"Previously on Single Ladies..." "A tornado warning was just announced." "The safest place is in the storage room at the boutique." "Charles, we're stuck!" "I love you." "Umm..." "Thank you?" "I slept with him." "Seriously?" "I was about to hang up my" ""team Sean" pompoms." "I'm not having kids." "I love being a mother, and I know I want to do it again." "This gonna be a problem, huh?" "I can't find Reggie." "He's gone." ""I can't do this." "I'm sorry"?" "April, we know you're in there." "Go away." "I want to be depressed." "It's been two weeks." "You should be all cried out." "Don't make me use my spare key." "Keisha, do not come in here." "Okay, I won't." "But I will." "This place looks like a dungeon." "Let the sun come in." "That's right." "We're not going to let you wallow anymore." "This looks like my daughter's room." "Maybe she's going through a breakup too." "Since the third grade?" "I appreciate what you guys are trying to do, but I need to be alone." "No, you need to be in the shower." "We're gonna take you somewhere fun." "You don't have a say in this." "Let's go." "We're holding you captive." "Mm-hmm." "Come on." "Uh." "Hmm." "I hate you." "Well, we love you too." "So long, suckers!" "Yeah." "Yeah, yeah, yeah." "What's my name?" "What's my name?" "That was awesome." "Yeah, the only thing missing was a rearview mirror." "So you could laugh at how far behind I was?" "That, and so I could check my lipstick." "I almost caught you, keisha, until that guy nearly hit me." "Wow." "I am so glad you guys got me out." "I was driving myself crazy wondering, "what changed?" "What did I do?"" "I mean, I really thought Reggie and I had something special." "Sorry." "I can't get this damn ketchup out." "I don't do stains." "I got to go home and change." "You've already missed our third race." "I beat everybody but you." "I want to make it a clean sweep." "Omar, there's a guy over there selling t-shirts." "Why don't you go buy one?" "I can't be seen in anything that says "go-karts."" "But I should at least take a look." "Wow." "Damn it!" "I missed a call from Charles." "We've barely spoken in the past two weeks." "This is Charles." "Leave a message." "Of course, voicemail." "Why haven't you talked?" "Was it the "I love you" thing?" "Did he leave you as soon as it got serious, like Reggie left me?" "No, love scrooge, his family took him on a cruise for his birthday, remember?" "Oh, yeah." "Wait, so why don't you love him?" "You guys were perfect for each other." "I know, but it's like Charles came along too soon." "The good ones always have bad timing." "They show up when you're with someone or focused on your career or trying real hard not to be a ho because you're setting a good example for your daughter." "But the one day she has a field trip, she comes home sick, and suddenly you're acting like he's the cable guy who was just leaving." "I was just saying, I agree." "Some guys come along too soon." "Yeah." "I've only been single for a few months." "After being with Victor for eight years..." "It's unfair that I met Charles at the beginning of my journey and not at the end." "Well, where you're lucky is" "Charles understands that." "He's a special man, because he's really working with you." "And that's why I'll be doing something special for him for his birthday." "Oh." "I think I'm gonna cook." "Ooh." "What's special about that, unless you're doing it naked or on a pogo stick?" "Well, it's not like I was just gonna open up a can of corn." "I was gonna do a thai theme." "Give him one night in Bangkok." "Oh." "Careful." "Doing him in the elevator got you an "I love you."" "Taking him to Bangkok might get you a ring." "Oh, wow." "These t-shirts are cool." "Thanks, man." "I make them myself by hand." "They're all one of a kind." "I'll take this." "I got a little too happy with my" "French fries and got ketchup all over my shirt." "You shouldn't wear your good stuff to come out and play." "I always do." "You never know who you're gonna meet." "Okay, I get it, you work out." "Oh, I like those shoes, man." "Where did you get them?" "At work." "You ever hear of indulgence?" "Yeah." "I love that store." "You've been in there?" "I must have been off of work, because I would've remembered you." "Since you're in the fashion business, maybe you'd appreciate my other stuff." "Let me show you my portfolio." "I'll take a hotdog with mustard." "It's not perfect until you add