Brianna finds a sperm donor. Hope needs more than a life coach. Chanise's skeletons come back to haunt her.
SEASON 2: EPISODE 15 (Help!) SEASON FINALE
Brianna finds a sperm donor. Hope needs more than a life coach. Chanise's skeletons come back to haunt her.
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Episode Fifteen: Help!”
SCENE 48
INT. GROCERY STORE
FX: CHANISE AT GROCERY STORE CHECK OUT
CHANISE: (V.O.) It’s clear that I need to fix my own shit before I come examining someone else’s. Knowing my mom is away and I haven’t brought her to visit has been weighing on my mind. So, I decided to pick her up for the weekend. (BEAT) She’s been med drunk for the entire time. I can barely have a conversation with her. She spent the first morning staring out the window convinced that my neighbours are watching her. I keep telling her she’s the one staring. The other day I woke up to her nearly burning down my damn kitchen trying to cook a pop tart in my insta pot. Last night, she woke me up cussing about something. I couldn’t even make out what she was saying. It’s really sad. (BEAT) Today she asked me to take her home. Hmph, I can’t believe she considers that hell hole, home. I’m gonna respect her wishes. So, I’m picking up a few things from the grocery store for her to take back. Here I was hoping we could have that closure conversation that Hope always talks about. That damn sure isn’t going to happen, by the time I got back to the car. She was passed out asleep.
FADE OUT
SCENE 49
INT. BRIANNA DAD HOUSE
FX: BRIANNA’S DAD SITS A CUP DOWN IN FRONT OF BRIANNA
BRIANNA DAD: (SLURS) So, how much is this visit going to cost me?
BRIANNA: Dad, are you okay?
BRIANNA DAD: Hell, no I’m not okay. (BEAT) She left me.
BRIANNA: Why didn’t you call me?
BRIANNA DAD: I was hoping she would come back.
BRIANNA: Was it because of your relapse?
BRIANNA DAD: No, because of him.
BRIANNA: (VO) My dad whips out his phone and scrolls to a photo of a man that looks like a younger version than himself. Damn.
BRIANNA: He has nothing on you.
BRIANNA DAD: He has her.
BRIANNA: Awww dad, I’m sorry. (beat) Well, I have a little good news that should cheer you up.
BRIANNA DAD: What’s that?
BRIANNA: You may be grandpa soon!
BRIANNA DAD: Oh goodness! You’re pregnant?
BRIANNA: No, not yet but I’m in the process. I’m doing IVF and next week is my egg retrieval. I want you to be there. Mom’s coming too.
BRIANN DAD: IVF? What will that cost me?
BRIANNA: Just a little of your time. (BEAT) I need you to be sober when you come.
BRIANNA DAD: I’m sorry to let you down.
BRIANNA DAD: No apologies. Just get better. I know your addiction is an uphill battle, but I believe you’re going to beat it again. Maybe this will give you something else to focus on. So, will you be there?
BRIANNA DAD: I’ll be there.
FADE OUT
SCENE 50
INT. RADIO STATION
FX: BACKGROUND RADIO STATION
RADIO ANNOUNCER: Welcome to Tea Tuesday! Where we don’t read off the gossip, but we get the tea right from you. We are about to take a few calls. Tell us what’s up in your life and the tea you want to spill.
HOPE: (VO) I decided ubering was no longer for me. So, I took a freelance gig at 98.9 FM. It’s my second day and it’s been pretty cool.
FX: SOUND EFFECTS -
RADION ANNOUNCER: Next caller, who dis?
TRE’S WIFE: This is Amy.
RADIO ANNOUNCER: Hi Amy. What’s the tea?
TRE’S WIFE: I’m calling because I’ve been engaged for about 8 months now and my fiancée and I are about to get married in less than a week.
FX: SOUND EFFECTS - CLAPS
TRE’S WIFE: Thank you.
RADIO ANNOUNCER: Congratulations!
TRE’S WIFE: Well, I found out he’s still creeping with his ex.
FX: SOUND EFFECTS - BOO
RADIO ANNOUNCER: That’s ground for termination sis.
HOPE: That’s what it sounds like to me.
TRE’S WIFE: Why would a woman lower herself like that. Who aspires to be a side chick?
RADIO ANNOUNCER: So, do you want to confront her? Let’s call her.
TRE’S WIFE: That’s what I’m doing now. Hope Jones, stay away from Tre.
FX: HORNS AND WHISTLES
RADIO ANNOUNCER: Whoa, whoa. Wayment!
