#theLIFEATL🍑 || S2 || Episode III || Good Vibes Only

The scene opens up to show Riley and Lee playing a melody on a keyboard while Jaiden is seen writing lyrics to it. Jaser's fool ass was right in front of them lightly throwing it back, parodying a Joseline/Stevie moment. Riley got up throwing a pillow to the back of his head as they all busted out laughing.



RILEY:
Nigga, sit yo ass down.

It cuts to Riley's confessional

RILEY:
Since I've built my own studio at my place, is where I've been spending most of my time for the most part... Especially with Lee, who's like the Terry Lewis to my Jimmy Jam and I just love it. I love working with him, being around my friends, being in the studio just letting out feelings.

It cuts back to Riley and Jaiden harmonizing a couple “ooh’s” with each other trying to find a right flow.

RILEY:
...like if you take the top, I can go under and layer in some lower notes.

LEE:
Bruh… phrasing.

RILEY:
You know what I meant. Shut up.

JASER CRUZ: Guys, stop flirting.

Jaser and Jaiden let out a laugh as Riley scoffs trying to hide a smile.

RILEY:
I don't flirt with his ugly ass.

Lee mumbles just enough for a Riley to hear.



LEE:
You don't flirt but you still let my “ugly ass” fuck, doe.

RILEY:
YO!

Riley pops up to chase Lee around the studio, eventually throwing his composition book at him. Lee just sticks his tongue out, laughing at him.

RILEY:
So, we having a good time working and whatnot, then all the sudden the smell of unwashed armpits founds its way into the studio.

Cuts back to them

JAIDEN FIGUEROA:Alright Riley, if I take it from here and then..

Jaiden is cut off by the sound of Brittany walking into the studio with Quinton in one hand and a slushy from quicktrip in the other. She can be seen smacking and popping away with her gum as she looks over at Jaser then Jaiden.

BRITTANY JANEA: Hey boys and the help. I hope you don’t mind but i need to borrow my baby daddy for a quick ass minute.

RILEY:
Ay, Britt, real quick question: you sure Jaser's the baby daddy and not your cousin or your brother or something?

Riley leans forward honestly waiting for a reply. Brittany shoots Riley a look that could kill as Jaiden can be seen rolling his eyes at her as the scene shifts to the confessional

JAIDEN FIGUEROA:I know she did not just.

Jaiden shakes his head


JAIDEN FIGUEROA:You see right off the back she comes in here on that bullshit. I asked Jaser to handle her bum food stamp trailer trash ass yet here she is showing up at our sess starting shit.

The scene shifts back to the studio

JAIDEN FIGUEROA:Baby, go ahead and see what she wants and we’ll stay in here ya know, not being bums working hard for our money instead of laying on our backs.

Lee chuckles setting Brittany off



BRITTANY JANEA: Who the fuck you calling a bum you light bright twink? I have half the mind to come over there and slap the shit out of you.

Jaiden sarcastically claps his hands as Jaser tries to calm the pair down

JAIDEN FIGUEROA:Bravo homegirl, you really put up a great black girl front. Good job. And kudos to you admitting something everyone in this room knows. That your ass only has half a brain.



the boys all collectively react by trying not to laugh as Brittany looks on even more pissed. She hands Quinton to Jaser and looks back over at Jaiden.

BRITTANY JANEA: Why don’t you bring your ass out here and try and pull that shit?

Jaiden takes his headphones off and walks out of the booth as Jaser tries to stop him. Jaiden stands in Brittany’s face smiling

JAIDEN FIGUEROA:What are you gonna do, try and fight me? We all know you come up in here trying to start shit cause you want Jaser back. News flash he don’t want your thirsty ass girl. Keep taking your dry ass digs girl. It ain’t gonna get you anywhere with my man. Speaking of dry, I heard a reason why you couldn’t keep him was because something of yours was, ahem dry as fuck.

Brittany immediately takes her drink and throws it in Jaiden’s face and grabs on his hair pulling him with her as security tries to pull the pair apart. Jaiden has Brittany by the hair as well as Jaser is heard in the background screaming.



JASER CRUZ: Yo what the fuck!

Security is able the split the pair finally as Jaiden is holding on to one of Brittany’s tracks.

BRITTANY JANEA: Keep it bitch since you seem to like my leftovers so much. How’s my cat taste? Ya man was munching on it a week ago.

RILEY:
So this bitch starts popping off for NO reason! She got NO reason to be here and she's throwing drinks n shit and fucking up my carpets and stuff? Nah.

it cuts back to show Riley practically snatching the baby from Jaser and tossing him back to Brittany and pushing her out the door

RILEY:
Hey! You, ya KFC biscuit pussy and ya rent-a-baby gotta go! Step!

BRITTANY JANEA: Boy bye!

Brittany is escorted out as the scene fades out to commercial break

The scene opens up in the north side of buckhead, Jaéshon is shown rushing back and forth out of his home he just purchased. He watches the movers remove the furniture and carry it inside of the house.

JAÉSHON WOOD: I was happy that my furniture finally came, shit I was tired of sitting on pillows and shit. But I didn't care, I was just happy I finally found something that was mine. This was all mines, but now I'm broke and need a job.

