#theLIFENY🌃 SEASON 1 FINALE • EP005 • Fashionably Late

Opening up in Zuma’s Tribeca loft we see Zuma’s mother, Luna, organizing place settings on the kitchen island. She’s a tall, statuesque woman who seems to glide instead of walk. As she gracefully rations out portions of a home cooked meal, we see Zuma come into view after walking down a spiral staircase from his bedroom above.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: Mom...what are you doing here?




ZUMA ROCKWELL: My mom is my biggest cheerleader and she’s also a big reason why I was able to have some sort of success in the modeling world as a kid...so naturally when I decided to have a fashion show for my new line, I wanted her to come and attend front and center...I just didn’t realize she’d show up unannounced cooking brunch in my condo.

The scene cuts back to Zuma’s loft. He takes a seat at the island and begins eating while Luna grabs a few champagne flutes from a nearby cabinet and begins making mimosas.

LUNA ROCKWELL: I believe I do have a key and not to mention I have birth to you so...do I really need a reason to check in on my son? Especially since there’s a very important occasion...How are you feeling about the debut of your clothing line?

ZUMA ROCKWELL: Honestly, it’s a bit scary but I’m excited at the same time. I just hope everything goes well. I invited everyone in the group to attend the show…Adyn and Toderick, who you know, will be there as well. A few of the people in this group are models so I’m hoping they all want to walk in the show...I mean, except for one person but that’s whatever..

LUNA ROCKWELL: what do you mean except for one person?

ZUMA ROCKWELL: there’s one dude in the group who has been giving me a hard time and I really want this show to be a success so I think it’s just better if he doesn’t come at all...I really don’t want drama at my first fashion show.

LUNA ROCKWELL: Well you will be the one who decides that. I’ve raised you better than to snub people. You know I always say, it’s impossible for someone to be mean to you if you kill them with kindness.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: Heh...you clearly don’t know this guy...but you’re right. It would probably cause more drama than it’s worth so I’ll extend the invite and see if he wants to walk in the show too. I just won’t hold my breath.

LUNA ROCKWELL: Good, well now that that’s all settled...will I be meeting a certain someone at this show too? Your cousin told me you’ve been seeing someone and apparently it’s getting serious…

ZUMA ROCKWELL: First of all, Soleil talks too much...and something tells me you might be meeting him sooner than the show…

As if on cue, Keon is seen descending on the spiral staircase in his underwear. His eyes go wide as he sees that they have company. Luna smiles and giggles a little bit.

LUNA ROCKWELL: You must be Keon…I’ll just make another place setting. I hope you like seafood gumbo.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: Hey...babe...this is my mom. She just kind of dropped in.

KEON CAMP: Oh wow, sorry for not being decent, I should probably go and throw on some sweat pants

LUNA ROCKWELL: well it’s lovely to finally meet you. I’ve heard so many fabulous things about you. I actually need to go make a phone call but I look forward to getting to know everything about you...and please, enjoy your meal.

With that, Luna glides past Keon and Zuma into another room.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: I’m so sorry...she kind of just shows up sometimes. I had no idea. This isn’t exactly
The way I wanted you to meet the parents.

KEON CAMP: It’s cool, I guess if we are doing this relationship thing then it’s probably best I do meet your family.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: ...okay cool…well anyway, I’m really excited about the show and super stoked to have you walk in it. I have the dopest outfit planned for you.

KEON CAMP: I’m proud of you, I know the show is going to be a success.



KEON CAMP: I really see the change in Zuma, I can say he’s at least trying and that’s all I ask for, hopefully it’ll work out in the end because I’m tired of heartbreak.

The two clink their glasses of mimosas together before the scene fades out and reopens in Manhattan, Amaya’s private firm flashes on the screen, Amaya is shown walking into her office with a coffee in one hand and her phone in the other, as she enters she is startled by her brother who is staring out the window watching the people and the cars below him.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: This view is crazy, I would probably be nervous as hell working this high up.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: Boy were only on the third floor, it ain’t that high up and I didn’t even know you were here, Shaundra didn’t tell me anyone was in my office.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: I’m your brother, not your client.



NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: I didn’t see Amaya when she got back in town from Mexico so I decided to pop up on her at work just to see how the trip went and to get some fresh air.

The scene cuts back to Amaya’s office, she takes a seat in her chair while her brother still stands by the window looking outside.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: So what’s up? Where is Nico Jr.? You could have brought my nephew to see me, I miss his little bad ass.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: He’s with mom right now, I think they’re down the street at Starbucks, I had to stop and see my probation officer and since we were down here I thought we would drop by and see you.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: It was late when I got in last night, I didn’t want to wake you guys and I had to be here early for a meeting.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: How was the trip?

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: Eventful, we had fun minus the drama but it wouldn’t have been a trip without it I guess.



AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: Don't get me wrong I had a lot of fun in Mexico, I even enjoyed hanging around Leah’s drunk bipolar ass. The drama that went down with the guys really doesn’t affect me because I wasn’t a part of , and I don’t plan on being a part of it. I love all the guys and share friendships with them all, let them handle it.

The scene cuts back to the two.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: You probably should be happy that you didn’t go.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: Damn! We’re people fighting or something?

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: I guess you can say that, to be honest all of them were acting a little immature, but like I said I stayed to myself most of the time or hung around Amonte’s sister Leah and this was my first time in a long time that I could have some fun, let loose, have a couple drinks and just do me.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: True shit, I still wish I could have been there because I would have been the life of the party.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: I’m sure, with your ankle bracelet and all.

