Post by #theLIFE on Jan 13, 2018 20:06:59 GMT -5
JASER CRUZ:After all the mess from the other night I needed to unwind and just be free. I canāt lie finally getting revenge on Chanel flat ass felt great. She had it coming.
Jaser laughs
JASER CRUZ:I hit up my cousin Kali to catch up on shit and see how sheās doing after the party. I needed to clear my head a bit before this court hearing with Britnee over Quin.
Kaliyah enters the restaurant and looks around for Jaser while smiling at the greeting waitress who leads her towards Jaserās table. Cutting her phone on silent, she slides her phone into her jacket pocket before smiling at Jaser and hugging him, taking her seat across from him afterwards.
KALIYAH KANE: Missed you, boo! I almost ran out the studio today after being there all morning, I was happy you called.
JASER CRUZ:Iām glad you were free honestly. Like everything that happened at my party was not planned. Let me get that out there first and foremost. Chanel wasnāt invited but still showed up and got showed out. I literally drug her ass up out of there.
JASER CRUZ:Iāll admit when I saw Chanel I blacked out. No one has gotten under my skin as much as this bitch has. It is what it is. And what it is is bad.
Jaser pauses looking off to the left as he sits back in his chair then back at the camera leaning in
JASER CRUZ:At least Chanel got some of what she had coming. But if weāre keeping score she got one more coming and then Iām done.
The scene shifts back to the pair as the waiter delivers their food.
KALIYAH KANE: You know I got your back, primo. Her and her minions can catch it. It's a shame how much fame and tv time can go to a person's head. It's also pathetic when people no sell other people's work ethic on some Donald Trump shit in a way to try to appear better than anyone else.
Before it even came out that Jaser and Kaliyah were long term friends, Chanel had already attacked her verbally in an interview when it was announced that she'll be on the show.
KALIYAH KANE: Can't believe the drag version of Masika doesn't know that she's causing all these problems on herself.
JASER CRUZ:Don't do my girl Masika like that.
The pair laugh
JASER CRUZ: So what have you been up to lately? All my drama seems to be all we talk about nowadays.
KALIYAH KANE:Since getting my place in the ATL and being away from the rest of the Quag Inc clique back in LA, Iāve just been trying to get some relaxation in. But then i started getting a bit antsy and decided to hit the studio and get back to working on music a bit to give me something to do. Canāt fault you on always talking about your issues because Chanel does keep coming left field every other day for no reason. The constant mentioning of us, especially you that she likes to do but then plays the victim when sheās checked.
Kaliyah rolls her eyes and takes a sip of her lemonade.
KALIYAH KANE: He was jumping fly about me before it even got out there that me and you have history. Now sheās coming at us both on some weird salty shit, you sure he isn't attracted to you? I mean shit, wouldn't blame him one bit.
JASER CRUZ:Honestly you might be right. Which is gross.
KALIYAH KANE: I would be disgusted too if a zoo animal was interested in me. I don't get the whole thing with her screaming we want her attention but yet she mentions us first. If she was so booked and busy, she wouldn't have time to be a keyboard warrior.
JASER CRUZ: Even though it was nice to drag Chanel I did still have a pressing question for Kaliyah. An opportunity opened its doors and Iām wanting her to join me along the way.
the scene shifts back as the pair now have their food.
JASER CRUZ: So I have a question for you. And I want you to consider it think hard about it ok?
KALIYAH KANE:Ok but spit it out you got me anxious cuzzo.
JASER CRUZ: Well Iām moving back into wrestling. Now that everything is starting to go back to normal Iām having more time in my hands. I already signed with a company. SAP Wrestling. Iām ready and willing to get back out there. You know it runs in my family from my sisters to my father. Being the only male left I feel like itās on my shoulders to jump back in and carry the legacy.
Jaser pauses and smiles as Kali looks on
JASER CRUZ: So I was thinking, I know you like wrestling, hell we use to wrestle each other growing up. I was wondering if you would join up with me? Like I could teach you moves and you could get in the mix here and there. But I mean only if you want to.
Without hesitation Kali smiles and replies
KALIYAH KANE:Hell yeah Iāll go along with you! This is gonna be so much fun!
JASER CRUZ: Then that settles it. Iām looking forward to it. We can start training today if you want.
KALIYAH KANE: Yes! Well I mean I think Iām ready.
JASER CRUZ: Just know, Iām not gonna take it easy on you prima.
KALIYAH KANE:Well I wouldnāt want you to. Hereās to the future.
The pair click glasses as the scene fades out and reopens up on the outside of Fulton County Prison. Dallas Reed is shown walking out of the gates toward a black Jeep.
DALLAS REED: Iām free!
DALLAS REED: Maaaan! I spent a few weeks locked down over this fight with Trapp. And it gave me a lotta time to think. And I realized I aināt got time for a lotta the petty shit I been dealing with. Aināt none of this contributing to the empire Iām tryna build. So hopefully this is the last mugshot yāall see of Dallas.
He almost skipped to his freedom as he approached the Jeep.He opens the back door and hops in. In the front seat, both Trinity Monroe who is driving, and Chanel Snow turn around angrily glaring back at him. He awkwardly smiles at the two.
DALLAS REED: Heeeeey guuuys.
DALLAS REED: Wooooah! What is this? These are the last two people I expected to see together. What the hell did I miss while I was away. Wasnāt even gone that long.
CHANEL SNOW: Shut the fuck up!
She reaches back, plucking him on his forehead. He chuckles and rubs his head.
DALLAS REED: I missed yāall too.
Trinity rolls her eyes as she starts the car and pulls off into the road. She glares at Dallas through the rearview mirror.
DALLAS REED: You not gon speak ma?
TRINITY MONROE: I havenāt decided if I fuck with you yet Dallas. This is after all my second time bailing your ass out of jail. Youāre lucky Chanel offered to pay half, because if it was up to me your ass would still be sitting in that shit.
CHANEL SNOW: ooop! Shade!
TRINITY MONROE: Girl! You donāt understand! This man is not my responsibility anymore! Why am I still getting you out of trouble?
TRINITY MONROE: You have to be hard on Dallas, almost motherly to get him to understand things. Thatās one of the reasons we couldnāt work. I donāt have any kids. And if I keep having to raise grown ass men, Iāll never want any
DALLAS REED: I didnāt have anybody else to call. You know that. And I said I was sorry.
TRINITY MONROE: Always sorry! How about stay your ass out of trouble! Dallas! Youāre too old for this shit!
DALLAS REED: You know what it was. That nigga had to catch it. It wasnāt no more talking. We tried that.
CHANEL SNOW: Did you? Or did yāall beef back and forth and beef on Twitter? Thatās not talking.
Dallas chuckles, sucking his teeth.
DALLAS REED: Look whoās talkin.
CHANEL SNOW: Look who wasnāt sitting in jail though! Boo! I got too much coin to be making to be thinking about going to somebodyās jail.
DALLAS REED: Well I canāt take it back. I can only move forward. And imma pay yāall back. You already know.
TRINITY MONROE: Youāre damn right! With some interest on that shit! Look Dallas I know shit has been crazy but you canāt keep doing this! I love you to death but there will not be a third time! You do this shit again and you might as well get comfortable in your cell baby.
DALLAS REED: Aināt gon be no next time.
Trinity sucks her teeth
TRINITY MONROE: Iām just letting you knowā¦
DALLAS REED: I got it! Trini.. okay! I got it. You can stop bitching now! I had enough of that in there!
CHANEL SNOW: Girl he was just locked away.. cut him some slack girl. Heās sorry:
TRINITY MONROE: when did you get all soft bitch!
The three chuckle
CHANEL SNOW: Chile Iām just saying. You are going in on him. Heās already been punished enough. And it wasnāt completely his fault. I know what it feels like. Sometimes talking aināt enough. Sometimes you have to make a bitch feel it. Literally
DALLAS REED: Exactly. But nah Iām done wit all that. Forreal. Judge was on that three strikes, youāre out kinda shit. Imma lay low for a lil while. Plus aināt none of these clown ass niggas worth my freedom.
TRINITY MONROE: If only you learned that lesson before we had to pull out our checkbooks!
CHANEL SNOW: Bitch! Aināt that it!
They chuckle as Dallas mocks them
DALLAS REED: Oh yāall got jokes huh? When did yāall two get all tight anyway. I definitely was not expecting to climb in here and see you in the passenger's seat.
TRINITY MONROE: We grew up.
CHANEL SNOW: like you need to do! Trinity and I realized that is just wasnāt worth it. Take a page from our book. And go seek help!
TRINITY MONROE: Professionalā¦ Help!! Donāt call us. We canāt fix your life.
DALLAS REED: oh yāall just a regular tag team now huh?
He chuckles
TRINITY MONROE: Youāre gonna have to give me directions to your house. Iāve never been.
DALLAS REED: Oh nah. You can actually drop me at the four seasons. I got a little business to handle.
Both trinity and Chanel turn to glare at him. He chuckles
DALLAS REED: What?!
CHANEL SNOW: you know damn well what! You just got out bitch! You already set up?
DALLAS REED: I been locked up for like three weeks. Thatās three weeks worth of money I missed out on. Canāt sleep around baby. The grind never stops.
