(light piano music) ♪ There's a girl ♪ ♪ That everyone says
is right for me ♪ ♪ But they're wrong ♪ ♪ She's perfect in
such a whirly way ♪ ♪ There's some pieces to this
puzzle that don't belong ♪ ♪ 'Cause perfect
ain't so perfect ♪ ♪ And love just
can't be forced ♪ ♪ Love just can't be forced ♪ ♪ Love just can't be forced ♪ ♪ Ain't nothing
wrong if you floss ♪ ♪ Ain't nothing wrong
with a little scratch ♪ ♪ Sometimes people get along ♪ ♪ Sometimes we
just don't match ♪ ♪ Yet I know when
it isn't right ♪ ♪ Why can't you let me be ♪ ♪ Sometimes perfect
ain't so perfect for me ♪ ♪ There's a girl, uh ♪ ♪ The only girl that's
ever seen me cry ♪ ♪ But when I cried to her
last she's held me tight ♪ ♪ And that's all I ever needed ♪ ♪ That's all I ever asked ♪ ♪ Because perfect
ain't so perfect ♪ ♪ And imperfect ain't so bad ♪ ♪ Imperfect ain't so bad ♪ (keyboard clacking) (tense music) (helicopter whirring) - [Man] First thing is, I
want you to kill Agent 42. Scorpion Kiss. I want you to kill him. We want you to take him down. - When? - Two days from now. We don't want him to leave town. We know that you've had a
romantic interest in him. You've been together. But you're the only one
who knows his habits and his behaviors. We want this done. We want it done now. - I can't say I'm not
disappointed to see you going through my things. - And I can't say
I'm not surprised that that sedative didn't
keep you down longer. (energetic music) - I'm gonna need that back. - Take it. (bashing) - Stop, stop, wait, stop! Wait, stop! Listen to me! - Man, what's with you? Come on, you gonna sit
at the computer all day? Yo, V, I understand writing
is your passion, bruh, but godly, you
need a gig, homie. You know what, let me
just get this here. - Wait, wait, hold on. One more week, J. - Dude. You done borrowed
everything of mine that I could possibly
give you, man. What happened to
my last charger? Where's my Ipod? Oh so now you sensitive. You know, Les Brown
says, that's phase two of the five phases of poverty. (kooky music) - Wait. Les Brown ain't say that. - It don't matter what
Les Brown says, man. You need to focus
on your finances. Now phase two expresses the-- - Whoah, whoah, hold on. Phase two, what was phase one? - Losing your job. Phase three starts
when you run out of gas all over town. - Whatever. - Look, check this out. Fran is at a baby shower. Let's go out tonight,
let's kick it. I got you. - Wait, how you got me
when you just repoed almost everything you
ever let me borrow? - Well, not everything. - No, no, no, no, no. Come on Jake, just chill. I'm almost done. You got like the best
wife in the world, man. Why you even wanna go out? - Listen man, I met
Fran on the internet. And you know we got
this adventurous side. Mine comes at night,
hers is during the day. You know, that, day thang. - Oh yeah at least you got that, I mean you know. Right now I got, - Gosh. - No thang. - Man you sound
like Forrest Gump. (computer beeping) You see that's phase
two, you feel me? Anyway. - Um, utilities, rent, I got gas, then, but a little bit
of food, and then, whatever am I forgetting? Oh, cellphone. Um, okay. And what else? Do I have enough,
do I have enough? What's left over? Don't let me down. - Man, how do you handle it all? (kooky music) - I will look into it and
have an answer for you later this afternoon. And again, my apologies. Thank you. Ugh, accounting received
another short check from one of our bookstores. Someone is robbing
us blind, Kym. - Then you need to go ahead
and hire a security guard. - Yes, immediately. - Well, I didn't
find anyone in these. - You know what, just
take those to the office. - I should have put
them in the trash. (computer beeping) See. You stop using that
rat dog as your picture and post your own
picture up here. - Well, then that would
just defeat my purpose. And Persia is just so cute. - [Kym] I am serious, Imani. - I'm serious too. About finding Mr. Right. - Well what about Mr. Right Now? Hey, what happened
to that fantasy guy you were telling me about? - That's just what
he is, a fantasy. - What's wrong with that? - He lives in Africa, Kym. I need someone I can
touch, feel, trust. - You see what you did? I'm telling you it's
about that rat dog. - You know what,
I'm just not sold on this online thing. I mean, it's a little spooky. - Spooky, girl? Come on, you know that's
how I found Chris. - Yeah, but. Look, look. What kind of man would
call himself Garage Door? - Yeah. That's a little weird. Sounds like a kind of
guy who'll stand you up and shut you down. (laughing) Hey, we said the same
thing about Chubby Pecker. - Chubby Pecker. We sure did. - Yes you did, still
talking about that. I'ma see you at the office. - Later.
- Bye, Persia. - (laughing) Bye. (chill R&B music) (spray hissing) - [J] Guess who bought
a house from me. - All right! Let's go. - Charles Calloway! - Wait, the Charles Calloway? - Yes man, I told him
all about you, man. He wants to check out your work. - What? - Yes. - Joe, that's huge! I've been submitting
to publishers all over the country. You know Charles
Calloway is the man. - Dude, I know that. And that's why I hooked
you up, my brother. (giggling) (chill R&B music) ♪ Take a sec and
look into my eyes ♪ ♪ And tell me what you see ♪ ♪ When you look at me ♪ ♪ Am I really
there, am I empty ♪ - You know, humans
are strange creatures. I've been watching humans all
my life, 71 years. (whistling) Very long. (light percussive music) (man screaming) - [Woman] See Aunty, all you
have to do is just log in here and when you log in, - Tryanna, I don't need to
go online to find a man. Besides, one has
already found me. He just don't know it yet. - He just don't know it yet? - No. - Who is it? Wait, what does he do? How long y'all been dating? I can't believe you, Aunty. You need to just
pray and ask the lord to give you the strength
to stop being so shy and go after what
you want out of life. You're too scared to even
stand up and sing in church. - Oh, so we're 25 now
and we know everything. You know what, just make
sure you be at my Church on first Sunday, all right? Pastor Johnson don't know it, but he inspires me to sing. - What? Pastor Johnson? I thought you were
scared to death of him. How in the world
did he inspire you? (phone ringing) - You'll see. So are you coming? - Yeah I was planning
on coming anyway. - To my church? Really? Mmm, something tells me I'm
not the only one with a secret. - Hello. How may I help you? - What's going on? Look um, (clearing throat) - He's handsome. He's got a good job, benefits. She could do worse. - He doesn't stand a chance. Lord's about to run him off. - Check this out. - Look, you wouldn't
happen to know about a website called
First Impression, would you? - No, I don't know what
you're talking about. - You don't know, okay,
that's cool, that's cool. Well, I knew it, I knew it! It took me a while to
figure this out but, you're the one who's
been viewing my profile. Yeah, yeah. Look, you're super
religious, right? This bible at work. Got scripture, all over there. You work in a
publishing company. I come here everyday. And uh, you sexy, yeah. You're Holy Roller! It's you! - I told you, I don't know. - Yes you do, yes you do. That's you. That's you. - Okay wait. You're Inches Out? - Yeah, yeah, that's me. I mean, what I
mean is, in person you know what I'm saying, I'm
quite laid back in person. I'm really um, - Okay I did view you. - I knew it! I knew you did. I knew, I knew. - [Voice] Tyson. - Lord? Thank you. I prayed the other
night, it's been so long. Thank you Lord, thank you. Thank you (sobbing). Thank you Lord. Thank you Lord. Oh, thank you Lord,
thank you Lord. (laughing) - I'm sitting there next to him and he reads my text. And then he tells
me that he's 71. - No. - Hello? - What happened? Oh, damn. Uh. So uh, what you think? - I think you need to leave. - That's what I was saying. Whoah, whoah, whoah,
what you mean leave? Leave?
