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AS THE SANDS BURN
S E A S O N 2
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Contents
A S T H E S A N D S B U R N .................................................................................................................. 1
Characters ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Episode 1.................................................................................................................................................... 10
Episode 2.................................................................................................................................................... 26
Episode 3.................................................................................................................................................... 45
Episode 4.................................................................................................................................................... 62
Episode 5.................................................................................................................................................... 79
Episode 6.................................................................................................................................................... 97
Episode 7.................................................................................................................................................. 111
Episode 8.................................................................................................................................................. 129
Episode 9.................................................................................................................................................. 146
Episode 10 ............................................................................................................................................... 165
Episode 11 ............................................................................................................................................... 185
Episode 12 ............................................................................................................................................... 198
Episode 13 ............................................................................................................................................... 215
Episode 14 ............................................................................................................................................... 234
Episode 15 ............................................................................................................................................... 254
Episode 16 ............................................................................................................................................... 275
Episode 17 ............................................................................................................................................... 298
Episode 18 ............................................................................................................................................... 318
Episode 19 ............................................................................................................................................... 337
Episode 20 ............................................................................................................................................... 359
Episode 21 ............................................................................................................................................... 380
Episode 22 ............................................................................................................................................... 400
Episode 23 ............................................................................................................................................... 431
Episode 24 ............................................................................................................................................... 449
Episode 25 ............................................................................................................................................... 471
Episode 26 ............................................................................................................................................... 491
Episode 27 ............................................................................................................................................... 507
Episode 28 ............................................................................................................................................... 524
Episode 29 ............................................................................................................................................... 543
Episode 30 ............................................................................................................................................... 563
Episode 31 ............................................................................................................................................... 586
Episode 32 ............................................................................................................................................... 608
Episode 33 ............................................................................................................................................... 626
Episode 34 ............................................................................................................................................... 645
Episode 35 ............................................................................................................................................... 663
Episode 36 ............................................................................................................................................... 679
Episode 37 ............................................................................................................................................... 697
Episode 38 ............................................................................................................................................... 719
Episode 39 ............................................................................................................................................... 736

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
DR. BROOKS - Derrick, you are not the father.
BOBBY - Oh my God!
DERRICK - I'm... I'm not?
DR. BROOKS - No you're not.
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.
CARYN - What! That's impossible! I didn't sleep with anyone else!
Honestly I didn't! 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 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.
(silence)
(CARYN is shocked and speaks so soft she almost whispers.)
CARYN - Excuse me?
CANDACE - What did you just say?
(Before the doctor answers, CANDACE turns in her chair and looks
straight at CARYN.)
CANDACE - You... and...and... Nino? You... slept... with my...
(CARYN slams the door behind her and locks it.)
CARYN thinks - Fuck him! His sorry ass!
(CARYN pulls her panties down and sits on the toilet.)
CARYN thinks - Damn! I never thought Gregg would be like this!
(CARYN can hear GREGG from outside the bathroom door.)
GREGG - Yo, why you trippin'? What the hell?
CARYN - Leave me alone!
(GREGG tries to open the door but its locked.)
GREGG - I can't believe you're pissed because I wanna wear a condom!
Most chicks are the other way around!
CARYN - I told you, with a condom I don't feel it! It aint no point in doin'
it!
CARYN thinks - Especially if I wanna get pregnant by your pretty ass!
(CARYN laughs to herself.)
GREGG - Well I'm sorry, I don't roll like that unless you wifey. And you
know you aint wifey.
CARYN - Yeah I know dammit! You aint gotta keep sayin' it!
GREGG - Well if you aint with it, then you just aint with it!
CARYN - Well you know what then...
(CARYN glances in the corner of GREGG's bathroom and notices
something.)
CARYN thinks - Oh shit! Yes!
CARYN - ...uh Gregg baby, I think you're right! I'm sorry boo! We should
be more careful. You can wear a condom if you want. I don't want to be
gettin'... pregnant or nothin'!
GREGG - Are you sure?
(CARYN smiles as she gets up and walks toward the corner of the
bathroom.)
CARYN - Yeah baby, I'm sure!
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SHARONDA is in her room reading the official handbook of Sigma
Gamma Rho Sorority incorporated.
SHARONDA thinks - Hmmmm, interesting.
(SHARONDA flips more toward the middle of the book.)
SHARONDA thinks - Let's get to the juicy stuff!
(She reads a little bit.)
SHARONDA thinks - Oh you've got to be kiddin me! Ha ha ha ha!
(SHARONDA reads more until there is a knock on the door.)
SHARONDA thinks - Damn! Party's over. Oh well.
(SHARONDA closes the book and takes it with her to the door to give to
ANDY.)
SHARONDA thinks - I'll never look at SGRhos the same! Ha ha ha ha ha!
(She opens the door.)
SHARONDA - Denise?
DENISE - Hey, wassup. You busy?
SHARONDA - Uh naw... come on in.
(DENISE walks in. SHARONDA looks down both directions of the hall.
She doesn't see anyone so she closes the door.)
DENISE - You expecting company?
SHARONDA - Well yeah, Andy is stopping by. I need to give her this
book. That's all. What's wrong with you?
DENISE - I need to talk to you. That's all.
SHARONDA - Is something the matter?
(silence)
(SHARONDA places the book down on the table.)
SHARONDA - Denise, what's the matter with you?
DENISE - It's Brandon. Things aren't working out right now.
SHARONDA - Really? What's the matter?
(They both sit down.)
DENISE - I don't know, I mean, I still love him of course. But for some
reason, we just fight and pick at each other. The last two times we hung
out I got a headache just from being so frustrated by him.
SHARONDA - Really? I had no idea.
DENISE - Yeah.
SHARONDA - So have you guys...
(There is a knock on the door.)
SHARONDA - Oh hold on soror, this is probably Andy now.
DENISE - Okay.
(SHARONDA gets up and opens the door.)
MONA - Hey cuz.
SHARONDA - Uh... hey.
(MONA just walks in. SHARONDA still doesn't see ANDY.)
SHARONDA - Mona I'm kinda in the middle of...
MONA - Hi Denise.
DENISE - Hey Mona.
MONA - Are you okay?
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XAVIER and APRIL have walked to the office of The Sands, the school
newspaper for Ahpla University. They went out for a little fresh air and
XAVIER begins working on the article about the fight at Amgis College
between the Kappas and the Alphas.
XAVIER - This thing is such a shame. Ya know? Grown Black men acting
like children.
APRIL - I know, I hate it.
XAVIER - Don't they know violence never solves anything? And do they
understand how much we have to lose?
(He keeps typing.)
XAVIER - I mean its so crazy. I interviewed most of my frat brothers that
were there, two Alphas and a few students. And I still don't really know
the legitimate reason for the fight. Is that not dumb?
APRIL - That is crazy.
(APRIL walks up and stands behind XAVIER's chair. She begins to
stroke the back of his neck.)
XAVIER - And I'm trying my best to write this as unbiased as I can, being
a Kappa ya know?
APRIL - Well you're a wonderful writer, so that shouldn't be hard.
XAVIER - Yeah right!
(XAVIER laughs.)
XAVIER - Thanks for the compliment, but I'm far from wonderful.
APRIL - I think you're wonderful.
(APRIL smiles as XAVIER spins around in his chair to face her.)
XAVIER - Uh huh... and now you sound biased!
(They both laugh as APRIL bends over to kiss XAVIER.)
XAVIER - But thanks anyway. Ha ha ha.
(APRIL smiles as she checks her watch.)
APRIL - Oooh, I gotta run.
XAVIER - Where you headed?
APRIL - I gotta catch up with Octavia. She's upset because I left. We
were supposed to be hanging out tonight and believe me, that's rare for
Octavia.
XAVIER - Oh yeah?
APRIL - She's a book worm and never goes out. So she just finished one
of her harder exams and I convinced her to come out, then I bounce. Hee
hee hee!
XAVIER - See there!
APRIL - It's your fault!
XAVIER - I know I know. Well tell her I said sorry.
APRIL - Yeah, uh huh. I should make you make it up to her instead of
me!
(They both laugh.)
APRIL - So I'll call you when we're done. Okay?
XAVIER - Yeah, that's cool.
(They kiss one more time. XAVIER then stands up. He opens his arms to
hug APRIL.)
XAVIER - Listen, thanks for... you know, for earlier. For listening and
for... understanding.
APRIL - Of course.
XAVIER - I'm lookin' forward to seein' you when you get back.
APRIL - Don't say that because I might not leave!
(The both laugh as they hug. XAVIER then helps APRIL with her jacket
and she walks toward the door.)
APRIL - See ya later Z.
XAVIER - Bye bye.
(APRIL walks out the door, gets ten feet away and starts to pump her
fists really fast.)
APRIL thinks - Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!
(She laughs to herself as she skips across the street and back toward
the dorm to me up with her sorors.)
APRIL - Wait til sorors hear this news! Oh my God I can't believe this!
Thank you Jesus!
LARRY - Wow, you hit the lottery? You sure look happy!
(APRIL didn't even notice LARRY walking across the street as well.)
APRIL - Hey frat!
LARRY - Hey, wassup girl?
(She jumps up and hugs him tight.)
APRIL - Hey! Hey! I got some good news!
LARRY - I suppose so! Wow, what's happenin'? Did they decide to turn
Good Times into a movie or something?
APRIL - Ha ha ha ha, no silly! My prayers have been answered!
LARRY - Huh? What are you talkin' about?
(APRIL smiles big.)
APRIL - Me and Xavier are a couple!
(silence)
(LARRY doesn't smile.)
LARRY - Wh... what?
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CARYN - I'll be right out okay Gregg?
GREGG - Yeah, I'm gonna lay down and wait for ya.
CARYN - Okay sweetie, be right there!
(CARYN reaches down and picks up the small trash can in the corner of
GREGG's bathroom.)
CARYN thinks - If I can't do this the old fashioned way, I'll do it the shady
way!
(In the trash can, CARYN notices a condom. A used condom. She takes
it out and holds it up to the light.)
CARYN thinks - Yep! Just like I thought... still full.
(CARYN carefully turns the condom inside out, trying not to spill what is
contained in it.)
CARYN thinks - Carefull... careful...
(She then stoops down and with two fingers, inserts the condom into
herself, inside out.)
CARYN thinks - Oooooh, messy!
(CARYN moves her fingers around to fully distribute the sperm left
inside the condom inside of herself.)
CARYN thinks - I gotta make sure this works! Pretty boys make pretty
kids! Hee hee!
(CAYRN moves her fingers a few more seconds, then pulls the empty
condom out and places it back in the trash.)
CARYN thinks - Okay, let's see how potent you really are Mister G!
(CARYN places the trash can back in the corner and washes her hands.)
CARYN thinks - I might be shady...
(She smiles at herself in the mirror.)
CARYN thinks - ... but I always get what I want! And Gregg... I want your
baby!
CANDACE - You... slept... with my...with my Nino?
(CARYN snaps back and looks at CANDACE, then at DERRICK.)
CANDACE - You slept with Nino?
CARYN - Uh...
BOBBY - Oh shit! I don't believe this shit!
(CANDACE starts to get out of her chair.)
CANDACE - You slept with Nino!
DERRICK - Candace wait...
CARYN - Yeah! Yeah I slept with your precious Nino! I did it with Nino!
CANDACE - What!
(CANDACE leaps from her chair and reaches for CARYN's throat. She
knocks several things off DR. BROOK'S desk. The doctor jumps back in
his chair and drops the papers he was reading.)
CANDACE - No! No! I'll kill you!
(DERRICK quickly grabs CANDACE and BOBBY grabs CARYN.)
CANDACE - You bitch! I'll kill you!
(CANDACE is screaming and crying at the same time while CARYN is
laughing.)
CARYN - I guess the jokes on you huh! On all of you! Nino cheated on
Candace and now we have a son together! Ha!
(CARYN immediately becomes loose from BOBBY, quickly opens the
door to the doctor's office, and runs out.)
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MONA visits her cousin SHARONDA.
(SHARONDA gets up and opens the door.)
MONA - Hey cuz.
SHARONDA - Uh... hey.
(MONA just walks in. SHARONDA still doesn't see ANDY.)
SHARONDA - Mona I'm kinda in the middle of...
MONA - Hi Denise.
DENISE - Hey Mona.
MONA - Denise are you okay? You look upset.
SHARONDA - Uh Mona, this is kinda a bad time. We were... right in the
middle of something.
MONA - Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know.
SHARONDA - It's okay. Let me call you later.
MONA - Sure, sure. Well hope you feel better Denise.
DENISE - Thanks Mona.
(MONA turns to leave.)
SHARONDA - Hey cousin, thanks for understanding. I'll call you later
okay?
MONA - Yeah that's cool. Holla.
(SHARONDA opens the door and MONA walks out. SHARONDA closes
the door behind her.)
SHARONDA - Sorry 'bout that.
DENISE - That's okay. Anyway, we just don't get along Sharonda. I mean,
when we first hooked up, he was doing all these nice things for me. He
got me flowers once for no reason, and then he would give me these
cards.
SHARONDA - Like Hallmark cards?
DENISE - Yeah but they weren't bought. Like he would create the card
himself and write all the nice stuff inside of it. They were so sweet.
SHARONDA - Yeah, that's nice.
DENISE - We never go out anymore, or if we do, we argue. We can't
agree on a movie. We can't agree on anything.
SHARONDA - Hmmm. I guess the courtship is over huh?
DENISE - Huh?
SHARONDA - Now that he got you, he doesn't have to court you
anymore. That happens to a lot of guys.
DENISE - Yeah, that is exactly it.
SHARONDA - But let me ask you this. How have you been courting him?
DENISE - Courting him?
SHARONDA - Yeah. Who says you can't give flowers to a guy. When was
the last nice thing you did for Brandon? Or do you sit back and wait and
complain that he hasn't done nice things for you in a long time?
DENISE - Well...
SHARONDA - Uh huh.
DENISE - But I do do nice things for Brandon. I do things all the time.
SHARONDA - Like what?
DENISE - Um... this one time...
SHARONDA - This has to be Andy. Let me get it while you search the
memory banks of your mind for a nice thing you've done for your man.
DENISE - Shut up!
(They both laugh as SHARONDA opens the door.)
SHARONDA - Finally!
ANDY - Huh?
(SHARONDA laughs.)
SHARONDA - Two people came over, and each time I thought it was you.
So I'm glad this time it is you.
ANDY - Oh. Ha ha ha.
SHARONDA - Come on in, I know you're dying to get your stuff back.
ANDY - I know you know the deal. Don't ask me how the book got out,
but I really appreciate your call. Thanks a lot Sharonda.
SHARONDA - Sure no problem. Hey, I know how it is. We greeks need to
stick together, ya know?
ANDY - Of course.
SHARONDA - You know Denise right?
DENISE - Hey Andy.
ANDY - Yeah, hi Denise, how you doin'?
DENISE - Cool.
SHARONDA - Okay, here's your... uh...
(SHARONDA looks on the table where she had put the book down to
answer the door earlier.)
SHARONDA - It was just right...
(She looks under the table on the floor.)
SHARONDA - What the heck, it was just right here. Denise, did you see
that book that I was sitting right here?
DENISE - I really didn't notice. I know you said Andy was coming over to
get a book from you.
SHARONDA - Yeah, I had it here two seconds ago...
ANDY - Are you sure you had it in this room? Maybe it's in your
bedroom.
SHARONDA - I'm positive. I had it in my hand when I opened the door for
Denise because I thought it was you.
ANDY - Uh huh.
SHARONDA - And then I put it down right here...
(SHARONDA thinks.)
SHARONDA - ...and then I opened the door for...
(She pauses.)
SHARONDA - Oh my God!
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APRIL has just revealed to LARRY that she is now dating XAVIER.
LARRY - What... you're a what with who?
APRIL - Me and Xavier are a couple! Isn't that off the chains! Oh my God!
LARRY - Wait a minute! Wait a minute! Pull the train back in the station!
(LARRY looks upset.)
APRIL - What?
LARRY - You're with Xavier now? That wasn't the plan!
APRIL - The plan? What plan?
LARRY - God April! What's the matter with you?
APRIL - Larry what the hell are you talking about?
LARRY - You weren't supposed to take the bait April! You weren't
supposed to bite!
APRIL - Larry you're not making any sense, what bait? Bite what?
LARRY - Lawd Jeerus April! What the hell were you thinking?
APRIL - Okay Larry stop! Calm down, tell me what you're saying
because I am really confused right now.
(LARRY takes a deep breath.)
LARRY - Okay, tell me what happened, what did you do?
APRIL - He called me, I went to see him, we talked, and he told me his
issues with dating and becoming close and intimate with someone. It
was all very emotional and then he asked me if I really wanted to be his
girl.
(LARRY sighs, closes his eyes and shakes his head.)
APRIL - Of course I said yes, and the rest is history... or present I should
say. This literally just happened.
(silence)
APRIL - What?
LARRY - April, you and I spoke. We spoke several times. You told me
how you felt and I told you what you should do.
APRIL - Yeah?
LARRY - Never once did I tell you to make yourself his girl, I never told
you that.
APRIL - Well what the hell was the point then? That was the overall goal.
LARRY- No it wasn't!
APRIL - Yes it was.
LARRY - No, no it wasn't.
APRIL - Then what was the point Larry?
LARRY - The point was to torture Xavier, the point was to get him
thinking one thing, then thinking something else, then thinking
something else.
APRIL - What!
LARRY - Then thinking something else.
APRIL - Why in the world would I want to do that Larry? That's stupid as
shit!
LARRY - Then thinking something else.
APRIL - Larry!
(LARRY stops.)
APRIL - Larry, you sound stupid. Why would you want me to torture
Xavier like that?
LARRY - Because the goal April, wasn't to make him your boyfriend, but
it was to make him jealous.
APRIL - Make him jealous? Jealous of what?
(LARRY pauses.)
LARRY - Jealous of me and you when we hook up!
Episode 2
THERESA is in her room taking a nap.
(THERESA's telephone rings.)
(silence)
(The phone rings again and she wakes up and grabs it.)
THERESA - Hello?
BREANNA - Ooooooooooooooooooo -ooop!
THERESA - Hold on...
(THERESA puts the phone down and throws the Delta sign with her
hands. She picks the phone back up.)
THERESA - Hello?
BREANNA - Are you sleep or something?
THERESA - I had to put the phone down to throw you the sign!
BREANNA - Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
(THERESA laughs also.)
BREANNA - What! Girl how was I supposed to know you were throwing
the sign?
THERESA - You gotta just feel it man! You gotta just feel it!
BREANNA - Ha ha ha ha, you stupid! You sleep aint ya?
THERESA - Naw, I aint sleep Tweetle.
BREANNA - Yes you are Tweetle!
THERESA - Okay okay, I was just dozin' for a hot second. But I need to
get up so I'm glad you called.
BREANNA - Why you so sleepy in the middle of the day?
THERESA - I had an exam today. I haven't slept in two days.
BREANNA - Oh that's right. How did it go?
THERESA - You know how I do girl! I devastatingly aced it!
BREANNA - Do your thing soror! Let me come rub up on you line sister
so I can get some smarts!
(They both laugh.)
BREANNA - Well what are you doing for the rest of the day? You wanna
hang out? I got something to tell ya.
THERESA - Aw I can't today Bree. I'm about to have some company in...
(She glances over at her clock.)
THERESA - Probably in about fifteen minutes.
BREANNA - Oh. Who's comin' over?
THERESA - Aren't you the nosey little Tweetle!
(BREANNA laughs.)
BREANNA - And aren't you the secretive big Tweetle!
(THERESA laughs.)
THERESA - Anyway, what you got to tell me?
BREANNA - Oh yeah, that's the reason I called you in the first place.
(THERESA yawns.)
THERESA - I'm all ears Bree. Wassup?
BREANNA - I think... I mean, I think I think that... I um... like somebody.
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REGGIE and JASON are in the Callis Student Union. They're sitting
down talking.
JASON - I still don't believe it! This is bullshit!
REGGIE - I don't want to believe it either but damn man, DNA tests don't
lie.
JASON - You honestly believe that Nino cheated on Candace? Come on
man!
REGGIE - J, they just did a DNA test on the baby. Those tests are like
ninety nine point nine percent accurate. Don't you watch the Maury
show?
JASON - I'm serious man. I just can't believe it.
REGGIE - I mean, I feel ya but what are we supposed to think? Nino was
a man and men do things like that. He wasn't an angel.
(JASON turns away looking bitter.)
REGGIE - Look man, I know Nino was... is your spec. And I know you
two had a real special relationship. But at the same time, realize that
Nino was my line brother and we were close too. I loved Nino man so I
think I was the most shocked out of everyone who knows. You're not
alone.
(silence)
JASON - How's Candace?
REGGIE - Taking it pretty bad. Bobby said she flipped the fuck out in the
doctor's office.
JASON - That bitch Caryn! Damn!
REGGIE - Yeah man.
(silence)
(REGGIE looks at his watch.)
REGGIE - I gotta go to class.
JASON - What time is it? I probably gotta go too.
REGGIE - Almost noon.
JASON - Yeah, I gotta go.
REGGIE - You walkin' across the yard?
JASON - Yeah.
(They both pick up their bags and head out of the student union.)
REGGIE - Oh wait, the new Sands is out. Let me grab one.
JASON - Grab me one too man.
REGGIE - Aight.
(REGGIE runs over and picks up the student newspaper. He grabs an
extra one for JASON.)
REGGIE - We need to be there for Candace though. I can't imagine the
hurt she's going through, ya know?
JASON - Yeah, I know. You think its cool for us to call her?
REGGIE - Oh yeah. That's cool. Do that.
JASON - Aight.
(REGGIE looks at the front page of the paper.)
REGGIE - Oh shit!
JASON - What?
REGGIE - They got a story on the front page about that fight that went
down at Amgis, between frat and the Kappas.
JASON - Oh yeah?
(JASON opens his paper.)
REGGIE - Hold up, let me read this.
(REGGIE sits down on a bench on the yard and begins to read.)
JASON - Reg I'm about to be late for class so I'm gonna catch up witcha
later.
REGGIE - Aight J.
JASON - I'll probably call Candace tonight.
REGGIE - Cool.
(REGGIE hasn't looked up, he's still reading. JASON walks off.)
REGGIE reads - ...the altercation started when several members of Alpha
Phi Alpha approached members of Kappa Alpha Psi in a popular hang
out near campus. The two parties involved allege that the Kappas were
sitting down talking and the Alphas started to bother the Kappa
brothers. Several witnesses claim that the Kappas were highly
outnumbered. Although the Kappas tried their best to maintain order, it
seems the Alphas were set on initiating a brawl. The fight began and
spilled outside of the club and into the parking lot. It turned into one of
the worst group fights in school history as several members of the
Kappa Alpha Psi chapter were hurt or bruised. The Alphas are under
investigation for the incident both by Amgis campus officials and by
local authorities. Many students say...
REGGIE - What the hell?
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BREANNA is on the phone with her line sister THERESA.
THERESA - So what you got to tell me?
BREANNA - Oh yeah, the reason I called you in the first place.
(THERESA yawns.)
THERESA - I'm all ears Bree. Wassup?
BREANNA - I think... I mean, I think I think that... I um... like somebody.
THERESA - Really? Well who is it?
BREANNA - See, that's where there's a problem.
THERESA - Huh?
BREANNA - It's Brandon.
THERESA - The twin?
BREANNA - Yeah.
THERESA - Why's that a problem?
BREANNA - He dates Denice. But he doesn't seem happy. We talk all the
time and all he talks about is how unhappy he is and how he wants to
get out. He confides in me about how they argue and fuss all the time.
(silence)
THERESA - Bree, let me give you some real good advice.
BREANNA - Uh oh.
THERESA - The last time you put your heart out to someone you got
really hurt. And I think one of the problems was that you didn't think the
whole thing out from the beginning. You got caught up in nice words
and wound up getting your heart broken and getting in all kinds of mess.
If he has a girlfriend, happy or not, he has a girl.
BREANNA - Yeah.
THERESA - And he shouldn't even be tellin' you the business between
him and his girl. He needs to be tellin' that shit to her.
BREANNA - But she won't listen to him. Here he is a good man, and his
own woman won't take the time to talk to him and find out what's on his
mind and heart.
THERESA - So you figured you'd listen?
BREANNA - He just tells me.
THERESA - Bree, you need to be real careful with this. I'm tellin' you.
BREANNA - I'm listening Theresa. Really I am.
THERESA - And let me ask you this. If he has a girl, what makes you
think he's gonna leave her and be with you?
BREANNA - I don't think that at all. I'm just tellin' you that I think I like
him. What he does is his business.
THERESA - Uh huh.
BREANNA - What?
THERESA - Come on, be real. You know you'd be happy if him and
Denice broke up and he came right up to you next. Don't lie.
(BREANNA laughs.)
BREANNA - I just think he's a good guy and Denice is probably missing
out on someone special.
THERESA - Yeah, someone who'll talk bad about his own girl behind her
back.
BREANNA - Dag Theresa you make him sound real shady. It wasn't even
like that.
THERESA - Mmmm hmmmm. Shady is as shady does. And nobody
knows shade better than me!
(They both laugh and there is a knock on THERESA's door.)
THERESA - Oh that must be my company.
BREANNA - Who is it girl? Why you trippin'?
THERESA - Ha ha ha ha, you really wanna know?
BREANNA - Yeah, tell me.
THERESA - Okay it's...
(click)
(THERESA laughs as she cracks up laughing. She rolls out of bed.)
THERESA - Hold on a second!
(She runs into the bathroom and splashes water on her face. She quickly
dries her face off and pulls her hair into a pony tail. She checks her
breath.)
THERESA thinks - Cool!
(She skips out of the bathroom and smiles as she opens the door.)
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DENICE has left SHARONDA's place and is now back in her own room.
She's reading and there is a knock on her door.
DENICE thinks - Who's this?
(She gets up and opens the door.)
DENICE - I thought you were at practice tonight?
BRANDON - I skipped practice.
(She steps aside and BRANDON walks in.)
DENICE - You didn't go to practice? Why not?
BRANDON - We need to talk. I can't concentrate on drums right now, I
need to talk to you.
(DENICE closes the door.)
DENICE - I agree, we do need to talk but I didn't want you missing
practice. I thought you told me that if you ever missed practice you
couldn't play in that weekend's game.
BRANDON - I'll deal with that later. Us talking is more important.
BRANDON - Denice we got some issues.
DENICE - Finally we agree on something.
BRANDON - So I see you've noticed too then.
DENICE - Yeah. How could I not?
BRANDON - So what are we gonna do Denice?
(silence)
DENICE - I don't know. I try to get along with you but the more we talk
the more we argue.
BRANDON - Yeah.
DENICE - And sometimes I think you choose a different opinion from me
just to be different.
BRANDON - Huh?
DENICE - Like last week. I asked you if you wanted to go to the diner to
get ice cream.
BRANDON - Yeah, and I didn't feel like getting ice cream.
DENICE - But Brandon, I was only askin you that to test you. You love
ice cream way more than I do. And I really didn't feel like getting up to go
anywhere. But just to prove to myself that I wasn't crazy, I asked you if
you wanted to get some. Normally, you'd be more than happy to get
some vanilla ice cream. But because it was something that I wanted to
do, you didn't want to go.
BRANDON - That's crazy Denice. First of all, I just didn't feel like ice
cream that night and more importantly why are you testing me on some
old silly shit.
DENICE - Because I don't want to be the crazy one. I know I aint crazy
and I know I don't start all the arguements that we have. You start most
of them because you must like being on the other side of the arguement
fence than what I'm on. I don't know, I really think you get a kick out of
arguing with me.
BRANDON - Don't be ridiculous Denice. That's stupid as hell.
DENICE - It's not stupid, it's my opinion.
BRANDON - No, it's stupid.
DENICE - See, there you go again. It may not be true or correct, and
that's for you to prove otherwise. But it isn't stupid because it's my
opinion and I'm entitled to that.
BRANDON - You're not entitled to test me to see what I'm gonna say or
to see what I'm gonna do. To me, that's a problem right there. Just say
what you mean and mean what you say. If you don't want ice cream,
then why the hell are you asking me to go to the diner to get some
thinking that it's only gonna start an arguement? I'm not your test
monkey Denice.
DENICE - And I'm not stupid so stop saying that.
BRANDON - I didn't say you were stupid.
DENICE - You said my opinion is stupid.
BRANDON - It is. That is some stupid shit.
DENICE - Then you're basically saying that what I think is stupid. What's
up with that?
(silence)
DENICE - We can't even have a civil conversation about the fact that we
argue a lot. Even that turns into an arguement.
(silence)
DENICE - And I was just telling Sharonda that...
BRANDON - Sharonda? You been talking to her about us?
DENICE - I needed somebody to talk to.
BRANDON - Damn Denice, why her? This is between you and me. Why
you bring that loud mouth up in my mix.
DENICE - She's not a loud mouth. And are you saying you haven't told
anyone? You didn't tell Brendon?
BRANDON thinks - We just don't get along. We argue all the time. We
don't get along at all.
BREANNA - Maybe you aren't trying hard enough.
BRANDON - I try all I can. I don't know what else to do. We argue about
little petty shit all the time. I can't even talk to her.
BREANNA - Well you can talk to me. If you ever need someone to
confide in Brandon, you got a friend in me.
BRANDON - No I didn't tell Brendon. This is between me and you Denice
and I don't appreciate sorors being all up in our business.
DENICE - Brandon I can't believe you didn't tell Brendon.
BRANDON - You calling me a liar now?
DENICE - Of course not. If you say you didn't tell him, you didn't tell him.
Whatever.
(silence)
BRANDON - Denice, this just isn't working.
DENICE - No. It really isn't.
(silence)
BRANDON - Maybe it was a bad idea. I've known you for years and
maybe we should've kept this whole thing at friendship level.
DENICE - Maybe.
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
BRANDON - I need to go.
(BRANDON gets up.)
DENICE - So what does this mean?
(DENICE stands up.)
(silence)
BRANDON - No hard feelings. I'll always care about you.
DENICE - Yeah.
BRANDON - But its better if we just go back to being friends.
(silence)
DENICE - Yeah.
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REGGIE skips class and walks down to the office of The Sands, the
Ahpla student newspaper.
(REGGIE walks in.)
KIM - Hi, may I help you?
REGGIE - Yeah is Xavier here?
KIM - No he isn't here at the moment. You wanna leave a message for
him?
REGGIE - Yeah, I do. Well actually, is the chief editor here?
KIM - Yeah, hold on.
(She picks up the phone and dials.)
KIM - Hey, there's someone here to see you.
(She covers the phone.)
KIM - What's your name?
REGGIE - Reggie.
KIM - His name is Reggie. Yes. Yeah student. Okay.
(She hangs up.)
KIM - She'll be right out.
REGGIE - Thanks.
(REGGIE starts to look at the article again while he waits.)
REGGIE thinks - This is some bullshit!
(A girl walks out from the back area from behind where KIM is sitting.)
DARIA - This is the person here to see me?
KIM - Yeah. Reggie.
(REGGIE looks up as DARIA approaches extending her hand.)
DARIA - Hi Reggie I'm Daria. I'm the editor n chief of The Sands. What
can I do for you?
REGGIE - Hi. I wanted to actually speak to Xavier because I just read the
front story in this week's edition and the cover story is very inaccurate.
DARIA - Let's sit down.
(REGGIE follows DARIA to a table with two chairs. They sit down.)
REGGIE - I can't even believe yall printed this. This story is mad twisted.
DARIA - We check for the accuracy of anything we print. For this
particular story, none of us were at the fight at Amgis. But as soon as
Xavier heard about it, he rushed over there. By the time he got there,
there were several students still outside and he got to interview a lot of
them.
REGGIE - But Xavier is a Kappa. Did you read this thing?
DARIA - Yeah, I read it. Xavier interviewed Kappas as well as some of the
Alphas that were there and some other students that saw everything go
down. Were you there?
REGGIE - No I wasn't there but I spoke to my frat brothers as soon as
the fight was over. It didn't go on anything like this. This is slander
against my fraternity.
DARIA - Not if this is the truth. And neither of us were there. I stand
behind all of our writers and I especially stand behing Xavier.
REGGIE - You can't possibly believe that a fraternity member is going to
give you an unbiased story on a fight involving his own fraternity
brothers. Why did yall even let Xavier do this story?
DARIA - Xavier had the story done before I even heard about the fight.
He heard there was a fight and he ran over there. He knew it was an
opportunity for a good story and to get the facts out. How can I discredit
that?
REGGIE - You can discredit it by reading it. He makes it sound like the
Kappas were minding their own business and the Alphas came up and
started the whole fight. When I know what went down and I know who
approached who?
DARIA - But if you weren't there, it's your word against the word of
someone who was there. So who's the more credible source?
REGGIE - All I know is this story is some bull and when people at Amgis
see it, its really gonna hit the fan.
DARIA - Well I'm sorry this piece upset you Reggie, but like I said, I
stand behind Xavier as one of our best writers. If he wrote this, then its
accurate enough for me.
REGGIE - Get ready for a backlash because when my frat brothers at
Amgis see this story, they're gonna come after some heads over here.
Trust me when I tell you that the Amgis Alphas are gonna be pissed!
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BRENDON comes in from band practice. He throws his sticks on his bed
and plops down.
BRENDON thinks - I wish that nigga would tell me when he plans to skip
practice. Shit! Everyone looks at me like I'm supposed to magically
know where the hell he is!
(He grabs his remote and turns the tv on.)
BRENDON thinks - And the nigga aint answering his phone. What the
hell?
BRENDON thinks - I hope this aint professor lookin' for Brandon! He
gonna have Brandon runnin' crazy laps! Ha ha ha ha!
(BRANDON opens the door.)
BRENDON - Hey D, what's wrong? Where's Brandon, you know he
missed practice.
DENICE - Yeah I know. Can I come in?
BRENDON - Uh yeah. Sure.
(DENICE comes in.)
BRENDON - Brandon isn't here.
DENICE - I didn't think he would be.
BRENDON thinks - Huh?
BRENDON - Then why are you here? What happened?
DENICE - We just broke up.
BRENDON - What!
(DENICE sits down.)
BRENDON - You are lying!
DENICE - Naw, it's true.
BRENDON - What happened?
DENICE - You don't know?
BRENDON - Know what?
DENICE - Brandon hasn't told you?
BRENDON - Told me what? Did he cheat on you? Oh shit!
DENICE - No Brendon, he didn't cheat. Everyone doesn't think like you
ya know.
BRENDON - Shut up. So what happened? Why did yall break up?
DENICE - You honestly don't know?
BRENDON - How many times I gotta say no Denice?
DENICE thinks - Damn, he was telling the truth. He didn't tell anybody!
DENICE - We've been having big problems lately. We argue over every
little thing. We don't get along at all.
BRENDON - But every couple argues.
DENICE - Not like this.
BRENDON - What you mean?
DENICE - I'm talking about every single little thing. If he says A, I'll say B.
If he says north, I say south. We're just two different.
BRENDON - But that's what makes a relationship great. You want
someone who thinks and acts and does just like you?
DENICE - No. I just want someone I can love. And talk to. Without
fighting with. Our relationship became a tug of war as soon as we
started dating.
BRENDON - See, there's your problem.
DENICE - What?
BRENDON - You just said it. It's went down hill when yall started. That's
because yall started on some old shady shit. You know that when you
told Brandon that shit when he was sick that that was wrong.
DENICE - But I only did that to try and help him. He couldn't remember
anything and I was trying to help him get his memory back.
BRENDON - So you do that by telling him something that aint true?
(silence)
BRENDON - Yall started off with a lie. Started on the wrong foot. It was
already fucked up.
DENICE - Yeah I know.
BRENDON - This is probably why Brandon wasn't in practice.
DENICE - Yeah, he came over to my room to talk. And we agreed that we
just need to go back to being friends.
BRENDON - Damn! So where is he now?
DENICE - I don't know. I knew he wouldn't be here though. I came here to
see if you were here.
BRENDON - Why?
DENICE - You know me. I always need somebody to talk to. Ya know.
BRENDON - Ha ha ha, yeah. Are you okay?
DENICE - I really don't know. I think this is probably the best thing right
now, but I'm kinda numb right now. And I feel bad. Brandon said he
hadn't told anyone about our problems and I thought he was lying. I
thought he would've at least told you.
BRENDON - Naw, he never mentioned it to me.
DENICE - And here I am telling everybody in the world.
BRENDON - Dag, you did?
DENICE - I need people to talk to.
BRENDON - But damn D.
(silence)
BRENDON - Well what are you gonna do now?
DENICE - Nothing.
(silence)
DENICE - This is the best thing. There's no point in trying to fix it.
BRENDON - Are you sure D?
(silence)
DENICE - No.
BRENDON - Look, all I'm gonna say is this. I know Bran and I know you.
Yall seemed like a match made in heaven. If you're sitting here feeling
like you're not sure if breaking up is the right thing then I gurantee he's
somewhere else probably thinking the same thing.
BRANDON thinks - Should I?
(BRANDON contemplates knocking as he stands outside of BREANNA's
door.)

Episode 3
DERRICK pulls his cell phone out. He just got off a flight so he had it
turned off.
(DERRICK dials.)
CANDACE - Hello?
DERRICK - Hey, we just landed.
(silence)
DERRICK - You okay?
CANDACE - Yeah. I'm okay.
DERRICK - Talk to me.
(silence)
DERRICK - I'm sorry I had to leave. I only had one day off.
CANDACE - I know, you told me.
DERRICK - I wish I could've stayed with you... especially now.
CANDACE - It's okay. I know you gotta play.
DERRICK - Yeah but...
(silence)
CANDACE - Derrick, it's okay.
DERRICK - But I hate for you to have to deal with this... you know...
alone.
CANDACE - It's not your problem. It's not your issue.
(One of DERRICK's teammates speakes to him.)
DAMON - Yo D you wanna go eat before we go to the arena?
(DERRICK shakes his head to respond.)
DAMON - Aight dog, see ya on the court.
(DERRICK nods as he walks toward the baggage claim.)
DERRICK - I feel like it is my issue Candace. It's something that's
bothering you. So it's bothering me.
CANDACE - But it deals with...
(CANDACE pauses.)
CANDACE - It deals with something that occurred in my life before you
Derrick. Its not for you to worry about. I...
(She pauses again.)
CANDACE - ...I closed that chapter in my life.
(silence)
DERRICK - Candace listen. It's okay. I understand what your ex
boyfriend meant to you and I respect that. I know he was a great guy and
maybe he just...
CANDACE - Derrick...
(DERRICK stops.)
DERRICK - Candace I just want you to know that I'm here to talk to you
about it. Unfortunately I can't be with you all the time. But I can be with
you in spirit and lend my support.
CANDACE - I appreciate that Derrick but you can't do this with me. This
is something I have to deal with, and I don't know if I can.
DERRICK - That's what I'm sayin'. You can't deal with this alone, you
don't have to. You got me. And you got great friends. And sorors and
stuff.
CANDACE - They can't help me with this. You can't either.
DERRICK - Candace... you have to let me in. You need to let me in.
(silence)
DERRICK - You know what I'm sayin'?
CANDACE - No Derrick, you don't know what I'm sayin'. I need for you to
back off okay? Just back off!
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THERESA hangs up the phone and goes to answer her door.
(THERESA smiles as she answers the door.)
THERESA - Hi!
BOBBY - Hey, how you?
THERESA - Good, come on in.
(BOBBY walks inside of THERESA's room.)
THERESA - How you doin'?
BOBBY - I'm okay.
(BOBBY plops down on the couch and rubs his face with both his
hands.)
THERESA - Are you tired or something? What's wrong?
(THERESA sits next to him, facing him.)
BOBBY - This has been a long week. A real long week.
THERESA - Tell me about it.
BOBBY - You have no idea.
THERESA - What happened?
(BOBBY sits back on the couch and drops his head back. He raises his
hands and wipes his face again.)
BOBBY - Damn I don't believe this shit.
THERESA - What?
(BOBBY sits straight up again and drops his hands into his lap.)
BOBBY - We just found out about Caryn's son.
THERESA - Oh shit! I completely forgot! You told me about that! Is it
yours?
BOBBY - No.
THERESA - What! I thought you were sure! So it is Derrick's!
BOBBY - Wrong again. It's Nino's son.
THERESA - Stop playin'! That's not funny.
(BOBBY turns to look at THERESA.)
BOBBY - I'm serious. It's Nino's son.
THERESA - What? Nino's? Nino did it with Caryn?
BOBBY - Apparantly.
THERESA - I don't believe it!
BOBBY - Me neither but... I mean, it was a DNA test.
THERESA - Oh my God you're kidding me! Caryn's son is Nino's?
BOBBY - Yep!
THERESA - Holy cow!
(silence)
THERESA - Holy cow! That is crazy!
BOBBY - Yeah, it's crazy alright. I'm kinda sick over it and Candace
really lost it up in the doctor's office. I know she's dealing with this really
bad. But its weighing on me pretty heavy as well.
THERESA - Damn.
(silence)
THERESA - So how about we order pizza and see what's on HBO?
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DERRICK - Candace you can't deal with this alone, you don't have to.
You got me. And you got great friends. And sorors and stuff.
CANDACE - They can't help me with this. You can't either.
DERRICK - Can... you have to let me in. You need to let me in.
(silence)
DERRICK - You know what I'm sayin'?
CANDACE - No Derrick, you don't know what I'm sayin'. I need for you to
back off okay? Just back off!
DERRICK - But I'm just tryin' to...
CANDACE - Derrick you don't know what its like to learn that the person
you invested your everything in cheated on you! You don't have any
idea! He slept with Caryn! He had sex with Caryn! How many other girls
did Nino sleep with? Was it a one time thing because he was alone
before I got there? You don't have to think about these things but I do! I
do!
(CANDACE starts crying.)
CANDACE - You don't understand! Nobody does! Nobody felt the pain of
him leaving like I did! People cried at first but I've been crying ever
since! And as soon as I think I can move on, this happens! Nino has a
son! And it isn't my son! Nino has a son!
DERRICK - I know Candace, I know.
CANDACE - No you don't know! Stop trying to understand this because
you can't! You so can't understand this!
DERRICK - Why can't I?
CANDACE - Damn Derrick because you can't! I put all this to rest and it
would've been better if I hadn't found out!
DERRICK - But if you dind't know, how would that make anything better?
CANDACE - Because Derrick! It was Caryn! He had sex with Caryn!
(CANDACE is crying harder now.)
CANDACE - I loved him! I came to Ahpla just because of him! And he...
he cheated on me!
(DERRICK listens to CANDACE cry.)
DERRICK - Candace baby listen. I mean, you're right. Most of those
things that you're talking about I can't relate to. I'll never be able to relate
to. But at the same time I can be here for you. You probably can't relate
to the issues I had with my father, but I know if I needed to talk to you
about it, that you'd have my back. I know you would. And I know I could
lean on you if I really had to. And that's what I'm trying to say to you.
You got me here, to lean on.
(silence)
DERRICK - Now whatever happened...
(DERRICK says these words carefully.)
DERRICK - ...between Caryn... and Nino, you can't change that and you
may never know what happened. But the bottom line Candace...
(He pauses.)
DERRICK - ...the bottom line is that now there's a little baby involved. A
baby that everyone has been overlooking from the beginning. A baby
who... unfortunately, is Nino's son.
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RONNIE is walking across the yard, just leaving his last class of the day.
He sees his frat brother DEXTER so he walks in DEX's direction.
RONNIE - Bruh!
(DEXTER turns around.)
DEXTER - What up dog!
RONNIE - I'm chillin' team! Where you goin'?
DEXTER - Just leavin' class man. Where you goin'?
RONNIE - Same thing. Just leavin' class. I gotta meet Trina at the
cafeteria. You tryin' to go over there?
DEXTER - Yeah, that's cool. I'm hungry.
(They start walking toward the Callis Student Union where the caf is.)
RONNIE - So what you been up to dog?
DEXTER - Man, nothin'.
RONNIE - Yo dog, whatever happened to you and Willie? Remember you
were tellin' me something about that?
DEXTER - Aw that's dead dog. Dead.
RONNIE - What? How is that?
DEXTER - It's just timing dog. Timing. Our time was back then, its gone
now. I had to let that shit go once and for all.
RONNIE - Damn dog, are you sure?
DEXTER - Yeah man. I can't even go there no more.
RONNIE - Not even for the ass man? I know that's some good ass dog.
DEXTER - Not even for the ass.
(They enter the union.)
RONNIE - Damn man, that's too bad. I thought yall were gonna get back
together.
DEXTER - Naw man. I gotta be out.
RONNIE - No doubt dog. I aint mad at ya, I'm just like damn.
DEXTER - Yeah.
RONNIE - Yall still cool?
DEXTER - I guess. Me and Willie are always gonna be cool. But I just
can't go there anymore. I got too many other things to focus on ya
know? So it's like whatever dog.
RONNIE - I feel ya dog.
(RONNIE and DEXTER stand in line to go into the caf. TRINA walks up.)
RONNIE - Hey, wassup.
TRINA - What's crackin' baby? What's up Dex?
DEXTER - Hey.
TRINA - What's goin' on?
RONNIE - Nothin'. Tryin' to get some eats.
TRINA - I hear that, count me in.
RONNIE - Yeah, and tryin' to get Dexter through his heartbreak.
DEXTER - Damn dog, just tell the whole world!
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BOBBY - Yeah, it's crazy alright. I'm kinda sick over it and Candace
really lost it up in the doctor's office. I know she's dealing with this really
bad. But its weighing on my pretty heavy as well.
THERESA - Damn.
(silence)
THERESA - So how about we order pizza and see what's on HBO?
BOBBY - What?
(THERESA grabs her phone.)
THERESA - Do you like sausage on pizza? I love sausage.
BOBBY - Pizza? What are you talking about? How can you eat at a time
like this?
THERESA - Because I'm hungry.
BOBBY - Theresa, I just told you that my line brother, one of my best
friends, probably the best brother I've ever met cheated on his girlfriend
with one of the hoochiest girls on campus, and you ask me if I want to
order pizza and watch HBO?
THERESA - Well yeah, there's nothing you can do about Nino now. I
mean, obviously whatever happened happened.
(BOBBY is staring at THERESA, surprised at what she is saying.)
THERESA - What?
BOBBY - I'm sorry if I'm not taking this as casual as you are, but this is
big news for me. This is a huge shock for me. None of us were ready to
hear that Nino had slept with Caryn.
THERESA - Why is it such a big deal? Because you can't believe Nino
ever stepped out on his girl? Boys will be boys.
BOBBY - No, its way bigger than that Theresa! I thought I was gonna be
a father. I started to prepare myself to be a daddy. I shouldn't have slept
with Caryn myself. I was being selfish and I was cheating on Alexis. But I
wanted to be responsible. I pictured me and Little Derrick going to the
park and learning how to read. And me being a dad.
THERESA - But you can still do those things. Why can't you do those
things now?
BOBBY - Because I looked up to Nino, and now...
(BOBBY pauses.)
BOBBY - Now it's like shit! Is anybody out here doin' the right thing?
And what about Nino's family? How is his mom gonna take this news?
What about his little brother? He looked up to Nino too. Now what?
THERESA - Is that your problem?
BOBBY - It needs to be.
THERESA - But what about me? What about my needs?
BOBBY - What? Your needs?
THERESA - Yeah, I'm hungry and I thought we were gonna watch a
movie or something.
BOBBY - Are you really that insensitive?
(silence)
(THERESA looks at BOBBY as if she is hurt by that question.)
THERESA - I'm sorry.
(THERESA puts the phone down.)
THERESA - I apologize. I was putting myself in front of your feelings.
Let's talk about this situation.
BOBBY - I mean, I just can't believe it all. Nino was always on my case
about cheating on Alexis. He caused me to think about a lot. When I
started to date Paula, I tried to do better, basically because of what Nino
told me.
THERESA - You never cheated on Paula?
(silence)
BOBBY - Naw, never. That was because of the kind of man that Nino
was. I was trying to be a better man, and I thought that by being a father,
I would be a better man.
(silence)
BOBBY - And now its like... all that is just out the window. Damn I just
can't believe this shit. Me and Nino both had sex with... and shit, Reggie
too!
(BOBBY leans back and puts his hands on the top of his head. He stares
at the ceiling as he talks. He exhales.)
BOBBY - This shit is just fucked up. I'm tellin' ya.
(BOBBY takes a deep breath in and exhales slowly again.)
BOBBY - This is just fucked up. I'm shocked, Derrick is shocked,
Candace is all devastated and Caryn's hoochie ass runs out laughing.
Damn.
(silence)
BOBBY - Little Derrick is probably gonna be all fucked up. He thinks Big
Derrick is his father, he saw me a few times and he doesn't know who
the hell Nino is. He's gonna be all confused.
(silence)
BOBBY - And it's fucked up because Caryn is such a damn ho. I mean,
its like Candace's man slept with a ho. It would be better if it was
somebody respectable or something. Like if Nino cheated on her with PJ
or Willie or some shit. But Caryn? How does that make Candace feel?
(silence)
(BOBBY sits straight up again and looks at THERESA.)
BOBBY - This whole situation is just messed up. A lot of people are hurt
by this. Shocked, hurt, surprised, devastated. Any freakin' thing you can
think of. It's just crazy fucked up.
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
BOBBY - You know what I'm sayin'?
THERESA - Yeah.
(silence)
THERESA - So you want sausage on that pizza? Oh and Too Fast Too
Furious is coming on HBO in five minutes so we're just in time!
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RONNIE and DEXTER are talking about DEXTER's past relationship with
WILLIE.
DEXTER - Damn dog, just tell the whole world!
(RONNIE laughs.)
RONNIE - My bad team! Ha ha ha, my bad.
TRINA - What happened Dex?
DEXTER - Me and Willie finally called it quits.
TRINA - Oh I'm sorry to hear... wait... you and Willie? I thought yall broke
up a long time ago.
DEXTER - Yeah we did, but there were still some feelings there ya know?
So we had been talking about maybe hooking stuff back up. But it aint a
good idea and we both agree that it aint.
TRINA - Aw, sorry to hear that.
DEXTER - Thanks. It's okay though.
(They get their food and go out to sit down.)
TRINA - So what are you gonna do now Dex?
DEXTER - Do about what?
TRINA - Do about love silly?
DEXTER - What do you mean what am I gonna do about it?
TRINA - Well you don't wanna be by yourself do ya? Ya gotta have
somebody. If nothin' else, just to get some ass.
(RONNIE smiles.)
DEXTER - I see why you two are together! Ha ha ha.
RONNIE - That's my baby.
TRINA - Hey man, I just keeps it real. Ya know? No need to lie about it.
Shit.
DEXTER - I hear ya.
TRINA - So listen, you open to date somebody else?
DEXTER - Is this someone legit or just some ass?
(TRINA laughs.)
TRINA - Someone for real silly!
DEXTER - Who?
TRINA - My cousin.
DEXTER - Your cousin? Who's your cousin?
RONNIE thinks - Oh God!
TRINA - Her name is Tracina.
DEXTER - She goes to Ahpla?
TRINA - No. She's from back home but she's gonna be visiting me soon.
Just hanging out with me. I could hook it up for you. She's gonna need
somebody to show her around and I'll have a few exams to take so I
can't do it.
DEXTER - Oh yeah?
TRINA - Yep. What you think? You down? Maybe we can even double
date or somethin'.
(DEXTER turns to RONNIE.)
DEXTER - What you think dog? You met her cousin... um what's her
name?
TRINA - Tracina.
DEXTER - Yeah Tracina. You met her dog?
RONNIE - Yeah, I met her.
DEXTER - So what you think? Should I hook this up?
RONNIE - Yeah, its all good.
DEXTER - Yeah but dog, should I meet her and try to holler?
DEXTER - I mean, is she cute dog?
TRINA - Of course my cousin is cute!
(DEXTER laughs.)
DEXTER - Is she cute dog?
TRINA - See, Ronnie thinks she's cute. So what do ya say? Can I hook
yall up?
(DEXTER looks back at RONNIE.)
RONNIE - It's... all good dog.
DEXTER - Okay cool. Hook it up.
(TRINA smiles a big smile.)
TRINA - Oh goodie! Goodie! Let me call her right now! I'll be right back!
(TRINA pulls her cell phone out and steps away from the table as she
dials.)
DEXTER - Trina is crazy dog. Ha ha ha.
(RONNIE watches TRINA walk away. As soon as she gets far enough he
turns to DEXTER.)
RONNIE - Dog! What the hell you do that for?
DEXTER - What?
RONNIE - Go out with her cousin! I was tryin' to tell your ass hell no!
DEXTER - What? You kept sayin' it was all good!
RONNIE - I was trying to say it with some sarcasm! Didn't you see the
look on my face!
DEXTER - No man! I didn't see any look! Why did you keep sayin' it was
all good?
RONNIE - What was I supposed to say? I didn't wanna get in trouble!
DEXTER - Damn dog!
RONNIE - Shit! You and Tracina! Dammit!
DEXTER - Well what the hell is wrong with Tracina anyway?
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DERRICK - Whatever happened between Caryn... and Nino, you can't
change that and you may never know what happened. But the bottom
line Candace is that there's a little baby involved. A baby that everyone
has been overlooking from the beginning. A baby who... unfortunately,
is Nino's son.
(silence)
DERRICK - Unfortunately, he is the son of your deceased ex boyfriend.
(CANDACE is crying silently.)
DERRICK - You feel me?
CANDACE - Yeah.
(CANDACE is sniffling.)
DERRICK - You okay?
CANDACE - Honestly?
DERRICK - Yeah, honestly.
CANDACE - No. No I'm not.
(DERRICK sighs.)
DERRICK - What are you gonna need to be okay? If there's anything that
I can do, you name it. I'll do anything within my power to help you get
through this.
CANDACE - Thank you Derrick. I didn't mean to yell at you.
DERRICK - Its okay. I know emotions are high.
CANDACE - Yeah.
DERRICK - Well if there's anything that I can do...
CANDACE - Yeah uh... I'm glad you said that actually. Because there is
something.
DERRICK - Name it. Anything.
(CANDACE pauses.)
CANDACE - I want you to arrange a meeting between me and Caryn.

Episode 4
RENEE is in the Twenty Four Seven Diner. MONA has just left and
RENEE has called her soror PJ.
PJ - Hello?
RENEE - Peej, we gotta talk man. Mona is not half as bad as you say she
is.
PJ - What?
RENEE - I just sat down and talked to Mona, and I can honestly say that
she's not half as bad as you think she is.
(silence)
PJ -Hold on.
RENEE - Okay.
(PJ clicks to her other line.)
(silence)
PJ - Hello?
RENEE - Yeah, I'm here.
PJ - Okay. Now what were you sayin'? Some bullcrap about Mona?
(RENEE laughs.)
RENEE - See, that's what I'm sayin' PJ. You always talk so bad about the
girl but dag, I don't think she's all that bad.
PJ - Nay, listen to me very carefully. You cannot trust a Ferguson as far
as you can throw a Ferguson. Believe me when I tell you that Mona
Ferguson is a conniving little piece of work and you are totally
underestimating her. Totally. Why did you meet with her in the first
place?
RENEE - I wanted to apologize to her.We got into it at the Amgis fight
and I hit her.
PJ - You what!
RENEE - More than once. I kicked her ass actually.
PJ - Damn, I didn't have my camera!
(They both laugh.)
RENEE - Girl, I'm serious. I felt horrible about it so I called her to
apologize. She met me at the diner, accepted my apology, explained her
side of the story, and even paid for my food!
PJ - Something is up. She's never that nice!
(RENEE laughs.)
RENEE - I think you're overexaggerating just a bit Peej.
PJ - Mark my words. As sure as I am breathing, I am so sure about this.
She is up to...
(There is a knock on PJ's door.)
PJ - Hold on Renee, somebody is at my door. But in the meantime, wash
your hands and arms and use Visine or something in your eyes since
you looked at Mona.
(RENEE laughs hard.)
RENEE - Shut up!
(PJ giggles as she places the phone down.)
PJ thinks - That girl is in for a rude awakening!
(PJ opens the door.)
PJ - What the...
(silence)
PJ - What in the world are you doin' here?
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DERRICK - What are you gonna need to be okay? If there's anything that
I can do, you name it. I'll do anything within my power to help you get
through this.
CANDACE - Yeah uh... I'm glad you said that actually. Because there is
something.
DERRICK - Name it. Anything.
(CANDACE pauses.)
CANDACE - I want you to arrange a meeting between me and Caryn.
DERRICK - You want me to what?
CANDACE - I need to talk to Caryn.
DERRICK - Candace, is that such a good idea?
CANDACE - I need peace of mind or I'm gonna lose my mind. I need
some questions answered.
DERRICK - Candace, I hear what you're sayin' but...
CANDACE - You told me that you would do anything.
(silence)
CANDACE - Didn't you?
DERRICK - Well yeah, but I didn't know you were gonna...
(CANDACE's other line rings.)
(silence)
DERRICK - Go ahead and answer that, it may be important.
CANDACE - Okay. Hold on.
(She clicks over.)
CANDACE - Hello.
KEN - Candace this is Ken. I need to talk to you! I just heard what
happened and I think this is some bullshit and I think we really need to
get to the bottom of this shit!
CANDACE - Thank you but I need to call you back Ken. Derrick just
called and he's out of state. I promise to call you back though.
KEN - Okay please do because we need to talk about this!
CANDACE - Okay.
KEN - Stay strong.
(She clicks back over.)
CANDACE - Hello?
DERRICK - Yeah.
(silence)
DERRICK - Candace, you know how Caryn is. I really doubt she's gonna
let you walk up in her spot and just answer all questions you have to
enable you to get a good night's sleep.
CANDACE - I don't care. I need to talk to her.
DERRICK - Plus with your emotions the way they are, you may go up in
there and kick her ass or something. Not saying she doesn't deserve a
good ass kickin' every now and again, but...
(DERRICK tries to lighten the mood to try and talk CANDACE out of
meeting CARYN.)
CANDACE - My mind is made up Derrick. I need to talk to Caryn. Now
either you're gonna give me her number or I'm gonna find it on my own.
(silence)
DERRICK - Okay okay you win. Her number is seven seven nine three.
CANDACE - Thank you.
DERRICK - Don't mentiont it. Just don't beat her too bad okay?
CANDACE - It isn't even like that. I mean, my reaction in the doctor's
office was one thing. I had just found out and reacted. But I'm a lady.
Always. And I conduct myself as such. It isn't even like I wanna get
down like that.
DERRICK - I hear ya and that's true. You are someting special.
(CANDACE smiles.)
CANDACE - Thanks.
DERRICK - Well look, I gotta go okay? I'm bout to be late for warm ups.
CANDACE - Okay. I'll tell ya how it goes.
DERRICK - Okay Can.
(silence)
CANDACE - I'll talk to you lat...
DERRICK - I love you.
(silence)
CANDACE - Uh...
DERRICK - You don't have to say anything. Handle your business. Just...
just know.
CANDACE - O... okay.
DERRICK - Bye.
(CANDACE pauses.)
CANDACE - Bye.
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(PJ opens the door.)
PJ - What the...
(silence)
PJ - What in the world are you doin' here?
GREGG - Hey! You busy? I wanted to know if we could talk.
PJ - Uh... yeah. That's cool. I guess. Um, come on in.
GREGG - Thanks.
PJ thinks - What the hell?
PJ - Give me a second to hang up this call, you can sit down though.
GREGG - Okay, thanks.
(GREGG starts looking at pictures of APRIL and her family on the shelf.
PJ picks the phone back up.)
PJ - Renee let me go.
RENEE - Okay girl.
PJ - But remember what I said. Fergusons equal demon spawn. It's in
the bible!
(RENEE laughs hard.)
RENEE - Yeah okay. We'll see! Later!
PJ - Bye.
(PJ hangs up.)
PJ - So. What's up Gregory? What brings you past these parts?
GREGG - Just chillin PJ, how you?
PJ - Cool cool. I can't complain.
GREGG - I hear ya.
(silence)
GREGG - I'm sure your curious as to what I wanna talk about.
(PJ smiles as if to sarcastically say yes. GREGG smiles.)
GREGG - Okay, well you know I aint the one for a lot of words or drawing
things out all long so I'm gonna get right down to it.
PJ - Okay.
GREGG - Basically Peej, I wanna start hangin' out with you again.
PJ - What?
GREGG - I miss what we had and I wanna start to chill with you again.
PJ - What we had? Gregg, what we had was a lie.
(PJ's phone rings.)
(silence)
PJ - Hold on a second.
(PJ answers.)
PJ - Hello.
TY - Hey PJ, it's Ty.
PJ - Uh hey. Listen, can I hit you back?
TY - Yeah sure. No problem.
PJ - Thanks.
(She hangs up and turns back to GREGG.)
GREGG - You seein' somebody now?
PJ - Slow your roll there Columbo. This aint fifty questions. That's none
of your business.
GREGG - True true.
PJ - Now what the hell are you sayin'?
(GREGG pauses before he begins.)
GREGG - Peanut, the time we were together was like the best. And I
know I wasn't honest with you and I didn't tell you that I had a girl,and I
know that wound up messing you up for AKA, but you have to admit,
that was your best time here at Ahpla.
PJ - That's a stretch to say the least Gregg. And what in the world makes
you think I'd be even receptive to this conversation? You got some big
balls dude.
GREGG - Yes I do. And that's one of the things you like about me. You
always said that.
(silence)
PJ - Why in the hell would I want to... what about Shareesa? What do
you think she would say?
GREGG - Shareesa has moved on. I don't care what she thinks.
PJ - Wait a minute, because this is just startin' to sink in...
(PJ stares at GREGG with a very serious look.)
PJ - ...let me get this straight. You actually wanna start to... hang out...
date me again? You wanna hook up with me... now?
GREGG - Yeah. I honestly do.
(silence)
PJ - Boy are you crazy!
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WILLIE is in Pearl Library studying with APRIL. They have a class
together and have an exam coming up.
WILLIE - I'm missing a day in my notes. I know I am because this right
here isn't making any sense.
APRIL - Let me see.
(WILLIE shows her some papers.)
APRIL - You are missing something. Hold on, I think I have that.
(APRIL pages through some of her notes and grabs something. She
gives it to WILLIE.)
APRIL - This should be it right here.
WILLIE - Thanks girl. You better be on point!
APRIL - Please! I am so not on point! I am not the studious person girl, I
tell ya.
WILLIE - Really?
APRIL - I'm a lot better with my hands believe it or not. When I was
growing up, my dad would ask my brother to help him figure out math
problems. Like what percent something was or what the tip should be
when we were out to eat. But when we bought new furniture that needed
to be assembled, he called me.
WILLIE - Ha ha ha, tomboy huh?
APRIL - Up until high school. Then I got prissy and pretty in college.
WILLIE - Oh God!
(WILLIE acts like she is gagging herself with her finger.)
APRIL - Don't hate girl, don't hate!
(They both laugh.)
WILLIE - Well if you need some help on the exam, look my way. I'm acing
this class so it shouldn't be a problem.
APRIL - Cool!
(APRIL goes back to reading and WILLIE starts to copy her notes.)
APRIL - So how's Jason doin'?
(silence)
WILLIE - Uh... me and Jason aren't together anymore.
(APRIL looks up.)
APRIL - What!
STUDENT - Shhhhhhh!
APRIL whispers - Ooooops! Sorry!
(She turns back to WILLIE.)
APRIL - You and J broke up? When girl?
WILLIE - Like real recent. I haven't even told a lot of my sorors yet.
APRIL - Oh I'm sorry girl.
WILLIE - Thanks.
APRIL - You okay?
WILLIE - I guess. It's still so new.
APRIL - I see. Well I'm sorry.
WILLIE - It's okay.
(There is an uncomfortable silence as they both continue to study.)
APRIL - So what happened?
(WILLIE smiles as she looks up from her notes. She doesn't respond.)
APRIL - I'm being nosey huh? I'm sorry. I know I am and sorors say that I
get in people's business too much. I'm sorry. Forget I asked.
WILLIE - It's okay.
(silence)
WILLIE - Actually, if you wouldn't mind...
(WILLIE pauses.)
WILLIE - ...I'd like to talk to someone about it. You wanna talk?
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CARYN walks into GREGG's room without knocking.
NINO - Uh... hello?
CARYN - Hey Nino. Gregg here?
NINO - Did you read the sign on the door that says knock first?
(They both laugh.)
CARYN - You guys never lock your door and I know I got open door
priviledges.
(They both laugh again. CARYN plops down on the couch next to NINO.)
NINO - G's not here.
CARYN - Oh he isn't? Where's his shady ass at?
NINO - You actually just missed him. I'm surprised you didn't see him in
the hall or at the elevator.
CARYN - Naw, must have missed him. What you in here doin'?
NINO - This is a tape of the step show from last year. We're about to put
together a new show for homecoming so I wanted to see some of the
things we did last year and make a few changes. You know, see what we
should keep and see what we should drop.
CARYN - Cool. You guys are really good steppers.
NINO - Thanks. We try.
CARYN - I thought about pledging a sorority. Especially when I saw
stepping because its so close to cheering and I find that second nature.
NINO - You'd probably make a great stepper because you have that
cheer background.
CARYN - That's what I'm sayin'. But I aint tryin' to be in no damn
sorority. Fuck that.
(NINO laughs.)
NINO - Why not?
CARYN - Shit, I aint gonna have no other female hittin' me with a paddle
or throwing a pie in my face or making me drink a keg of beer! I'd be like
hell no!
(NINO laughs again.)
NINO - Girl, they don't do that stuff. You watchin' too much twenty
twenty or sixty minutes or something.
(CARYN smiles. NINO starts to rewind the tape.)
CARYN - Where exactly did Gregg go?
NINO - He had to meet with a professor. He has to get one of his grades
changed or something.
CARYN - Oh. So he's gonna be gone for a while huh?
NINO - Yeah. I guess. You want me to just tell him you came by?
(silence)
CARYN - Actually Nino...
(CARYN puts her hand on NINO's leg and rubs it.)
CARYN - I could just chill here for a while. You know... with you.
(NINO quickly slides away.)
NINO - Ha ha ha, you know I don't get down like that girl. You know I got
a girl.
CARYN - I heard. Doesn't she go to school somewhere else?
NINO - Yeah. Southern University.
CARYN - Oh yeah, Gregg did tell me that. How often do yall see each
other.
NINO - She visits every now and then. But mostly when I go home for
holidays.
CARYN - You don't get lonely? I know I would.
NINO - I keep myself busy.
CARYN - Well I don't think it's anything wrong...
(She scoots next to him again.)
CARYN - With a little loneliness medicine.
(NINO laughs again.)
NINO - A little what?
CARYN - Let me show you.
(CARYN leans in and tries to kiss NINO. He leans his head back.)
NINO - Caryn, I can't do this.
CARYN - Shhhhhh.
(She keeps coming.)
NINO - What are you...
CARYN - Shhh.
(Her lips touch his. He tries to pull away. She starts to kiss him and he
tries to speak.)
NINO - I shouldn't be doin'...
(He closes his eyes as her tongue enters his mouth.)
CARYN thinks - Ooooh... nice.
(CARYN closes her eyes. CANDACE opens hers.)
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
(CANDACE grabs her key and turns it. Her car starts and she starts to
drive toward CARYN's place.)
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WILLIE and APRIL are talking in the library about WILLIE's recent
breakup.
WILLIE - ...I'd like to talk to someone about it. You wanna talk?
(APRIL quickly puts her pen down.)
APRIL - Only if it'll help.
(APRIL smiles.)
APRIL - I'm all ears!
(WILLIE smiles a little.)
WILLIE - Well, as you know, Jason is a great guy.
APRIL - Mmmmm hmmmm.
WILLIE - And I really do love him.
APRIL - So why the break up?
WILLIE - I don't know. There's just something missing. I can't really put
my finger on what that is. I really can't. I've tried, and I prayed, and I even
thought it was maybe my ex.
APRIL - None of those things?
WILLIE - No. None of those things. But definitely something.
APRIL - Well is it something about him maybe?
(WILLIE looks up as if she is thinking.)
WILLIE - Well, there are some things about Jason that I don't like. I can
admit that. But none so serious that I can't work through it. I know he
must have tons of things he doesn't like about me but he was willing to
stick it out.
APRIL - From the sound of it, you don't need to be separated.
WILLIE - But that's the thing. I do think that this is the right thing.
Because until I find that missing puzzle piece, I can't give him all of me.
Ya know? I just feel like I need to find out that one thing or so that I am
looking for. And then I can give Jason all of me. Which is much better
for me and for us.
(silence)
WILLIE - What do you think?
APRIL - Honestly, I think you're making a mistake.
WILLIE - How so?
APRIL - Let me tell you my story. Did you know I'm with Xavier now?
WILLIE - What!
STUDENT - Shhhhhh!
WILLIE whispers - Sorry!
WILLIE - You go with Xavier now?
APRIL - Yes. And let me tell you, you sound exactly like him. Looking for
that one thing that would make me perfect. I was like, Xavier, I can't be a
perfect one hundred. I can give you all of me and be all that you need.
But if you're looking for perfection, then you won't find that in me or in
anyone else.
WILLIE - Yeah.
APRIL - And he realized that and that's when he let me in. Up until that
point though, he sounded just like you do now.
WILLIE - Wow.
APRIL - So I tell you that to give you some advice. Don't look to correct
something that's not broken. You know Jason is a good guy, I konw it
too. No he's not perfect. But he is a great catch.
WILLIE - Yeah, he is.
APRIL - And you sound like you truly love him. So don't get hurt by
letting him go and letting somebody else snatch him up. Call him and
tell him you wanna talk. Tell him you've rethought a few things. Ya
know? That's my advice.
WILLIE - And you know what?
(WILLIE grabs her bag.)
WILLIE - It's great advice. I'm gonna call him right now!
(WILLIE pulls her cell phone out of her bag.)
WILLIE - I'll be right back. I'm gonna call him from the lobby.
APRIL - Good luck girl.
WILLIE - Thanks! And April...
(APRIL smiles.)
WILLIE - ....thanks for the info.
APRIL - Sure thing.
(WILLIE smiles as she walks away. She goes through the double doors
and enters the lobby. She quickly dials.)
CHRISTIAN - Hello?
WILLIE - You need to have a conversation real fast with your man
because April just told me that she's his woman!

Episode 5
GREGG is in PJ's room. He is talking to her about the possibility of
dating again.
PJ - Wait a minute, because this is just startin' to sink in...
(PJ stares at GREGG with a very serious look.)
PJ - ...let me get this straight. You actually wanna start to... hang out...
date me again? You wanna hook up with me... now?
GREGG - Yeah. I honestly do.
(silence)
PJ - Boy are you crazy! Have you lost your damn mind!
GREGG - What?
PJ - OK, can you please erase the word fool off my forehead? Ha ha ha
ha, nigga please! Ha ha ha ha!
GREGG - PJ, I'm serious.
PJ - You can't be.
GREGG - I am.
PJ - Nigga, I've never known you to be serious. About anything. Oh wait,
I take that back. You're serious about yourself... oh, and uh, about
Kappa. But since you are Kappa and Kappa is you, that brings me back
to you being serious about you right?
GREGG - You're making jokes and I'm serious.
PJ - How am I supposed to take you seriously Gregg? Words don't mean
shit to me. Especially your words.
GREGG - Why it gotta be like that PJ?
PJ - Because you made it like that Gregg. Your words are empty to me.
You don't back up shit. So why the hell should I believe you? Words
don't mean anything, actions do. And your words never line up with your
actions.
GREGG - That's my point. Give me a chance to show you different. Give
me an opportunity to prove myself. Let my actions for once speak for
me.
PJ - No.
GREGG - No? Why not?
PJ - Because that's not what I want.
GREGG - Its not what you want? You don't want to give me another
chance?
PJ - I don't want to be let down again. If you mess me over once, I blame
you. If you mess me over twice, I blame me. And Presjina aint blamin'
Presjina for shit!
GREGG - PJ, I promise. I won't mess you over. Give me a chance to do
you right.
PJ - No.
GREGG - PJ please. I'm serious.
(silence)
(PJ starts to walk toward her kitchen. She opens the fridge.)
GREGG - I'm serious!
PJ - Mmmm hmmmm. Hey, you want something to drink?
(GREGG walks over and closes PJ's fridge.)
GREGG - PJ, I swear. I swear on my Grandmother's grave... and on Phi
Nu Pi, since you think that's all that I'm about... I swear that I'm serious
and I want a chance to do you right. Now will you believe me or...
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DEXTER is in his room getting to go out with RONNIE, TRINA and her
cousin TRACINA.
DEXTER thinks - Why do I let Ronnie get me into these situations!
(DEXTER puts on cologne.)
DEXTER thinks - What the hell is wrong with this chick anyway? She's
probaby butt ass uglly or some shit.
(DEXTER checks the mirror and fixes his sweater.)
DEXTER thinks - Damn I can think of a million other things to do with my
time tonight.
(He sits down and checks his watch. Then turns the tv on.)
DEXTER thinks - I thought that nigga said eight o'clock. It's already eight
fifteen.
(silence)
(The phone rings.)
DEXTER thinks - Late ass. Damn.
DEXTER - Hello?
TY - Wassup dog. What you up to?
DEXTER - Man, nothin' dog.
TY - What you gettin' into? You tryin' to go over to Amgis?
DEXTER - Amgis? For what?
TY - Bruhs might have a set over there after the basketball game. You
know, for Buck. I couldn't go to the game but I might go to the set. Buck
probably kicked our ass in the game.
DEXTER - Bruhs havin' a set? Dammit!
TY - What?
DEXTER - I got talked into double datin' with Trina's cousin. I'm waitin'
on Ronnie's late ass now.
TY - Is she cute?
DEXTER - Hell if I know! I aint never met her.
TY - You let Ronnie hook you up on a blind date? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
ha ha!
DEXTER - Shut up dog!
TY - Oh shit! She's probably a hound dog!
DEXTER - I know! He tried to warn me about her but never told me what
was wrong with her!
TY - Oh God! Well let me know how it goes! Ha ha ha!
DEXTER - I may try and see if they wanna flow through Amgis to the set.
TY - Naw nigga, don't be bringin' no ugly hos to the set! Ha ha ha!
DEXTER - Shut up dog!
TY - Aight team! I'm out!
DEXTER - Be out dog.
(They hang up and almost immediately DEXTER's phone rings again.)
DEXTER thinks - The ring of death!
DEXTER - Hello.
RONNIE - Wassup team. You ready?
DEXTER - Hell yeah nigga, you the one late.
RONNIE - Waitin' on these chicks man! You know how that is!
TRINA - Shut up Ronnie!
(DEXTER can hear TRINA in the background.)
RONNIE - Well come down now. We're pulling around the corner.
DEXTER - Yo dog, is Tracina ugly?
(silence)
RONNIE - Just come down.
DEXTER - Just say yes or n... hello? Ronnie! Damn!
(click)
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GREGG - PJ, I swear. I swear on my Grandmother's grave... and on Phi
Nu Pi, since you that's that's all that I'm about... I swear that I'm serious
and I want a chance to do you right. Now will you believe me or...
PJ - Why don't you go ahead and hold that thought okay?
GREGG - PJ wait, before you open the door.
(PJ stops.)
GREGG - I know its none of my business if you're seeing somebody, but
if you are, and if this is him, just realize that I am...
(He pulls a piece of paper out of his pocket that's folded. He places it on
her desk.)
GREGG - ...I'm very serious. Just read this... when you're alone.
(PJ smirks and returns to opening the door.)
PJ thinks - What the hell is that about?
PJ - Hey, what's up. Come on in.
JAHANNA - Thanks.
(JAHANNA walks in behind PJ.)
PJ - You remember Gregg right?
JAHANNA - Sure, what's up?
GREGG - Hey, how you doin'?
JAHANNA - Good and you?
GREGG - Great.
PJ - Gregg I was expecting Jahanna and we need to talk so um...
GREGG - That's cool, I need to run. But think about what I said okay?
(PJ smiles.)
PJ - Yeah, sure.
(GREGG smiles back to be polite. But he doesn't like the way he's not
taken seriously.)
GREGG - See ya later Peanut.
PJ - Yeah. See ya later.
GREGG - Take care Jahanna.
JAHANNA - You too.
(PJ walks GREGG out and closes the door behind him.)
PJ thinks - Lord!
(She comes back smiling.)
JAHANNA - What's up with that?
PJ - What?
JAHANNA - Gregg here to see you? And you smiling all big? What's up?
Him calling you Peanut? Talk girl! Spill it!
PJ - Don't get it twisted sister. He's all about games. He's always been.
JAHANNA - Uh huh.
PJ - What?
(They're both smiling.)
JAHANNA - And Peanut?
PJ - He's been calling me that since we met. Actually he says peanut
butter and jelly. You know... p and j.
JAHANNA - Uh huh.
(JAHANNA is smiling sarcastically.)
PJ - Girl whatever, I aint thinkin' bout that boy, or you!
(They both laugh.)
PJ - I wish you had come sooner, so I didn't have to listen to his bullshit.
JAHANNA - Oh sorry. I got here as fast as I could after you called.
PJ - I know, that's cool. Thanks for coming too, we need to talk.
JAHANNA - Yeah, we do. I got some things to tell you.
PJ - Good, and I got some good news for you.
JAHANNA - Good news?
PJ - I think you should try out for AKA again.
JAHANNA - What?
PJ - I think you should try out again.
JAHANNA - At Amgis?
PJ - No. Here at Ahpla. Some things have changed and I know you met
some of the sorors at Amgis and they seem to like you, its too much red
tape to do that and I won't have much of a hand in your process and I
know you wanted me to participate.
(JAHANNA's smile is gone.)
JAHANNA - PJ...
PJ - Wait let me finish.
JAHANNA - No PJ wait...
PJ - Let me finish.
JAHANNA - But I got something to tell you.
PJ - You still want to be an AKA right?
JAHANNA - Well, yeah. Sure I do. Of course.
PJ - Then shut up and let me finish.
(PJ laughs. JAHANNA doesn't.)
JAHANNA - PJ, this conversation is futile though. It doesn't matter
anymore.
PJ - Huh? What do you mean it doesn't matter. You've got a much better
chance of making line this time. We found the root of the problem
against you and took care of it. I want you to be a part of my sorority J.
You deserve it.
JAHANNA - Thanks PJ, thanks a lot. For your advice, your friendship
and all you've tried to do for me. I can't tell you how much I appreciate
you. But what I wanted to tell you is...
(She pauses.)
JAHANNA - ...I won't be trying out for Alpha Kappa Alpha at Ahpla. I'm
transferring out and leaving at the end of the semester.
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XAVIER is taking notes in his Philosophy Class.
XAVIER thinks - This has got to be the most boring class in the history
of all classes!
(He looks up at the clock on the wall.)
XAVIER thinks - Dag! I still got forty minutes! How in the world do they
make these classes two hours long!
(He looks around the classroom. A student in the back is asleep.
Actually, a few students in the back are asleep. He sees SHARONDA in
the classroom taking notes and LARRY taking notes as well.)
XAVIER thinks - God help me get through this class!
(The instructor is talking extremely slow.)
XAVIER thinks - Besides, who ever heard of a stupid night class! Half
the free world is at the basketball game over at Amgis! I should be there
covering it! But oh no! I gotta sit up in here and take notes for some
stupid exam coming up!
(He looks at the clock again. He has thirty nine minutes.)
XAVIER thinks - Dag! Dag!
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - ...system is one way to look at it. Another way
to view it is through science and nature. If you loook at science and
nature, nature and science. Look at it this way...
(The professor writes on the blackboard. SCIENCE and NATURE.)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - What exactly are the differences? What are the
similarities? Hmmmm. What an interesting topic of discussion, debate,
and conversation. Science and nature, nature and science.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm. Science and...
XAVIER thinks - God!
(XAVIER looks up at the clock. Thirty eight minutes.)
XAVIER thinks - What? Is the clock broke?
(He checks the clock on his cell phone. He has thirty eight minutes left.)
XAVIER thinks - Okay this is ridiculous!
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - ...and nature. I mean, what is science and what
is nature? What is nature and what is science? Hmmmmmmm.
(silence)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - If we break down science, it stands for...
(He turns to write on the blackboard again. STRATEGIC CALCULATION
IS NEVER COMPLICATED EQUATIONS.)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - Ha ha ha ha, I made that up myself. Ha ha ha
ha ha ha!
(No one in the class laughs.)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - ...ha ha ha ha ha. Hmmmmmmm.
(science)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - Now if we break down each word of science,
what is strategic? What is science and what is strategic? Hmmmmmmm.
Well the s stands for...
XAVIER thinks - Oh heck no! I can't take this anymore!
(XAVIER looks up at the clock. Thirty five minutes left of class. He leans
over to his friend NATE who is sitting next to him.)
XAVIER whispers - Hey Nate...
NATE whispers - What's up Z.
XAVIER whispers - I gotta get out of here man. This mess is nuts.
NATE whispers - I know but he counts these notes for the exam and
attendance.
XAVIER whispers - Can you sign me out man? And pass me the notes
tomorrow? I gotta cover the basketball game for the paper. I probably
missed the first half already.
NATE whispers - I got you man. No problem. Just try and sneak out
when he turns around. He'll probably spell out stupid or something.
(XAVIER laughs as he packs up his bag. He lowers his head and waits
for the professor to turn back around.)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - ...and science with nature. Nature with
science. Hmmmmmm. Hmmmmmm.
(silence)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - Now nature...
(He turns around to spell out nature and XAVIER makes his move.)
XAVIER whispers - Thanks man, I owe ya one. I'll call ya tomorrow.
NATE whispers - No problem Z. I'll sign myself out, then get back in line
to sign you out. No sweat.
(XAVIER smiles as he slowly emerges from his chair and starts to tip toe
out, keeping his eyes fixed on PROFESSOR BULLOCK's back.)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - I had some trouble figuring out what the u
should stand for in nature, but I thought unveil. Ha ha ha.
Hmmmmmmmmm.
(XAVIER tip toes toward the door.)
(silence)
LARRY - Hey Xavier! You going somewhere?
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DEXTER hangs up the phone with RONNIE.
DEXTER thinks - Dammit!
(He turns the tv off.)
DEXTER thinks - I'm gonna kick his ass if she's ugly as ass!
(DEXTER makes sure he has his wallet, then he leaves to go to the
elevator.)
DEXTER thinks - Okay dog, its just one night. We can go out to eat,
come back home, and I can head over to Amgis. I aint takin' no ugly
chick to Amgis though. Hell nah!
(DEXTER goes downstairs and walks outside. He looks for TRINA's car
but doesn't see it. He sits on the wall out front.)
DEXTER thinks - Their ass is still late!
(He looks in both directions, then he sees TRIN's car turn the corner.
RONNIE is driving.)
DEXTER thinks - OK, here we go!
(He stands up and approaches the car as it slows down. TRINA is in the
passenger seat and she leans out the window.)
TRINA - Hey Dex!
DEXTER - Wassup girl.
(They slap high fives as DEXTER opens the back seat door. TRINA is
smiling a big smile.)
TRINA - Dexter, this is my cousin Tracina. Tracina, this is Dexter,
Ronnie's frat brother.
(DEXTER gets in and looks at TRACINA without being obvious. She is
smiling at him as she extends her hand. She is very cute.)
TRACINA - Hi Dexter.
DEXTER - Hey, nice to meet you.
(They shake hands.)
DEXTER thinks - Wow, she's a cutie! What the fuck was Ronnie talkin'
about?
RONNIE - Wassup dog.
DEXTER - Chillin' dog. What's up with you player?
RONNIE - Nothin' dog. You know how it is.
(They pull off as TRINA turns around in her seat. She is smiling at
DEXTER.)
TRINA - So Dex, isn't my cousin cute?
TRACINA - Bitch! Don't be tryin' to embarass my ass! Didn't I tell your
ass not to do that shit!
TRINA - Aw girl, I'm just playin'. Shit!
(TRINA turns back around as they both laugh. TRACINA leans over to
DEXTER.)
TRACINA - Funky ass bitch always tryin' ta embrass somebody know
what I'm sayin'?
DEXTER - Uh... yeah.
TRACINA - Triflin' ho! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
(silence)
TRACINA - Dexter you one of them Que dogs too?
DEXTER - Uh yeah.
TRACINA - That's that hype shit! I saw the Que dogs in the step show in
shit! Them niggas took off their clothes and shit and one nigga... got
damn he was fine then a motherfucker! Kinda like you Dexter.
DEXTER thinks - Okay, was that a compliment?
TRACINA - Them motherfuckers was sexy as hell and they tore that shit
down! Too bad they didn't win. They got robbed know what I'm sayin'?
(silence)
DEXTER - Uh... Ronnie... um... any word on the score of the game? Did
you call any of the Amgis bruhs?
(silence)
DEXTER - Ronnie.
(RONNIE is laughing so hard to himself that he can't answer.)
DEXTER thinks - I'm gonna kick his ass for this!
TRACINA - Trina where the fuck we goin' tonight anyway? I hope we aint
goin' to lame ass Fridays! I hate that place! Plus my ex works there and
his ass be on my fuckin' nerves and shit.
(TRINA turns around in her chair.)
TRINA - Who girl?
TRACINA - That nigga Bullet.
TRINA - Bullet got a job? Bullet works at Fridays?
TRACINA - Yeah girl, that nigga had to get a real job or he would be
violatin' his probation.
TRINA - I thought his probation was over.
TRACINA - Shit, it would've been til he saw my ass at the mall with that
guy I had liked and Bullet kicked his ass in the Foot Locker. He got
locked back up for that shit. He was mad as a motherfucker to see me
with somebody else know what I'm sayin.
DEXTER thinks - Uh...
TRACINA - But if yall wanna go to Fridays... its cool. I aint trippin.
DEXTER - Let's not... go to Fridays.
RONNIE - Naw dog...
(RONNIE is trying to not laugh as he speaks.)
RONNIE - We goin' somewhere else.
DEXTER thinks - Good!
RONNIE - Then we can head over to Amgis for the frat after party.
DEXTER - What!
TRACINA - Aw hell yeah! After the show is the after party in shit! It's
gonna be on tonight! Aint it Dex? Know what I'm sayin'? Shit!
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PROFESSOR BULLOCK turns around. Everyone in the classroom is
staring at XAVIER.
(LARRY laughs to himself.)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - Hmmmmm. Xavier, do you need to be leaving
us early?
(The professor looks at his watch.)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - Seems like you have thirty three more minutes
or so. Yeah, thirty three.
XAVIER - Uh... sorry sir. I uh... I uh... have to use the restroom.
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - Oh... okay. Hurry back because I don't want
you to miss my nature break down.
XAVIER - Okay... sure.
(XAVIER glances back at LARRY as he walks out the door.)
XAVIER thinks - Damn! Oooops, excuse me Lord. Dag!
(XAVIER walks to the bathroom.)
XAVIER thinks - That was messed up! Why did Larry sell me out like
that! Why in the world did he...
(silence)
XAVIER thinks - ...wait a minute! He's mad about my article! Dag I
should've known! Dam... I mean daggon Alphas!
(XAVIER slowly returns to his class. He takes a deep breath and walks
in.)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - Welcome back Xavier. Let me share with you
what I just told the class.
(XAVIER stares at LARRY as he takes his seat.)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - Nature. Hmmmmm yeah. Nature. Natural
atmosphere that unveils real emotions. What that means... Xavier... is...
(XAVIER glances at the clock. Twenty nine minutes left. PROFESSOR
BULLOCK turns back toward the board to explain.)
NATE whispers - Tough luck man. What's up with dude sellin' you out?
XAVIER whispers - He's an Alpha so he's mad about the story I just
wrote. My frat brothers beat them up at Amgis and I told what happened.
NATE whispers - No shit? I didn't even read that.
XAVIER whispers - Yeah, check last week's Sands.
NATE whispers - Pay back is a bitch aint it?
(NATE giggles, XAVIER sighs.)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - ...unveils. What does it really mean?
Hmmmmmmmm. In nature...
XAVIER thinks - I should kick Larry's butt! I should punch him in his
face!
(XAVIER looks at the clock.)
XAVIER thinks - This is some bull!
(He looks back at LARRY who winks at him.)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - ...and that is...unveil. Real. What is real?
Science? Nature? Is this a question? Is this a... good... question? Let's
sit and talk about real for a minute shall we?
(XAVIER looks at the clock and has fourteen minutes remaining.)
XAVIER thinks - Why the heck did I say I was going to the bathroom? I
should've said I was sick! Sick of this dumb class! Why is this old dude
still teaching anyway? Why is this required for journalism? What sense
does this make?
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - Real. I mean... really real...
NATE whispers - Man, I should've left when you tried to leave! Shit!
XAVIER whispers - Bruh.
NATE whispers - Man, I'd kick that nigga's ass if I were you. I'm sayin'.
XAVIER whispers - Oh don't worry, I got a few words for Larry as soon
as this boring lecture is over.
NATE whispers - I hear ya dude.
(XAVIER starts to write down his outline for his next story assignment in
an attempt to make the last few minutes go by.)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - Okay class, I think that's enough for this
evening.
(Everyone starts to pack their notebooks and textbooks away.)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - Next class, we'll discuss the philosophical
difference...
(He pauses.)
PROFESSOR BULLOCK - ...between science... and nature.
XAVIER thinks - Oh God!
(XAVIER looks back for LARRY but he isn't in his seat. Students are
walking out the door so XAVIER hurries.)
XAVIER thinks - You're not getting away that easily!
(XAVIER pushes through a few people and gets to the hallway. He sees
LARRY down the hall talking with SHARONDA.)
XAVIER - Hey!
(XAVIER quickly gets to LARRY down the hall.)
XAVIER - Hey man! What's up with you! Why you tryin' to play me!
LARRY - What!
(XAVIER pushes LARRY.)
XAVIER - I don't care if you don't like the story! That's the way it went
down and that's what I wrote!
LARRY - Story? What story!
(LARRY pushes XAVIER back.)
LARRY - This aint got nuthin' to do with no story and you know it!