TRINITY MONROE: well hopefully you take a bath and get out of them nasty clothes. Just burn the whole outfit.
CHANEL SNOW: Chile I didnāt wanna say anything but baby! Dallas you smell like a hard years work!
They all laugh and continue chatting as the scene transitions back to Hadrianās upcoming business venture in the afternoon. This time, a few workers, including Hadrian, can be seen in the interior of the building.
The camera cuts from Hadrian looking outside of the garage door, to a car pulling up behind the work van in the parking lot. As Hadrian takes off his work goggles, the carās motor engine turns off before the door opens to reveal the driver, who Hadrian approaches with a smile.
HADRIAN ALI:
Ayy, wassup, Tre!
Scene cuts to confessionals.
HADRIAN ALI:
While I was spending the day working on the building after delaying before, Tre called me and said that he wanted to see what I was working with, since this is Treās first time coming to this new business venture. He has been busy as f***. Plus, this gives us some time to catch up again.
The scene returns to the business site with Zeno smiling as he walks up to Hadrian.
TRAZENO BARNES:
Mr. Ali! What's good man?
HADRIAN ALI:
Welcome to my up-incoming castle!
Hadrian goes up to greet Zeno with a welcoming hug.
TRAZENO BARNES:
Word. It's looking like it's coming together so far. That's wussup. You got all this going on and still doing community service. How's that going by the way?
HADRIAN ALI:
Mane! Too much. The first day, I had to clear out trash and sh*beep* at Benteen Park. For it to be some suburb, these people are messy as fu-*beep*. Thankfully, my next community service work is that the Atlanta Humane Society next week.
TRAZENO BARNES:
Thatās crazy you even got into that situation man. I heard Dallas was supposed to be doin it too. But after that fight with him and Trapp, they locked his ass up.
HADRIAN ALI:
A fight? What you mean?
The scene cuts to confessionals.
Producer:
So what do you think about Dallas getting into another altercation with someone?
Hadrian scoffs and shrugs.
HADRIAN ALI:
I meanā¦.
Hadrian shrugs again as the scene cuts back to the restaurant, where Zeno chuckles before recounting the past event.
TRAZENO BARNES:
Yo, he needs some serious ass help. Everybody saying he got a bad ass drinking problem. And it shows. He aināt gon be satisfied till he get his head knocked off or worse.
TRAZENO BARNES:
Man Dallas gon end up either doing some hard time in jail. Or heās gonna end up getting his ass tapped. I feel bad because I know his drinking problem kinda started toward the end of our relationship. But thatās a grown ass man. He gotta take responsibility for his own actions, man, before itās too late.
The scene cuts back to the two
TRAZENO BARNES:
Yea But him and Trapp went at it man. That shit was brutal. They been having words over Twitter for months now. It was only a matter of time before it went down.
HADRIAN ALI:
Sh*dddd, thatās f***ed up, mane.
TRAZENO BARNES:
Man the only thing that need to be said is he need help. Of the professional variety.
Hadrian chuckles
HADRIAN ALI:
Iāve said time and time again that he need help, but heās the one that is bringing out that s*** on social media, not me. All that s**t talking, and what did I do? I kept my distance. I've been keeping my distance for my own professionalism. For my own business. For my own sanity, cause I aināt putting hands on n****s no more. I aināt the n**** I used to be.
HADRIAN ALI:
Look, the second he apologized at the reunion, I let it go, butā¦.again, he still has a problem. I would say his relationship wit Tre played a role, but if thatās the case, he wouldnāt have been going out with other n****s on the side. I been chill and honest bout mine. My intent last season was to break tension between me and Tre. Nothin further back then, but with that out of the way, I aināt dealing with none of that bulls**t no more. All I can send Dallas is my blessings, and I worry bout paying for my s**t and gettin my own life together.
Scene cuts back to the building.
HADRIAN ALI:
Mane, who even told you bout that s**t anyways?
TRAZENO BARNES:
I was at the party. I saw everything go down forreal. But him being locked up is all over the blogs.
HADRIAN ALI:
Aw, damn. You saw the whole thang? He saw you too?
TRAZENO BARNES:
Oh nah.. that wouldāve been a whole nother fight man. I didnt even know he was gonna be there. Donāt nobody fuck wit him no more. He was asking for trouble. But I donāt even wanna talk about that nigga no more. Hopefully he get his act together. Thatās all that can really be said.
HADRIAN ALI:
True. Itās best to just let him go through his own demons. Not sure what heās going to expect though.
TRAZENO BARNES:
Basically. If he get it together maybe I would entertain tryna squash shit but thatās the only way .
HADRIAN ALI:
So you know what Iām talkin bout, mane. Itās all good though. Since you are here, you can come check out the place. Still a work in progress.
TRAZENO BARNES:
Oh Iām definitely with that. Lemme see what you been working on.
Hadrian walks towards the direction of the building. The camera follows Zeno who looks down and smiles as he follows behind Hadrian as the scene opens up outside of the Fulton County Courthouse as āThe Zoneā by The Weeknd plays in the background m. The camera angles sync to the music as Jaser is shown pulling up with Jaiden parking their car. Both guys are in matching suits smiling hand in hand as they walk into the building.
JASER CRUZ: So today was the big day. After much fighting and arguing Iām finally taking Britnee to court trying to get more of a 50/50 split with her over Quinton. Iām not gonna lie Iām nervous as hell but with Jai here I and the potential to get not custody Iāll be damned if I let my nerves get the best of me.
The scene shifts back as the cameras show Jaser and Jaiden emptying their pockets and walking through metal detectors before being lead towards a room as the scene fades and transitions to Legend in confessional cam.
LEGEND DIOR: This year has been definitely a crazy one for me, a lot of good and bad but throughout the bad Iām still here, standing strong and handling business. I told myself I wasnāt going to get caught up in a lot of drama because it really wasnāt worth the time or the bag.
Legend shrugs.
LEGEND DIOR: But life happens and when Iām put in certain situations which causes me to get out of character then thereās definitely a reason behind it.
Just Sayin I Tried by The Internet is heard playing in the background. Legend is shown making his way into a Yoga studio, he lies his mat down on the floor and gets in the position to stretch as the scene fades back to the confessional.
LEGEND DIOR: Iāve really tried to take the high road these last couple of weeks, been doing a lot of Yoga and stuff that involves peace. Whether itās meditating or just taking time away from the world, if itās bringing me peace then Iām with it.
Legend shakes his head.
LEGEND DIOR: At one point Jalen and I were sort of friends, we hung out and even shared some personal conversations with each other so itās crazy to see where we are today. But what I wonāt do is sit back and get attacked, if Jalen wants a problem then we can have one and even though Iām on this peace journey, I still like to fight.
Legend smiles as the scene fades.
JALEN HOLMES: I needed to meet up with Dallas and squash this whole beef, this shit was ridiculous. What went down at Miles party was crazy and Iām sure if we would have attended Jaserās party, it would have been a mess too.
Jalen shakes his head.
JALEN HOLMES: I wanted to let Dallas know that we couldnāt be friends, we canāt continue any type of friendship or relationship and he needed to stay out of me and Trappās life. The twitter thuggin needed to stop and I was putting an end to that today.
The scene opens up at 36 Bar, a local up and coming Bar that was recently opened this year. Jalen is shown sitting down at the bar sipping on his drink, he looks down at his phone and notices the time, he shakes his head frustrated that Dallas was late. He looks up at spots Dallas walking through the door and he rolls his eyes. Dallas doesnāt look too thrilled to be there either. He approaches the bar and takes a seat next to Jalen.
DALLAS REED: I just got out of jail dog. Iām not ready for what I know this occasion is about to be. I already know Iām about to hear a bunch of bullshit cuz this nigga donāt know how to be honest. To be honest I feel like it was a mistake ever even goin down a path with dude. Now I see why people say think wit ya big head and not ya little one.
He chuckles as the scene returns to the bar. A bartender hands Dallas three fireball shots and Dallas wastes no time throwing them back before he even addresses Jalen. He then looks over to Jalen.
DALLAS REED: Whatās good yo?
JALEN HOLMES: Itās not even about to go down like that, because you already know whatās good. You and I were never an item and when we messed around I wasnāt even with Trapp. I get that heās been coming at you but the way youāve been disrespecting me is uncalled for.
Jalen takes another sip of his drink, still fuming from his last words. He places the drink back on the bar table.
JALEN HOLMES: I just donāt get why you canāt let me be happy with who Iām with and you stay in your own fucking lane. We could have been friends because we shared good conversation and moments but this beef you got with Nasir has to stop and you need to leave me out of this shit.
Jalen stares at Dallas with a serious look on his face.
JALEN HOLMES: And you can stand there acting as if you donāt care and even if your really didnāt, all this drama is not necessary and Iām tired of it.
Dallas chuckles at Jalenās quick defense. He shakes his head tossing back another shot
DALLAS REED: You always angry yo. For what? You called me here. Remember? You out here playing innocent but if you was you wouldnāt keep lying in these streets like you wasnāt on my line. Aināt nobody ever say we was together. Yea the ass was nice and you was cool but you lied and you threw me under the bus to cover ya lie. Now you got me and ya nigga beefing when the real problem is you. If you wanna be done wit me then do that. Be happy. But we were never friends so just act like I donāt exist. And Iāll do the same. You couldāve texted this to me over the phone but you didnāt. I wonder why. Cuz you wanted to see my face. Cuz no matter how much you front and play happy, I rocked ya damn world. You was just confused. Why you couldnāt just say that? You had to lie and look what ya lie did. Niggas just did time cuz of your lies. Another fuckin mugshot cuz you donāt know what the fuck you want.