- Yes. - We just had a little moment. - Um, goodbye.
- We here! - Bye bye. - Okay. - Oh god. - Okay, don't even
worry about it. I'll be back tomorrow. - With the feet do not
match that face, okay? This is up the age, girl. (laughing) - [Renee] How about we
just start with the title? - How about we just
revisit this later? Let's just-- - Pastor Johnson, if we're
gonna write this book-- - You know, what am
I gonna look like? A pastor writing a
book of poems, really? - It could be very inspirational and spiritually uplifting. What about David? David was a psalmist. Now I have a niece that works
at a publishing company-- - Sister Renee, you know what? I think you're taking
this bookwriting thing a little too seriously. You know what, let's
just revisit it in a couple weeks. I'm just not. 'Cause right now
I'm just having, you ever been blocked
where you couldn't, that's where I am. Let's just, couple weeks. - Okay pastor. - Thank you. (sighing) Lord We Are Waiting? (knocking) (calm music) (hip hop music) ♪ Chasing that check ♪ ♪ You call a loss I
ain't took one yet ♪ ♪ Taking that check ♪ ♪ Chasing that check ♪ ♪ 100,000 dollars
around my neck ♪ ♪ Make that money I
ain't break no sweat ♪ ♪ Chasing that check,
chasing that check ♪ ♪ Chasing that check
yo chasing that check ♪ ♪ I was 16, I was
thinking big wop ♪ ♪ Whoever thought that
I'd become a big shot ♪ ♪ Pulling off the light
with the big block ♪ ♪ I had a lot downtown,
I own six spots ♪ ♪ Everything I got man,
I went and got it ♪ ♪ Used to ride cooji now
I'm in the gucci wallets ♪ ♪ Seen a youngster
with a caddy ♪ ♪ Made me think back ♪ ♪ Of the first time I
counted out 20 stacks ♪ ♪ Woke up this morning
feeling like stay ♪ ♪ 'cause i'da made
100,000 off one play ♪ - Tia, how are you? - Here. - Will that be all? - Yes sir. - A dollar 24 please. - With tax? - Yes ma'am. - Well how much
is it without tax? - A dollar 19. (kooky music) - Hold on, what. - Sir! Sir. Personal space. There's your tax, thank you. - Thank you ma'am. How are you? - Good. Um, can I get uh, 1.95 on five. - 1.95 on five it is, thank you. - Go ahead and make
it a straight two. - Two dollars and
five, appreciate it. Thank you much. - Thanks man. - Dude, what happened
to the manuscript? Coffee and stuff all over it. You need to be
hollering at these girls instead of chasing behind
some internet fantasy chick. You're already a
phase three, dog and it's commonly
followed by phase 3.5. - That's ridiculous. There's no such thing as 3.5. - Denial. You don't see all these
girls laughing at you? Come on, V! Damn, it's going
on two years, man. What happened to the brother
I used to look up to? Remember when I was
down on my luck? Remember what you said to me? You said, and you said it too, you said, you said, it's not how many
times you fall down, it's how many
times you stand up! - I never told you that. - You didn't? - No. - Oh. - J, you ever been fired? - [J] Yeah, of course. - No, I mean. I mean fired for nothing. Fired for doing your job. - Hell no. But I know you still my boy. I still look up to you, man. And I don't want you
to reach phase four. And you're close! - Come on man,
what is phase four? - It's when homeless
people start putting change in your cup. Imagine that. Tropical Storm still
think you're an African? - So funny man. - I'm gonna get a sandwich. You want something? Of course you do. You ain't got no money, right? I got you, god! (chill music) (knocking) (man shouting) (festive music) (man barking) (knocking) - J! (knocking) - Dude I thought I told
you to bring it later. - This is later. - Ola, Vernon. - And what the hell's wrong
with you, you sick or something? - Long story. Hey Fran. (speaking in foreign language) - (speaking in foreign language)
whipped cream aloe vera gel (speaking in foreign
language) bedroom closet. (speaking in foreign language) - Oh gosh, I love
that, I love that. - Ciao. - I guess you're
wondering about the, And the (howling) (laughing) She wild, ain't she? That's the night thing
I was telling you about. Bye bye, Vernon. (hooting) (chill music) - So do you think we could
meet somewhere different on our next date? We've met here three times. - I like the dog park. I don't have to worry
about people I know seeing me, you know. You know, private, you know. - Well, what about
dinner somewhere private? What do you think, Persia? Persia! (gasping) Oh, Persia. - It's okay, don't
scold her, it's okay. Hey, it happens, you know. I tell you what. Take a picture with me and
Handel and Persia, yeah? Come here, come here. Hey Handel, we're
gonna do the gangster. We are the gangster, all right. Oh, where you
going, get in here. Now here, say cheese. - This piece is exquisite. - It is, it is. - You know it dates
back to the 1930s. - Really? - Yeah. - Thank you for the information,
young man, thank you. - Seymour? - Hey. Oh, thank you for
meeting me here. - Oh, this was a great choice. - Oh, thank you. You know art is God's way
of showing his appreciation and love for mankind. You know you can actually feel
the work of a masterpiece? (sultry music) Do you feel it? - Yes. I do, wow. This one is called
Cypols healing the sick. Come. You haven't felt anything yet. This one over here
is my favorite. I like to call this
one Lovebird to Dawn. (light rock music) - Would you look at
what the wind blew in. - Let me guess. Popeye? - In the flesh. (phone ringing) - [Vernon] Hello. - Mr. Richardson? This is Kym Pine from
Townsend Publishing. - Townsend Publishing? - Yes, and I also said Kym Pine. Remember me? - The voice sounds familiar. - Well let me draw your memory. Hey, vice grip. This is Chocolate. - With Thunder. (thunder rumbling) How are you? - I'm fine. I remember you out of a job which is why we never, um, - Right, right, right. Sorry about that. - Anyway, I don't go by