Episode 6
XAVIER has come out of his classroom and confronts LARRY for calling
him out during class.
(XAVIER quickly gets to LARRY down the hall.)
XAVIER - Hey man! What's up with you! Why you tryin' to play me!
LARRY - What!
(XAVIER pushes LARRY.)
XAVIER - I don't care if you don't like the story! That's the way it went
down and that's what I wrote!
LARRY - Story? What story!
(LARRY pushes XAVIER back.)
LARRY - This aint got nuthin' to do with no story and you know it!
SHARONDA - Hey!
(SHARONDA quickly steps in between LARRY and XAVIER and almost
gets hit.)
SHARONDA - Stop acting like children! What the hell is the matter with
you two!
NATE - A fight! A fight!
(Everyone looks toward XAVIER, SHARONDA and LARRY.)
SHARONDA - Shut up! Aint nobody fighting! Stop acting like this is high
school! Grow up people!
(Some students laugh as they pass by and start to walk away.)
SHARONDA - Xavier, what's wrong with you man?
XAVIER - What's wrong with me? What's wrong with him! What's up with
him calling me out in the middle of class like that? That wasn't cool!
(SHARONDA turns to LARRY but remains between the two.)
SHARONDA - That was foul Larry. What's up with that?
LARRY - I mean damn, a nigga can't take a joke?
XAVIER - No I can't! That wasn't funny!
LARRY - Then why was everyone laughing at you!
XAVIER - I should...
(SHARONDA tries to keep them apart.)
SHARONDA - Hey! Hey! Stop it!
(She turns toward LARRY and pushes him back.)
SHARONDA - Larry! Larry stop!
LARRY - I'm cool... I'm cool.
(LARRY fixes himself.)
XAVIER - What is this about Larry!
LARRY - You know damn well what this is about! Since when you
started liking April?
XAVIER - April?
LARRY - What, is there an echo in here? Why don't you stop lying to her
and leave her alone!
XAVIER - What? What are you talkin' about?
LARRY - You know you don't like her! You been playin' her to the left
since back in the day! Why don't you leave her alone!
XAVIER - You know what, I aint got time for this! Mind your business
and you and your frat, stay out of my way!
LARRY - Whatever playa! Whatever!
(XAVIER turns and walks away mad.)
LARRY - Asshole.
(silence)
SHARONDA - Since when you start being April's bodyguard?
LARRY - Aw damn!
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RONNIE is laughing to himself as he helps TRINA put on her coat.
DEXTER whispers - How did I get conned into paying for this whole
dinner! Man you gonna pay me back!
RONNIE whispers - Ha ha ha ha ha, don't sweat it dog, I got you. Ha ha
ha ha!
DEXTER whispers - And stop laughing you bitch! This shit aint funny!
TRACINA - Thank you Dexter for dinner...
DEXTER - Your wel...
TRACINA - ...and shit.
(silence)
DEXTER - ...welcome.
(RONNIE busts out laughing.)
TRINA - So where we off to now?
TRACINA - Yeah! We're the damn party at!
DEXTER - You know, I got an exam in the morn...
RONNIE - Bruhs over at Amgis got that party after the game. Let me call
Clarence and find out the deal with that.
TRACINA - Yeah, call that nigga and see what's up! Yeah!
DEXTER - It sure is gettin' kinda late.
(RONNIE laughs as he flips open his cell phone.)
CLARENCE - What's up bruh.
RONNIE - Roo! Roo! Dog, wassup.
CLARENCE - Nothin' much.
RONNIE - Dog, I heard yall got this bangin's set over at the house!
What's the deal with that?
CLARENCE - Its just a few folk comin' through.
RONNIE - A few folk? Man, everybody is talkin' bout that shit bruh. Know
what I'm sayin'? That shit is bout to be off the chain.
TRACINA - See, that's what the fuck I'm talkin' bout! Let's go do that
shit!
DEXTER thinks - Oh God! Why me!
RONNIE - Yeah bruh, that shit is bout to be tight as hell. You gonna be
up in that piece regulatin'? Cause you know how bruhs get and its bout
to get wild over that mug.
CLARENCE - Well I wasn't going to... but maybe I'll swing through to
make sure things are straight.
RONNIE - Cool dog, so I'll see you there then.
CLARENCE - Aight bruh.
RONNIE - Be out.
(They hang up.)
RONNIE - Okay its on! Let's make a move!
TRACINA - Hell yeah!
(All 4 of TRACINA's gold teeth show as she smiles at DEXTER.)
DEXTER thinks - Somebody shoot me!
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XAVIER leaves the building and starts walking toward the office of The
Sands, the student newspaper.
XAVIER thinks - What the heck is he talkin' about? I should've punched
him in the jaw!
(He pulls his hat over his head as he leaves the building.)
XAVIER thinks - He don't know nothing about me and April! He aint got a
clue the things I've gone through and what April means to me!
(XAVIER pulls out his cell phone and dials.)
APRIL - Hi boobee!
XAVIER - Hey wassup.
APRIL - I'm in the library. Hold on one second let me walk into the
bathroom so I can talk louder.
XAVIER - Okay.
APRIL - I'll be right back girl. This is my boobee Xavier.
WILLIE - Huh? Oh okay.
(APRIL quietly gets up and walks into the bathroom.)
APRIL - Hey, I'm back.
XAVIER - How you doin'?
APRIL - Good. Just in here studyin' for something. What's up with you?
XAVIER - Just gettin' out of this class. This was the worst class in the
world.
APRIL - Why? What happened?
XAVIER - I'll tell ya later.
APRIL - Okay.
XAVIER - I can walk over to the library now. Are you real busy?
(APRIL smiles big.)
APRIL - Oh no no, come on through!
(XAVIER laughs.)
XAVIER - Okay cool. I'll stop by.
(XAVIER changes direction.)
XAVIER - But yo, check this out. I had a run in with your boy after class.
APRIL - My boy? Who?
CHRISTIAN - Excuse me can I talk to you for a minute!
(XAVIER turns around and sees CHRISTIAN staring at him with a mean
look on her face. Her arms are folded, partially because its cold outside.)
XAVIER - Uh...
(silence)
(XAVIER turns back around and speaks into his phone.)
XAVIER - I'll see you in a few minutes okay?
APRIL - Okay boobee! Bye.
XAVIER - Later.
(He turns back around as he hangs up.)
XAVIER - Hey.
CHRISTIAN - Hay is for horses! Don't hey me!
XAVIER- What's your problem?
CHRISTIAN - What's yours? What's this I hear about you seeing April?
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CANDACE parks her car. She looks up at CARYN's apartment complex.
She turns her car off and sits for a moment.
(CANDACE looks at her watch. She then sighs as she sits.)
CANDACE thinks - Okay Candace, do not go in there and beat her ass.
CANDACE thinks - But what if she starts to trip and act a fool? You
know how her ghetto ass is!
CANDACE thinks - Yeah but be calm. You need to get information from
her and if you get into with her, not only are you stooping to her level,
but she'll be less likely to tell you what you wanna know.
CANDACE thinks - You know damn well that chick is gonna start right
up! No way she's gonna cooperate!
CANDACE thinks - You don't know that!
CANDACE thinks - Yes I do!
(silence)
CANDACE thinks - Why Nino? Why?
(silence)
CANDACE thinks - Okay let's go.
(CANDACE steps out of her car and starts to walk toward CARYN's
door.)
CANDACE thinks - Stay calm.
CANDACE thinks - Kick her ghetto ass!
CANDACE thinks - No stay calm. Stay calm.
(CANDACE knocks on the door.)
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
CANDACE thinks - See! The bitch aint even here!
(silence)
(CANDACE knocks again.)
(silence)
(CANDACE hears someone coming to the door.)
(The door opens.)
STEPH - Hi.
CANDACE - Hi, is Caryn here?
STEPH - Oh hold on... don't do that Derrick! Put that down!
(STEPH turns to take something out of the baby's hand.)
STEPH - I'm sorry, come in. He's just a handful sometimes.
(CANDACE walks in and sees STEPH bending over taking something
from the baby.)
STEPH - No, you can't have this. No.
(She turns back around.)
STEPH - Hi, I'm Steph, the baby sitter.
CANDACE - Hello, I'm Candace.
LIL DERRICK - Dandiss.
(CANDACE smiles.)
CANDACE - Yes, can you say C-a-n-d-a-c-e?
(LIL DERRICK laughs.)
LIL DERRICK - Dandiss.
(He raises his arms to be picked up.)
STEPH - He is such a flirt. He loves the ladies.
(CANDACE laughs as she picks him up. He gives her a hug as he smiles
at her.)
CANDACE thinks - Oh my God! He has Nino's eyes.
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RONNIE pulls up at the Omega Psi Phi fraternity house on Amgis'
campus. There are lots of people outside the house waiting to get in.
TRACINA - Oh shit! Look at all these fuckin' people! We gotta wait in a
long ass line or some dumb shit?
TRINA - Hell naw girl, we can go right to the front because we with
Ronnie and Dex.
RONNIE - Yeah, yall rollin' with the bruhs! Come on!
DEXTER thinks - Can I sneak off in the crowd somehow?
(They get out of TRINA's car and walk toward the house. They pass by
the students waiting to get inside.)
BRIAN - Yo Ron, what's the deal?
(RONNIE turns around and sees his friend BRIAN waiting in line.)
RONNIE - Wassup B!
BRIAN - Yo, you heard we won the game man? Kicked their ass!
STUDENT - Shut the hell up!
RONNIE - Word? Ahpla won? Oh shit!
DEXTER - We did? Damn!
BRIAN - I'll see you inside player!
RONNIE - Aight B!
(RONNIE and TRINA continue to the door with DEXTER and TRACINA
behind.)
RASHIM - Two dollars please.
RONNIE - Nigga please! Bruhs aint gotta pay!
RASHIM - Oh... uh... I'm sorry... uh... I didn't... know that... uh...
RONNIE - You don't know the Ahpla bruhs? Well your ass better get to
know us! Quick!
(RONNIE laughs as he walks past RASHIM and MARCUS who are at the
front door taking money.)
RONNIE - What's up dog!
FRANK - Roo! Roo! Roooooo!
(RONNIE hugs FRANK.)
FRANK - What up!
RONNIE - This shit is about to be sick!
FRANK - You know how the bruhs do!
RONNIE - How did we beat yall in the game?
FRANK - Bruh! I don't know dog! I didn't go to the game. I aint seen Buck
yet, he's probably still with the team.
RONNIE - Aight.
TRACINA - They got drinks up in this bitch! I'm tryin' to get fucked up so
I can act a fool!
DEXTER thinks - Shit you aint act a fool already?
TRINA - Yeah, they got some drinks in the kitchen. Girl, they make this
slammin' ass Omega oil punch. Come on!
TRACINA - Dexter honey, you want some?
DEXTER - Naw, uh, I'm gonna wait a little while.
TRACINA - You don't wanna get twisted? All fucked up and shit?
DEXTER - Uh... okay. Bring me some.
TRACINA - See, that's what the fuck I'm talkin' bout!
(TRACINA slaps a high five to her cousin TRINA as they walk toward the
kitchen.)
DEXTER - Man what the hell you invite me out with Trina's hood rat ass
cousin for!
RONNIE - Ha ha ha ha ha ha! My bad bruh!
DEXTER - Your bad? I should wood you up for that shit dog!
PJ - Hey.
(DEXTER turns around as he is tapped on the shoulder.)
PJ - Wassup.
DEXTER - Wassup PJ? How you been girl?
(PJ hugs DEXTER.)
PJ - I'm good. What's up Ronnie?
RONNIE - Hey! Skee! Roo!
PJ - You stupid.
(PJ hugs RONNIE.)
PJ - Dexter, what's up with your sister man?
DEXTER - What you mean?
PJ - She came by to see me and told me that she's leaving Ahpla.
DEXTER - What!
PJ - You didn't know?
DEXTER - Hell no I didn't know. What she leavin' Ahpla for?
PJ - She said she was transferring to...
TRACINA - Oh hell no! Helllllllllll no! What the fuck? I leave you for one
motherfuckin' minute and this bitch think she can slide up and talk to my
man! Dexter who is this bitch!
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LIL DERRICK - Dandiss! Dandiss! Dandiss!
STEPH - Calm down boy! Gosh! I'm sorry Candace, I can take him if you
want.
CANDACE - Oh no, he's fine. Its okay.
STEPH - Okay. Well I'll go tell Caryn that you're here. She's in her room
studying I think but I can get her.
CANDACE - Thanks.
(CANDACE sits down and places LIL DERRICK on her lap.)
CANDACE - So you're Nino's son.
(He is playing with her necklace and not paying attention to what she is
saying.)
CANDACE thinks - I can't believe this.
(She holds LIL DERRICK up and looks deeply into his face.)
CANDACE - You have Nino's face.
LIL DERRICK - Neeero!
CANDACE - Yes, say N-i-n-o.
(He goes back to playing with her necklace.)
CANDACE - You are a beautiful little boy and you have his face and
eyes. You look just like him.
(CANDACE puts him down and takes a deep breath. She wipes her
eyes.)
CANDACE thinks - He has his eyes.
(The baby starts to climb back up into CANDACE's lap.)
LIL DERRICK - Dandiss! Dandiss!
CANDACE - Okay okay. You can get back up.
(STEPH walks back out.)
STEPH - Caryn will be right out okay?
CANDACE - That's fine. Thanks.
LIL DERRICK - Dandiss! Neero!
CANDACE thinks - God! Jesus! This is Nino's son! Oh God!
(CANDACE feels herself becoming emotional.)
CANDACE thinks - No! No! Remember what you're here for!
CANDACE thinks - But look at his face.
CANDACE thinks - Fuck his face! She fucked your man!
LIL DERRICK - Pay wif!
CANDACE - Huh? What do you want?
LIL DERRICK - Pay wif!
STEPH - He's trying to say play with. He wants you to play with him.
When he says that, he expects you to stop what you're doin' and get his
cars and play with him. See him pointing at it?
CANDACE - Oh how cute.
CANDACE thinks - I don't believe he looks so much like...
(CANDACE gets on the floor to play with the baby.)
CANDACE thinks - ... he looks so much like...
CARYN - Candace?
(CANDACE looks up as CARYN is walking toward her.)
CANDACE thinks - Stay calm! Stay calm! Stay calm!
CARYN - What you doin' here?
CANDACE thinks - If you stay calm and keep her calm, you can get what
you came here to get!
CANDACE - Caryn I need to...
(There is a loud banging on the front door that startles everyone and the
baby.)
KEN - Open up Caryn! I know you're lying ass is home and I'm bout to
get to the bottom of this Nino lie once and for all!

Episode 7
BREANNA comes out of the shower drying her hair. She has a robe
around her body.
BREANNA - I'm sorry to make you wait so long. I didn't know I was going
somewhere tonight.
BRANDON - Oh that's okay. Take your time.
BREANNA - Don't tell me that because I'll take forever!
(They both laugh.)
BREANNA - What time does the party start?
BRANDON - Uh...
(BRANDON looks at his watch.)
BRANDON - It may be getting started now. The game should be over by
now. Let me call my brother and find out.
BREANNA - Okay cool. I'll be right out. Let me just pin my hair up and
get dressed. I'll be right back.
(BREANNA drops the towel that she was drying her hair with and her
wait hair falls.)
BRANDON thinks - Oh my God that's sexy! Damn!
(BREANNA walks into her bedroom and closes the door.)
BRANDON thinks - Shit! Sexy!
(He pulls out his cell phone and dials.)
BRENDON - Hello!
(BRANDON can hear a lot of noise in the background.)
BRANDON - Wassup, where you at?
BRENDON - Nigga, the question is, where are you? How you gonna not
play tonight man! What the fuck? This was the biggest game of the year
and we won!
BRANDON - We beat Amgis?
BRENDON - Hell yeah! We kicked their ass! Where the hell are you?
BRANDON - I'm uh... I'm out. I'm about to head over to the Que party.
BRENDON - Yeah, everybody else is goin' there too.
BRANDON - You goin'?
BRENDON - Naw, I can't be rollin' up in that joint. You know how that is.
BRANDON - Yeah. I know.
BRENDON - But what did I tell you about leavin' me hanging to play
without you? Once again you didn't show, everybody is looking at me
like I did something wrong. I should kick your ass for that man. Where
are you?
BRANDON - Look don't worry about all that alright? I'll smooth things
over with Prof and I'll be straight. I just had to take a break from
drummin' tonight aight?
BRENDON - No its not alright Bran. I think we need to talk man. You
been trippin' lately.
BRANDON - Trippin'? What you talkin' about?
BRENDON - You know damn well what I'm talkin' about. What the fuck is
up with you and Denise man?
(silence)
BRENDON - Why you break her heart man? That shit aint cool.
BRANDON - Hey look, I can't talk about that right now okay? Plus you
don't know all the ins and outs with that so don't get involved okay?
BRENDON - Too late dude, I'm already involved and you fucked up big
time with Denise. You know that right? But thats cool cuz the nigga
she's with now is taking care of her every desire... big time!
BRANDON - What! What nigga she's with!
BRENDON - Me! I'm the new man in Denise's life and best believe, I'm
gonna treat her better than you ever did!
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XAVIER runs into CHRISTIAN on the yard while he is on his way to the
library to see his girlfriend APRIL.
XAVIER - Hey.
CHRISTIAN - Hay is for horses! Don't hey me!
XAVIER- What's your problem?
CHRISTIAN - What's yours?
(XAVIER is looking confused.)
CHRISTIAN - What's this I hear about you seeing April?
XAVIER - Excuse me?
CHRISTIAN - What's up with this rumor that you're seeing April?
(XAVIER smiles before he replies.)
XAVIER - Where did you hear that Chris?
CHRISTIAN - Don't sweat where I heard it. I heard it.
XAVIER - And you believe everything you hear?
CHRISTIAN - Don't play games with me Xavier. I don't have time okay?
XAVIER - I'm not pla...
CHRISTIAN - Is it true?
(silence)
XAVIER - Yeah Chris, its true. Ya happy now?
CHRISTIAN - Well first of all, I can't believe that...
XAVIER - Gregg! Yo G!
(CHRISTIAN turns around and sees GREGG walking with another
student. XAVIER waves them over.)
CHRISTIAN - What you call him over here for? I was talking!
XAVIER - I've been lookin' for him all day, I really need to speak to him.
CHRISTIAN - Yeah, whatever. I bet.
(GREGG walks up.)
GREGG - Wassup.
XAVIER - What up G? I been lookin' for you all day. Where ya been? Is
your phone off?
GREGG - Naw, its on.
(GREGG checks his phone.)
GREGG - Yeah, its on. Oh this is Shannon. Shannon, this is Christian
and you know Z already.
CHRISTIAN - Nice to meet you.
SHANNON - You too.
XAVIER - Chris, I'll call ya later okay? I gotta run.
CHRISTIAN - Yeah okay.
(CHRISTIAN reaches up to give XAVIER a hug so he obliges. She
whispers in his ear.)
CHRISTIAN whispers- You're not slick and this isn't over.
(XAVIER laughs it off.)
XAVIER - Girl, you crazy. I'll call ya later.
(He turns and joins GREGG and SHANNON as they walk in a different
direction. CHRISTIAN walks away.)
XAVIER - G unit! Thanks man! You saved a brotha!
(GREGG laughs.)
GREGG - What?
XAVIER - She was breathing down my neck man. You know how it is. I
was just like stop trippin' ya know.
(GREGG is smiling but looking at XAVIER a little confused.)
GREGG - Uh... yeah, I know.
(silence)
XAVIER - I mean, damn.
(silence)
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While waiting for BREANNA to get dressed for the Omega party at
Amgis College, BRANDON calls his twin brother BRENDON. They are
discussing BRANDON's relationship with DENISE.
BRENDON - What the fuck is up with you and Denise man?
(silence)
BRENDON - Why you break her heart man? That shit aint cool.
BRANDON - Hey man look, I can't talk about that right now okay? Plus
you don't know all the ins and outs with that so don't get involved okay?
BRENDON - Too late dude, I'm already involved and you fucked up big
time with Denise. You know that right? But thats cool cuz the nigga
she's with now is taking care of her every desire... big time!
BRANDON - What! What nigga she's with!
BRENDON - Me! I'm the new man in Denise's life and best believe, I'm
gonna treat her better than you ever did!
BRANDON - What! Don't bullshit me Brendon!
(BRENDON laughs loud.)
BRENDON - Nigga I'm just jokin'! Ha ha ha ha ha! I had you though didn't
I?
BRANDON - I hate you man! Why don't you grow up!
BRENDON - Oh lighten up. But on the real, you did break her heart and
you know that aint right.
BRANDON - Like I said, I can't talk about...
(BREANNA yells out from her bedroom.)
BREANNA - I'm almost ready!
BRANDON - Okay!
BRENDON - Hey, where are you? Who was that?
BRANDON - I'll tell ya later. I'm out.
BRENDON - No wait! Who you with?
(click)
(BRANDON puts his cell phone away.)
BRANDON thinks - If Denise was with somebody else, I mean whatever
now. We're better at just being friends. She needs to hook up with
someone who is more compatible. And I honestly wouldn't have a
problem with that.
(BREANNA walks out from the bedroom. She is putting on her coat as
she is walking out.)
BREANNA - Ready?
BRANDON - Yeah. Hey you look great. I like what you did with your hair.
BREANNA - Yeah right, this took like ten seconds. I know I look a hot
mess!
BRANDON - No you don't, you look fine. And I do mean that. Fine!
BREANNA - Thank you.
(BREANNA smiles.)
BREANNA - Thanks for inviting me out tonight. I was gonna curl up in
front of the tv and do nothing but be bored.
BRANDON - Your sorors aren't going?
BREANNA - Yeah but they went to the game. So they're gonna go from
there. It didn't make sense for them to come back here to get me just to
go back over there for the party.
BRANDON - Oh yeah, that's true.
(BREANNA opens the door for them to leave. They walk out into the hall
and she locks her door. They then proceed to the elevator.)
BREANNA - I was actually kinda surprised that you wanted to go to the
Que party. I guess you don't get into hatin' on other frats or anything
huh?
BRANDON - Oh no, not at all. We're all Black men first. I aint trippin'. If
the Omegas or Kappas or something are doing an event, I'll support.
And if we do one or our sorors do one, I hope they'll come out too. Its
about unity, not hate.
BREANNA - Well said.
BRANDON - I can't get with cats that hate like that. I think its stupid and
childish.
BREANNA - Me too.
(They get on the elevator to go downstairs.)
BRANDON - As a matter of fact, my next move is an organization that
has several members of pan hel fraternities in it. You got some Sigmas,
some Omegas, some Alphas, whatever.
BREANNA - What organization?
BRANDON - Kappa Kappa Psi.
BREANNA - Oh you're trying out for KKPsi?
BRANDON - Yeah, me and Bren have been talkin' about it for a while
now and I think the time is right ya know? My drummin' skills are tighter
now than last year so that's cool. And the fact that both me and Brendon
play in the drum section is cool. Everyone is starting to know us
because we're twins. Even at other schools, they know who we are when
we play. So this would be a great move for both of us.
BREANNA - Oh that is so cool.
BRANDON - Yeah.
(The elevator door opens into the lobby. As they get off, several
students get on. As they walk through the students getting on,
BRANDON sees his band director talking to another band member by
the front desk.)
BRANDON - Oh shit, there's Prof!
(BRANDON ducks his head and looks away.)
BREANNA - Who?
BRANDON - My band director! He's probably mad because I missed the
game and I missed that practice a couple of days ago! I've been avoiding
him since that practice!
BREANNA - Oh. Hey, why did you miss the game tonight anyway? I
thought you would be over there playing.
BRANDON - I wanted to come see you.
BREANNA - Brandon.
(BREANNA smiles but looks sternly at BRANDON.)
BREANNA - That's sweet but...
PROFESSOR - Brandon.
BRANDON thinks - Shit!
(He stands up straight and turns around. He was almost out the front
door. He smiles.)
BRANDON - Hey Prof! How you doin'?
PROFESSOR - Can I have a word with you?
BRANDON - Uh yeah... well I was just on my way out to stud...
PROFESSOR - Now Brandon.
BRANDON thinks - Shit!
BRANDON - Uh, I'll be right back okay?
BREANNA - Sure.
(BREANNA walks to the side and sits down. BRANDON walks up to
PROFESSOR as the other band member walks away.)
BRANDON - Hey Prof, how you doin' sir?
PROFESSOR - Brandon what happened tonight?
BRANDON - Oh man, I really got caught up in some studying sir. There
was no way I could make the game.
PROFESSOR - And practice on Tuesday?
BRANDON - Uh yeah, right. Um same thing.
PROFESSOR - What is our policy Brandon? You didn't call me. You
didn't even let your brother know.
BRANDON - Brendon told you that... he knew! I did tell him Prof.
(silence)
BRANDON - But Prof, it aint a problem. I'm gonna ace the exam that I've
been studying for and then I'm back on track witcha. No more
absentees.
PROFESSOR - I know. You won't be absent... or late... or present for that
matter. You're out of the band.
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MONA is sitting with her sister MIYA in the cafeteria having lunch.
MIYA - What are you doin' this weekend?
MONA - I think hangin' out with Mike. What are you doing?
MIYA - I don't know. I think there's a basketball game at my school this
weekend so I might go to that.
MONA - You still hanging out at high school games?
(MONA laughs. MIYA laughs too.)
MIYA - Well I am still in high school!
MONA - I forget, you're up here so much.
MIYA - Yeah. Hey didn't your founding day just pass or something?
MONA - Huh?
MIYA - January fifteenth. Isn't that your founder's day?
MONA - Um...
MIYA - Yeah, it was because I know that Sharonda's is the day after for
Zeta. I remember learning their date at the meeting thing I went to.
MONA - Oh yeah. I knew that.
(MIYA laughs.)
MIYA - No you didn't Mona with your shady self!
(They both laugh.)
MONA - You aint gotta remember it every year ya know?
MIYA - Oh yeah?
MONA - I mean after you first go over its a big deal. But after that, its like
whatever. Sorors don't be remembering that shit.
MIYA - Oh. But I thought mom went to some kind of function in Ohio or
something. For founding day or something.
MONA - She did? To what?
MIYA - I don't know. I could be wrong.
MONA - Yeah, I didn't hear about any kind of event so I don't know.
MIYA - Oh. Okay. Whatever.
MONA - And I told you about bringing up that Zeta nonsense to me
anyway.
MIYA - Shut up.
MONA - You're lucky I don't kick your little ass for going to their interest
meeting.
MIYA - But I don't wanna be an AKA.
MONA - So?
MIYA - You're hopeless.
(MONA laughs.)
MONA - Yeah but at least I wear letters and you don't.
MIYA - Whatever.
MONA - What you wanna be blue for anyway?
MIYA - Mona please. Let's not get into it again. Just drop it alright?
(silence)
MIYA - Just drop it okay?
(MONA is looking past MIYA at something behind her. MIYA notices and
turns around.)
MIYA - What? What are you looking at?
(MONA doesn't look back at MIYA but starts to slide out of the booth she
is sitting in.)
MONA - I'll be right back okay?
MIYA - Wait, where are you going? Who did you see?
MONA - I'll tell ya later, I'll be right back.
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(GREGG looks at SHANNON, then back at XAVIER.)
GREGG - What did you just say?
XAVIER - Huh?
GREGG - What did you just say man?
(GREGG stops walking which forces XAVIER and SHANNON to stop as
well.)
XAVIER - Oh, I had said, uh, that Christian was like all up on me. So then
she says...
GREGG - Nigga I aint talkin' bout that! Did you just say damn?
XAVIER - What? No. I didn't say that.
GREGG - Yes you did, I just heard you curse.
XAVIER - No I didn't.
SHANNON - I heard it too.
XAVIER - Well I didn't mean it. I didn't even realize I said it.
GREGG - Its all good bruh.
(They walk toward the library.)
XAVIER - I'm gonna holla at yall later. I gotta see April.
GREGG - Aight frat. I'll call ya later.
XAVIER - Peace.
(XAVIER walks into the library and looks around.)
XAVIER thinks - Where did she say she was?
(He starts to walk toward the left where the study rooms are.)
XAVIER thinks - Oh there's April and Willie.
(He walks toward their table. Both APRIL and WILLIE are reading as he
approaches. As he nears the table, APRIL looks up.)
XAVIER whispers - Hey.
(APRIL smiles a big smile.)
APRIL - Hi boobee!
XAVIER - Hey Willie, what's up?
WILLIE whispers - Hey Z.
APRIL - Come here sweetie. I'll be right back Willie.
WILLIE whispers - Okay.
(APRIL gets up and takes XAVIER by the hand. She leads him away from
the table.)
APRIL - I'm so glad you came through to see me.
XAVIER - I'm glad I came to see you too.
(APRIL is still smiling as she takes XAVIER into the connecting hallway
between the undergraduate library and the medical school library. Once
in the hallway, she turns around and throws her arms around his neck.)
XAVIER - Whoa whoa baby, slow your roll alright? We're in the library.
APRIL - Nobody comes through this hallway boobee. You didn't even
know it was here did you?
XAVIER - You got me there.
(APRIL smiles as she leans up to kiss XAVIER. He moves his face away.)
APRIL - What's the matter?
XAVIER - I'm sayin', we're in public.
APRIL - Okay just give me one kiss and I'll leave you alone about it.
(silence)
XAVIER - You promise?
APRIL - Promise!
(silence)
XAVIER - Okay.
(APRIL leans up again and they begin to kiss. She squeezes her arms
tighter around XAVIER's neck. He pushes his tongue into her mouth and
closes his eyes. As he does, his hands slide down her back and with
both hands he starts to squeeze and massage her butt.)
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(MONA starts to slide out of the booth she is sitting in.)
MONA - I'll be right back okay?
MIYA - Wait, where are you going? Who did you see?
MONA - I'll tell ya later, I'll be right back.
(MONA gets up and starts to quickly walk, never taking her eyes off who
she was staring at.)
MONA thinks - Oh gosh I can't believe she is actually...
(MONA keeps a good distance back from who she is following but keeps
her eyes peeled nonetheless.)
MONA thinks - This is just what I wanted to do! And now its about to
happen! Wow!
(As she is walking, a student approaches her.)
DAWN - Excuse me.
(MONA stops and looks at the girl.)
DAWN - Aint you a AKA? I want to be an AKA so what I gotta do?
(MONA looks back at who she was following, then back to the student.)
MONA - First of all, learn some damn respect! You don't just walk up in
the middle of Callis talkin' bout you want to be in somebody's
organization! What the hell is wrong with you? Learn some discretion!
Dis...cre...tion! Say my sorority name full out! Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sororoty incorporated dammit! And don't be blabbin' your business all
in the street!
(DAWN looks down as if her feelings are hurt.)
MONA - God! The nerve!
(MONA quickly starts to walk away.)
DAWN - But... but... I'm sorry!
(MONA doesn't turn back. She keeps following.)
MONA thinks - Damn interests! Make me sick!
(MONA's target has gone into the bookstore.)
MONA thinks - Oooooh! I betcha they're gonna buy the history book or
something! That's great because now I don't have to get it as a gift for
her! Hee hee hee!
(She enters the bookstore but ducks into the first aisle.)
MONA thinks - I knew that heffa wanted to be down! Damn liar! Ha ha ha
ha!
(She peeks over the aisle and sees KATRICE and DONNA talking. She
bends back down.)
MONA thinks - I knew Donna wanted to be an AKA! This is gonna be the
shit! Donna my soror! Hell yeah! Its about to be on!
(She peeks up again and she doesn't see them.)
MONA thinks - Oh shit, where did they go?
(She looks around and see that they are at the cash register. They just
bought a pack of gum and some candy.)
MONA thinks - Oh, she's not here to get a history book. Maybe I can still
get it for her.
(KATRICE and DONNA walk out and MONA waits a second before she
follows.)
MONA thinks - I hope Katrice is imparting some knowledge! I mean
damn, school the girl right!
(MONA walks out and sees the two at the top of the stairs.)
MONA thinks - Where they goin'?
(She starts to head upstairs as well.)
MONA thinks - Man, this is gonna be the bomb! I know once Donna gets
in, we gonna take over this campus! I can't wait til sorors find out that
she's secretly meeting with Katrice! I'm glad Katrice had sense enough
to move out of the cafeteria though. That had AKA meeting written all
over it. I even picked that up!
(She sees them walk toward the back of the building.)
MONA thinks - Where the hell are they going?
(MONA follows behind as she watches KATRICE and DONNA go out the
back glass doors to the patio area in the back of the building. This area
has been closed off because of some construction work that has been
going on in the Callis Student Union.)
MONA thinks - Why in the world are they going over... oh I know! Katrice
is about to haze her or something! Good! Good! She probably needs it!
(MONA walks slowly behind and approaches the glass doors.)
MONA thinks - Man this is so cool! Ha ha ha ha! Wait til I tell Donna's ass
that I saw her in her meeting with my line sister! Ha ha ha ha...
(MONA peeks through the glass doors.)
MONA thinks - ...ha ha ha ha ha ha... ha ha ha ha... ha ha ha... ha...
(silence)
MONA thinks - Oh... my... God!

Episode 8
The Ques are having a party at the frat house at Amgis College. DEXTER
is there with TRINA's cousin TRACINA who has just confronted PJ.
PJ - Dexter, what's up with your sister man?
DEXTER - What you mean?
PJ - She came by to see me and told me that she's leaving Ahpla.
DEXTER - What!
PJ - You didn't know?
DEXTER - Hell no I didn't know! What she leavin' Ahpla for?
PJ - She said she was transferring to...
TRACINA - Oh hell no! Helllllllllll no! What the fuck? I leave you for one
motherfuckin' minute and this bitch think she can slide up and talk to my
man! Dexter who is this bitch!
(Everyone in the party turns around and looks at TRACINA and TRINA.
DEXTER is in shock.)
TRACINA - Fuck that shit bitch! You aint gonna come up and...
(PJ punches TRACINA in the mouth. Both DEXTER and RONNIE jump
back as TRACINA drops both drinks and grabs her mouth.)
PJ - Nobody calls me a bitch!
DEXTER thinks - Oh shit!
(TRACINA lunges at PJ but RONNIE grabs her and pulls her away.
DEXTER grabs TRINA who is coming next.)
TRINA - Get off me Dexter! You gonna hit my cousin! You gonna hit my
cousin! PJ its on now! Don't let me see you on the yard!
(DEXTER is moving TRINA away.)
PJ - Oh I'm so scared.
TRACINA - Get the fuck off me! I'm gonna kill that bitch!
RONNIE - Hey hey! Calm down alright! This aint the time and place for
that shit!
TRACINA - But she stole me in my face!
RONNIE - You called her a bitch and she's a friend of ours! Now calm
down!
(TRACINA shuts up but she is steaming. RONNIE lets go of her as
DEXTER comes up with TRINA.)
TRINA - Oooooh, its on now! Wait til I see PJ's ass again! She don't
know who she foolin' with! I'm gonna...
RONNIE - You aint gonna do shit alright! We squashin' this whole thing
right now!
TRINA - What?
RONNIE - You heard me! This aint goin' no further.
TRINA - But she punched my cousin! Nobody disrespects us like that!
TRACINA - Fuck no they don't! Shit!
(TRACINA is checking her lip to see if its bleeding.)
RONNIE - Your ghetto ass cousin just walks up and starts calling our
friend out her name without even asking us who she was!
TRINA - Who you callin' ghetto?
TRACINA - Yeah motherfucker... who the fuck you callin' fuckin' ghetto
and shit!
RONNIE - Need I say more?
TRINA - Well if you got a problem with me and my family why didn't you
just say so?
RONNIE - Because I don't have a problem with you and your family!
DEXTER - Hey guys, let's just...
TRINA - Yes you do! You callin' us ghetto and shit! Fuck you!
RONNIE - Fuck you!
DEXTER - Hey guys!
TRINA - Come on Trina! Let's be out! Ronnie, we're through!
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CANDACE has come to visit CARYN and talk about a few things with
her. CARYN has just walked out.
CARYN - Candace?
(CANDACE looks up as CARYN is walking toward her.)
CANDACE thinks - Stay calm! Stay calm! Stay calm!
CARYN - What you doin' here?
CANDACE thinks - If you stay calm and keep her calm, you can get what
you came here to get!
CANDACE - Caryn I need to...
(There is a loud banging on the front door that startles everyone and the
baby.)
KEN - Open up Caryn! I know you're lying ass is home and I'm bout to
get to the bottom of this Nino lie once and for all!
LIL DERRICK - Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
CANDACE thinks - Ken?
STEPH - Oh gosh! Come on lil man. Caryn I'll take him in the back.
LIL DERRICK - Mommyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
CARYN - It's okay Steph, I got him. Can you see who is at the door? I
have no idea what this is about. Don't open it though.
(CARYN picks up her son. CANDACE is staring at the door.)
STEPH - Uh... who is it?
KEN - Caryn? Is that you?
STEPH - Uh... no. She's busy at the moment. Can I tell her who came by
and give her a message?
KEN - This is Ken. I need to speak to Caryn.
(STEPH looks back at CARYN. She nods for STEPH to open the door.)
CANDACE thinks - Oh no!
(STEPH opens the door and KEN steps in. He looks past STEPH and
sees CARYN holding the baby and CANDACE sitting on the floor.)
STEPH - Come in.
KEN - I need to talk to you.
(KEN is staring directly at CARYN.)
CARYN - What in the world do you need to talk to me about? You come
banging on my door like a mad man. What the hell is wrong with you?
Scaring me and...
(CARYN smirks.)
CARYN - ...and Nino's baby.
CANDACE thinks - Stay calm... stay calm... stay...
(KEN holds his next statement, then turns toward CANDACE.)
KEN - What are you doing here?
CANDACE - I guess we had the same intentions Ken. Talking to Caryn
and getting to the bottom of this.
KEN - Well I'm glad you're here then. We can all sit down and get to the
bottom of this lie.
(CARYN smiles as she passes LIL DERRICK to STEPH.)
CARYN - Steph, take him in the back. It's time for his nap anyway.
(The baby starts to cry and tries to stay with CARYN.)
STEPH - Come on Derrick, look look... I got your cars and trucks! See!
(He looks down and wipes his eyes. He takes his car from STEPH's
hand.)
STEPH - Come on, let's go play.
(He stops crying and allows STEPH to take him. She carries him into the
bedroom and closes the door. CANDACE gets off the floor where she
was with the bab y and sits on the chair.)
CARYN - Now...
(CARYN sits down and crosses her legs. She folds her arms.)
CARYN - Let's get down to business, shall we? What the hell do yall
want?
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TRINA and RONNIE are arguing at the Que party.
TRINA - Come on Trina! Let's be out! Ronnie, we're through!
RONNIE - Fine! Be out!
DEXTER - Wait! Wait!
(TRINA and TRACINA start to walk away.)
DEXTER - Hey, don't leave like this.
RONNIE - Let em go Dex. Let em go.
(TRACINA turns around to DEXTER.)
TRACINA - It was a pleasure meeting you Dexter. I really had a great time
tonight.
DEXTER thinks - Huh?
DEXTER - Uh... yeah Tracina. It was um, nice meeting you too.
TRACINA - Sorry things turned out the way that they did.
DEXTER - Yeah, everything happened so fast. I'm just like, what the hell?
TRACINA - Well don't worry about it. I'm glad we got a chance to meet
and hang out. You're real cool.
DEXTER - Well thanks, you are real cool too.
(TRACINA flahses a cute smile and turns to walk away.)
DEXTER thinks - Damn, now she gets unghetto!
(DEXTER walks back over to RONNIE.)
DEXTER - Man, what you say all that for?
RONNIE - Later for her man! I aint trippin'.
DEXTER - That's your girl! You gonna let her leave like this?
RONNIE - Hell yeah! Her and her ghetto ass cousin! You know her ass is
ghetto!
DEXTER - Yeah but damn man. She was kinda cool.
RONNIE - Whatever Dexter. Her ass is ghetto and the only reason Trina
aint as ghetto as her is because she got into college and has been
hanging with me.
DEXTER - Hanging with you?
RONNIE - Yeah, hanging with me.
(DEXTER starts to laugh.)
DEXTER - Ha ha ha, yeah okay man!
(RONNIE laughs too.)
DEXTER - All I know is, ghetto or not, that was your girl and her cousin
is a nice person. I aint got no beef with them. Tracina is a little rough
around the edges, but overall I think she is real cool.
(TRACINA pulls out her cell phone and dials as she steps outside of the
Que house with TRINA.)
BULLET - Hello?
TRACINA - Yo Bullet this is Seena. I got some fuckin' niggas I need you
to take care of, hold on while I give you this motherfuckin' address!
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The Alphas are having a meeting.
BOBBY - Okay bros, what's up.
LARRY - What's up big player player!
(Everyone laughs.)
BOBBY - Uh yeah. Aight, I call this meeting to order. We all know what
we are here for. We got three guys to talk about.
QUINTON - Yeah, so let's get to it.
REGGIE - It's crazy. It seems like we were just here last year talking
about you three. Time flies.
JASON - I guess.
QUINTON - But a lot has happened in the course of a year. Losing Nino
was big.
JASON - Yeah, but I think the chapter is going in a good direction and he
is proud of us. Looking down on us.
QUINTON - Most definitely.
BOBBY - Yeah.
REGGIE - Well I know one thing, I hope you guys are ready to handle
this. Taking a line is no joke. There is a lot involved in it and I know I
don't have the time I did last year. I'm graduating ya know.
JASON - Dean, we know. You keep reminding us!
(Everyone laughs.)
REGGIE - Ha ha ha, I'm just sayin'.
BOBBY - I think Jason is ready to handle it.
JASON - Yeah, I'm ready. I put together a great program for these guys,
thanks to input from my dean and Quinton. Thanks bros.
REGGIE - No problem.
BOBBY - Good, I trust we won't have any obstacles or hiccups in trying
to bring these boys in. So let's get started. Jason...
(JASON gets up and has some papers in his hand.)
JASON - Okay bros. Here's the deal.
(BOBBY sits down and pays attention.)
JASON - We weren't sure about Frank. His grades were a little low but he
was able to get that one grade changed.
LARRY- He was? I didn't think he was gonna be able to do it.
JASON - Yeah, he worked hard and got it done. He wants this real bad.
He got it done so he is now eligible.
QUINTON - Okay good.
JASON - But I actually don't wanna start talking about him. I want to
start with Martin and we can get back to Frank last.
(Everyone agrees.)
BOBBY - Is there even any reason to discuss Martin?
JASON - I hear ya, just to let you know. He is an honor roll student and
on the track team. His gpa is like three eight or something real high and
his dad is frat.
REGGIE - Really? His dad is frat? I didn't know that.
JASON - Yeah. He's a good guy. Great grades and he even volunteers a
lot in the community.
REGGIE - Is he doing his volunteering to impress us?
JASON - Nope, I checked up on it. He is with a program from back in his
home town that has a local center here by campus. So he just extended
his work with them. He's been working with them since when he first
started high school.
BOBBY - Good shit.
JASON - Like I said, he's a good brother and would be a great addition to
the chapter.
BOBBY - Well say no more nigga, let's vote.
JASON - Cool. All in favor of Martin...
(Everyone raises their hand... except LARRY.)
JASON - Uh... all opposed...
(LARRY raises bot hands.)
JASON - What the hell?
LARRY - Nobody gets in unanimous. Just gotta prove a point.
(Everyone laughs.)
JASON - Stupid.
(JASON writes something down on the paper he is holding.)
JASON - Okay, Max is next.
BOBBY - Hell no! Max aint comin' up in this chapter! I vote no!
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KEN sits down, facing both CARYN and CANDACE.
CARYN - What the hell do yall want?
KEN - What! I want to...
CANDACE - Caryn, I need to find out a few things from you.
(CANDACE thinks its best if she controls the conversation.)
CANDACE - Think about it Caryn, if you were me. I was engaged to Nino.
We were getting married. And now I find out...
CANDACE thinks - ...calm, stay calm... stay calm...
CANDACE - ...now I find out that he cheated on me and has a son.
KEN - I still don't believe it. Nino was my brother and I knew him like the
back of my hand. He would never cheat on you Candace. He worshipped
the ground you walked on.
CARYN - I don't know where you get this idea that Nino is some angel. I
mean, he was a nice guy but men are dogs. You don't know that?
KEN - That is bullshit!
CANDACE - Ken, wait.
(silence)
(CANDACE gets her composure.)
CANDACE - Just tell me how it happened Caryn.
KEN - But it didn't happen Candace, it just...
CANDACE - Ken! Chill please!
(KEN quiets down.)
CANDACE - Caryn, I know you and me got issues and we don't always
get along. But please, please tell me how this all happened.
CARYN - Um... well... let me see...
(CARYN looks up as if she is trying to remember.)
CARYN - I think I met Nino and Bobby at the same time. We were on the
yard and they had just finished stepping. I thought Bobby was cute but I
thought Nino was real real cute.
(CARYN looks back at KEN.)
CARYN - Bobby started to try and holla. You know how he is. But Nino
was real quiet. Like he was checking me out and didn't want me to know.
That was way more of a turn on then anything that Bobby had to say.
(She pauses.)
CARYN - So even though I would return Bobby's calls and we started to
fool around, it was Nino who intrigued me. It was Nino who fascinated
me and it was Nino that I wanted to be with. That's how I started to mess
around with Gregg.
CANDACE - Gregg?
CARYN - Because I wanted to see Nino. And from being in Nino's room, I
met Gregg. And Gregg is real smooth, so one thing kind of led to
another. But I never really wanted Gregg. I wanted Nino.
(CANDACE folds her hands and closes her eyes. She is taking deep
breaths to remain calm.)
KEN - This is a lie and its some bullshit!
CANDACE - Ken...
KEN - But this is some...
CANDACE - Ken, she's not lying.
KEN - What!
CARYN thinks - I'm not?
CANDACE - Ken, look in his eyes. Look in his eyes.
KEN - Huh?
CANDACE - The baby Ken. I looked in his eyes. He has Nino's eyes. He
has Nino's smile.
(silence)
CANDACE - It's Nino's son. I thought...
(CANDACE pauses.)
CANDACE - ...I thought I wanted to find out how it happened. How an
angel like Nino could've possibly cheated on me.
(silence)
CANDACE - And now that I am hearing it...
(silence)
(A tear slowly rolls down CANDACE's cheek.)
CANDACE - ....now that I am hearing it... its just...
(silence)
CANDACE - Caryn is right. You just can't trust men.
(CANDACE stands up.)
CANDACE - Thanks for talking to me Caryn. I gotta go.
KEN - But...
(CARYN walks toward the door. CARYN just sits there.)
KEN - All men aren't dogs...
(CANDACE opens the door with tears slowly falling from her face.)
CANDACE - Take care of his son Caryn.
(CANDACE walks out and KEN jumps up to follow her.)
KEN - Candace wait!
(CANDACE keeps walking toward her car.)
KEN - Candace!
(CANDACE stops walking and cries into her hands.)
KEN - Candace... listen. Don't believe that all men are dogs. I believe
Nino was a good man. A great man. And I believe Derrick is a good man
and I think he truly loves you.
CANDACE - Yeah. I know. I've moved on Ken. I've made peace with God
for taking Nino from me. So its okay. I've had my closure and I'm not
gonna reopen this wound anymore. I just had to hear it from Caryn.
CARYN - Candace!
(CANDACE and KEN turn around and see CARYN standing in her
doorway.)
CARYN - Candace... wait...
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The Alphas are voting on their new line.
JASON - Okay, Max is next.
BOBBY - Hell no! Max aint comin' up in this chapter! I vote no!
LARRY thinks - Oh shit!
QUINTON - Why? What's wrong with Max?
LARRY - Yeah, what's wrong with Max?
BOBBY - That nigga is shady. There's something about him that says
shady all over it. Fo sho!
LARRY - Bros, maybe Bobby is right. I mean, I'm sure he can see
shadiness in anybody. Shady recongnizes shady right?
BOBBY - Shut up.
LARRY - Well stop being ridiculous. Of all people who shouldn't say
anything about being shady, its you.
BOBBY - What!
LARRY - Come on bruh.
BOBBY - I'm serious as hell bros. I don't like this Max cat. I'm tellin' yall
he's a shady bitch.
LARRY - No he isn't.
BOBBY - Yes he is.
BOBBY - Yes the hell he is.
JASON - Bros! Bros!
(silence)
LARRY - Look, I know Max. I've spent a lot of time with him. Quality time.
And I know he's good.
BOBBY - Yeah, but good at what?
(LARRY gives BOBBY a funny look.)
LARRY - He's a good guy. He's got the grades, and he has a passion
about wanting to be an Alpha.
BOBBY - The last thing we need is shade up in the chapter.
LARRY - Why? It might overshadow your shade?
BOBBY - I'm bout to get tired of you calling me shady!
LARRY - Then do something...
(LARRY stands up.)
JASON - Yo! Hold up!
(QUINTON stands up between LARRY and BOBBY who has also stood
up.)
JASON - Calm the hell down! We aint gonna be fighting up in this house
over a nigga on the outside! What the hell is that?
(Everyone slowly sits down.)
QUINTON - Yall bout to come to blows over a dude on the other side of
the fence?
JASON - Yeah what's goin' on?
LARRY - I just hate to see a good candidate get turned away on the
strength of the shadiest person I know calling him shady.
BOBBY - And I hate to see some sneaky ass nigga up in my chapter
meeting and wearing my letters. Something about that dude don't sit
right with me.
(silence)
REGGIE - I mean, its okay to disagree. That's why this brotherhood is
great. All we gotta do to decide though is vote. That's all.
BOBBY - True that.
JASON - Aight, any last statements?
BOBBY - Bros, don't vote along party lines. Don't vote for that nigga just
because your line brother wants him. Think about the conversations you
all have had with Max. Tell me you don't think he's a sneaky character!
(BOBBY stops.)
JASON - Larry...
LARRY - I've sat down with Max. You all have. He is a good guy. He
would make a great Alpha. I'm willing to put my letters on the line for
that dude. He is a positive Black man who wants to be here for all the
right reasons and I know he will come through on his word.
JASON - Anybody else?
(silence)
JASON - Aight. Let's get to it.
(JASON puts his papers down.)
JASON - All in favor of Max, raise their hand.
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CARYN - Candace... wait...
(silence)
CARYN - Come back.
(CANDACE turns around.)
(silence)
CARYN - You forgot your bag.
(CARYN places CANDACE's bag on the ground and closes the door.)

Episode 9
XAVIER and APRIL are kissing in the library. XAVIER has started to feel
on APRIL's butt.
APRIL thinks - Is he touching my...
(She stops kissing him and looks into his eyes.)
(silence)
XAVIER - What? What's wrong?
APRIL - Your hands.
XAVIER - Uh, yeah...
APRIL - They're on my butt.
(XAVIER laughs.)
XAVIER - Oh, my bad.
(XAVIER starts to lift his hands higher.)
APRIL - No no, its okay. Just surprising.
XAVIER - Surprising?
APRIL - Yeah. Very surprising. Since when were you all about grabbin'
booty?
XAVIER - I mean... I don't know. I've always been... well...
APRIL - No you haven't always been anything Boobie. This is a new you
that I'm with.
XAVIER - A new me?
(They let go of each other and XAVIER backs up.)
APRIL - Yeah. You seem a lot... different.
XAVIER - Maybe you didn't know me very well before but now that we
are dating, you get to see the real me.
APRIL - Maybe. Well in any event, I like it.
(She smiles.)
XAVIER - Do you really?
APRIL - Yeah Boo Bear. I like it.
XAVIER - Where did you get all those crazy names from? Boobie and
Boo Monster you called me once.
APRIL - I don't know. I've always been this way. I like pet names. Does
that bother me?
XAVIER thinks - Yes!
XAVIER - No, its cute.
APRIL - So we're just learning a lot about each other in this relationship
huh?
XAVIER - I guess so.
APRIL - You're learning that I am very emotional and love pet names and
sweetsy cutsie things. And I am learning that there is a rough edge to Z.
A side that is outside of the holy bible quotin' guy that I thought you
were.
(silence)
XAVIER - Bible quotin'?
APRIL - Yeah. I mean, that's what I used to think about you. I thought
you were like one of those holy roller like people. You know, always
talking about God this and Jesus that and stuff but no fun to be around.
But hanging out with you in this short period of time as your girl, I see
that you're just like the rest of us. And that is so cool.
(silence)
APRIL - What's the matter?
(APRIL tries to read XAVIER's change of expression.)
XAVIER - April I gotta run. I'll call ya later.
(XAVIER turns to leave.)
APRIL - Hey wait, where ya going?
(XAVIER answers without turning back.)
XAVIER - I have a very important phone call to make.
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SHARONDA knocks on DENICE's door.
(SHARONDA knocks again and DENICE answers.)
DENICE - Hey. Come on in.
SHARONDA - What's goin' on?
DENICE - Well, you were right.
SHARONDA - I'm always right. But right about what?
(SHARONDA sits down.)
DENICE - About me and Brandon.
SHARONDA - What are you talking about?
DENICE - We broke up.
SHARONDA - Stop playin'!
DENICE - I'm serius. We weren't meant to be together I guess. It's over.
SHARONDA - Who broke up with who?
DENICE - It was a mutual thing. I'll always love and respect Brandon but
we are very different and our personalities collided.
SHARONDA - Yeah, I clearly saw that. Damn, Ididn't think yall were
gonna break up so quickly though.
DENICE - Yeah.
SHARONDA - But I think you can do a lot better.
DENICE - Well I don't wanna be with nobody for a while. I just need to
chill ya know?
SHARONDA - You say that now because you're hurt. But give it a week
and you'll be back in the game.
DENICE - But see thats the thing. I'm not really hurt about it.
SHARONDA - You're not?
DENICE - Naw. See, I thought I was gonna be devastated. You know,
with me liking Brandon for as long as I have. But the weird thing is that
I'm not really that hurt.
SHARONDA - Maybe you're in denial about it.
DENICE - Nope, its just that when I finally did get into the relationship
with Brandon, it didn't meet my expectations. So in that, I was so
disappointed that I was like whatever. So even when we broke up finally,
I was like, whatever man.
SHARONDA - I hear ya.
DENICE - Yeah. So I'm just gonna chill out, look over the mistakes I may
have made that contributed to the relationship failing, and move on.
SHARONDA - Why don't you go for the other twin.
(They both crack up laughing.)
DENICE - Girl please! They may look alike but trust me when I say that
they are worlds apart.
SHARONDA - That's my point. Hey, ya never know.
DENICE - Naw. Bren is my little brother. Always has been. I don't even
see him that way. That's why its so weird to see all the little freshman
girls flocking behind him all the time. I just shake my head.
SHARONDA - That's funny.
DENICE - Well anyway, I think that my break up is probably a good thing
for both me and Brandon.
SHARONDA - Its good that you see it that way instead of being all
broken up about it.
DENICE - Yeah.
SHARONDA - So maybe this calls for a celebration.
DENICE - What you talkin' bout?
SHARONDA - Come on soror, let's go get some milkshakes, my treat.
DENICE - Your treat? Since when you got money?
SHARONDA - What girl? You aint know? Fergusons always have loot!
(They both laugh.)
DENICE - Alright, if you insist. Let me get my coat.
SHARONDA - Okay.
(DENICE goes into her bedroom.)
SHARONDA - We should get some of these interests pay for our food
tonight!
(DENICE comes back out putting her arm into the coat.)
DENICE - Hell no! Are you crazy? You trying to get us suspended or
something?
(SHARONDA laughs.)
SHARONDA - Girl, I'm just playin'. Come on, let's go.
(DENICE laughs as she walks SHARONDA out.)
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XAVIER pulls out his keys and opens his door. He walks inside, quickly
throws his coat down and turns on the lights.
XAVIER thinks - I hope he's home!
(He walks into his bedroom as he is dialing. He turns on the light in
there.)
ANSWERING MACHINE - Hello, you have reached the home of...
(CLICK)
(He dials again and looks at his watch.)
ANSWERING MACHINE - Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. You have reached the Antioch Baptist Church. Our office
hours are from...
(XAVIER presses two buttons.)
ANSWERING MACHINE - Please hold while I try that extension.
(silence)
MRS. PORTER - Pastor's office.
XAVIER - Hi Mrs. Porters, this is Xavier.
MRS. PORTER - Hello Xavier, how is college?
(XAVIER laughs.)
XAVIER - Its fine maam.
MRS. PORTER - You lookin' for the Reverend?
XAVIER - Yes maam, is he still in?
MRS. PORTER - You know that man don't go home. Hold on.
(XAVIER laughs again as she places him on hold.)
(silence)
PASTOR - Xavier.
XAVIER - Hey dad. What ya doin'?
PASTOR - Studying. What's up?
XAVIER - Oh, I didn't mean to disturb you.
PASTOR - No, its okay.
XAVIER - Okay, well I need to talk to you.
PASTOR - Sure, what's up?
XAVIER - I need for you to pray for... well, actually it isn't that. I just
feel... you ever feel out of touch? Well you probably don't ever.
PASTOR - Actually son, as a matter of fact I do. All the time.
XAVIER - You do?
PASTOR - I'm human aren't I?
XAVIER - No you're not.
(They both laugh.)
PASTOR - Xavier, sometimes we feel distant from God for several
reasons. It doesn't have to always be sin. Sometimes our agendas get in
the way, people get in the way, events and circumstances in our lives
get in the way, and the next thing you know you wake up one day and
realize you haven't devoted as much time to God as you once did. You
haven't prayed like you did. You haven't studied the word like you know
you should. It happens.
XAVIER - Well how do you know when you're in a rut? I feel like, I don't
know how I feel.
PASTOR - You feel like you're disconnected. You feel like you're a new
Xavier, different from before.
XAVIER - Yeah!
PASTOR - And you feel like the things you do, the things you even think,
are somehow different.
XAVIER - Yes! How did you know?
PASTOR - And you really haven't prayed about it because you almost
feel ashamed to talk to God. You feel bad so its better to not say
anything then to crawl back to God after you've kind of neglected Him.
XAVIER - That is exactly how I feel!
PASTOR - I know. That's how I feel sometimes too.
XAVIER - You do?
PASTOR - Sure I do Xavier. I'm a man just like you are. Just because I'm
called to preach doesn't mean I don't face temptation and trials. I just
have learned to release all of that over to Him and to leave it there.
XAVIER - Well how do you find out what the source of it all is?
PASTOR - There isn't one source. Its not like your distraction is what is
messing you up. Its the fact that you haven't spoken or heard from God.
When you do that, you're on your own.
XAVIER - That's how I feel.
PASTOR - So my suggestion is, go back to what you know. Get back
into that right relationship with God. Begin to worship and pay attention
to what God moves out of your life.
XAVIER - Moves out of my life?
PASTOR - God wants full control of you life son. He wants you to submit
yourself to Him and to not have anything in between you and Him. So
whatever it is that is causing you to stray away from Him... you'll find out
what it is. And it will be removed.
XAVIER - What if I don't know what it is.
PASTOR - Either you'll remove it or God will. Either way, it has to go.
XAVIER - Okay.
PASTOR - You sound upset to hear that.
XAVIER - No, no, I'm okay.
PASTOR - You sure? Sounds to me like you may know what is hindering
you and changing you, and you don't want to get rid of that thing.
XAVIER - See why I hate having a father thats a prophet?
(They both laugh.)
PASTOR - I aint here to get in your business Xavier. But if you know
what that thing is... you may want to remove it. Now.
XAVIER - Yeah, I here ya dad.
PASTOR - And don't tell me what it is, or if you even know. That's
beetween you and God. Just pray over it. But when you hear what it is,
get rid of it. Get back to the way you used to be son.
XAVIER - I will Dad. Thanks.
PASTOR - Anytime.
XAVIER - Get back to your studying and I'll talk to ya later.
PASTOR - Okay, thanks for calling.
XAVIER - Yeah. Bye.
PASTOR - Bye.
(XAVIER hangs up and sits down.)
XAVIER thinks - I need to pray... but I know what my vice is.
(He closes his eyes and puts his face into his hands.)
XAVIER thinks - Lord I'm sorry for...
(He pauses.)
(silence)
XAVIER thinks - ...I need to... somehow...
(silence)
XAVIER thinks - ...somehow break things off...
(He pauses again.)
XAVIER thinks - ...with April.
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CANDACE is sitting in her car.
(CANDACE's cell phone rings.)
CANDACE - Hi! Are you here?
DERRICK - Yep! I'm walking down to baggage claim now.
CANDACE - Goodie! Goodie!
(DERRICK laughs.)
DERRICK - I hope you're hungry.
CANDACE - Yeah, we can definitely eat.
DERRICK - Good because I'm starvin'.
CANDACE - I'm glad you're home with me.
DERRICK - Its good to be back.
(CANDACE smiles.)
DERRICK - I'll be right out okay? Let me just grab my bags.
CANDACE - Yeah okay.
(They hang up.)
CANDACE thinks - I can't wait to see him!
(CANDACE waits about ten minutes until she sees DERRICK walking out
carrying his bags.)
CANDACE - Yay!
(She gets out of her car and waits for him to walk up. When he does, she
reaches up and hugs him around his neck and they kiss.)
DERRICK - Hey!
CANDACE - Hey yourself!
(They kiss again and he gets into her car.)
DERRICK - You been here long? I know my flight was delayed.
CANDACE - Actually no. I got here a little late and thought you were
gonna be here waiting for me. So this worked out perfect.
DERRICK - Oh so you got here late huh? See, look at you. Showin' up
late!
(DERRICK smiles.)
CANDACE - It was traffic.
(She laughs.)
DERRICK - Uh huh. You just comfortable in the relationship now so you
think you can do anything!
(He laughs as he says it and she laughs with him.)
CANDACE - Whatever boy! Where you wanna eat at?
DERRICK - Let's go to Olive Garden. I haven't been there in a while.
CANDACE - Olive Garden it is.
(She starts to drive.)
(silence)
DERRICK - Baby, I know you went to go see Caryn.
CANDACE - Uh huh.
DERRICK - Tell me how it went.
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BRANDON has just been told by his band director that he has been
kicked out of the band.
PROFESSOR - What is our policy Brandon? You haven't called me. You
didn't even let your brother know that you were not going to be around..
BRANDON - Brendon told you that... he knew! I did tell him Prof.
(silence)
BRANDON - But Prof, it aint a problem. I'm gonna ace the exam that I've
been studying for and then I'm back on track witcha. No more
absentees.
PROFESSOR - I know. You won't be absent... or late... or present for that
matter. You're out of the band.
BRANDON - Wh... what?
PROFESSOR - I didn't stutter Brandon. I want your locker cleaned out by
tomorrow night. I want your uniform and sticks in my office by morning.
BRANDON - By morn... Professor, you can't be serious!
PROFESSOR - I am very serious Brandon. Way more serious than you
about your obligations and responsibilities.
BRANDON - I made one mistake Prof, come on. Don't do this, you can't
do this.
PROFESSOR - Oh yes I can and yes I am. Good luck...
(PROF glances toward BREANNA who is across the room waiting on
BRANDON.)
PROFESSOR - ...studying.
(He starts to walk toward the front door.)
BRANDON - No! Prof wait! Please!
PROFESSOR - You're not going to change my mind Brandon. I will see
you in my office tomorrow morning with your equipment. No excuses.
BRANDON - Proffessor don't do this! Please!
(PROFESSOR walks out without another word or even
acknowledgement. BRANDON watches him walk to his car and is almost
startled by a tap on the shoulder by BREANNA.)
BREANNA - Hey, is uh, everything okay?
BRANDON - Uh... um yeah. Yeah, everything is um...
BREANNA - What happened? It doesn't look like everything is okay.
(silence)
BRANDON - My band director is really pissed. I've never seen him so
mad.
BREANNA - Wow, gosh I feel horrible.
BRANDON - It isn't your fault. It's my fault.
BREANNA - Yeah but it was me you were trying to hang out with which
is why you missed the game today.
(silence)
BREANNA - Are you okay?
BRANDON - I don't know. It really hasn't hit me yet... I don't know if he's
serious or just...
(silence)
BREANNA - Serious about what?
BRANDON - He um...
(BRANDON pauses.)
BRANDON - ...I just got kicked out of the band.
(BREANNA raises her hands over her mouth.)
BREANNA - Are you serious!
BRANDON - Yeah.
(silence)
BRANDON - Um... listen, I don't know if I feel like going to the Que party
anymore. Is that okay if we don't...
BREANNA - Oh sure, say no more. I totally understand. Gosh I am so
sorry.
BRANDON - Yeah. Me too.
(silence)
(silence)
BRANDON - Hey, um, can we go to the diner or something?
BREANNA - Sure. That's fine. If you need to talk or anything, we can do
that.
BRANDON - Yeah, thanks.
(BREANNA takes BRANDON's hand and they walk out the front door.)
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DERRICK - So you went to go see Caryn. How did it go?
CANDACE - Hmmmm. It was probably the most awkward thing I have
ever done. What happened was...
DERRICK - Actually Candace, before you go there. Is this okay to talk
about for you? If you're uncomfortable talking about this, I can change
the subject.
CANDACE - Oh no, its okay. Basically I went over there and I was very
diplomatic. Then Ken shows up all hot headed.
DERRICK - Ken?
CANDACE - One of Nino's frat brothers from Amgis. Him and Nino were
real cool and he's like a brother to me. So obviously he's mad upset and
comin' over almost igniting Caryn and blowing everything. But luckily I
was able to keep everything cool.
DERRICK - Good.
CANDACE - I looked into his eyes. Into Lil Derrick's eyes.
DERRICK - He does have beautiful eyes.
CANDACE - He has Nino's eyes. Its definitely Nino's son.
DERRICK - Yeah.
(silence)
CANDACE - So basically, I had to come to terms with the fact that the
guy who I thought was an Angel, did step out on me. Once at least.
DERRICK - Yeah. I'm sorry you've had to experience all this.
CANDACE - Maybe its good for me. I can't go into relationships thinking
that these things can't happen.
DERRICK - Well, I'll never cheat on you.
CANDACE - All I can take you for is your word. But I can't say I believe
anything anymore. I think anyone is capable of doing anything. I'm fully
convinced of that now. But I buried Nino already so I can't let this thing
upset me. I thought that when I saw Lil Derrick, I would break down and
cry and never be able to see his little face. But that innocent boy has
nothing to do with all this and all I could do was smile when he was
trying to play with me.
DERRICK - He's a great kid.
CANDACE - Yeah, he is. So I don't really know if going was the right
idea. I don't know if I heard what I really wanted to hear or resolved what
I needed to resolve. I do know that I'm not really hurting right now. And
to me, that is progress.
DERRICK - That's good.
CANDACE - I just have to keep praying for growth. Because I can't lie
and tell you that it never runs through my mind. I think Caryn is ultra
ghetto and an extreme hoochie momma. So to think that Nino slept with
her more than once makes me sick.
DERRICK - Yeah.
(silence)
DERRICK - I won't ever cheat on you Candace.
CANDACE - Derrick that makes me uncomfortable to be honest. Nino
said the same thing.
DERRICK - I know he did. I'm different. I'm not Nino.
CANDACE - I know you're not. But you have to understand that I can't
take your word for me than anything but words. I can't put faith in that.
DERRICK - Well... why not?
CANDACE - Because I've been burned in the past and it hurts too much.
DERRICK - I won't hurt you Candace.
CANDACE - Please stop Derrick.
DERRICK - I don't mean to...
CANDACE - Please.
(silence)
CANDACE - Derrick, I'm not trying to argue or anything. But this subject
is way touchier than I thought. I just can't talk about it right now. Is that
okay?
DERRICK - Sure babe. That's fine. I'm sorry.
CANDACE - Its okay.
(silence)
CANDACE - Its just that Caryn is so obnoxious and so nasty. If anything,
it just bothers me how she is and to think that Nino fell for her. That
really turms my stomach but its something I have to get over.
DERRICK - Yeah.
CANDACE - Fact of the matter is Nino cheated on me with Caryn. Period.
CARYN - Girl wassup! I got something to tell you! Remember when I was
telling you...
DONNA - Caryn! Caryn! Hold up.
(DONNA switches her cell phone to her other ear.)
DONNA - Hello?
CARYN - Girl, I got some drama to tell you! Remember how I was telling
you that I wanted to get preg...
DONNA - Caryn! Damn girl, slow down! Wait, wait...
(CARYN stops.)
DONNA - I'm kind of... um... busy... at the moment. Let me hit you back in
a few okay?
CARYN - Well hurry up! I gotta tell you what I did!
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BRANDON - I just don't really believe it. I've been a part of the Thunder
since I got to Ahpla. Me and Bren have been playing together since high
school.
BREANNA - Yeah. I remember seeing you guys when I was a freshman.
BRANDON - I wouldn't even know what to do with my weekends. Or my
nights for that matter. I'm usually at practice or getting ready for a game
or something. I can't believe this. I really can't.
BREANNA - I still feel like this is all my fault.
BRANDON - It isn't. It isn't your problem either but I appreciate you
listening to me. I'm just sad right now.
(BREANNA moves her glass of water and reaches across the table to
take both of BRANDON's hands.)
BREANNA - Sure Brandon. Whatever you need.
BRANDON - Well you know what, right now I need to have our food
come out because I am starving. Where the heck is my burger?
(BRANDON turns around to look at the kitchen to see if he sees their
waitress. He doesn't see her.)
BRANDON - They would take their time tonight of all nights.
BREANNA - Yeah.
(BREANNA is rubbing BRANDON's hands.)
BREANNA - Its like, these hands were meant to drum.
BRANDON - Yeah, I know. Its a natural talent. I really didn't even have to
practice all that much. It just comes to me. Bren too.
BREANNA - It looks like it. Both of you look so comfortable when you...
DENICE - Oh hell no!
(BRANDON turns around. BREANNA looks up. They are still holding
hands across the table. DENICE and TONYA have walked up behind
BRANDON.)
DENICE - I see you don't waste any time in moving on huh?
BRANDON thinks - Oh shit!
DENICE - You aint even five minutes out the hot seat and you got some
new broad already!
BREANNA - Excuse me!
(DENICE doesn't respond to BREANNA at all.)
DENICE - Can I talk to you Brandon...
(She looks at BREANNA, then back at BRANDON.)
DENICE - alone!

Episode 10
MONA is walking to her dorm.
MONA thinks - I cannot believe what I just saw!
(She is walking slowly as if she is daydreaming.)
MONA thinks - It can't be... but I saw it... with my own two little eyes!
(She pulls her cell phone off of her hip.)
MONA thinks - My line sister! Katrice?
(She begins to dial on her phone, then stops.)
MONA thinks - Wait a minute... if Katrice is... then...
(She stops walking.)
MONA thinks - ... what about the time when we were pledging and we
had to change clothes in front of one another?
(silence)
MONA thinks - Oh wait, that never happened. That was on that movie I
saw. Hee hee.
(She starts to dial as she walks.)
MONA thinks - But I bet she changed with June and PJ! They probably
did all kinds of crazy stuff on line. Thank God I didn't have to go through
all that stupid shit!
(As she walks into her dorm, TRINA's phone is ringing.)
TRINA - Hey!
MONA - Girl, what you doin'? I got some drama for your ass!
TRINA - Hello? Mona?
MONA - Hey! Can you hear me?
TRINA - Mona! Mona?
MONA thinks - Damn, the reception in this place!
MONA - Hey Trina, I'm gonna call you back when I get up to my room.
TRINA - I can't hear you but if you can hear me, call me back.
MONA - I just said that!
(MONA hangs up and hurries to the elevator.)
MONA - Now I'm itchin' to tell the story and she can't even hear me!
Sheesh!
(She goes up to her room and rushes inside. She grabs her home phone
and dials quickly.)
TRINA - Hello?
MONA - Hey, its me.
TRINA - Oh okay, I can hear you now.
MONA - What you doin'? I got some drama to tell you girl!
TRINA - Well I got some drama for you too! And its about your line
sister!
MONA - What! Don't tell me you know!
TRINA - Oh yeah, I know! But its what she don't know that's gonna be
the shit! She don't know who she's fuckin' with but she sure nuff bout to
find out!
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The brothers of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, SEAN, SAIFA, and DR.
MWATSUMI are having lunch in DR. MWATSUMI's office.
SEAN - Thanks Colin, for the food and everything.
DR. MWATSUMI - Think nothing of it Sean.
SEAN - Well you know I'm a broke college student, so I appreciate any
food!
(They all laugh.)
SAIFA - I remember those days, let me tell ya!
DR. MWATSUMI - Its always good to be in the company of Iota men. So
please, eat up and let me know if you need anything else.
SEAN - I sure will!
DR. MWATSUMI - But I'm also glad you good brothers could join me
today because there are a few things I would like to discuss with you.
(SEAN is chewing.)
SEAN - Oh yeah... what's up?
DR. MWATSUMI - I'm very concerned and interested in improving the
image of I Phi here on campus. Through all endeavors. Student
activities, community service as well as in the politics of the university
itself.
SAIFA - What do you mean?
DR. MWATSUMI - There isn't any reason we couldn't get Sean elected to
a student government position. And from there, begin to implement
programs according to our agenda, making Iota more visible and viable
for other eligible men.
SEAN - Student government?
DR. MWATSUMI - That way, more young brothers would find themselves
interested in the fraternity. They would see the various things we are
involved in, and ask questions about us. They would pursue us. We
could hold monthly seminars and workshops. Do trainings. And with
help from the Amgis brothers and Dwayne, we would have enough man
power to pull these things off.
SAIFA - These are big tasks you're talking about Colin.
DR. MWATSUMI - I know. But the time is right for Iota men to do big
things. And I hold a vital position in all of this, for several reasons.
SEAN - Yeah but student government? I mean, I appreciate the vote of
encouragement but I can't be in student government. Who the hell would
vote for me?
DR. MWATSUMI - Plenty of people Sean. You're a sharp, bright
individual. You have lots of friends.
SEAN - No I don't. I don't even have a girlfriend.
DR. MWATSUMI - And we can change that too. All politicians needs to
have a partner by their side. Looks good for the cameras.
(They all laugh.)
DR. MWATSUMI - But seriously Sean. You have to create strategic
friendships. Friendships with people who you know, know a lot of other
people. Friendships with people who talk a lot. Friendships with more
female students. Female students put the word out faster than the New
York Times. And that is a good thing.
(SAIFA laughs.)
SAIFA - You got that right.
DR. MWATSUMI - Once we secure you a little more on campus in the
social setting, we can make our move.
SEAN - I don't know.
SAIFA - Colin, the things you're talking about sound great. And don't get
me wrong, nothing would make me happier than to have Iota more
visible at Ahpla and at Amgis. But I think we are biting a bit more off
than we can chew by trying to institute so many things at once. I mean,
to put together a student government bid takes a long time. And
elections aren't that far away down the road.
SEAN - Yeah, I thought about that too.
(DR. MWATSUMI stands up and walks from behind his desk.)
DR. MWATSUMI - Guys, how do you think I got this position here at
Ahpla? I'm not even from this country and for a long time, I had a
problem with the language. Everyone here talks so fast. But I conquered
my own fears and I forged ahead.
SEAN - Wow.
DR. MWATSUMI - I didn't let anyone or anything stop me from attaining
my goal. I learned what I had to learn, I took the proper tests and exams,
and I made sure Iwas fully qualified and able to fulfill the tasks of the
positions that I wanted.
SAIFA - I hear ya.
DR. MWATSUMI - So its more than just knowing what you want my
brothers. Its knowing what you want and seizing it! We have to start
thinking that way, then train up other young men to think that was as
well.
SAIFA - I see what you mean.
SEAN - Yeah, I see what you mean.
DR. MWATSUMI - And brothers, it goes for all of us. Not just Sean with
the student government here on campus. But for me, here on campus as
well.
SAIFA - What are you talking about?
(DR. MWATSUMI leans back onto his desk, folds his arms and smiles.)
DR. MWATSUMI - Brothers, I have an announcement to make.
SEAN - Well I'm all ears. What's up?
DR. MWATSUMI - You very well may be looking at the next president of
Ahpla University!
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MONA is on the phone with TRINA.
MONA - I got some drama to tell you girl!
TRINA - Well I got some drama for you too! And its about your line
sister!
MONA - What! Don't tell me you know!
TRINA - Oh yeah, I know! But its what she don't know that's gonna be
the shit! She don't know who she's fuckin' with but she sure nuff bout to
find out!
MONA - What! What you mean she don't know who she's fuckin' with?
Seems to me she knows very well! Ha ha ha ha!
TRINA - Laugh if you want to, but shit is about to hit the fan. I hope you
don't get your feelings hurt because that's your girl.
MONA - I don't care about them bitches. What's goin' down?
TRINA - Put it to you like this, bitch better not see me on the yard or
anywhere else for that matter. She better go ahead and check herself
into the witness protection program.
MONA - Huh?
TRINA - I'm serious Mona. I aint to be played with.
MONA - You? What's this got to do with you? What you got against
Katrice?
TRINA - Who?
MONA - Katrice, my line sister.
TRINA - Who the hell is Katrice?
MONA - Wait a minute, what the hell are you talking about? You said you
knew the drama about Katrice and Donna!
TRINA - Bitch stop talkin' crazy okay? What is you sayin'?
MONA - I was over at the union and I followed Katrice and Donna
because I thought Donna was gonna try out for AKA. Her and Katrice
was talking, so thats what I assumed.
TRINA - Yeah? So?
MONA - So I follow them out to the back of the building, and guess what
I see when I peek through the glass to where they were?
TRINA - What?
MONA - Katrice's tongue down Donna's throat!
TRINA - What! No way!
MONA - I swear that's what I saw!
TRINA - Are you serious!
MONA - Hell yeah! I'm in shock!
TRINA - Oh shit! That's some shit!
MONA - Aint it though?
(silence)
TRINA - Damn!
(silence)
MONA - But wait, so if you didn't know that, then what were you talking
about? About my line sister?
TRINA - Oh yeah, I was talking PJ's ass!
MONA - PJ? What about her?
TRINA - I'm gonna fuck her up! That's what about her!
MONA - What? Why?
TRINA - She disrespected my cousin at the Que party so she
disrespected me!
MONA - Really? What happened?
TRINA - We up in the party and I'm with Ronnie and my cousin is with
Dexter. We had set them up on a double date type joint for the evening.
MONA - Okay.
TRINA - So me and my cousin go to the kitchen to get up on some
drinks, and we come back out two minutes later and your girl PJ is all
over Dexter!
MONA - What!
TRINA - Girl, all over his ass! I mean, a nigga couldn't even breathe she
was on him so much! So I'm like damn! We just left the brother like two
minutes ago and already a bitch is tryin' to holla!
MONA - Well you know how PJ is. I'm not surprised.
TRINA - So my cousin steps to her right? Tryin' to see what's up?
MONA - Uh huh.
TRINA - But my cousin was cool with it. You know, she wasn't all crazy
or nothin', but she was just like I'm sayin, what the fuck?
MONA - Right, right.
TRINA - Then without one word, PJ hits my cousin in the mouth!
MONA - What!
TRINA - Yep, that's just how it happened.
MONA - Dag! But yoy know, PJ has always been a hot head. One time
when we were pledging right, we had to...
TRINA - Mona I don't give a damn about pledge stories.
MONA - Oh.
TRINA - All I know is, when I see PJ again, its on! Best believe her ass is
gettin' kicked!
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QUINTON gets to ALEXIS's dorm. He walks into the lobby.
QUINTON thinks - Bros are idiots. If we don't uphold a higher standard,
then what the hell are we here for?
(He goes up to ALEXIS' room.)
QUINTON thinks - Why the hell did we vote on Frank? He aint ready for
this. I'm so against this.
(He knocks on the door. She opens.)
ALEXIS - Hey.
QUINTON - Hey.
(He kisses her as he walks in.)
ALEXIS - What's goin' on?
QUINTON - Nothin' much. What's up?
ALEXIS - Nothin'.
QUINTON - What you wanna do?
ALEXIS - I was thinking we could chill here. Check out what's on tv
tonight. Ya know, a movie at home.
QUINTON - That's cool.
(He goes into her kitchen and she walks toward the television.)
ALEXIS - How did your meeting go?
QUINTON - Stupid!
ALEXIS - Stupid? What you talkin' about?
(QUINTON waits until he walks to where she is before he answers. He
has a glass of orange juice with him.)
QUINTON - Bros get on my nerves, just making dumb ass decisions.
(He hands ALEXIS the remote control.)
ALEXIS - You're giving me the remote? Okay you must be real upset.
You gave me the remote.
QUINTON - I'm just saying. I just hate it when niggas talk all out of order
in meeting, show up late and shit, and then when it comes down to the
important stuff, don't consider the consequences of our actions as
Alphas. What the hell is that about?
ALEXIS - What are you talking about?
(He puts his glass down after taking a sip. He sits back next to her.)
QUINTON - I told you we were voting on our line tonight right?
ALEXIS - Oh yeah.
QUINTON - Well, we got this one dude named Frank that's trying out.
Now this dude barely has the gpa. He had to get a grade changed just so
he could be in the ballpark. So he's eligible now because he got the one
grade changed. But I think its a disservice to him to put him down
knowing that his grades are shaky like that.
ALEXIS - Wait, he has the gpa now or he's a little under?
QUINTON - No, he was under before. He has the requirement now.
ALEXIS - If he has the requirement now, then what's the problem with
him pledging?
QUINTON - He barely has the requirement and Alpha is about
excellence. We're about scholarship. Just because you barely make the
cut, I'm supposed to put you down? What happens when you pledge and
cross and then your grades suffer again because you're going through
neo syndrome? I owe you more from one Black man to another. You
know what I'm sayin'?
ALEXIS - But what's the point in setting a minimum level if you are
gonna say a person's gpa still isn't high enough?
QUINTON - Its about us being selective. We don't have to just pick any
old body. If we did that, we'd be just like everybody else.
ALEXIS - Oh, that wasn't nice.
QUINTON - I'm sayin' though.
ALEXIS - I think that if Frank or whoever has the grades now and if he
worked real hard to get whatever grade changed then yall should take
him. You don't have to be on the honor roll or have a four point oh gpa
or something to pledge Alpha.
QUINTON - You should.
ALEXIS - If that were the case, half your chapter wouldn't be in.
Especially Larry's silly butt.
QUINTON - I know.
ALEXIS - So you think half your chapter shouldn't be in your fraternity?
QUINTON - I think half my chapter would've tried a lot harder
academically if our standards weren't so low.
ALEXIS - Oh come on babe, you're trippin'.
QUINTON - No I'm not Alexis. This Frank dude is ridiculous. We
should've said to him, look dude, work on your grades just a little more.
Study some. And next year, if you're still interested, come on back and
try out again. What's the harm in that?
ALEXIS - How would you have felt if the brothers had told you to wait a
whole year?
QUINTON - Its not about how anyone feels. Its about the good of the
hood. And this is bad for the brotherhood.
ALEXIS - No its not, you're overexaggerating.
QUINTON - No I'm not.
ALEXIS - Yes you are, come on.
QUINTON - Alexis, no I'm not.
ALEXIS - Babe, if a person has the requirement, whether that is grades,
community service requirement, mental requirement, physical
requirement, whatever, then that person is votable. Point blank. Don't
get all twisted because a vote didn't go your way. Gosh.
QUINTON - I'm not gettin' all twisted!
ALEXIS - Yes you are, you come in here with an attitude and you're
pissed off at the world.
QUINTON - You don't understand. You just crossed fifteen minutes ago.
And why you up in our business anyway?
ALEXIS - Because you came in here telling me the story! And what
difference does it make when I crossed? The point is, I crossed and I
know the rules and regulations. Oh, you think there's a certain time
requirement on Greeks too? I'm not an eligible Sigma yet?
QUINTON - Look, just stay out our business alright?
ALEXIS - Wait a minute! You act like I started asking you questions
about your process! You're the one that came in here talking to me
about it! So if you don't want my opinion about petty Alpha stuff, then
don't tell me!
QUINTON - Petty! Let me tell you someth...
(ALEXIS' phone rings. They both turn and look at it.)
ALEXIS - Saved by the bell.
(QUINTON plops back on the couch and watches tv. The phone rings
again. ALEXIS picks it up with an attitude.)
ALEXIS - Hello?
PAULA - We got an emergency! We need to talk!
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DR. MWATSUMI - Brothers, I have an announcement to make.
SEAN - Well I'm all ears. What's up?
DR. MWATSUMI - You very well may be looking at the next president of
Ahpla University!
SEAN - What!
SAIFA - Sir, are you serious!
DR. MWATSUMI - Well, here is the situation. Rumor has it that President
Bryce may be stepping down from his position here at Ahpla.
SEAN - What? Why in the world would he want to do that?
DR. MWATSUMI - We hear that there is another position calling on him
and he seems interested. We just don't know if that position is in higher
education or an organization like the N.A.A.C.P. I don't know. But
President Bryce is well groomed to direct any organization at any level.
SAIFA - Yeah, he's seems like it.
DR. MWATSUMI - So if indeed he does step down, I want to take a
chance at being voted in.
SEAN - Damn! I can't believe that! My line brother would be a university
president!
DR. MWATSUMI - I'm very friendly with all members of the board of
trustees as well as the most influential alumni of Ahpla. And like I said,
once I put my mind to something, I complete it.
SAIFA - Wow!
DR. MWATSUMI - And this ties in to what I was discussing earlier. The
agenda of Iota has to manifest itself but it can only do that with
positions of power. Imagine now if Sean was president of the student
body and I was president of the university. How different would the view
of Iota Phi Theta be then?
SEAN - Damn you got that right! We'd run the yard!
DR. MWATSUMI - Not only that, but we would be able to push through
any legislation we wanted to. The entire call of Iota men would fall on
our shoulders here at Ahpla. We would be responsible for building the
largest movement of Iota in the history of this illustrious fraternity.
Building a tradition gentlemen. Building a tradition.
SEAN - That is off the chains! I love it!
(DR. MWATSUMI smiles and walks back behind his desk. He sits down.)
SAIFA - President Mwatsumi. I like the sound of that.
(SEAN laughs.)
SEAN - It still seems so crazy.
DR. MWATSUMI - Don't consider it crazy Sean. Consider it a goal. A task.
Consider it a project that the big brothers assigned you while you were a
Centaur. Something to attack and gain. Something to seize.
SEAN - That makes the student government thing sound real easy.
DR. MWATSUMI - Well think about it. Its relative to you, as the university
presidency is relative to me.
SEAN - Yeah.
DR. MWATSUMI - Just think about it. What if we instituted Iota day here
at Ahpla.
SAIFA - Iota... day?
DR. MWATSUMI - Sure. Why not? Who would say we couldn't? If Sean
put it on his agenda, I'd back it up.
SAIFA - Iota day?
DR. MWATSUMI - Yep Iota day.
SEAN - What other plans do you have Mr. President?
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh I have several. All in the name of the fraternity. The
most meaningful would be the first thing I change as president.
SAIFA - What would that be?
DR. MWATSUMI - Changing the school colors from black and gold to
brown and gold.
SAIFA - What!
DR. MWATSUMI - Wouldn't that be awesome brothers! A bold new Ahpla
University!
(silence)
SEAN - I kind of like the school colors now. And the mascot and
everything.
DR. MWATSUMI - But you have to think outside of the box Sean. Don't
stay stagnant with what is today, but think futuristic with what can be
tomorrow.
(SEAN's cell phone rings and he checks the display.)
SEAN - Hold on bros, this is frat from Amgis.
(He answers.)
SEAN - What's up frat! Ow! Ow!
SAIFA - Colin, you're serious about the school colors? That would be
your first project in office?
DR. MWATSUMI - Most certainly Saifa. Most certainly.
SAIFA - What about the tradition here at Ahpla. I mean, the school colors
have been black and gold since the school was founded.
DR. MWATSUMI - And that's my point! I'm not resting on that tradition,
I'm building a new one.
SAIFA - Yeah, but I don't think you quite understand what...
SEAN - Bros we gotta go!
(SEAN jumps out of his chair.)
SAIFA - What? What's wrong?
SEAN - Malcolm may have hurt Dwayne over at Amgis!
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QUINTON and ALEXIS are arguing.
QUINTON - Look, just stay out our business alright?
ALEXIS - Wait a minute! You act like I started asking you questions
about your process! You're the one that came in here talking to me
about it! So if you don't want my opinion about petty Alpha stuff, then
don't tell me!
QUINTON - Petty! Let me tell you someth...
(ALEXIS' phone rings. They both turn and look at it.)
ALEXIS - Saved by the bell.
(QUINTON plops back on the couch and watches tv. The phone rings
again. ALEXIS picks it up with an attitude.)
ALEXIS - Hello?
PAULA - We got an emergency! We need to talk!
ALEXIS - Huh? What's wrong... wait hold on.
(She covers the phone and turns to QUINTON.)
ALEXIS - I'll be back, maybe you'll cool off by the time I get back. I hope
I'm eligible enough to hear this conversation about my sorority.
QUINTON - Whatever Alexis. You aint gotta make fun of my position on
things.
(ALEXIS turns and walks into her bedroom. She actually feels bad that
she made a sarcastic joke.)
ALEXIS thinks - Sometimes he can be so stubborn!
ALEXIS - Hello Paula?
PAULA - Yeah, I'm here.
ALEXIS - Sorry bout that. In the middle of an arguement.
PAULA - Damn, everybody is arguin'! Who you arguing with?
ALEXIS - With Quinton!
PAULA - Quinton? Yall never argue.
ALEXIS - I know but he comes in here tonight talking about how the
Alphas just voted on some guynamed Frank because they voted on their
line tonight. So this Frank guy didn't have the grades but he got one
professor to change his score, and now he's eligible. So the Alphas
voted him on and Quinton thinks Frank still shouldn't be eligible
because his grades aren't high enough.
PAULA - High enough?
ALEXIS - Yeah. But he is in the range, above the minimum gpa.
PAULA - Girl whatever. Yall can work that out. But let me tell you the
emergency.
ALEXIS - Oh yeah, what's up?
PAULA - Sorors are calling an emergency meeting late tonight. I think
something big is going down. They may try to impeach Andy!
ALEXIS - What!
PAULA - Sorors are pissed because something went down at a Que
party or something. I don't have all the details but I guess I'll find out at
the meeting.
ALEXIS - Oh my God! Impeach Andy?
PAULA - Girl, I heard she... oh wait, hold on. My other line is ringing.
(PAULA clicks over.)
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
(PAULA clicks back.)
PAULA - Hey, let me call you right back okay? This is Angelique and I'm
gonna find out all the details on the meeting so I can let you know.
ALEXIS - Okay thanks!
(PAULA clicks over again.)
PAULA - Angelique?
ANGELIQUE - Yeah, I'm here.
PAULA - So what's the story?
ANGELIQUE - Well everything is on the hush right now because I don't
know if sorors want Andy to come. Which sounds shady to me
personally.
PAULA - Damn, is it that serious?
ANGELIQUE - We'll see I guess.
PAULA - Damn, Greek life is one big shady drama! God!
ANGELIQUE - Who you tellin'?
PAULA - Check this out, I just called Alexis to let her know right?
ANGELIQUE - Uh huh.
PAULA - And she said that her man comes over and they get to arguing
because the Alphas voted on their line tonight and they took some
dude... I think his name was Mark or something. So Mark didn't have the
grades at first, but got a grade changed by his teacher or something.
ANGELIQUE - What?
PAULA - Yeah, so by changing that one grade, it puts him eligible now.
So they voted him on line and Quinton is mad because the guy's gpa
isn't high enough for his personal liking.
ANGELIQUE - Well how high does he want it to be?
PAULA - I don't know. You know how those nerdy dudes are. And
Quinton is nerdy!
(ANGELIQUE laughs.)
ANGELIQUE - Don't say that!
PAULA - I'm just sayin'. Well look call me back when you get more
details.
ANGELIQUE - Yeah, I will. Probably in about ten minutes.
PAULA - Okay.
(They hang up and ANGELIQUE is still laughing.)
JENNIFER - What are you laughing at?
ANGELIQUE - Paula's silly self. She just told me that she called Alexis to
let her know about our emergency meeting and Alexis is arguing with
her boyfriend.
JENNIFER - Really?
ANGELIQUE - Yeah, the Alphas just voted on their line tonight and one
of their candidates named Matt didn't have the gpa.
JENNIFER - Wait, Matt from the baseball team? I know Matt!
ANGELIQUE - I guess. Well anyway, Matt gets his grades changed and
now is eligible. But Quinton, being the nerd and bookworm that he is,
still wants the guy to not make it because his gpa isn't...
(ANGELIQUE uses her fingers to make quotation marks.)
ANGELIQUE - ...high enough.
(JENNIFER laughs.)
JENNIFER - Why he gotta be a nerd though? Hee hee!
(ANGELIQUE's phone rings.)
ANGELIQUE - Oh wait, this is Ros.
(She turns to answer her phone, and JENNIFER pulls out her cell phone
and dials.)
MATT - Hello.
JENNIFER - Hey Matt, this is Jennie!
MATT - Hey, wassup.
JENNIFER - Man, do I have some good news for you!

Episode 11
XAVIER gets out of his car and turns to put the alarm on.
XAVIER thinks - I hope I can still get a seat! This joint may be sold out!
(He walks toward the mall entrance and checks his watch.)
XAVIER thinks - Doesn't look too crowded, and I was able to get a
parking spot pretty quic... oh shoot!
(XAVIER walks inside the mall and there is a large crowd of people
surrounding the movie theater.)
XAVIER thinks - Oh shoot!
(He walks up and looks at the screen.)
XAVIER thinks - Dag! Its sold out!
(He looks around and sees how long the line is to get to the ticket
window.)
XAVIER thinks - I might as well get in line and see if I can catch the next
showing. This is amazing! Everybody is trying to see this film!
(He goes back and stands in line behind a couple.)
XAVIER thinks - Dag, this might take all day!
(He looks at his watch and checks the board again.)
XAVIER thinks - Dag!
(The guy in front of him turns around.)
JERRY - Here to see The Passion of Christ too?
XAVIER - Yeah dude. You too?
JERRY - I was trying to see the last show but its been sold out all week!
Crazy!
XAVIER - I hear ya. I wanted to see it when it first came out but I couldn't.
JERRY - Oh yeah dude, you think this is bad, we came up here the first
weekend and never found a parking spot!
XAVIER - Ha ha ha ha! Really?
JERRY - Yeah man. But at least we got up in here now and we're gonna
check it out. The line is actually moving kind of fast and the next
showing is in forty five minutes. So by the time we do that, we should be
straight.
XAVIER - Oh true true. I was hoping that I wouldn't be sitting around
bored for a long time because I missed the one showing right now.
JERRY - Naw dude, that one sold out over an hour ago!
XAVIER - Gosh! I think its great though.
JERRY - Yeah me too.
(JERRY turns back around and starts to talk to his female companion
and XAVIER looks at the various people that are in line to see the
movie.)
XAVIER thinks - Wow, this is appealing to everyone! Young people, old
people, whites, blacks, I mean they got just about everyo... oh shoot!
(He recognizes someone and looks closer.)
XAVIER thinks - That is her!
XAVIER - Hey man, I didn't catch your name.
JERRY - Oh, Jerry. And this is Shauntrece.
SHAUNTRECE - Hi.
XAVIER - Nice to meet you. I'm Xavier. Can you do me a favor Jerry, can
you hold my spot in line? I just saw a friend of mine over there.
JERRY - No prob fam. You got it.
XAVIER - Thanks, I'll be right back!
(XAVIER steps out of line and walks toward the credit card ticket
machine.)
XAVIER - Hey.
(CHRISTIAN quickly turns around.)
CHRISTIAN - Man! You scared the crap out of me!
XAVIER - Huh? All I said was hey.
CHRISTIAN - Yeah, but I was doing my credit card. I thought you were
trying to rob me!
XAVIER - Ha ha ha ha, oh my bad!
CHRISTIAN -What are you doing here?
XAVIER - I wanted to see The Passion of Christ right now but its sold
out. So I figured I'd wait in line and see it in forty five minutes.
(CHRISTIAN looks at the long line.)
CHRISTIAN - By the time you get to the ticket counter, that one is gonna
be sold out too.
XAVIER - Think so?
CHRISTIAN - Heck yeah. Everybody is here to see the same thing. I'm
here to see it to.
XAVIER - You are?
CHRISTIAN - I mean dag Z, don't say it like I'm heathen or something! I
am named Christian ya know.
(They both laugh loud.)
XAVIER - You know I didn't mean it like that.
CHRISTIAN - Shut up. Who are you here with?
XAVIER - I came alone. You?
CHRISTIAN - By myself too.
XAVIER - Oh.
CHRISTIAN - Tell ya what. Why don't I just use my card to get two tickets
instead of one. That way, you're guranteed to get a ticket and we can see
it together.
XAVIER - That would be great because the next showing isn't until later
this evening and I can't wait that long. And I can just give you the cash
for my ticket right now.
CHRISTIAN - Cool beans. Let me void out this transaction and do it
again for two tickets.
XAVIER - Cool! Thanks!
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BRANDON and BREANNA are sitting in the 24/7 Diner talking about him
being kicked out of the band.
BREANNA - These hands were meant to drum.
(BREANNA is stroking BRANDON's hands in her.)
BRANDON - Yeah, I know. Its a natural talent. I really didn't even have to
practice all that much. It just comes to me. Bren too.
BREANNA - It looks like it. Both of you look so comfortable when you...
DENICE - Oh hell no!
(BRANDON turns around. BREANNA looks up. They are still holding
hands across the table. DENICE and SHARONDA have walked up behind
BRANDON.)
DENICE - I see you don't waste any time in moving on huh?
BRANDON thinks - Oh shit!
DENICE - You aint even five minutes out the hot seat and you got some
new broad already!
BREANNA - Excuse me!
(DENICE doesn't respond to BREANNA at all.)
DENICE - Can I talk to you Brandon...
(She looks at BREANNA, then back at BRANDON.)
DENICE - alone!
BREANNA - I wanna know who you think you callin' a broad!
DENICE - Shut up! This don't concern you!
BRANDON - Denice...
MIKE - Oh wait a minute!
(BRANDON and DENICE turn around, hearing MIKE being extra loud.)
MIKE - Not the white boy! Please tell me you aint dealin' with the white
boy!
BRANDON thinks -White boy?
CALVIN - What you call me!
BRANDON - Calvin!
(BRANDON jumps up and looks over his booth. He sees MIKE's back
and CALVIN about to stand up.)
CALVIN - Dude, you don't know me like that and I suggest you leave...
MIKE - Dude! Dude! You don't know me...
(MIKE imitates CALVIN.)
MIKE - Shut the hell up white boy, this don't concern you!
(MIYA laughs.)
MIKE - I can't believe my ex would be seen with you like this though. Is
the dating scene that bad since me baby?
(MIKE smiles as he turns to look at GWEN who is speechless.)
MIKE - I mean, did you have to...
(CALVIN punches MIKE in the face and MIKE falls to the floor.)
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XAVIER and CHRISTIAN are walking out of the movie together.
CHRISTIAN has tears in her eyes.
XAVIER - Wow.
CHRISTIAN - Yeah.
XAVIER - You okay?
CHRISTIAN - Yes.
XAVIER - That was awesome. I've never seen a movie audience so quiet
after a movie ends.
CHRISTIAN - I mean, what can you say?
XAVIER - I think the thing is, everyone knows that Jesus died on the
cross but the crucifix that you see has him all clean, some blood on his
head and some blood on his side. But this movie keeps it real!
CHRISTIAN - Yeah.
(CHRISTIAN wipes her eyes.)
XAVIER - You gonna be okay?
CHRISTIAN - Yeah, I think I just need to get some air or something. It
really was brutal and it got to me.
XAVIER - Yeah. Okay. Well uh, let me walk you out to your car or
something. Come here.
(XAVIER puts his arm around CHRISTIAN.)
XAVIER - You'll be okay. His life and death have that kind of affect on all
of us. Ya know?
CHRISTIAN - Yes. I know.
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OCTAVIA is in APRIL's room. She is waiting for APRIL to get dressed.
(OCTAVIA sighs loudly and looks at her watch.)
OCTAVIA - April, in a minute its not gonna make sense for us to go.
Come on please!
APRIL - Okay, okay! I'm coming.
(APRIL is fixing her make-up in her mirror.)
APRIL - I gotta make sure I'm pretty! You know how I do.
(OCTAVIA sighs and rolls her eyes.)
OCTAVIA - All I gotta do is return this shirt. It isn't that big of a deal. I
walk in, I exchange the shirt, I walk out.
APRIL - But you never know what may happen sands. You may meet the
man of your dreams in the mall and today may be your day.
OCTAVIA - What? April, I'm going to the mall and exchanging a shirt. I'm
not in the mood to be out there meeting men.
APRIL - Octavia...
(APRIL stops looking in the mirror and turns to face her.)
APRIL - ...ever since you and Donte broke up, you haven't gone out, you
haven't been on a date, you haven't gone to any parties or anything.
You've beena bump on a log ever since.
OCTAVIA - So?
APRIL - There's a whole world out there that you just aren't exploring
sands. You're gonna miss it.
OCTAVIA - No, you're gonna miss it. That world that you're talking about
is what I'm preparing for. When I graduate, I know I'm going to medical
school. I got accepted into three of em. I know what I'm gonna be doing.
What about you?
(APRIL smiles and goes back to her face in the mirror.)
OCTAVIA - And you're about to miss going to the mall with me. Good
bye.
(OCTAVIA grabs her purse and her bag with her shirt.)
APRIL - Okay okay... I'm ready!
(APRIL does something quickly with her hair and grabs her purse and
jacket. OCTAVIA is already in the hallway.)
APRIL - Wait girl!
(APRIL runs into the hallway and down the hall toward the elevator.)
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MIKE - I can't believe my ex would be seen with you like this though. Is
the dating scene that bad since me baby?
(MIKE smiles as he turns to look at GWEN who is speechless.)
MIKE - I mean, did you have to...
(CALVIN punches MIKE in the face and MIKE falls to the floor.)
MIYA - Oh shit!
(BRANDON gets up and races over. BREANNA gets up and looks.)
BREANNA - Gwen!
(BREANNA starts to get up to rush to her soror GWEN.)
DENICE - Where do you think you're going?
(DENICE grabs BREANNA's arm.)
BREANNA - Get off me!
DENICE - You stay away from Brandon!
(BREANNA yanks her arm away and runs over. GWEN is covering her
mouth with her hands as CALVIN jumps on MIKE and people from the
diner rush over to break them up.)
BRANDON - Calvin!
(BRANDON turns the corner and start to pull people off the group to get
to his line brother.)
OWNER - We aint gonna have no fightin' up in here!
(CALVIN is pulled off MIKE who is held back and picked up.)
MIKE - You punch like a white boy!
CALVIN - And you take punches like a punching bag!
OWNER - Get out of here! You first!
MIKE - Why I gotta leave! He started it! Kick him out!
GWEN - Nevermind! We're leaving!
(GWEN turns to CALVIN.)
GWEN - Are you alright?
CALVIN - Yeah, I'm fine.
(They let CALVIN go and he grabs his jacket.)
BRANDON - Frat!
(CALVIN turns around and sees that it was BRANDON holding him up.)
BRANDON - You okay man?
CALVIN - Yeah.
(CALVIN is visibly pissed and starts to walk out. GWEN grabs his arm.)
BREANNA - Gwen!
(BRANDON turns to BREANNA.)
BRANDON - Let's go with them. Is that alright?
BREANNA - Yeah yeah, sure.
BRANDON - Way too much drama in here.
(BRANDON and BREANNA start to leave. DENICE grabs BRANDON's
arm.)
DENICE - I said I wanted to talk to you Brandon! Don't think you can just
stroll out!
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APRIL is in OCTAVIA's car. They are driving to the mall.
APRIL - This car is so damn hot sands!
(OCTAVIA laughs.)
OCTAVIA - Its just a car April.
APRIL - Just a car? This is a BMW! Brand new!
OCTAVIA - Daddy takes care of his little girl. Especially when she gets
good grades.
APRIL - Well can you please tell your daddy to get me one?
(They both laugh.)
OCTAVIA - Whatever.
APRIL - And I love this color! This silver is so hot! Can I borrow it?
OCTAVIA - Nope!
APRIL - Why not?
(OCTAVIA doesn't answer.)
APRIL - Well anyway.
(APRIL starts messing with the radio.)
APRIL - Let me tell you this idea that I have.
OCTAVIA - I'm scared to hear it.
APRIL - No this is a good idea.
OCTAVIA - I'll be the judge of that. Hit me with it.
APRIL - Okay. I wanted to surprise my boobie and take him to see the
movie about Jesus.
OCTAVIA - Oh that Mel Gibson movie?
APRIL - Yeah. I know he would enjoy it. So basically I started to read up
about a lot of it. You know, in the bible.
OCTAVIA - Oh good for you.
APRIL - Yeah. That way, when I take him to go see it, I can be a little
more educated about it when we talk about it.
OCTAVIA - Now you're thinking. Guys like to have a girl who relates to
things that they are interested in. Like if a girl was really into sports, that
would be cool to most guys.
APRIL - Yeah.
OCTAVIA - So I think this is a good thing for you to do.
APRIL - I know he'll appreciate it. I was thinking we'd go see it tomorrow.
OCTAVIA - Cool.
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(OCTAVIA drives past the mall entrance and hooks a left turn to catch an
opening parking spot.)
XAVIER - I saw an interview with Mel Gibson. I was so impressed.
CHRISTIAN - Really?
(XAVIER and CHRISTIAN walk out the mall entrance and into the parking
lot.)
XAVIER - Yeah. He was saying that all he wants is for people to start to
read the book. Its like pick up the bible and start to read it. I aint mad at
him.
CHRISTIAN - Yeah.
XAVIER - Are you okay? I've never known you to be at such a loss for
words.
CHRISTIAN - What you tryin' to say?
(She slaps his leg.)
APRIL - Why is the mall parking lot always crowded?
OCTAVIA - I don't know but fortunately for me, I usually get lucky with
parking spots.
(OCTAVIA reaches down to the floor to grab the club to put on her
steering wheel.)
OCTAVIA - Oh, can you do me a favor and grab my bag off the floor of
the backseat? Its right behind my seat.
APRIL - Yeah.
(APRIL bends over to reach into the backseat.)
XAVIER - Where's your car?
(CHRISTIAN stops walking and looks around.)
CHRISTIAN - Um... dag I'm so disoriented, I don't even know where I am.
XAVIER - You want me to drive you over to your car? I'm over this way.
(XAVIER turns around to point to his car.)
APRIL - Here's your bag. Let me just check my make up.
OCTAVIA - What!
(APRIL pulls the visor down and looks in the mirror.)
CHRISTIAN - No, you don't have to do that. I know I came in this way so
my car is out here... oh wait...
(CHRISTIAN points to her car.)
CHRISTIAN - ...there I am. Right next to that silver BMW.

