(slow piano music) (footsteps clocking) (plastic crinkles) (heavy breathing) - Oh God. (keys rustling) (woman screams) (slaps cracking) (woman screams) (melancholy music of intrigue) (smooth upbeat music) (crowd chatters) - We leave tomorrow night. Yeah. (wine glass clinking) - Okay, okay, okay,
settle down, settle down. First of all, I want to thank
you guys for coming out. I am the best man, Lee Sumner. - And I am Anita Ferrell,
the maid of honor. On behalf of both
Neil and Brandi, we want to welcome you to this, their wedding rehearsal dinner. - We would like to thank
you guys for coming out and celebrating this
very joyous occasion, and I know that each of
you are here to wish them the very best of luck. - Now I've known these
two since college, and have watched their
relationship grow into what is today one
of love and commitment. - So without further ado,
I will like you to join me, or should I say join
us, in welcoming the future Mr. and
Mrs. Neil and Brandi. Give it y'all. (audience claps) - Wow, first I'll
like to thank you all for coming out this evening. I knew when I first met
Brandi that God had destined us to be man and wife,
and this is truly a very special day
for me and once again I just wanna thank all
of you for coming out and for sharing it with us. You wanna say something? (audience claps) - Hi, where do I begin? Wow, so much has happened leading up to this day. Each one of you
has supported us, come out tonight to be with us, and I just want to say, I can't do this, I'm sorry. (audience gasps in disbelief) - Brandi. - Folks. - [Neil] You keep
telling me you need this but I want you to know
how much I need you. They're just not the same. - Neil, I just need some space. We've been together since
we graduated college. - [Neil] So what's
wrong with that? - Everything. I mean, I just need some time. Lately, I just been feeling
like there's something missing. You understand, don't you? - [Neil] Now you want to
talk about these things after the fact? I hope you got a good
reason for all of these. - I do. - [Neil] Ehmm, all right. - Look, it's five and
Anita's about to leave me. We'll talk another time, okay? - [Neil] I'll meet you at seven. I really hope you'll tell
me what this is about. - I will. - [Neil] I love you. - Neil, bye. - Girl, why do you always
get into some soap opera phone call at quitting time? - I'm sorry, that was Neil. - Oooh, I see. - [Woman in Black] See what? - Everything. - Stop. - [Woman in Black] Who
are we talking about? - We, Neil. - Mr. construction
worker, your man? - He's not my man anymore. - You wouldn't know, as it's
much as he still calls you. - Wait, that man wants to
marry you, has a good job, and yet at home he's
living with his mama. Do you know how many
women wish they had that? - Well Toni, if you
like him so much, why don't you date him? - What's his number? - Brandi, Neil is
in love with you. - I'm just not sure if I'm
in love with him anymore. Hi. - Hi. - I'm surprised you came
after what happened. - Yeah. - I brought you here to tell
you why I did what I did. - What did you do? - Neil, you know what I did. - I don't, let's see. Was it when
you-told-me-that-you-love-me
Friday? Or wait a minute,
maybe it was at dinner when you stood beside me
and whilst we rambled on about how God brought us
together so we can be married? Oh wait, maybe it was
when you stood in front of my family and friends,
and canceled our wedding. Which one was it Brandi? - All right, it was all of them. Neil, since college, I
looked forward to the day we were gonna be
together, be married. For the past five years,
all I've dreamed about was us having a house, a family, and spending my life with you. - So what changed? Was it me? - No. - Is there somebody else? - No, no, there is no one else. - Then what's the problem? - Me, I'm scared. - Scared of what? - I don't know, I just might
not be ready to get married. It's only things I haven't
done, places I've never been. - People you haven't seen? - I don't know, maybe. - So I guess the
real question is not about you getting married. It's about you
getting married to me. - That's not what I said. - I'm trying to
understand you, Brandi. - I just feel that
marriage is for a lifetime. I just want to be sure. - You know, a week ago, we
called this garden, our place. Guess not anymore. (knocks) - [Brandi] Yeah. - Hey girl. - Hey. - You got a minute? - Yeah. - Look, I wanted to
apologize for today. - Today? - Yeah, for giving you such
a hard time about Neil. - Girl, don't even
let that bother you. - Well no, I thought
about what you said. About whether or not you're
still in love with him. - Yeah. - And I guess I just never
thought about that before. - Well, I've been with
him for five years. Lately, I've just
been feeling like there's something missing. - No, all you're missing
is a lot of drama. There I go again. - Girl, don't worry about it. - No hard feelings? - None. - Good, well since we've
taken care of that, I have a confession. - Okay. - Remember when you
asked me how I met Lee? - Yeah. - Well it wasn't exactly
a party like I told you. I met Lee on Partyline. - On Partyline? You mean one of
those 1-900 numbers? - No, it's not like that. Okay, here's how it works. You call this number
and you hear this guy. - Was he have a sexy voice? - Well, yes but he's
just a recording. That's not the point. - I'm just teasing. - Well he directs
you to this menu, and from the menu you
can choose to speak with a group of people or listen to other callers' greetings. - Greetings. - Yeah, kinda like
a dating service. Everyone tells why
they're online. - I don't get it. - Pass me your phone. I'll show you what I mean. - No way, I don't