that other name anymore since I got married. - Wow. Well I don't go by that
name anymore either. - I was calling
to offer you a job if you're interested. - [Imani] So glad you
stopped by, Pastor. - [Pastor] Well, thank you
for taking this meeting. - [Imani] Well of course. - You know, all these
years I never knew you owned a publishing company. - And I never knew
that you were a poet. - Now you sound
like my secretary. - What? Poetry heals the wounds of life. And I know you know
about the psalmist David. A man after God's own heart. - Now wait a minute,
I'm no David. No, no, no. Could you imagine David
with writer's block? (laughing) - You just need a little
inspiration, pastor. Now some people think
you need to wait for it but I believe you
have to go and get it. Go somewhere where
you feel inspired. Free your mind, tap
into your true self. And then wait for the magic. - Hmm. - Looks like I need to
get you a little friend or something, huh? Hello, how are you? Are you an author or are
you here for an interview? - Both. - Sir, which one is it? - No, seriously, both. I'm an author and I'm
here for an interview. - Okay, well. Take this and fill it out. (phone ringing) - Look, I know it's
nowhere near the 100 grand you used to make. But we really need an
onsite security guard. I mean manager. - Can you do 12? - Okay. 12 dollars an hour it is. - 12 it is. (phone ringing) - Yeah. Come on baby, baby, wait. Let's see, it
might be important. Ah, it's Vernon. Yeah, bro? - Just left the
interview, got the job. - Ooh. Where? - Townsend publishing. - They um, they uh, they want your book? - Yeah. You know, we'll see. - That's nice, great! Ooh, great. Dog, meet me at Jazzy's. We'll celebrate. - Okay, um. - Oh I gotta go,
I gotta go, aight. - Whatever. - Ooh that feels good. (groaning and howling) Do the other foot. (speaking in foreign language) (speaking in foreign language) (jazz music) - Excuse me, excuse me. You think you can
give this to me in maybe a smaller
glass and no straw? - We only have one
size for water, sir. - Right, but how
about you just kind of bring it back in
maybe a cocktail glass
and add some lime? Um, would you like to sit down? - Oh, it's not taken? - No, no. I was saving it for you. - So, chivalry's not dead. Well thank you. - Excuse me sir. I was actually sitting here. Thank you. - This is really nice. - So you like jazz? - Oh yeah. The only thing I love
more than jazz is gospel. - Hi I'm, by the way I'm Vernon. Oh shoot. - Vernon oh shoot? That's a very
interesting last name. Is that one U or two Os? - What's that? Oh, oh, oh. Duh. No, Vernon Richardson. That's my last name. - Imani, with two Is. - That's pulchritudinous. - That's a interesting
choice of words. - Yeah, and apropos I might say. - [J] You ain't got
no money, right? - Something for the lady, sir? - Oh, well what's
that you're having? - Oh, see this. - [Waitress] Special cool jazz
lemonade with a lime twist. Great for unwinding
after a rigorous day. - That sounds perfect. I'll have what he's having. - Oh, oh, oh no. See, but it's kind of strong. A tad, a tad. - I'll take care
of the first one. - [Waitress] You sure? - Absolutely. (crowd applauding) They are fabulous. - Yeah, they're pretty tight. - Here you go. (crowd applauding) I spiked it up so go easy. - That's so good. I especially love
the lime twist. - [Waitress] Would
you like to run a tab? - Why not? And would you bring
us some menus please? - [Waitress] Of course. - It's a bad idea to
drink on an empty stomach. - Right, no, no. Not good. (laughing) - Wow. I feel like I have known you. Um, for two whole hours. It is 10 o'clock. - Oh, really? - Yes. - Everything going okay? - Ah yes, I'm ready
to close my tab out but before you do, would you please buy
a round of drinks for everybody in the band. Anything they want, okay? - Definitely. - [Imani] Thank you. - [Waitress] All right. - Um, wow. - Um, so Imani. What's your last name? You live near here? - Maybe. Um, let's be honest. We just met. - [Waitress] Here you go. - I've got it this time. Next time, it'll be on you. - Next time, so, there'll be a next time? - Oh, well that's entirely
up to you, Mr. Richardson. - The pleasure was all mine. - I had a wonderful time too. - Um, Imani. Would you mind if I
walked you to your car? - Sure. (laughing) Can I have my keys please? Thank you. I'm right over here. - Oh wow, you are. Oh, let me get that for you. - A gentleman. I like that. So. So this was a very
unusual evening. So I'm gonna do
something very unusual and I'm not gonna wait for
you to ask me for my number. (alarm sounding) - Ah, oh, wow. (laughing) You know what? You should go ahead and go. And I'm gonna find
out whose car this is that the alarm
thing's going off. This is crazy. - You better hurry
before the battery dies. - Yeah, I'm on it. I'm on it, okay. Vernon Richardson
is on the case. (laughing) Good night, Imani. - Good night, Vernon. (laughing) - Is there any reason
why you were late? - Transportation problems. Oh wow, James Mason. I love his work. - Yeah Mason's books disappear
more than any others. This will pretty much be
your home away from home. You're pretty much
your own boss. Take a look. - It's great. So, friends? - Supervisor, employee. (whistling) (cackling) - Shut up, he heard you! You got, hey! - Come here, dog. Hey man. - Come, come, let's go. Will you help me up? - [Man] Your big ass? - Come on, come on. (farting) - Ooop. Gas, I'm sorry. - All good. Hey, speaking of gas, let's
talk to this dude, hey! - Psst! Oh, homie, come on, come on man. - What up, homie? - What's up big dog? - How you doing there?