Episode 12
DEXTER is walking into the dorm.
STUDENT - Dex! That party over at Amgis was hot! Why it end so early?
DEXTER - I think it got too crowded in the frat house! You know!
STUDENT - Yeah man! Damn! I was on this fly honey like what!
(DEXTER laughs.)
DEXTER - Hope you got her number dog.
STUDENT - Oh yeah man! Cuz that's how I do!
DEXTER - Yeah right!
(They both laugh.)
STUDENT - I'll holla!
DEXTER - Aight man.
(DEXTER passes through the lobby and gets on the elevator.)
DEXTER thinks - That party was off the chain! Bruhs be trippin'.
(DEXTER gets off and walks up to the door. He knocks.)
DEXTER - Open up.
(silence)
DEXTER - Hey!
(He bangs again. The door opens.)
JAHANNA - Hey! Hey! What you wanna do break it down?
DEXTER - I need to!
(DEXTER follows her inside.)
JAHANNA - What's the emergency? Dag!
DEXTER - I need to talk to you.
JAHANNA - Now?
DEXTER - Yes now. Right now.
JAHANNA - I got a headache. I don't feel like talking right now.
DEXTER - Well get a Tylenol or something because we bout to talk.
JAHANNA - Dex..
(silence)
(She sits down and holds her head in her hand. She closes her eyes.)
JAHANNA - I just wanna lay down and take a nap. Okay?
DEXTER - No! I wanna know what's up with you?
(JAHANNA sighs.)
JAHANNA - What are you talking about Dex? And please stop yelling.
(She opens her eyes and looks at him.)
DEXTER - Sorry.
(He quiets down.)
DEXTER - What's this I hear you trying to leave Ahpla?
JAHANNA thinks - Damn.
JAHANNA - Damn! PJ told you?
DEXTER - Nevermind who told me, how about the fact that you didn't tell
me!
JAHANNA - Dex I haven't seen you. You stay with those fool frat
brothers of yours and you're never home.
DEXTER - That aint true I'm always home.
JAHANNA - Whatever! When's the last time you stopped by here?
DEXTER - Um... two weeks ago!
JAHANNA - Besides coming to borrow some money not even coming
inside my room?
(silence)
JAHANNA - Yeah, that's what I thought.
DEXTER - Well whatever for that... that's still no reason to make a major
decision without talking to me first.
JAHANNA - Dexter please. So if you wanted to leave and transfer out,
you would come and talk to me first?
DEXTER - Yes!
JAHANNA - Nigga stop lying!
(She closes her eyes again and lays her head back.)
(silence)
DEXTER - You tell Mom?
(JAHANNA pops her head up quickly.)
JAHANNA - Uh... I haven't really had a chance to call home.
(DEXTER smiles as he takes his phone off his hip.)
DEXTER - No better time than the present then huh?
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JENNIFER overheard some news about the new Alpha Phi Alpha line
and is now on the phone with MATT from the baseball team.
MATT - Hello.
JENNIFER - Hey Matt, this is Jennie!
MATT - Hey, wassup.
JENNIFER - Man, do I have some good news for you!
MATT - What?
JENNIFER - What have you been trying to do all semester?
MATT - Hit it! Ha ha ha ha ha!
JENNIFER - Shut up boy! You got a much better chance of hitting a
home run!
MATT - Just playing. What are you talking about?
JENNIFER - Matt, I aint supposed to tell you this, so keep this on the
extreme hush!
MATT - Okay. What's up?
(JENNIFER smiles.)
JENNIFER - You just got chosen by the Alphas to be on their line
coming up!
MATT - What?
JENNIFER - Isnt that awesome! You're gonna be an Alpha soon!
MATT - An Alpha? I am?
JENNIFER - Yes! They just had the vote and you made it!
MATT - Wait... huh?
JENNIFER - Oh hold on.
(JENNIFER clicks over.)
MATT thinks - An Alpha? I never wanted to be an...
(silence)
MATT thinks - How the hell can they...
(silence)
JENNIFER - Hey Matt! I gotta go but congratulations!
MATT - Wait! Jennifer!
JENNIFER - I got a real emergency meeting that I gotta run too! Mad
important! But we'll talk man!
(She hangs up.)
MATT- Wait just one... hello?
MATT thinks - Damn!
(He hangs up.)
MATT thinks - An Alpha? Alpha Phi Alpha?
(He walks to his bed and sits down.)
MATT thinks - How can I be chosen when I didn't audition or apply or try
out or anything?
(He gets back up and picks his phone up. He dials.)
BRENDON - Hello.
MATT - Say Bren, this is Matt.
BRENDON - What's up dude.
MATT - I got a question for you man. You know all about that pledging
stuff and right?
BRENDON - Yeah, somewhat.
MATT - What does it mean when a frat chooses you and you didn't really
try out for them?
BRENDON - Aw dude, then you must be the man! That seldom happens
but my brother says that most frats have their eye on key people. Ya
know? Like if you got your shit together and you run the yard, the frats
probaly been checkin' you out and want to put you down with them.
MATT - Really?
BRENDON - Yeah man. Why? You know somebody down?
MATT - Yep! I sure do!
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DEXTER is trying to find out why his sister is transferring from Ahpla
University.
DEXTER - You tell Mom yet?
(JAHANNA pops her head up quickly.)
JAHANNA - Uh... I haven't really had a chance to call home.
(DEXTER smiles as he takes his phone off his hip.)
DEXTER - No better time than the present then huh?
JAHANNA - Dexter no!
(JAHANNA jumps up and tries to grab DEXTER's phone.)
JAHANNA - Dexter stop!
DEXTER - What? I thought you had a headache?
JAHANNA - Why are you messin' with me! Shit!
DEXTER - Tell me the truth! What's the deal?
(He is holding his phone high over her head where she can't get to it.)
(silence)
DEXTER - Or I swear I'll call home!
JAHANNA - If you tell mommy she's gonna be trippin'!
DEXTER - I know! And then I'm gonna hand the phone to you! So
wassup?
JAHANNA - I really would rather not say man.
(silence)
(DEXTER pulls his phone down a little and starts to dial.)
JAHANNA - Okay! Okay! Why are you doing this to me!
DEXTER - Because I care about you J and I wanna know what's goin' on.
(silence)
(She sits back down and grabs her head.)
JAHANNA - Dexter I hate it here.
DEXTER - You do? Since when? I thought you loved it here. I love it
here.
JAHANNA - Yeah. Look at you. You got friends, you hang out, you're in a
frat, you got a girl that loves you...
DEXTER - Huh?
JAHANNA - Please stop acting like Willie doesn't love you okay? Cut the
bullshit. If you wanna talk, fine. At least keep it real with me.
(DEXTER smiles.)
DEXTER - Enough said. Continue.
JAHANNA - If I was you, I'd love it here too. But what do I have? Nothing.
DEXTER - How can you say that? You're on the honor roll.
JAHANNA - Yeah, and all my friends live in the library and wear pocket
protectors in their shirts!
DEXTER - Come on Jahanna. Its gotta be deeper than that.
JAHANNA - It is.
DEXTER - Well...
(She pauses.)
JAHANNA - ... it is. Dexter, this stays here. Right here.
DEXTER - Okay.
JAHANNA - Say it.
DEXTER - Say what?
JAHANNA - Say it!
(DEXTER rolls his eyes.)
DEXTER - Honest engine all the way back to the caboose! Okay? Now
what is the problem.
(She breathes heavy before she answers.)
JAHANNA - The problem is PJ.
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CARYN is in her apartment playing with LIL DERRICK.
LIL DERRICK - Cawinn!
CARYN - That's right! Say Caryn! Mommy's name is Caryn!
(LIL DERRICK laughs as he tries to grab her face.)
CARYN - Say Caryn!
(CARYN laughs and kisses his face.)
CARYN - Your ass is just too cute! You gonna be breakin' hearts like
your father when you get older! Yes you are!
(CARYN's phone rings.)
CARYN - You wanna answer the phone? Huh? Who's callin' you huh?
You got a hot date?
(She laughs as she answers.)
CARYN - Hello?
DONNA - Hey Caryn wassup.
CARYN - Damn girl, where the hell you been?
DONNA - I'm sorry, I was tied up when you called me and I couldn't really
get back to you til now.
CARYN - That's cool though.
DONNA - Well what's goin' on?
CARYN - Girl... wait til you hear what I was trying to tell you! You sitting
down?
DONNA - Oh shit! What did you do?
(CARYN starts laughing.)
CARYN - Now look, this is between me and you okay?
DONNA - Of course. You know how we do girl?
CARYN - Aight. Wait, hold on a second. Derrick, don't put that in your
mouth sweetie. Give me that. Give it here!
(CARYN puts the phone down.)
CARYN - Here, play with this. Okay be a good boy while Mommy is on
the phone.
CARYN - Yes! That's right big pumpkin!
(She picks the phone back up.)
CARYN - Sorry bout that.
DONNA - Its okay girl. Now tell me wassup.
CARYN - Okay. Remember how we had this big drama and shit about
who the baby's father was? And then we had the test?
DONNA - Of course. Nino's.
CARYN - Right. But I never told you how it's Nino's.
DONNA - What you mean?
CARYN - Okay...
(CARYN whispers, eventhough she is home alone.)
CARYN - I never slept with Nino.
DONNA - What! The baby isn't his after all!
CARYN - No no, the baby is Nino's son! But I got pregnant without
sleeping with him.
(silence)
DONNA - Caryn, what the hell are you talking about?
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MATT is getting the info about pledging from Brendon.
MATT - I got a question for you man. You know all about that pledging
stuff and right?
BRENDON - Yeah, somewhat.
MATT - What does it mean when a frat chooses you and you didn't really
try out for them?
BRENDON - Aw dude, then you must be the man! That seldom happens
but my brother says that most frats have their eye on key people. Ya
know? Like if you got your shit together and you run the yard, the frats
probaly been checkin' you out and want to put you down with them.
MATT - Really?
BRENDON - Yeah man. Why? You know somebody down?
MATT - Yep! I sure do! Me!
BRENDON - You? With who?
MATT - I aint supposed to know this but the Alphas just signed me up!
Or whatever they call it!
BRENDON - Word? Congratulations man!
MATT - Thanks! I aint supposed to know yet though so keep it on te dl.
BRENDON - Oh okay. Fo sho!
MATT - Damn man! This is a trip!
BRENDON - Yeah man, it is. You are mad lucky! This almost never
happens! They must really like you.
MATT - Damn, do I even know any Alphas? Maybe they've seen me play
ball or something.
BRENDON - Play ball? Nigga don't nobody be goin' to baseball games!
Ha ha ha ha!
(MATT laughs too.)
MATT - True true!
BRENDON - Well look man, let me run but I'll holla.
MATT - Thanks.
(They hang up.)
(silence)
(MATT jumps up, grabs his coat and is out the door.)
MATT thinks - This is off the chain!
(MATT is so excited that he bypasses the elevator and runs down the
stairs. He bursts through the doors into the lobby and hurries out the
front door.)
MATT thinks - Man I can't wait til I'm done! You think I'm the man now,
you know I'm gonna be the man then!
(He sees the shuttle bus about to leave for campus so he runs quickly
and flags it down.)
MATT - Hey! Hey! Wait up!
(The bus driver stops and lets MATT on.)
MATT - Hey, thanks man!
(MATT looks for an open seat and he sees one by a familiar face. He
smiles as he sits down.)
MATT - Hey stranger! Where you been?
PJ - I should be asking you the same thing. I aint seen you in a minute.
MATT - We're in the thick of the season now so I'm playing a lot and
travelling with the team.
PJ - Oh true true. How you been?
MATT - Couldn't be better! Just got some great news!
PJ - Oh yeah? What's that?
MATT - The Alphas just selected me!
(The bus gets quiet. PJ looks at MATT shocked.)
MATT - Isn't that off the hook?
PJ - Matt, you don't want to just blurt things like that out. You gotta use
a little bit of discretion.
MATT - Huh? Why not? What's the big deal?
PJ - Matt, fraternities are known as secret societies. And you just don't
want everyone up in your business like that. Ya know? I'm surprised
they didn't tell you that already.
MATT - Naw, well I haven't had much interaction with any of... them...
(MATT laughs.)
PJ thinks - Oh brother!
(The bus arrives on campus. Everyone starts to get off.)
MATT - But to be honest with you, I really don't know a lot about what
I'm getting into. Ya know? This is all a big shock to me/
PJ - Yeah, it can feel that way at times. But its a great decision. Alpha is
a great organization and you seem to fit right in.
MATT - Thanks!
PJ - As soon as you learn some of the rules!
(PJ laughs.)
MATT - Yeah, I know! Well, what else should I know?
PJ - Well...
(They stop walking.)
PJ - Okay, for one thing, you have to learn that wherever you go,
whatever you do, you will be from now on representing Alpha Phi Alpha.
You just can't roll around drunk, or actin' a fool. Ya know? You're
representing a historic legacy now.
MATT - Wow. True.
(They start to walk again and something catches PJ's attention.)
PJ - Another thing is being Greek, you get a lot of hate.
MATT - Hate?
PJ - Yeah. From either other Greeks, people who want to be Greek, or
from people who have no other reason than to just hate. Do me a favor
and hold these for one second?
MATT - Huh? Oh yeah sure.
(PJ hands MATT her earrings as she walks up behind TRINA and taps
her on the shoulder. TRINA turns around.)
PJ - I heard you were saying something about running into me on the
yard and what you wanted to do if you saw me. Well I'm on the yard, so...
wassup?
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CARYN - I never slept with Nino.
DONNA - What! The baby isn't his after all!
CARYN - No no, the baby is Nino's son! But I got pregnant without
sleeping with him.
(silence)
DONNA - Caryn, what the hell are you talking about?
CARYN - Okay, remember when I used to mess with Gregg?
DONNA - Girl you got so many niggas, I lose count! Get to the point!
(CARYN laughs.)
CARYN - Whatever heffa! You aint no saint either!
DONNA - Just get to the point!
CARYN - Aight aight! Well anyway, one day I was trying to get it on with
Gregg without a condom because I wanted his kid. He wasn't down to
get down like that. So I found a condom in his bathroom toilet and used
it on myself.
DONNA - You did what!
CARYN - Yep! Oh I gets what I want!
DONNA - That shit is disgusting Caryn! Ewww!
CARYN - Wait, let me finish! So I get pregnant, and low and behold, it
must've been Nino's old condom from when he was with Candace
because Lil Derrick is his son!
DONNA - You are lying to me! Tell me your ass is lying!
CARYN - I swear! I never messed around with Nino. Never liked him like
that.
DONNA - Oh my God! Cayrn I don't believe you! Who have you told?
CARYN - Nobody! But I had to tell someone because it's been ready to
burst out of me! Donna, I so wish I had a camera when the doctor said
Nino's name! Everyone jaw hit the fuckin' floor!
DONNA - I bet it did! You got them thinking you slept with Nino when
you really didn't!
CARYN - Yep! Serves that bitch Candace right! And her damn man!
DONNA - What did Candace do to you?
CARYN - She started sleeping with Derrick and messed my money up!
DONNA - What? The minute Derrick found out that the baby wasn't his,
you was gettin' cut off. That aint got nothing to do with Candace!
CARYN - I hate her though! She thinks she so slick!
DONNA - How? You got this girl thinking... shit Caryn that's messed up!
CARYN - What! No its not! Fuck them! All of em can go to hell!
DONNA - Wow! I just think that's fucked up!
CARYN - Oh whatever! Stop goin' soft on me!
DONNA - I'm not!
CARYN - All I know is he who laughs last laughs best. Or in this case,
she who laughs.
DONNA thinks - Damn!
CARYN - I can't believe you're stickin' up for them!
DONNA - I'm not. I'm just sayin'.
CARYN - Stop being a punk!
DONNA - It aint about being a punk. Wrong is wrong Caryn, damn.
CARYN - Oh whatever! What about me? Nobody cares about me! I'm the
one left holding the bag with no child support! Now what!
DONNA - You still get money and gifts from Derrick, even though he aint
the father.
CARYN - Yeah... so.
DONNA - You are hopeless!
CARYN - Boy! Put that down! Give me that! Donna, hold on okay?
DONNA - Caryn, let me go okay?
(silence)
DONNA - Caryn!
(silence)
(DONNA hangs up.)
(silence)
DONNA thinks - Damn!
(silence)
DONNA - Damn Caryn!
(DONNA looks at her watch.)
DONNA thinks - Oh shit! I'm almost late!
(She dials on her phone.)
DONNA thinks - Shit! What am I gonna do! Dammit Caryn!
ALEXIS - Hello.
DONNA - Hello Alexis. This is Donna.
ALEXIS - Hold on.
(ALEXIS clicks over.)
DONNA thinks - Dammit!
(silence)
ALEXIS - Hello.
DONNA - Yes.
ALEXIS - How you doin'?
DONNA - Good. How are you?
ALEXIS - Chillin' chillin.
(silence)
ALEXIS - So tell me Donna...
DONNA - Yes?
ALEXIS - ...what impressed you about my sorority that causes you to
seek membership?
Episode 13
MONA pulls out her keys and opens her door. She is laughing as she
opens it.
MONA - Ha ha ha ha! Wait, wait tell me again!
MIYA - Why are you so damn silly!
MONA - Ha ha ha, you better stop cursin' before I tell Mom! Tell me
again!
(MONA closes the door after MIYA enters.)
MIYA - Okay. So me and Mike go inside right...
MONA - Yeah.
MIYA - So we up in there, and Mike sees his ex girlfriend. Some chick.
MONA - Was she cute?
MIYA - Hells no!
(MONA laughs again as she plops down on her sofa.)
MONA - So then what happened?
MIYA - So anyway, we get up in there and Mike sees her with the white
boy.
MONA - The Sigma.
MIYA - Yeah, him. So he walks right up to him and starts to laugh in
dude's face.
MONA - Ha ha ha ha! So what does the white boy do?
MIYA - Wait, but he warned Mike first! That was the funny thing!
MONA - Oh God that is hilarious!
MIYA - Then wham! White boy clocks him right in the face!
(MONA falls off the sofa and on to the floor. She's laughing so hard that
tears are falling out her eyes.)
MIYA - You are so stupid!
MONA - He got decked by a white boy! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
ha!
MIYA - Ha ha ha! Yeah! That surfer dude knocked him out!
MONA - Oh my God! Mike so can't fight! And he talks so much trash!
MIYA - Yeah! Your boyfriend is crazy! So anyway, white dude knocks
him on his ass, jumps on him and they have to break it up! He didn't
even get a lick in!
MONA - Oh poor baby!
MIYA - Why the hell does he keep pickin' fights and gettin' his butt
kicked?
MONA - Who knows! I told you Mike is arrogant. That's why I like him!
MIYA - You would!
MONA - Man, I wish I was there to see that mess!
MIYA - Well you know Ronda was there.
MONA - She was?
MIYA - Oh let me tell you! Sharonda is there with one of her sorority
sisters and they almost get into a fight too!
MONA - Sharonda and her soror?
MIYA - No. Sharonda's soror and some other chick that was in the diner!
There was so much drama goin' on that it was hard to keep up!
MONA - Wait a minute!
(MONA grabs her phone and calls SHARONDA.)
MONA - Dag! The one day with all the drama and I aint there!
SHARONDA - Hey.
MONA - Hey, what happened at the diner!
SHARONDA - A lot! Where are you?
MONA - At my place.
SHARONDA - Okay cool, we're gonna come over real quick. We need a
place to crash. My soror is really upset right now.
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BRANDON and BRENDON are walking together on the yard. They are
walking toward the Fine Arts building.
BRENDON - Man you lying!
BRANDON - Naw man! She was pissed!
BRENDON - You lucky she didn't haul off and slap you and Breanna!
BRANDON - Naw, that wasn't goin' down. Denice aint violent. Just
pissed.
BRENDON - Yeah but you never know. You hurt her bad.
BRANDON - No I didn't.
BRENDON - Bran, what are you talking about? You broke her heart. Do
you know how long she has loved you?
BRANDON - Then why she break up with me? We never get along, we
constantly argue, it was doomed from the start.
BRENDON - Whatever. Both yall are stupid as hell and I'm in the middle.
BRANDON - Whatever.
BRENDON - So you supposed to be datin' Breanna now or something?
BRANDON - Naw, we just friends.
BRENDON - You hit it?
BRANDON - Hell no stupid.
BRENDON - Don't lie.
BRANDON - No. It's not even like that.
BRENDON - Yeah aight.
(They get to the entrance to the building and see another band member.)
BRENDON - Wassup playa.
JOHN - What up.
BRENDON - You know how it is.
JOHN - Yall ready for this shit?
BRANDON - Oh no doubt. No doubt.
BRENDON - Yeah man, we bout to shake shit up at Ahpla!
JOHN - I hear ya. Let me roll with yall two then!
(They all laugh as they enter the building and walk upstairs to room 201.
They see a few brothers at the door handing out brochures.)
MARK - Hey guys, welcome.
BRENDON - Thanks.
MARK - We're about to get started so come on in.
KAI - Yeah, we're about to get started.
(BRENDON takes a brochure from MARK. BRANDON and JOHN take
brochures from KAI.)
JOHN - Do you guys know a lot about KKPsi?
BRENDON - Heck yeah. We been trying to do this for a minute so I know
all their history.
BRANDON - Yeah man, imagine the twins both on the same line! My
baby brother will finally get some letters!
(BRANDON playfully pushes BRENDON and shows his Phi Beta Sigma
jacket that he has on.)
BRENDON - Whatever! Who you callin' a baby! I was supposed to come
out first til you pulled my leg back in!
(They all laugh as they sit down and someone walks to the front of the
room.)
STEVE - If yall can all take your seats, we can go ahead and get started.
(Everyone else sits down. MARK and KAI close the doors and sit with
the other brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi sit in the front of the room.)
STEVE - Thanks for coming out guys and welcome to the interest
meeting of Kappa Kappa Psi National honorary Band Fraternity
Incorporated.
BRENDON whispers - It's about to be on!
(He and BRANDON slap hands. JOHN quietly laughs.)
STEVE - Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity was founded November 27, 1919 at
the former Oklahoma A&M College, now Oklahoma State. We have...
(BRANDON notices PROFESSOR, the band director, get up from his
chair and walk toward the row that BRANDON and BRENDON are sitting
in. He makes his way to the row and motions to BRANDON.)
BRANDON thinks - What the...
(PROFESSOR motions to BRANDON to come toward him.)
BRENDON whispers - What is Prof doing?
BRANDON whispers - I don't know. I'll be right back. I think he wants me
to go over there.
BRENDON whispers - Okay.
(BRANDON gets up and starts to walk toward the end of his row in front
of the other guys listening to STEVE talk.)
BRANDON thinks - What the heck is this about?
(As BRANDON gets to the end of the row, PROFESSOR starts to walk
toward the back of the room. BRANDON follows.)
STEVE - ...motto which is strive for the highest. We instill...
(PROFESSOR opens the door and BRANDON follows him into the
hallway. PROF closes the door then turns to address BRANDON.)
PROFESSOR - Brandon, what are you doing here?
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MONA hangs up with her cousin SHARONDA who is on her way over
with DENICE.
(MONA dials again.)
MONA - Sharonda is coming over. So we can get our laugh on when she
gets here.
MIYA - You're stupid!
MIKE - Yo.
MONA - Hey Mikey.
MIKE - Hey! What's up babe.
MONA - I'm chillin'. Listen, I heard what happened. Are you okay?
(MONA is trying not to laugh.)
MIKE - Oh yeah, I'm cool.
(silence)
MONA - Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
MIKE - What's so funny!
MONA - I'm sorry sweetheart... ha ha ha ha, but you let that white boy get
all in your ha ha ha ha ha... grill like that?
MIKE - He wasn't up in my grill! And mark my words, his day is coming!
MONA - Oh Mike chill out baby. Come on now. That's what you get for
messin' with your ex girlfriend's man!
MIKE - Whatever!
MONA - Honey I'm not laughing at you, I'm lauhing with you.
MIKE - But I aint laughing!
(MONA burts our laughing.)
MIKE - Let me holla at you later Mona.
MONA - No wait, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha... I'm ha ha ha sorry.
MIKE - Bye!
(MIKE hangs up. MONA keeps laughing.)
MIYA - Why you teasin' that boy like that.
MONA - He can take it. He's a big boy.
MIYA - That's Ronda.
(MIYA opens the door.)
MIYA - Hey.
(MIYA notices DENICE.)
MIYA thinks - What the hell is wrong with her?
SHARONDA - Wassup Miya.
(SHARONDA and DENICE walk in.)
SHARONDA - Hey.
MONA - Hey, what's goin' on?
(MONA quickly loses her smile when she sees DENICE. DENICE's eyes
are puffy and red. It is clear that she has been crying.)
MONA - Are you alright?
DENICE - Yeah, I'll be okay.
(DENISE wipes her nose with a crumpled tissue that she has in her
hand.)
MONA - Miya, get Denice some tissue please.
(MIYA hurries into the bathroom.)
MONA - Here, sit down. What's wrong?
SHARONDA - Well, that whole fiasco in the diner, Denice saw her ex with
another girl.
MONA - Really?
DENICE - I mean, it aint been a week yet! Damn!
(Tears start to fall from DENICE's eyes and she pounds her fists into her
lap.)
DENICE - He was probably cheating with that bitch!
SHARONDA - Look D, like I said, don't feed yourself information that you
aren't sure of. All you're gonna do is upset yourself. We don't know if he
was cheating or not.
(MIYA comes back with a whole roll of toilet tissue.)
DENICE - Thanks.
(DENICE wipers her eyes and blows her nose.)
MONA - Okay, so let me get this straight. You saw your boyriend in the
diner with a different chick?
DENICE - Yes!
MONA - How long since yall broke up?
DENICE - I mean, its only been like two weeks! I mean actually less than
that because...
(She looks in the air and starts to count her fingers.)
DENICE - Today is Friday so... man, less that a week!
SHARONDA - And it was messed up because they were holding hands
and everything!
(DENICE starts to cry again.)
DENICE - Oh God! She's gonna be holding him! I hate him!
MONA - Damn!
(DENICE covers her face with the tissue she is holding. Tears are
streaming down her face.)
SHARONDA - But you know, that's how men are. As soon as you break
up with em, they go and get somebody else!
MONA - Yeah. I know exactly what that's like!
MIYA - All men are dogs!
SHARONDA - No, not all men. There are some good, honest brothers out
there. But who wants to be with the nerd from astrophysics lab?
(Everyone laughs.)
DENICE - But I bet he'd never cheat!
(They laugh again.)
DENICE - It all went downhill right after he pledged. He got all caught up
in crossing and whatever! I hate him and that Delta bitch!
MONA - Delta? He's with a Delta now?
DENICE - Hell yeah!
MONA - Oh shit!
MIYA - What fraternity is he in?
SHARONDA - Brandon? He's a Sigma.
MIYA - He is?
(Everyone looks at MIYA as she raises her voice as if surprised.)
MIYA - I can't believe a Sigma could do something like this to a Zeta!
Isn't the bond greater than anything in the world? That's why I want to
be a Zeta so bad!
(MONA quickly turns to MIYA.)
MONA - You still wannna pledge that bullsh... ooops, sorry yall.
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XAVIER is walking CHRISTIAN to her car. CHRISTIAN is parked next to
OCTAVIA who has just pulled in with APRIL.
CHRISTIAN - I know I came in this way so my car is out here somewher...
oh wait...
(CHRISTIAN points to her car.)
CHRISTIAN - ...there I am. Right next to that silver BMW.
XAVIER - Oh okay cool.
(They start to walk toward the car. OCTAVIA gets out of the driver's side
while APRIL is looking in the mirror.)
OCTAVIA - Will you hurry up so I can put my alarm o....
OCTAVIA thinks - Oh my God!
(She sees XAVIER coming with his arm around CHRISTIAN. XAVIER
hasn't seen her yet.)
OCTAVIA thinks - Oh shoot! Oh shoot!
OCTAVIA - Uh April...
(She quickly sits back in the car.)
OCTAVIA - Uh... maybe we should come back another time.
APRIL - Huh?
OCTAVIA - Ya know, I really don't wannt shop today. Let's head back
home!
APRIL - Head back home? What are you talking about? What's wrong
with you?
CHRISTIAN - Wow, that BMW is hot.
XAVIER - I'm not really into fancy cars. Its okay.
APRIL - What's the matter with you? Don't be ridiculous! Of course we
wanna shop! Why the heck did we come way out here just to...
OCTAVIA - April! Don't get out the car!
APRIL - What!
(XAVIER walks CHRISTIAN to the driver side which is right next to
OCTAVIA's passenger side where APRIL is. XAVIER looks inside the
BMW.)
XAVIER - Actually, this is kinda nic... hey... that's...
(APRIL turns around and looks out her window.)
APRIL thinks - Xavier?
APRIL - Xavier?
(APRIL notices CHRISTIAN opening her car door.)
APRIL - Chr... wait, hold up...
(APRIL tries to open her door but CHRISTIAN is in the way.)
APRIL - Hey! Hey!
(CHRISTIAN feels the car door brush up against her back. She turns
around.)
CHRISTIAN - What the...
APRIL - Hey bitch! Let me out!
CHRISTIAN - Huh?
(CHRISTIAN steps aside and APRIL opens the door.)
APRIL - What you doin' with my man!
CHRISTIAN - What?
(XAVIER steps in front of CHRISTIAN and faces APRIL.)
XAVIER - April! April calm down! This isn't what it looks like!
APRIL - Oh sure! Tell me anything!
XAVIER - Calm down!
CHRISTIAN - No Xavier, tell her the truth!
(XAVIER turns around.)
XAVIER - What?
(CHRISTIAN smiles and folds her arms.)
CHRISTIAN - Tell her the truth. We can't hide it anymore baby. Just go
ahead and tell her.
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The Kappa Kappa Psi interest meeting is in progress.
STEVE - ...by our ten founders. The chapter here at Ahpla University has
a strong and powerful tradition. As all of you know, we are the baddest
band in the land and can't nobody touch us! Especially my section.
Where my trumpets at! AU!
(Some of the interested men play in STEVE's section and they throw
their hands up and do the Ahpla call.)
KAI - What! Where's that drumline!
BRENDON - AAAAU!
JOHN whispers - Aw shut up!
(Everyone laughs as the drumline gets loud and STEVE quiets everyone
down.)
STEVE - Aight aight aight, take it easy guys. I didn't mean to hype
everybody up!
(Everyone laughs again and quiets down.)
STEVE - Okay, back to what I was sayin'. Here at Ahpla, we maintain a
very strong tradition and take our committment to this organization very
seriously.
BRENDON thinks - Where the hell is Bran?
(BRENDON turns around and looks for his brother. He only sees that the
door is closed at the back of the room.)
STEVE - The proper procedure to follow up on your interest into Kappa
Kappa Psi is to set up an interview with one of the brothers of the
fraternity. After this interest meeting has ended, you all will walk up to
this table and speak to either myself or one of the brothers seated. You
can set up the date and time of your interview then and schedule it with
us.
BRENDON thinks - I guess I can fill out an interview time for Brandon
too if he doesn't come back in.
STEVE - After you interview successfully, the next thing is the audition.
Each person has to audition and the requirement for the audition will be
given to you at the interview. After your audition, you will be notified for
further instructions. Kai.
(KAI stands up and STEVE sits down.)
KAI - Now there are a few things that we need to make very clear. This is
a conversation that comes up for us each year and we need to be
perfectly clear on a few things.
(KAI glances at BRENDON, then looks away as he continues.)
KAI - All of us are in the marching strong here at Ahpla. So we are all
band members. That is obvious. Unfortunately though, all of you will not
be accepted into Kappa Kappa Psi. And even those chosen to become
eigth notes for line will not complete the process. This should not
however hinder you in your performances for Ahpla University.
(He pauses to let that point sink in.)
KAI - We still march, we are still your boys. We still play in your section.
We still got each other's back. But everyone isn't KKPsi material and
that is okay. Do not take it personal if you are not selected. Do not quit
the band if you are not selected. Do not hate a KKPsi member and squirt
lotion on our faces when we are asleep on the bus!
(Everyone laughs.)
KAI - But in all seriousness, we have had people quit the band or try to
change sections becuase they weren't selected and that's not cool. So
understand that your committment to the band will not cease. Our
committment to our sections will not cease. And everything will be cool.
Please take this to heart. We say this all the time and at least one person
is affected by what I am saying each year. Don't let it be you.
(KAI sits down.)
STEVE - Some of the other basic information is in the brochures that we
gave you. You can read up on that stuf and find out the five purposes of
the organization. I would suggest you get to know these. All five. Are
there any questions?
(silence)
STEVE - Good. Okay, if everyone can start to form a line at both of these
tables, we can start to schedule interview days and times.
(Everyone gets up and starts to make their way toward the tables.)
JOHN - Where did Brandon go?
BRENDON - I don't know but I'll sign him up for an interview.
JOHN - Yeah, good idea.
(BRENDON looks back again and the door in the back is still closed.)
BRENDON - Hey Mark, what days are available for the interview.
MARK - Okay, you can have either next Tuesday or next Friday.
BRENDON - Is there any way I can come on Friday and my brother can
come on Tuesday?
MARK - Uh yeah. Where did he go?
BRENDON - He stepped out. I don't know if maybe he got sick or
something. But I thought I could maybe sign him up for one.
MARK - Yeah, that's cool. Let's say six o' clock for both you and him.
Him on Tuesday and you on Friday.
BRENDON - Thanks.
MARK - Cool. Good luck.
(BRENDON turns and waits for JOHN who is signing in with KAI.)
BRENDON thinks - I can't believe Brandon missed this whole meeting
like this. There's got to be a good reason.
(JOHN comes back over.)
BRENDON - Okay I am set. Monday at six. Oh cool. I did Brandon for
Tuesday at six and me for Friday at six.
JOHN - Cool.
(They start to walk out. BRENDON pulls out his cell phone.)
BRENDON - Brandon!
(His phone dials BRANDON's number as they walk past the door and
into the hall.)
JOHN - You callin' your brother?
BRENDON - Yeah.
BRANDON - Yo.
BRENDON - Hey man! Where you at?
BRANDON - Walking back to the room.
BRENDON - Back at the room? Why did you leave the meeting?
BRANDON - Because... Prof said that since I'm no longer in the band I
can't pursue his fraternity... KKPsi!
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CHRISTIAN - No Xavier, tell her the truth!
(XAVIER turns around.)
XAVIER - What?
(CHRISTIAN smiles and folds her arms.)
CHRISTIAN - Tell her the truth. We can't hide it anymore baby. Just go
ahead and tell her.
XAVIER - Tell her?
(XAVIER turns fully around to face CHRISTIAN.)
XAVIER - What truth?
CHRISTIAN - Go ahead and tell her about us. She might as well know.
APRIL - I might as well know what!
CHRISTIAN - Xavier and I have been seeing each other for about two
months now!
APRIL - What!
XAVIER - What! What are you doing!
CHRISTIAN - Let's just come clean sweetheart.
XAVIER - Come clean? What are you talkin' about!
(He quickly turns back to APRIL.)
XAVIER - April she's lying! I'm not seeing her!
(APRIL ignores him and stares at CHRISTIAN.)
APRIL - Oh so you think that's funny! You think that's funny! I'll come
wipe that smile right off your face!
CHRISTIAN - Whatever April!
XAVIER - April she is lying! I never cheated on you! I never would!
APRIL - Then why would she say such a thing!
XAVIER - I have no idea! But it aint true! Christian tell her that thats not
true!
(CHRISTIAN is laughing as she has conveniently walked past the two of
them and to her car.)
CHRISTIAN - What? Your girl don't trust you?
(She opens the door of her car.)
CHRISTIAN - Thanks for the movie Z. I'll call ya.
APRIL - Movie? What movie?
(CHRISTIAN starts her car.)
APRIL - You went on a date to the movies with her?
XAVIER - No no no! I came here to see The Passion of the Christ and she
was already here. It was coincidence and we sat together. We were
buying tickets to the same movie already.
APRIL - What! You took her to see the Jesus movie?
XAVIER - I didn't take her to see anything! She was here when I got here!
I didn't know she was gonna be here!
(CHRISTIAN backs her car up and waves as she starts to pull away.)
APRIL - I can't believe you would see that with her! I wanted to take you
to see that! Why would you see that without me!
XAVIER - I wanted to see it alone.
APRIL - But you didn't!
XAVIER - I didn't know Christian was gonna be here! I'm tellin' you the
truth!
APRIL - She is obviously taking more out of this then you did! She's
sayin' that yall been dating for two months!
XAVIER - Look, I don't know what that is about! I think she was just
trying to get under your skin. I don't know. But trust me when I tell you
tht I aint messin' with nobody else.
APRIL - How many other places have you shown up and not known she
was gonna be there?
XAVIER - No other places! This was the first time I've ever seen her off
campus!
(silence)
(APRIL is visibly angry.)
XAVIER - Look, I know you're here with your line sister but would it be
okay if I drove you home now? I've been meaning to talk to you anyway
and maybe now is a good time.
APRIL - Talk to me? Talk to me about what?
XAVIER - About a few things.
APRIL - About what!
(XAVIER glances over the car at OCTAVIA who is standing by listening
to every word. He speaks softer.)
XAVIER - I just need to talk to you okay? Is that alright?
APRIL - Why you whisperin' and soundin' all shady? I mean, come out
and say it! Just be a man and say what's on your mind Xavier! I aint
gotta get in the car, you can tell me whatever it is right here! You want to
see Christian don't you? You want to start dating Christian!
XAVIER - No! I don't want to start dating Christian!
(silence)
XAVIER - But I don't want to date you either.

Episode 14
The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority are coming together to have
their meeting.
WILLIE - Wassup girl, how you doin'?
BREANNA - Good! What's up with you?
(WILLIE and BREANNA hug.)
WILLIE - I'm chillin' I'm chillin. Trying to make sure I got all my notes in
order for the meeting.
BREANNA - Girl please, you the most on point person I know! You know
you gonna be president of Ahpla University one day!
WILLIE - Yo! But why did I hear that President Bryce is stepping down?
BREANNA - What!
(THERESA walks in the room.)
THERESA - Hey sorors! What's all the comotion? You know if its drama,
I need to know about it!
(They laugh.)
BREANNA - Willie was saying that President Bryce is leaving.
THERESA - What!
WILLIE - Well its only a rumor. Don't go runnin' all over town with it!
BREANNA - Too late now, Theresa knows!
THERESA - Aw stop it! I aint that bad am I?
(WILLIE and BREANNA stare at THERESA in silence.)
THERESA - Well damn! Okay!
(They laugh.)
THERESA - Where you been line sister? I called you. You been
studying?
BREANNA - Oh shoot T! I did see that you called! I'm sorry soror, I was
mixed up in some mess.
WILLIE - Some mess?
THERESA - Yeah, what happened?
BREANNA - I was over at the diner. I went there with Brandon.
THERESA - The wonder twin?
WILLIE - Shut up so she can finish the story!
(BREANNA laughs.)
BREANNA - Anyway, we was over there just talking. He's really been
down because he's having problems with the band director or
something.
THERESA - Uh huh.
(ROBIN walks into the room.)
ROBIN - Hey sorors.
THERESA - Shhhhhhhhh, story is gettin' juicy!
ROBIN - What story? I wanna know.
THERESA - Naw girl cuz then she gotta start all over again!
BREANNA - Hey Robin, I was just tellin' them about how I was at the 24/7
with Brandon and...
ROBIN - Brandon? What's up with that?
BREANNA - Nothing!
ROBIN - Yeah right!
BREANNA - Anyway, we were there and his ex girlfriend comes in with
one of her sorors. So it just wasn't a cute exchange.
WILLIE - Oh shoot! What happened?
BREANNA - I mean, we had a few words but the real drama was across
the diner! That mess made my drama look small!
THERESA - What! What happened!
BREANNA - Let me tell you...
(CHRISTIAN comes into the room.)
CHRISTIAN - Sorors! What's up!
THERESA - Dag! Now we gotta start all over again!
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DONNA is on the phone with ALEXIS, talking about Sigma Gamma Rho
Sorority.
ALEXIS - So tell me Donna, what initially sparked your interest in Sigma
Gamma Rho?
(DONNA thinks before she answers.)
DONNA - Well... I never actually thought that I would try and be involved
in that kind of capacity in college. I thought if anything I would study my
way through and go right to the next step.
ALEXIS - Uh huh.
DONNA - But since I've been here at Ahpla, a lot has happened in my life
that I thought I would never have gotten into.
ALEXIS - Oh yeah?
DONNA - Most definitely. I mean, college is a place where you really
grow up and come into your own. You find out a lot about yourself.
There are things about me, things that I like, things that interest me that I
had no idea about when I was in high school.
ALEXIS - That's interesting. I don't mean to get off the topic of Sigma but
I want to go into this a little further. Tell me about something that you
like that you didn't know before you got to school.
DONNA thinks - Oh gosh!
DONNA - For instance jazz. I was and still am a hip hop head. As a
matter of fact, give me two turntables and a mic and I might rock the
party myself.
(ALEXIS laughs.)
DONNA - But my roommate grew up on jazz. Her father is a musician. So
she always plays jazz to study to. Initially that bothered me because I
couldn't concentrate with music playing like that. But after a while I got
used to it. I even played one of her cd's when she wasn't home. It was
really nice.
ALEXIS - Hmmmm. Interesting. Okay continue. Go back to what you
were saying before.
DONNA - Oh yeah. So like I was saying, there are a lot of things that I
just didn't know interested me. One of those is sorority life. From being
here at Ahpla, as you know, sorority life as well as fraternity life is big. It
seems that everyone here is either Greek or wants to be Greek.
ALEXIS - Or hates on Greeks.
DONNA - Yeah, that too. But Greeks are the talk of the town at Ahpla. So
you can't help but to notice the organizations. And from being around so
many members of the Black Greek letter organizations, you can't help
but take a look at what they're really doing and what they're really about.
ALEXIS - Okay.
DONNA - For example. I have a really good friend who is a member of
another sorority. Now, I never mean to get into her business or her
sorority's business, but every time we hang out she is venting about her
sorors. I don't want to say any names but they even have one person
who is an outcast in the sorority and they don't include her in sorority
activities or nothing.
ALEXIS - Really? I didn't know that!
DONNA - Well I don't want to say any names.
ALEXIS - You don't have to. I think I have an idea of who you're talking
about. I just thought it got squashed a long time ago.
DONNA - Naw, apparently not at all.
ALEXIS - Wow.
DONNA - So being interested in sororities, that is an organization that I
wouldn't look at. Even though my friend is my girl and we'll always be
tight, that's just not something I want to come into. Drama.
DONNA thinks - Even though Katrice would love to have that kind of
power over me!
ALEXIS - I can understand that.
DONNA - And when I saw you last year trying to become a member of
Sigma Gamma Rho and from knowing a little bit about Paula, Sigma
Gamma Rho Sorority is something that I think suits me a lot better.
ALEXIS - Do you know any of the other sorors?
DONNA - Yes. I know Candace too.
ALEXIS - Oh yeah? How do you know Candace?
DONNA - I met her a while ago. Its because I knew her... uh... I knew
Nino. Me and Nino's roommate Gregg hung out a few times and I met
Candace over at their place. She's real sweet.
ALEXIS - Yeah, she is.
DONNA - She's probably the most genuine person I've met since I've
been at Ahpla.
ALEXIS - You can say that again! It don't get too much nicer. I've always
called her an angel. Nino too.
DONNA - Yeah. She's special.
DONNA thinks - And my friend Caryn is screwin' her over! Shit!
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CHRISTIAN walks into the Delta meeting and catches the tail end of
BREANNA's story.
THERESA - Dag! Now we gotta start all over again!
CHRISTIAN - Start over with what? What did I miss?
WILLIE - Actually, now that everyone is here, why don't we go and get
the meeting started?
THERESA - What! Get the meeting started! But the story is just getting
good!
WILLIE - Calm down neo. We aint here to exchange stories. We're here
to conduct business. After the business is handled, we got plenty of
time for storytelling.
THERESA - Dag! I'm gonna be dying of suspense the whole meeting!
(Everyone sits down.)
WILLIE - Okay. Chris, can you bring us up to speed on the hospital
initiative?
CHRISTIAN - Yeah, sure.
(She grabs her book bag and goes to the front of the room.)
CHRISTIAN - Sorors I apologize for not having a typed report ready but I
can email you all this info when I get home tonight. I too had some
drama which slowed me up with my preparation. I tell ya, those damn
skee weezers!
THERESA - Can we add drama discussions to the agenda please? I want
to know Chris' story too!
WILLIE - Oh hush!
CHRISTIAN - Okay, our hands on event is Saturday May 1. We are doing
it in conjunction with the bruhs. I spoke with Ronnie and Ty and they're
ready. As a matter of fact, I think they may be trying to get the Amgis
bruhs to come along to help with that.
BREANNA - What exactly is the project?
CHRISTIAN - Its in conjunction with the AU hospital. We do clean up
around the community of the hospital with some doctors, nurses and
hospital staff. We hand out information on the hospital to community
residents and possibly get to take a picture with the mayor.
BREANNA - Oh cool!
WILLIE - Good. Is that all?
CHRISTIAN - One more thing, I checked on the room for the end of the
year party. I left it in my name so we can do the party if yall want.
WILLIE - It's really up to Robin. She's the one graduating. Robin, you
want to do it?
ROBIN - Hell yeah! With all the sorors I sent off, yall better send me off
with a bang!
(Everyone laughs.)
CHRISTIAN - Okay, I'll go ahead and submit the other paperwork and let
yall know how its gonna unfold.
WILLIE - Okay thanks.
(CHRISTIAN puts her papers back into her bag as she walks back to her
seat.)
WILLIE - I got a few things but before we get to that, Bree and Theresa,
have you guys finished your assignments?
BREANNA - I have mine. Do you want me to present it now?
WILLIE - Only if Theresa is ready. You have to present together, as a
line.
(Everyone looks at THERESA.)
THERESA - Um... can I have it for you by next meeting?
WILLIE - That's what you said last meeting Theresa.
THERESA - Okay okay, I'll get it done.
(silence)
THERESA - What? I'll get it done.
WILLIE - Okay, well I can't really go forward with the new plan we have
until I get the neo's reports. But you all do know that we are leaving here
now to meet with the Tiny Tot coordinator about us volunteering and
mentoring the little girls there in the program.
CHRISTIAN - Yeah, they are so cute!
THERESA - Wait, that meeting with them is tonight?
WILLIE - Theresa, you knew it was tonight. I've sent like ten emails about
it.
THERESA - Gosh I'm sorry, I didn't get a chance to get online and I didn't
know it was tonight. I can't go tonight.
WILLIE - What do you mean you can't go? We need to go as a chapter so
we can meet with...
BREANNA - Can I just bring the information back to Theresa?
(WILLIE sighs.)
WILLIE - Yeah. Okay.
ROBIN - What time we gotta be there?
(WILLIE looks at her watch.)
WILLIE - In thirty minutes. Let's get ready to go. Who drove here?
CHRISTIAN - I did.
THERESA - I did too... but uh... I gotta go.
WILLIE - We know Theresa.
ROBIN - I drove too so we should be okay to all get there.
WILLIE - Good. Let's pack up and go and we can finish up the rest via
email.
THERESA - But what about the drama stories! I wanna hear what else
happened!
WILLIE - You need to focus on some other stuff neo!
(Everyone laughs, WILLIE doesn't. THERESA doesn't either. They all get
up to leave.)
THERESA - So Chris, what problem did you have with an AKA? You
need somebody beat up girl?
(CHRISTIAN laughs as her and THERESA walk out with ROBIN following
to hear the story.)
WILLIE - Hey Bree, hold on a second.
BREANNA - Yeah?
(WILLIE waits until the other sorors leave.)
WILLIE - Listen, I want you to check up on Theresa. I don't know what's
up with her lately but she doesn't seem to be taking her responsibilities
in Delta too seriously. I would say something myself but she is super
defensive around me for... other reasons.
BREANNA - Yeah, I've noticed.
WILLIE - So if you could...
(The door opens slowly.)
JASON - Uh... hey.
(WILLIE and BREANNA turn to see JASON peeking his head in.)
JASON - Am I disturbing?
WILLIE - Jason?
(silence)
WILLIE - Uh... we were just leaving to go over to Tiny Tot.
BREANNA - Willie, I'll see you outside.
WILLIE - Okay.
(BREANNA passes by JASON as he comes in.)
BREANNA - Hi Jason.
(She smiles.)
JASON - Hey Breanna, how you doin'?
BREANNA - Fine.
(She leaves and closes the door.)
JASON - Hi.
WILLIE - Hi.
(silence)
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DEXTER is talking with his sister JAHANNA and trying to find out why
she wants to leave Ahpla University.
DEXTER - What? Your problem is what?
JAHANNA - You heard me. I don't have to repeat it.
(JAHANNA holds her head which is now pounding.)
DEXTER - Yeah I heard you but I don't believe you. What are you talking
about your problem is PJ? What did PJ ever do to you? I thought yall
were girls.
JAHANNA - Do I have to explain this now? My head is pounding.
DEXTER - Here...
(DEXTER walks over and opens her fridge. He grabs a bottle of water
and starts to pour her a glass.)
DEXTER - Do you have any headache medicine or anything?
JAHANNA - Yeah. I got some in the medicine cabinet in the bathroom.
(DEXTER walks into the bathroom.)
JAHANNA thinks - All I wanted to do was to take a nap! Now I gotta
explain my life!
(DEXTER comes back out.)
DEXTER - Here.
JAHANNA - Thanks.
(She takes two pills and drinks the water. She then rests her head back
and closes her eyes.)
DEXTER - So back to your story.
JAHANNA thinks - God!
DEXTER - What's the matter with PJ? I thought yall were tight.
JAHANNA - We are tight.
DEXTER - So what's the problem?
JAHANNA - The problem is just that. We're too tight. She started out as a
sister friend. Now she's so engrossed in my life, I can't tell if I'm me or if
she's me. Plus a true friendship is one where people can honestly talk
and be open with one another. But you can't tell PJ anything! She's so
stubborn and hard headed. If it aint PJ's way, its no way at all. That's
why she gets into so many confrontations.
TRINA - Bitch, what did you say?
(TRINA turns around fully to face PJ.)
PJ - You heard me! I'm here! Now what's up with all that trash you was
talkin'?
TRINA - Hold up Reggie...
REGGIE - What the hell is goin' on?
TRINA - Let me tell you something... you think you the shit but I got
news for you! I aint the one to fuck with!
(TRINA lunges at PJ. Both REGGIE and MATT are shocked.)
JAHANNA - I keep telling PJ, one of these days you gonna run into
somebody that's gonna see through that hardcore exterior of yours and
cause you to knuckle up.
(DEXTER laughs.)
DEXTER - Oh please! Who's gonna go toe to toe with PJ! I heard big
sisters were afraid of her ass when she was an ivy!
(PJ swings at TRINA. TRINA ducks and tackles PJ around her waist.
They both fall to the ground and before MATT or REGGIE can react,
TRINA is on top of PJ punching her in the face.)
DEXTER - And so what if she's hard headed. That's no reason for you to
want to leave the university.
JAHANNA - Plus she goes on and on about how pretty she is.
DEXTER - Well she is pretty.
JAHANNA - That's my point! PJ is gorgeous! Her face is damn flawless!
We can't even go anywhere without guys tryin' to holla, tryin' to stop us,
tryin' to get her number. Can her face be any more perfect?
(TRINA punches PJ across the side of her face. TRINA's ring cuts PJ's
cheek. MATT grabs TRINA and REGGIE jumps in.)
DEXTER - So in other words J, you're hatin' on PJ?
JAHANNA - Don't be ridiculous! See...
(She holds her head, and lowers her voice.)
JAHANNA - ...leave it up to you to say something real stupid!
MATT - Hey Reggie...
(REGGIE is trying to grab PJ and get her arms from being intangled in
TRINA's sweater.)
REGGIE - What!
MATT - When do I start pledging, and should I call you brother or big
dean or dean almighty or something?
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ALEXIS - Yeah you're right. Candace is a special, special person. I love
her to death. As a matter of fact, hold on okay?
DONNA - Sure.
(ALEXIS puts DONNA on hold.)
DONNA thinks - Damn, is this going good or not? I have no idea! She
may be hating my guts! I should've rehearsed some of these answers!
And Caryn... God! Why is she doing this!
(silence)
DONNA thinks - Candace is such a great pers...
ALEXIS - Donna?
DONNA - Yes.
ALEXIS - Candace?
CANDACE - Hey Donna!
DONNA thinks - Oh shit!
DONNA - Hello Candace!
ALEXIS - I thought I'd get Candace on the three way so you could get a
chance to talk to her too.
CANDACE - How you doin' Donna?
DONNA - I'm great! Its good to hear your voice Candace. How are you?
CANDACE - Oh I am in heaven! My baby has me getting a full body
massage as we speak! I am laying down on this table and this man is
working my back! You hear me!
(DONNA and ALEXIS laugh.)
CANDACE - He is getting a treatment too.
ALEXIS - Well you definitely deserve the relaxation time. You've been
through a whole heck of a lot. You are the strongest person I know.
CANDACE - Girl please! I'm like silly puddy in this dude's hands right
now! Ooooh!
(ALEXIS laughs.)
ALEXIS - Well Donna, you got a few minutes with Candace. Anything
you want to say to her?
DONNA thinks - Do I!
DONNA - Uh sure... um... Candace, first of all, thanks for taking a few
minutes out from your massage just to talk to me. That is very nice of
you and I appreciate it.
CANDACE - Sure.
DONNA - Um, can you just tell me how Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
incorporated has changed your life at all?
CANDACE - Yeah. Sure. Being a member of the sorority has been an
incredible gift to me. I remember when I was just like you. Wondering.
Curious. Maybe even nervous. And I went and spoke to the sorors at
Southern who later on became my big sisters.
DONNA - Uh huh.
CANDACE - Some of my big sisters are the greatest. They really tried to
instill in me the true meaning of what sisterhood is about. Its really
about putting yourself last and putting your sister first. And that's how
you have to treat the organization. Being here for our community, other
women, and for our sisters.
DONNA thinks - Wow.
CANDACE - One thing that I learned early on from big sisters, and I'm
sure Alexis can atest to this because she's heard me say this more than
once, being in a sorority should not change you. Rather it should
change the way you think about things. Or the way you see things.
ALEXIS - That's right.
CANDACE - I told Alexis the same thing when we were on the phone and
she first expressed her interest. And I love this about her because she is
so genuine and I heard the same qualities in your Donna when I spoke to
you.
DONNA - You did?
CANDACE - Oh yeah. Definitely. I think you would be great for the
chapter and the organization.
DONNA - God! Thank you Candace.
CANDACE - Don't thank me. Just be sincere with yourself and with us
and we'll welcome you in with open arms. We love to bring in good,
positive sisters like yourself.
ALEXIS - Yep. I'm tellin' you Donna. This is one of the best things I've
ever done. Becoming a Sigma has been a wonderful experience for me.
I've already met sorors that are now friends for life. Ya know?
DONNA - I can imagine.
CANDACE - Oooh girls I gotta go. I think this guy is finishing up and I
gotta go get my facial.
ALEXIS - Wow! Can you please have Derrick call Quinton and put him
down with the program!
(They all laugh.)
CANDACE - Donna, good talking to you. Sorry I have to cut it short.
DONNA - Oh no, its been my pleasure. Thank you so much for saying
the things that you did.
CANDACE - Sure. Only speaking the truth my sister! Lex call me later.
DONNA thinks - She called me her sister!
ALEXIS - Okay, bye.
(CANDACE hangs up.)
ALEXIS - Still there?
DONNA - Yeah! Whew! Okay she is off the hook!
ALEXIS - Oh yeah! Well listen, let me run. But think about the things she
said okay?
DONNA - I will. I definitely will.
ALEXIS - I'll talk to you later.
DONNA - Thank you.
(ALEXIS smiles.)
ALEXIS - You're welcome Donna.
(DONNA slowly places her phone down.)
(silence)
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PJ - Get off me! I'm gonna kick your ass!
TRINA - Oh you want some more?
REGGIE - What did you say?
MATT - You know, with pledging. What should I be calling you now? And
are you gonna hit me because I aint down with all that! Ha ha ha ha!
(REGGIE is so surprised by MATT that he loses his grip on PJ and she
runs toward TRINA.)
REGGIE - PJ!
(Before REGGIE can grab her again, she swings at TRINA. TRINA ducks
and PJ punches MATT by mistake.)
MATT - Hey!
DEXTER - Call it stupid if you want, but to me, your reasons sound even
more stupid than that. I mean come on J. You're gonna leave a
university because a girl, who you call a friend, gets more play than you
do?
(JAHANNA sighs and slowly gets up.)
DEXTER - Where you going?
JAHANNA - What are you my daddy too? I'm going to the bathroom. You
wanna come?
DEXTER - Shut up!
(JAHANNA disappears into the bathroom. DEXTER hears her turn the
water on.)
DEXTER thinks - There's something more to this story!
DEXTER - You aint tellin' me the whole story! I know you aint!
(silence)
DEXTER - Hey, what you got to eat up in here?
(silence)
(JAHANNA comes out of the bathroom drying her face.)
JAHANNA - Stay your greedy ass out my fridge.
(DEXTER laughs. JAHANNA slowly sits down and closes her eyes as
she lays her head back again.)
DEXTER - Okay look. On the real sis. I'm trying to be a friend here but
you won't let me in.
JAHANNA - No, you're trying to be nosey.
DEXTER - No, I'm trying to be a brother. Now for real. Are you gonna tell
me the real deal?
JAHANNA - I'm gonna have to. Otherwise you won't let it die and I won't
ever get any sleep.
DEXTER - Yep.
(JAHANNA sighs.)
DEXTER - Your problems aren't PJ are they?
JAHANNA - Yes they are Dex.
DEXTER - What? Those were serious reasons?
(silence)
DEXTER - Come on, you've got to be kidding me!
(silence)
JAHANNA - The problem is PJ... but its not her directly. Its her and...
men.
DEXTER - Men? What? The way she deals with men?
PJ - Get the hell off me Reggie!
MATT - PJ what is wrong with you? Weren't you just telling me how to
act once you're Greek?
PJ - Shut up you moron!
JAHANNA - No, not how she deals with them per say.
(REGGIE pulls PJ in one direction and MATT takes TRINA in another.
TRINA calms down and MATT lets go of her.)
PJ - Reggie get off me man! Let go of me!
REGGIE - PJ what are you doing?
PJ - Get off my arm Reggie!
REGGIE - Hell no because all you're gonna do is rush back over there.
Now come this way!
PJ - No! Let go of me man! Get your hands off me!
DEXTER - Then what about her and men do you not like? Stop talking in
riddles Jahanna and get to the point!
(JAHANNA sits up and opens her eyes real wide.)
JAHANNA - Fine! I hate the way she treats Gregg!
DEXTER - Gregg? Why?
JAHANNA - Because I'm in love with him Dexter! Alright! You happy
now? I said it! I'm in love with Gregg! And that's why I have to leave!

Episode 15
XAVIER is on the computer in the office of The Sands, the Ahpla
University school newspaper. He is typing an email to APRIL.
XAVIER types - so I just feel that...
(silence)
XAVIER erases - so I just feel that...
XAVIER types - I understand that this may all sound real crazy to you.
Sometimes it feels crazy to me. But I have to follo...
ELIZABETH - Hey Z.
(XAVIER spins around in his chair and sees ELIZABETH walking toward
him. He closes the email window so she cannot see what he is typing.)
XAVIER - Hey. Leaving?
ELIZABETH - Yeah man. I gotta study and I was trying to study here
because its so quiet but I keep surfin' the internet here. I aint gettin' no
work done.
(XAVIER laughs.)
ELIZABETH - So I'm gonna go up to the stacks in Pearl.
XAVIER - Okay then.
ELIZABETH - You got the keys to lock up if you leave right?
XAVIER - Yeah, I'm straight.
ELIZABETH - Okay, see ya later.
XAVIER - Peace.
(She secures her bag over her shoulder and walks out. She locks the
door behind herself as she leaves. XAVIER reopens the email and reads
from the beginning.)
XAVIER reads - Dear April, I am writing you this letter in hopes that you
are able to understand my position on our recently ended relationship. I
had to end things with you April not because of you but because of me.
You see, God is a very integral part of my life as you know. And lately, I
haven't prayed the way that I used to or read the bible like I used to. I
even talked to my father about it...
(XAVIER changes the word talked to spoke.)
XAVIER reads - ...I even spoke to my father about it and he directed me
to go before the Lord in prayer, like I used to. Well I did just that and in
doing that, I realized that in a lot of ways I have been changing lately. I
don't write articles and stories for the paper the way that I used to. I
don't speak to people the way that I used to. My problem April is that I
am being distracted. And THAT is the major lesson that I have to learn.
The bible says that the enemy tries to distract us and attract us. Well no
doubt I am attracted to you but at the same time you are distracting me
from my callin...
(There is a knock on the door. XAVIER looks and sees GREGG posing
and throwing the Kappa sign through the glass door of the office.)
XAVIER thinks - Stupid!
(He laughs as he gets up to open the door.)
XAVIER - Wassup fool!
GREGG - What up man.
(MIKE comes in behind GREGG.)
MIKE - What up Nupie.
XAVIER - Big Mike. What's up player?
MIKE - Think fast yo!
(MIKE tosses his cane quickly to XAVIER. XAVIER catches it just before
it hits the floor. He spins it around his hand and behind his back.)
MIKE - Good reactions nigga.
XAVIER - Oh come on bruh, you aint gonna catch me slippin'. Ha ha ha!
(XAVIER lets it slide down his arm. Once it hits his hand, he tosses it
back to MIKE. He catches it.)
MIKE - Aight, watch this...
(He tosses it in the air and catches it behind his back. He spins it behind
his back fast as if it was in front of him.)
XAVIER - Nice... nice.
MIKE - Yeah, see I been practicing without looking. That way, I can do
something like this...
(He spins it in his left hand while extending his right to shake XAVIER's
hand.)
XAVIER - Cool.
MIKE - So the behind the back thing works for me. Just can't keep your
eye on it.
XAVIER - Let me see.
(MIKE stops twirling it. He spins it around to hand XAVIER the hooked
end.)
XAVIER - What did you do, like this...
(XAVIER spins it and looks the other way. He drops it immediately.
GREGG starts to laugh loudly.)
GREGG - Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
XAVIER - Aw nigga, you aint much better! Let me see you handle it!
GREGG - Huh?
(XAVIER bends over and picks it up.)
XAVIER - Let me see you handle it better than me!
GREGG - Man, I aint laughin' at that, I'm crackin' up over this shit!
XAVIER - Wha... oh shoot!
(GREGG has been sitting at XAVIER's desk and reading his email to
APRIL.)
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WILLIE and JASON have been left alone... to talk.
WILLIE - Hi.
JASON - Hi.
(silence)
JASON - Um... I'm sorry about catching you here, I didn't mean to
interrupt your meeting or anything. I was gonna catch you after you
came out. But then I saw Robin and Christian and them leave, so I
figured it was okay to poke my head in.
WILLIE - No, that's fine. I'm glad you stopped by.
JASON - You are?
WILLIE - Sure. Its good to see you.
JASON - Its good to see you too. What? I don't get a hug no more?
(WILLIE smiles as she walks toward JASON and opens her arms. She
hugs him tightly around his neck and feels JASON's arms around her
waist pull her close.)
WILLIE thinks - God!
(They let go of each other.)
JASON - Do you have to leave? Seemed like your sorors were headed
out somewhere, Tiny Tot you mentioned?
WILLIE - Uh yeah, but I have a few minutes if you want to talk.
JASON - Yeah. Okay.
(JASON walks over to a desk and leans back on it. WILIE sits down.)
JASON - Well, I just wanted to see how you're doing. We really haven't
spoken.
WILLIE - Yeah, we haven't.
JASON - And see the thing for me is, we used to talk a lot. We used to
talk a whole lot. And now, its like I just... well I surround myself with
work. You know I'm a lot busier now.
WILLIE - Are you?
JASON - Yeah, we got some boys about to start. I'm gonna be there
dean.
WILLIE - You are!
JASON - Yeah. How did I wind up with that job?
(JASON laughs.)
WILLIE - You're gonna be perfect for it! Congrats!
JASON - Well don't congratulate me yet. Hit me up when we're all done
and things go smoothly.
WILLIE - Gosh I remember when you were a scared little intimidated
pledgee. What a change!
JASON - Scared? Hey let me tell you something, I was hardcore okay?
Nothing phased me on line!
(WILLIE just stares at JASON until they both laugh.)
WILLIE - Whatever boy!
JASON - Okay okay, so I was a little scared.
WILLIE - A lot of scared.
JASON - Okay! Okay!
WILLIE - But you got your confidence now and its cool. You'll do fine
and those new boys are gonna love you.
JASON - Yeah, right after I kick their ass huh?
WILLIE - Isn't that how it always works?
(They both laugh.)
JASON - Lord knows I love Reggie.
WILLIE - And I love me some Devonya.
JASON - Yeah.
(silence)
JASON - You...
WILLIE - So...
(They speak at the exact same time.)
JASON - Go ahead.
WILLIE - No, you go first.
JASON - No, ladies first. Or should I say beautiful divas first.
(WILLIE smiles.)
WILLIE - Well since you put it that way my pharoah...
(He laughs loud.)
JASON - Good one.
(She smiles again.)
WILLIE - I was just gonna ask... I know you didn't come all the way over
here to tell me that you're the next Alpha dean. There's got to be more to
this visit than that.
JASON - Naw, that was it.
WILLIE - Oh okay, well let me catch up with sorors then.
(WILLIE pretends like she is leaving. She grabs her bag and starts to
walk toward the door. JASON grabs her hand.)
JASON - Naw naw naw, I'm just playin'.
(He doesn't let go of her hand.)
JASON - Actually, there is a reason I came by Willie. A good reason.
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GREGG is laughing at XAVIER's email to APRIL.
GREGG - Man, I aint laughin' at that, I'm crackin' up over this shit!
MIKE - What's that?
XAVIER - Yo chill!
(MIKE blocks XAVIER from stopping GREGG from reading.)
MIKE - What? You keepin' secrets now frat?
XAVIER - G!
GREGG reads - Dear April...
GREGG - Ooooooooh!
(Both GREGG and MIKE laugh.)
GREGG reads - Dear April, I am writing you this letter in hopes that you
are able to understand my position on our recently ended relationship. I
had to end things with you April not because...
GREGG - Man, what is this?
(MIKE lets XAVIER get past.)
XAVIER - Man!
(XAVIER makes GREGG get up and he sits down in his chair. GREGG
sits on the desk and MIKE stands behind XAVIER. MIKE is looking at the
computer screen.)
GREGG - Dude, what are you saying to that girl? Have you lost it?
XAVIER - Look, I can't be with April anymore. I already told her but I
think I owe her more than that. I owe her an explanation. At least that.
When I told her that I think we should break up, she stormed away with
her soror. I didn't get to tell her how I feel.
GREGG - Well you bout to make a bad situation worse. I can tell ya that
right now!
XAVIER - How so?
GREGG - Z, have you even read this letter over? Are you crazy? You
can't say these things to her!
XAVIER - Why not?
GREGG - Z...
(GREGG turns the screen toward himself.)
GREGG reads - ...My problem April is that I am being distracted. And
THAT is the major lesson that I have to learn. The bible says that the
enemy tries to distract us and attract us. Well no doubt I am attracted to
you but at the same time you are distracting me from my calling and the
purpose for my life.
GREGG - So you're saying that April was sent to you from the devil?
XAVIER - Well no but...
GREGG - Z, that's exactly how she is gonna read this. That's how I would
read this. You're saying that the devil attracts people and then you say
that you are attracted to April. You say tht the devil distracts people and
you are distracted from your calling by April. If you haven't hurt her
feelings yet, you'll devastate her with this.
XAVIER - Maybe you're right.
(XAVIER reads it again.)
XAVIER - Well then how should I say this? Is there a better way?
GREGG - How about no way at all.
XAVIER - Huh?
GREGG - Let me suggest to you, my misguided brother, that your
problems have nothing to do with April or the devil or probably even
God. Your problems have to do with you my brother.
(GREGG points his finger and presses it against XAVIER's forehead.)
GREGG - Your problems are right in here. It's a problem that Xavier has
to fix within Xavier.
XAVIER - And how do you know?
GREGG - Because I've seen the change in you man. And it aint got
nothing to do with April. You need to check yourself on that bro.
XAVIER - Check myself?
GREGG - Man, don't get so holy so you miss the point. You aint perfect,
none of us are. You can read your bible and whatever all day long and
still be shady.
XAVIER - I know that.
GREGG - But don't blame your behavior on other people until you take a
look at yourself first.
(silence)
MIKE - He got a point.
XAVIER - And where did you get your theology degree?
GREGG - Naw it aint even like that. But me and you been down since
forever man. I know you. I know what you're about and I know how you
think. Sometimes you get so holy that you overlook simple stuff. And
you're about to say the wrong thing and do the wrong thing. Trying to be
a saint or something.
(XAVIER smiles and looks back at his screen.)
GREGG - I did see a change in you and the things that you were saying.
She aint the one causing you to change though, you are. But at the same
time, April makes you happy. She does. You need someone in your life.
MIKE - I think everyone does.
GREGG - Or else Xavier is a boring boy!
XAVIER - Shut up!
(They laugh.)
XAVIER - Well what about you? You aint with nobody right now.
(GREGG gets up.)
GREGG - That aint my choice though. If I had my way...
(GREGG pauses.)
GREGG - Nevermind. Yo where's the bathroom in here?
XAVIER - It's not working. You're gonna have to go downstairs to the
other one.
GREGG - Damn. Aight, I'll be right back.
MIKE - I can help you edit your letter Z.
(XAVIER turns around and looks at MIKE.)
XAVIER - Nigga please!
GREGG thinks - That nigga is trippin'! Ha ha ha ha!
(GREGG turns the corner and walks toward the stairs.)
GREGG thinks - That nigga is lucky he got me to be there for him! Holy
roller!
(He starts to walk down the stairs and he notices a flier on the bulletin
board.)
GREGG thinks - What's that?
(He gets to the bottom of the stairs and goes over and reads it.)
GREGG thinks - Zeta week. Cool! Oh shoot! They got a program called
What About Zeta? They must be gettin' ready to...
(GREGG feels a tap on his shoulder and turns around.)
GREGG - Hey girl, wassup!
JAHANNA - Hi Gregg, how are you?
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BOBBY is in his room. He is looking over his transcript.
BOBBY thinks - How the hell am I gonna graduate when I need to...
BOBBY thinks - Damn, I don't feel like no niggas comin' by askin' me
shit about Alpha! Can I get at least one day of peace and quiet?
(He puts his transcript into his desk drawer and gets up to get the door.)
BOBBY - Oh hey... uh...
THERESA - What? You not happy to see me?
BOBBY - Of course I am suga.
(THERESA kisses him on the cheek as she comes in.)
BOBBY - Its just that I thought you told me you were gonna be busy with
Delta stuff today.
THERESA - Meeting didn't take as long as I thought.
BOBBY - Oh.
THERESA - So what are you up to? I missed ya.
BOBBY - I was just lookin' at my transcript. Seein' what I need for
graduation. I think I'm screwed.
THERESA - Oh yeah? What's the matter?
(BOBBY opens the drawer and pulls it out.)
BOBBY - Well it seems like I've taken so many electives already in my
major that the only one left is Calculus II. Problem is it aint offered until
after next semester. So if I have to stay just to take one class, I'm
screwed.
THERESA - Oh wow. That's messed up. Let me see.
(BOBBY hands it to her.)
BOBBY - See right here where the electives are? See how I only have
one left?
THERESA - Oh yeah.
BOBBY - Well if I can... hey wait, I just thought about something.
THERESA - What?
BOBBY - Didn't you tell me you had a service project or something to do
after your chapter meeting? I knew there was something else because I
was thinking that I wouldn't even see you today.
THERESA - Oh yeah, sorors went. I didn't have to go.
BOBBY - Didn't have to?
THERESA - Yeah, they didn't need the whole chapter. So they had the
numbers that they needed already so those sorors went.
BOBBY - Oh.
(silence)
BOBBY - But wouldn't you be required to go as a neo?
THERESA - Boy! Why you all up in the DST mix! What you know bout
dat!
BOBBY - I've been Greek long enough to know how things roll baby. We
all the same, just wear different colors.
THERESA - Whateva! DST is special! We set apart!
(BOBBY laughs.)
BOBBY - Yeah okay. And now you sound like a neo!
(She smiles.)
THERESA - Well I'm enjoying my neo status. I love being a Delta.
BOBBY - I hear ya, and you should. You worked hard to get it so its all
good.
(silence)
BOBBY - Just make sure you balance the work of the sorority with the
pleasures of the sorority. I know for me, I make sure that...
THERESA - Wait, what you tryin' to say?
BOBBY - Huh?
THERESA - It seems like you're insinuating something. I work for my
sorority!
BOBBY - I didn't say you didn't.
THERESA - Yes you did. You made a comment as if I don't work.
BOBBY - All I'm sayin' is, if my chapter had a service project, and I was a
neo, there's no way I would've missed it. No matter how many bros
showed up. New blood is the lifeline of the chapter. So we gotta be the
most active, the most in there, the most everything.
THERESA - Bobby, Im tellin' you, they told me that they didn't have to be
there and I didn't know any better. I don't know. Am I supposed to know
that I can just override the chapter president like that and say that I'm
going anyway?
BOBBY - Well that's true, I see your point. You probably didn't know that
you could go anyway.
THERESA - I'm sayin'. Besides...
(She gets up and walks over to BOBBY. Then sits on his lap and starts
to rub the back of his head.)
THERESA - ...I thought you'd be happy that I'm not all tied up with DST
women and am spending my time with an Alpha man!
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JASON and WILLIE are holding hands and talking.
JASON - Actually, there is a reason I came by Willie. A good reason.
WILLIE - Uh huh.
(She puts her bag back down.)
WILLIE - So wassup?
JASON - I want to ask you something.
WILLIE - Sure. Anything.
JASON - Like I said earlier, I'm much busier now. Got a full course load
in school, messin' around with these new boys and about to be all into
that.
WILLIE - Yeah. You a busy man J.
JASON - But as busy as I seem to be, I'm like mad lonely.
(silence)
JASON - Do you feel the same way?
(WILLIE is so surprised at what JASON has said that she is just staring
at him.)
JASON - I mean, I got people around me but its just like... I don't know.
WILLIE - Um... well you know I'm president of the chapter here and I still
run student council. Trying to get my classes in order so I can graduate
from this place at some point in my life.
(JASON laughs and lets go of her hand.)
WILLIE - But I understand what you're saying. As busy as I am, I don't
sleep as well as I used to. And I feel like sometimes I'm in the world all
by myself. Like nobody else is even on earth but me and all my
problems.
JASON - Shit that's what I'm talkin' about! That's exactly what I'm sayin'!
WILLIE - It's like...
(WILLIE stares at the ceiling as if she is searching for her answer.)
WILLIE - ...it's like being in the twilight zone or something. People say hi
when I walk across the yard but I just keep goin' and its like whatever.
JASON - Dag.
WILLIE - And if it aint DST or some board meeting, its like whatever.
(silence)
JASON - So... um... so what's missing?
(She looks at him.)
WILLIE - What do you want me to say?
JASON - I want you to tell me what's missing.
(silence)
WILLIE - The birds are missing.
JASON - The birds?
WILLIE - I remember when I used to walk across the yard and see birds
and people and spring time. And then spring time meant nothing but
lines crossing and then it meant me crossing and then Breanna crossing
and Theresa crossing and now somebody else crossing and whatever
whatever whatever. But its not about spring time anymore. Ya know?
JASON - Since when did you get all poetic?
WILLIE - I'm serious. The simple things. Like I don't remember the last
time I walked in the rain and laughed about it.
JASON - Um, it was that day that we...
(silence)
(silence)
JASON - Nevermind.
(silence)
WILLIE - So um... why are we here Jason?
(JASON turns to her and pauses before he says anything.)
JASON - I just came by to tell you...
(silence)
JASON - ...I just wanted to tell you that...
(The door opens.)
CHRISTIAN - Excuse me...
(JASON turns around.)
CHRISTIAN - ...Willie, we need to get going. We're um... kinda waitin' on
you girl.
WILLIE - Oh... okay.
(CHRISTIAN steps back out and closes the door. WILLIE grabs her bag.)
WILLIE - I gotta go.
JASON - Yeah. Um me too. Yeah.
(They both stand up but only WILLIE walks toward the door.)
WILLIE - Aren't you leaving too?
JASON - Uh actually I'm gonna make a phone call real quick. I gotta call
one of the new boys. I'll be out in a second. You go on.
WILLIE - Okay.
WILLIE thinks - Good talking to you, I guess.
WILLIE - See ya around.
JASON - Yeah.
(WILLIE opens the door.)
JASON - Hope you sleep better.
WILLIE - Yeah... thanks.
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(THERESA and BOBBY are kissing.)
BOBBY - ...wait... wait T...
THERESA - Hmmm?
BOBBY - Before we get something started, I gotta finish with this
transcript bull.
THERESA - Aw, poo. Do that later.
BOBBY - Well if I hurry up and do this now, I can get it out the way and
have more time for us later.
THERESA - Okay!
(THERESA playfully bounces on his lap as he picks up the transcript
and a calculator.)
BOBBY - Okay, I need fifteen.
THERESA - Fifteen credits? How did you wind up needing an odd
number like that?
BOBBY - Who freakin' knows. This is so off and messed up.
THERESA - How you gonna work it out?
BOBBY - I don't know. See, the problem is this calculu...
(His phone rings.)
THERESA - I'll get it.
BOBBY - No, I got it.
(He rushes to get up to get to the phone before she does.)
BOBBY - Hello.
FRANK - Hello Bobby, this is Frank.
BOBBY - Frank? What do you want Frank?
FRANK - I was calling to see if you possibly had some time that I could
sit and talk with you about your organization, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
incorporated.
BOBBY - I know the name of my frat, you don't have to pronounce it to
me. And no, I don't have time for dudes who are not going to be
selected. I told you before man, we don't like you and we don't want you
so stop calling me.
FRANK - But...
(CLICK)
THERESA - Bobby! You hung up on somebody?
BOBBY - Yeah.
THERESA - What you do that for? And you told him that he isn't gonna
make line? Who was that?
BOBBY - Some dude.
THERESA - What's his name?
BOBBY - Why?
THERESA - Just curious.
BOBBY - Well curiosity killed the cat.
THERESA - Satisfaction brought her back.
BOBBY - Not in this case. Mind your business.
THERESA - Aw come on, what's the big deal? He made it really didn't
he?
(BOBBY starts to look at his transcript again, ignoring THERESA.)
THERESA - Meanie!
BOBBY - Whatever. Alpha business is Alpha business. Delta business is
Delta business. You need to learn that lesson quick.
THERESA - Uh huh. Whatever. If we had some girls I'd tell you who they
were.
BOBBY - No you wouldn't because I wouldn't ask. That's your business.
Learn discretion Theresa.
(The phone rings again. He picks it up.)
BOBBY - Hello.
REGGIE - Wassup.
BOBBY - Hey.
REGGIE - We need an emergency meeting.
BOBBY - What? Now? For what?
REGGIE - Somebody's been talkin' too much and its gotten out of hand.
BOBBY - Are you serious?
REGGIE - Yeah. Can we come over to your place?
BOBBY - Naw. Call Q, we can meet there.
REGGIE - Okay. And you won't believe the shit I was up in the middle of
on the yard.
BOBBY - What happened?
REGGIE - PJ and Trina got into a fight and I had to break it up!
BOBBY - Nigga you lyin'!
REGGIE - Seriously. It was crazy bruh!
BOBBY - Was they in mud and in bikinis?
(REGGIE laughs.)
REGGIE - Shut up! I'll tell you about it later, but just know Trina aint no
punk! She handled hers!
BOBBY - I could've told you that shit! She from the hood! It's a mircale
that she's even in college!
REGGIE - Damn but I didn't think it was like that!
BOBBY - Man listen!
REGGIE - Aight call Larry and I'll call J. We need to get over to Quinton's
quick for this shit though.
BOBBY - Damn! Aight.
(BOBBY looks at his watch.)
REGGIE - Peace.
BOBBY - Oh six.
(They hang up. Before REGGIE calls JASON, he walks from his bedroom
and into his kitchen.)
REGGIE - You aint finished yet?
MATT - I was just putting the mustard on your sandwich oh great
brother... I mean big dean... uh... I mean big brother!