want any of those perverts calling my phone. - Well they don't
get your number, and you learn to
ignore the perverts. - [Partyline] Welcome
to the Partyline. You must be 18 years or
older to use this service. If you're under 18,
please hang up now. - So this is really
how you met Lee. - Look, I'm showing you
this for your own good. - My own good? - [Partyline] Press
one to go to the party. Press two to go one-on-one. You're one-on-one. Three rules, never
give out your name, never give out your phone
number, and have fun. (phone beeps) - Oh, you have to
make up a name. - Make up a name? - [Partyline] At the
tone, say your name. (phone beeps) - This is Chardonnay
and Cristal. - Cristal? (phone beeps) - [Partyline] Now, tell
us why you're here. (phone beeps) - We're looking for
guys to speak with. Leave a message. (phone beeps) - [Partyline] If
you're satisfied with your greeting, press two. (phone button beeps) - I can't believe
I'm doing this. - Shh, just listen. - [Partyline] Next. - [Partyline Guy]
Hello, this is Calvin. I'm a 28-year-old
male, and I'd like-- (phone button beeps) - [Partyline] Next. - [Partyline Guy] What's up,
looking for the party girls. To them freaky ladies-- - Like I said, perverts. - Look, you've been
trying to find a way to meet people right? - [Brandi] But not
on a Partyline. - Look, I know it sounds
crazy but it really works. Okay, look at the good side. You can call anytime you
want, stay anonymous, and it's free. - Anita, I don't
know about this. This is really how you met Lee? - Yes ma'am. - You are such a freak. - That's okay, Lee likes it. - Uh, I don't want
to hear anymore. - Well hear this, the
number is in your phone. Don't knock it 'till you try it. Good night, Cristal. - Good night. (pillow thuds) (melancholy music) Yes, I'm getting married. - [Anita] We want to welcome
you to the wedding rehearsal. (crowd claps) - [Neil] God wants us
to be man and wife. - [Brandi] I can't
do this, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. - Brandi, Brandi, Brandi. (slow music) (phone dial beeps) - [Partyline] Welcome
to the Partyline. You must be 18 years or
older to use this service. If you're under 18,
please hang up now. Press one to go to the party. Press two to go one-on-one. (phone beeps) - You're one-on-one. Three rules, never
give out your name, never give out your phone
number, and have fun. At the tone, say your name. (phone beeps) - Cristal. - [Partyline] Now, tell
us why you're here. (phone beeps) - I couldn't sleep, was just
looking for conversation. (phone beeps) - [Partyline] If
you're satisfied with your greeting, press two. (phone beeps) Next. - [Partyline Guy] What's
up, this is Calvin. 28-year-old male,
looking to talk to all those sexy
ladies out there. (phone beeps) - [Partyline] Next. - [Partyline Guy]
This is Domino. Looking for those
hot, hot girls, those freaky ladies, those-- (phone beeps) - [Partyline] Next. - [Partyline Guy] Hola
chicas, this is Enrique calling from the south side. Looking for those mamacitas
who wants to let-- (phone beeps) - [Partyline] Next. - [Partyline Guy] Good
morning, this is Dre. I just got on from a
long night at work, and I was wondering if
there's any intelligent, sophisticated, classy African
American women online tonight, who's just looking for
a nice conversation. - [Partyline] Press
one to connect. Press two to send a message. Press three to repeat. Press four to move on
or press five to block. (phone beeps) - Hi this is Cristal. I heard your message
and was wondering if I can find out
more about you. If you can, please
send a message back. - [Partyline] Your
message has been sent. The caller has 12
messages waiting. - Oh, it figures. - [Partyline] Next. - [Partyline Guy] Yo
sweetie, you sound hot. Why don't you connect
with me one-on-one and I could put
you to sleep that-- (phone beeps) - [Partyline] Next. - [Partyline Guy]
Yo, this is Magic, coming at you from
the west side. I'm looking for
that dear brother who wants to come
over and wax the gang. Maybe drinks-- (phone beeps) - [Partyline] Next. - [Partyline Guy]
Man, I swear man. Listen, if you're fat, man,
if you ain't got no teeth. Man, if you got body
odor, man don't be trying to connect with me man. Don't be pushing that-- (phone beeps) - [Partyline] Next. - [Partyline Guy] Hello
Cristal, this is Dre. ♪ Check out the bob, yeah - [Partyline Guy]
I got your message. I'll love to speak with you. If you're free,
press one to connect. - You can find nobody if
you do on the manners, then we'll follow
on, not at the door. - [Partyline] You are
now being connected. - [Dre] Hello. - Hi Dre. - [Dre] Hello
Cristal, how are you? - I'm fine and you? - Oh, you don't
even want to know. I am tired, I had
a long day at work. Oh man, but I must
say your greeting was a breath of fresh air. - Really? - Yeah, I mean, normally
all I hear messages from hoochies and from
young women out here that have nothing going on. I've never heard you
on the line before. - Well, I'm new at this. My roommate Anita introduced
me to it this evening. - So you're blaming your
roommate already, huh? - No, no, I'm not like that. - I know, I know, I know,
I was just teasing you. So tell me what's got you up
at this ungodly hour anyway. - I don't know,
I couldn't sleep. - [Dre] Sounds like someone's
got something on their mind. - Hmmm, not really. - Oh come on now, you said
you wanted to talk remember? - I did, didn't I? - [Dre] Yes, you did. - Okay, let's see. Ah yes, I'm feeling the
after effects of a breakup. - Go on. - Well, I was seeing a
guy for about five years. We were engaged, and I
