Chanise and Legend clash over his dating choices. Brianna learns to lean on her mother, Diana. Hope is excited about her meeting with a film producer.
SEASON 2: EPISODE 14 (Looking Back)
Chanise and Legend clash over his dating choices. Brianna learns to lean on her mother, Diana. Hope is excited about her meeting with a film producer.
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Episode Fourteen: “LOOKING BACK ”
SCENE 40
INT. WRITER’S GUILD
FX: PEOPLE WALKING AROUND
HOPE: (V.O.) Things are great! I couldn’t ask to be in a better place. I finished another script and I have been getting the coolest stories ubering. I think I’m going to write an entire web series about it. I even called up Olivia today. I’m meeting her to pass off my script. I’m on fire.
HOPE: Olivia. Hey,girl. You look great.
FX: HOPE WALKS SLOW THEN HURRIES. HOPE PULLS UP A CHAIR
HOPE: It’s great to see you too.
OLIVIA: You too.
HOPE: Did you get Botox?
OLIVIA: Why is my forehead not moving?
HOPE: No, but, you do look at least 5 years younger.
OLIVIA: I got a little something done.
HOPE: Don’t be stingy. Pass over their info.
OLIVIA : You could use a little right there.
HOPE: Really?
OLIVIA: A tad. (BEAT) Anways, So, what’s up? You said you had something for me. I’ve been patiently waiting.
FX: HOPE PULLS OUT ANOTHER SCRIPT
HOPE: I wrote another script.
OLIVIA: Another one? Wow. That’s big. But, you do know your first few drafts are your worse. Did you do a few rewrites? My people are sticklers for a bad draft.
HOPE: I’ve been through several rewrites with both of them.
OLIVIA: Oh, well, which one do I get the pleasure of reading and passing on to my peeps?
HOPE: Okay, it’s a movie about a stewardess that’s down on her luck. She has a freak accident and suddenly can read minds. This changes her life in every way. Until one day she reads the wrong person’s mind and discovers there is a plot to kill someone on her flight. With the help of her roommate and her new boyfriend she decides to try to save the person’s life. It’s called Lady Luck.
OLIVIA: I love it, but, I just read a script with the same name.
HOPE: Well, it doesn’t mean that it won’t be different.
OLIVIA: It’s almost like since I read something with same name, that I want to almost compare the two.
HOPE: Well, mine is a Thriller. What’s theirs?
OLIVIA: A comedy.
HOPE: See. That’s different.
OLIVIA: Well,
HOPE: Give me that.
FX: HOPE SCRIBBLES ON IT AND SLIDES IT OVER TO HER.
HOPE: There. I renamed it.
OLIVIA: Mind readers on the plane?
FADE
SCENE 41
INT. CHANISE HOUSE
FX: CHANISE SITS IN THE BACKYARD WITH LEGEND. LAUGHING
LEGEND: Mom, Coach always has to have the last laugh.
CHANISE: I like how he pushes you. It will make you even better.
LEGEND: That’s how I feel Judy has made me. Like better.
CHANISE: Made you, baby you already made.
LEGEND: I know, but, she’s solid. I’m glad to have her in my life. All the drama the other guys go through there’s none of that.
CHANISE: Drama?
LEGEND: The cheating. The lying. The screaming.
CHANISE: That’s good baby that Judy is there for you, but, I hope you are staying focused on getting your education.
LEGEND: You don’t like here cause she’s white, right?
FX: CHANISE COUGHS.
CHANISE: No. No. Why would you say such a thing.
LEGEND: You take offense to anything she says. And you can hardly look her in the eye.
CHANISE: I mean, I can’t say I haven’t wondered if there were any beautiful chocolate sisters running around the school.
LEGEND: Mom, you sound like a hyprocrite.
CHANISE: Watch your mouth now.
LEGEND: You’re the one that always told me that color doesn’t matter and we should always follow our hearts.
CHANISE: I’m just saying you can’t find anyone of your own kind to fill your heart.
LEGEND: I love her and you or no one else can change that.
CHANISE: I’m not trying to change you, but,
LEGEND: What? She’s not hip enough for you. Don’t speak your ebonics?
CHANISE: You haven’t known her more than a semester and you already whipped? (BEAT) Now you over here talking out your face to me. I’m just saying I think you’re moving to fast.
LEGEND: I don’t remember asking you.
CHANISE: Asking me? I pay your tuition over there at that lil’ college. You better recognize what the hell I went through to get you there.
LEGEND: How could I forget it, that’s all you ever talk about.
CHANISE: What could you possibly have in common with her, baby. Think. Use your head.
LEGEND: Mom, she’s compassionate, loves all people, takes care of me and is patient. Everything I ever thought I wanted in a woman. (BEAT) Which is more than I can say about you.
CHANISE: What did you say?