Sauerkraut." "Are you seriously talking to me after you cut me off?" "Well, I cut you off so I'd have a reason to talk to you." "Okay." "So you've got me cornered in the snack line." "I'm listening." "Well, for starters, I'd like to pay for your hotdog." "Also, let me know what time you're leaving, because I want to be off the road, because you're a little reckless." "Are you serious?" "You swerved into my Lane." "In fact, you're lucky I don't call the police." "Well, that wouldn't really help you, 'cause I am a cop." "Well, retired, but I've still got connections." "So, is this your new gig?" "You decided you didn't want to work at the mall?" "Okay, I see you're done with this." "So who you here with?" "Just some friends from work." "You mean that pack of wild women you were racing?" "Where do you work, nascar?" "Indulgence, a boutique in buckhead." "Thanks for the hotdog." "I'm Morgan, and I'm also thirsty." "It's nice meeting you." "I'm pearce." "All right, you want to give me these?" "Those are some kids I sponsor." "I volunteer at a youth center." "Instead of putting them in jail, now I try to keep them out." "Huh, I wish more of our men found time to give back." "I admire that." "Well, I better round them up before they tear up the place." "It was nice chatting with you." "Scarves, jeans, jackets-- don't take this the wrong way, but it's a shame you're selling your stuff in a go-kart place." "It's too good." "Good enough to sell at indulgence?" "I don't know." "I guess you would have to know someone." "Well, maybe you could set up a meeting with your boss, and he or she could take a look." "Maybe they'll like it too." "It's a she, but don't hold that against her." "Anyway, give me your number, and" "I'll try and set something up." "Whoo!" "I won!" "Okay, you guys ready?" "I guess I can't put off any longer what I got to do tonight." "Are you really going to end things with Sean?" "Wait, what happened to loving the one you're with?" "I'm trying, but the more days go by and nothing changes, the more unfair it is." "We both deserve better." "Come on." "Morgan, that guy you were talking to was handsome." "For my mother, maybe." "I'll be running about 15 minutes late, Sean." "I'll be--oh, my God!" "My car!" "Someone slashed my tires." "Well, I'm beat." "Thanks again for picking us up," "Sean." "You were like a knight in shining Mercedes." "Happy to help." "Good night, keisha." "Oh, yeah, night." "Night." "You're quiet." "You okay?" "No." "I'm upset." "Who could've done this?" "Probably just some hater with Aston Martin envy." "All right, the police said there's been a lot of vandalism in that area lately." "Sean, my car didn't get" ""tagged."" "All four of my tires were slashed." "That feels premeditated." "And if it was personal, then that means somebody followed me, and they know where I live." "You don't know that for sure." "But that's why I'm staying the night." "Just in case." "I would feel safer." "You don't have a choice." "Go hop in the tub." "I'll make you some tea." "Yeah." "Thanks." "Thank you, Sean." "This is really nice." "Did you know this right here relaxes your neck?" "And this here relaxes your shoulders." "You know what else relaxes my neck and my shoulders?" "What?" "Rubbing my neck and my shoulders." "Mm." "What are you running for, man of the year?" "What are you talking about?" "You swoop to my rescue, spend the night without trying anything, then you wake up early and make me breakfast." "Well, I hated the circumstances, but any chance I get to take care of you, you know that I will." "And now I've got to go sue somebody." "Oh, yeah, and your car will be ready at 6:00." "It would've been ready at 4:00, but I've got one of my firm's investigators checking it for prints." "Okay, superman." "Thank you again." "And, after we pick up your car later, I want to take you somewhere." "Sean, I..." "I'll be ready." "Morning." "Morning." "Huh." "Fresh biscuits and kisses..." "I guess it wasn't an ugly breakup." "I couldn't do it." "Oh, it was kind of romantic, the way he just took charge and handled that situation." "Yeah, and he prince charmed his way into spending the night." "Is that all he prince charmed his way into?" "It didn't go anywhere near sex." "We stayed up all night talking and laughing." "He just made me feel safe." "I've been waiting for fireworks, but it sure was nice to have a warm, steady fire." "So now you're having second thoughts?" "I