As the Sands Burn

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2007-12-15T22:36:00.000-08:00

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 50

2007-12-15T22:30:00.000-08:00

ALEX JEFFERSON takes his seat next to his lawyer VALERIE EDWARDS.

ALEX - So explain to me how this whole thing works. I've only seen this on tv.

VALERIE - Breanna is gonna come in. Probably with legal representation as well. Then we present the case.

(VALERIE checks her watch.)

VALERIE - She actually should be coming in any minute no...

(The commotion in the court room begins to settle as the bailiff gets ready to announce the Honorable Judge Palmer. As he does, BREANNA and CHRISTIAN emerge from the back of the court room.)

BAILIFF - All rise. The Honorable Judge Vanessa Palmer residing.

(The judge comes in and takes her seat. ALEX leans over to VALERIE.)

ALEX whispers - Does Breanna have to have a lawyer?

VALERIE whispers - She doesn't have to. She can represent herself if she wants to. Or she can have a court appointed lawyer if she can't afford a lawyer.

ALEX whispers - Oh, because I don't see anyone with her to represent her.

BAILIFF - Case one nine zero six, Jefferson case. All parties present?

VALERIE EDWARDS - Your honor Valerie Edwards, prosecution, representing Alex Jefferson.

JUDGE PALMER - So noted.

CHRISTIAN - Your honor, Christian Jordan representing the defense.

ALEX thinks - What!

ALEX whispers - She can't represent Breanna! What the hell?

VALERIE whispers - Alex, Breanna can choose whomever she wants.

ALEX whispers - Yeah but...

JUDGE PALMER- Is there a problem with your client counsel?

VALERIE - Uh... no your honor. No problem.

(VALERIE turns to ALEX.)

VALERIE whispers - What difference does it make who represents Breanna? Do you know that girl Christian or something?

ALEX - Uh.... no. It doesn't matter.

(Everyone sits down.)

JUDGE PALMER - Proceed.

(VALERIE stands up.)

VALERIE - Your honor, the charge against the defense is assault. The defendant struck my client in his office over a dispute. My client was an instructor of the defendant.

JUDGE PALMER - So noted.

(CHRISTIAN stands up as VALERIE sits down.)

CHRISTIAN - Your honor, my client has filed a counter claim of harassment against the plaintiff. My client has been followed, harassed through telephone calls and emails.

ALEX - That's not true! She's lying!

JUDGE PALMER - Order!

(ALEX turns to VALERIE.)

ALEX - Did you know about this? Can she do this? What the hell?

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APRIL and OCTAVIA have just left KATRICE's room. They are giving PJ and KATRICE a few minutes alone to talk.

(APRIL and OCTAVIA walk into the hallway. PJ smiles as she closes the door.)

OCTAVIA - What's that all about?

(APRIL looks back at the closed door. She is silent for a moment.)

APRIL - Well I'll be damned. I never would've thought.

OCTAVIA - What?

(APRIL doesn't answer, but starts to walk down the hall.)

OCTAVIA - What? What am I missing?

(silence)

APRIL - You're missing something alright. You are totally out of the loop.

OCTAVIA - Well what? Tell me what's up.

(APRIL smiles.)

APRIL - Octavia, let me tell you a little something about Katrice.

OCTAVIA - About Katrice? What? What about her?

APRIL - See, the thing is, Katrice is...

(APRIL's cell phone rings.)

APRIL - ...the thing is, Katrice likes...

(APRIL looks at her cell phone display.)

APRIL - Oh shit!

(She answers.)

APRIL - Hello?

XAVIER - Hi. You busy?

APRIL - No no. How are you?

XAVIER - Um... I'm okay. Uh... can we talk? I wanna talk to you.

APRIL - Yeah, sure. Are you okay?

XAVIER - I just need to talk. Where are you?

APRIL - In the dorm, visiting my soror. Where are you?

XAVIER - I'm on my way back to my room from Amgis. I'll be home in about fifteen minutes. Can you meet me there? At my room?

APRIL - Sure, I'll meet you there.

XAVIER - Okay, see ya then.

APRIL - Okay.

(She hangs up.)

OCTAVIA - Who was that? What's goin' on?

APRIL - Octavia, I gotta run!

OCTAVIA - Gotta run? I thought we were hanging out? Who was that?

APRIL - That was Xavier and he sounds like he needs me! I gotta go!

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CANDACE is sitting in her car with ALEXIS and QUINTON. They are at the airport picking up DERRICK.

CANDACE - He should be coming right out. His flight should've just landed.

ALEXIS - You wanna go inside and meet him in there? Me and Q can watch the car.

CANDACE - Well, I don't know if he checked a bag or not. Lots of times he doesn't so I don't know if he walks right out of if he goes over to baggage claim. He should be right out.

ALEXIS - That's cool.

QUINTON - How is he feeling about the DNA test?

CANDACE - He is nervous as hell. One minute he'll feel calm about it, and in the next ten seconds, he'll be all uptight. I just try and support him. He's a good man and he wants to do the right thing. Ya know?

QUINTON - Oh I know. I remember when he was taking care of the baby and everyone on the yard was laughing at him. I applaud that though. So many niggas out here not taking care of their kids and here you have one taking care of what he thought was someone else's. I give him a lot of credit.

CANDACE - Yeah. Me too. He's a good guy.

ALEXIS - You're lucky Can. You went from dating Nino to dating Derrick. Two real quality guys. Most girls would hate on your luck with men. On my luck too.

(QUINTON smiles and kisses ALEXIS.)

CANDACE - Well don't forget, I did date shady ass Jerrell. Can't leave him out the mix.

ALEXIS - Oh yeah! I remember that because you got mad at him and took it out on me!

CANDACE - My bad soror.

(They both laugh.)

QUINTON - Oh there he is! He's looking for us, he doesn't see your car.

(CANDACE blows the horn and DERRICK looks. He smiles and begins to walk over. CANDACE opens the car door. She can't hide how big her smile is.)

CANDACE - Hey!

DERRICK - Hi!

(She skips and jumps into his arms. DERRICK is so tall that he sweeps CANDACE right off her feet. He hugs her and kisses her.)

CANDACE - How was your flight?

DERRICK - Rough. I couldn't sleep. But I don't know if it was the flight itself or my situation. I haven't been sleeping good lately.

CANDACE - Poor baby. Well at least we'll find out today and your mind will be at ease, either way.

DERRICK - Yeah. I'm just ready to get it over with. Ya know?

CANDACE - Yeah.

(They hold hands and interlock fingers as they begin to walk back toward the car.)

CANDACE - I'll be by your side the whole time Derrick. You know that.

DERRICK - Yeah. I know.

(silence)

DERRICK - Thank you.

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XAVIER is emptying his bag in his room.

XAVIER thinks - Dag! All these papers, and now I gotta put them in order! Shoot!

(XAVIER's interviews fell to the ground when he was at Amgis. Now he has to put them in order.)

XAVIER thinks - Man this is gonna take an hour!

(As soon as he sits down there is a knock on the door.)

XAVIER thinks - That's probably April.

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

XAVIER - Hey.

APRIL - Hi Z. How you feelin'?

XAVIER - I'm cool, come on in.

(XAVIER lets APRIL in.)

APRIL - Are you okay?

XAVIER - I need to talk to you. I hope you weren't busy or anything.

APRIL thinks - Whatever!

APRIL - Naw, naw, it's cool. What's on your mind?

XAVIER - Here, have a seat.

(XAVIER offers his chair from his computer desk. He then sits on the bed.)

APRIL - Thanks.

XAVIER - April...

(XAVIER pauses.)

XAVIER - ...I had a conversation with your boy Larry recently...

(APRIL laughs to herself.)

XAVIER - ...and it caused me to think about a lot of things. Ya know?

APRIL - Really now?

XAVIER - Yeah. It really did.

(silence)

XAVIER - April, you know I do like you right?

APRIL - Xavier, you give me a lot of mixed signals so I don't know what to believe. So I don't try to figure you anymore. I have to move on, I can't wait for you to make up your mind about me. We can just be friends because on Monday you say one thing and on Wednesday you say something else. So I'm just like...

XAVIER - Wait, let me stop you right there. I hate to cut you off because I hate being cut off myself. But let me tell you why I...

(He pauses.)

XAVIER - ...why I think the way I do and why I've treated you this way.

APRIL - Well... okay.

XAVIER - First of all, let me say that I'm sorry for taking you on an emotional ride. I don't want to hurt you April.

(APRIL doesn't answer.)

XAVIER - April, its hard for me to open up to a woman. Very hard.

APRIL - I know Xavier, I know that you don't have sex and I think that is so respectful that you honor your body and that you're in the church the way that you are.

XAVIER - Thanks, but to be honest with you, that's now why I haven't had sex yet. Well, that is the reason, but that isn't the only reason.

APRIL - It isn't?

XAVIER - No. I know that if I have sex with someone, I'll be so close to that person that...

(He pauses and looks away. He starts to sound emotional.)

XAVIER - April, I'm afraid of falling in love.

APRIL - You are?

XAVIER - Yeah. If I fall for someone, I'll lose them.

APRIL - You won't lose me Xavier.

(APRIL stands up and approaches XAVIER. He immediately stands up and backs off.)

XAVIER - Sit back down. I'm not finished.

APRIL - Oh, sorry.

(She sits back down. He sits back on the bed. He looks directly at her... into her eyes.)

XAVIER - I never told you this... but do you know what May seventh is?

APRIL - You did tell me that. That's your birthday?

(XAVIER is looking with a very solemn look on his face. No expression, but seemingly close to tears.)

XAVIER - Yeah, and that's the day my mother died.

APRIL - Your mother died!

XAVIER - Not the woman that my father is married to now. My stepmother is alive. I'm talking about my mother. My real mother. My birth mother.

APRIL - Your mom is really your stepmother? I didn't know that, I didn't know your dad remarried.

XAVIER - Yeah. My father remarried when I was in high school. My mother...

(XAVIER stops and looks away. He waits a few seconds and when he begins to speak, his voice cracks.)

XAVIER - My mother...my mother died delivering me.

APRIL - What? Oh my God!

XAVIER - My mother died on the operating table. They pulled me out but that took her life. I never knew her. She bled to death. I never had her rub my head. I never had her come up to my school. I never had her pray for me. I never knew her April, I never knew her. If it weren't for me, she'd still be here.

(silence)

XAVIER - I'm so afraid of losing...

(A tear falls from XAVIER's eye.)

XAVIER - I don't know if I can...

(silence)

XAVIER - That's why...

(XAVIER starts to cry.)

XAVIER - I wish I had a mom April. I lost mine. I don't want to lose anyone...

(He wipes his eyes.)

XAVIER - ...that I love.

(silence)

(APRIL wipes her own eyes. Her tears will not stop... neither will XAVIER's.)

APRIL - Xavier, I don't... I'm so sorry.

XAVIER - You don't have to be. I'm sorry I made you feel the way that I did.

(XAVIER laughs a little.)

XAVIER - And now I'm in here crying like a... I know that aint cute!

APRIL - Actually, its attractive to have a man who isn't afraid to show himself.

(silence)

XAVIER - April, I like you. I care about you. I really do. I'm just scared.

(APRIL gets up and walks toward him on the bed.. This time he doesn't stop her. She steps right to him and places his head on her stomach. He places his arms around her and hugs her, she puts her arms around his head... and rubs his head.)

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PJ lets APRIL and OCTAVIA out of KATRICE's room. She locks KATRICE's door as APRIL enters the hallway with OCTAVIA.

PJ - Okay, now you're gonna tell me about this Jahanna situation.

(KATRICE giggles.)

KATRICE - You're serious huh? Locking the door now?

PJ - Yep, and hold on.