recently broke up with him. - Was he treating you badly? - No, that's it, he loves me. - Wait a minute,
so what happened? - I don't know, I
just felt like we need to put some space in between us. Now I'm here. - Well, I can tell you one
thing, I can relate to that. - What about you? Why do you call the Partyline? - To be honest, I don't know. At one time, I hope to
find someone special. - [Brandi] Emm hmm. - No, no, wait really. You see, in my profession,
I work all types of crazy hours and days,
and it's very difficult to maintain a
relationship with someone who doesn't understand that. - Aw, so what do you do? - I'm a doctor. - A doctor. - It's something I wanted
to be since I was a kid. - Oh really? Why is that? - Well, my mother was
a very attractive woman and my father, let's just
say he was the jealous type. And he would hit my
mother and other times, he would just say
horrible things to her. - I'm sorry to hear that. - One day they had
this huge fight, and when he left, I can see
how he had taken a knife and cut her across her face. I wished, I mean I just
wished I could do something to help her, you know,
just take the banging away. So when I got older, I
wanted to help people, you know, like my mother. Look I'm sorry, I guess
I just got a little caught up in on that. - It sounds noble but
I'm sure your mother wants you to be happy, and find someone to
share your life with. - (chuckles) Yeah, she would. Look, I've met a few
people here and there but never love connection. So I just call to pass
the time these days. - I don't think I can ever be
that blatant to meet someone. - You know what, if you call
this Partyline long enough, you'll be amazed at
what you might do. - Brandi. (phone rings) Brandi. - Oh my God, don't do that. - Girl, what is up with you? You have been
dozing off all day. You're not on the pipe are you? - Stop it. I woke up late last night,
and I couldn't sleep so I called that Partyline. - What, you called? - Shhh, I don't
want anyone to know. - I won't say anything. So who did you talk to? - What made you think
I talked to someone? - It is obvious, you
have been up to the crack of dawn
talking to someone. - Well, his name is Dre. He's 28, he lives up
north and he's a doctor. - Girl, in Partyline talk, that means his name
is probably Ralph, he lives at home with
his mama, rides the bus, and works at a fast
food restaurant. - Anita. - I'm serious, they are
really that good, sweetie. Trust me. - Okay. He has this great sexy voice. - Okay, tell me more. - Well, there isn't
much more to tell. We're gonna talk again tonight. - Really? - Yes. - Brandi, I don't want you to
get your hopes up too high. Like I said, they're
really that good. - Don't worry, it's not like
I'm in love or anything. - Good, oh, and one other
thing I forgot to tell you. Never give out your real
name or phone number. - Why not? - Trust me. - But you met Lee. - Yes that's true. Just get a better
feel for the line, and the people
that are out there. - Okay. - Okay, it's ladies night
and you two promised that you will go out
with me this week. - Tonight? - [Toni] Yes, tonight. - We did promise. - Alas, we could out the charm except for this fat guy who
kept trying to buy me drinks. - Come on, Toni, he
couldn't be that bad. - Hmmm, girl that man was so fat the back of his dick looked
like a peck of hotdog. (ladies giggle) Five o'clock, be ready. - Oh. - Right. ("Party Over Here" by KTEM) - So tell me about Mr. 1-900. - Anita, you told her? - Well. - And he's not a 1-900 man. - Okay, okay, Anita
didn't say much. She just said you met
some guy over the phone. - See. - So, aren't you gonna
tell me about it? - Well, his name is Dre. - [Toni] And? - He's 28, he lives up
north, and he's a doctor. - Too good to be true. And you believed all that? - He has no reason to lie. - And he has no reason
to tell the truth either. How did you get hooked
up with him anyway? What, a wrong number? - Well. - Not that Partyline thing. Anita, you bumped
her up to that? - Well I had to find some way
to get her to meet people. - Anita, if you want
her to meet people, this is the way to
do it, real people. Not some crammy way
through the phone. - Toni, I know this seems crazy but I'm being careful
and he's really nice. - See Brandi, look over there. Oh, now that's a nice guy. His name is Luther,
and he's been staring at you since we came in. - Oooh, he is cute. - Lastly, you see that look? He'll be over here soon enough. - Toni, I'm not
ready for all that. - Ready or not, here he comes. - Toni, how are you
ladies doing tonight? Pardon me, I was standing
over there outside the bar. Your face looks familiar. - Really? - Uh huh. - You know, if you'll excuse us, we just need to
get another drink. - Enjoy yourselves. - My name is Luther. - And I'm Brandi. - So do you come here often? - No, my friends brought me. - Well, that was nice of 'em. Can I buy you a drink? - I don't drink. - I see. So what do you do? - Excuse me. - For a living. What do you do? - I work for an ad agency. - Yeah, I like that. - A woman with her own. - And you? - I got a little business. - I see, so your business is in? - Some would say that
I'm an entrepreneur. - Okay, so you
have your own too. - That's right. Hey, music is
kinda loud in here. What do you say we just get
out of here and just go to my-- - Oh, go back to
your place, right? - No, I, well actually I don't
think that'll be a good idea. I live with someone, and I
don't think that they would-- - Oh, you already have a woman. - No, I didn't say that. - You know what, you don't
have to say nothing else. You better step
off right with me. - All right, keep
your panties on. Baby, you just totally paranoid with me.
