#theLIFEATL🍑 || S2 || Episode VI || Never Be Friends

The scene opens up at Jaser and Riley’s joint Halloween party, The scene cuts back inside where Chanel and Isaiah are shown standing face to face with Riley and Jaser.

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CHANEL SNOW: Oh look who we have here, the bum bitch gang. I’m sure Jaser is probably upset I crashed his dry ass party but oh well Chanel is at every event, whether good or bad I’ll always show face.

The scene cuts back to the four while Giovanni, Kali, and Legend stand nearby.

CHANEL SNOW: Y’all ran up like y’all was about to do something, so what’s up?

RILEY: It's our party so we see bout anyone who walks through the door. The fuck you want? You weren't invited.

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RILEY: It completely slipped my mind that Jaser invited one of these niggas out the pack. And for some reason, where one goes the rest tag along … like some janky ass Delightful Children From Down The Lane or some shit. See, this is what I've been telling Jaser about trying to be cool with third-party niggas. Now look who showed up.

Riley shrugs as it cuts back to the party.

ISAIAH WOLFE: Riley sit down, shouldn’t you be at one of your sex anonymous meetings or something?

Isaiah and Chanel both laugh dapping each other.

CHANEL SNOW: Riley feeling himself now because he drunk when we both know he not bout that life.

Riley just sucked his teeth opting not to correct the loud and wrong duo. He just bites his bottom lip looking over at Jaser.

RILEY: Yo, I'm trying real hard to be calm, nice, centered and all that yoga shit right now.

The scene shifts to Jaser in Confessional

JASER CRUZ:I told you it was on sight bitch. I’m not about to play this little game with this bitch I’m not going back and fourth. Ima give what I took from her ass twice. Let’s see if we can take what she dishes.

Jaser smiles and shrugs as the scene fades back into the party. As everyone is standing around Jaser grabs a drink and tosses it into Chanel’s face. Before she can react Jaser tackles her down holding on to her hair and punching her with his other arm as chaos breaks out. Isaiah goes to break it up as Riley is then shown jacking Isaiah from behind by shirt collar to fling him out of the way. Jaser has Chanel in a headlock now as Chanel’s wig has slipped off. Chanel claws at Jaser’s face forcing Jaser to let go. Chanel kicks up at a now standing Jaser who grabs her leg and drags her off the vip step ledge. Kaliyah looks on in pure amusement and shock that this is actually going down, stepping up with her eyes narrowing and looking around at anyone daring to jump in to put hands on Jaser or they were gonna have to catch this fade.

RILEY:
It's only so much people can get away with taking shots before everything boils over. This was just long overdue.

it cuts back to show Isaiah trying to get involved again as he puts his hands in Riley's face mushing him down. Riley instantly reacts by jumping back up and catching Isaiah with a right to the jaw as the two fall over in their own brawl. Jaiden and Lee can be heard saying “oooh” on the microphone.

JASER CRUZ:Yaaaas bitch yaaaas ! Let me show you what this butch lesbian can do. You can’t talk all that shit about others and not expect for shit to come back to you. This how you throw a drink and then throw hands. Chanel take note. You’d think by now she’d find a way to keep her wigs on better. And your weak ass friend that tried to jump me got his too. Tag-a-long as hoe.

The scene shifts back into the club as the four are still fighting.


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ISAIAH WOLFE: Both of these bums wanted a war so they got one, I pulled up and I stood my ground whether win or lose I wasn’t about to let these two get the best of me.

The scene cuts back to Riley and Isaiah both standing face to face exchanging blows. Jaser and Chanel are still rolling around on the floor, this time both bleeding from the shots they’ve connected with each other faces, security finally rushes in breaking all four of them up. Giovanni steps in grabbing Isaiah’s arm pulling him to the side but Isaiah tries to break away going after Riley.

ISAIAH WOLFE: YOU PUSSY YO, BOTH OF YALL.

GIOVANNI WESTON: LETS GO ISAIAH.

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GIOVANNI WESTON: I couldn’t believe what just went the fuck down, everyone bleeding and bruised. Still yelling back and forth at each other like let this shit go. I didn’t bring them for this to happen, I just wanted us to have fucking fun that’s all.

The scene cuts back to the party, security is shown rushing Chanel, Isaiah, Giovanni out the back door while Legend follows behind them. Trinity stands on the side shaking her hair, she grabs Chanel’s wig off the ground and walks behind the security leaving out the back door. Jaser and Riley are shown checking on each other making sure both are ok, and Kali squeezes through the army of security to check to make sure her friends are ok. The scene cuts to Jaèshon who is standing by the entrance where Isaiah is waiting.

JAÈSHON WOOD: Damn, are you okay?

ISAIAH WOLFE: What? Yo don’t speak to me bruh.

Isaiah paces back and forth waiting to see if Riley or Jaser walks his direction the camera pans to show Jaser and Riley trying to break free.

JASER CRUZ:You tag along ass bitch! Tried to jump me and got yo shit rocked. Take this L pussy ass nigga!

