE waits for more with her eyes
closed.)
KEENAH whispers - There's something about when a woman touches you.
Something... different.
(KEENAH places her hand on KATRICE's face and leans in again. This time they
kiss... for real.)
KEENAH whispers - You don't have to ever tell Dexter. He doesn't have to know.
This can be our little secret. Okay?
KATRICE - Uh...
(KEENAH leans in again, this time KATRICE meets her to kiss. They hold hands as
well.)
KEENAH whispers - Dexter will never have to know Katrice, he'll never have to
know anything.
(The phone rings.)
DEXTER - Hello?
JAHANNA - Dexter oh my God I got some fucked up news to tell you!
DEXTER - What? What are you talking about?
JAHANNA - I'm in Pearl and I was studying up in the stacks, and Dexter what I
saw was ill and disgusting!
DEXTER - What? What happened?
(She pauses.)
JAHANNA - I saw your girl... kissing on another girl!
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(The phone rings.)
WILLIE - Hello?
DEXTER - Hey.
(WILLIE pauses.)
WILLIE - Hi.
DEXTER - You busy?
WILLIE - Uh... no. No. I can talk. What's up?
(silence)
WILLIE - Hello?
DEXTER - Yeah, I'm here. Listen, I think... I think we need to chill out. And not
pursue one another... like we've been... feeling.
(silence)
WILLIE - Why? I mean, why not?
DEXTER - Willie, what we had was... I mean deep. No doubt. But I fucked up and
then you got involved with someone else. And not that I care about who the hell
you're sleepin' with, because normall a bruh wouldn't give a shit.
(He pauses.)
DEXTER - But me and Jason are... cool. Kind of.
(silence)
WILLIE - Dexter, I'm just confused. I don't know what I should do.
DEXTER - I just gave my word to Jason that I would stay out of yall's business.
And my word is my bond no doubt.
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
DEXTER - Willie, I'd give anything to get you back. But the timing has to be right.
(silence)
WILLIE - Yeah Dexter.
DEXTER - And this... this is just all fucked up.
(silence)
DEXTER - Listen Willie, I gotta go. I'll talk to yo...
WILLIE - I'll always love you Dex.
DEXTER - Yeah Willie. Same here.
(JASON has his ear to the phone.)
JASON - I'm down in the gym. Come on down.
THERESA - Oh downstairs. Oh okay, I'll be right down.
(They hang up and three minutes later, THERESA walks into the gym.)
JASON - Hey.
THERESA - Hey.
(They lightly hug.)
THERESA - What's the matter? What's the big emergency?
JASON - I need to talk to you and I need for you to keep this between me and you.
THERESA thinks - Why isn't he tellin' Willie this?
THERESA - Okay, what's up?
JASON - Willie is breaking up with me.
THERESA thinks - Okay, now I know why he aint talkin' to Willie!
THERESA - What! Why?
JASON - I just got the strange feeling she's trying to get down with somebody
else. But instead of going for it, she's gonna break up with me to get rid of all her
guilt. Then show up with him in the mall somewhere or up in the club or some shit.
THERESA - What? You got some proof?
JASON - Just the way she's been acting and the way she told me. She had guilt
written all over her face.
THERESA - That's not proof.
JASON - I just feel it Theresa. I just... I just feel it.
(silence)
THERESA - Well what was the point in calling me?
JASON - I needed to talk to someone about it. I wanted... I wanted to see you.
(silence)
JASON - You know how I get. I just need someone to talk to. If I don't get things
off my chest, I explode. And you and I were always good... talkers. Remember?
THERESA - Yeah but... things are different now. I changed a lot when I pledged J.
I'm not the same girl you remember.
JASON - Really?
THERESA - Really. So let me give you some advice.
JASON - Wow, this is different. Okay shoot.
(THERESA remains serious.)
THERESA - Call Willie. She's not cheating on you. I know Willie, she's my soror and
my best friend. I know we've had our ups and downs but what friends haven't?
You need to be here with her, not me.
(silence)
JASON - Theresa, I gotta say... I'm impressed. I really am. Thank you.