Amaya laughs.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: Not funny, I can’t wait to get this shit off.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: Well the good news is I spoke to your lawyer and probation officer, your allowed to attend Zuma’s event with me, it’s a favor that they’re doing for me so please go and act like you have some sense and class, if you keep up this good routine then that ankle bracelet may come off sooner than you think.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: Oh shit, don’t play with me yo.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: I’m serious.

Nikko smiles, he runs over to his sister lifting her up and giving her a hug in a playful manner.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: BOY PUT ME DOWN!



NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: Yo, I haven’t been to a party in months, shit it’s been longer than that. I don’t give a fuck I’m excited, it’s like Christmas to me right now.

Nikko laughs.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: I’ll be the freshest nigga there, ankle bracelet and all.

The scene cuts back to Nikko and Amaya, Nikko puts his sister down, Amaya sits back down in her chair and Nikko leans on her desk.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: I was thinking when I leave here, maybe we can stop somewhere and find you some new drip, this is your first major outing since you’ve been locked up so you gotta look fly.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: Oh trust I will.

The two laugh and continue talking as the scene fades and reopens outside of Amonte’s home. Amonte is shown in the backyard sitting on his patio couch holding a glass of wine and catching up on work and business emails. He looks up and notices Keon and his sister Leah walking out towards him, the two step out onto the patio and joining Amonte on the couch.



AMONTE JORDAN: So Mexico is over and here we are back in New York, from my understanding little Miss Zuma is throwing a fashion show and I’m still on the list even after what went down in Mexico so I’m a little hesitant about showing up. I’m sure he’ll want some type of revenge and he’s low class so him ruining his own event probably wouldn’t matter.

Amonte pauses for a second.

AMONTE JORDAN: But I’ll still show up and support him because I’m that type of person, hopefully he’ll be on his best behavior and I even have a little gift for him.

The scene cuts back to the three.

AMONTE JORDAN: I hope you're not mad at me, friend.

Keon ignores Amonte.

AMONTE JORDAN: Come on friend, don’t be mad at me.



KEON CAMP: It’s not that mad I’m mad at Amonte, I’m just frustrated about the whole situation, I haven’t even talked it over with Zuma yet because as soon as we got into town, I slept and then next thing I know his mother is in town and I’m showing my goodies off.

Keon shrugs.

KEON CAMP: But it’s whatever, I know he’s probably stressing about the fashion show coming up and he probably doesn’t want to talk about it but I’m going to talk about it with Amonte and let him know he was wong and that he’s still invited to the show and I hope he comes and act like he has some sense.

The scene cuts back to the three outside, Keon reaches for the wine and glass sitting on the island table in front of them and pours himself a glass.

KEON CAMP: I’m not mad, I’m disappointed.

AMONTE JORDAN: I didn’t fight the boy, I doused him with some water, he’s lucky it wasn’t holy water because that’s what he needs.

KEON CAMP: Stop!

AMONTE JORDAN: It’s something about him Key I’m telling you, he’s to flirtatious when it comes to other guys and I already warned him I didn’t want him around Cadence and he did listen, that boy is mad thirsty and I gave him what he needed and that was some water.

KEON CAMP: But you know it could have started a fight.

A’LEAH JORDAN: Boy please, one he can’t fight and two he’s not stupid. I don’t know what you see in that boy anyway, seems like he’s desperate to fit in the “it” crowd, like who even brought him around?

AMONTE JORDAN: I was thinking the same thing.

Keon rolls his eyes, he sits the empty glass of wine down on the table.

KEON CAMP: If my friendship meant anything to you then you would just let me handle this on my own, I didn’t come here to argue or even go back and forth with my friend.

AMONTE JORDAN: So why are we discussing the loser?

KEON CAMP: Because that’s my man and I want to make sure we don’t have any problems at his fashion show, this is important to him so it’s important to me and I would hope you would respect that.

Amonte tosses his hand up brushing Keon off.

AMONTE JORDAN: I’m not worried about him, I’ll go and watch the tragedy unfold and then I’ll leave.

A’LEAH JORDAN: I’ve seen preview of his pieces and I wasn’t impressed.

KEON CAMP: It’s a lot of negativity out here, maybe I should go.



KEON CAMP: I don’t know this person I’m talking to right now, Amonte was never this evil and again I don’t know what his issue is with Zuma but I don’t have to sit here and listen to him and his sister talk negative about a guy I’m interested in, nope not today

The scene cuts back to the three, Keon starts to get up but Amonte stands and stops him.

AMONTE JORDAN: Listen! I’m sorry! I’m just so mad about what happened in Mexico and your right, this is your relationship and I shouldn’t come between that.

A’LEAH JORDAN: Fuck him.

AMONTE JORDAN: Chill Leah! Anyway! I’ll play nice just for the sake of our friendship, I hate that we’re arguing like this.

Keon sits back down on the couch.

AMONTE JORDAN: I promise I’ll play nice.



AMONTE JORDAN: I’ll play nice now, but at the fashion show that’ll be a different story, I can’t wait to come show my support.

Amonte winks at the camera as the scene cuts back to the three.

KEON CAMP: I was hoping we could all sit down before the fashion show, but Zuma is still mad about Mexico plus with the show coming up he’s already stressing out so please just come with positivity in your heart, that’s all I’m asking for.

AMONTE JORDAN: I’ll come and show my support if that makes you happy.

A’LEAH JORDAN: Well you can count me out, I have better things to do then to support another young NY bum trying to become a fashion designer.

KEON CAMP: Don't come, that's probably best anyway.