- How you been baby? Right on. - Put it right here. Gimme some of that,
gimme some of that. Mmm, bring it in, yeah. - All right. - New around here, huh? - Ah yeah. - Here's what we're gonna do. We need to show him the ropes. Over here. - All right, show him around
a little bit, come on. Well look man, this is
basically our area right here. We run all of this, this
whole area right here. - We run it. You have any questions,
you talk to us. - You think this is just
average old boxes, right? - Boxes. - Take a look. - [Man] Damn, look,
look, come here man. - You an elevator man, go! - Look in there, man. Yeah, see that? Got your bed, got your
pillow and all that. - Oh, wow. - That's enough, that's enough. - You gotta pull
some late hours? - Back up, man, that's
enough dog, damn. You know what I mean? No, that's when you
just wanna take a break. Most of the time we do. That's where you
go lay your head. Or the shorty come through
you know what I mean take it in back. You know what I mean? Now you can use it too
but it's gonna cost you. - Hey. - But not during office hours. - Hold, hold, hold, hold. - See that's the problem,
you talk too much, man. - Doggone, newbie. - You gotta listen, dog. - Dude, you gotta work
on your outfit, man. You ain't dressed right, dog. - Actually, for the
manager position. - No, no, no, no, no. - He said manager
position. (laughing) - No, no, you looking
at the managers, okay? Anything you need managed,
we have them, okay? - That's what we do. (kooky music) - No bites, huh? - Well I did meet
a guy at Jazzy's. - Did you give him your number? - Yes. - The real number or
the one that you use for the online losers? - I gave him the
real number because, well I know this is
gonna sound crazy but, I think he's the one. - The one? - Mhmm. But he hasn't called. The good ones never call. Not him, not the
guy from Africa. - Well they're not gonna
call because they think you're a white puppy dog, girl. Post your picture! - No. - Imani. - This dating stuff
is just all about men and their fantasies. And I'm just not
gonna play into it. - Well sometimes you gotta
just lower your expectations. - What does that even mean? - All right, look. I never told you this but, when I first started
dating Chris, I had to pretend
that I didn't notice his tiny little feet or
short little stubby fingers. And after a while, it
just really didn't matter. Do you see where
I'm going with this? No. That's Chubby Pecker
right there, girl, right there, Chubby Pecker. (laughing) I love his dirty drawers though and it just, it doesn't
matter what he looks like or how much money he makes. Well he does make 150k. - Yeah, I'm saying. - You know what, he is a
good man and he loves me. And that's what matters. - How about we go check out a museum? Here we go. - Ooh. A museum? I thought you were in Africa. - [Pastor] I want you to
know God knows your heart. - [Crowd] Yeah! - He knows the real you. - [Crowd] Yeah! - [Pastor] And he wants you
to come just as you are! - [Crowd] Yeah! - Amen? Amen? (crowd applauding) Today on this great first Sunday we have a wonderful treat. We don't too often get
to see Sister Renee in the choir singing. But she's gonna
bless us all today. (crowd applauding) (inspiring music) ♪ Here in this place ♪ ♪ We humbly bow ♪ ♪ Our hearts away ♪ ♪ Speak to us now ♪ ♪ There is no time here ♪ ♪ Only your presence ♪ ♪ Show us your glory ♪ ♪ Speak to us now ♪ ♪ Speak to us now ♪ ♪ Whoah ♪ ♪ Here in this place ♪ ♪ We humbly bow ♪ ♪ Our hearts are waiting ♪ ♪ Speak lord ♪ ♪ There is no time here ♪ ♪ Only your presence ♪ ♪ Show us your glory ♪ ♪ Speak to us now ♪ ♪ Oh lord, speak to us now ♪ ♪ Ooh ♪ - Sister Renee, uh. - Hi, Pastor. Yes sir. - That was a beautiful,
beautiful song. - Well thank you, Pastor. Looked like we both
learned something about each other on today. - I never knew. - Yeah, well. Well, I'll see you
at work tomorrow. - Sister Renee, wow. - I mean, you know what,
you will never believe. I'm getting ready
to meet, tonight. Ooh, oh I'm sorry sister. - What, what? - My fantasy man. - (gasping) Mr. Africa? - Yes, he's in town for a week. I'm so nervous. - Remember. Expect nothing. And you won't be disappointed. And whatever you
do, don't you bring that little rat dog. - [Imani] So the
museum was a good idea. - Yeah, yeah. - How was Africa? - Africa? - Mhmm. - Africa was, uh. I've never been to Africa. - Really? - Really. - I thought you
were someone else. - Oh. - [Imani] I'm sorry. - It's okay. - Welcome to the Clark Atlanta
University art galleries as we are celebrating our
70th Anniversary this year. - I love what they've done here. Thank you so much for
welcoming me into the gallery. - Miss Duckley asked me
to give you this catalog. - Oh, thank you. - You're welcome. Have a good day. - This must be my lucky night. - Well that remains to be seen. - Imagine bumping into you here. (laughing) Are you a reader? - Ardent. - That's wonderful, so am I. - But you're not a caller. Did you even check to see if
I gave you the right number? - Oh, oh. See, about that. I just started this
new job, project that really kind of demands
like a lot of my time. Really sophisticated stuff. - I'm not surprised. You seem very refined. - Ah well. You're fine and refined. (laughing) - So um, you here alone? - Uh, I, I, I am. You? - At the moment yes. I'm supposed to be
meeting a friend. - So well, you
know, what you got? What you got? - Oh in the eye of the muses. It's a historic
overview of, well, all the beauty that
surrounds us in here. - Okay. Indeed. - Indeed. I was talking about the book and all the amazing,
amazing artwork. - Oh the museum, of
course. (laughing) (clearing throat) You know you seem really
passionate about this stuff. - Oh well you know how
we girls love passion. - Oh well you know. We boys like providing it. - Um, - [Both] Can you
excuse me for a minute? (laughing) - Okay. Well okay. - So where were we? - Passion. - Passion, love,
admiration, respect. Compassion, determination,
