Post by #theLIFE on Jul 21, 2018 19:16:06 GMT -5
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DELONTE FENDI: I ended up leaving the party early, Tommii hit me and said he had an accident in his Lamborghini so I rushed to be by his side. It's crazy how you could be having the time of your life one minute and the next tragedy can strike, I'm just happy he's ok and it's only minor issues on the car but I still wanted to be there for him. It was late, well early in the morning. 7AM to be exact, so I picked up some Starbucks and headed over to his apartment.
The scene cuts back to Delonte in his car pulling up to Tommii’s apartment complex. He grabs the coffee in the front seat and hops out of the car, he walks up the stairs to Tommii’s door and just walks in. Tommii is shown laying on the couch with his arm wrapped. Tommii leans up and grabs the coffee along with giving Delonte a hug.
TOMMII DREKKO: Thanks yo, I appreciate it.
DELONTE FENDI: Anytime, I know being in an accident is scary and I just wanted to make sure you were ok.
TOMMII DREKKO: I was on my way to the party and next thing I know I'm being hit in the rear side by a douche who wasn't paying attention and ran a red light.
DELONTE FENDI: Your ok Tommii, that's all that matters. You didn't miss much anyway, just a bunch of drama between everyone.
TOMMII DREKKO: Damn niggas can't even get together and have a good time.
DELONTE FENDI: I stayed to myself most of the night, kind of stayed in the background. All I know was London fought Carlos and then Brandon got involved in some drama and shit. It was just way to much going on.
TOMMII DREKKO: Maybe it's good I didn't show up.
DELONTE FENDI: I wish you would have came despite all that drama, the music was lit, the food was good and we raised a lot of money for charity. It was cool running into some people, while others not so much.
TOMMII DREKKO: It's probably smart to say that you shouldn't really surround yourself around these people. If they can't conduct themselves in a civilized manner then why entertain them?
DELONTE FENDI: I asked myself the same question, it's ridiculous how they act. But enough about that, I'm really glad your ok sir, you had me so scared last night.
TOMMII DREKKO: At least someone worried about a nigga. I tried to call back home, no response.
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DELONTE FENDI: I really feel a certain way about how Tommii family doesn't really speak to him right now, ever since they found out about me and his sexuality, they haven't really spoken to him.
Delonte shakes his head.
DELONTE FENDI: I understand going about it on TV wasn't the right thing to do but I never once forced Tommii to film with me or even open up about his personal life. That was his decision, not mines.
The scene cuts back to Delonte and Tommii.
TOMMII DREKKO: Yea I don't want to talk about it, if we talk then cool. If not, I still have a life to live and a grind to hustle on.
DELONTE FENDI: Likewise. I just hope it works out.
Delonte smiles and Tommii starts to sip on his coffee, the scene fades and reopens at London's apartment that he shares with Anthony King in West Hollywood. Brandon is shown pulling up to the complex in a black jeep, he hops out and makes his way towards London's building.
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BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: I didn't get a chance to talk to London last night, I ended up passing out in my apartment. So I was finally able to get in touch with London this morning and told him I needed to talk to him asap. He told me he was about to make some breakfast and to join him.
Brandon makes it to the front door and walks in. London is shown in the kitchen making bacon and eggs. Brandon makes his way over to the counter and sits on the stool beside it.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Yo, let me tell you last night was so fucking crazy.
LONDON CARTER-KING: Who you telling? I did not expect for it to go that way but I should have known since Carlos was there.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Yea speaking of Carlos, some shit happened after you left and I know how you are about your personal life but I feel like I wouldn’t be a friend if I didn't say anything to you.
LONDON CARTER-KING: Why all of sudden am I nervous?
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Because this is some serious shit and I'm nervous as hell right now.
LONDON CARTER-KING: Just tell me.
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BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Man I don't know how this is going to go down but regardless of the outcome he has to know, so here it goes.
The scene cuts back to Brandon and London.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: So last night after you left, I ended up getting into with Carlos, but he had some guy with him, some dude name Benji or Bentley, something like that.
Brandon pauses waiting to see if London was going to say something but he didn't, so after a few seconds of awkward silence, Brandon starts to talk again.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Basically Carlos said you were in an open relationship and that you and Bentley were messing around.
London just stands there, mad as hell he just shakes his head not knowing that the bacon was burning.
LONDON CARTER-KING: Damnit!
London turns and takes the bacon off the stove and tosses it in the sink.
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LONDON CARTER-KING: Y’all just couldn't help yourselves huh? I think y’all just search for negative shit or drama that could possibly fuck me up, I guess y’all want me to quit.
PRODUCER: We had nothing to do with what is going on.
LONDON CARTER-KING: You know what, it's not even worth it. I won't let y’all ruin me.
The scene cuts back to London and Brandon.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: I’m sorry London.
LONDON CARTER-KING: You don't need to apologize, I'm not even mad at you. But I will meet up with Carlos and dead our issue once and for all.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Is it true?
Brandon asks London in a hesitant manner.
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LONDON CARTER-KING: Just like I said I couldn't be mad at Brandon, I respect him for telling me so I would have a heads up. I just hate that Anthony and I’s relationship is always a topic of conversation which is sad.
London shrugs.
LONDON CARTER-KING: But if people want the truth then so be it, here it is.
The scene cuts back to London and Brandon. London pours a glass of orange juice along with adding a couple shots of vodka, he jumps up on the counter and sits down facing Brandon.
LONDON CARTER-KING: After that situation with Levi and the drama we went through. Anthony and I were in a bad space, I moved back to Miami and Anthony stayed in California. We promised each other we would work it out and see counseling but during our time away from each other, we decided to be in an open relationship which is why Bentley is thrown in the picture now.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Wow, I never knew.
LONDON CARTER-KING: No one knew and that's how we wanted it to be. I went on a few dates with Bentley and we messed around but foreplay only. Anthony knows and is ok with it but I wasn't.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: How are you two now tho?
LONDON CARTER-KING: Were better now but still working on some things. But what's crazy is I haven't seen or talked to Bentley in months, but I peeped him at the party hanging around Carlos so I knew something was up. But I need to meet up with Carlos assp and dead this shit.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Well bitch I need to be there so I can make sure he don't try no crazy shit like have Levi or someone in the back waiting to jump you.
LONDON CARTER-KING: Carlos not stupid.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Well after the stunts he pulled, I wouldn't put it passed him.
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BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: It was cool that London opened up to me like that and told the truth, I would never judge his situation and what I do know is that London and Anthony belong together so I'm sure whatever they go through, they'll get through it and everything will be ok.
Brandon smiles.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: As for him meeting with Carlos, that worried me. I'm worried for Carlos safety, but trust me I won't be far away, even if I need to stake out down the street, a bitch will be close by.
Brandon winks at the camera as the scene cuts back to Brandon and London.
LONDON CARTER-KING: I don't have Carlos number so if you don't mind, spread the word that I want to meet and let him know I won't act out if he doesn't either.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: I got you.
LONDON CARTER-KING: Set it up.
London sits there with a serious look on his face as he takes another sip of his drink, the scene fades and reopens to the Dominguez house exterior, before cutting to the living room, which is decorated in off-white furniture with Maroon and Emerald accents. Various thin plants growing at the window. Maria Blanca Dominguez, wearing a magenta silk headwrap and matching nightgown, can be seen strolling around listening to music from the radio next to the kitchen, while spraying her plants with water.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: *singing* Yo…...te di todo mi amor y mááááááás, Y tuuuuuu no reconoces ni lo que es amaaaaar, Yo….me puse dispuesta a tus pieeeees, Y tan solo con desprecio me has pagado pero ahora ve-ye-ye! Oh, Saint! Mijo!
SAINT DOMINGUEZ: Si, mama!
Saint Dominguez walks into the living room wearing a tan collared shirt and white dress pants. A brown mug with green tea gripped by his long, limber fingers.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Can you bring me the lighter?
SAINT DOMINGUEZ: Where is it?
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: On the bar. *continues singing* Si una vez dije que te amaba y que por ti la vida daba…
Camera cuts to Tristàn leaving his bedroom into the living room, wiping his groggy eyes. The camera pixelates his exposed pelvic area. Maria notices Tristàn and shoos him away.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Tristàn! ¡Ponte la ropa! (Put on your clothes!)
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Ja-ja, You should be used to seeing all your kids naked.
Maria looks at Tristàn sternly.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Mijo! Don’t say that mess again! Anyways, mi nieta is coming. I don't want it to look like I have a house full of swingers living here, flinging their private parts.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: ¿Nieta?! Oh, I can’t wait to see Nina!
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: No, not Domino’s stepdaughter! Celia gave birth to a little baby girl, and she’s coming to bring her here.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Ooh! So your first actual grandchild?
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Si, mijo! Now *snaps* go and put on some..oh, Gracias, mijo!
Saint walks into the living room to give Maria the candle lighter. Saint then looks at Tristàn in his skivvies and starts laughing.
SAINT DOMINGUEZ: Buenas tardes, Tristàn.
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TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Last night I had a little hangover after hanging out with mi amigo Chase and a new amigo Bentley, and after yesterday, I needed some recovery. Just enough to plan for this trip to Hawaii. There's another problem though. I need mama’s blessings.
The scenes goes back into the living room where Tristàn walks back out wearing a plain lime t-shirt and navy basketball shorts. Saint can be seen in the kitchen reading a Vogue magazine. His tea still in his hand. Maria turns down the music before talking to Tristàn.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: So the event must have been a huge fiesta after coming back home after dark.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: I left that party early. It was trash.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Trash? Details, mijo!
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: I thought it was going to be a ballroom event, and I was going to show my ass off and get business cards in the process, but it turns out to be one of those butch realness parties where all of the gays think they are better than you.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Really?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: And some of them were just being messy and starting fights.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Now that is just shady!
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Exactly, I couldn’t last another minute there. Only reason I went was because my boss invited me, and wanted me to go with him.
SAINT DOMINGUEZ: Boss?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Yes, boss.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: You, a dancer, got invited into an event with your boss?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Yes?
Maria and Saint look at each other.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: How old is this boss?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Now, mama, I know where you are going with this, and I just want you to know that it isn’t-
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Mhm?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ:-it isn’t what it looks like.
SAINT DOMINGUEZ: You are lying like a rug, Tris.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: I need for you to be careful out there flinging around with bosses, mijo.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: It’s not like it hasn’t hap...uhp!