A’LEAH JORDAN: Trust me I wasn’t, anyway I’m off to Saks, I’ll catch you losers later.

Leah jumps up and walks back into the house.

KEON CAMP: Your sister is annoying as fuck sometimes.

AMONTE JORDAN: She needs some dick in her life.

KEON CAMP: I bet, so what’s going on with Cadence? I mean how does he feel about what happened in Mexico?

AMONTE JORDAN: I don’t know, we haven’t really talked since we got back and I think he’s off staying on someone’s couch right now because he isn’t on mine.



AMONTE JORDAN: I love Cadence but his little free spirit is causing issues in our relationship. I won’t dig deep into it because whatever decision I make is what’s best for me but Cadence needs to start making better decisions or he may end up alone.

The scene cuts back to the two.

KEON CAMP: Let that boy in the house.

AMONTE JORDAN: He has a key, I didn’t stop him from coming, maybe he realized he was in the wrong so he was too embarrassed to show his face, who knows?!

KEON CAMP: I can’t with you.

AMONTE JORDAN: Just saying a dog deserves to be in a dog house and that’s where he is but sadly he’s on someone else's couch instead of his own.

The two laugh as the scene fades and reopens at Geon and Gypan's loft. Cameras pan through to the living room where a person is shown sleeping on the couch. Cameras then pan to the hallway showing Gypan walking down the hallway. He walks over to the person on the couch shaking them awake. He pulls the covers to reveal Cadence. He sits up confused looking at Gypan.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Aye what up bro.

GYPAN TYLER: Wakey wakey my friend. Its past noon.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: I'm up. Im up. Damn is it really twelve already.

GYPAN TYLER: Almost one.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Damn I need to Blaze. I'm behind.

Gypan chuckles as he pulls a joint from behind his ear and hands it to Cadence.

GYPAN TYLER: I got you covered man.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Ayyyye you a real one



CADENCE WASHINGTON: Since we got back from Mexico, Amonte has been bugging big time man. We've probably only talked once or twice and its been awkward as fuck at home so I packed me a lil booking up and walked out. Was just going to clear the air when I ran into geon and gypan and they let me crash with them for a while so we could work this out.

The scene fades back to the two in the living room.

GYPAN TYLER: I'm still bugging about this trip man.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Man you? I'm starting to regret ever going man. My relationship might as well be over.

GYPAN TYLER: you really think it's over?

CADENCE WASHINGTON: That's what it's looking like. Amonte walks around acting single and talking to everybody but me. And I can't deal with his sister. I love him man. I really do. But this is too much.



GYPAN TYLER: it's hard to see couples break up. But from what I've seen them two hate each other. I've never really seen them happy. Granted I've only been around them a few times outside of Mexico, they've literally always been at each other’s throats. I just hope they figure it out. I mean cadence is the boy and all but I don't really know how long Geon is gonna go for him crashing on the couch.

He chuckles nervously as the scene returns to the two.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Man I just can't keep letting him treat me like I'm his puppy man. Like I can't have friends. I can’t look at nobody. I ain't never been this kinda dude. But i'm literally changing who I am to make him happy but he can't see that shit man.

Gypan shakes his head.

That's tough man. Maybe it is time for yall to call it quits.But what happens if yall do?

CADENCE WASHINGTON: I've been wanting to head back to Vegas. Been feeling a little homesick forreal. So maybe I'll just go back there. I don't know man. But I do know that whatever is going on now, aint it. It ain't it at all man. But whatever. I aint even tryna think about that right now. I thought you were supposed to be walking in that fashion show for Zuma.

GYPAN TYLER: Yea I am. I was coming to see if you were gonna go.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: I mean, Zuma invited me. But idk if I should go. Wouldn't that just be adding fuel to the fire.




CADENCE WASHINGTON: Me and Zuma bonded the most in Mexico. He's a cool cat. But daddy says I can't be friends with him because he hates him. I feel like their beef is so petty and easy to get past. So I shouldn't have to lose a friend over it but that's not how things work in Monte's world. So I probably should just sit this one out till we figure out what's going on with us.

The scene returns to the two.

GYPAN TYLER: From what I heard Amonte isn't even on the list.

Cadance: But if I come you know somebody is going to get it back to Monte. I don't know man. I'll think about it. I definitely wanna support but I should probably be working on this first.

GYPAN TYLER: I feel you bruh. Do what you gotta do. But I definitely need to get ready to head out soon.i think you should think about coming. You need to get out of the house.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Yea you might be right. I might come. We'll see man.

The two continue their conversation as the scene fades to the Old City Hall Subway, an abandoned subway station turned underground tourist attraction. It was the night of Zuma’s first fashion show for Rock Sugar and the place was decked out accordingly with banners hanging from
The walls and rows of chairs lined up along the subway platform. Guests were already filing in for the show and finding their seats while waiters dressed in their own Rock Sugar apparel served drinks.



ZUMA ROCKWELL: So tonight's the big night! I can’t believe it’s already here...I’ve been working on my clothing line all year and I knew this day was coming but it’s just another thing entirely to see it actually come to fruition. I chose the abandoned subway as the venue because, after all, RockSugar IS a street apparel brand and I just thought the gritty atmosphere really complemented the clothes plus I wanted to make sure it was a totally immersive experience for everyone who showed up. I’m not having a runway. Instead, a subway car is going to pull up on one end of the platform and all the models are going to file out and walk down in front of everyone to show off the clothes. I enlisted the help of my mom and cousin Soleil, plus Keon Adyn and Toderick are all walking in the show as well so I have a really good team. I invited everyone of course, and hopefully everybody can put their difference aside for one night but I can’t even worry about any of that right now.