know I'm all over the place with this man." "But he is dialing up the sweet." "Maybe I'll give it a little more time." "Yes!" "Girl, thanks for caring, but you don't have to be so excited." "No, no, no, no." "I bid on a vintage guitar for" "Charles, and I just won." "I decided to get something extra special for his birthday." "Damn!" "Is that the price or the year?" "Shoot." "Can I be special?" "Which do you think is stronger," ""devastating" or" ""gut-wrenching"?" ""Gut-wrenching."" ""Egomaniac" or" ""megalomaniac"?" "Uh-huh." "That's cute." "Omar, are you even listening to me?" "Sorry." "I was texting with Brandon." "He's a pisces, so I have to respond quickly." "They're very emotional." "I will go with" ""megalomaniac."" "What did that computer do to you?" "Well, since Reggie refuses to call me back, I really haven't had a chance to express my anger." "But I need closure, so I decided to write him a letter." ""Your ass makes me sick." "You're a coward and an ass." "You're a cowardly-ass coward."" "Very articulate, but there's no" ""e" in "coward."" "Also, what happened to all the big words you were asking me about?" "Oh, they're in the margins." "They're just too polite for this draft." "But I will be using them at some point." "Hey." "It's nice to see you again." "And so soon." "Did you have one of your cop buddies track me down?" "You told me where you worked." "You think an old guy like me couldn't remember?" "Besides, I needed to do some shopping." "Ah, you have anything in particular in mind?" "Well, I'd like something I could wear to a nice dinner." "Maybe even a movie." "We might have a few things you might like." "You know what I would really like?" "A date." "You're really fun to talk to." "Thanks." "So are you." "But now's just not a good time for me." "Well, you can't blame a guy for trying." "I'd still like to try these slacks on, though." "It's a shame." "He'd be perfect if he were just 20 years younger." "He's not that old." "It's eloquent, moving, angry, but not scary." "It's perfect." "Hit "send" and email this bad boy right now." "I'm not sending it, Omar." "I wrote it for me." "Now I have closure." "I don't ever have to think about" "Reggie again." "I feel good." "I'm going to the gym." "I used all my good words on a letter that's not even gonna be seen?" "Now I need closure." "Hi." "Are you Gavin?" "Yeah." "Raquel?" "Wow." "Your eyes are stunning." "Thank you." "Um..." "So can I see the guitar?" "Right." "Here you go." "1964 Gibson sunburst." "It's beautiful." "I'm surprised you're selling it." "I used to think I'd rather die than part with one of my guitars." "But then, when I almost did die, it made me wonder what I was holding onto." "I had stomach cancer, but I beat it." "I'm good now." "Wow." "You must be really strong." "I lost an Uncle to cancer, and he was an absolute warrior, but he went fast." "Well, actually, I'm lucky, because we found it early." "If it hadn't been for my mom nagging me about getting check-ups, I might not even be here to tell this story." "I wish more men were like you and didn't have hang-ups about going to the doctor." "I might still have my Uncle." "I got to say, going through this has really given my life focus." "That's why I'm selling some of my guitars." "I don't need stuff to make me happy anymore." "It's the people I meet, the time" "I spend with them that's important." "Nice." "Damn." "They are still talking?" "I know she's the boss, but she's just taking advantage now." "They have been all enthralled with each other for over two hours." "Luckily, I just hit a parked car, but I thought my parents were gonna ban me from driving forever, so I didn't stop." "You were young." "But I still feel so bad about it." "And I can't even believe I just told you that story." "I should probably go." "That's right." "You have a show tonight." "I'll keep handing out these flyers." "Thank you." "I'm really glad we got to meet." "I thought I was just getting a guitar, and I ended up meeting a really nice person." "You know, normally I sell "as is," but, for you, let me Polish the neck and the frets, I'll get you a fresh set of strings, and" "I can give it to you after the show." "Thanks, Gavin." "I feel like this is weird." "Right." "I like hugs anyway." "Is that what you get when you bid on ebay?" "I am opening my account right now." "What made you think I consider this empowering?" "I thought you knew me better." "I