Post by #theLIFE on Jan 15, 2022 14:11:13 GMT -5
MILES BALENCIAGA: If you want the tea, the scoop, or the low down dirty shit that some of my cast mates are up too then make sure you tune into #GossipWithMilesš where all the secrets are let out of the bag.
The scene opens up with Miles Balenciaga inside of his home, he just finished filming a episode of his hit show/podcasts #GossipWithMilesš his assistant shuts down the equipment and Miles grabs his drink and walks into the sitting room.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Hey boo boo kitties, itās the real fan favorite and the star of the show and I know you guys have missed me. After season 3 I stepped away from the spotlight just to focus on myself and my professional lfie, ya boy was collecting checks and growing my own brand. You see, unlike the other girls, my main focus is succeeding and making a bigger name for myself. Iām not one of those boys thatās out here fighting in the streets and causing drama.
Miles chuckles.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Oh I heard about what went down at Adynās birthday party, even though I wasnāt in attendance, some people I know were there and they said the party was ghetto as hell. But that doesnāt surprise me especially since Adyn was hosting it, I wish I could have been there to experience it with my own my eyes but donāt worry I got all the tea and you guys will have to tune in and watch #GossipWithMilesš to get the true tea.
Miles winks at the camera and the scene cuts back to Miles and his assistant Kayla Robinson. Kayla is shown going over Milesā schedule while Miles is shown mass tweeting and sipping on his little cocktail he made.
KAYLA ROBINSON: That was a good show, the listeners are growing day by day.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Iām going to be as big as Wendy Williams, I can always see my name on the TV screen. The Miles Balenciaga Show, now that sounds beautiful.
Miles chuckles.
KAYLA ROBINSON: I can see that happening.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Itās already in the works, MIL has been talking to me about possibly creating my own show, Roquel isnāt doing her show anymore which I understand why, she didnāt have half the listeners i have and she had her own talk show, I just have a podcast. And then you have the rejects like the mean girls who haven't done a show in Lord knows how long, so really all MIL has is me. I think itās probably best if they cancel the other shows and just let me run the talk show of MIL especially if they want the job done right.
KAYLA ROBINSON: You are the star.
MILES BALENCIAGA: See I knew I made a good decision when I hired you, other people may look at your dedication as ass kissing but I look at you as a loyal servant, well worker.
Miles giggles.
MILES BALENCIAGA: I do plan on hosting a party for my podcast, I want to celebrate the success of my show and rub it in some of these girls' faces since they thought I would never make it.
KAYLA ROBINSON: Ooh parties, I love parties.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Oh ummm, the party isnāt for the help, but I would need you to set everything up and make it perfect for me. I want it to be the most talked about party in Atlanta.
KAYLA ROBINSON: Should we discuss the invite list now?
MILES BALENCIAGA: I want you to invite everyone, I donāt have any issues with anyone, now the girls might have a problem with me but thatās their fault, not mine. I want these girls to see what hard work and dedication looks like, Iām so sick of them putting down my show and calling what I report lies even though I have credible sources behind everything I report, these heffas canāt handle the truth.
KAYLA ROBINSON: I mean Miles you sort of rub people the wrong way, I think the majority of them understand itās your job to gossip about them but I think itās the delivery that makes them upset.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Girl, you want this job or not?
KAYLA ROBINSON: Oop, Iām just saying.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Me? Rub people the wrong way? Never! I canāt help it, these girls canāt handle the true tea I spill about them. I've said this before and Iāll say it again. Iām only doing my job, Iām a journalist, or a blogger whatever you want to call it and what I report is what Iāve been told, I would never report anything that didnāt have credible sources behind it, and to be honest some of these heffas should be happy Iām helping them out with their careers because baby half their careers have already flatlined and resuscitation was never an option, Iām giving you boo boo kitties life and fame, they should be happy that someoneās cares enough about them to bring them back to life.
Miles chuckles.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Ha, I love my job.
The scene cuts back to Miles and Kayla.
KAYLA ROBINSON: Iām always on your side Miles, Iāve been working for you for a few months now and I can see how hard you work and I can see the dedication you have to your show, I want to see you succeed, honestly I do.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Awee that was sweet Layla, I appreciate that. That was a nice save too, trying to kiss ass to keep your job, I live for it Layla.
KAYLA ROBINSON: Ummm itās Kayla.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Thatās what I said girl.
KAYLA ROBINSON: No, I think you called me Layla but sorry if Iām wrong.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Yes you are, now if youāll excuse me, I have to get ready for my special date tonight, any calls or emails regarding business just put them to the side and we can discuss them later.
KAYLA ROBINSON: Ok, Iāll make sure to do that.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Good and call Estela my lawyer and tell her to look over those contracts I sent over to her earlier so we can decide whether or not I should take the deal.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Ever since #GossipWithMilesš hit the airwaves my phone hasnāt stopped ringing, I got people calling my phone for hosting gigs, talk show appearances and even a couple magazine spreads so when I tell you your boy is booked and busy, IāM BOOKED AND BUSY. Now watch the girls talk about that!
Miles snaps his fingers and the scene fades and reopens in the beautiful Buckhead area. Cameras pan through a familiar gated community until it stops in front of the home of Trinity Monroe. A 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is shown pulling up into the driveway as the car comes to a stop, Trinity is shown climbing out of the driver's seat. She flips her hair out of her face as she closes the door behind her and locks it. She she then walks to her door and punches a code in and the lock beeps and disarms for her to go in. She is greeted by her two pomeranian dogs, mocha, and princess. She kneels down and greets her babies with kisses and belly rubs.
TRINITY MONROE: Hi my babies. You missed mommy? Huh? I missed you too my little angels. You hungry?
The darks bark at any mention of food. They begin spinning in circles, wagging their tales, and jumping around.
TRINITY MONROE: Let's go eat babies.
They follow her toward the kitchen as the scene fades to confessional.
TRINITY MONROE: The holy Trinity is back baby!
She smiles, flashing her brand new smile.
TRINITY MONROE: Yes gawd! It feels so good to be back. Four seasons later.
She pauses, thinking back to the ups and downs of past seasons.
TRINITY MONROE: We all know how crazy the year has been, even finally coming back to some sense of normalcy, it's still all been so much. But I was blessed to be able to make it through the other side on top and it's very humbling, I'll tell you that. To go from filming a show, opening a club, ballroom, to being shut down in an instant then coming back and rebuilding it all. Its really a blessing. It really felt like Chanel and I opened the doors for five minutes then they were telling us we has to close our doors. And we had no idea when we'd be able to open back up, but yes baby we are back! And so am I bigger and better each year. And this year will be no different. Shebgot a Lotta things popping. Just wait and see.
She playfully winks as the scene fades back to her home where she is shown feeding her puppies. She walks over to her sink and washes her hands.
TRINITY MONROE: I need wine.
She walks over to her electric wine cooler and pulls out the bottle of no. 9 rose that she put in before she left out. She grabs a wine glass and places it on the counter. As she is about to pop the bottle, she hears her front door open. She immediately blushes because she knows only two people have the code to her door. And she knows it isn't her mother.
TRINITY MONROE: Babe is that you?
A voice yells out.
DEVAUGHN CANNON: Yea bae it's me.
TRINITY MONROE: I'm in the kitchen.