communication. - Okay, okay. I am one man. You want all that from me? - [Woman Spy] Yes! - You were telling me how
you like to provide it, Mr. Richardson. Tell you what. You give that some thought
and when you're not so busy with your project,
give me a call. (whistling) (jazzy music) - [Vernon] Hey! - Vernon! What are you doing here? - What are you doing? Strange, I keep
bumping into you. I don't know if it's
fate or destiny. - No, no, no, no. Why do you think we're together after so much time apart? This is fate. - That's crazy talk. - Maybe it's both. - Can I get anything
for you, sir? - Oh no, no, I'm not,
I'm just saying hi. - Oh the gentleman will have
water with a lime twist. - [Waiter] All right,
be right back with that. - Thank you, again. I think I need to be honest
with you about something. - What? - Wait, wait, wait. You wouldn't have been, no, no, never mind. - Oh, I hate that. I wouldn't happen to what? - Oh, thank you. Um. You wouldn't happen to, - Come away with me! Aren't you tired of
never really knowing if someone loves you for you? - I don't even know who you are! - Have plans this weekend? - Maybe. What do you have in mind? - Go for a little getaway. You know, give us a chance
to get to know each other. What's wrong? - Um. - Oh, is that your date? - No. Vernon. It doesn't matter. So how'd you like your drink? - [Vernon] It's perfect. - And 17. Kym. - No pictures. - [Imani] No. (laughing) - Why are you so
secretive about the one? - I know that look. - First, you're supposed
to go to your online mystery date with Mandingo
warrior at the museum and then you ran into the one
and just switched your plans? - Right. - But the one was there also. - Isn't that weird? - That's a little too weird. Look I think your
mystery man is the one. Your date never showed
up to the museum, right? - Well I wouldn't
know, you made me switch locations, remember? - I did. But the one was there, so
what was he doing there? You don't know. - Well anyway. We are going on a date. - Oh my. - He asked me out on a date. We're going away for
the weekend. (giggling) - Go away this weekend, where? Does he have a car? Do you know where he lives? Does he have any kids? Does he have a job? Girl, you don't even know
anything about this man, you talk about going away
with him for the weekend? - But I already agreed, Kym. - Well then you need
to agree to disagree. No. Don't do it. Mm-mm, nope, mm-mm. (buzzing) - Um you know anyway,
Mr. Richardson, um, what was I saying? - It's Vernon. - Right right right, my bad. - Just call me Vernon. - It's Adeer Park. I mean that's like a
real good spot for you. - Adeer Park, okay. - Um, Vernon. Mr. Richardson, Adeer. - Vernon, Vernon. - Got you. Adeer Park, right, Adeer Park. - And it's inexpensive,
not expensive? - No, no. What's up, T? No, no, I mean
it's a public park so there's no cover charge,
you just walk right in. You know, just. (bell ringing) (calm music) - Hi.
- Hi. Mmm. Sure I can't help
you with something? - Absolutely not, all right? You just sit and relax. I got this. Here. Start with these,
these are for you. I know it's not much, but. - They're gorgeous. Gorgeous. - Glad you like 'em. - So I have one
question for you. - Okay. (laughing) Okay, go ahead, shoot. - Where do you live? - Where do I live? - Yeah. - Kind of far, like in the hood. - No way. - I mean but I'm hoping
not to be there too long. I'm probably just
gonna try to like move the bucket or something. - You have Moon Pies? - Yeah. - I love Moon Pies. But you only have one. - Right. Actually, see. I got this little cheese
plate here for you. - No, no, no. I love Moon Pies. I used to eat these back
in the day. (laughing) - Really, you? - Yes. - Well you know what? - I love Moon Pies. - You take it, that's
just for you, my lady. - Why don't we split it? - Really? - Really. - Like really like going
Dutch on a Moon Pie right now? - Here. (laughing) - You gave me the little piece. A heart takes flight
on wings of love and forgets all the
lonely tears I've cried. My sweetest days
are sweeter still as long as you are by my side. - You have an amazing
way with words. - Thank you, I love writing. - My job is so demanding
I usually just spend most of my time reading
what others write. - Ha, my job's not
very demanding. I mean it is, but
you know I'm just kind of like my own boss, so. - That can be
challenging, you know, being your own boss. - Yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh yeah, oh yeah. (sultry music) - I think that it
would be really good if we stopped because another
me might come out. (laughing) - Oh shoot, I think I
might want to meet her. - Trust me, we don't need
to go there right now. I'm just being honest. - You wanna know the truth? This ridiculous
outfit, it hurts. My pushup bra, too small. I don't know how to cook. I suffer from IBS. And you are a lousy kisser. - What you mean
I'm a lousy kisser? - Boy, bye. - [Imani] Goodnight. (alarm honking) (laughing) - New keys. Same car but new keys. - New keys. (laughing) - (laughing) Yeah,
all right, here it is. (alarm sounding and honking) (laughing) Thanks for everything, man. - [J] Oh yeah man. - Don't keep him
too long please. - Yes. - Um, what was I saying? - So you get your rocks off? - Hmm? No! Come on man. J, no, see this. This girl. She's special. - Yeah, yeah, it
sounds like it, man. So who is this chick? - It's the one I met at Jazzy's. Her name's Imani. - Where's she staying? - In Alpharetta. - Yeah? Man there's a lot of
millionaires in Alpharetta. - Mhmm, I know. - So you mean to tell
me you took Baby Blue to Alpharetta
without me? (sobbing) Did you tell her? - Tell her what? - That you're broke. - I had a close call today. - See? And you always
wonder why the ladies used to dig your boy. It's 'cause I was honest. I told the truth,
so help me god. - That's your left hand. - Amen. - You know, just so you know I never had any
complaints before. My lips are soft and supple. My kisses are sweet
and passionate. - A three! - A three?