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Wait...what did you just say? “It’s not like it hasn’t happened before?” What have you been doing in Florida?
By that time, the telephone in the kitchen starts ringing. Saint stands up from the dining chair to answer, while Maria is still talking.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: I hope you haven't been escorting again, mijo. I already told Rafe to quit, and I don’t want you going through that again.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: I'm okay. I know what I am doing.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: That's Rafe’s fast culo talking. I'm just telling you. I may have experienced that lifestyle when I was younger, but that is a dangerous game you are playing. I've been fortunate enough to come out alive, but there have been plenty of people I've known that aren’t living to tell the tale. Be careful with what you are doing.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: *sighs* I’m not escorting anymore.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: I’m serious, mijo! I hope you are not.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: I’m not. Seriously!
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Okay then. Also, your escapades with the boss has to stop too.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: *sighs* Okay, I’ll stop. Oh yeah! I need to pack my bags too for Hawaii.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Hawaii?! How in God’s name did you manage to book a trip to Hawa….the boss again?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Si-
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Ah dios mio!
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Now wait. It’s a business trip. All the workers in the club have been invited too.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: But you just got hired!
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: I know I just got there, but since I’m a part of the team, I have to do….”team” things now. They want me to go to Hawaii with them and celebrate their two year anniversary of Club Lush.
SAINT DOMINGUEZ(in the background): Girl bye! *hangs up*
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Wh-Who called, mijo?
SAINT DOMINGUEZ: Just some loco saying they were from TMZ. Probably some fool tryna pull a prank call.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Ugh, prank callers. Tell them if they call again, I’m gonna reach through the phone and yank those pendejos by the bottom lip, but anyways, back to you, Tristàn. Are you sure it’s for work, and none of that floundering around?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: I’m positive.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: *long sigh* Alright, mijo! Alright! You can go, but the minute I hear that you were lying and you were really just throwing your culo around with your boss, you’re gonna end up living with him too.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: YES! Thank you! Thank you!
Tristàn rushes to hug Maria, before kissing her on the cheek.
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TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: …..okay. I was lying. I just needed Mama’s approval to go to Hawaii, and I knew that she wasn’t going to say no if she knew that Carlos invited only me. I know right? 22 and still needing Mama Maria’s approval, especially after living in Florida on my own for months, but she always said that as long as we lived in her house, we went by her rules.
The scene goes back to Maria expressing a look of disgust.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Ah dios mio! Tristàn, the least you could do was stick some soap up your ass before you went to hug me. You smell like old group sex at the back of a bar. Go and take a bath!
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Oh! Lo siento! Thank you, mama!
The scene ends with Tristàn running to the hallway, while both Saint and Maria shake their heads, before it cuts to Yosef's Yoga Studio, Yosef is inside finishing up a class a familiar face happens to be in the room. Yosef says his goodbyes to the people he's training and he makes his way over to the guy standing in the corner.
YOSEF MARLEY: Funny to see you here, and I mean that in the nicest way possible.
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YOSEF MARLEY: I didn't know Riley that well, we've only seen each other in passing and the occasional picture liking and flirting on Twitter. It seems like a lot of ATL dudes were running around in LA these last few weeks. But hey I was cool with him being here, so I wanted to see what was up, where his head was at.
The scene cuts back to Yosef and Riley. Ry was peeling off his jean jacket, revealing a Babs & Buster Tiny Toons shirt, and tying it around his waist as he walked up to meet Yosef.
RILEY: Damn, when you said yoga, I wasn't expecting hot yoga too. Shit.
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RILEY: Diamond district in the JAG! Certified you know I'm GANG!
Drop da top and blow the bread!
Oh he so handsome, what's his name? Yah!
he laughs.
RILEY: Sup people. It's me. Nah, I'm not part of the LA cast. Just visiting my homeboy and hanging out with Yosef. A while ago, we just stopped playing and jumped in each other's DMs and he seemed cool so now we're here. Meeting up and seeing where things go.
Cuts back to Riley leaning in to full-on kiss Yosef not caring who was around and looking. They get into it before finally stopping with Riley biting on Yosef’s bottom lip. Ry looked on smiling and slightly blushing.
RILEY: Sup tho? I ain't catch you at a bad time, did I?
YOSEF MARLEY: Is that how we greeting people nowadays?
Not knowing how to reply, Riley just bit his lips trying to hide a smile and briefly avoided eye contact.
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YOSEF MARLEY: Now I've heard that Riley was a huge flirt, so with this introduction it wouldn't surprise me if the rumors I've heard were true.
The scene cuts back to Yosef and Riley.
YOSEF MARLEY: But anyway, nah this is actually a good time. I don't have another class until later so I can kick it with you for a bit. How's LA?
RILEY: I've been here a couple times, but not long enough to sightsee so a nigga lost to be honest.
Riley chuckles a lil bit.
RILEY: I'm really only here to visit you and my friend, so anything you wanna show me, I'm down for. I'm all yours.
Riley looked at Yosef eye-to-eye shrugging in a shy manner.
YOSEF MARLEY: I actually have some free time these next few days anyway, and after what went down at my event, I probably should focus on being around some new people instead of the old.
RILEY: Yeeeeah, Jase was telling me a little bit about that. I didn't get the full scoop so you can fill me in on that. But him and that nigga with Drake now was a scrap waiting to happen.
YOSEF MARLEY: A few people came and showed their asses when I had people in there willing to write me a check.
Yosef shrugs.
YOSEF MARLEY: Oh well I still got some donations though. I remember you and Jaser are friends, I've been seeing him hanging around with my ex Richie Rich, weird pairing.
RILEY: Wait…...the tall light skin dude with the forearm tat sleeves??
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RILEY: So, J mentioned the name “Richie” a couple times but it kinda went in one ear and out the other cuz I don't really know the niggas from the other shows. Hell, I barely know or met all the dudes from ATL. But they use to date tho??!
Riley sighs as it cuts back to him and Yosef.
RILEY: So...is that a bad thing or just….weird?
YOSEF MARLEY: I honestly don't know. I just think it's mad random. I just got over all that drama and I'm trying not to get back in more.
Yosef grabs a water bottle from the countertop beside him and takes a drink.
YOSEF MARLEY: All of them need some water because all of them are thirsty.
RILEY: Well fuck all that drama shit now. We can get into later if you want, but right now? Let's just hang and show me around this busy ass city. eat, drink, have a lil fun. You know?
At this point Riley was holding Yosef’s hand with a sly but innocent smile on his face. “Fun” could mean so many different things, right? Innocent or otherwise.
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YOSEF MARLEY: Riley was coming on strong and I didn't know how to react. Blake and I weren't serious yet but I'm sure if he found out that I hooked up with someone else, he would probably be pissed and I can't have that.
The scene cuts back to Yosef and Riley.
YOSEF MARLEY: But I'm down to hang if you like, I just need to go home and shower, I'm still sweat from class but once I do that, we can hit the streets.
RILEY: Cool cool. Your city so you lead the way.
Riley slides over a bit to walk along with Yosef out the door, their hands still cupped together and the scene fades and reopens in LA at Diamonds Studio. Inside Elijah Yuri is shown getting fitted for a photoshoot he has coming up. The scene then shifts to outside where Levi is shown pulling up in an Orange Challenger with his initials imprinted on the side. Levi parks and makes his way inside.
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LEVI BRYANT: These last few days I've just been by myself, haven't seen or spoken to Carlos and right now we're just not in a good place. It's funny that we both agreed not to attend Yosef’s party but come to find out from a friends snapchat, Carlos all at the party turning up, and turning up with an individual who has already caused issues in our relationship.
Levi rolls his eyes.
LEVI BRYANT: I've never been a fan of Tristàn or his hoe tendencies. He's a messy queen and I honestly don't want him around me or Carlos. But since he's back in LA he wants to try and be buddy buddy with Carlos and be thirsty for a job. But he's crazy if he thinks he's really going to work at Lush. With all this drama going on I needed to be around my real friends, not these fakes ones I'm forced to be around. My friend Elijah was back in LA for a few months and he's someone I can definitely count on. He's actually friends with London too, but he's the mutual one which I try not to let bother me because we've been friends so long and he's never given me a reason to not trust his friendship. He told me he was having a shoot today so I wanted to pull up and just catch up.
The scene cuts back to Levi walking into the building. Elijah notices Levi walking in and he rushes over and embraces Levi with a hug.
ELIJAH YURÍ Wow Levi, it's been awhile.
LEVI BRYANT: Been too long actually, I've missed you.
ELIJAH YURÍ Likewise, but I'm here now so we got all the time to hang out.
LEVI BRYANT: I'm glad your back, I need some real friends in my life.
ELIJAH YURÍ Well you got a real friend in me, I don't even have to defend that, you should know.
LEVI BRYANT: I'm not speaking on you, but more on the group I'm around and of course the issues I have with your friend.
ELIJAH YURÍ I remember the days we all hung out, we really use to have fun.
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ELIJAH YURÍ Back in the day, London, Levi, Me, and a couple of the other guys all use to hit the nightlife in LA. We were at clubs, parties, and all type of events and never had an issue. The issue only started until relationships between people became more personal.
Elijah shrugs.
ELIJAH YURÍ I know I'm friends with both Levi and London, but I honestly felt bad how Levi was portrayed as this horrible guy when there was a lot more to the story then what was told.
The scene cuts back to Elijah and Levi.
LEVI BRYANT: Well all that's changed now.
ELIJAH YURÍ You two really need to sit down and talk, without Carlos or the distraction of the other guys and just work this out.
LEVI BRYANT: I knew you would try and play peacemaker but the relationship is dead. London has attacked me, Carlos not just physically but verbally and he's also played the innocent role throughout this whole situation.
ELIJAH YURÍ He doesn't really talk about it with me, and I honestly don't ask because I try and stay out of that mess.
LEVI BRYANT: And it's best you should, but the good thing is your back so now I feel like I have my support, my friend and we can finally link up and hit these streets like old times.
ELIJAH YURÍ I would be cool with that, maybe you can introduce me to this group, I can possibly lighten up everyone's mood and then we all can get along.
LEVI BRYANT: Ugh here you go, if anything I'll introduce you to the people I think you should meet.
The two laugh and continue to talk as the scene fades and reopens in West Hollywood, Richie Rich is shown sitting on his couch in his apartment responding to an email on his macbook. His iPhone starts to ring and on the front is a FaceTime Call from Yeshua Banner.