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ISAIAH WOLFE: We didn’t come here to fight, but instead we came here to have fun and see if we could all get along in the same setting but it seems like we can’t. Jaser’s a pussy for throwing that drink and didn’t think a reaction would happen but it did.

Isaiah shakes his head.

ISAIAH WOLFE: And Riley feeling bold, he thought he was going to get the best of me but let it be known now that everytime I see those two, it’ll be a fight.

The scene cuts back to Isaiah who Is still pacing back and forth. Sirens are heard in the background and Giovanni rushes up to grabs Isaiah.

GIOVANNI WESTON: Let’s go, the owners called the police yo.

ISAIAH WOLFE: Nah I want to wait until they come out so we can fight again.

GIOVANNI WESTON: Let’s go bruh, I’m not joking.

Isaiah lets out a huge grunt, he turns and follows behind Giovanni, the two jump in the waiting party bus where Trinity, Legend, and Chanel are all shown sitting on the bus. Chanel fixes her hair and wipes her face, still angry at what went down she ignores the questions if she’s ok from the others on the bus. The party bus door closes and drives off leaving the Venue passing the incoming police cars pulling up, the scene cuts back to inside the party where Jaser, Riley, and Kali are shown. Riley was licking blood from the corner of his mouth turning down help as he and Jaser had their arms around each others shoulder. Everyone around them telling them to calm down but they weren't trying to hear that.

RILEY:
Nah. Fuck! That! They wan show up uninvited after they been talking crazy shit for months straight?! And expect us to be cool when not a damn soul was thinking about they ass? Nope! They wanna talk shit, they wanna be bad on Twitter, they wanna spread lies, they wanna add they musty ass two cents on matters that don't involve them, they wanna be some hypocrites and hide they hands when they mouths shoot off, then they can catch hands! Plain and simple!

JASER CRUZ:Bruh that shit was sick! I know I gave that bitch a black eye. Punk ass bitch tried to jump me what the hell.






JASER CRUZ:At the end of the day you shouldn’t show up where you’re not wanted. Especially when you know you’re not wanted. Chanel can say what she wants but we all know she can’t back it up. And the fact that Isaiah felt the need to break the truce by bringing her I can’t. Sucker ass bitch tried to jump me. And Riley tagged that ass. That’s what you get bitch. Karma.

The scene fades back to the party Jaser and Riley cleaned up both back standing on stage in front of their Halloween 13th themed birthday cake. The camera pans showing Jaiden and Lee on the mic on stage

JAIDEN:Now that the trash has been taken out let’s get back to this party y’all! It’s time for the birthday boys to blow out their candles.

LEE:Alright count of three everyone sing happy birthday. 1 2 3!

The crowd begins to sing happy birthday as Jaser and Riley put their arms around each other’s shoulders rocking side to side the the melody. As the crowd stops the boys glance at each other and then blow out the candles as the crowd cheers. The boys hug as the scene fades out and reopens with Still Down by H.E.R. playing in the background as the scene opens ups inside of La Villa Restaurant, the restaurant is empty on a Thursday night, usually when business is booming but instead the restaurant sat quiet. Inside Trapp was shown standing with a bunch of roses in his hand, one of the waiters whispers in his ear that Jalen is on his way in and Trapp smiles.

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TRAPP: I never thought a day like today would happen, but when you know inside that the time is right, you just have to up and go with your gut. Jalen and I have had our issues in the past but I know he is the person I want to spend the rest of my life with.

Trapp smiles looking into the camera

TRAPP: Both of our lives will change after today.

The scene cuts back to Trapp waiting by the door, the scene fades outside where Jalen is shown getting out of his car. He walks into the empty restaurant looking around wondering why the place was empty. He notices Trapp standing to the side and he smiles when he sees the roses.

JALEN HOLMES: Nasir, what is this?

TRAPP: Chill, Just listen.

JALEN HOLMES: I’m listening.

TRAPP: All this shit is new to me, but what I do know is that I want you in my life for an eternity. We’ve been through some shit but we’ve made it through the bad so I know all we have left to go through is the good.

JALEN HOLMES: What are you saying Nasir?

TRAPP: I’m saying I want to spend forever with you nigga, lets get married and make this shit really official.

JALEN HOLMES: Wait what? Are you serious?

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JALEN HOLMES: I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, it’s not that I didn’t want to believe it or I wasn’t honored but marriage was a lot and how did I know he was really serious.

Jalen sighs.

JALEN HOLMES: I love this man though, we have so much history together so it only felt right.

The scene cuts back to Trapp and Jalen, Trapp pulls out a black diamond ring and kneels down, he grabs Jalen’s hand and places it on Jalen’s finger.

TRAPP: Marty me yo

JALEN HOLMES: You know i will, yes Nasir.

Jalen pulls Nasir up and kisses him on the lips, the two smile as the waiter escorts them to their table where Food and a congratulations cake is waiting.