Episode 16
BRENDON is in his room. He just got out the shower and is getting
dressed. His phone rings.
(BRENDON looks on the cell phone display.)
BRENDON thinks - Oh shit.
BRENDON - Hello.
DONNA - Hey.
BRENDON - Hey... um wassup?
DONNA - Busy?
BRENDON - Just got out the shower and can't be late for this meeting
that I have.
DONNA - Want me to come dry you off?
(They both laugh.)
BRENDON - Any other time... hell yeah!
DONNA - Okay, I just needed your advise on something. I can talk to you
later though.
BRENDON - Well hold on.
(BRENDON puts DONNA on speaker phone and places the phone on his
bed.)
BRENDON - Hello?
DONNA - Yeah.
BRENDON - Okay go ahead.
DONNA - You got me on speaker phone?
BRENDON - Yeah, so I can get dressed while you ask your question or
whatever.
DONNA - Naw man, I don't like that. Take me off that.
BRENDON - It's just me in the room, damn.
(silence)
DONNA - Well, okay. But this is between me and you right?
BRENDON - Of course. Go ahead.
DONNA - Okay, I know you know all about the pledging stuff and I got a
question about that.
BRENDON - You do?
(BRENDON is being sarcastic.)
DONNA - Don't trip, just answer my question.
(He laughs.)
BRENDON - Okay, go head.
DONNA - Okay, if you want to pledge something... maybe... and if you
find out something real shady that happened to one of your potential big
brothers or big sisters or whatever, would you tell that person?
BRENDON - Wait, so I hear something about one of my big brothers
that...
DONNA - Potential big brothers.
BRENDON - ... potential... and something shady was done to him?
DONNA - And he doesn't even know it.
BRENDON - Hell yeah I'd tell!
DONNA - But what if the person that did it is a friend of yours?
BRENDON - Don't matter. This nigga is about to be my big brother, my
frat brother. How am I gonna hold a secret back from him? And then
what if it comes out later that I knew all along? Man, friends come and
go but frat is frat for life.
DONNA - Oh. I hear you.
BRENDON - That's all I'm sayin'.
(silence)
BRENDON - You okay?
DONNA - Yeah, I'm cool. Hey, let me run. Please keep that question
between me and you okay?
BRENDON - Everything alright?
DONNA - Yeah, everything is fine. Just promise that you'll forget I even
asked you that.
BRENDON - Sure D. That's cool.
DONNA - Thanks. I'll talk to you later okay?
BRENDON - Okay. Later.
(BRENDON picks the phone up and turns it off.)
BRANDON - I wonder what that was about.
BRENDON - Who knows. Donna is always talkin' some shit. Yo, throw
me that tie right there.
(BRANDON grabs a tie that is hanging across a chair and throws it to his
brother.)
BRANDON - Where you goin' anyway?
BRENDON - My interview is tonight.
BRANDON - Your interview?
BRENDON - Yeah, with KKPsi.
BRANDON - What! You're still going?
BRENDON - Still going? Yeah I'm going. Why wouldn't I?
(BRANDON is putting his tie on.)
BRANDON - Prof is serious! He's not gonna let me pledge which is
fucked up!
BRENDON - Damn! Are you serious? Did you write him that letter like I
told you to?
BRANDON - Yeah, he aint havin' it! He got something personal against
me man!
BRENDON - Naw dude, that was your fault. You fucked that shit up.
(BRENDON looks at himself in the mirror.)
BRANDON - So you're not still going are you?
BRENDON - Hell yeah I'm going. What you want me to sit around here
and mope with you cuz you aint gonna make it?
BRANDON - Bren, the whole point was for us to do it together! Take the
yard by storm!
BRENDON - Well that changed when you couldn't do it.
BRANDON - What the hell man! I wouldn't do that shit without you!
(BRENDON looks at BRANDON's arm which is exposed because it is
healing. BRANDON just got a Phi Beta Sigma brand.)
BRENDON - You already did something without me... brother.
(BRENDON grabs his keys and walks out.)
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DERRICK is in the airport about to get on a flight and he receives an
unusual phone call.
DERRICK - Hello?
BUCK - Derrick this is Buck. I really need to talk to you, its an
emergency!
DERRICK - Buck?
BUCK - Yeah man, you busy?
DERRICK thinks - Am I busy?
DERRICK - Um...
(DERRICK looks over his shoulder. His flight is getting ready to board.)
DERRICK - ...um, I'm getting on a flight. I have to go soon but I got a few
minutes. What are you calling me for?
BUCK - Dude, this is real important. Otherwise I wouldn't be callin'. Now
I know you and I have had our beefs both on and off the court, and that
is some real shit. But this is big to me man...
(He pauses.)
BUCK - ...real big. And... I need your help?
DERRICK thinks - What!
DERRICK - Okay...
BUCK - Look. I really didn't know who else to turn to with this.
DERRICK - Buck, what is it?
BUCK - Its June.
DERRICK - What's wrong with her!
BUCK - Nothing man, nothing. She's fine. Its just that... I'm losing her. I
don't understand her. I thought nobody knew her better than me. But
obviously I'm way off. I don't want to lose her man. And...
(silence)
BUCK - ...and I love her so much that I'm willing to talk to you about it. I
need your help.
DERRICK - Let me get this straight... you need my help... to help you
understand June?
BUCK - I just can't lose her man.
(DERRICK looks back at the gate. The line of passengers is growing
shorter.)
DERRICK thinks - Shit!
DERRICK - Okay, tell me what happened. But quick, I gotta get on this
flight.
BUCK - Okay. Basically, I have this friend named Ginger. She's the one
who sold me the engagement ring for June. She's mad cool. So I was
talking to her and I guess I must've told her a little too much about me
and June but June got pissed to all pisstivity!
DERRICK - Well why the hell are you talking to some other chick about
your girl?
BUCK - I wasn't talkin' abou June per say, just talkin'. Moreso venting
because I was mad at my coach and one of my teammates.
DERRICK - Buck, you never vent to another chick about shit. That's shit
you talk to your girl about. Girls are real serious about what you share
with them and what you share with other people. June wants to be there
for you. You don't lean on another girl.
BUCK - I didn't know it was that serious.
DERRICK - Man, serious as a heart attack. Listen, if you're gonna be with
June, then you gotta make her feel comfortable at all times. If she don't
like this Ginger chick, then cut Ginger's ass off! Is it better to lose
Ginger or lose June?
BUCK - Damn man, you're right.
DERRICK - Nigga I'm always right! I schooled your ass on the court and
I'll school your ass in life!
BUCK - Oh whatever!
(They both kinda laugh.)
BUCK - Well look man, I know you got a flight to catch and I really didn't
get to ask you all that I wanted to ask, but I really appreciate you talking
to me. I know you didn't have to. You know, based on the subject matter
and our history.
(DERRICK hands the airline employee his ticket.)
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - Do you play in the NBA?
DERRICK - Uh... yeah, I play for Portland.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT - I thought so! Can I have an autograph?
DERRICK - Uh... sure... hey Buck...
BUCK - Yeah man.
DERRICK - Its no problem with me helping you out.
(DERRICK is switching the phone to his other shoulder so he can sign
the autograph.)
DERRICK - Let me just leave you with two things.
BUCK - Okay.
DERRICK - First, go see June. Now! Don't let her sit on her anger. Go
see her. Apologize or whatever and be sincere. But go see her now.
BUCK - Okay!
(BUCK grabs his jacket from the back of the chair.)
BUCK - And what's the second thing?
DERRICK - Second, now you get to help me.
BUCK - Help you? How?
DERRICK - What kind of information can you get me about graduate
membership into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity? I've been researching with
some other players in the league and I want to pursue it for real this
time.
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BRENDON gets to the meeting place for his appointment for
membership into Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity.
BRENDON thinks - Brandon must be out of his fuckin' blue mind if he
thinks I'm gonna miss this shit. Fuck that!
(As BRENDON approaches the door, he sees MARK talking with
someone.)
MARK - Okay man, thanks for coming. We'll be in touch.
TONY - Okay. Thanks.
(BRENDON walks up.)
BRENDON - Hey Big Tone, what's up man?
TONY - Hey uh... Brandon or Brendon?
BRENDON - Bren... the good lookin' one.
TONY - Ah nigga whatever!
(They both laugh as they shake hands.)
TONY - Good luck dude.
BRENDON - No doubt, thanks. How did yours go?
TONY - It was cool.
BRENDON - Cool. Aight man.
(BRENDON walks up and shakes MARK's hand.)
MARK - Hey.
BRENDON - What's up man. My interview should be next.
MARK - Okay, wait right here. I'll come out and grab you in a second.
BRENDON - Okay.
(MARK goes inside and closes the door. BRENDON turns his cell phone
to vibrate and goes over the history he has been studying about KKPsi.)
BRENDON thinks - Okay I remember the founding date, I remember the...
(BRENDON's cell phone rings. He looks down and sees that it is
BRANDON calling. He turns it off.)
BRENDON thinks - Okay, I remember the mission and purpose... and the
year the chapter here at Ahpla was started... and...
(The door opens and MARK leans out.)
MARK - You can come in now.
BRENDON - Okay.
BRENDON thinks - Okay, here we go!
(BRENDON walks in. He sees many of his band members, brothers of
Kappa Kappa Psi seated around the room. There is a chair in the middle
of the room. He sits in it.)
STEVE - And this is Brendon right?
BRENDON - Yes.
(BRENDON is nervous.)
STEVE - Okay, thanks for coming. We're going to ask you a few
questions. Anyone in the room may ask you. Just answer appropriately.
BRENDON thinks - Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity was found...
KAI - What makes you think you have what it takes to become a member
of this beloved brotherhood?
BRENDON thinks - Huh?
BRENDON - I am a dedicated member of this band and I take playing
very seriously. I've wanted to become a part of the brotherhood for a
while now.
KAI - So why didn't you try out before?
BRENDON - I was getting my grades together and...
KAI - And chasing women?
BRENDON - Uh no...
KAI - Pursuing another fraternity maybe?
BRENDON - Um...
KAI - You want to be a member of Kappa Alpha Psi don't you?
BRENDON thinks - How did he know that?
BRENDON - Well, I had thought about pursuing...
KAI - Nevermind that. That isn't important. Let me ask you this...
(silence)
KAI - Who's the best drummer on the line?
BRENDON thinks - What!
BRENDON - I am.
(Everyone in the room laughs.)
KAI - You think you're the best drummer we got? What about Brandon?
BRENDON - Brandon doesn't pick up as fast as I do. Sometimes when
we're home, I go over things with him that he didn't get in practice.
KAI - I see I see.
(silence)
KAI - So you think you drum better than me?
(KAI smiles.)
BRENDON - No.
(silence)
BRENDON - I know I drum better than you.
(MARK laughs. KAI looks over at him and MARK stops.)
KAI - Really. Hmmm, interesting.
(KAI writes something down on a pad that he is holding.)
KAI - O...kay Brendon my man, little drummer boy, that's all. Thanks for
coming.
BRENDON - That's it?
STEVE - Yeah. Thanks for coming out Brendon. We'll be in touch.
(BRENDON looks around the room at all the brothers assembled. He
sees his band director sitting there quietly.)
BRENDON thinks - Prof... do something!
STEVE - Thanks for coming.
(BRENDON slowly stands up.)
BRENDON - Um... it was my pleasure.
(MARK gets up to show BRENDON out.)
BRENDON - Uh, I really want this guys. Deep down.
STEVE - I'm sure you do. Thanks.
MARK - We'll call you.
BRENDON - Oh. Okay.
(MARK walks BRENDON to the door.)
BRENDON - Is that really all man?
MARK - That's really all.
(silence)
BRENDON - Okay... thanks.
MARK - You're welcome.
(MARK slowly closes the door as BRENDON steps outside.)
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The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha are getting together for a meeting.
SYLVIA - This meeting is gonna be a mess. I know it is.
OCTAVIA - Well don't claim it outright.
SYLVIA - There's too much drama goin' on right now.
(SYLVIA and OCTAVIA are placing meeting agendas on the desks.)
OCTAVIA - You'll be okay. Let's just get through it.
SYLVIA - Yeah but I heard what happened to PJ. That's some shit. Then I
heard what's goin' on with April.
OCTAVIA - Oh girl, April is so through with that loser. I feel so bad for
her.
SYLVIA - What actually happened? He seems like such a nice guy.
OCTAVIA - Yeah whatever. He's hiding behind that pseudo Christian
mask just like these other fake dudes when really...
(The door opens and APRIL, KATRICE and PJ walk in.)
PJ - Hey wassup.
SYLVIA - Hey sorors.
KATRICE - Hey, what's goin' on?
(Everyone hugs each other as they start to take seats.)
SYLVIA - Okay look, I understand that a lot is going on in the chapter
right now and we can address all of that. But there are a few things on
this agenda that I want to really get through. Some real important things
and I want to see if we can get through them without any interruptions or
distractions.
(Everyone looks at the agenda that is placed before them.)
SYLVIA - If you look down the list at the first three things alone, I mean
with chapter elections, this is clearly an important meeting.
KATRICE - Yeah.
SYLVIA - So let's just knock this stuff out, then if we want to socialize
and talk about...
OCTAVIA - That's probably June.
(OCTAVIA gets up and opens the door.)
OCTAVIA - Oh my goodness!
(OCTAVIA hugs GINA as she enters the room. GINA is pushing her son
in a baby carriage.)
KATRICE - Gina!
GINA - Hi sorors!
APRIL - Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Look at the baby!
(Everyone gets up and runs toward GINA and the baby.)
SYLVIA - Oh well, distraction number one. Ha ha ha ha ha.
(APRIL picks the baby up and the baby starts to cry.)
APRIL - Awwww!
GINA - He's sleepy! We've been showing him off!
APRIL - What's his name?
GINA - This is our son Migiri.
APRIL - Oh how cute!
PJ - Wait a minute... when did yall leave? How you have a baby already?
KATRICE - Yeah, I was just thinking that too!
(GINA laughs.)
GINA - We adopted our angel.
OCTAVIA - Wow! Really?
GINA - Yes. He needed us and God blessed us with him.
OCTAVIA - That is so awesome!
SYLVIA - Sorors, I hate to break up this beautiful moment, but let's get
back.
GINA - Oh I'm sorry yall.
SYLVIA - Oh no, its no problem Gina. We're glad to have you and your
beautiful little man back with us. Glad to know you got back safely.
GINA - Thanks.
(Everyone starts to sit back down.)
SYLVIA - Okay. Um... dag what was I saying yall?
(Everyone laughs.)
GINA - I'm sorry yall, I just messed the meeting all up.
SYLVIA - No its cool. Oh yeah, I was talking about the things on the
agenda.
KATRICE - Yeah, you were saying for us to get through it with no
distractions.
(Everyone laughs. GINA blushes as she quiets the baby.)
SYLVIA - Okay. Everyone look at item number one before we get down
to the elections. Now first of all...
(The door swings open.)
PJ - What the...
MONA - What's up my sorors! Sorry I'm late.
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REGGIE is in his room with MATT.
REGGIE - You aint finished yet?
MATT - I was just putting the mustard on your sandwich oh great
brother... I mean big dean... uh... I mean big brother!
REGGIE thinks - God help me before I kill this boy!
REGGIE - Matt, I told you, you are not on line. I am not your big brother,
small brother or anything else! Stop calling me that!
MATT - Well my boy Brendon told me that sometimes the frat brothers
just tell you that to...
REGGIE - Matt, I am not joking with you. I don't joke like that. Nor do we
as a group. We don't fool around with people like that. I'm really sorry
about the mix up or whatever and I still don't know who told you that.
(MATT puts the sandwich stuff down.)
MATT - You're actually serious aren't you?
REGGIE - Matt, I apologize for what you were told. I'm really sorry man.
But I'm graduating. I aint got time to play games with people.
MATT - Well why would someone tell me that if it wasn't true?
REGGIE - Dude I really don't know but I'm gonna get to the bottom of it.
Tonight.
MATT - Damn man, that's fucked up. Playing with people's emotions like
that.
REGGIE - I agree Matt. That's why I'm so pissed off. This aint never
happened before.
MATT - Well why did you have me making you sandwiches and shit?
REGGIE - I didn't have you making sandwiches. I asked you if you were
hungry and I told you to go in the fridge and help yourself. Next thing I
know, you caling me all kinds of stupid ass names.
MATT - Well damn.
(silence)
REGGIE - Like I said, I will get to the bottom of this and find out what
went down. That's all I can do man.
(silence)
(MATT turns and closes the fridge then opens REGGIE's door.)
MATT- Thanks... for nothing.
(MATT walks out and closes the door.)
REGGIE thinks - Whatever.
(REGGIE picks his phone up.)
QUINTON - Dean.
REGGIE - Wassup. We at your house?
QUINTON - Yeah. Bros are on their way. What the hell is goin' on?
REGGIE - I'll explain when I get there. Just know that we got some
issues!
QUINTON - Damn now what?
REGGIE - I'll be there in a few.
QUINTON - Okay.
(They hang up and REGGIE heads out.)
REGGIE thinks - This shit is ridiculous!
(He rushes out toward the elevator. He presses the down button.)
REGGIE thinks - Looks like my last official act in the chapter will be to
kick someone's ass!
(The elevator stops in the lobby. As REGGIE is walking off, JUNE is
walking on.)
REGGIE - Hey... you bout to knock me... Hey, what's wrong?
(JUNE steps on the elevator and is crying.)
REGGIE - What's wrong What's the matter?
(JUNE is crying into her hands as the elevator doors close.)
REGGIE - June, what's the matter?
JUNE - Bu... Buc...
(The elevator doors open on the second floor. Two students are about to
step on until they see JUNE crying. They step back and nod at REGGIE.
The doors close.)
REGGIE - You're going to your room?
JUNE - Uh huh.
REGGIE - Okay come on.
(The elevator stops at JUNE's floor and REGGIE gets off with her.)
REGGIE - I just wanna make sure you get in okay... is that alright? June,
is that alright.
JUNE - Yes.
(She is still crying pretty badly.)
REGGIE - Okay cool.
REGGIE thinks - Damn, what the hell happened? I hope nobody died?
(JUNE pulls out her keys and opens the door.)
REGGIE - Are you gonna be okay?
(As soon as JUNE walks into the room, she bursts out crying.)
REGGIE - Damn June, what's wrong?
(Through her crying she manages to speak.)
JUNE - I'll be... I'll be okay... thanks for... gosh I hate for you to... see me
like... this.
(She turns and walks into the bathroom.)
REGGIE thinks - Uh... should I leave or...
REGGIE - Are you gonna be okay?
(He hears the water turn on but doesn't hear a response from JUNE.)
REGGIE - Um... I'm gonna go ahead and go I guess. If you're okay.
(silence)
REGGIE - June?
(The water stops. JUNE comes out wiping her face with a hand towel.)
REGGIE - Oh okay. Um, are you gonna be alright?
JUNE - Yeah. I'll be fine. I appreciate you walking me up here.
REGGIE - No problem. Just wanted to make sure you were okay before I
head out to my meeting.
JUNE - Oh shoot! I have a chapter meeting right now! Dag I completely
forgot!
REGGIE - Maybe you shouldn't go. I mean, you're eyes are all read and
puffy.
JUNE - Gee whiz! I gotta get my face together. Well thanks again.
REGGIE - Hey listen, anytime. I'll just let myself out.
JUNE - Okay.
(REGGIE smiles at her as he turns toward the door.)
REGGIE thinks - Shit, I wonder who died for her to be crying like that. I
don't want to ask. If she wanted to tell me, she would've.
(REGGIE reaches for the door and a key turns the knob from the other
side. The door opens and BUCK enters and stops when he sees
REGGIE.)
(silence)
REGGIE - Hey man.
BUCK - Uh.... hey.
REGGIE - Buck right?
BUCK - Yeah.
(BUCK looks back as if to say, ...and you are?)
REGGIE - Reg.
(They shake hands.)
BUCK - Oh okay.
REGGIE - I'm gone but June seems pretty upset. So just letting you
know.
BUCK - Okay. Thanks.
(BUCK steps aside and REGGIE walks out. BUCK closes the door after
him.)
BUCK thinks - Okay hold up...
BUCK - June.
(The bathroom door opens and JUNE walks out. She is surprised to see
BUCK.)
JUNE - What are you doing here? I thought I told you that...
BUCK - Wait, hold up, I thought you said we weren't gonna be tellin'
other people our business and shit? Nevermind what I'm doing here,
what was he doing here?
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MONA - What's up my sorors! Sorry I'm late.
(silence)
PJ - Oh hell no.
MONA - Oh Gina... I didn't know you were back in America... and look,
you have a baby now! Congrats!
GINA - Uh, thanks Mona. Thanks a lot.
(MONA walks over to the baby.)
MONA - What's her name?
GINA - His... name is Migiri.
MONA - Oh how cute, yall mixed your names.
MONA thinks - Typical.
GINA - Yeah, thanks.
SYLVIA - Uh Mona, if you could take a seat, we can continue.
PJ - Take a seat? You're gonna let her stay!
MONA - I mean, this is a meeting for sorors isn't it?
(silence)
SYLVIA - Just sit over there Mona. There's an agenda on that desk over
there.
MONA - Thanks pres.
(MONA goes to sit down.)
PJ - Okay wait a damn minute! I know you aint gonna let Mona Ferguson
sit up in on the meeting!
KATRICE - PJ...
PJ - No, hell no! You've got to be kidding me!
SYLVIA - PJ! We are moving on with this meeting.
MONA - Yeah PJ we are moving on with this meeting.
SYLVIA - We won't have any outbursts Mona. Nothing at all.
MONA - You got it pres lady.
SYLVIA - And do not call me pres lady. My name is Sylvia.
MONA - Gotcha.
PJ - I aint got nothin' to say. Just know that now.
KATRICE - Oh PJ calm down.
MONA - Yeah, it aint like I'm the one who beat your ass.
PJ - What!
APRIL thinks - Oh shit!
SYLVIA - Sorors! I'm not having this childishness! Now everyone be
quiet!
(PJ is fighting the urge to get up.)
SYLVIA - Now everyone pick up their agenda and let's discuss item one I
have there!
(silence)
(MONA raises her hand.)
SYLVIA thinks - God!
SYLVIA - Yes Mona.
MONA - You mispelled elections on here. You left out the o.
SYLVIA - Thank you Mona. I think we all get the point of what I meant. I
was typing in a hurry.
MONA - Just doin' my part.
(silence)
SYLVIA - Item number one... we need someone to head the project that
we have with the girl scouts. Octavia?
OCTAVIA - Yeah. Sorors, this project was my baby. It actually was
started through a soror who is a troop leader. It is a great program and I
loved doing it. I take this one very seriously. A lot of girls that are now in
high school are volunteers in the program but they started out in the
troop. I have all the information to pass on to whatever soror wants to
take this.
KATRICE - How often do you meet?
OCTAVIA - You, as the coordinator, have to meet twice a month. But the
chapter goes once a month.
KATRICE - I think I want to do this. I loved going.
(Immediately MONA raises her hand. SYLVIA ignores her. MONA starts
to shake her hand in the air.)
OCTAVIA - You want to say something Mona?
SYLVIA - Go ahead Mona.
MONA - Uh yeah. I don't want to start no trouble or nothing... but I think I
would be a lot better at this project.
KATRICE - A lot better?
MONA - Well yeah. I get along with kids great.
KATRICE - So do I.
MONA - And I used to be a girl scout.
KATRICE - So was I. That's why I wanted to do this.
MONA - Well...
(MONA pauses.)
KATRICE - Well what?
MONA - ...well I don't like to kiss women. You do. That may be a bad
influence on some of the younger girls in the group.
Episode 17
The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta are having an important meeting. All Zetas
are present, SALEEMA, SHARONDA, DENICE, TONYA, ASHLEY, LEAH,
and KIM.
SALEEMA - I appreciate everyone being here and being on time.
KIM - Girl please, we know no other way.
SALEEMA - True true. Well lets get down to business shall we? First let
me say its good to have all the Amgis sorors here, welcome ladies.
Everyone might not know this but I have been talking a lot to Ashley
about merging our chapters to bring this line in as one unit.
DENICE thinks - What?
SALEEMA - That is why we were all together for the interest meeting,
and why most of the young ladies attending were dispersed between
both campuses. Its an idea that we can talk about later, but we got the
important stuff to talk about first.
SHARONDA - That's right dammit!
SALEEMA - Calm down Rhonda. We all know you have a vested interest
in this meeting.
(Everyone laughs including SHARONDA at SALEEMA's sarcasm.)
SALEEMA - Okay. We're obviously here to pick our new girls and I know
you all are as excited as I am with this. So without any further prolong,
lets get to it!
SHARONDA - Yep! Let's get to it!
SALEEMA - Okay yall, let's do this alphabetically. So that means that
Ada is first. Who was trying to sponosor Ada?
(TONYA raises her hand.)
SALEEMA - Tonya, was it you?
(SALEEMA looks confused and grabs a piece of paper and looks for
TONYA's name.)
TONYA - Actually its Denice but she's still crying over bitch ass Brandon
so she had me step up to the plate and sponsor Ada for her.
DENICE - Tonya!
TONYA - Well its the truth girl! I hate to see you all heartbroken over that
triflin' twin. Screw him!
SALEEMA - Can we get back to the point?
TONYA - Well anyway, I will be sponsoring Ada on Denice's behalf but I
want some input and help from you on this D. Don't sit back and cry all
in your soup and miss out on bringing in a great girl.
DENICE - I'll be fine Tonya!
(DENICE is mad that TONYA played her in front of sorors.)
TONYA - Anyway, Ada is real sweet. She is cute as a button.
LEAH - Cute as a button? Good God this aint Miss Teen USA!
(Everyone laughs.)
TONYA - Okay she's hardcore rugged and raw. Is that better?
(Everyone laughs again.)
TONYA - She's a good person and is very talented.
ASHLEY - Talented how?
TONYA - She plays piano and sings. The girl can sang yall!
SHARONDA - What is this American Idol now or something?
TONYA - She can sing the hymm probably better than you!
SALEEMA - Ooooh!
KIM - Touche Sharonda!
SHARONDA - Yeah but can she step!
(Everyone laughs because they know that SHARONDA can't step at all.)
TONYA - But seriously, she is very thorough. Very tight young lady. Very
tight. She comes highly recommended.
SALEEMA - Thank you Tonya.
(TONYA smiles.)
SALEEMA - Um... and Denice. Okay, next we have Laurel and that would
be me as her sponsor. I chose to sponsor Laurel because I love the way
she approached me. She came to me sincerely and honestly and told me
her story.
LEAH - What's her story? I saw her transcript and her grades do look
good.
SALEEMA - Check this out, you're not gonna believe her background
though! First of all, she's from...
(There is a knock on the door. Everyone looks at one another.)
DENICE - Who the heck could that be? Frat?
(SHARONDA gets up to open the door.)
SHARONDA - I have no idea. Who knows we're here?
MIYA - Hi Rhonda, I was just wondering if you and your sorors had
finished voting yet and if I got selected!
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QUINTON and LARRY are waiting for their other frat brothers of Alpha
Phi Alpha to show up for the emergency meeting.
LARRY - Dude, what is this emergency meeting about? We meet more
than the president!
QUINTON - I don't know. Just sounds urgent.
LARRY - What the heck could it be? Bobby got somebody pregnant for
real this time?
(QUINTON laughs.)
QUINTON - Man, I don't know.
LARRY - Bruh, I'm pissed! I was about to get some and I got pulled away
over this shit.
QUINTON - Get some? From who?
LARRY - Don't worry about that bruh.
QUINTON - You wasn't about to get none!
(QUINTON starts to laugh.)
LARRY - What! Aw man, I was about to knock it out! I was about to hit it
from the back!
QUINTON - Yeah right. Ladies man! Ha ha ha ha ha!
LARRY - Whatever bruh! I get mine!
QUINTON - Uh huh, so who is it?
LARRY - If I tell you, I'd have to shoot you.
QUINTON - Uh huh, right.
LARRY - I'm serious! You can't handle the truth.
QUINTON - Mmmm hmmmm. Right.
LARRY - Okay, you asked for it...
(silence)
LARRY - Q, I'm bonin' Alexis. She said you wasn't handlin' your
business so I stepped up to the plate!
(QUINTON busts out laughing as BOBBY walks into the room.)
BOBBY - What's so funny?
LARRY - We was just talking about your current presidency.
BOBBY - Shut up nigga!
QUINTON - Ha ha ha ha, whassup Bobby have you heard from J?
LARRY - Yeah, where's he at?
BOBBY - Naw, Reggie called me about this meeting. What's this all
about?
QUINTON - I aint got a clue.
BOBBY - Damn man I got shit to do, I aint got time for this bullshit.
LARRY - That's what I was just telling Q! I aint got time for this either!
QUINTON - Shut the hell up Larry.
(The door opens and REGGIE walks in.)
REGGIE - Hey.
QUINTON - Dean, what's up.
REGGIE - Is Jason here?
LARRY - Naw, not yet.
REGGIE - Dag, we can't start without him.
LARRY - Why not?
REGGIE - Because this is his program and he needs to be here to hear
this.
LARRY - Well call him on his cell and see how far away he is.
(QUINTON pulls out his cell phone as the door opens.)
BANE - Wassup bros.
(silence)
LARRY - Hey cat, what's goin' on?
(LARRY gives BANE the fraternal handshake.)
REGGIE - Hey Bane, did you come through for the meeting?
BANE - Yeah, Larry hit me up so I shot right over.
REGGIE - Um... we appreciate you coming through but this is a closed
chapter meeting. Can we hook up with you after?
LARRY - A closed chapter meeting? Bane is frat.
REGGIE - I know he's frat but we got some in house issues to discuss.
QUINTON - Yeah, I agree. I was kinda surprised to see you here B.
BANE - I mean damn, it's like that?
REGGIE - Nothing personal man, we just got some issues to discuss.
Chapter business.
QUINTON - Yeah man, nothing personal.
LARRY - Wait hold up hold up. How we gonna have a frat meeting and
then you ask frat to leave the room? What sense does that make?
BANE - Exactly! Bruh, I came all the way over here from Amgis and I
don't think I should have to go anywhere!
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SHARONDA whispers - Are you crazy girl! What are you doing here!
MIYA - I just wanted to know if yall selected me!
(MIYA is smiling very big and very anxiously.)
SHARONDA whispers - Take your butt home before I beat your ass like
you stole something! You're not supposed to be here!
SALEEMA - Sharonda?
SHARONDA whispers - Get out of here!
MIYA whispers - Oh Okay! Top secret!
(MIYA giggles as she tiptoes back down the hall quietly.)
SALEEMA - Who was it?
(SHARONDA comes back in and closes the door.)
SHARONDA - Oh um... it was a lost student. Freshman. Looking for the
multicultural office. I was like, dag kid, you in the wrong building!
SALEEMA - Oh.Anyway, I was talking about Laurel. She's had it rough
yall. Growing up without a mother, just her dad. Talk about a daddy's
girl.
LEAH - But she aint no soft frilly girl. She seems like she grew up in the
hood or something.
SALEEMA - She's a little rough, I'll admit. But she has so much potential
and she is passionate about Zeta. See her gpa? Its so high because she
has her mind set on making her dad proud. So if she puts her mind to
something, she completes it wholeheartedly. She's no joke yall.
TONYA - Good. I like her too.
ASHLEY - Sounds like a winner.
KIM - Yeah, I met her too. She's Zeta material.
SHARONDA - Nobody is Zeta material! We have to mold her and shape
her first!
KIM - Well you know what I mean!
(Everyone laughs.)
SALEEMA - Who's next? Oh Marqueta.
LEAH - Sorors, I was to sponsor her and I really cannot put my name
behind her any longer.
SALEEMA - You can't?
DENICE - Why not?
LEAH - She doesn't follow through. She was supposed to call me back a
few times. She either doesn't call back at all or she calls me late. She
always always always has excuses. Before I even say anything to her
about calling me late or anything, she comes out with an excuse. Its like
damn, I didn't even say nothing yet.
TONYA - You know, now that I think about it, she didn't call me back
either.
LEAH - She's not ready so I'm withdrawing my sponsorship. Vote how
you will, but my vote is no.
SHARONDA - Wow.
TONYA - And that's coming from her sponsor!
SALEEMA - Okay, thanks Leah. Next we got...
(SHARONDA is smiling and bouncing in her chair.)
SALEEMA - Go ahead Sharonda.
TONYA - Oh brother!
SHARONDA - Hello my beautiful sorors! It is my honor and priviledge to
present to you Miya Ferguson, the newest additon to the Greek family
at...
LEAH - No! Hell no! I am not interested in bringing in some high school
chick to our chapter. She isn't mature enough and not ready.
DENICE thinks - Whoa!
SHARONDA - How you gonna say that? You don't even know her.
LEAH - I don't have to know her. She's in high school Sharonda.
SHARONDA - She's coming to school here, she's got enough credits to
almost be a sophomore. She's more mature than these other silly
freshman running around and she's got family in organizations that help
guide her and steer her in the right direction.
LEAH - But you know what she doesn't have?
SHARONDA - What Leah?
LEAH - A damn high school diploma! That's what!
SALEEMA - Okay calm down calm do...
DENICE - Well actually, I was with Miya and her sister last week and she
was truly getting on my nerves. She wouldn't shut up and let me talk,
she kept cutting me off...
SHARONDA - So she's a little outspoken. I am too.
DENICE - I'm just saying.
SALEEMA - Well thanks Sharonda. We can decide from the information
that you presented and from what Leah has presented about Miya as
well.
SHARONDA - Wait...
SALEEMA - Yeah?
SHARONDA - I need to say this and get this off.
(SHARONDA turns to LEAH.)
SHARONDA - Leah, I spoke to you about Miya before and I came at you
sisterly and with respect and all you did was shoot it down without even
hearing me.
LEAH - No I didn't. If I think its a bad idea, I think its a bad...
SHARONDA - No, listen! You never listen but you're gonna listen to me
now!
LEAH - I tell you what, I won't be yelled at! This is our line, not yours.
TONYA - What?
SHARONDA - What!
LEAH - Both Ada and Laurel are Amgis students! So we don't need to do
this with anybody else and you can pledge your little cousin yourself!
SALEEMA - Sorors please!
SHARONDA - Fine! I aint trippin'! Maybe this whole thing is a bad idea so
forget it! Just forget it!
(SHARONDA grabs her bag and turns to storm out.)
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GREGG leaves XAVIER's office at The Sands, the school newspaper and
sees a flier posted in the hallway.
(GREGG starts to walk down the stairs and he notices a flier on the
bulletin board.)
GREGG thinks - What's that?
(He gets to the bottom of the stairs and goes over and reads it.)
GREGG thinks - Zeta week. Cool! Oh shoot! They got a program called
What About Zeta? They must be gettin' ready to...
(GREGG feels a tap on his shoulder and turns around.)
GREGG - Hey girl, wassup!
JAHANNA - Hi Gregg, how are you?
GREGG - I'm chillin' I'm chillin'.
(GREGG opens his arms to hug her. She steps toward him and gives
him a big hug.)
GREGG - What's goin' on girl?
JAHANNA - Nothin' much, what's goin' on with you?
GREGG - I was hanging out with Z and Big Mike and I just stepped out. I
was looking at this flier.
(GREGG nods toward the bulletin board.)
JAHANNA - Oh, Zeta week?
GREGG - Yeah, you goin' right?
(GREGG laughs.)
JAHANNA - Negro please! They should be so lucky!
(They both laugh.)
GREGG - Where you headed to?
JAHANNA - I'm supposed to be meeting some people to get together for
a study group.
GREGG - Oh cool, well don't let me hold you up.
JAHANNA - Oh no, you're not. I'm early. They aint even there yet.
JAHANNA thinks - Yeah right, I'm mad late!
GREGG - Oh cool. So check it, you still trying to be down with the pink
and green? Is your day coming this semester?
JAHANNA - Naw man, I had to let that dream fly away.
GREGG - You did? Why?
JAHANNA thinks - Dammit!
JAHANNA - Its just not in my heart no more. I don't feel it.
GREGG - You don't feel it? Girl I remember when that was all you used
to talk about. Especially when I used to see you hanging with PJ. You
used to be all over her like her little side kick! Ha ha ha ha ha ha.
JAHANNA - Yeah, I know. Those days are over man. No more Robin for
her Batman.
GREGG - I see ya, ya got a new attitude huh?
JAHANNA - Yeah, oh yeah.
(JAHANNA shakes her hips to exaggerate her point. She laughs, GREGG
does too.)
GREGG - Well okay! Let me find out the new you is fine and on time!
JAHANNA - Oh baby, I've always been fine! You just been blind!
(They both laugh again.)
GREGG - You a trip. But I'm mad you won't be going skeewee no more. I
always pictured you doin' your thing as an AKA. Aren't they doing
something real soon? I mean, you should still be down.
(She pauses.)
JAHANNA thinks - Say something! Say something!
JAHANNA - Actually, I may not be here on campus anymore, so I
couldn't if I wanted to.
JAHANNA thinks - No not that! Why did I say...
GREGG - Not be on campus? Where you going?
(silence)
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BANE has shown up for the Alpha meeting. REGGIE and QUINTON are
asking him to leave.
REGGIE - Nothing personal man, we just got some issues to discuss.
Chapter business.
QUINTON - Yeah man, nothing personal.
LARRY - Wait hold up hold up. How we gonna have a frat meeting and
then you ask frat to leave the room? What sense does that make?
BANE - Exactly! Bruh, I came all the way over here from Amgis and I
don't think I should have to go anywhere!
(The door opens and JASON walks in.)
JASON - Hey, wassup bros.
LARRY - The man of the hour.
BOBBY - J, did you call this meeting?
JASON - Naw, Reg called me.
REGGIE - I called it but first we need to resolve this issue with Bane.
JASON - What issue?
REGGIE - This is a closed chapter meeting. I got some things I need to
put down and this is in house only.
JASON - Oh okay.
REGGIE - And its dealing with your department Jason.
JASON - Oh! Oh okay, I gotcha.
(JASON turns to BANE.)
JASON - B, can you step out for a few? We kinda gotta talk about some
things.
(BANE looks pissed.)
JASON - Only for a few man. We can hook up right after.
BANE - Aight, that's cool.
REGGIE - This shouldn't take too long bruh.
(Clearly BANE is not cool with this idea.)
BANE - Its whatever man.
(BANE walks out and closes the door.)
QUINTON - Dag, he's pissed.
LARRY - Yeah.
BOBBY - Fuck him. What's the big emergency?
REGGIE - Check this out bros. We got some loose lips up in here or
some shit but the other day, I was on the yard and...
(LARRY's cell phone vibrates. He looks at the display.)
LARRY thinks - April. I'll call her back.
REGGIE - ...so then Matt says to me some shit about being on line for
Alpha and what he needs to call me as his big brother!
BOBBY - What!
QUINTON - Who is Matt?
REGGIE - You know, skinny ass Matt from the baseball team?
QUINTON - Matt? Matt?
BOBBY - You probably don't even know him.
(LARRY's cell phone vibrates again. He looks at the display.)
LARRY thinks - Grandma! Dag, I'm gonna have to call her back too! I
hope Grandpa is okay. He's been sick lately.
REGGIE - ...the hell does this dude think he is on line for Alpha Phi
Alpha?
JASON - Okay wait a minute. You mean to tell me that Matt actually
thought he was on line?
REGGIE - Yes!
JASON - Well that's his fault, not ours. Obviously none of us went and
told him that.
REGGIE - But you're missing my point. He left my place pissed off! So
no telling what he's out there saying about the frat now. He could be
spreading all kinds of shit about us. Its important that we know this stuff
so if the shit hits the fan and one of us is on the yard, we are prepared
and know what's up.
BOBBY - That's a good point!
QUINTON - I see what you're saying.
REGGIE - So what we need to do is...
(LARRY cell phone vibrates again.)
LARRY thinks - Shit! Hotline!
(He looks at the display.)
LARRY thinks - Oh shit!
(LARRY gets up.)
BOBBY - Where the hell you going?
LARRY - I gotta take this call. I'll be right back.
BOBBY - In the middle of an emergency meeting?
LARRY - I said I'd be right back. Damn!
(LARRY hurries out into the hall and answers his phone.)
LARRY - Hello.
MAX - Larry... I don't know if I want to be an Alpha no more man. That
Bane guy and Rob... I can't do this man!
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GREGG - You're not gonna be on campus anymore? Well where are you
going?
JAHANNA thinks - Shit I am so stupid!
JAHANNA - Um... nowhere... I mean... um...
(silence)
GREGG - You're leaving Ahpla?
JAHANNA - Um... yeah. I think so.
GREGG - What! Why?
JAHANNA - Well...
(She sighs.)
JAHANNA - Believe it or not, I'm having issues here.
GREGG - Issues?
JAHANNA - Yeah. I don't really want to be here no more.
GREGG - Why not? You're in your junior year right? You're past the half
way point. Won't you lose credits if you leave?
JAHANNA - Well... yeah.
GREGG - What the hell? So why are you leaving?
(silence)
JAHANNA - I'd rather not talk about it.
GREGG - Oh... my bad.
(silence)
GREGG - So why you leaving Ahpla?
(JAHANNA laughs.)
JAHANNA - Damn man!
GREGG - Come on, this is G you're talkin' to. You can't get off that easy.
JAHANNA - I see!
GREGG - So what's the deal?
JAHANNA - I just don't want to be here no more. I mean, if it aint being in
PJ's shadow, it's being in Dexter's shadow. I got my heart broken by
AKA, probably becuause of Katrice, I mean, I just got drama.
GREGG - Yeah but that aint no reason to leave a good university. You're
here for an education. All the stuff you talkin' about is extracurricular
drama. Some old soap opera shit. Are your grades good?
JAHANNA - Yeah, I'm straight.
GREGG - Then girl please, don't break out over that nonsense. I'd hate to
see you go.
JAHANNA - You would?
GREGG - Sure.
(JAHANNA smiles.)
GREGG - You're like a little sis to me.
(JAHANNA loses her smile.)
JAHANNA - Yeah. Uh huh.
GREGG - Well look, let me hit this bathroom and I don't wanna hold you
up either.
JAHANNA - Yeah.
GREGG - So I'll catch ya later.
JAHANNA - Yeah.
(GREGG smiles as they start to walk in opposite directions.)
GREGG - Hey J...
(JAHANNA turns around.)
GREGG - Aint no party like an AU party...
JAHANNA - Yeah.
GREGG - Man, you was supposed to say cuz an AU party don't quit!
JAHANNA - Oh. Uh huh.
(She turns and walks away.)
GREGG thinks - Sheesh, what's her problem?
(GREGG walks into the bathroom. There is another guy in there.)
GREGG sings - Aint no Nupe like an AU Nupe cuz an AU nupe is so cute!
(GREGG starts to use the bathroom.)
GREGG thinks - I can't believe Jahanna is leaving. It won't be the same
here without her. I wonder if PJ know, she didn't mention it to me.
(GREGG finishes and turns to wash his hands. The other guy is walking
out.)
GREGG - Wassup man.
TERRANCE - Hi.
(TERRANCE walks out. GREGG washes his hands.)
GREGG sings - Aint no Nupe like an AU Nupe cuz an...
(The door opens and DEXTER walks in.)
GREGG - What up player? What's the deal?
(GREGG shakes his hands and reaches for the paper towel dispenser.)
DEXTER - Just the nigga I need to holla at! What the fuck is up with you
man!
GREGG - Huh? What you talkin' bout?
DEXTER - You know exactly what I'm talkin' bout! What's up with you
and my sister!
(DEXTER steps toward GREGG.)
GREGG - Your sister? Jahanna?
DEXTER - Motherfucker how many sisters I got! Yeah Jahanna!
GREGG - Whoa whoa Dex, what's wrong with you man?
DEXTER - Don't play dumb!
(DEXTER gets in GREGG's face. GREGG backs up.)
DEXTER - I aint stupid and I see through your player shit Gregg!
GREGG - Dexter I don't know what you're talking about! I just saw
Jahanna outside two minutes ago! What the fuck are you talking about!
DEXTER - Yeah right! Let me tell you something, you stay your slimy ass
away from Jahanna! Don't let me see you talking to her again!
GREGG - Nigga you can't tell me that! She's a grown woman!
DEXTER - Oh yeah? I can tell you whatever the hell I want because...
(DEXTER tries to grab GREGG's shirt just as GREGG remembers that he
has MIKE's cane in his back pocket.)

Episode 18
The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority are in a meeting and MONA
has caused a sudden silence by her statement to KATRICE.
MONA - Uh yeah. I don't want to start no trouble or nothing... but I think I
would be a lot better at this project than Katrice.
KATRICE - A lot better?
MONA - Well yeah. I get along with kids great.
KATRICE - So do I.
MONA - And I used to be a girl scout.
KATRICE - So was I. That's why I wanted to do this.
MONA - Well...
(MONA pauses.)
KATRICE - Well what?
(silence)
MONA - ...well I don't like to kiss women. You do. That may be a bad
influence on some of the younger girls in the group.
KATRICE - What?
PJ - Oh hell no! That did it!
MONA - Aaaaaah!
(PJ gets up and tries to rush MONA.)
SYLVIA - Sorors!
(OCTAVIA tries to grab PJ as the door opens. Everyone stops
immediately as someone walks in.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Sorors? What's going on in here?
(silence)
(MONA quickly slides out of her chair and hurries to stand behind her
mother.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - I heard that the chapter was meeting right now
and I came to share some good news from the graduate chapter. But I
heard a comotion and a ruckus from way down the hall.
SYLVIA - Uh... Soror Ferguson, it was nothing. We were just... um...
PJ - Naw hold up! I'll tell you what we were just doing! It wasn't just
nothing!
SYLVIA whispers loudly - PJ!
PJ - First of all, your daughter Mona shouldn't even be here! She's never
been allowed into our chapter meetings and the one she comes to she
causes a damn riot!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Huh?
MONA - No I didn't!
PJ - She comes up in here like she aint been causing stress from day
one, talking out of turn and then accusing one of the sorors of being a
lesbian in the middle of the meeting! What the hell is this? I'm not gonna
stand for this bull anymore! And if one of yall doesn't do something...
MELINDA FERGUSON - Hold on Presjina, now just hold on.
(SOROR FERGUSON turns to MONA who is standing behind her.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Mona, are any of these things true?
(silence)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Mona, answer me.
MONA - Mommy she started it because...
(MONA points to PJ.)
MONA - ...I came in to the soror meeting and she said I shouldn't be
here!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Mona Ferguson, answer my question. Did you
say the things that Presjina is saying that you said.
(silence)
MONA - Well yes maam. But everybody knows that Katrice likes girls!
That aint no secret!
APRIL - I didn't know that... you like girls Katrice?
MELINDA FERGUSON - Mona, whether anybody knows something like
that or not, it isn't your place nor is this the setting to disclose that kind
of information! What is wrong with you?
MONA - Well I didn't know!
(MONA's voice is very whiny now.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Yes you did know! You know better than that!
You were brought up better than that and I think you owe Katrice and
these sorors an apology.
MONA - What! Oh heck no! I aint apologizing to none of them!
MELINDA FERGUSON - You will do whatever I say young lady! Now
apologize to Katrice, PJ and the rest of this chapter right now or else!
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THERESA is on the phone with one of her friends.
THERESA - You are lying lying lying! That's a bold face lie! Tell me you
lying!
MATT - Nope, I aint lying.
THERESA - Wait, so explain this again because this was a believable
story until you got to that part.
MATT - Like I said, dude tells me...
THERESA - No, tell it from the beginning.
MATT - What!
THERESA - I gotta get all the facts straight if I'm gonna retell it!
(MATT laughs.)
MATT - Whatever man. Like I said, I find out that I got selected for their
line.
THERESA - Right. And are you sure about this?
MATT - Why would the person lie? They had nothing to gain by telling
me that shit.
THERESA - Okay.
MATT - So I find myself trying to do whatever it is I gotta do to learn
whatever or whatever they want.
THERESA - Right.
MATT - So like I said, I see Reggie on the yard so I figure, I can talk to
the brother and find out.
THERESA - Right.
MATT - I go over there and he totally disses me!
THERESA - Right.
MATT - But that was a little understandable because the altercation
breaks out. You know, with PJ.
THERESA - Right right. That's all over the Greek grapevine. But go
ahead.
MATT - So Reggie makes me come up to his place with him. I'm thinking,
okay this must be it.
THERESA - Right.
MATT - Nigga gets me up in the crib.
THERESA - Right.
MATT - Dude orders me to make him lunch.
THERESA - What!
MATT - Dude orders me to clean his kitchen.
THERESA - Oh my goodness!
MATT - But I'm like cool because if this is what you gotta do, then so be
it. You know, gettin' my mind right and shit.
THERESA - Right right, smart move.
MATT - So after... and I stress after... I finish making this cat a sandwich,
making up his bed, cleanin up his nasty ass kitchen...
(There is a knock on THERESA's door.)
THERESA - Damn, somebody is at my door. Hold on okay?
MATT - Yeah hurry up cuz I gotta go to practice.
THERESA - Okay okay! Dag!
(She drops the phone onto the bed and hurries into the other room to
answer the door. She quickly opens it.)
WILLIE - Hey soror.
THERESA - Hey, come on in. I'll be right out, just on the phone.
WILLIE - Aight.
THERESA - You hungry? I just got some Chinese food and its in the
kitchen if you want some.
WILLIE - Naw I'm good thanks.
(THERESA hurries back and grabs the phone.)
THERESA - Hello?
MATT - Yeah, yo I gotta go.
THERESA - No wait, tell me again!
MATT - I didn't realize it was so late. I gotta go to practice Theresa.
THERESA - Shit!
MATT - Just know that them dudes are foul. They took advantage of me
and they know it. How they gonna just string people along. It aint fair
and it aint right.
THERESA - Well I am sorry for you man. I know some of the Alphas and
they don't seem like the type to do that to a person which is why I am so
surprised. If you want, I can ask some questions for you. I'm dating one
of them now.
MATT - Could you? That would be great. Its not like I was trying to be an
Alpha or whatever before. But once I got the news, I mean, hey, I thought
about it.
THERESA - Sure, I will.
MATT - Aight gotta go. Peace.
THERESA - Bye.
THERESA thinks - Damn!
(She hangs up and starts to walk into the other room until WILLIE meets
her in this room.)
THERESA - Oh hey, I was just coming out.
WILLIE - Busy?
THERESA - Oh naw, just hanging up. What's going on?
WILLIE - I need to talk to you about something important.
THERESA - Oh yeah? What's going on? What's the dirt?
(THERESA laughs.)
WILLIE - Actually, no laughing matter. Kind of serious.
THERESA - Really? Dag, what happened?
(WILLIE sits on the bed.)
WILLIE - I need to talk to you about your committment, or lack thereof I
should say, to DST.
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MELINDA FERGUSON - You will do whatever I say young lady! Now
apologize to Katrice, PJ and the rest of this chapter right now or else!
OCTAVIA thinks - Oh shit!
MONA - Do I have to?
MELINDA FERGUSON - Mona!
MONA - Okay okay I'm sorry but mom you don't understand! You have
no idea!
MELINDA FERGUSON - No idea about what Mona?
MONA - No idea what its like living through what they put me through!
You have no idea what its like to be the outcast on campus!
MELINDA FERGUSON - What?
PJ - What!
MONA - Mom, they've never extended me any love since I became an
AKA! Everyone on campus laughs at me! Everyone thinks I didn't
deserve my letters and I had nothing to do with that!
SYLVIA - That's not true.
MONA - Yes it is and you know it! Do you know how it feels to walk into
a room of Greeks and have the conversation stop! Every time I walk in!
PJ says she only has 2 other line sisters!
PJ - Because I do! You're not my line sister! You weren't on line with me!
MONA - See, she admits it! She's not even trying to hide it!
APRIL - Now look Mona, you have to...
MONA - No you wait... see Mom, you don't know! They won't let me
speak up and participate! They won't let me step! They won't let me vote!
They won't let me be a part!
SYLVIA - That's not true! You could've done all those things!
MONA - Stop lying! That's a lie and you know it! I can't do any of those
things because yall have been out to get me since day one! Nobody here
likes me and you've all made that very well known!
PJ - I know I have and I aint ashamed to say it!
MONA - And everyone else feels the exact same way! Everybody hates
me and I didn't even do anything!
(MONA starts to get emotional.)
MONA - Who did I kill? Who did I steal from? Why does everybody hate
me like I murdered somebody! Why does everyone treat me like an
outcast!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Mona...
MONA - All I wanted was to be a part of the sisterhood! All I wanted was
to make my mommy proud! All I wanted was the bond that to me is the
most important thing in the world!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Mona...
MONA - All I want is a sisterhood that can...
(A tear falls from MONA's eye and she speaks much quieter.)
MONA - ...all I ever wanted was to belong. And now...
(MONA starts to cry.)
MONA - ...now I can't even have that... and now...
(She turns to look directly at her mother with eyes full of tears.)
MONA - ...now my own mother is against me!
(MONA turns and runs out of the room crying furiously. The door closes
itself behind her.)
(silence)
MELINDA FERGUSON - My baby! Mona darling I'm sorry! Wait...
(SOROR FERGUSON rushes out the door.)
MELINDA FERGURSON - Mona wait!
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DEXTER sees GREGG in the bathroom and approaches him about
JAHANNA.
(DEXTER gets in GREGG's face. GREGG backs up.)
DEXTER - I aint stupid and I see through your player shit Gregg!
GREGG - Dexter I don't know what you're talking about! I just saw
Jahanna outside two minutes ago! What the fuck are you talking about!
DEXTER - Yeah right! Let me tell you something, you stay your slimy ass
away from Jahanna! Don't let me see you talking to her again!
GREGG - Nigga you can't tell me that! She's a grown woman!
DEXTER - Oh yeah? I can tell you whatever the hell I want because...
(DEXTER tries to grab GREGG's shirt just as GREGG remembers that he
has MIKE's cane in his back pocket.)
DEXTER - ...if you don't stay away from my sister...
(GREGG reaches into his back pocket. MIKE's cane is sticking out of it
by the hook. GREGG grabs it and pulls it out of his pocket as DEXTER
pushes him against the wall.)
DEXTER - ...I swear to Go...
(The bathroom door opens. DEXTER turns around just as GREGG
begins to swing the cane toward DEXTER's head.)
TERRANCE - Hi... again. Um... Gregg right?
(GREGG pulls the cane back just before hitting DEX and puts it behind
his back.)
GREGG - Uh... yeah I'm Gregg. Who are you?
(DEXTER backs away and goes to wash his hands.)
TERRANCE - Hi I'm... um Terrance.
DEXTER - We'll talk again G my man!
(DEXTER grabs a paper towel and stares at GREGG as he walks out.
GREGG doesn't respond but he spins MIKE's cane from behind him to
the front while staring back at DEXTER. As the bathroom door closes on
DEXTER leaving, GREGG returns the cane to his back pocket.)
GREGG thinks - Okay... what the hell was that about?
GREGG - What did you say your name was?
TERRANCE - Oh... Terrance.
GREGG thinks - Dexter has flipped his lid! How's he gonna say that...
GREGG - Terrance.. do I know you or something?
TERRANCE - Well no, but I was hoping to get to know you. A little better.
GREGG thinks - ... to Jahanna and... Get to know me, huh?
GREGG - Get to know... huh?
TERRANCE - I wanted to know if you had a few minutes. I didn't want to
be a bother.
GREGG - I got a few minutes, why?
GREGG thinks - Who is this dude?
(GREGG washes his hands again.)
TERRANCE - I was just in here and I saw you a few minutes ago so I
decided to stop back to see if we could talk for a few mintues.
GREGG - About what?
(GREGG grabs a paper towel while he looks TERRANCE up and down.)
TERRANCE thinks - Oooooh Max is gonna kill me!
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WILLIE has stopped by THERESA's house to discuss her committment
to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
(WILLIE sits on the bed.)
WILLIE - I need to talk to you about your committment, or lack thereof I
should say, to DST.
THERESA - What?
(THERESA leans against her desk.)
WILLIE - Sorors, including myself are very concerned because of your
committment.
THERESA - My committment?
WILLIE - Yes. We don't feel like you're giving it your all.
THERESA - My all?
WILLIE - Yeah. You seem distracted right now. I don't know. You seem
different. I can't put my finger on it but it definitely has me concerned.
THERESA - And sorors too.
WILLIE - Yeah. Its been mentioned.
THERESA - Oh yeah? Well tell me how has it been mentioned. What
exactly are sorors saying?
WILLIE - Now T, don't get defensive okay? Nobody is accusing you of
anything. I'm here because me along with sorors who love you are
concerned.
THERESA - Concerned enough to talk when I'm not even there to defend
myself.
WILLIE - That was your choice to not be there.
(silence)
WILLIE - All I am saying is that you are showing signs that concern us
and I want to find out if you're okay. If everything is not okay, then make
sure we take care of it. Nip it before it becomes an issue.
THERESA - Oh really now? So you and the chapter are a bunch of
psychologists now huh? Find out what's wrong with Theresa.
WILLIE - Come on T, I never said that.
THERESA - Then why don't you say it. Because that's what this is really
about isn't it?
WILLIE - What? What are you talking about?
(THERESA laughs and gets up to walk toward the window.)
THERESA - You know Willie, you're something else. You know that? You
really are.
WILLIE - What?
THERESA - Why don't you just come out and say it.
WILLIE - Say what Theresa?
THERESA - You're so jealous of me it makes you sick.
WILLIE - Jealous? What!
THERESA - Willie, you know good and well that all that you've
accomplished here at Ahpla has been because of me. You're the person
out front but I'm the worker. I make you shine and you know it.
WILLIE - You have really lost it this time. I mean really.
THERESA - Oh yeah? You're so afraid that now that I'm a soror I may
take up some of your shine, it scares the crap out of you.
WILLIE - Theresa, you know darn well I don't care about no shine or
whatever. And I'm surprised you would even go there. Why don't you
just be honest and own up to the shabby job you've been doing as a
Delta.
THERESA - What!
WILLIE - You've not come to any community service projects, you
missed one meeting already...
THERESA - Yo hold up hold up. I was just on the phone just now with
the national office trying to get some information for your ass!
WILLIE - Information? What information?
THERESA - There's some brand new projects that I saw on the national
website that I want us to do but we gotta fill out some paperwork first
and register. I was doing that for you and gonna give you the credit. I
just hung up with them like two seconds ago.
WILLIE - What about missing the chapter meeting that you missed.
THERESA - I told you already, I had a make up exam and I had to take it
at that time. How many times do I have to tell you that?
WILLIE - What about your room?
THERESA - My room?
WILLIE - You don't have a stich of para anywhere in here. I mean, most
neos have their entire lives painted red and white when they cross.
THERESA - I'm not most sorors. Just because I don't like to dress myself
in the robe every single day, now my committment is in question?
WILLIE - You give the impression that you can take it or leave it.
THERESA - Is this a character assessment or a character assassination?
WILLIE - Neither. This is one friend, soror, speaking to another.
THERESA - Could've fooled me.
WILLIE - Look, I don't know where you came up with this jealousy thing
but that is the farthest thing from the truth. I don't care about accolades,
I never have. All I care about is doing a good job.
THERESA - And there's no way you could do that without me. Face it.
(WILLIE sighs and gets up.)
WILLIE - Fine. Believe what you want Theresa.
(WILLIE starts to walk out.)
(silence)
THERESA - And you can tell the rest of the sorors that they can all mind
their own...
(WILLIE slams the door as she leaves.)
THERESA thinks - business.
(THERESA walks to her bed and sits down. She grabs a pillow and holds
it to herself, hugging it.)
THERESA thinks - Why in the world did I do this?
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TERRANCE - I was just in the bathroom a few minutes ago so I decided
to stop back to see if we could talk for a few minutes.
GREGG - About what?
(GREGG grabs a paper towel while he looks TERRANCE up and down.)
TERRANCE thinks - Oooooh Max is gonna kill me!
TERRANCE - About my interest in your fraternity.
GREGG thinks - Aw damn!
GREGG - You've got an interest in Kappa huh?
TERRANCE - Uh... yes. I want to be able to do some research and I really
wanted to know where to go.
GREGG - Fair enough.
(GREGG starts to walk out of the bathroom.)
GREGG - Follow me.
TERRANCE - Okay.
(TERRANCE follows GREGG out.)
GREGG - What did you say your name was again?
TERRANCE - Terrance.
GREGG - Right right, Terrance. I gotta remember that. Terrance.
TERRANCE - Yeah, Terrance.
GREGG - Okay Terrance. Um, can you tell me what you know so far
about the fraternity?
TERRANCE - I can't say that I know all that I am supposed to know. I
have a good friend who is going to become a member of another
fraternity. So as I watched him learn about that organization, I just
figured things would be at least similar to pursue this organization.
GREGG - Maybe. It depends.
TERRANCE - Oh okay.
GREGG - Everybody is different. In fact, some chapters even vary. So
the requirement for my bros here may differ slightly to the requirements
of my bros at Amgis or FAMU or Morehouse or whatever.
TERRANCE - Really? I would never guess that.
GREGG - I mean, not a great deal but you never know. That's why its
good to ask. You're doing the right thing.
(TERRANCE smiles.)
TERRANCE - Oh good. I was so nervous, I didn't know and I didn't want
to disrespect in any way, ya know? I heard that happens a lot.
GREGG - It does sometimes, but mostly from people who really don't
know. So you can't really hold them accountable. Like, lots of times
freshmen will say things to Greeks or do our call, throw our sign or
whatever because they don't know any better. All you do is correct that.
TERRANCE - Oh.
GREGG - But when people who should know better come out their face
and say some stupid shit, well you know, we have to correct that too.
Know what I'm sayin'?
(TERRANCE laughs.)
TERRANCE - I can imagine. Can I ask you another question?
GREGG - Yeah.
TERRANCE - The other dude that was in the bathroom. He's a Que right?
GREGG - Yeah.
TERRANCE - How are relations between frats at Ahpla. Yall get along
pretty good huh?
GREGG thinks - Hmph!
(GREGG laughs to himself.)
GREGG - Yeah, that's my boy.
TERRANCE - I thought so. I saw yall talking and I really didn't want to
interrupt or anything. I hope I didn't.
GREGG - Naw, its cool.
TERRANCE - I think its great that the Greeks get along well and don't
have a lot of the drama that you see at other campuses. I think that is so
cool. And if this is waht I decide to do and you guys accept me, I hope
that remains the same. Like I said, I have a friend who is trying out for
another frat right now.
GREGG - What's his name?
(TERRANCE pauses.)
TERRANCE - Well, I don't think I can say. Ya know?
GREGG - You can tell me...
(GREGG stops walking and smiles.)
GREGG - ...what difference does it make?
TERRANCE - Well... I never told him that I was even interested in
anything like this. I want him to find out at the right time. We're really
good friends and I think he was hurt that I didn't want to do what he is
doing now. It isn't that I didn't want to do it, its just that I didn't want to
do Alpha Ph... ooops.
(GREGG smiles.)
GREGG - You might as well go head and tell me his name now. The cat
is out the bag.
TERRANCE - Please don't make me tell you. I'd really rather not.
(GREGG loses his smile.)
GREGG - Fair enough. It doesn't matter anyway.
(GREGG gets to the office of The Sands.)
GREGG - Come here, I got some guys I want you to meet.
TERRANCE - Sure.
(GREGG walks in, TERRANCE follows.)
MIKE - G, you should see this letter man! Its a masterpiece now!
XAVIER - Shut up!
(MIKE laughs.)
MIKE - I'm serious! I don't know if April is gonna cry from heartbreak or
laughter!
GREGG - Yo bros, I got somebody I want yall to meet. This is Terrance.
Terrance this is Xavier and that's Mike.
TERRANCE - Hello.
MIKE - Hey man, what's up?
XAVIER - Nice to meet you.
TERRANCE - Nice to meet you too.
(GREGG turns to TERRANCE.)
GREGG - Hey listen, what I really want you to do is spend a few
moments talking with Mike.
TERRANCE - Okay.
GREGG - Mike just pledged so he is younger than Xavier and I. He is the
newest Greek on the yard practically. He can explain to you some things
that you need to know and you can take it from there.
TERRANCE - Thank you Gregg. I really appreciate your help man.
(GREGG smiles.)
GREGG - Just here to help my man. Just here to help.
(GREGG nods to MIKE. MIKE comes over.)
MIKE - Wassup?
GREGG - Can you do me a favor? Step out into the hallway with
Terrance here and explain briefly some of the criteria and requirements
of the chapter.
MIKE - Sure, no problem. Come on Terrance.
(They start to walk out.)
GREGG - Oh Mike, one more thing.
(MIKE stops and comes back.)
MIKE - Wassup?
(GREGG reaches into his back pocket and grabs MIKE's cane. He hands
it back to MIKE.)
GREGG whispers - Find out who his friend is who's pledging Alpha. Find
out by any means necessary.

Episode 19
MONA is in her room talking on the phone to her sister MIYA.
MIYA - You are an idiot! That's why you always get your way!
MONA - See, what you have to learn, my young misguided sister, is how
to work Mom. She can be worked.
MIYA - I see.
(MONA laughs.)
MONA - You'll see. Keep hangin' with me and you'll go places.
MIYA - Yeah right! Shut up!
(MONA laughs.)
MONA - And you bout to be in trouble with Mommy anyway if you go
Zeta! Are you crazy or sometihng?
MIYA - Whatever! Z Phi B is better than your stinky AKA!
MONA - Whatever! Speaking of AKA and me getting over on Mommy, let
me tell you what just...
MONA - Somebody is here. Hold on/
MIYA - Aight.
(MONA keeps the phone on her ear as she goes to open the door.)
MONA - Hi!
MIKE - Hey, what's up?
(MIKE walks in and hugs MONA.)
MONA - Mike is here so I'm gonna holla at you later.
MIYA - Okay. Tell me what happened in the AKA meeting when I talk to
you later.
MONA - Okay, I'll give you the scoop.
MIYA - Raving reporter Mona Ferguson huh?
MONA - Yep! That's me!
(They both laugh until they hang up.)
MONA - Hey. What's goin' on?
MIKE - Nothing much. I called you earlier but the call went straight to
voicemail.
MONA - Oh yeah, I was in the chapter meeting and I couldn't get outside
to answer it.
MIKE - Oh cool. Hey, business before pleasure I always say. How was
the meeting?
MONA - Drama!
(MIKE laughs.)
MIKE - I know thats right! I love it! That's the way its supposed to be!
Challenge one another and argue.
MONA- Well you would've loved me today babe! Me against the world
and I won!
MIKE - Good for you!
(MONA smiles.)
MIKE - What were yall arguing over?
MONA - Oh let me tell you what went down! You know I aint got no
problem with puting the business in the street!
(MONA laughs.)
MONA - Okay this is exactly what happened...
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DR. COLIN MWATSUMI walks into the office of the president of Ahpla
University, PRESIDENT BRYCE.
DR. MWATSUMI - Hi Sharon.
SHARON - Hello Doctor. Here to see the man?
DR. MWATSUMI - Yes I am. Is he tied up at the moment?
SHARON - Uh...
(The president's receptionist checks a calendar in front of her.)
SHARON - ...looks like you came at just the right time. And what's that
you got smellin' so good?
DR. MWATSUMI - I whipped up some curry goat and I got some for
President Bryce. Would you like some?
SHARON - Smells good but I have to pass. I'm a vegetarian.
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh. Well you don't want any of this then!
(They both laugh.)
SHARON - Let me call in and tell him that you are here.
(She dials. DR. MWATSUMI checks his watch.)
SHARON - Okay Doctor, you can go ahead in.
DR. MWATSUMI - Thanks Sharon. Next time I'll prepare some curry
veggies for you okay?
SHARON - Now you're talking!
(She smiles as he walks past with his brown bag. He pushes the huge
door leading into the president's office.)
DR. MWATSUMI - President Bryce! How are you sir? Hope you're
hungry.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Hungry? You brought food in here?
DR. MWATSUMI - Yes sir. I just did a little curry cooking and I wanted to
share some with you. You haven't gone to lunch yet have you?
PRESIDENT BRYCE - No I haven't but you know I don't like to have food
in these quarters. Colin you know that.
DR. MWATSUMI - Yes sir but live a little. Have a little curry from my
homemade recipe. I made it just for you.
(The president sighs.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - It does smell good. Oh okay.
DR. MWATSUMI - Allow me sir.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Thanks Colin. I appreciate it.
(DR. MWATSUMI starts to take plates and utensils out of his bag.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - This is indeed very nice of you.
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh my pleasure. You know I love to cook.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Really? I didn't know that.
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh yeah. Cooking is one of my hobbies.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Well great. Let's see what ya got. You know I don't
have a lot of time.
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh I know you are a very busy man sir. Just thought
I'd treat you to a home cooked lunch.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Well thank you.
(DR. MWATSUMI pulls out a pot and starts dishing it up.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - So how have you been Colin?
DR. MWATSUMI - Very well sir. I just had to meet with my young
fraternity brothers on campus. They need such guidance.
(DR. MWATSUMI giggles.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Don't I know it. I think the Sigmas behave only
because I am president and they don't want to cross me.
(They both laugh.)
DR. MWATSUMI - Well my frat brothers needed me to make an executive
decision for them.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Oh yeah?
DR. MWATSUMI - Yes. We had a student going through the membership
intake process. He starteed to show qualities of dishonesty and other
elements unbecoming of an Iota man.
(They start to eat.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Really?
DR. MWATSUMI - Yes. The chapter didn't know what to do. I make it real
simple for them.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Oh yeah?
DR. MWATSUMI - Indeed. I told them. If he is acting this way then he has
to go. So I voted that student out of the process and now he is gone.
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MONA is telling MIKE what happeded at the AKA meeting that she went
to.
MONA - Oh let me tell you what went down! You know I aint got no
problem with puting the business in the street!
(MONA laughs.)
MONA - Okay this is exactly what happened...
MIKE - Wait, putting the business in the street? I aint asking about no
secret stuff, you can't tell me that.
MONA - Oh I don't mind. See, I have to tell it all for you to get the full
laugh of the story.
MIKE - Mona, you can't do that.
MONA - Why not? I don't mind.
MIKE - Youuuuuuuuu should.
MONA - IIIIIIIIIIIII don't. And if I don't care, why should you?
MIKE - Because I care so much about Phi Nu Pi that I got enough love to
cover you too. You aint supposed to be telling me stuff that happens in
your chapter meetings. You know better than that. Didn't your big sister
in charge of information or whatever tell you that?
MONA - My who?
MIKE - I don't know what they call it for you guys, but someone
should've told you what is in house stays in house. Didn't you get that
on line?
MONA - Uh nope.
(MIKE laughs.)
MIKE - God, well what did you get online?
MONA - Nothin'.
(MIKE busts out laughing.)
MIKE - You stupid. Naw, stop playing.
MONA - I'm serious. Line for me wasn't even like that. I didn't go through
all that mess.
MIKE - Huh? What mess?
MONA - You know, all that pledgin mess. That shit is for the birds.
MIKE - Huh?
MONA - I wasn't bout to go through all that bull. Dear old Mommy
stepped in a vanished all that! Thanks goodness!
MIKE - What? Wait a minute, I'm confused.
MONA - What? Why you acting so weird?
MIKE - I don't know Mona, you got me confused now. You sound like
you... like you didn't pledge.
(MONA smiles.)
MONA - Technically babe, I didn't.
(MONA chuckles.)
MONA - I got my letters the new fashion way...
(She throws her pinky up.)
MONA - Legacy clause! In full affect!
MIKE - Legacy clause?
MONA - Yeah, that's where if your mother or auntie...
MIKE - I know what the clause is Mona, but you used that to get in?
MONA - Well yeah, with my mother being a soror and all.
MIKE - So you didn't pledge at all?
MONA - Heck no! What for?
(silence)
MIKE - You're joking right?
MONA - Uh no.
(MONA gets up and starts to walk toward the kitchen.)
MONA - You want something to drink?
(MIKE is looking very confused.)
MIKE - No, no I don't want anything to drink! I'm trying to understand if
you're serious or not.
MONA - Mike, what is the big deal?
(He follows her into the kitchen.)
MIKE - The big deal is that you skated. You didn't do any work to get into
AKA.
MONA - That doesn't matter. Its what you do once your in that matters.
How you come in is unimportant.
MIKE - What! That's crazy!
MONA - No it isn't. Think about it, how many of your frat brothers
pledged hard as hell, got their ass beat, or whatever, spent all their
money up trying to be in the frat, and they aint active now?
MIKE - Yeah but its worse when you have people that don't do any work
to get in because they don't appreciate what they have. They didn't have
to work hard to earn it, so they don't treat it with any kind of respect.
Case in point, you bout to tell me bout what happened in your chapter
meeting. That shit aint my business and if you had pledged, you would
know that.
MONA - Oh well. I guess you can teach me Being Greek 101.
(MONA laughs as they walk back from the kitchen.)
MONA - Anyway, what you wanna... hey, where you going?
MIKE - I gotta go.
MONA - Go? But you just got here?
MIKE - Yeah I know. But I just have a problem with Greeks that don't do
shit to get in, skate easily in, then treat their org like shit once they're in.
I need to take a walk or some shit.
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The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta are in a sorority meeting and are having a
heated debate about the interested ladies in Zeta.
SHARONDA - Leah, I spoke to you about Miya before and I came at you
sisterly and with respect and all you did was shoot it down without even
hearing me.
LEAH - No I didn't. If I think its a bad idea, I think its a bad...
SHARONDA - No, listen! You never listen but you're gonna listen to me
now!
LEAH - I tell you what, I won't be yelled at! This is our line, not yours.
TONYA - What?
SHARONDA - What!
LEAH - Both Ada and Laurel are Amgis students! So we don't need to do
this with anybody else and you can pledge your little cousin yourself!
SALEEMA - Sorors please!
SHARONDA - Fine! I aint trippin'! Maybe this whole thing is a bad idea so
forget it! Just forget it!
(SHARONDA grabs her bag and turns to storm out.)
SALEEMA - Wait! Hold up! Sharonda, sit down!
(SHARONDA stops.)
SALEEMA - I said sit down!
(Surprisingly, SHARONDA slowly walks back and sits down.)
SALEEMA - Now look, we're not gonna sit here and argue over silly
matters on whether or not we can combine intake. That has already been
decided. We are going to do this together so let's just cut through all
this nonsense and keep it moving.
SHARONDA - Yeah but how do we get past what we're discussing now?
Its still up and unresolved.
SALEEMA - We vote. Once we do that, that will end that. She'll either
make it or not make it. Period.
LEAH - Fine, move on.
SHARONDA - Fine.
(SHARONDA crosses her arms as they continue.)
SALEEMA - Okay who's next?
ASHLEY - Last but not least there's Tammi.
LEAH thinks - Oh God!
KIM - I like Tammi a lot. She is real sweet and real down to earth.
ASHLEY - Yeah she's cool. I told her to make an attempt to speak with
some of you sorors. Did she?
TONYA - She called me a few times and left messages but I never spoke
with her.
SHARONDA - I did talk to her. She knows her stuff. I don't know if she
had the history book open in front of her when we were on the phone
but gosh she does know all her stuff. She seems like a history buff or
something.
LEAH - I hate to be the odd person out since it seems like everyone is on
Tammi's tip.
SHARONDA - Hold up, aint nobody on nobody's tip.
LEAH - I'm just sayin', yall got a tendency to be goin' on and on about
somebody, I mean gosh.
SHARONDA - And you just seem to have an attitude with everyone.
Sorors and interests.
LEAH - It aint about having an attitude. I just know what I want and who I
don't want. Simple as that. If I choose to keep Zeta close to heart and
keep it selective, so be it. We aint gotta have everybody on campus and I
don't get a good vibe from Tammi at all.
KIM - And it aint because she's Rob's girl?
LEAH - I don't care who's girl she is. That aint got nothing to do with
nothing.
KIM - Yeah right, ha ha ha ha!
LEAH - I'm serious!
SHARONDA - No you aint. I knew there was something. just can't ever be
happy. Always got some drama.
LEAH - Girl please, you the one!
ASLEY - Leah, you can't tell me that the fact that Tammi is with Robbie
that that has nothing to do with you not liking her.
LEAH - Yes I can!
ASHLEY - No you can't.
KIM - Hell no you can't.
LEAH - Yes I can!
DENICE - Damn sorors! What the hell! Yall are getting on my damn
nerves! Why can't we just get together and vote on something without
yall getting into a stupid arguement and going off!
(Everyone stops as they are surprised DENICE is yelling.)
DENICE - This is ridiculous!
(DENICE gets up.)
DENICE - This is so stupid! I'm out! Yall call me when you get your act
together!
TONYA - Wait D, don't leave.
DENICE - Whatever! I aint sitting through this stupidness!
(DENICE is yelling even louder.)
SALEEMA - Okay Denice calm dow...
DENICE - Don't tell me to calm down alright! I've been sitting here
listening to this mess for over an hour and its stupid!
(DENICE is screaming.)
TONYA - Denice...
DENICE - This is stupid!
(She forcefully grabs her bag and storms out. She opens the door so
hard it slams against the wall.)
TONYA - Denice!
(TONYA gets up to follow DENICE out.)
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DR. MWATSUMI tells PRESIDENT BRYCE that he voted DWAYNE off the
Iota line.
DR. MWATSUMI - I told the brotherhood., if he is acting this way then he
has to go. So I voted that student out of the process and now he is gone.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - I totally understand. Sometimes those decisions
are hard to make but its for the greater good of the organization. And
sometimes young brothers don't realize that.
DR. MWATSUMI - I know what you mean. I take it you see the same thing
in Phi Beta Sigma?
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Oh I think it is pretty much across the board. There
is a definite communication gap between undergrad and graduate
chapters.
DR. MWATSUMI - Indeed.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - And see brothers like us know best because we
both pledged undergrad but now participate on the graduate level. So
we understand both worlds.
DR. MWATSUMI - Exactly sir. Pledging is definitely an eye opening
experience. I'm glad I crossed undergrad.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Yes. Colin, this curry is wonderful.
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh thank you sir.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - You must share this recipe with my wife.
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh no, its a secret!
(They both laugh and the president starts to eat again.)
DR. MWATSUMI - You know sir, you mentioned the good of the
organization.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Mmmm hmmm.
DR. MWATSUMI - I'm glad you mentioned that. That concept interests
me and I think can pertain to several aspects, not just fraternal life.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - True.
DR. MWATSUMI - And I think when we understand the concepts like
these, we are more apt to make better decisions and think for the
masses instead of the individual.
(PRESIDENT BRYCE takes a sip of the birch beer that DR. MWATSUMI
has given him.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Colin, what exactly are you getting at?
(DR. MWATSUMI pauses.)
DR. MWATSUMI - It's no secret to the elite sir that you are considering a
career change.
(The president smiles but doesn't speak. He continues eating.)
DR. MWATSUMI - And with that, I wanted to express to you first my
desire and interest to occupy your vacant seat.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Really now?
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh yes sir. As you well know, I've climbed the
educational ladder from student to career student to faculty, to advisor,
to proffessor. From there to board mem...
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Colin, you don't have to sell me. I know your
accolades.
DR. MWATSUMI - Indeed.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - And I hope this terrific meal was not a ploy to
sway my campaign support.
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh no no no sir. I would never violate our business
relationship or friendship.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Good.
(The president continues eating.)
DR. MWATSUMI - Sir, I do have one... very small... request.
PRESIDENT BRYCE thinks - I knew it.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - What is it Colin?
DR. MWATSUMI - Well... I was just wondering...
(silence)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Doctor, wondering what?
DR. MWATSUMI - Well... I was just wondering... if I were to make an
active pursuit toward being the new president of Ahpla University... do
you know if I would have any type of... competition?
(The president stops eating and looks at DR. MWATSUMI.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Now Colin, you know good and well I can't
disclose...
DR. MWATSUMI - I would never ask you to disclose sir... but how about
a hint.
(silence)
DR. MWATSUMI - Between friends.
(PRESIDENT BRYCE puts his fork down.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Between friends?
DR. MWATSUMI - Sir.
(silence)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Let me say this Colin, between friends.
DR. MWATSUMI - Yes sir.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - If... and I stress if you did have competition, the
individual or individuals would probably have advantages over you.
DR. MWATSUMI - They would? How so?
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Let's just say being an Ahpla University alumnus
is a great advantage. And you're not an alum of this institution.
DR. MWATSUMI - Yes but I've worked here for years, I've put in my due.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - So have a lot of other people Colin.
DR. MWATSUMI - But look at the committment level that I put into this
university. Look at the time and energy. Look at my track record.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - You're not the only one with a track record.
DR. MWATSUMI - Yeah but I bring an international curriculum idea as
well as a strong background in African American studies. I have the
energy and vitality of a young person through my Greek obligations, as
you did sir. I feel that is extremely important. To stay in touch with our
youth, students, fraternities and sororities. And that sir, I definitely have.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Fraternities and soro... Colin, stop trying to
persuade me. You have just as much of a chance to become president
as Melinda Fergu... I mean... any other candidate.
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TONYA - Denice! Denice wait!
(DENICE stops and turns around to address TONYA.)
TONYA - Are you okay?
DENICE - No I am not okay Tonya. I'm hurting real bad.
TONYA - Brandon?
DENICE - Yes Brandon! I hate him because I'm hurting so much!
TONYA - It just takes time to get over. Give it time.
(DENICE leans against the wall and bends over as if her stomach was
hurting. She puts her hands on her knees.)
TONYA - You alright?
DENICE - Tonya, I can't eat or sleep. I cry all night. I'm like totally
devastated. Sorors making jokes and thinking this is funny. I am totally
heart broken.
TONYA - But I thought you said you were okay and you weren't really
into him that much. Like when yall first broke up.
DENICE - I thought everything was okay then I saw him with Breanna.
Ever since then, I've been sick. I can't believe he got with somebody else
already.
TONYA - That's how niggas are. Ya know?
DENICE - Tonya, I can't get the image out of my head. I get up in the
morning seeing them together. I try to go to sleep and I see them
together. I know he's fuckin' her, damn Delta! Dammit!
(DENICE slams her fists against her legs and starts to pace the hall. She
starts to cry.)
TONYA - Come here sands.
(TONYA opens her arms to DENICE. DENICE starts crying as she walks
into TONYA's arms and begins crying on her shoulder.)
TONYA - Its gonna be okay girl. You're gonna get over him and find
someone who deserves all of your love. And it won't matter who he's
with or whatever He's gonna regret letting you go because you're the
best thing that ever happened to him.
DENICE - Thank you soror.
(They hug each other.)
DENICE - I need to go.
TONYA - Are you gonna be okay?
(They let go of each other but still hold hands.)
DENICE - Yeah, I just need to walk.
TONYA - Okay. Call me if you need me. If you can't sleep or whatever,
call me. No matter what time. You know I love you.
DENICE - I love you too.
(They hug again. DENICE turns away and wipes her eyes as she walks
away.)
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BRANDON - Yes! I know he started! I know what line looks like and I bet
he started!
BREANNA - Wow! Well how do you feel? Are you okay with it?
BRANDON - It pisses me off. I mean, its one thing that he decided to go
ahead and do it without me. But damn, he didn't even tell me that he got
a phone call or whatever. Next thing I know, he's gone all the time, he's
crazy hungry and sleepy, that looks like line to me.
BREANNA - Why don't you call one of the KKPsi brothers and ask them
if their line has started?
BRANDON - Because niggas are all hush hush. And they know I wanted
to be down so its gonna look whack if I start calling up.
BREANNA - Yeah, I see what you mean.
(silence)
BREANNA - Are you okay?
BRANDON - I mean, I'll be alright, but I'm kinda mad at my brother. I can't
lie.
BREANNA - I understand and I see where you're coming from. Brothers
need to talk to one another.
BRANDON - That's all I'm sayin'. All he has to do is talk. Nigga talks
about everything else. Nigga talks about all these girls that be wantin'
him.
(BREANNA laughs.)
BREANNA - They don't want you too?
BRANDON - Naw, you know it aint like that.
BREANNA - How not? You just as fine as Brendon, yall identical.
BRANDON - First of all, he's just as fine as me. I came out first.
(BREANNA laughs.)
BRANDON - But we have different mentalities which gives us different
kinds of attractions. You know?
BREANNA - Oh yeah, you guys don't sound alike at all, as far as the
things you all say.
BRANDON - And you like the things I say, don't ya?
(They both laugh.)
BREANNA - I mean, you aight.
(BRANDON laughs harder.)
BRANDON - Oh okay okay, its like that huh?
BREANNA - Naw I'm just playin'. You cool, you cool.
BRANDON - Uh huh.
(There is a knock on BRANDON's door.)
BRANDON - Hey somebody's at my door. Its probably Miri. Hold on
okay?
BREANNA - Well just call me later. Spend some time with your line
brother.
BRANDON - Okay, I'll call ya later.
BREANNA - Bye bye.
BRANDON - Bye.
(BRANDON hangs up and opens the door.)
BRANDON - Hi.
DENICE - Hi, you busy?
BRANDON - Uh no.
DENICE - Do you have company?
BRANDON - No no, come in.
(DENICE walks in.)
DENICE - I just wanted to know if we could talk.
BRANDON - Sure, sure. We can always talk.
DENICE - Oh yeah? We can always talk huh? Or can we only talk now
because you don't have your girlfriend here?
BRANDON - Girlfriend?
(DENICE crosses her arms.)
(silence)
DENICE - Hmph! Silence speaks volumes Brandon. Silence speaks
volumes.
BRANDON - Denice, what do you want to talk about?
DENICE - I just want to find out what is going through your mind. You
didn't even deny that she's your girlfriend!
BRANDON - I don't have a girlfriend.
DENICE - Yeah right! How can you do this to me?
BRANDON - Do what to you? I'm not doing anything.
DENICE - Not doing anything? I can't even sleep and here you are
already seeing...
(She bends over like her stomach is hurting.)
BRANDON - Already what? Are you okay?
DENICE - No I am not okay Brandon! Do you know how much I love you!
How can you do this to me?
BRANDON - Denice we don't get along, we don't see eye to eye. You
can't see that? We just need to be friends and that's all.
DENICE - How can we just be friends? After all we've been through? I
mean, unlike you Brandon, my love was real and lasting.
BRANDON - My love was real too Den...
(She stands up and points into his face.)
DENICE - Don't you dare even go there! Don't you dare! You have no
idea what the concept of love is even about!
BRANDON - See what I mean? We can't even talk! You're screaming at
me and getting all upset. We can't be together.
DENICE - So you take it upon yourself to just go and get something else
started? Like I meant nothing! Did I mean nothing to you at all?
BRANDON - Of course you did?
DENICE - No I didn't! Brandon... Braaaaaandon...
(DENICE is crying.)
BRANDON - Denice...
DENICE - Braaaaaandon... I love you, how can you do this to me!
(DENICE starts to cry harder and she bends over again.)
BRANDON- Hey look, are you okay? Maybe you should...
(BRANDON puts his hand on DENICE's shoulder. She pops up
immediately.)
DENICE - Don't touch me! I hate you I hate you!
(DENICE starts to swing her fists widly at BRANDON.)

Episode 20
DONNA walks into the library and starts to look around.
(She checks her watch.)
DONNA thinks - Oh, there!
(She smiles as she walks toward CANDACE who stands up to give her a
hug.)
DONNA - Hi!
CANDACE - Hey, how you doin'?
DONNA - I am good. Good to see you.
CANDACE - You too. Glad you wanted to hook up.
DONNA - Yeah, thanks for meeting me.
CANDACE - Come on, let's go somewhere where we can talk.
DONNA - Okay.
(CANDACE grabs her things and they walk to a more secluded area.)
CANDACE - This should be fine.
DONNA - Yeah.
CANDACE - So how you been?
DONNA - I been okay. How about you?
CANDACE - Cool cool, its just hard with Derrick being gone. Its like a
long distance relationship.
DONNA - Oh yeah, thats true.
CANDACE - He travels so dog on much. But now he is off so we plan to
spend a lot of quality time together.
DONNA - That's good. Quality time is important.
CANDACE - Yep. Speaking of which, this is our quality time so let's stop
talking about boys and get into why we need to talk.
(DONNA smiles.)
DONNA - Okay.
CANDACE - I understand you met with some of my sorors recently and
some of the feedback that I received disturbed me a little. I want to talk
about that.
DONNA - Okay.
CANDACE - Donna, sometimes people have different attitudes that they
bring to the organization. And that is actually what makes the sorority
great. Different minds, different ideas, different ways of doing things. It
allows creativity and thinking. But every now and then, someone kinda
pushes the envelope and goes a bit far.
DONNA - Yeah.
CANDACE - What happened to you over at Amgis was uncalled for in my
opinion. But that is behind the scenes and I will handle that behind the
scenes. I have a lot to handle over there actually, but that's not the point.
The point is, I don't want you to be discouraged in your pursuit of Sigma
Gamma Rho by your encounter with my sorors.
(silence)
CANDACE - Feel free to jump in whenever you want.
(CANDACE laughs.)
DONNA - Well, I understand what you're saying. I think. But to be honest
Candace, that meeting that I had with Angelique did more than turn me
off. It made me not even want to do this anymore.
CANDACE thinks - Dammit!
CANDACE - Really?
DONNA - Well yeah. Because the way I see it, if I complete this process,
she, and from what you make it sound like, others like her will be my
sorority sisters. And I don't even think I need to associate with people
like that. I would never do that to anyone. The way she was trying to
make me feel.
CANDACE - Tell me about that. How exactly did she make you feel?
(CANDACE tries to avert the subject from DONNA not participating.)
DONNA - Well...
(DONNA pauses.)
DONNA - ...well it felt like she was aiming her questions at trying to find
out something about my past or my interaction with men.
CANDACE - Uh huh.
DONNA - And see the thing is, I keep that real personal. My social life is
mine. Nobody else's business.
CANDACE - As well it should be.
DONNA - So I was just like, what the hell are you asking me this for?
This aint got nothing to do with Sigma Gamma Rho sorority
incorporated. So why the interrogation?
CANDACE - I understand.
DONNA - So I was just like, hell naw. If that's what this is about and what
yall are about, then I'm not gonna waste my time.
CANDACE - I see.
DONNA - And that's how I felt about it when I was sitting there with her
and that's how I feel about it sitting here with you. I really appreciate all
you've done, but I don't think I'm interested any longer.
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DENICE is in her ex boyfriend BRANDON's room. She has become very
upset with him for supposedly dating someone else.
DENICE - Braaaaaandon... I love you, how can you do this to me!
(DENICE starts to cry harder and she bends over again.)
BRANDON- Hey look, are you okay? Maybe you should...
(BRANDON puts his hand on DENICE's shoulder. She pops up
immediately.)
DENICE - Don't touch me! I hate you I hate you!
(DENICE starts to swing her fists widly at BRANDON.)
BRANDON - Hey!
(BRANDON backs up and tries to block DENICE while shielding his
face.)
BRANDON - Denice calm down! Calm down!
DENICE - I hate you! I hate your ass!
BRANDON - Denice stop!
(The door opens and BRENDON comes in.)
BRENDON - Hey Bran... hey!
(He runs in and tries to grab DENICE. She is swinging wildly at
BRANDON who is still backing up and blocking her.)
BRENDON - D! Stop! Calm down!
(BRENDON throws his arms around DENICE and swings her around. He
places himself between his brother and DENICE.)
BRENDON - Denice what the hell are you doing!
(DENICE doesn't answer but continues to cry. BRENDON turns around
to BRANDON while holding DENICE's arms away.)
BRENDON - What happened man?
BRANDON - We were talking one minute and then... damn man I don't
know.
DENICE - You know damn well! I can't believe you could do this and act
like nothing's wrong!
BRANDON - I didn't do anything! Stop trippin'!
DENICE - Trippin'?
(She lunges at BRANDON again but BRENDON holds her back and
starts to move her toward the door.)
BRENDON - Denice! Denice! Don't do this okay! Denice!
(DENICE takes her eyes off BRANDON and looks at BRENDON.)
BRENDON - Denice, this aint the time to handle this okay? Go on home.
Matter fact, I'll walk you home if you want.
DENICE - No, no. I'm no basket case. I just can't believe your whack ass
brother.
(BRANDON sighs as he sits down.)
BRANDON - Whatever man.
(DENICE wipes her eyes.)
BRENDON - You sure you don't need me to walk you home?
DENICE - No. I'm okay.
(She turns to walk out.)
DENICE - At least someone cares about me!
(DENICE stresses the word someone... loudly.)
BRANDON thinks - Lord!
(BRENDON opens the door for her.)
BRENDON - Look D, call me if you need me or something okay? I'm real
sorry about the way Brandon is acting.
DENICE - Guess you didn't know he was an asshole huh?
(DENICE turns and walks away. BRENDON closes the door.)
BRENDON - What the hell is wrong with you man! Why you hurt that girl
like that?
BRANDON - Hurt her? Aint nobody hurt Denice. I didn't do shit to
Denice. She's the one that got all caught up in this, after she lied to me
about us in the first place. Don't be playin' no violins now.
BRENDON - That's cold man, real cold.
(BRENDON walks into his room.)
BRANDON - Cold? No, I'll tell you what's cold!
(BRANDON gets up and follows BRENDON.)
BRANDON - What's cold is the fact that you started the KKPsi shit and
didn't even tell me! I mean damn! But that just proves you know you
wrong! You know you wrong for pursuing that shit without me so now
you feel so damn guilty you didn't even say anything.
(BRENDON is looking in his closet for something and pays BRANDON
no attention.)
BRANDON - That's the deal aint it! You aint even gonna deny it?
(BRENDON is digging through the closet.)
BRANDON - Well?
(BRENDON stops and turns around extremely frustrated.)
BRENDON - I didn't make line okay! Damn Brandon you happy now? I
didn't make it!
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DONNA just informed CANDACE that she is no longer interested in
pursuing Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.
DONNA - I really appreciate all you've done, but I don't think I'm
interested in your sorority any longer.
CANDACE - Let me say this to you Donna. One of the reasons I chose to
talk to you and walk you through this process of getting to know sorors
is because I like you and think that you're a quality person and good for
our sorority.
(DONNA smiles.)
DONNA - Wow, thanks!
CANDACE - And I just want you to understand a few things before you
make your final decision. First of all...
(DONNA's cell phone rings.)
DONNA - Oh excuse me.
CANDACE - Sure, go ahead.
(DONNA reaches into her bag and pulls out her phone and answers.)
DONNA - Hello?
AHMAD - Hey, its me.
DONNA - Oh hi babe, I'm in a meeting right now. Can I call you back?
AHMAD - Yeah sure. But wait, quick question. Are you still coming over
because I got my frat brother here and he wanted to do something but I
know we had plans.
DONNA - Well I was gonna come through but go ahead because my
meeting now may take longer than expected.
AHMAD - Are you sure?
DONNA - Yeah. What I will do is call you when I am done here and we
can play it by ear.
AHMAD - Okay thats a plan.
DONNA - So I'll talk to ya later.
AHMAD - Okay. Bye.
DONNA - Bye babe.
(They hang up.)
DONNA - Sorry about that.
CANDACE - No worries. So anyway, let me just say this. Sorors are
gonna be sorors. And some people just have attitudes. Can't get around
that.
DONNA - Right.
CANDACE - But the thing to remember is for you to be real and true to
yourself. No matter what my sorors say or do, I'm still Candace at the
end of the day. I have to answer to no one but God and myself.
DONNA - Uh huh.
CANDACE - So I can let people be themselves, good bad or indifferent.
But I will choose to be and lead how I know in my heart I have to. And let
that light shine for my sorority as well as for myself.
DONNA - I understand.
CANDACE - Donna, like I said. You're a good sister. Don't let one or two
people influence or deter you from making a huge decision like this.
DONNA thinks - Good point.
CANDACE - If you do it or not, let it be your own decision, not based on
Angie, anyone at Amgis or even me. Let it be for you.
DONNA - That's good sound advice.
CANDACE - And you don't even have to give me an answer right now.
I'm not necessarily asking a question. You have to answer for yourself
first and foremost.
DONNA - Right. Good advice again.
CANDACE - So at that I'll stop. I don't have to sell the sorority to you.
The sorority speaks for itself. I just want you to understand people and
the mechanics behind people. Ya know? Just understand people and
how we relate to one another. That's all.
DONNA - That makes a lot of sense.
CANDACE - Yeah. So just like I don't have to sell the sorority to you, I
don't have to sell you to the sorority. You know I have your back no
matter what you decide. I don't have to go to my sorors and make this
big pitch for Donna. If you decide to pursue, your character will speak
for itself.
DONNA - Yeah.
CANDACE - And I think it will speak highly.
(silence)
DONNA - Candace, you are so nice to me.
(CANDACE smiles.)
DONNA - You're a wonderful person, I swear.
CANDACE - Naw, I'm just down to earth Candie. That's all.
DONNA - No really. I mean, you took time out of your schedule to meet
me and talk about this. I really appreciate your honesty and just your
good nature.
CANDACE - You're welcome but you don't have to thank me.
DONNA - No, I do. Because everyone isn't as nice as you are. Its just
good to finally meet a genuine person.
(silence)
DONNA - Candace, I got something I need to tell you.
CANDACE - Sure Donna. What's up?
(DONNA inhales slowly and exhales heavily. She starts to frown.)
CANDACE - Listen, like I said, you don't have to tell me now if you don't
want. You can think about your decision and get back to me if you want.
Take your time.
DONNA - No, this isn't about that.
CANDACE - Oh. Well then what's up?
(DONNA pauses before she speaks.)
DONNA - This is about... you...
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It's line picking time at Ahpla University!
ALPHAS - I got a feeling... I got a feeling brothers... I got a feeling, that
somebody's trying to sneak in my frat... and there aint gonna be no shit
like that... I got a...
MARTIN - Hey, hold on a second.
(MARTIN puts the phone down.)
MARTIN thinks - Is that... singing?
ALPHAS - I got a feeling brothers... I got a feeling...
MARTIN - Let me call you back.
(MARTIN hangs his phone up and slowly walks to his door. He listens.)
ALPHAS - ..trying to sneak in my frat...
MARTIN thinks - Oh shit!
(There is a knock on the door. MARTIN looks through the peephole but it
is being covered.)
MARTIN thinks - Oh shit oh shit oh shit!
LEAH - What the hell is the matter with her?
SHARONDA - You know she was dating Brandon. Well they broke up
and it got real ugly. She's hurt, that's all.
LEAH - Yeah but storming all out the meeting?
ASHLEY - Like you aint never been heart broken! Shut up! Oh Buck...
but Buck... why Buck...
(Sorors laugh.)
LEAH - Okay okay you got me!
(TONYA walks back into the room.)
SALEEMA - Is she coming back?
TONYA - Probably. She went for a walk.
SALEEMA - Damn, should I wait for her to come back? I mean its time to
vote.
SHARONDA - Naw come on! Let's get to it!
SALEEMA - Yeah, we kinda need to proceed.
TONYA - Go ahead. I don't know how long Denice is gonna be and I'm
sure she'll understand. Its time to vote.
SALEEMA - Okay.
(SALEEMA shuffles her papers.)
SALEEMA - Alright sorors, here we go... you should all have the ballots
that I passed out at the beginning of the meeting. Please take the one
with Ada's name on it and fill it out.
(Everyone fills theirs out and SHARONDA collects them. She gives them
to SALEEMA.)
SALEEMA - Thank you sorors.
(She starts to read through them and smiles.)
SALEEMA - Sorors, I am happy to announce that our first new candidate
is Ada. She has been unanimously voted into Zeta Phi Beta sorority
incorporated!
ALPHAS - I got a feeling... I got a feeling brothers... I got a feeling... that
somebody's trying to sneak in my frat...
DOUG - Dude, is somebody singing outside?
(FRANK looks up from his notes and listens.)
ALPHAS - I got a feeling brothers...
FRANK - I think so!
(FRANK gets up as there is a knock on the door.)
FRANK - Its the brothers! What should I... I gotta call Martin! He'll know
what to do!
(FRANK grabs the phone as there is another knock on the door.)
FRANK - Dammit!
DOUG - Hey man, sounds like they singing your song. You better answer
the door.
(FRANK looks at his roommate DOUG, then back at the door. He
pauses.)
ALPHAS - ..trying to sneak in my frat... and there aint gonna be no shit
like that!
(FRANK reaches for the doorknob and opens the door.)
SALEEMA - Thanks.
TONYA - You're welcome, now hurry up! You taking too long to read em!
SALEEMA - Patience, patience!
(TONYA sits down after handing SALEEMA the ballots with LAUREL's
name on it. SALEEMA counts.)
SALEEMA - Ladies, be prepared to welcome Laurel into our sisterhood,
she has been selected for membership into Zeta Phi Beta sorority
incorporated.
ASHLEY - Whew! Good!
LEAH - Z phi!
SHARONDA - Alright alright! Who's next!
SALEEMA - Rhonda, you know who's next.
(SHARONDA quickly stands to her feet.)
SHARONDA - Okay sorors, now don't trip! I'll beat yall down if I have to!
SALEEMA - Girl sit down!
SHARONDA - I'm just sayin'.
(Everyone laughs as they fill out the ballot for MIYA FERGUSON.)
SALEEMA - Ash, can you collect them please?
SHARONDA - No I'll get em.
SALEEMA - No! I don't want you sneaking a peek. Ashley can get them.
SHARONDA - Dag!
(ASHLEY laughs as she collects all the votes from her sorors. She gives
them to SALEEMA.)
SALEEMA - Thank you.
(SALEEMA starts to count but doesn't smile, instead she has a weird
look on her face.)
(silence)
SHARONDA - What! What's wrong?
(SALEEMA looks up from the ballots and looks directly into
SHARONDA's face.)
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BRENDON just told BRANDON that he wasn't selected for KKPsi.
BRANDON - What?
BRENDON - I wasn't selected. You happy now?
(BRENDON goes back to digging in his closet.)
BRANDON thinks - Damn.
BRANDON - Hey man, I'm sorry.
(BRENDON stands up again.)
BRENDON - No you're not! Two seconds ago you were mad cuz you
thought I made it and didn't tell you! Now you're sorry? Shut the hell up
Brandon.
BRANDON - Naw for real. I know you wanted it bad and I'm sorry you
didn't make it.
BRENDON - You know what? You're full of crap okay! You aint sorry!
You were pissed off for going out for KKPsi in the first place. So don't
act like you sorry that I didn't make it. You're happy that I didn't make it,
eventhough your reasons are selfish as hell!
BRANDON - Selfish?
BRENDON - You go on and make line for Sigma and its all good. But the
minute I try and get some shine, all of a sudden its an issue.
(silence)
BRENDON - But you don't mind parading around here in all your blue
glory with your frat brothers after you know I got disappointed trying out
for Kappa Alpha Psi!
BRANDON - Well what was I supposed to do? Not wear any
paraphernalia?
BRENDON - Man you do you okay?
BRANDON - Look, I'll admit, I may not have been as sensitive as I
should've been. That's my bad. But on the real, I'm sorry you didn't make
line for KKPsi.
BRENDON - Whatever.
(BRENDON goes back to looking in his closet. He starts to throw things
out.)
BRANDON - What are you looking for?
BRENDON - Nothing.
BRANDON - Maybe I have it somewhere.
BRENDON - You don't.
BRANDON - How do you know if you don't ask?
(silence)
BRENDON - Bran, leave me alone. Don't try and make up now like you
care okay? You don't lie well.
BRANDON - I'm not lying.
(BRENDON pays him no attention.)
BRANDON - Well... why the hell you wearing blue and gold sweats... like
you're on line?
BRENDON - Because I'm bummy today you idiot!
BRANDON - Oh.
BRENDON - Shit!
BRANDON - What?
BRENDON - I can't find... fuck it, forget it.
(BRENDON closes the closet. He doesn't put his things back in.)
BRANDON - Hey, where you going?
(BRENDON walks past BRANDON quickly as if he is leaving.)
BRANDON - Where you goin'?
BRENDON - What? You my guardian angel now?
(BRANDON grabs BRENDON's arm as he passes by.)
BRANDON - Look bro, I'm for real. I'm sorry for acting so selfish. I'm
upset you didn't make line... again.
BRENDON - Yeah. Thanks.
BRANDON - Better luck next time.
BRENDON - Yeah. Look I gotta run. I'll catch up withcha later.
BRANDON - Cool.
(BRENDON walks by and opens the door to leave.)
BRANDON - Oh, and thanks for taking care of Denice for me.
BRENDON - Yeah, no problem. Next time just..
(silence)
BRENDON - Nevermind.
(BRENDON walks out and walks toward the elevator. He pulls his cell
phone out and dials.)
KAI - What!
BRENDON - Big Brother Kai Kai Psi, this is Little Brother Sticks.
KAI - Yeah yeah, did you find the stuff Sticks?
BRENDON - No big brother, I looked all in my closet. I just don't have it.
KAI - Oh really? So you've failed yet another assignment! And you know
the consequence of failure!
BRENDON - Yes Big Brother Kai Kai Psi!
KAI - Get back here!
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ALPHAS - I got a feeling... I got a...
(JASON pulls both FRANK and MARTIN aside as the Alpha brothers
approach MAX's door.)
JASON - Look guys, just be strong okay? I really don't know what you
guys are in for tonight because when I pledged, I missed night one. But
if you can just summon the strength through each other and through
Max, you'll make it through. Just follow my lead and trust me okay?
FRANK - Yeah, okay sure. Thanks.
MARTIN - Yes. Thank you.
(JASON smiles then walks to rejoin his frat brothers at MAX's door.)
FRANK whispers - Man, I'm scared as shit! I almost pissed my pants
when they came to my room.
MARTIN whispers - Just stay calm man. And don't trust Jason.
FRANK whispers - Don't trust him? Why not?
MARTIN whispers - My dad hipped me to this whole game. Never trust
big brothers. They lie or do whatever just to get the most out of you.
FRANK whispers - Oh!
MARTIN whispers - Like good cop bad cop. The good cop tries to get the
answers from the criminal by being nice. Same concept.
FRANK whispers - Gotcha.
ALPHAS - sneak in my frat... and it aint gonna be no shit like that...
MARTIN whispers - But honestly... I'm kinda scared too!
(ASHLEY laughs as she collects all the votes from her sorors. She gives
them to SALEEMA.)
SALEEMA - Thank you.
(SALEEMA starts to count but doesn't smile, instead she has a weird
look on her face.)
(silence)
SHARONDA - What! What's wrong?
(SALEEMA looks up from the ballots and looks directly into
SHARONDA's face.)
SALEEMA - You're on fiya for Miya?
(SALEEMA turns SHARONDA's ballot around to show all the sorors.
SHARONDA filled her ballot out by writing, I'm on Fiya for Miya.)
SALEEMA - Can you be any more corny? The whole point of a ballot is
so we won't know who... forget it.
SHARONDA - Sorry. Well you know I was gonna vote for her!
(SHARONDA laughs as does everyone else... except LEAH.)
SALEEMA - Okay sorors...
(SALEEMA pauses on purpose.)
SHARONDA - Oh come on already!
(SALEEMA laughs.)
SALEEMA - We have another candidate, young Miss Miya Ferguson will
become a member of Zeta Ph...
SHARONDA - Yes! Yes! Yes!
SALEEMA - Uh yeah, you know the rest.
(Everyone laughs.)
SALEEMA - Last but not least, please fill out for Tammi.
(Everyone fills it out and passes it up through LEAH.)
LEAH thinks - Don't make it! Don't make it!
(SALEEMA counts.)
SALEEMA - Well sorors, looks like Tammi...
(She counts again to make sure.)
SALEEMA - ...yeah, like I thought. Tammi makes it by one vote.
ASHLEY - One vote?
LEAH- One vote!
SALEEMA - Yep, one vote! We are going to be bringing four new girls
into our wonderful sorority ladies. Good luck to us all on this new joint
venture!
ALPHAS - I got a feeling... I got a feeling brothers... I got a feeling...
somebody's trying to sneak in my frat... and there aint gonna be no shit
like that...
(JASON knocks on MAX's door again.)
QUINTON - Maybe he's not home.
BOBBY - His shady ass is in there! Move aside.
(BOBBY reaches into his pocket and pulls out his own keys. He then
starts to fiddle with MAX's doorknob using one of his keys.)
LARRY - What are you doing?
BOBBY - Gettin' your boy.
LARRY - We shouldn't just barge in. That's not cool.
BOBBY - Shut up.
LARRY - No wait, this is mad shady... we can't just go up in a nigga's
room.
BOBBY - I said shut up, I almost got it!
LARRY - But wait...
(BOBBY pops the door open.)
BOBBY - These dorm doors are the worst! Come on.
LARRY - No wait!
(The brothers start to walk in.)
ALPHAS - I got a feeling! I got a feeling brothers, I got a feeling! That
some...
(Everyone pauses.)
BOBBY - Oh shit!
(The brothers see MAX who is snoring loudly laying beside TERRANCE
who is sleeping... naked.)