- How are we getting out of here? A three, yes. - I'll take care of that. Hey how's it going? (bashing) (groaning) Just walk it off. Just walk it off,
you'll feel good. ♪ Says you wanna
hop in the wood ♪ ♪ Don't hop in the wood ♪ ♪ Come hop in here ♪ - All I'm saying is if
you're gonna do something do it right. - You don't pick a getaway car. - Yeah you do. - No, you grab a getaway car. - So what, just do it right. - Like what, like kissing? - Ugh! Too much, like. - You know what, I
think the problem is you got a lot of issues. - I mean, like are you serious? Why can't you pick
a car like that one? A classic. A convertible. - Guns on top. - Guns on top. - Mhmm? - [Both] Lullabye. - Shh. - I'm not gonna shhh. All I wanna say is that
there are some things that we need to concentrate-- - You wanna have it your way and you're selfish. - I'm selfish? - You are selfish. - What makes me selfish? - You have never taken
me on a real date. - A date? This is about a date? You talking about a date. ♪ Says you wanna ride ♪ ♪ Says you wanna ride ♪ ♪ I thought I do what you do ♪ ♪ With the wheel in drive ♪ ♪ Says you wanna
roll me roll me ♪ - You wanted to see me? - We got more books
coming up missing. - That's odd 'cause
I've been signing for all the deliveries. - The new printing
company confirmed that they shipped
over 200 cases. And we always get
the same size boxes with the same amount
of books per case. So what's up? - Uh, wow, um. I'm not sure. - You're not sure? - Can I keep this? - Yeah, take a picture of it. I don't care. Figure it out. - Yes ma'am, I'm on it. - [Agent 42] Will
you put that away? - Why am I here? - You think I wanna hurt you? I just took a bullet for you. In the ass. - It grazed your ass. - It's in my ass
still, it's hot. - I broke the heel on my boot. Why are we here, why am I here? - This is where I used to go when I was running
from the bad guys. But I think I was just
running from myself. What was I doing? What was I doing? - See, listen. Stop with the riddles. What are you talking about? - Yo man, this is fire, man, yo. Did you write this? - Uh, yeah. Listen, I appreciate
the compliment but can you ask next time? - All right, all right man. That's what's up,
that's what's up. Yo, yo, Miss Townsend,
she know about that yet? - Not yet, never had
the chance to meet her. - Yo man, she's like
really cool, really cool. You should talk to her. She might just give you a shot. For real. (exhaling) - Ooh, Lord. You scared me. - I'm sorry. - Oh, she's gone for the day. Is there something
I can help you with? - Uh no, I was just going to. - Just a little FYI. She gets really upset when
people just barge in on her. Especially with one of those, you know what I mean? - Right, right. Yeah, yeah. I'm in, no worries. She probably has like two,
three or four of these anyway. You know, yeah. I've been submitting
them for a while now. - Yeah. - So yeah. - Hmm. - Um you know, it's
uh, it's kinda. - It's late. - It's time to clock out, yeah. I should go so I, you know Kym has a
hissy fit if you don't clock out on time. - Tell me about it. - So okay, all right. Thanks. - [Man] Yes. - [Imani] And your hotel
is just right, I hope. - [Man] Love it, love it. - I am so glad you
would make time for us. We are excited
about what the book, (gasping) they delivered
the wrong books. - Imani, this is unacceptable. - I am so sorry James. I will correct this personally. Please excuse me. - All right. I am out of here. (phone ringing) - Let me get that,
it might be my wife. - Oh okay. - Left my lunch again. - Almost left my keys. - I just want to understand
how you could deliver James Madison instead
of James Mason. - Yes, ma'am, yes ma'am,
let me check for you. - Something wrong? - These knuckleheads
done took the wrong books to the book signing. They took James Madison
instead of James Mason. - James Madison? - I'm on my way back. And I'm going to discuss
this with you tomorrow. - Sure thing. (crowd chattering) - Can't believe this. (sighing) (phone ringing) Hello? Oh you've got them, and
they're on their way. I'm gonna turn around and
go back then, thank you. Thank you Brian. Goodbye. (chattering) - Uh, Mr. Mason, got your books. - Oh yes, thanks, thanks. (crowd cheering) - All right. - God, I cannot believe this. You're trying to turn? Oh please go right ahead. (screaming) - Sir, sir, sir. Can I get you to take his
picture please? (screaming) Thank you! - No problem. - Thank you so much. - No problem. - Mm, nice pants. Mmm, I love a hard working man. Yeah well. You look like you work
good with your hands. You got any kids? - Mm-mm, no I don't. - Mmm. Um, call me. Okay? No, fine. - Look I appreciate you
working this out, man. Thank you. (chuckling) Next, next. - Stop it, you JR, if
you don't get over. Give me that, girl! Jay-Z, did you poo? Oh come on! You got my purse? - Watch out, little fella. - Mr. Man. Um, so, you wanna make
good use of those hands, give me a call. Got a few things
around the house that need tightened up. - These hands ain't no good. - Two like this! - You're a good man. Come on, kids. Go, go, come on! God, go, go! - So how does it
feel working for one of the largest black
publishing companies? - I'd rather be
sitting where you are. - All right, here you go. - Oh, no, no, no, no. You're the man. I am a writer
though, but that's, - Well then never
decline an opportunity to take your rightful place. You have to seize every
opportunity, brother. Like I see so many people
with dreams and goals. But they're plagued by fear. Fear what people might think. Fear of failing. And fear of success. - Uh, I'm just a security guard. - Then don't be just
a security guard. Look, can I share
something with everybody? - [Crowd] Yeah. - Look. Before I sold my first book, I had the most embarrassing
job in the world. You guys ever seen one of
those human billboards? - Yeah, right. - Well man, you know,
human billboards are on the corner on the street, you know with the cardboard
sign advertising stuff. That was me. (laughing) Look, I was so embarrassed
I told everybody I was an advertising technician. (laughing) I had to do what I had to do. But I tell you something
about that job. It removed the fear from me. - Mmm. - See sometimes you have
to go all the way down before you can come up. - That's right. - I like that. (crowd applauding) - Taking your rightful