YESHUA BANNER: Ha, everytime I call you and you answer, there's always a big smile on your face.
Richie Rich blushes.
RICHIE RICH: Whatever, you like it. How's the studio?
YESHUA BANNER: Working on this banger for Mercedes album, been busy. But you I know I try and hit you when I got the time, feel them vibes.
RICHIE RICH: I know you busy, so that right there should explain why I'm always so happy when you call.
YESHUA BANNER: Explain this text tho, what's this about Hawaii?
RICHIE RICH: So with the disaster in Hawaii with the volcanoes and all, I was thinking of extending my help and maybe go there and you know help out with food and helping people rebuild.
YESHUA BANNER: On some charity shit, I get you. Yea that's dope, you always trying to save the world.
RICHIE RICH: I was thinking about inviting everyone on this trip, the more involved, the more work we can get done.
YESHUA BANNER: Ah you sure you want all them niggas in one place, y’all might cause another eruption.
Richie Rich chuckles.
RICHIE RICH: Oh my God stop, look it's to help out people who have been affected by this tragedy. I have family there, so why not go and share that experience. Maybe this will actually help us all come together.
YESHUA BANNER: Yea I feel you, but you talking the next few days and you already know I got work in Houston.
RICHIE RICH: I know you won't be able to come, it was the spur of the moment type deal. I just wanted to know if you thought I should invite everyone else?
YESHUA BANNER: I mean handle ya business Rich, if grown niggas can't come together for charity then that's a problem.
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RICHIE RICH: Yeshua always knew what to say, and he was right. Everyone should be able to come together and cordial for something serious. So I was going to extend the invite to everyone and hopefully everyone is onboard.
The scene cuts back to Richie Rich still on FaceTime with Yeshua.
RICHIE RICH: I'll send everyone an email with a RSVP and hopefully this works out and everyone shows up.
YESHUA BANNER: Yea good luck with that, I'll throw some money your way to help out with food, clothes or whatever supplies they need. But I need to get back to this session, I'll rap with you later.
Richie Rich smiles and hangs the phone up. The scene fades and reopens inside of R&R Studios, Micah is shown inside the studio with Mia Cocaine, an artist he has been working with for quite some time, the two lay down some verses and hooks on a song.
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MICAH GRAY: I'm kind of happy I missed Yosef’s event, I heard it was a lot going on and honestly I'm not interested in anyone else's drama that doesn't concern me.
Micah shrugs.
MICAH GRAY: Today I'm linking up with Mia Cocaine, a fellow artist in Miami who has been on the come up. She was in LA doing some business and asked if we could connect and make some magic, so you know I was down.
The scene cuts back to the studio, Mia walks out the booth placing the headphones on the table and sits down next to Micah.
MIA COCAINE: That came out real nice, the beat and all.
MICAH GRAY: Yo you are the truth. I don't understand why you so slept on.
MIA COCAINE: Because you got bitches out here trying to hog the spotlight and not let other bitches eat. But I'm going to keep doing me until I make it to where I want to be.
MICAH GRAY: Keep that mindset and you'll go far.
MIA COCAINE: But what's going on with you tho? How's LA treating you?
MICAH GRAY: You already know I'm 305 until the day I die, but LA has been treating me very nicely, got a lot of artists out here trying to make it and they need beats.
MIA COCAINE: You are one of the hottest out right now, so I'm just happy you even gave me the time of day.
MICAH GRAY: I always try and look out for others and plus Yeshua has worked with you and only said good things. I spoke to him about it and he told me to go for it.
MIA COCAINE: Yes Yeshua is the homie for sure. But what about the girls or the boys? I almost forgot you swung both ways.
MICAH GRAY: I've honestly haven't been looking, I've been kicking it with this one dude for sometime now, we not really serious but we act like it.
MIA COCAINE: Take it slow, relationships nowadays can cause a lot of drama.
MICAH GRAY: Yea especially amongst the gays, everytime I turn around niggas fighting because of some cheating shit.
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MICAH GRAY: Now don't get me wrong, I was vibing with Dae Suk and enjoyed being around him. But I wasn't about to rush into something especially since this lifestyle was so new to me. I didn't take Dae Suk as a cheater but in this world today, you just never know about some people.
The scene cuts back to Micah and Mia.
MICAH GRAY: I just got an email from Richie Rich about this trip to Hawaii, it seems like he's invited everyone. I don't mind going because it is for charity but all these niggas thats going have issues with one or more in the group.
MIA COCAINE: Oh wow, drama. I wish I could go.
MICAH GRAY: Yo and these niggas being going to blows, like fights and all. That's why I'm skeptical about going.
MIA COCAINE: It is for charity, so I would hope everyone could get along.
MICAH GRAY: You don't know this group, hell I barely know them. I'll think about it though, I won't respond and say No that quick.
MIA COCAINE: Or maybe you shouldn't say No at all, I would go. You said you'll be in LA a few weeks so why not have a little fun, meet people and just have a good time.
MICAH GRAY: Yea I guess you're right.
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MICAH GRAY: Maybe Mia is right, I have been saying I wanted to hang around the group more and get to know them instead of always being busy with work and the studio. I just didn't want to go and there be a lot of drama.
Micah shrugs as the scene cuts back to the two in the studio.
MICAH GRAY: I'll probably go and I'll just convince my friend Dae to go so I won't be alone just in case things get out of hand.
MIA COCAINE: Well shit bitch, I wanna go.
MICAH GRAY: Ah you should, I'll email back and see if I'm allowed to bring a plus one, Dae Suk was featured on the email so he's already going.
MIA COCAINE: Bet, so at that moment you'll have two friends there to support you and to add extra help.
MICAH GRAY: Sounds good to me, but I need you to get back in that booth and finish this fucking song, it needs to hit the radios before the end of the week because this shit is a banger.
Mia smiles as she makes her way back into the booth. Micah starts messing around on the mixer while Mia starts rapping. The scene fades and reopens in West Hollywood, The scene shows Carlos inside his loft style apartment packing a suitcase and listening to some music on Pandora.
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CARLOS TORREZ: It was almost time for Richie Rich’s Hawaii trip and to be honest I really didn’t want to go. If charity wasn’t involved, I think I would have sat this out but since everyone already thinks I’m the bad guy, I decided to get out of my feelings and go anyway. The good thing was everyone going wasn’t all my enemies, I guess you could say I had a few friends going with me. And speaking of friends I asked my homeboy and one of Lush’s hottest dancers Tristàn to stop by so we could chat it up and prepare ourselves for this trip.
Carlos rolls his eyes after mentioning the trip, the scene cuts back to his apartment. Carlos hears a knock at the door and he walks over letting Tristàn inside. The two hug before Tristàn walks over to the wall near the kitchen and leans on it.
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TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: So Carlos called me and is like *mimics Carlos*“Ayy, fam.I wanted to ask if you had time to come to my house and talk.”
Tristàn looks with wide eyes to the camera.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: And I didn't know what to expect. Maybe an explanation for the party, or a date. *shrugs* I didn't know what he wanted.
Scene cuts back to Carlos apartment, where Carlos is heading towards the staircase.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: So, hello, boss! What is going on?
CARLOS TORREZ: Trying to pack for this trip that I’ll need you on, so I hope everything is still on with you coming. I know the last party we all attended didn’t end so well, but this trip is for charity so hopefully it’s not the same outcome.
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CARLOS TORREZ: I know it was a lot of me to ask Tristàn to come on this trip, but I needed him there and if he planned on being around this so called group of friends, then he needed to be present for everything.
The scene cuts back to Carlos and Tristàn.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Well, since we brought that up, let's discuss this trip. It's at Hawaii? Si? So you want me to go to a free trip to Hawaii with you, being around a bunch of overdramatic trades, including your master? You want less drama, but bring drama to the trip?
Tristàn pushes himself up from the wall, and up the stairs to Carlos bedroom, plumping onto the comfortable king size bed Carlos was packing his luggage on. Tristàn crosses his legs before giving Carlos a lowering head and raising pair of eyebrows.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: I'm here for it! They can scream and shout all they want, but I'll be at the closest Hawaiian beach strutting in the best thong made in centuries, and for free!
CARLOS TORREZ: Oh wow, a thong huh? You going all the way hard huh?
Tristàn bobs his head down at Carlos.
CARLOS TORREZ: I don’t think we should have any issues on this trip, I’m going with a positive mindset and don’t plan on having any drama at all. But wait I heard master, I know your talking about Levi and I don’t understand why you would feel that way.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: You don’t? So that…frown you gave once you left the party was an act? You really don’t feel pressed over him having you tightly gripped by your cajones?
Tristàn, while making his assumptions, observes the upper half of Carlos’ home. His white and gold colored bedroom with minimal, yet elaborate lion decor. He looks at the brightly lit alarm clock on the nightstand next to the bed, before noticing something else that his acquiring mind needed to know.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Seeing as how, I don’t see a picture on him anywhere in here, but that’s besides the point. Instead of bringing him along with you, you are bringing me. Por qué?
CARLOS TORREZ: We’re just going through a lot right now, I really do care for him but all this drama he has brought into my life is taking a toll on me. I just try and keep the peace honestly.
Carlos sighs.
CARLOS TORREZ: I mean that’s what I should do right?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Keeping the peace how? By letting him get away with everything, and being sneaky about it? Seems to me like you are okay with the drama. If not, you would have put your foot down and stuck up for yourself at the party. Tell the truth and stick to it. You say you are the boss right, papi?
CARLOS TORREZ: I am the boss, but Levi is also my partner who has helped me build Lush and put in the same amount of work. I’ve already went against his wishes with hiring you and you still you're still walking around the club with a job.
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CARLOS TORREZ: I don’t know where all this hostility was coming from with Tristàn, I get he was upset with what happened at the party and all but I had nothing to do with that, I didn’t know Levi was going to pop up and cause all that drama.
The scene cuts back to Carlos and Tristàn.
CARLOS TORREZ: Look I don’t want to get into a shouting match with you right now, everything will work out I promise.
Tristàn looks puzzled before rolling his eyes.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Okay? Well, I'm going to have a good time regardless, so..
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Tristàn is cackling hysterically.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: That's just like Carlos to be passive aggressive over everything. He talks about needing to stay away from drama, and then he’s out somewhere involving himself in it, going out to confront people and all. I tell him what he needs to do, and he just goes off and does something completely different, but...at this point, he can do whateva. I’m gonna still get my life in Hawaii no matter what, no pants and no shirt. If I’m lucky, no underwear. I always am lucky anyways, so…
After Tristàn shrugs, the scene goes back to the apartment, where nosy Tristàn observes the clothes that Carlos was bringing to the trip.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: So, what will you be wearing? “Balenciaga” flip flops and goggles?