Episode 21
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha are picking up the candidates for
membership intake. In doing so, they are surprised to find MAX and
TERRANCE in bed together... naked.
LARRY - We shouldn't just barge in. That's not cool.
BOBBY - Shut up.
(BOBBY is using his key to try and open MAX's locked door.)
LARRY - No wait, this is mad shady... we can't just go up in a nigga's
room.
BOBBY - I said shut up, I almost got it!
LARRY - But wait...
(BOBBY pops the door open.)
BOBBY - These dorm doors are the worst! Come on.
LARRY - No wait!
(The brothers start to walk in.)
ALPHAS - I got a feeling! I got a feeling brothers, I got a feeling! That
some...
(Everyone pauses.)
BOBBY - Oh shit!
(The brothers see MAX who is snoring loudly laying beside TERRANCE
who is sleeping... naked.)
LARRY thinks - Oh no!
(silence)
(QUINTON looks at BOBBY who looks at JASON. All three then look
back at the bed.)
BOBBY - Oh hell no! Hell no!
MAX - Huh? Whu... what happ...
(MAX starts to wake up, as does TERRANCE.)
BOBBY - Get the hell up! What the hell is goin' on here!
MAX - Huh? Hey, what's goin'...
(MAX picks his head up and sees a lot of people in his room. He is
immediately startled.)
MAX - Hey!
(He sits up and grabs a cover to cover himself.)
TERRANCE - Who are all these people!
QUINTON - Who the hell are you?
(TERRANCE grabs the cover to cover himself which pulls it off of MAX.
MAX is naked too.)
MAX - Hey!
BOBBY - I knew it! I knew there was some shady shit with you! I knew it!
MAX - What are you doing in here!
TERRANCE - Get out!
BOBBY - Oh you are so not on our line anymore! We're out of here!
(BOBBY furiously turns to leave. QUINTON, JASON and REGGIE are still
there in shock. LARRY is standing there as well.)
REGGIE - Um... I think we oughta go.
QUINTON - Max... we didn't...
JASON - Hey sorry man. If we... I mean we wouldn't have barged in like
this.
LARRY - Yeah, we didn't know.
MAX - Look, I think you guys need to go. I told you Larry, I'm not
interested in pledging anymore.
JASON - You're not interested?
MAX - No. I changed my mind and I told Larry. Could you please...
(MAX motions down that he is naked under the covers as is TERRANCE.
The entire scene is very awkward and uncomfortable.)
QUINTON - Uh... yeah, sure man.
(The Alphas turn to leave. LARRY is the first one out. REGGIE is last and
he closes the door behind himself as he enters the hallway.)
REGGIE - Oh my God!
BOBBY - I don't know why yall shocked! I told you it was something
about that motherfucker! I knew there was something! I couldn't put my
damn finger on it, but I knew there was something!
FRANK thinks - What happened in there?
JASON - Come on you two, let's go.
(The two new initiates, FRANK and MARTIN walk behind the brothers
down the hall.)
BOBBY - I knew it! I knew it!
QUINTON - Oh calm down man. You were right for once okay? Lets dead
it.
(BOBBY stops walking.)
BOBBY - No lets not dead it! I told you idiots what the deal was and yall
didn't listen! Especially him!
(BOBBY points to LARRY, then turns to him.)
BOBBY - You knew that nigga was a fag! Didn't you!
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The brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi are on the football field with their
pledgees. The pledgees are doing push ups because BRENDON messed
up another assignment.
KAI - Yall are gonna push the earth and I don't care if we stay out here til
tomorrow!
(BRANDON is standing with his thumb in his mouth, making drum
noises, while his line brothers do push ups. They are tired and
sweating.)
KAI - What's the count pledgee Trouble Clef?
JOHN - Eighty... nine Big Brother Kai Kai Psi!
KAI - Eighty nine? Are you sure?
(MARK starts laughing.)
JOHN - Yes Big Brother!
KAI - I think you're wrong Trouble. Why don't you start all over again.
For Sticks here. Because Sticks thinks you're wrong and I do too!
BRENDON thinks - Damn! Damn!
JOHN thinks - I'm gonna kill Brendon!
KAI - Start counting out loud this time.
JOHN & TONY - One! Two! Three!
(KAI walks over to BRENDON.)
KAI - So Little Brother Sticks, how does it feel to be personally
responsible for your line brothers agony and pain?
BRENDON - Boom, da da da da boom boom boom...
KAI - Oh I forgot, you gotta talk in beats. Ha ha ha ha!
(KAI turns away shaking his head. He walks over to MARK.)
MARK whispers - Hey, how long you gonna have em out here?
KAI - I don't know. What you think? They can't do much more of this.
MARK - Yeah. Steve just called me and said he can't make it. He has a
quiz tomorrow that he has to study for.
KAI - That's cool.
MARK - And you know Prof wants to see us in his office.
KAI - He does? Why?
MARK - Dude, you didn't get his email?
KAI - Naw.
MARK - I think Brendon fell asleep during practice or something so he
wants a report of the pledgee's activities and shit. Just to make sure we
aint over workin' em.
KAI - Over workin' em? Please!
(MARK laughs.)
KAI - Well what time does he want to see us?
MARK - He said anytime this afternoon. So you tell me.
(KAI looks back at the pledgees struggling on the ground.)
JOHN & TONY - ...eighteen... nine...
BRENDON - Boom tat a tat boom tat a tat tat... boom boom...
KAI - Yeah, we can get ready to get them out of here. Let's send them on
an assignment or something.
MARK - Okay cool. That will free us up for a few hours.
KAI - Yeah. I need to go see my girl too. Damn she trippin'.
MARK - Yeah, and I need to go see your mother.
KAI - Nigga shut up!
(They both laugh.)
KAI - Notes!
(They stop doing push ups and look up. Sweat is pouring from their
faces.)
KAI - On your feet.
(They quickly get up.)
MARK - Okay listen up. We got an assignment for you guys. We want
you to fools to go to the library together. And each do a book report on
your instrument.
BRENDON thinks - Sounds easy.
MARK - As it relates to Appalachian music.
MARK - Understand?
PLEDGEES - Yes Big Brother Organized Noise!
MARK - Get out of here!
(They start to grab their belongings and hurry away.)
MARK - Oh, and by the way... you got three hours! Be back at the band
room then with a fully typed up report!
JOHN thinks - Shit!
MARK - Don't mess this up! Especially you Sticks!
BRENDON - Yes Big Brother Organized Noise!
(The three run away. As soon as they turn the corner they stop. JOHN
and TONY are breathing heavy and have their hands on their knees.)
BRENDON - You guys okay?
(silence)
(silence)
TONY - We would be...
(silence)
TONY - ...if we wasn't on line with your sorry ass!
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The Alphas are walking down the hall, still shocked at what they
witnessed in MAX's room a few minutes ago.
(BOBBY points to LARRY, then turns to him.)
BOBBY - You knew that nigga was a fag! Didn't you!
LARRY - What!
QUINTON - Hey! Chill with that!
MARTIN thinks - A fag?
(MARTIN and FRANK look at one another.)
BOBBY - That was your boy! Why was you defending him so hard!
LARRY - Nigga I'll kick your...
(REGGIE separates BOBBY and LARRY. So does QUINTON.)
REGGIE - Hey! Hey you fools! We're in public!
(They remember they are standing in a hallway, as well as in front of the
new initiates. BOBBY turns to storm off again.)
BOBBY - Well I know you all agree with me that that nigga is out! We
gonna have two! We gonna pledge two!
LARRY - He said he wasn't down no more anyway.
BOBBY - And what if he was? What if he still wanted to be an Alpha?
You'd let him wouldn't ya?
(LARRY doesn't respond.)
BOBBY - I knew it!
LARRY - I aint got time to be arguin' with you over some petty bullshit!
We got work to do so shut up and lets get goin'!
BOBBY - Petty? You call that nasty ass shit petty?
JASON - Hey!
(Everyone is quiet as they get to the elevator.)
JASON - Now that's enough! We can talk about this later but as of right
now, we got some work to do!
(JASON pushes the button for the elevator to go down. QUINTON then
pushes the up button.)
JASON - Where you going?
QUINTON - I'll meet yall at the house in a few minutes. I gotta stop off
and see Alexis real quick.
JASON - Okay cool.
(The up elevator comes first.)
QUINTON - I'll see yall in a few minutes at the house.
JASON - Okay.
(The elevator door closes after Q gets in.)
QUINTON thinks - Oh my God! Oh my God!
(He rides the elevator up to ALEXIS's floor.)
QUINTON thinks - I can't believe what I just saw! Oh shit!
(QUINTON steps off and hurries to her door. He knocks.)
ALEXIS - Hey babe.
QUINTON - Hey. Did I leave my bag in here?
ALEXIS - Yeah, you sure did. You need it now?
QUINTON - Yeah, I actually do.
ALEXIS - Okay.
(QUINTON walks in but holds the door open. She comes back with his
bag.)
ALEXIS - What's wrong?
QUINTON - Nothing.
ALEXIS - Yeah right. What's wrong?
QUINTON - Just some chapter drama. You know how it is.
ALEXIS - Yall stay up in some drama. Gosh.
QUINTON - Oh you have no idea.
ALEXIS - You gotta rush off?
QUINTON - Yeah, I gotta go.
ALEXIS - You can't stay five minutes?
QUINTON - Naw babe, I gotta go.
(ALEXIS throws her arms around QUINTON.)
ALEXIS - Five minutes... please?
(She kisses him.)
QUINTON - I'd love too sweetness but I really...
ALEXIS - Just...
(kiss)
ALEXIS - ...five...
(kiss)
ALEXIS - ...minutes...
(kiss)
ALEXIS - ...promise.
(kiss)
(kiss)
QUINTON - Okay okay... five minutes...
(ALEXIS smiles as she uses her foot to close the door.)
QUINTON - But you know I aint no five minute brother!
(They both laugh.)
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CARYN walks in the library holding LIL DERRICK's hand. They walk up
to the information desk.
LIBRARIAN - Hello can I help you?
CARYN - Hi...um I have a research project that I'm supposed to do and I
was wondering where I would go for the...
LIL DERRICK - Maaaaaaa!
CARYN - Hold on baby...
LIL DERRICK - Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
CARYN - I said hold on.
LIL DERRICK - Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
CARYN - Okay okay!
(CARYN picks him up and starts to take out her breasts to put in his
mouth.)
CARYN - Yeah, so I got this research project for one of my classes and I
don't know where to find...
LIBRARIAN - Uh excuse me, you can't do that here!
CARYN - Do what?
LIBRARIAN - You can't pull... that... out.
CARYN - What? My breast? Its made for feeding.
LIBRARIAN - Well you can't feed out here in the open like this, in the
library.
CARYN - Well do you guys have a breast feeding room?
(LIL DERRICK is sucking away.)
LIBRARIAN - Of course not! You'll have to do that in the bathroom!
CARYN - Do you eat your lunch in the bathroom? Shit!
LIBRARIAN - And why is that kid still breast feeding anyway? He's too
old for that.
CARYN - Do you have a son?
LIBRARIAN - I most certainly do. My son attends college here at Ahpla.
(CARYN turns to walk away.)
CARYN - Yeah, well I bet he's breast feeding as we speak! I'll find the
research myself thank you very much!
(CARYN walks away, carrying a breast feeding LIL DERRICK.)
CARYN thinks - Okay, now where the heck do I find...
(CARYN sees her friend DONNA speaking with CANDACE.)
CARYN thinks - Oh Lord! Ha ha ha ha ha!
DONNA - Candace, I got something I need to tell you.
CANDACE - Sure Donna. What's up?
(DONNA inhales slowly and exhales heavily. She starts to frown.)
CANDACE - Listen, like I said, you don't have to tell me if you still want
to pursue Sigma. You can think about your decision and get back to me
if you want. Take your time.
DONNA - No, this isn't about that.
CANDACE - Oh. Well then what's up?
(DONNA pauses before she speaks.)
DONNA - This is about... you...
CARYN - Hey hey hey!
(DONNA turns around and sees CARYN walking toward her carrying LIL
DERRICK under her shirt.)
DONNA thinks - Shit!
CARYN - Wassup ladies!
CANDACE thinks - Oh God!
CARYN - I didn't get invited to the party!
(CARYN drops her bag and sits down.)
CARYN - What's goin' on? What yall talkin' bout?
DONNA - Why the heck are you still breast feeding that boy?
CARYN - Oh not you too? Because he loves it that's why. I want him to
grow up good lookin...
(CARYN looks over at CANDACE smiling.)
CARYN - ...like his daddy. So breast milk is the best thing for him!
(CANDACE sighs.)
DONNA - Do you have to keep bringing that up?
CARYN - Oh hush.
CANDACE - Listen, um... I need to be going. I got some things I gotta
take care of.
(CANDACE grabs her bag and starts to get up.)
CARYN - Bye bye Candace.
(CARYN smiles as CANDACE starts to walk away.)
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BRENDON - What!
TONY - You heard me man! You keep getting us in trouble!
BRENDON - It aint my fault! Kai has it out for me! He keeps messin' with
me!
JOHN - He does mess with Brendon more than the two of us.
BRENDON - See! Its because I'm in his section and he knows I play
better than him!
JOHN - You do.
BRENDON - I know I do!
TONY - Well I don't care about all that! All I'm sayin' is I aint tryin' to do
no more push ups! I'm bout to get buff messin' round with you!
(They start walking toward the library in silence. Then all start to laugh.)
BRENDON - Hey guys, I'm sorry. For real.
JOHN - We know you aint messin' up on purpose Bren. You're just
naturally stupid.
BRENDON - Aw man shut up!
JOHN - I was wondering why Kai kept picking on you man. For real, I did
notice it.
BRENDON - That nigga is jealous. He always has been.
JOHN - Yeah, maybe you're right.
BRENDON - I know I'm right. First of all, he can't play a cadence like I
can. Look how many cadences I made up this semester alone.
JOHN - Uh huh.
BRENDON - Secondly, his girl always be starin' at me when we play. You
ever notice that?
TONY - Yeah right!
BRENDON - No, I'm serious man! Check it out the next time we play.
You'll see.
TONY - Negro, I aint got time to be checkin' you out when we playin'. I
got a big ass tuba to carry around! I aint lookin' at yall!
(They all start laughing.)
TONY - And speaking of not having time, we need to hurry up! How the
hell we gonna get this report done in three hours? Appalachia? Do they
even have shit like that in our library?
JOHN - I hope so! Come on!
(They begin to hurry toward the library until BRENDON stops.)
TONY - What? Why you stoppin'?
(JOHN and TONY stop and look back at BRENDON.)
BRENDON - What the fuck!
JOHN - What? What happened?
(BRENDON is looking at a flier posted on the yard.)
BRENDON - Look at this!
(TONY and JOHN come back and look at the flier.)
TONY - Oh shit!
(It is a flier with BRANDON's picture on it. BRENDON takes it down and
reads it out loud.)
BRENDON reads - Beware! Ladies are now put on notice! Avoid this man
at all costs! He is a DOG! He DOGGED me and he will DOG you! He is a
real heart breaker, a cheat and a liar! Avoid this triflin two minute
brother!!!!
(BRENDON looks up at TONY and JOHN.)
JOHN - What the hell? Who would put something up like this about your
brother?
BRENDON - Denice! I can't believe she would...
(BRENDON looks across the yard. The fliers are everywhere.)
BRENDON - Oh my God! There's like hundreds of these all over the
place!
TONY - Damn!
(silence)
TONY - Aight well come on! We're losing time!
BRENDON - Wait, I can't leave these fliers out, you guys gotta help me
snatch these down!
TONY - What? And miss the assignment from the big brothers?
JOHN - Yeah Bren, we gotta get this one done. You keep messin' em up
and we keep paying for it.
BRENDON - Yeah but look at this...
(He shows them the flier again.)
BRENDON - ...this is fucked up...
TONY - I know... but what you gonna do?
(BRENDON looks around the yard. He looks back at the flier, then to the
yard again.)
BRENDON thinks - Dammit!
BRENDON - I gotta take these down guys. I have to.
(TONY runs off toward the library. JOHN stands with BRENDON.)
JOHN - I'm sorry man... I'm sorry.
(JOHN runs toward the library too.)
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QUINTON kisses ALEXIS as he finally leaves her place.
QUINTON thinks - Damn! Now I'm late!
(He looks at his watch as he hurries for the elevator.)
QUINTON thinks - Bros are gonna kill me! Five minutes my ass!
(QUINTON laughs to himself as he pushes the down button on the
elevator.)
QUINTON thinks - I hope bros didn't start without me. Damn I can't
believe Max is gay! And we walked in on...
(QUINTON shutters as if he were cold.)
QUINTON thinks - God!
(The elevator comes and he steps on.)
QUINTON thinks - That is some wild shit! And now we gotta deal with
Bobby's ass with the I told you so's for the rest of the semester!
(The elevator slows down on MAX's floor.)
QUINTON thinks - Oh God I hope this aint Max! I don't even wanna see
him... what the heck would I say?
(QUINTON steps back as the door opens. He sees TERRANCE step on...
and MIKE behind him. TERRANCE looks QUINTON directly in the face,
then looks away quickly.)
MIKE - Well well well... if it aint Mr. Black and Gold.
(QUINTON doesn't respond.)
MIKE - What's the matter? Frat got your tongue?
(The elevator door closes and they start to go down.)
MIKE - You see Terrance...
(MIKE turns to TERRANCE.)
MIKE - ...some guys hide behind their frat. I aint sayin' no names or
nuthin', I'm just sayin'. But what it all comes down to is who got heart.
(QUINTON sighs and puts his hands in his pockets.)
QUINTON thinks - I should kick his punk ass!
MIKE - And Nupes got heart. You know what I'm sayin'? Nupes got heart.
So you definitely pursuing the right move Terrance. You making the
right choice.
QUINTON thinks - Pursuing?
(QUINTON looks at TERRANCE who looks back at him.)
QUINTON thinks - Oh shit!
MIKE - Speaking of which,
(MIKE turns back to QUINTON.)
MIKE - ...I heard yall got some boys starting. Care to share who yall got?
Who's... pursuin'... A Phi A?
(MIKE smiles.)
QUINTON - You know what Mike... yeah, I got something to share with
ya.
(QUINTON looks at TERRANCE. The elevator door opens on the first
floor.)
QUINTON - You're right Mike. You're absolutely right. My bad for all the
hate. Terrance, good luck in your pursuit. Kappa Alpha Psi is most
definitely the best fraternity for you!
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CANDACE gets up to leave DONNA and CARYN.
CANDACE - Donna I hope to hear from you soon.
DONNA - Uh... yeah.
(LIL DERRICK is still slurping, making loud noises.)
DONNA thinks - Damn! Damn!
(CANDACE is walking away.)
DONNA - Uh... Candace, one more thing.
(DONNA gets up to follow behind CANDACE. But CARYN grabs
DONNA's hand.)
CARYN - Hey, when you get back I need to talk to you about something
special. I'm glad I ran into you today. I'm gonna be taking Lil Derrick to
church and I want you to be his official godmother. I was talking to this
guy that I met about that and I think it would be real nice. So I'll tell you
all about it when you get back okay?
DONNA - You want me to... go to church with you?
CARYN - Of course I do. You're my girl. We dogs aint we?
(DONNA looks up at CANDACE who has stopped. Then back at CARYN
who is seated and holding her hand.)
DONNA - Yeah Caryn. We are.
(CARYN smiles and lets go of DONNA's hand. She holds LIL DERRICK.)
DONNA - I'll be right back.
CARYN - Okay girl.
(DONNA skips along to catch up with CANDACE.)
DONNA - Let me walk you out okay?
CANDACE - Sure.
(DONNA begins to hurry out.)
CANDACE - Hey, is everything okay? You seem like something's wrong.
DONNA - I just wanna... I just need to talk to you before I change my...
(DONNA stops talking as they exit the library and walk outside.)
DONNA - Candace, I got something to tell you. I was trying to tell you
before but Caryn walked up and kind of threw my train of thought off.
(CANDACE laughs.)
CANDACE - Yeah, she tends to do that to a person.
DONNA - Well anyway... gosh this is hard.
CANDACE - Don't worry, you can tell me anythi... oh my goodness!
DONNA - What?
(DONNA turns around and sees that CANDACE is looking right past her.)
CANDACE - Isn't that Brendon on that poster? Your friend?
(DONNA sees the flier that DENICE posted about BRANDON. CANDACE
walks over and grabs it.)
CANDACE - What's this?
(Her and DONNA read it.)
DONNA - This isn't Bren, this is Brandon his twin.
CANDACE - Oh. Well what in the world is this?
(DONNA takes it from CANDACE.)
DONNA - Look Candace, I don't know what this poster is about and right
now I don't care.
(CANDACE takes the flier back.)
CANDACE - But isn't this your friend? I mean, this is messed up that
somebody put this up on the...
DONNA - Candace! Listen to me! I got something I need to tell you!
(CANDACE looks up at DONNA, directly into her face.)
CANDACE - Okay! Okay! You got my attention! What's so important that
you must tell me right now?

Episode 22
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha are with FRANK and MARTIN, the two
guys interested in pledging.
JASON - Gentlemen, you both have expressed an interest in this great
fraternity and the brothers have honored your requests.
FRANK thinks - Yes!
MARTIN thinks - Oh my God!
(The Alphas, BOBBY, LARRY, REGGIE and even DONTE are standing
behind JASON. QUINTON is not back yet.)
JASON - You two are the only two worthy of the arduous journey to
pursue Alpha Phi Alpha. You two are the only ones we place the mantle
of this chapter on for our future. You two are the means of growth for
both this chapter and this fraternity. Do not take this task lightly.
FRANK - I won't.
JASON - Speak only when spoken to and told to speak.
(FRANK shuts up.)
JASON - Do not ask me about a third. Ever.
(silence)
REGGIE - Brothers, if I may...
(JASON steps aside.)
REGGIE - I had the opportunity to be dean of the last line that came
through this chapter. I brought in three good brothers that have worked
hard, extremely hard to uphold the mandates of Alpha and to increase
brotherhood throughout. I am very proud of these men. It will be your
goal to supercede what they have done and even what I have done in
bringing them in.
(REGGIE steps back.)
JASON - There's a lot, a whole lot resting on the next few weeks with
you gentlemen. A problem could mean disaster on many levels. There
are individuals serving prison time for mistakes within pledge
processes. There are individuals kicked out of higher education for
mistakes in pledge processes. And unfortunately there are too many
young men and women that have lost their lives because of tragic
mistakes in pledge processes. None of that will happen here.
(silence)
JASON - Tonight gentlemen, you begin your test. Your awesome test
and although tests can be brutal, everyone you see standing here has
done them. We have done them and gotten through. So should your
thought process be.
(silence)
(silence)
JASON - Both of you, turn around.
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GINA is in APRIL and PJ's room. They are discussing wedding plans.
KATRICE and OCTAVIA are there as well.
OCTAVIA - Its so funny how one person can be thinking about marriage
and all ready and the next person be like hells naw! I know for myself I
aint ready.
APRIL - I don't think thats true. I think you're more than ready. You'd
make someone a great wife.
OCTAVIA - I don't know. I think I'm a little too independent. That's why
me and Donte didn't work. I gotta do my own thing and most men have a
problem with that.
KATRICE - Think so?
OCTAVIA - Oh yeah. Men say they want a woman who knows what she
wants and aint afraid to take it there. But then when they meet one, they
all intimidated by the fact that I'll probably make ten times more than
they do as a surgeon. But whats the big deal?
KATRICE - What's the big deal? The big deal is that they are men and
you're hitting them where it hurts. Right in their egos.
PJ - Yep! They some bitches!
(Everyone laughs.)
GINA - Well luckily for me, I aint gotta go through all that. I found the
sweetest man in the whole world.
PJ - Aw don't front. Miri was rough around the edges at first. It took you
softening him up a bit.
GINA - I mean yeah, but once I got my hooks in him, he was puddy in my
hand!
(They all laugh again.)
APRIL - Yeah right, let me hear him tell it.
GINA - Oh he'll admit it. He was a ship without a sail without me. Just off
course!
PJ - Then his ass will turn around and say the same thing about Phi Beta
Sigma.
(PJ talks like a man.)
PJ - If it wasn't for my lb's, I'd be a ship without a sail!
(They laugh again.)
PJ - Oh wait... hold up, we talkin' about Miri right... let me rephrase that...
If it wasn't for my brothers... I'd be a ship without no rutters!
(They laugh even harder.)
GINA - Shut up! Ha ha ha ha! Leave my baby alone!
APRIL - Speaking of babies, how in the world are you gonna handle a
new baby and a new husband and finish school?
GINA - Well I'm doin' it now. Me and Miri aint gonna change, we just
making it official. Right now, either I have Migiri or he has him. Like now,
he is over at his frat house at Amgis but he has the baby. He loves to
spend father son time with him. He's such a good baby.
APRIL - Aww, that's good.
OCTAVIA - Yeah.
KATRICE - So yall will be the official big happy family on campus/
GINA - Yep, we will be.
(silence)
APRIL - Well anyway, what was we saying? Oh yeah, why did you pick
this dress for your bridesmaids? Its so simple.
GINA - Well I wanted simple... easy and fast. The wedding is coming up,
we didn't want to waste any time so its like right on us already. I didn't
have a lot of time for my girls to be all caught up in the dress. Just slap
this on and get up here!
OCTAVIA - I hear ya girl.
(silence)
GINA - But you know...
(She pauses.)
PJ - What?
GINA - I don't know if I should ask this, or go here.
APRIL - Huh? Girl you among sorors. Say your piece.
GINA - Well, I just had a question... for Katrice.
(KATRICE looks surprised.)
KATRICE - For me?
GINA - Yeah. And I hope I don't offend you by this. Its just... well I just
wanted to know. Um... since that one meeting and with Mona's
outburst... well... is what she said about you true? Are you a lesbian?
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Both FRANK and MARTIN turn around.
JASON - Close your eyes.
(They do.)
JASON - Do not open your eyes. From this moment on, be guided by the
sound of my voice. If you make a wrong turn, it will be your fault. I will
never be far from you. I will protect you. But you have to listen to me and
do as I say. Do you both understand?
FRANK & MARTIN - Yes.
JASON - Good. Trust is essential here. If you don't trust me, we cannot
move forward. Now follow my voice and your personal leader.
(LARRY grabs FRANK's hand. BOBBY grabs MARTIN's hand.)
BOBBY thinks - Where the hell is Quinton! I'm too old for this shit!
JASON - Now follow the sound of my voice.
(JASON starts to walk with LARRY behind him leading a closed eyed
FRANK and BOBBY leading a closed eyed MARTIN.)
JASON - Follow my voice and do not open your eyes.
(He leads them upstairs which takes a few minutes because they are
trying to walk without looking. Once upstairs, they walk around the room
for a while then start to go back downstairs to the basement.)
JASON - Continue to follow the sound of my voice. Continue to follow
the sound of my voice. Continue to follow...
(Suddenly JASON stops talking.)
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
LARRY whispers - Keep your damn eyes shut! You listen to me now...
BOBBY whispers - Don't you dare open your fuckin' eyes motherfucker!
(LARRY lets go of FRANK's hand... BOBBY lets go of MARTIN's hand.)
LARRY whispers - Frank you better not move from this spot! Don't move
from this damn spot until you hear Jason's voice. You move when you
hear Jason! You speak when you hear Jason! You better not...
BOBBY whispers - Stay right here! Stay right the fuck here! Don't open
your eyes, don't say shit! When you hear Jason, you move! When you
hear Jason, you speak! You got that? Do you understand me?
(MARTIN doesn't answer.)
BOBBY whispers - Good! You're learning.
LARRY whispers - Now look, right now we're gonna take Martin and put
him through some tests and some interview type questions. You just
wait here. We'll be back to get you.
BOBBY whispers - Martin... we gotta take Frank. We'll be back for you.
He has some tests he has to pass in order to prove to the brotherhood
that he is ready. You're next. So get your mind right. We'll be back to get
you.
(silence)
(silence)
(JASON checks his watch.)
8:27 pm
(The brothers quietly walk up the stairs and turn off the lights.)
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The brothers of Omega Psi Phi, RONNIE, TY, DEX, and DRE are sitting in
the frat house talking.
DRE - You know what I just realized?
DEXTER - What?
DRE - None of us have steady women. What the fuck?
RONNIE - Well I did. We just broke up like a minute ago.
DRE - I'm just sayin'.
TY - Well it aint like we aint fuckin' with people.
RONNIE - Yeah, true. I'm bout to start fuckin' with PJ.
TY - What!
DEXTER - Stop your lying ass!
RONNIE - I am. PJ is fine as shit!
TY - Are you serious? You been talking to her?
RONNIE - Yeah.
DEXTER - No he aint neo. Trust me. This nigga aint fuckin' with no PJ.
RONNIE - How you know?
DEXTER - Okay, you serious? You messin' with her?
(silence)
RONNIE - I mean I plan to. I just aint put it on her yet.
(They all laugh.)
DEXTER - I knew this bruh was lying!
RONNIE - I'm sayin' though.
TY thinks - Damn I thought she was playin' me!
RONNIE - Damn bruh, how you gonna call a bruh a liar?
DEXTER - I'm just sayin'. I hate when cats lie on their dick.
RONNIE - What!
DEXTER - Just man up! You know good and well you aint down with PJ
like that and if I didn't push it, you would've let us ride thinking that shit
was true.
RONNIE - What's your problem?
(DEXTER had raised his voice.)
DEXTER - I'm just sayin' man! I hate when cats do that shit! You don't
see me lying about shit I did with Willie you know what I'm sayin'? I had
her, I fucked up, end of story.
(Everyone is looking at DEXTER in silence.)
(silence)
RONNIE - Hey dog, I got a laxative up in the medicine cabinet. Why don't
you upstairs and take it.
(Everyone laughs loudly.)
RONNIE - Ha ha ha ha ha cuz you full of shit!
DEXTER - Whatever man. At least I aint lying.
DRE - Naw naw, maybe Dex got a point yall. You know what I'm sayin'?
Hear the man out.
TY - Dex, what is you sayin' bruh?
DEXTER - All I'm sayin' is...
(He pauses.)
DEXTER - ...all I'm sayin' is I'm kinda pissed because some nigga is doin'
this same shit to my sister and its pissin' me off!
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9:03 pm
MARTIN thinks - Okay I gotta focus! This is it! As soon as Frank gets
back I gotta be ready for my test!
FRANK thinks - I hope I do well! I hope I do well! I know Martin will... he's
so on point! I know he's gonna pass his test with flying colors!
(silence)
(silence)
MARTIN thinks - I'm tired of standing here but I gotta stay strong! This is
the moment I've been waiting on all my life. This is it. I've wanted to be
an Alpha all my life and this is finally it!
FRANK thinks - I can't bend over or squat down because the brothers
are probably right here. And I sure as hell can't open my eyes. Damn!
(silence)
FRANK thinks - I better just stand as still as I can. Whatever brother that
was in my ear is probably standing right in front of me.
MARTIN thinks - This is a test, I know it is. This is nothing more than a
test....this is a test, I know its only a test...
FRANK thinks - What kind of tests are the putting Martin through? And
why is it taking so long? I know I've been standing here at least an hour.
9:17 pm
FRANK thinks - I hope I do as good as Martin. That nigga knows his stuff
plus he got his dad behind him. I wonder if his father is here.
MARTIN thinks - Frank is probably holdin' it down! I know he got it in
him! He can make it through, I know he can. He has to stay strong. Stay
strong through the storm, thats all.
FRANK thinks - It's just so quiet.
(silence)
MARTIN thinks - I wonder what time it is but I can't look at my watch.
There's so many brothers around right now, who was that one guy
anyway?
FRANK thinks - If they are putting Martin through tests, did we make line
already?
(silence)
FRANK thinks - Did we already become pledgees or Sphinxmen or
something? I guess I find out in the tests.
MARTIN thinks - Damn, they got Frank a long time. I hope he's passing
his test! What the hell kind of test is it? I don't even hear anything from
upstairs.
FRANK thinks - I wonder what my line name is gonna be? How are they
gonna see me?
MARTIN thinks - Did dad know this was starting tonight? I bet they got in
contact with him! Damn, he's probably here!
FRANK thinks - How do the come up with those crazy names anyway? I
couldn't even pronounce Jason's. I gotta stop being so stupid! I almost
got my ass kicked that night!
MARTIN thinks - I know he'll be here when I cross, but when the hell will
that be? When is six weeks from now?
(silence)
(silence)
FRANK thinks - I need to bend over, my back hurts.
10:46 pm
(silence)
MARTIN thinks - This can't go on too much longer becau... oh wait, what
was that?
(silence)
FRANK thinks - If I bend over to stretch my back, someone will see me. I
gotta stand tall. I'll be alright because they should be coming to get me
in a few minutes. I've been standing here forever.
MARTIN thinks - Thought I heard something. Guess not. But they should
be done with Frank soon. I hope he's okay and he remembers his stuff.
FRANK thinks - I can't move! Come on! You can do this! It can't be too
much longer!
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GINA gets right to the point with KATRICE.
GINA - So are you a lesbian?
APRIL thinks - Oh shit!
PJ thinks - Oh shit!
OCTAVIA - Don't you think thats getting a little too personal?
GINA - Well... I did't think so. We're amongst sorors... sisters.
KATRICE - No its all good. I'll answer it.
(The room gets quiet.)
KATRICE - Yes. Yes I am a lesbian.
OCTAVIA - You are? I thought Mona was just talking trash!
KATRICE - No. She was right. I deal with women.
GINA - Dag, I thought she was just talking mess too. Wow, I really didn't
think you were gonna say yes.
KATRICE - Well yeah... I said yes. I've dealt with women for a while now
and I'm content. I don't like to be judged or whatever.
(silence)
APRIL - Well if that's your thing... then I guess its your thing. No judging.
(KATRICE shoots a glance at APRIL.)
KATRICE - Yeah April... that's my thing.
GINA - Have you ever spoken about it before? I mean, are you in the
closet?
KATRICE - I didn't want to bring it up when I was trying out for the hood.
I know people have funny ideas about my lifestyle and whenever a
person is gay or lesbian, straight folk think we checkin' them out all of a
sudden. Trust me when I tell you, I don't want none of you hos!
(Everyone laughs.)
APRIL thinks - Yeah right!
KATRICE - But seriously, it isn't that I hate men or didn't enjoy dating
men when I did. It isn't that I want to be a dude or butch or something.
OCTAVIA - Clearly because you definitely are ladylike and womanly.
KATRICE - Its just my style and this is my preference. I prefer this over
something else.
APRIL - But what I don't understand is why? You know? Like what made
you first try that in the first place?
(KATRICE pauses before she answers, she seems to be getting tired of
APRIL.)
KATRICE - Well its a long story. If yall want to hear it, I can tell it. Its up
to you.
GINA - I don't mind. We just hanging out talking and we don't have to
babysit. So let's talk.
PJ - Yeah girl, spill it.
(KATRICE smiles.)
KATRICE - Well, like I said, I've always dated men all my life. Never even
thought of anything else. And then there was this one girl that was
different to me. Different in the sense of... well I don't know. Its kinda
hard to explain but let's just say she fascinated me. She wasn't lesbian
or anything.
GINA - Oh she wasn't?
KATRICE - Not this one. But I used to stare at her a lot. I loved to talk to
her. I tried to be around her all the time. She wasn't all that pretty or
whatever. She was just her and I just liked her. This was back in high
school, right before I graduated and came here.
GINA - Oh okay. Back then.
OCTAVIA - So at this point you hadn't been with a woman yet?
KATRICE - No. Not yet. I had a little boyfriend in high school or
whatever. Went to my prom and all.
PJ - Lord, let me see the prom pictures!
(They all laugh.)
KATRICE - I burned them in my coming out party.
(They laugh again.)
KATRICE - So that was that but with this girl, her name was Kendall, she
was fascinating. I wanted to be in her classes, I wanted to hang out with
her after school, just be her friend. She was stunning to me, but not
gorgeous to everyone else. Ya know? She had a hidden beauty that
drew me hard. I used to write poems about her and to her that I never let
anyone read.
PJ - Sands I didn't know you wrote poems!
APRIL - You didn't know she was a lesbian either! Yall's line aint deep!
Yall don't know each other! Ha ha ha ha ha!
(KATRICE doesn't laugh with everyone else. PJ only half smiles.)
KATRICE - Anyway, by the time I got here to school, my focus had
changed. The world just seemed different once I got out of daddy and
mommy's house. Very different.
GINA - Do your parents know?
KATRICE - My mother does.
GINA - And she is okay with it?
KATRICE - She doesn't have a choice.
APRIL - Dag! My folks would flip.
OCTAVIA - My dad would too. He's been trying to set me up with some
boy from down the street since we were eleven! I hate that boy!
(Everyone laughs.)
KATRICE - Well yall know when I got here I used to date Dexter.
GINA - Dexter?
KATRICE - He's a Que.
GINA - I don't think I know him.
KATRICE - Well yeah. I used to go with Dex and that was cool. But I met
someone else and I actually stepped out on Dex and did my thing with
her. It was my first experience with the lifestyle.
GINA - Wow!
APRIL - See, that's my question. The first time. I don't seem to get it.
Like, what would make you... I mean what would lead you to... I mean...
(silence)
(KATRICE stares at APRIL.)
KATRICE - You know what April, I'm about tired of your bullshit. Why are
you acting like you don't know about first experiences?
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12:06 am
FRANK thinks - Gotta keep standing! Gotta keep my eyes shut!
MARTIN thinks - What the hell happened to Frank? I been standing here
forever and have barely heard a peep!
(silence)
(silence)
FRANK thinks - Maybe if I peek...
MARTIN thinks - I knew Frank was weak! Damn! We just needed a little
more time together to get him down with his history! Maybe he cracked
under the pressure! What the hell is goin' on this year? What the hell
happened to Max?
FRANK thinks - No... don't be stupid! If its a bro standing right here, I
can't risk that!
MARTIN thinks - Max is my boy and he was down! He wanted this bad!
Why isn't he here?
FRANK thinks - Okay okay... I can do this. I can do this. My time is
coming... no my time is here! This is the beginning of my process and I
can do this... just be strong, be strong!
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
MARTIN thinks - Maybe they got Max goin' through a test too... but what
about what Bobby was saying?
FRANK thinks - Okay, I need to get my mind off my back and legs. Let
me count or something... ninety nine bottles of beer on the wall, ninety
nine bottles of beer, if one of those bottles should happen to fall, ninety
eight bottles of beer on the wall... ninety eight bottles of...
MARTIN thinks - Bobby said something about gay but... naw. Well
anyway, I need to worry about Frank right now. They've had him forever
and he is still being tested? What kind of test is this?
(silence)
FRANK thinks - ...sixty nine bottles of beer on the wall, sixty nine bottles
of...
12:43 am
MARTIN thinks - Okay this is ridiculous!
(silence)
(silence)
FRANK thinks - Oh... I just heard...
(silence)
FRANK thinks - Damn. sixty seven bottles of beer on the wall, sixty
seven bottles of...
MARTIN thinks - Dad never told me about any tests that would take
hours like this. And I'm just standing here waiting forever for my chance!
If it takes this long with me too, I'm gonna fall asleep!
FRANK thinks - Enough with this stupid countin'! I need to stretch, my
knees are about to buckle!
(silence)
(silence)
FRANK thinks - Maybe I can rub my knee somehow...
(FRANK wants to bend down and rub his knee, but he is afraid to since
he doesn't know where the Alphas are in the room.)
FRANK thinks - Oh wait...
(FRANK uses his left knee to semi massage his right knee. It provides a
temporary comfort.)
MARTIN thinks - Oh God! I gotta pee!
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MONA is in her room. She picks up her phone and dials.
MIKE - Hello.
MONA - Hi Michael.
MIKE - Hey.
MONA - You busy?
MIKE - Kinda.
MONA - Busy doing what?
MIKE - I'm talking to a possible candidate about the frat.
MONA - Oh yeah?
MIKE - Yeah.
MONA - I miss you and I want to see you.
MIKE - I don't know Mona, I mean... well let me hit you back when I'm
done.
MONA - No.
MIKE - No?
MONA - No, I need to see you now.
(MIKE laughs.)
MIKE - Oh really?
MONA - Really. Come on over.
MIKE - I just said that I was...
MONA - I heard what you said.
(silence)
MIKE - And like I said, I will call you...
MONA - You're talking to an interested dude?
MIKE - Yeah, I already said that?
MONA - How are you doing that when your chapter is suspended?
(MIKE loses his smile.)
MIKE - How did you know that?
MONA - I know a lot. I know why yall are suspended, I know the
approximate length of time, I know who is named in the case and I know
that right now it isn't even a full suspension becuase it hasn't been
signed off yet.
(MIKE sits up in his chair.)
MIKE - Mona, how do you know all this!
MONA - You coming to see me or not?
(silence)
MIKE - I'll be right there.
(CLICK)
(MONA hangs up and smiles. She continues to clean her room. She
picks up a picture of MIKE and smiles. She places it back down. She
dials again.)
MIYA's voice mail - Hiya this is Miya! Leave me a message and I'll hit ya
back! Biya! Please leave your message after the tone. Press five to send
a numeric page.
(BEEP)
MONA - Girl where you at? I gotta tell you something. Hit me back.
MIYA's voice mail - To send this message now press pound... your
message has been sent. Thank you.
(CLICK)
MONA thinks - Where is that chick at?
(She dials again.)
SHARONDA - Hey wassup.
MONA - Nothing. You seen Miya?
(silence)
SHARONDA - Naw.
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1:20 am
FRANK thinks - I can't do this... I can't take this another minute...
(Tears start to well up in FRANK's eyes but he keeps them shut tight.)
FRANK thinks - Is this simple thing gonna break me? I haven't even
gone for my test yet but I'm dying!
MARTIN thinks - Maybe they sent Frank home! God I hope not!
FRANK thinks - ...I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable
sould! In the fell clutch of...
MARTIN thinks - I wonder if I can make a sound, so then I can ask one of
them if I can use the bathroom. One of the Alphas will probably come to
me if I make a sound.
(silence)
MARTIN thinks - Oh but wait... I can't do that!
FRANK thinks - Out of the night that covers me! Black as the pit from
pole to pole! I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul!
MARTIN thinks - Jason specifically said to not make any sounds... plus
whoever was in my ear said... damn! Damn!
FRANK thinks - God! I can't keep doing this!
MARTIN thinks - Okay let me think back to what they said... think
clearly... maybe there was something I was supposed to catch or
something... think man! Think!
(silence)
(As tight as FRANK has his eyes closed, a tear makes its way through.
He doesn't even want to move to wipe his face.)
FRANK thinks - God help me! My back is killing me!
1:46 am
(silence)
FRANK thinks - I'm cracking! I can't take much more of this standing
here!
MARTIN thinks - Okay, I need a serious plan here. I need to think clearly,
not get sleepy and figure this out.
(silence)
FRANK thinks - God, this is what I want! I knew it would be hard! Don't
start actin' like a pussy now! Man up! Man up!
MARTIN thinks - I can't move... I can't say anything, and I can't open my
eyes. But if I take a peek... I can at least assess my situation better
because right now I just don't know what the hell is goin' on.
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
MARTIN thinks - I gotta peek.
FRANK thinks - I can't even feel my damn knees anymore!
MARTIN thinks - I gotta make it quick... just an open and shut, then I can
figure out where I am, how many brothers are here... what time it is or
something! I can't even believe some brothers are still nearby me. After
all this time, how long have I been standing here.
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
MARTIN thinks - I need to count down from ten. If nobody says anything
to me at all, I'm gonna peek. Okay cool. That's what I'm gonna do. Peek
at one. Okay, ten... nine... eight...
FRANK thinks - Why would Martin take hours and hours for testing or
something? As thorough as he is and his dad is an Alpha! If they break
him, then I aint got a damn chance in hell!
MARTIN thinks - ...five... four... three...
FRANK thinks - I can't feel my legs and my foot is like asleep. Its getting
hard to even stand here dammit! What the fuck!
MARTIN thinks - ...one!
(silence)
(silence)
MARTIN thinks - If I count down from ten one more time, this time I'll
open my eyes for real. Okay ten... nine... eight...
FRANK thinks - I keep hearing somebody breathing... I know I aint alone!
How the hell did they stay with me this whole time?
MARTIN thinks - ...six... five... four...
(silence)
MARTIN - ...two... one...
(MARTIN opens his eyes quickly.)
2:21 am
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DEXTER - ...all I'm sayin' is I'm kinda pissed because some nigga is doin'
this same shit to my sister and its pissin' me off!
TY - What?
RONNIE - Yo hold up hold up! Somebody fuckin' with baby girl? Fo sho?
DEXTER - Yeah man.
DRE - Who?
DEXTER - This nigga Gregg.
RONNIE - Gregg?
DEXTER - Yeah, that nigga got her all twisted up. No tellin' what he
sayin' on the yard or tellin' his boys.
RONNIE - What! We should fuck that cat ass dude up!
DEXTER - I don't need your help for that. I can kick his ass myself.
DRE - Well what you doin' about it?
DEXTER - First of all, I went to J. She be gettin' on my nerves too though
because all she do is defend a nigga and she don't see what he's
probably doin' behind the scenes.
DRE - True true.
TY - Yeah, cats will talk.
DEXTER - I'm sayin'. But she don't like hearin' shit from me though.
RONNIE - But that's your sister so you gotta look out.
DEXTER - Oh no doubt. But I'm sayin' she be frustratin' a bruh.
DRE - I can imagine.
TY - Yeah.
DEXTER - Then, I stepped to that cat and he acted like he didn't know
the deal. Playing dumb.
RONNIE - You should've clocked his ass!
DEXTER - I would've but there some other dude in the room. So we both
bounced but the shit aint done. You can't mess with my sister and get
away with it.
RONNIE - I'm sayin'! We should step up and end this shit here and now!
DRE - Oh God, don't you get to plottin'!
DEXTER - Actually, I did have a plan. Its stupid though.
RONNIE - Well what is it?
TY - Yeah, I gotta hear this! Ha ha ha ha!
DEXTER - Well, remember Gregg used to fuck with PJ. That's what made
me think of Gregg in the first place with Ronnie's lyin ass.
RONNIE - Shut up!
DEXTER - Well, if I could somehow get PJ to take that nigga back.
TY thinks - What?
DEXTER - Plus, let J see how foul it is for Gregg to be up on her and he
used to be messin' with PJ and they like best friends. But its a stupid
idea.
RONNIE - No no, that's a good idea! That's a real good idea!
(RONNIE sits forward on the couch.)
RONNIE - I think I got an idea to make that happen dog!
DEXTER - You do?
DRE - Oh God!
RONNIE - Dog, this is a good one and I can see it working! But we all
gotta help. You too Ty, get over here youngin'! Check this out!
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(MARTIN opens his eyes quickly.)
2:21 am
(MARTIN sees absolutely nothing. The room is pitch black to where you
cannot see your hand in front of your face and MARTIN's eyes never
adjusted regardless.)
MARTIN thinks - God! What in the world is this! They locked me in the
basement or something! Is this some kind of practical joke?
FRANK thinks - My face is wet and I need to wipe my cheeks... but damn!
My nose is running!
MARTIN thinks - This is crazy as hell! Its pitch black! I need to take
another look.
(silence)
(silence)
(MARTIN opens his right eye a little. Then his left.)
(silence)
(MARTIN holds his hand in front of his face. He cannot see it.)
MARTIN thinks - What the hell?
FRANK thinks - If I wipe my eyes will they notice? If I fall out on the floor
from exhaustion and sleepiness, will they notice? Shit!
(MARTIN slowly turns to his right and to his left. He sees absolutely
nothing. He closes his eyes.)
MARTIN thinks - What the hell! What time is it and what is goin' on!
2:30 am
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There is a knock on MONA's door. She smiles.
MONA thinks - I got that brother wrapped around my little...
MONA - Hi Michael. Um... who's he?
(MIKE walks past MONA.)
MIKE - This is Terrance. Terrance say hi to Mona.
TERRANCE - Hi nice to meet you.
MONA - Uh yeah. Um... Mike, I didn't know you were bringing your guest.
MIKE - I wasn't finished with him and you rushed me up here. So...
(silence)
MONA - Um... Terrance, make yourself at home. Mike, let me talk to you
in the bedroom.
MIKE - Cool. Terrance I'll be back.
TERRANCE - Okay, take your time.
(MONA looks at TERRANCE as he sits down. She then grabs her purse
and takes it with her.)
MONA - Why didn't you tell me you were bringing him!
MIKE - How do you know all that shit?
(MONA smiles.)
MONA - I don't get a hug no more?
MIKE - Mona.
(MONA opens her arms. MIKE hugs her, MONA holds on and extends it.)
MIKE - Okay, now how do you know all that information about us?
MONA - Sit down.
(MIKE sits.)
MONA - Okay, check this out. I got some things to share with you but
before I do that, I just want to ask you one personal question.
MIKE - Yeah.
MONA - Are you breaking up with me?
(MIKE doesn't answer at first.)
MIKE - I just need to think about some things. Why? Does that decipher
whether or not you tell me?
MONA - Of course it does.
MIKE - I knew it!
(MONA laughs.)
MONA - Naw, I'm just playin'. But for real Michael, I do miss you and I
miss hanging out with you and laughing with you. And if you're gonna
break up with me over something like that... over a difference of
opinion... I mean damn.
MIKE - Well honestly Mona I miss you too. I miss starting trouble with
you.
(MONA laughs but look innocent.)
MONA - Starting trouble? Who me?
(MIKE laughs.)
(silence)
(MONA leans in and kisses MIKE softly. He kisses her back.)
MONA - Welcome back.
MIKE - Thank you.
MONA - Don't ever leave again negro.
MIKE - Then watch yourself.
(MONA smiles as she leans back.)
MONA - Okay, now let's talk business.
MIKE - Hit me.
MONA - What I am about to share with you cannot leave this room. This
aint news yet but its big, so promise me you won't tell anyone yet.
MIKE - I won't.
MONA - Not Xavier or Gregg.
MIKE - That's easy, no problem.
MONA - Nor Dell.
MIKE - Dell, how do you know Dell?
(MONA smiles.)
MONA - You promise?
MIKE - Damn girl, you good! Hell yeah I promise. Now how you know all
this shit?
MONA - Okay. President Bryce is resigning from his position here at
Ahpla. He got another offer at another university and he is moving on.
MIKE - What!
MONA - Yeah. He's about t be out. And my mother will probably be the
next president of the university.
MIKE - What! Are you serious!
MONA - As cancer!
MIKE - Oh shit!
MONA - So my mom is starting to get access to things. Paperwork, files,
all kinds of stuff. And me being the little roving reporter that I am...
MIKE - You saw some of our documents.
MONA - Right. Did you know that yall aren't officially suspended yet?
MIKE - We aren't?
MONA - Not officially. Bryce never signed off on it. Without his
signature, it can't go through.
MIKE - Shit! I didn't know!
MONA - Dell aint gonna tell you that. And if my mom is president...
MIKE - She'll never sign it.
MONA - Not only that, but guess who is gonna be appointed the new
undergraduate director of student life and activities?
MIKE - You?
MONA - Damn right!
MIKE - Shit! That puts you in charge of all campus Greeks!
MONA - Right!
MIKE - So technically, you could tear that suspension notice up and
never approve it!
MONA - Technically I could! As long as...
MIKE - As long as?
(She turns to him and leans in again.)
MONA - As long as the kisses keep coming!
(MIKE and MONA start to passionately kiss.)
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4:15 am
(silence)
MARTIN thinks - I don't know...
(silence)
MARTIN thinks - ...
(silence)
MARTIN thinks - I don't know if I can do this...
(silence)
MARTIN thinks - ...
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
(MARTIN hears a click but it doesn't register. He is so sleepy, he doesn't
know what it is.)
(silence)
(JASON quietly and slowly makes his way downstairs. Once he is almost
at the bottom of the stairs, he looks into the basement.)
JASON thinks - Oh my God!
(He laughs to himself as he sees FRANK rolled up in the fetal position
on the floor sleeping and MARTIN bent over with his hands on his knees
supporting himself about to fall over. JASON smiles.)
JASON thinks - Welcome to the pledge process little brothers!
4:30 am

Episode 23
Pledgee Sticks alias BRENDON is learning how to play the trombone.
This is not his instrument, but he and his line brothers of Kappa Kappa
Psi are being punished because BRENDON missed the last assignment.
BRENDON - Man, I don't know how to play this shit!
JOHN - Well we wouldn't be playing these if you had come with us!
TONY thinks - Yeah dammit!
BRENDON - I told yall, there was no way I could leave those fliers...
TONY - Yeah yeah, we heard it all before.
JOHN - What's the right chord for this again?
BRENDON - Um... I don't know.
TONY - Man, this is nuts!
JOHN - And its really getting on my nerves!
BRENDON thinks - Damn... now even J hates me!
TONY - We sound like shit!
BRENDON - These are not our instruments.
TONY - I know dummy! I know!
BRENDON - Well how are we supposed to sound!
JOHN - If we don't learn this piece, we gonna sound like some niggas
doin' some push ups! All because of your ass again Sticks!
BRENDON - Alright man! Alright! I said I was sorry!
JOHN - Well sorry aint good enough! I know for one I'm damn sure nuff
tired of hearing you say that shit!
BRENDON - What?
JOHN - For real Brendon. I mean, you my man and all, but got damn
bruh. You aint progressing through this process one bit.
TONY - Hold up hold up. What's got into you?
(TONY puts his instrument down.)
JOHN - I'm just sayin' man. Damn.
BRENDON - Say what you gotta say John.
JOHN - Man...
(JOHN thinks about it.)
JOHN - Man nevermind.
BRENDON - Naw, go head.
TONY - Yeah, I gotta hear this.
JOHN - You gonna hear worse than this is Organized Noise or Kai Kai
Psi come back in here and we aint got this song down pat.
BRENDON - Forget them. Say what you gotta say.
JOHN - See, that's my point! You can't say forget them. Because
everytime you do that, you might as well say forget us. When you
disregard our big brothers, they take that shit out on us, not you! Maybe
if you got punished for your own shit, then you wouldn't make these
dumb ass mistakes any more.
(silence)
(JOHN starts to practice again.)
TONY - Well damn. I sure didn't expect you to say the exact thing that I
was thinking.
JOHN - I'm just tired man.
BRENDON - So you feel the same way T?
TONY - You know me bruh.
BRENDON - Okay so its like that?
TONY - Aint none of us come in here hating on you. When you started to
fuck up, thats when we got upset. And you don't show the kind of
remorse that makes us think that you care. So why should we?
(silence)
BRENDON - Fine. You guys have made your point.
(BRENDON puts the trombone down.)
BRENDON - And made it well.
(He starts to leave.)
JOHN - Where are you going?
BRENDON - I don't want to be a burden to you guys. Maybe this whole
thing is out of my league. Fuck it. I aint tryin' to ruin yall's chances of
getting in. I'm out. Good luck fellas.
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The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha are talking and have asked KATRICE
about her sexual orientation.
APRIL - See, that's my question! The first time. I don't seem to get it.
Like, what would make you... I mean what would lead you to... I mean...
(silence)
(KATRICE stares at APRIL.)
KATRICE - You know what April, I'm about tired of your bullshit. Why are
you acting like you don't know about first experiences?
APRIL - Huh?
KATRICE - Oh cut the bullshit!
APRIL - What... are... you... talking... about?
(APRIL looks at KATRICE with a look of terror. KATRICE looks pissed.)
PJ thinks - Oh shit!
KATRICE - You know damn well what I'm talking about! I'm sick and tired
of you trying to play me!
APRIL - I'm not tryin' to...
KATRICE - Yes you are and you know it!
OCTAVIA - Sorors... sorors, what's going on?
KATRICE - I'm gonna tell you exactly what's goin'
APRIL - No no wait!
(APRIL gets up and tries to put her hand over KATRICE's mouth to shut
her up.)
KATRICE - Oh now you wanna shut me up? Get off me! Get off me!
APRIL - Katrice!
KATRICE - What's wrong? You don't want nobody to know that we slept
with each other?
OCTAVIA - What!
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BRENDON turns to leave the practice room.
BRENDON - So good luck fellas.
JOHN - Wait hold up. How you just gonna up and leave now? So you a
quitter now?
BRENDON - Whatever. What do you care? Without me, your life will be a
lot easier.
JOHN - Aint nobody said all that and stop trying to lay a guilt trip. Get
back in here and learn your shit.
TONY - Naw man, let him go.
(JOHN turns to TONY.)
JOHN - What?
TONY - He's right. Maybe this aint for him and its showing through this
process. We still gonna be boys. We still gonna be in the band. Its still
all good. But maybe this shit just aint for him and I can respect him
making a decision like that. I know it must be difficult but this is the first
time you put someone else before yourself. Besides your brother.
(JOHN turns to BRENDON.)
TONY - So good luck to you too.
(TONY extends his hand toward BRENDON. BRENDON takes it and they
come together for a hug.)
BRENDON - Thanks.
JOHN - You're really gonna leave? I don't think this is good. Bren, you
can do this shit, just start using your head.
BRENDON - Naw man, I'm out.
(BRENDON extends his hand toward JOHN. JOHN reluctantly takes it
and they hug as well.)
BRENDON - Peace fellas. I'll call Kai and straighten it out with him and
the other brothers.
(The next two sounds that BRENDON hears are the door closing behind
him and an awful trombone noise being played from inside the room.)
BRENDON thinks - They aint even gonna run after me and try and stop
me again. Shit.
(BRENDON walks upstairs in the Fine Arts building and looks around.
Nobody is in the hall. The place is unusually quiet. He checks his watch.)
BRENDON thinks - Weird. Whatever.
(He walks outside onto the yard. There are people walking around. He
pulls out his cell phone to call KAI but thinks twice and puts it back.)
BRENDON - Man, this shit is crazy! Am I doing the right thing?
(He walks to a bench and sits down. A girl passing by speaks.)
PATRICE - Hi Brandon.
(BRENDON looks up.)
BRENDON - Oh... hey.
(She smiles as she continues walking.)
BRENDON thinks - Whatever.
(He looks back at the Fine Arts building, almost hoping to see either
TONY or JOHN coming after him. He doesn't.)
BRENDON thinks - So much for teamwork.
(He pulls out his cell phone again. He dials.)
BRANDON - Hey.
BRENDON - Wassup man, where you at?
BRANDON - Just got out of class but bout to go to lab. Where you?
BRENDON - Yard.
BRANDON - Oh cool. Wassup?
BRENDON - Nothing, nevermind. Just call me when you get out.
BRANDON - You need something now? Cuz my lab is four hours.
BRENDON - Naw, its cool. Hit me later.
BRANDON - Aight.
BRENDON - Later.
(They hang up.)
(silence)
(BRENDON gets up and starts to walk toward the shuttle bus stop.)
BRENDON thinks - This is all for the better. Pledging obviously is just
not my thing. Its Brandon's thing. But clearly not mine.
(BRENDON's spirit feels down and it shows in the way he walks. He is
very good at hiding emotion however, and continues to walk in silence.)
BRENDON thinks - Damn... to fail twice.
(As he turns the corner, he sees a familiar face.)
BRENDON thinks - Oh Lord.
(He stops walking.)
MIKE - Brendon!
BRENDON - Big Mike. What's up player.
MIKE - Just the cat I need to talk to! Where you headed?
BRENDON - Um... I was headed to class.
(MIKE looks BRENDON up and down.)
MIKE - Nigga stop lying. You aint got no books and you almost at the
shuttle.
(BRENDON smiles, eventhough he doesn't want to.)
MIKE - Follow me, I need to talk to you.
(BRENDON does. They make small talk as they approach the Callis
Student Union. They go into the lounge and find a secluded area and sit
down.)
BRENDON thinks - Damn, it would be just my fuckin' luck have Kai's ass
see me in here chillin' with Mike.
MIKE - Yo, lets get down to business shall we?
BRENDON - Business? What are you talking about?
(MIKE smiles.)
MIKE - How is your pursuit of Kappa coming?
(BRENDON sits up straight.)
BRENDON - Excuse me?
MIKE - You know, that other Kappa. KKPsi. How's it going?
BRENDON - How did you know about that?
MIKE - I have my ways. Listen. I know things aren't going well for you
over there with them.
BRENDON - How do you...
MIKE - Nevermind how I know. Just know that I check up on my peeps.
And you cool with me Bren, so I got a watchful eye out for you.
BRENDON - For what? And where is this going?
MIKE - For this...
(MIKE looks around, then back at BRENDON.)
MIKE - We're back baby! The Nupes are back! We can have intake now
and I want you in! I got one other guy down already and with you, we'd
have the perfect combination! I know shit was shady back in the day, but
this time its for real! I know you still want KAPsi and we want you!
(BRENDON is sitting in a silent shock.)
MIKE - So what you say man? You up for the challenge or what?
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DONNA and CANDACE are in front of Pearl Library. DONNA is trying to
tell CANDACE something.
DONNA - Candace, forget all that! There's something real important that
I need to tell you!
CANDACE - Alright alright, what could possibly be so...
(CANDACE stops.)
CANDACE thinks - Oh God, she's pregnant!
CANDACE - Ooooh, um... lets sit down over here okay?
DONNA - Yeah, sure.
(They walk to a bench next to the library. CANDACE is walking gingerly
and looking at DONNA's body.)
CANDACE thinks - She doesn't look pregnant just yet. Maybe she just
found out.
(They sit and DONNA immediately turns to CANDACE.)
DONNA - Candace, I should've told you this a long time ago.
CANDACE - Its okay. Whatever it is.
DONNA - No its not okay.
CANDACE - No really... it is.
(CANDACE puts her arm on DONNA's shoulder.)
CANDACE - And if you ever need to talk... I mean really talk about
anything...
(DONNA brushes CANDACE's arm away.)
DONNA - Will you stop being so fucking nice all the time?
(CANDACE jumps back.)
DONNA - Just shut the hell up and listen!
(CANDACE is quiet. DONNA takes a deep breath.)
DONNA - I should've told you this a long time ago and I am so sorry I
didn't. I just didn't know what to do or how to handle it.
(CANDACE is still quiet.)
DONNA - Well anyway, here goes.
(DONNA looks CANDACE straight into her eyes.)
DONNA - Candace, Caryn has been lying to you. Althought Lil Derrick's
is Nino's biological son, she never slept with him.
(silence)
CANDACE - What?
DONNA - She got pregnant by...
(DONNA pauses at the mere thought.)
DONNA - ...by using a condom on herself. She was trying to hook Gregg
and she... well she hooked Nino by accident.
(They are both staring at each other.)
(silence)
DONNA - Are you okay?
CANDACE - Oh I'm fine. Just peachy.
(DONNA is taken aback by CANDACE's tone.)
DONNA - Huh?
(CANDACE turns her head away, then turns back toward DONNA with an
angry tone.)
CANDACE - Donna, haven't I been nothing but nice to you? Haven't I
looked out for you all this time and tried to help you in what you're trying
to do?
DONNA - Yes! Yes you have and I am so sorry that I didn't tell you this
sooner!
CANDACE - Tell me sooner? What the hell are you talking about? How
you gonna pose like you're being my friend and getting all this info
about my sorority out of me, then turn around and tell me some bold
face lie about my deceased fiance!
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OCTAVIA - What!
APRIL - Ha ha ha ha! No I didn't! Ha... stop playing!
KATRICE - Yes you did!
APRIL - Girl stop playing!
(GINA is simply staring in shock.)
KATRICE - Oh yeah? You don't want to admit it?
(KATRICE turns.)
KATRICE - PJ...
(Everyone stops and looks at PJ. PJ laughs.)
PJ - Ha ha ha ha, oh you gonna put me on the spot?
KATRICE - Tell em Peej.
(silence)
PJ - Yeah, its true. I walked in on em. Sorry Appie.
APRIL - PJ!
GINA - Yall messed around with each other?
KATRICE - Yes we did! And its not about calling April out and shit. I
wasn't even gonna say shit but she's sitting here trying to play me.
APRIL - No I wasn't! Shit!
PJ - Yes you were April. Come on now, stop trippin'.
GINA - Oh my God you messed around with each other! Oh my God!
KATRICE - It really wasn't that big of a deal. I thought April was cute
when I met her. I pushed up on her.
GINA - But... but...
KATRICE - And its not like April is into that lifestyle or anything. Its just
that me approaching her was different. And probably somewhat
interesting. I really wasn't gonna say anything.
GINA - April why were you acting the way you were?
PJ - Yeah man, you was trippin'.
APRIL - Because I was scared and embarrassed alright! Damn!
PJ - Well that's what you get. Next time keep your mouth shut.
APRIL - Shut up PJ!
(PJ laughs.)
PJ - Hey, don't get mad at me! Ha ha ha ha!
KATRICE - Just don't disrespect me April. That's really not cool.
GINA - I am in shock. My goodness.
PJ - How you think I felt when I walked in the room! Ha ha ha ha!
GINA - God!
KATRICE - Oh it isn't that big a deal.
APRIL - Maybe not for you but imagine for someone that's straight, like
me.
GINA - Yeah, I feel you.
(silence)
APRIL - But it only happened once! And that's the truth.
KATRICE - Yeah, that's true.
(silence)
APRIL - Sands... what's the matter?
(APRIL looks at OCTAVIA who has been very quiet.)
APRIL - You okay?
(silence)
(OCTAVIA gets up and grabs her bag.)
OCTAVIA - Yeah.... I gotta go.
APRIL - Wait, where you goin'?
OCTAVIA - I just gotta go.
(APRIL gets up and grabs OCTAVIA's bag by the strap.)
APRIL - Wait, what's the matter? Are you upset or something?
OCTAVIA - I don't wanna talk about it.
APRIL - Talk about what?
OCTAVIA - Let go of my bag.
APRIL - No, talk to me.
OCTAVIA - I don't want to talk to you. Give me my bag!
(OCTAVIA snatches her bag and turns to leave.)
PJ - Wait wait, hold up. Its okay if Katrice is a lesbian but not if April is?
Is that what you sayin'?
APRIL - I'm not a lesbian!
PJ - Shut up, you know what I mean!
(OCTAVIA has stopped because PJ is standing in front of her.)
OCTAVIA - Move PJ.
PJ - What? You big sister NAACP again? Girl please, what's your
problem?
OCTAVIA - Okay fine!
(OCTAVIA turns around and faces APRIL.)
OCTAVIA - Fine! I'll admit it! I'm pissed off and hurt! Yeah I was
concerned about Katrice, but it hits home for me when its my line sister
and yall can brush it off all day long but I'm not! Now get out of my way!
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DONNA has just told CANDACE about CARYN's lie. CANDACE doesn't
seem to believe her.
DONNA - Yes! Yes you have and I am so sorry that I didn't tell you this
sooner!
CANDACE - Tell me sooner? What the hell are you talking about? How
you gonna pose like you're being my friend and getting all this info
about my sorority out of me, then turn around and tell me some bold
face lie about my deceased fiance!
DONNA - Bold face lie? Candace I'm telling the truth! Why would I make
something like this up!
CANDACE - I don't know and I don't care! I buried Nino a long time ago
and I'm not going to let those feelings resurface again!
DONNA - Candace wait... wait I'm telling you the truth! I swear! Caryn
hasn't told anyone but me because she trusts me but what she did was
foul and messed up!
CANDACE - No, what you're doing now is foul and messed up!
(DONNA grabs both of CANDACE's arms forcefully.)
DONNA - Listen to me!
(CANDACE looks a bit surprised.)
DONNA - Wake up out of your little dream world okay! I know you got an
NBA star who takes good care of you but come back down to earth with
the rest of us! People are shady and people do shady things! I know, I
used to. But I would never do anything to hurt you, not after all you've
done for me.
(She lets go of CANDACE's arms.)
DONNA - Caryn is a triflin' ho! She's got some serious issues that I think
stem from her childhood or something. But nonetheless, she told me
that she wanted to get pregnant by Gregg, he wouldn't do it with her
without a condom, so she took an old condom from his garbage can...
(She can't finish the story.)
CANDACE - But if it was in Gregg's garbage can, then how...
DONNA - That's what I'm saying. It was Gregg's garbage can in Gregg's
bathroom. Gregg and Nino were roommates. So...
(silence)
DONNA - ...you do the math.
(silence)
CANDACE - So...
DONNA - So... yes that is Nino's son. You can probably tell that just from
looking at him. But...
(silence)
DONNA - ...but Nino never cheated on you. Ever.
(silence)
DONNA - From what I hear about him, he couldn't. He didn't have it in
him. All he had in him was a passion for you.
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
(CANDACE looks away.)
(silence)
(silence)
(When CANDACE looks back she is teary eyed.)
CANDACE - Yeah... yeah I'm fine.
(DONNA reaches toward CANDACE and hugs her.)
DONNA - I'm sorry you had to go through all this.
(DONNA lets go and sits back up.)
CANDACE - Thanks...
(CANDACE's demeanor instantly changes as she wipes a tear away and
starts to take her earrings off.)
CANDACE - ...but you're not half as sorry as Caryn is about to be!
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(PJ steps aside and OCTAVIA brushes past her.)
APRIL - Octavia wait!
KATRICE - Let her go! That's foul.
(APRIL rushes after OCTAVIA.)
PJ - Yall chicks are so full of drama its sick. Ha ha ha ha!
(APRIL catches up with OCTAVIA in the hall. She runs past her and
stops in front of her, blocking her from going to the elevator.)
APRIL - What the hell is the matter with you!
OCTAVIA - What the hell is the matter with you! How dare you ask me
that! I aint the one sleeping with other women!
APRIL - Octavia, I am not a lesbian, this thing happened once!
OCTAVIA - Oh okay... that makes it better!
APRIL - What? You got an issue with gay people or something?
OCTAVIA - No, I got an issue with you! When are you gonna get your
damn act together? When are you gonna start acting responsible at all!
You make me so mad sometimes because you are so smart and have so
much potential but you waste it all on doing stupid stuff!
APRIL - Oh so just because I aint you, going to whatever medical school
I want and driving a fat ass ride...
OCTAVIA - The only reason I'm going to med school is because I work
hard and I deserve it! And I definitely aint gonna apologize for studying
and for applying myself!
APRIL - But what about living life? Your nose is in a book, you missed
out on all that going to a Black school has to offer!
OCTAVIA - April, I didn't come here to party. I came here to get a degree.
I can party after I close my practice down for the week and ake a two
week vacation in the islands! It aint time to celebrate now because I aint
got it yet! And you need to get that!
(silence)
(OCTAVIA steps past APRIL and walks to the elevator. She pushes the
button.)
OCTAVIA - You need to start making better decisions.
(silence)
(The elevator door opens and OCTAVIA steps on as XAVIER and
REGGIE happen to be stepping off.)
REGGIE - Octavia, what's up girl.
OCTAVIA - Hey guys.
(REGGIE detects her tone.)
REGGIE thinks - What's wrong with her?
(The elevator door closes and XAVIER and REGGIE turn and see APRIL
standing in the hall.)
REGGIE - Hey April.
APRIL - Hi Regg. Hi Xavier.
XAVIER - Hi? Hi?
(XAVIER walks toward APRIL. She looks confused.)
XAVIER - You know that was real foul what you said about me in that
email April. I see how you roll. Its like that now? Cool. I'm totally through
with you.

Episode 24
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha are with their pledgees, FRANK and
MARTIN.
QUINTON - Okay lets review. So far I've given you Pharoahs Akhenaton,
Thutmose, and Ramses. And we spoke about Imhotep.
(The pledgees are quickly writing, taking notes.
QUINTON - Now let's move on to what I like to call the holy family, Isis,
Horus and Osiris.
SPHINXMAN FRANK- Big Brother Riddler of the Sphinx, I have a
question.
QUINTON - Go ahead.
SPHINXMAN FRANK - You mentioned a period of time... um, the fifth
dynasty. Which ruler was over that part? And was this at Giza or Luxor?
QUINTON - Get it from your line brother, I don't have time to go back.
You got an exam on this stuff tomorrow and you still got fourteen kings
to go over. Now moving on...
FRANK thinks - Shit! This is too fast.
QUINTON - Now don't confuse gods of the underworld and kings. There
is a clear difference and if you get that one question wrong on my exam
I'll be pissed. I aint standing up here teaching you all this to waste my
time. There's a million other things I can be doing right now. So don't
mess this up.
SPHINXMAN - Yes Big Brother.
QUINTON - Okay. Now understand the relationship between Osiris and
Isis. Well, I shouldn't say relationship, moreso look at is as a...
(The door opens and JASON walks in.)
SPHINXMEN - Greetings Big Brother Dean Hazin' Jazin'!
(silence)
JASON - Where's the rest of my greeting?
QUINTON - They probably haven't learned it yet.
SPHINXMAN MARTIN - Big Brother Dean, we don't know the full greeting
yet and we never want to disrespect you. So until we remember the...
JASON - Stop. You owe me one for this spokesman.
SPHINXMAN MARTIN - Yes Big Brother Dean.
JASON - How many is that that you owe me now?
SPHINXMAN MARTIN - Six.
JASON - And you know what happens if you get to seven right?
SPHINXMAN MARTIN - Yes.
JASON - Okay. Alright, tear out a new piece of paper. Its assignment
time.
(They both turn to a fresh page in their notebooks.)
JASON - There are five things that you have to pick up and you only
have a short amount of time to do it. I need these things quickly. Here ya
go. First you need to pick up a soup ladel and a pot. Make sure you get
some herbs and gold ink. Then get 7 packs of noodles and then bring
back some xerox copy paper. Make sure you get enough of all items.
SPHINXMEN - Yes.
JASON - Now here's the deal. Once you two leave here, you're marked
men. In other words, the big brothers are going to try and block you
from what you have to do on this assignment. If you run into big
brothers, turn the other way immediately. Because if they see you, your
done. They'll take you and hem you up and you'll never get to finish. Do
you understand?
SPHINXMEN - Yes.
JASON - Let me be very clear. Big brothers are not your friends and
cannot be trusted today. They are on assignment just like you and their
assignment is to block you from completing this. Don't let me down.
SPHINXMEN - We won't.
JASON - Okay, you got two hours. Go.
(They quickly start to gather their things to leave. MARTIN raises his
hand.)
SPHINXMAN FRANK - Where do we bring the items back to?
JASON - You know where to find me. Yall are wasting time, you are
losing precious minutes. You need to hurry. Like I said, the bros are on
assignment too. Be careful.
(They get up and look out the door, down the hall, both ways. Then they
creep out of the classroom.)
MARTIN whispers - Follow me!
(They hurry down the hall and dip into the woman's restroom.)
FRANK - What are you doing! We don't have time to...
MARTIN - Shut up.
(MARTIN pulls out the list that JASON just gave them and starts to study
it.)
FRANK - What are you doing? We only have two hours and we're losing
precious time.
MARTIN - Shhhh, hold on.
(silence)
MARTIN - Just like I thought.
FRANK - What? What?
MARTIN - Look...
(MARTIN turns his paper around to show FRANK.)
MARTIN - The items on this list. This is a test. Look, we gotta get a soup
ladel, a pot, herbs, ink and xerox paper. You see anything special about
this list?
FRANK - I aint got time for twenty questions. What are you getting at?
MARTIN - If you take the first letter of each word, it spells Sphinx. Soup,
pot, herbs, ink and xerox.
FRANK - Oh!
MARTIN - And they expect us to run to the grocery store to get some of
this and then probably to Kinkos back here near campus to get the
paper.
FRANK - Well yeah. How else can we do this?
MARTIN - Well if what Jason said is true about the brothers being on
assignment, they're gonna be waiting for us near the grocery store by
campus or at least on the way there.
FRANK - Right! So we need to take the back streets and run through the
bushes or something huh?
MARTIN - Absolutely not.
FRANK - Huh?
MARTIN - That's what they expect us to do. Nobody would walk there in
broad daylight down Main Street. That's too obvious. So they expect us
to go the back roads and do it that way, then swing around to Kinkos on
the way up. They're gonna be hiding and waiting every step of the way.
FRANK - Damn! What are we gonna do?
(FRANK looks at his watch.)
MARTIN - Simple. No problem at all.
FRANK - Well please share with me Mr. Calm Cool and Collected.
(MARTIN smiles.)
MARTIN - You're funny. You get so nervous. All we gotta do is outsmart
them Think one step ahead. Now, like I said, they expect us to go right to
the grocery store here to get this stuff, then to Kinkos for the paper and
probably the ink.
FRANK - Yeah yeah, hurry up with the explanation.
MARTIN - All we gotta do is flip it and go somewhere completely
different to get all our stuff. We can go to a store that they have no idea
we are going to go to. We can take our time buying our stuff, chill out,
get something to eat, and come back.
(FRANK is looking at MARTIN like he is crazy.)
FRANK - Have you taken one too many smacks to the head? What the
hell are you talking about.
(MARTIN smiles as he reaches into his bag and pulls out a set of keys.)
MARTIN - Understand what I'm saying now?
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MAX is studying for his chemistry exam. He is in TERRANCE's room.
MAX - Damn!
TERRANCE - What's the matter?
(TERRANCE calls out from the other room but MAX doesn't answer.)
TERRANCE - What's wrong?
(TERRANCE walks in to see a very frustrated MAX staring into an open
book.)
MAX - I just don't get this shit. I'm just stupid or something. I keep doing
this problem over and over but never getting the right answer! I keep
plugging in the formula but...
(silence)
MAX - Shit... I'm so gonna fail this exam.
(TERRANCE walks up.)
TERRANCE - I got some chemistry for ya.
(TERRANCE rubs the back of MAX's head.)
TERRANCE - Let's see if we got any chemistry.
(MAX leans his head back and TERRANCE bends over. They share a
long romantic kiss.)
TERRANCE - That calm you down?
MAX - Uh... no... you may have to try it again... it didn't quite work.
(They both laugh as they begin to kiss again.)
TERRANCE - What seems to be the problem?
MAX - See, the issue is this...
(MAX turns a few pages back in his notebook.)
MAX - See, this here is the same problem. We did this one in class. But
when I try the exact same formula to this problem that I'm working on
now... it comes out Wrong. Very wrong!
TERRANCE - Let me see.
(MAX backs up as TERRANCE sits on his lap.)
TERRANCE - Now, let me do the problem.
MAX - Okay Mister Expert!
(MAX strokes TERRANCE's back underneath his t shirt while
TERRANCE works on the problem.)
TERRANCE - Um... let me stop because I really don't know what I'm
doing.
MAX - See what I mean?
TERRANCE - Yeah but I aint the chem student. You're supposed to know
how to do this. Did they explain everything in class?
MAX - Yeah but I missed something. Clearly.
(As TERRANCE gets up, he kisses MIKE on lips.)
TERRANCE - Good luck sweetie.
MAX - Thanks.
(MAX scoots his chair up and starts to study again.)
MAX - Hey, can you get me something to drink?
TERRANCE - Sure baby. What you want?
MAX - Just give me some water.
TERRANCE - Okay.
(TERRANCE goes to get the water, MAX goes back to studying.)
MAX thinks - Okay... if I start here and do it slow...
(TERRANCE comes back with the water.)
TERRANCE - Here ya go.
MAX - Thanks.
(silence)
(silence)
TERRANCE - Um... I got something I want to talk to you about.
MAX - Really? Wassup?
(MAX looks up from his book.)
TERRANCE - I didn't tell you this before, but I am like...
(silence)
TERRRANCE - ...I'm becoming very interested in a fraternity.
MAX - What!
TERRANCE - I have a good source on the inside and I know who is
gonna be on the line.
(MAX is quet. He doen't go back to his studying just yet.)
TERRANCE - That's it. So what do you think?
MAX - I'm mad about it. You saw what happened to me when I tried out
for Alpha Phi Alpha. Why would you want to return to that? They some
assholes!
TERRANCE - Oh, I'm not talking about the Alphas. I got another fratenity
in mind.
MAX - It don't matter. They're all the same Terrance! I don't want you to
do it.
TERRANCE - But baby, I got an inside scoop! I even know who else is
probably gonna be on the line with me!
MAX - You do? How do you know? And what fraternity? Phi Beta
Sigma?
TERRANCE - No. Kappa Alpha Psi.
MAX - Who is your source?
TERRANCE - Mike.
(silence)
TERRANCE - Mike's been giving me a good scoop on things.He said I
was sure to get in and he told me who else was a sure shot too. It's
gonna be Brendon. That would make a great line! Me and Bren stepping
out as new Kappas!
MAX - Brendon! The twin? Oh hell naw! Hell naw! Now I'm even more
dead set against it!
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The Alpha Sphinxman pledgees have received their assignment from
JASON their dean and are preparing a plan to get it done.
MARTIN - All we gotta do is flip it and go somewhere completely
different to get all our stuff. We can go to a store that they have no idea
we are going to go to. We can take our time buying our stuff, chill out,
get something to eat, and come back.
(FRANK is looking at MARTIN like he is crazy.)
FRANK - Have you taken one too many smacks to the head? What the
hell are you talking about.
(MARTIN smiles as he reaches into his bag and pulls out a set of keys.)
MARTIN - Understand what I'm saying now?
FRANK - Oh shit! Who's car keys?
MARTIN - My girl. She slipped them to me today and said I can use her
car if I have to. She came through! I was able to shoot her an email and
ask her, and then I set up a meeting time and place!
FRANK - Oh shit! You're a genius!
MARTIN - So now that we got two hours, we got plenty of time!
FRANK - Yes! So where do you think we should go?
MARTIN - Like I said, they expect us to go to the grocery store here. I
say, we go far out. Like as far as we can go.
FRANK - Hmmmm, well we can hop on the road and go a few towns
over.
MARTIN - Exactly! That's exactly what I was thinking. So let's go down to
King City.
FRANK - Wow! That's like a twenty five minute drive!
MARTIN - I know, but if we leave now, we can go, stop off at McDonald's
and then get the stuff and get back. Remember, we gotta park the car
back and then walk back up here to meet Big Brother Dean Hazin' Jazin'.
FRANK - Right. Okay let's get movin'.
(They peek their heads out of the bathroom and see that the classroom
that they were in is now empty.)
FRANK - Quinton and Jason left. They probably are headed to the store.
MARTIN - Yeah, let's go.
(They quickly make it to the stairway and run downstairs.)
FRANK - Where's her car?
MARTIN - Down the hill. But she parked it out of the way, just in case.
FRANK - Man, you think of everything!
(They sneak around corners and behind trees until they reach MARTIN's
girlfriend's car.)
MARTIN - Here we are! Let's roll.
FRANK - Zoom zoom nigga!
(They get in and start it.)
MARTIN - And look... a full tank of gas!
FRANK - That's what's up!
(They start to drive as FRANK checks his watch.)
FRANK - Man, we got like an hour and a half.
MARTIN - So let's eat first, then go.
FRANK - Cool, well lets go to the drive through and hit the road.
MARTIN - Okay.
(They go to McDonald's and order food. MARTIN reaches into the glove
compartment and grabs some money.)
MARTIN - Stash of money, just in case!
FRANK - No stone unturned huh?
MARTIN - No doubt! I owe my girl big time!
(They get their food and hit the road.)
MARTIN - So what you think of what we're going through so far?
FRANK - Well for one thing I am mad sleepy! That one night when they
made us stand there, that was crazy! I really haven't caught up on my
sleep since then.
MARTIN - Yeah. That was hard.
FRANK - And they really don't let up. I'm tellin' ya.
MARTIN - I know. This is what I thought though. A lot of thinking, a lot of
learning, and a lot of other stuff.
(FRANK laughs and MARTIN laughs with him.)
FRANK - Matter of fact, I can barely keep my eyes open now. I might
have to take a quick nap.
MARTIN - Do what you gotta do. I can handle the drive.
FRANK - Cool, maybe I can drive back.
MARTIN - Okay.
(FRANK goes to sleep and MARTIN makes the drive there. As he turns of
the exit to King City, he wakes FRANK up.)
FRANK - Huh... what...
MARTIN - We're here.
FRANK - Huh? Where?
MARTIN - King City.
FRANK - Huh?
MARTIN - Frank wake up man. We're here to go to the store.
(FRANK looks around and wipes his mouth off.)
FRANK - Oh yeah. Okay good.
MARTIN - Once we get into town, we should be able to find a grocery
store.
FRANK - Yeah. Shit I'm tired!
MARTIN - I know man, I was dozin' off coming here.
FRANK - Well I got you on the way back. Let's just zip inside and get this
shit. We down to an hour left.
MARTIN - Right.
(They pull into a gas station and ask where the nearest grocery store is.
It is only two more lights down the main road.)
FRANK - Oh look, there it is right there!
(They pull into the parking lot and go inside.)
MARTIN - Okay let's split up. I'll get the soup ladel and the pot. You get
the herbs and see if they sell ink here. If not, we will have to get that
from the Kinkos.
FRANK - Okay.
(FRANK goes looking for the aisle with herbs and spices. Once he finds
the aisle he turns into it. He stops in his tracks and quickly spins around
out of the aisle. He dips into the next aisle.)
FRANK thinks - What the fuck!
(He slowly peeks his head around the corner of the aisle. Right at the
spices section, he sees three guys standing, having a conversation...
BOBBY, LARRY and REGGIE.)
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THERESA has just informed her sorors of Delta Sigma Theta that she no
longer wishes to be a member of the sorority.
THERESA - You guys have been great but this whole soror thing just
aint me. So thanks guys but you can have all this stuff back.
WILLIE - What!
CAMILLE - You can't quit being a Delta! Are you joking because that's
not funny!
THERESA - No, I'm not joking.
CAMIILE - What?
CHRISTIAN - Hold up, how you gonna say you wanna stop being a
soror? What kind of shit is that?
GWEN - Wow, now that's a new one!
TIA - I heard of sorors not acting sisterly but never a sister not wanting
to be a soror!
WILLIE - Everybody hold up, hold on a minute.
(WILLIE stands up and has her hands raised.)
WILLIE - I think we need to give Theresa a little more respect sorors.
Let's hear her out and if she doesn't want to be a member, we can go
through the procedures to make that happen for her.
CAMILLE - Make that happen for her? Why would someone want to not
be a member of the greatest sorority on earth!
WILLIE - Whatever the reason, if that's what she wants...
CHRISTIAN - Am I hearing things? You're gonna approve Theresa
bowing out of DST? Are you crazy?
WILLIE - I think it would be crazy to keep a person that doesn't want to
be here. I mean, come on sorors. Its obvious that she doesn't want to be
a member. She don't do nothing. She don't come to nothing. She aint
enthusiastic about nothing. She aint energetic about nothing.
CAMILLE - Damn Willie, you got something against her?
WILLIE - Naw but I am the one who spoke on your behalf...
(WILLIE looks directly at THERESA.)
WILLIE - ...so its a slap in the face. But whatever. I aint gotta beg nobody
to be a member of my sorority if they don't want to be here! Bump that!
THERESA - This aint personal Willie. You always taking things personal.
This aint got nothing to do with you and this aint got nothing to do with
us. This has all to do with me and how I feel and I wish you for once
would respect how other people feel.
WILLIE - Whatever. You just got one excuse after another for how you
can't simply step up to the plate and handle your responsibilities. Delta
aint no baby sitting service. I know I aint got time and my sorors, my real
soror aint got time neither!
GWEN - Willie, don't go there okay? This aint the time to start name
calling.
CAMILLE - Yeah damn everybody, calm down.
THERESA - I don't know why I expected someone in here to understand.
I should've known that Miss Perfection would feel the way she does!
TIA - Well I think this is crazy. Theresa, you can't quit. This is for life.
You just need to work out your issues and I for one am willing to help
you pull together whatever help you need.
CAMILLE - I second that emotion.
(THERESA laughs.)
THERESA - I'm no basket case, trust me. No mental problems here. I just
came to the realization that this aint for me. Yall get excited about things
that Icould care less about. I don't have a lot in common with many of
you. I don't see things the same way. I don't care Camille that there were
thousands of sorors in Vegas. So what.
CAMILLE - What!
GWEN - But that's what makes DST so wonderful! The fact that we are all
free spirits and can think on our own. We're not couped up in some box
trying to be something that we're not. Trying to be all pretty and prissy
or some other silly nonsense. We can be ourselves and rest in that, that
at the end of the day, a Delta is her own woman. A Delta can think for her
own and challenge to be different. You don't love or embrace that?
THERESA - Honestly?
WILLIE - Go ahead and say no! You don't give a shit about what she just
said. Whatever! I don't care anymore!
(WILLIE sits back down.)
WILLIE - Theresa, if you don't mind, we have a meeting to finish. You
can leave your own para right there in the bag. Thanks.
(THERESA gives WILLIE a sarcastic glance as she places the bag down
and turns to leave.)
WILLIE - Okay... sorors if you'll just take a moment to look at...
BREANNA - No! Wait a damn minute! This shit is not going down like
this! Hell no it aint! Line sister sit down before I kick your ass!
(silence)
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TERRANCE - Mike's been giving me a good scoop on things.He said I
was sure to get in and he told me who else was a sure shot too. It's
gonna be Brendon. That would make a great line! Me and Bren stepping
out as new Kappas!
MAX - Brendon! The twin? Oh hell naw! Hell naw! Now I'm even more
dead set against it!
TERRANCE - What? What you got against Brendon?
MAX - I just don't like him. He's a shifty character, talking to every girl on
the yard. The last thing he needs is to be in a frat like that.
TERRANCE - Oh stop, you're being ridiculous now.
MAX - I'm serious. I don't like Brendon and he don't like me. And he
knows that I don't like him too.
TERRANCE - Did yall have some kind of run in or interaction that I don't
know about?
(silence)
TERRANCE - I mean... what's up?
MAX - Naw, its not even like that.
TERRANCE - Hmph.
MAX - I just think you making a mistake and I aint standing behind your
decision.
TERRANCE - See, that's fucked up Max. I would never leave you hanging
like that. I care about you so how you could you say that?
MAX - Don't turn this into a guilt trip.
TERRANCE - I aint turning this into anything/ I'm telling the truth. I
wouldn't go to you and say that I didn't have your back. What the hell?
MAX - But what if it was a decision that you knew was wrong for me?
What if it was something that I was gonna do that you knew was bad for
me and would hurt me in the end. Would you stand by and let it happen
without warning me or something?
TERRANCE - If it was something you really wanted, of course I would
stand behind you.
MAX - Bullshit T! Bullshit!
TERRANCE - Naw, I'm serious.
MAX - You saying that because I just asked you and the discussion is
favorable to that kind of answer. Your forget, I'm a psyche major.
TERRANCE - Shut up!
MAX - Look, I gotta study.
TERRANCE - We aint finished yet.
MAX - As far as I'm concerned we are.
TERRANCE - But we're not.
(silence)
TERRANCE - Max, if you expect me to not pursue Kappa because you
don;t like Brendon, you're crazy.
(MAX looks up.)
MAX - Then maybe I was crazy.
(He closes his book and starts to pack up his things.)
TERRANCE thinks - Shit.
TERRANCE - What are you doing?
MAX - I'm leaving.
TERRANCE - Max, don't be silly. Don't leave.
MAX - Why not? You aren't even taking my feelings into consideration.
TERRANCE - Look, lets just drop this okay? You have an exam to study
for and maybe I picked a bad time to talk about this. We can talk about
this later. Next week or something.
(silence)
TERRANCE - Come on, sit back down.
(MAX slowly sits back down.)
TERRANCE - And I won't disturb you. Matter of fact, let me take a walk.
You're cool here to study by yourself. Help yourself to what's in the
fridge.
MAX - I aint trying to chase you out of your own room.
TERRANCE - It's all good, I'll be right back.
MAX thinks - Whatever.
(TERRANCE grabs his keys and is out the door a few seconds later.)
TERRANCE - That nigga is trippin'! Damn!
(TERRANCE pulls out his cell phone.)
MAX - Hello?
TERRANCE - What you doin'?
MAX - Man!
(TERRANCE laughs.)
MAX - Goodbye!
TERRANCE - What you doin'?
MAX - Studying! Bye!
TERRANCE - Ha ha ha, okay bye.
(He hangs up but dials again.)
LARRY - Hello?
TERRANCE - Hey, wassup its Terrance.
LARRY - What you want? I'm busy right now.
TERRANCE - I need to talk to you.
LARRY - I can't right now, I said I was busy.
TERRANCE - Its about Max.
LARRY - It is? Okay where are you? Do you want to meet up with me to
talk or over the phone? What's wrong huh? What's wrong!
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Because of BREANNA's outburst, the entire room is silenced.
(silence)
(THERESA turns around.)
THERESA - Excuse me?
BREANNA - You heard what the hell I said! You aint givin' up Delta
Sigma Theta! You'll give that up over my dead body! And you're gonna
be a dead body if you even think about walking out that door!
THERESA - Bree, this aint got nothin' to do with...
(BREANNA leaps out of her chair and her chair topples to the floor.
Everyone jumps and is staring in shock at the two.)
BREANNA - I aint playin'! You and I cried for this and worked hard for
this and I'll be damned if I let you walk away from it! That's some bull!
WILLIE - Breanna, I understand you're hurt but the best thing...
BREANNA - Shut the hell up Willie!
(WILLIE looks shockingly at BREANNA as do the other sorors that are
quiet. BREANNA turns to face THERESA.)
BREANNA - Theresa, don't do this! I know you and I know why you did
this! You can't tell me that what we went through... together... was in
vain! Don't even try and tell me that lie!
(THERESA is quiet.)
BREANNA - You were born to be a Delta! Your attitude exudes DST from
every pour!
WILLIE - Oh brot...
BREANNA - I said shut up!
CAMILLE thinks - Okay I aint messin' with her!
BREANNA - I'm not gonna say this again! Don't make me make this ugly!
THERESA - Bree, listen to me. And hear me. I love you girl, I do. But I
don't love Delta.
BREANNA - Yes you do!
THERESA - No, you want me to but I don't.
(silence)
(THERESA starts to leave again.)
BREANNA - No wait!
(BREANNA steps in her way.)
BREANNA - Tell me that the things you said you didn't mean them when
you said them. Tell me that when you had my back you didn't mean it.
Tell me that when I carried you you didn't appreciate it.
(THERESA is just staring back at her.)
BREANNA - If none of those things meant the words that you said... then
walk out of here and I won't ever call you or bother you again. But I know
in my heart that you meant those things that you said and you meant to
do those things that you did. I saw it in your eyes and I saw it in your
heart. The only reason you doing this now is... actually, I have no idea
why you're doing this now. But regardless, please... don't do this.
(silence)
(CAMILLE starts to clap slowly.)
GWEN - Stop that, that's aint funny!
CAMILLE - Sorry.
BREANNA - So what's it gonna be? You tell me that all that meant
absolutely nothing to you...
(BREANNA folds her arms.)
BREANNA - ...and I will never call you soror... again!
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BRENDON - Hello?
MAX - You listen to me and you listen good...
BRENDON - Who is this?
MAX - You stay the hell away from Terrance! I don't even want you
thinking about dealing with him!
BRENDON - Who the hell is... who is this? Is this Big Brother Kai Kai Psi!
MAX - You keep your hands off Terrance! I know how you roll and I aint
playing with you no more!

