Post by Moments In Life on Feb 28, 2019 2:13:48 GMT -5
The scene opens up in Miami, FL on Biscayne blvd, The West’s Condo building is shown and the scene fades to the front entrance. August West is shown standing outside with his cell phone in hand.
AUGUST WEST: It’s about time to introduce myself but most of y’all already know the kid, yea it’s ya boy August West, the man of a million jobs, oh and the one that locked down the queen Ms. Carter!
August laughs.
AUGUST WEST: She a West now. My whole life has changed within the last year and half, me and Brooke got married, I’m spending more time with my kids and being the father they needed in their life and I’m building my brand, or should I say our empire. My moms flew in today and I had business to attend to earlier so I scheduled a Uber to bring her here from the airport.
The scene cuts back to August still standing outside, finally a black suburban pulls up to the entrance and stops. August notices his mother inside and he smiles as he rushes over to the door and opens it.
AUGUST WEST: Yo ma!
DEBRA WEST: August honey it’s so good to see you right now.
August grabs his mother's bags and the two make their way inside of the condo, they take the elevator up to the 15th floor and exit. Both August and his mother walk down the long decorated hallway before finally reaching the apartment. August unlocks the door and the two walk in.
AUGUST WEST: Welcome.
DEBRA WEST: This place is beautiful August, I love it.
AUGUST WEST: Thank you, but you know Brooklyn did all of this.
DEBRA WEST: I know she did, she even reached out to me for some help, but I didn’t expect for it to turn out like this, I love it. But speaking of Brooklyn where is she?
AUGUST WEST: Brooklyn is actually out filming for her Netflix show and the twins are with Sharon, I was working all
morning so Sharon was nice enough to watch the babies for us.
DEBRA WEST: I need to make a move out here, I feel like I’m missing out on my grand babies growing. Texas is getting old to me!
AUGUST WEST: Having my moms here on a permanent basis would be nice, I don’t really like having strangers around my kids helping me raise them like nannies and shit so I prefer if family was involved.
The scene cuts back to August and his mom. Debra is shown in the kitchen already starting to cook while August sits on one of the bar stools behind the table.
AUGUST WEST: You didn’t waste any time huh?
DEBRA WEST: It looks like y’all do more eating out then cooking so while I’m here I’ll make sure I prepare some meals for you.
AUGUST WEST: Not needed but greatly appreciated, Brooklyn does cook but since she’s been filming it's been a little rough around here, but you know I can cook though.
DEBRA WEST: What? Grilled cheese sandwich, baby that’s not cooking, that’s a snack but don’t worry mommy’s here to save you.
AUGUST WEST: Brooke will be here later though.
DEBRA WEST: I’m so happy you two decided to work things out, I’ve always liked you two together and those beautiful babies, they are my everything.
AUGUST WEST: Yea I’m happy we worked everything out too, shit was rough back in the day but we figured everything out.
DEBRA WEST: I just hope it stays like that.
AUGUST WEST: I understood why my mom was nervous, she was aware of the shit that was going on, even though most of it was in the past, she still had her doubts.
August shrugs as the scene cuts back to the two.
DEBRA WEST: But I trust your word, we’ve had this discussion before so no need to keep beating a dead horse. I’m just happy to be here.
Debra walks over and hugs on her son, she kisses him on the cheek as the scene fades and reopens on the inside of a large studio apartment in LA. Boxes are shown unpacked all over the place. Movers are shown moving in boxes. A woman appears in the room and begins to show the movers where to sit everything. One of the movers coming up the stairs, stumbles a bit. A photo flies out of the box and onto the floor. The woman picks up the photo to reveal that is tilt is a family photo of herself and rapper, Drake Andrew's along with their three children. She picks up the photo and stares at it for a while with a smile on her face.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Oh hello world! It just couldn't have been a family unit without me...Now could it?
She chuckles, as she flips her long blonde hair.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: My name is Keyshia Howard. And I am the ex and mother of three beautiful children with Drake Andrews.
She pauses, posing for imaginary paparazzi.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Now you can finally put a face to a name. Drake and I started dating back in high school. We dated for about two years before we had our first son, Juinor, while we were still in high school. We knew we were gonna be together forever and for a while we were. But we were real toxic with each other. The both of us cheated. We lost trust, and even though the love was still there, we felt it was best to part ways. But during our time apart we still managed to have two more children, Derrick and Diamond.
Q quick montage of videos showing Keyshia giving birth and home videos appear on the screen before going back to Keyshia's confessional.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: I kinda always held onto our little family. I had hopes that maybe one day we would be brought back together….but then there was Brandon.
She pauses as clips of drake and Brandon are shown on the screen. Clips of the wedding and stills gathered from the few moments drake appeared kn #theLIFE along with red carpet moments of the married couple. Then keyshia's CONFESSIONAL resurfaces.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: I always knew Drake was who he was. He never hid it from me, or anybody for that matter. But I never thought he would marry a man. I'm not even gonna lie, that news shocked me. But I always supported his decision because over anything, Drake is a great father to our children. We try our best to co parent but Brandon just doesn't like me. And I get it. I was there when things was rocky and we have a family. But I don't have any issues with him. My kids seem to love him, and that's what matters. And like it or not I'm gonna be there because we do co parent.
She shrugs, flipping her hair
KEYSHIA HOWARD: But anyway, enough about that portion of my life. Some of you may also know me if you've been to The Blue Knight in New York. You might have heard of that place before. It's the very same place the Angelica Ward got her start. I've been dancing for the Blue Knight for three years now. And of course I'm one of the premier girls, if not THE premier girl. More recently I've been in music videos, but it was never really my plan to be a video girl. I'm all about the money. And the money is good so I'll take it.
The scene returns to the apartment. The movers are shown exiting to get more furniture from the truck. Moments later, Keyshia's mom, Tonya, is shown walking into the apartment. She looks around and frowns up her face. Keyshia chuckles, rolling her eyes.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Ma don't start!
TONYA HOWARD: What? I didn't say a word.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: You didn't have too. Your face did all the talking. What's wrong with the apartment ma?