must have been mistaken." "They've got us cornered, detective Greene." "We're gonna have to blast our way out of here." "Roger that, detective Clark." "Follow my lead on three." "No, you follow my lead." "I'm the brains of this operation." "You're the looks." "No, I'm the brains and the looks." "You're only here because someone has to drive." "On three." "One..." "Three!" "And that's why you should always follow my lead." "You just took out grandma and the ice cream man." "But what you didn't know is grandma is a drug lord, and the ice cream man ain't selling snow cones, he's selling blow cones." "Blow cones?" "I'm vamping." "Work with me." "You ever think about getting a gun?" "Hell no, because I'll use it." "And I'm too good a shot." "Your ass would be under the jail." "But I'd come break you out." "I told you, I got you, girl." "Ooh." "See?" "I just took out that crackhead that was sneaking up on you." "Ooh, ooh-ooh-oh-ooh." "That's him?" "He's cute!" "But more than that, he's fascinating, he's humble, he's a survivor." "And you're right, he is cute." "You know, I don't usually do vanilla, but band boy's got some twist." "And look, here comes your flavor." "Oh, my God, when Gavin gave pearce a flyer, I never thought he'd actually come." "Well, he must be pretty into you." "Well, I came to have a good time." "I don't want him sweating me all night." "Well, looks like you're gonna stay nice and dry." "Hey, everybody, this is my friend Brandon." "Raquel, he's the one I was telling you about." "Hi." "I hear you're quite talented." "I guess Omar's been talking me up, but he's not lying." "I love your shop, and I've got some great pieces that I know will fit right in." "Why don't you come by tomorrow around 3:00?" "I'll take a look at your portfolio." "Perfect." "Come on." "Let's dance." "How about we all dance?" "Oh." "Let's do it." "Girl, you've been out there for 30 minutes." "I am having a blast." "I haven't danced like that in so long." "Look at him." "Those girls are probably younger than me." "What do you care?" "I don't." "I'm just observing." "You've been "just observing"" "him all night." "No, I haven't." "Well, I think you should go for it." "Older men are hot." "Are you freaking kidding me?" "Now?" "After I got my closure?" "What happened?" "Reggie just texted me." "He wants to get together for lunch." "Now he wants to communicate." "All of a sudden, I'm supposed to jump to his schedule." "Well, are you gonna meet up with him?" "I most certainly am." "He's right there." "Hey." "Would you like to dance?" "Yeah." "And I'd like to do dinner sometime, if the invitation still stands." "It certainly does." "I wrote this a long time ago, but it reminds me of a beautiful lady I just met." "Every time I look at her, I get lost in those eyes." "Hey." "Hey." "Thank you so much for inviting me." "You guys were great." "It means a lot to me that you came." "I brought the guitar." "It's right here." "Perfect." "I'd check it, but I wouldn't even know what I'd be checking it for." "Don't worry." "I hooked you up." "I'm sorry." "I can't." "Actually, I'm sorry." "That was really presumptuous of me." "I didn't even ask if you had a boyfriend." "Not exactly." "But when we just did that, it made me realize I didn't want to kiss anyone else but him." "Ouch." "That wasn't the desired effect." "So you don't have a boyfriend, but when we kissed, it made you realize you don't want anybody but the guy who's not exactly your boyfriend?" "I'm sorry." "I really feel like you and I connected." "I'm gonna take a wild guess and ask, is this guitar for the guy who's not exactly your boyfriend?" "Yeah." "I feel really bad for leading you on." "Please don't be mad." "I don't waste time being mad." "Life's too short." "And although it's been brief," "I'm still grateful that I met you." "Plus, I got to kiss you." "I'm smiling." "Aren't you forgetting your guitar?" "Right." "Thanks." "My hand is gonna be so sore in the morning." "I can barely move my trigger finger." "Ooh." "Thank you, Sean." "I had a great day." "I needed to be empowered instead of sitting at home nervous and scared." "Yeah." "Well, I better get going." "I'd offer to stay the night, but" "I don't want to overstay my welcome." "You couldn't, Sean." "You're more than welcome." "Yeah?" "Mm-hmm." "I was just so blown away." "I had to catch up to where Sean was, but now I'm ready to give us a real chance." "Even though I've