(PJ walks over to KATRICE's phone and takes it off the hook. She places the receiver down.)

PJ - No more interruptions!

(KATRICE laughs.)

PJ - Now spill the beans sister!

(KATRICE sits down. PJ sits across from her.)

PJ - You can't stall anymore, you can't delay anymore. I want to know and I want to know now.

KATRICE - Okay okay fine. Well you asked for it.

(KATRICE becomes serious.)

KATRICE - Let me first apologize to you Peej. I shouldn't have let my personal life interfere with sorority business, and in this case I did. So I am sorry to you and to the chapter. I can't reveal to the chapter this apology because... well you'll understand as the story unfolds.

PJ - Okay.

(KATRICE exhales as she begins.)

KATRICE - Okay. Remember back when I told you about...

(KATRICE's cell phone rings.)

KATRICE - Ooops, I guess you didn't safeguard my cell. Ha ha ha ha.

PJ - Don't worry, I will now!

KATRICE - What?

(PJ picks up KATRICE's cell phone off the table. KATRICE tries to take it from her but PJ holds KATRICE away with one arm and the cell phone in the other. PJ answers it.)

KATRICE - Give me that!

PJ - Hello?

KEENAH - Katrice?

PJ - No, this is her line sister PJ. Can I take a message for Katrice and have her call you back?

KEENAH - Sure, just tell her that Keenah called.

PJ - I sure will.

(PJ hangs it up.)

KATRICE - Peej! Who was that?

PJ - Call Keenah.

KATRICE - Dammit! I wanted to talk to her!

PJ - Yeah okay whatever. She sounds real cute.

KATRICE - She is real cute for your information!

(PJ doesn't acknowledge that comment as she turns KATRICE's cell phone off.)

KATRICE - You are a trip, you know that?

PJ - You got any other devices in here that can possibly interrupt us?

KATRICE - No PJ.

PJ - Good! Now continue with this freakin' story!

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DERRICK and CANDACE drive up to the Ahpla University hospital.

(CANDACE pulls into a parking spot. She turns the car off. DERRICK, ALEXIS, and QUINTON open their doors to get out but CANDACE doesn't move.)

DERRICK - Hey, you ready to go in?

(silence)

DERRICK - You okay?

CANDACE - Huh? Oh I'm sorry. It's just that...

(CANDACE smiles.)

CANDACE - I haven't been back here since...well since Nino died.

ALEXIS - Oh that's right.

DERRICK - Are you okay? Do you still want to do this?

CANDACE - Oh yeah. I'm okay. I wanna be here with you through this Derrick.

DERRICK - Are you sure? It's okay if you don't want to or can't.

CANDACE - No, no. I'm fine.

(CANDACE smiles at DERRICK.)

DERRICK - Okay then. Well let's go.

(They all get out of the car. DERRICK takes CANDACE's hand and they walk toward the entrance of the hospital.)

CANDACE - I think I'm just as nervous as you Derrick.

DERRICK - Ha ha ha, yeah, your palms are sweaty and cold too.

(CANDACE laughs which makes her feel better. They enter the hospital and DERRICK checks his watch.)

DERRICK - We're a few minutes early for the appointment. I wonder if Caryn or Bobby are here yet.

(DERRICK looks around the lobby area and sees TRINA reading a magazine.)

DERRICK - Oh there's Trina. She probably is here with Caryn.

(DERRICK and CANDACE walk over to TRINA. TRINA looks up.)

TRINA - Derrick! Hi boo!

DERRICK - Hey Trina how you doin'?

(She stands up and they hug.)

TRINA - I'm good I'm good. How is the NBA treatin' ya?

DERRICK - It's cool. You remember Candace right?

TRINA - Yes! How you doin'?

(TRINA and CANDACE shake hands.)

TRINA - Caryn went to the bathroom. She should be right bac...

CARYN - Aw hell naw!

(DERRICK and CANDACE turn around.)

CARYN - What you got a girlfriend now or some shit?

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(CHRISTIAN stands up as VALERIE sits down.)

CHRISTIAN - Your honor, my client has filed a counter claim of harassment against the plaintiff. My client has been followed, harassed through telephone calls and emails.

ALEX - That's not true! She's lying!

JUDGE PALMER - Order!

(ALEX turns to VALERIE.)

ALEX - Did you know about this? Can she do this? What the hell?

VALERIE - I had no idea about that part. I never got any documentation about a counter claim.

ALEX - Well why not? Aren't you supposed to know these things? You're my lawyer!

VALERIE - Calm down. Calm down. Let's see how this all plays out.

JUDGE PALMER - So noted. Mrs. Edwards, proceed.

VALERIE - Thank you your honor. I'd like to call Alex Jefferson to the stand please.

(ALEX gets up, takes the oath, and fixes his tie as he takes the stand.)

VALERIE - Dr. Jefferson, what is your relationship to the defendant?

ALEX - Um... she was one of my students.

VALERIE - And what exactly do you teach?

ALEX - I am a pyschology professor at Ahpla University.

(The court room door opens and STACIE JEFFERSON walks in. ALEX sees her and smiles until he notices that she sits behind BREANNA and CHRISTIAN.)

VALERIE - A psychology professor.

ALEX - Yep.

VALERIE - So do you study personalities?

ALEX - Yes. That's what I specialize in and try to teach. The study of human behavior and reaction.

VALERIE - Okay, so why do you think the incident on the day in question happened?

ALEX - You know, I thought about that. I think it was a grades issue. Maybe she didn't get the grade she thought she deserved.

VALERIE - Thank you Professor. No further questions.

ALEX thinks - That's it?

JUDGE PALMER - Ms. Jordan, your witness.

CHRISTIAN - Professor Jefferson, you stated that the reason for the alleged incident was grades.

ALEX - Possibly.

CHRISTIAN - Possibly?

(CHRISTIAN opens a folder and pulls out some papers.)

CHRISTIAN - Well, I happen to have all of her test scores, quiz scores and assignment and report scores. Breanna received nothing but A's in your class. So do you think she was upset she didn't get A pluses?

ALEX - Huh? Let me see those.

CHRISTIAN - Your honor, I'd like to submit this as exhibit A.

JUDGE PALMER - So noted.

CHRISTIAN - Dr. Jefferson, is this your signature on these documents? Did you grade these?

ALEX - Uh... well I have an assistant and sometimes she signs my initials. I may not have gotten a chance to sign these in particular.

CHRISTIAN - Would your assistant have signed...

(CHRISTIAN reads from the paper she is holding.)

CHRISTIAN - "Good job Bree, I like the way you're progressing. Call me later."

ALEX - Uh... uh... I was only saying for Breanna to call me to discuss her exam score.

CHRISTIAN - So you did correct this exam.

ALEX - Wait, uh... I don't...

CHRISTIAN - Do you have nicknames for all of your students professor?

ALEX - No, wait a minute! I'm not on trial here, she is!

(ALEX points at BREANNA.)

ALEX - She hit me!

VALERIE - Your honor I object, no relevance.

JUDGE PALMER - Sustained.

CHRISTIAN - Dr. Jefferson, how exactly did Breanna assault you?

ALEX - She hit me.

CHRISTIAN - Where?

ALEX - In my face. My lawyer has photographs of my injuries. Can that be exhibit B?

CHRISTIAN - Uh no, exhibit B will be the emails that you sent to Breanna, asking her to forgive you for how you hurt her and for the... situation... going out of hand.

ALEX - What!

CHRISTIAN - And exhibit C will be your cell phone bill showing numerous calls to my client's home number, something totally unprofessional for a professor at a university. Especially judging by the times of some of the calls.

ALEX - What about the fact that she assaulted me? Huh? What about that?

CHRISTIAN - Your honor, no further questions.

JUDGE PALMER- You may step down Mr. Jefferson.

ALEX - Wait a minute! This isn't fair! What about her assaulting me!

JUDGE PALMER - Mr. Jefferson, I'm not going to ask you to be quiet again! Now step down!

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JASON is in the gym hitting the heavy bag with DEXTER. JASON is letting off steam after an arguement with WILLIE in which she is attempting to break up with him.

DEXTER - I didn't know you came down here, I work out here all the time. Well come on man, let's take out that agression on the bag here.

(DEXTER puts his towel down on the bench and stands behind the bag to hold it for JASON.)

DEXTER - Aight man, let's see what ya go.

(JASON just stands there.)

DEXTER - Don't worry man, ha ha ha, it won't hit ya back. Give it your best shot!

(JASON steps in and hits the bag...hard. Very hard.)

DEXTER - Damn man, you need to take on Lennox Lewis! Damn!

(silence)

DEXTER - Hey J, what's the matter man? You look like you're about to kill somebody, and from the feel of that punch, you may be able to.

(silence)

DEXTER - You okay man?

JASON - Dex, can I talk to you...and you keep it between me and you?

DEXTER thinks - What's this about?

DEXTER - Sure man, what's up?

(silence)

(JASON gets ready to hit the bag again.)

JASON - I just got something...real important...that I need to ask you man.

DEXTER - Yeah sure man. What's up?

(JASON hits the bag again.)

JASON - Naw.. never mind.

DEXTER - What?

(JASON hits the bag again.)

(silence)

DEXTER - What man?

JASON - We're boys right? I mean, you wouldn't fuck me over would you?

DEXTER - Fuck you over? What the hell are you talking about J?

JASON - I think Willie is cheatin' on me.

DEXTER thinks - Oh shit!

DEXTER - Oh shit! Are you sure? I mean, she isn't that type at all dog.

JASON - She's breaking up with me for no apparent reason.

DEXTER thinks - Damn! She's really doin' it! I can't believe this shit!

JASON - And I would just hate to think that Willie would be going back to her ex boyfriend... who happens to be one of my boys.

DEXTER - Hey look man, I don't wanna get in the middle of you and Willie man. That's your business and you can handle it. Ya know? I'm out of that dog.

(JASON is just staring at DEXTER.)

JASON - You know what man...

(silence)

JASON - ...you're right. My bad bruh.

DEXTER - Aint no thing bruh.

(silence)

DEXTER - Listen, I'm gonna go ahead and bounce man. Let you be alone.

(JASON is silent.)

DEXTER - Um... later man.

(DEXTER waits a second for a response from JASON, then turns to leave. He quickly walks out.)

(silence)

(JASON reaches into his pocket and pulls out his cell phone. He dials.)

THERESA - Hello?

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KATRICE - You are a trip, you know that?

PJ - You got any other devices in here that can possibly interrupt us?

KATRICE - No PJ.

PJ - Good! Now continue with this freakin' story!

KATRICE - Alright already. Okay, I don't think you know a lot about my past, as far as my dating history. Do you?

PJ - No, not at all.

PJ thinks - Please don't tell me you dated Jahanna! Please don't tell me you dated Jahanna!

KATRICE - Okay, well it all started my freshman year. Believe it or not, I had a boyfriend.

PJ - You... had a boyfriend?

KATRICE - I haven't always been kissing on women ya know.

(They kiss.)

KATRICE - You are a really good kisser!

DEXTER - No, you are a really good kisser!

(They kiss again.)

KATRICE - I could kiss you all day.

DEXTER - Then why don't ya?

KATRICE - Because, I told you I got a meeting in the library. Stop playin' with me.

(KATRICE laughs as she tries to break out of DEXTER's grasp.)

KATRICE - I'm late enough as it is.

DEXTER - Okay okay. But listen, call me after your meeting and I'll probably come by your place.

KATRICE - Uh uh, not tonight hon. I got major studying to do. So I can't hook up with you again til Friday.

DEXTER - Friday?

KATRICE - Yeah man, you know how my exams roll. They come in blocks and I got a bunch coming up. I told you that.

DEXTER - Yeah but I thought you just finished a bunch of exams.

KATRICE - Hey, I don't make the rules.