Tristàn gives out a giggle.
CARLOS TORREZ: I could pull the Balenciaga’s out, or the Gucci’s, maybe the Versace’s and stunt on these hoes. But I may keep it simple though, because this trip isn’t really for me but the people in Hawaii. But I’m hoping I can see you walking around in some of them fancy but sexy swimsuits you always seem to have on.
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CARLOS TORREZ: Ever since Tristàn been back in LA, we’ve been spending a lot of time with each other and really reconnecting. With all the shit going on with Levi, I was appreciating Tristàn’s company.
The scene cuts back to Carlos and Tristàn.
CARLOS TORREZ: I prefer the ones with more of the backside is shown.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: More backside, huh papi? Well, I would prefer not wearing any swimsuits at all and just go in my birthday suit, but I wouldn’t want the people coming to feel jealous about themselves, so I played it safe. Besides, it sounds like you are trying to flirt. I would hope not.
CARLOS TORREZ: Flirting, maybe? Or I could just be paying you a compliment.
Carlos smiles, while winking at Tristàn.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Mhm...
CARLOS TORREZ: Maybe while we’re there I can take some promotional shots of you, maybe help you start a portfolio and you can kind of move around in LA instead of being stuck at the club. I don’t know if you have any management out here but I could definitely look out.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Photoshoot?! Seriously?! Oh, muchas gracias!
Tristàn quickly lifts himself up from the bed to hug Carlos.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: You know? Ever since I came back and you hired me at the club, you’ve been such a big help for me! I don’t know how I can ever repay you! Wait...what am I going to wear for this photoshoot? What do you want me to wear? Business? Casual? Trade? Bikini? Nothing?
CARLOS TORREZ: I want a touch of everything, but once the photographer shows up, I’m sure he’ll give us some ideas. As for what I’ve done for you since you’ve been back, don’t thank me at all because as friends we look out for each other.
Carlos leans in closer gripping Tristàn by the waist. Tristàn showing a puzzling look.
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Tristàn smiles awkwardly towards the camera.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Uh….incómoooodooo(awkward).
The scene cuts back to Tristàn and Carlos.
CARLOS TORREZ: Plus I’m sure there are other ways you can thank me if you really wanted to.
Carlos playfully slaps Tristàn on his butt.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Like what, rico suave? What are you plotting?
CARLOS TORREZ: I’m sure we can think of a few things.
The scene ends with Tristàn looking with judgement at Carlos, who is striking a cocky smirk, before it reopenss in a cute little cafe in LA. Rayne is shown sipping an iced latte at a table. Moments later a woman is shown walking up to her table pushing a stroller. Rayne stands up and greets who is revealed to be supermodel Alex J. The two hug and Alex lifts the car seat to put it in the chair next to where she would sit
~CONFESSIONAL~
RAYNE WESTBROOK: Alex and I have been best friends for quite some time now. We both kinda started modeling around the same time. And we just ended up getting booked for a lot of the same shows. We kinda clicked immediately. She recently had a baby and she was heavy into the mom thing, so we hadn't really had a lotta time to just hang. But luckily I was able to drag her out of the house for a little while.
The scene returns to the two in the cafe
RAYNE WESTBROOK: Girl! Finally I get to see you!
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: I know right! I haven't seen you since I gave birth.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: I know! I never wanna see your vagina ever again after that!
The two chuckle
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: How do you think I feel! I was not ready for any of that! And Eli talking bout another one!
RAYNE WESTBROOK: You would die!
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: In a big way!
RAYNE WESTBROOK: How's mommy life though? She's already a little person.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: It happened so fast! But I'm really loving it. It's like I wasn't ready but when she came, everything felt right. Like I can't believe I'm someone's mother!
RAYNE WESTBROOK: Girl who woulda thought?
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: Not my ass. That's for sure. I'm real life domesticated.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: And still finding time to be the highest paid model of 2017! I peeped the article.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: Yasssss! Okay! But what's been going on with you. I heard you're jumping back into the modeling world.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: Ana called. You know you can't say no to her. And she called me herself.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: Yeaaaaaa! You can't turn that down. That's what I wanted to talk to you about too! The September issue.. Me, you and Jada. You know that's a big deal.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: You knew about this already?
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: Girl yes! It's supposed to be some big friendship thing or something plus it's been forever since we all worked together. But I'm not signing on unless its all three of us.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: I'm gonna do it. You already know!
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RAYNE WESTBROOK: It's definitely been a minute since I have worked with either if my girls. So I definitely don't wanna turn that down. We've all been so busy with our own lives. It'll be fun to get together. Like girls trip or something.
The scene fades back to the two.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: That makes me happy! Now what's going on? Have you met any of the new guys yet?
RAYNE WESTBROOK: I haven't. Pharaoh told me the guys invited him on some trip to Hawaii. But I don't know if I'm feeling it. They were talking about some sit down. And apparently all of these guys hate each other.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: that sounds about right. I know Prez is going. You would know at least one person if you did go.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: Yea he seems like he's down to go. But he goes with the wind. So you never know.
She chuckles
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: How are y'all doing? I haven't seen him since we left the world wrestling headquarters.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: We're good. He was kinda fucked up the other day over some shit that went down with him and his mom. He left to go to Vegas last night with the boys. I just hope they don't do anything crazy.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: oh God!
RAYNE WESTBROOK: I know. His mom's a real bitch.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: I don't even see why he's going if she put him through all that stuff.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: girl.when he has a point to prove, nothing can stop him.
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RAYNE WESTBROOK: When it comes to him and his mom, I just stay out of it. Those two have some real issues. They run too deep. I just really don't want him to go there and something go wrong.
The scene fades back to the cafe. Alex is shown picking her baby out of the car seat to feed her.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: Pharoah is a smart man. Granted he's gotten into a little trouble, he's been on the right path. And as much as he loves you. Girl I'm sure he's gonna think about all of that.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: I hope so. I really do.
The two continue talking as the scene fades and reopens to show Yosef walking into his apartment with Riley following right behind them within ice cream cone in his hand.. the both of them giggling like like kids. Yosef puts his head over Riley's shoulder with his tongue out trying to get a lick of ice cream, but Riley just playfully nudges him back.
RILEY: Nah, nigga. You shoulda got one.
YOSEF MARLEY: You know I’m trying to keep this body right for these modeling gigs because they piling up.
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RILEY: So, our lil hang out today ended up being an all day, all night thing. So we went to this Ice Cream Museum and then the nigga decided to drive out to Disneyland and we just downy the rest of the day there until they closed. I wasn't expecting all that, so it was dope. He's pretty dope.
Riley looked to the side, blushing and shrugging as it shifted back to them with Ry seen finishing the last bit of his cone.
YOSEF MARLEY: But on the real though, what is it you trying to get out of this? We’ve been kicking it and having fun, but we both come from these hated reputations.
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YOSEF MARLEY: Riley was a cool ass dude, we vibed real good and I enjoyed his company. But I did feel bad because at the same time I was feeling Blake, like a nigga little torn.
The scene cuts back to Yosef and Riley.
YOSEF MARLEY: Or is it one of those situations that we don’t talk about it?
RILEY: I mean...we can? If you want. I'm not really tripping on your reputation, man. To be honest, I ain't even know you had one. I just think you a cool ass dude, and cute, and whatever...you know... comes out of us just hanging with each other just happens. What old shit got to do with us right now?
Riley walks around admiring his apartment.
YOSEF MARLEY:Yea you right.
RILEY: Hold on, tho. Back to ‘reputations’. What you done heard about me?
Ry looks at Yosef with a smile on his face almost laughing, hella curious at this point
YOSEF MARLEY: I just heard you got like a man eater type of reputation. You run through niggas, but that could be just talk.
Yosef chuckles at Riley's eyes widening in shock.
YOSEF MARLEY: But I’m known for being the nigga that came between Brandon and his dude and also ruined an engagement so who am I to talk right?
RILEY: Naaah, that ain't even it. Random women and having kids - plural - outside their relationship got between them. See? We good, clean, christian boys.
they share a laugh as it shifts to Riley's CONFESSIONAL.
RILEY: Man eater?? Dammn. I don't know about that but I know Yosef doesn't seem like the kind to do some shady shit like what he's been accused of.
It cuts back to them with Riley plopping down on the couch and Yosef sitting across from him.
YOSEF MARLEY: Well it don’t matter what was said because I don’t feed into that he say she say shit. That’s why I mostly keep to myself, if I’m not working then I’m usually locked up in my crib with a blunt and my PlayStation.
Yosef laughs.
YOSEF MARLEY: I should be packing though, I’m going to Hawaii to help out after that volcano erupted. My ex orchestrated the whole trip and I thought it was a dope idea to go and help.
RILEY: That's kinda dope you still cordial with your ex’s. I don't even wanna see mines anymore. If you need to be packing tho, I'm here to help. Just use me.
To either really help pack or be a distraction from the packing...Riley was down for one or the other.
YOSEF MARLEY: I really don’t need help packing, but if you want to chill, sit back and relax for a little bit then I’m cool with that.
Yosef hops up from the couch, he takes his shirt off revealing his chiseled chest and tosses it on the floor. He turns and looks at Riley and smiles.
YOSEF MARLEY: But you know what you could do for me though, is rub a nigga back. I got some lotions over on the table.
RILEY: Nigga, now you know ain't enough space to run no lotion on that back.
Riley gets up lightly slapping Yosef on the back. They both out their hands up about to start playing fighting, but Yosef quickly grabs Riley's wrist and pulls him in, keeping him close. Riley keeps giggling not even trying to break free and before you knew it, the two were making out on the spot. It then switches to Riley's CONFESSIONAL. He was seen biting his bottom lip. He inhales through his teeth before starting to speak.
RILEY: It all came outta nowhere. Like one thing led to another then….
Riley smiled, covering his face as he started to blush. The scene switches to outside of the door where the mics from their clothes are picking up a bit of sound from the inside. “Aaah nigga F[beep!]CK!” - “Gahdamn bruh, s[bleep]iiiiiit!”.