Episode 25
JAHANNA is in her room packing up a few things.
JAHANNA thinks - Its crazy how much stuff you accumulate in the
course of just a few years. Dag!
(She puts a few books in a box marked GIVEAWAYS.)
JAHANNA thinks - I need to be selling this stuff instead of giving it all
away.
(She picks up a stack of pictures and flips through the first few. Her
mind starts to wander back and she sits on her bed. She starts to go
through them one at a time.)
JAHANNA thinks - Oh I remember this! The president's picnic! We drank
that punch and all got drunk and sick until the next day!
(She laughs to herself. She picks up the next picture and it is her and
DEXTER and the Ques at a Ahpla football game.)
JAHANNA thinks - Dex and the bruhs! Those dudes wear gold boots
everywhere! The probably wear them joints to church!
(She laughs again and turns to the next picture. It is her and PJ at a
picnic. PJ has on an AKA jacket and is posing with her pinky up.
JAHANNA is next to her smiling.)
(silence)
(JAHANNA puts the whole stack down and continues to pack. The
phone rings.)
JAHANNA - Hello?
DEXTER - Wassup.
JAHANNA - Hey.
DEXTER - What you doin'?
JAHANNA - Packing.
DEXTER - For what?
JAHANNA - I already told you.
DEXTER - Yeah but you wasn't serious was you?
(JAHANNA sighs.)
JAHANNA - Of course I'm serious.
DEXTER - Where are you gonna go?
JAHANNA - I got some applications out but its really looking good for
me to get into Hampton.
DEXTER - Hampton? What you wanna go there for? You need to stay
your ass here.
JAHANNA - No, you need to stay your... butt here. If this place works for
you then fine. But what works for you Dex aint necessarily what works
for me.
DEXTER - Bullshit. You just taking the easy way out and you know...
JAHANNA - Hey hey hey, somebody's here I gotta go.
DEXTER - No wait!
(CLICK)
JAHANNA thinks - I aint got time for that negro.
(JAHANNA opens the door.)
JAHANNA thinks - Oh shoot!
JAHANNA- Gregg! What are you doing here?
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The Sphinxmen pledgees of Alpha Phi Alpha are in a grocery store
twenty minutes from campus. They are trying to fulfill the requirements
of their assignment while not being caught by the big brothers... who are
also surprisingly in the store.
(FRANK goes looking for the aisle with herbs and spices. Once he finds
the aisle he turns into it. He stops in his tracks and quickly spins around
out of the aisle. He dips into the next aisle.)
FRANK thinks - What the fuck!
(He slowly peeks his head around the corner of the aisle. Right at the
spices section, he sees three guys standing, having a conversation...
BOBBY, LARRY and REGGIE.)
FRANK thinks - Oh shit! Oh shit!
(He spins back into the adjacent aisle.)
FRANK thinks - Oh shit! What the hell!
(He peeks slowly one more time to make sure what he is seeing is what
he thinks he is seeing.)
FRANK thinks - Oh my God its them! How the hell did they... oh shit
Martin!
(FRANK quickly walks from the aisle and toward the other end of the
supermarket.)
FRANK thinks - I gotta warn Martin! Shit I hope they aint no big brothers
in the aisle he went in!
(FRANK peeks down the next aisle. He doesn't see MARTIN or any big
brothers. He quickly steps into it.)
FRANK thinks - The coast is clear!
(He peeks into the next aisle. He sees a few people, but no big brothers
and no MARTIN.)
FRANK thinks - Where is he?
(FRANKS peeks into the next aisle and sees DONTE. He takes his head
back quickly.)
FRANK thinks - Oh shit! Oh shit! Oh shit!
(He waits and counts to five then runs two aisles over and dips in. There
are only two aisles left.)
FRANK thinks - Did Martin run back to the car?
(He feels a tap on his shoulder and turns around immediately.)
MARTIN whispers - We gotta get out of here!
FRANK whispers - God you scared me! What are they doing here!
MARTIN whispers - I don't know... maybe they overheard us talking
about coming here!
FRANKwhispers - Well whatever! I don't want to get caught by them!
MARTIN whispers - We won't! I got us into this, I'll get us out! Follow me!
(MARTIN crouches down, so does FRANK.)
MARTIN whispers - Make a quick dash for the door!
FRANK whispers - You wanna just run out? They might see us!
MARTIN whisers - If they see us, they're gonna see our backs! Come on!
(MARTIN takes off but FRANK hesitates.)
FRANK thinks - Oh shit! Oh shit!
(FRANK watches MARTIN run past the line at the cashier and almost
crash into the glass door because it opens slowly. He then runs into the
parking lot.)
FRANK thinks - This shit is crazy! Gosh!
(He looks both ways then runs out himself.)
FRANK thinks - Run fast! Run fast! Get out!
(He runs into an old lady pushing a cart. She is taking her time getting
out the door. FRANK looks backward into the store and doesn't see any
big brothers. He slides past the woman and runs out. MARTIN already
has the car started and is ready to leave.)
FRANK - Let's go! Let's go!
(FRANK jumps into the car and MARTIN screeches off.)
FRANK - What the hell?
MARTIN - Man I don't know!
FRANK - Well what are we gonna do now? We didn't get the shit we were
supposed to get... we gotta get noodles and a pot and...
MARTIN - I know I know!
FRANK - And oh shit! Look at what time it is! We still gotta get this stuff
and get back to Dean Hazin' Jazin' in time! What are we gonna do?
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JAHANNA - Gregg! What are you doing here?
(GREGG walks past JAHANNA as she is asking the question. She is
surprised and closes the door behind them. He turns around to face
her.)
GREGG - What the hell is up with your brother!
JAHANNA - Huh?
GREGG - You been tellin' him shit about me or something?
JAHANNA - What are you talking about?
GREGG - Why did Dexter attack me in a bathroom talking about
something between me and you?
JAHANNA thinks - Oh my God!
JAHANNA - What!
GREGG - Don't act like you know nothing about this!
JAHANNA - I don't! Trust me I have no idea what you're talking about!
GREGG - Well I had no idea what he was talking about but we almost
came to blows and he almost took an l!
JAHANNA - Oh my God Gregg! Are you okay? I had no idea!
GREGG - Yeah that nigga aint shake me, but what the hell is his
problem? What did you tell him?
JAHANNA - I haven't told him anything! He's a stupid idiot moron! I'm
could kill him for this!
JAHANNA thinks - I'm gonna kill Dexter!
GREGG - Look Jahanna, I don't know what this is about or whatever. But
whatever it is, you need to put a stop to it before Dexter gets himself
fucked up.
JAHANNA - Gregg listen to me. I don't know...
GREGG - No you listen to me...
(He walks closer to her.)
GREGG - ...and listen very carefully! I aint fuckin' around okay! I don't
play like this so whatever games you and your baby brother got goin'...
(He gets in JAHANNA's face.)
GREGG - ...you need to end it before I do. Do I make myself clear?
(silence)
GREGG - Do I make myself perfectly clear?
(JAHANNA doesn't know what to say. Only one word can squeak from
her throat.)
JAHANNA - Yes.
GREGG - Good.
(GREGG grabs the back of JAHANNA's head and pulls her toward him
forcefully. They start to kiss passionately.)
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DONNA explains to CANDACE the truth about CARYN and NINO's
child... LIL DERRICK.
(silence)
(When CANDACE looks back she is teary eyed.)
CANDACE - Yeah... yeah I'm fine.
(DONNA reaches toward CANDACE and hugs her.)
DONNA - I'm sorry you had to go through all this.
(DONNA lets go and sits back up.)
CANDACE - Thanks...
(CANDACE's demeanor instantly changes as she wipes a tear away and
starts to take her earrings off.)
CANDACE - ...but you're not half as sorry as Caryn is about to be!
DONNA - Huh?
(CANDACE grabs her braids and pulls them back into a ponytail and
starts to tie them up.)
DONNA - Wait... what are you gonna do?
(CANDACE doesn't answer as she finishes tying her ponytail up.)
DONNA - Candace look, I didn't tell you so that you could go and do
something right now... um... I don't know if this is a good idea... I mean...
Candace?
(CANDACE stands up.)
CANDACE - You just get the kid.
(CANDACE starts to walk toward the library.)
DONNA - Wait!
(DONNA jumps up and runs along side CANDACE who is walking with a
very confident stride.)
DONNA - What are you gonna do! You can't fight Caryn in the library!
Candace let's talk this thing out!
CANDACE - Take Lil Nino to your house and I'll call you when its okay to
bring him home.
DONNA - Candace wait!
(CANDACE opens the first glass door to the libary and walks in. DONNA
opens it and runs up.)
DONNA - Candace look, I know you're upset, I would be too. But I don't
think this is the best way to handle... oh my God...
(DONNA looks into the library and sees CARYN playing with LIL
DERRICK on her lap.)
CANDACE - Just follow my lead and tell Caryn that you'll watch the
baby.
DONNA - Um...
DONNA thinks - Damn! Why did I say anything!
DONNA - Candace I can't do this.
(CANDACE acts like she didn't hear that comment.)
CANDACE - Hey Caryn.
(CARYN looks up.)
CARYN - You again?
(CANDACE ignores CARYN's comment.)
CANDACE - Listen are you busy right now?
CARYN - What, you want to talk again?
CANDACE - No. Derrick just called me and he asked me if I would take
you over to Western Union because he is sending you some money for
Lil Derrick.
CARYN - He is!
(CARYN's face lights up.)
CARYN - In that case, hell naw I aint busy!
CANDACE - Well let's go now because I need to get back to campus
quickly for class. Donna can watch Lil Derrick because we don't want
him to slow us down.
CARYN - Oh he won't. He's a good boy. Aint you a good boy momma's
little man!
CANDACE - Yeah but we can get your cash a lot quicker without him.
(CARYN looks up at CANDACE. Then to the baby, then back at
CANDACE. She then looks at DONNA who is standing there looking on.)
CARYN - Okay.
(CARYN stands up and grabs her bags.)
CARYN - Donna, here's his bag. All his baby shit is in it. So if you need
anything, everything is in the bag. I'm gonna go get this paper and I'll be
right back.
DONNA - Um... okay.
CARYN - Now look bitch, I'm trusting you with my most prized
possession. My boy is my world so don't let me down. I trust you.
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
DONNA - I won't Caryn. I won't let you down.
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The Alpha pledgees, MARTIN and FRANK are trying to figure out their
next move. They look at the clock and realize how much time they've
lost by driving out so far and not getting their assignment done.
FRANK - What are we gonna do!
MARTIN - Okay calm down! Calm down! Let me think!
FRANK - Your thinking got us into this shit!
MARTIN - Shut up! Just shut up!
(There's two minutes of silence as MARTIN drives off.)
MARTIN - Okay look, there's no point in us arguing. Let's just figure out
how to get it done!
FRANK - You're right! You're right! I'm sorry man.
MARTIN - Me too. Okay look, let's do this...
(MARTIN takes a second to think.)
MARTIN - Okay, let's go two towns over on the way back to Ahpla. We
can still stop by a store and get our stuff. And since we know that the
big brothers are behind us, we know they won't be in the store and we
can dip into Kinkos for the ink and the xerox paper, and know that they
won't be there.
FRANK - Okay... whatever!
MARTIN - That's the plan! We got forty five minutes.
FRANK - And a twenty minute drive! Oh my God we're gonna lose!
MARTIN - It aint about winning or losing. Its about getting done!
FRANK - Okay whatever! Drive faster!
(They hit the highway and drive back toward Ahpla. They're speeding.)
MARTIN - See, okay let's get off here. Flowerington. We can find a
supermarket here.
FRANK - Yeah, yeah.
(They get off and see a supermarket from the highway.)
FRANK - Right there!
MARTIN - Okay good! Come on!
(They quickly drive there.)
MARTIN - Okay same plan as last time. I get soup ladel and pot, you get
herbs and noodles.
FRANK - But this time, let's make sure there are no big brothers in the
store.
MARTIN - There won't be. Trust me.
FRANK - Aaaaah, I don't know. Let's just check.
MARTIN - You think the big brothers got out of King City and made it
here before us?
FRANK - No, but I also didn't think I'd see big brothers in King City.
(They walk into the store.)
MARTIN - Okay be careful... but be fast.
FRANK - Okay!
(They shake hands and split up.)
FRANK thinks - This is absolutely nuts!
(He looks at his watch and quickens his step.)
FRANK - This is not gonna work!
(He goes to the aisle with the spices and peeks in.)
FRANK - Thank you Jesus!
(He runs down the aisle and grabs the herbs.)
FRANK thinks - Okay noodles!
(He runs even faster to that aisle, sees no one, and grabs a Cup of
Noodles package.)
FRANK thinks - Good! Good!
(He runs to the register and sees MARTIN already in line. MARTIN has a
small pot and a ladel.)
FRANK - We did it!
MARTIN - Yeah but this pot is fifteen dollars! I didn't bring that much
money with me!
(silence)
FRANK - How much you got?
MARTIN - I think I got like eight dollars on me and a bunch of quarters.
FRANK - Shit! I thought you had all the money... um...
(FRANK reaches into his pocket and pulls out a few dollars.)
FRANK - This is all I got. He quickly counts it and it adds up to six
dollars.
MARTIN - What are we gonna do?
(silence)
FRANK - Give me the keys to the car.
(MARTIN does.)
FRANK - Here, pay for your stuff and meet me at the car!
(FRANK looks around, then slips the herbs and noodles into his jacket
pocket.)
MARTIN - Now you're thinking! Cool!
(FRANK dips out of the store and MARTIN uses the money they have put
together to buy his things. He has a few dollars left as he leaves. FRANK
has the car started. MARTIN runs to the car.)
MARTIN - I got it!
FRANK - Good but we probably don't have enough for the xerox paper
or ink.
MARTIN - Dean Hazin' Jazin' never said how much paper to get. We can
get one sheet! And I got a few dollars left and some quarters. All we
gotta get is the ink and we're done!
FRANK - Yeah but...
(FRANK looks at his watch.)
FRANK - We only got fifteen minutes! How the hell we gonna do this?
We still at least ten minutes from campus!
MARTIN - We gonna break the speed limit and get it done! Let's just
make it happen!
FRANK - Cool!
(FRANK throws the car into reverse and starts to back up but then slams
on the brakes.)
MARTIN - What the hell you do that for!
FRANK - I almost hit somebody! There's somebody behind the car!
(Someone behind the car, who is almost hit, slams both his fists down
on the trunk.)
MARTIN - Oh shit! Did you hit him?
FRANK - No! I don't think so!
(The person walks around to the driver side and bangs on the window.
FRANK rolls it down.)
BANE - Get the hell out the car Sphinxmen!
(BANE opens the driver's door and slams his fist against FRANK's chest
and starts to pull him out.)
BANE - My name is Big Brother Oh Fuck! Because whenever I see a
Sphinxman they say oh fuck! I'm your worse nightmare and you're mine
for the rest of the got damn night!
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GREGG and JAHANNA are passionately kissing. He is furiously running
his hands through her hair and she is pulling him toward her, digging
her nails into his back.
JAHANNA thinks - Oh my God! Oh my God!
(GREGG stops and takes a handfull of JAHANNA's hair and pulls her
head back.)
JAHANNA - Uuuuh!
GREGG - Do you know who you're dealing with! Huh!
(He sticks his tongue in her mouth and pulls her head close. She can
barely breathe but she kisses him back furiously.)
GREGG - Do you know who you're fuckin' with! Come here!
(GREGG takes his hand and grabs JAHANNA face which opens her
mouth even wider. He kisses her even harder and backs her up to her
desk. Then he stops. JAHANNA is panting and trying to get air.)
GREGG - You want some of this! Huh! Do ya! You want some of this!
(He pushes her against her desk. Every picture on her desk falls and a
few books topple over onto the floor. He wraps his arms around her
entire body and pulls her close. He quickly goes from inside her mouth
to her neck.)
JAHANNA - Oh God!
(GREGG sucks on her neck so hard that it feels like he is biting her. He
runs his hands throughout her hair and she grabs the back of his head.)
JAHANNA - Oh yes! Oh God Gregg!
(He stops and looks her straight in the eyes.)
GREGG - What's my name! Say my damn name!
(Before she has a second to answer he grabs her by her hair and in one
motion spins her around so her back is to him.)
JAHANNA - Oh!
(He reaches around her body and turns her face. He forces her face to
meet his over her right shoulder. He forces his tongue into her mouth.)
JAHANNA thinks - I can't breathe! Oh God! Oh God!
(She reaches behind and grabs the back of his head.)
JAHANNA thinks - Oh yes! Yes! Yes!
GREGG - Jahanna!
JAHANNA - Yes! Yes!
GREGG - Jahanna!
(silence)
GREGG - Uh... Jahanna!
JAHANNA - Huh? What?
(JAHANNA looks around. GREGG is standing across from her looking at
her like she is crazy.)
GREGG - Are you okay?
(silence)
JAHANNA - Uh... yeah. I'm fine.
GREGG - Aight whatever. Look, like I said, find out what the hell is
wrong with your brother and straighten that shit out. I don't want to have
to confront him again. Okay?
JAHANNA - Uh yeah. Sure. I'll handle it.
GREGG - Aight.
(He walks past her. She looks at her desk and sees everything perfectly
placed. Pictures and books. She then watches GREGG walk by.)
GREGG - Later.
(He opens the door and walks out.)
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DONNA takes LIL DERRICK by the hand.
CARYN - Okay, I'm ready.
CANDACE - Good, I'm parked right outside at the corner. We can run to
Western Union and be back in a few minutes.
CARYN - Cool!
(CARYN walks off toward the exit. CANDACE whispers to DONNA.)
CANDACE whispers - Don't forget... wait a few minutes and take him to
your place. I'll call you there.
DONNA whispers - What are you gonna do? Did you hear Caryn say that
she trusts me! This was a mistake I think! What are you gonna do? Beat
her up and give her a black eye or something?
CANDACE - Of course not.
(silence)
CANDACE - Just straight shots to the throat. Leaves no marks, scars or
bruises.
(CANDACE turns without smiling and walks away.)
DONNA - What! Candace wait!
LIL DERRICK - Cannace way!
CARYN - I'm so happy Derrick is sending me some money! I really need
to go to the mall... for the baby of course.
CANDACE - Mmmmm hmmmmm.
(They are walking side by side toward CANDACE's car. CANDACE is
looking straight ahead and avoiding eye contact with CARYN.)
CARYN - Do you know how much he sent?
CANDACE - No.
CARYN - Probably the usual. He used to send me like five hundred.
Once he sent me fifteen hundred. Woooo whoooo I had a weekend that
time! How much does he send you?
(CANDACE doesn't answer. She keeps walking.)
CARYN - He probably don't send you no loot. I don't blame him.
(They walk in silence to CANDACE's car and both get in. CANDACE
drives off.)
CARYN - You mind if I change the radio station? I don't like smooth jazz
or whatever.
CANDACE - Yes I do mind. Don't touch my shit.
CARYN - Oooooh, testy.
(CARYN sits back.)
(silence)
(silence)
CARYN - So... are you cool with Nino's parents?
(silence)
CARYN - I mean, Nino was such a... great guy and all... I figured you
must be cool with them.
(CARYN emphasizes the words great guy.)
CANDACE - They're cool.
CARYN - I thought it may be good for me to meet them and stuff. You
know, they may want to get to know the little boy that their son fathered.
CANDACE - Oh you'll meet em.
CANDACE thinks - When they come to take that baby away!
(CARYN smiles as she looks out the window.)
CARYN thinks - If Derrick sends me enough I'm gonna get those real
cute boots I saw in the... hey wait...
CARYN - Hey, where are you going? This aint the way to the Western
Union.
(silence)
CARYN - Candace you going the wrong way. Western Union is on First.
That's way on the other side of town. Where we going?
CANDACE - Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. You're gonna get whats
coming to ya.
CARYN - Well unless you know about another Western Union I don't see
how. The only one I know about is on First.
CANDACE - We're going right up here.
(CANDACE pulls into the parking lot of a small convenience store.)
CARYN - They got a money drop in here?
CANDACE - Yep.
(CANDACE parks on the side of the store, in a darker area. She turns the
car off.)
CANDACE - Oh let me ask you something.
CARYN - Wassup?
(CANDACE starts to get out of the car.)
CANDACE - Tell me something... if you can even remember.
CARYN - Uh huh.
(CANDACE walks around to the passenger side of the car as CARYN
gets out.)
CANDACE - How many times did you sleep with my ex fiance?
CARYN - Sleep with Nino... oh I don't know. Probably eleven... twelve
times. I lost count. Why?
(silence)
(CANDACE smiles.)
CANDACE - Well I got something for ya... for every single time you did.
(CANDACE punches CARYN in the throat. CARYN grabs her neck and
falls backward against the car.)

Episode 26
BRANDON is looking at himself in the rear view mirror of his car.
BRANDON thinks - I knew I should've stopped! I'm so damn stupid!
(He gets out of the car and opens the passenger side door as his cell
phone rings.)
BRANDON - What's up.
BRENDON - Hey, you okay? There's blood all in the...
BRANDON - Bathroom. I know. Shaving.
BRENDON - Shaving? Damn! You got any blood left?
BRANDON - Shut up. It wouldn't stop.
BRENDON - Ha ha ha ha! You okay?
BRANDON - I was trying to give myself a close shave and I knew I
should've stopped and... nevermind. At least I didn't bleed all over my
tux.
BRENDON - Ha ha ha ha ha, yeah, that would've been some shit!
BRANDON - Yeah.
BRENDON - You at the chapel yet?
BRANDON - Not yet, I'm picking up Breanna and oh wait, here she
comes now. I'll hit ya back.
BRENDON - Aight. Tell Miri I said congrats. I gotta do some things to get
back in good with the big brothers and my boys. You know how it is.
BRANDON - Yeah. Good luck.
(BRANDON hangs up.)
BREANNA - Wow. You clean up nicely.
BRANDON - And you aint so dirty yourself.
(They kiss. BRANDON opens the door for her.)
BRANDON thinks - Dag she is fine!
(He gets in the driver's side. BREANNA takes his hand as he drives off.)
BREANNA - What happened to your face?
(She notices the bandaid that he has on.)
BRANDON - Cut myself shaving and I'm pissed about it. I knew I
should've stopped while I was ahead. Now I gotta have this big ol' stupid
thing on my head in the wedding pictures.
BREANNA - Maybe they'll shoot your other side.
(BREANNA snickers.)
BRANDON - Oh its funny to you huh?
BREANNA - Awwww, don't get mad. I think its cute!
BRANDON - Yeah, tell me anything.
(They both laugh.)
BRANDON - You should see my bathroom. It aint cute. I couldn't stop it
from bleeding.
BREANNA - Really? Gosh!
BRANDON - Oh yeah. Bren just saw it and called me to see if I was okay.
I was really in a hurry to get to the church so I didn't really have time to
clean up my mess.
BREANNA - Man!
BRANDON - Well anyway, at least its stopped.
BREANNA - Yeah.
BRANDON - Well enough about that. What's up with you?
(BREANNA sighs heavily)
BREANNA - Drama.
BRANDON - Oh yeah?
BREANNA - Yeah. Dealing with my line sister. Or former line sister I
guess I should say.
BRANDON - Huh?
BREANNA - I guess I can tell you. The whole yard is gonna know in a
minute.
BRANDON - Tell me what?
BREANNA - Theresa said that she doesn't want to be affiliated with DST
anymore. And it became final. So she is out.
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JAHANNA's door closes as GREGG walks out into the hallway.
(silence)
(JAHANNA looks around her room. Everything is in its perfect place.
She finally grasps the reality that she was daydreaming about her and
GREGG. She quickly runs to the door and opens it.)
JAHANNA - Gregg, wait up.
(GREGG is down the hall and he turns around.)
GREGG - Huh?
JAHANNA - Come back for a second. One more thing?
GREGG - What?
JAHANNA - Come here.
(GREGG sucks his teeth and starts to walk back. JAHANNA goes back
into her place and leaves her door cracked.)
(silence)
GREGG - What's up?
(GREGG walks back in the room.)
JAHANNA - You forgot something.
GREGG - What?
(JAHANNA walks up and grabs GREGG's shirt and pulls him toward
her.)
GREGG - Hey, what are you doing?
JAHANNA - Shut up!
(JAHANNA kisses GREGG. His eyes open wide in shock.)
GREGG - Hey what the...
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
(GREGG kisses her back. She pushes him up against the refridgerator.)
GREGG - What are you doing?
JAHANNA - Something that you should've done a long time ago! I just
got tired of waiting!
(JAHANNA and GREGG start to kiss furiously.)
GREGG thinks - ...done...
(They are passionately kissing.)
GREGG thinks - ...a long...
(He spins her around from the fridge to the counter top and picks her up.
He places her down on the kitchen counter as they continue to kiss.)
GREGG thinks - ...time ago?
(GREGG pulls back.)
GREGG - J! J! Hold up hold up.
(She stops.)
GREGG - How long have you wanted to do this?
(They are both breathing heavy.)
JAHANNA - Um...
(She stares at him then smiles.)
JAHANNA - ...what difference does it make?
(She leans back and tries to look seductive.)
(silence)
GREGG - Exactly!
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BREANNA just explained to BRANDON about her line sister THERESA
breaking off her membership to Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
BRANDON - What!
BREANNA - Yep. She felt like Delta didn't offer her whatever and she
said that she no longer wanted to be a part.
BRANDON - But she can't do that. Can she?
BREANNA - Well she will always be a member and to me a soror. But
she won't be active according to her. I mean, she knows the secrets and
whatever. That can't change.
BRANDON - Obviously. Damn that's messed up.
BREANNA - Oh you have no idea. I don't think anyone was affected by it
the way that I am. Its devastating.
BRANDON - Must be.
BREANNA - Imagine one of your line brothers just up and quitting one
day.
BRANDON - Yeah, that's crazy.
BREANNA - Yeah. And for us, it was only me and T. So she totally left
me hanging.
BRANDON - Yeah. Damn.
(silence)
BREANNA - Well I'm glad yall aint got those kinds of issues. Today is
gonna be a great day for your line brother. Getting married! Wow!
BRANDON - Yeah. Isn't this crazy?
BREANNA - I think it is so beautiful. I mean, why graduate and go into
the world and then try and do it. If you meet that special person and you
know that this is the person that God has for you, then do it now.
BRANDON - Think so?
BREANNA - Yeah. I think this is way romantic. I love it. I am so happy for
both of them.
BRANDON - Yeah, me too. They are such a family. And with their little
son now, its just so complete.
BREANNA - Yeah.
(They pull up to the chapel.)
BRANDON - I'm really happy you came with me.
BREANNA - I'm happy you invited me.
(They both smile as BRANDON turns the car off. She goes to open the
door but he waits.)
BREANNA - What?
BRANDON - Oh... nothing.
BREANNA - What?
(She is smiling.)
BRANDON - Well you know I aint the mushy type but... you look really
nice and I'm just glad you're here. With me.
(She smiles at him.)
BREANNA - Awwww. Thank you.
(They lean over and kiss very gently... very slowly.)
BRANDON - You are such a nice kisser.
BREANNA - Yeah right, I'm just following your lead mister!
(They kiss once more then get out the car.)
BRANDON - Okay. Do I have lipstick on me?
BREANNA - Oh yes! Sorry! Come here.
(She wipes his lips off as he puts his tuxedo jacket on.)
BRANDON - How do I look?
BREANNA - Quite handsome and debonair if I must say so.
BRANDON - You must!
(He bends slightly and exagerratedly extends his arm for her to take.)
BRANDON - Shall we?
BREANNA - We shall.
(They laugh as they walk up the steps to the church.)
BRANDON - Decorations are nice. This is gonna be real nice.
BREANNA - Yeah.
BRANDON - Okay let me get you seated and settled and then I need to
go in the back and see where everyone is. I guess the guys are in the
back.
BREANNA - Yeah. Probably.
(He walks her to a pew in the church and she sits down. He sits next to
her for a moment.)
BRANDON - Okay, let me check out what's going on and where everyone
is.
BREANNA - Okay.
BRANDON - Gina said that this wedding is starting on time no matter
what! So I know bros are here.
(BRANDON laughs.)
BRANDON - She aint no joke.
BREANNA - I aint mad at her.
BRANDON - So you sure you okay? I hate to leave you by yourself?
BREANNA - Don't be silly, I'll be...
DENICE - Is anyone sitting next to you?
(BRANDON and BREANNA look up and see DENICE standing in the
aisle.)
DENICE - Hey Brandon, how you been? Hi Breanna. Is the seat next to
you taken?
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CANDACE has just punched CARYN in the neck, outside of a
convenience store.
CARYN - Unnnnnh!
(CARYN leans back against the car and grabs her neck.)
CARYN - What the hell are you doing!
(CANDACE grabs a handfull of CARYN's hair.)
CARYN - Ahhhh!
CANDACE - You never slept with Nino! You lied! You've been lying the
whole time!
CARYN - Ow! What are you talking about! Ouch!
(CANDACE throws CARYN back and she falls against the car again. The
car alarm goes off.)
CARYN - What are you talking about! Hey! Stop!
(CANDACE takes both hands and grabs CARYN by her shirt.)
CANDACE - Did you do it! Did you do it!
CARYN - Get off me! Help! Somebody help me!
(CANDACE throws her up against the car once again and tries to hit her
again. CARYN blocks it by protecting her head.)
CARYN - Ahhh! Stop you crazy bitch! Help!
CANDACE - Admit it! Tell me dammit!
(Two guys come out of the store and hear the commotion.)
JEFF - Yeah man so I... Oh shit! Look! Two ghetto chicks figthin'!
TOMMY - Oh shit!
(They both run over and try to grab CANDACE. CANDACE is kicking at
CARYN.)
CANDACE - You little bitch! You never slept with him! You liar! You
damn liar!
CARYN - Help me! Get her off me!
(JEFF tries to pull CANDACE back. TOMMY tries to help CARYN up.)
TOMMY - Are you alright?
(CARYN is coughing.)
JEFF - Hey! Stop this shit!
CANDACE - Get off me! Let go of me!
JEFF - Calm down! What the hell is goin' on out here!
(CARYN is holding her neck and coughing. Her hair is messed up and
her face is red.)
JEFF - Hey! Hey! Calm down okay! Calm down!
CANDACE - You don't know me! Get your hands off me!
JEFF - Not until you take it easy okay!
TOMMY - What happened out here? Shit!
(Nobody says anything.)
TOMMY - Well? What happened?
(CARYN tries to straighten up and fix her hair. She looks CANDACE
straight in the eye.)
CARYN - She's my lover and she got the nerve to be mad at me because
I caught her with another woman!
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(GREGG knocks over JAHANNA's blender which she just unplugged so
that she could pack it to leave.)
JAHANNA thinks - Yes! Yes! Finally! Oh God I love him!
GREGG thinks - What the hell? Whatever!
(She climbs down off the counter while keeping both arms locked
around GREGG's neck. As he helps her down, his hands go under her
shirt. She doesn't stop him.)
GREGG thinks - Oh shit! I can hit this!
(They continue kissing as they move to the other room. His hands are
caressing her back under her shirt.)
JAHANNA thinks - Oh God this is what I wanted! This is it! Its gonna
happen!
(Her fingers are all over his face and hair as she backs him up toward
the bed. He starts to pick up her shirt and she raises her arms.)
GREGG thinks - Shit yeah! I'm bout to tear this up!
(He takes her shirt off and throws it. She starts to kiss him again.)
JAHANNA thinks - I can't believe I am doing this! I can't believe this is
happening!
GREGG thinks - Wait... what about fuckin' Dexter!
(silence)
(GREGG looks at JAHANNA's breasts through her see through bra.)
GREGG thinks - Fuck Dexter!
(She pushes him back and he falls backward onto her bed. He looks up
at her as if he is surprised. Then he quickly starts to take his shirt off.)
JAHANNA - Tell me something...
(She runs her hand through her own hair in an attempt to look sexy.)
JAHANNA - ...what's my name!
(GREGG busts out laughing as he throws his shirt. She climbs on top of
him smiling. He grabs her breasts and they start to kiss again.)
JAHANNA - Oh yes!
(She starts to bite GREGG's neck as he tries to unfasten her bra from the
back.)
GREGG - Why didn't you tell me this before! Why didn't you tell me you
was trying to get down!
JAHANNA - I think I had my reasons. Think about it.
GREGG - Well whatever!
JAHANNA - Yeah, whatever!
(They start to kiss again as she maneuvers her arms from the bra.)
GREGG thinks - Oh shit! I don't think I have anymore condoms on me!
(He starts to unbuckle his belt.)
GREGG thinks - Fuck it! J aint got nothin'!
(He zips his pants open as he rolls her over from being on top of him to
being underneath him.)
JAHANNA - Oh!
JAHANNA thinks - Yes! Throw me around!
(GREGG immediately goes down and starts to suck JAHANNA's nipple.)
JAHANNA - Oh! Oh God!
(Meanwhile in the hallway.)
DEXTER - Thanks for coming over with me. I think you really can talk
some sense into this girl.
PJ - Yeah man, no problem. I can't let Jahanna leave Ahpla. Thanks for
confiding in me. And besides, if she has feelings for Gregg then she
needs to let that shit go quick because he is nothing but bad news!
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TOMMY and JEFF have stood between CANDACE and CARYN and are
trying to calm them down.
TOMMY - What happened?
(CARYN tries to straighten up and fix her hair. She looks CANDACE
straight in the eye.)
CARYN - She's my lover and she got the nerve to be mad at me because
I caught her with another woman!
TOMMY - What!
CANDACE - What! You liar! I'll kick your ass!
(CANDACE lunges for CARYN again but JEFF grabs her back.)
JEFF - Wait! Wait a minute!
(In CANDACE's attempt to get back at CARYN, she slaps JEFF in the
head.)
JEFF - Hey!
(He then gets control of her again.)
CARYN - Angry lover!
TOMMY - You lying! Is that what this shit is about?
CANDACE - Hell no that aint what this is about! I'll tell you what this is
about!
JEFF - Okay wait a minute wait a minute! Fighting will get you nowhere!
TOMMY - Shit! Yes it will!
JEFF - Shut up Tommy! Now everybody just calm down and take it easy
before some cops come by here or something! And turn off that damn
alarm!
(CANDACE is fuming but she reaches into her pocket and pulls out her
keys. She turns off her car alarm.)
JEFF - Thank you. Now look. What can we do to get to the bottom of this
because I don't want yall out here killing each other. You know what I'm
sayin'? So what happened? Is this some relationship shit really?
(CANDACE speaks calmly but angrily.)
CANDACE - She has a son. His name is Derrick. Her son's biological
father is my ex fiancee. His name was Nino. He died a couple years ago
from heart failure.
TOMMY - Wait... Nino... was he an Alpha?
CANDACE - Yes. You knew him?
TOMMY - Yeah I knew him! Jeff, you remember Nino. He was mad cool! I
remember when he died! The whole campus was shocked!
JEFF - Oh yeah! I went to the memorial service! That was your man?
CANDACE - Yes. We were engaged to be married.
TOMMY - Oh wow! Sorry.
JEFF - Yeah. Damn.
CANDACE - Thank you.
CARYN - Oh Lord!
(CANDACE ignores CARYN and continues.)
CANDACE - As devastating as it is to lose someone like Nino, I tried to
move on with my life. I tried my best to let go and to move on. You
know?
JEFF - Yeah.
CANDACE - Then she has a son and tests prove that it's Nino's child.
JEFF - What! Oh shit!
TOMMY - Damn!
CANDACE - So she leads me and everyone else involved to believe that
she had been sleeping with Nino and that he had been cheating on me
all along.
(Now she looks at CARYN and raises her voice.)
CANDACE - When the truth is that she took a used condom and used it
on herself not knowing it was a condom from when Nino was with me!
She was trying to get pregnant by Nino's roommate and messed around
and got pregnant by Nino!
JEFF - What!
TOMMY - Eww! That is fucking gross! Did you do that nasty ass shit!
JEFF - You took a use condom and did what?
CANDACE - Yes her ghetto ass did it! She turned it inside out and stuck
up inside her coochie! That's what she did!
JEFF - Oh God I want to throw up now!
(CANDACE starts to move toward CARYN again.)
CANDACE - Admit it! Be a woman and admit it! Tell them what you did!
Tell them how you lied! Tell them!
(JEFF grabs CANDACE's arm.)
CARYN - Alright dammit! Alright! I don't know how you found out
Candace but fine! Now you know! So what! The fact is that my boy is
Nino's son regardless and he's gonna grow up to be a better man than
Nino ever was! What!
(TOMMY looks at JEFF who looks back at TOMMY.)
JEFF - Listen, if I was you...
(JEFF is speaking to CANDACE as he lets go of her arm.)
JEFF - ...I would beat the shit out this bitch. Come on Tommy, let's be
out.

Episode 27
BRENDON sneaks down the stairs of the Fine Arts department and
peeks into the bandroom.
BRENDON thinks - Shit!
(He sees all the big brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi in the band room. They
are talking. BRENDON looks around in the hallway to make sure he is
alone.)
MARK - So how do we get it done. It's a lot of shit.
(BRENDON crouches down to the door. He listens.)
KAI - Okay bros, how much work is it? I mean exactly.
MARK - It's a whole lot.
KAI - I mean, more than the pledgees can handle?
MARK - Yeah. Probably. With only two of em now, there's no way.
BRIAN - You didn't tell them that did ya?
MARK - No. But it probably would be hard to do if Brendon was still
around. Let alone now with just John and Tone.
KAI - Give it to em anyway.
MARK - I mean yeah, but we're gonna have to pick up the slack when
they fail.
BRIAN - I aint pickin' up shit.
(Everyone in the room laughs.)
KAI - Aight so let's see all that it is.
MARK - Okay check this out.
(MARK pulls out a piece of paper.)
MARK - Okay we have to find and order bandanas for the entire band.
We have to create four new cadances.
TROY - Four?
MARK - Yep!
KAI - Well I got one in my head that I'm figuring out. So don't worry
about that.
MARK - Good.
KAI - But tell the pledgees they got all four to do. Fuck it.
MARK - We have to create a new logo for the band and a flier for the
battle of the bands coming up. We still gotta get the new choreography.
BRIAN - Well that's different. We do that at practice.
MARK - True true. Well, we also gotta get the stickers done and make
copies of all the booster forms.
KAI - Uh huh. Anything else?
MARK - Oh I aint done. We gotta check into new sound equipment and
make it fit our budget.
TROY - Make it fit?
MARK - Bruh, make it fit. And we gotta send a letter out to Amgis.
BRIAN - What for?
KAI - For the drumline challenge.
MARK - And all this is do on Tuesday.
TROY - Tuesday! No way!
MARK - That's why I was saying that we're gonna have to pick up the
slack on this stuff because there's no way John and Tony can do all this
stuff. They already got assignments from us and Prof wants all this stuff
done.
TROY - Prof knows that them niggas supposed to do this!
MARK - Yeah but who is he gonna blame when it aint done? Them? Hell
naw, he gonna blame us!
KAI - You got that right! Shit!
MARK - And we aint even gave them this list yet. We need to find them
dudes quick and get them on this so we can have it on Tuesday!
(The door opens. BRENDON turns and takes off running down the hall.)
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JASON is in REGGIE's room. REGGIE is studying but JASON has both
FRANK and MARTIN with him in the other room.
JASON - Didn't I tell you to keep it down! My dean is studying! How he
gonna pass his finals and graduate if yall in here making noises!
(JASON lightly pops MARTIN in the head.)
MARTIN thinks - Ouw! Shit!
JASON - Now start all over again. Its not like you didn't know this was
gonna happen. Right?
FRANK & MARTIN - Yes Dean Hazin' Jazin.
JASON - Okay good.
(JASON sits back. Both FRANK and MARTIN are sweating profusely.)
JASON - Okay go ahead. And remember, I want it backward.
FRANK - We knocked on the door.
JASON - Go on.
MARTIN - We called you to find out where you were and where to meet
you at.
JASON - Okay.
FRANK - We left the Kinkos and got the gold paper and the ink.
JASON - Uh huh.
MARTIN - We drove off after eluding Big Brother Oh Fuck.
(JASON laughs.)
JASON thinks - Bros are idiots!
FRANK - Big Brother Oh Fuck made me drive his car and MARTIN follow
us.
JASON - Okay next.
MARTIN - We drove to the second grocery store.
JASON - Uh huh.
FRANK - We... um...
JASON - Okay stop. Wait a minute. I thought you bought the items in the
second grocery store. Didn't you?
MARTIN - Oh... uh yes. Yes we did.
JASON - That's what I thought. See, yall messin' up again. Come here
Frank.
(FRANK hurries over.)
JASON - Hold this.
(JASON hands FRANK a book. FRANK places the book on top of the
stack of books he is already holding. He has been holding a stack of
books for what seems like hours.)
JASON - Yall gonna have all kinds of knowledge if you keep fuckin' up!
I'm about to run out of books!
(silence)
JASON - Alright, we gotta start over again. And we're gonna keep doin'
this until you get it right. I want the story of why you didn't complete my
simple, easy exercise on time. You come in here late, way after the
deadine and I told you this would happen. Didn't I?
JASON - I wasn't lying was I? I told you this would happen.
JASON - Okay, as long as you know I aint a liar.
(The door opens and REGGIE comes in.)
REGGIE - Dude, you gotta keep it down in here. These fools are too loud.
I can't concentrate.
JASON - My bad dean. I told them to be quiet.
(JASON turns to his pledgees.)
JASON - Didn't I tell yall to keep it down? From now on whisper
everything. Do you understand?
FRANK & MARTIN whisper - Yes Dean Hazin' Jazin.
REGGIE - Thanks bruh.
JASON - Cool.
(REGGIE closes the door behind him. JASON gets up out of his chair
and walks to where MARTIN and FRANK are standing.)
JASON - Sphinxman Marty Mar, bend your knees man. Don't mess
around and pass out on me.
MARTIN whispers - Yes Dean Hazin' Jazin.
JASON - And why are you guys sweating so much? And what's up with
all this shaking and wobblin'? Come on man, be strong!
(JASON pulls the bottom of MARTIN's shirt until it rips. He then wipes
FRANK's head with it.)
JASON - Now get yourselves together. I aint got no sympathy for
pledgees that come back late from my assign...
(JASON's cell phone rings.)
JASON - You better hope this isn't more bad news! Last time bros called
me it got yall's asses in trouble didn't it!
(JASON laughs as he picks up his cell phone off the desk.)
MARTIN thinks - God don't let this be big brothers again!
(JASON looks at the display and is startled at first. He hesitates and
answers.)
JASON - Hello.
WILLIE - Hi.
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JOHN and TONY, pledgees of Kappa Kappa Psi are working on
assignments for their big brothers.
JOHN - How long do you think this whole thing is gonna last?
TONY - I don't know, probably another fifteen minutes or so.
JOHN - No, not this... I mean this whole pledge process.
TONY - Oh. I have no idea. Every time I think we getting close to
something, we seem to take two steps backward. Its weird.
JOHN - Yeah.
TONY - I been ready for it to be done though. Damn man.
JOHN - Me too. You ever regret it?
TONY - Hell yeah! I aint sign up for all this shit!
(JOHN laughs.)
JOHN - Yeah, I know what you sayin'. I just didn't want to be the only one
feelin' that way and admittin' it.
TONY - I mean, I probably still would've done it. Because I've always
wanted KKPsi. But damn man, I had no idea it would be this hard.
JOHN - I know. Kai is no joke.
TONY - Troy either. I guess looks are deceiving.
JOHN - Yeah. Who would've thought that cat would come with it like
that.
TONY - But they probably saying the same thing about you.
JOHN - Me?
TONY - Yeah man cuz you come off as real easy going and layed back.
JOHN - I am though.
TONY - I know but you been handlin' your business on line. Its all good.
JOHN - I'm just trying to maintain man. Especially since Bren is gone
now.
TONY - That's another thing. Who would've thought he of all people
would dip like that.'
JOHN - I know. Crazy.
(silence)
TONY - Anyway, let's get back to cleaning this shit before we get beat
down or something.
JOHN - No doubt.
(They continue to clean instruments until they hear the door open.)
JOHN whispers - Who's that?
TONY whispers - What the fuck! Nobody knows we're in here!
(They stand quiet and still until they see who walks in the door.)
JOHN - Brendon?
BRENDON - Hey guys.
TONY - What are you doing? How did you find us here!
BRENDON - Come on man, I'm the one who suggested this hiding place.
I knew you guys would be here.
TONY - Well we aint got time to chit chat. As you can see we mad busy.
(TONY turns away from BRENDON.)
BRENDON - And you about to be busier.
TONY - What?
BRENDON - Look, I don't have a lot of time to explain this fully so listen
up. I just snuck down by the band room and overheard the big brothers.
They got like ten more assignments for us and if they don't get done,
Prof comes down hard on them. So that means that they gonna come
down even harder of us.
TONY - Us? Us!
BRENDON - T man I'm sorry okay? I shouldn't have left. I was frustrated
and didn't know what else to do. But this is where I belong. This is where
my heart is and this is what I want to finish with you guys.
(silence)
JOHN - I don't know man. I mean, how do you plan to get back in with
the big brothers.
TONY - Fuck the big brothers, how do you plan to get back in good with
us? How we know you aint gonna up and bounce on us again? How we
gonna trust you to pull your weight?
(silence)
(BRENDON pulls out a piece of paper.)
BRENDON - Here's the list of things that the big brothers want.
(He hands it to JOHN.)
BRENDON - They want this by Tuesday.
JOHN - Tuesday?
(JOHN gives it to TONY.)
BRENDON - You know what Kai is gonna do if we don't have this stuff
done right?
TONY - I don't even want to think about it.
(BRENDON snatches the paper from TONY's hands.)
BRENDON - You won't have to. I'll do everything on this list. I'll get it all
done and prove to you guys and to them that I'm serious as hell now and
ready to do this for real!
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MIKE is in MONA's room. They are watching a movie and talking.
MIKE - Look, do you wanna talk or do you wanna watch the movie?
MONA - Why can't we do both?
MIKE - Because you keep talking up at the best parts of the movie!
(MONA laughs.)
MONA - I'm sorry boo. I'll wait til its a boring part.
MIKE - There are no... nevermind. Just talk.
MONA - No no, watch your movie.
MIKE - No just talk Mona. It aint my movie, we were watching it together.
MONA - Okay!
(MONA is smiling and she picks up a paper that is next to her.)
MONA - Okay so you were saying Brendon?
MIKE - Yeah, Brendon.
(MONA writes something down.)
MONA - Okay... now I'm gonna say Sharonda.
MIKE - Sharonda? The Zeta?
MONA - Yeah.
MIKE - But that's your cousin!
MONA - I don't care, she still deserves to be shamed! She got into with
me in front of my mother and I never forgave her for that! Then she
poisoned my sister with the Z Phi B bull.
MIKE thinks - Good grief!
MIKE - Okay. Put her on the list.
(MONA writes something down.)
MONA - Your turn.
MIKE - Um... oh wait, put down Calvin the white boy! Definitely his ass!
He got it comin' from me.
(MONA pauses.)
MONA - I don't know Mikey, you might wanna leave him alone. He may
beat ya up!
(MONA winks at MIKE and smiles. He doesn't smile at all.)
MIKE - Not funny.
MONA - Sorry baby, I'm just playing. I'll write Calvin down for ya. He's on
the list of shame.
MIKE - And I don't know why you laughing... you need to write down
Jahanna. She punked you big time!
MONA - No she...
(MONA's cell phone rings.)
MONA - Hold on before I kick your butt.
(MONA checks her phone and doesn't recognize the number.)
MONA - Hello?
CARYN - I need you to come pick me up right now!
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JASON answers his cell phone to find that it is WILLIE calling him.
JASON - Hey wassup? How you doin'?
WILLIE - I'm good. How are you?
JASON - Cool.
WILLIE - You busy?
(JASON looks back at MARTIN and FRANK. He then turns around again.)
JASON - Naw I'm cool. What's up?
WILLIE - I just needed to talk. Where are you?
JASON - I'm up in Reggie's room.
WILLIE - Oh really? Maybe I can just swing by.
JASON - Actually...
(He looks back at MARTIN and FRANK. He angrily points at FRANK's
stack of books which FRANK is barely keeping up. MARTIN tries to lean
over and help FRANK.)
JASON - ...actually let me come to you. You at home?
WILLIE - I was on my way home. Just leaving the library.
JASON - Okay then I'll meet you.
WILLIE - Okay meet me right in front of Reggie's in five minutes.
JASON - Okay. Everything okay?
WILLIE - We'll talk when I see you.
JASON - Well tell me what's wrong.
WILLIE - We will talk when I see you.
JASON - Aight. See ya in five.
WILLIE - Bye.
(They hang up. REGGIE turns around to the Sphinxmen.)
JASON - Okay look, I gotta go meet somebody but I'll be back. In the
meantime, I want you guys to clean up my dean's crib. I mean spotless! I
don't want a speck of dust anywhere in this place. Keep your books up
too! Understood?
JASON - And don't disappoint me this time! You know what happens
when you do.
(JASON grabs his phone and walks out the door.)
JASON - Yo, I'll be back. I gotta run downstairs for a few but the boys are
gonna clean your crib.
REGGIE - As long as they quiet. Thanks.
JASON - No prob dean.
(JASON leaves and hurries downstairs. By the time he gets out front,
WILLIE is already standing there.)
JASON - Hey, wassup. Been waiting long?
(They hug.)
WILLIE - Naw, I just got here.
JASON - So wassup?
WILLIE - Come on, let's walk.
JASON thinks - Damn, something must be wrong.
JASON - Sure. You eat already?
WILLIE - Naw. We can go grab something.
JASON - Okay.
(silence)
JASON - So what's the matter? I know you didn't call me cuz you
hungry. And you look sad.
(WILLIE turns to him with a concerned look.)
WILLIE - I just feel funny nowadays. Like, you ever feel like... like you're
just gonna lose it all at any moment? Like you got so much goin' on...
and then... its all gone.
JASON - I know how you feel. But you always got a good grip on your
stuff. You aint gotta worry about that.
WILLIE - I don't know. I think I failed one of my sorors. She is just fed up
and through with DST and I am trying to think of how I could've saw it
coming and tried to prevent it.
JASON - Huh?
WILLIE - Long story. But I'm not doing my job. Ya know? I'm out front
but if I aint handlin' the business at home, then what good am I?
JASON - What are you talkin' about? Are you feeling sorry for yourself?
Where's the Willie I know? Cuz this aint her.
WILLIE - This is real though J, I'm serious. And it is what it is. Ya know?
JASON - I hear ya, just hard to hear ya. I'm not used to you sounding like
this.
(WILLIE stops walking.)
JASON - What's the matter?
(silence)
(WILLIE turns and grabs JASON and they hug deeply.)
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MONA - What? Where are you?
CARYN - I'm out in the middle of fuckin' nowhere and my son is at home!
I need to get back to him!
MONA - Wait wait... you're confusing me! Slow down!
MIKE - Who is that?
(MONA holds up her hand to MIKE.)
CARYN - Candace dropped me off at this convenience store! I spoke to
the guy that works here! It's at Wilkinson and King Drive.
MONA - Wilkinson and King Drive?
(She turns to MIKE.)
MONA - Do you know where Wilkinson and King Drive is?
MIKE - Yeah, I know. Who is that?
MONA - Okay, so you don't have a ride home?
CARYN - Hell no! Hurry up! I need to get to my baby!
MONA - Okay, we're coming!
(They hang up and MONA jumps up.)
MONA - Mike come on!
MIKE - Wait, what the hell is goin' on?
MONA - That was Caryn! Candace did something to her and left her out
in the middle of nowhere! She needs to get home to her baby!
MIKE - What! Are you serious!
MONA - Yeah! Come on!
MIKE - Damn yall be into some drama with a capital d! I love it!
(MONA and MIKE rush out the door and run down to her car.)
MIKE - Let me drive!
MONA - I drive faster than you!
MIKE - Like hell you do! Shut up and get in!
MONA thinks - Ooooh that's sexy!
(MIKE takes off and speeds on his way to where CARYN is.)
MIKE - I can't believe Candace came hardcore like that! Damn!
MONA - I told you before! She is scandalous! I told you! We gotta add
her name to the list!
MIKE - We might have to put her name close to the top of the list!
MONA - Yeah but you wanna move on her that quick? We had a plan.
MIKE - Nevermind that, we need to get her first.
(MONA smiles.)
MONA - Oh look, there's the store! And there she is!
(MIKE pulls up and MONA gets out.)
MONA - Girl are you o... shit what happened to your face!
CARYN - Don't ask! Let's go! I gotta get home to Lil Derrick!
MONA - Oh my gosh!
(MONA goes to hug CARYN.)
CARYN - Bitch get off me with that emotion. Let's go!
(They get in and MIKE takes off toward CARYN's house.)
MIKE - What the hell happened?
CARYN - Candace pulled a fast one on me! She got slick!
MONA - She got more than slick! She got up in your ass!
MIKE - Damn!
CARYN - Shut up and hurry up.
(The car ride to CARYN's is quiet.)
MONA - I bet you can't wait to hold your son.
CARYN - Yall don't understand! This is the absolute longest amount of
time I've been away from him!
(CARYN drops her head into her hands and runs her hands through her
hair. Then she feels her face where it is starting to swell.)
CARYN thinks - Shit! Shit!
(MIKE pulls up at CARYN's house and she jumps out before he even
stops. She runs to her door and drops her keys she's moving so fast.)
MONA - Come on Mike! Hurry up!
(MONA and MIKE run up as CARYN opens the door.)
LIL DERRICK - Mommy!
(LIL DERRICK runs from his toys and rushes CARYN to hug her.)
LIL DERRICK - Mommy! Mommy!
(As he approaches her for a hug, she pushes him away and knocks him
onto the floor. Instead of hugging him, she rushes toward DONNA and
pushes her hard.)
CARYN - You bitch! You told that bitch Candace about me and Nino
didn't you! Didn't you!

Episode 28
The ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority are hanging out in PAULA's
room.
ALEXIS - I think it was wrong. Just wrong.
(ALEXIS says while smiling.)
JENNIFER - I didn't mean it. Well, not like that at least.
PAULA - Shut up, you meant that shit.
JENNIFER - Naw! It was one of those things where you know when you
say something one second before you think about it? I could see the
words come out of my mouth and I was wishing I could just grab them
out the air and eat them back!
(Everyone laughs as JENNIFER motions picking something out of the
air, putting it in her mouth and chewing it.)
JENNIFER - He was pissed!
PAULA - Look, all you did was say what everyone else thinks. I mean
come on.
ALEXIS - That's not true. I aint got nothing against the Iotas. I think Sean
is cool.
PAULA - I aint got nothing against them either. But I aint mad about what
you said. Everybody knows the Iotas aint up to par with the Ques or the
Kappas. Not even with the Sigmas. I mean, come on.
ALEXIS - Yeah but at the same time, some people say the same thing
about us. So what then?
PAULA - Then those people are stupid. Look at when we were founded.
Look at the climate of the times when we were founded. Look at where
we were founded. Come on Lex, you can't even compare the two.
ALEXIS - Hey, I aint say it. Don't look at me.
ROSALIND - Well I think...
PAULA - Oh boy, yall ready for this?
ROSALIND - What?
PAULA - Go ahead and insight wisdom oh knowledgeable one.
(They laugh as PAULA pretends to bow down to ROS.)
ROSALIND - Girl shut up and get up. Lowly subject!
PAULA - See!
ALEXIS - Be quiet Paula. Go on Ros.
ROSALIND - Anyway, my thing is this. Even if that was true and that's
how you feel, there is a time and a place for everything. And certain
things just shouldn't be said. And remember, Dwayne isn't even a
member of Iota yet. So you're talking to a non Greek about Greek
business. And that probably wasn't cool.
ALEXIS - So what happened after you said it?
ROSALIND - Can we finish talking about this part of the day so I can tell
yall about the better part of that day?
JENNIFER - Oh Gaaaaaary.
(JENNIFER shakes her hips and everyone laughs.)
ROSALIND - I wanna tell yall what happened when he called me.
JENNIFER - Okay okay, well real quick. Dwayne asked me what I said
and I couldn't lie at that point. Damage was already done. He went off for
a bit then realized that we were out in public and he stormed off. I tried
to call him and apologize but like I said, its one of those things that once
you say, its said. End of story.
ALEXIS - So how is he now?
(ROS' cell phone rings.)
JENNIFER - I think we may break up.
ALEXIS - Over this?
JENNIFER - Naw but this is like the straw that broke the camel's back.
There's been some other stuff. Stuff that I just don't like about him. He
aint the most honest cat in the world.
ROSALIND - Hey yall, I'm out.
JENNIFER - You leavin'?
PAULA - Where you going? What about your story?
ALEXIS - Yeah, we're all ready to hear it.
ROSALIND - Jennie will have to fill you in on how cute he is... because I
gotta go meet him right now so we can study! Toodles!
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MIRI and GINA are at the altar at their wedding. As the ceremony
continues, a surprise guest interrupts.
REV. BEAUFORD - If any man or woman has any just reason why these
two should not be wed on this day, let them speak now or forever hold
their peace.
(silence)
REV. BEAUFORD - Now we...
(The door to the church swings open and a loud cry is heard from a man
coming in.)
FASAKALA - Wait! I denounce this wedding!
(Everyone turns around and gasps. MIRI and GINA spin around.)
FASAKALA - These two should not be wed! My name is King Fasakala
Ndulu Jefe Swingali and I represent here for my wife, the queen Nzingha
Swingali.
(Several men enter the church with this man while he is speaking.)
REV. BEAUFORD - Sir! What right do you have to interrupt this
ceremony!
FASAKALA - This man and this woman have committed a crime against
me and my household!
(Everyone gasps loudly.)
GINA - What!
MIRI - What? I don't even know you!
FASAKALA - They have seized my most prized possession and taken it
for their own! Good people, my son Prince Mubwesi Semela Swingali
has been abducted by this couple and taken as their own son!
(The king points directly at MIRI.)
FASAKALA - You have taken my son! And I am here to claim him back
and we will not leave without him!
MIRI - What!
(GINA turns toward MIRI then to Rev. Beauford. There are gasps all over
the church and murmuring is increasing to small chatter.)
MIRI - What are you talking about! I don't know this man!
(MIRI turns to the pastor as if he is appealing to him.)
MIRI - I don't know this guy from Adam!
GINA - You're ruining my wedding!
FASAKALA - Allow me to speak on mine and my son's behalf! These
people took my son!
REV. BEAUFORD - Hold on! Wait a minute sir!
(Everyone turns and looks the Rev's way.)
REV. BEAUFORD - Clearly we have to communicate as to what has
happened. Miri, Gina and sir, if you could follow me. Everyone remain
here please and just allow us a few minutes to clear these allegations
up. Thank you for your patience.
(REV. BEAUFORD starts to walk back toward his study. MIRI allows
GINA to walk first. She is now crying. The king and one of his aids
follows MIRI. The door closes as they leave the main sanctuary.)
SHARONDA - What the hell was that about?
KIM - I don't know! They stole somebody's baby?
DENICE - That don't sound like Miri at all. Its probably some
misunderstanding or the wrong baby or something. I can't see Miri
breaking up a happy home...
(DENICE gestures toward BREANNA.)
DENICE - ...not like some... other people... who shall remain... nameless.
BREANNA - You know what Denice, I'm about tired of your accusations
and silliness! You lost Brandon because you don't seem to have what it
takes to maintain a serious relationship! Don't get mad at me because I
do!
(BREANNA stands up and starts to move.)
DENICE - Who do you think you're talking to!
(DENICE stands up. People start to turn around to see what the
commotion is about, SHARONDA grabs DENICE's arm and pulls her
back down.)
APRIL - What in the world...
KATRICE - Is that the Zetas? Just like them to be causing a ruckus.
OCTAVIA - They really have no class. I mean gosh, we're in a church
first of all. And with what is going on...
APRIL - What is goin' on? This is getting crazy! This is some ol' soap
opera stuff right here!
OCTAVIA - Its some misunderstanding I'm sure. Watch, Miri and G are
gonna come back out, explain what the issue is, and get back to getting
married.
KATRICE - I hope so because everybody in here is in shock.
AHMAD - Dude, I am in shock! What's goin' on?
CALVIN - I don't have a clue!
BRANDON - I know one thing, Miri aint kidnap no baby. I know my line
brother better than that. That's some bull.
CALVIN - Yeah, I agree.
AHMAD - And how is the king or whatever gonna roll up in here ten
deep? What he got the secret service with him or something?
SETH - Yeah, that's crazy! They need to come back out, get the Africans
out, and get to the reception! One of those bridesmaids been givin' me
the eye since we been in here! So we need to get up out of here!
AHMAD - Speaking of getting up out of here...
(AHMAD looks toward the back of the chapel.)
AHMAD - ...Brandon, isn't that your girl Breanna leaving?
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GARY is in his room on the phone.
GARY - Yeah dog, I gotta study so yall go ahead.
JORDAN - Aight man, you sure? I mean you can go ball and then come
back and study.
GARY - Dude, not for this class. I need this shit to graduate and it aint no
joke. I got a study partner on the way over here now.
JORDAN - Cool man, well I'll holla at cha lata.
GARY - Peace man.
(They hang up and GARY goes to reading again. His cell phone rings
again.)
GARY thinks - Shit! Now what...
(He looks at the display.)
GARY thinks - Oh, okay.
GARY - Hello?
ROSALIND - Hi. I'm downstairs.
GARY - Okay cool, I'll be right down.
(GARY gets up and slips his feet into a pair of slippers. He grabs his
keys and walks down the hall.)
GARY - Wassup Slim.
SLIM - What up G.
(They slap hands as GARY walks through the glass doors at the end of
the hall.)
GARY - Hey!
ROSALIND - Hi Gary. How you doin'?
(They hug each other.)
GARY - Not good! This test is gonna ace me instead of me acing it!
ROSALIND - Naw, don't think that way.
GARY - You got your id?
ROSALIND - Oh yeah.
(She opens her bag and pulls out her purse. She then gives her id to
GARY. He takes hers and his own and signs her in as a visitor.)
GARY - I'll show you what I mean. If you can make sense of this shit,
then you're wonder woman!
(ROSALIND laughs as they walk past the glass doors that GARY just
came out of.)
ROSALIND - We don't have to go to the elevators?
GARY - Oh no, I'm on the first floor. Right down here.
ROSALIND - Oh okay cool. I've never been in Ogle Hall before.
GARY - You haven't? Well then let me give you the grand tour. First
floor, ballas and shot callas. Second floor, pimps and hos.
(ROSALIND laughs loud.)
GARY - Third floor, tricks and playas!
ROSALIND - Oh my!
GARY - And top floor executive suite, VIP only. I can't even get up there.
(They laugh as they walk into GARY's room.)
GARY - Excuse the mess, but you know how it is when you studying.
ROSALIND - Oh I know. This is nice.
GARY - Oh thanks.
ROSALIND - I see you are in the Lisa Raye fan club.
(ROS is looking at a picture on GARY's wall.)
GARY - Hey, you know how it is.
(He smiles.)
ROSALIND - This your mom?
GARY - Oh yeah. This is my mother and this one is my sister.
ROSALIND - Nice.
GARY - Thanks.
(The both sit down.)
ROSALIND - Okay let's get down to business.
GARY - Okay lets. Okay, check this out. I was working on this problem
right here right?
ROSALIND - Let me see.
(She pulls out her books and her calculator.)
GARY - I got this problem right here, and see how I applied the steps?
But it doesn't come out right. Now that aint the big problem because I
can back track.
ROSALIND - Right.
GARY - But then in that, it still comes out wrong.
ROSALIND - Let me see.
(ROS starts to do the problem herself.)
GARY - Wait, why did you just add that?
ROSALIND - Because you have to. Remember?
GARY - No, I don't.
ROSALIND - Oh then there's your problem. See, this last step right here.
If this numnber is positive, then you add what's in the column right here.
GARY - Oh! Oh shit.
ROSALIND - Yeah, and if it isn't, then you add what's over here.
GARY - Okay. But how did you know that?
ROSALIND - Mendez said it.
GARY - I must've been asleep.
ROSALIND - Oh no, can't sleep in his class. You miss one little item and
you're screwed.
GARY - Like I am now.
ROSALIND - You're not screwed. You're gonna do okay.
GARY - Well thanks for the vote of confidence but you way more
confident than I am.
(ROSALIND smiles.)
GARY - And thanks for coming over too. I appreciate it.
ROSALIND - Sure, no problem.
(ROSALIND is a little surprised but smiles when GARY reaches over and
kisses her on the cheek.)
(silence)
GARY - Okay, can you help me with this one?
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JASON and WILLIE have gone for a walk. WILLIE has begun to confide
in JASON about her insecure feelings of herself in a position of
leadership.
WILLIE - I just feel funny nowadays. Like, you ever feel like... like you're
just gonna lose it all at any moment? Like you got so much goin' on...
and then... its all gone.
JASON - I know how you feel. But you always got a good grip on your
stuff. You aint gotta worry about that.
WILLIE - I don't know. I think I failed one of my sorors. She is just fed up
and through with DST and I'm trying to think of how I could've saw it
coming and tried to prevent it.
JASON - Huh?
WILLIE - Long story. But I'm not doing my job. Ya know? I'm out front
but if I aint handlin' the business at home, then what good am I?
JASON - What are you talkin' about? Are you feeling sorry for yourself?
Where's the Willie I know? Cuz this aint her.
WILLIE - This is real though J, I'm serious. And it is what it is. Ya know?
JASON - I hear ya, just hard to hear ya. I'm not used to you sounding like
this.
(WILLIE stops walking.)
JASON - What's the matter?
(silence)
(WILLIE turns and grabs JASON and they hug deeply.)
JASON thinks - Wha...
(JASON tries to look around through the hug to see if they are being
noticed.)
JASON - Are you okay?
(silence)
JASON - Listen... come here, follow me.
(They let go of each otehr and JASON takes her by the hand. He leads
her and she follows.)
JASON - Come here, sit down.
WILLIE - But I don't want coffee..
JASON - Just come on anyway.
(They step inside the new Starbucks right on the outskirts of campus.
JASON has never been inside but he remembers telling someone that he
was so impressed with the way Magic Johnson has taken Starbucks to a
whole new level. WILLIE frequents Starbucks all the time.)
JASON - Sit down.
(WILLIE doesn't argue but does what she is told.)
JASON - You sure you don't want anything?
WILLIE - Yeah I'm sure.
JASON - Good cuz I aint got no money anyway.
(JASON smiles and searches WILLIE's face for a laugh. She smiles at
him without parting her lips. He then gets back to the matter.)
JASON - So what's going on for real Willster. What's the deal?
WILLIE - I'm sorry for the rush of emotion all of a sudden. You know
that's not me.
JASON - This whole scene aint you but I'm playing along.
WILLIE - Its real though ya know. I just feel like I messed up and I keep
messing it up. But I mask it well and I hide it behind success. Success
that I really don't have.
JASON - You're gonna have to get specific or something because I don't
know what the hell you're talking about. You've done so much since you
been on campus. Ever since you got here its been one thing after
another. What in the world is next for you? President of Ahpla?
(WILLIE smiles.)
WILLIE - Hmmmmm.
JASON - Or at least President of Delta Sigma Theta.
WILLIE - Hmmm hmmmm.
(They both smile.)
WILLIE - See, that's my point. People would look at me and think that the
next logical step for me is law school or president of something else.
But I don't have the slightest clue how to be president of a university or
even a community college. I don't know how to be president of a
national sorority. I don't know how to maintain the chapter that I got, so
how the hell am I gonna do something real big?
JASON - And because you may have lost one soror, that means that you
can't maintain a chapter?
WILLIE - Well...
JASON - The Deltas practically run the yard. Yall are doin' everything. I
hate to say it but yall got the AKAs beat hands down on stuff. Yall are
always in the community, there's always a new flier on the yard about
what yall got goin' on next. You're president of student council, Theresa
is vice. I mean, what more do you want?
(silence)
(silence)
JASON - Well?
(WILLIE looks away.)
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REV. BEAUFORD - Please, have a seat.
(MIRI holds a chair for GINA but she refuses to sit immediately.)
GINA - I want to know what this is about! How dare you interfere with our
wedding and make such a ridiculous claim in front of my family!
FASAKALA - Family? Family you say! How dare you even bring up
family when you attempt to break up mine!
MIRI - Hey! Watch the way you speak with her okay!
REV. BEAUFORD -Excuse me!
(Everyone quiets and looks at the Rev.)
REV. BEAUFORD - Sir, please pronounce your name again?
FASAKALA - I am King Fasakala Swingali.
REV. BEAUFORD - Thank you. Mr. Swingali, please have a seat.
(REV. BEAUFORD gestures toward an open chair across from his desk.
The king takes a seat as does GINA. MIRI helps her because she has a
hard time sitting down in her dress. MIRI continues to stand as does the
king's aid.)
REV. BEAUFORD - Now everyone listen. We need to get to the bottom of
this and we won't be able to do that with everyone yelling. Now I
understand that what was said is very touchy. But we need to establish
a level of communication and respect for one another so we can solve
this. And I do not tolerate yelling and arguing in my office. Is everyone
clear?
MIRI - Yes.
GINA - Yes.
FASAKALA - Yes. Please pardon my emotional outburst, but this has
been very hard of my family and all of us back home.
REV. BEAUFORD - This has taken all of us off guard. I'm sure everyone
is way past surprised at this point.
FASAKALA - Please allow me to explain the situation.
REV. BEAUFORD - Please do.
FASAKALA - In my homeland, there are several steps and procedures to
adopt a child.
MIRI - And we went through them all!
FASAKALA - To no use young man! You knew that the agency that you
utilized was of no merit!
GINA - What!
MIRI - Of no merit?
FASAKALA - They kidnapped my son!
GINA - Kidnapped your son? We went to the agency and they had our
son in their records. They have had him since birth. They never
mentioned you nor your wife nor our son being of nobility. You are sadly
mistaken.
MIRI - Exactly. I'm really sorry about your son being taken from you. But
it wasn't by us or by our agency. You have the wrong child sir.
(The king motions to his aid who brings him a briefcase.)
FASAKALA - As you can imagine minister, I am a very busy diplomat. I
have dropped all of my engagements for the repair of my family of
course.
REV. BEAUFORD - Of course.
FASAKALA - But I need to put this ordeal to an end and return to my
native land with my family in tact.
(He opens the briefcase and pulls out some papers.)
REV. BEAUFORD - Well, the young couple may have a point your
highness. How do we know that the child which you are seeking after is
the child that they have adopted?
FASAKALA - Adopted? Funny choice of phrases.
(The king is looking through some papers.)
FASAKALA - Miri Arriu Bakhan?
MIRI - Yes, that is my full name.
FASAKALA - And Gina Morgan?
GINA - What are you reading from?
(He turns the page around.)
FASAKALA - Do you two remember signing this?
MIRI - Yeah, that was one of the application forms that we signed. But so
what? You just got a copy from the agency. That doesn't prove anything.
FASAKALA - Did you sign this?
(He shows them another paper.)
MIRI - Sir, I have copies of every page that you have there. Yes we
signed them all. What does that prove? Look, I am more than willing to
do whatever I can, whatever we can...
(MIRI takes GINA's hand.)
MIRI - ...to assist you and your family in finding your missing child. If we
can help, we will definitely do so. But to pull every single paper that we
signed will get us nowhere.
FASAKALA - Well maybe this one can get us somewhere.
(He pulls another one out of the briefcase. It is in a folder by itself.)
FASAKALA - Miri, did you sign this one alone without Miss Morgan on
purpose? Or does your bride know about this document as well?
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JASON - I'm sayin' what more do you want?
(WILLIE looks away.)
JASON - Hello? You're on top of the Ahpla world. What more do you
want?
(She turns back and looks him directly in his eyes.)
WILLIE - How about someone to share it with.
(silence)
(JASON doesn't lose her glance at all and it becomes a game to see who
will turn first. WILLIE then loses.)
JASON - Oh.
(silence)
JASON - Is that what this is about?
WILLIE - No.
(She turns back.)
WILLIE - I told you. I got a lot going on. Not one thing. But several that
can add up. Ya know?
(JASON doesn't say anything but stands up.)
JASON - You sure you don't want anything? I'm gonna get some coffee
or something.
WILLIE - You don't drink coffee.
JASON - I'm about to start!
(He turns to walk toward the register. WILLIE looks at his butt then turns
quickly from a big of guilt. She smiles to herself.)
JASON - Yeah, let me get one of those hot chocolates. Its real
chocolatey right?
WORKER - Oh very.
JASON - Good, let me get that.
(JASON turns toward WILLIE as he waits. She is looking away. She then
looks at him and he smiles. Then he jokingly throws the Delta sign. She
throws the Alpha symbol and poses in her chair.)
JASON thinks - Stupid!
(He gets his cup and pays for it then walks back toward where WILLIE is
sitting.)
JASON - Okay look, play time is over. You know I aint into games.
WILLIE - Aint nobody playin' games with you boy!
JASON - Then tell me what you got on your mind. Besides a lot.
(WILLIE hesitates.)
WILLIE - I just... I miss having somebody.
JASON - You do?
WILLIE - Actually...
(She picks up his cup and takes a sip.)
WILLIE - Oooh, hot.
JASON - Sure, have some.
(She winks at him.)
WILLIE - Like I was saying, actually, I'll keep it real with you. Sure. No
prob bob.
JASON - Good.
WILLIE - I miss you. I can admit it. I miss having you to talk to. I miss
your friendship. Bottom line, I think...
(silence)
WILLIE - I think I need you.
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
WILLIE - J, don't do that.
JASON - What?
WILLIE - Don't not say anything. You're not saying anything. It took a lot
for me to put that out there and you aint got nothin' to say? Your silence
is speaking volumes.
JASON - No, it isn't that. You just really caught me off guard. That's all.
WILLIE - My bad.
JASON - You aint sorry shut up.
(She smiles as he laughs.)
JASON - But I don't really know what to say.
WILLIE - Well...
(She crosses her legs and leans in closer.)
WILLIE - ...I'll tell you like I tell my sorors. Say what you feel.
(WILLIE smiles.)
JASON - I feel... um...
(silence)
WILLIE - Oh God. I knew I shouldn't have said anything!
JASON - No it isn't that. I'm just...
(silence)
JASON - ...seeing... somebody... right... now.

Episode 29
The pledgees of Zeta Phi Beta sorority have been given an assignment
by their big sisters.
ADA - B, it doesn't matter if you think its silly and stupid, we still have to
do it.
MIYA - Phi, why? Nobody is here!
LAUREL - Sigma, just shut up and do it.
MIYA - Phi, you shut up!
(LAUREL slams down the bowl she is mixing in. She turns to face MIYA.)
LAUREL - Sigma, I am sick and tired of your crap okay!
MIYA - Phi, well do something about it then!
TAMMI - Z, wait wait wait!
(TAMMI steps between MIYA and LAUREL who are staring each other
down but neither making a move.)
TAMMI - Z, yall are getting ridiculous! Look at what time it is and look at
how much we still have to do! Now come on and stop being stupid!
MIYA - And why the hell are we still saying Z, Phi, B, and Sigma! They
aint here!
ADA - B, we might as well stay in the practice of doing it. The more we
say it the more it becomes memory. You know repitition is the mother of
memory.
MIYA - And you're about to be the aunt of getting on my nerves.
(ADA gives MIYA a glance, then returns to her measuring and pouring.)
TAMMI - Z, look, we only have a little bit of time left and we gotta get this
food prepared.
ADA - B, actually how much time do we have left? Do we really know?
When are they coming back?
MIYA - Yeah, how do we know when they're supposed to come back?
ADA - You better say Phi when you speak number two.
MIYA - Okay fine! I mean Phi! Oh whatever! How do we know when
they're supposed to be back? How much time do we have?
LAUREL - Sigma, they went to a wedding. Big brother Miri had his
wedding today.
ADA - B, oh that's right!
TAMMI - Z, yeah but what time did it start?
LAUREL - Sigma, probably about two hours ago. They should be in the
reception by now.
MIYA - Phi, how do we know that they are all going to the reception?
LAUREL - Sigma, we don't.
(silence)
LAUREL - Sigma, all the more reason we need to hurry our asses up and
get this cake done and the rest of this food done.
(They get back to cooking.)
LAUREL - Sigma, especially you Miya!
MIYA - What!
ADA - B, say Phi!
MIYA - Shut up! What?
LAUREL - Sigma, you the only one complaining, bitchin' and moaning,
but you doin' the least amount of work!
MIYA - Phi! That aint true! You see me here working on this tray!
LAUREL - Sigma! you been workin' on that tray for forty minutes! At the
same time, I done finished three trays, number one finished like five
already and even four has finished a couple! What is taking you so
long?
MIYA - Phi, I aint no cook alright! My mom cooks for me so I don't have
to and I never learned!
LAUREL - Sigma! How hard is it to mix cake batter? I mean damn! If you
stop your lips from flappin' maybe we can get somewhere with all this
shit!
MIYA - Phi! Maybe if you'd get off my case and stop lookin' over
everybody's shoulder every five minutes... you aint a big sister and you
can't tell me shit!
LAUREL - Sigma! I might as well be your big sister because your young
ass is still in high school!
MIYA - Phi! I bet my young ass is more mature than you! I'm more
woman then you'll ever be and more man then you'll ever get!
LAUREL - What! Bitch please!
MIYA - Ph... who you callin' a bitch!
ADA - Hey! Hey! Hey! Ladies!
(silence)
LAUREL - Okay okay everybody just...
(In a split second, LAUREL gets hit across the side of her face with a
handfull of cake batter.)
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BRENDON runs into the Office of Student Life and Activities.
BRENDON thinks - Please be here! Please be here!
(He opens the door and sees a girl behind a desk.)
BRENDON thinks - Damn!
(He approaches the desk.)
RECEPTIONIST - Can I help you?
BRENDON - Uh yeah, is Sandy here today?
RECEPTIONIST - Yeah, she just stepped out and I'm covering the phone
for her. She'll be back in a... oh here she is.
(SANDY walks in and sees BRENDON turn around. She sucks her teeth
as she passes him to walk behind the desk.)
BRENDON - Hey San, how you doin'?
SANDY - Boy you know you got some nerve coming up in here talkin' to
me.
(She sits down as the RECEPTIONIST gets up to leave.)
SANDY - Thanks girl.
RECEPTIONIST - No problem.
(The RECEPTIONIST giggles as she walks from behind the desk, passes
BRENDON and leaves the office.)
BRENDON - Aw come on Sandy, why you mad at me.
(He pouts.)
SANDY - Naw Bren, that aint gonna work this time. I am too through with
you and I aint foolin' with you no more.
BRENDON - Come on Sandy, I meant to call you but I been crazy busy.
SANDY - Tell it to the next chick Brendon. I know you aint been busy.
You just a player. You probably still chillin' with Donna.
BRENDON - Donna? Girl please I aint thinkin' bout her. But look, forget
all that. I need your help Sandy.
(She sits back and mimicks a look of shock.)
SANDY - Oh now you need my help! You don't call, you stand me up,
you practically ignore me on the yard when I walk by, but now you need
me!
BRENDON thinks - God!
BRENDON - Don't do me like that Sandy baby. I'll make it up to you this
time, I promise.
SANDY - Whatever. Can you excuse me I got some work I need to catch
up on.
(She turns away from him and starts to type something on her
computer.)
BRENDON - Okay Sandy listen...
(BRENDON leans in across her desk.)
BRENDON - This is serious...
(He whispers.)
BRENDON whispers - I'm not supposed ot tell you this but...
(He leans up, looks left and right, then leans back toward her.)
BRENDON whispers - I'm pledging right now and if you don't help me,
me and my line brothers are gonna be in deep shit!
SANDY - You are?
(She turns from her computer and faces him quicly.)
BRENDON - Shhhhhhh! Not so loud!
(She leans down to whisper.)
SANDY whispers - You are? Seriously?
BRENDON whispers - Yeah.
(silence)
SANDY whispers - Oh shit... well um... what do you need Brendon
honey?
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LAUREL - Ahhhhh!
(LAUREL's head flops back as the cake mix splatters all over her face.
She is in shock and everyone jumps back as batter goes everywhere.)
ADA - Hey!
LAUREL - You little bitch! Come here!
(LAUREL takes a scoop of the nearest thing to her... potato salad and
throws it at MIYA.)
MIYA - Ow!
ADA - Stop it! Stop i..
(ADA gets hit in the head with something cold and wet. It gets all in her
hair.)
ADA - Oh no! No you didn't!
(She goes after LAUREL with a two eggs.)
LAUREL - Stop Ada! Stop!
(ADA throws one, LAUREL ducks and it hits the wall. She throws the
other and it hits LAUREL.)
MIYA - Ha ha ha ha ha! That's what you...
(MIYA is slapped with a bowl full of dough.)
MIYA - Hey! I just got this shirt from the Gap!
TAMMI - Stop it! Dammit I said stop!
(TAMMI grabs LAUREL's arms.)
TAMMI - Look at yourselves! Look! What if the big sisters come in!
(That statement causes everyone to freeze. ADA has another egg she
was ready to throw... MIYA has two hand fulls of cake batter...LAUREL
was reaching for the potato salad.)
(silence)
TAMMI - What the hell is the matter with you fools! Look at this mess!
(Everyone starts to look around as if they didn't just see what caused
the room and themselves to be a mess.)
TAMMI - Now look at what you guys have done! Now we gotta prepare all
this damn food and clean up! What the hell is the matter with you all!
(silence)
(MIYA snickers and starts to laugh.)
TAMMI - This is not funny!
(MIYA starts to laugh louder because ADA is now laughing too. LAUREL
looks at them both, smiles and starts to laugh herself.)
TAMMI - Oh fine fine! So now its all funny huh?
ADA - Come on Tammi, lighten up. We needed a stress reliever.
LAUREL - I'm sorry girl.
MIYA - Me too. I'm sorry.
(MIYA and LAUREL hug each other, avoiding the food plastered on them
both.)
TAMMI - I don't like more work as a stress reliever! Personally I prefer
about nine inches. That's my kind of stress reliever!
(ADA gasps.)
ADA - Tammi!
LAUREL - Hey, we got virgin ears in the room.
(LAUREL playfully closes MIYA's ears.)
MIYA - Who you callin' a virgin? Girl please!
LAUREL - Whoa!
(Everyone laughs with MIYA.)
LAUREL - I guess you hangin' with the big girls huh Miya?
MIYA - That's right!
(Everyone laughs.)
MIYA - And for the record, I don't mess with no nine inch brothers! Its
eleven and up for me!
(That comment causes the room to erupt into hilarious laughter,
including MIYA.)
LAUREL - Damn girl! You better than me!
(LAUREL grabs a wooden spoon and tries to measure eleven inches.)
LAUREL - Shit! Eleven inches? This shit is almost as tall as Ada! Come
here one!
ADA - Keep that thing away from me!
(They all laugh.)
TAMMI - Look yall, its a good thing we know the big sisters are gonna be
tied up with this wedding for a while because if they found this mess
they would have our ass! So let's finish this meal for the homeless and
clean up this place like this all never happened.
ADA - Good idea. Let's have two of us start to clean up while the other
two finish with the food.
MIYA - Phi! Good idea!
(Everyone laughs.)
LAUREL - Yeah. Good thing big sisters are gonna be gone for a while!
MIYA - Yeah!
TAMMI - Z. And from now on if we...
(The door opens and in walks KIM and LEAH.)
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JAHANNA and GREGG are in JAHANNA's room... kissing passionately.
JAHANNA thinks - Oh my God I can't believe this is happening! Oh my
God!
JAHANNA - Do you know how bad I want you?
GREGG - No, show me.
(They both smile.)
JAHANNA - Lay back.
(GREGG rolls off of JAHANNA and rolls over to his back.)
GREGG thinks - Is she gonna...
(silence)
GREGG thinks - Oh shit she is gonna...
(GREGG folds his hands behind his head and looks up at the ceiling.
JAHANNA is licking down his stomach toward his belt. She starts to
unfasten his belt.)
GREGG thinks - Let's see if she got skills!
(GREGG lifts his hips to assist JAHANNA in taking his jeans off. She
stops and sits up.)
JAHANNA - What kind of underwear is this Gregg? Hearts?
GREGG - You know how it is, its laundry day!
(They both laugh as she pulls his pants off his legs, one leg at a time.
She starts to lick right above his waistband.)
JAHANNA - Mmmmmmm.
GREGG - Go head girl, do your thing.
(He lifts his hips again as she slides his shorts off.Her eyes open with
surprise.)
JAHANNA thinks - Damn!
JAHANNA - Wow... I see what you workin' with.
(She takes it in her hand, GREGG just smiles arrogantly.)
JAHANNA thinks - Gosh, I see why Shareesa couldn't leave him! Dag!
(She licks it up the side and he closes his eyes. She looks at him for
approval, but after getting none, she looks back down at it and takes it in
her mouth.)
DEXTER - Hey, thanks for coming PJ. I know you can talk some sense
into her ass.
PJ - No problem man. And thanks for confiding in me. I didn't even know
she had feelings for Gregg at all.
DEXTER - She aint got feelings for that motherfucker, he just messin'
with her mind.
PJ - Well I aint surprised to hear that shit. That negro is shady!
(DEXTER and PJ get off the elevator and walk toward JAHANNA's room.)
DEXTER - I knew I should've beat his cat ass while I had the chance!
Fuckin' with my sister!
PJ - Naw, you did the right thing Dex. You know how things get here on
campus. You and Gregg go at it, the next thing you know Ronnie and
Big Mike get involved, then its a war.
DEXTER - Yeah, true. The bruhs get in and shit is over!
PJ - We gotta somehow stop all this fightin' and shit. It don't make no
sense.
(DEXTER looks at PJ funny.)
DEXTER - And this coming from you?
(He laughs.)
PJ - Okay okay, I know I've been known to go a round or two. But I'm a
changed woman.
DEXTER - Yeah right!
(He laughs again.)
PJ - I'm serious man, I'm turning over a new leaf.
DEXTER - Well good for you. What brought about your change?
(PJ thinks about TRINA.)
(silence)
PJ - Nothing in particular.
DEXTER - I hear ya.
PJ - But from now on, I take things calm cool and collected. Ya know? I
don't get all hyped out and excited. No more yelling and screaming.
DEXTER - Well that's good shit!
PJ - Yep. From now on, PJ is cool, no matter what she runs into.
(PJ knocks on JAHANNA's door.)
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BRENDON is asking SANDY for her help.
BRENDON whispers - I'm pledging right now and if you don't help me,
me and my line brothers are gonna be in deep shit!
SANDY - You are?
BRENDON - Shhhhhhh! Not so loud!
(She leans down to whisper.)
SANDY whispers - You are? Seriously?
BRENDON whispers - Yeah.
SANDY whispers - Oh shit... well um... what do you need Brendon
honey?
BRENDON whispers - Look, I really would've called you and hooked up
with you. But I been pledging and trying to get into the frat. But you
know I do like you Sandy. I do.
(She smiles.)
SANDY - Nuh uh... you just sayin' that. You like me for real Brendon?
BRENDON - Come on girl, you know I like big girls.
BRENDON thinks - Lord help me!
SANDY - So we gonna go out after you cross?
BRENDON - I would take you out tonight if I wasn't pledgin'! I know you
like to eat.
(He laughs at his own joke quietly. She smiles.)
SANDY - Stop playin! You so silly! So what you need me to do?
(He reaches into his pocket.)
BRENDON - Look baby, I really need you to do a few things for me. I
know you can do it which is why I came by. If you do this, I will owe you
big time, but believe me, I will make it up in a big way!
SANDY - You better!
BRENDON - I need the things on this list done. Now I can do a few, but I
know you can do the computer stuff for me.
SANDY - Let me see.
BRENDON - Check this out, I gotta create a new logo for the band. And
we got a battle of the bands coming up and I gotta create a flier for that.
But if you can do the logo, you can just incorporate it into a flier.
SANDY - Okay, that's easy enough.
BRENDON - Also, I gotta create stickers. You can use the logo for that,
and then I gotta create booster sheets. Like sign in forms, with the logo
also.
SANDY - That aint much because you're using the same logo.
BRENDON - See, you know better than me. I knew you could handle it.
SANDY - Oh yeah, I can knock this out. As a matter of fact, I may have
some templates on my computer that I can use.
BRENDON - Bless you!
SANDY - Shut up silly!
(She smiles.)
SANDY - So which frat are you pledging?
(silence)
BRENDON - Why don't you wait and be surprised like everyone else is
gonna be.
(SANDY starts to clap her hands and bounce up and down in her seat.)
SANDY - Ooooh! I love it! I can't wait to find out!
(BRENDON laughs, then checks his watch.)
BRENDON - Okay um, how long do you think it will take for you to knock
those things out?
SANDY - Oh you need it right now?
(He smiles.)
SANDY - Brendon I'm gonna kill your ass!
(He smiles harder.)
BRENDON - Like I said, I'll make it up to ya.
SANDY - And I know how too... but I'll keep my surprise a surprise too!
BRENDON thinks - God what am I getting myself into!
SANDY - Okay I'll try and knock it out right now.
BRENDON - Thank you thank you thank you!
SANDY - What else you got on that list?
BRENDON - Well um... I need to order some bandanas, with that logo.
SANDY - Oh I can do that too. We have a vendor that we use for student
activities. They make all kinds of knick knacks and stuff. I know they got
bandanas.
BRENDON - Oh great! Thanks! Well that's all you can do... actually wait,
can you write a letter for me? We got a battle of the bands between us
and Amgis that we are setting up. Can you write a letter to their band
staff for me?
SANDY - Formal letter?
BRENDON - Yeah, has to have letterhead and everything. Just informing
them of the date of the battle which is right here, and telling them what
they need to have which is listed right here on the back.
SANDY -Well I do got letterhead right here. I'll just need for you to sign
the names on the bottom because I don't know who it is to and who it is
from.
BRENDON - That's fine. Sandy baby, you are a life saver for real!
SANDY - Um hmmmm, tell me anything.
(He signs the names that she needs and smiles as he turns to leave.)
BRENDON - Well look, let me run because I gotta take care of the things
on this list that you can't do. But I'll call you in a little while to check up
on ya.
SANDY - You still got my number right? Make sure cuz you gonna need
it as soon as you cross!
BRENDON thinks - Lord help me!
BRENDON - Of course. Thanks again Sandy.
(She writes her number down. He takes it and turns to leave and opens
the door.)
SANDY - Bren...
(He turns back.)
BRENDON - Yeah.
(SANDY smiles.)
SANDY - I think you need to start thanking me now.
BRENDON thinks - No!
BRENDON - Naw girl, I thank ya when you're done. That's how it works
sweetheart.
SANDY - No, you thank me now or I don't do a thing. And that... is how it
works... sweetheart.
(BRENDON smiles as he approaches her. He is trying to keep his smile.
She stands up and opens her arms. She walks from behind the desk.)
SANDY - Good luck in pledging baby.
(BRENDON hugs SANDY and as he is trying to let go, she grabs his butt
and squeezes.)
SANDY - Call me later, I'll have this stuff for ya then.
BRENDON - Uh...
(SANDY opens her mouth and pulls BRENDON close so their mouths
meet. Her tongue pushes its way past his closed lips.)
BRENDON - What the fu.. mmmmphhh!
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GREGG - Oh! Oh! Oh shit!
(JAHANNA is working it as best she knows how. Then she stops.)
JAHANNA - Is it good? I don't really know how to do this.
GREGG - No no... don't stop... keep going.
(She smiles.)
JAHANNA - Okay.
(She starts to lick it again and he throws his head back onto the bed.)
GREGG - Oh! Oh!
GREGG thinks - Damn, she aint the best but it aint the worst either.
(He closes his eyes and imagines it is someone else doing it.)
GREGG - Use your hand too, like this...
(He takes her hand and shows her how to stroke it up and down. She
catches on quick and obliges.)
GREGG - That's it. Yeah, that's how I like it.
GREGG thinks - Oh yes, that's better!
(He opens his eyes and picks his head up. He looks down at the top of
her head moving up and down. He smiles and puts his head back down
on the bed.)
GREGG thinks - Oh shit... oh shit... I'm about to cum...
GREGG - Wait wait wait...
(She stops and looks up with a worried look.)
JAHANNA - What's the matter?
GREGG - Nothing, I just don't want to cum yet and you makin' me...
damn girl!
JAHANNA - Oh. Hee hee.
GREGG - Hold on, give me a second.
JAHANNA - Okay.
(She rolls from on top of him to next to him. He grabs her pants buckle
and starts to unfasten them. She quickly helps him take off her pants.)
GREGG - Lay back.
(JAHANNA smiles.)
JAHANNA - Do you have protection?
(GREGG looks her dead in the face.)
GREGG - Um... naw but just lay back. I aint goin' there, I need to return
the favor first.
JAHANNA thinks - Yes!
(She smiles as she leans back. She now lifts her hips so he can take her
underwear off.)
GREGG - Just relax.
JAHANNA - Okay.
(GREGG pushes her legs open and licks her one time. She takes in a
deep breath and arches her back.)
JAHANNA - Ohhhhh yes!
(GREGG smiles as he starts to lick her very vigorously.)
JAHANNA - Ohhhh that feels so good! Oh my God!
(There is a knock on the door. GREGG stops and looks up.)
JAHANNA thinks - Who the hell...
GREGG - Expecting company?
JAHANNA - Um... no.
GREGG - You wanna go see who it is?
JAHANNA - Um no!
(He laughs then places his face down between her legs again. There is
another knock and this time it is harder.)
JAHANNA - Shit!
GREGG - Go make whoever it is go away.
JAHANNA - Aaaah!
(She sits up and jumps out of the bed quickly.)
JAHANNA thinks - Damn! Damn! Damn!
(She goes toward the door pulling up her pants quickly. There is another
knock on the door. She looks back at GREGG and smiles. He thinks she
is smiling because he is sexy. She is smiling at his look in just a shirt
and socks. She tosses her shirt back on.)
JAHANNA - Alright alright I'm coming!
(She cracks the door open slightly, while standing behind it.)
PJ - Hey, let us in I need to talk to you.
(JAHANNA sees PJ and DEXTER standing behind her.)
JAHANNA - Uhhh, now isn't a good time you guys. Can you come back
tomorrow?
PJ - Tomorrow? Girl please! What you doin'?
JAHANNA - I'm busy right now.
DEXTER - Open the door J. We really need to talk to you.
JAHANNA - I'll talk to yall, but not right now, I'm um... I really am tied up
at the moment.
(PJ starts to push the door open.)
PJ - Shut up J, you aint doin' shit.
(DEXTER starts to laugh loudly as he follows PJ into JAHANNA's room.
JAHANNA is pushing to keep the door closed but PJ is much stronger
and easily pushes her way in.)
JAHANNA - No! Wait! I'm not dressed!
(PJ and DEXTER barge in.)
JAHANNA - No!
(PJ is laughing until she sees GREGG who is pulling his pants back up
quickly.)
PJ - Gregg?