Jaéshon laughs.

JAÉSHON WOOD: The modeling gigs brought in decent money but, I wanted more and the fact that i didn't have management was probably the reason I couldn't get more. I knew I wanted to wrestle again but I haven't been in the ring since I was what 20 years old. I took a break when I decided to start modeling and it wasn't cute showing up to shoots with bruises and shit.

Jaéshon pauses, shrugging his shoulders confused with the direction be should take.

JAÉSHON WOOD: But I was serious about getting back into the ring which is why I needed some sort of help, management or something. Thank God to social media I was able to get in touch with someone who I think may help me get to where I need to be. We recently been in contact and she said she would fly down and with me so today she's coming to meet with me to go over my options.

The scene cuts back to Jaéshon standing outside in his yard, he turns and notices a car pulling up. The midnight black Maserati comes to a slow stop in front of the yard as the chauffeur cuts off the ignition and immediately gets out of the car, making his rounds to the other side of the car when Phoenix Quagliaterre opens her door and steps out from the passenger’s side, waving the driver off and politely telling him that she can open her own door. She fixes her peach and teal scarf as she watches the chauffeur head back to his side of the car before she turns and takes in the scenery in front of her. Always the observant one, she looks around slowly just to admire the view and landscaping of the place while making her way to Jaéshon with a glowing smile and nods her head in a friendly greeting.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: Well my goodness.. I thought the pictures and poster boards did you no justice but you’re just as lovely looking in person.

She stops in front of him, that smile never faltering or leaving her face as she extends her hand out to him.


PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: It’s so great to finally be able to meet you and I have to say that you look rather spectacular.

Jaéshon takes her hand a kisses it and gives her a hug.

JAÉSHON WOOD: It's a honor to meet you, I mean a woman with many talents as you and a business woman I would be a fool to turn down an opportunity like this.

Jaéshon gives off a shy smile. He looks around and notices one of the movers almost dropping a box, he shakes his head.

JAÉSHON WOOD: I apologize for all the commotion, I totally forgot I had scheduled the movers the same day we agreed to meet up. This is exactly why I need some sort of management because I am all over the place.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: Hey, it’s alright.

She rubs his back and gives him a reassuring smile as she also glances around at the movers on the go before looking back to him, making sure to keep that eye contact going.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: We’re definitely going to make sure that you’re taken care of. We are going to determine what it is exactly that you are looking for and we shall go from there. Just like making sure we get the right contract drawn up for you, of course with what you are wanting to do.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Well first lets get out the front yard and inside where the wine and snacks are.

Jaéshon leads Phoenix inside of his home, the two walk through the unpacked rooms before finally reaching the kitchen. Inside Jaéshon pours two glasses of wine placing them on the island counter, he pulls two waters and a fruit Tray out the refrigerator along with a tray of small sandwiches.

JAÉSHON WOOD: I got up early this morning and prepared all of this, I didn't know what you would have the taste for but I made easy food.

Jaéshon smiles admiring Phoenix standing there.

JAÉSHON WOOD: You are so beautiful though, but to respond to what you said outside. I really want to get back in the ring. I did some backyard and underground shit back in the day and yes I know that sounds corny but i actually know how to wrestle and I'm sure I would need some more training but I'm ready. And I model, I've done a few store ads and stuff but nothing major so I want to expand that also.

Jaéshon takes a deep breath.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Damn that was a lot. But it's the truth, I have to pay for this crib somehow. It took me two years to save for a place like this when people like you or you know other people can buy it just like that.

Phoenix picks up one of the glasses of wine while she listens intently to everything she says, nodding every few seconds while mentally soaking up all of his words.



PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: I know EXACTLY what you mean… i did alot of wrestling in Indy companies off and on the past ten years, building up my reputation until I just ended up growing sick of the ring in 2015. So i retired… and I was just living that socialite lifestyle after that with taking care of my children, attending those little socialite garden parties and country club get togethers… elite events until finally i begin to feel a type of way. I had my own money, yes and being married to a billionaire at the time helped me to be well off but i have always been an independent woman.

She pauses to pick up a sandwich, taking a bite from it and admiring the taste as she slowly chewed and then swallowed before continuing on.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: So I decided, hmmm… what should I do, because I would much rather make my own money. So i decided to open my own entertainment business early last year and used my Famiglia family members to help get it started with having them to apart of it. It started off as just well, modeling brands and musical labels but we’ve expanded to include endorsements and sponsorships for athletes and anyone that wanted to be apart of the Quagliaterre Inc movement. You wanting to model and get back into wrestling can definitely work because we have a few athletes to are endorsed by the company who also model for us as well… So i have the right contract for you after all. I grabbed the athlete contract and then the dual one for athlete and model just to be on the safe side.

Jaéshon sighs.

JAÉSHON WOOD: You'll probably laugh at me or think I'm some uneducated man but I honestly don't even have a lawyer to look at this. Don't get me wrong I don't think you'll take advantage of me but I just want to be sure.

JAÉSHON WOOD: It's not that I didn't trust Phoenix because with her going down that accomplishment list I'm sure she could take me to the top. But hell maybe she could help me with finding a lawyer, I just didn't want to put this huge load on her because I'm sure she has other clients to work with.