THERESA - You're very welcome Jason. I think things are gonna work out. That girl
loves you and you know it.
(JASON smiles.)
JASON - Thanks.
(THERESA walks up to JASON and gives him a hug.)
THERESA - Now I gotta run but I'll holla at ya later okay?
JASON - Holla.
(THERESA turns to walk out.)
JASON - Theresa I like the new you!
(JASON says laughing.)
THERESA - Ha ha ha thanks!
THERESA thinks - And so does my new man which is gonna piss you the hell off!
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CARYN - Aw hell naw!
(DERRICK and CANDACE turn around.)
CARYN - What you got a girlfriend now or some shit?
CANDACE - Excuse me?
(CARYN walks up.)
CARYN - You didn't have to bring Miss Thing with you did you? Huh?
DERRICK - Caryn, I'm only here to see about Lil Derrick okay? Once I get this over
with, we'll see what the deal is.
(BOBBY walks in the lobby area.)
BOBBY - I see the gang's all here.
QUINTON - Wassup bruh.
BOBBY - Hey frat, wassup.
(BOBBY and QUINTON exchange the fraternal handshake.)
ALEXIS - Hey Bobby.
BOBBY - Hey Lexie.
(ALEXIS and BOBBY hug.)
CANDACE - Hey Bobby.
BOBBY - Candace! How you doin' girl?
(They hug.)
BOBBY - What's up Derrick.
DERRICK - Hey Bobby, good to see you man.
BOBBY - Yeah.
(They shake hands.)
BOBBY - Circumstances are funny, I'd rather be seeing you at homecoming, but I
hear ya.
CARYN - Alright alright already. Let's get this over with shall we?
BOBBY thinks - Sheesh why did I ever even hit that?
(CARYN walks toward the door with BOBBY following and CANDACE and DERRICK
behind him.)
CARYN - Hold the hell up! She aint comin'!
DERRICK - She's with me Caryn, and I want her with me during this.
CARYN - No! Just us three!
TRINA - Girl stop trippin'. You even got me dying of suspense. Hurry up! Just let
her go damn!
(CARYN lets out a big overexaggerated sigh.)
CAYRN - Alright! But don't be sayin' shit!
(They all disappear behind the double doors.)
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ALEX JEFFERSON reluctantly steps down from the stand. He sits back next to
VALERIE EDWARDS.
ALEX - What was that all about? Did you know she was counter suing me?
VALERIE - I had no id...
JUDGE PALMER - Mrs. Edwards.
VALERIE - Yes your honor...
(VALERIE stands up.)
VALERIE - I call the defendant Breanna to the stand.
(BREANNA stands up and takes the oath. She then sits down on the stand. She is
perfectly made up from head to toe and hasn't uttered a word since this session
began.)
VALERIE - Breanna, what is your relationship to my client?
BREANNA - Relationship?
(She smiles but answers matter of factly.)
BREANNA - Dr. Alex Jefferson was my psychology professor and my lover.
ALEX - Hey wait a minute!
JUDGE PALMER - This is your last outburst Mr. Jefferson or you will be removed
from my court room immediately!
(ALEX quiets and clinches his fists together.)
VALERIE - Breanna, I've gone over your records several times. You seem like a
nice young lady, never been in trouble before. So let's cut right to the chase.
(VALERIE looks BREANNA straight in the eye.)
VALERIE - Did you strike my client at all on the day in question?
(BREANNA glances at CHRISTIAN before she answers.)
BREANNA - Yes, yes I did. I am sorry for what happened and I am prepared to face
the consequences of my actions.
VALERIE - Breanna, if that's the case, why go through with this court proceeding?
Why not just face the penalty of your actions?
BREANNA - Because even though what I did was wrong, what Alex did was wrong
as well. And he's not even man enough to admit that he was wrong. He lied to me
and never told me he was married. With kids no less. He's been with other
students beside myself and I...
ALEX - Your honor! Please! This has nothing to do with my case!
VALERIE - Breanna...
(BREANNA stops.)
VALERIE - Breanna, your counter suit. What do you want?