Episode 30
CARYN approaches DONNA quickly and forcefully, knocking over her
son in the process.
LIL DERRICK - Mommy!
(LIL DERRICK runs from his toys and rushes CARYN to hug her.)
(As he approaches her for a hug, she pushes him away and knocks him
onto the floor. Instead of hugging him, she rushes toward DONNA and
pushes her hard.)
CARYN - You bitch! You told that bitch Candace about me and Nino
didn't you! Didn't you!
DONNA - What?
LIL DERRICK - Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Mommyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
CARYN - Don't play dumb bitch! You told Candace you traitor!
(CARYN pushes DONNA again.)
DONNA - Caryn wait! Chill out!
CARYN - Hell no you traitor!
(MIKE rushes over to try and grab CARYN.)
MONA - Oh my God!
LIL DERRICK -
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
CARYN - I can't believe you would stab me in the back! You! Of all
people!
LIL DERRICK -
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
DONNA - Caryn I'm sorry! I didn't mean for this to happen!
CARYN - What the fuck you think was gonna happen bitch!
LIL DERRICK -
Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
(MIKE has a good hold on CARYN but she is squirming away and trying
to get back at DONNA.)
CARYN - Let me go! Let me go!
DONNA - Caryn I didn't mean for this to happen but you pulled some foul
shit! Don't act like I'm the bad guy!
LIL DERRICK -
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAh!
CARYN - You are the fuckin' bad guy because you broke the honor code!
You can't be trusted! Who's side are you on anyway!
DONNA - Its not about sides Caryn! That's my point! You made this out
to be a way or some shit and you the only person fighting it!
CARYN - Oh yeah? Oh yeah! You think Candace aint fighting me? Look
at this shit!
(She gets MIKE to let her go and she rushes to her dresser. She pulls
out a letter.)
CARYN - This is the court papers telling me that Derrick no longer has to
pay for my baby anymore! How the hell am I supposed to survive now?
You think Candace aint have shit to do with this? You think Candace
aint up somewhere chillin' with my money?
DONNA - That is ridiculous Caryn! That's not his son! Why should he
have to pay for him?
LIL DERRICK -
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
aaaa!
CARYN - Shut up boy!
(silence)
MONA - Look look... everybody just calm down... take it easy.
(silence)
(MONA stands between the two and turns to CARYN.)
MONA - Caryn you fighting a losing battle.
CARYN - Like hell I am!
MONA - Just listen to me!
CARYN - No because she...
MONA - Listen to me!
(silence)
MONA - Derrick wasn't paying child support no more. Period. That aint
got nothing to do with Candace alright? Just face the facts. That cow
aint givin' you no more milk and no more butter. You better see how
much you can squeeze from Bobby.
CARYN - Hmph! Yeah right!
(MONA turns to DONNA.)
MONA - D, I know what Caryn did was... was shady... although I admire
the creativity... I wouldn't have even thought of that nasty shit!
(MIKE laughs... DONNA and CARYN don't.)
MONA - But going against your girl was wrong. We supposed to be
partners you know what I'm sayin'? It aint about us against them or
whatever. Its about us. And you can't be trusted I guess.
DONNA - So its like that?
(DONNA is looking past MONA and looking directly at CARYN.)
CARYN - Get the hell out of my house!
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The ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho, ROS, ALEXIS and CANDACE are
hanging out in CANDACE's room.
ROS - I just feel bad. That's all I'm saying.
ALEXIS - And I understand. I hear ya.
CANDACE - Well all I'm saying is it isn't your fault. You did the best you
could. What did he want you to do?
ROS - Its not a matter of me doing something else... I don't know.
ALEXIS - See, the thing that is so bad is that you did so well and he did
so bad.
ROS - I didn't do all that hot.
ALEXIS - Ros, you got an A.
(CANDACE and ALEXIS laugh.)
ROS - It was a low A.
CANDACE - It was a low A.
(CANDACE tries to sound sophisticated which makes ALEXIS laugh
again.)
ROS - I just don't want to talk about that part because I don't want to
upset Gary or anything.
ALEXIS - Yeah.
CANDACE - And he failed it? Like totally?
ROS - Well, he got a D. So might as well.
CANDACE - Maybe he's just dumb.
ROS - Candace!
CANDACE - I'm just saying. Just because he's cute and he goes to Ahpla
don't make him a super genius.
ROS - He isn't dumb okay. Accounting is not his major but he has to
take it in order to graduate. And some people just don't understand
numbers like that. I mean, I tried to help him study and he just wasn't
getting it. That's all.
ALEXIS - Maybe you can try harder next time.
ROS - From the way he sounded, there might not be a next time.
CANDACE - See, that's what I'm saying. He's blaming you and it isn't
your fault. That's foul.
ROS - He's not blaming me at all Candace.
CANDACE - Mmm hmm. I don't like him. I got a bad impression about
him when we met.
ROS -Oh shut up.
CANDACE - I'm for real Ros.
ROS - Listen to Miss I got an NBA man over here.
CANDACE - Oh don't even go there. That aint got nothing to do with it.
(ROS smiles but was serious with that comment.)
ALEXIS - So what's the deal now? You're waiting for him to call or
something?
ROS - Yeah, we're gonna go overe there and check him out. He does
want to go through each exam question to kind of see what he did
wrong and why he did so bad. And I wanted you to come through with
me. Just for support.
ALEXIS - Yeah, no problem. I got you.
CANDACE - Oh Lawd. Not yall two tag teamin' him!
ROS - Shut up.
ALEXIS - I think we need to support our brothers more often. Hey, at
least he's in college, studying hard, and trying to make something of
himself. How many young men do we see walking around this campus
or the neighborhood past the shuttle stop and they just hangin' out and
couldn't care less.
ROS - Gary seems like a great guy. I mean we just are getting to know
one another but I really think that...
(ROS' cell phone rings and she stops immediately and rushes to grab it.)
CANDACE - In a hurry huh?
(ROS doesn't even hear that comment and answers.)
ALEXIS - So when did you meet Gary?
CANDACE - A few days ago. I was coming in the dorm and she and him
were leaving out. Quick introduction but it seemed to me that he didn't
even smile or nothing. He barely acknowledged me and was looking all
out in the distance like my presence was distracting him or something.
ALEXIS - He probably had a lot of his mind with this big exam coming
up.
CANDACE - That don't mean you can be rude. I mean damn, I'm like best
friends with the girl you tryin' to kick it to.
(ROS hangs up.)
ROS - Okay Lex, you ready? That was him.
ALEXIS - Yeah, let's go. How is he?
ROS - Kind of upset.
ALEXIS - Okay.
CANDACE - Well yall take care. The pamperin' committee.
ROS - Hush! You don't boo hoo for Derrick if he has a bad game? If he
misses a shot at the buzzer or something? Stop calling the kettle black
okay?
(ROS grabs her things. She is clearly defensive.)
CANDACE - Look, all I'm sayin' is...
ROS - Nevermind Candace. Come on Lex.
(ROS opens the door to leave.)
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ROS and ALEXIS have left CANDACE's room. She picks up her phone
and dials.
DERRICK - Hey.
CANDACE - Hey. Busy?
DERRICK - Naw, I'm in the airport.
CANDACE - How you doin' babe.
DERRICK - I'm good. How you?
CANDACE - Chillin'. Ros and Alexis just left out of here and I wanted to
ask you something.
DERRICK - Okay, hold on one second.
(CANDACE can hear DERRICK in the background.)
DERRICK - Huh? Yeah that's cool. Um get me a chicken sandwich or
something. Thanks!
(He comes back.)
DERRICK - Sorry bout that.
CANDACE - What I tell you about airport food?
DERRICK - Shoot, at least its better than hotel food!
CANDACE - Anyway. Ros met this guy and they are semi dating I guess.
DERRICK - Uh huh.
CANDACE - And so they're taking the same class. Accounting. So Ros is
doing much better so she is trying to tutor him or something.
DERRICK - Uh huh.
CANDACE - And he didn't pass the last test and she got an A. So he's all
pissed off about it and like going off on her.
DERRICK - He went off on her?
CANDACE - Well he didn't necessarily go off on her but...
DERRICK - Wait, hold on...
CANDACE - Okay.
DERRICK - Thanks dog. Aw man you stupid! Ha ha ha ha ha! Yo Flip!
You see this dude man? Aw go head! Ha ha ha ha!
(He comes back.)
DERRICK - Ha ha ha, hello?
CANDACE - Yall actin' silly in the airport again?
DERRICK - Yeah. These fools, they act like a bunch of kids. Be running
around, chasing each other, I swear! Anyway, go ahead hon.
CANDACE - Oh, so yeah. I don't know. Just seems fishy to me.
DERRICK - Well I was never good in accounting personally and Ahpla
has one of the hardest departments on business anywhere, ya know?
That shit is no joke. So I know it must be frustrating to meet a nice girl
and she is doing so much better. He probably feels dumb and insecure.
CANDACE - So am I making too much out of this?
DERRICK - Probably, knowing you.
CANDACE - What! What's that suppposed to mean Mister!
(DERRICK is talking while he is chewing.)
DERRICK - I'm just saying. Ha ha ha ha!
(There is a knock on CANDACE's door.)
CANDACE - Somebody is at my door. You lucky but you're in trouble.
DERRICK - Oh gosh!
(They both laugh.)
CANDACE - I'll call you back. Eat your airport food.
DERRICK - Okay. Love you.
CANDACE - Love you too.
DERRICK - And calm down.
CANDACE - Shut up.
(They hang up.)
CANDACE thinks - Shoot, I need to probably do some studying myself
before I sound like Gary!
CANDACE - Hey Donna, wassup girl?
DONNA - I can't believe you attacked Caryn the way that you did! You
totally showed no regard for me and physically asaulted another
woman!
CANDACE - What?
(CANDACE looks down the hall because DONNA is being very loud. She
quickly invites DONNA inside.)
DONNA - If I had known you were gonna hit up Caryn and just put me
out there like that then I never would've told you!
CANDACE - Donna, think about what you told me! Think about what
Caryn did!
DONNA - I don't care what she did! Does that make it right for you to
beat her up?
CANDACE - Okay granted my emotions got the best of me, but can you
blame me? Look at how she treats me! Look at how she treats Nino's
son! Look at how she tries to pimp Derrick! And she had me thinking
that Nino cheated on me all this time!
DONNA - Nevermind all of that! I aint saying that the girl is foul but you
twice as foul for what you did! You played me and you hit her! I really
didn't think you would go out like that! I thought you would handle your
business but in a more ladylike manner! I guess your true colors came
out too!
CANDACE - Now hold up! Don't go accusing me and pointing fingers at
me! Don't get mad at me because your girl is a hooch!
DONNA - Whatever! She's still a human being and deserves to be treated
with respect!
(DONNA turns to leave.)
DONNA - I don't want to be associated with SGRho anymore! I'm
shocked and surprised!
CANDACE - Now wait a minute! One aint got nothing to do with the
other!
DONNA - Oh yes it does. In a big way!
(DONNA opens the door to leave.)
CANDACE - I'm not going to beg you to come out for my sorority Donna!
DONNA - You won't have to!
(SLAM)
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XAVIER is in his room using his computer. He is chatting online and
writing a paper at the same time.
LIL RED - I got a story to finish and a paper to write.
SWEETEST IVY - All by tomorrow?
LIL RED - Yeah but writing is no big deal for me. I'll knock it out.
SWEETEST IVY - Well go head with your bad self.
LIL RED - LOL
SWEETEST IVY - brb
(He switches screens and continues to work on his paper. His phone
rings.)
XAVIER - Hello?
DARLENE - Hi Z its Darlene.
XAVIER - Hey girl wassup?
DARLENE - Listen, I'm down here at the office and I just realized we got
a missing piece in the paper.
XAVIER - We do? Where?
DARLENE - Page seven.
XAVIER - How big?
DARLENE - Small copy but you know the paper is due tomorrow.
XAVIER - You need a quick filler?
DARLENE - Could you come up with something?
XAVIER - I should be able to. I gotta find something but I probably can
handle it.
SWEETEST IVY - Back
LIL RED - Hold on a second.
SWEETEST IVY - k
DARLENE - Thanks Z, you are a life saver!
XAVIER - No problem. You gonna be down at the office?
DARLENE - Yeah, I aint goin' nowhere!
XAVIER - Okay I'll meet you down there.
DARLENE - Cool! See ya in a few!
XAVIER - Aight.
(They hang up.)
LIL RED - I gotta go down to the newspaper office. One of the editors
just called me and we need something written up to fill a space.
SWEETEST IVY - Aren't you arleady backed up with your work and stuff?
LIL RED - Yeah but I can knock this out too.
SWEETEST IVY - You aint no joke.
LIL RED - Plus I think she's feelin' me. She's kinda cute too so I'll go see
what its about.
SWEETEST IVY - Look at you!
LIL RED - LOL! So I'll catch ya lata.
SWEETEST IVY - Yall pretty boys kill me! Always thinking somebody
want you!
LIL RED - Yo! Yo!
SWEETEST IVY - LOL! Bye boy!
LIL RED - Later
(XAVIER logs off and starts to shut his system down when his phone
rings again.)
XAVIER - Hello.
JAY - Z wassup man.
XAVIER - Wassup Jay what's goin' on frat.
JAY - Bruh, they said Eric was guilty in his court case.
XAVIER - What!
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GARY and his boy SLIM from down the hall are chillin' in GARY's room.
GARY is in a bad mood because of his accounting exam.
SLIM - Yo, I got a bag in my room. Want me to go get it?
GARY - Naw dude, I'm good.
SLIM - Got damn, I know you in a bad mood you aint tryin' to hit this
blunt?
GARY - Naw. I'm straight man, I aint into it today.
SLIM - I'm sayin'.
GARY - Dude, if I fail this class its all over.
SLIM - You aint gonna fail son. You know what I'm sayin'?
GARY - That's easier said.
SLIM - I feel you but damn you can't do nothing about the last test you
know what I'm sayin'? That shit is in the past. So you need to focus on
the next one and shit.
GARY - Yeah.
(The phone rings.)
GARY - Yeah, you right.
(GARY lazily picks it up.)
GARY - Hello.
ROS - Hey its Ros. We here, at the front desk.
GARY - Okay.
(He hangs up.)
GARY - I'll be right back.
SLIM - Okay.
(SLIM grabs the remote and sits back. GARY gets up and walks into the
hall and to the lobby.)
ROS - Hi.
GARY - Hey wassup.
ROS - This is my soror Alexis. Lex this is Gary.
(ALEXIS extends her hand and her student ID at the smae time.)
ALEXIS - Nice to finally meet you. Ros told me all about you.
GARY - Nice to meet you too.
(GARY takes the two IDs and turns to sign them in. ALEXIS looks at ROS
because of GARY's attitude. ROS brushes her off and winks at her.)
ROS - So how you feelin'?
GARY - I'm cool. You know what I'm sayin'. I just gotta refocus ya know?
ROS - Exactly. If you refocus, you can slam the next one and be back on
track.
(GARY gets quiet as they walk toward his room.)
ROS - You know they drop one exam. The worst one so technically this
one won't count for you.
(GARY opens the door.)
GARY - Yeah, I heard that. I guess I aint got no more room to fuck up
then huh?
(ALEXIS is kind of taken aback by his language.)
GARY - Yo this is my boy Slim from down the hall. This is Ros and...
what was your name again?
ALEXIS - Alexis.
GARY - My bad, Alexis.
(SLIM stands up and extends his hand to both ROS and ALEXIS.)
SLIM - Hi, pleased to meet yall.
ROS - Hi.
ALEXIS - Hi, how you doin'?
SLIM - I'm good. Here, sit down.
(SLIM steps out of the way so the ladies can have a seat.)
ROS - Thanks.
ALEXIS - Do you play basketball? Have I seen you before?
(SLIM laughs.)
SLIM - Naw, I don't ball. Everybody asks me that because of my height.
But naw, I don't play.
GARY - Cuz he aint go no skill!
SLIM - Aw shut up nigga.
(They all laugh. GARY tries to laugh but is still in a funk.)
ALEXIS - You still look kinda familiar. Where you from?
SLIM - Connecticut. What about you?
ALEXIS - Philly. So I guess it aint that.
(SLIM slides the stocking cap off his head.)
SLIM - I still look familiar?
ALEXIS - Um... I don't know, I can't place it.
SLIM - I got one of those familiar mugs I guess.
(ALEXIS smiles.)
(silence)
ROS - So you want to go over the test or something?
GARY - Uh yeah. Um its in my room. Come on.
(He gets up and she follows him.)
ROS - I'll be right back Lex.
ALEXIS - Okay.
SLIM - Don't worry, I won't mug her or nothing.
(ROS and ALEXIS laugh.)
SLIM - Shit she might mug me comin' from Philly!
ALEXIS - That's right! You better watch it!
(They both laugh. ROS walks into GARY's room and he closes the door
behind her.)
ROS - Gary I'm sorry you didn't do well. I really feel bad. Maybe we
weren't focusing on the right things when we were studying.
GARY - It aint that. I just aint good with numbers. It just aint my thing. I
didn't come to college to be a numbers cruncher. My other shit is top
notch but I don't do numbers. I plan to hire an accountant. I aint tryin' to
be one!
(ROS smiles.)
GARY - Anyway, here's the shit.
(He hands it to her.)
ROS - Okay let me see. Okay now look, this one right here. This first one,
we went over this one. Remember? This one is like the exact question
that we studied. You don't remember us going through this one?
(GARY looks at it.)
GARY - Naw.
ROS - And this one here. See, remember how I was telling you that you
have to drop the number in this column and not that one? That's why
you got this one wrong.
(He's getting more frustrated.)
ROS - Okay look, let's just sit down and take it slow okay?
GARY - I aint stupid!
(ROS is startled a little.)
ROS - I know that. But like you said, numbers isn't your thing. I can
understand that. So let's just...
GARY - Let's just chill on this for a minute okay?
ROS - O... okay. So what you wanna do instead?
(ROS puts the test down. GARY is quiet for a minute.)
ROS - Are you okay?
GARY - Its just that if I fail this class I won't graduate. My father is gonna
kick my ass and my gpa is gonna be fucked up.
ROS - Look you won't fail. We just need to refocus and work hard.
(silence)
ROS - Okay?
(silence)
GARY - The next exam...
ROS - Uh huh?
GARY - ...your class gets it before my class does. Like two hours before.
ROS - Yeah? So?
GARY - What I want you to do is bring me your copy of the exam when
you finish taking it.
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XAVIER - What!
JAY - That bitch got up on the stand and made E look real bad man! It
didn't go in his favor.
XAVIER - Are you serious!
JAY - Bruh, no joke. They took E away in handcuffs man. We got an
appeal going right now. I could kill that bitch!
XAVIER - Wait, tell me what went down.
JAY - We was up in the court room and shit was like a dream or
something. So when they came back, they reached a verdict mad fast. It
was like a set up or something.
XAVIER - How?
JAY - I don't know man but when you know a jury to come back so fast?
I didn't trust that shit at all.
XAVIER - Uh huh go ahead.
JAY - So anyway, we was up in there and the verdict came down. We
was in shock! Jessica's ass is all smiling and hugging her lawyer! Akina
lost it.
XAVIER - She did!
JAY - Bruh, they had to restrain her. Eric's mom flew into professional
mode and got the appeal set up mad quick. You're the first person I'm
calling.
XAVIER - So frat doesn't even know!
JAY - You're my first call.
XAVIER - Oh my God!
JAY - Yeah man. So if you could start making some phone calls. I don't
even know what the next step is.
XAVIER - We gotta do something! He didn't do anything.
JAY - I know. His mother and his lawyer are really on the case. They
haven't given him a sentence yet but Jessica's lawyer is a beast. Some
bitch but she don't do nothing but lock niggas up.
XAVIER - I can't believe I am hearing this!
JAY - Bruh, I tell you no lie.
XAVIER - Well look man, where are you now?
JAY - My crib.
XAVIER - Okay, I gotta make a stop at my office but we need to rally up
the bros and see what we can do.
JAY - Okay. You wanna do that over here?
XAVIER - Yeah, its easier for me to find Gregg and Mike and get them to
ride with me then for you to round up your bros.
JAY - Okay.
XAVIER - So let's say at midnight. At your place.
JAY - That works.
XAVIER - Alright man. Yo thanks for calling Jay. Keep your head up
brother. We gonna do something.
JAY - Yeah.
(They hang up without another word.)
XAVIER - Oh my God! Jesus!
(He quickly dials.)
GREGG's VOICE MAIL - Yo this is G. Hit me back.
(BEEP)
XAVIER - Hit me up asap! This is an emergency!
(He hangs up and calls MIKE.)
MIKE - Yo what up Z.
XAVIER - Yo where you at! I got an emergency!
MIKE - I'm just hanging out with Mona and crazy ass Caryn. Why?
Wassup?
XAVIER - Bro, they found Eric guilty!
MIKE - What!
XAVIER - Frat is meeting up over at Amgis at midnight to talk about what
we can do!
MIKE - Oh shit!
XAVIER - You good?
MIKE - Hell yeah! What time!
XAVIER - Meet me in my room at eleven thirty.
MIKE - Okay cool!
XAVIER - Where's Gregg?
MIKE - I don't know! Hit him up!
XAVIER - Okay!
MIKE - Damn! Yo I'll see you then! Shit!
XAVIER - Okay!
(They hang up. He dials GREGG again.)
GREGG's VOICE MAIL - Yo this is G. Hit me...
(XAVIER hangs up.)
(silence)
(XAVIER takes off his backpack and his jacket. He falls to his knees.)
XAVIER - Father I know that you are all wise and all knowing. Your word
declares that we are to make our requests known and to approach you
boldly. Well I am coming bodly. I am not approaching you humbly.
Please Lord look upon your child EricRobinson. I know in my heart of
hearts that Eric didn't do what he is accused of. I don't think he could.
Please Lord in the name of Jesus, look upon this situation. Lord this
isn't right! Lord intervene on his behalf. God show your mighty and
awesome power! God step in and make a difference in his life. Eric
doesn't deserve this Lord and I know you know his heart. Step in right
now in the name of Jesus.
(XAVIER's eyes begin to drop tears.)
XAVIER - Holy Spirit minister to Mrs. Robinson and keep her strong.
Move on the defense attorney. Move on the judge, and move on the jury.
Even on Jessican Lord God. Step into her life and touch her heart Lord
God. She is out to get Eric for whatever reason. Change her mind in the
name of Jesus. Lord God please help us. Forgive us for our sins and all
the times that we turn our backs on you. But right now I am calling upon
your name. I am in the need of prayer and I am coming to you the only
way I know how. For my brother. Please God hear my prayer.
(silence)
XAVIER - Amen.
(silence)
(XAVIER opens his eyes. He stays on his knees and slowly wipes his
face.)
(silence)
(He stands up, grabs his things and walks out the door.)

Episode 31
The pledgees of Zeta Phi Beta sorority and the pledgees of Alpha Phi
Alpha fraternity are being taught by their big sisters and big brothers
respectively.
KIM - Okay, Pledgee Too Much Lip, give me one first.
(MIYA stands up.)
MIYA - A Zeta first, the big sisers of Zeta Phi Beta sorority incorporated
are the first organization to organize a chapter in Africa.
KIM - Pledgee Too Short, give me another.
(ADA stands up.)
ADA - A Zeta first, the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta sorority incorporated are
the first sorority to be constitutionally bound to a fraternity... the big
brothers of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity incorporated.
LARRY - Pledgee dumb ass...
JASON - Larry!
LARRY - Just kidding man, damn. No sense of humor! Number two, tell
me which Jewel wasn't declared a founder at first.
MARTIN - Big Brother They Call You Big Illy! The founder is Big Brother
Jewel Eugene Kinkle Jones!
QUINTON - Wait a minute...
(Everyone focuses on QUINTON in the back of the room.)
QUINTON - What was that question?
LARRY - I asked which founder was not considered a founder until much
later on.
QUINTON - What? How was he not considered a founder?
LARRY - You didn't know?
QUINTON - Uh no... is this some kind of joke Larry?
LARRY - First of all... they call me Big Illy... Big Willy...
QUINTON - Shut up fool and get serious!
LARRY - Clearly you should stick to African history because you don't
know Alpha history. Jewel Eugene Kinkle Jones was not considered a
Jewel until later on... the nineteen fifties to be exact. He was one of the
first initiates.
(QUINTON leans over to BOBBY.)
QUINTON whispers - I didn't know that!
BOBBY whispers - Shit! Me neither!
KIM - Give me another first Pledgee Beans and Rice.
(TAMMI stands up.)
TAMMI - A Zeta first, the big sisters of Zeta Phi Beta sorority
incorporated are the first organization to centralize all of their operations
in a national headquarters.
LARRY - That's why I said we need to have a history lesson for bros as
well as Sphinxmen. For real Jason.
(JASON just nods.)
LARRY - Anyway, number one. Tell me one of the things Alpha is known
first for. And don't give me that easy shit, we are the first fraternity.
FRANK - Big Brother They Call You Big Illy... Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
is the first fraternity with a chapter at both a white university and a black
university.
(JASON stands up and motions to LARRY to follow him out of the room.)
LARRY - Okay, yall chill for a minute, dean wants to see me in the hall.
Don't chill, just chill!
(LARRY laughs as he follows JASON out.)
KIM - Pledgee Odorfull, give me a Zeta first.
LAUREL stands up.)
LAUREL - A Zeta first, the big sisters of Zeta Phi Beta sorority
incorporated are the first organization with a youth auxillary
organization.
SHARONDA - Miss dean, let me holla at you real quick.
KIM - Okay. Hey pledgees...
PLEDGEES - Yes Miss Dean the Blue Pledgees Dream!
KIM - Sing something while me and Big Sister Blue Fergie talk.
PLEDGEES - Archonians we are... sisters to be... our journey is long... its
not easy you see...
KIM - What's up?
SHARONDA - Can you send one of them to my room to get my Physics
book? And maybe get some food on the way back?
KIM - Yeah, that's cool. We got some time before their workshop.
JASON - Hey man, I love your history session. You seem to be teaching
them things that even we don't know.
LARRY - I don't know why that is. Its all in the history book.
JASON - Good, that's my question. Do you have a history book here so
we can go along with you?
(LARRY smiles.)
LARRY - Why, you don't believe me?
JASON - It aint that dude, but I need to brush up on a few things myself.
LARRY - I took notes from my book but I didn't bring it. If you want, we
can send Martin to go get it.
JASON - Yeah, let's do that. And we can make him make a food run too.
SHARONDA - Pledgee Lil Cousin...
(Nobody moves.)
KIM - That's right Miya! You better not respond to that name! You're
Pledgee Too Much Lip and you only answer to that!
MIYA - Yes Miss Dean the Blue Pledgees Dream.
(SHARONDA laughs.)
SHARONDA - Okay okay, Pledgee Too Much Lip. Here, take my keys and
go to my room. Right on my bed is my physics book and a red notebook
and a green notebook. Grab the textbook and grab the red notebook and
bring them here.
MIYA - Yes Big Sister Blue Fergie!
SHARONDA - And go to Mickey D's and get me and your dean
something to eat.
LEAH - Oh I aint hungry?
SHARONDA - Yeah, get all us something!
JASON - Boys...
FRANK & MARTIN - Yes Dean Hazin' Jazin'!
JASON - Martin... go to Larry's room and get a history book. Then stop
by McDonald's and get me a number five. And take orders from the other
big brothers in the room. Get them what they want too.
MARTIN - Yes Dean Hazin' Jazin'!
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PRESIDENT BRYCE is in his office. He is reading through a few
documents when his phone rings.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Yes.
RECEPTIONIST - Sir, everyone is here.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Thank you Sharon, I'll be right in.
RECEPTIONIST - Yes sir.
(He hangs up and signs off on the document that he was reading.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE thinks - It'll be good to see Dr. Myers.
(He stands up from his desk and puts on his suit jacket. He picks up the
paper that he signed and places it into a folder. He takes the folder and
walks out of his office.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Sharon, here's that ammendment.
SHARON - Okay I'll send it right over.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Thank you.
(He buttons his jacket as he walks toward the large conference room. He
pushes through the mahogany double doors into the crowded room.)
DR. GRIFFITH - Hello sir.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Hey Jeff, how are you doing?
DR. GRIFFITH - Good sir, good.
(The president shakes hands as he walks around the room to the head
chair. Then he sees DR. MYERS.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Doc, good to see you. How are you feeling?
DR. MYERS - Much better thanks. And thank you to everyone for your
cards, phone calls and prayers.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Absolutely.
(PRESIDENT BRYCE sits in his chair and everyone pulls up to the table.
They all turn their attention toward him.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Ladies and gentlmen, its good to see you all.
Thank you for convening for this very special and momentous
occassion. As you all know, Dr. Myers has been ill so its good to see
him back.
(Everyone smiles and claps. DR. MWATSUMI pats DR. MYERS on the
back. DR. MYERS waves around the room.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Everyone here has received the letter.
DR. FLOYD - Yes we did and I vote it down!
(Everyone laughs at DR. FLOYD. PRESIDENT BRYCE laughs as well.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Well I appreciate that sentiment Peter but it is time
for me to move on. I have thoroughly enjoyed all the drama you folk
bring me on a daily basis.
(Everyone laughs.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - But its time.
(He smiles.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - So with that being said, we all know why we're
here. We have two candidates who are qualified and interested in
carrying the mantle of Ahpla University. You know who they are, you
work with them They are your colleagues and friends. The first, Trustee
Melinda Ferguson.
(MELINDA smiles as everyone in the room claps.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Mrs. Ferguson has served the university faithfully
as a trustee and her committment is honorable and sincere.
(He smiles at her.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Second is the good Dr. Colin Mwatsumi.
(DR. MWATSUMI waves and smiles.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Dr. M has served the university as both trustee
and professor. He is like a statue on campus, he's not going anywhere!
(Everyone laughs.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - If everyone is ready, we can hear the remarks from
the candidates now.
(Both MELINDA and COLIN start to get their papers together.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Do you have a preference as to who will speak
first?
(DR. MWATSUMI looks up and smiles at MELINDA.)
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh please, ladies first.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Oh no, thank you. Please Colin, go ahead.
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh no, I wouldn't hear of it. Please, go right ahead.
MELINDA FERGUSON - On the contrary, I will follow you.
(They are both sarcastically smiling at one another.)
DR. MWATSUMI - Uh... no. Be my guest.
MELINDA FERGUSON - No... you first.
(They both start to lose their smiles.)
DR. MWATSUMI - Please... go!
MELINDA FERGUSON - You first!
DR. MWATSUMI - No!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Yes!
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Stop it stop it! You two are acting like children!
(silence)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Sir, I don't think we're acting like children at all.
Just extending a courtesy.
Dr. MWATSUMI - Yes, only adults here sir.
(They both smile at him.)
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Colin, come on up. You're going first.
(MELINDA smiles and quickly sticks her tongue out at COLIN. His face
grows sad.)
DR. MWATSUMI - But.. but I don't wanna go first.
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Pledgee Too Much Lip (MIYA) and Pledgee Number Two (MARTIN) have
gone to complete their assignments.
MIYA - I'm getting sick of this mess! And as soon as I cross, the first
thing I'm gonna do is kick Sharonda's ass!
(MIYA wants to mess up SHARONDA's room but better judgement
prevails.)
MIYA - I can't wait til I cross!
(She grabs the books and runs out the door.)
MARTIN thinks - Where the heck does Big Brother They Call You Big Illy
keep his history book? Oh wait, there it is!
(MARTIN grabs the book. He pages through it quickly, then remembers
that he has to detour for McDonald's.)
MARTIN thinks - I better get going!
(He runs out the door.)
MIYA thinks - How the heck am I supposed to buy all this food! I'm glad
Laurel slipped me some money but damn, it was only like ten dollars! I
won't have enough!
(MARTIN stops by his room to grab some cash. He makes it a fast stop
then is on his way.)
WORKER - Hi, welcome to McDonald's. May I take your order?
MIYA - Um... yes. Can I have a number one, a chicken tender combo and
fish filet combo meal?
WORKER - I can take you over here.
MARTIN - Oh okay. Can I get a number five, super size.
WORKER - Okay.
MARTIN - Also, I need two apple pies and a big mac.
WORKER - Is that big mac a meal?
MARTIN - No, just the sandwich.
WORKER - That will be eleven seventy nine.
MIYA - Eleven seventy nine? Dag!
MIYA thinks - I have to get everything! Um...
(She hands the ten dollar bill to the worker and starts to search her
pockets.)
MIYA - Um... um...
(MARTIN looks next to him and sees a girl strugling, looking for change.
He notices her attire.)
MIYA - I know I have...
(The worker helping MIYA sucks her teeth and rolls her eyes.)
MIYA - Um... how much do I owe you?
WORKER - A dollar seventy nine!
MARTIN - I got it.
(MARTIN hands MIYA's worker two dollars.)
MIYA - Thank you!
MARTIN - Hey, no problem. Um... are you on line?
(MARTIN's statement catches MIYA off guard. She immediately looks up
at MARTIN.)
MIYA - Um... I don't know you! And no!
MARTIN - Yes you are... look I am too. Maybe we can help each other.
MIYA -I don't know what you're talking about. Thanks for the two dollars,
now leave me alone.
MARTIN - Oh okay. Fine.
(MARTIN turns around.)
MARTIN - Oh shoot! Greetings big sisters!
(MIYA spins around and locks up quickly.)
MARTIN - I knew it! Looking for big sisters huh?
MIYA - Will you shut up!
MARTIN - Look, I know you're pledging... I can tell. I'm sayin' I am too!
Just listen, we can help each other somehow. I know we can.
(MIYA's food comes. MARTIN's comes too.)
MIYA - I see they got you buying lunch!
MARTIN - And its a good thing too because you would've been a little
short!
(MIYA smiles.)
MARTIN - Does that mean you owe me?
MIYA - Hell no... but you got my attention.
MARTIN - Okay come here.
(They both grab up their bags of food and walk to the side.)
MARTIN - Look, I'm Martin and I'm pledging Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
incorporated. What about you?
MIYA - Zeta Phi Beta sorority incorporated. My name is Too Much... I
mean Miya.
MARTIN - Boy, they really got you huh?
(MIYA smiles.)
MIYA - Yeah.
MARTIN - Well look, let's exchange numbers. In case we ever need one
another.
MIYA - Okay hurry up, I gotta go!
MARTIN - Just tell me your number, I'll remember. My brain is working in
overdrive right now!
MIYA - Six six seven, four five one three.
MARTIN - Got it!
MIYA - Good luck!
MARTIN - So when I call you, I'm just gonna say its M. That way you will
know its me.
MIYA - Okay M.
(MIYA smiles.)
MARTIN - Hope to see you soon.
MIYA - Yeah. Thanks again.
MARTIN - Oh I'll collect my payback later.
MIYA - Oh really?
MARTIN - It might be after we both cross, but we shall see.
(MIYA smiles a flirty smile.)
MIYA - I don't know if I'll be allowed to hang out with an Alpha.
(They both laugh.)
MIYA - But we shall see...
(She grabs her stuff and starts to walk out.)
MIYA - We'll see Mister M.
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PJ and DEXTER step into JAHANNA's room and find GREGG pulling his
pants up.
(silence)
PJ thinks - What the...
(PJ turns and quickly looks at JAHANNA then back at GREGG.)
DEXTER - What the hell are you doing with my sister!
JAHANNA - Dexter wait! No!
(DEXTER makes a move toward GREGG but JAHANNA steps in front of
him and grabs him... GREGG stands up... PJ twists her rings around so
they are on the outside of her fist. She punches GREGG in the face.)
GREGG - Hey!
(She goes to hit him again but he backs up, she misses and he grabs
her.)
GREGG - Chill! Chill!
JAHANNA - Stop it PJ!
DEXTER - I'm gonna kick your ass!
PJ - Get off me!
JAHANNA - Everybody stop! Stop!
(JAHANNA slaps DEXTER across his face... hard.)
DEXTER - Ow!
JAHANNA - Stop it! Everybody stop!
(silence)
(GREGG is still holding PJ but everyone looks at JAHANNA.)
PJ - Man get off me!
(GREGG carefully lets her go.)
JAHANNA - Look! I'm sick and tired of yall acting like I can't speak up for
myself and live my own life!
DEXTER - Hell naw! You need to...
JAHANNA - Shut up!
(JAHANNA screams because she is so emotional. Everyone stops and
listens.)
JAHANNA - You're the worst one!
(She turns to DEXTER.)
JAHANNA - You're one of the reasons I wanna leave this damn place!
DEXTER - Me?
JAHANNA - I am not your little experiment that you can tell what to do all
the time! I am a grown woman Dexter and you need to get that through
your thick skull!
DEXTER - Maybe you if you stop acting like a child...
JAHANNA - The only child here is you! And you...
(She turns to PJ.)
JAHANNA - I am too through with playing your side kick okay!
PJ - What?
JAHANNA - I am tired of coming up second place to you!
PJ - What are you talking about and what's this got to do with anything?
JAHANNA - PJ, you decide everything we do. We never been on equal
status. Everybody sees me as your little shadow and I am sick of it!
PJ - That's so not true!
JAHANNA - Yes it is! Look at how you barged in here! I told you that I
was busy but you two pushed your way in here anyway!
(PJ looks at DEXTER.)
(silence)
JAHANNA - That's the reason I wanted to leave Ahpla in the first place!
To find myself and get my own identity! But right now, you two can
leave! I don't need yall trying to tell me how to run my life, who I can be
with, and who I can sleep with for that matter!
DEXTER - Obviously you can't make good decisions by yourself.... you
got this nigga up in your crib!
GREGG - What you wanna do man! You talk a lot of shit!
DEXTER - I bet I back it up though nigga what!
JAHANNA - Shut up! Both of yall! Dex I'm gonna need for you to bounce
and I'll call you!
DEXTER - Me? You gonna keep this nigga in your room and tell me to
bounce?
JAHANNA - Yes! Get out!
DEXTER - What's the deal with that!
PJ - Well I aint goin' nowhere...
(JAHANNA turns around and looks at PJ surprised.)
PJ - ...until you justify to me messin' around with a dude that I used to
deal with!
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DR. COLIN MWATSUMI begins his presentation.
DR. MWATSUMI - Fellow colleagues. Thank you for your attention. As
you know, we are at a turn in the history and legacy of this great
university. As we approach a new change in the course of this journey,
might I remind you of where we have come from.
(He gets a serious look on his face.)
DR. MWATSUMI - This university was founded with vision. It was
orchestrated with sound tenacity and purpose. It was built on a legacy
and formed with an attitude of achievement and a destiny of success. It
is on our shoulders that we continue to forge ahead with the vision of
the founding fathers.
(He points to several pictures along the walls of the first presidents of
Ahpla University.)
DR. MWATSUMI - It is with great minds like these that we must educate
and stimulate the minds of our students. We must prepare them and
place them into society not only prepared to deal with the career issues
they will face but also the life issues that they will come in contact with.
Ladies and gentlemen, it is here that my campaign for the presidency
rests. We have an obligation to every student and this is where I will
begin.
(He changes the page and starts to read his campaign breakdown.)
DR. MWATSUMI - My goal is to deal with every freshman with a semi
hands on approach. Obviously because of time constraints I will not be
able to place my hand in the hand of every single student and parent.
But with welcome packets created by my fraternity brothers, the Iota Phi
Theta fraternity incorporated, we can achieve the same result. Please
pass these around...
(He passes to the people on his left and right a packet that they begin to
pass around.)
DR. MWATSUMI - This is an example of a welcome packet. It was put
together by my chief campaign manager and the person I would hold
responsible for student life and activities on the student level. His name
is Sean.
(Someone raises their hand.)
DR. MWATSUMI - Yes Dr. Johnson.
DR. JOHNSON - This packet... as I puruse through it, it looks good but
my question is to the placement of things inside.
DR. MWATSUMI - Okay...
DR. JOHNSON - More specifically, the first page deals with
extracurricular activities held here on campus... the fraternities... and
your fraternity is listed first.
MELINDA FERGUSON thinks - Oh Lord!
DR. MWATSUMI - We always bombard our students with the educational
pieces that they need. I think that is well understood and a given almost.
We are a university. Our curriculum is clear and will be thrown down the
throats of our students. I want a student to understand that there are life
lessons to be learned here and life relationships to be formed that will
be long lasting and life changing.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Okay, so why Iota first? I think my fraternity
brothers may not agree with that placement.
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh, nothing by it sir. We just listed last to first instead
of first to last how it is usually done. So as you notice, Iota Phi Theta is
listed first and Alpha Phi Alpha last.
(silence)
DR. MWATSUMI - Also we created packets for sophomores, juniors and
seniors as well. We don't want to only have the freshman involved. But
all students getting involved in organizations, extracurricular activities,
homecoming activities, etc would go through the new appointed student
office of life and activities created for Sean. Only because Sean is a well
documented leader amongst his peers both educationally and socially.
He is well respected and has worked for me in my office as well as my
campaign tirelessly. All the students like this young man therefore I
created a position on my personal cabinet for him and his social and
extracurricular expertise.
(DR. MWATSUMI stops and looks at the president. PRESIDENT BRYCE
is still looking through the packet.)
DR. MWATSUMI - If there aren't any further questions, that concludes
phase one of my presentation.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - Thank you Dr. M. Mrs. Ferguson?
MELINDA FERGUSON - Thank you sir.
(MELINDA FERGUSON goes directly into her presentation.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Distinguished trustees, I greet you and thank
you for the opportunity. My presentation is along similar lines as the
good doctor in regard to making a stronger presence felt on campus
through the administration. I agree that we can no longer be stuffy
executives in the administration building that the students feel no
connection to nor ever hear from.
(She folds her hands in front of her and speaks eloquently and gentle.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - When I was a student here eons ago...
(Some laugh.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - I remember President Ogle when he was
president. His wife Marea used to sing the sorority hymm with us on the
yard. Can you imagine the wife of the president of the university singing
on the yard with students? That is what I want to bring this university
back to. Back to being family. Why are we proud that our basketball
team does so well each year? Is it because we just love Coach Edwards
that much or just love the school colors of black and gold? Or is it
because the band makes us feel good during the games? Whatever the
reason, it need to be because we are family. When we win, we all win.
When we lose, we all lose.
(She opens a pink folder placed in front of her and starts to pass out
papers.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - In an attempt to recreate campus family, my
administration would focus on the whole family. In this sense, the role of
female to male is in reverse order of course. So as president, I am the
acting father figure of the family. The patriarch. My lead is vital to the
very existence of the branches of the family. My decision making
process affects even the smallest child in the lineage and future
generation. My braintrust is you, my fellow trustees. We all need to be
thinking as the father figure.
(She smiles with her next statement.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - I am sure you have all heard the expression that
behind every good man is a good woman.
PRESIDENT BRYCE - I know my wife has heard it!
(Everyone chuckles.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Well with that, I wish to also appoint a student to
a leadership position not yet held on campus.
(She passes out another form.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - This position will be in an acting role similar to
what Dr. Mwatsumi described for the young man that works his
campaign. The difference is that this position will be an extension of the
board of trustees on the student level. So although this individual would
not be a trustee by right, they will be able to attend our meetings and
conferences and give direct input from other family members...
students.
(She waits a second... everyone is reading and following along.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - The reason I said that behind every good man
there stands a good woman is because as I step into the role of...
(She makes quotation marks with her fingers.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - ...father figure... my back up and right hand
wo...man will by my daughter... Mona. Mona will assume the position of
undergraduate trustee and oversee all student run organizations... the
student body government, the office of student life and activities, the
fraternities and sororities, and the athletic department.
(MELINDA closes her folder, folds her hands on top of it and smiles at
DR. MWATSUMI.)
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PJ - Well I aint goin' nowhere...
(JAHANNA turns around and looks at PJ surprised.)
PJ - ...until you justify to me messin' around with a dude that I used to
deal with!
GREGG - All yall are crazy and I'm out! I aint got time for this drama and
bullshit!
(GREGG grabs his shoes.)
JAHANNA - Wait... see now...
GREGG - Handle your business with your peeps J. Get at me later.
(GREGG walks out.)
(silence)
DEXTER - I can't believe you let that nigga up in here like that! Are you
crazy? What were you thinking!
JAHANNA - Shut the hell up Dexter!
DEXTER - I should've kicked his ass! I hate that nigga!
JAHANNA - I said shut up!
PJ - You got some explaining to do sister!
JAHANNA - What!
PJ - Miss, I wanna be independent and grown... how you gonna deal with
Gregg? You know me and Gregg have a past! Explain that... my sister!
JAHANNA - You call that a past? You were never his girl, ever!
PJ - That's only because Gregg is a liar and he had a girl already!
JAHANNA - No, face it! Its because he didn't want you to be his girl! If he
wanted you to be his girl, he would've made you his girl!
PJ - You're stupid if you believe that shit! Gregg is a liar! That nigga
can't tell the truth!
JAHANNA - You don't even know him!
PJ - And you do?
(silence)
JAHANNA - He wasn't your man PJ and you hate him now anyway so
what difference does it make if I mess around with him?
PJ - Because girls don't do that!
JAHANNA - If he was ever your man, then he would be off limits to me!
But he was never your man, and you claim to hate him! So be it. I won't
invite you to my next cookout if he's gonna be there.
PJ - You making jokes but you bout to be in line for an ass kickin'
yourself!
JAHANNA - What!
PJ - Girls don't do that to each other! Its a code! You are totally
disrespecting me!
JAHANNA - With Gregg? You despise his guts! What do you care?
DEXTER - I can't take this anymore! Jahanna, you got a lot of growing up
to do.
JAHANNA - Whatever!
(DEXTER walks out and slams the door as he leaves.)
(silence)
JAHANNA - You can leave too ya know.
PJ - So you're really gonna choose a man over me? After all our
friendship has been through?
JAHANNA - I'm not choosing anything. Nothing would make me happier
than to date who I want and have my best friend. If we lose our
friendship right now, its because you are choosing it.
(silence)
PJ - Who was there with you when you cried your eyes out from not
making line?
JAHANNA - PJ who was there for you when you cried your eyes out on
line?
(silence)
PJ - Fine. Just know this. You may see yourself as some side kick or
whatever to me. But that's never how I saw you. I saw you as my best
friend and even when I crossed AKA, that never changed!
(PJ starts to walk out.)
JAHANNA - Guilt trips aren't very becoming Presjina.
(PJ turns back as she opens the door. They stare at each other.)
(silence)
(silence)
(PJ walks out.)
(silence)
(The door knob clicks as the door closes.)
(silence)
(JAHANNA sits on her bed and grabs a pillow. She holds it close to her
body and starts to cry into it.)

Episode 32
JASON, QUINTON and ALEXIS are in The Sands, the Greek
paraphernalia store on Ahpla's campus.
QUINTON - I can't believe we're in here about to buy these boys crossing
gifts. It seems like we just crossed.
JASON - Yeah time flies.
QUINTON - I'm sayin'! You doin' a good job with them so far man.
JASON - Thanks but I can't take all the credit.
ALEXIS - Sure you can. I do it all the time. I'll bask in some credit!
(They laugh.)
JASON - Yall gonna have a line soon?
(ALEXIS smiles.)
ALEXIS - You'll just have to wait and see.
JASON - Intrigue! I like it!
QUINTON - I heard the Zetas started already.
JASON - I aint supposed to say nothin' but yeah. They got four.
ALEXIS - They do?
QUINTON - How you know?
JASON - I'm talkin' to the dean.
QUINTON - Talkin' to talkin' to? Or having conversation talkin' to.
WORKER - What can I do for yall? Sorry to keep you all waiting.
JASON - Its okay... you right on time!
(JASON winks at QUINTON and smiles.)
JASON - I need to order two jackets. Just like this one.
(JASON pulls his own jacket out of his bag.)
WORKER - Okay no problem. Chapter jacket. Nice. You got all the
information for it?
JASON - Got it right here.
WORKER - Okay let me grab an order form. Be right back.
JASON - Thanks.
(ALEXIS' phone rings. She grabs it and looks at the caller id and doesn't
recognize the number.)
QUINTON - So you gonna answer my question or not nigga!
JASON - What question?
(QUINTON laughs.)
QUINTON - Oh now you stupid. Ha ha ha!
ALEXIS - Hello?
SLIM - Hey, is this Alexis? Its Slim.
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JOHN and TONY, the pledgees of Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity are waiting
in a dark alley behind the dorm.
TONY - This is ridiculous! This is stupid and ridiculous!
JOHN - Shut up!
TONY - No, I'm tired of catering to this fool and you got me out here! Do
you know how stupid this is?
JOHN - T, shut up!
TONY - No! This is pissin' me off! The object of pledging is to get
smarter! To do things more efficiently and smarter. This isn't smarter,
this is dumber!
(JOHN doesn't reply but keeps peeking around the corner looking for
BRENDON.)
TONY - We didn't do the assignments! Any of them!
JOHN - I know Tony.
TONY - No, I don't think you realize how dumb it was to put all of our
eggs in the Brendon basket!
JOHN - Could you please be quiet!
TONY - Look...
(TONY grabs JOHN and spins him around.)
TONY - I don't think you fully grasp what the hell is supposed to happen
to us!
JOHN - Get off me!
TONY - No... listen to me!
JOHN - No you listen to me dammit!
(JOHN slams his hands down on TONY's arms, forcing him to let go.)
JOHN - You been acting like you in charge or some shit from day one!
And I'm tired of hearing your mouth!
(TONY is taken aback from surprise.)
JOHN - I know I chose to trust Brendon and I know I didn't think of a
back up plan if the nigga didn't come through! But you know what, so
what! So the hell what!
TONY - So what huh? Okay... let me here you say so what when Kai is
beatin' your ass.
(silence)
(TONY turns around and puts his hands behind his head.)
TONY - Shit!
(JOHN doesn't say anything.)
TONY - Shit! Shit! Shit!
(silence)
TONY - So how long are we gonna hang around here?
(JOHN looks at his watch.)
JOHN - Five more minutes. I just got a hunch that Bren is not gonna let
us down.
TONY - Uh huh. And you wonder why I want to take the lead when it
comes to the things we do. I let you make a decison for the both of us,
and I knew that shit was stupid but I went with it anyway, and you got us
bout to face the big brothers.
JOHN - Damn.
TONY - Oh now you starting to consider the consequences of this shit.
JOHN - I was just thinking. This stuff we supposed to get done, Prof is
gonna come down hard on them... which means...
TONY - It means we in for the ass whippin' of a lifetime! That's what it
means.
JOHN - Damn.
(silence)
TONY - Look dude, I aint tryin' to be yellin' and hollerin' at you because
we in this together. At least that's more than I can say for that nigga
Brendon and his unreliable ass. But from now on, we gotta work as a
team dude. We gotta stick together.
JOHN - Okay.
TONY - No more arguements between us. It aint me against you, its me
and you going up against them. We gotta keep that in mind.
JOHN - Yeah.
(TONY sighs.)
TONY - So let's go do what we gotta do man. We gotta handle our
business, so we might as well just handle it well.
JOHN - Yeah, I guess you right.
(They both grab the empty bags that they had brought with them in
order to fill with the stuff they trusted BRENDON to bring.)
TONY - And I hope this confirms for you once and for all... Brendon is
never going to be a member of Kappa Kappa Psi... not here at Ahpla, not
at Amgis, not any damn where!
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ALEXIS - Who is this?
SLIM - Its Slim... Gary's boy.
ALEXIS thinks - Oh shit...
ALEXIS - Um... hold on a second.
(ALEXIS turns to QUINTON.)
ALEXIS - Hey, I'll be right back.
QUINTON - Who is it?
ALEXIS - Um... one of our new sorors that I met at regionals.
QUINTON - Cool.
ALEXIS thinks - God I just lied!
(She steps away into a different part of the store.)
ALEXIS - Hello.
SLIM - Hey, how you doin'?
ALEXIS - How did you get my number?
SLIM - Slim got his ways. Ha ha ha ha.
ALEXIS thinks - Damn Rosalind!
SLIM - So what's goin' on hon? How you?
ALEXIS - Um... nothing. Slim why are you callin' me?
SLIM - Something wrong with me calling you?
ALEXIS - I mean... I have a boyfriend.
SLIM - He don't like for you to have friends?
ALEXIS - No, it aint that. But...
SLIM - I'm sayin', I thought you was mad cool when we met. You know
what I'm sayin' and my man Gary said you was cool. So I was like yo,
that's what's up. Just figured I'd call and holla holla holla.
(ALEXIS giggles.)
SLIM - Aint tryin' to cause no havoc. You feel me?
ALEXIS - I feel you.
SLIM - No do you feel me! Do ya feel Slim Daddy?
(ALEXIS laughs.)
ALEXIS - I got it.
(SLIM laughs.)
SLIM - So what's goin' on? What you doin'? Who you be with?
(She smiles.)
ALEXIS - I'm hanging out with some friends. We buying some fraternity
jackets for some guys that are about to cross.
SLIM - Oh you all into that sorority stuff?
ALEXIS - Yeah, me and Ros are Sigma Gamma Rhos.
SLIM - That's what's up. I aint into all that Alpha Kappa Lambda or
whatever. I just pledge me. Slim Slim Daddy!
(She laughs at how SLIM says it... like its a fraternity call.)
ALEXIS - Silly.
SLIM - I'm just playin'.
ALEXIS - What is your real name?
SLIM - Slim.
ALEXIS - What does your mother call you?
SLIM - Slim son.
(ALEXIS laughs hard.)
ALEXIS - Boy! What's on your birth certificate?
SLIM - Slim baby.
(ALEXIS laughs and sucks her teeth.)
ALEXIS - Don't make me have to beat you!
(SLIM laughs.)
SLIM - I don't like to go by my name. It sounds corny when people say it.
ALEXIS - How does it sound when you say it?
(SLIM pauses.)
SLIM - Hector.
ALEXIS - Hector? Your name is Hector?
SLIM - Wow, I like how you say it!
ALEXIS - Do you?
SLIM - Yeah I do.
ALEXIS - Well then I'll call you that.
SLIM - Hey hey hey, let's not go overboard with it!
(They both laugh.)
SLIM - But my mom is from Puerto Rico. She wanted to call me Hector.
ALEXIS - You don't look Puerto Rican.
SLIM - You couldn't tell Mami?
(ALEXIS laughs.)
ALEXIS - Actually that does explain the long hair.
SLIM - You like cornrows?
ALEXIS thinks - Yes!
ALEXIS - They look cool. How bout your dad? What's the story there?
SLIM - He was a pimp so he called me Slim.
ALEXIS - Your father named you Slim? Are you serious?
SLIM - Oh yeah. Shit, his name was Cool Breeze!
(ALEXIS laughs.)
ALEXIS - You're funny.
SLIM - Slim is what Slim is baby.
ALEXIS thinks - Oh God!
ALEXIS - Well look, I gotta get back to my friends.
SLIM - Aight cool, so you won't trip out if I call you?
ALEXIS - No, I won't trip if you call I guess.
SLIM - And you gonna call me sometimes?
(silence)
SLIM - Just as friends baby, just as friends.
(ALEXIS smiles.)
ALEXIS - I guess so. Yeah, I'll call you. Is this your number in my phone?
SLIM - Does it say Slim Daddy that'll make ya happy?
ALEXIS - You gettin' corny now.
SLIM - Sorry, I get it from my pimp father. Everything is a rhyme ya
know.
(She laughs.)
ALEXIS - Aight Slim, I mean Hector.
(SLIM smiles.)
SLIM - You the only person that'll ever call me that!
ALEXIS - I'm special?
SLIM - I guess we gotta find that out.
(She smiles.)
ALEXIS - Talk to you later.
SLIM - Peace baby.
(They hang up. ALEXIS smiles as she puts her phone away.)
ALEXIS thinks - I'm gonna kick Rosalind's ass!
(She walks back to where QUINTON and JASON are talking.)
QUINTON - Hey. Thought you left the store.
ALEXIS - Naw, I was just chit chattin'.
QUINTON - Cool. How is your soror?
(silence)
(silence)
(silence)
ALEXIS - Oh um... she's fine. Just had some questions about chapter
procedure. She's new and doesn't know yet.
QUINTON - Oh okay. Cool beans.
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GINA slams the door as her and MIRI enter her apartment.
MIRI - But listen...
GINA - No! I'm tired of you trying to talk and explain! I said that we're
gonna finish this in privacy and that's what I meant!
MIRI - If you would just listen...
GINA - Stop! I ask the questions now!
MIRI - Fine.
(GINA hesitates to try and gain her composure. She's been crying and
screaming at MIRI.)
GINA - All I want you to do is this...
(She closes her eyes as she speaks.)
GINA - ...all I want you to do is answer a few questions.
MIRI - Baby I'll answer anything you want.
(silence)
GINA - Did we adopt Migiri legally?
(MIRI hesitates.)
MIRI - Yes.
GINA - Did you sign something that you shouldn't have signed?
MIRI - Gina let me tell you why...
GINA - Yes! Or no!
(MIRI holds his head down.)
(silence)
MIRI - Yes.
GINA - God! My son! What did you do! Is it going to negate the legal
adoption?
MIRI - I don't know.
(GINA is crying very hard and yelling. She approaches MIRI but he
doesn't back up.)
GINA - What did you do!
MIRI - Let me explain!
GINA - That's my son! That's my baby boy!
MIRI - He's my son too.
(GINA is crying into her hands.)
MIRI - This whole thing is one big colossal screw up okay? I had
conversations with the king's people. They never told me that he was a
king!. They never told me that Migiri is a prince! They told me that he
was going to be placed in a foster care program and probably left to
grow up alone!
GINA - What did you do?
MIRI - I promised a better life for him. I promised an education for him. I
promised we would take care of him forever.
GINA - What backfired?
MIRI - A lot of things.
GINA - Like what? And why didn't you tell me?
(MIRI sits down and rubs his head.)
MIRI - I was scared. They told me that because you and I weren't
married... and because of our age and because we haven't graduated... I
mean all this stuff came up from out of nowhere!
GINA - What? When!
MIRI - After you held him.
(silence)
MIRI - I couldn't tell you.
(silence)
MIRI - You fell in love with him and him with you from the first time you
picked him up. I didn't think this was gonna happen.
GINA - Oh my God, we're going to lose him!
MIRI - Gina...
GINA - Miri we're going to lose our little boy and I'm never gonna forgive
you!
MIRI - Don't say that! We can work this out!
GINA - No! You better work this out! Because if you don't get my baby
back the wedding is off!
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JOHN and TONY get to the Fine Arts building on campus. They hesitate
and are reluctant to go inside.
TONY - We're not supposed to be here for five more minutes with the
stuff. We might as well wait, I aint in no hurry to get this started.
JOHN - Yeah but if we go a few minutes early, at least they will be in a
good mood before we drop the bad news bomb on em.
TONY - Good point. Damn.
(They walk up the steps to the building and go inside.)
JOHN - This feels like the long green mile... that long walk to the
execution chamber!
TONY - I know. Fuckin' Brendon!
(They take the stairs to go down.)
JOHN - I don't know man, I really know Bren and I thought he would
come through... I'm just kind of surprised.
TONY - I aint!
JOHN - Well, you were right all...
BRENDON - Psssssssst!
JOHN - Did you hear something?
BRENDON - Psssssssst!
(JOHN and TONY look around.)
TONY - What the hell?
BRENDON whispers - Down here!
(They look underneath the staircase and see someone hiding in the
dark.)
JOHN - Who's down there?
TONY - What are you doing in there? Come out!
BRENDON whispers - It's me! Brendon! Come here!
TONY - Oh shit!
(JOHN and TONY quickly sneak to the dark area underneath the
stairwell.)
TONY whispers - What are you doing here?
BRENDON whispers - What took you guys so long? We only got like
three minutes left!
JOHN whispers - Three minutes left?
BRENDON whispers - Did you guys forget or something? The big
assignment! Its due in three minutes and I got all the stuff here!
TONY whispers - You do?
BRENDON whispers - What? You didn't think I was gonna do it?
JOHN whispers - But we were waiting for you behind Tandy Hall like you
told us to!
BRENDON whispers - I called Tony and told him to meet me under here
instead! You don't remember? I've been down here for half an hour!
TONY whispers - Oh shit! You did call me and tell me that! I forgot!
JOHN - You forgot! You asshole! You grillin' me for trustin' him and you
forgot?
TONY - I been under a lot of stress lately!
JOHN - Stress? Stress! Like I aint been going through this same bullsh...
BRENDON whispers - Shut up before they hear us! They right down the
hall!
(silence)
BRENDON whispers - Listen, we got a minute! I got all the stuff!
TONY whispers - Yes! Yes! Thank you Jesus!
JOHN thinks - Oh now you happy!
TONY whispers - How did you do it all?
BRENDON whispers - Just know that I took one for the team... and I have
sworn off big girls for at least three weeks!
JOHN - What! What did you do?
BRENDON - Look, we got like forty five seconds! What's up!
TONY - Oh shit! We gotta go! Put all the stuff in these bags!
BRENDON - Well wait...
TONY - What?
BRENDON - I need to go in with you... like we've been back together all
along.
(silence)
BRENDON - All for one and one for all. Cool?
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GINA runs into her bedroom crying and slams the door. MIRI runs after
her.
MIRI - Gina open up baby! Don't do this!
(MIRI can hear GINA crying heavily.)
MIRI - G I love you baby but we need to figure this out together!
GINA - You got us into this! You get us out!
MIRI - Gina I need you!
GINA- You wasn't thinking that when you signed whatever you signed!
(MIRI opens the door. GINA is laying across her bed.)
MIRI - Gina...
(He kneels down beside the bed.)
MIRI - Gina listen to me. I have never been so hurt in my entire life. That
little baby is my little man, our little boy. If I lose him I will lose my life. I
don't want to lose him and I don't want to lose you.
(She sits up.)
MIRI - I love you with all my heart.
(silence)
GINA - But what if we do lose? I mean, we're still young, we're still both
in college. We didn't even get married. The same issues that were
brought up are here. What are we gonna do?
(MIRI is relieved that GINA is no longer screaming but is still hurt by how
wet her face is with her tears and how she is breathing and speaking in
short breaths.)
MIRI - The first thing we should do is get ourselves a good lawyer.
GINA - A lawyer, how we gonna afford a lawyer?
MIRI - We need to ask around in the frat and in your sorority.
GINA - I don't even know anybody here. Not really.
MIRI - Well I know plenty of people and that's where we need to start
first.
GINA - But if you signed something, what legal right do we have?
MIRI - I don't know. But I'm not a lawyer either.
(She continues to cry.)
GINA - This is not gonna work.
MIRI - Don't say that. Give me your phone.
(GINA silently hands him the phone.)
GINA - What are you doing?
MIRI - Putting my family back together!
(MIRI gets up and walks into the other room. He grabs his backpack and
opens it. He pulls out a small phone book, pages through it, and dials.)
BRANDON - Hello?
MIRI - Hey man. I need your help bad.
BRANDON - What's wrong? Where are you?
MIRI - We're at Gina's. Listen, I need the name of a good lawyer. Didn't
you tell me that you knew of one?
BRANDON - Oh yeah! I do! Actually my girl does but I don't remember
the lawyer's name.
MIRI - Can you call her and ask?
BRANDON - Yeah man sure, I'll call right now. Is everything okay?
MIRI - No. I need that lawyer.
BRANDON - I'm on it, I'll call you right back!
(They hang up and BRANDON dials immediately.)
BREANNA - Hi.
BRANDON - Hey got a quick emergency!
BREANNA - What's the matter?
BRANDON - Miri needs a lawyer and they need one fast! What was the
name of that lawyer that you were telling me about that was real good? It
sounds like they need some help in the worst way!
BREANNA - Oh my God! Well then need to call my soror! She hooked
my case up and I heard she just slammed one down at Amgis too! Her
name is Valerie Edwards! She is the best! Hold on let me get her
number!

Episode 33
MELINDA FERGUSON is sitting in the Starbucks on Ahpla's campus.
She is sitting by herself.
(MELINDA dials on her cell phone.)
SOROR BERGEN - Hello?
MELINDA - Hey, its Mel.
SOROR BERGEN - Hi, how are you dear?
MELINDA - Just fine. Your husband feeling better?
SOROR BERGEN - I'll tell ya, the worst thing about that man is the fact
that he can't move around. His knee is still giving him problems but he's
in much more pain by not being able to get around the house and fix and
unfix things.
(MELINDA laughs.)
SOROR BERGEN - Men.
MELINDA - Yeah.
SOROR BERGEN - What are you doing?
MELINDA - I have an appointment in a few minutes, I'm just waiting for
them to arrive.
SOROR BERGEN - Okay. How are things progressing?
MELINDA - Just fine. That old fuddy duddy Colin won't know what hit
him!
SOROR BERGEN - Melinda Ferguson!
MELINDA - What?
SOROR BERGEN - I told you before, focus on the issues and the
advancement of the university. Not on Dr. Mwatsumi!
MELINDA - I know I know, I was just kidding.
SOROR BERGEN - Yeah right.
(They both laugh.)
MELINDA - Oh, here's my appointment coming in now. I'll call you later.
SOROR BERGEN - Okay, goodbye.
(MELINDA closes her phone as VALERIE EDWARDS approaches.)
VALERIE - Mel.
MELINDA - Val Harris! How are you doing?
(MELINDA stands up and hugs VALERIE.)
VALERIE - I'm well, and yourself?
MELINDA - Couldn't be better. How's coach?
VALERIE - He's good. Getting the team ready for March.
MELINDA - That's great. I'm so proud of the way he handles the
department. And proud of you too Val. I mean, look at you. High profile
lawyer, huge firm, isn't it great to see how far we've come?
VALERIE - Cut to the chase Mel. I know you didn't call me here to speak
about my accomplishments in life.
(MELINDA gets serious but still smiles as they sit down.)
MELINDA - You know me well Val.
VALERIE - That's what I'm afraid of.
MELINDA - You? Afraid of me? Oh perish the thought.
(VALERIE just stares at MELINDA. She doesn't respond. She crosses her
legs and folds her arms slowly.)
MELINDA - Okay okay, I'll cut to the chase. I see you're in no mood for
joking around.
VALERIE - Thank you.
MELINDA - Same old Valerie Harris. Always taking life so seriously.
VALERIE - Same old Melinda Morgan, never taking life serious enough.
(They both smile sarcastically at each other.)
VALERIE - So what's this all about Mel?
MELINDA - You know I'm running for office.
VALERIE - Yeah, I know.
MELINDA - And you know who my competition is.
VALERIE - Yes, I know that too.
MELINDA - Well then you also know that I need some help. I can't do this
by myself.
VALERIE - By yourself?
MELINDA - Yes. Bottom line Val, I need you.
VALERIE - Me? Why me?
MELINDA - Isn't it obvious? You are the epitome of the Ahpla University
graduate. You and I both fulfilled what we went to Ahpla U for. You're the
perfect poster child for any student. Those students need role models
like you and I to aspire to. Every kid on that campus wants to be either
me or you.
VALERIE - That's not a good reason.
MELINDA - You met your husband at Ahpla. You stayed in the area of
the university because of his love for the athletic department. You are a
strong supporter of the school when we can't even get fifty percent of
alumni to give annually.
(VALERIE is listening.)
MELINDA - Val, how many female students that came through Ahpla can
honestly say that both them and their college roommate came out to be
as successful as you and I are right now?
VALERIE - You're losing your arguement Mel.
MELINDA - I'm not in court Valerie. Just hear me out.
(MELINDA continues.)
MELINDA - Look, I recognize your power and I know my personal
weaknesses. I need you Val. I need your support.
(silence)
MELINDA - And uh...
(MELINDA picks up her cup of coffee and blows into it to cool it.)
MELINDA - - ...and honestly, you need me too.
VALERIE - I need you? How so?
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SHARONDA has left her cousins, MIYA and MONA alone with each
other. MIYA is on line pledging Zeta Phi Beta sorority incorporated.
(The door fully opens and MIYA looks in disbelief.)
MONA - Little Miss Miya... my little sister... pledging. How crazy is that?
MIYA - What the hell are you doing her...
(MONA slaps MIYA across her face as hard as she can.)
MONA - Don't speak back to a Greek! You got the nerve to pledge this
stupid sorority? Fine! I'm bout to make your life a living hell!
(MIYA holds the side of her face and looks back at her sister in shock.)
MONA - Now that we've established who's in charge, lets get down to
busin...
(MIYA jumps on MONA and tackles her to the ground.)
MIYA - I'll kill you if you ever call Zeta Phi Beta stupid! I'll kill you!
(MIYA is banging MONA's head on the floor.)
MONA - Hey! Get off me! Get off me!
MIYA - Don't ever call Zeta Phi Beta stupid!
(MIYA punches MONA in her face.)
MONA - Ow hey! Get the hell off me!
(The door flies open and SHARONDA rushes in.)
SHARONDA - What's all that bangin... oh my God!
(SHARONDA runs over and grabs MIYA. She pushes her off MONA.)
SHARONDA - Stop it! Stop it right now!
MIYA - I'm gonna kill Mona! Kill her!
SHARONDA - Miya shut up!
MIYA - She called Zeta Phi Beta stupid!
SHARONDA - Too Much Lip! Zip it!
(MIYA shuts up and gets into her pledgee stance.)
SHARONDA - Are you okay?
(SHARONDA extends a hand to help MONA up.)
MONA - Yeah... it'll take more than one of your pledgees to get to me.
SHARONDA - Oh yeah? It looks to me like my pledgee handled you
pretty well cuz.
(SHARONDA laughs.)
MONA - Shut up!
(SHARONDA turns to MIYA.)
SHARONDA - What the hell is your problem Lip?
MIYA - She called Zeta Phi Beta sorority incorporated stupid! And she
hit me!
SHARONDA - So what? Look who we're dealing with! You know how
your sister is!
MONA - Shut up!
SHARONDA - Apologize to Mona.
MIYA - What!
SHARONDA - Too Much Lip!
MIYA - I'm sorry.
SHARONDA - Good.
(She turns to MONA.)
SHARONDA - And what the hell are you doing putting your hands on my
pledgee? You were supposed to talk to her!
MONA - First of all, why the heck is...
SHARONDA - Wait wait, come here...
(SHARONDA walks out of the room, MONA follows her. MONA is fixing
her hair.)
SHARONDA - Oh and Miya, see if you can behave yourself... alone!
(SHARONDA slams the door.)
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MELINDA FERGUSON is talking with her long time friend VALERIE
EDWARDS and trying to gain her support.
MELINDA - Look, I recognize your power and I know my personal
weaknesses. I need you Val. I need your support.
(silence)
MELINDA - And uh...
(MELINDA picks up her cup of coffee and blows into it to cool it.)
MELINDA - - ...and honestly, you need me too.
VALERIE - I need you? How so?
(MELINDA sips her coffee.)
MELINDA - How secure is Coach's job?
VALERIE - Excuse me?
MELINDA - You heard my question.
(VALERIE unfolds her arms and leans forward a little.)
VALERIE - I know you know better then to threaten me.
(MELINDA responds calmly.)
MELINDA - Oh no threat. But you know as well as I do that since Derrick
Thomas graduated and went on to the NBA, the team hasn't been the
same and everyone is pointing fingers at Coach.
VALERIE - The team is just fine and so is he.
MELINDA - Really? That's not what the president of the alumni
association is saying. And you can't act like these things don't get to
your ears, or more importantly, your husband's..
VALERIE - That's none of my business. I deal with my work, he coaches.
I don't get involved in what he does with his team or his department.
MELINDA - Oh stop with the bull Valerie. I'm not a client. You're talking
to Mel. I know both you and Coach are very concerned with what is
happening in athletics. And don't think I don't know how influential you
were in getting him appointed to his position and to the board.
(VALERIE keeps her stern look but doesn't respond.)
MELINDA - And you know just as well as I do that Derrick saved his job
two years ago just by getting drafted. When is the next Derrick Thomas
coming along? And that means limited support, limited dollars, limited
access and opportunities. If we lose in the playoffs this year to a team
like Hampton or Amgis or Coppin State, what do you think is gonna
happen to your husband?
VALERIE - It isn't my concern.
MELINDA - One income in your household isn't your concern?
(VALERIE starts to collect her things.)
VALERIE - I should've known when you called that I could've avoided
this meeting.
MELINDA - Help me get the presidency. Help me dismantle the Dr. And
I'll make sure your husband stays, gets an increased working budget
and we'll build a new basketball gymnasium.
VALERIE - With what budget? You gonna pay for it out of your pocket?
MELINDA - You don't worry about how I do what I do. I promise you I will
build him a state of the art gym. That will attract some of the best high
school talent around and bring back alum support. That's what brings
the dollars back in the first place right?
(VALERIE throws her coat over her arm and stands up.)
VALERIE - Good seeing you again Melinda.
MELINDA - Always my pleasure Val, always.
(They shake hands but MELINDA doesn't let go.)
MELINDA - Will you help me?
VALERIE - How well do you know me Mel?
(MELINDA smiles a big smile.)
MELINDA - Good old Val Harris.
VALERIE - Same old Melinda.
(They let go of each other's hands. VALERIE starts to walk away.)
MELINDA - What's the big case you working on now Val?
VALERIE - Pretty big. Actually, I'm going across town to settle some
things on it now.
MELINDA - Oh yeah? That big real estate gig across town?
VALERIE - No. Amgis. I have a student rally on campus to shut down.
Call me.
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The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta, WILLIE, BREANNA, CHRISTIAN, and
ROBIN are starting their chapter meeting.
WILLIE - Okay sorors, we got two important things to discuss.
ROBIN - Three things!
WILLIE - Okay... three things.
(ROBIN laughs.)
BREANNA - Three? I thought we were talking about intake and
elections?
ROBIN - And my going away party! Yall better set it out for me!
(Everyone laughs.)
WILLIE - Let's talk about intake first.
(Everyone pays attention.)
WILLIE - I want to suggest that we do things a little different this time.
CHRISTIAN - How so?
BREANNA - I'm all ears because this is all new to me.
WILLIE - I just don't want to happen what happened last year with
Theresa. The chapter went through all the time and effort to make a
soror only for her to leave the sisterhood. What a waste.
(BREANNA doesn't care for that comment but doesn't say anything.)
CHRISTIAN - So how do we guard against something like that happening
again?
WILLIE - Our screening process. We need to set up much more than
what we do now. We can't let people like Theresa slip through the
cracks.
BREANNA - Well how are we supposed to know? I mean, she did
everything that she was asked to do and it wasn't until she got into the
chapter that she became dissatisfied. So who would've known?
WILLIE - I knew! I knew her heart was never in this. She was doing this
all for the wrong reasons from day one. She only does things to spite
me, to get at me. She wants to be like me so bad and she can't so it eats
at her.
BREANNA - That's not true at all. There's no way she would've gone
through all that we had to go through just to prove a point to you. It
wasn't worth all that.
WILLIE - You don't understand the nature of my relationship to Theresa.
BREANNA - And you don't understand that nature of mine.
ROBIN - Sorors...
WILLIE - I don't know why you keep defending her? She left you hanging
more than the rest of us!
ROBIN - Willie!
(WILLIE looks over at ROBIN.)
ROBIN - That's enough.
WILLIE - All I'm saying is, we need to be more selective and careful in
our screening process. That's all.
(BREANNA doesn't respond.)
CHRISTIAN - Willie's right though. Bump Theresa, we need to move on.
ROBIN - But this aint about her, this is about us. Grant it, we can take
this suggestion from Willie and apply it somehow. But don't make the
focal point of this whole thing Theresa. If she doesn't want to be
associated with the chapter or the sorority or whatever, so be it. We
cannot keep her as our focal point. If we change policy, then change it
for the betterment of Delta Sigma Theta on Ahpla's campus.
CHRISTIAN - We sure are gonna miss you Robin!
(Everyone laughs.)
WILLIE - You're right. I apologize. This whole thing with me and Theresa
is very personal.
BREANNA - Me too.
WILLIE - Anyway, let's talk about the election instead. We can come
back to intake because that's a longer discussion anyway.
ROBIN - Longer than elections? How so?
WILLIE - Well, think about it. I'm going out as president. That leaves the
vacancy open to either Chris or Bree. Chris was dean last year... so she
probably doesn't want to be dean of the upcoming line. That leaves the
vacancy open of that spot for either myself or Bree. I know good and
well I aint tryin' to be no dean.
ROBIN - I see what you're saying. So that means that by default Breanna
would be the next dean...
CHRISTIAN - And I would be the next president of the chapter...
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SHARONDA slams the door and leaves MONA by herself in the room
again.
SHARONDA - You hit Miya?
MONA - She's lying!
SHARONDA - Keep your voice down stupid! You won't supposed to
touch her! I wanted you to talk to her, as her big sister!
MONA - She's impossible to talk to! It isn't my fault!
SHARONDA - Yeah right! Let me get you out of here before Kim has my
head!
(MIYA waits a second to see if the door is going to re-open. It doesn't.)
MIYA thinks - Damn! Damn!
(She punches in the air and wipes away her tears.)
MIYA - I'm gonna kill Mona when this is all over! God I hate her!
(She looks around the room, then looks back at the door. She looks
around the room again and sees a telephone on the desk. She slowly
makes her way to it.)
MIYA thinks - I hope my line sisters are okay downstairs! I hope Mona
doesn't get to talk to them too!
(She picks up the phone while at the same time reaching into her pocket.
She pulls out her pledgee handbook and looks on the inside. She pulls
out a small slip of paper tucked inside one of the back pages.)
MIYA thinks - No better time than the present!
(She checks the door again before dialing.)
(silence)
(MIYA dials the number on the little small piece of paper.)
MARTIN whispers - Hello?
MIYA whispers - Martin?
MARTIN whispers - Hello?
MIYA whispers - Martin!
MARTIN whispers - Yeah, who is this?
MIYA whispers - This is Miya!
MARTIN whispers - Who?
MIYA whispers - Miya! The girl you met who's pledging! Remember? In
McDonald's!
MARTIN whispers - Oh yeah... hi.
MIYA whispers - Are you asleep?
MARTIN whispers - Yeah... I dozed off.
MIYA whispers - I'm sorry... I didn't mean to...
MARTIN whispers - No no, it's okay. I wasn't supposed to fall asleep, I
was suppos...
(silence)
MIYA whispers - Hello?
MARTIN whispers - Huh... oh yeah. I uh...
MIYA whispers - Listen! I need for you to wake up Martin!
MARTIN whispers - I'm up I'm up...
MIYA whisppers - Listen... are you listening?
MARTIN whispers - Yeah yeah, I'm here.
MIYA whispers - When we met you told me to call you if I ever needed
anything... well I need something!
MARTIN whispers - What you need Miya?
MIYA whispers - First of all, I need to know if you can do it.
MARTIN whispers - Do what?
(MIYA pauses.)
MIYA - Do you know any of the AKAs on campus?
MARTIN whispers - Um... yeah. Well I don't know em, I have to greet em
and do things for them and stuff. I've met them all...
MIYA - Do you know Mona Ferguson?
MARTIN whispers - Who?
MIYA - Mona... Ferguson... AKA.
MARTIN whispers - What is her big sister name?
MIYA - I didn't think you knew her. Listen, I need you to do me a favor
and if you do, you can have your date with me!
MARTIN whispers - I'm awake now!
MIYA whispers - I need you to find Mona Ferguson... it shouldn't be too
hard.
MARTIN whispers - You said she's an AKA?
MIYA whispers - Yeah... but don't look there. You won't find her there.
MARTIN whispers - Okay... so what do I do when I find this mysterious
AKA?
(MIYA looks back at the door.)
(silence)
MIYA whispers - You find that AKA... and I want you to kick her ass!
MARTIN - What?
MIYA - You heard exactly what I said... I want her hurt, and you're the
person I want to do it!
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WILLIE - Those are our options.
ROBIN - Wow, I had never thought about it.
ROBIN thinks - Christian as president of the chapter! God!
CHRISTIAN - Me neither.
WILLIE - Stop lying Chris, yes you have!
CHRISTIAN - No, really. I haven't.
BREANNA - You don't like well Chris.
(Everyone laughs including CHRISTIAN.)
CHRISTIAN - Okay okay, I have thought about it once or twice.
WILLIE - Now here's the deal. Usually when a person hits senior year
and gets ready to graduate, they don't support the chapter as much as
they once did. They focus on grad school or just getting out of here.
We've got to change that. And not only that, we need to call on sorors
that are already graduates but still in the area.
ROBIN - I agree.
WILLIE - There are plenty of sorors that are here that we only see at
homecoming. But now more than ever we need support and we need to
stand behing both Christian and Bree.
CHRISTIAN - I know that's right.
WILLIE - So with that being said, I reached out to a few sorors myself.
Robin, I spoke to your line sisters Devonya and Lynn.
ROBIN - You did?
WILLIE - Yeah. It was good to speak to my prophytes.
ROBIN - You speak to them heffas more than I do!
(Everyone laughs.)
WILLIE - Well you know Lynn is real caught up with the wedding.
BREANNA - When is the wedding?
WILLIE - Its in June but that might as well be next week according to her.
ROBIN - Yeah, she's freakin' out. I don't even call her no more!
WILLIE - But they're both willing to support us fully.
CHRISTIAN - That's great.
WILLIE - Also, I called...
WILLIE - Wow! Perfect timing!
(WILLIE gets up and walks to open the door.)
WILLIE - Hey soror!
STACIE - Hey soror!
(WILLIE and STACIE hug.)
BREANNA thinks - Oh my God!
CHRISTIAN thinks - Oh my God!
ROBIN - Stace!
WILLIE - I called Stacie and asked her to come back and support us as
well. And... well... here she is.
STACIE - Hi sorors!
(ROBIN gets up to give STACIE a hug. BREANNA slowly follows.
CHRISTIAN doesn't move at first.)
ROBIN - Hey lady! How you been?
STACIE - Making it. Doing well.
(They hug and squeeze each other. When they let go, BREANNA is
standing there.)
BREANNA - Hello Stacie.
STACIE - Come here soror!
(STACIE takes BREANNA and gives her a big hug.)
STACIE whipers - Its good to see you.
BREANNA - Its so good to see you too Stacie.
(They let go and STACIE looks at CHRISTIAN who just stood up.)
STACIE - Hey soror.
CHRISTIAN - Hi Stacie, hows it going?
(They approach each other and hug.)
STACIE - I'm good. I heard you got a lot of responsibility in the chapter
next year.
CHRISTIAN - Seems like it.
WILLIE - Okay sorors, let's sit back down and get back to business. I
really appreciate Stacie coming back and I wanted to give her a chance
to say a few words if she chooses to.
(Everyone sits down, STACIE remains standing.)
STACIE - Oh... uh... well, let me just say that I was so glad when Willie
called me last week. As you all know, I have been out of the loop
because of my personal life. But I have a tremendous love for Delta and I
can't shake that no matter how hard I try. I love this sorority and I love
this school.
(Everyone is paying close attention and she continues.)
STACIE - Just to let you know where I am in my life, my divorce from
Alex is final. We have worked out visitation rights for our children but I
am placing that situation behind me. I have moved on. There's still a lot
of emotion involved with that, but the past is the past and I am ready to
forge ahead in my career.
BREANNA - That's great!
ROBIN - Yeah!
STACIE - As you also know, my career has me in several important
circles and our firm is in a great position.
ROBIN - Can I borrow a dollar?
(Everyone laughs.)
STACIE - Sure, send me an invoice and I'll send you your dollar.
(STACIE smiles as everyone laughs.)
WILLIE - Well thanks Stace, we really appreciate...
STACIE - Hold on one second, I have one more thing. Is that okay?
WILLIE - Oh that's fine! I thought you were finished. Take as much time
as you want.
STACIE - Just one more thing.
(STACIE smiles.)
STACIE - Like I was saying, my career is at an all time high. I'm making
major moves. And its time for me to take it to the top, to the next level.
ROBIN - Stacie, what are you saying?
STACIE - There's going to be a vacancy in the office of president of
Ahpla University. And guess what... I just worked it out through some of
my ex husband's contacts and a few of my own... I'm gonna run for the
position myself!

Episode 34
JASON and BOBBY are talking with their pledgees, SPHINXMAN
MARTIN and SPHINXMAN FRANK.
JASON - Fellas...
SPHINXMEN - Yes Dean Hazin' Jazin'.
JASON - It was extremely valuable to me and my lb's to talk to our
prophytes. All of em. Bobby, Reg, even Dante and especially Nino. So I
want you to value this time. You know what I'm sayin'?
JASON - Ask Bobby whatever you want. Do what he says do. I'm gonna
roll out and take care of some homework and some other shit. You got
my number. See yall later.
SPHINXMEN - Goodbye Dean, our best friend and...
JASON - Yeah yeah yeah, yall don't mean it.
(BOBBY laughs as JASON walks out.)
BOBBY - Aight guys, let's talk.
SPHINXMEN - Yes Big Brot...
BOBBY - Stop. Stop.
(silence)
BOBBY - Okay listen up. This session is real special. This is something
that me and Reggie and Nino did, this is something that Jason and Q
and Larry did and this is something that Frank and Martin are gonna do.
You sit down with the older bros in the chapter and you talk. No big
brother shit. No little Sphinxman stuff. Just straight talk. Okay?
(MARTIN and FRANK look at each other a little confused.)
BOBBY - Okay?
MARTIN - So...
BOBBY - What I'm sayin' is this. Don't call me big brother right now. Just
call me Bobby.
(silence)
FRANK - And this isn't a test?
BOBBY - First of all stupid, if it was a test, would I tell you that its a test?
(BOBBY laughs.)
BOBBY - But seriously man, no its not a test. Call me Bobby. Right now,
you guys are Frank and Martin. And the reason we do this every year is
simple. I'm graduating. I'm leaving my beloved chapter in your hands. I
want to know who the hell I am leaving my frat with. I want to respect
you guys and grip you when I come back for homecoming. Not because
you got A Phi A on your shirts. But because you guys are my brothers
and I know you and love you. You feel me?
(FRANK hesitates but MARTIN answers.)
MARTIN - Yeah, I feel you.
BOBBY - Thank you. Now look, this is probably the one time you get to
ask me whatever you want. I won't shrink back from any questions. You
know what I'm sayin'?
MARTIN - Yeah I hea ya.
FRANK thinks - Wait, this is a test!
BOBBY - So let's talk. How you guys feeling so far? Frank first because
you still lookin' at me shady.
FRANK - Well... um... I'm looking forward to the brotherhood and the
opportunity to...
BOBBY - Nigga shut up! I told you I don't want no textbook answers! I
want the real you. Just talk to me.
(BOBBY laughs.)
BOBBY - Martin, how you feelin'?
MARTIN - I'm gonna keep it real.
BOBBY - Please do.
MARTIN - I can't wait til I get off line. This mess is gettin' on my nerves!
(BOBBY laughs as does MARTIN. FRANK chimes in with a chuckle.)
BOBBY - Now that's real. Line got on my nerves too but worse than yall.
MARTIN - How so?
BOBBY - Because I'm a smart alek. I gotta have the last word and I hate
being beat. So bros used to test me all the time. That nigga Donte hated
me! Ha ha ha ha!
MARTIN - And that's the wrong bro to have hating you huh?
BOBBY - Nigga hell yeah! So I got a lot of flack because of that. But its
all good now cuz thats my boy. And yall gonna be my boys too right?
MARTIN - Yeah.
FRANK - Yeah, we are.
BOBBY - So yall got any questions for me while you can ask em?
FRANK - Ummm... let me think.
BOBBY - Oh come on, it can't be all that hard.
MARTIN - Actually, I got one.
BOBBY - Good. What's up?
MARTIN - Okay, I really didn't know how to handle... well, let me just ask
the question.
BOBBY - Go head.
MARTIN - Um... do you know this AKA named Mona?
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SHARONDA walks her cousin MIYA downstairs.
KIM - What the hell happened upstairs? What was all that noise?
SHARONDA - I took care of it. Everything is fine.
KIM - Okay cool. I hope you've collected yourself Lip.
(MIYA joins her line sisters.)
KIM - Look ladies. You've already embarassed me in front of frat with
your greetings. Please please don't do anything else stupid okay? All I
want you to do is get this house in order. You know how guys are, its
sloppy here.
BRANDON - Hey!
KIM - Well it is. There are cleaning supplies in the kitchen. I want this
house so clean you can eat off the floor. Do I make myself clear?
PLEDGEES - Yes Miss Dean the Blue Pledgees Dream!
KIM - Rhonda?
(The pledgees scurry off into the kitchen.)
KIM - Is Miya okay? What happened?
(LEAH walks over.)
SHARONDA - She's fine. She's a little sleepy so when I left her upstairs,
she actually fell asleep standing up and fell over. But she's okay.
KIM - Lord!
LEAH - The last thing we need is girls passing out.
KIM - Yeah. I'll make sure they get some rest after this.
(SETH and AHMAD walk into the kitchen where the girls just went.)
SETH - Hello ladies.
PLEDGEES - Hello big brother.
SETH - Uh uh uh... from now on, call me Big Brother Smooth Cool Blue
and True.
ADA - Yes Big Brother Smooth Blu... uh I mean...
MIYA - Yes Big Brother Smooth Cool True....
LAUREL - Yes Big Brother Cool Blue... uh...
TAMMI - Yes Big Brother Cool Smooth Blue Truth.
SETH - Oh brother.
AHMAD - How about smooth blue fool?
SETH - Shut up.
(AHMAD laughs. MIYA snickers until TAMMI elbows her.)
AHMAD - Just call me Maad. Keep it simple.
PLEDGEES - Yes Big Brother Maad.
SETH - How corny is that?
AHMAD - But I bet they remember it and can say it! And if yall need
anything, just let me know. The cleaning stuff is under the sink and there
are gloves here too.
PLEDGEES - Thank you Big Brother Maad.
AHMAD - Your welcome ladies.Come on man.
SETH - What?
AHMAD - Let's leave them alone so they can get to work.
SETH - Leave em alone? I wanna stay in here and get to know em a little
better.
AHMAD - We'll have plenty of time for that. Calm your hormones.
SETH - Hormones?
(AHMAD laughs as he pushes SETH toward the door, and back into the
living room.)
SETH - Hey!
AHMAD - Like I said, calm down. You act like you aint never seen a girl
before.
SETH - Hell! I haven't! Not one that will do whatever I say! Sheesh!
AHMAD - But wouldn't you rather haev a girl do what you say because
she is diggin' you?
(silence)
SETH - No!
(They laugh.)
AHMAD - Just chill. They're gonna be here the rest of the night. We got
plenty of time to holla at them.
SETH - Yeah man, whatever. Be right back.
AHMAD - Aight.
(SETH starts to walk up the stairs.)
BRANDON - Where you going?
SETH - Bathroom. Wanna come?
BRANDON - Shut up and hurry up. I hope you aint gonna blow it up!
(SETH laughs as he gets to the top stair.)
SETH thinks - Is somebody in the bathroom? Why is the door closed?
(SETH walks to the door and knocks.)
SETH - Hey, somebody in here?
(silence)
SETH thinks - Empty.
(He grabs the door knob but when he tries to open the door, he realizes
there is someone inside holding the door closed.)
SETH - Is someone in there? My bad...
(silence)
(silence)
(He grabs the door again but cannot open it.)
SETH thinks - What the heck?
SETH - Who's in there? Speak up?
(silence)
(SETH puts his shoulder against the door and pushes. The door begins
to slide open.)
SETH - Who the hell is in there.
(As the door opens, he hears a voice from the inside.)
MONA - Wait! Wait! I'm not dressed!
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BOBBY - Mona? Yeah, why?
MARTIN - Well, two reasons. First of all, I'm trying to figure out why
nobody knows who this Mona person is. Why she isn't recognized with
the AKAs. Because they don't seem to acknowledge her at all.
BOBBY - O... kay. And your other reason?
MARTIN - Well... I want to know what the Zetas have against her.
BOBBY - The Zetas? What are you talking about?
FRANK thinks - What is this about?
MARTIN - I met this girl, when I was on one of my assignments. She's on
line for Zeta right now.
FRANK - The Zetas have a line? We got some Zeta sands?
BOBBY - She cute?
MARTIN - Yeah, real cute. So I talked to her but we obviously didn't have
a lot of time.
BOBBY - You hit it?
MARTIN - No!
BOBBY - Don't lie pledgee cuz I'll wood you up!
MARTIN - Uh...
BOBBY - I'm just kidding man! Ha ha ha ha ha! I got you didn't I!
MARTIN - Yeah...
BOBBY - But seriously... you didn't see her naked or anything?
MARTIN - Dude, we were in McDonalds!
BOBBY - I messed around with this chick in the Burger King once. She
was working on fries and I... nevermind!
(MARTIN and FRANK laugh.)
BOBBY - Finish your story.
MARTIN - Well I told her that if she ever needed anything, to call me.
BOBBY - Smart man. Always get the number!
MARTIN - Yeah but she called and asked me something real crazy.
BOBBY - What she ask you?
FRANK - Why didn't you tell me all this? When did you meet her?
MARTIN - Cuz you be spazzin' out man.You stress out too much!
FRANK - Well this is kinda stressful times don't you think?
(They all laugh.)
FRANK - I'm just happy to be talking regular for once!
MARTIN - Anyway, can this be between us and you Bobby?
BOBBY - Absolutely man. This stays right here. You can trust me. No
bros, nobody else.
MARTIN - Okay. Well, she called me and asked me to find Mona and hurt
her. So I figured its an assignment from her big sisters.
BOBBY - Wait wait, let me get this straight. She wants you to find Mona
the AKA and hurt her?
MARTIN - Yep. She wants me to do something to this chick like slash her
tires or something I guess. But I don't know why.
BOBBY - I wouldn't pay attention to it. I don't know what thats about to
be honest.
MARTIN - Okay.
BOBBY - And the reason Mona is not recognizzed by the AKAs is
because she supposedly didn't do shit to get in. She didn't pledge.
MARTIN - Oh, okay.
BOBBY - Listen Frank, you too quiet. I'm about to go take a leak but
when I get back, I want you to ask me some shit.
FRANK - Okay, I will.
(BOBBY gets up.)
BOBBY - I'll be right back.
(BOBBY starts to walk out.)
BOBBY - Martin, , help Frankie with his nervousness and his lame ass
questions.
MARTIN - Okay, ha ha ha ha.
(BOBBY walks out of the room and into the bathroom. He immediately
pulls out his cell phone as he locks the bathroom door.)
JASON - Wassup.
BOBBY - Dude, where are you? I need you to call your girl Kim. Some
shit is up with the Zetas and Mona Ferguson! Wait til I tell you this shit!
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DR. MWATSUMI is in his office. He is grading papers when there is a
knock on the door.
DR. MWATSUMI - Come in.
SEAN - Hey brother.
SAIFA - Hello Dr.
DR. MWATSUMI - Brothers! To what do I owe this wonderful visit?
SAIFA - I was in the neighborhood and I thought I'd stop by.
SEAN - And I saw him walking across campus so I thought I'd come too.
DR. MWATSUMI - Good. I'm glad you did.
SAIFA - Did we catch you at a bad time?
DR. MWATSUMI - Absolutely not! I can finish grading these later.
Actually, I'm glad you good brothers are here. We need to talk. Please
sit... sit.
DR. MWATSUMI - The campaign plans are going real well.
SEAN - Oh yeah? Great! What's the latest?
DR. MWATSUMI - Looks like I have support from a few people. Friends
from over the years, powerful Ahpla alum.
SAIFA - That's great.
DR. MWATSUMI - And that will assist in the long term.
SEAN - Yeah.
DR. MWATSUMI -But what's more important right now is my new
campaign. Its grass roots.
SAIFA - What do you mean?
DR. MWATSUMI - Take a look at this...
(DR. MWATSUMI reaches into his desk and takes out some folders. He
opens the one on top.)
DR. MWATSUMI - How does this grab you? Pretty powerful.
(DR. MWATSUMI holds up a small sign that reads A New Ahpla U.)
SAIFA - Wow, that's nice.
SEAN - And it rhymes. Cool.
DR. MWATSUMI - Its like a presentation. Like power point. Here is the
next one.
(He puts the first one down and picks up the second one.)
DR. MWATSUMI - This is a picture of the new campus.
SEAN - Wow! That looks like a space station more than a campus!
DR. MWATSUMI - It's time my brothers to go to the next level.
SAIFA - Well I agree with you there.
DR. MWATSUMI - And take a look at this one. This is one the students
can hold up at our sports games.
(He picks up the third sign. It reads, We Don't Back Down One Iota.)
SAIFA - You're using the name of the frat in a slogan?
DR. MWATSUMI - Isn't it great! How about this one!
(His next sign reads, from ahpla to ahpla I.)
SEAN - I? What does the I stand for?
DR. MWATSUMI - Institute! We will change the university with its criteria
to Ahpla Institute.
SAIFA - Why?
DR. MWATSUMI - Because that will give it an I in the name!
(silence)
SAIFA - You're joking right?
DR. MWATSUMI - No. But that's nothing. Wait til you see this!
(SEAN and SAIFA sit in shocked silence as the doctor opens the next
folder and opens it up.)
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SETH starts to push his way into the bathroom.
SETH - Who the hell is in there.
(As the door opens, he hears a voice from the inside.)
MONA - Wait! Wait! I'm not dressed!
SETH - Who the heck are you?
(The door opens and SETH sees MONA.)
SETH - Hey!
(She steps aside and he walks into the bathroom. She is fully dressed.
He steps into the bathroom.)
SETH - What the hell are you doing in here!
MONA - Shhhhhhhhhh!
SETH - Shhh my ass! Why are you hiding up in the frat house? You
shouldn't be in here!
MONA - Look, I just came here to see my sister alright?
SETH - Your sister? Who the heck is your sister?
MONA - One of the Zeta pledgees.
SETH - How did you get up here?
MONA - Don't worry about that. Just help me get out here without
anyone noticing.
SETH - How in the world am I gonna do that? There are bros and sorors
everywhere!
MONA - Well think of something!
(silence)
SETH - Wait a minute...
MONA - You got an idea?
SETH - ... yeah I got an idea alright! You were with that punk Kappa that
my line brother got into the fight with.
MONA - Huh? What are you talking about?
SETH - My line brother Calvin got into a fight with a Kappa and you were
with him that night!
MONA - Yeah. That was a misunderstanding. No big deal.
SETH - No big deal? Is that your man? He disrespected my boy and my
frat! What's up with that?
MONA - Look, I said that it was a misunderstanding and its over with
okay? Why you bringing all this up now?
SETH - I'm bringing this up now because I don't appreciate you hiding
out in my frat house bathroom and then being the same chick that was
probably dissin' my boy right along with your man!
MONA whispers - Will you keep it down! Do you want your sorors to
know I'm up here!
SETH - I don't care!
MONA - Look um... what did you say your name was?
SETH - I didn't say.
MONA - I'm Mona. What's your name?
SETH - Seth.
MONA - Fine Seth... listen. I'm only here because of my sister. I needed
to see her. There's no way your sorors were gonna let me just roll up in
here and see her. And that's my little sister okay? I don't care what
anybody says, she's my sister first.
SETH - This aint got nothing to do with your sister or you mother or you
daddy for all I care. This is about that Kappa Mike and you being his girl.
MONA - You don't pay attention do you?
SETH - Huh?
(MONA takes a step toward SETH.)
MONA - If you were listening, I said that its over.
SETH - That shit aint over! Because when any one of my bros sees that
nigga Mike, its gonna be...
MONA - No silly, I mean me and Mike. Its over.
SETH - What? It is? Yall broke up?
MONA - Yeah. He's too shady and carries too much drama. I ended it
with him a while ago.
(She steps closer to SETH and takes his hand.)
MONA - But tell me a little more about yourself... Seth.
SETH - Um... I'm just...
(MONA grabs SETH and pulls him close.)
MONA - You don't have a girl... do you Seth? Cuz you're kinda cute?
SETH - Well... I... uh...
(MONA starts to kiss SETH passionately.)
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DR. MWATSUMI pulls out another sign.
SAIFA - What in the world is that?
DR. MWATSUMI - School's new acronym. Institute of The Ahpla.
SEAN - Institute of The Ahpla? That doesn't sound right. I kinda liked
Ahpla U. Has a better ring to it.
DR. MWATSUMI - Yes but that only give you AU. Look at what our new
names gives us.
SAIFA - Let me guess. I. O. T. A.
DR. MWATSUMI - How perceptive you are my brother.
(DR. MWATSUMI smiles.)
SAIFA - Sir, let me make sure I understand you.
DR. MWATSUMI - Yes.
SAIFA - You're planning to change the status and name of the school
from a university to an institute, just so the school can have an I in the
name and so that the acronym can be I.O.T.A.?
DR. MWATSUMI - It's a start.
SAIFA - No, its crazy.
DR. MWATSUMI - No, what is crazy my brother is Mrs. Ferguson. You
should see some of the things that she is proposing! What a silly and
selfish woman she is.
SEAN - Like what? What kinds of things is she proposing?
DR. MWATSUMI - For example, she wants to build an Ahpla University
Hotel. Something alumni can contribute to and stay in when they are in
town or when they are here for the homecoming festivities.
SAIFA - That sounds like a good idea actually.
DR. MWATSUMI - But do you know how much something like that would
cost?
SEAN - Yeah, I guess. That would be expensive huh?
DR. MWATSUMI - Indeed. The school needs to be interested in raising
funds, not spending funds. That is very counter productive to what we
need to do. What kind of leadership direction is that?
SEAN - Yeah! Yeah!
DR. MWATSUMI - Also, she wants to raise tuition rates on all upper
classmen just to pay for a new entertainment complex on campus! You
pay more money so you can get more distractions from education?
Tuition equals video games.
SAIFA - What kind of entertainment complex?
DR. MWATSUMI - I don't know. It's just a rumor.
SAIFA - Then how can you state it like its fact?
DR. MWATSUMI - I'm only telling you what I hear.
SAIFA - Then... you can't... I mean, are you hearing this from a reliable
source?
DR. MWATSUMI - Very reliable. I can't reveal my source though.
SEAN - Top secret info huh? Ha ha ha ha.
DR. MWATSUMI - You can say that Sean, I guess you can say that.
SAIFA - It just seems like this whole thing is a battle between you and
her and not for the position of presidency and for the students..
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh not at all. I don't have anything against that witch.
(SEAN busts out laughing. So does the doctor.)
DR. MWATSUMI - I'm only fooling around. I have the advancement of this
univ... I mean, this... institute... as the focal point of my campaign.
SAIFA - I hope so.
(His phone rings.)
DR. MWATSUMI - Excuse me brothers, duty calls.
SAIFA - No problem.
SEAN - Yeah Colin, handle your business.
(DR. MWATSUMI reaches for his telephone and turns his chair around.)
DR. MWATSUMI - This is Dr. M.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Dr. M, this is Melinda Ferguson. I think we need
to sit down and talk.