DELONTE FENDI: I ended up leaving the party early, Tommii hit me and said he had an accident in his Lamborghini so I rushed to be by his side. It's crazy how you could be having the time of your life one minute and the next tragedy can strike, I'm just happy he's ok and it's only minor issues on the car but I still wanted to be there for him. It was late, well early in the morning. 7AM to be exact, so I picked up some Starbucks and headed over to his apartment.
The scene cuts back to Delonte in his car pulling up to Tommii’s apartment complex. He grabs the coffee in the front seat and hops out of the car, he walks up the stairs to Tommii’s door and just walks in. Tommii is shown laying on the couch with his arm wrapped. Tommii leans up and grabs the coffee along with giving Delonte a hug.
TOMMII DREKKO: Thanks yo, I appreciate it.
DELONTE FENDI: Anytime, I know being in an accident is scary and I just wanted to make sure you were ok.
TOMMII DREKKO: I was on my way to the party and next thing I know I'm being hit in the rear side by a douche who wasn't paying attention and ran a red light.
DELONTE FENDI: Your ok Tommii, that's all that matters. You didn't miss much anyway, just a bunch of drama between everyone.
TOMMII DREKKO: Damn niggas can't even get together and have a good time.
DELONTE FENDI: I stayed to myself most of the night, kind of stayed in the background. All I know was London fought Carlos and then Brandon got involved in some drama and shit. It was just way to much going on.
TOMMII DREKKO: Maybe it's good I didn't show up.
DELONTE FENDI: I wish you would have came despite all that drama, the music was lit, the food was good and we raised a lot of money for charity. It was cool running into some people, while others not so much.
TOMMII DREKKO: It's probably smart to say that you shouldn't really surround yourself around these people. If they can't conduct themselves in a civilized manner then why entertain them?
DELONTE FENDI: I asked myself the same question, it's ridiculous how they act. But enough about that, I'm really glad your ok sir, you had me so scared last night.
TOMMII DREKKO: At least someone worried about a nigga. I tried to call back home, no response.
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DELONTE FENDI: I really feel a certain way about how Tommii family doesn't really speak to him right now, ever since they found out about me and his sexuality, they haven't really spoken to him.
Delonte shakes his head.
DELONTE FENDI: I understand going about it on TV wasn't the right thing to do but I never once forced Tommii to film with me or even open up about his personal life. That was his decision, not mines.
The scene cuts back to Delonte and Tommii.
TOMMII DREKKO: Yea I don't want to talk about it, if we talk then cool. If not, I still have a life to live and a grind to hustle on.
DELONTE FENDI: Likewise. I just hope it works out.
Delonte smiles and Tommii starts to sip on his coffee, the scene fades and reopens at London's apartment that he shares with Anthony King in West Hollywood. Brandon is shown pulling up to the complex in a black jeep, he hops out and makes his way towards London's building.
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BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: I didn't get a chance to talk to London last night, I ended up passing out in my apartment. So I was finally able to get in touch with London this morning and told him I needed to talk to him asap. He told me he was about to make some breakfast and to join him.
Brandon makes it to the front door and walks in. London is shown in the kitchen making bacon and eggs. Brandon makes his way over to the counter and sits on the stool beside it.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Yo, let me tell you last night was so fucking crazy.
LONDON CARTER-KING: Who you telling? I did not expect for it to go that way but I should have known since Carlos was there.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Yea speaking of Carlos, some shit happened after you left and I know how you are about your personal life but I feel like I wouldn’t be a friend if I didn't say anything to you.
LONDON CARTER-KING: Why all of sudden am I nervous?
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Because this is some serious shit and I'm nervous as hell right now.
LONDON CARTER-KING: Just tell me.
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BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Man I don't know how this is going to go down but regardless of the outcome he has to know, so here it goes.
The scene cuts back to Brandon and London.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: So last night after you left, I ended up getting into with Carlos, but he had some guy with him, some dude name Benji or Bentley, something like that.
Brandon pauses waiting to see if London was going to say something but he didn't, so after a few seconds of awkward silence, Brandon starts to talk again.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Basically Carlos said you were in an open relationship and that you and Bentley were messing around.
London just stands there, mad as hell he just shakes his head not knowing that the bacon was burning.
LONDON CARTER-KING: Damnit!
London turns and takes the bacon off the stove and tosses it in the sink.
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LONDON CARTER-KING: Y’all just couldn't help yourselves huh? I think y’all just search for negative shit or drama that could possibly fuck me up, I guess y’all want me to quit.
PRODUCER: We had nothing to do with what is going on.
LONDON CARTER-KING: You know what, it's not even worth it. I won't let y’all ruin me.
The scene cuts back to London and Brandon.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: I’m sorry London.
LONDON CARTER-KING: You don't need to apologize, I'm not even mad at you. But I will meet up with Carlos and dead our issue once and for all.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Is it true?
Brandon asks London in a hesitant manner.
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LONDON CARTER-KING: Just like I said I couldn't be mad at Brandon, I respect him for telling me so I would have a heads up. I just hate that Anthony and I’s relationship is always a topic of conversation which is sad.
London shrugs.
LONDON CARTER-KING: But if people want the truth then so be it, here it is.
The scene cuts back to London and Brandon. London pours a glass of orange juice along with adding a couple shots of vodka, he jumps up on the counter and sits down facing Brandon.
LONDON CARTER-KING: After that situation with Levi and the drama we went through. Anthony and I were in a bad space, I moved back to Miami and Anthony stayed in California. We promised each other we would work it out and see counseling but during our time away from each other, we decided to be in an open relationship which is why Bentley is thrown in the picture now.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Wow, I never knew.
LONDON CARTER-KING: No one knew and that's how we wanted it to be. I went on a few dates with Bentley and we messed around but foreplay only. Anthony knows and is ok with it but I wasn't.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: How are you two now tho?
LONDON CARTER-KING: Were better now but still working on some things. But what's crazy is I haven't seen or talked to Bentley in months, but I peeped him at the party hanging around Carlos so I knew something was up. But I need to meet up with Carlos assp and dead this shit.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Well bitch I need to be there so I can make sure he don't try no crazy shit like have Levi or someone in the back waiting to jump you.
LONDON CARTER-KING: Carlos not stupid.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: Well after the stunts he pulled, I wouldn't put it passed him.
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BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: It was cool that London opened up to me like that and told the truth, I would never judge his situation and what I do know is that London and Anthony belong together so I'm sure whatever they go through, they'll get through it and everything will be ok.
Brandon smiles.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: As for him meeting with Carlos, that worried me. I'm worried for Carlos safety, but trust me I won't be far away, even if I need to stake out down the street, a bitch will be close by.
Brandon winks at the camera as the scene cuts back to Brandon and London.
LONDON CARTER-KING: I don't have Carlos number so if you don't mind, spread the word that I want to meet and let him know I won't act out if he doesn't either.
BRANDON YOUNG-ANDREWS: I got you.
LONDON CARTER-KING: Set it up.
London sits there with a serious look on his face as he takes another sip of his drink, the scene fades and reopens to the Dominguez house exterior, before cutting to the living room, which is decorated in off-white furniture with Maroon and Emerald accents. Various thin plants growing at the window. Maria Blanca Dominguez, wearing a magenta silk headwrap and matching nightgown, can be seen strolling around listening to music from the radio next to the kitchen, while spraying her plants with water.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: *singing* Yo…...te di todo mi amor y mááááááás, Y tuuuuuu no reconoces ni lo que es amaaaaar, Yo….me puse dispuesta a tus pieeeees, Y tan solo con desprecio me has pagado pero ahora ve-ye-ye! Oh, Saint! Mijo!
SAINT DOMINGUEZ: Si, mama!
Saint Dominguez walks into the living room wearing a tan collared shirt and white dress pants. A brown mug with green tea gripped by his long, limber fingers.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Can you bring me the lighter?
SAINT DOMINGUEZ: Where is it?
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: On the bar. *continues singing* Si una vez dije que te amaba y que por ti la vida daba…
Camera cuts to Tristàn leaving his bedroom into the living room, wiping his groggy eyes. The camera pixelates his exposed pelvic area. Maria notices Tristàn and shoos him away.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Tristàn! ¡Ponte la ropa! (Put on your clothes!)
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Ja-ja, You should be used to seeing all your kids naked.
Maria looks at Tristàn sternly.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Mijo! Don’t say that mess again! Anyways, mi nieta is coming. I don't want it to look like I have a house full of swingers living here, flinging their private parts.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: ¿Nieta?! Oh, I can’t wait to see Nina!
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: No, not Domino’s stepdaughter! Celia gave birth to a little baby girl, and she’s coming to bring her here.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Ooh! So your first actual grandchild?
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Si, mijo! Now *snaps* go and put on some..oh, Gracias, mijo!
Saint walks into the living room to give Maria the candle lighter. Saint then looks at Tristàn in his skivvies and starts laughing.
SAINT DOMINGUEZ: Buenas tardes, Tristàn.
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TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Last night I had a little hangover after hanging out with mi amigo Chase and a new amigo Bentley, and after yesterday, I needed some recovery. Just enough to plan for this trip to Hawaii. There's another problem though. I need mama’s blessings.
The scenes goes back into the living room where Tristàn walks back out wearing a plain lime t-shirt and navy basketball shorts. Saint can be seen in the kitchen reading a Vogue magazine. His tea still in his hand. Maria turns down the music before talking to Tristàn.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: So the event must have been a huge fiesta after coming back home after dark.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: I left that party early. It was trash.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Trash? Details, mijo!
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: I thought it was going to be a ballroom event, and I was going to show my ass off and get business cards in the process, but it turns out to be one of those butch realness parties where all of the gays think they are better than you.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Really?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: And some of them were just being messy and starting fights.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Now that is just shady!
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Exactly, I couldn’t last another minute there. Only reason I went was because my boss invited me, and wanted me to go with him.
SAINT DOMINGUEZ: Boss?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Yes, boss.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: You, a dancer, got invited into an event with your boss?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Yes?
Maria and Saint look at each other.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: How old is this boss?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Now, mama, I know where you are going with this, and I just want you to know that it isn’t-
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Mhm?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ:-it isn’t what it looks like.
SAINT DOMINGUEZ: You are lying like a rug, Tris.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: I need for you to be careful out there flinging around with bosses, mijo.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: It’s not like it hasn’t hap...uhp!
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Wait...what did you just say? “It’s not like it hasn’t happened before?” What have you been doing in Florida?
