Jamie surprises Brianna with a special date night—ending with an unexpected surprise after his days of playing the role of ‘fake baby daddy.’ Meanwhile, Chanise sees a boost in her grades, thanks to Mikal’s support. Elsewhere, Hope does her best to convince Faith that it’s time to go home.
SEASON 3: EPISODE 20 (WTF?)
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Episode 20: WTF?
SCENE 1
INT. RESTAURANT - EVENING
FX: RESTAURANT AMBIENCE
BRIANNA: Jamie, this is nice. Are you sure you can afford this?
FX: JAMIE PULLS OUT HER SEAT
JAMIE: Let me worry about that.
WAITER: Menu, madame.
BRIANNA: Thank you.
WAITER: I see you’re expecting, so I won’t suggest the wine list, but our dessert list is to die for.
BRIANNA: I can’t wait.
JAMIE: Well, who said I’m not drinking?
BRIANNA: We’ll start with water.
WAITER: Coming right up.
BRIANNA: Jamie, have you looked at these prices?
BRIANNA (V.O.): Jamie did such an awesome job with baby Boris; I had to surrender a little. He knows how to change diapers better than me, and all the little things most of the moms complain about, he handled like a champ. Now, this is icing on the cake. I see that he’s willing to do anything to make sure we have a bond. That I can get with.
JAMIE: Tonight is our night. I don’t want you to worry about anything. So, indulge.
WAITER: So, have you decided?
BRIANNA: I think I want to start with the oysters on the half shell. Mmmm, Lobster Bisque soup sounds so good. I’m also in the mood for the Bering Sea King Crab Legs with the Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Truffle Baked Potato. Oh my goodness! Did you see that? I haven’t had those in so long.
WAITER: And for you, sir?
FX: JAMIE GULPS
JAMIE: I’ll take the crab cakes.
WAITER: Should I leave the menus?
JAMIE: Please, take them.
FADE.
SCENE 1A
INT. WAREHOUSE - NIGHT
FX: BRIANNA AND JAMIE ENTER A WAREHOUSE. THERE IS A BUNCH OF CHATTER.
BRIANNA: (V.O.) This is the silent disco we went to on our first date. This is so romantic, but, all that food made me and the babies tired.
JAMIE: Come on, just one last hurrah.
HOST: Hey folks! Glad you’re joining us. Here’s some headphones for you and you.
JAMIE: You remember how to do this?
BRIANNA: Give me those.
FX: IT’S QUIET
BRIANNA: (IN HEADPHONES) Jamie, I don’t hear anything. Jamie?
FX: JAMIE THROUGH EARPHONES
JAMIE: Can you hear me now?
BRIANNA (V.O.): Suddenly, I can hear Jamie loud and clear right through my earphones. When I look down, he’s on bended knee holding one of the most beautiful sparkling diamond rings I’ve ever seen. This ring. It’s stunning. Exactly what I remember telling Jamie I wanted during one of our drunken trysts a few years ago. A double emerald-cut diamond ring. He remembered.
JAMIE: Brianna, I know the age difference scares you sometimes. I know that we’ve had our ups and downs, but I don’t see myself with anyone else. I don’t see myself not being with my kids, and I want you in my life forever. I cherish how you pick the lint from my shirts. I love how you don’t mind playing video games with me. I want to watch you grow older... I mean, grow old with you. Will you marry me?
BRIANNA: Of course. Yes, I will marry you.
FX: EVERYONE IN RESTAURANT CELEBRATES WITH THEM
BRIANNA (V.O.): I didn’t even feel butterflies like this during my last failed engagement. Could this mean we have something real? Then why have I been so scared to open up? To let go? This man really loves me. (BEAT) Wait until I tell the girls. What will my mom think? Should I wear white? How did he get this ring? I’m about to be a wife. Did I just say yes? I said yes.
FADE OUT.
SCENE 2
EXT. HIDDEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD – LATER
FX: CHANISE DELIVERING THE MAIL. NEIGHBORHOOD SOUNDS. DOGS BARKING. PEOPLE SAYING HELLO.
CHANISE (V.O.): I haven’t seen Mikal since that disastrous date, and I haven’t seen Ms. Chanel bag around. And, here he comes. I’m glad I got my hair done yesterday.
FX: MIKAL PULLS UP AND ROLLS DOWN WINDOW
MIKAL: Hi, Chanise. I bought you one of those Yummm bars you like so much.
CHANISE: I’m working, Mikal. What do you want?
MIKAL: I wanted to see how you’re doing.
CHANISE (V.O.): I hate men. They always do fucked-up shit, then run back down the block like nothing happened. Where’s that girl you were parading around the last few weeks? Oh, you’re done with her. Probably threw her out like yesterday’s trash. Now, you’re trying to come back here. Always crawling back. Ugh.
CHANISE: I’m good.
MIKAL: How’s school?
CHANISE: Rough. My brain isn’t built like it was back then, trying to lock into all this information about business concepts and such. From Operations Management, Economics, and Statistics, I can’t seem to keep up. I just haven’t been thriving like I want, but I’m not giving up.
MIKAL: You should have come and spoken with me. I can help you.