TRE’S WIFE: I’ve been kind long enough and letting you have moments with him until I officially step into my role. I’m the wife Hope, not you. So, if you could please stop fucking my husband.
HOPE: This some fake ass tea if you ask me.
FX HOPE LAUGHS NERVOUSLY DIAL TONE
FADE OUT
SCENE 51
INT. NIGHT CLUB – TOUR OF DONOR MIXER
FX: BRIANNA PULLS UP
BRIANNA: (VO) Being single these days is the worse status ever. I find myself gazing into a man’s eyes a second longer than I used to. It’s so embarrassing. Half the time they look right through me. But the truth is women are shooting their shots and sliding into the DMs. (BEAT) I’m just arriving at this Speed Donor event my fertility doctor told me about where they moms prospects meet and greet a few of the donors in person. I like this idea a whole lot better than flipping through a website. Maybe I can slip one of them my number.
FADE OUT.
SCENE 52
INT. NIGHT CLUB – SPEED DONOR DATING
FX: BRIANNA ENTERS
EYE CANDY 1: Champagne madame.
BRIANNA: Yes, please.
FX: BRIANNA GRABS THE GLASS OFF THE TRAY
BRIANNA: (VO) This is definitely the crem del crème of the male species here. All races, creeds and body types. I wonder if we can touch them.
HOST: Alright ladies, I believe most of us are here. And we have some surprises for this evening, but in the meanwhile all of the men you see in the crowd are our registered donors. Each one of these gentlemen have dog tags around their necks with their donor numbers on it. If there’s interest, please, write it down. Don’t be shy, this is just like speed dating, but more like speed donors. So, ladies you know the basic rules. Please take a seat at an empty table and the gentlemen will meet with you each for 5 minutes. There’s a bell on the table and if you want more time just doing it. If not, then after 5 minutes we have to swap them out. Okay, let’s go.
FX: TIMER STARTS. BRIANNA GRABS THE GLASS OFF THE TRAY
FADE
SCENE 53
INT. CHURCH
FX: CHURCH MUSIC
PASTOR: Let’s get out of here. Bow your heads in prayer.
FX: CHURCH SOUNDS
HOPE: (Cries /Prayer) Father God, I know you know my heart. I admit that I slept with Tre to spite his relationship. What do I need to do? Maybe I’ll swim in some holy water? I can drink it too. Help me to cleanse my soul and get back on track. This is not me. I’m better than this. I was doing so good with my celibacy. I hate that he knows all the right buttons to push. I pray for discipline over my goodies. I pray for distraction whenever I am drawn off course. I pray for patience and obedience when I met the one. I am ready for true love Lord and I’m going to wait on you to send me the right one.
FADE
SCENE 54
EXT. CHURCH
FX: HOPE LEAVING THE CHURCH
HOPE: (V.O.) Damn, I feel so sick. Oh, here comes Sister Carter.
FX: HOPE WALKS FASTER.
SISTER CARTER: Well, well. Hope, I thought my eyes was playing tricks on me. It is you.
HOPE: Oh, Hi Sister Carter.
SISTER CARTER: You put a little weight on I see.
HOPE: I may have.
SISTER CARTER: We have Singles Ministry for the newly saved coming up. You should join.
HOPE: (Hurried) I heard about that. I really need to go to…
FX: HOPE RUNS OFF DROPPING HER BIBLE
SISTER NOSEY: Is that Hope, Faith’s older sister?
SISTER CARTER: That’s her, I think she’s pregnant.
INT. BATHROOM
FX: HOPE IS THROWING UP.
SISTER CARTER: Hope, I’ll be praying for you.
SCENE 55
INT. NIGHTCLUB - SPEED DONOR EVENT
BRIANNA: This is fun, but nothing. This isn’t going anywhere. They basically have a handful of black men, of course. I think I have been through them all.
SCENE 55
FX: THE TIMER DINGS
BRIANNA: (VO) Let me freshen up a bit.
FX: SOMEONE PULLS OUT A CHAIR
JAMIE: What are you doing here?
BRIANNA: The same reason you’re here?
FX: SHE LAUGHS
JAMIE: Who wouldn’t want to help beautiful women bring their Kings and Queens into the world?
BRIANNA: I just can’t see you…
JAMIE: My mom cut me off. She’s been tripping, so, I thought what the heck. I could make a little change this way.
BRIANNA: Well, I may have way for you make more than a little change.