Jalen laughs.
JALEN HOLMES: Nah for one when I text you to meet here, I changed my number after and didnāt want you to have access to it. But I wonāt sit here and let you agonize me and make it look like it was all me. Yes I caught feelings but I have history with Nasir and I was just an convenience to you! All Iām saying the beefing and the shots need to stop, weāve decided that it wonāt be a friendship so whatās the purpose of arguing still?
DALLAS REED: WE didnāt decide shit. YOU decided that you finally wanted to take your relationship seriously. But You kept calling. If we done be done. I can bounce now and you aināt ever gotta hear from me again. Just control ya nigga cuz again he got issues wit the wrong one.
DALLAS REED: Iām completely fine with never seeing this nigga again. I donāt wanna deal with no more fake relationships. But he still canāt be honest with himself. I let it be known that this was a convenience I wasnāt the one who lied. Shorty was so I donāt know why he coming at me
JALEN HOLMES: Look whatever, Iām fine with that too.
Jalen rolls his eyes and turns walking towards the door as the scene fades to black.
ISAIAH WOLFE: I was so sick and tired of hearing that Miles was supposedly airing out my dirty laundry. But I donāt understand how he could possibly do that when weāve never hung out or even been around each other since recently.
Isaiah rolls his eyes.
ISAIAH WOLFE: So I had Giovanni send his best friend a text message and let him know that I wanted to meet up.
The scene cuts back to Isaiah who is shown making his way into the Gucci store. Already inside Miles is shown looking at one of the jackets on the mannequin, he turns and notices Isaiah standing at the door and he rolls his eyes.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Gio text me and told me that his thotfriend wanted to meet up and discuss some issues that we supposedly had with each other. At first I said no but then I figured I should meet up with him since he is dating my friend and of course I didnāt want any drama.
The scene cuts back to inside the store, Isaiah walks up to Miles and the two stand face to face.
MILES BALENCIAGA: You wanted to speak with me sir?
ISAIAH WOLFE: I sure did. Iāve been hearing that youāve been running around spreading lies about me.
Miles chuckles.
MILES BALENCIAGA: I wouldnāt say Iāve been running around talking about you, itās never that serious and speaking your name wonāt bring me a coin either. What I did say and to my friend is that he needs to be careful with you because your past isnāt so pretty.
ISAIAH WOLFE: You donāt even know me enough to say that, we donāt run in the same circle so no one you would know would even speak my name in such a horrible manner.
MILES BALENCIAGA: And thatās where you're wrong, we have mutual friends and itās obvious that weāve been running around with the same crowd these last few months. At the end of the day Iām looking out for my friend.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Itās so funny to me that Isaiah thinks that heās scaring or intimidating me in someway. I donāt care what this queen has to say, my concern is my bestfriend and if Iāve heard that you use to be a hoe back in the day then of course Iām going to warn him.
Miles shrugs.
MILES BALENCIAGA: He needs to get over it, I really donāt care what heās done in his past life, just make sure he doesnāt hurt my best friend in his present one.
The scene cuts back to Miles and Isaiah inside the store.
ISAIAH WOLFE: Miles we donāt hang around the same people and you know that. My circle is very small compared to the many of the people you supposedly know, and thatās your problem. You always in peopleās business, I've told Giovanni everything that he needed to know about me.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Hmmm I donāt know about all that baby boy, Iām sure you didnāt tell him you smashed DelontĆØ.
ISAIAH WOLFE: Miles chill, because you donāt want any issues with me. I donāt know who told you that bullshit but thatās a fucking lie!
MILES BALENCIAGA: Check my credentials sweetie, I donāt speak fake news, I deliver facts. And if you donāt tell him, then I surely will.
ISAIAH WOLFE: At this point I just lost it.
The scene cuts back to Isaiah and Miles, Isaiah steps back and laughs but in a sarcastic manner, he balls his fist up swinging at Miles connecting with Miles chest. Miles falls back letting out a huge groan in pain, he forces his body into Isaiah knocking him into one of the clothing stands knocking it over. Security rushes over to the two separating them.
MILES BALENCIAGA: YOU'RE SUCH AN IDIOT, DO YOU HONESTLY THINK GIOVANNI WILL STAY WITH YOU AFTER YOU ATTACK HIS BEST FRIEND.
Isaiah just laughs as the store and show security forces him out of the store and into the black surbandan waiting outside.
MILES BALENCIAGA: How dare Isaiah come here and try to attack me because he couldnāt handle his own truth. Heās a fool if he thinks Giovanni will stay with him after what he did to me. And trust me Isaiah you may have got over on me this time but the next time I see you, just know Iāll be ready.
The scene cuts back to Miles still inside the Gucci store, he stares into one of the hanging mirrors, fixing his hair and making sure he wasnāt bleeding or anything and the scene fades and reopens inside Planet Fitness Gym, Giovanni is shown inside working out, heās listening to his music on his iPod But is interrupted by the back to back phone calls coming from Miles Balenciaga.
GIOVANNI WESTON: The gym is the place where I go to let go of all my stresses. But today for some reason I was a very popular person, not only was Miles blowing my phone up, Isaiah was too. I tried to hit Isaiah back but there was no answer, so I called Miles back.
The scene cuts back to Giovanni inside the gym, Giovanni answers the FaceTime call and notices a shaken Miles on the other end.
GIOVANNI WESTON: Yo whatās wrong?
MILES BALENCIAGA: Yo boyfriend is whatās fucking wrong, we had our little sit down today and that bitch attacked me.
GIOVANNI WESTON: Wait, what?
MILES BALENCIAGA: I just sat down with your boyfriend, some words were exchanged and next thing I Know heās trying to fight me. Iām not a fighter Giovanni.
GIOVANNI WESTON: Thatās probably why heās calling me too, Iām sorry that happened Miles, like Iām speechless right now. I donāt even know what to say!
MILES BALENCIAGA: Donāt say shit to me, talk to your fucking crazy ass boyfriend. He needs to understand I know people In these streets and I can easily get someone to put their hands on him.
GIOVANNI WESTON: Nah we donāt need that Miles, Iāll handle it.
Before Giovanni could say anything else, Miles disconnects the call. Giovanni stands there shaking his head in disgust from what he has just heard from Miles.
GIOVANNI WESTON: Shit was getting way to out of hand, everyone was fucking fighting and now Isaiah was fighting my bestfriend. I had to put a stop to this shit and I had to do it NOW.
The scene fades back to Giovanni inside the gym, he tries to call Isaiah again but Isaiah doesnāt answer. Giovanni shakes his head as the scene fades to Zeno inside of his car driving down a familiar road.
TRAZENO BARNES: Itās been a lot going on with the kid for real. I mean shit could be worse. But things could also be better. I knew I needed to talk to somebody but counseling aināt really my thing. But I donāt really have too many people I can call on either. But I knew there was one person I could talk to even though Iām probably the last person theyād be expecting to hear from.
The scene shifts to Zeno pulling into the driveway of Trinityās mansion. He turns off his car and sits staring at the door before he gets out. He slowly walks up to the steps and rings the bell. Cameras shift to the inside where Trinity is shown sitting on the couch in her living room. She is dressed in her silk nightgown, with a bowl of a popcorn watching a movie. The ring of the doorbell startles Trinity a bit, as she was not expecting any company. She gets up from the couch and walks toward the door. The surprise shows all over her face when she sees Zeno on her front door monitor. She hesitantly opens the door.
TRINITY MONROE: Ummm.
She looks around with a confused gaze.
TRINITY MONROE: This is not the kind of surprise I needed. Zeno and I have stayed far away from each other, and thatās how Iāve liked it. Showing up at my doorstep this late at night too. Uh uh.
The scene shifts back to the door. The two are shown awkwardly staring at each other for a few moments before Trinity breaks the silence.
TRINITY MONROE: Hello Trazenoā¦
TRAZENO BARNES: Whatās going on?
TRINITY MONROE: Thatās exactly what Iām trying to figure out? I already had all your stuff sent to your new address. Soā¦.
TRAZENO BARNES: I know. And I got it. Thanx. Thatās not why Iām here. I know youāre surprised to see me.
TRINITY MONROE: That would be an understatement.
Zeno chuckles
TRAZENO BARNES: I know I probably should have called, but you probably wouldnāt have answered.
TRINITY MONROE: And you probably wouldāve been right.
Zeno sighs, chuckling again
TRAZENO BARNES: I just wanna talk Trini. Thatās all. No funny business. Iām just stressing a lil bit and I needed someone to talk to.
He pauses, looking her in her eyes
TRAZENO BARNES: I remember back in the day you said no matter what happened between us,if I needed your ear, you would give it to me.
TRINITY MONROE: I know what I saidā¦
She letās put a loud sigh as Zeno smirks.
TRAZENO BARNES: So? You gonna let me in or am I gonna have to stand on your porch all night?