Tonya glances around a few more times, wrinkling her nose.
TONYA HOWARD: Nothing's wrong. It's…. Cute. A little small, but I guess it's alright.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Ma it's just me. This is a decent sized place for now.
TONYA HOWARD: What about the kids? Where will they sleep when they come over?
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Ma you know I only have visitation right now. When I can get settled in and get this money flow right, and Drake and I come up with a better custody agreement, then we'll think about all that. But for now, it's fine.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Last year Drake and I got into a huge fight.
A camera phone recording sent to TMZ appears on the screen. The footage shows Keyshia standing in the driveway of Drake's New York mansion, holding a metal bat in her hand. Most of the audio is unclear, but she can be heard yelling for Drake to come outside. Moments later she is shown running up to Drake's 2017 Rolls-Royce with the bat. She begins to smash the windows out of the car. By this point, Drake has appeared in the driveway and the two begin to argue back and forth. She tries to swing on Drake, but he manages to get her into a lock so she cant move. Police quickly arrive on the scene and Keyshia is arrested.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Drake didn't let me stay in jail. And I know if the neighbors hadn't have called the police, they never would have came. But when all this happened the kids were in my custody and the state determined that I wasnt fit to have them. So they gave them to Drake. But since we've been working through the differences, its definitely time for a new agreement. I want to and will spend more time with my children. But I need my mother to chill. I don't have time for this right now.
The scene returns to the apartment.
TONYA HOWARD: I just wish things worked out differently. You are the mother of three of his children. You see how he lives. There is no reason you should be stay in a one bedroom anything. You're family. He should be taking better care of you.
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KEYSHIA HOWARD: I don't need Drake to take care of me m! Come on! You always do this. Yes we have children. And Drake takes care of them. I dont need him taking care of me. I can do this on my own, just like I been doing.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: My mother is real old school bougie. She believes in being kept and taken care of. She never dealt with a man that couldnt afford to keep her lifestyle. And she expects the same from me. But Drake has his own family. And if I wanna show the courts that I can take care of my children on my own, I cant do it sitting around waiting for his handout. She needs to understand that.
The scene returns to the apartment.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Ma can we just talk about something else. I am tired from this move. And you're only here for the week. Let's not spend this time fighting about Drake. Please and thank you.
Tonya rolls her eyes but gives in to her daughter when she pulls her in for a big hug. The two continue chatting as the scene fades and reopens in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena, the scene shows the crowded arena jamming to Mercedes who is tearing it down on stage, she finishes off the song and thanks the crowd, she makes her way off the stage and towards her dressing room.
MERCEDES: Tonight I had a show in Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena for the Six Tour and the crowd was amazing. The feeling of hearing their screams and cheers just makes me love singing and performing even more.
Mercedes smiles.
MERCEDES: I remember after I dropped my fifth album I said I was done, but when I started recording the Six album. I just knew that music was something I wanted to continue doing. After the show I was doing a small meet and greet with the fans and after signing a few autographs and taking a couple pictures, I noticed a familiar face walking up towards me.
The scene cuts back to Mercedes, she takes one more picture and walks over to Brandon Young who was the familiar face she was talking about, the two hug and Mercedes leads him into her dressing room.
MERCEDES: I’m a little surprised that your here.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: I figured you would be, but I do listen and like your music and you are in my hometown.
MERCEDES: I appreciate that and you stopping by, so what’s up?
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: I know that Mercedes probably didn’t expect to see me here tonight, when she first announced she was pregnant with Drexel, we kind of had some words on social media and even though I apologized, we never really had the chance to be around each other and really talk about it. So I wanted to not only come and show her some support but to also apologize face to face for that whole incident.
The scene cuts back to the two.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: Life really, i've been busy dealing with my fashion line and opening my store, and then of course dealing with the drama between Drake and I.
MERCEDES: I noticed you two were having some issues, is everything ok or what's going on with that?
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: I mean you kind of already know the issues were having, the infidelity and then the babies, I get when Drexel was born we were on a break, but that still hurt. I shouldn't have taken my anger out on you and for that I wanted to apologize to you, but I don’t know what's going to happen with us, we've been living separately for a few months now and it doesn’t look like things are getting better between us.
MERCEDES: I honestly don’t know what to tell you. I want to see you two win but if you are having the same issues then it might be time to let it go. What I do know is that Drake is a good father and a good man at heart but he still has a lot of growing to do, I’m sure he wasn’t ready for something as serious as parenthood or monogamy so it's probably taking him a little bit of time.
MERCEDES: I really had no issues with Brandon at all, that lashing out he gave me on social media was a reaction from hurt, from pain and I understood that. I really didn’t know what to say to him though about the issues he was having with Drake because at the end of the day he was going to do whatever he wanted to do no matter what I said, he loved Drake so I knew in his heart he wanted to work things out.
The scene cuts back to the two.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: But he’s getting older and so am I, we’re married now. I don’t think he’s cheating now, but I still don’t trust him. And now with Keyshia making her way back in our lives, I just don’t want shit to get messy.
MERCEDES: Keyshia? Oh his first baby mother, I’ve never met her.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: Yeah, she’s not someone you want to me.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: Look I really didn’t have a huge issue with Keyshia, she was the mother of Drake's first born so I understood why she needed to be around, but we've never really taken the time out to even get to know each other plus she hates that Drake’s with me.
Brandon shrugs.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: Oh well, Drake will always be mine and that’s a fact. Keyshia all of a sudden wants to come back around, maybe she needs money, who knows but all I know is she better keep it about the kids, don’t cross me!
Brandon smirks as the scene cuts back to the two.
MERCEDES: At one point I probably will, especially if we have family functions, but if she comes around with negative energy then I won’t entertain it or her. I’m on a different level then a lot of these chicks Drake has probably slide in so as long as the respect is there, then were good.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: I also wanted to extend an apology to you, I know I’ve apologized in the past but I honestly never should have came at you like that. Drexel is definitely a blessing and even though he’s not my biological son, he’s my son and that’s how I see it. I appreciate you even allowing him in our lives, it makes Drake sad sometimes he doesn’t have full custody of Drexel but he knows that Drexel is in good hands.