CHANISE: How?
MIKAL: I’ve built several successful businesses. You know that. (BEAT) Listen, after work tonight, bring your books over, and let’s highlight what you’re struggling with. I’ll help you.
CHANISE: (playful) So, you’re going to tutor me?
MIKAL: Yeah, so come ready.
CHANISE (V.O.): Yeah, I’m gonna come. You better be ready.
FADE OUT
SCENE 3
INT. CHURCH
FX: SOUND EFFECTS FOR CHURCH
FAITH: Why are you dragging me here? I didn’t like this place when we were kids, and I don’t like it now.
HOPE: What are you talking about? You were in the choir, you led the youth worship team, and taught in the leadership ministry before you got married.
FAITH: Hope, I no longer believe in the guy in the sky.
HOPE: (V.O.): She didn’t mean that, Lord! Father God, Faith has lost her ever-loving mind. I brought her here to pray for discernment on what she should do, needs to do, and is gonna do. I can’t guide her in this; don’t listen to her wayward speech. She needs you, Lord. She needs you like never before.
HOPE: You definitely need Jesus! You’re talking about getting an abortion! If mom finds out that you aren’t living up to that name she gave you, she will do an adult abortion on YOU.
FAITH: Did you tell mom?
HOPE: No, I gave you my word.
FAITH: It’s my body, my choice. Let’s get out of here before someone recognizes me.
SISTER CARTER: Faith, Faith Jones. Are my eyes getting that bad, or is that really you?
FAITH: Sister Carter? I was just asking Hope if she’s seen you around.
SISTER CARTER: Oh, hi Hope. I didn’t see you there.
HOPE: Been standing... right... here.
SISTER CARTER: Hope doesn’t come around. But I’m still here, praising His name. (beat) Faith, this is such a pleasant surprise! The last time I saw you, that cute husband of yours was buckling your shoe strap because it had come loose. How is he? And the kids?
FAITH: He’s amazing. Still very, very amazing. And my kids are growing up so quickly.
SISTER CARTER: And you found a church home up North?
FAITH: Of course.
SISTER CARTER: Where?
HOPE: Yes, Faith, where would that be?
FADE OUT.
SCENE 4
EXT. 405 FREEWAY
FX: CHANISE DRIVING ALONG
CHANISE: Chile, I passed my test with flying colors. Mikal has really come through for me, and the way he shares the information, it just sticks.
HOPE: I’m sure he really sticks it to you, Chanise. In every way.
CHANISE: Hope, you always got your mind in the damn gutter.
HOPE: So, you’re trying to say he hasn’t been sticking it to you?
CHANISE: Bitch, that part you know. But he’s also holding up his bargain and makes sure I know my shit. I’m feeling really good about the direction of our situation.
HOPE: Right. So, you have a situationship now. This sounds promising.
CHANISE: I can’t really say what we have. I’m trying not to put labels on it, but I feel like I deserve a label. I really have fun around Mikal. I just melt whenever I get around him.
HOPE: Your cold ass? Now, that’s a new one.
CHANISE: I don’t want to be cold anymore. He makes me want to be soft. Like, to live a softer life.
HOPE: Apparently, that’s the thing with this new generation. Where our generation has been all about building careers, this new generation is living the soft life. Where did I go wrong?
CHANISE: Trying to be feminist and shit. We are over here working 40 hours a week and getting 100 degrees for what?
HOPE: I like accomplishing things.
CHANISE: Well, I’ve been watching this woman on YouTube who is like the fairy godmother of the soft life, and she’s showing women how to get it. I’m tired. I want to lean on some strong broad shoulders.
HOPE: Yeah, but isn’t she all about the money? I mean, we know all too well how men are. They only give you just enough anyways.
CHANISE: Is it wrong to want the fairy tales that have been shoved down our throats our entire lives? I’m ready for my prince charming. Mikal makes it so easy. Why not have a man in your life that can spoil you a little, support me in every way, and allow me to live in my femininity?
HOPE: What does that even look like? Mikal hasn't actually been the best in the commitment department.
CHANISE: Me either. Yes, I have a great career, and I am working on my degree to potentially launch another career. BUT, could I be jeopardizing my best next chapter of a soft life because I’m trying to do so much? Sitting in this heavy-ass masculine energy is old. I don’t know about you, Hope, but I’m shaking that skin.
HOPE: To play the damsel in distress?
CHANISE: Twinkle, twinkle.
FADE OUT.
SCENE 5
INT. HOPE’S HOUSE
FX: HOPE ON THE PHONE
HOPE: (V.O.) Kamal is one of the sweetest guys I’ve ever known. My sister really hit the jackpot with this one. It truly is something about having a man that loves you more. It just balances out. She is definitely going through a time, but she shared vows with this man, and I truly feel it’s not fair for her to be here just marinating. He’s probably worried sick about her. And I want my freedom back. So, I did what I know is right. I called him.
PHONE CALL
HOPE: Kamal, she doesn’t want space.
KAMAL: What do you think it is?
HOPE: Maybe just to do more than be a mom or wife. Have you ever asked her if there’s something else she wanted to be or do? Do you check in with her about her goals or dreams?