The scene switches to one of the subway cars where the models are getting dressed, in hair and makeup, and doing last looks. Luna, Zuma’s mother, being a veteran in the modeling industry is instructing the models on how and where they will walk as well as approving their hair and makeup. Meanwhile Soleil is wrangling the models and getting them ready for showtime. Zuma walks around, taking everything in before finding Keon, Gypan, Adyn, and Todrick standing by in their RockSugar apparel.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: You guys look amazing!

KEON CAMP: This is going to be fun.

ADYN: Thanks for inviting me to be part of this Zuma.

TODRICK TABOR: Honey, she has arrived and she is on time. I am so glad I could be here to support you tonight Zuma. You deserve this.

GYPAN TYLER: Yeah man this is dope! I'm excited.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: Thank you guys so much for doing this, honestly I couldn’t have done it without you. It means so much to me that you’re all here you have no idea how nervous I am.

TODRICK TABOR: Nervous? Now you just cut out all that foolishness. As long as you keep Amonte away from the runway with water we should be fine. But honey let T.T. take care of that because nothing is going to ruin your night.

ADYN: I know I’ll need a drink after this.

Adyn chuckles

KEON CAMP: Anything for you babe.


Just then, Zuma’s mother glides by and places a hand on his shoulder.

LUNA ROCKWELL: Excuse me boys, mind if I steal my son away for a moment?

The two break away to a more quiet section of the subway car. Luna smiles sweetly at Zuma, the Amazonian model practically towering above her son in high heels.

LUNA ROCKWELL: I just wanted to let you know how proud I am of you. I wish you all the success in the world, my love. You’re going to do great.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: Thanks mom. Really. That means a lot.

SOLEIL ROCKWELL: ALRIGHT EVERYBODY IT'S SHOWTIME!!!

Soleil shouts, running down the subway car and getting everybody in position.

LUNA ROCKWELL: Good luck, Zuma.

She says before giving him a kiss on the cheek. Cameras pan to one of the entryways to the backstage area. Cadence is shown looking around trying to find Zuma.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Man! This is dope as fuck.

He continues walking as he spots Zuma talking to some models. He taps him on his shoulder and whispers in his ear.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: What’s good shawty.



CADENCE WASHINGTON: I know this is a bad idea. But Amonte aint said shit to me since we've been back from mexico. And its not like him or his sister are even gonna come. I don’t even know if we’re still together at this point. I know I’m gonna have to deal with that eventually, but today I’m here to support my boy and Geon is in the show too. I’d be rude not to support. He’s letting me crash on his couch right now.

The scene fades back to the two.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: Yoooo you came!

Zuma says after turning around. He gives Cadence a quick hug.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: I honestly didn’t know if you were gonna make it. I know things have been weird in this group especially between me and your dude so I just wanna let you know I really appreciate you coming out to support me. That’s really cool of you.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Nah Don’t mention it man. You been cool. We don’t even gotta talk about that here. I just wanted to pop back and say what's up, and congrats man.

He pauses.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Oh yea. And I brought you a lil something something.

He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a pre roll and places it in his pocket.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: For after the show. You hit that shit now you might be out till after its over.

He chuckles. Zuma starts cracking up.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: Mannnn you’re the best! You already know I’m gonna need it. I’m already stressed as fuck and the show hasn’t even started yet. Speaking of which it’s about to start in a couple minutes. I saved you a spot up front just in case!

The scene then switches back to the subway platform where everybody is in attendance. The main lights shut off before some Chicago house music starts blasting from the speakers. Turquoise and hot pink spotlights swirl around the subway station before a spotlight hits the subway car one end of the platform. The doors to the car open and one by one models dressed in pop-art inspired RockSugar tracksuits file out onto the platform which becomes illuminated. They begin to walk down the platform, passing by the rows of people in attendance. The scene switches backstage to Todrick Tabor and Austin Ramsey.

TODRICK TABOR: Babe, you made it

Todrick hugs Austin and gives him a quick kiss.

AUSTIN RAMSEY: I wouldn’t miss this for anything in the world. You know I had to support you and your best friend. Although I thought I was your best friend.



Honey, this man never ceases to amaze me. He is so kind, considerate, and attentive to all my needs. He is the ying to my yang baby.

PRODUCER: Do you think the two of you are moving too fast?

TODRICK TABOR: I messed up good relationships before subscribing to what others believed was too fast or too slow. I am taking this day by day and living my best life.

PRODUCER: Are you in love?

TODRICK TABOR: Chile, aren’t you the busy bee trying to offer me honey for this tea. We haven’t labeled what we have, but we are in a relationship. He likes me for me, and that is enough.

Austin playfully grabs Todrick’s ass and pulls him close.

TODRICK TABOR: Boy, you know there is no competition. You better stop grabbing me like that because I have a job to do.

AUSTIN RAMSEY: Yeah you do. We could sneak away real quick. I’m just saying.

Austin shrugs and Todrick shakes his head.

TODRICK TABOR: Lordt give me strength. Where is my oil chile?

AUSTIN RAMSEY: We could..nevermind

TODRICK TABOR: I know you weren’t about to say what I thought you were going to say.

AUSTIN RAMSEY: Babe, I wouldn’t even joke like that, that’s why I said nevermind. But on a serious note, I need you to be on your best behavior tonight.

Todrick gives him a shocked look.

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TODRICK TABOR: Oh lawd, here he goes.

TODRICK TABOR: Moi? I am always on my best behavior.