(KATRICE kisses him lightly one last time.)

KATRICE - But I'll call you later okay?

DEXTER - Yeah that's a bet. Good luck studying.

KATRICE - Thanks.

(KATRICE grabs her bag and DEXTER walks her to the door.)

KATRICE - See ya.

DEXTER - Bye.

(KATRICE leaves and throws her bag over her shoulder.)

KATRICE thinks - Damn I hate lying to him!

(She looks back at his room as she gets on the elevator.)

KATRICE thinks - Well actually, I'm not really lying. I mean, I am going to the library and I am going to study.

(silence)

KATRICE thinks - Who the hell am I foolin'? I'm only going to the library to meet up with...

(The elevator door opens in the lobby. KATRICE steps out.)

KATRICE thinks - I don't know why this whole thing is so interesting to me all of a sudden. I'm not a lesbian, but why the hell am I pressed about tonight?

(KATRICE walks from her dorm and crosses the street toward the main campus and Pearl Library.)

KATRICE thinks - Everybody probably has some sort of curiosity. That's probably what this is. Nothing more than the normal curiosity. I'm sure everybody thinks about doing something with someone of the same sex. At least once they think about it. That's all this is, yeah, that's all this is.

(KATRICE enters the library and walks toward the stairs leading to the top where the stacks are.)

KATRICE thinks - I'll probably mention Dexter too. That way, I'll put my cards on the table and say that I have a boyfriend. I'll be honest about it.

(As she goes through the door, she sees someone sitting alone.)

KATRICE thinks - That's her.

(KATRICE walks up from behind.)

KATRICE - Hello.

(KEENAH turns around in her seat.)

KEENAH - Hey!

(KEENAH stands up and her and KATRICE hug. As the let go, KEENAH kisses KATRICE on the cheek.)

KEENAH - Here, sit down.

KATRICE - Thanks. You been waiting long?

KEENAH - Naw, not really. I had some reading to do anyway.

KATRICE - Oh good, I didn't want to keep you waiting.

KEENAH - Doesn't matter.

(silence)

KEENAH - You okay? You look very nervous.

KATRICE - Honestly Keenah, I am. I mean, I've never done anything like this before.

KEENAH - I know.

KATRICE - And plus...

(KATRICE pauses.)

KATRICE - ...um... do you know that I... uh... have...

KEENAH - Dexter?

KATRICE - How did you...

KEENAH - I do research on anything that interests me. I know all about your boyfriend.

KATRICE - You do?

KEENAH - Yep.

KATRICE - So why... I mean, what is the purpose of these talks we've been having and me meeting you here tonight? If you know I have a man, what's the point in all this?

(KEENAH smiles. She then slowly leans in toward KATRICE to kiss her. KATRICE backs up.)

KATRICE - Hey, I don't know if we should...

(KATRICE looks around the room and sees other students with their heads down. Studying.)

KEENAH - Shhhh... just follow me. Come here, I want you to recognize something.

KATRICE - Um... okay.

KEENAH - The reason I wanted to meet you is for the same reason you decided to show up. You are curious about me and my lifestyle as I am about you. If your boyfriend was really an issue, you wouldn't be here now.

(silence)

KATRICE - But I do care about him.

KEENAH - I know you do. And that's cool.

(KEENAH leans in again. This time KATRICE doesn't move.)

KEENAH - But he'll never touch you the way a woman can.

(KEENAH kisses KATRICE's lips very lightly. KATRICE waits for more with her eyes closed.)

KEENAH whispers - There's something about when a woman touches you. Something... different.

(KEENAH places her hand on KATRICE's face and leans in again. This time they kiss... for real.)

KEENAH whispers - You don't have to ever tell Dexter. He doesn't have to know. This can be our little secret. Okay?

KATRICE - Uh...

(KEENAH leans in again, this time KATRICE meets her to kiss. They hold hands as well.)

KEENAH whispers - Dexter will never have to know Katrice, he'll never have to know anything.

(The phone rings.)

DEXTER - Hello?

JAHANNA - Dexter oh my God I got some fucked up news to tell you!

DEXTER - What? What are you talking about?

JAHANNA - I'm in Pearl and I was studying up in the stacks, and Dexter what I saw was ill and disgusting!

DEXTER - What? What happened?

(She pauses.)

JAHANNA - I saw your girl... kissing on another girl!

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(The phone rings.)

WILLIE - Hello?

DEXTER - Hey.

(WILLIE pauses.)

WILLIE - Hi.

DEXTER - You busy?

WILLIE - Uh... no. No. I can talk. What's up?

(silence)

WILLIE - Hello?

DEXTER - Yeah, I'm here. Listen, I think... I think we need to chill out. And not pursue one another... like we've been... feeling.

(silence)

WILLIE - Why? I mean, why not?

DEXTER - Willie, what we had was... I mean deep. No doubt. But I fucked up and then you got involved with someone else. And not that I care about who the hell you're sleepin' with, because normall a bruh wouldn't give a shit.

(He pauses.)

DEXTER - But me and Jason are... cool. Kind of.

(silence)

WILLIE - Dexter, I'm just confused. I don't know what I should do.

DEXTER - I just gave my word to Jason that I would stay out of yall's business. And my word is my bond no doubt.

(silence)

DEXTER - Willie, I'd give anything to get you back. But the timing has to be right.

(silence)

WILLIE - Yeah Dexter.

DEXTER - And this... this is just all fucked up.

(silence)

DEXTER - Listen Willie, I gotta go. I'll talk to yo...

WILLIE - I'll always love you Dex.

DEXTER - Yeah Willie. Same here.

(JASON has his ear to the phone.)

JASON - I'm down in the gym. Come on down.

THERESA - Oh downstairs. Oh okay, I'll be right down.

(They hang up and three minutes later, THERESA walks into the gym.)

JASON - Hey.

THERESA - Hey.

(They lightly hug.)

THERESA - What's the matter? What's the big emergency?

JASON - I need to talk to you and I need for you to keep this between me and you.

THERESA thinks - Why isn't he tellin' Willie this?

THERESA - Okay, what's up?

JASON - Willie is breaking up with me.

THERESA thinks - Okay, now I know why he aint talkin' to Willie!

THERESA - What! Why?

JASON - I just got the strange feeling she's trying to get down with somebody else. But instead of going for it, she's gonna break up with me to get rid of all her guilt. Then show up with him in the mall somewhere or up in the club or some shit.

THERESA - What? You got some proof?

JASON - Just the way she's been acting and the way she told me. She had guilt written all over her face.

THERESA - That's not proof.

JASON - I just feel it Theresa. I just... I just feel it.

(silence)

THERESA - Well what was the point in calling me?

JASON - I needed to talk to someone about it. I wanted... I wanted to see you.

(silence)

JASON - You know how I get. I just need someone to talk to. If I don't get things off my chest, I explode. And you and I were always good... talkers. Remember?

THERESA - Yeah but... things are different now. I changed a lot when I pledged J. I'm not the same girl you remember.

JASON - Really?

THERESA - Really. So let me give you some advice.

JASON - Wow, this is different. Okay shoot.

(THERESA remains serious.)

THERESA - Call Willie. She's not cheating on you. I know Willie, she's my soror and my best friend. I know we've had our ups and downs but what friends haven't? You need to be here with her, not me.

(silence)

JASON - Theresa, I gotta say... I'm impressed. I really am. Thank you.

THERESA - You're very welcome Jason. I think things are gonna work out. That girl loves you and you know it.

(JASON smiles.)

JASON - Thanks.

(THERESA walks up to JASON and gives him a hug.)

THERESA - Now I gotta run but I'll holla at ya later okay?

JASON - Holla.

(THERESA turns to walk out.)

JASON - Theresa I like the new you!

(JASON says laughing.)

THERESA - Ha ha ha thanks!

THERESA thinks - And so does my new man which is gonna piss you the hell off!

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CARYN - Aw hell naw!

(DERRICK and CANDACE turn around.)

CARYN - What you got a girlfriend now or some shit?

CANDACE - Excuse me?

(CARYN walks up.)

CARYN - You didn't have to bring Miss Thing with you did you? Huh?

DERRICK - Caryn, I'm only here to see about Lil Derrick okay? Once I get this over with, we'll see what the deal is.

(BOBBY walks in the lobby area.)

BOBBY - I see the gang's all here.

QUINTON - Wassup bruh.

BOBBY - Hey frat, wassup.

(BOBBY and QUINTON exchange the fraternal handshake.)

ALEXIS - Hey Bobby.

BOBBY - Hey Lexie.

(ALEXIS and BOBBY hug.)

CANDACE - Hey Bobby.

BOBBY - Candace! How you doin' girl?

(They hug.)

BOBBY - What's up Derrick.

DERRICK - Hey Bobby, good to see you man.

BOBBY - Yeah.

(They shake hands.)

BOBBY - Circumstances are funny, I'd rather be seeing you at homecoming, but I hear ya.

CARYN - Alright alright already. Let's get this over with shall we?

BOBBY thinks - Sheesh why did I ever even hit that?

(CARYN walks toward the door with BOBBY following and CANDACE and DERRICK behind him.)

CARYN - Hold the hell up! She aint comin'!

DERRICK - She's with me Caryn, and I want her with me during this.

CARYN - No! Just us three!

TRINA - Girl stop trippin'. You even got me dying of suspense. Hurry up! Just let her go damn!

(CARYN lets out a big overexaggerated sigh.)

CAYRN - Alright! But don't be sayin' shit!

(They all disappear behind the double doors.)

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ALEX JEFFERSON reluctantly steps down from the stand. He sits back next to VALERIE EDWARDS.

ALEX - What was that all about? Did you know she was counter suing me?

VALERIE - I had no id...

JUDGE PALMER - Mrs. Edwards.

VALERIE - Yes your honor...

(VALERIE stands up.)

VALERIE - I call the defendant Breanna to the stand.

(BREANNA stands up and takes the oath. She then sits down on the stand. She is perfectly made up from head to toe and hasn't uttered a word since this session began.)

VALERIE - Breanna, what is your relationship to my client?

BREANNA - Relationship?

(She smiles but answers matter of factly.)

BREANNA - Dr. Alex Jefferson was my psychology professor and my lover.

ALEX - Hey wait a minute!

JUDGE PALMER - This is your last outburst Mr. Jefferson or you will be removed from my court room immediately!

(ALEX quiets and clinches his fists together.)

VALERIE - Breanna, I've gone over your records several times. You seem like a nice young lady, never been in trouble before. So let's cut right to the chase.

(VALERIE looks BREANNA straight in the eye.)

VALERIE - Did you strike my client at all on the day in question?

(BREANNA glances at CHRISTIAN before she answers.)

BREANNA - Yes, yes I did. I am sorry for what happened and I am prepared to face the consequences of my actions.

VALERIE - Breanna, if that's the case, why go through with this court proceeding? Why not just face the penalty of your actions?

BREANNA - Because even though what I did was wrong, what Alex did was wrong as well. And he's not even man enough to admit that he was wrong. He lied to me and never told me he was married. With kids no less. He's been with other students beside myself and I...

ALEX - Your honor! Please! This has nothing to do with my case!

VALERIE - Breanna...

(BREANNA stops.)

VALERIE - Breanna, your counter suit. What do you want?

(BREANNA pauses. She glances at STACIE in the audience who is looking right back at her.)

BREANNA - All I want is an apology...

(silence)

BREANNA - ...and to be left alone.

(silence)

VALERIE - No further questions your honor.

JUDGE PALMER - Ms. Jordan.

(CHRISTIAN just stands where she is.)

CHRISTIAN - Breanna, all you want is an apology from the plaintiff... and you are willing to face your own consequences?

BREANNA - Yes.

(silence)

CHRISTIAN - No further questions.