- Whatever, whatever. - What happened? - What was that all about? - Like you said,
too good to be true. You know what, if
you guys don't mind, let's just get out of here. I've had a long day. - Well. - That's all he said? - I can't believe
you blew Luther off. - Toni, he has a girlfriend
and he sells drugs. - You don't know that. All you know is that he
said he had a hustle. - Anita's right, Brandi. Guys just say that just to
say that they're working. He never said he had a woman, just that he didn't live alone. - What sense does that make? - Uh, you and Anita
live together. Did you ever think that
maybe he had a roommate. - A roommate, how do you know? - His roommate tried to
get with me last year. - Well, he just said
he had a roommate then. - Girl, I just hope
that Mr. 1-900 is worth you dissing a good
looking man like Luther and not some psycho. - Girl, I told
her to be careful. He might be Mr. Right,
look what I've got, hmmm. - Yeah oh, I know
what you've got. Life, fingers, lip. I still say I saw his picture
on America's most wanted. - [Anita] Oh, girl, I
know you're not trying to talk about my man. - [Brandi] Bye Toni. (phone rings) - Hello. - Hello Cristal, this is Dre. Thanks for leaving your
number on my voicemail box. - I thought I'll surprise you. Besides it's easier
to talk this way. - I was thinking, why don't
you meet me for lunch tomorrow. - Tomorrow? - [Dre] Yeah, I was thinking
Che Palm, it's public. - Dre, it's kind of sudden,
I don't know what to say. - Say yes. - Okay, lunch it is. - Note? - I'll be wearing a
multi-colored dress, and a half haze slice. - Good night. - Good night Dre. - Good afternoon, welcome
to Nuevo, how many? - Two please. - Would you like to
dine inside or outside? - Outside would be fine. - May I offer you something
to drink while you wait? - Water with lemon please. - Fine. (rap music) (tires screeching) (car engine whirring) - Good afternoon,
welcome to Nuevo. How many please? - I'm here to meet someone. I think that's her over there. - Oh okay, follow me please. I'll give you some time
to look over the menu. - Thank you. Cristal? - Dre. - This is a surprise. - You didn't think I will come? - Oh no, I was
sure you will come. It's just that, let's
say most of the women that I've met on the
Partyline have just over-exaggerated a little bit. - Oh, in what way? - Well, some might
say they are 5'6" tall when they're really 5'2" tall. Others might say
they are 150 pounds when they're really 350 pounds. If you know what I mean. - I must say, you're
not what I expected. My girlfriend Anita said
you'll probably be fat with no teeth and
living with your mother. - Oh I see. Well, your girlfriend Anita
was right about one thing. - What? - I do live with my mother. - Oh. - I'm just joking. - Stop it. - [Waitress] Are
you ready to order? - Yes, I'll have
the shrimp alfredo. - [Waitress] And you sir? - Yeah, I'll have
the chicken vesuvio, and bring us a bottle
of that Candido Rosé. - Oh okay. - My name is really Alex. - And I'm Brandi. - So what do you think? - So far so good. So tell me Alex, how did you
come up with the name Dre? - Well you wouldn't
notice by looking at me but I'm a huge rap music fan. Yeah, I listen to guys
like Snoop, LL, Dre. You know, so I
adopt their names, and just how did you come
up with the name Cristal? - I don't know. The night we called,
my roommate Anita, she called herself Chardonnay
and the name Cristal just kinda came out. - (chuckles) Okay
but I must admit, I like the name Brandi better. I mean it's smooth, dark
and known to keep a man warm on a cold night. A toast. - Dre, I don't really drink. - Oh, come on Brandi,
it's already paid for. Besides this is something worth
having one little drink for. - Okay, and what is that for? - To being in love. - To being in love. (smooth jazz music) - So Brandi, tell me
did you enjoy yourself? - I had a wonderful time. I can't remember the last
time I laughed so much. - Good then maybe we can
do this again someday. - I think I'll like that. - Excellent, how about tomorrow? You know, dinner. - Tomorrow? - Yeah, I'm going to
New York next week, and I'd love to see
you before I leave. - Okay, well let
me think about it. - Okay, well don't
think too long. - Don't worry, I won't. - So you never told me. Is there a chemistry, you and I? - I'll let you know
tomorrow at dinner. - I will be so glad when
I'm finished updating this client list for Mr. Freely. (phone rings) - Hello, Remy's Inc. - [Receptionist] Ms.