AUSTIN RAMSEY: Even if Amonte and Leah are here tonight?

Todrick rolls his eyes at the mention of their names.



Damn, I told you, the ying to my yang. I wanna turn-up if those heauxs want this smoke and here he goes telling me to turn down. I know he’s right though. There are going to be so many people watching this and this is Zuma’s night and I don’t want anything to ruin it. Or my reputation as a professional.

AUSTIN RAMSEY: I saw that. I mean it Todrick. Tonight is not the time or the place for bullshit from people that don’t matter to you. What do you always say? “They aren’t feeding, fucking, or financing me, so they don’t matter.” Well I’m doing all three of those things so what I say matters.

Todrick looks at Austin and raises an eyebrow. He loves when Austin gets all manly like this because usually he just goes along with whatever Todrick wants. He stares into those green eyes and the love is apparent.

TODRICK TABOR: Okay Daddy, I guess I will behave here and misbehave later.

AUSTIN RAMSEY: Good, I reward you properly when we get home or in the limo on the way to the afterspot. You sure you don’t want me to help you limber up before you walk?

TODRICK TABOR: Boy, get out of here and go find your seat. Zuma made sure you had a spot somewhere close to the front.



TODRICK TABOR: I think I love that man! But I ain’t getting a uHaul yet honey. We still have a ways to go. The scene cuts to Zuma in the confessional.



ZUMA ROCKWELL: This is insane! My heart is beating a million miles a minute. But the models all look so good and the clothes look amazing. It feels surreal but also like a dream come true at the same time.

The scene then cuts to Amonte and his sister hopping on a party bus filled with both male and female models, Amonte stands at the head of the bus yelling out grabbing everyone’s attention.

AMONTE JORDAN: Listen up everyone, tonight is the night we are showcasing my new eye and sock wear and I want everyone to be on point, this is a big deal and I want the audience to notice the product we’re selling.



AMONTE JORDAN: Tonight Zuma is having his little Payless fashion show and for some reason I was left off the guest list, now everyone knows that Amonte Jordan is invited to every party or event so I decided to make an entrance anyway, I’m sure the fashion show is dry so my presence will lighten the mood.

Amonte chuckles as he sips on his water.

AMONTE JORDAN: Plus what better way to announce my new business venture.

Amonte winks at the camera and the scene cuts back to the party bus. Amonte is shown still pumping the models up, he turns and sits down beside his sister and the bus starts moving.

AMONTE JORDAN: I can’t wait to see Zuma’s facial expression when we walk that runway, not only is my stuff better, I’m sure our models are prettier too.

A’LEAH JORDAN: I can’t believe Keon allowed him to not invite you, some friend.

AMONTE JORDAN: I’m not upset with Key, he’s just doing his part as that riffraffs boyfriend, I really don’t see what Key sees in him anyway, he’s not even that cute.

The two laugh.

AMONTE JORDAN: All I know is I’m about to crash this party and make it worth attending.

The scene fades and reopens back to the Rock Sugar fashion show, both Blaze and Amaya are shown arriving at the event. Amaya wearing a short black dress with some red bottoms walks down the red carpet and poses for a few photos.



AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: Tonight is the night of Zuma’s fashion show and I can’t wait to see some of his pieces, I remember him talking about his clothing line when I first met him but to see it actually happen is wonderful. I just hope we can make it through this night without any drama because baby what happened in Mexico was a hot mess.

The scene cuts back to the two heading towards the audience area, Amaya looks for her name along with her brothers and the two finally take their seats.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: Man it feels so fucking good to be out of the house, having this ankle bracelet on is driving me crazy.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: Well stop being a criminal and you wouldn’t have to worry about it.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: Damn it's like that, I’m not a criminal, I just made some bad decisions.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: We’re not even going to get into this, at all.



NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: Man I ain’t even tripping off what my sister is saying, I’m use to people calling me a fucking criminal, I heard that shit inside and outside the prison walls so it doesn’t really bother me anymore, I’m out now and I won’t be going back.

PRODUCER: Can you break down what all your charges were and what happened?

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: Nah, that's an old chapter in my life, I’m moving onto bigger and better things.

The scene cuts back to the two.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: I thought Zuma wanted you to walk in the show.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: He sent me a DM and asked if If I wanted to, and at first I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea but then I realized how embarrassing it would be for me to walk down the runway with a ankle bracelet on, so nah I just decided to sit in the audience and support from here.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE:You shouldn’t let what other people think about you bother you, if you allow that to happen then you’ll never get anywhere. I think you should still walk!

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: You right. I appreciate you sis.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: I know you do, and I appreciate and love you to, even though you get on my last nerve. I’ll let him know that I’ll walk anyway, maybe he can figure out a way to make me still look good while I got this shit on my leg.

The two laugh while sharing a quick embrace, Blaze jumps from his chair and heads to the backstage area. The scene follows him as he rushes over to Zuma who in the middle of fitting Gypan.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: I can’t believe how sick this looks on you! I can’t thank you enough for showing up today, it honestly means the world to me.

GYPAN TYLER: It’s appreciated man. Most definitely!



GYPAN TYLER: I knew moving to New York was a good idea. If i wanted to take this modeling thing seriously, I needed to be where it lives and breaths. I’ve already modeled in Mexico. And now this! Things are definitely looking up for the kid.

He smiles as the scene returns to the show.

GYPAN TYLER: I just appreciate you asking me to be apart of it. I’m still a noob in this world. So you’re also helping me more than you know. Thanks man. And this fit is sick! I gotta cop.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: I totally got you! It’s the least I can do. Just don’t forget about us when you’re a supermodel, k?