JALEN HOLMES: Only you would rent the whole restaurant out to pull this off.

TRAPP: I had too, I wanted it to be just us, no interruptions.

JALEN HOLMES: I can’t believe I’m engaged, this is so real to me right now.

TRAPP: Fuck all that other bullshit, it’s about me and you going forward and only me and you. You’ve been mines since Day 1 and it will always be like that.

JALEN HOLMES: I love you Nasir

TRAPP: I love you to yo, eat up because we're celebrating tonight.

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TRAPP: I was happy Jalen said yes, I kind of knew he would though, there’s no love like ours and baby boy is mines until the end of time.

Trapp smirks

TRAPP: Now watch the haters talk.

The scene fades

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JAÈSHON WOOD: Recently a certain individual has made his way back into my life and again I feel like a prisoner. I left Chicago because I wanted to get away from this individual, I wanted to get away from the painful memories and just start fresh. But my past definitely caught up with me and now I like I’m repeating life.

Jaèshon shrugs, a tear forms in his eyes but he quickly brushes it away.

JAÈSHON WOOD: I was finally able to get away and just have some alone time. Since I couldn’t meet up with my friend Phe, I decided to FaceTime her just so I could get some advice, I really needed someone to talk to and I knew I could trust her.

The scene opens inside Jaèshon’s apartment, Jaèshon is shown sitting on the edge of the bed with a scarf wrapped around his neck, hiding the strangle marks on his neck. He waits for Queen Phoenix to answer.

JAÈSHON WOOD: Hey sorry to bother you, I don’t know if you were busy or not. I just needed someone to talk to real quick.

Phoenix blinks into the screen with a growing smile on her face, removing the librarian style glasses from her face and setting down the pen from going over documents at her desk.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: Not at all, suga.

Goes silent for a moment while studying his facial expression through the phone, trying to get a good read on him.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: Are you okay? Is everything alright?

Jaèshon sighs.

JAÈSHON WOOD: Yes and no, but more so no. I’ve just been dealing with some old drama that I thought I got rid of.

Jaèshon shakes his head as he starts to remove the scarf from his neck. Tears begin to form in his eyes as the bruises he was trying to hide begin to show.

JAÈSHON WOOD: I know what you’re probably thinking and I’m sorry If you feel like what I’m about to tell you is too much but i don’t feel like I can talk to anyone else but you.

Jaèshon pauses as he starts to rub his neck.

JAÈSHON WOOD: A long time ago I met this guy back in Chicago and at first everything was great but after a while he started being very demanding and mean. He use to make me do things I didn’t want to do, like selling my body to old men for money and doing like hardcore drugs. I was able to get away from him when he was arrested but now he’s out and he knows where i am. He’s actually here in Atlanta right now he’s just not with me because he said he had some business to take care of. He told me that if I was to leave then my life would be in danger and I just don’t know what to do.

Jaèshon starts to get frustrated as he continues telling the story.

JAÈSHON WOOD: I feel so stupid because I know I shouldn’t allow this man to have this much power of me but I don’t know, I’m just scared of what he’s capable of.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: First thing…. Is you shouldn’t blame yourself about this at all. Dont put blame on yourself over a man who feels he has to put his hands on you to control you.

She pauses for a moment as her own past comes rushing back to her for a moment before she snaps out of it and focuses on studying him on the phone screen.

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: Also, I am guessing that the police are no help? I shouldnt be surprised there, look at how they’ve been handling my situation with Alessandro. This is why people end up taking things into their own hands in order to solve dilemmas. I am going to tell you what I was told years back… and that is when it comes to having fear over someone, remember that they can bleed and break just like any other human being. Remember that they are not invincible… and once you let that sink in then that fear should lessen to becoming non existent. I know it is easier said than done but if you really believe that someone you fear is not invincible then that will help you to get over fearing them.

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JAÈSHON WOOD: I honestly needed to hear that, it meant so much to me and she was right about everything. I needed to get away from this man because I was scared something was going to happen, something bad.

The scene cuts back to Jaèshon

JAÈSHON WOOD: I don’t understand why he’s okay with using me as his punching bag and whore, like this man use to trick me out for money Phoenix.

Jaèshon lets out a huge scream.

JAÈSHON WOOD: I FUCKING HATE HIM!

PHOENIX QUAGLIATERRE: I know, I know but try to calm down so you dont have an anxiety attack or anything. Do you have anyone you can stay with? You definitely shouldn’t be alone right now. My advice is to call a relative or a friend for you to come stay with especially a place you know is very lowkey.

JAÈSHON WOOD: Wait, I have to go. He’s back! I’ll call you later!

Jaèshon quickly hangs the phone up and rushes out the room. He hears Deeno arguing with the cameramen to leave.

JAÈSHON WOOD: Listen! He doesn’t want to film or be on the show, just come back another time.

Jaèshon motions for the cameramen to put the cameras away and they put the cameras down as the scene fades to black.