JUDGE PALMER - Thank you Ms. Jordan. Breanna you may step down.

BREANNA - Thank you.

JUDGE PALMER - Counsel, anything else?

VALERIE - No your honor.

JUDGE PALMER - Defense counsel?

CHRISTIAN - No maam, your honor.

JUDGE PALMER - Okay. I will retire to my chambers and deliberate.

(She bangs the gavel down and everyone stands as she exits.)

ALEX - That's it? That's all there is to it?

VALERIE - That's it.

ALEX - But she hit me and now it seems like i'm the one in the wrong.

VALERIE - Are you?

ALEX - Huh?

VALERIE - Alex, you wanted Breanna to be penalized for what she did right?

ALEX - Yeah.

VALERIE - Then you win. The judge is about to render Breanna's penalty.

ALEX - Yeah but I want her kicked out of Ahpla.

VALERIE - That may be the ruling, I don't know. We'll have to wait and see.

ALEX - And I didn't want to look like an asshole in the process! You didn't even try to help!

VALERIE - The bottom line Alex is that you are about to get what you want. Shhh, here comes Judge Palmer.

(They all rise but ALEX accidentally knocks VALERIE's briefcase off the table and onto the floor.)

ALEX - Oh excuse me! I'll get it.

(ALEX bends down to get it. He sees a document from inside the case with the words COUNTER CLAIM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM. He sees BREANNA's name on it and the case number.)

ALEX thinks - What the...

JUDGE PALMER - Mr. Jefferson!

(ALEX bangs his head on the bottom of the table as he tries to get up.)

ALEX - I'm sorry your honor.

(He is holding his head as he hands VALERIE her papers.)

JUDGE PALMER - After carefully looking at the details of this case, let me just say that it is unfortunate how many times I try cases like this in my courtroom. Young lady...

(The judge looks directly at BREANNA.)

JUDGE PALMER - ...be more careful. What you did was wrong and can cause you serious problems in life if that is how you choose to fight your battles or overcome obstacles.

(BREANNA looks down.)

JUDGE PALMER - As for you Mr. Jefferson, the abuse of power is a very serious offense. And the relationship between a proffessor and a student is a power relationship which I know you realize. Luckily for you sir, this court is not your employer, Ahpla University or your penalty would be a lot stiffer.

(She turns back to BREANNA.)

JUDGE PALMER - It is my ruling that you serve seventy five hours of community service, attend twelve hours of anger management courses, and enter a couseling session appointed by this court. As far as your counter claim, I don't think an apology is worth the words that would be said within it. Good luck young lady. This court is adjourned.

(She slams down her gavel.)

ALEX - Community service? That's it?

VALERIE - Alex, you won. That's the penalty the judge ordered. It's a victory for you.

ALEX - But...

(ALEX feels a tap on his shoulder. He turns around.)

PRESIDENT BRYCE - I want your resignation letter in my office by morning.

ALEX - What!

(VALERIE walks over and shakes hands with CHRISTIAN.)

VALERIE - Congratulations. You did a good job on your defense. You'll make a splendid lawyer some day... soror.

(As PRESIDENT BRYCE is leaving, he passes COACH EDWARDS who is seated in the back.)

COACH EDWARDS - Mr. President...

(PRESIDENT BRYCE stops and shakes his hand.)

PRESIDENT BRYCE - Coach.

COACH EDWARDS - ...thanks for coming on such short notice.

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DERRICK is holding hands with CANDACE. BOBBY is sitting silently. CARYN is sitting next to TRINA. They have all returned to the lobby and are waiting the return of DR. BROOKS.

CARYN - How long does this take? Gosh?

TRINA - It shouldn't be too much longer.

(ALEXIS leans over to QUINTON and whispers in his ear.)

ALEXIS whispers - It does seem like the minutes are ticking by real slow huh?

QUINTON whispers - Yeah, and you can cut the tension between all these cats with a knife.

CANDACE - You okay?

DERRICK - Yeah. I'm straight. You alright?

CANDACE - Just ready to hear whatever this is.

DERRICK - You and me both.

(silence)

(CARYN gets up and walks to the corner. She pulls out her cell phone and makes a call. DERRICK checks his watch.)

TRINA - So Derrick...

(DERRICK looks up.)

DERRICK - Yeah, wassup?

TRINA - The next time yall have a game in Philly, I want you to pass my phone number along to Allen Iverson. Is that cool?

(DERRICK laughs.)

DERRICK - Yeah, sure.

TRINA - I'm serious man! Don't be playin'!

(TRINA smiles. That causes everyone to laugh and lighten up as DR. BROOKS comes out.)

DR. BROOKS - Caryn, Derrick, if you could please follow me into my office. Bobby as well.

(Everyone gets up. CANDACE does as well and they follow the doctor back through the double doors, down the hall, and into his personal office.)

DR. BROOKS - Please have a seat everyone. You can pull up another chair from up against the wall Bobby.

BOBBY - Thanks doc.

(Everyone sits down in the doctor's office. DERRICK and CANDACE are still holding hands.)

DR. BROOKS - I have the test results here and I know with this case everyone is eager to find out so let's get right to it.

(He breaks the seal on the big envelope and starts to pull some papers out.)

DR. BROOKS - I have not had a chance to look at this at all but I did speak with the social worker on the case and he is ready to assist if need be.

CARYN - Okay. So let's find out. Hurry up.

(The doctor pulls the papers out and puts his glasses on. He looks down and reads a little and then looks up to speak.)

DR. BROOKS - Okay, here are the results.

(CANDACE squeezes DERRICK's hand. BOBBY leans forward in his chair and CARYN puts her hands together as if she is about to pray. She closes her eyes.)

DR. BROOKS - Derrick, you are not the father of Lil Derrick.

CARYN - Shit! No! No!

BOBBY - Oh my God!

DERRICK - I'm... I'm not?

DR. BROOKS - No you're not.

(DERRICK lets go of CANDACE's hand and he turns to her. CANDACE and DERRICK hug each other.)

BOBBY - Oh God! Oh God!

(BOBBY pops up to his feet and has his hands on his head.)

BOBBY - I'm a father! I'm really a father!

(CARYN stands up.)

CARYN - No! There must be some mistake! This can't be! I don't want Bobby as my baby father! I want Derrick! Check it again!

DR. BROOKS - Well wait a minute...

(DR. BROOKS continues to read.)

DR. BROOKS - ...Bobby you aren't Lil Derrick's father either.

(silence)

BOBBY - What?

(Everyone is staring at DR. BROOKS.)

CARYN - Excuse me?

DR. BROOKS - Bobby isn't the biological father either.

DERRICK - Oh shit!

CARYN - What! That's impossible! I didn't sleep with anyone else! Honestly I didn't!

BOBBY - I should've known! You ho! I should've known!

CARYN - I didn't sleep with anyone else! Doc this can't be right!

DR. BROOKS - No this test is quite accurate but...

CARYN - That's impossible! That shit is impossible!

DR. BROOKS - But wait wait, the notes here say that through some testing we were able to detect the bioligical father.

CARYN - You were?

DERRICK - How did you do that? How is that possible? Who is it?

DR. BROOKS - Well...

(He is still reading.)

DR. BROOKS - ...we were able to match DNA samples with a prior patient of the hospital who was admitted a few years ago.

(The doctor looks up over his thin rimmed glasses at CARYN.)

DR. BROOKS - Caryn your son's father is...

(DR. BROOKS returns to the paper to read.)

DR. BROOKS - ...his name is...Nino Kevon Daniels.

Episode 49

2007-12-15T22:29:00.002-08:00

MIRI missed GINA's flight and has decided to walk around Amsterdam and get something to eat.

(MIRI sees another cafe and steps inside.)

HOSTESS - Good day, table for one?

MIRI - Yes, thank you.

JARED - Gina, we're so happy you were able to join us!

ANGIE - Yes, truly.

GINA - Thanks, I figured what the hell? I'm never gonna be in Amsterdam again. What's a few hours to eat a nice meal with a very nice couple.

JARED - Well cheers.

GINA - I'm just very appreciative that yall invited me to eat with yall. I've been very sad and I needed a nice pick me up.

ANGIE - Very sad? What's wrong?

GINA - Oh don't worry about it.

JARED - No please, do tell.

GINA - Well...

(GINA pauses.)

GINA - You see, there's this guy...and he's the reason I was even in Africa...and he...he...

(GINA stops in shock.)

GINA - ...he's sitting right there!

(JARED and ANGIE turn around.)

ANGIE - Right there? That's him?

GINA - Yes! Oh my goodness! What in the world is he doing here?

(JARED is still turned around looking at MIRI.)

JARED - I guess he didn't want to let you go so easily.

GINA - Oh gosh!

JARED - It's possible you should go say hello... huh?

ANGIE - No wait.

(ANGIE grabs her menu and gets up.)

ANGIE - Gina hold your menu up in front of your face. Let me go talk to him.

GINA - Angie wait...

(ANGIE walks toward MIRI giggling.)

ANGIE - Good afternoon sir.

MIRI - Good afternoon.

(ANGIE gives MIRI her menu.)

ANGIE - Please check out today's special. It's quite the catch.

MIRI - Thank you.

ANGIE - Can I get you something to drink?

MIRI - Just water please.

ANGIE - Sure. So is this your first time in Amsterdam? What brings you here?

MIRI - Oh you don't wanna know.

ANGIE - Try me.

(ANGIE smiles.)

MIRI - Okay, if you must know. I um... I was following a friend of mine. And her flight was here and I missed her. So now...

(MIRI stops.)

ANGIE - Sounds like a love interest.

(MIRI doesn't answer.)

ANGIE - Well maybe you will see her again real soon.

MIRI - I don't know. Maybe.

ANGIE - As a matter of fact sir, I think you will see her again today.

(MIRI smiles.)

MIRI - Thanks but that's impossible. She's already gone and probably through with me anyway.

ANGIE - Tell ya what sir. You seem like a nice gentleman and I am sure she is a nice lady. If you see her again, today, will you promise to make her happy?

MIRI - Lady, if I ever see her again, I will never ever neglect her again. Ever! Trust me on that. I just wish I could see her right now.

(ANGIE smiles as she waves for GINA to come over.)

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SHARONDA is in her room watching television. There is a knock on the door.

SHARONDA - Come in! It's open!

(MIYA opens the door.)

SHARONDA - Hey cuzz!

MIYA - Hi Rhonda!

(SHARONDA gets up to hug MIYA then she sits back down.)

SHARONDA - What's goin' on?

MIYA - Nothin'. Nothin' at all. Did you hear about some fight at Amgis?

SHARONDA - No, what happened?

MIYA - I don't know but I think it's at the spot that Mona wanted me to meet her at. I overheard someone talking about it downstairs.

SHARONDA - Wow. I'm sure I'll hear about it.

MIYA - You're so much in the know. I wanna be just like you!

(SHARONDA laughs.)

SHARONDA - Well don't say that too fast! I gotta improve my grades a bit if I'm ever gonna get into a top law school.

MIYA - You'll get in. Tell em you're a Ferguson!

(They both laugh.)

SHARONDA - That only seems to have weight around campus. I don't know about the outside world. But speaking of big time Fergusons who move weight, how is Aunt Mel? She still mad at me?

MIYA - She'll get over it. Don't sweat it.

SHARONDA - Okay.

MIYA - So I got this handbook thing...

SHARONDA - Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Let me see that thing.

(MIYA opens her bag and pulls out the small blue book.)

MIYA - It was laying on the ground face down. I thought it may be a poetry book or something because its so small. So I picked it up.

(MIYA hands it to SHARONDA.)

MIYA - I had no idea it was a sorority book. All about Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. Cool huh?