Gypan chuckles.

GYPAN TYLER: Nah man. It’s looking like you’re gonna blow too.

He chuckles

GYPAN TYLER: But I see it's a few people, well a certain person missing.



GYPAN TYLER: I mean it’s kinda obvious Zuma wouldn’t invite Amonte to be in the show. But i still have a strange feeling he isn't gonna be too happy that he isn’t on the guestlist.

He chuckles as the scene returns to the two.

GYPAN TYLER: Have yall come to any kinda resolve yet?

ZUMA ROCKWELL: You know, I thought about it but then I remembered something...they say in show business you should never work with two things: children, and animals. So why would I work with a baby goat? Anyway, I’m not trying to think about any of that right now. Tonight’s all about positivity.

Just then, Zuma notices Blaze walking up to them.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: Yo Zuma, I know you busy man but I wanted to tell you to disregard that text I sent you earlier, I still want to walk if the offer is still there, I got nervous because I didn’t want people to talk about me having this bracelet on my leg but fuck that, I still want to walk.


ZUMA ROCKWELL: Oh man that’s actually the best news I’ve heard all day! I’m not gonna lie I was a little stressed trying to figure out how I was gonna pull this show off with one less model…

Zuma looks down at Blaze’s ankle bracelet and thinks for a second.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: actually this could really work...my line is all about that gritty street vibe so fuck it let’s bling it out and make it into an accessory.

After doing one last check on Gypan, Zuma pats him on the shoulder.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: Alright you’re good. Go kill it!

Zuma then quickly leads Blaze over to the wardrobe, speaking to one of the stylists.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: can you help my friend get changed please? And find a seamstress to bling out his ankle monitor. I’m talking studs, crystals, all of it!

He then turns to Blaze.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: You’re gonna do great! I really appreciate this so much. Definitely owe you one!

The scene cuts back to the runway where the second round of models are coming out in the next collection. One by one male and female models come out dressed in multi colored abstract print tracksuits and jogger sets. Todrick is first of the cast members to walk out, followed by Gypan, then Adyn, Keon, and finally Blaze who confidently struts down the runway. His walk earns him major applause from those in attendance which only fuels his confidence.




ZUMA ROCKWELL: I’m beyond ecstatic. The show couldn’t have been more perfect. Everyone looks sooooo dope and it seems like people are really liking my stuff. I feel like a proud papa right now I could almost cry….almost!


The scene then cuts back to the runway. Now all of the models in each collection file out onto the stage as everyone stands up to applaud. Once all the models are out, Zuma jogs out from the backstage area onto the runway to a standing ovation. He takes a bow before waving at everyone, miming “thank you” and posing for a few pictures. The scene cuts outside to Amonte’s party bus pulling up, the loud sounds screaming from the bus pours inside of the event making people wonder where the noise was coming from, a few seconds go by and the door swings open. Amonte walks in along with his sister standing by his side and a microphone in his hand he walks towards the main stage where Zuma is standing.

AMONTE JORDAN: HEY MY GOOD FRIEND, sorry to interrupt your fashion show but since I wasn’t personally invited to your little event, I decided to invite my own self, and while I was in my nice fancy home wondering what I should wear, I thought to myself what a perfect way to show off some of my new stuff that I’ve created.

Amonte stands there for a second silence, admiring the angry look on Zuma’s face.

AMONTE JORDAN: I have an eyewear and jewelry line coming out, more on the high end side, not like the payless prices you're selling your items for. Anyway, ladies and gentleman I want everyone to give a warm welcome to MY MODELS and real fashion.

Amonte and the rest of the models strut their way down the long runway, Amonte who is leading the pack walks right past Zuma who you can see is trying to control himself from leaping at Amonte.



AMONTE JORDAN: The audience is loving my eyewear and jewelry, but I knew that would happen. I mean compared to the cheap shit that Zuma is trying to force on the audience, he should be happy that I saved his show, I’m sure Page Six will have a lot to write about tomorrow.

The scene cuts back to the event, by this time security has already rushed the stage trying to get Amonte and his models off of the stage.




ZUMA ROCKWELL:....Can you believe this shit? Amonte is the tackiest person I’ve ever met in my entire life. You’d think someone who prides themselves on being so prim and proper would understand what a lack of invitation means. Who crashes another person’s event trying to hock their own merch? Maybe he couldn’t afford a venue of his own.

Zuma shrugs and takes a sip of his drink before the scene cuts back to the fashion show. Zuma is noticeably livid but is clearly trying not to lose his cool in front of everyone. Instead he makes his way over to security, making sure they know which models are allowed to stay and which need to go. Eventually, Zuma walks over to Amonte who is arguing with a security guard.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: Dude this is really low, even for you. You weren’t invited but you showed up anyway. Your behavior is so fucking inappropriate so I think it’s best if you just leave now.

AMONTE JORDAN: Oh trust me I’m leaving this event, it's not even packed to the capacity, shows how much of failure this project is going to be. You should be thanking me for showing up and helping out this disaster of an event.

Amonte laughs, the scene cuts to the other side of the room where Keon is shown staring over at Amonte and Zuma.



KEON CAMP: I can’t believe Amonte just crashed Zuma’s fashion show, I’m so mad right now it's not even funny. Honestly if Zuma was to hit Amonte right now, I wouldn’t even care, I would just let it happen.

The scene cuts back to Keon, he makes his way over to Zuma and Amonte who are still arguing. He stands in between the two pushing them away from each other.