place, brother. I see you. - One day. - You will man, you will. All right, who's next? Come on. - So like, like the
other day, right? I went into the office. And what's the girl name,
Ugamo, Ugami, Origami? - Oh, Ugama? - She does it to me though, man. She do it for me man, yeah. Yeah she smell like a, like a, like a cross between
fabric softener and bacon. The type of woman that
you need is like Tryanna, one of them Holy rollers. - You know, I'ma
tell you something. There's something special
about church girls that just, you know,
they turn me on. (crowd laughing) - [Vernon] Imani? - Vernon? Wow, you had his book already. - Ardent reader. - Oh, thank god. I guess you can tell I'm
a little stressed out. - Well you know, why don't
you go ahead and hop in line and get yourself an
autographed copy? He's awesome. And I'll call you later. - I'd like that. - This is kind of
where I'm getting really frustrated, all right? I covered for you
guys yesterday, okay? We had a completely
incorrect shipment go to a site, to a book signing, a very important book
signing with a really, really incredible writer. - Yeah, we know already. Miss Pine told us. - Yeah it just sounded
a whole lot worse when she said it. - People were using
kindles anyway, dog. - They don't even read,
it's fundamental though. ♪ Such a bad time ♪ ♪ How could something
so bad be so right ♪ ♪ I'm asking everybody around ♪ ♪ It happened so
fast overnight ♪ ♪ Took my world and then
you turned it around ♪ ♪ We laughed, we talked,
we prayed, even cried ♪ ♪ Together me and you
were just that tight ♪ ♪ But the situation's
crazy, it's a lie ♪ ♪ I guess I caught
you at a bad time ♪ ♪ Baby I got so close to you ♪ ♪ But I can't stay, oh no ♪ ♪ I can't give everything
my all everything ♪ ♪ When I'm living
in a shade of gray ♪ ♪ I've gotta go ♪ ♪ Bad timing ♪ - Okay yeah so, how long have we been receiving
books from you? Right. Okay. Uh-huh. All right, and, how many books per case? And the James Mason shipment. Right. Okay, right, all right. Okay, thank you. - [Imani] Poetry, absolute
poetry, just how does he do it? - Hey, Imani, I am so sorry. I turned my phone off every
bit of three minutes last night and I missed your call. - [Imani] Turned your phone off? - Yes, that's what
grown people do. - Three minutes. - Well all right, maybe
it was five or six. Okay, don't judge me. - Look, I need you
to find this writer. He's the one. - What, the one? - No, no, not that one. - Which one are
you talking about? - The one that Townsend
Publishing needs right now. That manuscript is hot. Cross check any and everyone. I want him in my
office yesterday. - Mm, okay. Oh. Okay. - Yo V, you on break? Dog, why don't you come
by the house for lunch? Yeah, I need to talk to you. Huh no no no, just
for a few minutes. You got gas, don't you? All right, I'ma see
you in a sec, hurry up. - Mmm. Talk to me. Yeah. Yeah. Ooh. (laughing) Mmm. Mmhmm. - Vernon Richardson,
Charles Calloway. - Are you nervous? - No, no. - [Charles] Then stop shaking. - I've just been
waiting to meet you for the longest time. - Yeah well the time has come. - Yo, sit down, dog. (trilling) - Please, join us. (coughing) You sir, you're an
extraordinary talent. In my 20 years of publishing,
I have not seen the passion that you create
in Aroma of Love. With writing like that, you have to have
panties hanging all over the rearview mirror. (laughing) - If you only knew, dog. Well save them panties
for your new ride, dog. - Well, don't get all emotional
and choked up just yet. (coughing) Here's the best part. Ever see that many
zeroes before? Now my friend, cry all you want. - So Vernon. What do you think about that? - I think I'm gonna throw up. - Not here, the maid is off. - He's so excited. (laughing) - Miss Pine. (knocking) Miss Pine, are you okay? - [Kym] Ooh, my Richie! - Miss Pine? (crashing) - Oh, uh, yo. Yo how many of
these you got, man? Yo I'll take this to Miss
Townsend myself, man. You know, for a small
percentage, man. You know, call it a finders fee. You know what I mean, right? Everything all right, man? - [Vernon] So ridiculous. - What's going on? - I'll take this
up to Miss Pine. - You all right, Vernon? - [Vernon] Yeah I'm all right. Box is all beat up. - How long has
she been in there? - I don't know. (knocking) - Kim? (knocking) Kim? Kim, open the door. This is, Vernon? - Uh, you know what, I'ma start
thinking you're stalking me. What's going on? - Miss Pine has locked
herself in her office. Do you have the key? - What are you doing here? - Oh, you remember,
um, that project that I was telling you about, we need to talk. So just somebody go
get Miss Townsend, she'll have a key. - Mr. Richardson, this-- - Just go get Miss Townsend. Right, can somebody
get Miss Townsend? Yall, everybody standing around. I don't have the
key to everything. - Mr. Richardson. This is Miss Townsend. - And who are you? - He's Vernon Richardson,
the new security manager. You two probably
haven't met yet. Oh lord. This seems so awkward. - What is wrong with you people? Can't a girl have a
little alone time, dang! Everybody just get back to work! Get back to work ,thank you! Excuse you! - Oh shit. That's mine? - Mr. Richardson, I need
to see you in my office. So, so where do we start? - You have every
right to be mad at me for how things ended before. And I'm sorry I pretended
to be someone I'm not. - From the beginning, I guess. - Where is that, Vernon? - I don't deserve you. - That is so selfish. What about me,
what do I deserve? - Uh, you know what, I resign as of right now. - And that's selfish too. That's the high road as
far as you're concerned. - Look, girls like you don't
deal with guys like me. - What was I doing, Vernon? - Dealing with the guy
I was pretending to be. - You don't think that I
saw through your wordplay? I am my own boss? How our getaway turned
into a trip to the park? - See, that's exactly
what I'm saying. You don't do stuff with guys. - I loved that! The homemade picnic
you made for me. Your poem. The Moon Pie, it was so special. - Can we, can we start over? - You only get one opportunity
at a first impression. - Well I mean I might have
screwed up the first impression but what's most important
is a lasting one, right? Give me another chance? - I accept your resignation