been a fan of Malcolm's, the most important thing to me is that you're happy." "Ooh." "Can I leave a little early today?" "I have to swing by the dry cleaner's to pick up my sexy dress." "Pearce is taking me to his favorite restaurant." "It's fancy." "Oh." "Who am I to stand in the way of young love?" "Or is it old love?" "Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait." "If I average your ages, then I guess it's middle-aged love." "Who cares?" "Pearce is fine and comfortably retired." "What's the problem?" "Ooh." "Really?" "You all gave me serious grief for dating a younger guy." "Why is nobody batting an eye now that Morgan's dating methuselah?" "Oh, Raquel, after the jokes, we did support you." "But we all know relationships usually work better when the man is older." "Oh, and where did you do your research, doctor?" "Think about it." "Most women want a guy who's mature, settled, and a good provider." "And that's usually someone who's older." "And most men, straight men, want a woman who is nubile, sexy, and trophy worthy." "And that woman is usually younger." "Raquel's right, though." "It's still a double standard." "Yeah, it's not fair that women who date younger men are called cougars, but men who date younger women are just called men." "Look, it was you who ultimately had a problem with robbing the cradle." "Evidently, Morgan is more secure." "She doesn't have a problem robbing the grave." "Hey, as long as he can bring the fun, I'll bring the bengay." "Well, to be on the safe side, you might want to learn cpr too." "Ooh!" "Wow." "Hey." "What's up?" "Raquel, it is truly an honor for you to even consider my designs." "My pleasure." "Let's go back to my office." "I really like this guy." "I hope she doesn't blow this." "Oh, relax." "I'm sure she'll leave that pleasure to you." "Omar, Brandon's scarves have found a new home at indulgence." "Congratulations!" "Thanks, man." "It wouldn't have happened without you." "So, I'm still seeing you tonight for dinner at my place, right?" "I've got the music;" "You bring the wine." "You do know I'm not gay, right?" "What?" "No." "Actually, I didn't." "It's cool, man." "I'm not offended." "But I got to go." "I got an order to fill." "Thanks again for dinner and for winning me the panda." "Only cost me $50 in tokens and about half of my pride." "I admire your persistence, but flashing the badge was a bit much." "Oh." "Oh, I wish tonight didn't have to end." "I've been wondering what your lips taste like." "He was so patient and sensual." "He took his time and savored me like a fine wine." "I felt like we could've gone on like that all night." "It's called Cialis." "It's pressure medication." "Don't you all watch commercials?" "We didn't have sex, dirty." "I said it was a make-out session." "Sounds boring." "Sounds divine." "Most men just barely kiss you, then try to get your clothes off." "Not pearce." "It's kind of perfect." "Because he's older, he's not gonna want to go out all the time." "And he's raised kids, so he understands my schedule." "This could really work." "I remember when I thought that about Reggie." "What happened when you went to go meet up with him?" "Let's just say I got my closure." "Uh-oh." "Where's the body, and do I need to get my shovel?" "I stood him up and then watched from across the street." "Again, boring." "All you did was waste his time and yours." "Okay." "That's one way to look at it." "But I see myself as an agent of karma who gave him a taste of his own medicine." "Good for you." "Revenge might be petty, but it sure can feel good." "So did you and Brandon celebrate his good news?" "No." "It turns out we aren't compatible." "What happened?" "I don't want to talk about it." "Oh, is this going to be a problem?" "Question:" "Did you buy his scarves because you liked them or because I liked him?" "I love the scarves." "But I could cancel the order if you want." "No." "Fashion first." "Happy Birthday!" "Charles, what's wrong?" "We need to talk." "I've gotten back with my ex-girlfriend." "What?" "A few days ago, my ex-girlfriend padma just--she came back into my life." "Padma?" "From India?" "Who's married?" "Well, it wasn't her choice." "It was arranged by her parents." "But, I don't know, she got divorced recently, and she tracked me down." "So now she wants you back?" "She still loves me, and I realized that I never stopped loving her." "So, when you said you loved me, what was