(SHARONDA doesn't answer. She looks at the cover of the book, then looks at the back. There is nothing on the back. She opens it, glances at the first page, then closes it immediately and puts it down.)

SHARONDA - Miya, let me talk to you for a minute.

MIYA - Okay.

SHARONDA - Do you know what this book is?

MIYA - Well I was reading and it seemed like all the rules and regulations and stuff. You know, official type stuff.

SHARONDA - That's exactly right. This is official type stuff for Sigma Gamma Rho.

MIYA - Uh huh.

SHARONDA - So if this is official type stuff for Sigma Gamma Rho, why would anyone else be reading it?

MIYA - Well no one else should read it.

SHARONDA - That's right. So then why did you read it?

MIYA - Because I found it.

SHARONDA - Miya, just because you saw it laying there, doesn't mean you're supposed to disrespect their organization by reading their secret information. All I did was glance at the first page to make sure this book was what I thought it was. Then I placed it down. Now I'm gonna call one of my friends who is an SGRho and let her know to come pick this up. It isn't my business what is in this book.

(silence)

SHARONDA - You said you wanna be just like me right?

MIYA - Yes.

SHARONDA - Okay then, lesson number one. I, as well as most Greeks, respect one another. We respect each other's organizations. I may not agree with them, but I have to respect them because I want them to respect me. You understand?

MIYA - Yes.

SHARONDA - How would you like it if you were a member of Zeta Phi Beta and someone read all of your secret information. You wouldn't like that at all would you?

MIYA - No. No I wouldn't.

SHARONDA - That's right. So I hope you learned something from our little talk. I'm serious. If you want to be like me and become my soror some day, you have to learn some things and grow some. But I know you're a smart girl and you're very sweet. So you won't have any problems. Okay?

(MIYA smiles.)

MIYA - Okay. I didn't mean any harm.

SHARONDA - I know you didn't cousin. I know.

(SHARONDA picks up the phone to call PAULA as MIYA dials on her cell phone.)

ANDY - Hello?

SHARONDA - Paula? Hi this is Sharonda.

ANDY - No this is Andrea, Paula's soror. Paula is on her other phone with her mother.

SHARONDA - Oh hi Andrea. Well I'm her friend Sharonda and maybe you can help me.

ANDY - Sure, what can I do?

SHARONDA - Don't ask me how this happened, but my little cousin found one of your sorority handbooks.

ANDY - What!

SHARONDA - Don't worry, I have it safe and sound here. I was going to tell Paula that she can come by and pick it up.

ANDY - Oh my God! Thanks Sharonda! Thanks a lot!

SHARONDA - I know how important this is. I'm a Zeta, so I know the importance.

ANDY - Yeah! I really appreciate the call. So where do you live?

SHARONDA - Right upstairs. I'm in room nineteen twenty.

ANDY - Okay I'll be right up.

SHARONDA - Okay.

(They hang up.)

SHARONDA - Hey, where you going?

MIYA - I got Mona on the phone finally! I'll be right back!

SHARONDA - Okay.

(MIYA quickly walks out the door and closes it behind her.)

(silence)

SHARONDA thinks - Now...

(SHARONDA grabs the handbook.)

SHARONDA thinks - ...let's see what Sigma Gamma Rho is really about!

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MIRI - Lady, trust me. If I ever see my Gina again, I would treat her like the queen that she is. I promise that. I was a fool and now she's gone. So... well anyway, I didn't mean to go into all that. What is today's special?

(ANGIE just smiles. )

MIRI - Uh... what did you say the special was?

ANGIE - How about this for a special sir?

(GINA walks up and stands next to ANGIE.)

MIRI - Gina!

GINA - Hi Miri!

(MIRI jumps out of his chair.)

MIRI - Oh my God Gina! I thought I missed you! Oh my God!

(GINA smiles.)

GINA - Miri, this is my friend Gina. I joined her and her husband Jared for lunch.

ANGIE - Pleased to meet you.

MIRI - You too! So you work here at the restaurant and... how... so...

GINA - No no, I met them on the flight. She's not a waitress, she was playing with you. Come sit over here Miri. With us.

MIRI - Wait...

(MIRI walks around the table and hugs GINA. He holds her close.)

MIRI - Gina, I am so sorry. You had good reason to leave me in Africa. I neglected you and took you for granted and I am sorry. I will never let that happen again. You are a gift to me, a gift from God and I appreciate you. From the bottom of my heart. I love you Gina.

GINA - I love you too Miri.

(He continues to hold her.)

MIRI - I would've followed you to the end of the earth if I had to.

(GINA smiles.)

GINA - Luckily, you found me.

(They let go of each other and join JARED and ANGIE. JARED stands up to greet MIRI.)

ANGIE - Miri, this is my husband Jared. Jared, this is Miri, Gina's fiancee.

JARED - Charmed.

(JARED smiles as he takes MIRI's hand.)

GINA - Wait, Miri isn't my fiancee. We're not getting married or anything.

MIRI - Actually...

(MIRI bends down on one knee while holding GINA's hand.)

MIRI - Gina I love you. I always will. Will you marry me?

(silence)

GINA whispers - Miri, get up.

MIRI - Will you marry me?

GINA - Miri, I think we need to talk about a few things before we move to that level. Get up off your knee.

(MIRI slowly gets up.)

MIRI - What do you mean talk about a few things?

(ANGIE motions to JARED and they both slip away to leave MIRI and GINA alone to talk.)

GINA - Miri, I love you. And I know emotions are high right now because you thought I left, I thought you didn't care, and now here we are together. But we can't move into marriage just because feelings are high right now.

(silence)

(MIRI sits down, GINA does too.)

GINA - We got some things to work on. Like how we treat one another, what are our future plans, what do we plan to do after graduation, a lot of stuff. I can't promise to marry you just yet. I'm sorry.

(silence)

GINA - But, I can promise to love you and stay with you if you promise to change.

MIRI - Oh I will. I have! I got my wake up call!

GINA - Good. Then let's eat and go back home. Home as in the motherland.

MIRI - Okay.

GINA - And we have a long flight to talk about this marriage thing. Cool?

MIRI - Very cool!

(MIRI and GINA kiss.)

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KATRICE and PJ are talking about KATRICE's ill feelings toward JAHANNA.

KATRICE - PJ, I'd rather not talk about this. Okay?

PJ - Okay my bad. I won't press the issue anymore.

KATRICE - Thanks.

(silence)

PJ - Girl please! I don't care if you'd...

(PJ imitates KATRICE's voice.)

PJ - ...rather not talk about it...I want you to talk about it so talk about it. Jahanna is my girl and I wanna know what's up.

(KATRICE loses her smile.)

KATRICE - Fine PJ. Fine.

(KATRICE slowly runs her fingers through her hair and exhales heavily.)

KATRICE - Okay PJ fine. I'll admit...

(KATRICE pauses.)

KATRICE - There is a reason...a big reason...why I was against Jahanna.

PJ - I knew it. I knew it. Why Katrice? Why don't you like Jahanna?

(KATRICE pauses before she begins.)

KATRICE - Okay, let me tell you why. Remember when...

(There is a knock on the door, then the door opens.)

APRIL - Hey! Wasssssssup!

KATRICE - Don't you know how to knock and wait? I didn't say come in!

APRIL - Oh please! Shut up!

(APRIL comes in the room with OCTAVIA behind her.)

OCTAVIA - What's up ladies.

PJ - Hey.

(PJ looks back at KATRICE. KATRICE leans toward her and whispers quickly.)

KATRICE whispers - I'm not talkin' about Jahanna in front of them.

APRIL - What you got to eat up in here Katrice?

PJ whispers - Why not?

KATRICE whispers - Because what I have to tell you is personal. Very personal. I'm not sayin' it in front of April!

PJ thinks - Dammit!

(OCTAVIA sits down and APRIL comes into the room with a bottle of water that she got out of the kitchen.)

OCTAVIA - So what are yall up to? What yall talking about?

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MIYA is on the phone with her big sister MONA.

MIYA - Mona! Finally! Where the heck are you?

MONA - The police station.

MIYA - The what! You got arrested?

MONA - No silly! Ha ha ha ha ha!

MIYA - Oh! It wouldn't be the first time! Ha ha!

MONA - Oh whatever!

MIYA - So what are you doing there?

MONA - My boyfriend got arrested in the big fight.

MIYA - What! Mike got arrested? Why? What happened?

MONA - Long story, I'll tell ya later. I had to come down and bail him out.

MIYA - Wow, that's sick!

MONA - Yeah. So are you going over to my place?

MIYA - Yeah. I just left Sharonda's so I'm going to your room now.

MONA - Okay. They're bringing Mike out now so let me go. I'll see ya in a few.

MIYA - Okay. Tell Mike not to drop the soap!

MONA - Shut up stupid! Bye!

MIYA - Bye!

(MONA laughs as she hangs up.)

MONA thinks - She is so stupid!

(The officer opens the door. MONA smiles as she sees MIKE step from behind the officer. He stops as soon as he sees her.)

MONA - Hey! You okay?

(silence)

MIKE - Aw hell naw! Hell naw!

MONA - What?

OFFICER - Is there a problem?

MIKE - Hell yeah there's a problem! She...she...

OFFICER - Sir if you have a problem with the person who is bailing you out, you can always go back into the cell and we can refund her her money.

(MONA smiles and crosses her arms, waiting for MIKE's answer.)

(silence)

OFFICER - Sir I don't have all day. Are you leaving or not?

MIKE - Yeah, yeah I'm leaving!

(MIKE walks past MONA and she turns to leave with him.)

MONA - Hey, wait for me.

MIKE - You're kidding right?

(They walk out the door.)

MONA - What's the matter with you?

MIKE - What's the matter with me? Are you serious?

MONA - Yes I'm serious, what's wrong?

(MIKE stops.)

MIKE - Mona, you left me to get arrested! I got locked up because of your ass! I should kill you! And you think I'm happy about walking out of here with you?

MONA - I did it Mike because I was pissed! You were taking Renee's side of the arguement! It aint about Renee, it should be about me and you! I didn't ask questions when you were fighting Quinton did I?

MIKE - You left me hanging!

MONA - And you left me hanging! What's the difference?

(silence)

(MONA quickly loses her smile and steps closer to MIKE.)

MONA - Don't ever embarrass me...especially in front of my sorors.

MIKE - What?

MONA - You heard me. I don't repeat myself.

(MIKE is staring at MONA a little surprised.)

MONA - Now kiss me.

(silence)

MIKE - You know what Mona?

MONA - What?

(MIKE pauses.)

(silence)

MIKE - I like your style.

(MONA smiles. MIKE steps toward MONA and they start to kiss.)

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OCTAVIA - So what are yall up to? What yall talking about?

KATRICE - Nothing important. Just gossip.

APRIL - Shit well tell me! You know I need to know what the deal is on campus!

PJ - Why are you always in the middle of the yard drama?

APRIL - Hey man, I know its a dirty job but somebody's gotta do it.

(KATRICE laughs.)

PJ - So where are you guys coming from? Where yall going?

OCTAVIA - Oh nowhere. We don't have any plans really. Just hanging out. I had a big exam today and I aced it of course.

APRIL - Of course sands!

OCTAVIA - So I'm ready to chill out! Ya know?

(APRIL slaps a high five with OCTAVIA.)

APRIL - My sands is a genius! They don't make exams that she can't ace!

PJ thinks - Shit!

KATRICE - So what yall wanna do?

OCTAVIA - I don't know. You all are the party goers. I'm just taggin' along.

APRIL - Let me make a phone call and see where the party's at.

PJ thinks - Damn, I gotta get these chicks out of here!

PJ - I don't think it's much partyin' goin' on yall. It's kind of a dead night.

OCTAVIA - Really?

PJ - Yeah. I haven't heard too much happenin'.