The scene fades back to the two inside the kitchen.

JAÉSHON WOOD: I think I'm just going to sign it anyway because I trust you. And I don't trust people quick, but I'm comfortable with you. But do you think you could hook me up with a lawyer maybe?

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: Of course, I can definitely filter through some to pick out the best choices and once better suited to cater to making sure that you are in good hands. Especially when it comes time for you to be signing deals for projects or looking over contracts from wrestling companies you are into. Having a lawyer is the best way to go to ensure your safety and well being of not getting taken advantage of. Sadly… alot of people do not think about that, they just hear money amounts and get to signing without realizing that they are signing their lives away.

She sighs softly at that, giving a mild shake of her head.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: I will certainly be looking into that for you and i will present you with the options of the best picks so that you can choose the one you feel is the best fit for you. How does that sound?

Jaéshon nods and he shuffles through the papers, reading bits and pieces before signing the contract.

JAÉSHON WOOD: From what I see it seems like a legit deal, and were both about making money so I'm definitely interested. I don't know why I feel like this is too good to be true, I'm not use to shit happening so fast but now that I have representation, I feel like my life is about to change.

Jaéshon smiles.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Again I can't thank you enough, you have to let me treat you somewhere like a dinner or something.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: Well who am I to turn down food.

Phoenix laughs lightly, that bright smile still etched across her face.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: I'm glad that this went well and that you are apart of the Quag Inc family now. I know that you're in a bit of a bind right now so why don't I write you a check to help out?

Jaéshon stands there for a second shocked, not knowing what to say he backs away and starts pacing back and forth.

JAÉSHON WOOD: I didn't know what the fuck to do, I mean this woman was standing here asking me to accept a check from her. Part of me wanted to say yes, but part of me wanted to say no. Like I haven't even made her money yet and what if I couldn't pay her back.

Jaéshon shrugs as the scene cuts back to the two in the kitchen.

JAÉSHON WOOD: I mean it would probably help, but what if I can't pay you back right away? I really don't want to go back to my old lifestyle because it was rough. Like I've been through some shit so if I told you stories you probably feel sorry for me but I don't want that, I want you to see the strong side of me.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: I'm looking into your eyes and I can see it all, suga. The determination that courses through you, the ambition that sparkles in your eyes. With everything you have been through, you truly do earn this… and although I do not know exactly what you have been through, I can tell that it is horrible enough that you’d panic if you ever thought you had to live through that again. Think of this as a token of my gratitude for having someone with your beauty thinking of me first to sign with compared to the other top companies.

Her emerald eyes soften as she stares at him, giving him a comforting and reassuring smile as she extends the check out to him.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Oh my god, I don't think I've seen money like this in a long time, or at least in a sum like this. I'm forever grateful. But where do we go from here? I already have a few gigs lined up, a couple club appearances with a few friends so would I run that through you from now on and this wrestling thing, I think I need a trainer.

She smiles wider at him, happy that she's able to help in any way.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: When it comes to appearances and anything business wise, all you have to do is just email or fax me itineraries and schedules so I can keep in a file so nobody ever tries to fleece you. Far as a trainer.. Don't worry, I know plenty of them and we'll find you the perfect fit as well as check out different wrestling companies.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Well we definitely have to toast to future endeavors, I'm very confident about working with you and I don't think you'll steer me in the wrong direction.

The two toast and both take a sip

JAÉSHON WOOD: I guess I should check on these movers real quick. I do have an extra bedroom if you are tired or want to rest up. I don't know if you have any other engagements here in Atlanta but I can definitely stick to my southern roots and offer you food and a place to stay.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: Honestly, after the night I had last night?? I will definitely take you up on that offer for food and I can chill out here for a couple of hours until my flight later on tonight.

She smiles at him, appreciating his warm hospitality and how kind he's been to her.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: Here is to new beginnings.

The two continue talking as the scene fades and reopens at a quaint coffee shop. A 2018 Porsche Cayenne truck is shown pulling into a parking space. As the car comes to a stop, the door swings open. Lee Dae Suk is shown climbing out of the driver's seat. He pops on his sunglasses and makes his way toward the coffee shop

DAE SUK: Guess who's here to take over Atlanta bitch!

He flips his hair waving his finger in the camera

DAE SUK: We don't need an introduction because we know Lee Dae Suk rings bells. Honey! I am here! Needed some new scenery! I don't know if I'm ready for winters though.

He chuckles

DAE SUK: I had to get out of Cali. Shit got way too crazy after filming ended in LA. Yall bitches didn't believe me when I said that Delonte was crazy. Girl well even i didn't think he was this crazy. He'd start randomly popping up at my place. I would walk outside and see him sitting on the hood of my car. He would try to.fight guys if he saw me with them. Chileee.