LEGEND: Now, I know what dad’s been talking about. He told me he had to get a restraining order against you and now I see why.
CHANISE: That’s my business. Mind your own and I hope this girl isn’t pregnant.
LEGEND: Oh is that what you’re worried about? She’s not pregnant mom, so, you can stop looking for a reason to hate on her.
FX: CHANISE EXHALES.
CHANISE: Oh, thank God.
LEGEND: But, if she’s not welcome here, we’re not welcome here.
JUDY: Babe the car is packed. (beat) Everything okay?
LEGEND & CHANISE: No!
LEGEND: Let’s go.
FADE
SCENE 42
INT. HOSPITAL
FX: HOSPITAL SOUNDS
BRIANNA: (V.O.) I’m just waking up from surgery. I’m a little groggy, but, right as I open my eyes, guess who I see? No one. Diana isn’t here. She said she would be here and she…….
FX: HEELS
DIANA: It’s freezing in here. Can you turn up the heat?
FX: DIANA KISSES BRIANNA
BRIANNA: You made it.
DIANA: I said I would be here when your eyes open. How are you feeling?
BRIANNA: A little thirsty, but, not too bad.
DIANA: Water please. (BEAT) They said you can go in a bit. They want to observe you for a few hours.
BRIANNA: Okay.
BRIANNA: (V.O.) As I lay here, I can’t help but think about everything I’ve done to my body all week preparing for this egg retrieval. If it’s not needles, it’ medicines, and now surgery.
DIANA: Here baby sit up, drink.
FX: BRIANNA DRINKS
BRIANNA: Have you talked to dad?
DIANA: He’s not my problem any longer.
BRIANNA: Mom. He’ needs us.
DIANA: You need me right now.
BRIANNA: Just do it for me.
DIANA: I’ll reach out to see how he’s doing. If he doesn’t mention it. I won’t either.
BRIANNA: Fine. I just want him to have the space to discuss it and he trust you.
DIANA: That makes one of us.
FADE
SCENE 43
INT.HIGHWAY
FX: HOPE DRIVING
HOPE: (V.O.) Harry called and he’s ready to meet with me about my script. I am so excited to hear what he has to say. I was trying to meet at a restaurant, but he insisted I stop by his hotel suite and grab dinner. So, I guess that’s okay. I brought my mase just in case.
FX: HOPE PULLS UP TO THE HOTEL
VALET: Welcome Madame.
HOPE: Thank you.
INT. HOTEL SUITE
FX: TELEVISION
HARRY: So, we meet again.
FX: POPS BUBBLY
HOPE: Yes, we do. Thanks again for inviting me over. Awesome suite. Are we celebrating something?
FX: HARRY LAUGHS
HARRY: Me. What else?
HOPE: So, how do you like California so far.
HARRY: It’s definitely different. Sexier.
FX: HARRY FIXING A DRINK
HARRY: I should have been a bartender in my past life. (BEAT) Shoot, who am I kidding. I was. (BEAT) Let’’s move over to the couch and get more comfortable.
HOPE: I brought a few extra copies we can finger through.
FX: THEY SIT DOWN
HARRY: You can move a little closer. I don’t bite.
HOPE: I didn’t want to crowd you.
FX: HOPE MOVES CLOSER
HARRY: That’s it. See what you have done to me.
FX: THE HARRY UNZIPS HIS PANTS
HOPE: What are you doing?
HARRY: Give me your hand.
HOPE: No, I will not.
FX: HARRY UNZIPS HIS PANTS.
HOPE: I’m leaving.
FX: THE HARRY ZIPS HIS PANTS UP
HARRY: So soon. Oh shit. Did I offend you? Hope, wait.Don’t leave. Please don’t leave. I just was kidding around.
FX: HOPE OPENS THE DOOR
HARRY: I can change your life.
FX: HOPE TURNS BACK AROUND.
HOPE: I said no!
FX: STARTS SPRAYING HIM WITH MASE. HARRY SCREAMS.
HARRY: Aargh… I can’t see.
HOPE: Good!
EXT. HOTEL
HOPE: (V.O.) I knew it. I knew it. How stupid can I be? To think he wanted me to come to his suite for dinner and to discuss my script. Why would he give a fuck about my script? Me? A nobody. I can’t believe he pulled out his dick. These men have no shame.
SCENE 44
INT. HIDDEN HILLS
FX: FILLING IN THE MAILBOXES
CHANISE: (VO) I still haven’t spoken to Legend. That’s my baby and I can’t be mad at him long. (BEAT) Even though he was disrespectful. I should have slapped his ass. (BEAT) Anyways, I’ve lost a few pounds and I’m feeling and looking good. I’m finally embracing this new empty nester life and I haven’t thought about Lionel in days. I’m so glad cause that was a waste of head space. I figured out, if I do my route backwards, it’s much easier to avoid seeing Mikal. And so far,. (SHE SEES MIKAL) SHIT! SHIT! He’s driving this way. Hide Chanise, hide.