(BREANNA pauses. She glances at STACIE in the audience who is looking right
back at her.)
BREANNA - All I want is an apology...
(silence)
BREANNA - ...and to be left alone.
(silence)
VALERIE - No further questions your honor.
JUDGE PALMER - Ms. Jordan.
(CHRISTIAN just stands where she is.)
CHRISTIAN - Breanna, all you want is an apology from the plaintiff... and you are
willing to face your own consequences?
BREANNA - Yes.
(silence)
CHRISTIAN - No further questions.
JUDGE PALMER - Thank you Ms. Jordan. Breanna you may step down.
BREANNA - Thank you.
JUDGE PALMER - Counsel, anything else?
VALERIE - No your honor.
JUDGE PALMER - Defense counsel?
CHRISTIAN - No maam, your honor.
JUDGE PALMER - Okay. I will retire to my chambers and deliberate.
(She bangs the gavel down and everyone stands as she exits.)
ALEX - That's it? That's all there is to it?
VALERIE - That's it.
ALEX - But she hit me and now it seems like i'm the one in the wrong.
VALERIE - Are you?
ALEX - Huh?
VALERIE - Alex, you wanted Breanna to be penalized for what she did right?
ALEX - Yeah.
VALERIE - Then you win. The judge is about to render Breanna's penalty.
ALEX - Yeah but I want her kicked out of Ahpla.
VALERIE - That may be the ruling, I don't know. We'll have to wait and see.
ALEX - And I didn't want to look like an asshole in the process! You didn't even try
to help!
VALERIE - The bottom line Alex is that you are about to get what you want. Shhh,
here comes Judge Palmer.
(They all rise but ALEX accidentally knocks VALERIE's briefcase off the table and
onto the floor.)
ALEX - Oh excuse me! I'll get it.
(ALEX bends down to get it. He sees a document from inside the case with the
words COUNTER CLAIM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM. He sees BREANNA's name on
it and the case number.)
ALEX thinks - What the...
JUDGE PALMER - Mr. Jefferson!
(ALEX bangs his head on the bottom of the table as he tries to get up.)
ALEX - I'm sorry your honor.
(He is holding his head as he hands VALERIE her papers.)
JUDGE PALMER - After carefully looking at the details of this case, let me just say
that it is unfortunate how many times I try cases like this in my courtroom. Young
lady...
(The judge looks directly at BREANNA.)
JUDGE PALMER - ...be more careful. What you did was wrong and can cause you
serious problems in life if that is how you choose to fight your battles or overcome
obstacles.
(BREANNA looks down.)
JUDGE PALMER - As for you Mr. Jefferson, the abuse of power is a very serious
offense. And the relationship between a proffessor and a student is a power
relationship which I know you realize. Luckily for you sir, this court is not your
employer, Ahpla University or your penalty would be a lot stiffer.
(She turns back to BREANNA.)
JUDGE PALMER - It is my ruling that you serve seventy five hours of community
service, attend twelve hours of anger management courses, and enter a couseling
session appointed by this court. As far as your counter claim, I don't think an
apology is worth the words that would be said within it. Good luck young lady.
This court is adjourned.
(She slams down her gavel.)
ALEX - Community service? That's it?
VALERIE - Alex, you won. That's the penalty the judge ordered. It's a victory for
you.
ALEX - But...
(ALEX feels a tap on his shoulder. He turns around.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - I want your resignation letter in my office by morning.
ALEX - What!
(VALERIE walks over and shakes hands with CHRISTIAN.)
VALERIE - Congratulations. You did a good job on your defense. You'll make a
splendid lawyer some day... soror.
(As PRESIDENT BRYCE is leaving, he passes COACH EDWARDS who is seated in the
back.)
COACH EDWARDS - Mr. President...
(PRESIDENT BRYCE stops and shakes his hand.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Coach.
COACH EDWARDS - ...thanks for coming on such short notice.
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DERRICK is holding hands with CANDACE. BOBBY is sitting silently. CARYN is
sitting next to TRINA. They have all returned to the lobby and are waiting the
return of DR. BROOKS.