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SEAN WILLIAMS: These last few days has been really good, I’m still settling in Atlanta and just reintroducing myself to the city. I’ve also been hanging out with Vincent Banks which has been strange but in a good way if that makes sense. With our history it makes me nervous to be around him again, I’m not saying we're dating but I guess we're just getting to know each other again.

Sean sighs.



SEAN WILLIAMS: My good friend Alicia Matthews aka Mercedes was in town for the weekend and she wanted to meet up, kind of catch up and just see how each other has been doing. I kind of wanted to get her advice on what's been going on with me and Vincent and just to see what she thought about it.

The scene opens up with Sean walking into the Versace store, behind him is Mercedes who is already holding a pair of glasses she is ready to purchase, the two start walking around the store looking at more items.



MERCEDES: What have you been up to boy? We haven’t seen each other since we filmed my show.

SEAN WILLIAMS: I know, I’ve been trying to focus on just setting up everything here.

MERCEDES: So are you officially a resident of Atlanta or do you plan on coming back to LA?

SEAN WILLIAMS: Right now it's temporary, I’m trying to talk to my mom into moving to LA but she doesn’t want to leave Atlanta.

MERCEDES: I get why though, Atlanta is on the come up and there’s a lot of opportunity here at the moment.

SEAN WILLIAMS: Which is why it isn’t that serious now, I’m sure when the time is right I’ll make my way back to LA, but this move hasn’t been the only thing going on with me.

MERCEDES: Oh boy, I’m scared to even ask.

SEAN WILLIAMS: Well I’ve kind of been hanging out with Vincent again.

Mercedes pauses, she stands there speechless for a second.

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MERCEDES: This new was shocking to me, look I know Sean was a grown man and made his own decisions but reopening that door with Vincent Banks was a huge problem. Vincent dragged Sean through the mud and did horrible things to him so I don’t understand why he’s even entertaining this dude again.

Mercedes shakes her head.

MERCEDES: I needed to hear his reasoning to why he was spending time with this dude again, and I hope it was a good reason too.

The scene cuts back to Mercedes and Sean.

SEAN WILLIAMS: I know it sounds crazy but you know he lives here and we kind of ran into each other, we exchanged numbers and he asked to see me. He's been so sweet since and he even apologized

MERCEDES: I mean he should have apologized for what he put you through. You have to remember that this man abused you in so many ways

SEAN WILLIAMS: I know Mercy, but this time it’s different.

MERCEDES: You said the last time when you gave him another chance and then you ended up broke and addicted to cocaine, why go down that road again?

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SEAN WILLIAMS: I could understand why Mercedes was concerned, but she has to understand that I am a grown boy and I can handle myself. I’m not mad at her for voicing her opinion but at the end of the day I was going to do whatever I wanted.

The scene cuts back to Mercedes and Sean.

MERCEDES: I support whatever decision you make but understand if he hurts you again then you should make this the last time and I mean that.

SEAN WILLIAMS: We’re not even together or dating, we’re just hanging out and reconnecting. I know your feelings towards him and I remember what my feelings were towards him also but I really think this time it's different.

MERCEDES: So have y’all had sex yet?

Mercedes laughs as Sean blushes.

SEAN WILLIAMS: Not yet but trust me I’ve wanted too, but I won’t give into that temptation yet, I don’t want him to think it's that easy to get back in.

MERCEDES: I bet that’s what he wants to do though, I use to really like Vincent, I just hate what he did to you but if you really think he has changed then I may give him another chance.

Mercedes shakes her head.

SEAN WILLIAMS: Thank you, I knew you would understand.

MERCEDES: We’ve shared similar stories when it comes to relationships so I get it, we're kind of on the same level and I will always be there to support you, tell you the truth and be there when you need me the most. But if Vincent fucks with you again then I will fuck his ass up.

SEAN WILLIAMS: Ha, I know you will. But I know one thing I’m about to grab this Versace sweater.

Sean picks up the sweater and takes it to the counter while Mercedes follows behind him with the sunglasses still in her hand and the scene fades and reopens to The instrumental to Eve’s “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” plays as the scene shows Jaéshon being welcomed into Riley's home. The two share a side hug as Riley leads him down the stair before the scene shifts to a confessional.





RILEY:
Shon and I have been getting to know each other more. Talking a lot and all that good shit but today I'm in one of my hermit crab moods and I don't wanna go anywhere. So I just invited him over to chill with me while I do a lil bit of work.

the scene cuts to then walking into Riley's studio with the skeleton of a beat playing. Lee doesn't look over assuming it's just Riley as he continues messing with the drum machine. Riley turns the music down and flicks up Lee's hair to get his attention.

RILEY:
Nigga, we got company.

Lee glances over to see Jaéshon and sends a slight head nod his way and goes right back to his work, too lost in his thought process to give a proper greeting.





JAÈSHON WOOD: This was my first time ever coming to Riley’s house, I knew he was a producer and that he worked with music and different artist so I thought it was dope he invited me to see his studio.

Jaéshon pauses moving his hair from in front of his face.