She rolls her eyes and steps aside allowing Zeno to enter. He walks in and looks around at all the new decor.
TRAZENO BARNES: Damn am! You were not playing. I donāt even recognize this place anymore. Looks good though.
He walks over to the couch and takes a seat. Trinity walks over and sits on the loveseat on the opposite side of the room. Zeno chuckles
TRAZENO BARNES: Damn. You really gotta sit that far away from me?
She rolls her eyes, ignoring the question.
TRINITY MONROE: What is it that you wanted to talk about. I was in the middle of watching a movie as you can see. It was getting really good too.
TRAZENO BARNES: Itās just been a while. Tryna see how you been. Whatās going on with Trini.
TRINITY MONROE: Trinity is been fine and has been fine up until about ten minutes ago.
TRAZENO BARNES: Why you being so mean?
TRINITY MONROE: Why are you here!?
Zeno aggressively stands up from the couch and storms toward Trinity.
TRAZENO BARNES: Maybe I fucking missed you Trinity! Damn! I donāt know! But maybe I made a mistake coming here. If you was gonna be a bitch, you shouldnāt have let me in!
TRINITY MONROE: You could always leave. Just saying.
TRAZENO BARNES: Fuck itā¦.
With that, Zeno storms toward the door. Trinity follows behind him and opens it to let him out. Zeno begins to head toward his car but stops and turns back toward Trinity.
TRAZENO BARNES: I can't stand ya fucking attitude yo.
TRINITY MONROE: Then donāt deal with it. You havenāt had to this long. I just donāt see the point of this visit. Excuse me for not throwing out the welcome wagon when itās not deserved.
Zeno storms back up to Trinity and is standing right in her face
TRAZENO BARNES: Did you miss the part where I said I missed you!? Huh?
TRINITY MONROE: I didnāt miss anything. But the feeling isnāt mutual. So what do you want me to say. I have moved on. As so have you, to just about everybody.
TRAZENO BARNES: After all these years,you didnāt just erase me yo. I understand youāre mad at me for everything I did. And rightfully so. But you really bout to sit here and deny that
TRINITY MONROE: Deny what?! I did not miss yā-
Zeno interrupts her words with a deep kiss. Trinity kisses back subconsciously but quickly realizes what is happening and pushes him off of her. She slaps him in his face. He stares in her face with a passionate anger before slamming her back into the house , kissing her again.Trinity pushes him away again, this time, making it clear to him that this wasnāt about to happen..
Trinity just sits in silence, staring into the camera, reflecting in her mind what just happened..
TRINITY MONROE:They always miss you after youāre gone. Treat me while you have me. Not after Iāve moved on. Zeno is a trip.
The scene fades back to the house. Zeno is standing outside of the door with his head held down.
TRAZENO BARNES: You really aināt miss me?
TRINITY MONROE: Iāve thought about you. And each time I remind myself why I left. I love you boy. I always will and one day maybe we can be FRIENDS again. But thatās about it.
TRAZENO BARNES: So cold Trini. So cold.
TRINITY MONROE: Donāt act like you forgot.
The two chuckle as Trinity gives him a hug goodbye. He makes his way toward his car as the scene then fades and and reopens at a local lunch spot in the city. Hadrian is shown sipping a glass of water as he waits for the rest of the guests to come. The scene goes to confessionals.
HADRIAN ALI:
I been meeting up with Jae for a while now, but Jae and I have been adamant about both him and Blair havin a sit down one day, and today is the day. Jae called and told me that Blair was hesitant, but finally gave in. Jae arranged the date, the time, and the place. Iām just curious about everythang with Blair. I understand I aināt been communicating with both brothers in years, but I wanted this to finally be the time to reunite, and build a greater bond. Let them both know about me. Let us know about each other, but I can tell Blair wadnāt okay with it, still.
The scene then fades to the outside of the building. Blair is shown walking toward the door.
BLAIR WOOD::
Jae been on my back about meeting up with Hadrian. I really donāt see the point. We been good without this nigga in our lives for this long. So why we gotta mix now? But Iām tired of hearing Jae bitch about it, so I agreed to meet up with them and hear what this clown had to say
The scene returns to the inside of the restaurant. Blair approaches the table seeing only Hadrian sitting.
BLAIR WOOD::
Of course Jae would be late!
The scene returns to the table. Hadrian tries to make an introduction by rising up from his seat to greet himā¦.
HADRIAN ALI:
Wassup, mane!! How you been?
ā¦.but Blair doesnāt respond. Blair sits across the table from Hadrian and glares at him. He begins to tap the table annoyed. Hadrian tries to start the conversation.
HADRIAN ALI:
Jaeshon told me he was gonna be here around the time I was, but he aināt been here in a while. Plus, he hadnāt been answering his cell the past two days. You heard from him?
BLAIR WOOD::
I talk to my brother everyday. He said heād be here. I hope this wasnāt part of no plan just to get me and you here cuz if he aināt gon show up then I can bounce forreal.
Hadrian chuckles.
HADRIAN ALI:
Heāll be here. I donāt think he wouldnāt show up to somethin he arranged.
By that time a blonde waitress arrives for Blair.
Waitress: Welcome! My name is Leah, and Iām going to be your server today. Just so you know, today is happy hour, so soft drinks and appetizers are half off. So would you like anything to drink?
BLAIR WOOD::
Nah I donāt want no soft drinks. I need something hard. Can I just get a Long Island.
Leah:
Iām just gonna need to see your ID and I can put that order in for you.
Blair cuts his eyes, clearly annoyed by the waitress doing her job. He reaches into his pocket and hands her his ID from his wallet.
Leah:
Alright! Let me just put that order in for you. Iāll be right back.
As the waitress takes her leave at the moment, Hadrian starts a conversation again.
HADRIAN ALI:
Soooo...what you been up to? How long you been here in Atlanta?
Blair chuckles at the question.
BLAIR WOOD::
I aināt never leftā¦... Bro. And why do you care?
HADRIAN ALI:
I just wanted some time to reconnect again. I know I been distant years before, but thatās because of my own s**t I went through. From football, to relationship s**t. Now legal s**t. I put way too much into myself that I never thought to check up on you and Jae as often as I use to.
BLAIR WOOD::
Use to? I mustāve missed those we times. Maybe thatās why Jae still rock with you. But I just donāt understand why now. You and Jae seem to love to air everything when these cameras rolling man.
HADRIAN ALI:
What are you talkin about? I never air business out like that, especially anyone else's. All these niggas out here gossiping and shit. I'm just now airing out my own problems.
BLAIR WOOD::
Conveniently when you gotta show. My dude I donāt know what you expecting from this meeting but I aināt got nothing else to say until my brother gets here .
BLAIR WOOD::
And if he donāt get here soon, Iām bout man. The longer I sit in front of this nigga, the more I wanna jump across the table and tag his ass.
The scene fades outside. JaĆØshon is shown pulling up in an Uber, forcing his hat down on his face to cover the bruises he makes his way inside the venue and notices the two brothers sitting down. He slowly makes his way up to the table and sits down beside Blair.
JAĆSHON WOOD:
I set this meeting up between my brothers because I needed them to squash this little beef they have against each other and try to build a relationship with each other. I was running late because I was suppose to beat them both here, hopefully they arenāt fighting or tearing up the restaurant.
JAĆSHON WOOD: :
Sorry Iām late, traffic was a bitch. I see you two got a chance to meet.
JaĆØshon chuckles nervously.
BLAIR WOOD::
Yea I was starting to think to ass wasnāt bout to show up.
JAĆSHON WOOD: :
I said I was sorry, I got caught up with some work and like I said traffic was horrible but Iām here now and you two seem to be ok, no bloodshed so maybe I wasnāt needed after all.
HADRIAN ALI:
What you sayin, mane? You thought we were going to?
JAĆSHON WOOD: :
Nothing, it doesnāt matter. Weāre all here right now so letās make the best of it please.
Blair ignores the response and just sits quietly waiting for whatever was about to happen.
HADRIAN ALI:
So what you been up to, mane? You good?
JAĆSHON WOOD: :
I guess Iām fine, but weāre not here for me but for you two.
JaĆØshon points at both Blair and Hadi
JAĆSHON WOOD: :
I know Blair was hesitant about meeting you, the deed is done and I just want to know where we go from here? Are we doing this family thing or are we keeping it estranged like we have in the past?
BLAIR WOOD::
Well we both where I stand on the matter.
HADRIAN ALI:
Sorry, mane, but I ain't with that. We do need to get to the bottom of this, because as much as I can remember, I was contacting the both of you, but if you really want to know why I stoppedā¦..
Hadrian takes a moment to pick up his glass of water and drink only a small portion, before continuing his statement.
HADRIAN ALI:
...me losing contact was actually premeditated. In fact, I was told not to by Pops after the scandal happened. He wasnāt fond of me being in a relationship with men, and from what I heard back then, blogs were trying to get information out of him.
Blair looks to Hadrian, shocked by his words
BLAIR WOOD::
What?!
BLAIR WOOD::
Is everybody in my family involved I crazy ass media scandals but me? Am I next? What the fuck dog?
BLAIR WOOD::
What you saying man? That aināt what dad told us.