The door closes and moments later, Trinity's boyfriend De'Vaughn Cannon is shown walking through the kitchen holding a beautiful arrangement of pink and lavender roses. Trinity blushes as he wraps his arms around her and kisses her gently in her lips.
DEVAUGHN CANNON: I missed you bae.
TRINITY MONROE: I missed you too boo.
DEVAUGHN CANNON: I see you got the wine out. You might as well go head and take out another glass.
TRINITY MONROE: You know I got you boo.
She grabs another glass from the rack. He then hands gently the roses as she sits the glass on the table.
TRINITY MONROE: Okay babe. I see you. You know Reese are my favorite.
DEVAUGHN CANNON: That's my job to know what you like bae. Always tryna keep that sexy ass smile on ya face.
DEVAUGHN CANNON: What's good in the hood. It's ya boy Vaughn Cannon. I'm a personal trainer to a variety of clientele. But my main concentrations are fighters. I did a lil boxing myself. But I realized I enjoyed the prices of getting prepared for the ring more than I did actually being in it. And doing that also led to me getting a few gigs in fitness magazines, which was how I met Trini. She was doing makeup for a shot in another area and when I saw her I had to talk to her. And here we are.
He pauses, taking a moment to prepare to address the obvious elephant that would be in the room if it wasn't already there.
Devaugn: Contrary to popular belief I did not meet her through my brotherā¦
He pauses again, thinking back to all the events that led up to their relationship.
DEVAUGHN CANNON: Yea Devyn is my brother if y'all ain't know by the last name. When it came out that I was dating trinity the media tried to push this narrative that I just stopped in and took his girl. But that's far from how shit went down. See me and Devyn kinda just got back in each other's lives. We were basically rebuilding our relationship and when I came back in the picture they were already broken up. We had already started kicking when I found out they was ever together.
Producer: Had you ever watched the show. You honestly had no idea?
DEVAUGHN CANNON: Never watched the show. I wasn't apart of none of this forreal. Trini is the first and only transwoman I have ever been wit. I found out when I dated her I might have even been a lil transphobic at first. I just ignored any aspects of anything LGBT forreal. So I had no reason to watch.
Producer: But your brother was on the show. You didn't think watching out of support would have been nice?
DEVAUGHN CANNON: Absolutely, but like i told you, this was all new to me. Still tryna figure shit out. Injust know trinity got me feeling like no bitch ever has and I can't stay away from that. And hopefully bro understand ain't no hate. It's definitely love..
He sighs as the scene fades back to the two who are now shown sitting in the family room sipping on wine. Trinity has already sat her flowers in a vase in the middle of the coffee table.
TRINITY MONROE: they're so beautiful! I love it. You spoil me babe.
DEVAUGHN CANNON: I got to bae.
He chuckles.
Devaugn: Tryna keep this around for the long haul.
She blushes as she runs her fingers through his curly hair.
DEVAUGHN CANNON: What's on the agenda tho. What you got planned today.
TRINITY MONROE: I wish it was a day spent in the bed. But that's a thing of my imagination.
She chuckles
TRINITY MONROE: I wanna meet up with my girl Chanel at some point today. She told me she wanted to talk to me about something. And I have to be at Ladyboy tonight. We have a huge party coming in. We had somebody rent out the whole club so we're gonna need all our people there.
DEVAUGHN CANNON: you know I can come help you out if you need it babe. I have one more client this afternoon and I'm free as a bird.
TRINITY MONROE: Now you know imma hold you to it now. Don't go missing when I say I need these chairs and tables moved around.
DEVAUGHN CANNON: Nah I got you boo. Just hit me when you done wit ya friend and I can meet you at the club.
TRINITY MONROE: Alright mister. Good. Because we'll probably need all the help we can get.
DEVAUGHN CANNON: That's a bet then. I know one thing tho. I need a shower before I meet this client.
TRINITY MONROE: I didn't wanna say anything but..
She playfully fans her nose.
DEVAUGHN CANNON: Oh you got jokes huh?
TRINITY MONROE: I'm just saying babe.
She chuckles:
TRINITY MONROE: just a lil funky
DEVAUGHN CANNON: Oh yea?
He leans over so Trinity falls to the couch so he is on top of her. He lifts his arms and playfully puts them in her nose's range.
DEVAUGHN CANNON: Now you smell like me. How you like that?
Trinity chuckles as she playfully tries to push him off off her
TRINITY MONROE: Get ya funky self off of me!
The two continue playfully wrestling as the scene fades and reopens inside of West Egg Cafe, Adyn and Chanel are shown inside already sitting and placing an order at the table, a few minutes go by and Chase Liu is shown arriving at the cafe and joining Adyn and Chanel at the table.
CHASE LIU: Adyn pulled me aside after his party and told me that he wanted to talk to me about what went down, now I hope heās not blaming me for how he acted at his party because I didnāt have anything to do with that, and I find it funny that he invited me to have a talk but failed to mention that Chanel was going to be here too.
Chase shrugs.
CHASE LIU: Itās whatever though, Iām not here to argue, Iāll just hear what he has to say and hopefully itās him thanking me for putting together a great birthday party for him, minus the drama.
The scene cuts back to the restaurant.
ADYN RICHIE: Damn boy finally.
CHASE LIU: You already know how the traffic is in Atlanta, anyway I didnāt know Chanel was going to be here today. How are you?
CHANEL SNOW: Iām fine Chase, congratulations on the lounge, I heard itās doing really well.
CHANEL SNOW: Chile, everyone is opening up bars and clubs these days, itās funny because the first three seasons of ATL the girls weren't opening up businesses, they were to busy throwing drinks and acting a damn fool but now everybody wants to have a club or a lounge, I see yāall. Carry on!
Chanel sips on her drink and the scene cuts back to the three.
CHASE LIU: Thank you, I guess the people can finally appreciate an upscale lounge instead of attending the usual hole in the wall clubs that donāt last more than a couple weeks.
CHANEL SNOW: Iām happy Lady Boy doesnāt have those issues, weāre poppin over this way, full capacity every weekend.
Chanel snaps her fingers.
CHASE LIU: Thatās a blessing, I hope it stays that way, especially with the pandemic and everything you know things arenāt always guaranteed.
CHASE LIU: I donāt know what Chanelās problem is tonight, I really donāt know her like that but Iām catching all the shade sheās throwing and Iām throwing it right back at her.
The scene cuts back to the three.
CHANEL SNOW: Trust me boo, Iām good over here.
ADYN RICHIE: Ok, well now that the pissing contest is over, I invited you here Chase because there are a couple things I like to talk to you about. I loved the party you threw for me and I appreciate everything that you did, but what Iām confused about is why you thought it was a good idea to not only invite Paris dusty ass to my party but you also invited Keon.
CHASE LIU: Thatās where you're wrong, I never invited Keon, he was brought as a plus one that your brother's husband thought it was a good idea to do, I didnāt even know he was there at first. I could have had security escort him out but instead of you being patient and allowing that to happen, you decided to act crazy and cause a scene.
ADYN RICHIE: I popped the fuck off because I didnāt understand why he thought it was cool to show up to my party knowing that my brother was going to be there, but Keon got what he deserved.
CHASE LIU: Right and in my lounge, I donāt appreciate you turning up like that and destroying shit inside of my lounge, there were glasses that were broken and chairs that were turned over and missing legs, like bro you really went insane.
The scene cuts to a video package of the fight that went down at Adynās birthday party. The scene cuts to Chaseās confessional.