JAÈSHON WOOD: I didn’t know who this other person was, he was kind of cute though. I guess I was going to find out today.

The scene cuts back to the three.

JAÈSHON WOOD: Uh what’s going on guys? So this is where all this magic happens.

RILEY:
Yep yep! This is where my introverted ass likes to spend most of my days. But truth be told I've gotten even more picky on who I work with these days especially working on this project for this season. Oh, and this is Lee. Don't give his attitude no mind. He just gets like this when we're working. Don't cha?

Ry proceeds to continuously flick Lee’s braids up until he reaches back and playfully slaps Riley on the thigh.

LEE:
Yo, Tai, quit playing man.

JAÈSHON WOOD: I understand, usually people are very serious when it comes to their work so don’t let me interrupt anything, I’m actually interested in hearing the music.

Jaéshon looks around noticing the music equipment, he walks over and rubs his fingers across the portable keyboard.

JAÈSHON WOOD: I’ve always wanted to learn how to play, shit any instrument.

it cuts to Riley's confessional.





RILEY:
Not gon lie. My mind keeps jumping back to when Miles told me Shon use to be a prostitute… or as he called it, an escort. Shon hadn't mentioned it so why should I? The past is the past, right?

it cuts to show Lee giving Riley a look as if to ask who was this random dude he brought in.

RILEY:
Man, be nice. Matter of fact, Lee this is Jaéshon. Shon, this is Lee.

JAÈSHON WOOD: It’s nice to meet you both, so what are you two like partners? You do music together or?

Before Riley could answer, Lee gently hands his arm and takes him over to the other side of the room..aware that his voice travels? Probably...probably not.

LEE:
Yo, it's cool you wanna bring people down here - your spot and all that - but does he have to be all behind my back talking while I'm tryna work?

Riley:
Bruh, he's cool people and he just asked one damn question. The hell?

This sparks a small argument between them as it transitions to Riley's confessional





RILEY:
I get him. I do because I'm the same way when people I don't know are in my space. But it was just one question. He could've continued to ignore him while I answered. It wasn't even that big a deal to start fussin’ over.

It cuts back to their voices getting good and loud with Jaéshon just looking at them not sure what to do. Riley cuts the argument leaning in with a lingering kiss. This makes Jaéshon uncomfortable and he attempts to leave but Riley grabs his hand and gently pulls him in for a kiss as well...biting his lip when he finally pulls apart.

RILEY:
Nah, don't leave. Everything's good. Trust me.

Riley takes off his shirt and goes back in for another kiss. This prompts Lee and Jaéshon to start kissing as it cuts to a confessional. Riley himself was speechless and just shrugged.





RILEY:
I really don't know what to tell you. It… kinda just just happened out of nowhere. Not a bad thing tho. I mean we were all good and into it. It just…….

Again, Riley just shrugs.

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JAÈSHON WOOD: I didn’t know what the fuck was going on right, This was my first time meeting this Lee dude and in the beginning homeboy wasn’t feeling me all too well, and now his tongue is down my throat.

Jaèshon shrugs

JAÈSHON WOOD: Now I’m not saying I’m against having fun, but it was just so random.

The scene cuts back to Jae, Riley and Lee. By now all three boys are embracing in foreplay kissing one another. Jaèshon pulls himself away from Riley’s lips and pushes Lee’s hand off of his chest.

JAÈSHON WOOD: Look, This is all good and shit but I didn’t come here for this, I came here because I needed to talk to Riley about something.

Both Riley and Lee look at each other and then back at Jaèshon who now feels uncomfortable because he felt like he just ruined what could have been a good moment. Lee grabs his shirt and covers his body while walking towards the door leaving Riley and Jaèshon alone. Jaèshon grabs Riley’s hand and pulls him toward the couch. The two sit down next to each other and Jaè takes a pause before speaking.

JAÈSHON WOOD: I’m sorry I just ruined that whole moment but I needed to talk to you about something. Something that has been bothering me for a few days now. We’ve been kicking it a few weeks now and I enjoy being around you. But if we ever decide to be together or even be close friends, I just feel like we should be honest with each other. Like you do you fuck with me Riley?

RILEY:
Bruh, hell yeah I fucks with you. I wouldn't have invited you to my house and into my studio if I didn't. Granted I've let people in and it backfired on me but I've been more cautious with who I let in ever since that bullshit happen. I would be been honest with you from jump if I just wanted a fling but we here… hanging out, talking and kissing n shit.

Riley lets out a small chuckle

RILEY:
I have a thing of showing not telling sometimes, but since you wanted to hear it, trust me. I'm being completely honest with you now.

JAÈSHON WOOD: I mean that’s good to hear but this whole thing with Lee just caught me off guard a I didn’t know if this was more a physical thing or something more.

Jaèshon extends his hands out forgetting that he has a huge bruise on his arm from when Deeno roughed him up, he snatches his hand away hoping Riley didn’t notice it.