Seaton, you have a package at reception. - All right, I'll
be right there. I'll be right back. - Good morning,
Sanchucks Corporation. Hold on please. This came five minutes ago,
I already signed for them. - Thanks. - You're welcome. - Hmm girl, Neil
doesn't give up easy. - [Brandi] Toni. - Oooh, those are beautiful. - Strange, he usually sends
from Birds of Paradise. - Well, I guess he really
wants to get your attention. - Aren't you even
gonna read the card? - Ehm ehm, she never reads them. - [Toni] And why not? - Because it's
another card from Neil telling me how
much he misses me, and asking us to
get back together. - Uhmm, so you say
it's over right? - Don't even think about it. - What? Pervert. - Anita, I met him. - Met who? - Dre. - When? - Yesterday for lunch. - What, and you
didn't even tell me? Okay, what's he like? - He's intelligent,
attractive and very nice, and I owe it all to you. I knew that Partyline will work. - Excuse me.
(phone rings) - Hello. - [Alex] Hello Brandi. - Hi Alex? - [Alex] I hope you don't mind
me calling your cell phone. - Oh no, not at all. - [Alex] Were you busy? - Is that Mr. 1-900? - No, not at all, I was
talking with some coworker. - [Alex] I wanted to
know if we were still meeting this evening. - Yes, we're still
on for tonight. - [Alex] I was thinking we
can meet at Cuatro around six. - Okay, six it is. - [Alex] Looking
forward to it, bye-bye. - Bye. - So where are we going? - We aren't going anywhere. - Now girl, if you're
gonna meet this man for the first time, you gonna
need to have some backup. - Too late Toni,
she already met him. - Girl, you're freakier
than I thought you were. - Toni. - Girl, ain't nothing
to be ashamed of. 'Cause everybody knows
it's the quiet ones you gotta watch out for. (melancholy music) - Look, I'm not exaggerating. She really said she
was four-figured. - Or 400 pounds. - Wow (chuckles). - What? - Look at your Brandi,
you are so beautiful. - Thanks. - No, I mean it. I mean you're
gorgeous, look at you. You just had this
cold about you. I've never met anyone like you. - Well you're very
nice to say that. - Is that all you have to say? - All? - About me. - Well, I'm still trying
to get to know you. - Well I must tell you, I felt
like I've known you forever. You do feel the
same way, don't you? - I'm still just
trying to get used to the idea of dating again. - Well you won't
have to look anymore. - Will there be anything else? - Wow, I didn't
realize how late it is. I better go ahead
and get out of here. - You know what,
keep the change. - Oh, thank you. - No, you're welcome. Brandi. Brandi, can I at
least give you a ride? - No, that won't be necessary. I have to make a few
stops before I get home. - I see, well can I
see you again soon? Maybe next week or something. - Alex, you're really a nice guy but I just wanna
take my time, okay? - I see. - Alex, let's just
take our time, okay? - Well look, how
about, you know, okay. It was good seeing
you again, okay. - You, you too, take care. Taxi. - Hi, you okay? - Yeah, I'm fine. - Thanks for the tip back there. - No problem. - I'm Jay. - Alex. - So had that been
me back there, I would have at least given you
a kiss good night, at least. - Oh really? - Oh really. - Are you getting off? - Taking off. - Can I give you a ride? - Can you, I was
hoping you'd ask. - My car is right over here. - Well, let's go. (funky music) Very nice. Your girl missed out. Just the way I like my hunk. Strong and black. (rap music) (soft sensual moans) - Oh Brandi. - Brandi? Brandi left you remember? It's Jay, baby, Jay. - Oh Brandi. - Brandi? I'm not your Brandi. (slap cracks) I'm outta here. (footsteps clocking) (muffled screams) (slow music) (phone dial beeps) - [Partyline] Welcome
to the Partyline. You must be 18 years
or older to use this-- (phone beeps) You're one-on-one. At the tone, say your name. (phone beeps) - Cristal. (phone beeps) - [Partyline] Now, tell
us why you're here. (phone beeps) - I couldn't sleep, just
looking for someone to talk to. (phone beeps) - [Partyline Guy] Baby
girl, get wild you're gone, and connects a week and get-- (phone beeps) - [Partyline] Next, you
have a connect request. - [Partyline Guy] Trump Dre. - [Partyline] Press
one to connect. (phone beeps) You are now being connected. - [Alex] Hi Brandi. - Hello Alex. - [Alex] I just wanted to
say I'm sorry about the way I acted after dinner. I guess I was just hoping I made a better impression on you. Anyway, I hope you you like
the flowers I gave you. I wasn't sure what
kind you like. I don't want to keep
you on the phone. - Wait Alex, I mean,
dinner was no problem, and the flowers are lovely but how did you know
where to send them? - [Alex] (laughs) Well,
you gave some clues. You mentioned you
love shrimp alfredo, and that you went to Angelo's
at least once a week. So with a little checking,
I was able to find what ad agencies were within
walking distance of Angelo's and your company
was the closest. Simple deduction, Watson. - I see, Sherlock. - [Alex] (chuckles)
Well, I won't keep you. I need to crash out. It was a long day. - Yeah, me too, I need
to get some sleep. - [Alex] Hope we can talk soon. - Yeah, sure we can. - [Alex] Good night. - Good night. (phone beeps) - [Partyline] Next. - [Partyline Gal] This is a
warning for any ladies out there who have met or thinking
about meeting Slaver. He is on the line tonight. Some of y'all heard me