effective immediately. - Imani. - Please, Vernon. (somber music) Just leave that. Just leave everything,
just leave it. - Actually, this is
mine, I wrote it. - You're Richie Vernes? Vernon, you wrote that? - Yeah. By the way. The printing company
you've been using delivers books 25 a box, not 30. You've been using old
paperwork for deliveries and inventory, and nobody's
been stealing from you. So. You really didn't
need me after all. (shattering) - Man I will miss
this little apartment. - This ain't no apartment, dog. It's a hole in the wall
with an acute angle and a toilet. Hey I'ma need that picnic
basket, that was hot. (sighing) - All right, you ready man? Hey, my man! So you found it, huh? Good, come on in. Here's the key. Rent's paid for a year. A little something for you man. One good hand
returns to another. God bless you. Well, guess that's it. ♪ All I know that time
to make a change ♪ ♪ We tried so hard to
make it by so strange ♪ ♪ We just need to
try another way ♪ ♪ There is no way ♪ ♪ There is no way
that this can end ♪ (phone ringing) (keyboard clacking) - Townsend Publishing. - Hey Tryanna. It's Vernon, can I
speak to Chase please? - Vernon? This is not Tryanna. - [Vernon] Imani? - Yes, it's Imani. - Um wow, hi. Um. How are you? I've been thinking about you. - Have you, Vernon? Why? - Because I miss you. I uh, sent you
something a while ago. You never responded,
did you get it? - Did you send it
to my house, or? - Uh yeah. The security desk. - Red bow. - Red bow. - I'm, (somber music) I'm holding it. - Well um, open it, it's for you. - Um. I'm opening the box. (keyboard clacking) Vernon? What are you doing right now? - Messing around
on my new computer. - I'm um, I'm really glad to hear your voice. Goodbye. (keyboard clacking) Thank you for the Moon Pies, Mr. Richardson. (laughing) For the Moon Pies. (laughing) Oh my gosh. Moon Pies. ♪ I never knew someone
like you could love me ♪ ♪ You took my heart
and I came alive ♪ ♪ Told you what I was
and you never judged me ♪ ♪ Not just my man you're
a friend of mine ♪ ♪ Ooh ♪ ♪ And when the world ends ♪ ♪ When the world ends ♪ ♪ We'll be together ♪ ♪ I ain't worried
bout the whirlwinds ♪ ♪ I've never been so high ♪ ♪ Oh oh ♪ ♪ And when the world ends ♪ ♪ We'll get to sleep forever ♪ - It must have been
awfully hot in Africa. - So your real name is Vernon? - Mhmm. - You don't look like a Vernon. - I am what I am. - Tropical Storm, I presume. - It's great to finally
meet you, Scorpion Kiss. - Thank you for
the second chance to make a first impression. - I'm hoping for a
lasting impression. ♪ Love me like you do ♪ ♪ Never had someone
really make love to me ♪ ♪ You took my world
when you came inside ♪ - You hear that? - I do. The quiet before the storm. ♪ And when the world
ends, the world ends ♪ ♪ We'll be together ♪ ♪ I ain't worried
bout the whirlwinds ♪ - Tropical Storm,
this is Agent Smith. All 18 of our calls
have gone unanswered. I need to know your
whereabouts at once. ♪ Made me believe forever
could be so right ♪ ♪ Boy you gave me life ♪ ♪ Fly away ♪ ♪ 'Cause no one in this world
can love me like you do ♪ ♪ Fly away ♪ ♪ 'Cause no one in this world
can love me like you do ♪ ♪ You do ♪ ♪ Love me like you do ♪ - In the end, I found out
that in relationships, simply being yourself is
what's most important. Being authentic,
learning to live beyond the good opinions of others. And not allowing people
or relationships to define who you are. ♪ And when the world ends ♪ ♪ We'll get to sleep forever ♪ ♪ Made me believe forever
could be so right ♪ ♪ I never felt so alive ♪ ♪ Fly away ♪ ♪ 'Cause no one in this world
can love me like you do ♪ ♪ Fly away ♪ ♪ 'Cause no one in this world
can love me like you do ♪ ♪ You do ♪ ♪ Love me like you do ♪ ♪ Wanna hold me ♪ ♪ I don't wanna
leave you alone ♪ ♪ Girl you already know ♪ ♪ That we's more than homies ♪ ♪ Keep you number one
in my phone yeah ♪ ♪ It might be one
in the morning ♪ ♪ Two in the morning ♪ ♪ No matter what time I'm
wanting you in the morning ♪ ♪ Let it go ♪ ♪ And I know it
might be wrong but ♪ ♪ I swear I think about her ♪ ♪ I swear I think about her ♪ ♪ I'm grinding, jump ship ♪ ♪ Getting it in, late night ♪ ♪ Like a deep void ♪ ♪ You know dreams ♪ ♪ Have to get myself right ♪ ♪ Calling me, texting me ♪ ♪ Must get there right to ♪ ♪ Louisiana, Tennessee ♪ ♪ She respect my every move ♪ ♪ She enormous with
no broke chick ♪ ♪ Suck it real
tight, it's moving ♪ ♪ Got a pink slip
for a pink wheel ♪ ♪ Hate the fire
plus pull the fits ♪ ♪ Always rocking
some fresh kicks ♪ ♪ Three rocks on a bracelet ♪ ♪ Home up in this,
I can't relax ♪ ♪ Take a while, gotta
bust some plaques ♪ ♪ I'm ready to go ♪ ♪ And I need
someone to hold me ♪ ♪ I don't want to
leave here alone ♪ ♪ Girl you already know ♪ ♪ That we're much
more than homies ♪ ♪ Keep your number
on in my phone yeah ♪ ♪ It might be one
in the morning ♪ ♪ Two in the morning ♪ ♪ No matter what time I'm
wanting you in the morning ♪ ♪ You better spend
your money right ♪ ♪ Welcome to the five phases ♪ ♪ Five phases of poverty ♪ ♪ Bill collector calling ♪ ♪ Card going decline ♪ ♪ All these loan
approvals denied ♪ ♪ He on that hood rich,
that foolishness ♪ ♪ That don't have a real spin ♪ ♪ That don't have a real spin ♪ ♪ That don't have a real spin ♪ ♪ Credit score 200 ♪ ♪ And we round it up ♪ ♪ And it probably
dropped to 100 ♪ ♪ If you gave him
a thousand bucks ♪ ♪ He on that hood rich,
that foolishness ♪ ♪ That don't have a real spin ♪ ♪ That buy the
car and the rims ♪ ♪ But don't have the
money for gas in it ♪ ♪ Phase number one ♪ ♪ That was when
he lost his job ♪ ♪ Snoozed on the alarm ♪ ♪ That's a no show, no call ♪ ♪ And by the time
he got to his job ♪ ♪ He was greeted by
his replacement ♪ ♪ Who said welcome,
welcome, welcome ♪ ♪ Welcome to the five phases ♪ ♪ Five phases of poverty ♪ ♪ Bill collector calling ♪ ♪ Card going decline ♪ ♪ All these loan
approvals denied ♪ (gentle piano music) ♪ Hey ♪ ♪ Hey ♪ ♪ I seen more than
I can handle ♪ ♪ All I know that it's
time to make a change ♪ ♪ We've tried so hard to
make it right so strange ♪ ♪ We just need to
try another way ♪ ♪ There is no way ♪ ♪ There is no way
that this will end ♪ ♪ If we try ♪ ♪ And if we try to love again ♪ ♪ If you stay ♪ ♪ I'll be right here waiting ♪