He rolls his eyes, shaking his head

DAE SUK: But if you hear it from his little fan club, it was me that was the problem...But anywho. That is all behind me now. Lesson learned. My good friend Miles has been trying to get me to come to Atlanta for ages now. I’ve been wanting to open up a little dance studio for the longest time and he finally convinced me to do it here in Atl. So girl i packed my bags and was out like a thief in the night! I found myself a palace fit for a queen baby! Cuz you know “daddy takes care of his spoiled rich son” And the next thing is to find me a nice spot to open my studio. Now i don't know too much about this city. So I called Miles to come out and give me a little tour. It had been so long since i seen him. I knew it was gonna be a time.

The scene returns to.the the coffee shop. Dae Suk is shown walking up to Miles. The two hug

DAE SUK: Biiiiitch! I missed you! Oh em gee!

MILES BALENCIAGA: I miss you too, I'm so happy that you finally made it out to ATL, you definitely needed to get away from LA honey, it was too much going on down there.

MILES BALENCIAGA: Dae and I have been friends for years now, we’ve hung out at many events together and parents kind of run in the same circle together.

Miles shrug.

MILES BALENCIAGA: Rich people problems, I know. But anyhoo he asked if we could catch up and talk, since he's new here in Atlanta it only made sense for me to be his escort.

The scene cuts back to Miles and Dae Suk.

MILES BALENCIAGA: Speaking of drama, how are you holding up? I know you and Delonte broke up so what happened with that?

DAE SUK: He turned into my psycho ex boyfriend is what happened. I'm just glad to be away from that mess. I had to take a restraining order on his ass.

MILES BALENCIAGA: Well he was messy chile, and I heard he slept with little Miss Isaiah, Atlanta’s new resident whore. The one who has an issue with me but I don't know why. That boy screams drama.

Miles chuckles



MILES BALENCIAGA: But Isaiah is known for breaking happy homes up. But anyway that's beside the point and you're here now so focus on what's in front of you and not the past.

DAE SUK:
Exactly! That's the move honey. And I'm actually loving Atl right now. The chocolate runs free! And you know how much i love my chocolate.

DAE SUK:
I have a few days off before i jump back into working, so i wanted to use that time to have a little fun. I am a free man now. No chains or shackles on me baby! I don't know if I'm ready for Atlanta, better yet is atlanta ready for me.

The scene returns to the two.

DAE SUK:
But what's going on with Mz Balenciaga?

MILES BALENCIAGA: Walking these shows and styling these celebrities, trying to build my clientele up here on Atlanta, you know I was out west for a bit shutting shit down so I had to come back home and show my city some love. And I see things have been a mess since my return.

Miles laugh.

MILES BALENCIAGA: I was thinking about throwing a party at Club One on Peachtree, but with all the drama going on I don't know who I should invite, and it seems like you're in most of it boo, what's the T?

DAE SUK:
Chile ain't nobody worried about that thing. She was Delonte’s storyline, not mine. I'm just ready to party a town style. I hear yall do it big down here.

MILES BALENCIAGA: The last time I honestly went out was a few days ago and I really didn't turn up how I wanted too. The nightlife scene gets so dry and my work has been so important to me lately. But as for Delonte I remember you telling me something about a restraining order? Like was he that type of crazy?

DAE SUK: I never really opened up to anyone about how bad things actually were between Delonte and I. I never felt like I was a victim, and I still love the boy, so i never wanted to be out in the streets slandering his name. But he didn't seem to have a problem slandering mine, so maybe it was time for the real tea.

The scene returns to the two

DAE SUK: Let's just say he didn't know how to respect boundaries. When we broke up, he moved out of my place, but would randomly pop up. Would show up at gigs i was doing. Hes always been super possessive. Even after we broke up. And obviously the restraining order wasn't enough. That's why I'm here.

MILES BALENCIAGA: The fine ones are always the crazy ones, trust I've had a few. But you're here now and I have a few people I can introduce you too, even if you're not trying to date you should still meet people, network and see what happens.

MILES BALENCIAGA: That whole situation sounds like one big mess box. But it's good he's here now, leave all that drama in LA boo.

Miles smiles as the scene cuts back to the two.

MILES BALENCIAGA: It'll definitely be a lot of people in the building when I throw my little party so you'll enjoy that I'm sure.

DAE SUK: Oh you know I can't wait! You have always known how to throw a party.

MILES BALENCIAGA: And everyone will be in the building, all the high class socialites and the elite so please be dressed to kill baby, I can't have these people talking about me.

The two continue laughing and chatting as the scene fades and reopens

JAÉSHON WOOD: I was never a fan of blind dates, in fact I hated them. But the homie Miles insisted that I get out there and start looking for some sort of companionship, I guess something more than a friend. I said no a couple times because I didn’t think I was ready to entertain the possibility of having a dude in my life but yeah I have those nights like anyone else when you just wish you had that extra body around.

Jaéshon shrugs his shoulder, flipping his braids to the back, he smiles and looks back at the camera.

JAÉSHON WOOD: But Miles said this was a friend of his friend and put in a good word for him so I said why not, let’s just hope this dude is attractive and not some weirdo, I don’t need anymore of those running around.

The scene opens up inside a local mom and pop diner called Lady Jade’s. Jaéshon is shown inside the bar already eating some wings he had ordered earlier and sipping on a mixed drink, he takes another bite and wipes his hands with a napkin. He looks around trying to see if he could notice his date before reached him but couldn’t make out anyone inside the bar.