Episode 35
Two of the brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi band fraternity, MARK and KAI,
are in the band room waiting on the pledgees.
KAI - I know one thing... them two negroes better get here with all that
stuff! Or they gonna be loading the bus for the rest of the damn season!
MARK - This wasa mistake man. There's no way two guys are gonna get
all that stuff done. We should've given them a few of the assignments
and then had the brothers do the rest.
KAI - Well its too late now.
MARK - Prof is gonna have our ass!
KAI - No he won't. He shouldn't be given us a million things to do
anyway.
MARK - Yeah well...
(The door opens and the pledgees, JOHN, TONY and BRENDON bust
through the door carrying three large bags.)
KAI - What the...
MARK - Well well welll... if it isn't Sticks. You back with us all of a
sudden huh?
BRENDON - Yes Big Brother Organized Noise!
KAI - Hold up... I thought you left Sticks! I wrote you off in my book!
BRENDON - Big brother, if my line brothers will accept me back, I beg
the brotherhood to consider taking me back as well.
(silence)
MARK - Did yall get the stuff?
TONY - Yes Big Brother Organized Noise. We... were able to get
everything.
MARK - Empty it all out.
(The pledgees start to empty the bags out.)
KAI - How did yall get all this shit done?
BRENDON - Well... uh... Big Brother Kai Kai Psi... when we split the
responsibilities between the three of us... you know, I did a few things,
and each of my... line brothers... did a few things... well it was much
easier.
KAI - Yeah, I bet. You probably didn't do any of this huh Sticks? You're
always shammin' you know that? Your line brothers carry you again?
TONY - Actually big brother, Brendon did most of this. He wanted us to
know that he was in this for life. So he organized a lot of this stuff and
pulled it off in a big way.
MARK - Yeah right. That's the pledge response.
TONY - Big brother, no disrespect... that;s the truth.
(silence)
KAI - Nevermind how they did it. Let's get it upstairs to Prof so he can
stop trippin'.
(MARK starts to put the stuff back in the three bags.)
KAI - Bruh, what are you doin'? Let these fools package it up.
MARK - Oh yeah, ha ha ha ha! I almost forgot. Get this stuff packed up
Notes!
(The pledgees start to place all the things back into the bags.)
MARK - And follow us upstairs so we can deliver this stuff to your big
brother Professor.
PLEDGEES - Yes Big Brother Organized Noise!
KAI - Hold up fellas...
(Everyone stops.)
KAI - Mark, go head up without us. Me and Sticks are gonna stay behind.
We'll meet you up there.
MARK - Okay but hurry up. I don't want Prof to start trippin' again.
KAI - This is only gonna take a second.
MARK - Okay. Come on you two.
(JOHN and TONY start to follow MARK out the room.)
MARK - Trouble Cleff...
JOHN - Yes Big Brother Organized Noise?
MARK - Start reciting the KKPsi history as we march upstairs. And don't
miss a beat!
(The door closes as TONY and JOHN follow MARK out the room.)
(silence)
KAI - So you're back Brendon? You're really back?
BRENDON - Yes Big Brother Kai Kai Psi.
KAI - Don't call me that. Right now I'm Kai and you're Bren. Two dudes
on the drumline. You aint a part of this just yet because I still don't trust
you.
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MIRI is on the phone with his mother, discussing his options in
reclaiming his adopted son.
MIRI - Yeah, some of the international adoption laws are very different.
MRS. BAKHAN - My goodness. What are you going to have to do next?
MIRI - Well, Gina and I have an appointment with a new lawyer on
tomorrow.
MRS. BAKHAN - That's good. How is she holding up?
MIRI - As best as she can I guess. She's so strong but she's so attached
to the baby.
MRS. BAKHAN - Yes. This can be awful for a young mother.
MIRI - I'm trying my best to be a support.
MRS. BAKHAN - That's good Miri. You do that. Where is she now?
MIRI - She went to a rally with some of her sorority sisters. I thought she
needed to get out so I told her she should go.
MRS. BAKHAN - That's good.
MIRI - In the meantime, I'm going to see a child psychologist today.
MRS. BAKHAN - Oh you are? Without Gina?
MIRI - Well, I wanted to go check him out first. Plus if I told G, she would
want to come. And I think its better for her right now to get out of the
house and hang out with her sorors. If this guy has some good stuff to
tell me, then I'll have the next meeting with both me and Gina.
MRS. BAKHAN - Okay. I see what you mean. What time is your
appointment with this doctor?
MIRI - I'm sitting in the car in the parking lot right now.
MRS. BAKHAN - Oh, am I keeping you?
MIRI - Well I got here a little early so I had a few minutes to kill. That's
why I called you. But I'm about to go inside.
MRS. BAKHAN - How did you find this pychologist?
MIRI - He used to teach at Ahpla. Then he went into private practice. I
found him in a directory on campus.
MRS. BAKHAN - Oh okay. Must be pretty good if he taught at the
university.
MIRI - That's what I'm thinking. So I went ahead and set up the
appointment.
MRS. BAKHAN - Good luck son. Let me know what happens.
MIRI - Okay. Love you mom.
MRS. BAKHAN - Love you too. Bye.
MIRI - Bye.
(They hang up and MIRI shuts his car off. He walks into the small brick
office building and looks at the directory next to the elevator.)
MIRI thinks - Second floor.
(He gets into the elevator and goes up.)
MIRI thinks - I hope this helps! I need all the help I can get. Migiri is
being put through so much right now.
(MIRI looks down the hall at the different office doors. The office that he
is going to is at the end of the hall.)
MIRI thinks - Oh, there it is.
(He opens the door and goes inside. He approaches the receptionist.)
MIRI thinks - She's cute.
(She smiles.)
RECEPTIONIST - Hi, may I help you?
MIRI - Yes, hi. My name is Miri Bakhan and I have an appointment with
the child specialist.
RECEPTIONIST - Which one? This is a shared office between three
practitioners.
MIRI - Oh. Dr. Alex Jefferson.
RECEPTIONSIT - Okay Mr. Bakhan, I will let Dr. Jefferson know that
you're here. Have a seat and he'll be right with you.
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KAI and BRENDON are talking.
KAI - I don't trust your ass as far as I can throw you. You're flaky
Brendon. Much too flaky for me.
BRENDON - Kai, let's get down to what this really is about.
KAI - And what's that Brendon?
BRENDON - You're jealous of me and you've always been.
(KAI busts out laughing.)
KAI - What! Me... of you? What in the world do I have to be jealous of you
about?
BRENDON - You know you can't play like I can.
KAI - Whatever. If you are the best drummer which you keep claiming to
be, then why aren't you captain of the line?
BRENDON - The only reason I'm not captain is because Brandon was on
the line too and we're twins. Its more of a marketing ploy to have the
identical twins on the line togehter, not one out front and one behind.
But that's about to change cuz Bran aint marching no more.
KAI - So you tryin' to take my spot Brendon?
BRENDON - Consider it taken.
(KAI walks to the other side of the room laughing to himself. He turns
and faces BRENDON again.)
KAI - I gotta give you one thing, you're confident in yourself.
Misguided... but very confident.
(BRENDON doesn't respond.)
KAI - Let me say this...
(KAI gets more serious.)
KAI - I'm hard on you for a reason Brendon. You are a good drummer.
Much better than your brother. But when I say that you're not as good as
me, it has nothing to do with your skills. It has to do with your attitude.
BRENDON - My attitude?
KAI - Your attitude. I'm just as confident as you are. But I'm not cocky.
There is a big difference. And the reason you will never be drumline
captain on my watch is because you won't ever get the other guys to
follow you.
(silence)
KAI - Now I don't know how you got back in good with Tony and John
and I really don't care. But you're not in good with me. Fix your attitude.
You're on probation until such a time that I decide to let you off.
BRENDON - That's fair.
KAI - I didn't ask... Sticks.
KAI - Look Sticks. Go upstairs to Prof's office. Tell your big brother
Noise that I'll be right up.
(BRENDON hurries out of the room. He looks back as the door closes.
KAI is looking at some sheet music.)
BRENDON thinks - Hater.
(He starts to go upstairs. As BRENDON turns the corner he almost
knocks someone over.)
BRENDON - Ooops, I'm sorry!
NIKKI - Hey... uh... Brendon?
(BRENDON looks up and recognizes KAI's girlfriend.)
BRENDON - Nikki... hey...
NIKKI - Where you off to in such a hurry?
BRENDON - Um... I gotta go upstairs and see Prof. I gotta hurry.
(NIKKI smiles and brushes her hair out of her face.)
NIKKI - Oh, okay. Kai is downstairs?
BRENDON - Um, yeah.
NIKKI - Thanks.
BRENDON - Okay um, see ya later.
NIKKI - Yeah, see ya...
(BRENDON walks past her.)
NIKKI - ...cutie.
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RONNIE and TY are getting off the bus at Ahpla University. They are
coming back from being with their frat brothers at Amgis College.
TY - I don't know dog. How does this usually go down?
RONNIE - Same way the bruhs came through for you dog. Same thing,
nothing changes.
TY - And its never any kind of issue?
RONNIE - Naw dog. Bruhs aint cat like that. You aint gotta worry about it.
Once shit kicks off, you can be out.
TY - What about having a position with their boys.
RONNIE - You want to do something official with their Lamps?
TY - I don't know, I think it would be cool.
RONNIE - I don't know about that bruh. I mean, they do some things
different then how we do. Ya know? Each chapter kinda has their own
way of doing the same thing.
TY - Really?
RONNIE - Oh yeah. They got some shit that makes me be like what?
TY - Oh yeah? Like what?
RONNIE - Like...
(RONNIE thinks for a second.)
RONNIE - Oh, good example. The rabbit thing that they do. I didn't know
what that shit was til Tamon and Bruce told me.
TY - Oh, okay. We should do that here.
RONNIE - Naw bruh, can't bite. That's their shit.
TY - I hear ya dog.
RONNIE - But don't worry, we'll be able to represent with their boys, just
like they do with us. You remember.
TY - Hell yeah I remember. Them bruhs came and got with me!
(RONNIE laughs.)
RONNIE - Bruhs just wanna make sure you made right and you aint no
cat nigga up in the frat. You know?
TY - Oh yeah, I aint complainin' now but I sure was complainin' then!
Shit!
(RONNIE laughs again. He pulls out his cell phone as they walk across
the yard together. He dials.)
DRE - Wassup dog.
RONNIE - Wassup dog.
DRE - How did it go with the bruhs?
RONNIE - It was real cool man. QUEmmunity joint went off well.
DRE - Good. Rooo! Roooo!
RONNIE - You still studying?
DRE - Yeah dog. I'm hemmed up in this shit.
RONNIE - DO your thing dog. Iaint mad at ya.
DRE - When yall headed back?
RONNIE - Me and Ty are back already. We on the yard.
DRE - Oh okay cool. Well let mehit you back, I gotta get back to this.
Senior comprehensives are no joke.
RONNIE - Aight dog. Be out.
DRE - Later.
(They hang up.)
TY - He still in the grind?
RONNIE - Yeah dog. He tryin' to get out of this place.
TY - Yeah, true. Ay dog, let me go take a piss. I'll be right back.
RONNIE - Aight bruh, I'll meet you right here.
(TY walks off and RONNIE waits a second. He then pulls out his cell
phone again.)
PJ - Hey, I need to hit you back. I'm caught up in some mess right now.
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MIRI sits down and starts to look through a magazine.
MIRI thinks - I wonder how Gina is doing.
RECEPTIONIST - Mr. Bakhan, Dr. Jefferson will see you now.
MIRI - Thanks!
(MIRI gets up and walks past her desk and into ALEX JEFFERSON's
office. ALEX is sitting behind his desk and he stands up when MIRI
enters his office.)
ALEX - Miri Bakhan?
MIRI - Yes sir.
(They shake hands. ALEX then motions for MIRI to have a seat.)
ALEX - Please sit down. I read your profile. Very interesting case you
have here..
MIRI - Yeah. I really want to make sure I'm doing th eright thing and
taking care of him as best I can. He's been moved around so much, I
know its hard on him. Its hard on us.
ALEX - I understand.
MIRI - Can I ask you a question before we get started?
ALEX - Sure.
MIRI - This whole thing is new to me. I just want to ask you your
background as it relates to children. I know you taught at Ahpla.
ALEX - Sure.
(ALEX folds his arms and leans back in his chair.)
ALEX - Well Miri, I can easily tell you about my credentials and what I
taught at Ahpla. But that really won't help you. What will help you is the
fact that I am a dad and I love my little girls. I have twin babies.
MIRI - Oh really?
ALEX - Yeah. They are my life. See Miri, its important to keep family first.
That's what makes me perfect for this job.I couldn't evaluate issues and
problems in the home if I didn't know how to deal with them through
personal experience.
MIRI - Okay. That sounds great.
ALEX - After reading your profile, I'm happy to be able to assist. What's
most important in a case like this is your son...
(He looks at the paper.)
ALEX - Migiri.
MIRI - Yes.
ALEX - You want to keep him first. Being tossed around between
families at a young age can be trematic for a youngster. Just keep that in
mind.
MIRI - I will.
ALEX - So tell me how this happened. Your profile doesn't really explain
how this whole thing started.
MIRI - Well, my fiancee and I were studying abroad in Africa.
(ALEX starts to take notes.)
MIRI - We had planned on getting married and we wanted to start a
family right away. We had talked about adopting but not until much later
on.
ALEX - Uh huh.
MIRI - We had no plans to adopt right away. Then we went on a rural
village tour and we stayed for three weeks. And while there we met all
sorts of children. Most of them with underpriviledged living conditions.
ALEX - Uh huh.
MIRI - So one in particular took to us like parents. Apparantly he was up
for adoption. There is an agency where we were. They had just listed
him on file.
ALEX - Okay.
MIRI - So we asked. And the fact that he was just going to go on the list,
we were able to move quickly and get him.
ALEX - So when did problems come in?
(silence)
(ALEX looks up from his notes when he doesn't hear a response from
MIRI.)
ALEX - Are you okay?
MIRI - Uh yeah. I'm sorry.
ALEX - Miri, you can be straight with me. If you want me to help you, I'm
going to have to know what happened.
MIRI - Yeah, I know. Um... I signed a document.
(MIRI reaches into his portfolio case and pulls out a piece of paper. He
hands it to ALEX.)
MIRI - This is where the problem is. This entire situation is focused
around this sheet of paper.
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(TY walks off and RONNIE waits a second. He then pulls out his cell
phone again.)
PJ - Hey, I need to hit you back. I'm caught up in some mess right now.
RONNIE - Some mess? What's wrong?
PJ - Some chick talkin' about my girl. I just gotta question her real quick.
(RONNIE laughs.)
RONNIE - Damn PJ, you always up in some shit.
PJ - Naw man, this one aint me. Its somebody else. I'm just in the
bathroom minding my business and... look let me call you later.
RONNIE - Aight. When you call back, let me know what you doin' on
Sunday. I wanted to watch the Super Bowl with you.
PJ - Cool.
(They hang up just as TY is coming back. RONNIE quickly puts his
phone away.)
RONNIE - Damn dog, that was quick.
TY - Shut up.
(They start to walk.)
TY - Man, did you see the look in that dude Rashim's eyes when that old
man called him out at the QUEmmunity service project?
RONNIE - That's the same way you looked when you was trying to make
line.
TY - Naw dog, I wasn't that bad. Ha ha ha ha ha!
RONNIE - Yes you was!
(They both laugh.)
TY - That's good shit though, he seems like a good dude.
RONNIE - I don't know. The bruhs have their reservations with that one.
Its the other one they lookin' at.
TY - Oh yeah, that's right.
(silence)
RONNIE - What you gettin' ready to do dog?
TY - I was just gonna go to the crib? Wassup?
RONNIE - You hungry?
TY - Nigga we just ate when we was at Amgis!
RONNIE - That was like three hours ago. What you sayin'?
(TY laughs.)
TY - Man, I'm so not hungry.
RONNIE - I feel you. Let me call Dex and see if he wants to grab
something to eat.
TY - I'll call him. I gotta ask him something actually.
RONNIE - Good! Save my daytime minutes.
TY - Nigga!
(TY pulls out his phone and the battery dies.)
TY - Shit! Hey dog my battery died. Give me your's.
RONNIE - Damn man! Make it quick!
TY - Shut up Ronnie.
(TY dials.)
DEXTER - Rooooo!
TY - Wassup man, it's Big T.
DEXTER - Wassup dog.
TY - What you doin'?
DEXTER - Chillin'.
TY - Meet us over in the caf. Ronnie is hungry and I'm just hanging out.
DEXTER - Okay cool. I'll meet yall there.
TY - Cool dog.
(They hang up and TY quickly dials another number.)
DEXTER - Bruh!
TY - Come on bruh, this is gonna be quick!
DEXTER - I'm gonna kick your ass!
(It rings twice, TY waits.)
PJ - I thought I just told you I needed to call you back! Sunday is cool to
hook up okay. Now let me call you back.
TY - Uh... this is Ty.
PJ - Oh... um... hey Ty. Let me um... hit you back okay?
TY - Yeah...
(PJ quickly hangs up. TY hands the phone back to RONNIE.)
(silence)
TY - Dog...
RONNIE - Yeah?
TY - You just called PJ and set something up with her for Sunday?

Episode 36
JAHANNA is sitting by herself in the cafeteria.
JAHANNA thinks - I need to make sure I finish that last assignment and
then oh yeah, I can't forget to stop by the registrar's office so I can...
(She is surprised to see someone approach her table... on his knees.)
JAHANNA - Dex!
DEXTER - Hi.
JAHANNA - What are you doing?
DEXTER - Are you still not speaking to me?
JAHANNA - Dexter get up!
DEXTER - Not until you speak to me again.
JAHANNA - I'm speaking to you now!
(She looks around the room embarrassed as people are starting to
notice DEXTER on his knees. He begins talking louder.)
DEXTER - Please! Please forgive me!
JAHANNA whispers - Dexter!
DEXTER - Oh God please forgive me!
JAHANNA - Okay! Okay! Get up you fool!
(DEXTER laughs as he gets up and sits across from his sister.)
JAHANNA - Dexter... is there no end to your foolishness?
DEXTER - Absolutely not. I pledged. There's is no humiliation worse
than being on line. So now its just like whatever.
JAHANNA - So you act like an idiot... and it doesn't bother you. Right.
Right.
(She sticks her fork into her salad.)
DEXTER - So wassup?
JAHANNA - Nothing.
DEXTER - Don't talk with your mouth full of food.
JAHANNA - You're explaining to me about proper manners?
DEXTER - Yeah, that's true. Forget I said that.
(JAHANNA sighs and looks out the large window that spans the
cafeteria.)
JAHANNA - You're not getting something to eat? Why are you in here?
DEXTER - Meeting the bruhs. They on their way over.
JAHANNA - Oh Lord, then let me get out of here! You act real crazy
when them fools around.
DEXTER - Anyway!
(He grabs her bread off of her plate and starts to eat it.)
DEXTER - So listen... I need to talk to you seriously.
JAHANNA - What's up?
DEXTER - Seriously; I want to apologize for what happened in your
room.
JAHANNA - Okay.
DEXTER - Actually, I want to apologize for certain parts.
JAHANNA - Certain parts?
DEXTER - Yeah. I aint sorry for everything. Just certain things.
JAHANNA - You know what Dexter...
DEXTER - Let me explain.
JAHANNA - No because if that's the way you feel then you really aint
sorry for nothing.
DEXTER - I can't apologize for lookin' out for my sister. You can't even
argue with that.
JAHANNA - I can't argue with the concept. But I can argue with your
method of doing it.
DEXTER - My method?
JAHANNA - You're overbearing, rude, pig headed, bold, boisterous...
DEXTER - Alright alright! Dag!
(She continues to eat without another word.)
DEXTER - Well I can admit this, it is your life and whatever you choose
to do is your choice to make.
JAHANNA - Thank you.
DEXTER - No matter how wrong it might be.
JAHANNA - Do you have to always have the last word?
(DEXTER smiles.)
DEXTER - Anyway.... I got a proposal I want to pass by ya.
JAHANNA - Oh God!
DEXTER - No, this is a good thing. A real good thing.
(JAHANNA smiles.)
JAHANNA - Why don't I believe you?
DEXTER - Hey, trust me.
(JAHANNA sighs.)
JAHANNA - What Dexter?
DEXTER - Okay... one of my boys... a real good brother, asked me about
you. I think he wants to take you out.
(JAHANNA starts laughing.)
JAHANNA - What!
DEXTER - Yeah. He's a real good dude. My baby bruh.
JAHANNA - Your ba... Ty?
DEXTER - Yeah! You know him? Why don't you go out with him and see
what he's about? I'm sayin'.
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MAX is in his room. He is waiting on a phone call and flipping channels
with the remote control.
MAX thinks - Aint nothin' on tv!
(He looks at the phone which doesn't ring. He looks at his watch.)
MAX thinks - I hate when he does this!
(He looks back at the tv.)
MAX thinks - Oh, the Steve Harvey show.
(He puts the remote down into his lap.)
MAX thinks - This show is mad funny.
(MAX starts to watch.)
MAX thinks - Damn, its already late and we're gonna be late if he doesn't
hurry up and call!
(MAX picks the phone up.)
(silence)
(He places it back down.)
MAX thinks - No... no, I'm not gonna call. I promised I wouldn't be a nag.
So I'll wait. I'll sit here and wait for him to call and hopefully he'll call in
enough time that we can still go.
(He places the phone back down just as it rings.)
MAX - Hello! Hello!
CALLER - Yeah, is Brian there?
MAX - Brian? Uh, you got the wrong number.
CALLER - I'm sorry.
(MAX hangs up.)
MAX thinks - Damn! What if Terrence tried to call just now and got a
busy signal!
(He goes to pick up the phone again.)
MAX thinks - No, that's silly. Let me chill and just wait. I know he's gonna
call.
(He starts to watch the Steve Harvey show again.)
MAX thinks - Damn he gets on my nerves sometimes!
(He looks at the phone but it doesn't ring.)
MAX thinks - Aw hell!
(He picks up the phone and dials TERRENCE's number.)
TERRENCE - Hello?
MAX - Where are you?
TERRENCE - Hello!
MAX - Hey! It's me! Can you hear me?
TERRENCE - Barely!
MAX - Where! Are! You!
TERRENCE - I'm! At! Amgis!
MAX - Amgis? For what!
TERRENCE - I'm on the yard! For the rally that's going on!
MAX - Amgis! You're supposed to be here with me! We're supposed to
gou out!
TERRENCE - Today? Was that tod... oh wait, hold on!
(MAX can hear a lot of noise and commotion in the background.)
MAX thinks - Stay calm... stay calm! Don't kill him!
TERRENCE - Hello!
MAX - Terrence, what are you doing!
TERRENCE - Max, today is the rally at Amgis for the guy that got locked
up for the rape!
MAX - Who?
TERRENCE - Remember I was telling you about a guy! He got accussed
of rape and got locked up! But everyone is saying that he didn't do it!
MAX - No I don't remember! We had plans for today!
TERRENCE - I'm sorry!
MAX - Why in the world did you have to go to this thing today! What
interest do you have in this!
TERRENCE - Huh!
MAX - Why did you have to go!
TERRENCE - Listen, I can barely hear you because everyone over here
is screaming! Let me call you back!
MAX - No! Wait!
(CLICK)
MAX - Hello! Terrence!
(MAX dials back immediately.)
VOICE MAIL - You've reached Terrence, leave me a message and I will
call you back.
(BEEP)
MAX - This is Max! Call me back right now! We had plans for today and I
am pissed! Why did you have to go to some rally? Call me back!
(MAX hangs up.)
MAX - Damn! What the hell?
(silence)
(MAX picks the phone back up and dials.)
LARRY - Hello.
MAX - Hey its me.
LARRY- Hi!
MAX - Question for you.
LARRY - Mmmm hmmm.
MAX - What's up with some rally going on over at Amgis today?
LARRY - Oh for Eric Robinson?
MAX - I guess so, is that him? Who is he?
LARRY - Yeah. He got accussed of raping some chick. So its like a big
rally going on over there today. Yeah, he's a Kappa. Some of my frat
brothers were talking about goi...
MAX - He's a Kappa? Eric Robinson is a Kappa?
LARRY - Yeah, Eric is a Kappa. Why?
(CLICK)
(MAX slams the phone down and runs out the door.)
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DEXTER - Okay... one of my boys... a real good brother, asked me about
you. I think he wants to take you out.
(JAHANNA starts laughing.)
JAHANNA - What!
DEXTER - Yeah. He's a real good dude. My baby bruh.
JAHANNA - Your ba... Ty?
DEXTER - Yeah! You know him? Why don't you go out with him and see
what he's about? I'm sayin'.
(silence)
DEXTER - Well?
JAHANNA - You're serious.
DEXTER - Hell yeah I'm serious.
JAHANNA - See Dexter, this is the kind of stuff I'm talking about.
DEXTER - What?
JAHANNA - Why in the world would you try to hook me up with your boy
when you know I'm seeing somebody else?
DEXTER - Seeing somebody else? Who!
JAHANNA - I am not going there with you.
DEXTER - No wait a min...
JAHANNA - No you wait! Unless you don't want me to ever speak to you
again...
(DEXTER quiets down.)
JAHANNA - Dexter, I love you okay? I do. And I appreciate what you're
trying to do. Sort of. But you gotta let me live my own life. I don't get into
who you date and all that. So why must you get into mine?
DEXTER - I'm just sayin', I don't want you to get hurt.
JAHANNA - And that's why I appreciate you. But I'm a big girl.
DEXTER - But look, I took your advice when you warned me about
Katrice.
JAHANNA - But you didn't have to. I didn't force that decision on you. I
just gave you the information. You did what you thought was best with
it.
DEXTER - And you think its best to deal with Gregg after I already told
you what kind of a dog he is?
JAHANNA - I'm not discussing this with you Dexter.
(She starts to eat again.)
JAHANNA - Besides...
(She finishes chewing.)
JAHANNA - ...your baby bruh... Ty... is talking to PJ.
DEXTER - He's what?
JAHANNA - I know more about the Que dogs than you do!
DEXTER - Shut up. He's not talking to PJ.
JAHANNA - Yes he is.
DEXTER - No he aint.
JAHANNA - Yes he is.
DEXTER - How you figure?
JAHANNA - Because she told me. I heard it from the horse's mouth.
DEXTER - Well then the horse is wrong.
JAHANNA - How can the horse be wrong? That's silly. It came right from
PJ. I think she knows who she is in a relationship with.
DEXTER - Well then I think she is mistaking her bruhs... because PJ aint
talking to Ty. PJ is talking to Ronnie!
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BREANNA is in the library making photo copies when her cell phone
rings.
BREANNA thinks - Oh gosh! I forgot to put it on vibrate!
(She quickly grabs it and opens it.)
BREANNA whispers - Hello?
BRANDON - Hey.
BREANNA whispers - Hold on one second.
BRANDON - Why are you whispering?
BREANNA whispers - I'm in the library. Hold on.
BRANDON - Oh okay.
(She quickly collects all her papers and makes sure she doesn't leave
anything behind. She then steps outside the copy room and walks out
the front door of the library. She places her things on a bench and sits
down.)
BREANNA - Baby?
BRANDON - Hey. You still in the library?
BREANNA - I walked outside so I could talk.
BRANDON - Oh cool. What's goin' on?
BREANNA - I'm starting to help out with my soror's campaign for the
presidency.
BRANDON - Oh yeah, you told me something about that. She is running
for president after Brother Bryce right?
(BREANNA laughs.)
BRANDON - What?
BREANNA - Well its funny that you call Dr. Bryce... Brother Bryce.
BRANDON - He's my frat.
BREANNA - It's just weird that you say it like you're cool with him.
BRANDON - He came to a few grad meetings that I was at. He is real
down to earth. But you're gonna feel the same way if your advisor wins.
What's her name again?
BREANNA - Stacie Jefferson. She is the bomb! So nice and down to
earth.
BRANDON - So imagine if she wins. That's gonna be tight huh?
BREANNA - She is gonna win!
(BRANDON laughs.)
BRANDON - I hear ya. That's cool. So what are you doing after you finish
that stuff?
BREANNA - Um... I need to just stay here and study. Why? What's up?
BRANDON - Oh, nevermind then.
BREANNA - Why? What?
BRANDON - Well, I wanted to see if you wanted to get together to get
something to eat. Or something.
BREANNA - Yes!
BRANDON - Dag!
(They both laugh.)
BRANDON - But not if you have to study.
BREANNA - I can manage.
BRANDON - Are you sure? I'm not trying to corrupt you and mess you
up in your classes.
BREANNA - Naw, I'll be fine. Where you wanna go eat at?
BRANDON - I don't know, wherever you like. Wanna go to the diner?
BREANNA - Yeah, that's... oh shoot!
BRANDON - What? You don't want to go to the din...
BREANNA - Baby let me call you right back!
BRANDON - Oka...
(CLICK)
(BREANNA hangs up and runs back into the library after someone who
just walked inside.)
BREANNA - Hey! Hey!
(THERESA turns around.)
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The Eric Robinson rally has begun on the yard of Amgis College. The
brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi and the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha have
started the rally. XAVIER has just completed his opening statement and
AKINA is getting ready to speak...
(GREGG looks through the crowd which is still growing.)
GREGG thinks - Is that...
(He turns around and starts to walk toward the back of the audience.)
GREGG thinks - Okay what is this all about?
(GREGG sees the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta walking toward the center of
the yard alongside their four pledgees who are dressed alike and
walking together.)
GREGG thinks - Oh shit! They got a line on! They bout to disrupt some
shit?
(He walks up to SHARONDA, the Zeta who is closest to him.)
GREGG - What are yall doing?
SHARONDA - Wassup Gregg. We're here to show our support of your
frat brother.
GREGG - Really? And these are your girls huh?
SHARONDA - Yeah, these are our misfits. That one right there is my little
cousin.
(SHARONDA points at MIYA.)
SHARONDA- Normally you would get a greeting but they got in trouble
and they aren't allowed to speak.
(GREGG laughs.)
GREGG - Oh really?
(GREGG looks at the girls again and then recognizes another Zeta that
he knows from Ahpla.)
GREGG thinks - Hmmmmm.
(He walks away from SHARONDA.)
GREGG - Hey.
DENISE - Hi Gregg. How you doin'?
GREGG - Not good actually.
DENISE - What's the matter?
GREGG - It's just that... um... let me holla at you for a minute... okay?
DENISE - Uh... yeah. Um... are you okay...
(GREGG just starts to walk away.)
DENISE - Gregg? Where are you going?
(He doesn't answer but walks away with his head lowered.)
DENISE - Hey Kim, I'll be right back. I'll meet yall over there.
KIM - That's cool.
(DENISE follows GREGG and skips to catch up with him.)
DENISE - Gregg! Gregg! Hold up!
(GREGG stops. He doesn't turn around but his head is still lowered.)
DENISE - What's going on?
(DENISE spins GREGG around. GREGG is crying.)
DENISE - Oh my God, what's wrong?
GREGG - It's just that... see, I didn't want to get like this.
DENISE - Like what?
GREGG - Eric is like my best friend! And its just damn wrong what
happened to him! I just...
(He rubs his eyes.)
DENISE - Don't worry, I think everything is gonna be okay. I mean, look
at all these people here to support you guys.
GREGG - They don't even know him. They don't know him the way I
know him.
DENISE - Yeah, I know. But that's what we're all here for. To get to know
him and to get him out.
GREGG - Yeah... I know.
(silence)
GREGG - Look... I'm sorry Denise. I didn't mean to catch you up in all
this shit. Thanks though.
(He wipes his eyes.)
DENISE - Oh no, it's okay. It's okay. Come here.
(DENISE opens her arms and hugs GREGG. He embraces her and puts
his head on her shoulder... and smiles.)
DENISE - We'll get Eric out. Don't worry. It'll be okay.
GREGG - I know... I know... I know it will.
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THERESA turns around and sees BREANNA approaching her.
BREANNA - Theresa!
(THERESA smiles.)
THERESA - Hey Bree!
(They hug... for a long time.)
BREANNA - Hi girl!
THERESA - Hey! How you doin'?
(They let go of each other and step back.)
BREANNA - Busy as ever. Looks like I'm gonna be the next dean.
(THERESA gets a big smile.)
THERESA - Really! Well look at you! All grown up and about to be dean
huh?
(BREANNA smiles.)
BREANNA - Looks like it.
THERESA - Well go head then with your bad self! I'm happy for you.
BREANNA - Thanks. How are you?
THERESA - Oh I can't complain girl. This one class is kickin' my ass
which is why I'm here. I need to crack these books for real.
BREANNA - I know that's right.
(silence)
THERESA - Well... um... good seeing you Bree. Holla at me sometim...
BREANNA - Wait wait Theresa. Listen...
THERESA - Before you start Bree. You know I love you girl. I always will.
But please don't try and talk me into coming back. I'm done.
(BREANNA frowns.)
BREANNA - I know. I know.
THERESA - I'm sorry. I'm just moving on.
BREANNA - Yeah. Well that's not what I wanted to talk to you about
anyway.
THERESA - Oh. I shouldn've assumed. What's up?
BREANNA - I wanted to see if you wanted to work with me on a project.
Non Delta related... in a since.
THERESA - In a sense?
BREANNA - Yeah. It's for a Delta but not under the name of Delta.
THERESA - What do you mean?
(BREANNA hands THERESA one of the sheets she was just
photocopying.)
BREANNA - Stacie Jefferson is now running for president of Ahpla
University. I am working on her campaign and I wanted to know if you
wanted to help us.
THERESA - Stacie is running for president?
(THERESA looks in shock. BREANNA smiles.)
BREANNA - Yep!
THERESA - Oh my goodness! Are you serious?
BREANNA - Yeah. She made her formal announcement to us. So we're
all pitching in and trying to help.
(THERESA reads the flier.)
THERESA - Oh my gosh!
(silence)
BREANNA - So what do ya say? Care to join us?
THERESA - Thanks Bree but I can't.
BREANNA - Why not?
THERESA - It's just something I can't get into. That's all.
BREANNA - But it isn't a Delta thing or anything. Its just that we're all
helping out.
THERESA - I understand but I can't do it.
BREANNA - Well why not? Is it this silly stuff between you and Willie?
Yall need to go ahead and put that mess to rest.
THERESA - Nothing to do with Willie. I just can't do it.
BREANNA - But why not? I mean, don't you like Stacie? Don't you think
she'd be a good president? Why can't you just put your differences with
DST aside and come help us on this campaign?
THERESA - Breanna, Stacie would probably be a fine president. No
doubt about it. But I don't think she would be as good of a president as
Dr. Colin Mwatsumi. I am working on his campaign already. Sorry but
good luck and may the best candidate win!

Episode 37
TERRENCE is at Amgis College. His interest in Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity has him in support of the Kappa brothers at the rally. The rally
has ended.
(TERRENCE's cell phone rings.)
TERRENCE thinks - Got damn! My damn phone is blowing up!
(He looks at the display and sends the call to voice mail. He puts the
phone back on his hip.)
MIKE - This shit turned out crazy huh?
TERRENCE - Yes it did! Who would've expected this turn of events!
MIKE - I know! I wonder how long before Eric is out.
XAVIER - I don't know, but praise God. God is good all the time!
MIKE - You got that right preacher man!
(TERRENCE's phone rings again. He takes it off his hip and looks again.)
TERRENCE thinks - Damn Max!
(He sends it to voice mail.)
MIKE - Somebody blowin' you up huh?
TERRENCE - Uh... yeah. Its my mom.
XAVIER - Maybe you should call her back. Is something wrong at home?
TERRENCE - Probably not. She's just a worry wort. If I don't call her
once a week, she flips out.
XAVIER - Go ahead and call her then.
TERRENCE - Sure its okay?
MIKE - Yeah man, go ahead.
TERRENCE - Thank you.
(TERRENCE steps aside and dials his voice mail number. He has seven
messages.)
TERRENCE thinks - Shit!
VOICE MESSAGE # 1 - This is Max! I can't believe you are with those
Kappa brothers! I thought we agreed that you wouldn't go for a
fraternity! Well I see how you feel about me and the things that I
consider important! Well just know that I am on my way to Amgis
campus right now and we need to talk as soon as I get there!
(TERRENCE erases the message.)
VOICE MESSAGE # 2 - I just don't understand Terrence. Why do you say
that you love me and then go behind my back and hurt me like this? The
only reason I don't want you to pledge is because I am trying to protect
you. You will get physically hurt and emotionally hurt if you try and
pledge a fraternity! They will not understa...
(The message is cut off. TERRENCE erases it.)
VOICE MESSAGE # 3 - This is Max again. Baby listen, I love you okay? I
just need to talk to you. I am on my way to Amgis now so please meet
me in their lounge or whatever. I will be there in a little while so just wait
for me there. I love you okay?
(TERRENCE erases it.)
VOICE MESSAGE # 4 - Ths is Max again. The more I think about this
situation, the more pissed I get with you. You lied to me by not telling
me that you were going to...
(TERRENCE hangs up.)
TERRENCE thinks - Okay, I love Max but got damn he is a nag! Shit!
(He walks back over to the Kappas after checking his watch.)
TERRENCE - Uh... Mike?
MIKE - Yeah man, wassup.
TERRENCE - It seems I do have to leave now. My mother needs some
things from me and what she needs is in my room.
MIKE - Oh okay.
TERRENCE - Do you need me here for anything else?
MIKE - Uh, naw man. I guess you can go. Thanks for coming out and
doing the flier thing with us.
TERRENCE - Oh no problem. This was a great show of unity and it looks
like everything worked out for the best.
MIKE - Yeah. Just make sure you say goodbye to the other Nupes that
are here. And call me tonight. We got some things happening this
weekend... you may want to stick around for. Hint nigga, hint.
(TERRENCE starts to smile, then stops himself.)
TERRENCE - Oh... okay.
MIKE - Aight man.
(TERRENCE and MIKE slap hands. TERRENCE then quickly says
goodbye to all the Kappa brothers from Amgis, XAVIER, and XAVIER's
father, REV. TURMAN. He cannot find GREGG so he decides to leave.)
TERRENCE thinks - I gotta get out of here before Max gets here and
finds me! He'll probably want to walk off the yard holding hands or some
shit!
(He looks around at the crowd which is still gathered to make sure he
doesn't see MAX looking for him. He doesn't see him but he does notice
something.)
TERRENCE - Oh...wow!
(He checks once more for MAX and after realizing that MAX probably
couldn'tve gotten to Amgis that fast, he decides to explore what he
noticed.)
TERRENCE - Okay, she is kinda cute! No, she is very cute!
(TERRENCE walks up to a group of girls who are talking amongst
themselves.)
TERRENCE - Excuse me...
(The girl turns around.)
TERRENCE - ...don't you go to Ahpla? I know I've seen you before.
WILLIE - Yeah, I go to Ahpla. Do you?
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CARYN, TRINA and LiL DERRICK are at the mall shopping.
CARYN - How you gonna tell me these boots don't look good on me!
Bitch please!
(TRINA laughs.)
TRINA - You think they look good on you cuz you want to buy em. That's
all. You know they look tacky.
(CARYN laughs.)
CARYN - Yeah, you right! You right.
(CARYN looks around for her son.)
CARYN - Where is that boy?
TRINA - He's right there. I got my eye on him.
CARYN - Oh okay thanks.
TRINA - He's a bundle of energy. How do you deal with it?
CARYN - He takes after me. I'm full of energy too. So I don't slow down
til that little nigga slows down.
TRINA - Well you definitely got a point there! Cuz your ass be on the
move!
(CARYN laughs.)
CARYN - Aight, so how many we gettin'?
TRINA - Um... well I got these three pair and how many you got?
CARYN - Um... five. You done?
TRINA - Yeah, this is straight. This is enough. I mean, added to all the
other shit we done bought today.
CARYN - Well you know my philosophy... pay day is the Nine West day!
(They both laugh.)
TRINA - You know that money you get is supposed to go to Lil Der... oh
shit!
CARYN - What!
(TRINA jumps up and runs to grab LIL DERRICK. He is pulling the shirt
off of a manekin and the structure is about to fall over.)
TRINA - Hey! Hey! Don't do that!
(TRINA picks him up and kisses him on the cheek.)
TRINA - Look at you boy, always getting into trouble!
(She walks back carrying him. He is laughing as she is tickling him and a
sales person comes to CARYN.)
SALESMAN - Can I show you anything else? Another style of boot
perhaps?
CARYN - Naw, this is straight. So I'm gonna get these five and she got
three.
SALESMAN - Very good. I'll take these to the register.
CARYN - Thanks.
(TRINA returns.)
CARYN - What?
LIL DERRICK - I was if you talk to the fire truck!
(TRINA laughs.)
TRINA - What?
CARYN - Boy what? You aint makin' no damn sense. Come here.
(She takes him and kisses his face.)
CARYN - You want to get something to eat? Huh? You want some
McDonalds hamburger?
LIL DERRICK - Yay!
CARYN - Okay let Mommy get these shoes and we can go get a
hamburger.
(He tries to run off but CARYN holds him by the back of his pants.)
CARYN - See, you gotta do him like you do any man. Promise em
something to eat, then grab a nigga by his ass!
(TRINA cracks up laughing.)
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WILLIE turns around after TERRENCE taps her on the shoulder.
WILLIE - Yeah, I go to Ahpla. Do you?
TERRENCE - Yeah, I do. You're in student government right?
WILLIE - Yeah, I am.
TERRENCE - Oh okay. Well its good to see a familiar face over here. I'm
Terrence.
(WILLIE smiles as she extends her hand.)
WILLIE - Oh okay, I'm Willie.
WILLIE thinks - He's cute!
(TERRENCE takes her hand and doesn't let go for a second.)
TERRENCE - Willie... Willie, you're a Delta right?
WILLIE - Yep. You're hittin' the nail on the head today aint ya?
TERRENCE - I thought I had heard that name before. That's all.
WILLIE - Oh yeah? Where you hearing my name? My business in the
street?
(TERRENCE laughs as he lets go of her hand.)
TERRENCE - Oh naw, it aint like that. One of my boys is an Alpha and I
think he's cool with some of your sorors. So he be talkin' bout yall all the
time.
WILLIE - Who?
WILLIE thinks - Please don't say Jason! Please don't be cool with J!
TERRENCE - Larry.
WILLIE thinks - Good!
WILLIE - Oh okay yeah. He's cool. Are they here?
TERRENCE - Uh naw. I haven't seen any of them. I actually came over by
with one of my boys. To support the cause.
WILLIE - Aw how nice! I came with my sorors. My sorors here at Amgis
were coming so we decided to come out too.
TERRENCE - Isn't that crazy how it turned out?
WILLIE - I know right! I definitely was blown away!
TERRENCE - So I guess Eric will be home soon huh?
(TERRENCE quickly scans the yard looking for MAX.)
WILLIE - Yeah, he should be. That should be great for everyone.
TERRENCE - Yeah.
(silence)
TERRENCE - Listen, I was just getting ready to head back toward Ahpla
but... are you uh...
(He motions toward the group of sorors that WILLIE was standing with.
They are talking with some Omegas from Amgis now.)
WILLIE thinks - Yes! I would love to!
WILLIE - Oh them? Oh naw, we didn't have any plans right now. I mean,
we thought we'd be here on the yard for a lot longer then we have been.
What do you have in mind?
TERRENCE - Hungry?
WILLIE - Starving!
(They both laugh.)
TERRENCE - You wanna hit the twenty four seven on the way back to
Ahpla? My treat.
WILLIE - Wow, how nice. Sounds good to me. Did you drive here?
TERRENCE - Actually, no I didn't. I rode here with my boy but he's
staying here.
WILLIE - I drove. You can go with me then.
TERRENCE - Oh okay then. Cool!
(TERRENCE looks back for MAX. He doesn't see him. TERRENCE turns
back and smiles at WILLIE.)
TERRENCE - So uh, you ready to go?
WILLIE - Let me just say goodbye to my sorors okay? Just take a
second.
TERRENCE - No problem... no problem at all.
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JASON is in his room. He is cleaning up his room as fast as he can. He
is expecting company.
JASON thinks - I should've had them fool pledgees cleaing up my shit!
Dag!
(He throws some clothes into the closet and closes the closet door.)
JASON thinks - They the reason this place looks like a wreck anyway!
(He looks at his watch.)
JASON thinks - I wonder how long the rally is gonna last.
(His cell phone rings.)
JASON thinks - Speak of the devil!
JASON - Hey!
KIM - Hey boy! What's goin' on?
JASON - Uh... nothing much. How's the rally going?
KIM - The rally isn't going at all!
JASON - What? What happened?
KIM - Long story... but I'm gonna be there a lot sooner then I thought. Is
that okay?
(JASON looks around at his room.)
JASON - Uh... yeah, that's cool.
KIM - Okay good. I let my soror Sharonda take the girls back. I need a
vacation from them chicks!
JASON - I need a vacation from these two! If I don't cross them soon,
they're gonna drive me up the wall!
(KIM laughs.)
KIM - Well I'm almost at your dorm.
JASON - Okay. Can't wait to see you.
(KIM smiles.)
KIM - I can't wait to see you either.
JASON - See ya in a few.
KIM - Bye.
(JASON hangs up and immediately starts to run around his room and
pick up stuff.)
JASON - Shit!
(He starts to throw things underneath his bed. He then grabs a spray can
of sprays the room.)
JASON thinks - Ooooh, don't want to do too much!
(He looks at his watch again.)
JASON thinks - Well, it aint gonna get too much better than this. I'll just
tell Kim that my room is a wreck because the boys have been here
sleeping over. Or something.
(He walks into the bathroom and grabs a pair of undewear that is on the
floor and puts it into his dirty clothes bag.)
JASON thinks - Man, this place is a...
JASON thinks - Shit!
(He quickly tries to straighten the comforter that's on his bed. He looks
his room over and sighs.)
JASON thinks - Oh well.
(He laughs to himself as he opens the door.)
JASON - Hey.
KIM - Hi!
(KIM walks up to JASON and hugs him. They kiss.)
JASON - Come on in.
(She walks in and he closes the door behind her.)
JASON - Sorry the place is a little messy. But you know how pledging a
line can make your own life out of control.
KIM - That's why I didn't invite you to my house! I totally understand.
(She smiles as she turns around to face him.)
KIM - So...
JASON - So...
(silence)
(KIM steps to JASON and places her arms around his neck.)
KIM - Its good to see you... dean.
JASON - Its good to see you too... dean.
(They start to kiss.)
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CARYN and TRINA have loaded their boxes in the back of CARYN's
Mercedes truck. They have strapped in LIL DERRICK and are on their
way back to campus and to CARYN's place.
CARYN - You want something from Mickey D's?
TRINA - I hate eating fast food though.
CARYN - Yeah. They got some salads though.
TRINA - Okay, maybe a salad. I gotta watch my figure.
CARYN - What? Bitch please. You look fine.
TRINA - Yeah, whatever. You aint seen my tummy. Its about to get out of
control so I gotta maintain.
CARYN - You lettin' yourself go or something?
TRINA - Naw, but I aint gettin' none! That shit with Ronnie was like
aerobics!
(CARYN laughs.)
CARYN - That nigga Ronnie got some shit with him in the bed? Let me
call his ass!
(CARYN mocks like she is using her cell phone. TRINA laughs.)
TRINA - You can call him all you want. I don't want nothing to do with his
sorry ass no more.
CARYN - Stop lying, you miss him.
TRINA - Hell no I don't. Whatever.
(CARYN laughs as her cell phone rings.)
CARYN - See, that's a nigga callin' me now!
(They both laugh.)
CARYN - Hey Ronnie baby!
(They laugh again as she really answers this time.)
CARYN - Hello?
DONNA - Hey Caryn.
(silence)
CARYN - Donna?
(TRINA looks over at CARYN with a confused look.)
DONNA - Yeah. Did I catch you at a bad time?
CARYN - Um... naw. But hold on so I can put my headset on okay?
DONNA - Okay.
(CARYN puts the phone on mute.)
CARYN - Okay I can't believe this bitch got the nerve to be calling me!
What the hell?
TRINA - Yeah! For sure!
CARYN - I should hang up on her ass!
LIL DERRICK - Ass!
TRINA - Yeah, later for that heffa!
CARYN - No wait, let me hear her out. See what the hell is up.
TRINA - Whatever.
(CARYN takes the phone off mute.)
CARYN - Hey, you there girl?
DONNA - Yeah, how you doin'?
CARYN - I'm good. Just chillin'. Just heading home from some
shopping. How you?
DONNA - I'm good. I just wanted to call you girl because I still feel bad
about what happened and I wanted to apologize again. I sold you out
and that wasn't cool. It was selfish. And I miss having you as my friend.
CARYN - Well you did sell me out. That's the truth.
LIL DERRICK - Truth! Troof!
DONNA - Yeah I did. All I could see was what I thought I wanted to be in
a sorority. But I dissed my girl in the process. I'm sorry.
CARYN - You should be!
(CARYN feels bad after that comment.)
(silence)
DONNA - I deserve that I guess.
CARYN - But you know what?
DONNA - Huh?
CARYN - I appreciate the call. For real.
(DONNA sighs relief.)
DONNA - Oh. Okay.
CARYN - Why don't you meet me at my house now. Me and T are
together and we can show you the new shoes we just bought.
DONNA - Okay! Cool! Tell Trina I said wassup.
CARYN - Donna says wassup.
(TRINA nods.)
CARYN - She said wassup. Well we just pulled up at McDonald's drive
through. But after this we goin' over there. So about five minutes
probably.
DONNA - Okay Caryn. See ya there.
CARYN - Okay bye.
(They hang up.)
TRINA - You really forgive her like that?
CARYN - Honestly, I don't care anymore. Ya know? I don't deal with
Candace so its like whatever. Donna is mad cool. I miss us hanging out
as a team.
TRINA - Yeah, I feel you.
WORKER - Welcome to McDonald's can I take your order?
CARYN - Uh yeah. Let me get a hamburger meal with a Coke and two
side salads.
WORKER - Will that complete your order?
CARYN - Yes.
WORKER - First window please!
(CARYN drives up and pays for the food. She then continues on toward
her house.)
CARYN - Yeah, I miss shopping with yall and goin' to the club. Hey, if I
can find a babysitter real quick, you wanna go tonight?
TRINA - That's cool! As long as you paying cuz my father hasn't sent me
any more money yet.
CARYN - That's cool. We can do that shit.
LIL DERRICK - Shit! I want hamburger!
CARYN - Boy, you'll get it at the house. We home now. See our house?
(LIL DERRICK tries to look up from his car seat but cannot see out the
window. His straining makes TRINA laugh.)
TRINA - He is so adorable.
CARYN - Whatever!
(They both laugh as CARYN parks the truck. DONNA grabs the bags and
the food while CARYN takes LIL DERRICK out. He runs up to the door,
jumping and running at the same time. CARYN locks the truck.)
CARYN - Let me call that little freshman cheeleader. She can probaby
babysit for me tonight.
TRINA - Cool.
(CARYN grabs the mail in her mailbox. There are two envelopes. She
grabs her keys to open the door.)
CARYN - Damn, another credit card offer! I swear these people wanna
get ya!
TRINA - That's because you use so many cards. They want you to get a
few more.
CARYN - Yeah but hell naw girl. I'm aint gettin' no more.
(She looks at the other envelope as they walk inside.)
CARYN thinks - What's this?
TRINA - Come on lil man. Come sit down so you can eat.
(CARYN tears open the envelope and opens a letter. It is addressed from
a court.)
CARYN - What the hell is this?
(TRINA looks up as she is putting a straw into LIL DERRICK's Coke.)
TRINA - What is it?
(silence)
LIL DERRICK - Hamburger!
CARYN - Oh shit!
TRINA - What? What is it?
CARYN - Yo! This is the court notifying me that my child support is
changing!
TRINA - Changing? Why?
CARYN - Derrick got let go from the basketball team! He aint in the NBA
no more!
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JASON uses his mouth to open KIM's and they start to passionately
kiss.
KIM thinks - Um wow... nice kiss!
(As they begin to kiss each other, he rushes his fingers through her hair.
He takes a handfull of hair and pulls her head back, removing her mouth
from his.)
JASON - Wassup baby?
KIM - Oooh, wassup!
JASON - Nice to see you.
(KIM laughs as she catches her breath.)
KIM - Nice to see you too mister man.
(He pushes her head back and starts to tongue kiss her again, this time
more passionately then before. All the time backing her up to the wall.)
JASON - You want me Kim? You want me?
KIM - Oh yes!
(He pushes her against the wall and presses his chest against hers. He
kisses her passionately and moves to her neck. Biting her neck she
moans and tries to catch her beath. He is moving fast as he grabs her
breast and starts to pull at her shirt.)
KIM - Oh yes!
(She starts to take her shirt over her head and he quickly reaches
underneath and grabs at her bra. As the shirt starts to get tangled in her
hair, he grabs her wrists high above her head. He grabs at her bra with
his other hand. She caresses the back of his head.)
KIM - Do you know how long I wanted to see you?
JASON - Mmm hmmm!
(JASON pulls at her bra with his teeth until it comes down enough to
release a breast. He quickly licks her nipple and she moans. He lightly
bites it and takes his hand down from her wrists. Pulling her hair
backward, she looks up and closes her eyes. She grabs him and pulls
him close.)
KIM - Oh! Oh!
(JASON licks at one breast while squeezing the other. He takes his head
up and presses his body against hers. He kisses her again.)
KIM - Um... you wanna go to the bedroom?
JASON - Naw...
(JASON takes her by the hand and leads her down to the floor. She
follows as he smiles at her. He removes his own shirt. He lays her on her
back and starts to suck at both breasts. She unfastens her bra from the
back and gets it off while he is steady licking. JASON takes his right
hand and rubs between her legs forcefull enough to where she can feel
it. Her body is vibrating a little and she is already anxious. She takes his
head again and carreses it, and rubs his back.)
JASON - I want you baby!
KIM - Take me! Take me Jason!
(He starts to unfasten her pants and she tries to help. He stops her and
does it himself. He places her arms back down and licks her stomach as
he unbuckles her belt. Pulling at her pants, he licks back up to her
nipples which he bites.)
KIM - That feels so good!
JASON - You want me to suck you? Huh? Tell me you want me to suck
you!
KIM - I want you to suck me!
(He pulls her hair and takes her head up off the floor.)
JASON - You want me to lick you?
KIM - Oh! Yes!
(She pushes her pants down her legs and JASON sees her small
panties... thong.)
JASON - Damn you are sexy! I love your body!
(KIM smiles as JASON picks her legs up to get her pants off. As soon as
her pants are off he positions himself between her legs. But instead of
removing her panties, he rubs her through her underwear.)
KIM - That feels so good! Ooh! Oh!
JASON - Tell me you want it!
KIM - I want it!
JASON - Tell me what you want me to do!
KIM - I want you to lick me!
(JASON smiles. He pulls her thong down and once he gets one leg out,
he goes right in. But before he touches her, he blows on her.)
KIM - Ooooh!
JASON - I just want to breathe you in!
(She starts to squirm because she wants him so bad her whole body is
aching.)
KIM - Please! Please!
(JASON places his tongue inside and licks all the way up... just once.
Then comes off and blows again.)
KIM - Oh my gosh!
(JASON sticks his tongue straight inside while stiffening it. He moves it
in and out.)
KIM - Oh gosh! Oh! Oh!
(He starts to rub his lips all over hers, spreading her wetness all over his
mouth, chin and face. He sucks and licks very lightly with the tip of his
tongue.)
KIM - Oh! Oh! Shit!
(KIM raises her back off the floor and JASON reaches up to massage her
breasts. He pinches her nipples and rubs all over her breasts. He
reaches up to stick his finger in her mouth and she sucks it.)
KIM - Wait... wait... right there! Right there!
(JASON stays on there, drawing circles around with his tongue and KIM
starts to feel her body shudder. It starts in her feet and she knows that
she is about to explode.)
KIM - Don't stop! Don't stop! That feels so... oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!
(Before KIM realizes it, her body is shaking with a hard orgasm,
vibrations going straight through her legs. She grabs the back of
JASON's head and pulls him into her. He continues, each time going
along with the strong vibrations. She can't take it any more and tries to
pull his head away. But he has a strong hold on her body and continues
to lick her.)
KIM - Oh no! Stop! Oh! Oh yes! Oh yes!
(JASON holds her down and KIM finally squirms away. She is breating
heavy and has her eyes closed. Her head is to the side and she is biting
her own wrist and moaning.)
KIM - Oh God!
(KIM feels dizzy as her legs are lifted into the air.)
KIM - No wait... I'm not read...
(She feels an insertion. She doesn't remember JASON pulling his pants
off but she does feel him slide effortlessly inside.)
KIM - Oh God! Oh!
(JASON picks her up by her hips and starts to pump hard. Each thrust
hits her bottom and the vibrations start again.)
KIM - Ah! Ahhhhhh! Ohhhhhhh! Oooooooooh!
JASON - You want it baby! Huh! Can you feel it!
KIM - Yes! Oh Yes! Oh Jason! I can feel you! I want all of you!
(He lowers her onto the floor.)
KIM - Oh my goodness! Oh yes!
JASON - Turn over.
(KIM tries to roll over and get on her knees but her legs are not working
with her. JASON helps to pick her up and roll her over. As she does, she
feels himalready sliding in from the back.)
KIM - Oh God! Oh!
(JASON starts to move slowly in and out from the back, grabbing her
and pulling her as hard as he can toward himself. She feels his him go
deeper and deeper with each stroke.)
KIM - Oh yes! Oh yeah baby! You feel so good! Oooooooh! Yes!
JASON - Aaaaah baby! Yeeeeees!
(JASON pulls her hair and she picks her head up. He leans onto her
back while still moving.)
JASON - Tell me you want it! Tell me you want me!
KIM - I want you Jason! I want you!
JASON - It feels so good!
KIM - Oh yes! Oh stroke me baby!
JASON - You want? Huh? Do you want me Kimmie?
KIM - Yes! Oh yes!
(JASON leans back up and starts to pump faster from the back. She
feels a pulsating feelings arising.)
KIM - Ahhhhhhh! Ahhhhhhhhhh! Ahhhhhhh!
(JASON starts to release.)
JASON - Oooooooooooooooh! Yeeeeeeeeeeeees! Ooooooooooh
goooooooooosh! Shiiit!
(He tries to keep moving. She starts to move back and forth onto him
until she finishes her orgasm. She lays on her stomach and he lays on
top of her. They are both breathing heavy and laying on the floor.)
KIM - That was so good!
(JASON is breathing heavy.)
JASON - Hell yeah it was!
(silence)
(silence)
JASON - Greetings... big sister... dean... or whatever they call you!
(They both laugh.)

Episode 38
BRANDON comes into his room and tosses his backpack on the floor.
BRANDON - Bren, you here?
(silence)
BRANDON - I can't believe that fool left the door unlocked and aint here!
What the hell?
(He walks to BRENDON's bedroom and peaks in. BRENDON is passed
out on the bed.)
BRANDON thinks - Oh!
(BRANDON laughs as he goes to the bathroom.)
BRANDON thinks - I was about to say!
(He comes out of the bathroom and picks up his books. He starts to
open his books to do some studying when his phone rings.)
BRANDON - Wassup Blue.
AHMAD - Hey man, what's happening. Where you at?
BRANDON - My room.
AHMAD - Oh, nevermind then.
BRANDON - What's up?
AHMAD - I was trying to see if you around campus to hook up with you.
BRANDON - Oh naw, I'm back at Ahpla.
AHMAD - Cool.
BRANDON - You need something?
AHMAD - Naw B, I'm cool. I'll catch up with you later.
BRANDON - Okay man.
(They hang up as BRANDON's phone rings again. Its BREANNA calling.)
BRANDON - Hey!
BREANNA - Hey Brandy wandy!
(BRANDON laughs.)
BRANDON - Hey boo bear. What's up?
BREANNA - Nothing. I'm waiting for my soror Stacie. We have a meeting
today.
BRANDON - Oh okay. How's the campaign trail?
BREANNA - Its cool. Working with sorors can be a mess though.
BRANDON - I could've told you that? Stacie trippin'?
BREANNA - Oh no, not her. I mean my undergrad sorors. When I was at
Amgis to see you, I was with sorors and we find out that Gwen is mad
sick.
BRANDON - Oh yeah, Cal told me she was ill. Is she okay?
BREANNA - Uh no. She's bad. Like, she's moving back home!
BRANDON- Really?
BREANNA - Yeah, so she tells all of us and sorors flip out and go off on
her. I was in shock.
BRANDON - Damn, are you serious?
BREANNA - I mean, I wanted to cry too but gosh, why go off on her like
she got sick on purpose?
BRANDON - Yeah, that's messed up.
BREANNA - Oh honey here's Stacie. I gotta go.
BRANDON - Okay, call me later.
BREANNA - Love you.
BRANDON - Love you too.
(They hang up. BRANDON hears BRENDON in his room talking.)
BRANDON thinks - Guess sleeping beauty is up!
(He gets up and walks to BRENDON's room and looks in. BRENDON is
passed out on the bed but talking in his sleep.)
BRANDON thinks - What did he say...
(BRANDON slowly pushes the door open and tip toes into the room.)
BRENDON - ... K... K...
BRANDON thinks - KKPsi?
BRENDON - K... Kai...
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DR. COLIN MWATSUMI is sitting with THERESA and going over election
strategies.
THERESA - How you feeling sir?
DR. MWATSUMI - A lot better thank you. Some chicken soup did the
trick!
THERESA - Good. Well I'm ready to begin whenever you are.
DR. MWATSUMI - Good. Okay, one of the main aspects that I want to
focus on in my speech is direct access to the students.
(THERESA is writing.)
DR. MWATSUMI - Because I feel that as an administration and as a
campus executive, we get lost in the red tape of running a university and
never remember who the university is from the ground level. The
students.
THERESA - Good point sir.
DR. MWATSUMI - That is why I want to create that new position over
Greek life with my fraternity brother Sean.
THERESA - New position?
DR. MWATSUMI - Yes. It would kind of be like an overseer. All Greek
activities would have to go through us... well I mean him of course.
THERESA - All activities?
DR. MWATSUMI - Yes. If someone wanted to do a program, he would
have to approve it first. He would be a watch dog over everything that
goes on so we could monitor what everyone is doing.
THERESA - Wow, that's cool. I would love to be able to help him along
with that.
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh yeah? Are you in a sorority?
THERESA - No.
DR. MWATSUMI - Oh okay. Maybe we could consider that. You working
with Sean. Hmmmm, very interesting.
(THERESA smiles.)
(MONA smiles.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - You ready honey?
MONA - Yep.
(MONA begins writing as her mother speaks.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Okay. My campaign centers around two things.
The students and the fact that I was a student here once.
MONA - Okay.
MELINDA FERGUSON - That will be helpful. I think as good of a
president as President Bryce is, he didn't connect with the every day
student the way that I will.
MONA - Well President Bryce went to a lot of functions.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Life on campus is more than just functions
sweetie. I mean, really getting into the mix of the students. I mean,
eating in the caf, hanging out on the yard, the whole thing.
MONA - Ewww, I don't even eat in there!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Well you'd better start. How else are you gonna
connect too?
MONA - Why I gotta connect with... them?
MELINDA FERGUSON - Because dear, remember, I'm putting you in
charge of student campus directives and activities. You are gonna
decide what happens for everyone on every level.
MONA - Oh yeah.
MELINDA FERGUSON - So you call the shots and whatever you say...
goes.
(MONA grins.)
MONA - So if I say suspend the AKAs, they get suspended?
MONA - Just kidding Mom.
(silence)
MELINDA FERGUSON - But if you said the Deltas...
(They both laugh.)
STACIE - Ready soror?
BREANNA - Ready!
STACIE - Okay. My campaign is centered around the students. Seems
like behind the walls of administration, students are the forgotten factor.
BREANNA - You got that right!
STACIE - Being that I graduated from Ahpla and was very much involved
with mentoring students and sorors for a long time will be helpful.
BREANNA - Yeah!
STACIE - And I want to bring more opportunity to the students. In all
areas.
BREANNA - That sounds great!
STACIE - But you know Bree, to be honest with you, I feel like my
campaign may be lacking some things.
BREANNA - Like what?
(STACIE pauses.)
STACIE - I don't know... maybe experience. Dr. Mwatsumi and Mrs.
Ferguson have worked with the board for a long time. I'm kinda like a
newcomer.
BREANNA - But Stacie, look at your resume. I mean, education
background, worked on every level of education. Its all here on paper.
STACIE - Yeah... but... I don't know.
BREANNA - What are you worried about?
(silence)
(silence)
STACIE - The fact that I...
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BRANDON thinks - Kai?
BRENDON - Kai... hates Br...
BRANDON thinks - What?
BRENDON - ...Brendon... K...
(BRENDON starts to snore. BRANDON shakes him.)
BRANDON - Hey Bren.
(BRENDON is still sleeping.)
BRANDON - Brendon!
(BRENDON is still sleeping.)
BRANDON - Yo Bren!
(BRANDON pushes him real hard. BRENDON starts to scream at the top
of his lungs.)
BRENDON - Ahhhhhhhhh help me! Get off me! Get off me! I'm sorry!
BRANDON - Whoa whoa whoa man, it's me!
BRENDON - Huh? Huh!
BRANDON - Its me! Brandon! You must've been having a nightmare!
(BRENDON looks around his room then rubs his head.)
BRENDON - God. Oh my God.
BRANDON - What were you dreaming about man? You were talking in
your sleep.
BRENDON - God, the big brothers. What time is it?
BRANDON - One o'clock.
(BRENDON jumps out of the bed and almost knocks BRANDON over.)
BRENDON - One o' clock! Oh my God I over slept! God help me!
(He starts to run around the room like crazy.)
BRANDON - What are you doing?
BRENDON - Oh God! Oh God!
(He is throwing off his clothes to put on new ones.)
BRANDON - Hey man, what happened to your leg!\
BRENDON - Oh my God I'm gonna die!
(BRENDON is speaking like he is crying.)
BRANDON - Hold on man, are you okay? What's going on? What are
those guys doing to you?
BRENDON - I'm pledging Brandon! Shit!
BRANDON - Yeah but you're pledging KKPsi... it aint like you're pledging
Sigma or Alpha or something.
BRENDON - Shut the hell up and get out of my way!
(BRENDON runs past his brother barely with his leg in his pants. He is
hopping toward the front door grabbing at all his things. His papers and
books are tumbling out of his bag but he runs out the door.)
BRANDON - Hey! You dropped all your...
(silence)
BRANDON thinks - What the heck?
(silence)
BRANDON walks back out to where he was sitting and picks up his cell
phone and dials.)
KAI - Hello?
BRANDON - Hey man, this is Brandon. What are you guys doing to my
brother?
KAI - What?
BRANDON - What are you guys doing to my brother?
KAI - What! How dare you call me and ask me that? You aren't even on
the drum line anymore. Let alone in the band.
BRANDON - Did you forget who you're talking to?
KAI - Nigga what!
(silence)
BRANDON - It's no secret Kai that you've wanted to be a Sigma for a
long time. You think you're discreet but your girl is a talker.
(silence)
BRANDON - Now tell me... what are you guys doing to my brother!
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MIRI and GINA are sitting in the lobby of VALERIE EDWARDS' office.
MIRI - Let's just see what she has to say Gina.
GINA - Miri, I'm tired. We're running an uphill battle and we're not gonna
win.
MIRI - Don't say that! Don't you know you can speak things into
existence? You're putting out a bunch of negative energy.
GINA - No what's negative is...
(GINA realizes how loud she is talking.)
GINA - ... what's negative is this mess you got us in! I fell in love with
that little boy and now...
(She gets emotional.)
MIRI - Look baby, don't worry. We are gonna be a family again. I
promise.
GINA - He's in foster care Miri. I mean, what are they doing to him. I
know he misses his mommy. He's probably screaming right now.
MIRI - That's why we're here to see Mrs. Edwards. To see what she can
do and how we can get him back fast.
(MRS. EDWARDS opens her office door.)
VALERIE EDWARDS - You can come in now.
(MIRI and GINA get up and hold hands as they walk in.)
VALERIE EDWARDS - How are you doing? Miri? Gina?
MIRI - Well not too good. Just trying to see what we can do and what our
options are.
VALERIE EDWARDS - Yes. I remember speaking on the phone to you
and you mentioning some things about this situation.
MIRI - Yes.
VALERIE EDWARDS - Okay. Now tell me what all happened. Do you
mind if I tape record this conversation?
GINA - No, go ahead.
VALERIE EDWARDS - Okay. Now what happened?
MIRI - Basically, we were in Africa and we wanted to get married. We
also wanted to adopt because some of the villages that we went to for
festivals had so many children.
VALERIE EDWARDS - Uh huh.
MIRI - So we find an agency and they set everything up. They actually
got us a beautiful baby boy and helped us get all the necessary
paperwork done for us to adopt as well as bring him back home and be
able to be a US citizen.
VALERIE EDWARDS - Okay.
MIRI - So we get back here and we get visited by a King who says that
our son is his son and is supposed to be prince.
(VALERIE EDWARDS writes something down.)
VALERIE EDWARDS - Continue.
MIRI - And we feel like there is either some mistake with this king, or
with the adoption agency, or some paperwork. But everything that we
signed should've protected us from something like this.
VALERIE EDWARDS - Yeah, it should've. Do you have all the paperwork
that you signed off on?
GINA - Uh yes. We have it right here.
(She pulls a folder out of her back and places it on MRS. EDWARDS'
desk.)
VALERIE EDWARDS - Okay good.
MIRI - Yeah good, except for one thing.
VALERIE EDWARDS - What's that?
(MIRI reaches into his coat pocket and pulls out an envelope. He opens
it and pulls out a folded piece of paper.)
MIRI - On top of all that stuff, I signed this too. And this seems to be the
critical piece to this ridiculous puzzle.
VALERIE EDWARDS - Let me see that... what is it?
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STACIE - The fact that I... left my husband.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Now how did you do on your research? Get any
good leads?
MONA - Oh yeah! I almost forgot to tell you! Wait til you hear all this!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Let me have it.
(MELINDA leans back in her chair and looks up at the ceiling.)
MONA - Okay... well you know Stacie Jefferson used to me married to
Alex Jefferson who was on staff here.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Right.
MONA - And you know they divorced.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Yeah yeah... go on.
MONA - Well did you know that Stacie actually pulled a gun on her
husband when she found out that he was cheating?
MELINDA FERGUSON - What!
THERESA - What!
DR. MWATSUMI - That's right. Brown and gold.
THERESA - You would seriously change the colors of the university?
DR. MWATSUMI - Most certainly. How do you feel about that?
(silence)
THERESA - It probably would be a welcomed change. Maybe you
shouldn't say that in your speeches though. You don't want that to get
out.
DR. MWATSUMI - Good thinking. Keep that one under wraps.
THERESA - Exactly. What else?
DR. MWATSUMI - Well... there's the matter of our new candidate.
THERESA - Soror Jefferson.
DR. MWATSUMI - What did you call her?
(THERESA looks up from her notes.)
THERESA - I mean... Stacie Jefferson.
DR. MWATSUMI - Right. I can't figure out her agenda. Her purpose for
pursuing this.
THERESA - Well if you want, I can get inside and find out.
DR. MWATSUMI - You can? How?
THERESA - I have a good friend who may be able to tell me some things
about the campaign. Let me just contact her and see how much I can get
out of her.
DR. MWATSUMI - Fantastic. I'm extremely curious to know the direction
she wants to move and her agenda.
THERESA - Gotcha!
STACIE - Gotcha!
(BREANNA is looking surprised.)
STACIE - I was joking.
BREANNA - Oh... oh!
(BREANNA laughs.)
STACIE - I think leaving Alex was probaby the best thing I could've ever
done. The fact that President Bryce fired Alex at the court case was
good pub for me.
BREANNA - Wow, I so thought you were serious!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Are you serious!
MONA - Very! She shot right at him in the shower!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Wow! Talk about new you can use!
(MELINDA immediately picks up her phone and dials.)
MONA - Who you callin'?
(BREANNA's phone rings.)
BREANNA - Oh hold on Stacie.
STACIE - No problem.
BREANNA - Hello?
THERESA - Hey!
BREANNA - T?
THERESA - Yep! What's up Bree Bree?
BREANNA - Uh... nothing... I'm in a meeting right now. What's goin' on
though?
THERESA - Oh my bad, sorry to interrupt. I just need to holla at you
about a few questions that I have. But you know what line sister, I'll just
call you back in a little while. Okay?
(ALEX JEFFERSON's phone rings.)
ALEX - Excuse me a second. This is my personal line. This is Dr.
Jefferson?
MELINDA FERGUSON - Why didn't you tell me that your ex wife tried to
kill you?
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MIRI hands the document to MRS. EDWARDS.
VALERIE EDWARDS - Let me take a look at this.
(She starts to read it as MIRI turns to GINA.)
MIRI whispers - This is all gonna work out. I love you.
GINA - I pray that it does. I love you too.
(They take each other's hand.)
(silence)
(silence)
GINA - What do you think Mrs. Edwards?
VALERIE EDWARDS - Well...
(She turns the tape recorder off.)
VALERIE EDWARDS - Here's the bottom line. I would like to go through
all of this other paper work first to see what it is you can do. Maybe I can
find some loop holes somewhere. But Miri...
(She pauses before she continues.)
VALERIE EDWARDS - You should never have signed this statement.
You're obligated under your hand written signature to return the baby to
his birth parents. You didn't know that when you signed this?
GINA - Why did you do this Miri!
(GINA starts to cry.)
VALERIE EDWARDS - Wait wait, calm down Gina.
GINA - No you calm down! This isn't your baby boy we're talking about!
VALERIE EDWARDS - Screaming won't help. Let me understand this.
(GINA lets go of MIRI's hand and stands up.)
MIRI - Gina wait...
GINA - I can't sit with you right now. I just need some fresh air.
(VALERIE stands up from behind her desk.)
MIRI - Gina...
VALERIE EDWARDS - Let's take a break right here. .Miri, let her go out
and get some air. That's not a bad idea.
GINA - I know my way out.
(GINA walks toward the door, opens it and leaves.)
(silence)
VALERIE EDWARDS - We need to talk.
(MIRI doesn't answer. She sits back down behind her desk. She picks
thepaper back up.)
VALERIE EDWARDS - Miri, you knew what you were doing when you
signed this document.
(silence)
VALERIE EDWARDS - Miri...
MIRI - Can you give me a minute too?
VALERIE EDWARDS - Um... sure.
(He gets up and walks out without looking at her.)
MIRI thinks - This is some bull!
(He takes his phone off his hip as he walks outside the office and down
the hall toward the elevator. He dials.)
RECEPTIONIST - You've reached the office of King Fasakala Swingali,
how may I direct your...
MIRI - I need to speak to Fasa... right now!
RECEPTIONIST - Um sir, the king doesn't accep...
MIRI - Put him on the phone now! He'll take my call!
RECEPTIONIST - But sir...
MIRI - Tell him its his nephew Miri!

Episode 39
KING FASAKALA SWINGALI is in his conference room with many of his
top aides.
PRIME MINISTER THULI - Yes sir, we will get right on that. I will have a
team of members of the cabinet responsible for just those transactions.
KING SWINGALI - How soon can you complete this project Mr. Thuli?
PRIME MINISTER THULI - I would need seven days to organize a team
and get everything properly prepared sir.
KING SWINGALI - You have five days sir. Bring me back a report after
three and I want a completed project in five.
PRIME MINISTER THULI - Yes sir.
DIRECTOR SEESE - Your highness, next on the agenda is your
conference in Afghanistan.
(Everyone starts to write things down.)
KING SWINGALI - What are the particulars on this...
(The conference door opens and the receptionist timidly peeks her head
inside.)
RECEPTIONIST - Sir?
KING SWINGALI - I told you no interruptions. I am in a meeti...
RECEPTIONIST - I am sorry sir. But this phone call... it is your nephew.
Miri.
(silence)
(The king looks at the telephone sitting on the conference table. Line 1 is
blinking.)
KING SWINGALI - Line one?
RECEPTIONIST - Yes sir.
KING SWINGALI - Ladies and gentlemen, let's take a ten minute break. I
need to be alone for this call.
PRIME MINISTER THULI - Certainly sir. Okay everyone, let's hurry out
and be back in ten minutes.
(Everyone starts to close notebooks and walk out of the room. Once the
room is empty, the king looks at the phone, then picks it up.)
KING SWINGALI - Well well well... I knew you would call.
MIRI - Cut the crap Fasa! We need to talk!
KING SWINGALI - Do not forget who you are talking to!
MIRI - And you don't forget where you are! You're still on American soil
until you go home! Your embassy doesn't protect you that much!
KING SWINGALI - Idle threats don't move me Miri. You know what does!
(silence)
KING SWINGALI - What do you want?
MIRI - I want you to stop this game you're playing!
KING SWINGALI - I don't play games Miri. I win.
MIRI - This isn't about winning or losing! This is about a baby boy and a
mother that loves him. He is the one losing here. This aint got nothing to
do with me and you.
KING SWINGALI - This has all to do with me and you!
(silence)
MIRI - Fasa you're not leaving me any choices here!
KING SWINGALI - Ahhhhh, now we're getting somewhere.
(KING SWINGALI picks up a pen off the table and twirls it around his
finger. He leans back in his chair and crosses his legs.)
KING SWINGALI - Desperation in a man's voice. Let me ask you
something nephew... are you finally ready to take this to the next level?
MIRI - Fasa, don't make me do this! I'm warning you for the last time. I
will take this as far as I have to.
KING SWINGALI - You're warning me? Miri, you don't warn me... you
don't move me and you definitely don't scare me little boy. And when
you speak to me you refer to me by my title and my name! King Fasakala
Swingali!
MIRI - Shut the hell up Fasa! I aint callin' you that shit! I aint one of your
puppets okay! I remember when you were just a...
(Someone walks out of the elevator and looks at MIRI. They smile and
walk toward VALERIE EDWARD's office. MIRI then lowers his tone.)
MIRI - Look, I don't know how long you want to go on with this but you
cannot keep punishing me for the sins of my father!
(The king smiles.)
KING SWINGALI - Ahhhh... but that is where you are mistaken my boy.
(He laughs.)
KING SWINGALI - Yes I can... and yes I will!
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JASON walks over to where QUINTON is sitting.
JASON - You know this is some bullshit right?
QUINTON - What? Negro please!
JASON - I'm sayin'.
QUINTON - Man shut up. You had em greet the Zetas. So what's wrong
with this?
JASON - We aint even had em see the sorors yet. How we gonna have
the boys greet and talk to the SGRhos before the AKAs. If PJ finds out
I'm gonna tell her you did this and she's gonna whip your ass.
(JASON and QUINTON laugh.)
QUINTON - I'll deal with that bridge if we have to cross it. For now, are
they ready?
JASON - Are they ready? My boys are tight!
QUINTON - We'll see. Don't be havin' them embarass me in front of my
girl and her sorors.
JASON - Shut up.
(LARRY walks up.)
LARRY - Yo man, where's everybody at? I thought we was gonna have
them chicks here by now.
QUINTON - Alexis just called me. They'll be here in a few minutes.
LARRY - They bringin' some pizza?
QUINTON - Hell no.
LARRY - I knew there was a reason I didn't like SGRhos.
QUINTON - Shut up fool.
JASON - I told the boys to bring some food. We'll be straight.
LARRY - I knew there was a reason I liked Sphinxmen.
JASON - This should be your girl and her sorors.
QUINTON - Yeah, should be.
(QUINTON goes to open the door.)
LARRY - Where's Bobby?
QUINTON - He said he wasn't comin'. He knew Paula was gonna be here
and he decided he didn't want to see her.
LARRY - Damn... that nigga gonna have two ex girl's up in the place. I
wouldn't wanna be here either.
(QUINTON opens the door.)
QUINTON - Hey ba... oh, its you two.
(He steps aside to let FRANK and MARTIN in.)
SPHINXMEN - Greetings big brothers of the most blessed house of
Alpha! As we look toward the mountain from the valley below we hope
to one day be too cold... to cold! As keepers of the light, please give us
insight! Guide us and direct us by day and by night! Greetings to the
first, the first, the first of all fraternities created... the Alpha Phi Alpha
fraternity innnnnnnnnncorporated!
(JASON smiles.)
JASON - What are you two doing here so early? I thought I told you to
get here after the SGRhos.
SPHINXMAN FRANK - We thought they were here dean! Are they late?
(JASON looks over at QUINTON.)
JASON - Of course they're late!
QUINTON - Shut up, the Zetas weren't on time!
(LARRY and JASON laugh as there is a knock on the door.)
QUINTON - This should be them now. Yall put those bags of food in the
kitchen and start to get it ready.
(QUINTON opens the door.)
QUINTON - Hey hon.
ALEXIS - Hi!
(QUINTON hugs his girl and says hi to PAULA, JENNIFER, CANDACE,
ROS, ANGELIQUE and ANDY.)
PAULA - Hey Jason.
JASON - Hi ladies. Welcome to Hotel Alpha de la Quinton.
(Everyone laughs.)
ROS - So where they at? Where they at! I'm anxious to see em! I aint
seen an Alpha pledge in a long time!
JASON - They're in the kitchen gettin' some food ready.
PAULA - Oh yall got food? Cool!
JASON - Yeah. Let me get em. Yall sit down.
QUINTON - Yeah, make yourselves comfortable.
(Everybody sits down as JASON walks into the kitchen.)
JASON - You boys ready?
SPHINXMEN - Yes Dean Hazin' Jazin'!
JASON - Look! Yall better not mess this shit up! You better not
embarrass me or its gonna be a long ass night! You understand me?
JASON - Good. You remember the greeting we taught you for them
right?
JASON - Good. Well come on, its showtime!
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MIRI is on the phone with KING FASAKALA SWINGALI.
MIRI - Why are you doing this? Migiri isn't your son!
KING SWINGALI - All children in my village are mine! You know tribal
tradition!
MIRI - That won't stand up in a court of law!
KING SWINGALI - It will back home!
(silence)
MIRI - Fasa, what do you want from me?
KING SWINGALI - Your blood Miri! Your blood!
MIRI - Well you can't have that! My father's blood is crying out from his
grave now! Is that what you want from me? Me dead too?
KING SWINGALI - No... I don't want to see you like your father. Cold and
lifeless.
MIRI - Then what do you want?
(silence)
KING SWINGALI - I want you to grow up... and finally be a man about
this!
MIRI - What are you talking about.
KING SWINGALI - What is the requirement of a man Miri? What?
MIRI - Men don't treat other men the way you're treating me!
KING SWINGALI - And men don't treat men the way you and your father
treated me! Do not compare this time with me Miri. I have too much on
you for that.
MIRI thinks - Damn!
MIRI - So what do you want?
KING SWINGALI - Your Gina. Tell me about her.
MIRI - You know all you need to know.
KING SWINGALI - There is one thing I don't know... does she know about
you?
MIRI thinks - Shit!
MIRI - Yes.
KING SWINGALI - No she doesn't.
(silence)
KING SWINGALI - Your speech betrays you. You would make a horrible
ambassador Miri.
MIRI - Stop playing games and get to the damn point!
KING SWINGALI - She doesn't know that we have ties. I know she
doesn't. You thought you could come over here, make this project, and
keep her in the dark the whole time. Didn't you?
MIRI - No, that isn't what I thought.
KING SWINGALI - Now who's playing games?
(silence)
KING SWINGALI - You tell her the whole truth. From the beginning. And I
will consider your request.
MIRI - You know I can't do that Fasakala!
KING SWINGALI - You don't have a choice!
(silence)
MIRI - Fasa, if I tell her...
(MIRI is trying to remain calm.)
MIRI - she will leave me. You know that.
KING SWINGALI - I do.
MIRI - Is that what you want? You want me to be alone and miserable?
KING SWINGALI - No. I want you to be free and responsible! Unlike the
deceased.
(silence)
MIRI - Fasa, something else. I can't do that.
KING SWINGALI - Good bye Miri. Do not contact me any more.
MIRI - Fasa wait...
(CLICK)
(silence)
MIRI - Fasakala!
(MIRI throws his cell phone against the elevator door smashing it. He
looks at all the pieces of his cell phone. He leans back on the wall and
puts his head in his hands.)
(silence)
MIRI thinks - I can't do it...
(The elevator door opens. GINA steps out. She has been crying. Her
eyes are red and puffy. She looks at MIRI and then at the broken cell
phone on the floor.)
GINA - Miri... what happened to your phone?
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MELINDA FERGUSON and her staff are making visits at the Ahpla
University Hospital. They are touring the facility with hospital executives
and asking for support of her campaign for the presidency.
DR. BUTLER - Mrs. Ferguson you will be very proud of our new facility.
We will be able to service so much more of our community.
MELINDA FERGUSON - That is wonderful. If you don't mind Dr. Butler,
how is that initiative funded?
(DR. BUTLER looks at his own staff a little confused, then back at
MELINDA FERGUSON.)
DR. BUTLER - Uh... federal funds. Why?
MELINDA FERGUSON - Just wondering. I know my other... opponents...
would have federal funds reduced... but just askin'.
(MELINDA FERGUSON smiles at MONA who is walking next to her with a
clipboard.)
DR. BUTLER - Uh... yeah. Anyway, we're excited about recent
developments with our pharmacy and emergency facilities.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Will I be able to tour those areas as well?
DR. BUTLER - Sure.
DR. OWENS - Dr. Butler, I don't know about the pharmacy. This is their
busy time of the day.
DR. BUTLER - Well let's take a walk through emergency and try to come
back to pharmacy in an hour.
DR. OWENS - That works better.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Thank you, that would be fine.
(DR. BUTLER sees another doctor walking down the hall.)
DR. BUTLER - Dr. Hall!
(DR. HALL stops, looks and smiles as she comes over.)
DR. BUTLER - Dr. Hall, you remember Melinda Ferguson.
DR. HALL - Of course! Hello soror.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Soror Hall! Its been some time. How have you
been?
DR. HALL - Things are well. And yourself?
MELINDA FERGUSON - On the campaign trail. Did you hear of my
aspirations?
DR. HALL - I most certainly did. Congratulations and good luck.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Thank you. You know my daughter Soror Mona?
DR. HALL - Hello soror.
MONA - Hello soror.
(MONA smiles.)
DR. BUTLER - Dr. Hall now runs our pediatrics clinic.
MELINDA FERGUSON - You run it now? That's wonderful.
DR. HALL - Just trying to contribute. Good seeing you Melinda.
MELINDA FERGUSON - You too.
DR. BUTLER - Let's take the elevator down to emergency.
MELINDA FERGUSON - That would be fine.
(DR. BUTLER presses the elevator button.)
DR. BUTLER - I must say Melinda, it is truly a pleasure to give you a
tour. Seems like the hospital gets overlooked so many times by
university officials.
MELINDA FERGUSON - I know. Well that's going to change once I take
office.
(The elevator opens and DR. BUTLER allows the ladies to enter first. He
gets in and presses the button to the first floor.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Did you know that my opponent Stacie Jefferson
is actually considering state funds to run the hospital instead of our
current system.
DR. BUTLER - What? That would never work.
(MELINDA smiles.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - I know. I'm just mentioning.
(The elevator doors open and they step out.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Wow, its crowded.
DR. BUTLER - Our emergency room stays active. We have high patient
turn around though.
MELINDA FERGUSON - That's good.
MONA - Mom...
MELINDA FERGUSON - Not right now honey. Now Dr. Owens, what do
you think about my opponent Dr. Mwatsumi's idea for...
MONA - Mom...
MELINDA FERGUSON - Not now sweetie. I'm talking to Dr. Owens
about...
(MELINDA notices something very strange in the lobby of the
emergency room. She becomes still and quiet.)
MONA - That's what I was trying to tell you!
DR. BUTLER - Is there something wrong?
MELINDA FERGUSON - Why is my daughter Miya sitting here in the
emergency room!
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The Sphinxmen follow JASON into the room where everyone is sitting
and talking.
JASON - Can I get everyone's attention real quick.
(Everyone quiets down.)
JASON - I'm proud to present to you our boys. The spring two thousand
five line of Alpha Phi Alpha.
LARRY - Oh six!
JASON - Boys...
(The SGRhos laugh out loud.)
JENNIFER - Hazin' Jason! I love it! Ha ha ha ha ha!
JASON - Boys let's show our guests that we are happy to meet and greet
them.
(JASON steps aside and folds his arms across his chest. He has a
paddle sticking out of his back pocket.)
SPHINXMEN - Greetings most exquisite ladies of...
SPHINXMAN FRANK - Sigma!
SPHINXMAN MARTIN - Gamma!
SPHINXMEN - Rho! Sorority innnnnnnnnncorporated!
ALEXIS - Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee yip!
SIGMAS - Eeeeeeeeeeeee yip!
SPHINXMEN - You were last created but best designed...
JASON thinks - Oh God!
(He walks over to QUINTON and whispers to him.)
JASON whispers - Did you make up this greeting so you can get some
props?
QUINTON whispers - I don't need a greeting to get props my brotha!
(They both laugh.)
SPHINXMEN - Your sorors work it out and handle your biz... and showin'
the Phi Betas what a real Sigma is!
PAULA - That's right! That's what I'm talkin' bout!
JENNIFER - Eeeeeeeeee yip! Tell the truth brothers!
(CANDACE's phone vibrates as she is laughing hard. She looks at the
display then turns away from the laughter in the room so she can hear.)
CANDACE - Hey D, can I call you back?
DERRICK - Actually we need to talk.
CANDACE - Um...
(She looks back at her sorors who are cracking up laughing and the
pledgees who are still greeting.)
CANDACE - ...hold on.
(She quietly makes her way to the door and slips into the hallway.)
CANDACE - Okay, what's the matter? Are you hurt? Where are you?
DERRICK - I'm sitting in my car... in front of my father's office.
CANDACE - Your father? Lowell Dodge? What the heck are you doing
there? I thought you hated him!
DERRICK - Well... I might need his help.
CANDACE - What? Why?
(The telephone rings.)
QUINTON - Damn, who could be callin' me now?
(QUINTON grabs the phone before it rings again. The pledgees are still
greeting the ladies.)
QUINTON - Hello.
SLIM - Yeah let me speak to Alexis.
QUINTON - Who's this?
SLIM - Tell her its Slim.
QUINTON - Aight, um... one second.
(QUINTON covers the mouth of the phone and hands it to ALEXIS.)
QUINTON - It's for you. Some dude named Slim.
ALEXIS thinks - What!
ALEXIS - Really? Um... okay.
(She takes the phone. QUINTON stands next to her looking directly into
her face.)
ALEXIS - Hello?
SLIM - Hey wassup.
(She looks at QUINTON and smiles, then turns away a little.)
ALEXIS - Hi... uh... how did you get this...
SLIM - Q's number? I got my ways. What you doin'?
ALEXIS - I don't have my assignments with me. I got them in my room.
SLIM - He standing right there huh? Ha ha ha ha ha.
ALEXIS - Yeah. So I'll call you later and give them to ya.
SLIM - You miss me?
ALEXIS - No, I don't remember what chapter it was. I gotta get it from
home.
(SLIM laughs.)
SLIM - You play shit off well!
ALEXIS - Okay cool. Well I'll talk to ya later then. I'll call you when I get
my work and let you know.
SLIM - Aight! Whatever you say babe.
ALEXIS - Okay bye.
(She hangs up and hands the phone back to QUINTON.)
QUINTON - Who's that?
ALEXIS - Oh, just a guy I have a class with.
QUINTON - Why did he call you on my phone?
ALEXIS - Um...because I um... gave him the number here. I knew I would
be here about the time that he might call me.
QUINTON - But I heard you ask him how he got this number.
(silence)
QUINTON - So did you give him the number or not?
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MELINDA FERGUSON and MONA see MIYA in the emergency room.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Why is my daughter sitting here in the
emergency room!
DR. BUTLER - Your daughter?
(MELINDA quickly approaches MIYA who is sitting down talking. MIYA
doesn't see her coming.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Miya!
(MIYA turns around in shock.)
MIYA - Mom!
(SHARONDA sees her aunt and cousin MONA.)
SHARONDA thinks - Oh Lord!
(MIYA stands up.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Miya what are you doing here?
(MIYA has on a black trench coat. She is with her line sisters and the
ladies of Zeta Phi Beta.)
MIYA - Um... um...
(MELINDA FERGUSON looks around at the Zetas.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Are you... you're dealing with these Zetas aren't
you!
SHARONDA - Now Aunt Mel listen...
MELINDA FERGUSON - No you keep quiet! I've already told you about
yourself Sharonda!
(KIM stands up.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Miya explain yourself right now!
(MIYA looks at KIM.)
KIM - Is something wrong here?
MONA - Nobody is talking to you.
KIM - Excuse me, you're talking to Miya so you're talking to me.
MONA - Who you supposed to be?
(KIM looks MONA up and down and turns to MRS. FERGUSON.)
KIM - What can I do for you maam?
MELINDA FERGUSON - You can get out of my way young lady. Miya is
my daughter and I don't need anyone's permission to speak with my
own child! Now Miya, get over here now!
(MIYA looks at KIM. KIM turns to MIYA and nods her approval. MIYA
drops her eyes and walks toward her mother.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Get over here!
(MELINDA snatches MIYA's arm and walks her to the side. MONA
follows as does SHARONDA. MONA turns back to SHARONDA.)
MONA - This don't concern you!
(MONA puts her hand up to SHARONDA. SHARONDA recognizes the
doctors that are looking on and chooses to stop.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Miya, you're supposed to be in school! What in
the world are you doing here in an emergency room and with Sharonda
and her sorority sisters!
(MIYA hesitates before she answers.)
MIYA - My... um... friend passed out. And we brought her here. We're
hanging around to see if she is okay.
MELINDA FERGUSON - Your friend? What friend?
MONA - Yeah! What friend!
MIYA - You don't know her mommy.
MELINDA FERGUSON - What... friend... Miya!
MIYA - Her name is Laurel. And she is very sick... we think.
MONA - I bet she was hurt pledging! Mom, ask her if its her line sister!
Ask her mom!
MIYA - Shut up!
MONA - No you shut up!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Miya! Are you on line for Zeta Phi Beta!
(silence)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Answer me young lady!
(MIYA looks back toward her sorors. They are looking her way but they
cannot hear the FERGUSON conversation.)
MONA - What's the matter big mouth? You aint got nothin' to say now do
ya! Do ya!
(MIYA turns back and looks at her sister... then at her mother.)
MELINDA FERGUSON - Well!
MIYA - Mommy... yes, I am on line for Zeta Phi Beta sorority
incorporated. It is my dream to make the dove my life love. Finer
womanhood is what I am striving for.
MONA - What!
MELINDA FERGUSON - Mona please! Miya, what did I tell you about this!
I am appalled! I can't believe you would overlook your mother and
sister's sorority and go to something else! I knew that cousin of yours...
MIYA - Mommy, this has nothing to do with Sharonda. This was my
decision.
MELINDA FERGUSON - You aren't even old enough to make this kind of
decision!
MIYA - I am old enough and this is my decision! I want Zeta Phi Beta
sorority incorporated more than I've ever wanted anything in my life!
And if Laurel is hurt, I'm gonna die! I love my line sisters and I love my
big sisters!
MONA - What do you know about soror love? You don't know shit about
sorority love!
MONA - You don't know anything! You're stupid and you're always
gonna be stupid!
MIYA - What! Bitch please! I can't dance, skate or wiggle into this
sorority! I have to learn and pray and keep up a gpa! I have to shed a
tear and have a little fear! And when I do what I gotta do, my letters are
gonna be blue! And since I pledged for mine... that's more than I can say
for you!
(MIYA pushes MONA out of her way and turns and walks back to her big
sisters without another word.)

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