FX: CHANISE RUNS AND FALLS INTO THE BUSHES. CAR DRIVES BY
CHANISE: (VO) Ouch. Oooop. (BEAT) Why doesn’t he move already?
FX: CHANISE COMES BACK OUT OF BUSHES
MRS. THOMAS: Chanise is that you? What are you doing coming out of them bushes?
CHANISE: Ugh, I thought I dropped an earring.
MRS. THOMAS: I’ve been holding on to some very special pieces for you.
CHANISE: You have?
MRS. THOMAS: Get out them bushes and come inside for a minute.
FX: MRS. THOMAS DOOR CLOSES
SCENE 45
INT. MRS. THOMAS
FX: MRS. THOMAS DOOR CLOSES
CHANISE: (VO) Mrs. Thomas used to be married to some heir of a rice factory. I remember when she gave Ernestine, the girl who had this route before me, a lifetime of rice when she retired. I couldn’t stop laughing at that. Shoot with this gold-plated flooring and diamond encrusted coffee table, I’m sure she could have given her a better gift than that.
MRS. THOMAS: Look at this.
CHANISE: (EYES THE DRESS) Ooooooo
MRS. THOMAS: You’ll never guess who wore this to the New York Fashion Week before I did?
CHANISE: Who?
MRS. THOMAS: Honey, Ms. Patti Labelle. Chanise, as soon as I saw it on her, I had to have it. My hubby called her up and it was in my boudoir the next day. She told me I could keep it. So, I did and now I want to give it to you.
CHANISE: Thank you.
MRS.THOMAS: You alright? You don’t’ seem your jovial self. Is something wrong?
CHANISE: Probably just worried about my son.
MRS. THOMAS: Little Legend.
CHANISE: He’s big Legend. Momma can’t tell him nothing no more.
MRS. THOMAS: Take it from me. When they get older you have to let them live and learn. Just pray you gave them all the artillery necessary to tread through this world. Cause it’s a doozy. (BEAT) Do something for you. When my second boy flew the nest, you know what I did? I went back to school. Went all the way to my doctorate’s degree. I don’t why, cause I sure as hell don’t use it.
FX: CHANISE LAUGHS
CHANISE: That’s not a bad idea. BEAT) I better get back out there. Thanks for the dress, Mrs. Thomas.
MRS. THOMAS: You’re welcome.
FX: CHANISE LEAVES
SCENE 46
EXT. HIDDEN HILLS - OUTSIDE
FX: CHANISE WALKING TO HER CAR.
MIKAL: Chanise.
CHANISE: (VO) Keep walking Chanise. You don’t hear him.
MIKAL: I want to talk. Can you stop for a second?
CHANISE: Back on the clock.
FX: CHANISE TRIES TO HURRY TO HER TRUCK AND OPENS THE DOOR.
MIKAL: Damn. I thought we were better than that.
FX: CHANISE DRIVES RIGHT PASS. SHE BEEPS HER HORN
MIKAL: A wave. That’s it.
FADE
SCENE 47
INT. GYM
FX: HOPE AND CHANISE WORKING OUT
CHANISE: This feels damn good. I’ve been needing to stretch.
HOPE: I’m beginning to wonder if that’s just part of the initiation. Maybe I should have played along. I always thing this time will be different.
CHANISE IS CAUGHT UP IN HER OWN MIND
CHANISE: (V.O.) Mikal was looking fine! I should’ve stopped. He sounded like he really wanted to talk to me. He has my emotions all over the place. Now, I have to switch my route up again.
HOPE: Chanise are you listening to me?
CHANISE: I saw Mikal yesterday.
HOPE: So, you weren’t listening.
CHANISE: I heard you.
HOPE: What did Mikal say?
CHANISE: Not much. I was rushing off and trying to pretend I didn’t hear him. He wanted to talk.
HOPE: You still…
CHANISE: Not having it.
FX: BRIANNA WALKS OVER
CHANISE: Brianna, you’re working out in that?
BRIANNA: Nope. I’m not working out today. I can’t do anything too strenuous. My egg retrieval is coming up. So, I just came for the tea.
CHANISE: Ummmm hmmm. Then spill it Octomom.
BRIANNA: Stop it. I’m doing one egg at a time. Thank you.
HOPE: Have you found a donor?
CHANISE: I can’t wait to meet him.
BRIANNA: You don’t get to meet them.
CHANISE: I knew that. (BEAT) Well, Hope’ s producer friend pulled his dick out. Surprise.
HOPE: The usual career promise with a side of dick.
BRIANNA: These men, never learn. With the METOO movement out there, you would think they would think twice.
HOPE: The only thing he thought twice about is reading my script.
FADE OUT.
ANNOUNCER: Previously on Forties AF.