JAÈSHON WOOD: But Thank you for being honest with me, I do have something to talk to you about but we can wait until we’re actually alone, I guess we can get back to Lee if you want.





RILEY:
Now, I don't know if we're at that point where I should just come out and ask or keep my mouth shut to shit because that bruise on his arm looked fresh as hell. I guess it's another thing I won't bring up unless he does first?

it cuts back to them on the couch, Riley circling one of Jaéshon’s pierced nipples with his finger.

RILEY:
It's… complicated with Lee and I but not really complicated. Haha. And it's all up to you. Whatever you feel comfortable with.

JAÈSHON WOOD: I’m comfortable with whatever and open minded so we can keep playing if you want, call your boy in.

Jaèshon leans in kissing Riley on his lips. Ry gets up to let Lee back in. The two share look before Lee eventually takes off his shirt again.

LEE:
Nigga, you playing. We got shit to finish.

RILEY:
Yeah yeah yeah. Let's call this a lil break then. Then we'll get back to it.

Riley takes Lee's hands and leads him over to the couch where the three start back up as the scene fades to the next and reopens inside of Lennox Mall. Both Chanel and Isaiah are shown walking out of one of the high end stores carrying bags.

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CHANEL SNOW: It’s been awhile since Isaiah and I have had some one on one time. Both of our schedules have been very busy so making time for each other has been very rough. But hey what can I say, being booked all the damn time makes you unavailable for other things.

Chanel smiles.

CHANEL SNOW: I needed to add some clothes to my wardrobe so i asked Isaiah to join me for a shopping spree today. Of course we were going to gossip, I had some tea to spill and I’m sure he wanted to hear this and plus we had to talk about what went down at Jaser’s little party.

The scene shifts back to Isaiah and Chanel.

ISAIAH WOLFE: Baby I’m surprised your even standing here right now and not behind bars.



CHANEL SNOW: I wouldn’t be behind bars, Jaser attacked me and I only reacted.

ISAIAH WOLFE: That boy is obsessed with you.

CHANEL SNOW: I mean who wouldn’t be obsessed with all of this. Jaser is the one still mad, I’ve been over the situation months ago. I may crack jokes and little slick remarks here and there but he takes it to a whole nother level. And you know me Isaiah I’m not going to sit back and let someone talk to me all types of crazy.

ISAIAH WOLFE: No I totally get it, i went through the same thing with Riley, I tried to sit down and squash our little beef but he walked into our little meeting with a straight attitude. A whole queen came out that day baby and I wasn’t having it either. Just face it those two are childish and it’s probably good we aren’t friends with them. We don’t want to have that reputation of being guilty by association.

CHANEL SNOW: I mean if Trinity and I could sit down and squash our drama then I don’t understand why we all can’t get along.

ISAIAH WOLFE: Oh word, so you and Trinity are cool?

CHANEL SNOW: I wouldn’t say we were cool, we’ll wait I’ll take that back. We’re good, we decided to be cordial and not being shady or mean towards each other. See with Trinity it’s different because we were both friends and we grew up together, we just had a misunderstanding and handled it the wrong way so as of right now we’re cordial but you never know what the future could bring.

ISAIAH WOLFE: Well I’m glad you two finally came to an understanding. I really didn’t have an issue with her, but of course my loyalty is to you so I would always stand by your side.

CHANEL SNOW: And I appreciate that, and again I’m sorry for any drama I may have caused you.

ISAIAH WOLFE: You don’t have to apologize boo, that shit is done and over with and plus i was going through something at the time and I kind of took my anger out on you.

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ISAIAH WOLFE: No matter the bullshit we been through, Chanel has always been a good friend to me so I could careless if any of these other people wanted me as their friend or not. I was enjoying life, I had a man that loves me, I was working nonstop so the checks weren’t stopping and I had great friends.

Isaiah smiles.

ISAIAH WOLFE: I considered Chanel family, and that would always be the case.

The scene cuts back to Isaiah and Chanel.

CHANEL SNOW: But I will say one thing though, if I run into that punk Jaser again then I’m putting my hands on him. I kept trying to tell myself to let it go but that pussy attacked me and I refuse to let him get away with it.



ISAIAH WOLFE: You already know I got your back, i get that you weren’t invited to the party but to actually attack you and try and embarrass you was doing way too much so he deserves whatever comes his way.

CHANEL SNOW: Oh trust this isn’t over between us, not only will I hurt his face but I’m also going to hurt his pockets.

Chanel snaps her fingers, brushing her hair to the side. The two reach the parking garage entrance.

CHANEL SNOW: I have a few things to do now but if your free later then you should
join me and Rico for dinner.

ISAIAH WOLFE: I’ll ask Giovanni but I’m sure we can make it.

Isaiah smiles and the two share a hug, both leave going on seperate directions as the scene fades and reopens at Piedmont Park, Micah Gray is shown pulling up in 2018 Red Dodge Charger, with dark tints Micah steps out and walks over to the park. He adjusts the fur on his coat dropping his hoodie down and he reaches the entrance and walks over to one of the benches and sits down.