MERCEDES: I appreciate that Brandon and Drake knows that he can always stop by and get Drexel, I want Drexel to be around his father and have that strong father figure in his life.
MERCEDES: I know it probably took a lot for Brandon to come back here and to open up to me the way he did and for that I respect him. I know we started off rocky but I know going forward we’ll be okay, I just hope that he works it out with Drake, because I know they both love each other.
The scene cuts back to the two.
MERCEDES: I have a few more autographs and pictures to sign, if you wait around we can go grab something to eat at this spot that stays open late for me sometimes, it would be nice to have the company.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: I’m down.
Mercedes smiles as she walks off towards the meet and greet area again, Brandon stands to the side and waits while Mercedes takes a few more photos and the scene fades and reopens on the inside of Layna's, Y'layna Bryant's very first business. Inside we see Y'layna putting together her window display.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: Before I was a music rep, before I was a manager to the stars, before I did any of this, I was a designer. I spent four years at FIT and graduated with my Bachelor's in Fashion Business Management. And as a graduation present, my mom and dad took out a second mortgage on the house to buy me this little shop in LA. And I loved it so much. At first I filled it with all only things that either myself or some of my friends from my graduating class had made. When business got better i started to buy from larger markets but then YL management happened and my career kinda really took off. So I haven't been able to Put as much time as I would have liked to into this. So while most of my artists are either touring or wrapping g up albums, I have a little time to myself. So I've been working on getting the store back up and running. And today, I'm meeting with an old friend who's been looking for some work. And I figured it would be a great opportunity to have the store running when I can't be around.
The scene cuts back to Y'layna still putting stuff together, the scene cuts to the outside where a dark red rolls Royce's is shown pulling up to the building. Inside Anthony is shown parallel parking the car, he finishes and puts the gear in park and hops out the driver's seat.
ANTHONY KING: Now look I normally don't get involved in London's drama unless it's it involves our relationship but with this situation I do feel like its necessary. I personally don't have a problem with Y'layna I only knew her because of London so when she reached out to me, I figured it had to be about their strained relationship. I guess I could give her the respect and at least listen to what she has to say.
The scene cuts back to Anthony walking into the building, he notices Y'layna standing near a table and he walks over. He greets her with a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
ANTHONY KING: Sorry I'm running a little late. Traffic was a bitch and my studio session ended later than expected but I wanted to make sure I still made it here.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: It's all good. I've just been working on this store. I'm actually waiting for my partner to get here.
ANTHONY KING: I'm guessing this is something your looking to buy or is this something you already own?
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: Oh yeah. This is my spot. I've had it for years now.
ANTHONY KING: That's dope. But why am I here though?
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: Everyone knows the history of London and myself. We have gone through things throughout our whole friendship, but this time its seeming to be a little more difficult to put the pieces back together. And it's starting to affect everything around us. We run businesses together. We run in the same circles. We're family. We talked and I thought we were past everything but we still don't communicate. And I'm running out of ideas. So I called Anthony because he knows him just as much of not more than me. It's his husband. I was in their wedding. Maybe he knows what to do
The scene returns to the two.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: I know it's random. But I'm out of ideas. I don't know what to do about your husband.
ANTHONY KING: What do you mean? I thought y'all was good. He hasn't said anything to me about you or y'all having any issues.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: That's the thing. I thought we were good. But really think about it. When is the last time you saw me at the house? Things just aren't like they used to be and I'm wondering if there's something im just not seeing.
ANTHONY KING: True, I've noticed that too but I'm rarely there either and I know he's been traveling a lot for work but maybe you should reach out and see what's up.
ANTHONY KING: She speaking facts though, I remember a time when Y'layna was at the crib almost everyday and now I don't even see her, so I get why she feels the way she do but she needs to handle that, like I said London's never said anything negative about her or not wanting a relationship with her.
The scene cuts back to the two.
ANTHONY KING: I'll see him in a couple day, I'll see what's up but I still think you should reach out though.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: I know my best friend. He's gonna say I haven't reached out. Hes gonna say I haven't called. But I have. But I can't make someone pick up the phone if they choose not to. And pop ups are not my thing.
The scene returns to the two
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: I don't know Anthony
ANTHONY KING: I honestly don't know what to say, I know he's been dealing with this adoption thing for awhile now it's been stressing him out and me too.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT:Yea. And I know it's a lot on him. And I want to be there for him. But only if he wants me to be.
Anthony shrugs.
ANTHONY KING: You know how stubborn he is, but I'll say something to him about it and maybe have him just reach out to see and yall can possibly set up a meeting and maybe without all of this.
Anthony points around motioning his hand towards the cameras.
ANTHONY KING: Maybe keep it private before bringing it to this.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: Absolutely. We need just us. But you're probably right. I should just go there.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: maybe I should try something different. He definitely is going through a lot so maybe I should just be a friend right now. Just pray for me yall. You never know with London
She chuckles as the scene returns to the venue whe Anthony and Y'layna are down wrapping up their conversation as Y'layna greets her new potential employee that is shown arriving. The scene fades and reopens in Miami, FL. A blue Jeep Wrangler is shown pulling up to a building that stands alone. The jeep pulls right in front of the entrance and London is shown jumping out.
LONDON CARTER•KING: Things have been going good for me lately, business is good, my love life is fantastic and with us trying to adopt, I just wanted to make sure my head is in the right place. I've been meeting with Dr. Jerrell for a few months now and she's been a great help, so today I decided to meet with her just to give her an update of what's been going on in my life.
The scene cuts back to London making his way inside of Dr. Jerrell's office, he stops by the receptionists desk and signs in, he walks other to the waiting area and before sitting down, Dr. Jerrell steps out of her office and invites London in. The two walk in and take a seat.
DR. JERRELL: I'm so happy to see you London, it's been a couple weeks since we last spoke, I think that last time we did talk was through facetime, correct?
LONDON CARTER•KING: Yes, I had an appearance so I couldn't be here physically.
DR. JERRELL: Oh, was this work related or a club appearance type thing?