talk about this punk. He's beaten me and
attempted to rape several women on this line. My friend Sugar, was
recently attacked by him. He's attractive and
claims to have a good job like a lawyer or doctor. Even though he changes
name, you can spot him because he always use a rap-- - [Partyline] Next. - [Partyline Guy] Yo,
yo, yo, what's up-- (phone beeps) - [Partyline Gal] This is a
warning for any ladies out there who have met or thinking about-- (phone beeps) - Hello, this is Cristal. I heard your message but
it got cut off when you say he always uses a rap. Can you please go back to
the message and finish it? (phone beeps) - [Partyline] The
caller has hung up. Next. (melancholy music of intrigue) (phone rings) - Yes Rochelle. - Ms. Seaton, you have
a package at reception. - On my way. - [Anita] Aren't we the
popular one this week. - Girl, don't be heady. - So how long you've
been working here? - About a year. - About a year, I've
never seen you before. - Excuse me. Yes. - Mamma mia, Brandi Seaton? - Yes. - Your lunch. - My lunch? - Shrimp alfredo. - But I didn't order
shrimp alfredo. - Well your name and
address is on the order, and it's already paid for. So have a good day. - Thanks Rochelle. - Hey, call me sometime. - Your ordered from Angelo's, and didn't even tell us, sister? - I didn't order it,
someone else did. - Who? - I don't know. (phone rings) Hello? - [Alex] Hi Brandi. - Alex? - [Alex] Yes, did
you get your lunch? - My lunch. - [Alex] I wasn't sure what
time you went to lunch. I figured this might
be about the time. - Actually this is about
the time we go to lunch but you didn't have to buy me-- - [Alex] Please, I just
wanted to treat you. I know how much you love
shrimp alfredo so accept it. Compliments of me. - Listen, I
appreciate the gesture but please don't order me
lunch and send it to my job. - [Alex] Why not? - Because it can
become a problem. My bosses are really crazy here, and I can't keep getting
called to reception. - [Alex] I understand,
well I need to get going. I have to prepare for a
client's court case next week. Are you there? - Yes, I'm here, thanks again. - [Alex] No problem, take care. - Bye. - So Alex sent the lunch? - Yes, he also sent
the flowers, not Neil. - That's deep, what
did you tell him? - I told him not to
send anything else here. - What did he say? - He said he understood. - Well I hope so. Oh, don't forget,
I'm having dinner with Lee after work today. - Okay. - Brandi, you gonna be okay? - I'll be okay, I'm a big girl. (melancholy music of intrigue) - Hi baby. - What's up darling. - Hey Lee. - What's up there? - Good. - Do you need a ride home today? - No, it's nice
out, I'll be fine. You two have a good time. - All right, you take care. - [Brandi] All right
you two kids be good. - We will, have a good night. (car engine whirring) (slow romantic music) - Hey Neil. - Hey. - What are you doing here? - Well, I was in
the neighborhood and thought maybe I'd see if
you needed a ride or something. - I guess so. - Okay. - Just a simple ride home right? - Just a simple ride. - No talking about us
getting back together? - Okay, no talking about
us getting back together. - Okay. - All right. (car engine whirring) So how was your day? - It was good, and yours? - It was good, busy but good. How's Anita? - She's fine, crazy as always. - As always. (Brandi chuckles) - What's funny? - Oh nothing. - Come on, tell me. - Promise me you won't get mad. - I won't get mad. - Promise? - I won't get mad. - Okay, Anita told me she
met Lee through a Partyline. - Yeah I know, she
used to call herself Hennessy or Chardonnay
or something like that. - You knew? - Yeah, Lee told me. - I can't believe you knew. - I can't believe
Anita didn't tell you but why would I get mad
about something like that? - Uhh, not that. Anita had me call the Partyline. - What? - You promised. - I promised I wouldn't
get mad, I'm upset. I mean why would she send
you off on something. You know what, I don't
even want to know. - Good. Look, Anita just wanted
me see what it was like. I thought she was crazy too. - Well, now she's certifiable. You know it's good to see you. - Thanks. - Well, we're here. - Yeah, well thank
you for the ride. - You know I was thinking
maybe this evening, we can go out for
dinner or something. - Neil. It was good to see you too, bye. - Bye. (car engine whirring) - [TV Host] Partially
clothed body of 24-year-old waitress, Jay Thomas is found-- - What, no midnight
phone rendezvous tonight? - I've decided to
take the night off. - So I see, maybe I
won't have to send you to Partyline we had after all. Okay, what gives? - What do you mean? - Mrs. Casablanca. - Yeah? - Brandi, you hate Casablanca. - I don't know, I guess
I'm starting to feel like I need to put some space
between me and Alex. I know this sounds crazy
but that lunch thing today freaked me out. (phone rings) - Well, will you either
turn that thing off or put it on silent? - Okay, okay. - [Line Operator] City of
Chicago, night emergency. - Hello officer,
I have a question. Let's say you met someone
through a dating service, and you think that
they're stalking you. Is there something
a person can do? - [Line Operator] You
will need to file a report at your district station. - I can't do it over the phone? - [Line Operator] No ma'am,
it has to be done in person. - I see. - [Line Operator]