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MICAH GRAY: ATL has been cool but damn it’s getting cold. I fucking miss LA but the money's good out here so until I’m finished, I guess I’m chilling out here for a while.

Micah smiles

MICAH GRAY: Dae Suk hit me up while I was in the studio, he asked me to meet him here at the Park, for what reason I don’t know but I hope he wasn’t trying to have a picnic or something because it’s too cold for that shit.

The scene cuts back to the park, Micah notices a car pulling up and see’s Dae Suk inside. Dae Suk blushes as he steps it if the car and begins to walk over to him.

DAE SUK: it's about time i finally caught up with you Mr. Busy!

He reaches Micah and hugs him.

DAE SUK: So what's going on Mr. Gray?

MICAH GRAY: Shit been busy like you said, still working on this EP and making hits for your favorites out here.

Micah laughs.

MICAH GRAY: But you’ve been missing in action too, since you’ve been here I see you’ve been on your grind. You still hiding out from ole boy?

Micah smirks.

DAE SUK: I don't think i adjusted to this city as well as you did. I'm actually kinda homesick. And this cold isn't making it any better. But when am I gonna hear these tracks!?

MICAH GRAY: Ah you avoided the question I see, I guess that’s really dead then. But anyway the tracks are coming, I got 6 down and 3 more to go. But I mean if you got time you could always drop by the studio and listen, we could have met there instead of being out here in the cold.

DAE SUK: not avoiding. Just no need to talk about the past. That's where it needs to stay. I'm definitely down for some studio time. As long as i can hop on the mic.

He smirks

MICAH GRAY: Nah I respect that, I figured since y’all both moved on I just wanted to make sure you was okay and it seems like you are and that’s all that matters.

Micah pulls Dae Suk closer to him and wraps his arm around his back.

MICAH GRAY: Why you so far away tho? Acting like you don’t want to see me and shit, you nervous or something?

DAE SUK: Maybe a little bit. You're so mysterious and different, but i definitely wanted to see you.I was so happy when i found out you came to the A!

MICAH GRAY: I had too, you know I’ll come where money can be made and plus I knew you would be here but that’s a bonus. I don’t know why you’ve been sleeping on me though, I know you had bad dealings with ole boy but me, I’m a different breed.

DAE SUK: I believe you. But you know this is all new to you too. What if one day you decide you want to be with a chick again. What would that mean for us. I'm just tired of being hurt. But you're so damn fine. And you've never given me a reason to doubt you. So I should just trust you huh?

MICAH GRAY: I mean if I want some pussy we would just have to smash the chick together.

Micah laughs.

MICAH GRAY: But Nah I feel you and I’m sure we’ll figure it out on the way, Just fuck with me no. But nigga it’s cold and we need to get out of here, lets But that burger joint around the corner and then you can follow me back to the studio.

Dae Suk nods, he starts to walk off but Micah grabs him and kisses him. Dae Suk stood there speechless for a second but turns and starts walking to his car. Micah follows behind him and the two drive off as the scene fades to black and reopens at a residential area near Downtown Atlanta. The camera shows the top of a tall apartment building before it cuts to the entrance, where Hadrian, wearing a yellow sweatshirt and green camouflage pants, can be seen walking into the double glass door entrance. He is greeted at the lobby by a middle aged female working behind the desk, before the scene cuts to confessionals.

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HADRIAN ALI:
Hey, whaddup! I know yall been missing this handsome face. To better explain my absence, I could tell yall about the case that went down with the entertainment company. Turned out much better than I expected. My attorney was able to smooth thangs out in my case, and apart from the thousand dollar fine I have to pay for the Plaintiff, the judge gave me 50 hours of community service. Working out in the streets and s**t. I was able to avoid the jail time. Community service and matters involving my business and such have been conflicting with my filming schedule. I must say. Life has been on some other s**t since that fight. But while I had the time, I wanted to check out Jaè’s man cave. He’s been wanting me to visit since he moved. Still put in some time to connect.

The scene heads back to Hadrian in an elevator as it moves upward towards the 8th floor, where it stops and the doors open for him. He walks down the hallway, searching for the three numbers along the door until he finally stops at one at the very end of the hallway to his right. A door with the numbers “812” in gold next to it. He rings the doorbell and waits. Seconds later, the door opens to reveal Jaèshon, who greets him.

JAÈSHON WOOD: Hey Bro, What’s going on? Come in.

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JAÈSHON WOOD: It had been a minute since I’ve seen Hadi, he had been MIA lately so when he hit me up to come check out the place, I was cool with it.

The scene cuts back to Jaèshon and Hadi inside the apartment.

HADRIAN ALI:
Aight cool. Let’s check the place out. See what you workin with.

The scene takes a tour of Jaèshon’s spacious apartment with a view of the street below. Few opened boxes were lying on the floor.

HADRIAN ALI:
Mane, this is nice.