JAÉSHON WOOD: Ugh this shit is so fucking wack, I don’t know why I’m so nervous.

BARTENDER: Just relax man, everything will be alright.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Yea you say that, but my background ain’t so pretty.

BARTENDER: Yea I don’t think anyone’s is, but you’ll drive yourself crazy for nothing. Here I’ll give you another shot and it’s on the house and just relax.

Jaéshon smiles as he takes the drink offer from the cute bartender. Right then it shifts to Riley in his confessional

RILEY: Aiite, so, I get a text from my “Thunder Buddy” to meet him and a friend here and I think it's that tall iced face nigga with the dreads. He's cool from what I know. Plus, professionally, he works with someone I've worked with so this might open the door for us to work together on something? Whatever he's into. I don't know. So I wanna say this is his way of putting us together to see what we can do or trying to lowkey set us up together. Which, fuck that lil nigga if it's the latter.

he chuckles as it pops back inside to show Riley sitting Jaéshon alone. He cursed in his head thinking it was a blind date setup and contemplated leaving but made his way over instead and sat right next to him.

RILEY: Yo. Jaéshon, right?

JAÉSHON WOOD: Yea, Riley I assume.

Jaéshon extends his hand and Riley shakes it.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Uhhh this is my first time doing some shit like this so don’t mind me if I’m a little nervous tonight.

RILEY: Aw shit. So that tells me what this really is.

Ry chuckles to himself a little

RILEY: But what you nervous about? We just two dudes hanging out, getting something to eat..one drinking cuz I know they might card my ass. But whatever. Just relax is all I'm saying. Have another drink.

JAÉSHON WOOD: I get nervous meeting new people in general so it’s nothing with you. It’s just growing up it was always hard for me to trust people.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Riley was a cute dude don’t get me wrong and I was definitely interested in hanging out with him just to see where things would go but I was going to play it smart time around.

Jaéshon chuckles.

JAÉSHON WOOD: I just hope my ass don’t get super drunk and then act a fool in front of this man.

The scene cuts back to Jaéshon and Riley.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Oh I’ll probably have several more drinks before the night is over.

Jaéshon laughs nervously, he takes another sip of his drink finishing that one off before ordering another.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Did you want another one?

RILEY: Nah I'm good. And I completely feel you on that. I've had some shit in my past that made me..not nervous, but more annoyed with meeting new people just because it's hard to know who you can trust in the long haul when it really goes down. New people just freak me out sometimes, but as hard as it is to do I've had to subside it over the past couple months. Especially in my profession and being in front of this damn camera.

Riley points to The Life cameramen behind them.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Yeah I get it, but fuck it man. Life is about taking risks whether we like the outcome or not. I’m cool peoples though and I don’t know what happened with you in the past but leave it there.

Jaéshon smiles.

JAÉSHON WOOD: But as for the moment we’re in now just enjoy it, the good thing is you're attractive, I feel the same about myself so that’s always a plus.

Jaéshon chuckles nervously, finishing off his drink, he pushes the empty glass aside.

JAÉSHON WOOD: I don’t mind meeting new people because the people I’ve dealt with in the past weren’t good for me, so fresh new faces wouldn’t be so bad right now. I’m kind of alone here in Atlanta, besides my brother Blair and my brother Hadrian it’s just me.

RILEY: Oh shit! That swole, thick neck dude is your brother? I didn't mean for it to come out like that. It's just, put all y'all side-to-side and I would never have guessed. As far as leaving shit in the past? I'm uhm...I've been working on it. Kinda rough but still. Anyway, you're all for risks huh?

Riley leans in closer, slipping his hand in Jaéshon’s pocket and pulling out his phone.

RILEY: What about a small one to start? You ever dine and dash?

Riley got up from his seat, pecking Jaé on the cheek before winking at him while making his way to the door, still holding on to his phone.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Boy don’t play.

Jaèshon rushes behind Riley running out the door also, he spots Riley almost at next block and he chases after him.

JAÉSHON WOOD: I can't believe this nigga just ran out the bar and with my phone.

Jaéshon chuckles.

JAÉSHON WOOD: As shock as I was, I couldn’t help but laugh. This dude was cool though, he seem like the type of nigga I could chill with again.

The scene cuts back to Jaéshon who finally catches up with Riley at the end of the block, Jaéshon reaches for his phone falling into Riley’s arms.

JAÉSHON WOOD: You play too much.

Riley is shown with a somewhat shocked expression on his face.

RILEY: I didn't think he was really gonna do it. I was about to walk back in to give it back and call it a night. It was really just me havin a lil fun with him, but I gotta be careful. I tried being nice like this the first season and it got me stuck in a Fatal Attraction type deal. I just hope his brothers are cool.

it cuts back to them on the sidewalk.

RILEY: Me? Nigga, you the criminal. I'm being innocent tonight.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Ahh being innocent isn’t fun man, you gotta take chances, plus I doubt I’ll ever go there again anyway. I’m trying to open my own shit!

Jaéshon smiles winking at Riley. Riley hands Jaé his phone and the two start walking towards their cars.