CARYN - How long does this take? Gosh?
TRINA - It shouldn't be too much longer.
(ALEXIS leans over to QUINTON and whispers in his ear.)
ALEXIS whispers - It does seem like the minutes are ticking by real slow huh?
QUINTON whispers - Yeah, and you can cut the tension between all these cats
with a knife.
CANDACE - You okay?
DERRICK - Yeah. I'm straight. You alright?
CANDACE - Just ready to hear whatever this is.
DERRICK - You and me both.
(silence)
(CARYN gets up and walks to the corner. She pulls out her cell phone and makes a
call. DERRICK checks his watch.)
TRINA - So Derrick...
(DERRICK looks up.)
DERRICK - Yeah, wassup?
TRINA - The next time yall have a game in Philly, I want you to pass my phone
number along to Allen Iverson. Is that cool?
(DERRICK laughs.)
DERRICK - Yeah, sure.
TRINA - I'm serious man! Don't be playin'!
(TRINA smiles. That causes everyone to laugh and lighten up as DR. BROOKS
comes out.)
DR. BROOKS - Caryn, Derrick, if you could please follow me into my office. Bobby
as well.
(Everyone gets up. CANDACE does as well and they follow the doctor back through
the double doors, down the hall, and into his personal office.)
DR. BROOKS - Please have a seat everyone. You can pull up another chair from up
against the wall Bobby.
BOBBY - Thanks doc.
(Everyone sits down in the doctor's office. DERRICK and CANDACE are still holding
hands.)
DR. BROOKS - I have the test results here and I know with this case everyone is
eager to find out so let's get right to it.
(He breaks the seal on the big envelope and starts to pull some papers out.)
DR. BROOKS - I have not had a chance to look at this at all but I did speak with the
social worker on the case and he is ready to assist if need be.
CARYN - Okay. So let's find out. Hurry up.
(The doctor pulls the papers out and puts his glasses on. He looks down and reads
a little and then looks up to speak.)
DR. BROOKS - Okay, here are the results.
(CANDACE squeezes DERRICK's hand. BOBBY leans forward in his chair and
CARYN puts her hands together as if she is about to pray. She closes her eyes.)
DR. BROOKS - Derrick, you are not the father of Lil Derrick.
CARYN - Shit! No! No!
BOBBY - Oh my God!
DERRICK - I'm... I'm not?
DR. BROOKS - No you're not.
(DERRICK lets go of CANDACE's hand and he turns to her. CANDACE and DERRICK
hug each other.)
BOBBY - Oh God! Oh God!
(BOBBY pops up to his feet and has his hands on his head.)
BOBBY - I'm a father! I'm really a father!
(CARYN stands up.)
CARYN - No! There must be some mistake! This can't be! I don't want Bobby as my
baby father! I want Derrick! Check it again!
DR. BROOKS - Well wait a minute...
(DR. BROOKS continues to read.)
DR. BROOKS - ...Bobby you aren't Lil Derrick's father either.
(silence)
BOBBY - What?
(Everyone is staring at DR. BROOKS.)
CARYN - Excuse me?
DR. BROOKS - Bobby isn't the biological father either.
DERRICK - Oh shit!
CARYN - What! That's impossible! I didn't sleep with anyone else! Honestly I
didn't!
BOBBY - I should've known! You ho! I should've known!
CARYN - I didn't sleep with anyone else! Doc this can't be right!
DR. BROOKS - No this test is quite accurate but...
CARYN - That's impossible! That shit is impossible!
DR. BROOKS - But wait wait, the notes here say that through some testing we
were able to detect the bioligical father.
CARYN - You were?
DERRICK - How did you do that? How is that possible? Who is it?
DR. BROOKS - Well...
(He is still reading.)
DR. BROOKS - ...we were able to match DNA samples with a prior patient of the
hospital who was admitted a few years ago.
(The doctor looks up over his thin rimmed glasses at CARYN.)
DR. BROOKS - Caryn your son's father is...
(DR. BROOKS returns to the paper to read.)
DR. BROOKS - ...his name is...Nino Kevon Daniels.