LONDON CARTER•KING: Both! I still do the motivational speaking, but you know with me not wrestling and not doing the show anymore, I still have to make money. My businesses are doing great, but with us trying to adopt, I know it's going to cost some money and I just wanted to be prepared altogether.
DR. JERRELL: Just know when you have a child, whether biologically or through adoption you're never prepared. I get financially you want to be ready, but having a child in the home is different, that's a day by day situation because you don't know what could happen.
LONDON CARTER•KING: That is true, but I know were ready. When I watch my nephews and see the love my sister has for her kids, it just makes me want to be a father even more. Anthony and I have been together for so many years, everyone else around us have families or starting their own and that's what I want for us.
DR. JERRELL: I can hear it in your tone and see it in your eyes that this is something that you want, so i say go for it. But where is Anthony? He should be here having this discussion.
LONDON CARTER•KING: I agree, but Anthony is finishing up a project so he's in LA right now.
DR. JERRELL: Are you two still living in separate homes?
LONDON CARTER•KING: We are.
LONDON CARTER•KING: Now before everyone starts making assumptions or thinking were having issues, that's not the case. Anthony spends more time in LA because of work, so it only makes sense for him to live there plus that's home to him, I'm more of an east coast boy so I rather be here and it works for us.
London shrugs.
LONDON CARTER•KING: I don't know, we kind of go back and forth on where we'll live officially, but like I said right now this works for us.
The scene cuts back to the two.
DR. JERRELL: But London, this is where I question the adoption because if you two are living apart then how do you plan on raising the child? I understand the co-parenting and going between homes, but I don't think that's healthy for a child. A stable home would be the best solution.
LONDON CARTER•KING: Which is why we haven't gone through with the process, he's stubborn I am too.
DR. JERRELL: You two will have to compromise, and make a decision on where you're going to live before bringing another life into the picture. Maybe try and get Anthony to come next time and we all can have a talk and see what we can come up with, maybe a solution.
LONDON CARTER•KING: I mean she was right, we needed to figure something out. I really don't want to live in LA so I have to figure out how I'm going to get Anthony to move here to Miami.
The scene cuts back to the two.
LONDON CARTER•KING: I can call him when I leave here and see if he's up to it.
DR. JERRELL: Yes, that would be wonderful and it would probably eliminate some of the other issues or stresses you have in life.
LONDON CARTER•KING: It would help, because that is one thing I worry about.
DR. JERRELL: Well let's make it happen, how about next week around the same time?
LONDON CARTER•KING: That's cool, I'll be in Miami anyway, plus it's his turn to come here so he has no excuse.
DR. JERRELL: I'll put it in the books.
LONDON CARTER•KING: Thanks for seeing me today, this conversation really helped me out a lot.
DR. JERRELL: Anytime London, you know I'm always a call, facetime, or a short drive away.
The two laugh, London gets up from his seat and he gives Dr. Jerrell a hug, he turns and makes his way towards the exit as the scene fades and reopens inside of Marcus LA Home, Marcus is shown in his basement hitting on a punching bag. One Of his Housekeepers Walks downstairs greeting him.
Housekeeper: Mr. Kain Sir, there's a Mr. William's here to see you.
MARCUS KAIN: He’s cool.
The housekeeper nods and turns around walking back upstairs to let Sean in.
MARCUS KAIN: I've been thinking about a lot of shit lately, especially when it comes to my personal life. I can't even complain though because life is good, but it could be better. I've been a single dude for a while now, just haven't come across a female like the one I had.
Marcus smiles rubbing his hands together.
MARCUS KAIN: Everybody know that Alicia got my hurt, but some shit happened in the past that really fucked up my relationship with her and changed how she looked at me for awhile. She just started letting me come around, and to be honest if I can't have her, then I don't think I want anyone. She’s real close with Sean and I know him because of her so I wanted to talk to him about possibly rekindling a relationship with Alicia and see what he thought about it.
The scene cuts back to Marcus, Marcus is shown standing at the bottom of the staircase waiting for Sean to appear, Sean walks inside the house and heads for the stairwell. He walks down and greets Marcus with a handshake and the two walk over to the mini Bar.
MARCUS KAIN: Drink?
SEAN WILLIAMS: Make me something small I need to be sober on my uber ride home because I had a bad experience the last time I took a uber and I was drunk.
MARCUS KAIN: I don't think I want to know.
SEAN WILLIAMS: Nah, I don't talk about that anyway, what's up? I haven't talked to you in a while, I mean in a one on one setting at least. Everything okay?
MARCUS KAIN: I mean I appreciate you coming here, everything is great in my life bro, but I just wanted to rap with you about Alicia.
SEAN WILLIAMS: I figured that as much, what about her?
MARCUS KAIN: I want her back, but she's just not having it. But I've changed man.
SEAN WILLIAMS: You know that night really messed her up, I mean it took me a long time to get back on her good side and gain her trust back. So I know the fact that you two shared an actual relationship probably makes it harder for her.
MARCUS KAIN: I get that but that's the past bro, like it's been 10 years at least.
SEAN WILLIAMS: It has been a long time I do agree with that, but at the same time pain like that is hard to bounce back from. And to be honest Marcus you say you want her back but then I see you on social media flirting with other women and that doesn't show her the seriousness of you wanting her back.
MARCUS KAIN: Yea I didn't like what I was hearing but that shit was true, but I'm a man and I got needs. I can't sit around and wait for Alicia if she not trying to work on us and rebuild, plus she out here doing her thing to, so what you expect a nigga to do.
The scene cuts back to the two, Marcus is shown pouring his second drink.
MARCUS KAIN: Yo what you mean? That's just for play, I'm not fucking all these girls, Alicia know she got my heart.
SEAN WILLIAMS: You sound just like a man, I don't know what I'm going to do with you.
MARCUS KAIN: Talk to her for me please, I mean she see where her head is at and let her know I want her back.
SEAN WILLIAMS: That's your job, but I can put that bug in her ear and then you'll have to run with it. I'm supposed to see her this weekend so I'll bring it up then. But if I do this man you cannot fuck it up.
MARCUS KAIN: I won't, I promise.