(APRIL is on the phone.)

PJ - Octavia, it isn't even like you to be tryin' to party. Why don't you go to the library or somethin'?

OCTAVIA - The library? Shut up PJ.

(PJ looks over at APRIL who is talking to someone on the phone, then at KATRICE who is smiling at her.)

PJ whispers - What are you laughing at!

KATRICE whispers - You're just dying to know about me and Jahanna huh?

(KATRICE starts laughing.)

PJ whispers - Yeah I do and I'm about to find out.

(PJ walks over to APRIL.)

PJ - April.

APRIL - Hold on.

(She puts the phone down.)

APRIL - What's up Peej?

PJ - Do me a favor okay? I need a few minutes alone with my sands. Just a few minutes. Would you and Octavia excuse us for a minute?

APRIL - Uh... I guess.

PJ - Like five minutes. That's all.

APRIL - Um... okay.

PJ - Thanks. Five minutes.

(APRIL places the phone back to her ear.)

APRIL - Let me call you right back Larry. Okay cool.

(APRIL hangs up and walks over to OCTAVIA.)

APRIL - Octavia, walk me to the soda machine.

OCTAVIA - The soda machine? You need an escort to the soda machine?

APRIL - Just come on.

(APRIL nods her head toward the door.)

OCTAVIA - Oh... okay. Uh... we'll be right back. Don't start the party without us.

PJ - Oh we won't.

(APRIL and OCTAVIA walk into the hallway. PJ smiles as she closes the door.)

OCTAVIA - What's that all about?

(APRIL looks back at the closed door. She is silent for a moment.)

APRIL - Well I'll be damned. I never would've thought.

OCTAVIA - What?

(APRIL doesn't answer, but starts to walk down the hall.)

OCTAVIA - What? What am I missing?

(silence)

APRIL - You're missing something alright. You are totally out of the loop.

OCTAVIA - Well what? Tell me what's up.

(APRIL smiles.)

APRIL - Sands, let me tell you a little something about Katrice.

Episode 48

2007-12-15T22:29:00.001-08:00

WILLIE is crying in JASON's room.

WILLIE - I don't deserve you Jason. I just don't. I'm not ready for this kind of relationship. When we first started, I didn't know I would love you the way...I didn't know you could love me the way that you do.

JASON - Well I do. So what's wrong with that?

(silence)

WILLIE - It's deeper than I expected or imagined...

(She takes a long pause.)

WILLIE - ...and I don't think I can handle it anymore.

JASON - I don't understand. What do you mean you can't handle it anymore? Handle what? And why don't you deserve me?

(silence)

JASON - Willie talk to me.

WILLIE - I'm trying...its...its just that...

(silence)

JASON - Willie you are not making any sense at all and you're worrying me. Stop crying, come on, stop crying and talk to me.

(JASON approaches WILLIE and gets on his knee. He grabs her hands which she just wiped her tears with. He holds them tightly and looks up into her face.)

JASON - Talk to me.

WILLIE - Okay. Okay.

(WILLIE catches her breath and takes one hand from JASON to wipe her face again.)

WILLIE - Jason, I don't think I should stay in this relationship with you anymore.

JASON - What? Why?

WILLIE - It's just that...I don't deserve you for the way you treat me. I don't return the love you give me and that isn't...it so isn't fair to you Jason.

(JASON stands up.)

JASON - Willie what the hell are you talking about?

WILLIE - I don't know anymore, I'm so confused.

(silence)

JASON - Willie...

(WILLIE looks up.)

JASON - ...are you cheating on me?

(WILLIE pauses and looks away, then back at JASON.)

WILLIE - No.

(silence)

JASON - You're fuckin' cheating on me!

WILLIE - No, no I'm not...

JASON - Yes you are! I can tell by the way you answered me!

WILLIE - Jason...no...

JASON - I can't believe this! I can't...

(JASON looks around him and grabs the closest thing to him, his cell phone. He throws it and it shatters against the wall.)

WILLIE - Jason!

JASON - Who is it!

WILLIE - Nobody!

(JASON turns and storms toward the closet.)

WILLIE thinks - Oh my God!

WILLIE - Jason stop!

(JASON grabs his coat and throws it on. He storms out the door.)

WILLIE - Jason! Where are you...

(JASON slams the door behind him.)

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PJ is on the phone with ROBIN.

PJ - Yeah, but at least be a little creative with yours. The same restaurant?

(ROBIN laughs.)

ROBIN - Well yeah, I guess you got a point there girl.

(PJ laughs too.)

PJ - Well thanks for the heads up Robin.

ROBIN - Oh no doubt. I know I aint the one to get played and I aint tryin' to see none of my friends get played either. So I just wanted to make you aware, just in case it was shady.

PJ - Yeah true true.

ROBIN - Aight well I'm out PJ. I'll catch ya later.

PJ - Hey Robin wait, did you say you were still at the diner now?

ROBIN - Yeah, why?

(PJ thinks a moment.)

PJ - Check this out, this is mad funny! This is what I want you to do!

ROBIN - Huh? What?

(SYLVIA turns to KATRICE.)

SYLVIA - Who's she talking to?

KATRICE - I think she said Robin.

SYLVIA - The Delta?

KATRICE - I guess.

SYLVIA - Oh. PJ is always up in some mix. I swear.

(KATRICE laughs.)

SYLVIA - So anyway, what were we talkin' about?

KATRICE - I don't know. I don't remember.

SYLVIA - Chick yes you do! We were talkin' bout you!

(KATRICE smiles.)

KATRICE - Oh yeah. I forgot.

SYLVIA - Uh huh. So what's the deal Trece? Why you hatin' on Jahana the way you do?

KATRICE - See I'd tell ya soror, but then I'd have to kill ya.

SYLVIA - Oh whatever! Stop playin'! What's the deal?

(silence)

SYLVIA - Well?

(Katrice smiles again.)

KATRICE - Okay look... this is the deal. See what happened was...

SYLVIA - No wait, just when the good part is! I gotta go!

KATRICE - Oh, you're leaving? Already?

SYLVIA - Girl I gotta go for real. I am so late, I was trying to wait around for your reasons.

KATRICE - Oh well.

(KATRICE smiles as she playfully shrugs.)

SYLVIA - Oh I'm gonna call PJ so don't act like I won't find out! Ha ha ha ha!

(KATRICE laughs. SYLVIA gets up and grabs her bag.)

KATRICE - Okay girl, I'll holla at cha lata.

SYLVIA - See ya Trece.

(SYLVIA walks past PJ.)

SYLVIA - Hey girl, I gotta go.

(PJ covers the phone with her hand.)

PJ - You leavin?

SYLVIA - Yeah, I'll call you later.

PJ - Okay.

(They hug and SYLVIA leaves.)

PJ - Okay tell me when you call me back! Ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha ha! Okay girl! Take care!

(PJ hangs up.)

KATRICE - What was that all about?

PJ - Would yo believe that Ty just took Robin to the twenty four seven right after he took me there!

KATRICE - What? How did you know?

PJ - That was Robin on the phone!

KATRICE - Oh shit! So explain to me what happened again? I wanna make sure I understood exactly what you just said.

PJ - Hell no.

KATRICE - Huh?

PJ - Don't try and be slick. I asked you a question and I want my answer first. Why the hell are you hatin' on Jahanna?

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JASON has gone to the gym inside the Ahpla Dome on campus. He has on boxing gloves and is hitting the heavy bag.

JASON thinks - I'm so damn stupid! How did I not see this coming? Dammit!

(JASON hits the bag hard, the bag rocks back and forth.)

JASON thinks - How the hell...we're together every fuckin' day!

(JASON hits the bag three times quickly. The bag spins around.)

JASON thinks - Who is it! Who the hell is it!

(JASON hits the bag hard.)

JASON thinks - I need to calm down before I fuckin' kill somebody.

(JASON stops hitting the bag and slowly walks over to one of the benches. He sits down and drops his head into his hands, with the boxing gloves on.)

JASON thinks - I can't believe this...I just don't believe it!

(silence)

(Two guys walk in the gym talking and laughing. They go to the other side and prepare to work out.)

JASON thinks - Who is it...who is it...

(JASON stares at the two guys. Theyre talking and laughing as one prepares to life weights.)

JASON thinks - What kind of nigga does Willie like...

(JASON just stares at the guy lifting the weight. He stares at his arms, his chest, his legs, then his face.)

JASON thinks - Just the kind of nigga that Willie likes...

(JASON clinches his fists within the gloves.)

JASON thinks - I bet this has all been going on behind my back! The whole damn time!

(silence)

JASON thinks - I've been treating her like a queen all this time, and I bet this has been going on since the beginning!

(JASON slowly stands up with his eyes still fixed on the guy who was once lifting and now is standing.)

JASON thinks - And I bet all her sorors know! I'm just the damn fool all over campus!

(JASON is breathing very heavy but doesn't show it.)

JASON thinks - I should just...

(JASON takes a big swing.)

DEXTER - Whoa whoa bruh!

JASON - Dexter?

(DEXTER grabbed JASON's shoulder and startled JASON.)

JASON - Oh...uh...my bad man...you okay?

DEXTER - Yeah, I'm fine. You kinda jumpy huh?

JASON - Yeah man...I'm...

(silence)

DEXTER - I didn't know you came down here, I work out here all the time. Well come on man, let's take out that agression on the bag here.

(DEXTER puts his towel down on the bench and stands behind the bag to hold it for JASON.)

DEXTER - Aight man, let's see what ya go.

(JASON just stands there.)

DEXTER - Don't worry man, ha ha ha, it won't hit ya back. Give it your best shot!

(JASON steps in and hits the bag...hard. Very hard.)

DEXTER - Damn man, you need to take on Lennox Lewis! Damn!

(silence)

DEXTER - Hey J, what's the matter man? You look like you're about to kill somebody, and from the feel of that punch, you may be able to.

(silence)

DEXTER - You okay man?

JASON - Dex, can I talk to you...and you keep it between me and you?

DEXTER thinks - What's this about?

DEXTER - Sure man, what's up?

(silence)

(JASON gets ready to hit the bag again.)

JASON - I just got something...real important...that I need to ask you man.

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MIKE is sitting at the 32nd precinct. He is trying to make a phone call.

MIKE - Excuse me...I've been here over an hour and I haven't been allowed to make a phone call yet!

OFFICER - Just a few more minutes sir. Take your seat and I'll be right with you.

MIKE - That's what you said an hour ago!

OFFICER - And it's gonna be another hour if you don't sit down!

MIKE thinks - Dammit!

(MIKE turns and sits back down. He rubs his wrists from when he had handcuffs on.)

MIKE thinks - This is some bullshit! This is some bullshit!

(MIKE thinks about MONA.)

MIKE thinks - I can't believe she played me like that! Oooooh I'm gona kick her...

OFFICER - Somebody named Mike here?

(MIKE jumps up.)

MIKE - Hey! Hey, that's me!

OFFICER - Right this way sir.

MIKE - Can I leave yet?

OFFICER - Leave? Where you think you're goin'?

MIKE - Home! This is one big misunderstanding.

OFFICER - Yeah, okay. Whatever.

MIKE - Well where are you taking me then?

(The officer doesn't answer as he flips through a folder and walks down a long hallway with MIKE following.)

MIKE - You don't talk much do you?

OFFICER - And you talk a lot...don't you?

(The officer turns a corner and opens a door. He holds it open or MIKE.)

MIKE - What the hell is that?

OFFICER - It's a camera.

MIKE - A camera? That big? Why are you taking my picture?

OFFICER - Because we'll need it for your file.

(MIKE stops.)

MIKE - File? What file?

OFFICER - You'll need a file for processing.