By that time, the telephone in the kitchen starts ringing. Saint stands up from the dining chair to answer, while Maria is still talking.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: I hope you haven't been escorting again, mijo. I already told Rafe to quit, and I don’t want you going through that again.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: I'm okay. I know what I am doing.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: That's Rafe’s fast culo talking. I'm just telling you. I may have experienced that lifestyle when I was younger, but that is a dangerous game you are playing. I've been fortunate enough to come out alive, but there have been plenty of people I've known that aren’t living to tell the tale. Be careful with what you are doing.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: *sighs* I’m not escorting anymore.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: I’m serious, mijo! I hope you are not.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: I’m not. Seriously!
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Okay then. Also, your escapades with the boss has to stop too.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: *sighs* Okay, I’ll stop. Oh yeah! I need to pack my bags too for Hawaii.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Hawaii?! How in God’s name did you manage to book a trip to Hawa….the boss again?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Si-
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Ah dios mio!
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Now wait. It’s a business trip. All the workers in the club have been invited too.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: But you just got hired!
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: I know I just got there, but since I’m a part of the team, I have to do….”team” things now. They want me to go to Hawaii with them and celebrate their two year anniversary of Club Lush.
SAINT DOMINGUEZ(in the background): Girl bye! *hangs up*
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Wh-Who called, mijo?
SAINT DOMINGUEZ: Just some loco saying they were from TMZ. Probably some fool tryna pull a prank call.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Ugh, prank callers. Tell them if they call again, I’m gonna reach through the phone and yank those pendejos by the bottom lip, but anyways, back to you, Tristàn. Are you sure it’s for work, and none of that floundering around?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: I’m positive.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: *long sigh* Alright, mijo! Alright! You can go, but the minute I hear that you were lying and you were really just throwing your culo around with your boss, you’re gonna end up living with him too.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: YES! Thank you! Thank you!
Tristàn rushes to hug Maria, before kissing her on the cheek.
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TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: …..okay. I was lying. I just needed Mama’s approval to go to Hawaii, and I knew that she wasn’t going to say no if she knew that Carlos invited only me. I know right? 22 and still needing Mama Maria’s approval, especially after living in Florida on my own for months, but she always said that as long as we lived in her house, we went by her rules.
The scene goes back to Maria expressing a look of disgust.
MARIA DOMINGUEZ: Ah dios mio! Tristàn, the least you could do was stick some soap up your ass before you went to hug me. You smell like old group sex at the back of a bar. Go and take a bath!
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Oh! Lo siento! Thank you, mama!
The scene ends with Tristàn running to the hallway, while both Saint and Maria shake their heads, before it cuts to Yosef's Yoga Studio, Yosef is inside finishing up a class a familiar face happens to be in the room. Yosef says his goodbyes to the people he's training and he makes his way over to the guy standing in the corner.
YOSEF MARLEY: Funny to see you here, and I mean that in the nicest way possible.
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YOSEF MARLEY: I didn't know Riley that well, we've only seen each other in passing and the occasional picture liking and flirting on Twitter. It seems like a lot of ATL dudes were running around in LA these last few weeks. But hey I was cool with him being here, so I wanted to see what was up, where his head was at.
The scene cuts back to Yosef and Riley. Ry was peeling off his jean jacket, revealing a Babs & Buster Tiny Toons shirt, and tying it around his waist as he walked up to meet Yosef.
RILEY: Damn, when you said yoga, I wasn't expecting hot yoga too. Shit.
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RILEY: Diamond district in the JAG! Certified you know I'm GANG!
Drop da top and blow the bread!
Oh he so handsome, what's his name? Yah!
he laughs.
RILEY: Sup people. It's me. Nah, I'm not part of the LA cast. Just visiting my homeboy and hanging out with Yosef. A while ago, we just stopped playing and jumped in each other's DMs and he seemed cool so now we're here. Meeting up and seeing where things go.
Cuts back to Riley leaning in to full-on kiss Yosef not caring who was around and looking. They get into it before finally stopping with Riley biting on Yosef’s bottom lip. Ry looked on smiling and slightly blushing.
RILEY: Sup tho? I ain't catch you at a bad time, did I?
YOSEF MARLEY: Is that how we greeting people nowadays?
Not knowing how to reply, Riley just bit his lips trying to hide a smile and briefly avoided eye contact.
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YOSEF MARLEY: Now I've heard that Riley was a huge flirt, so with this introduction it wouldn't surprise me if the rumors I've heard were true.
The scene cuts back to Yosef and Riley.
YOSEF MARLEY: But anyway, nah this is actually a good time. I don't have another class until later so I can kick it with you for a bit. How's LA?
RILEY: I've been here a couple times, but not long enough to sightsee so a nigga lost to be honest.
Riley chuckles a lil bit.
RILEY: I'm really only here to visit you and my friend, so anything you wanna show me, I'm down for. I'm all yours.
Riley looked at Yosef eye-to-eye shrugging in a shy manner.
YOSEF MARLEY: I actually have some free time these next few days anyway, and after what went down at my event, I probably should focus on being around some new people instead of the old.
RILEY: Yeeeeah, Jase was telling me a little bit about that. I didn't get the full scoop so you can fill me in on that. But him and that nigga with Drake now was a scrap waiting to happen.
YOSEF MARLEY: A few people came and showed their asses when I had people in there willing to write me a check.
Yosef shrugs.
YOSEF MARLEY: Oh well I still got some donations though. I remember you and Jaser are friends, I've been seeing him hanging around with my ex Richie Rich, weird pairing.
RILEY: Wait…...the tall light skin dude with the forearm tat sleeves??
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RILEY: So, J mentioned the name “Richie” a couple times but it kinda went in one ear and out the other cuz I don't really know the niggas from the other shows. Hell, I barely know or met all the dudes from ATL. But they use to date tho??!
Riley sighs as it cuts back to him and Yosef.
RILEY: So...is that a bad thing or just….weird?
YOSEF MARLEY: I honestly don't know. I just think it's mad random. I just got over all that drama and I'm trying not to get back in more.
Yosef grabs a water bottle from the countertop beside him and takes a drink.
YOSEF MARLEY: All of them need some water because all of them are thirsty.
RILEY: Well fuck all that drama shit now. We can get into later if you want, but right now? Let's just hang and show me around this busy ass city. eat, drink, have a lil fun. You know?
At this point Riley was holding Yosef’s hand with a sly but innocent smile on his face. “Fun” could mean so many different things, right? Innocent or otherwise.
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YOSEF MARLEY: Riley was coming on strong and I didn't know how to react. Blake and I weren't serious yet but I'm sure if he found out that I hooked up with someone else, he would probably be pissed and I can't have that.
The scene cuts back to Yosef and Riley.
YOSEF MARLEY: But I'm down to hang if you like, I just need to go home and shower, I'm still sweat from class but once I do that, we can hit the streets.
RILEY: Cool cool. Your city so you lead the way.
Riley slides over a bit to walk along with Yosef out the door, their hands still cupped together and the scene fades and reopens in LA at Diamonds Studio. Inside Elijah Yuri is shown getting fitted for a photoshoot he has coming up. The scene then shifts to outside where Levi is shown pulling up in an Orange Challenger with his initials imprinted on the side. Levi parks and makes his way inside.
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LEVI BRYANT: These last few days I've just been by myself, haven't seen or spoken to Carlos and right now we're just not in a good place. It's funny that we both agreed not to attend Yosef’s party but come to find out from a friends snapchat, Carlos all at the party turning up, and turning up with an individual who has already caused issues in our relationship.
Levi rolls his eyes.
LEVI BRYANT: I've never been a fan of Tristàn or his hoe tendencies. He's a messy queen and I honestly don't want him around me or Carlos. But since he's back in LA he wants to try and be buddy buddy with Carlos and be thirsty for a job. But he's crazy if he thinks he's really going to work at Lush. With all this drama going on I needed to be around my real friends, not these fakes ones I'm forced to be around. My friend Elijah was back in LA for a few months and he's someone I can definitely count on. He's actually friends with London too, but he's the mutual one which I try not to let bother me because we've been friends so long and he's never given me a reason to not trust his friendship. He told me he was having a shoot today so I wanted to pull up and just catch up.
The scene cuts back to Levi walking into the building. Elijah notices Levi walking in and he rushes over and embraces Levi with a hug.
ELIJAH YURÍ Wow Levi, it's been awhile.
LEVI BRYANT: Been too long actually, I've missed you.
ELIJAH YURÍ Likewise, but I'm here now so we got all the time to hang out.
LEVI BRYANT: I'm glad your back, I need some real friends in my life.
ELIJAH YURÍ Well you got a real friend in me, I don't even have to defend that, you should know.
LEVI BRYANT: I'm not speaking on you, but more on the group I'm around and of course the issues I have with your friend.
ELIJAH YURÍ I remember the days we all hung out, we really use to have fun.
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ELIJAH YURÍ Back in the day, London, Levi, Me, and a couple of the other guys all use to hit the nightlife in LA. We were at clubs, parties, and all type of events and never had an issue. The issue only started until relationships between people became more personal.
Elijah shrugs.
ELIJAH YURÍ I know I'm friends with both Levi and London, but I honestly felt bad how Levi was portrayed as this horrible guy when there was a lot more to the story then what was told.
The scene cuts back to Elijah and Levi.
LEVI BRYANT: Well all that's changed now.
ELIJAH YURÍ You two really need to sit down and talk, without Carlos or the distraction of the other guys and just work this out.
LEVI BRYANT: I knew you would try and play peacemaker but the relationship is dead. London has attacked me, Carlos not just physically but verbally and he's also played the innocent role throughout this whole situation.
ELIJAH YURÍ He doesn't really talk about it with me, and I honestly don't ask because I try and stay out of that mess.
LEVI BRYANT: And it's best you should, but the good thing is your back so now I feel like I have my support, my friend and we can finally link up and hit these streets like old times.
ELIJAH YURÍ I would be cool with that, maybe you can introduce me to this group, I can possibly lighten up everyone's mood and then we all can get along.
LEVI BRYANT: Ugh here you go, if anything I'll introduce you to the people I think you should meet.
The two laugh and continue to talk as the scene fades and reopens in West Hollywood, Richie Rich is shown sitting on his couch in his apartment responding to an email on his macbook. His iPhone starts to ring and on the front is a FaceTime Call from Yeshua Banner.
YESHUA BANNER: Ha, everytime I call you and you answer, there's always a big smile on your face.
Richie Rich blushes.
RICHIE RICH: Whatever, you like it. How's the studio?