BLAIR WOOD::
I know pops aināt really fuck with all that gay shit. But he loved his kids. He aināt bout to exile nobody over nothing like that. That donāt sound like pops at all.
HADRIAN ALI:
What did he tell you? That I just went Hollywood and decided to drop yall altogether? Nah, mane. Pops told me not to talk to yall anymore because of the scandal. Anything to save face and keep him from any bad reputation he may have at his job. Thatās what he was afraid of. JaĆØ was just more adamant about communicating with me more because of his own problems, but to be honest, I wasnāt ready to tell him about my sexuality, or anyone for that matter, so I lied and told JaĆØ that the rumors werenāt true.
HADRIAN ALI:
Yeah, I lied to JaĆØshon. Much like anyone else would if they wanted to keep their personal s**t on the low. I spent way too much time lyin to people about myself. It is what it is. Now, Iām trying to just let my truth come out.
HADRIAN ALI:
But yeah, I didnāt know what kind of a person Pops was until that day. The n***a prefers his integrity over anything else. Funny we have that in common.
Blair sits in silence looking at Hadrian. he then turns to Jaeshon.
BLAIR WOOD::
Did you know about all this too? Was dad like that toward you too?
JAĆSHON WOOD: : He was one of the reasons why I left Atlanta and went to Chicago to stay with grandpa and grandma. It was just a lot going on in that household and I didnāt want to be apart of it.
JaĆØshon pauses taking a sip of the water that was on the table.
JAĆSHON WOOD: : But the important thing is that weāre here now, Iām not dwelling on the past and all I want is for all of us to be involved in each other lives.
Blair takes takes a moment to think about the decision. Cameras cutting to both Jaeshon and Hadrian, who were anxiously waiting. Finally, Blair comes with a resolution.
BLAIR WOOD::
Man I donāt know about all that. But Iāll think about it.
HADRIAN ALI: Well, I'll tell you what? Before you leave, call our dad and ask him. Listen to what he says.
JAĆSHON WOOD: : Uhhh I donāt know if thatās a good idea Hadi, the last time I spoke to him it wasnāt really a pleasant conversation.
CONFESSIONAL CAM
JAĆSHON WOOD: : I wasnāt interested in speaking to that man right now, I just had other things on my mind right now, like what was going on in my own personal life. If Blair wanted to be selfish and not fix this then so be it, I wasnāt about to beg.
The scene cuts back to the three at the table.
JAĆSHON WOOD: : Look, lets just make the effort to all hang out again and see what happens, it wouldnāt kill us to spend some time together and if it goes well then we can visit more hangouts in the future. Cool?
HADRIAN ALI:
I'm cool with it. You too, B?
By that time, Blair gets out of his seat and leaves. JaĆØshon and Hadi look at each other in disbelief before the scene fades and reopens with Chanel.
CONFESSIONAL CAM
CHANEL SNOW: Rico and I havenāt been spending much time together, heās been busy with work while Iāve been busy hosting shows and being booked. I guess you could say the communication has been off also because I had to find out that he released a new single off of IG and had a whole release party.
Chanel rolls her eyes.
CHANEL SNOW: I called him today and wanted to meet up so we could talk, he said he guess he had the time and would meet up with me at my house.
Chanel pauses.
CHANEL SNOW: Nigga! You guess?
The scene cuts back to Chanel inside of her home, she just finished a photoshoot for Out Magazine and couldnāt wait to eat. A knock is heard at the door, Chanel walks over and opens the front door letting Rico inside. He walks past her not even acknowledging or embracing her and he heads for the living room.
CHANEL SNOW: Well hello to you too.
RICO LEMAR: Whatās up Malachi? Iām here.
CHANEL SNOW: Whatās your problem?
RICO LEMAR: Itās been weeks yo, Iām just now hearing from you, hearing some concern.
CHANEL SNOW: Your angry like it's all my fault when itās both of us, you work too Rico!
RICO LEMAR: Bruh, Iāve seen you in the blogs out at these parties, chillin with these niggas, not answering my calls but be all in your phone.
CHANEL SNOW: When Iām working I donāt take calls or answers texts, I have to promote via social media, not cater to bullshit.
RICO LEMAR: So Iām bullshit?
CHANEL SNOW: You know what I mean.
RICO LEMAR: And then your out here publicly flirting with other dudes but got me at home looking a fool.
CHANEL SNOW: Itās apart of the job and itās not flirting, it's called being friendly and polite. Look I donāt know where all this aggression is coming from, I thought you came over here to smooth things out, not play the blame game.
RICO LEMAR: Iām just angry, that should matter.
CONFESSIONAL CAM
CHANEL SNOW: I understand Rico is in his feelings, but baby Iām high demand. It is what it is, I refuse to let any man stop my bag.
Chanel shrugs as the scene cuts back to Chanel and Rico.
CHANEL SNOW: It does matter, but this is the busiest Iāve ever been these last few months Rico, I donāt know what you want me to do.
RICO LEMAR: Just donāt play me, make time for me. I think this back and forth petty shit between us is ridiculous!
CHANEL SNOW: Just like it was petty that you didnāt even tell me you released a new single and had a single release party, I had to find out from social media and mutual friends.
RICO LEMAR: Your the one screaming booked and busy. I figured I didnāt fit in your schedule.
CHANEL SNOW: See what I mean? Petty!
RICO LEMAR: Where do we go from here?
CHANEL SNOW: You already know I want to be with you Rico, but the drama has to stop. I already have enough of that in my life dealing with people coming for me, I donāt need it from my man too.
RICO LEMAR: We both have to do better.
Chanel smiles as she walks over to Rico, the two share a kiss as the scene fades to a confessional.
CONFESSIONAL CAM
CHANEL SNOW: I really loved Rico, heās the only man thatās really showed me real and genuine love. I wouldnāt want to lose him over some petty bullshit and even though he got on my nerves, it was worth fixing.
Chanel smiles as the scene cuts back to Chanel and Rico.
CHANEL SNOW: Yes we do baby, we have too. We got a good thing going on right now and I donāt want to mess that up.
RICO LEMAR: So tell me about this party, I saw something on the blogs about you fighting.
CHANEL SNOW: Yes, you remember that dyke I told you about that stalks my whole life.
RICO LEMAR: I think Jaser right? Sounds like a male's name.
CHANEL SNOW: Well he is a male, but I think heās either trying to become a female or just looks like a lesbian, anyway he was showing his ass because he got mad I showed up to his party so he attacked me like a bitch.
RICO LEMAR: Do I need to pull up on this dude? I really donāt need to know details but if he putting his hands on you then I need to put my hands on him.
CHANEL SNOW: Nah itās not worth it, heāll get whatās coming to him sooner or later. He got the best of me that night because I was caught off guard but he wonāt be so lucky next time. I guess he was upset because I showed up uninvited but you canāt have a party without Chanel there, duh it just wouldnāt be a party.
RICO LEMAR: So you went to cause drama Bae?
CHANEL SNOW: No I went to help bring some fun to his party, I heard it was doing very bad and they needed the life of the party there. I went with good intentions to help bring fun to him and his bum friend party.
RICO LEMAR: Look Iāll leave the back and forth bullshit between yāall but if he puts his hands on you again, Iāll stomp his ass out.
CHANEL SNOW: Thank you bae, awe looking at you trying to protect your boo and all.
RICO LEMAR: Donāt we got some making up to do?
CHANEL SNOW: Oh really? Itās that time huh?
RICO LEMAR: Iām dead ass right now.
CHANEL SNOW: So letās go.
Chanel smiles as she grabs Ricoās hand and pulls him into the bedroom as the scene fades to an all night diner in the city. Blair is shown seated at a table tapping his leg anxiously as he looks through the menu
BLAIR WOOD: This whole ālifestyleā is still new to me. To be honest I still donāt really feel like Iām apart of it. Iāve never dated a man in my life and I wonāt. Nothing about a dude attracts me. I hope nobody takes none of this out of context. Iām not saying a got a problem with gay people or anything. So donāt run and send the human rights campaign after me.
Blair chuckles, but asserts his seriousness on the subject.
BLAIR WOOD: Iām just saying I never thought that my life would involve anything lgbt outside of supporting my brother. Meeting Trinity was different . If she never told me I wouldāve ever known that she was born a male. Everything about her is a woman. Including the fact that when I met her she was ALL woman. She had the operations and everything. But with La itās different. And she just wants me to act like it donāt bother me but it do. I mean sheās all woman donāt get me wrong. Sheās beautiful. But shit get awkward when we get in the bed. I canāt trip. I donāt really know if Iām ready for that. And I gotta tell her. I just hope she donāt take it the wrong way.
The scene fades back to the diner. Lala is
shown hopping out of her car and walking toward the entrance. She walks in with a big smile on her face as she sits across from Blair. The two lean over the table and share a brief kiss.
LALA STCLAIRE: Blair has been a little distant for real. We went from kicking it all the time, to barely seeing each other once a week. And then the texts and calls started coming less and less. And I was wondering what I did. But we never discussed being exclusive so I figured maybe he just found a new chick. Never really questioned it. But when he called to meet up with me tonight, I figured I was about to get an explanation. Plus I was hungry. Why not eat? His treat
The scene returns to the diner
LALA STCLAIRE: So whatās up? How are you?