KEON CAMP: Let’s just go Zuma, y’all are causing a scene and everyone is watching.

AMONTE JORDAN: Yes tell your man to get going and leave me alone, this should teach him a lesson for always coming at me disrespectful.

Keon turns and looks at Amonte.

KEON CAMP: I’m so disappointed with you right now Amonte, you should just leave too.

AMONTE JORDAN: What? I’m your best friend.

KEON CAMP: And you will always be that, but tonight you really did some fucked up shit and I just need a couple days away from you.

Amonte stands there for a second speechless, he’s annoyed at what Keon is saying but at the same time he’s still feeling good after crashing Zuma’s fashion show.

AMONTE JORDAN: I can’t believe you are this mad, your boyfriend sits around and bad mouths me all day with his lackey and you're mad because I wanted to have a little fun, wow I can’t believe you Keon.



AMONTE JORDAN: Look I can understand why Keon’s upset, but it's like a prank, it's funny. I’m not worried about us not being friends but if he feels like he needs to be mad at me to get over this whole thing then I’ll give him his space.

The scene cuts back to the three.

KEON CAMP: Can you just go, we can talk about this another time.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: Yeah get the fuck on before you embarrass yourself more than you already have.



ZUMA ROCKWELL: Amonte is borderline psychotic if he really thinks what he did was a harmless prank. I had investors and buyers in attendance tonight. This so-called prank could end up ruining what little reputation I’ve tried to build for myself. All my hard work could go flying out the window because of Amonte and his bullshit. Like this is my future we’re talking about. But that just goes to show you how selfish and short sighted he is. I may not like the dude but I’d never try to put his livelihood in jeopardy over it...and to be honest I’m kind of getting tired of trying to play nice with him for Keon’s sake. Not only is it disrespectful to me but it’s disrespectful to Keon too. Clearly Amonte knows he can get away with doing whatever he wants, despite how he knows Keon feels about the situation. He knows that whatever he does, eventually Keon is going to forgive him. I don’t care about what Amonte says about me because fuck him. I just wish Keon would stick up for himself and actually put his foot down for once and stick with it.

The scene cuts back to the three. Zuma clenches his jaw and inhales deeply before exhaling.

ZUMA ROCKWELL: whatever...I’m gonna go get changed for the after party and then let’s get the fuck outta here.

With that, Zuma turns and storms off toward the backstage area. The scene cuts to Leah walking with her brother Amonte out to the party bus, Cadence is shown walking out the front entrance yelling for Amonte to stop.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Yo! AMMONTE! Stop.

Amonte turns and looks at Cadence.

AMONTE JORDAN: I was wondering how long it was going to take you to finally come out here, I feel like you should have walked out when I did.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Amonte. I'm here now. Will you just fucking talk to me

AMONTE JORDAN: I feel real disrespected that you choose to be friends with that scumbag Zuma, clearly we have a problem and the fact that you two are still friends drives me fucking insane. How about you stand up for me once in a while instead of sitting back in the corner.

Leah chimes in.

A’LEAH JORDAN: Because he’s a coward, he’s not a real man, the only thing he's worried about comes in a form of a powder substance.

Amonte turns and looks at Leah.

AMONTE JORDAN: Look chill Leah, I can handle this, just get on the bus.

A’LEAH JORDAN: Well hurry up, I’m ready to get Rozelle’s so I can order some steak and drink some wine, and leave this coward alone, you need someone more on your level.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Will you just go! You're the last person to be talking about someone the way you be guzzling that tequila.

Leah starts to get into Cadence’s face, because she’s a female Cadence just backs away from her.

A’LEAH JORDAN: You don’t know anything about my life bum, get a job, fucking loser.

Leah turns and walks onto the bus leaving Amonte and Cadence alone.

AMONTE JORDAN: I’m here, what do you want to talk about?

CADENCE WASHINGTON: First of all we need to talk about your whack ass sister. You let her talk to me however the fuck she want and you think im supposed to just sit there. Does she not know I have sisters too.


AMONTE JORDAN: I can’t help that or stop her mouth, I have told her numerous times in the past not to talk to you in that manner and she doesn’t listen, but what is it you want me to do? That's my sister and she only wants what's best for me, I mean you sit around and let Zuma talk to me any type of way and I don’t see you coming to my defense.

Amonte rolls his eyes, Leah starts banging on the window.

A’LEAH JORDAN: Hurry up, I am hungry. I’m sure he needs to go to the bathroom and do a bump anyway, damnit!

Amonte ignores Leah and looks back at Cadence.

AMONTE JORDAN: I’m supposed to be your man, we were so good in the beginning and now look at us, we’re falling apart.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Babe we haven't talked since Mexico. You got your sister and everybody else in ya head and they're pulling you further and further away from me. I don't know what you want me to do Monte! This shit with Zuma seems to be all you care about anyway. This shit is so stupid bro. I got your back all the time but this ain't that deep. Yall need to work this shit out. Yall letting it affect business now. You know this was foul bae. But i'm still out here cuz I wanna fix this shit with us.. so wassup?

AMONTE JORDAN: It’s foul how he treats me, he invites you but doesn't invite me and you still show up? Now if that isn’t disrespectful I don’t know what is, why would you even walk?

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Bae I'm not walking. I literally stopped by to show my support. Geon is walking in the show and I felt like it would be cool. I didn't think you would be here. I'm sorry man.



AMONTE JORDAN: I was beyond mad at this point, I didn’t understand why this wasn’t catching on to Cadence, this whole situation. I don’t want him to be friends with Zuma and if he can’t do that then I don’t know what the future holds for us.

