Something New Page #8

No magic.

I don't know. Kenya, look,

don't beat yourself up.

You gotta listen to

your instincts.

Yeah, but what if my

instincts are screwed up?

Your instincts are fine.

You did a brave thing.

You let your heart do the

talking, not your parents...

not society, not black

people, not your girls.

You decided for you,

honey.

So, you gonna give

Brian a call?

This is not about Brian.

I mean, it would be if he were black,

but he's not. That's just the reality.

Look, Kenya,

as a black man...

I must say, I was a little suspicious

of the guy, when I first met him.

But at the end of the day it's

not about skin color or race.

It's about

the love connection.

The vibe that's between

a man and a woman.

Does he make you feel loved,

he make you laugh...

he make you just wanna forget about

all the bullshit and just enjoy life?

Because if that's what

you have with Brian...

Baby, I don't know when

you're gonna wake up to that.

It is my recommendation

that the Pino Group...

not acquire

Net Worth Consolidated.

You don't want this company,

Jack.

I'm not gonna paint a pretty picture

by being creative with the numbers...

and I will not stand with the firm

in recommending you purchase it.

I'm sorry,

but that's my position.

This is not

what I wanted to hear.

Kenya, do you think we could

have a moment alone with Jack?

Sure.

Got the 10-K of SEC filings

for Kate Blanchard.

I've also got a bottle

of tequila in my desk.

Darren, I'm fine.

Can I have a word with you? Sure.

That was quite a show

you put on back there, Kenya.

And that's precisely

what we want at this firm.

Guts, smarts, integrity.

Without your good judgment, this

firm would have made a big mistake.

Outstanding work, Kenya.

Thanks.

Now, you know the vote's tonight, but

let me be the first to congratulate you...

partner.

I've made partner?

You've made partner.

Oh, well, that's great!

I told you we had our eye

on you. Oh, my goodness!

Your input is invaluable to this

firm. We're very lucky to have you.

I appreciate that.

Congratulations.

Edwin.

Actually, I have one request.

What's that?

One weekend a month

is untouchable.

No cell phone, no email.

Just my time.

I think we can handle that.

Ladies, are you ready to

keep up with me tonight?

'Cause I'm gonna keep both of you

on the dance floor till you say...

"Please, big Daddy,

I can't take no more."

Oh, Edmond, really! Hey,

Kenya, isn't that Cheryl?

Wow.

You look gorgeous. Cheryl!

I didn't even recognize you.

You look beautiful!

You are positively glowing.

Thank you, Mrs. McQueen.

You know, maybe

it's because of this.

Oh, my God!

Details, details.

Well, it was

a total surprise.

I'm dropping him off at the airport.

He gets down on one knee and bam!

I mean, I was expecting

something nice. But this?

And he picked it out all

by himself. My goodness!

Nelson, I hope

you're taking notes.

You don't have to

worry about that.

It's gorgeous.

Isn't it, Kenya?

Yes it is, Mother.

We'll talk later. And remember

what I said the other night.

You okay?

I'm fine.

Okay.

Introducing

Miss Deavon Frost.

Parents are Dr. And

Mrs. Malcolm Frost.

Escorted by Sidney Baldwin, son

of the Honorable Stanley Baldwin.

Introducing Miss Rene Atkins.

Parents are Mr. And

Mrs. Ronald Atkins.

...Mr. And

Mrs. David Hunter III, Esq.

Slow down.

This is so silly.

I can't believe I ever

took this seriously.

I mean, really, what are we

trying to prove with this?

That our little princesses can grow

up and marry little princes, too?

As long as they both have

the right pedigree...

they're guaranteed

to live happily ever after.

I mean,

how shallow is that?

Don't believe the hype, girls! It

ain't what it's cracked up to be.

Kenya!

You stop that!

Go on, girls.

Better pretend while you can.

I have had enough!

You have done nothing

but embarrass us all evening.

Embarrass you. I'm

embarrassing you? Yes.

Complaining and carrying on.

Blaming everyone but the one

responsible for your unhappiness.

Yourself. Perhaps it's

time you faced that.

Thanks, Mother.

Kenya.

I shouldn't have said that.

Sweet pea.

There comes a time in life when

we have to strike out on our own.

And we...

Whoa.

Don't worry about me.

I'm a doctor.

And a father.

I've seen it all,

heard it all.

Handle your business.

Kenya, you don't have to tell

me you have a thing for Brian.

It was all over your face

and in your voice.

Daddy, it's over.

Please, don't.

I know love when I see it.

Plus, I talked to him.

He's a good guy.

If you have feelings for him, you

need to do something about that.

But, Daddy...

You know how your mother always

says that I'm the adventurer.

Well, did you know that when we

met I didn't have a pot to piss in?

I never told you this...

but your grandparents threatened

to disown her if she married me.

But she defied them

and we ran off together.

We didn't know how we were

gonna make it. But we did.

And her folks eventually

came around.

The point is,

love is an adventure, Kenya.

It's not a decision

you make for others.

It's a decision

you make from the heart.

Anyway, the boy is just white.

He ain't a Martian.

I mean, folks carry on like

we're some kind of pure race...

that shouldn't

be diluted, huh?

But look at us,

all of us in this country.

Black, white, brown, yellow.

We're all mixed up.

Mutts. All of us.

Nothing pure about us.

I wish I had a father

like that.

Sorry, I don't lend him out.

Not even on special occasions.

Hello, valet, can you

get me a cab? Yes, ma'am.

Hey, where you going?

To get Brian back.

What?

That's right, Brian.

'Cause you know what?

I happen to love him.

Don't make love wait.

Take my car.

Take my whip.

Take it, take it, take it.

Just be easy on the 22s.

Be easy on the 22s.

Come on, now!

Oh, no!

Hi.

Hi.

By any chance,

have you seen Brian?

Brian, I think

he's gone, honey.

Thank you.

Max, I missed you.

Hi, Maxie.

Hi.

Hi.

Hey.

Look, I know you must

think I'm combative...

neurotic, picky...

And maybe I am.

But the weird thing is...

I've never had to be

anyone but myself with you...

right from the beginning.

And with you I feel like

I can do anything...

say anything, try anything.

And that's the life I want.

I want an adventure with you.

You don't understand.

We're supposed to be together.

I'm never gonna be

your dream man, Kenya.

I just...

I won't be the fall-back guy.

No. See, that's the thing.

I don't have to wonder about that

anymore. I know this is right.

Dreams change.

Hey, when I was younger, my

dream was to marry Rick James.

You're the one I want, Brian.

I love you.

I love you, Kenya.

I've never stopped

loving you.

Oh, wait, wait. We have to go right

now. There's not much time left.

Where?

What are we doing?

Do you know that guy

with the guitar?

Aw, shucks!

Look at him!

Oh, my God.

Photo-op, photo-op, photo-op!

Everybody look at

the photographer!

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