CHASE LIU: I understand why Adynās mad, I would be upset too if people I didnāt like popped up at my birthday party but that doesnāt excuse his behavior, he acted like a wild animal tearing up shit inside my lounge and friend or not, Iām holding you accountable.
The scene cuts back to the three.
ADYN RICHIE: So you're mad at me because I fought inside of your lounge? I fought because there were people that you allowed inside of my party that you know I donāt care for.
CHANEL SNOW: Chile this is one I said I was stepping back from this shit, because all of this arguing back and forth is wack. Just own up to both of yāall mistakes and apologize, itās as simple as that.
The scene cuts back to the three.
CHANEL SNOW: If I can cut in, it seems like both of you are upset and really all you have to do is apologize to one another and all of this could be over with.
ADYN RICHIE: Look Iām sorry for fighting but I was pissed off and at that moment all I could see was red.
ADYN RICHIE: Over the years Chase and I have formed a close bond, we are real friends, we talk and hang on and off camera unlike a lot other people. So it does bother me when heās upset, but I felt like he hurt me too so I shouldnāt be the only one apologizing.
Adyn shrugs and the scene cuts back to the three.
ADYN RICHIE: And I mean that.
Chase smiles.
CHASE LIU: And Iām sorry for not putting Keon and Paris in their place, I honestly didnāt think Paris would show up and as for Keon like I said he was a plus one so that was out of my hands. I felt bad for Paris because we both know he doesnāt have any friends, he went off the radar for a minute and when he popped back up and people were ignoring him, I figured why not give him another chance and extend the olive branch and see if heās actually matured.
ADYN RICHIE: He hasnāt, he threw his little shade last night but I donāt have the energy to fight with him either, if he wants to continue this spat between us then he can do it on his own but as for me, Iām not paying him any attention.
CHANEL SNOW: Heās always been sweet to me. Heās hosted a few parties at Lady Boy, one thing I will say about him is that he can be a sloppy drunk.
ADYN RICHIE: That's his favorite thing to do, be sloppy.
CHASE LIU: I really thought the issues you two had were over with, itās been so long since the lost tapes happened, I didnāt think you guys still hated each other.
ADYN RICHIE: I donāt hate him, we just havenāt talked and like you said he disappeared for a minute and when he popped back up, we never really interacted until he was signed for the show again.
CHASE LIU: Because he needed a check, and MIL loves messy ass queens.
CHANEL SNOW: Not needed a check Chile.
ADYN RICHIE: I donāt know about all that, but I do know he was in my mentions and subtweeting once it was announced he was signing onto season 4. Iām not giving him the attention he desperately needs, i doubt weāll cross paths because besides this circle we donāt have any other mutual friends.
CHASE LIU: I doubt he has friends at all.
Chanel shakes her head.
CHANEL SNOW: Yāall are shady. Listen enough about that boy, Today is a new day and moving forward I think we all should be open minded when it comes to friendships and learning to forgive and forget.
Adyn rolls his eyes.
ADYN RICHIE: What happened to the shady Chanel? Now youāre the peacemaker and shit.
CHANEL SNOW: Nah boo, Iām about making money, I donāt entertain petty beefs and arguments. Yāall will work it out one way or another, but until then live free and be happy, thatās how I look at life.
CHASE LIU: I hear that.
ADYN RICHIE: Live free and be happy, I like that.
The three continue talking and eating while the scene fades and reopens showing the exterior of Dax & Skyeās house. Itās the morning after Adynās birthday party at #ManniLounge. Cutting to the interior, we see Skye in the rather large kitchen. Sheās looking surprisingly refreshed, considering how hard she and everyone else partied the night before. It looks like Skye has been pretty busy whipping up what looks like the breakfast of champions: pastries, fruit platters, and carafes filled with different juices are spread all over the kitchen island. Skye is humming aloud to āEdge of Seventeenā by Stevie Nicks while organizing everything, making sure the presentation is just so. The camera then cuts to the main staircase where we see Paris groggily making his way downstairs. Heās dressed in a pair of socks, a pair of skimpy powder blue Jersey mesh Andrew Christian briefs, and what looks to be one of Daxās over shirts. Paris wipes his eyes once he makes it to the landing and follows the sound of Skyeās humming into the kitchen.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Last night was insaneā¦super fucking fun, but insane. After that whole brawl situation happened and Benny was hauled off, and then the little encounter I had with Adyn, Skye Dax and I decided that was our cue and we took the party back to their place. Dax and I ended up hooking up again and let me just tell youā¦it was even BETTER than I remember. But babyyyy let me tell youā¦between my head pounding from this hangover, and the pounding I took last night? Letās just say ya boy is in a world of pain right now!
The scene cuts back to the kitchen. Paris leans against the kitchen island, holding his lower back with one hand and cradling his forehead with the other. Skye looks him over and giggles.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: How are you even alive right now, let alone able to do all of this?
He asks, motioning to the display of gourmet excellence splayed out on the kitchen island. Skye laughs again and then, as if sensing Parisās pain, pours him a glass of champagne and tops it with a splash of orange juice.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: oh my gawwwwd I love you!
Paris instantly takes a sip of his mimosa and all but collapses on the kitchen island. Skye belts out as she is making her way to the cabinet next to the wine rack.
SKYE DEVEREUX: JUST LIKE THE WHITE WINGED DOVEā¦
She uses one hand to cover her mouth after her accidental, but not exactly horrible rendition of the song playing from her Beats Pill. She grabs a bottle of Advil and slides it across the counter with a small chilled bottle of water from the mini fridge beneath the island.
SKYE DEVEREUX: Ain't my first go round with the holy spirits, lovey. The key is to drink water between drinks, chug a Gatorade before and after, and those magical pills before bed.
SKYE DEVEREUX: I try to tell these girls, but none of them want to listen until it's too late. Hydration, hydration, hydrationā¦
Skye winks with a twinkle in her big blue eyes. We return back to the kitchen as Skye picks up a strawberry and puts it between her lips, taking a slow bite before suckling the juices, and slowly chewing.
SKYE DEVEREUX: Mmmmmmā¦
Paris rolls his eyes jokingly and twists open the cap to the Advil bottle. He shakes out two into the palm of his hand, pops them in his mouth, and follows up with a swallow of the ice cold water. Shutting his eyes, Paris allows his body to feel the cool liquid cascading down his throat. He inhales deeply through his nose and exhales through his mouth before opening his eyes and looking Skye over.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Thanks
He smirks, watching Skye practically eat out the strawberry.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: So last night was so fucking wild. I mean it got a liiiiittle messy, but thatās to be expected. All in all Iām glad we all finally got to hang out!ā¦and Iām SOOOO happy youāre in Atlanta now. I can already tell weāre gonna get into all kinds of trouble together.
SKYE DEVEREUX: Auf wehwer whuckerā¦
Skye finishes the strawberry and pops her lips, winking at Paris. She pulls a cup down for herself and makes a mimosa, more champagne than she should.
SKYE DEVEREUX: I'm from a town just outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma. A good Christian boy on the farm, who wore his sister's clothes when no one was lookin'. Nothing wrong with that, until the parents find out. Then, all kinds of shit needs to be repressed. You feel me, baby?
Skye sways back and forth, allowing her lace nightgown to flow gracefully to the music as she does so.