The scene cuts back to the two.

AMONTE JORDAN: Listen you don’t have to do anything, but tonight I think you should stay at a hotel, I’m just not feeling us at all tonight.

Cadence sighs, looking at him.

CADENCE WASHINGTON: Can I at least get a hug? I missed you man.

AMONTE JORDAN: Yes.

Amonte leans in and hugs Cadence, kissing him on the cheek. Amonte turns and gets on the bus and cracks open a bottle of champagne, the bus drives off leaving Cadence standing there alone and the scene fades and reopens to Todrick Tabor in his confessional. He has tears in his eyes.



TODRICK TABOR: I am so mad I’m ready to cry and just wreck shit. A prank? That asshat thinks that was a prank? That is Zuma’s life and livelihood. If someone did that to him then he’d be crying to everyone who would listen. This victim act is getting real old, real fast. She is a mean girl and she is trying to act like she is the one in distress. Every single event or outing here she goes bumping them gums and then when someone says something to her ass she starts with the victim act. Zuma doesn’t know how to behave? Bitch please. And as far as this lackey thing goes, he takes that uncultured and uncivilized drunk Leah everywhere. They are just toxic and I’m over both of them. I need to go find my bestie right now. He is what matters.

The scene switches to Austin running up to Todrick in all the chaos. He doesn’t speak but reaches out to embrace Todrick and holds him tight.

TODRICK TABOR: Thanks Boo. This is a disaster right now and I can’t imagine how Zuma is feeling right now. We have to salvage this night babe.

AUSTIN RAMSEY: We will babe. Get changed and we’ll go find Zuma and Keon. Todrick scurries off and the scene switches to Tommii Drekko pulling up to Amaya’s home. Tommii pulls into the parking garage and exits his car.



TOMMII DREKKO: Yo Mexico was lit as fuck, minus the drama but shit it didn’t involve me so I really don’t care. I heard Zuma’s fashion show had some drama going down but I wasn’t invited, and nah I’m not in my feelings about it I didn’t expect him to invite me, we barely know each other.

Tommii shrugs.

TOMMII DREKKO: I hit my homegirl Amaya up so I could catch up with her and also holla at her brother, I heard he was looking for some work so I figured I could help him out.

The scene cuts back to Tommii walking into Amaya’s house, the two hug before walking into the living room area and sitting down on the couch.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: Boy what the hell was you doing when I called you? It sounded like you were with a female or something.

TOMMII DREKKO: Nah, you know you're the only girl for me.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: Boy get out my face.

TOMMII DREKKO: Damn Amaya it’s like that, I’ve been trying to get at you for years ever since you got me off the hook for that little case I caught back in the day.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: I was your lawyer and till this day I still help you with certain shit, we’ll just keep it professional and whatever personal between us will just be friendly.



AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: Tommii is a trip, that man has been flirting and trying to get with me since I first represented him in a possession case a long time ago. He’s cool but I would never cross that bridge, it’s the immaturity for me.

The scene cuts back to the two.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: Anyway, why didn’t you come to the fashion show?

TOMMII DREKKO: I wasn’t invited, it’s cool though. We were only around each other for a short time in Mexico, but I heard the shit was crazy.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: The fashion and the show was on point, it was just the shit that happened afterward was crazy.



AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: Zuma did an amazing job with Rock Sugar, I was really impressed with what I saw and I only wish him the best success, but baby Amonte was wrong for what he did. I won’t say to much but there’s a time and place for everything and him crashing Zuma’s fashion show was not the right time.

The scene cuts back to the two.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: I don’t know how the group is going to move forward after this mess, it seems like it’s a lot of drama going on and I don’t want any parts of it.

TOMMII DREKKO: Yea they trippin.

Nikko makes his way into the room wearing a pair of basketball shorts and a #FreeBlaze shirt on. Nikko daps Tommii up and sits down on the couch beside his sister.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: What y’all talking about?

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: The drama at Zuma’s fashion show.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: Oh yea that shit was crazy, I felt bad for the dude.

AMAYA “LYNNE” COLE: I just said the same thing, but anyway I’ll leave y’all two to talk.

Amaya gets up from the couch and exits the room leaving Nikko and Tommii alone.

TOMMII DREKKO: Yo, no disrespect but ya sister fine as shit.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: Chill bruh, let’s talk business.

TOMMII DREKKO: Aight, I know you do music, so I was trying to get you in the studio and see what you got but that ankle shit fucking up your moves right now.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: I feel you, but I’m getting the shit taken off soon.



NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: This ankle monitor really fucking shit up for me right now, everything I want or need to do I gotta get approved and that shit is a process.

Blaze pauses, rolling his eyes.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: I just want this shit off so I can finally live my life the way I want too.

The scene cuts back to the two.

TOMMII DREKKO: Talk to your PO and see if he’ll approve some studio sessions, once we get a song on iTunes and every other platform then the money will start coming in, this shit is a platform so use that shit and make some money.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: I’m trying to, but the system is holding me back, I’m going to talk to my PO and see what’s up.



TOMMII DREKKO: I feel bad for Nikko, all he wants to do is work and provide for his son but his past mistakes are holding him back, that’s why I’m trying to help him as much as I can. If I felt like he wasn’t trying to change then I wouldn’t be so involved with his future, but I know he wants to do right.

The scene cuts back to the two.

TOMMII DREKKO: Do that, and if you need me to put in a good word or something then I got you.

NIKKO “BLAZE” COLE: I appreciate that.

The two continue talking as the scene fades to black.