that?" "Truth." "I do love you." "But you're not there with me." "And, honestly, who knows if you'll ever get there?" "I need to be with someone who's sure." "This is--whoa." "Hey, maybe that's why you and" "I always had timing issues." "Because we weren't meant to be together." "If that's what your heart says, then you should follow it." "I'm sorry." "So I hope you are ready to play this weekend, because we can go wine tasting or hang-gliding or go out with my buddy and his girl on their boat." "You pick one or pick them all." "I'm game." "Damn, I didn't realize I was dating diddy." "Unfortunately, I can't do any of those things." "Is there something else you want to do?" "Actually, I need to spend some time with my daughter." "I've been away too much as it is." "Oh, come on." "Nicole is 16." "She can handle herself for a day." "I know you've already raised your kids." "Please understand I am still raising mine." "How about we discuss it over lunch later?" "Pearce, I can't." "You know I only have half an hour, and you like to linger." "It's true." "I do." "So we'll just hang out at my friend's party tonight." "I only said maybe to that." "I never confirmed anything." "I've got a lot of things to handle when I get home from work." "This is frustrating." "I'll find some time for us soon." "When?" "I don't know, but..." "Look, Morgan." "I'm financially stable and my kids are grown." "Right now, I just want to have fun." "But I don't want to run around with a whole bunch of women." "Now I was hoping that I could find one who I could spend all my time with." "As long as my baby is under my roof and I work for a living," "I can't be that girl." "Pearce..." "I think I may be too old for you." "Morgan, my dear, I think you may be right." "Pearce and I just broke up." "What'd he do, get back with his ex?" "No." "We're just in two different places in our lives." "Are you okay?" "I'm fine." "Oh, hey, man." "Hey, I need to holler at you for a minute." "Can you make it quick?" "'Cause I don't want to be late for the boss." "Actually, I've been feeling really stupid, thinking I made a lot of assumptions about you." "And then it hit me, I'm not stupid." "You played me to get what you wanted." "Played you?" "How?" "By making it seem like you were attracted to me." "With all the flirting, the touching, the dancing." "Admit it, you did it on purpose." "Okay, maybe I was a little extra friendly." "But I never promised you anything." "In my book, pretending to be gay when you're not is just as bad as pretending to be straight when you're not." "You can try and pass it off as some business technique, but it's just scandalous." "Omar, I think you'll get past all this once you see your first commission check from my stuff." "So, no harm, no foul, okay?" "Wrong." "I'm canceling your order." "You can't be serious." "I thought you loved my stuff." "I also love Omar, and I'm not helping someone who used him." "That's not how I do business." "Hey." "Are you ready for drinks?" "Yeah." "Definitely." "So how did the birthday celebration go?" "Yeah." "Did Charles love the guitar?" "No, Charles loves some bitch named padma." "What?" "Charles is getting back with his ex-girlfriend." "Did he not just say he loved you no less than two weeks ago?" "Damn!" "I do not understand men." "Look, I'll be fine." "I mean, obviously it wasn't meant to be." "If he really loved me, he would have waited for me to feel the same way." "Like Sean did for you." "April, open up." "Please, I need to talk to you." "Please." "What?" "I'm sorry." "For everything." "I freaked out." "We were moving so fast." "Not as fast as you ran out into that tornado." "Let me explain." "On my way to pick you up that night, I got a call." "Some investors in New York offered me a chance to own a club there." "If I wasn't so pissed off right now, I would congratulate you, because I know that's really a big thing." "Why are you even telling me this, Reggie?" "Because taking it meant leaving Atlanta, which meant leaving you." "I didn't know what to do." "Until you decided to dump me." "No." "I handled it completely wrong, but I've realized how much I need you." "And I wanted to tell you that at lunch, but we both know how that turned out." "So what?" "Now, after all you've put me through, you're trying to get back with me?" "Yes." "And I know it's a long shot, but" "I also want you to move to" "New York with me." "Will you?" "Ah!" "Ah!" "Ah!"