Sean shakes his head and continues to sip on his drink, the conversation continues and the scene fades to black.
AUGUST WEST: It’s about time to introduce myself but most of y’all already know the kid, yea it’s ya boy August West, the man of a million jobs, oh and the one that locked down the queen Ms. Carter!
August laughs.
AUGUST WEST: She a West now. My whole life has changed within the last year and half, me and Brooke got married, I’m spending more time with my kids and being the father they needed in their life and I’m building my brand, or should I say our empire. My moms flew in today and I had business to attend to earlier so I scheduled a Uber to bring her here from the airport.
The scene cuts back to August still standing outside, finally a black suburban pulls up to the entrance and stops. August notices his mother inside and he smiles as he rushes over to the door and opens it.
AUGUST WEST: Yo ma!
DEBRA WEST: August honey it’s so good to see you right now.
August grabs his mother's bags and the two make their way inside of the condo, they take the elevator up to the 15th floor and exit. Both August and his mother walk down the long decorated hallway before finally reaching the apartment. August unlocks the door and the two walk in.
AUGUST WEST: Welcome.
DEBRA WEST: This place is beautiful August, I love it.
AUGUST WEST: Thank you, but you know Brooklyn did all of this.
DEBRA WEST: I know she did, she even reached out to me for some help, but I didn’t expect for it to turn out like this, I love it. But speaking of Brooklyn where is she?
AUGUST WEST: Brooklyn is actually out filming for her Netflix show and the twins are with Sharon, I was working all
morning so Sharon was nice enough to watch the babies for us.
DEBRA WEST: I need to make a move out here, I feel like I’m missing out on my grand babies growing. Texas is getting old to me!
AUGUST WEST: Having my moms here on a permanent basis would be nice, I don’t really like having strangers around my kids helping me raise them like nannies and shit so I prefer if family was involved.
The scene cuts back to August and his mom. Debra is shown in the kitchen already starting to cook while August sits on one of the bar stools behind the table.
AUGUST WEST: You didn’t waste any time huh?
DEBRA WEST: It looks like y’all do more eating out then cooking so while I’m here I’ll make sure I prepare some meals for you.
AUGUST WEST: Not needed but greatly appreciated, Brooklyn does cook but since she’s been filming it's been a little rough around here, but you know I can cook though.
DEBRA WEST: What? Grilled cheese sandwich, baby that’s not cooking, that’s a snack but don’t worry mommy’s here to save you.
AUGUST WEST: Brooke will be here later though.
DEBRA WEST: I’m so happy you two decided to work things out, I’ve always liked you two together and those beautiful babies, they are my everything.
AUGUST WEST: Yea I’m happy we worked everything out too, shit was rough back in the day but we figured everything out.
DEBRA WEST: I just hope it stays like that.
AUGUST WEST: I understood why my mom was nervous, she was aware of the shit that was going on, even though most of it was in the past, she still had her doubts.
August shrugs as the scene cuts back to the two.
DEBRA WEST: But I trust your word, we’ve had this discussion before so no need to keep beating a dead horse. I’m just happy to be here.
Debra walks over and hugs on her son, she kisses him on the cheek as the scene fades and reopens on the inside of a large studio apartment in LA. Boxes are shown unpacked all over the place. Movers are shown moving in boxes. A woman appears in the room and begins to show the movers where to sit everything. One of the movers coming up the stairs, stumbles a bit. A photo flies out of the box and onto the floor. The woman picks up the photo to reveal that is tilt is a family photo of herself and rapper, Drake Andrew's along with their three children. She picks up the photo and stares at it for a while with a smile on her face.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Oh hello world! It just couldn't have been a family unit without me...Now could it?
She chuckles, as she flips her long blonde hair.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: My name is Keyshia Howard. And I am the ex and mother of three beautiful children with Drake Andrews.
She pauses, posing for imaginary paparazzi.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Now you can finally put a face to a name. Drake and I started dating back in high school. We dated for about two years before we had our first son, Juinor, while we were still in high school. We knew we were gonna be together forever and for a while we were. But we were real toxic with each other. The both of us cheated. We lost trust, and even though the love was still there, we felt it was best to part ways. But during our time apart we still managed to have two more children, Derrick and Diamond.
Q quick montage of videos showing Keyshia giving birth and home videos appear on the screen before going back to Keyshia's confessional.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: I kinda always held onto our little family. I had hopes that maybe one day we would be brought back together….but then there was Brandon.
She pauses as clips of drake and Brandon are shown on the screen. Clips of the wedding and stills gathered from the few moments drake appeared kn #theLIFE along with red carpet moments of the married couple. Then keyshia's CONFESSIONAL resurfaces.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: I always knew Drake was who he was. He never hid it from me, or anybody for that matter. But I never thought he would marry a man. I'm not even gonna lie, that news shocked me. But I always supported his decision because over anything, Drake is a great father to our children. We try our best to co parent but Brandon just doesn't like me. And I get it. I was there when things was rocky and we have a family. But I don't have any issues with him. My kids seem to love him, and that's what matters. And like it or not I'm gonna be there because we do co parent.
She shrugs, flipping her hair
KEYSHIA HOWARD: But anyway, enough about that portion of my life. Some of you may also know me if you've been to The Blue Knight in New York. You might have heard of that place before. It's the very same place the Angelica Ward got her start. I've been dancing for the Blue Knight for three years now. And of course I'm one of the premier girls, if not THE premier girl. More recently I've been in music videos, but it was never really my plan to be a video girl. I'm all about the money. And the money is good so I'll take it.
The scene returns to the apartment. The movers are shown exiting to get more furniture from the truck. Moments later, Keyshia's mom, Tonya, is shown walking into the apartment. She looks around and frowns up her face. Keyshia chuckles, rolling her eyes.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Ma don't start!
TONYA HOWARD: What? I didn't say a word.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: You didn't have too. Your face did all the talking. What's wrong with the apartment ma?
Tonya glances around a few more times, wrinkling her nose.
TONYA HOWARD: Nothing's wrong. It's…. Cute. A little small, but I guess it's alright.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Ma it's just me. This is a decent sized place for now.