Is this stalker someone you know
personally or a stranger? - Both. - [Line Operator] Ma'am? - I don't really know, thanks. (phone rings) I think that's a great idea. We'll have our design
team send the artwork to your IT people, and
then they can start work on the website. That way they can launch
everything simultaneously with the magazines,
TV, everything. I'll give this
information to Mr. Freely, and we'll get back with
you by the end of the week. Okay, sounds good, thanks, bye. - Girl, who is
blowing up your phone? - Take a guess. - Alex? - Yes. - Girl, are you sure all you
gave him was a handshake? - Girl, that ain't even funny. Hello, Brandi Seaton. - Hello Brandi. - Alex? - Why aren't you answering
your phone, Brandi? - I was on the
phone with a client. - I see, your work line was busy but I knew if I kept trying,
I'll eventually get through. - Alex, how did you
get my extension? - When a man's in love,
he'll do anything. I'll do anything for you Brandi. You know that right? - Alex, I told you, I think
it'd be best if we be friends. I don't want to be tied
down to anyone right now. - Hey, can I ask you
a question, Brandi? - Yes. - Who was that guy that picked
you up from work yesterday? Is he your boyfriend? - No, he just gave me a ride, and I can't believe
you're following me. - Are you two back together? - No, he was just
giving me a ride home. Look, I don't think
I'm the woman for you. - I know you might've
feel that way Brandi. But that's because you
haven't gotten to know me. Gotten to know how much
I can really love you. - Well, you can't love me. - Why not, Brandi? - Because I'm in love
with someone else, Anita. - Anita. (Anita coughs) - Yes, see, she's
just not my roommate. - I can't believe you love
Anita more than you love me. - I have to go now, Alex. Please do not call my office or send anything
else to me okay? Goodbye. - Girl, I know you didn't. - I'm sorry about that. - It's no problem,
it was worth it but how did he take it? - I don't know but I
think it got to him. - Brandi, how did he
get your extension? - I don't know. (melancholy music of intrigue) (phone rings) (knocks) Come in. - Hey there. - Hey. - I'm surprised you're still up. - I couldn't sleep. - Is he still calling? - Is he still calling,
every 15 minutes. 8:00, 8:15, 8:30, 8:45, 9:00. 9:15.
- You've got to be kidding me. You'd think he get the message. - Don't even mention messages. - He's left 10. - Look, why don't you put in
for a new cell phone number. I know it's drastic but at
least you'll get some peace. - That might not be a bad idea. - And to make double
sure he can't reach you, we'll switch lines in
the office tomorrow. - What if he calls? - I'll just tell him,
I'm your replacement, and you no longer work here. - It might just work. - Good, then it's a plan. - Okay. - Look, I'm crashing, I'll
see you in the morning? - Yeah. - Good night. - Anita. - Yeah. - Thanks. - Don't mention it. (phone dial beeps) - [Partyline] Welcome
to the Partyline. You must be 18 years
or older to use this-- (phone beeps) At the tone, say your name. (phone beeps) - Diamond. (phone beeps) - [Partyline] Now, tell
us why you're here. (phone beeps) - Just looking for my friend. - [Partyline] If you're
satisfied with your greeting, press two. (phone beeps) - [Partyline Guy] What's
up, what's up, what's up. I'm outta here, you know,
looking for you know, one of them, you know-- (phone beeps) - [Partyline] Next. - [Partyline Guy] Yes, this
message is for those women who come on air acting
like they want a good man. Then when you find
one, you don't know how to treat the brother. I met this hole for lunch,
I bought her flowers, even had lunch
delivered to her gate. But no, that ain't enough. She rather be with
a dyke girlfriend
instead of a real man. But it's all good. All you holes gonna
know, all y'all got-- - [Partyline] Next. (thunder rumbling) - I saw you looking at him. - You've been drinking again. - You ain't drinking. - Stop it. - [Brandi] Can't believe
you're following me. - Don't touch me. - I'm in love with
someone else, Anita. - I saw you looking at him. - [Alex's mother] Stop it. - [Brandi] I'm in love
with someone else. - [Alex's father]
Come here woman. - [Alex's Mum] Stop it. - Anita. I'm in love with Anita. - [Alex's mother]
Stop it, stop it. (thunder rumbling) - There, all done. - Are you sure? - Yeap, they're switched. - Okay. - Now you'll get my
calls, and I'll get yours. Just make sure you don't
hang up on Lee if he calls. - I won't, thanks again Anita. - Oh, it's no problem baby. You're my girlfriend remember? You can make it up to me later. (Brandi chuckles) Oh, I gotta go to the bank. - Oh okay, I'll go with
ya and grab a bagel. - Okay. ("Crazy" by Nahvee) - Brandi. Why are you doing
this to me, Brandi? You can't just love
me and then walk away. Why are you doing this to me? Yes, yes, I'll have you. You and your friend Anita. I'll have you both. (phone rings) - Good afternoon, Anita Ferrell. - This is your
landlord, Mr. Davis. - This is Anita, Mr. Davis. - Oh hi, looks
like somebody tried to break into your
apartment this afternoon. - Oh, how did that happen? - Now I don't know all that. I just know you need
to come on home. - Thanks, I'll be there shortly. - What was that about? - That was Mr. Davis. He said someone tried to
break into our apartment. - Oh, okay, I'll go with you. - No you stay here. There is no way Mr.