JAÉSHON WOOD: So what’s your plans for the rest of the night? I didn’t have anything planned and I just rented this flick from redbox so If you wanted to come thru, lay up we could do that.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Riley seem cool, the whole dine and ditch was random but it made me laugh. I didn’t know what his intentions were but who knows what could happen with us.

The scene cuts back to Jaéshon and Riley.

RILEY: Nah, I kinda have myself the night off so I'm free to do whatever. I can follow you in my car or you can drive. Or I can drive and..

Riley leans in to Jaéshon’s ear to whisper the rest of his sentence. Whatever he's saying causes Jaé to blush and cover his mouth hiding a smile. He playfully pushes Riley back and they start laughing.

RILEY: Nah! I'm kidding tho. But forreal, whatever you wanna do, it's your move.

JAÉSHON WOOD: Ha you play,but just follow me just in case you decide you want to go home in the morning or if you want to stay over I’m down with that.

Jaéshon blushes again, trying to hide it he turns and starts walking towards his car.

JAÉSHON WOOD: But that’s only if you can keep up, I saw you pull up in a big boy so let’s see your toy can keep up with mines.

Jaéshon laughs as he races towards his car leaving Riley standing there

RILEY: Aiite, bet!

Riley hops in his SUV and begins to pull off as it shifts to his confessional.

RILEY: Only thing I can do now is keep my fingers crossed. Y'all pray for me.

Riley chuckles a bit before it transitions to Lenox Square, inside Legend and Levi are shown walking from store to store, stopping in a few, making purchases, the two walk towards the food court, finding a table the two sit down.

LEGEND DIOR: My bestfriend Levi is in town for the weekend I can't wait to turn up with him tonight. I told him I needed to grab some things from the mall so we decided to go shopping, this also gave us the chance to kind of catch up and I can fill him in on what's been going on in my life.

The scene cuts back to Legend and Levi sitting at the food court.

LEVI BRYANT: Man I love Atlanta so much, it's like the perfect getaway from all the LA drama.

LEGEND DIOR: Atlanta is just the same, I probably deal with the same amount of drama you probably deal with in LA. But I guess since you don't live here and I don't live there when we leave out the city it's like a breath of fresh air.

LEVI BRYANT: Damn what's been going on?

Legend rolls his eyes.



LEGEND DIOR: What hasn't been going on? To be honest I haven't really been involved in a lot of drama, it's just my love life is pretty shitty right now.

LEVI BRYANT: What happened to Dallas?

LEGEND DIOR: I wonder the same thing, I know Dallas and I weren't exclusive or anything but we did have a relationship, we connected on so many levels but the demons that boy suffered from just prevented me from being there the way I wanted to be there for him. I think the relationship with Trinity and Zeno kind of fucked him up. And then the drugs and the alcohol wasn't helping him either.

Legend shakes his head.

LEGEND DIOR: And then the bullshit with Jalen was driving me crazy. I didn't understand why he was so mad at me when he has a boyfriend. I get he's mad that I slept with his side piece but baby worry about yours and less about what's going on in my life and who is knocking down these walls.

Legend chuckles.

LEGEND DIOR: But I wasn't about to go back and forth with that little boy. I suggest he gets his so called relationship in order and let me have my fun.

The scene cuts back to Legend and Levi.

LEGEND DIOR: I really don't know, we talk every now and then but his conversation is always short. But Dallas was never a serious thing, neither one of us wanted us it to be that way though.

LEVI BRYANT: So why did Jalen get involved? That's confusing to me.

LEGEND DIOR: I guess he wanted his cake and eat it, maybe he felt like since he slept with Dallas that he wasn't allowed to sleep with other people who knows why he got mad or involved but listen we had a sit down a few days ago and all hell broke loose.

LEVI BRYANT: Are you fucking serious? Why did y'all fight?

LEGEND DIOR: I honestly can't remember why the fight broke out, all I know is a few words were said to each other and next thing I know we started fighting. He was feeling himself that day but I’m not worried about him, i'll see him again one day and it's on like popcorn.

The two laugh.



LEVI BRYANT: No you didn't say on like popcorn, bitch you stupid.

LEGEND DIOR: But it's the truth, you already know I don't like to bring the hood out but this is an exception, Jalen started this war so i'll make sure I end it.

LEVI BRYANT: All I know is he better sit his little ass down, messing with my best friend and shit. You know I got your back!

The two laugh and continue talking as the scene fades.

ISAIAH WOLFE: I don't know why I was sitting here at this park waiting on a man who I thought I was going to end up with in a relationship with. I didn't care to be Riley’s friend after what went down earlier this year with him and his so called friend but I was trying to better myself and have no drama. Ever since I met Gio I've been on this path of doing better in life and not being caught up in bullshit drama.

Isaiah rolls his eyes.

ISAIAH WOLFE: So we’ll see how this goes, I hope he doesn't come acting all crazy and shit because I wasn't for the mess today.

The scene fades to Isaiah sitting on one of the benches inside the park, Isaiah is shown looking through his phone. He feels a tap on his shoulder and he turns to find Riley standing behind him, Isaiah sits there not really greeting him as Riley takes a seat on the opposite side.