SKYE DEVEREUX: So yeah, if there is trouble to be found, im going to be at the center of it.
Skye leans in and gives Paris a kiss on the cheek. Paris canāt help but blush a little bit. He smiles, lightly biting down on his lower lip before playfully smacking Skye on her ass.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Well that you definitely were last night. Likeā¦can you believe we almost witnessed an actual knife fight? Thatās so insanely ridiculous but I guess thatās what you get at an Adyn event. Nothing but hoodrats and hijinx. I think that was actually the theme of his party come to think of it.
Just then, Parisās phone, tucked into the waistband of his briefs, starts buzzing. Paris takes it out and stares at the screen curiously. Itās a text from his manager Shooter which reads: āTHE ARTICLE IS OUT. MEET AT 2PM TO STRATEGIZE.ā Paris presses on the side of his phone and it goes back to sleep with a *click* sound. He slips the phone back into the waistband of his briefs.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: ā¦aaaaand speaking of drama. Ugggh
He tosses his head back and groans.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: I wish I could just hide out here forever. I soooo do not want to deal with the outside world today.
Skye looks intrigued, but decides not to ask about it since the information was not offered. Instead, she brings Paris a saucer to pick anything he may want to eat from. Just then, Ryan comes down the same stairs, lacking the class Paris had to put on a shirt. Instead, he is only in a pair of CK white briefs that leave nothing to the imagination, and a lot of it front and back. This makes Skye blush. He comes around behind Skye and wraps his arms around her. He groans as he stretches a bit.
RYAN: You didn't have to buy all this for little old me, babygirlā¦
Skye swings her head back, almost offended.
SKYE DEVEREUX: Who bought what now? Honey, this southern belle cooks, cleans, and you would never even know she was there if it wasn't for the wonderful spread before your very eyes.
RYAN: Well excuse me, Miss Thing. It looks and smells wonderful.
SKYE DEVEREUX: That's because it is, baby cakes. Now, you both get to eating before Dax comes down here and cleans it all out, you heard?
Skye points around multiple times to the food and drink. However, she is just a moment too late as Dax comes down the stairs in pajama bottoms and nothing else. Skye raises an eyebrow at Ryan and Paris as she pulls out another plate. However, Dax walks over and picks up a cinnamon roll and takes a bite out of it, looking around as everyone is staring at him.
DAX BECKETT:What?
DAX BECKETT:The party was wild, but Paris was even more wilder. He put it down on me in the bathroom at #ManniLounge, and after we decided to bounce because of the ghetto ass knife fight that took place, he put it down on me like five more times when we got home. Iām trying not to show it, butā¦ I think Iām catching feelings for Paris.
Dax raises an eyebrow and looks around.
DAX BECKETT:Did I just say that?
Dax laughs and shrugs.
DAX BECKETT:I guess I did. I know heās got a past, but so do I. I aināt innocent here. We were vibing for sure, so I can see it happeningā¦
Back at the breakfast bar, Dax walks over to Paris and wraps his arms around him, leaning in for a frosting covered kiss. Paris leans back against the kitchen island and wraps his arms around the back of Daxās neck before pressing their lips together for a sweet, pun intended, kiss.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Well thatās about the best hangover cure I can think of.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: You know when you think someone is really cute, you sometimes forget how hot they are until you see them again? Well thatās how I can tell if I really like a guy and basically thatās what happens whenever I see Dax. Itās likeā¦I know heās cute, but then he comes around itās like damn! I could definitely get used to this.
Paris giggles a little and starts blushing, uncharacteristically bashful.
The scene cuts back to the four of them in the kitchen.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Glad you decided to join the living. You looked so peaceful sleeping, I didnāt want to wake you up. BUT Iām happy you did because I didnāt want to leave without saying goodbye. I have to tend to some annoying business stuff but maybe we can meet up later?
Dax is still kind of waking up as Skye sends a cup of black coffee his way. He takes another bite of the cinnamon roll before washing it down with the hot coffee.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: I was too wore out from last night to get up even a second sooner. But I am glad you were able to stick it out a little longer so I could say goodbye.
Skye puts her hand to her chest to let everyone know that she's fangirling for them, letting out a quiet "awwww". Ryan bites into a danish, nodding along.
RYAN: You all are so cute together. I love this for you.
SKYE DEVEREUX: Right?! I'm so giddy and it's not even meā¦
DAX BECKETT:Calm down. Calm down. I mean, I have a lunch appointment, but I'd love to get together later. Just let me know when you're free.
Dax gives Paris another kiss, not wanting to let go. Paris gently closes his eyes for a moment, savoring the kiss. He canāt help but laugh a little after hearing the commentary from Skye and Ryan. Reluctantly, he breaks the kiss and buries his forehead in Daxās collarbone for a moment.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: It's a date.
He says before pecking Dax on the lips one more time. He waves goodbye to everyone and leaves the kitchen, presumably to go get dressed before he leaves, the scene fades and reopens outside of a medium size off space located in downtown Atlanta, Miles is shown standing outside in front of the space smiling uncontrollably, he hears his name being called and he turns to find North Wynters making her way towards him.
NORTH WYNTERS: Me and Miles go way back, he used to style me back when I was dancing so I would use him here and there for outfits, even though he doesnāt style me anymore we always remained good friends. Now this new Miles is messy, back when we were really hanging out, he wasnāt all that extra. I donāt think he would ever come at me the way he goes at other people, but I always watch what I say around him.
North shrugs.
NORTH WYNTERS: Heās still my boo though.
The scene cuts back to the two.
NORTH WYNTERS: Boy why did you call me here, itās cold as hell out here, we could have gone somewhere warm and sat down, had some tea, maybe spill some tea.
Both laugh.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Because I wanted to show you what I was working on.
NORTH WYNTERS: Umm what? Weāre standing in front of an empty space shaking and freezing, I can feel the icicles forming underneath my nose.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Oh my God stop playing.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Today is very important to me, Iāve kept quiet about this for a long time but everyone knows Iāve been doing my #GossipWithMiles show from my home, but baby the sponsors and the money is rolling in so now I can actually afford a space where I can do my show from.
Miles shrieks in excitement.
MILES BALENCIAGA: I invited North here to experience this moment with me. I signed the papers earlier but I wanted her to be one of the first people to see it because sheās one of my closest friends here in Atlanta. I also invited another friend of mine, I do know that North and this guy have history so letās see how happy sheāll get when he shows up.
Miles smirks as the scene cuts back to the two.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Boo, I am renting this space out. Iām going to host my show here.
North smiles while admiring the space.
NORTH WYNTERS: Miles this is great news boo, Iām so proud of you but can we go inside and enjoy this moment.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Oh shit, of course.
Miles opens the door and invites North in, she looks around admiring the size and the decor of the space and she gives Miles a hug.
NORTH WYNTERS: This is gorgeous Miles and I already know you're going to fix this place right up.
MILES BALENCIAGA: You have to come to my first show here, please.
NORTH WYNTERS: No doubt, Iāll here, talk some shit, put a couple hoes in their place.
Both laugh.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Listen I wanted to let you know before he got here that I was inviting a friend, I think you two may know each other.
NORTH WYNTERS: What, wait? Who Miles?
NORTH WYNTERS: I really donāt like surprises, I swear I donāt.
North rolls her eyes and the scene cuts back to the two.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Wellā¦
Before Miles could answer, the door swings open and in walks Mario.