YESHUA BANNER: Working on this banger for Mercedes album, been busy. But you I know I try and hit you when I got the time, feel them vibes.
RICHIE RICH: I know you busy, so that right there should explain why I'm always so happy when you call.
YESHUA BANNER: Explain this text tho, what's this about Hawaii?
RICHIE RICH: So with the disaster in Hawaii with the volcanoes and all, I was thinking of extending my help and maybe go there and you know help out with food and helping people rebuild.
YESHUA BANNER: On some charity shit, I get you. Yea that's dope, you always trying to save the world.
RICHIE RICH: I was thinking about inviting everyone on this trip, the more involved, the more work we can get done.
YESHUA BANNER: Ah you sure you want all them niggas in one place, y’all might cause another eruption.
Richie Rich chuckles.
RICHIE RICH: Oh my God stop, look it's to help out people who have been affected by this tragedy. I have family there, so why not go and share that experience. Maybe this will actually help us all come together.
YESHUA BANNER: Yea I feel you, but you talking the next few days and you already know I got work in Houston.
RICHIE RICH: I know you won't be able to come, it was the spur of the moment type deal. I just wanted to know if you thought I should invite everyone else?
YESHUA BANNER: I mean handle ya business Rich, if grown niggas can't come together for charity then that's a problem.
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RICHIE RICH: Yeshua always knew what to say, and he was right. Everyone should be able to come together and cordial for something serious. So I was going to extend the invite to everyone and hopefully everyone is onboard.
The scene cuts back to Richie Rich still on FaceTime with Yeshua.
RICHIE RICH: I'll send everyone an email with a RSVP and hopefully this works out and everyone shows up.
YESHUA BANNER: Yea good luck with that, I'll throw some money your way to help out with food, clothes or whatever supplies they need. But I need to get back to this session, I'll rap with you later.
Richie Rich smiles and hangs the phone up. The scene fades and reopens inside of R&R Studios, Micah is shown inside the studio with Mia Cocaine, an artist he has been working with for quite some time, the two lay down some verses and hooks on a song.
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MICAH GRAY: I'm kind of happy I missed Yosef’s event, I heard it was a lot going on and honestly I'm not interested in anyone else's drama that doesn't concern me.
Micah shrugs.
MICAH GRAY: Today I'm linking up with Mia Cocaine, a fellow artist in Miami who has been on the come up. She was in LA doing some business and asked if we could connect and make some magic, so you know I was down.
The scene cuts back to the studio, Mia walks out the booth placing the headphones on the table and sits down next to Micah.
MIA COCAINE: That came out real nice, the beat and all.
MICAH GRAY: Yo you are the truth. I don't understand why you so slept on.
MIA COCAINE: Because you got bitches out here trying to hog the spotlight and not let other bitches eat. But I'm going to keep doing me until I make it to where I want to be.
MICAH GRAY: Keep that mindset and you'll go far.
MIA COCAINE: But what's going on with you tho? How's LA treating you?
MICAH GRAY: You already know I'm 305 until the day I die, but LA has been treating me very nicely, got a lot of artists out here trying to make it and they need beats.
MIA COCAINE: You are one of the hottest out right now, so I'm just happy you even gave me the time of day.
MICAH GRAY: I always try and look out for others and plus Yeshua has worked with you and only said good things. I spoke to him about it and he told me to go for it.
MIA COCAINE: Yes Yeshua is the homie for sure. But what about the girls or the boys? I almost forgot you swung both ways.
MICAH GRAY: I've honestly haven't been looking, I've been kicking it with this one dude for sometime now, we not really serious but we act like it.
MIA COCAINE: Take it slow, relationships nowadays can cause a lot of drama.
MICAH GRAY: Yea especially amongst the gays, everytime I turn around niggas fighting because of some cheating shit.
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MICAH GRAY: Now don't get me wrong, I was vibing with Dae Suk and enjoyed being around him. But I wasn't about to rush into something especially since this lifestyle was so new to me. I didn't take Dae Suk as a cheater but in this world today, you just never know about some people.
The scene cuts back to Micah and Mia.
MICAH GRAY: I just got an email from Richie Rich about this trip to Hawaii, it seems like he's invited everyone. I don't mind going because it is for charity but all these niggas thats going have issues with one or more in the group.
MIA COCAINE: Oh wow, drama. I wish I could go.
MICAH GRAY: Yo and these niggas being going to blows, like fights and all. That's why I'm skeptical about going.
MIA COCAINE: It is for charity, so I would hope everyone could get along.
MICAH GRAY: You don't know this group, hell I barely know them. I'll think about it though, I won't respond and say No that quick.
MIA COCAINE: Or maybe you shouldn't say No at all, I would go. You said you'll be in LA a few weeks so why not have a little fun, meet people and just have a good time.
MICAH GRAY: Yea I guess you're right.
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MICAH GRAY: Maybe Mia is right, I have been saying I wanted to hang around the group more and get to know them instead of always being busy with work and the studio. I just didn't want to go and there be a lot of drama.
Micah shrugs as the scene cuts back to the two in the studio.
MICAH GRAY: I'll probably go and I'll just convince my friend Dae to go so I won't be alone just in case things get out of hand.
MIA COCAINE: Well shit bitch, I wanna go.
MICAH GRAY: Ah you should, I'll email back and see if I'm allowed to bring a plus one, Dae Suk was featured on the email so he's already going.
MIA COCAINE: Bet, so at that moment you'll have two friends there to support you and to add extra help.
MICAH GRAY: Sounds good to me, but I need you to get back in that booth and finish this fucking song, it needs to hit the radios before the end of the week because this shit is a banger.
Mia smiles as she makes her way back into the booth. Micah starts messing around on the mixer while Mia starts rapping. The scene fades and reopens in West Hollywood, The scene shows Carlos inside his loft style apartment packing a suitcase and listening to some music on Pandora.
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CARLOS TORREZ: It was almost time for Richie Rich’s Hawaii trip and to be honest I really didn’t want to go. If charity wasn’t involved, I think I would have sat this out but since everyone already thinks I’m the bad guy, I decided to get out of my feelings and go anyway. The good thing was everyone going wasn’t all my enemies, I guess you could say I had a few friends going with me. And speaking of friends I asked my homeboy and one of Lush’s hottest dancers Tristàn to stop by so we could chat it up and prepare ourselves for this trip.
Carlos rolls his eyes after mentioning the trip, the scene cuts back to his apartment. Carlos hears a knock at the door and he walks over letting Tristàn inside. The two hug before Tristàn walks over to the wall near the kitchen and leans on it.
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TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: So Carlos called me and is like *mimics Carlos*“Ayy, fam.I wanted to ask if you had time to come to my house and talk.”
Tristàn looks with wide eyes to the camera.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: And I didn't know what to expect. Maybe an explanation for the party, or a date. *shrugs* I didn't know what he wanted.
Scene cuts back to Carlos apartment, where Carlos is heading towards the staircase.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: So, hello, boss! What is going on?
CARLOS TORREZ: Trying to pack for this trip that I’ll need you on, so I hope everything is still on with you coming. I know the last party we all attended didn’t end so well, but this trip is for charity so hopefully it’s not the same outcome.
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CARLOS TORREZ: I know it was a lot of me to ask Tristàn to come on this trip, but I needed him there and if he planned on being around this so called group of friends, then he needed to be present for everything.
The scene cuts back to Carlos and Tristàn.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Well, since we brought that up, let's discuss this trip. It's at Hawaii? Si? So you want me to go to a free trip to Hawaii with you, being around a bunch of overdramatic trades, including your master? You want less drama, but bring drama to the trip?
Tristàn pushes himself up from the wall, and up the stairs to Carlos bedroom, plumping onto the comfortable king size bed Carlos was packing his luggage on. Tristàn crosses his legs before giving Carlos a lowering head and raising pair of eyebrows.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: I'm here for it! They can scream and shout all they want, but I'll be at the closest Hawaiian beach strutting in the best thong made in centuries, and for free!
CARLOS TORREZ: Oh wow, a thong huh? You going all the way hard huh?
Tristàn bobs his head down at Carlos.
CARLOS TORREZ: I don’t think we should have any issues on this trip, I’m going with a positive mindset and don’t plan on having any drama at all. But wait I heard master, I know your talking about Levi and I don’t understand why you would feel that way.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: You don’t? So that…frown you gave once you left the party was an act? You really don’t feel pressed over him having you tightly gripped by your cajones?
Tristàn, while making his assumptions, observes the upper half of Carlos’ home. His white and gold colored bedroom with minimal, yet elaborate lion decor. He looks at the brightly lit alarm clock on the nightstand next to the bed, before noticing something else that his acquiring mind needed to know.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Seeing as how, I don’t see a picture on him anywhere in here, but that’s besides the point. Instead of bringing him along with you, you are bringing me. Por qué?
CARLOS TORREZ: We’re just going through a lot right now, I really do care for him but all this drama he has brought into my life is taking a toll on me. I just try and keep the peace honestly.
Carlos sighs.
CARLOS TORREZ: I mean that’s what I should do right?
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Keeping the peace how? By letting him get away with everything, and being sneaky about it? Seems to me like you are okay with the drama. If not, you would have put your foot down and stuck up for yourself at the party. Tell the truth and stick to it. You say you are the boss right, papi?
CARLOS TORREZ: I am the boss, but Levi is also my partner who has helped me build Lush and put in the same amount of work. I’ve already went against his wishes with hiring you and you still you're still walking around the club with a job.
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CARLOS TORREZ: I don’t know where all this hostility was coming from with Tristàn, I get he was upset with what happened at the party and all but I had nothing to do with that, I didn’t know Levi was going to pop up and cause all that drama.
The scene cuts back to Carlos and Tristàn.
CARLOS TORREZ: Look I don’t want to get into a shouting match with you right now, everything will work out I promise.
Tristàn looks puzzled before rolling his eyes.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Okay? Well, I'm going to have a good time regardless, so..
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Tristàn is cackling hysterically.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: That's just like Carlos to be passive aggressive over everything. He talks about needing to stay away from drama, and then he’s out somewhere involving himself in it, going out to confront people and all. I tell him what he needs to do, and he just goes off and does something completely different, but...at this point, he can do whateva. I’m gonna still get my life in Hawaii no matter what, no pants and no shirt. If I’m lucky, no underwear. I always am lucky anyways, so…
After Tristàn shrugs, the scene goes back to the apartment, where nosy Tristàn observes the clothes that Carlos was bringing to the trip.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: So, what will you be wearing? “Balenciaga” flip flops and goggles?