ISAIAH WOLFE: I appreciate you coming today, I was hesitant meeting you here because of all the shit that went down but I felt like it was needed since we were really friends at one point.

it cuts to Riley's confessional to see him chewing on gum while rolling his eyes up and shrugging.



RILEY: I really mostly agreed to this whole sitdown thing because of it being in the contract and I pretty much had no choice. With everything that's happened over the past couple months, I'd be fine without talking or seeing most people on this show. Especially Isaiah and his lil group but apparently that's been impossible over the last 2 weeks or so. But he and I were cool for a short while, so I think I can keep it civil for right now and hear what he has to say.

It cuts back to show Riley sitting back in his chair with a blasé look on his face.

RILEY: ...yeah…. So, uhm..wassup? What did you want to talk about?

ISAIAH WOLFE: I was trying to be nice and see what went wrong with us to be honest, fuck the whole relationship part if it would have ever happened but I thought we had a friendship. I get Chanel stirred some feathers but that shit had nothing to do with you and me.

Isaiah shakes his head.

ISAIAH WOLFE: I think you and your little mutt dog friend should take ownership for the parts y'all played because neither one of you are innocent. It seems like we’ll all be around each other at some point and I don't want any issues so that's why I’m here.

ISAIAH WOLFE: I came here to be nice, but I get the feeling that Riley still butthurt from what happened with us so I can get why I sense a little attitude right now.

Isaiah laughs sarcastically.

ISAIAH WOLFE: I'm only being nice because Gio doesn't want me mixed up in all the mess but I could honestly careless about a friendship with him or his rat face friend Jaser. I can fake play nice, even better than them.

The scene cuts back to Riley and Isaiah.

ISAIAH WOLFE: I'm in such a better place in my life, new job, new home, new man and definitely new money. So I just want to make sure that in a public setting we can be cordial and you can keep your dog on a lease and with a mint in his mouth.

Isaiah chuckles. Riley's head just jerks back in slight shock.



RILEY: So...you half wanted to hash everything out and half wanted to talk shit on Jaser? Whatever. That's cool. Look, us hanging out for a while was cool until shit got deeper between them which, once again, wouldn't have started if your buddy wasn't pressed to find a storyline that she'd take some out-of-nowhere rumor and bring it up to you. Speaking on shit she ain't know about and assuming there was some weight to it. Even when you asked me about it, I said what I had to say and left it alone. While we were hanging out, I left it to them because I don't get into Jaser's fights or whatever. I know he can handle himself. Now fast forward a couple weeks later, it turned into a 2-on-2 because, like you said, your loyalty is to Chanel. That's your friend so you automatically took her side. Cool cool. So I backed up my nigga cuz I'm not finna let him get double dogged on. Now here we are because you brought their beef into our relatio…..into our fling.

Riley shrugs as it shifts over to his confessional



RILEY: Aiite, so, Jaser and I are the definition of ‘opposites attract’. Yin and Yang and all that. He's ready to pop off at the drop of a dime when some foul shit is said to or about him, hence what happened in the first season and that's completely understandable. Me? I'm calm as fuck in most cases unless I'm pushed and I rarely am because I don't let people get to me. I just let shit roll off and go back to minding my own. Now, I don't know what Isaiah is expecting with trash talking my friend to my face, but I've said before I'm over it. Get out whatever you're still holding on to months later and move on… or at least try to.

cuts back to Ry and Isaiah sitting across from each other

RILEY: I'm honestly happy for you though. New this and new that, big ups. Even with everything that happened, I never wished bad on you. I'm just cool with never seeing you again to tell you the truth. And as far as me taking ‘ownership’. Bruh....

Riley lets out a light chuckle while shaking his head

RILEY: You want Jaser to take ownership, you talk to that nigga yaself… calling him all these names when he ain't even here. See? Bringing your grudge with him back into our shit.

ISAIAH WOLFE:It saddens me to see you still think you had nothing to do with this whole situation so I can see delusion plays a huge part in both you and Jaser’s life, but as for me talking shit I mean the truth hurts.

Isaiah shrugs

ISAIAH WOLFE: Trust me I’m not holding onto anything, I just know when we see each other I need to make sure that y'all don’t do anything that will mess shit up for me. Just like you had Jaser back I will always have Chanel, but I guess me coming here trying to be the bigger person was a waste of time honestly because I can see your still mad. Get help Riley because you need it and you already know what I'm talking about, you say you're this low key person but deep down inside you got some demons bruh, I mean you can't even up to the part you played in this whole situation and it's over something so small which makes it sad.

Isaiah shakes his head just staring at Riley.

ISAIAH WOLFE: As for this so called rumor, we all know what was said and it wasn't made up. Chanel was only looking out for her friend because it's clear that you and Jaser have some sort of special bond so anyone in my shoes would think it was something more. But it's whatever man, like I said I appreciate you stopping by but if there's nothing else then we can probably end this right here.