BLAIR WOOD: Iām good maā¦ how you?
LALA STCLAIRE: Iām great! My shoot was today. You know the one you said you were gonna model for. What happened?
BLAIR WOOD: I just wasnāt feeling it. Iām sorry bae. I shoulda called you.
LALA STCLAIRE: Oh no worries, Iām always prepared. I had a backup. Youāve been m.i.a lately anyway. I kinda already figured you werenāt gonna show up.
BLAIR WOOD: I had a lot goin on forreal. Still do.
BLAIR WOOD: I really donāt know how to even have this conversation with La. to be honest I donāt even know what Iām tryna say to her. Sheās a good chick and I really fuck with her. I just donāt know man.
Rhe scene returns to the two. Blair is shown staring quietly at Lala. She looks at him awkwardly and chuckles.
LALA STCLAIRE: Boy what is goin on?
BLAIR WOOD: I jusā¦ yo I donāt know. I just got shit on my mind.
LALA STCLAIRE: Like?
BLAIR WOOD: Like usā¦
LALA STCLAIRE: What about us?
BLAIR WOOD: I donāt know.
LALA STCLAIRE: I knew something was up. And knowing his type, I already know how this is about to go. Heās scared and this is where he wants me to coddle him and stroke his ego because society has gotten into his head so now he feels like less of a man. Itās so typical in our community to deal with these kinds of men. And itās always the fine ones.
The scene returns to the diner. Lala stares at Blair with an annoyed look on her face.
LALA STCLAIRE: Look. If thereās something you wanna tell me. Just be straight. Iām a big girl, in case you havenāt noticed.
BLAIR WOOD: This is just different for me La. thatās all. And I donāt know if Iām ready for all that.
LALA STCLAIRE: Ready for all of what boy?
BLAIR WOOD: you knowā¦.
He gestures toward her private area. Lala rolls her eyes and laughs.
LALA STCLAIRE: Is it different when Iām sucking on ya Lil Dick? Huh?
BLAIR WOOD: Yo why you gotta be so loud! And you and me both know aināt shit little about me.
He chuckles
LALA STCLAIRE:And you and me both also know that when I him on that shit you donāt know what to do with yourself.
People close by begin to chuckle as listen in on the conversation. Blair tries to keep her down
BLAIR WOOD: You making a scene ma. Everybody is staring at us.
LALA STCLAIRE: Fuck them! Aināt nobody worried about what others think, but you. Thatās the problem here Blair. You worried about everybody else and what they think all the time: Iām not the problem. Itās your damn insecurities. And Iām a boss bitch baby: I donāt have time for little boys who canāt figure out what they want. So you donāt even have to continue the conversation. Iāll make your decision for you. When you wanna be a big boy again, I might let you call me.
Lala gets up from the table and walks toward the exit. Blair just sits with his head down
BLAIR WOOD: This definitely was not how I was expecting shit to go. I was hoping Iād talk to her and we could still be cool. But you know how that goes. Oh well. I got way too much other shit to worry about than La. but I do wish her the best. Hopefully she knows that
The scene fades and reopens with Yeshua inside the studio, Yeshua is shown putting some beats together. The scene fades outside to the hallway where Richie Rich is shown walking towards the studio.
RICHIE RICH: My time in Atlanta has been amazing but lately Iāve been thinking about going back out to LA to take care of some business and to be back around my friends and family. I still kept my apartment back home so itās nothing for me to pack up and leave.
Richie Rich shrugs.
RICHIE RICH: Plus I was asked to walk in a few fashion shows coming up in LA and I didnāt want to turn down those opportunities. So I wanted to talk to Yeshua about it just to see where his head was at, he has a home in LA also so maybe he wouldnāt mind going back with me.
The scene cuts back the studio, Richie Rich walks in and greets Yeshua with a hug. Yeshua places the headset down on the table and sits down on the ledge of the couch.
RICHIE RICH: Whatever you were working on when I was walking down the hallway was dope, I was twerkwalking alittle.
YESHUA BANNER: You silly.
RICHIE RICH: But I wanted to talk to you about something and donāt worry Iām not asking you to attend another party.
YESHUA BANNER: Nah no more parties, yāall niggas be too lit for me.
RICHIE RICH: Itās never me and I honestly donāt know the people who were fighting. But this is about LA!
YESHUA BANNER: What about it?
RICHIE RICH: Iāve been thinking about going back, Atlanta is cool and all but I miss home.
YESHUA BANNER: I mean If thatās where you want to be then go for it.
RICHIE RICH: What about us?
YESHUA BANNER: Itās nothing for me to come to LA, I still got a home there so donāt worry about us yo, we good.
YESHUA BANNER: I donāt know why Richie was scared to tell me he wanted to go back to LA. I was cool with him going back because I traveled back and forth between LA and ATL anyway so that was just another reason for me to go to LA.
The scene cuts back to Yeshua and Richie Rich.
RICHIE RICH: I just wanted to make sure, i didnāt want to interfere with any of your plans.
YESHUA BANNER: You are my plans nigga.
RICHIE RICH: Stop! Your going to make me blush out here.
YESHUA BANNER: Thatās a good thing then. Iām doing my job, but Iām trying to finish up here real quick and we can go grab some food.
RICHIE RICH: Thatās cool.
RICHIE RICH: All I felt were good vibes from this whole conversation, I knew this thing with Yeshua was kind of early and yes random but it felt right. Not only that it felt nice having someone like him in my life, I was excited to see where we went.
The scene opens up outside of Jaserās condo as a womanās figure is seen walking up. As the camera shifts itās shown to be Britnee holding Quinn in one arm and a diaper bag in the other. She knocks at his door and awaits a response. The camera shifts to Jaser in Confessional as the door opens up.
JASER CRUZ:Once upon a time me and Britnee where really close. And even after everything that happened to us Iād never want to see her hurt. And even though Quinn isnāt mine, Iām still gonna stick around. I know what itās like not having a father around. And Iām already attached to him in such a short time it just doesnāt feel right not doing all I can to help.
Jaser letās Britnee and they greet each other with a hug. Jaiden also comes up and gives Britnee a hug as the three then go sit down in the living room.
JAIDEN FIGUEROA: Despite all the arguing and the fighting between me and Britnee we were able to settle and dead everything. Itās for the better cause as long as Iām with Jaser weāll have to be seeing each other thanks to Quinn. And at the end thatās the most important aspect of all this. That cute little boy. Regardless of the circumstances.
The scene shifts back
Brittnee Jae: First if I wanted to just apologize to you guys. Jaser I owe you the biggest apology. Thereās not much I can say about the situation but I thank you full heartedly for stepping in and being a man even with someone elseās kid. I canāt thank you enough.
JASER CRUZ:Its ok Brit I told you no matter what Iād always have your back. And Iād always have Quinnās. Itāll be a bit adjusting going from papi to tio but Iāll make it work.
Brittnee wipes a tear from her eye as she then looks over at Jaiden
Brittnee Jae: And to you Jaiden I am so so so sorry for what happened between us. I am so sorry for the hateful and hurtful words I shouted at you. I was in a place of hurt and jealousy and I raged out at you for no reason. And I want to thank you as well for helping Jaser get out of a rough patch.
Jaiden gets up and holds Britneeās hands looking at her straight in the eyes
JAIDEN FIGUEROA: Now you listen up none of those tears ok? Youāre too pretty to be crying and messing up that beat you got ok? You know we love you and Quinn and itās ok. Weāre family it happens. Iām sorry for my part as well.
The pair both stand and hug both crying
JASER CRUZ:Yall gonna get me crying now come on.
Jaser gets up and joins in the hug. The pair then branch off
Brittnee Jae: I didnāt mean to cry but thank you guys again. Iāll be back after I get off tonight.
JASER CRUZ: Well you know when you get off you can stay here the night if you want. We got that extra room. I know east point is a far drive from here in the city.
Brittnee Smiles and shakes her head
Brittnee Jae: I mean thatās fine too. Iāll see you guys tonight then.
Brittnee picks up Quinn and hugs him and kisses him goodbye
Brittnee Jae: Goodbye my love.
Brittnee hands over Quinn to Jaser and then the group walk over to the door. Brittnee opens up three door and heads out as the boys wave goodbye. The scene fades and reopens to show Riley driving on the highway with JaƩshon on the passenger's side in the middle of the conversation and then switches over into Riley's confessional
RILEY: So, it's been a couple days since the birthday party and then the whole Lee, JaĆ©shon and I hooking up thing he's been kinda distant. We still talked but this is my first time actually seeing him in a while, but he's just been quiet for the most part. I noticed no new bruises though soā¦ I don't know if shit is going down with his brother or with what Miles told meā¦.. I just don't know.
it cuts back to them in the car
RILEY: You know if you got something to get off, you can tell me right? Just throwing that out there.
JAĆSHON WOOD: Ummm I donāt think I have anything to get off my chest, what made you say that?
JAĆSHON WOOD: It was obvious why he said that, he probably noticed the bruises and Iāve been distant from him, not returning his phone calls so maybe heās thinking Iām not interested or something.
The scene cuts back to JaĆØshon and Riley.
JAĆSHON WOOD: Iām just enjoying my time with you thatās all. Are you okay?