FADE OUT.
SCENE 56
INT. PAINT & SIP
FX: WOMAN LAUGHING AND SCREAMING
BRIANNA: What is this called again?
HOPE: Nightlife Paint and Sip.
BRIANNA: Right here, it says Paint and Strip Night. What’s that man doing?
CHANISE: Oh shit, he’s stripping naked! HOPE!!!!!
HOPE: I didn’t know. Ya’ll wanna leave?
BRIANNA: We’re all grown up in here.
CHANISE: Wait a minute now, what’s the rush? Pass me those brushes.
HOPE: I should have paid closer attention, but after the week I’ve had. Being called out like that in front of 10 million listeners!
CHANISE: I would have gone all the way off.
BRIANNA: I hope messing around with Tre is behind you. It’s just not worth it.
HOPE: It is. I made a pact with God that I’m waiting on him.
CHANISE: Good.
HOPE: I have to figure out what is happening in my life, because this isn’t it.
CHANISE: But this RIGHT here!
FX: BRIANNA LAUGHS
BRIANNA: I need a drink. What are you drinking Hope?
HOPE: I’m good with water. I’m starting to feel a little queasy.
CHANISE: Here Hope drink this ginger ale. (BEAT) Guess who’s going back to school.
HOPE: I’m so proud of you! (BEAT) I’m glad those years are behind me.
FX: BRIANNA DRINKING
BRIANNA: I thought about going back. Key word thought. It’s the studying for me. What are you going to major in?
CHANISE: Business. (BEAT) Hope where did you get that brown beige color from?
HOPE: Here.
BRIANNA: Well, ladies, I found my donor!
CHANISE: Who?
HOPE: Where?
BRIANNA: I found him in the database at my fertility clinic. He’s just my type. (BEAT) My retrieval is in few days, and I couldn’t be more ready. I just hope he doesn’t get cold feet.
CHANISE: I hope Legend don’t never do nothing like that.
HOPE: Oh my God! Did you see his tongue?
CHANISE: What’s with the box of chocolates being passed around?
HOPE: It looks like they are feeding him.
HOPE TAKES PHOTOS
BRIANNA: Where’s my phone?
CHANISE: Ooooo. He’s coming this way. Girl pass me purse. I’m going to get down the old fashion way. Fuck those chocolates.
SCENE 57
INT. VIVAN’S SALON
FX: DRIVING UP BEEPING HORN
BRIANNA: (V.O. /Feeling Appreciated) Omg! She removed the sign.
FX: DIANA COMES OUT OF THE SALON.
BRIANNA: Mom, you removed the sign?
DIANA: Of course, darling, both signs look ridiculous, and I have to admit I was overstepping my boundaries just a little. This your baby. Your dream and I’m lucky that you have allowed me to join you on this journey. Especially the journey of me become a glamother.
BRIANNA: I just pray all my eggs come back good and healthy. And that you and dad can get along for two milliseconds.
DIANA: I pray for a successful surgery and that your father will show up sober and on time.
BRIANNA: Mom, don’t start. He’s been through a lot and he doesn’t need you riding him.
DIANA: What did I say?
FX: BRIANNA DRIVES OFF
BRIANNA: It’s never what you say mom it’s how you say it. I really need you two to come together for me on this.
DIANA: You have my word. I promise not to shame him more than once.
FADE
SCENE 58
INT. MIKAL HOUSE
FX: MIKAL AND CHANISE KISSING
MIKAL: Can I borrow your lips?
CHANISE: (VO) Yes, I left Mrs. Thomas house today. There was Mikal, standing outside watering his grass. Your girl stumbled, fell short and tripped all on it.
FX: CHANISE EXHALES
MIKAL: Well, was it everything you expected.
CHANISE: I know you aim to please. (BEAT) Have you seen my… there they go.
FX: CHANISE STARTS TO GET DRESS
MIKAL: Hold on. You’re leaving already?
CHANISE: I have a bunch of shit to do.
MIKAL: Will I see you again or are you going to keep hiding in the bushes every time I come your way.
CHANISE: You saw that?
MIKAL: Yeah.
CHANISE: Yesterday or every day?
MIKAL: Everyday.
CHANISE: Why didn’t you say something. Forget it.
MIKAL: I want to see more of you. We should be able to figure something out.
CHANISE: You know what’s up. (BEAT) No need to get up. I’ll let myself out.
FX: KISSES MIKAL
CHANISE: Until next time?