Riley's eyes rolled up so far in his head, he could've turned into Undertaker at that moment

RILEY: Apparently you are holding on to something if you want me to take ownership so bad for something that happened months ago. Trying to push something on me like you tried to push a relationship, talking about making it official week after week. Ghadamn, dude. Look, like I said, I hope you and new dude work out. I'm happy you FINALLY found someone, which I don't know how that went down between you and Dae Suk, but whatever. You got him now. Happy for y'all. Have a good life.

Riley gets up to leave, but turns around to say something, now backing up to his car.

RILEY: By the way, when you want to take the high road, you just do it. Without all the bragging of doing it and begging for the other person to take blame for something to play up shit for TV.

Ry chucks up the deuces as he gets in and drives off with Carly Simon’s “You're So…” being heard from his speakers. The scene fades before reopening and The next scene begins with the sun peeking from the downtown Atlanta cityscape, before it cuts to the Clarion apartments parking lot, which is crowded with various vehicles.

The scene then cuts to a brief tour of an apartment interior with a black loveseat and couch in the center of a spacious living room with cardboard boxes on the carpet. Also brief is the sound of a shower in the background behind a bedroom door. After it stops, it shows the confessionals of Hadrian Ali.

Hadrian Ali:
Today is the court date. I know I made appearances for petty crimes, but this? This case that got the press involved? It’s something I ain’t gonna be able to handle to be honest, and usually I keep that all in check.”

As he chuckles in confessionals, the scene heads to a montage of Hadrian’s morning before his trial. The first scene is Hadrian with a towel wrapped around his waist as he shapes up his beard.



As he lowers his trimmers to the metal sink, he stares in the mirror with lowered eyes behind his clear lensed glasses. He lets out a quiet, yet long sigh in discontent before raising his trimmers to his chin again.

Hadrian Ali: (voiceover)
“I guess it’s somethin I gotta live with, huh? The repercussions of joining a show where all of your skeletons come out.”

The next scene is formally dressed Hadrian leaving his apartment into his white sports car in the parking lot.

Hadrian Ali: (voiceover)
“This is also the first time seeing Dallas face-to-face. I know he’s had a lot to say on social media about me, begging for a fight and sh-*beep*, and as much as I want to confront him, it isn’t the time or place for it.”



The next scene is Hadrian heading towards the Fulton County Courthouse, greeted at the front steps by his attorney, a black man in his forties, wearing a navy suit and tie set. He widens his eyes as he spots Hadrian coming his way.

Lawyer:
Right on time, Hadrian! How are you feeling, son?

After Hadrian greets his attorney with a firm handshake, he lets out a quick sigh before responding..

Hadrian Ali:
Feelin good, sir. Feelin good.

Lawyer:
I see you are dressed for the occasion this mornin.

Hadrian chuckles.

Lawyer:
Alright, let’s come on in. The press is at the door, so avoid any responses.

Hadrian and his attorney enter the courthouse, both having to pass ths security, before Hadrian speaks his last words in his confessionals.

Hadrian Ali:
“I tell you what though. Even with Dallas and I being defendants in this case, I don’t know how this is all gonna turn out.”

The scene cuts back to Hadrian and his attorney entering the courtroom, where the plaintiffs, two middle aged, yet young minded, African-American men, are already present with their Caucasian male lawyer, sitting in the front row. Hadrian and the attorney head to the opposite side of the courtroom, a row behind the plaintiffs. Hadrian sitting at the end. As both men sit down, his attorney starts conversation.

Lawyer:
I was told that they should be here any minute. The attorney for Dallas is a few years out of law school. Won two cases this year, and has been on this urge to continue a hot streak.

Hadrian Ali:
Oh, really?

Lawyer:
I went to the second case. A divorce case. The attorney is good. Fresh. Very detailed. I could imagine what she has up her sleeve this morning.

Hadrian Ali:
We’ll see.

Lawyer:
So onto other matters, how is your business going?
Hadrian Ali:
Doin well. Just had some inspections on it

Lawyer:
How was it?

Hadrian Ali:
A challenge. Got some mold towards the bathroom, but I’m already planning on renovating the place, so that can be fixed, but I have rusted pipes now, and that isn’t even the least of it. Turns out the building isn’t in great condition like I thought it would be. Much of the issues are underneath the surface. It’s going to take longer than I thought.

Lawyer:
Well, if anything turns out to be legal you let me kn-

The lawyer stops mid-sentence as the sound of the double doors creak open. Another attorney enters the courtroom. An African-American woman in a coral pink jacket and dress pants set with a white dress shirt underneath. In her hand was a sea foam green snakeskin bag. She stood with poise and confidence as she faced the unoccupied podium. As she takes a quick breath before she speaks, eyeing behind her.

Female Lawyer:
“You ready for this?”

As she walks comfortably down the walkway, the person behind her is at the doors. Dallas, wearing a black tuxedo and pants set with a bright red dress shirt underneath, enters as he fixes his tuxedo collar. He seems poised as well until he notices Hadrian and his attorney across the courtroom watching them. Dallas slips in a sharp glare towards Hadrian, but as his attorney turns to him, he snaps back out of it and follows his attorney’s destination.

The attorney stops at the same row as Hadrian and his attorney, taking an extra step so Dallas can sit next to her at the end. The scene ends with an alternating shot of Dallas and Hadrian facing the front of the courtroom.