TONYA HOWARD: What about the kids? Where will they sleep when they come over?
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Ma you know I only have visitation right now. When I can get settled in and get this money flow right, and Drake and I come up with a better custody agreement, then we'll think about all that. But for now, it's fine.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Last year Drake and I got into a huge fight.
A camera phone recording sent to TMZ appears on the screen. The footage shows Keyshia standing in the driveway of Drake's New York mansion, holding a metal bat in her hand. Most of the audio is unclear, but she can be heard yelling for Drake to come outside. Moments later she is shown running up to Drake's 2017 Rolls-Royce with the bat. She begins to smash the windows out of the car. By this point, Drake has appeared in the driveway and the two begin to argue back and forth. She tries to swing on Drake, but he manages to get her into a lock so she cant move. Police quickly arrive on the scene and Keyshia is arrested.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Drake didn't let me stay in jail. And I know if the neighbors hadn't have called the police, they never would have came. But when all this happened the kids were in my custody and the state determined that I wasnt fit to have them. So they gave them to Drake. But since we've been working through the differences, its definitely time for a new agreement. I want to and will spend more time with my children. But I need my mother to chill. I don't have time for this right now.
The scene returns to the apartment.
TONYA HOWARD: I just wish things worked out differently. You are the mother of three of his children. You see how he lives. There is no reason you should be stay in a one bedroom anything. You're family. He should be taking better care of you.
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KEYSHIA HOWARD: I don't need Drake to take care of me m! Come on! You always do this. Yes we have children. And Drake takes care of them. I dont need him taking care of me. I can do this on my own, just like I been doing.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: My mother is real old school bougie. She believes in being kept and taken care of. She never dealt with a man that couldnt afford to keep her lifestyle. And she expects the same from me. But Drake has his own family. And if I wanna show the courts that I can take care of my children on my own, I cant do it sitting around waiting for his handout. She needs to understand that.
The scene returns to the apartment.
KEYSHIA HOWARD: Ma can we just talk about something else. I am tired from this move. And you're only here for the week. Let's not spend this time fighting about Drake. Please and thank you.
Tonya rolls her eyes but gives in to her daughter when she pulls her in for a big hug. The two continue chatting as the scene fades and reopens in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena, the scene shows the crowded arena jamming to Mercedes who is tearing it down on stage, she finishes off the song and thanks the crowd, she makes her way off the stage and towards her dressing room.
MERCEDES: Tonight I had a show in Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena for the Six Tour and the crowd was amazing. The feeling of hearing their screams and cheers just makes me love singing and performing even more.
Mercedes smiles.
MERCEDES: I remember after I dropped my fifth album I said I was done, but when I started recording the Six album. I just knew that music was something I wanted to continue doing. After the show I was doing a small meet and greet with the fans and after signing a few autographs and taking a couple pictures, I noticed a familiar face walking up towards me.
The scene cuts back to Mercedes, she takes one more picture and walks over to Brandon Young who was the familiar face she was talking about, the two hug and Mercedes leads him into her dressing room.
MERCEDES: I’m a little surprised that your here.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: I figured you would be, but I do listen and like your music and you are in my hometown.
MERCEDES: I appreciate that and you stopping by, so what’s up?
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: I know that Mercedes probably didn’t expect to see me here tonight, when she first announced she was pregnant with Drexel, we kind of had some words on social media and even though I apologized, we never really had the chance to be around each other and really talk about it. So I wanted to not only come and show her some support but to also apologize face to face for that whole incident.
The scene cuts back to the two.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: Life really, i've been busy dealing with my fashion line and opening my store, and then of course dealing with the drama between Drake and I.
MERCEDES: I noticed you two were having some issues, is everything ok or what's going on with that?
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: I mean you kind of already know the issues were having, the infidelity and then the babies, I get when Drexel was born we were on a break, but that still hurt. I shouldn't have taken my anger out on you and for that I wanted to apologize to you, but I don’t know what's going to happen with us, we've been living separately for a few months now and it doesn’t look like things are getting better between us.
MERCEDES: I honestly don’t know what to tell you. I want to see you two win but if you are having the same issues then it might be time to let it go. What I do know is that Drake is a good father and a good man at heart but he still has a lot of growing to do, I’m sure he wasn’t ready for something as serious as parenthood or monogamy so it's probably taking him a little bit of time.
MERCEDES: I really had no issues with Brandon at all, that lashing out he gave me on social media was a reaction from hurt, from pain and I understood that. I really didn’t know what to say to him though about the issues he was having with Drake because at the end of the day he was going to do whatever he wanted to do no matter what I said, he loved Drake so I knew in his heart he wanted to work things out.
The scene cuts back to the two.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: But he’s getting older and so am I, we’re married now. I don’t think he’s cheating now, but I still don’t trust him. And now with Keyshia making her way back in our lives, I just don’t want shit to get messy.
MERCEDES: Keyshia? Oh his first baby mother, I’ve never met her.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: Yeah, she’s not someone you want to me.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: Look I really didn’t have a huge issue with Keyshia, she was the mother of Drake's first born so I understood why she needed to be around, but we've never really taken the time out to even get to know each other plus she hates that Drake’s with me.
Brandon shrugs.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: Oh well, Drake will always be mine and that’s a fact. Keyshia all of a sudden wants to come back around, maybe she needs money, who knows but all I know is she better keep it about the kids, don’t cross me!
Brandon smirks as the scene cuts back to the two.
MERCEDES: At one point I probably will, especially if we have family functions, but if she comes around with negative energy then I won’t entertain it or her. I’m on a different level then a lot of these chicks Drake has probably slide in so as long as the respect is there, then were good.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: I also wanted to extend an apology to you, I know I’ve apologized in the past but I honestly never should have came at you like that. Drexel is definitely a blessing and even though he’s not my biological son, he’s my son and that’s how I see it. I appreciate you even allowing him in our lives, it makes Drake sad sometimes he doesn’t have full custody of Drexel but he knows that Drexel is in good hands.
MERCEDES: I appreciate that Brandon and Drake knows that he can always stop by and get Drexel, I want Drexel to be around his father and have that strong father figure in his life.