As Mario walks in, his brown eyes fall on North while having a grin on his face. He walks over to Miles and gives him a quick hug, and shakes his hand before taking a seat on a comfortable white champagne couch.
MARIO PORTER: Congratulations on getting a new location for the show, I love to see our people make it in the world, and you have one hell of a come-up story that people are going to love. I was just talking to my father Denzel about you, and he's always been impressed with your work.
Mario's gaze falls on North, who is still staring at Mario
MARIO PORTER: : Well, it's been a long time since High School North, and I see you've been engaged, congrats I guess, but we both know who's ring you should really be wearing.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Oop.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Chile, Mario didnāt waste any time, he jumped right in. Iām happy Amari isnāt here because Iām sure his tiny hot headed ass would have had a fit.
The scene cuts back to the three. North blushes while holding her hand up and looking at her ring, she turns and looks at Miles giving him a stare showing him how uncomfortable she was in this moment, she puts on a smile and looks at Mario.
NORTH WYNTERS: It has been a long time Mario, itās nice to see you. A lot has changed since high school and I see youāve grown up a bit.
North looks Mario up and down, she starts to lick her lips but catches herself in the moment and just smiles.
NORTH WYNTERS: And yes I am engaged, soon to be Mrs. Kent!
MARIO PORTER:: She thinks I didn't see her lick their luscious lips at me; she is trying to play it cool because of that Gem on her finger, but I know she is thinking about old times when it was just her and me.
We cut back the three. Mario sits up straight and looks at her ring for a moment.
MARIO PORTER: : So Amari makes you happy, does he? I guess standards have been lowered since our time together. I can't imagine him being able to buy you the world with his little business, but enough about him and us for now... We are here for our friend Miles and to help him celebrate his success. So I say the three of us go out tonight if that's ok with your Kent?
Mario grins heavily as he leads back and looks at North as he gives her a wink. North chuckles off the shade Mario just threw at her fiancƩe, but she plays it cool.
NORTH WYNTERS: Weāre good over here, he fulfills all my needs and the way heās with his son is so nurturing and kind. You know Iāve never been the materialistic type and Iāve always been independent so whatever he canāt get Iām sure I can get it for myself.
North shrugs.
NORTH WYNTERS: But I appreciate the compliment if it is one.
NORTH WYNTERS: I wonāt lie itās nice to see Mario here, I wish Miles would have given me the heads up though because it is a little uncomfortable right now, not in a bad way. We were at one point really close friends so I guess it wouldnāt hurt to reconnect and see if we can get back to that place, he knows a lot about me just like I know a lot about him.
The scene cuts back to the three.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Sooo North, what do you say? I think itāll be fun for us all to hang out tonight, we can celebrate my new space.
North hesitates for a second but she shakes her head yes.
NORTH WYNTERS: I guess a night out and catching up wonāt hurt.
MARIO PORTER:: Got to remind myself to thank Miles for setting this up for your, boi. He gets a lot of hate for his show, and maybe I could see why but at the end of the day, he's just doing his job and trying to make his money, and I can respect that 100 and the fact he is about to help me get my North back from that little grinch is even more proof of his great character. Now all I gotta do is work my magic tonight, and North will be sliding off that ring and a lot more.
Mario smirks and picks up a wine glass, and sips it as the scene cuts back to the three.
MARIO PORTER:: I'm glad you've agreed to come; I promise I won't do anything to make you uncomfortable. I'm looking forward to catching up tonight and much more...
Mario, in a slick way, licks his lips and throws a nod towards Miles.
NORTH WYNTERS: Iāll be fine Mario, itāll be like old times, but understand this is a friendly gathering, I am engaged.
MILES BALENCIAGA: North donāt worry girl, Iāll be there to facilitate and play chaperone.
Miles laughs.
NORTH WYNTERS: Yeah I donāt know about that, you might be in on all of this going on right now.
MARIO PORTER:: Of course, North, I understand; I won't do anything you won't allow, and Miles is just a good friend to us, that's all, boo.
Mario winks at North and pulls out a thick cigar full of skywalker weed from California, and turns towards Miles.
MARIO PORTER:: Cool if I fire this up in here? I don't want to disrespect your spot.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Oh hell no, well you know what we haven't opened yet so I guess itās okay, light that up and pass it quickly.
Miles chuckles
Mario fires up the thick weed cigar, and the loud smoke fills the rooms. He takes a few puffs of it before passing it to Miles.
MARIO PORTER:: Don't Choke on it now, Miles, you know North here used to be a lightweight back in the day when it came to smoking.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Oh trust me boo, I donāt choke.
Miles responds playfully, he starts coughing and hands it to North.
NORTH WYNTERS: Amari would be upset if he found out I was having a smoke session with one of my exes, but Iāll take a couple hits.
Mario playfully touches North on the shoulder why giving a grin, North doesnāt remove his hand but instead takes a couple puffs before handing it back to Mario.
NORTH WYNTERS: Pretty good. (Coughs) I donāt smoke like that anymore because of where Iām at in life, businesses and helping raise Amariās son, I always try to stay focused and alert.
MILES BALENCIAGA: Well I aināt got no kids, let me hit it again.
MARIO PORTER:: I know that's right Miles, Like Steph Curry wife said fuck them, kids.
Mario laughs out loud and takes some more puffs before standing up and passing the Cigar back to Miles.
MARIO PORTER:: Well that's it for me, I need to head back to the crib for a moment, I'll see you both later on.
Mario gives Miles a quick handshake and stares at North with a smile, and waves goodbye before heading out the door. The scene switches to the inside of the Slutty Vegan restaurant in Midtown Atlanta. Paris walks in off the street and looks around for a second before spotting his business manager, Shooter, seated in a booth near the corner. Paris waves before taking off his sunglasses and walking over to the booth.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Hiyeeeeā¦sorry Iām late, I had a hard time getting out of bed today.
He says with a sly smile before slipping into the booth, seated across the table from Shooter.
SHOOTER BROWN:Thanks for finally gracing me with your presenceā¦could you have picked a more inappropriately named spot for lunch?
PARIS ALEKSANDER: With everything going on regarding this sex tape leak, and now the article about it on Page Six, my manager Shooter wanted to meet to discuss strategyā¦and I know itās supposed to be serious and a big deal but Iām still me, I still like a little tongue in cheek jokeā¦and since those who donāt already think Iām a slut are probably about toā¦I invited Shooter to The Slutty Veganā¦because, hello!
Paris points to himself over dramatically. The scene then cuts back to the interior of the restaurant.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: What?! This place has the best food. Plus if I get photographed coming out of here, itāll look like Iām not taking this whole fiasco too seriously. I mean you wanted to talk strategy, right? Thatās strategy!
SHOOTER BROWN:Yes, I DID want to discuss strategy and you actually just made my point for me. You arenāt taking this situation seriously and I canāt do my job to protect you, if you insist on damaging your brand at every turn. I mean look at right nowā¦youāre over an hour late for this meeting probably because, what? You were hooking up with some guy?
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Ohmygod you little psychic! As a matter of fact I was with a guy and heās sooooo cute. I actually have plans to see him again a little later.
Shooter just sighs and slowly begins to rub his temples with two fingers on each side.
SHOOTER BROWN:Paris, maybe kissing boys should be a little lower on your list of priorities right now?