RILEY: I'm good. It's just that I couldn't get a hold of you for a couple days then you hit me up randomly to hang out. Did it begin to be too much with what me, you and Lee did? Cuz if it brought up some oldā¦ damn, you know what? Nevermind.
JAĆSHON WOOD: It has nothing to do with you guys, I just have some stuff at home that Iām dealing with thatās all, but brought up what?
RILEY: Now I find myself in a position I eat in the first season. But this time I'm the guy the rumor was TOLD to. I really think I should bring it up though. I'm just concerned about him is all.
cuts back to them, with Riley stopping at a red light.
RILEY: Shon, I saw you butterball naked dude. You think I didn't see those fresh bruises? And didn't think I'd ask sooner or later? Especially with what Miles tol-
Riley quickly shut himself up realizing he was about to go into what a borderline drunk Miles told himā¦ which is one reason he didn't want to take it too seriously, but who lies about something like that?
JAĆSHON WOOD: Whoa wait, what about Miles?
JAĆSHON WOOD: I did hear that Miles was going around telling people I use to be a prostitute. Whether it was true or not it wasnāt his place to open his fucking mouth. I didnāt know Miles very well so it baffles me that he would even mention my name but I guess I should deal with this now rather than later.
The scene cuts back to JaĆØshon and Riley.
JAĆSHON WOOD: Look you know what I donāt even care anymore, Iām guessing Miles probably told you I use to trick back in the day and yes itās true. Itās something Iām not proud about and if I could go back in time and change it then I would.
JaĆØshon sighs.
JAĆSHON WOOD: I was dealing with a very bad individual who I thought I got away from but recently he has made his way back into my life unwantedly and unexpectedly. He was the one that introduced me to that lifestyle and has had this controlling hold over me.
JaĆØshon shakes his head, his eyes began to water and he starts to frown.
JAĆSHON WOOD: Heās threaten me and my family and as you can see the bruises on my body are fresh, itās all him. He warned me that if I ever said anything or left again that he would physically harm me and whoever I was close to.
Riley continued to drive with his mouth hanging open in shock. He was looking for the truth and got a whole lot of it slapped in his face. Just as JaƩshon was on the verge of crying he spoke up.
RILEY: Hey hey hey, don't cry bruh. That shit is in past and ain't got nothing to do with now. I don't care who you use to fuck with, I'm just tryna make sure you good and safe. He can make threats all he want but you got that goon ass brother and the one with the thick neck, you straight. And I ain't about to let him come my way on that bullshit. But if he's still around here, let me help you deal with him. You ain't gotta go through this alone. Sounds like a sappy movie line, but I mean it.
JAĆSHON WOOD: I can't have you getting involved and end up hurt. I care about you.
JaĆØshon sighs.
JAĆSHON WOOD: He almost killed me the other day, he choked me out so bad I almost messed myself. Itās just a lot going on Riley, I canāt sit and be quiet anymore.
RILEY: He WHAT? Aiite, listen.. Just stay with me for a while. Nigga don't know me or where I live, just lay low with me until you figure out how you wanna make your next move.
JAĆSHON WOOD: I just need you to drop me home and Iāll try and get my things together. But you canāt stay, you have to come back because I donāt want there to be an issue.
JAĆSHON WOOD: I hated that I lied to Riley like that but I didnāt want him involved. I started to like Riley and if anything was to happen to him, that would kill me. But I needed to get back before Deeno got home.
The scene cuts back to JaĆØshon and Riley inside the car.
JAĆSHON WOOD: I really donāt want to get you involved but at the same time Iām in a dangerous situation and I donāt know what to do. Iāll figure it out, just drop me off and Iāll hit your line when Iām ready.
Riley parks in front of JaĆ©shonās spot and the two have their last goodbyes. Just as JaĆ© opens the door to step out, Riley grabs his arm pulling him in for a lingering kiss.
RILEY: Aye, I'm not bullshittinā. Call me if you need me, aiite? I don't wanna find out you up and skipped town with that dude or something.
under his breath, Ry does a small, nervous laughā¦ an attempt to ease the tension at the moment.
JAĆSHON WOOD: I wouldnāt do that to you yo, you actually mean something to me.
JAĆSHON WOOD: It felt nice to see that Riley truly cared, he didnāt mind getting involved and thatās what I liked about him but I still didnāt want him involved though, it was too dangerous. This was something I needed to handle on my own but once it was done then maybe I could focus on Riley and see what could happen between us.
The scene cuts back to JaĆØshon and Riley, the two kiss one more time before JaĆØshon turns and makes his way towards his building. The scene opens up showing a detailed view of a condo showing various collectibles and pictures of comic book characters and things of the sort. The scene shifts to Jaser in Confessional
JASER CRUZ:After standing and waiting through court listening to Britnee do her best to drag me in the courtroom I needed to just let go. The fact that a ruling wasnāt decided yet was bugging me but there aināt no point being upset about things I cannot change. All I can do is hope for the best.
The scene fades back out as Jaser hears a loud banging on his door. He jumps up and walks over to the door opening it slowly before rolling his eyes and walking away while the figure walks in being shown to be Riley.
JASER CRUZ:Boy donāt you know not to knock on people doors like you the police. Had me scared as hell what the hell man.
Riley closes the door behind him and tosses Jaser a bag of kettle corn and a container of ācookiesā
RILEY: Nigga, hush. I knocks how I pleases. I was waiting for you to hit me up to tell me how shit went. Did you get over? Did Britnee try to fuck the judge? Wassup?
JASER CRUZ:Honestly she probably could have and things wouldnāt have changed at all. It was bad. She brought up my sexuality and said I was confused about life, brought up my fights online and real life. Tried to say I was promiscuous, tried dragging Jaiden into it as well. Just ugh.
Jaser plops down in his couch next to Riley and opens up the popcorn bag smelling it before tasting it. He glances over at Riley looking at him. And laughs
JASER CRUZ:Dont judge me nigga. I had enough of that. But I havenāt even gotten to the kicker yet.
RILEY: She did all that and that ain't the worse part? The bitch tried pulling out photo evidence or something? It's not like she's out to keep from seeing the baby. I hope not, at least.
JASER CRUZ:Well in order to file for child support against me like she wanted to they had to do a DNA test on me and Quin.
it cuts to Riley's confessional
RILEY: I love my boy and what he's doing for the out-of-nowhere baby and I wouldn't have dared mentioned a DNA test around him...but YES!!!! Finally it's been brought up! I don't care if Britnee sees this, I don't like her and I don't trust the bitch. I'm ready for her fraud ass and whoever baby this is to get exposedā¦ā¦ā¦.wait, let me fall back. This could or could not be his child, which if it isn't, with all he's been doing for him over the past months, Jaser might be heartbroken.
it cuts back to Riley and Jaser munching on the popcorn, Ry doing his best to tone down his real feeling on the matter.
RILEY: Britneeās had a...crazy past, I mean it only seems right. I just hate that she's putting you through all this shit when it could've all been so simple. You worried bout the test though?
JASER CRUZ:Im not gonna lie. At first I wasnāt. Been then things started to pop up here and there and then Miles oL big mouth ass told me dirt on Brit that I never knew about. So I got Quinn and I tested about a month and a half ago and well.
Jaser pauses and gets teary eyed.
JASER CRUZ:Heās not mine.
Riley looks in in disbelief as a silence floats over the room. Jaser wipes his eyes and laughs
JASER CRUZ:Ew, I really hate crying but man it hurt. Like no other pain. Like no other physical bearing I had. Nothing cut this deep. When the judge read the results we both were shocked. I didnāt know if I should run out the courtroom in freedom or run over and hug Britnee. She was crying so hard. She was hysterical. It was a scene off Maury.
choosing not to say anything, Riley just reaches over grabbing the back of Jaser's head pulling him in for a hug
RILEY: Damn. See, him getting hurt because of this was the only outcome I was worried about.
it jumps back to Riley hugging and comforting Jaser.
RILEY: I had my issues with her but I'm sorry for you man. You did good by that baby and here she go...ch. So what's the plan for y'all now?
JASER CRUZ:Right now the plan is that Iām gonna stay in his life. As a Uncle father figure till it all gets straightened out. I love that kid man and I donāt want to see him end up like I did with no real father figure in his life. Making bad decisions and shit. I just want them to be ok ya know? Him and Brit. I still care about her.
The scene shifts to Jaser talking in Confessional
JASER CRUZ:Despite how it ended itās bittersweet. I still love that kid regardless. And me and Britneeās history just canāt be erased overnight. I still have love for her and always will. Quinn just got two uncles for life and nothingās gonna change that.
it slides back to Riley trying to lighten the mood by planting multiple play kisses on Jaser's forehead and the side of his face. The both of them laugh as Jaser manages to lightly push Riley off.
RILEY: I can't help but respect that, man. Whatever you do, I'll support you. Since we sharing, you remember me telling you what Miles told me at the party? About him being an escort?
JASER CRUZ: Yeah I remember. Why?
RILEY: Turns out shit was a lil deeper than that. Shon was seeing this dude that basically turned him into a prostitute and was pimping him out to damn near anyone he could.
JASER CRUZ: Oh shit, yikes.
RILEY: Yeah. So now the nigga is back in town and staying with Shon and he doesn't want me getting involved with him. I don't know if he's serious about getting rid of him or backsliding on done stockholm syndrome shit. Should I be worried?
