Lap Dance

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Sometimes when I wake up,

I just feel so high

I feel like walking on top

of a rainbow sky

Where the grass don't grow

and women know

Time flies by

Oh, oh, oh, oh

I move my hips down low

So-o-o-o

You'll notice where I go

And when the lights

are low, low, low

You're gonna pick me up

and never let me go

Brandy. Hey, girl.

Hey, girl. Where you at?

Yeah, hey. We're, uh...

we're still about

eight hours outside Houston.

Are y'all driving

straight through?

Yeah, we're going to stop,

maybe grab a bite,

clean up a bit and then,

you know, we'll see my dad,

we'll spend a night or two

there,

and then we'll be in L.A.

by the end of the week.

Just in time for that CSI

audition.

Babe, can you put that out?

Goddamn.

You guys find a place yet?

Koreatown.

Sandra got us a cute

little studio.

Oh.

I know.

Um, but, you know, we're still

on a really tight budget.

I have a couple thousand saved

from my student loans,

and what Kevin saved up

this past

year while I was

finishing school.

You're happy?

Yeah, we are.

And Kevin?

He's helping me with my lines.

He's the best

boyfriend ever.

Exciting.

Okay, yeah.

We're really excited

to see you too.

Okay. Bye, chica.

Bye, girl.

To sing a song

To sing a song

We're gonna pick me up

And never let me go

Because the day

Is long gone

And yesterday

Will never come again

There is no right...

You're killing me.

What do you think

about the script?

Honestly?

Is that bad?

It's wonderful.

I thought so too.

Kevin...

What's this?

A box...

made for rings.

Oh, my...

I wanted to ask

your dad first,

but I couldn't wait.

I can't wait to spend the rest

of my life with you.

You're gonna pick me up

and never let me go

You're gonna pick me up

and never let me go

You're gonna pick me up

And never let me go

All right, go tell them.

I'll get the luggage.

Daddy? Dad.

It's Mo and Kevin.

His car's still

in the garage.

Call Billie.

Aunt Billie?

Where's Daddy?

I should have been here

with you.

I'm sorry.

I was planning on telling you

when you got here.

And I was coping just fine

till last night.

Billie should have

called me.

This isn't her fault.

This was my decision,

and mine alone.

Well, I could have, you know,

been here with you...

helping.

What could you have done?

I would have made you

do the chemo.

Sweetheart, I taught you never

to give up on your dreams

because you feel obligated

to a man.

And that includes me.

We should have at least

discussed it.

There's nothing

they could do.

Dad.

Hey, what's this?

Kevin, come here.

I'm really sorry, sir.

I wanted to wait

to ask you first.

Enough of that "sir" stuff.

From now on...

Oh, my God. Dad!

Dad...

Nu-Nurse?

Nurse?

Come on.

Whoo!

Dad?

I'm okay, honey.

Sit down. I'm okay.

Her mama

really liked you, son.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

We can't leave.

I know.

How long do you think

they'll hold our apartment?

I mean, they have our deposit,

so, uh, you know,

maybe a month.

What about

your fellowship?

It's unpaid anyway.

You should go.

That's the perfect

opportunity.

I'm not leaving.

But you saved up

all last year

so you could take

that opportunity.

With you.

That's our money.

It's for our future.

I love you.

I love you, babe.

Hmm.

Miss Moore?

Yes?

Hi, I'm Dr. Jones, your father's

attending physician.

I missed you

the other day.

Um, Dr. Cook,

the hospital administrator,

needs to see you

right away.

Is there a problem?

Well, Monica,

your father's benefits have run

out for his hospital coverage.

It would only cover

hospice care.

I... I don't understand.

This is an itemized sheet,

showing that he's exhausted

his acute care coverage

in the hospital.

But we have an excellent

hospice program here.

Of course, it could be costly

for patients

who don't have outside coverage

or assistance, you understand.

How much are we talking?

Well, it's a considerable

amount.

You know,

it depends on factors

like how long he'll be here,

which could be several months.

There's also

home hospice care.

We could have someone

take care of him at the house.

No.

Monica?

No.

No. If my dad

is dying this way,

we are getting him the very best

care until the end.

Until the end, Kevin.

I have some money saved.

We have some

money saved.

Okay.

We have to come up with...

$15,000,

which has to be paid at once.

And then, of course,

there's next month's billing.

15,000?

It's all right there, Monica.

And I wish I could pay

half of it.

Not a fun part

of my job.

But the facts

are the facts,

so we have

to figure it out.

Okay. Uh, not a problem.

We'll have the cheque for you

in the morning.

Let's go.

You said...

It's our money. I know.

$15,000.

That's half

of our savings.

It's okay.

I'm selling my car.

I'm paying you back.

I promise.

Well, who's that

handsome fella?

Is that my Kevin?

Hey, Billie.

Hi.

How you holding up?

It that your famous

tuna casserole?

You know it.

Well, then I'd say things

just got considerably better.

Let me bring you to Monica.

Okay.

I'm going to go

check on Dad.

The tuna casserole

was terrific.

Thanks, darling.

Be there in a bit.

This is going to take

everything we have.

And then some.

We need to get him

the best treatment there is.

I don't care

what I have to do.

Don't you think

I love my brother enough

to make that happen?

You were in junior high

when your mother got sick.

I was the one there,

helping your dad

make all the hard decisions.

In his first bout

with cancer,

I was the one that was

cleaning bedpans

and helping raise you.

So don't come around here

spending money you know

you don't have,

like you're the only one

that gives a damn.

Look...

sweetie.

You've got Kevin

to think of too.

I mean, he has put

his entire life on hold

to stay in Tallahassee

so that you can finish school.

And he is doing it again.

For you and your father.

That is a good man.

As hard as you're fighting

for your father,

you need to protect

your relationship too.

Monica Moore?

Tasha?

Yes.

Hi.

Hey.

Mwah. Oh!

You look amazing.

I hardly recognize you.

I mean, I'd ask how you are,

but obviously you're doing well.

I am.

Okay, so tell me,

what is new

with HSPDAs favourite

Ophelia, huh?

You still at FSU?

I was.

I just graduated.

Big part?

Oh, this.

My fianc, Kevin,

he... It's one of his scripts.

He's a screenwriter.

Cool. The dynamic duo

or something?

Okay, so why y'all

in Houston?

Ah, ah, ah, ah. Monica.

Stop talking.

Get back to work.

You work here?

Mani or pedi?

This ain't right.

Come on, tell me, girl.

What's going on?

Dad's sick.

Kevin and I actually thought

we were on our way to L.A.

and just passing through.

Oh, my... He's been sick

since high school, huh?

I'm so sorry.

Thanks.

I mean, you know,

it's a rough time for sure.

There aren't many gigs

in Houston

for a highly educated actress.

I mean, Aunt Billie

got me this job here,

but it barely scratches

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