MERCEDES: I know it probably took a lot for Brandon to come back here and to open up to me the way he did and for that I respect him. I know we started off rocky but I know going forward we’ll be okay, I just hope that he works it out with Drake, because I know they both love each other.
The scene cuts back to the two.
MERCEDES: I have a few more autographs and pictures to sign, if you wait around we can go grab something to eat at this spot that stays open late for me sometimes, it would be nice to have the company.
BRANDON YOUNG•ANDREWS: I’m down.
Mercedes smiles as she walks off towards the meet and greet area again, Brandon stands to the side and waits while Mercedes takes a few more photos and the scene fades and reopens on the inside of Layna's, Y'layna Bryant's very first business. Inside we see Y'layna putting together her window display.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: Before I was a music rep, before I was a manager to the stars, before I did any of this, I was a designer. I spent four years at FIT and graduated with my Bachelor's in Fashion Business Management. And as a graduation present, my mom and dad took out a second mortgage on the house to buy me this little shop in LA. And I loved it so much. At first I filled it with all only things that either myself or some of my friends from my graduating class had made. When business got better i started to buy from larger markets but then YL management happened and my career kinda really took off. So I haven't been able to Put as much time as I would have liked to into this. So while most of my artists are either touring or wrapping g up albums, I have a little time to myself. So I've been working on getting the store back up and running. And today, I'm meeting with an old friend who's been looking for some work. And I figured it would be a great opportunity to have the store running when I can't be around.
The scene cuts back to Y'layna still putting stuff together, the scene cuts to the outside where a dark red rolls Royce's is shown pulling up to the building. Inside Anthony is shown parallel parking the car, he finishes and puts the gear in park and hops out the driver's seat.
ANTHONY KING: Now look I normally don't get involved in London's drama unless it's it involves our relationship but with this situation I do feel like its necessary. I personally don't have a problem with Y'layna I only knew her because of London so when she reached out to me, I figured it had to be about their strained relationship. I guess I could give her the respect and at least listen to what she has to say.
The scene cuts back to Anthony walking into the building, he notices Y'layna standing near a table and he walks over. He greets her with a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
ANTHONY KING: Sorry I'm running a little late. Traffic was a bitch and my studio session ended later than expected but I wanted to make sure I still made it here.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: It's all good. I've just been working on this store. I'm actually waiting for my partner to get here.
ANTHONY KING: I'm guessing this is something your looking to buy or is this something you already own?
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: Oh yeah. This is my spot. I've had it for years now.
ANTHONY KING: That's dope. But why am I here though?
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: Everyone knows the history of London and myself. We have gone through things throughout our whole friendship, but this time its seeming to be a little more difficult to put the pieces back together. And it's starting to affect everything around us. We run businesses together. We run in the same circles. We're family. We talked and I thought we were past everything but we still don't communicate. And I'm running out of ideas. So I called Anthony because he knows him just as much of not more than me. It's his husband. I was in their wedding. Maybe he knows what to do
The scene returns to the two.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: I know it's random. But I'm out of ideas. I don't know what to do about your husband.
ANTHONY KING: What do you mean? I thought y'all was good. He hasn't said anything to me about you or y'all having any issues.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: That's the thing. I thought we were good. But really think about it. When is the last time you saw me at the house? Things just aren't like they used to be and I'm wondering if there's something im just not seeing.
ANTHONY KING: True, I've noticed that too but I'm rarely there either and I know he's been traveling a lot for work but maybe you should reach out and see what's up.
ANTHONY KING: She speaking facts though, I remember a time when Y'layna was at the crib almost everyday and now I don't even see her, so I get why she feels the way she do but she needs to handle that, like I said London's never said anything negative about her or not wanting a relationship with her.
The scene cuts back to the two.
ANTHONY KING: I'll see him in a couple day, I'll see what's up but I still think you should reach out though.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: I know my best friend. He's gonna say I haven't reached out. Hes gonna say I haven't called. But I have. But I can't make someone pick up the phone if they choose not to. And pop ups are not my thing.
The scene returns to the two
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: I don't know Anthony
ANTHONY KING: I honestly don't know what to say, I know he's been dealing with this adoption thing for awhile now it's been stressing him out and me too.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT:Yea. And I know it's a lot on him. And I want to be there for him. But only if he wants me to be.
Anthony shrugs.
ANTHONY KING: You know how stubborn he is, but I'll say something to him about it and maybe have him just reach out to see and yall can possibly set up a meeting and maybe without all of this.
Anthony points around motioning his hand towards the cameras.
ANTHONY KING: Maybe keep it private before bringing it to this.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: Absolutely. We need just us. But you're probably right. I should just go there.
Y'LAYNA BRYANT: maybe I should try something different. He definitely is going through a lot so maybe I should just be a friend right now. Just pray for me yall. You never know with London
She chuckles as the scene returns to the venue whe Anthony and Y'layna are down wrapping up their conversation as Y'layna greets her new potential employee that is shown arriving. The scene fades and reopens in Miami, FL. A blue Jeep Wrangler is shown pulling up to a building that stands alone. The jeep pulls right in front of the entrance and London is shown jumping out.
LONDON CARTER•KING: Things have been going good for me lately, business is good, my love life is fantastic and with us trying to adopt, I just wanted to make sure my head is in the right place. I've been meeting with Dr. Jerrell for a few months now and she's been a great help, so today I decided to meet with her just to give her an update of what's been going on in my life.
The scene cuts back to London making his way inside of Dr. Jerrell's office, he stops by the receptionists desk and signs in, he walks other to the waiting area and before sitting down, Dr. Jerrell steps out of her office and invites London in. The two walk in and take a seat.
DR. JERRELL: I'm so happy to see you London, it's been a couple weeks since we last spoke, I think that last time we did talk was through facetime, correct?
LONDON CARTER•KING: Yes, I had an appearance so I couldn't be here physically.
DR. JERRELL: Oh, was this work related or a club appearance type thing?