PARIS ALEKSANDER: With all due respect, S, I pay you to handle my professional life. Not my private one.
SHOOTER BROWN:and if your so called private life would stay private then maybe we wouldnāt be having this conversation.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Alright, youāve made your point. So what are the developments?
SHOOTER BROWN:The Page Six article dropped todayā¦Iād stay away from social media and reading comments if I were youā¦while they didnāt actually post a link to the video, they did describe it in excruciating detail. Unfortunately, because the video is real, we canāt legally force them to take down the article. The good news, however, is that-ā¦
Shooter is cut off abruptly by the server who comes to take their order.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Can I get just a regular burger with a vegan patty, a side of Slutty Fries, and a pink lemonade?
He says to the server with a sweet smile.
SHOOTER BROWN:Same, but instead of a vegan burger make it with meat and instead of a pink lemonade get me a draft beer.
Shooter says in a low monotone voice. They hand their menus to the server who takes off, and Shooter continues speaking.
SHOOTER BROWN:Okay so as I was sayingā¦the good news is that Iāve contacted your attorneys and theyāre working to have the video scrubbed from every website it gets uploaded to. Itās a little difficult because every time they get one taken down, fifteen more pop up on different porn sitesā¦but itās a start.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Okay, greatā¦so it sounds like youāve got it under control. No offense bro but this meeting really could have been a text message.
SHOOTER BROWN: Very funnyā¦just, do me a favor. Try to stay low key until this whole thing blows overā¦donāt do anything I wouldnāt do.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Well then that leaves practically nothing.
Paris says with a cheeky smirk. The server comes back with their food and places it onto the table before going to wait on another table. Paris takes a bite of his burger and moans, satisfied. Shooter just rolls his eyes and takes one of Parisās fries, earning a whine from Paris.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: I donāt know how Shooter expects me to stay ālow keyā when Iām filming a reality tv show but heās just gonna have to do his job and let me do mine. Iāve been really happy lately and Iām not going to let anything get me down, especially this stupid sex tape scandal.
The camera fades out and cuts to the next scene. Outside of Mushi Ni Asian Fusion restaurant in Downtown ATL, we see Benny Moreno walking up in a brown jacket, jeans, sunglasses and a scarf. He has his phone in his hand as he walks past the brick facade and opens the door, taking off his skullcap. He looks around from just inside the doorway.
Benny is in the booth with a brighter outlook on everything today. His cheek is stitched from the fight the other night, and his right eye is a little bruised.
BENNY MORENO: So, the birthday party on Halloween night got a little out of hand. Been getting messages on Insta from people who was there telling me that I'm the season 4 Jaser. Apparently it was worse than I remembered.
Benny laughs before rubbing at the stitched cut on his cheek.
BENNY MORENO: You can't tell me that he didn't deserve everything he got. And Curtis too. Now, someone who didn't deserve what they got was my buddy Dax. So, I called him up to have a sit down to try and make peace after I went off on him. He didn't seem too thrilled, but he accepted, so it's a start.
Back inside Mushi Ni, Benny is being helped to his seat. He pulls a chair out and sits down, giving a drink order while looking down at his phone. We switch back outside to see Dax pulling up in a silver 2022 BMW i8. He gets out of the driver's seat and clicks the locks. He puts the keys in his black faux fur jacket pocket. He walks over to the door and enters the restaurant.
DAX BECKETT: So, I get a call from Benny about wanting to talk things over from the other night. I mean, kid's cool and all, but I'm not about the drama. I don't need to be around that kind of stuff, you know? Wildin' out and shit. I'm too grown for that right now.
We come back to the table as Dax walks up. Benny immediately stands up and goes for a hug, but Dax limits it to a handshake. Dax walks around the table and takes his seat
BENNY MORENO: Hey?
DAX BECKETT: Heyā¦
Dax opens up the menu. The waitress comes by to get Daxās drink order.
DAX BECKETT: Orange Vanilla Coke will be fine.
Dax continues looking at the menu while Benny looks at him, waiting for him to say something, but he doesnāt.
BENNY MORENO: Look, I know stuff got kinda outta hand the other night, butā¦
DAX BECKETT: Kinda? Bruh, you were out of control. If I didn't see you push Skye, I woulda just let you do you. But the second I seen your hands on her, I was gonna beat your fuckin' ass.
Benny nods his head as he listens to Dax's concerns. He even agrees.
BENNY MORENO: What can I say? I was only trying to make sure she didn't get hurt because I know how it is when I get on that level. I've had some years to know how it goes, and thankfully it doesn't go there all that often.
DAX BECKETT: I guess that's good. I'd hate to see you going around acting unruly and shit all the time.
Benny puts a fist up toward the much taller Dax.
BENNY MORENO: I don't like your tone, homez. You be looking like you need a second black eye to match the first.
Dax isn't amused as he looks up from the menu. He notices Bennyās toothy grin, but he still isn't ready to be joking like that. He blinks slowly a couple times before shaking his head and going back to the menu.
DAX BECKETT: It's all fun and games I guess. Good to know. You know, at one point, I was going to ask you to go into business with me. But that might be a little too adult for you.
BENNY MORENO: Too adult? Excuse me for trying to lighten the mood a little. I seen you on TV. Party boy, running around acting all kinds of foolish, treating everything like a joke in and out of the wrestling ring. I know you got it in you.
Dax folds the menu and glares right at Benny. He doesn't say anything right away, but he doesnāt need to.
DAX BECKETT: That's wrestling. That's what I needed to do to sell tickets to put asses in seats. Did some of that carry over to my real life for a while? Maybe. But I'm not on that shit anymore. I'm trying to set up a life for myself so that I can go above that life. Where I don't need to depend on anyone. It's not just fun and fucking games.
BENNY MORENO: Clearly. Never will be. So you're just some boring white dude trying to play gay thug in Atlanta to sell holy oils like a modern day hippie. Do you realize how bogus that sounds?
DAX BECKETT: I'm not boring. I'm an adult.
BENNY MORENO: Boringā¦
DAX BECKETT: And I'm not a hippie. I fight for a living. I just happen to be a witch who enjoys mixing oils to help people improve their lives.
BENNY MORENO: Boringā¦
DAX BECKETT: Iā¦
BENNY MORENO: BORING! Bro, you're not making your case any better. You just mad that you went from Bad Boy Dax Beckett to Daxton Oliver Beckettā¦
Benny bends his fingers into a "monocle" and he moves from side to side, saying Dax's full name in a British accent while holding the "monocle" to his eye to look at Dax who can't help but chuckle a little.
DAX BECKETT: Fuck you. Or fuck me, I guess, because you're not totally wrong.
BENNY MORENO: I'm not. Look, first time you were here, I seen you out in the clubs, picking fights just because. Drinking way more than I did the other night, and doing way crazier shit. It didn't air, but I seent it.
Dax picks the menu up to look at it, or rather to hide his proud smile with it. Benny gives him the side eye.
BENNY MORENO: This dude wants to come at me sideways? Okay king. Little does he know, sober me is not like drunk me. I'm not gonna fight you unless you real fucking sideways. But I am gonna challenge you.
Benny nods his head
BENNY MORENO: Don't think I won't. Not even for a second. Okay?
Back in the restaurant, Benny lowers Daxās menu and looks at him, smiling. Dax half smirks, but seems a little confused. Benny sits back up and claps his hands together.