MIKAL: (Feeling a ways) Chanise.
FX: DOOR CLOSES
SCENE 59
INT. HOSPITAL
FX: HOSPITAL SOUNDS
DIANA: Hi Darling. The doctor said you did so good.
FX: PULLS BACK CURTAIN
DOCTOR: Mrs. Styles.
BRIANNA: Hi Doctor.
DOCTOR: You’re feeling, okay?
BRIANNA: Yes.
DR. STYLES: I have some good news. You have about 7 eggs stored away. Great job today.
FX: PULLS BACK CURTAIN
DIANA: (HAPPILY) Seven. Congrats baby.
FX: THEY BOTH LAUGH GIDDILY
BRIANNA: Mom, what if…
DIANA: There are no what-ifs. I want you to focus on keeping yourself healthy and vibrant as you prepare for the next part. Nothing else matters.
BRIANNA: Dad?
DIANA: He’s not here.
BRIANNA: Oh.
DIANA: I tried calling him. Honey, you know how your father gets when he’s off the wagon.
BRIANNA: Some things never change.
FX: DIANA KISSES HER ON THE FOREHEAD
DIANA: Get dressed. I’ll meet you out front.
FX: THERE’S A KNOCK.
BRIANNA: Jamie, you came.
JAMIE: I thought about what you said.
BRIANNA: That you can make some money?
JAMIE That and being a mom would make you the happiest ever. I want to help you.
BRIANNA: Are you sure?
FX: DR. KNOCKS AND WALKS BACK IN
DOCTOR: One last thing. Call me as soon as you find a donor.
BRIANNA: I found him.
FADE
SCENE 60
INT. HOPE TOWNHOUSE
FX: TOILET FLUSHES
HOPE: (VO) I’ve been reading these stupid articles all morning. How do you know if you’re pregnant? The early signs of pregnancy. Pregnancy symptoms and they all say the same thing. After looking over my ovulation calendar, I realize the last time I had sex was with Tre. I can’t win! What’s next? An earthquake? So, I bought a pregnancy test and I’m waiting. I have 10 more minutes. Waiting on a pregnancy test is like waiting on the next chapter in your life. Will it be a fantasy, horror, comedy? There’s nothing funny about this shit.
FX: TIMER IS TICKING
SCENE 61
INT. HOPE TOWNHOUSE
FX: TIMER BUZZES
HOPE: Lawd knows I need one of my chapters to end better than the other. Here’ goes.
FX: HOPE YELLS IN EXCITEMENT
HOPE: YEEEEESSS! It’s negative! Negative! I’m glad it’s negative, but why do I suddenly wish it wasn’t. I don’t want to be a single mom, but does anyone really start out wanting to be? God! Life is weird. Hope snaps out of it.
FX: SHE GETS A NOTIFICATION ON HER PHONE
HOPE: (VO) Olivia’s texting me.
TEXT: Hope my agent read your script. She wants to meet you.
HOPE: Things couldn’t get much better than this!
FADE
SCENE 62
INT. CHANISE HOUSE
FX: IN CAR SINGING OUT LOUD- WHENEVER WHATEVER
CHANISE: Whew, I needed that. I’m telling you this shit is scientific. Get some dick and your whole life changes. I mean my mood is all good. Shit, I feel like cleaning up some and washing clothes. The magic stick is real. Makes you want to sing. (STARTS SINGING OUT LOUD) Sitting here thinking. Mines ain’t dreaming. Remininces on the things we used to share. Wishing and wanting, memories taunting. Trying to find a way to get you over here. We can do whatever, anytime whenever. Baby let’s spend some time…
FX: THE PHONE RINGS AND SHE TURNS IT DOWN.
CHANISE: Hey baby.
LEGEND: Hey mom. Long time.
CHANISE: It’s been two weeks and 2 days, but who’s counting.
LEGEND: Where you coming from?
CHANISE: I had an early dinner with the girls.
LEGEND: Oh, yeah. Where did ya’ll go.
CHANISE: Just popped in to Al’s Steakhouse. (BEAT) I’ve been meaning to call you. Baby, you’re right. I was being a hypocrite.
LEGEND: Yeah, you were.
CHANISE: I’m trying to say, I’m sorry.
LEGEND: I’m trying to make sense of a few things too. I got my Ancestry chart back from Judy.
CHANISE: That’s good. What did it say?
LEGEND: It also included a DNA test. It says Lionel isn’t my father. So, who is he?
FADE OUT