MIKE - Proces...okay wait up. Hold on a minute, this is all one big misunderstanding. I didn't start any fight on Amgis' campus. I don't even go to school there man! I told you I go to Ahpla University!

OFFICER - Yeah, you told me. So where's your Ahpla id?

MIKE - I already told you! I lost my wallet in all the confusion.

OFFICER - Uh huh. Stand right here please.

MIKE - Wait, you can't be serious man! Come on man, I didn't do anything!

OFFICER - Stand right here sir.

MIKE - Are you a Nupe by any chance?

OFFICER - A what?

MIKE thinks - Damn!

MIKE - Come on man, we need to talk about this...I need a lawyer...I need a phone call.

(The officer puts MIKE's folder down and walks toward MIKE.)

OFFICER - No, what you need to do is cooperate before this gets ugly.

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PJ - Don't try and be slick. I asked you a question and I want my answer first. Why the hell are you hatin' on Jahanna?

KATRICE - Damn Prejina, give it a break man. Shit.

PJ - I'll give it a break when you tell me the deal.

(PJ sits back down.)

PJ - Now what's up?

(silence)

PJ - Well? Speak!

(KATRICE laughs.)

KATRICE - So you really think I have something against Jahana huh?

PJ - Why else would you hate on her like you do? Your reasoning aint flying with me sister.

(KATRICE laughs again.)

KATRICE - You're just the private eye aint ya?

PJ - Yeah, I get to the bottom of the case.

KATRICE - Yeah, I see!

PJ - You're stalling again.

(silence)

KATRICE - PJ, I'd rather not talk about this. Okay?

PJ - Oh my bad.

KATRICE - Thanks.

PJ - Girl please! I don't care if you'd...

(PJ imitates KATRICE's voice.)

PJ - ...rather not talk about it...I want you tot talk about it so talk about it. Jahanna is my girl and I wanna know what's up.

(KATRICE loses her smile.)

KATRICE - Fine PJ. Fine.

(KATRICE slowly runs her fingers through her hair and exhales heavily.)

KATRICE - Okay PJ fine. I'll admit...

(KATRICE pauses.)

KATRICE - There is a reason...a big reason...why I was against Jahanna.

PJ - I knew it. I knew it. Why?

(KATRICE pauses before she begins.)

KATRICE - Okay, let me tell you why...

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MIKE - Hello! Xavier! Hello!

XAVIER - Mike?

MIKE - Yo! Oh my God man, where are you?

XAVIER - I'm over here at Amgis. I'm interviewing some cats, I just caught up with frat. Where are you?

MIKE - Man these fools arrested me and think I had something to do with starting the fight!

XAVIER - What!

MIKE - I'm down at the police place now!

XAVIER - Jesus! Are you okay man?

MIKE - Yeah, I've been here forever though! They took my cell phone, I lost my wallet, and this is the first phone call they've let me make!

XAVIER - So how can you get out?

MIKE - That's why I'm calling you Z. I need five hundred dollars.

XAVIER - Five hundred dollars!

MIKE - Yeah, this is only a misdeamenor or something. I just have to pay a fine and I can leave. So can you bring it?

XAVIER - Are you crazy? I don't have five hundred dollars!

MIKE - Yes you do man, call your dad or something. He's a preacher, he got money!

XAVIER - Okay calm that noise down. My father is not gonna bail you out of jail.

MIKE - Why not?

XAVIER - He just aint. We need another plan of action.

MIKE - Well you gotta help me man, you gotta do something!

XAVIER - I'm thinking I'm thinking!

MIKE - Well think fast man! I gotta get out of here!

XAVIER - Okay okay...can I call you back?

MIKE - Call me back? Hell no man! I'm in the police station! They got me sitting here in some small ass room like I'm a criminal and this is my only phone call!

XAVIER - Oh wow! Okay, check this out. I'm gonna rally up the Nupes and we'll get the money! We'll all have to pitch in. Hold tight bruh, we'll be there for ya!

MIKE - Aight man, I'm countin' on ya man! Hurry!

XAVIER - Okay bruh! I'll get it as fast as I can!

MIKE - Thanks Z! Thanks!

XAVIER - No problem man!

(MIKE hangs up.)

OFFICER - Okay, back ya go.

MIKE - I know I know!

(MIKE walks back to his little room and the officer locks him in.)

MIKE - My frat brothers are coming to get me out of here!

OFFICER - Hurray for the calvary!

(The officer walks away.)

MIKE thinks - I'm gonna write a letter about his ass!

(MIKE sits down.)

MIKE thinks - I can't believe this is happening to me!

(MIKE looks around the small cell. There is writing all over the wall. He is sitting on a cold steel bed. He looks at how nasty it looks and he scoots to the very end of it so his body is not in contact with most of it.)

MIKE thinks - I'm gonna kill Mona! I'm gonna kill her ass!

(MIKE sits forward, closes his eyes, and rubs his forehead.)

MIKE thinks - I hope those niggas hurry up! This is some bullshit! Why me? Out of all the niggas out there to grab! Why me!

(MIKE looks at his arm to see his watch, but he forgot it was confiscated.)

MIKE - Dammit!

(MIKE stands up and starts pacing around the cell.)

MIKE thinks - This is some bullshit!

(MIKE hears the main door open and he tries to peek down the hall without touching his face to the bars of the cell. He hears keys jingling.)

MIKE thinks - They probably bringing some other nigga in here!

MIKE - Hey man, I need to make another phone call! Hey!

(The officer walks up to MIKE's cell and starts to fumble with the keys.)

MIKE - You're gonna let me make another phone call? Cool!

OFFICER - You won't need to. You posted bail.

MIKE - I did? That quick?

OFFICER - Yep. You're free to go as soon as you sign a few forms and get your belongings.

MIKE - Hell yeah!

(The officer opens the cell.)

MIKE - I knew them Nupes wouldn't let me down! Damn that was quick! I'm so glad I pledged!

(MIKE walks back down the long hallway behind the officer.)

MIKE thinks - I wonder how Z got the money that fast!

OFFICER - Come into this room with me and get your belongings.

MIKE - Okay.

(MIKE follows him.)

OFFICER - Sign right here and you're free to go.

MIKE - You know, you guys got a racket here. Five hundred bucks just to keep me in here?

OFFICER - Yeah, somebody's gotta keep the lights on in this place. Have a good day sir.

(The officer leads MIKE out.)

MIKE - Yeah uh huh. You too. I told you my frat brothers would get me out of this hell hole!

OFFICER - Frat brothers? I think you're a little mistaken sir.

MIKE - Huh?

(They go through the door.)

OFFICER - This is who got you out.

(MIKE stops in his tracks.)

MONA - Hey. You okay?

Episode 47

2007-12-15T22:28:00.004-08:00

As KATRICE tells her sorors what happened to MONA at Amgis, PJ questions KATRICE's feelings about the incident.

KATRICE - Mona was out there at Amgis when the big fight started and Renee caught up with her and whipped her ass!

SYLVIA - No!

KATRICE - Yes girl! Renee was pissed at Mona for something. And you know how Mona is! She probably egged her on! Aint that some funny shit! Oh my God!

(KATRICE laughs again.)

PJ - Wait a minute!

(KATRICE slowly stops laughing.)

KATRICE - What?

PJ - How the hell are you laughing about Renee kickin' Mona's ass when you got pissed off at Jahanna for doin' the same damn thing?

SYLVIA - Hey, you know, that's a good question.

(KATRICE loses her smile.)

PJ - What's the deal with that line sister?

(silence)

KATRICE - Come on man, this is different.

PJ - Different? How so?

KATRICE - It's like... okay you know how if you have a little brother or something you can pick on him all day long but the minute someone outside of your family picks on him you are ready to defend him?

PJ - Come better than that Treecey, I'm an only child. I can't relate.

KATRICE - You know what the heck I'm talkin' about!

SYLVIA - So are you saying that since Renee is a soror, it's okay for her to beat up Mona. But because Jahanna is not a soror, it's not okay for her to do it?

KATRICE - Sound crazy?

SYLVIA - Actually, yeah.

PJ - Wait, are you telling me that you went on this big rampage about violence and shit over Jahanna... about how you could never advocate violence and so on and so on... and now you are doing just that?

KATRICE - I'm not advocating anything. All I'm saying is that I'm not gonna extend any courtesies or look past any faults for a non soror. Especially for someone that's trying to get in.

SYLVIA - I don't know Katrice, I think I kinda feel PJ on this one.

KATRICE - You do?

SYLVIA - I just remember how you were up in the meeting. You were adament about Jahanna and how a soror is to carry herself. What is Renee saying about AKA by fighting? Its like you're talking out of both sides of your neck.

PJ - But honestly, I wanna take this a step further than that.

KATRICE - A step further? What you mean?

(PJ smirks.)

PJ - Katrice, I know you. I know you well.

KATRICE - Uh huh.

PJ - And I just can't believe this is the only reason you were hating on Jahanna. Now I want to know the real deal. Why did you argue til you were blue in the face to keep Jahanna off our line?

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DEXTER has just hung up the phone with WILLIE. He re-opens the book he was reading.

(DEXTER laughs to himself.)

DEXTER thinks - I knew she still wanted me. Ha ha ha ha.

(DEXTER continues to read.)

DEXTER thinks - I can't get back into Willie. That's that crazy shit. Me and Jason are boys, that shit aint cool.

(DEXTER turns the page.)

DEXTER thinks - And God, don't let Ronnie be right for once. He'd never let me hear the end of it!

(The phone rings.)

DEXTER thinks - Willie?

(He answers.)

DEXTER - Hello?

DRE - What's the deal team?

DEXTER - What's up bruh?

DRE - Dog, did you hear about the fight over at Amgis?

DEXTER - Fight? What fight?

DRE - Dog, there was a big fight at the happy hour between the Kappas and the Alphas!

DEXTER - For real? Them cat dudes?

DRE - Hell yeah! The bruhs called me and tol d me. They didn't get up in it but I think Buck was at the wrong place at the wrong time. He hurt his leg or something.

DEXTER - Aw damn. That's fucked up.

DRE - Yeah, but I don't think its serious.

DEXTER - Oh cool.

DRE - So what's up with you dog?

DEXTER - Nothin' bruh. Just reading.

DRE - You comin' to the house to watch the game?

DEXTER - Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Eight o' clock right?

DRE - Yeah. Pick up some pizza on the way nigga.

DEXTER - Nigga please! Hell no! Ha ha ha ha, you better get Ty to get that shit!

(DRE laughs.)

DRE - I feel ya dog. Aight I'll see ya here.

DEXTER - Alright bruh.

DRE - Bruh.

DEXTER - Bruh.

(They hang up. DEXTER looks at his watch.)

DEXTER - I need to get ready to roll out.

(He closes his book and turns the shower on. The phone rings again.)

DEXTER - Hello?

DONNA - Hi Dexter this is Donna.

DEXTER - Oh hey Donna. What's up?

DONNA - Hey, you got the assignment for next class?

DEXTER - Yeah, I was just looking at it.

DONNA - Can I stop by in a few minutes and copy it?

DEXTER - Well I'm on my way out but you can borrow my book if you want. I won't need it tonight.

DONNA - Oh cool, I'll be right up.

DEXTER - Aight, I'm about to jump in the shower so come on in and grab it off my desk. I'll leave the door unlocked.

DONNA - Cool, thanks.

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PJ - Katrice, I know you. I know you well.

KATRICE - Uh huh.

PJ - And I just can't believe this is the only reason you were hating on Jahanna. Now I want to know the real deal. Why did you argue til you were blue in the face to keep Jahanna off line?

(silence)

SYLVIA - The million dollar question.

(PJ's cell phone rings.)

PJ - Saved by the bell! Hold on yall, maybe this is a report about April kicking somebody's ass.

(PJ picks up her cell phone.)