JAÈSHON WOOD: It’s still a work in progress though, I’ve had a few distractions so I haven’t been able to get the place together the way I want too.

HADRIAN ALI:
How’d you manage to get this place? Everytime I tried to apply in this area, there were no vacancies.

JAÈSHON WOOD: A guy I was dealing with at the time got me the hookup, but trust me it wasn’t easy.

HADRIAN ALI:
So what’s been goin on wit cha, mane? You good?

JAÈSHON WOOD: Uhh I’m living.

Jaèshon pulls down his sleeve to hide the bruises on his arm. He walks over to the kitchen and grabs a water bottle, not noticing the scars on his hands and fingers he hands the bottle to Hadi, who thanks him.

JAÈSHON WOOD: But life has been cool I guess, I’ve been getting a lot more work here then I was in Chicago.

HADRIAN ALI:
Oh word? You been getting those modelling gigs. I seen you in an ad at Lenox Square the other day. What agent have you been working under?

JAÈSHON WOOD: I’m under Phoenix, she’s really been looking out for me lately, getting me gigs and what not and a great friend.

HADRIAN ALI:
Oh, I’ve heard about her. Her and a client of mine are good friends.

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JAÈSHON WOOD: I’m happy Hadi didn’t notice my bruises, or maybe he did and didn’t care to ask. Whatever it was I just wasn’t in the mood to talk about it. But I did wonder if he heard about the prostitution rumor going around about me.

The scene cuts back to Jaèshon and Hadi.

JAÈSHON WOOD: But enough about me, what’s been going on with you and where have you been?

Hadrian sighs.

HADRIAN ALI:
Real busy, mane. Real busy. I ain’t tell you about this court case I’ve been coin through for months, but they gave me community service, so I’ve been even more busy. I had to reschedule a few clients and the work on my building keeps getting delayed. It’s crazy.

Hadrian takes a moment to open the cap of his water bottle and take a swig of his cold beverage. He lets the water sink down his throat before finishing his response.

HADRIAN ALI:
But that’s what happens when fights happen and all you tryna do is live ya life. Ya feel me?

JAÈSHON WOOD: Fights? Wait what?

Hadrian chuckles

HADRIAN ALI:
Oh, you ain’t know? I got into it months ago with somebody at a club. Some real petty s**t. I lost after the dude spit in my face, but I should have never lost my cool anyways. It’s all good though. It’s a lesson learned, and now I’m payin for it.

JAÈSHON WOOD: Well If someone spit in my face I probably would have lost my cool too. But at less you’ve learned from it so now all you can do is move on. Anyway I’m guessing you and Blair still haven’t linked up huh?

HADRIAN ALI:
I’ve been trying to contact him, but he hasn’t been answering.

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HADRIAN ALI:
Ever since that meeting with Jaè, I’ve been more proactive in contacting Blair. I’m not sure if he has me blocked or somethin, but everytime I’ve called him, he’s never answered. I know I’ve never put in days years ago to speak to him.

Hadrian shrugs as the scene goes back to the apartment.

HADRIAN ALI:
What’s been goin on with him?

JAÈSHON WOOD: To be honest we haven’t really been speaking either, I kind of opened up to him about my past and he got mad, the last time I saw him he said he wasn’t mad but there still hasn’t been really any communication.

Jaèshon shrugs.

JAÈSHON WOOD: Oh well, whatever he’s in his feelings about he’ll get over it and I guess when’s ready to return your call then he will.

HADRIAN ALI:
Oh, word? What happened?

JAÈSHON WOOD: We can Just talk about it when we’re all together I guess.

HADRIAN ALI:
No forreal. You doin good?

JAÈSHON WOOD: I’m fine man, really.

HADRIAN ALI:
Well, let me give you this right quick.

Hadrian reaches into his pocket, pulling out his brown leather wallet. Jaèshon watches as he opens it.

JAÈSHON WOOD: Nah I can't take that from you.

HADRIAN ALI:
This is just a housewarming gift.

Hadrian pulls $250 out to hand to Jaèshon, who seems hesitant at first, but finally grabs the money from Hadrian’s hands.

HADRIAN ALI:
Listen, I know I got a busy schedule these days, but I’ll take time out of the day to come through if you need me.

JAÈSHON WOOD: I appreciate it man, but everything is good on this end. Just keep it contact that’s all I ask from you.

HADRIAN ALI:
Aight, cool. So I’m gonna have some contractors over tomorrow morning, and once that’s done, I’ll be free around 1 pm. You wanna meet up and chat?

JAÈSHON WOOD: We can do that, and I’ll try and get Blair to come and like I said, I’ll try.

Jaèshon smiles, he notices the time and realizes Deeno will be home soon.

JAÈSHON WOOD: Well I have some stuff to do, I don’t mean to rush you off like this but we can definitely hang out tomorrow.

Hadrian nods, he reaches in and hugs his brother and makes his way towards the front door, he takes one more look at Jaèshon and then walks out of the door. The scene fades to black.