Tristàn gives out a giggle.
CARLOS TORREZ: I could pull the Balenciaga’s out, or the Gucci’s, maybe the Versace’s and stunt on these hoes. But I may keep it simple though, because this trip isn’t really for me but the people in Hawaii. But I’m hoping I can see you walking around in some of them fancy but sexy swimsuits you always seem to have on.
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CARLOS TORREZ: Ever since Tristàn been back in LA, we’ve been spending a lot of time with each other and really reconnecting. With all the shit going on with Levi, I was appreciating Tristàn’s company.
The scene cuts back to Carlos and Tristàn.
CARLOS TORREZ: I prefer the ones with more of the backside is shown.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: More backside, huh papi? Well, I would prefer not wearing any swimsuits at all and just go in my birthday suit, but I wouldn’t want the people coming to feel jealous about themselves, so I played it safe. Besides, it sounds like you are trying to flirt. I would hope not.
CARLOS TORREZ: Flirting, maybe? Or I could just be paying you a compliment.
Carlos smiles, while winking at Tristàn.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Mhm...
CARLOS TORREZ: Maybe while we’re there I can take some promotional shots of you, maybe help you start a portfolio and you can kind of move around in LA instead of being stuck at the club. I don’t know if you have any management out here but I could definitely look out.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Photoshoot?! Seriously?! Oh, muchas gracias!
Tristàn quickly lifts himself up from the bed to hug Carlos.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: You know? Ever since I came back and you hired me at the club, you’ve been such a big help for me! I don’t know how I can ever repay you! Wait...what am I going to wear for this photoshoot? What do you want me to wear? Business? Casual? Trade? Bikini? Nothing?
CARLOS TORREZ: I want a touch of everything, but once the photographer shows up, I’m sure he’ll give us some ideas. As for what I’ve done for you since you’ve been back, don’t thank me at all because as friends we look out for each other.
Carlos leans in closer gripping Tristàn by the waist. Tristàn showing a puzzling look.
••CONFESSIONAL CAM
Tristàn smiles awkwardly towards the camera.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Uh….incómoooodooo(awkward).
The scene cuts back to Tristàn and Carlos.
CARLOS TORREZ: Plus I’m sure there are other ways you can thank me if you really wanted to.
Carlos playfully slaps Tristàn on his butt.
TRISTÀN DOMINGUEZ: Like what, rico suave? What are you plotting?
CARLOS TORREZ: I’m sure we can think of a few things.
The scene ends with Tristàn looking with judgement at Carlos, who is striking a cocky smirk, before it reopenss in a cute little cafe in LA. Rayne is shown sipping an iced latte at a table. Moments later a woman is shown walking up to her table pushing a stroller. Rayne stands up and greets who is revealed to be supermodel Alex J. The two hug and Alex lifts the car seat to put it in the chair next to where she would sit
~CONFESSIONAL~
RAYNE WESTBROOK: Alex and I have been best friends for quite some time now. We both kinda started modeling around the same time. And we just ended up getting booked for a lot of the same shows. We kinda clicked immediately. She recently had a baby and she was heavy into the mom thing, so we hadn't really had a lotta time to just hang. But luckily I was able to drag her out of the house for a little while.
The scene returns to the two in the cafe
RAYNE WESTBROOK: Girl! Finally I get to see you!
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: I know right! I haven't seen you since I gave birth.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: I know! I never wanna see your vagina ever again after that!
The two chuckle
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: How do you think I feel! I was not ready for any of that! And Eli talking bout another one!
RAYNE WESTBROOK: You would die!
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: In a big way!
RAYNE WESTBROOK: How's mommy life though? She's already a little person.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: It happened so fast! But I'm really loving it. It's like I wasn't ready but when she came, everything felt right. Like I can't believe I'm someone's mother!
RAYNE WESTBROOK: Girl who woulda thought?
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: Not my ass. That's for sure. I'm real life domesticated.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: And still finding time to be the highest paid model of 2017! I peeped the article.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: Yasssss! Okay! But what's been going on with you. I heard you're jumping back into the modeling world.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: Ana called. You know you can't say no to her. And she called me herself.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: Yeaaaaaa! You can't turn that down. That's what I wanted to talk to you about too! The September issue.. Me, you and Jada. You know that's a big deal.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: You knew about this already?
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: Girl yes! It's supposed to be some big friendship thing or something plus it's been forever since we all worked together. But I'm not signing on unless its all three of us.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: I'm gonna do it. You already know!
~CONFESSIONAL~
RAYNE WESTBROOK: It's definitely been a minute since I have worked with either if my girls. So I definitely don't wanna turn that down. We've all been so busy with our own lives. It'll be fun to get together. Like girls trip or something.
The scene fades back to the two.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: That makes me happy! Now what's going on? Have you met any of the new guys yet?
RAYNE WESTBROOK: I haven't. Pharaoh told me the guys invited him on some trip to Hawaii. But I don't know if I'm feeling it. They were talking about some sit down. And apparently all of these guys hate each other.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: that sounds about right. I know Prez is going. You would know at least one person if you did go.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: Yea he seems like he's down to go. But he goes with the wind. So you never know.
She chuckles
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: How are y'all doing? I haven't seen him since we left the world wrestling headquarters.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: We're good. He was kinda fucked up the other day over some shit that went down with him and his mom. He left to go to Vegas last night with the boys. I just hope they don't do anything crazy.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: oh God!
RAYNE WESTBROOK: I know. His mom's a real bitch.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: I don't even see why he's going if she put him through all that stuff.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: girl.when he has a point to prove, nothing can stop him.
~CONFESSIONAL~
RAYNE WESTBROOK: When it comes to him and his mom, I just stay out of it. Those two have some real issues. They run too deep. I just really don't want him to go there and something go wrong.
The scene fades back to the cafe. Alex is shown picking her baby out of the car seat to feed her.
ALEX JACOBS - MAGNUM: Pharoah is a smart man. Granted he's gotten into a little trouble, he's been on the right path. And as much as he loves you. Girl I'm sure he's gonna think about all of that.
RAYNE WESTBROOK: I hope so. I really do.
The two continue talking as the scene fades and reopens to show Yosef walking into his apartment with Riley following right behind them within ice cream cone in his hand.. the both of them giggling like like kids. Yosef puts his head over Riley's shoulder with his tongue out trying to get a lick of ice cream, but Riley just playfully nudges him back.
RILEY: Nah, nigga. You shoulda got one.
YOSEF MARLEY: You know I’m trying to keep this body right for these modeling gigs because they piling up.
~CONFESSIONAL~
RILEY: So, our lil hang out today ended up being an all day, all night thing. So we went to this Ice Cream Museum and then the nigga decided to drive out to Disneyland and we just downy the rest of the day there until they closed. I wasn't expecting all that, so it was dope. He's pretty dope.
Riley looked to the side, blushing and shrugging as it shifted back to them with Ry seen finishing the last bit of his cone.
YOSEF MARLEY: But on the real though, what is it you trying to get out of this? We’ve been kicking it and having fun, but we both come from these hated reputations.
••CONFESSIONAL CAM
YOSEF MARLEY: Riley was a cool ass dude, we vibed real good and I enjoyed his company. But I did feel bad because at the same time I was feeling Blake, like a nigga little torn.
The scene cuts back to Yosef and Riley.
YOSEF MARLEY: Or is it one of those situations that we don’t talk about it?
RILEY: I mean...we can? If you want. I'm not really tripping on your reputation, man. To be honest, I ain't even know you had one. I just think you a cool ass dude, and cute, and whatever...you know... comes out of us just hanging with each other just happens. What old shit got to do with us right now?
Riley walks around admiring his apartment.
YOSEF MARLEY:Yea you right.
RILEY: Hold on, tho. Back to ‘reputations’. What you done heard about me?
Ry looks at Yosef with a smile on his face almost laughing, hella curious at this point
YOSEF MARLEY: I just heard you got like a man eater type of reputation. You run through niggas, but that could be just talk.
Yosef chuckles at Riley's eyes widening in shock.
YOSEF MARLEY: But I’m known for being the nigga that came between Brandon and his dude and also ruined an engagement so who am I to talk right?
RILEY: Naaah, that ain't even it. Random women and having kids - plural - outside their relationship got between them. See? We good, clean, christian boys.
they share a laugh as it shifts to Riley's CONFESSIONAL.
RILEY: Man eater?? Dammn. I don't know about that but I know Yosef doesn't seem like the kind to do some shady shit like what he's been accused of.
It cuts back to them with Riley plopping down on the couch and Yosef sitting across from him.
YOSEF MARLEY: Well it don’t matter what was said because I don’t feed into that he say she say shit. That’s why I mostly keep to myself, if I’m not working then I’m usually locked up in my crib with a blunt and my PlayStation.
Yosef laughs.
YOSEF MARLEY: I should be packing though, I’m going to Hawaii to help out after that volcano erupted. My ex orchestrated the whole trip and I thought it was a dope idea to go and help.
RILEY: That's kinda dope you still cordial with your ex’s. I don't even wanna see mines anymore. If you need to be packing tho, I'm here to help. Just use me.
To either really help pack or be a distraction from the packing...Riley was down for one or the other.
YOSEF MARLEY: I really don’t need help packing, but if you want to chill, sit back and relax for a little bit then I’m cool with that.
Yosef hops up from the couch, he takes his shirt off revealing his chiseled chest and tosses it on the floor. He turns and looks at Riley and smiles.
YOSEF MARLEY: But you know what you could do for me though, is rub a nigga back. I got some lotions over on the table.
RILEY: Nigga, now you know ain't enough space to run no lotion on that back.
Riley gets up lightly slapping Yosef on the back. They both out their hands up about to start playing fighting, but Yosef quickly grabs Riley's wrist and pulls him in, keeping him close. Riley keeps giggling not even trying to break free and before you knew it, the two were making out on the spot. It then switches to Riley's CONFESSIONAL. He was seen biting his bottom lip. He inhales through his teeth before starting to speak.
RILEY: It all came outta nowhere. Like one thing led to another then….
Riley smiled, covering his face as he started to blush. The scene switches to outside of the door where the mics from their clothes are picking up a bit of sound from the inside. “Aaah nigga F[beep!]CK!” - “Gahdamn bruh, s[bleep]iiiiiit!”.