PJ - Hello?

ROBIN - PJ?

PJ - Yeah who's this?

ROBIN - This is Robin.

PJ thinks - Robin? What is Robin calling me for?

PJ - Hey Robin, what's up girl?

ROBIN - I'm cool, how are you?

PJ - Just fine. What can I do for ya?

ROBIN - You got a minute?

PJ - I got about half of one.

ROBIN - Cool, that's all I'll probably need anyway.

PJ - Okay.

ROBIN - Let me ask you something real quick. Were you out at the Twenty Four Seven diner earlier?

PJ - Uh yeah, I sure was.

ROBIN - I thought so. Did you happen to come to the diner with Ty?

PJ - Yeah, I sure did.

ROBIN thinks - Dag, he was telling the truth. Man, he gives up way too much information.

PJ - Why?

ROBIN - Well I'm at the diner now with him.

PJ - You are?

ROBIN - Yeah and the waitress recognized him from being in here earlier. So I asked him about it and he said that he was here earlier with you. I honestly didn't understand why he was telling me all his business.

PJ - Are you serious?

ROBIN - Yeah. So I wanted to first of all confirm if he was telling the truth.

PJ - Yeah, I guess he was.

ROBIN - And then secondly, let you know the deal. He plans to date both of us, which normally really wouldn't be an issue. Who he dates is his business.

PJ - Yeah, it is.

ROBIN - But he doesn't know the extent of my friendship with you. And with that being the case, I thought I'd let you know the deal, just in case he hadn't already.

PJ - So let me get this straight.

ROBIN - Uh huh.

PJ - He takes you to the exact same place that he took me just a little while ago, and then straight up tells you that he was there with me?

ROBIN - Basically. Yep.

PJ - Wow, what nerve!

ROBIN - Well to his credit, Ty seems very honest. Personally, I wouldnt've given up all the information that he told me. I mean, he definitely aint my man and he aint yours either. So he doesn't owe either of us anything.

PJ - Yeah, but at least be a little creative with yours. The same restaurant?

(ROBIN laughs.)

ROBIN - Well yeah, I guess you got a point there girl.

(PJ laughs too.)

PJ - Well thanks for the heads up Robin.

ROBIN - Oh no doubt. I know I aint the one to get played and I aint tryin' to see none of my friends get played either. So I just wanted to make you aware, just in case it was shady.

PJ - Yeah true true.

ROBIN - Aight well I'm out PJ. I'll catch ya later.

PJ - Hey Robin wait, did you say you were still at the diner now?

ROBIN - Yeah, why?

(PJ thinks a moment.)

PJ - Check this out, this is mad funny! This is what I want you to do!

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CARYN is in her house watching tv and talking on the phone.

TRINA - Yeah girl, but you won't believe what I heard.

CARYN - What?

TRINA - I think Derrick got a new girlfriend!

CARYN - What!

TRINA - Yeah, I heard he is talking to Candace now.

CARYN - Candace? Really?

TRINA - That's what I heard.

CARYN - Well shit! She aint even cute!

(They both laugh loud and long.)

TRINA - Girl you a trip!

CARYN - Well whatever! I don't want Derrick no more! Fuck em!

TRINA- Whatever ho! Stop lying!

CARYN - Naw, I don't want him no more. He dropped me like a bag of bricks and any nigga that can do that shit aint no man that I need to be fuckin' with.

TRINA - True true.

CARYN - We'll see how much this Candace chick means to him if he turns out to be the real father.

TRINA - How so?

CARYN - You know girlfriends hate the baby momma drama.

TRINA - Yeah? So?

CARYN - And you know I know how to bring the damn drama!

(TRINA laughs.)

TRINA - I know! I know!

(CARYN laughs.)

TRINA - Where is Lil Derrick now?

CARYN - Right here on the floor girl, playing with his fire engine and shit. His bad ass.

TRINA - Awwww, how cute.

CARYN - Yeah whatever! Let me see your ass babysit for a week. See how cute he is then!

(TRINA laughs.)

TRINA - I'd put that lil man on Ronnie and let him take care of him.

CARYN - Oh God no! Ha ha ha ha!

(CARYN's other line rings.)

CARYN - Hold on Tri.

(She clicks over.)

CARYN - Hello?

BOBBY - Hey, it's Bobby.

(silence)

CARYN - Bobby?

BOBBY - Yeah, what's up.

CARYN - I'm chillin. Uh... what's up with you?

BOBBY - You got a minute? I need to talk to you.

CARYN - Yeah, uh... hold on.

(CARYN clicks back over.)

CARYN - Trina let me call you back. It's Bobby.

TRINA - Bobby? What his ass want callin' you?

CARYN - I don't know. I'll call you back and tell you.

TRINA - Yeah, do that.

CARYN - Aight, bye.

(She clicks back over.)

CARYN - Bobby?

BOBBY - Yeah.

CARYN - You got my attention. What ya want?

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DEXTER steps into the shower.

DEXTER thinks - Willie must think I'm stupid if she thinks I can't see through her bullshit. She wants to play me and Jason at the same time. Well I aint no fool. Naw baby, not the kid.

(He grabs the soap and starts his shower.)

DEXTER thinks - I aint gonna lie, I aint the one to be turnin' no girls down. But this is more about principle than anything else. I can't let her win. Ha ha ha ha!

(He starts to rinse off.)

DEXTER thinks - She needs to get a grip, and then make up her mind. That's what's up.

(He hears the front door open.)

DEXTER thinks - That must be Donna getting that book.

DONNA - Hey Dexter, it's me.

DEXTER - Hey! I'm in the shower.

DONNA - Okay!

(silence)

(DEXTER hears the bathroom door open.)

DEXTER - Hey!

DONNA - Ha ha ha, hey Dex! I just wanted to ask you a quick question about our assignment.

DEXTER - Oh okay! Ha ha ha, well I'll be right out.

DONNA - Okay cool.

(DONNA stares into the shower at DEXTER.)

DONNA - Ooooh, sexy!

(She closes the door laughing. DEXTER laughs too. He turns the water off and grabs a towel. He puts it around his waist and walks out.)

DEXTER - Hey.

DONNA - Hey. Sorry to bug you.

DEXTER - No problem. What's up?

DONNA - I got your book here but I really don't know what chapter assignment we're supposed to do. I missed the last class so I don't know what lesson I should be preparing.

DEXTER - Oh okay. I think it's twenty two. Let me see.

(DONNA gives DEXTER the book as she stares at his wet chest.)

DEXTER - I think its twenty two, I'll know it when I turn the page to it.

DONNA - Mmmmmm hmmmmm.

(DEXTER flips the pages to the chapter.)

DEXTER - Yeah see, this one. Twenty two.

DONNA - Mmmmm hmmmmm.

(silence)

(DEXTER stares at DONNA. She stares back.)

(silence)

DEXTER - Okay, so um...you got...everything... you need?

DONNA - Almost everything.

(DONNA lets her hand fall between them and it grazes across DEXTER's towel. DEXTER looks down at her hand and then back up at her. He smiles. She smiles.)

(silence)

(DONNA leans in and starts to kiss DEXTER.)

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CARYN - So whatcha want Bobby? Wassup?

BOBBY - I know we haven't gotten along lately and I know we got some drama happenin'.

CARYN - Yeah. Drama.

BOBBY - And I know we don't know if I'm the father or not.

CARYN - Uh huh.

BOBBY - But I think that if I am the father and we're gonna have to deal with each other, then we may as well get along. For Lil Derrick at least.

CARYN - What?

BOBBY - I'm sayin'. We may as well patch things up between us if we're gonna have to be parents. Ya know?

(silence)

CARYN - Okay who kidnapped the real Bobby and who the hell is this?

(BOBBY laughs.)

BOBBY - What you sayin'?

CARYN - Bobby, it aint like you the fatherly type. Or the nicest guy I know. Or anything like that. What the hell is causing you to change?

BOBBY - Honestly, I loved and lost. For real this time. That kinda did it.

CARYN - Well whatever did it... cool.

BOBBY - Thanks Caryn.

CARYN - Yeah.

BOBBY - So how is Lil Derrick?

CARYN - He's fine. His bad ass.

(BOBBY laughs.)

BOBBY - He may be mine then cuz my mother said I was a terror on two legs!

CARYN - I know you were! Cuz you a hot mess now!

(They both laugh.)

BOBBY - Oh whatever! You know you like it!

CARYN - Nigga please! Ha ha ha ha!

BOBBY - Have you heard from Big Derrick?

CARYN - Yeah, he just told me when he's gonna be in town for the DNA test. That's all. I heard he's dating Candace now.

BOBBY - Really! Oh shit!

CARYN - Yeah.

BOBBY - Wow.

(silence)

BOBBY - So anyway, where's the baby now?

CARYN - His ass is sittin' right here and shit. Little ass monster.

BOBBY - He's sittin' right there?

CARYN - Yeah.

BOBBY - And you're cursin' like that in front of him? I thought he was at a baby sitter or in another room or something!

CARYN - Cursin' in front of him? What are you talking about?

BOBBY - Caryn don't curse in front of the baby, what kind of example is that?

CARYN - Nigga, I know you aint fuckin' tellin' me how to raise... my boy!

BOBBY - Caryn, what the hell is the matter with you?

CARYN - What's the matter with me? Shit nigga what's the matter with you!

BOBBY - You don't need to be using that foul language in front of your son. See, this is what I'm talking about! This is the exact reason I need to step in.

CARYN - Aw hell naw! Aint nobody steppin' in to shit! You aint gonna tell me that I can't be me in front of my son! He gets the real me at all times! I'm his damn mother, I'm the one who changes him and feeds him and shit! I don't wanna hear shit from nobody that aint up in this bitch twenty four seven like I am!

BOBBY - Well you better hope I aint the father because if I am, you can kiss your custody goodbye! I gurantee you that!

CARYN - We'll see about that shit!

BOBBY - Yeah! We...

(CARYN hangs up.)

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(DEXTER and DONNA begin kissing. He pushes her toward the bed. She falls back on it and he falls on top of her.)

DEXTER thinks - Yeah! It's about to be on!

(DONNA grabs at the towel and squeezes DEXTER's butt.)

DEXTER thinks - Donna is sexy as hell!

(DONNA pulls at the towel and quickly pulls her shirt over her head. DEXTER starts barking.)

DONNA - Oooh, you're turning me on! Bark again!

DEXTER - Roo! Roo! Roo! Arrrrrrr!

(DONNA starts to kiss and bite at DEXTER's neck.)

DEXTER thinks - Yeah! Yeah!

(DONNA starts to unhook her bra.)

DEXTER - Yeah...ye...uh...wait...wait.

(DEXTER stops. He pulls his towel back up.)

DONNA - What's the matter?

(silence)

DONNA - What?

DEXTER - I can't. I can't do this.

DONNA - It's okay baby. If you don't scream I sure won't holla!

(DEXTER laughs.)

DEXTER - Naw Donna. I just can't.

DEXTER thinks - I can but I don't want to.

DEXTER - My bad yo.

DONNA - Are you serious?

DEXTER - Yeah.

(DEXTER starts to get up. He laughs as he does.)

DONNA - Okay... I don't get too many turn downs. What's the matter?

DEXTER - Look... I'm sorry but...

DONNA - You know what, on second thought, I don't wanna know. Don't sweat it Dex. I'll bring your book back tomorrow.

DEXTER - Okay then. Cool. I'm sorry.

(DONNA gets up to leave. She puts her shirt back on.)

DEXTER thinks - Aint this some damn shit!

DONNA - Talk to ya later Dexter.

DEXTER - Yeah. Later.

(DONNA leaves. DEXTER sits on the bed.)

(silence)

DEXTER thinks - I guess I like my ex more than I thought I did. Shit!