LONDON CARTER•KING: Both! I still do the motivational speaking, but you know with me not wrestling and not doing the show anymore, I still have to make money. My businesses are doing great, but with us trying to adopt, I know it's going to cost some money and I just wanted to be prepared altogether.
DR. JERRELL: Just know when you have a child, whether biologically or through adoption you're never prepared. I get financially you want to be ready, but having a child in the home is different, that's a day by day situation because you don't know what could happen.
LONDON CARTER•KING: That is true, but I know were ready. When I watch my nephews and see the love my sister has for her kids, it just makes me want to be a father even more. Anthony and I have been together for so many years, everyone else around us have families or starting their own and that's what I want for us.
DR. JERRELL: I can hear it in your tone and see it in your eyes that this is something that you want, so i say go for it. But where is Anthony? He should be here having this discussion.
LONDON CARTER•KING: I agree, but Anthony is finishing up a project so he's in LA right now.
DR. JERRELL: Are you two still living in separate homes?
LONDON CARTER•KING: We are.
LONDON CARTER•KING: Now before everyone starts making assumptions or thinking were having issues, that's not the case. Anthony spends more time in LA because of work, so it only makes sense for him to live there plus that's home to him, I'm more of an east coast boy so I rather be here and it works for us.
London shrugs.
LONDON CARTER•KING: I don't know, we kind of go back and forth on where we'll live officially, but like I said right now this works for us.
The scene cuts back to the two.
DR. JERRELL: But London, this is where I question the adoption because if you two are living apart then how do you plan on raising the child? I understand the co-parenting and going between homes, but I don't think that's healthy for a child. A stable home would be the best solution.
LONDON CARTER•KING: Which is why we haven't gone through with the process, he's stubborn I am too.
DR. JERRELL: You two will have to compromise, and make a decision on where you're going to live before bringing another life into the picture. Maybe try and get Anthony to come next time and we all can have a talk and see what we can come up with, maybe a solution.
LONDON CARTER•KING: I mean she was right, we needed to figure something out. I really don't want to live in LA so I have to figure out how I'm going to get Anthony to move here to Miami.
The scene cuts back to the two.
LONDON CARTER•KING: I can call him when I leave here and see if he's up to it.
DR. JERRELL: Yes, that would be wonderful and it would probably eliminate some of the other issues or stresses you have in life.
LONDON CARTER•KING: It would help, because that is one thing I worry about.
DR. JERRELL: Well let's make it happen, how about next week around the same time?
LONDON CARTER•KING: That's cool, I'll be in Miami anyway, plus it's his turn to come here so he has no excuse.
DR. JERRELL: I'll put it in the books.
LONDON CARTER•KING: Thanks for seeing me today, this conversation really helped me out a lot.
DR. JERRELL: Anytime London, you know I'm always a call, facetime, or a short drive away.
The two laugh, London gets up from his seat and he gives Dr. Jerrell a hug, he turns and makes his way towards the exit as the scene fades and reopens inside of Marcus LA Home, Marcus is shown in his basement hitting on a punching bag. One Of his Housekeepers Walks downstairs greeting him.
Housekeeper: Mr. Kain Sir, there's a Mr. William's here to see you.
MARCUS KAIN: He’s cool.
The housekeeper nods and turns around walking back upstairs to let Sean in.
MARCUS KAIN: I've been thinking about a lot of shit lately, especially when it comes to my personal life. I can't even complain though because life is good, but it could be better. I've been a single dude for a while now, just haven't come across a female like the one I had.
Marcus smiles rubbing his hands together.
MARCUS KAIN: Everybody know that Alicia got my hurt, but some shit happened in the past that really fucked up my relationship with her and changed how she looked at me for awhile. She just started letting me come around, and to be honest if I can't have her, then I don't think I want anyone. She’s real close with Sean and I know him because of her so I wanted to talk to him about possibly rekindling a relationship with Alicia and see what he thought about it.
The scene cuts back to Marcus, Marcus is shown standing at the bottom of the staircase waiting for Sean to appear, Sean walks inside the house and heads for the stairwell. He walks down and greets Marcus with a handshake and the two walk over to the mini Bar.
MARCUS KAIN: Drink?
SEAN WILLIAMS: Make me something small I need to be sober on my uber ride home because I had a bad experience the last time I took a uber and I was drunk.
MARCUS KAIN: I don't think I want to know.
SEAN WILLIAMS: Nah, I don't talk about that anyway, what's up? I haven't talked to you in a while, I mean in a one on one setting at least. Everything okay?
MARCUS KAIN: I mean I appreciate you coming here, everything is great in my life bro, but I just wanted to rap with you about Alicia.
SEAN WILLIAMS: I figured that as much, what about her?
MARCUS KAIN: I want her back, but she's just not having it. But I've changed man.
SEAN WILLIAMS: You know that night really messed her up, I mean it took me a long time to get back on her good side and gain her trust back. So I know the fact that you two shared an actual relationship probably makes it harder for her.
MARCUS KAIN: I get that but that's the past bro, like it's been 10 years at least.
SEAN WILLIAMS: It has been a long time I do agree with that, but at the same time pain like that is hard to bounce back from. And to be honest Marcus you say you want her back but then I see you on social media flirting with other women and that doesn't show her the seriousness of you wanting her back.
MARCUS KAIN: Yea I didn't like what I was hearing but that shit was true, but I'm a man and I got needs. I can't sit around and wait for Alicia if she not trying to work on us and rebuild, plus she out here doing her thing to, so what you expect a nigga to do.
The scene cuts back to the two, Marcus is shown pouring his second drink.
MARCUS KAIN: Yo what you mean? That's just for play, I'm not fucking all these girls, Alicia know she got my heart.
SEAN WILLIAMS: You sound just like a man, I don't know what I'm going to do with you.
MARCUS KAIN: Talk to her for me please, I mean she see where her head is at and let her know I want her back.
SEAN WILLIAMS: That's your job, but I can put that bug in her ear and then you'll have to run with it. I'm supposed to see her this weekend so I'll bring it up then. But if I do this man you cannot fuck it up.
MARCUS KAIN: I won't, I promise.
Sean shakes his head and continues to sip on his drink, the conversation continues and the scene fades to black.