KAMAL: Never crossed my mind. Maybe we need a change? A bigger kitchen? A bigger home?
HOPE: NO! Kamal, you’re not hearing me. She doesn’t need more things to weigh her down and keep her in the house. She needs activities outside the home.
KAMAL: Oh, she does plenty of that. She loves taking the kids out to the park and to the Children’s Observatory. Every Saturday, I meet them up there, and we sit and read them books. It’s the best time... and...
HOPE: KAMAL! Earth to KAMAL.
KAMAL: Do I have it wrong? Tell me. Tell me what it really is? (BEAT) Did she discover my porn stash or my journal?
HOPE: You keep a journal? Well, okay, no. KAMAL, she needs you right now. But it has to be about her. Her needs.
FX: KAMAL EXHALES
KAMAL: I’ll do anything for her, just tell me what she needs.
HOPE: That’s something you’re going to figure out, but she definitely needs a damn ride home. So, get out here and pick her up!
FX: HANGS UP THE PHONE
HOPE (V.O.) My sister has eaten me out of house and home, made me cry at least two times, and said "guy in the sky" one too many times for me. I just need her to leave and get my peace back. She’s pregnant, and although running away from one's problems seems like a solution, it really doesn’t solve anything. With that said, I need to face my own stuff too. I need to buckle down and start working on my script.
SCENE 6
EXT. BRIANNA'S APARTMENT – LATER
FX: DOORBELL RINGS
BRIANNA: (V.O.) Things have been so good with Jamie and me since the proposal. Maybe it's the security I never thought I needed. I’m in the countdown before the babies come, and the other day he sent a masseuse over to give me a prenatal massage. He’s been, making sure I eat well, and just loving me. I hope this doesn’t change when the twins come. I have a feeling I’m going to need this even more. I’m missing ladies' night tonight, but that's okay. I feel good just chilling here with Jamie.
JAMIE: Bri, there’s someone here to see you.
BRIANNA: (Exhales) Is it Diana? Tell her I’m asleep. I really don’t feel like debating with her right now.
FX: KNOCK ON DOOR
CHANISE: Jamie, did you tell that heffa we’re out here?!
BRIANNA: Oh, it’s Chanise. Jamie, said that. Help me up. (Squeals) What are you doing here?
HOPE: You mean, what are we doing here?
FX: THE LADIES LAUGH
CHANISE: We decided to bring ladies' night to you.
HOPE: We got food, drinks, games, and tea.
BRIANNA: I have some tea myself to spill.
CHANISE: Is that a ring on your finger?!
HOPE: Bri?????
BRIANNA: Yes! I’m getting married.
CHANISE: How? When did this happen?
BRIANNA: Jamie took me to our first date night out spot, and he proposed!! I tried to reach you.
CHANISE: He did good on that ring. Let me see that.
HOPE: Life is so funny.
FX: THE GIRLS CELEBRATE. AS THEY MOVE INTO THE KITCHEN.
CHANISE: Hope, what happened to you setting up the food?
HOPE: Oh, I’m the help now?
INT. KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
BRIANNA: You bought StormBurgers? My favorite and ultimate pregnancy crave. Oh, and truffle fries! I love you guys.
FX: THE GIRLS EATING
CHANISE: You know we don’t have girls' night without you.
HOPE: When you’re married, you have to think about an entire other human all the time. Are you sure you’re ready for that, Brianna?
BRIANNA: I’m more than ready.
CHANISE: I remember the time Lionel proposed. I was so excited, and I had my entire wedding planned in my head. Purple and white were the colors.
HOPE: We know how much you love Prince.
BRIANNA: Good thing we’re not even thinking of doing all that planning. Jamie and I decided that we’re going to elope and save money for a new place. Oh, and I’m thinking about having a natural birth.
CHANISE: You mean here?
HOPE: That sounds unsanitary.
CHANISE: And not so safe.
BRIANNA: Jamie and I like the idea of being in our own environment, and you can be here and help out too. It also saves money. I’m still weighing the pros and cons.
CHANISE: Hmmm, that’s over my head. Just let me know when they’re here. I’m not sure I want to see all of that. When you don’t get that anesthesia, you'll be scratching all of our eyes out.
HOPE: Best believe.
CHANISE: Anyways, Tell us about this proposal!
BRIANNA: So, we were at…
FADE OUT.
SCENE 7
EXT. HOPE'S TOWNHOUSE
HOPE (V.O.): I am finally home alone, and I forget how sweet my sister can be. She left me a goodie box with all the stuff she doesn’t want: a free water bottle we picked up at the local farmer’s market the other day, she replenished my snack bar, and she even replaced the wine glass she broke with a new set. What’s this? Queen Acres? A writer’s retreat? Hmmm, where did she find this? Here’s a note attached:
"Dear Hope, I know your dreams mean everything to you, and when I saw this, I wanted to give it to you. I paid for a weekend at this writer’s retreat for you to disconnect and do what you do best. I expect to read your finished product. Oh, and I expect that there will be a part written especially for me."
HOPE: Nepotism at its finest.
FADE OUT.