Freely is gonna let the both of us off early. Besides, in two hours,
you're off the clock. - All right, but make sure you
call me when you get there. - I will. - All right. - Uhmm, good thing you came and saw that door
busted open, son. She should be here in
just a little while. Lucky these two work
at the same office. Aw, now I need to
call the police. - Neil, I'm sorry to bother you
but I don't know what to do. - [Neil] Brandi,
woh, woh, slow down. What are you talking about? - I've been trying
to reach Anita but she's been gone over an
hour, and I can't reach her. - [Neil] You know how Anita is. She should probably
at Lee's house. - No she went back home because someone broke
into our apartment. - [Neil] Did you
call your landlord? - Yes, I called a few times
but no one's answering. - [Neil] Well, I'm
sure she's okay. You want me to come over? - No, that's okay, I'll be fine. - [Neil] Okay, I'll be here
for a while if you need me. - All right. - Brandi, you okay? - No, I'm worried about Anita. She was supposed to call
me when she get home. It's been over an hour
and she hasn't call. - Well, did you call her cell? - Yes, that was what I was
doing but she's not answering. - Well. Who are you calling now? - Mr. Davis, our landlord. Something's wrong,
he's not answering. - The only thing wrong
was that's a beautiful day out there, and we're
stuck here at work. - Toni, can you do me a favor? Can I borrow your car keys? - Well sure but you gotta
bring it back tonight. - Okay, no problem. Okay look, here's my
cell phone number. If Anita calls, give
her this number, and tell her to
call me right away. - What you leaving this place? Like another hour
before we go off-- - I know Toni, I know. Look, if Mr. Freely
asked for me, tell him that you don't
know where I'm at, and just remember
what I told you to do. - Okay, I won't, see ya. (phone dial beeps) (melancholy music) - Anita. Anita. (door creaks) Oh my God, Anita. Anita. - Run, Brandi. - Oh my God. (Brandi screams) - Anita would've called you but she was tied up. - Alex? - I had to do it Brandi. Anita was the one thing
keeping us from being together. - What did you do to her? - I had to see why
you love her so much. But she wouldn't let me. She fought me, she spit
in my face so I cut her. The same way you cut me. - Anita. - Don't you see Brandi? We can be together now. It's just you and me. - Alex, you can have anyone. - I don't want anybody
Brandi, I want you. - Well, we have to
talk about that. I mean, I really know
you less than a week. - You don't want me? Is that it? - She was my friend, Alex. - Friend? It wasn't about Anita, was it? She wasn't your
lover, you lied to me. - I was at then no
where to tell you. You are a really nice
guy but I trust in-- - You trust in what new? Is that it? - Yes, that was what
I was about to say. - Yes, it is. You're just like all the others. - No Alex. - You lying bitch. - No Alex. - Teasing me, drawing me
in, calling me on the phone, making me think you love me, and making me fall
in love with you. So you can just laugh
at me and walk away like everybody else. - Please Alex, I will
never laugh at you. - I hate you. You made me love you. You made me love
you, and I hate you. (kick thuds) (laughs) You shouldn't
have done that. - Run Brandi. (punches and kicks thud) (knife swooshes) - Oh my. (Alex groans in pain) (phone dial beeps) - [911 Operator] 911,
what's your emergency? - Hello, this is Brandi Seaton. I need someone to come
to 1211, South Jackson. - [911 Operator] What's the
nature of the emergency ma'am? - Some people have been hurt, please hurry.
- The police and medics are being dispatched. (glass smashes) - I love you, Brandi. I love you, Brandi. (knife swooshes) (Alex groans) (Brandi gasping) - You okay, you okay, you okay? (Brandi breathing heavily) (police siren blaring) - [Brandi] Well ever since
my boyfriend left me, I've been so lonely. So I called the line
hoping to find someone who would come over and make
me feel good about myself. - [Partyline Guy] I can't
believe I could be this lucky. I mean, I mean this is
my first night calling and I run into someone like you. - [Brandi] Yeah,
I feel lucky too. - [Partyline Guy] This is
all happening too fast. What did you say
your name was again? - [Brandi] My name is Missy. - [Partyline Guy] So when
can I see you, Missy? - [Brandi] When do
you want to see me? - [Partyline Guy]
What about tonight? - [Brandi] I was
hoping you'd say that. - [Partyline Guy] Well,
where do you live? - [Brandi] 1211, South Jackson. - [Partyline Guy] I can
be there in 30 minutes. - I'll be waiting. (knife hissing) (melancholy music of intrigue) ("Partyline" by Premo Stallone) ("Roleplay" by Jameisha Trice)