JASER CRUZ: Honestly yes, Iām worried now.
RILEY: Should I do something or lay low? I mean I...actually like dude and don't want him to get hurt.
JASER CRUZ: Pop up in that bitch with a gun like Diamond and shoot that nigga! - Nah I'm playing. JaƩshon seem like cool folk. I say respect his wishes and hang back for now. It'll work out. Trust me.
Jaser splits a cookie down the middle and hands one half to Riley who sits down next to him sucking his teeth.
RILEY: You like āParty Favorsā and you want me to trust you? Impossible.
JASER CRUZ: Nigga, you gon stop this disrespect. Let me tell you right now-
They get into a playful argument as the scene fades and reopens inside of Chanel Snowās apartment. Chanel shown as her regular self, Malachi is shown sitting on the couch brushing his wigs while his boyfriend Rico Lemar is shown standing in the kitchen frying some bacon.
MALACHI SNOW: This whole year has been amazing, minus the petty drama I had with the Bum Bitch Gang, my year was excellent. I was booked all year, made some money and even took a chance at love.
Malachi smiles.
MALACHI SNOW: Iām so happy I met Rico, heās been the highlight of my life, and I couldnāt ask for anyone greater. Which is why Iām not entertaining these stupid little quarrels anymore with people who donāt leave the house unless itās for dick or a bite to eat. I rather surround myself around bosses, people who go out and secure the bag! A hustler like me, what BeyoncĆ© say? A Diva!
The scene fades back to the kitchen, Rico is shown placing eggs and bacon on a plate, handing it over to Malachi who is still brushing the wigs. Rico leans down and the two share a kiss before it cuts back to the confessional.
MALACHI SNOW: As for whatās next for me and my brand Iām building, itās a lot. I donāt want to reveal too much because these hoes out here stealing and I donāt need to see none of my shit being done by these mad hoes. But just know the Chanel Snow brand is only growing and I canāt wait to bring the heat.
Malachi smiles as the scene fades and reopens inside of a studio located downtown Atlanta. Inside Trapp is shown spitting a few bars into the mic and giving to the music in the background..
TRAPP: When I decided to leave Philly and move to Atlanta to advance to the next level of my music career, I didnāt expect to get caught up in a bunch of drama with a bunch of nobody ass niggas. I wanted to come here, network with these musicians and fix my relationship with Jalen. And even though I accomplished all those goals, I still had to deal with that other shit.
Trapp shakes his head.
TRAPP: Iām not the type of nigga to entertain little bullshit like that, I donāt do the back and forth and the internet thuggin but instead Iāll just pull up and throw these hands.[/p
The scene cuts back to Trapp still dropping bars on the mic, it cuts back to his confessional.
TRAPP: What I do now is that going forward my focus is the music, Jalen and I cool, we're engaged now so were passed all that drama that was going on, none of that shit is relevant because now weāre focused on whatās ahead of us. I know niggas mad I got the hand, but you snooze you lose and most of yāall was losers anyway.
Trapp laughs.
TRAPP: Get Money Niggas, Love u J.
The scene cuts to the inside of Hadrian Aliās apartment, now fully furnished with furniture and electronics, but few decor. The shot then goes to Hadrian, who is on the couch shirtless and in Supreme boxer briefs as he types in a slow pace on his Apple laptop. The scene then goes to confessionals.
HADRIAN ALI:
The life after? I canāt say that it isnāt a work in progress, but itās getting there. Still getting my business up and running, still discovering more about myself, still workin day in and day out. I must say that after many years of being stagnant, I never thought that something as much as this show could change so much about my life, mane. Itās wild how things have changed, even with my past. Jas and I became friends, while my brothers and I are cool. After the drama that we went through before, we were all able to smooth thangs out and everything is good. I still donāt get to talk to them as much though. I donāt know why, but either way Iām glad that we were able to put that tension behind us. Other thangs haveā¦.kinda changed tooā¦.
The camera goes back to his apartment where a creak could be heard opening from the bedroom door to his right. He looks up with a smile.
HADRIAN ALI:
You good, mane?
The sound of footsteps can be heard brushing along the white carpet towards the door frame. The camera reveals the other person.
Zeno, in white Tommy Hilfiger boxer shorts, is drying his hair with a towel. He lets out a deep breath before he responds.
TRAZENO BARNES
Iāll be aight.
Hadrian, in confessionals, gets a quick laugh in before the scene fades out and opens up downtown Atlanta piedmont park as Jaser and Jaiden are shown laying on a blanket together. The pair are smiling ear to ear as Brittnee walks up with Quinn. Cuts to Jaser in Confessional
JASER CRUZ:The future? Good question. Iāve never been the type to stress about what comes next. This life is all about the here and now. Enjoying the moments given to us cause tomorrow is not promised. I do see myself continuing to be a part of Quinnās life, I started taking more bookings in wrestling and a few acting roles.
The scene fades back to the group all laughing and playing with Quinn while Kali Kane is shown walking up to the group before switching back to Confessional
JASER CRUZ:My biggest take away from this season would be to love those that love you and those that love to hate you. Donāt get caught up on the little shit. Enjoy life.
Jaser laughs as the scene fades and opens up to a beautifully decorated kitchen with Riley sitting Indian style on top of a marble counter. Leaning on the counter next to him was his cousin, Raven, who had her hand up somewhat blocking her face from the camera
RILEY: Rae, don't be like that. Say hi to America.
RAVEN: Boy. Please finish this so these people can get out my house.
RILEY: Aiite. So after this season wrapped I've been laying low like hell. All that stress and tension, I've been getting off my back and just spending time with my family and doing my uncle and big cousin duties to the babies that joined my life last year. Lee and I have still been working, putting the negativity of everything behind us. And although he and Shon don't click anymore-
Riley rolls his eyes
RILEY: -Shon and I have been getting closer. Which is nice to connect with someone in a positive light front the show for once. But all in all I've just been relaxing when I can and working on my music.
Ravenās head pops up
RAVEN: OH! Speaking of...lets end this on a fun fact. I know my baby cuzzo likes to stay behind the scene because he's āshyā, but did y'all know he can actually sing? Come on. You gotta do it.
Riley dips his head down hiding his face from the camera. Raven counts down from 3 and the two start harmonizing with each other going into a song.
THEM: š¶ Sending my looooooooove to ya. Praying that yooooooou are home. Seeealing iiiiiiiiiit with a kiiii-iss! Sending my looooooooove. If I could...mail my heart right to you I wooooould. I'd pack it up-š¶
Raven breaks the harmony to point out something
RAVEN: Riley's flat!
his head snaps to Rae, giving her a mean mug
RILEY: lie again!
RAVEN: You trailed off your note and left me no kind of support. I bet you if the note with light skin and tatted up with dreads youād stay riding that shit.
RILEY: Oooooooh, now that was low. RaeRae, I love you, but don't do me-do your hair. Mmkay? My note always been here...unlike ya father.
Ravenās jaw drops as she struggles to hide a smile. Riley himself turns his head to cover his mouth, muffleing his laughter. Raven slaps Riley on the shoulder as she begins to walk off
RAVEN: Ima fight you, but you lucky I gotta go feed my kids right now.
RILEY: Yeah well you do that. Feed my lil cousins.
Raven shouts from the other room
RAVEN: SHUT UP! And turn them gotdamn cameras off!!
Riley finally lets his laugh out as he hops down from the counter. He covers the lens with his hand as the cameramen cut the feed.
CONFESSIONAL CAM
ISAIAH WOLFE: I will say this year was definitely a crazy one, I dealt with bullshit ass rumors, drama, and some
Petty fights. But at the end of the day I stayed true to myself and didnāt allow any of that negativity stop me from succeeding in life.
Isaiah smiles and shrugging his shoulders.
ISAIAH WOLFE: I met a wonderful guy and I canāt wait to see where this journey with him takes us. Heās understanding and heās different from anyone else Iāve ever encountered. And letās say Iāve been around some creeps! Anyway Iām going to make sure 2018 is filled with positive memories, money, my man and of course the MEAN GIRLS. Love you Chanel!
Isaiah smiles as the scene fades and reopens with I Am Ready For Love by India Arie playing in the background, The scene shows Jalen inside the studio with Trapp sitting down on the couch watching Trapp rap in the booth. Jalen smiles and moves his head to the beat as the scene cuts to a confessional.
CONFESSIONAL CAM
JALEN HOLMES: This year was definitely a rollercoaster for me, so many ups and downs but I managed to pull through. I left Philly and moved to Atlanta to better my life and so far Iāve been on the right track. Minus my drama with Legend and Dallas, Iām happy where Iām at in life and I will never let another person, especially one without real income bring me down.
Jalen chuckles.
JALEN HOLMES: I was shocked when Trapp asked me to marry him, I mean we go way back and whoever thought we would have made it this far. Iāve been through a lot of shit with this man but I love him, and I know at the end of the day he loves me.
Jalen pauses for a second.
JALEN HOLMES: As for Dallas and Legend, those two are dead to me. They tried to bring me down and destroy what I have with Trapp but they failed miserably. Iām not bitter though, I wish yāall the best.
Jalen chucks up the deuces as the scene fades