BENNY MORENO: So, you said something about business partners. You can't drop a bomb on me like that and not expect me to at least want to hear you out. Like, I know I'm way too immature or whatever, but I gotta know what I missed out on. C'mon. Spill the details, vatoā¦
DAX BECKETT: See, this kid's got charm. Something about him can turn an awkward, frustrating situation into something fun. And as much as I think this could be a really bad idea, I think I might just share it. I mean, it doesn't have to actually happen, right? Right?
Back at the table, Dax laces his fingers together. He's still hesitant to even talk about it.
BENNY MORENO: You even do that boring white people hand thing all proper and shit.
Dax pulls his fingers apart, but can't help laughing a little.
DAX BECKETT: Okay! So, I'm not sure if word has gotten around yet, but I've been working on perfecting my oil blends. You know, the boring white hippie oils? Well, aside from all natural essential oil based fragrances, I've come up with blends that are great for many other things. Skin, hair, and beard care for all genders. And I really wanted to promote a tattoo aftercare oil blend to maximize color retention and faster healing and hydration.
Benny leans back in his chair.
BENNY MORENO: So you want me to see if A Huevo will push your products? That don't seem like a partnership
DAX BECKETT: Nah. I would rather give you a place to work out of so you don't have such high overhead like you do at A Huevo. I wanna sponsor you in the beginning, because your week is very special. But eventually, I want you to get that dream of having your own shopā¦ where you push my products, if and only if you truly believe in them.
Bennyās eyes light up. He seems rather excited at the thought.
DAX BECKETT: But, you're not mature enough for that, so I guess I'll just have to ask Juan if he's interested. I really think he might blow me in his chair for that kind of offer.
Benny narrows his eyes at Dax as he hears Daxās attempt at cracking a joke.
BENNY MORENO: How fucking dare you suggest Juan would do such a thing. That man is my father, and he would never break the sanctity of his marriage over a dollar, you sick sonuvabitchā¦
Dax stutters a bit as the information smacks him all at once.
DAX BECKETT: Oh, uh, I was umā¦
Benny slaps the table and points at Dax as if to say "I got you!"
BENNY MORENO: Oh man, you shoulda seen your face, brother. You were really going for it. If you only knew about my father. He gives terrible blow jobs. I should knowā¦
Dax stares blankly at Benny, who laughs even louder now. Dax lightens up a little as Benny points back at him once more.
BENNY MORENO: Juan ain't my father. Damn chingado wouldn't even know what to do with a dick since he ain't even got one. But one thing is for sure..
DAX BECKETT: What's that?
Benny leans in a little, talking softer so not to be heard by anyone else.
BENNY MORENO: I would blow you in my chair whether you offered me that spot or not. And you wouldn't soon forget it neitherā¦
Dax is not quite sure he heard right at first, shaking his head and looking right at Benny. Benny breaks the silence with a laugh and shoves Dax's arm as the waitress brings their order. Dax takes a bite of bao so he doesn't have to say anything.
BENNY MORENO: Holy shit dude. What do you think I am? Paris? Goddamn, manā¦
Benny continues laughing as Dax looks down at his plate, tuning out a little.
DAX BECKETT: That hit kinda hard because I do think Benny is cute. If it was a different time, I probably would have took him up on the offer. I mean, I'd eat cereal out of his ass, for real. He's not just a snack. He's a whole goddamn meal.
Producer: So what's stopping you?
Dax thinks about it for a second. He's not really sure. He shrugs his shoulders.
DAX BECKETT: I guess I got my eyes on someone else right now. I've been spending some quality time with Paris since we met up at Adynās birthday party, and I kinda wanna see where that could go. We know there's chemistry, but I need to know a few things. With the way things went at the party, not just the ghetto knife fight, but that weird tension between Benny and Parisā¦ I don't think it would mix well, ya know?
Back to the two at the table, Benny tastes his bao as well, nodding his head.
BENNY MORENO: That's pretty damn good. Never been here before, so shout out for the restaurant choice.
Benny tips the bill of his hat back and shakes his head. He runs his hand down his face and looks at the camera dumbfounded.
BENNY MORENO: Is this kid an idiot? Can he not tell that I'm trying to flirt? Or am I just wasting time pursuing him? Don't get me wrong. I hate giving up when I got my mind set on something, but if he's just not interested, that's fine. I can put the mac down on someone else who is. I just gotta stop looking at his cute ass like that, like break me free from his spell, lawdā¦
Benny drops the bill of his hat once more and crosses his arms over his chest as he smirks at the camera.
BENNY MORENO: Papi where you at?
Back at the table, the two have finished their food and Dax is wiping his mouth with a napkin. Benny leans back with a stuffed belly.
BENNY MORENO: Comatose, bro. I can't move.
DAX BECKETT: I told you one sushirito was enough, but nobody listens to meā¦
Dax smirks, almost enjoying seeing Bennyās misery. He shoves him before finishing his bubble tea. Benny shoves him back, but Dax grabs his wrist and the two stare at each other for a second. Benny's eyes entice, while Dax's does the same.
BENNY MORENO: Soā¦. We good?
Dax's smirk turns to a smile, a chill going through his body. He nods his head.
DAX BECKETT: Yeahā¦ we're good.
Their lips get closer and closer, daring to meet until Dax sniffles and turns away, grabbing his jacket from the back of the chair. His phone has gone off and he checks to see it's from Paris. He stands up and puts his jacket on.
DAX BECKETT: I gotta get going, but I just remembered. Me and Skye are having a housewarming party next Saturday night. You're so welcome to drop by. Skye is doing this whole spread andā¦
BENNY MORENO: For sure, yeah. It's getting late anyway. It's gonna be dark in like 3 hours, soā¦
Dax laughs and points at Benny.
DAX BECKETT: Always the jokester. Love it, bruh. Keep it tight, and I'll see you on Saturday.
Dax walks off as Benny watches him disappear out the door in a hurry. He looks a little flustered.
BENNY MORENO: Bro, it's mixed signal central up in here. I can't even right now. Imma have to set up a lay-up to get rid of some of these frustrationsā¦ GRINDR!
Scene fades in as Skye walks out of her bedroom, looking a real mess in nothing but her lacy robe. She fluffs her hair out and goes into the bathroom to work out the mess of her hair with a brush to look at least halfway decent. Ryan walks up behind her, wearing nothing. He wraps his arms around her and growls a little as he spins her around.
RYAN: You stay looking good, so why do you try to look more perfect?
SKYE DEVEREUX: Don't you have a house or something? Like bye boo.
Ryan looks stunned until Skye lets put a low, gravelly chuckle, pushing her lips against his. He plays into it for a second before moving her away a little.
RYAN: I hope my less than extravagant life doesn't bore you. A lowly construction worker reaching for the Skye Like she's a diamond that's just out of my reach.
SKYE DEVEREUX: This boy has got my head spinning and my heart dropping into my damn stomach. He is literally perfect. He's sexy, he's sweet, he's not smarter than I amā¦
Skye giggles as she puts her hands against her heart. Her eyes sparkle brightly as she looks up at the ceiling.
SKYE DEVEREUX: He thinks I couldn't possibly feel him like that because I live in a house that looks rich and I dress like a girl from the silicon valley done right. But who am I kidding? I'm just along for the ride. I need to find a way to get my money. I can burn the house down with the looks. I am an influencer, but where the coin baby?
Back to the two, Skye squeezes his lips between her fingers and steps on the tips of her toes to get closer to his face.
SKYE DEVEREUX: You just keep doing that thing with your tongue that I like, and you got nothing to worry about.
RYAN: I'm being serious here, Skye. You are gorgeous and you have this like movie star life. I can't compare to that. I'm so into you, and I'm just trying to make sure I bring something to the table.
SKYE DEVEREUX: It's too early to think about all that. We're still doing a vibe check, making sure that we want to go to that level. Why do you have to get so serious?
Ryan finds a pair of underwear on the floor that may or may not be his, but he pulls them on anyway. He shakes his head as he walks around, trying to find his clothes.
SKYE DEVEREUX: Wait! I didn't mean it like that. It's just been under 24 hours since we met, andā¦
RYAN: And you're already having doubts. I get it. It was too good to be true.
Skye scoffs as she puts her hair back in a messy ponytail. She follows Ryan around, trying to continue the conversation.
SKYE DEVEREUX: No! Normal people don't just meet and decide they want to be together forever. That's not how life works.
RYAN: I get it. You got my number in your phone. When your lady dick gets lonely again, put me on speed dial.
Skye stops and picks up a picture frame from her dresser and she throws it in Ryan's direction, causing him to stop and turn around.
SKYE DEVEREUX: That shit is NOT fair, Ryan! How do I know that you arenāt justā¦ just a trans chaser? How do I know you will want to stick around when you see more of me? This shit is cute and all, but you know my ass more than you know me, so don't you dare put that on me!
Skye's eyes fill with tears as she covers her mouth, sniffling as she rubs at her nose. She turns away from Ryan for a minute as he pulls on his jeans. He walks over towards her, but she pushes his hand away from her. She turns to look at him, but she can't.
RYAN: I'm not these other dudes. I'm not just a bunch of likes on Instagram. I knew from the second I saw you at #ManniLounge that you were special. I don't know what that means either, but I wanna find out. That's the truth.
Skye wipes at her eyes again and moves against Ryan for a hug. She bangs on his chest a few times as she tries to channel her emotions.
Skye is seen crying in the booth as well. She pats at her eyes with a tissue, trying to compose herself. She tries to say "sorry" but it doesn't come out. She sniffles, blows her nose, and then throws the tissue away and takes some hand sanitizer, rubbing it in as she breathes in sharply, exhaling before continuing.
SKYE DEVEREUX: I told yāall some of my past, about the church my family subscribed to back in the day. They put me through a lot during conversation therapy. It messed with my head. But it was a lot of abuse that is legal because it was covered by religious doctrination laws. Some of it was downright torture. Dax went through a lot of it too, but it was way deeper for me. I supposedly insulted God by telling him he made a mistake putting me in the wrong body. But what was worse was that I escaped that life. I escaped and got out in life. I found a way to be my true self and I began the transition. And people were somehow worse than the church. My heart stayed broken because no one accepted me for who I am and still wanted to be with me.
Skye looks up at the ceiling and the lights shine off of her tears. She waves at her face, trying to clear the emotions a bit.
SKYE DEVEREUX: So excuse me for not wanting to swan dive into something new like Ryan. I need to keep it casual for now.
Back to the two, Ryan pulls his t-shirt over his head as it hugs his impressive pecs that he's oblivious to. He takes Skyeās hand as she is calming herself down.
RYAN: I'm not asking for your hand in marriage. I'm not trying to move my stuff in. Not even my toothbrush. I promise you. Look, why donāt we go out to eat, maybe see a movie or grab some drinks. My treat.
Skye looks down at the floor as she leans into Ryan. Her fingers dance playfully from his navel and up to his chest. Her eyes slowly look up into his and she bites at her bottom lip.
SKYE DEVEREUX: You knowā¦
Skye leans in a little more before putting her arms around his neck, pretending to have tripped, but it's clearly an excuse to get closer to him.
SKYE DEVEREUX: ā¦ that sounds kinda like a date.
Ryan kisses her forehead soft and slow. He looks down into her diamond like eyes and a smile creeps onto his face.
RYAN: Yeah? I guess it does. That's a little bit sus, huh? But it could also be an excuse not to go back to my apartment aloneā¦
Skye's eyebrows lower as she reaches around and grabs onto Ryanās ass and she leans into his ear.
SKYE DEVEREUX: Well that would be a real shame to spend the night alone with all you're working with.
Skye kisses on his ear before Ryan dips her back a little and putting her on her dresser. He goes for his belt buckle, loosening it. Skye giggles.
SKYE DEVEREUX: Those are Dax's panties BBā¦!
Ryan shrugs as he leans over Skye. We see a video package detailing them grabbing Italian at a local joint, sharing a bottle of decent red wine. They even do the Lady and the Tramp noodle kiss. We go to the movie theater where they are seeing Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, feeding each other popcorn in a cute kind of way. They hold hands and cuddle up as the movie ends. They head to Diamonds to get drinks and dance to the music. We skip out a whole lot of mess as they wind up back at Ryanās apartment. Skye is laying with her head on his sweaty chest. She is running her fingernails and down his chest and stomach as she keeps the sheet close to her chest. She stays silent, as does he. He finally breaks up the silence by clearing his throat.
RYAN: Did I show you anything tonight.
Skye giggles as she lays her hand on his chest.
SKYE DEVEREUX: You showed me that you know how to work the back just as much as the front. That muscle control is just chefs kiss.
Ryan brushes her hair out of her face to get a good look into her eyes. He chuckles.
RYAN: No, I meanā¦ did I show you that I'm different from these clowns? At least a little bit?
Skye pulls the sheet up to her neck as she sits up I'm bed. She looks away, not fully sure how to respond to that without returning to another fight like before. She looks at him regretfully.
SKYE DEVEREUX: It's just so soonā¦ and I'm just not ready. I don't want to lead you on.
Ryan turns to look at her again, disappointed and he sighs big.
RYAN: Wellā¦
Ryan turns over and faces Skye completely now, looking blank.
SKYE DEVEREUX: I'm sorryā¦
Skye picks up her top and slides it on. She looks around for her leggings.
RYAN: I guess I just need to put some time in until you do see it.
He kisses Skye and hands her the holiday leggings. She slides them on as Ryan wraps the sheet around his waist. Skye picks her phone up and gets herself an Uber.
RYAN: I could take you home.
Skye wraps her arms around him.
SKYE DEVEREUX: I'm a big girl, baby boy. I can handle an Uber ride.
Skye gives him a tender kiss before the cameras show her walking out to her Uber, disappearing into the night as Ryan waits by the door to the building.
We come in to see Dax sitting at a private table in the corner of Club Lady Boy, sipping a craft beer as a performer works the stage. He is watching carefully, and a death drop causes him to put his beer down to clap and cheer. He gets up from the table to tip the performer, giving an inaudible compliment to them. They lean down and kiss Dax on the cheek before he goes back to his table.
DAX BECKETT:I like to get away sometimes just to think, and Club Lady Boy is a good distraction. The performers are always top of the line, and even better when my girl Chanel shows these girls how it's done.
Dax rubs his hands together. But the excitement fades a little when he gets serious.
DAX BECKETT:But tonight is a little different. I invited Paris to hang out. I wanted to vibe somewhere that wasn't so ghetto like #ManniLounge. I mean, I'm kinda cool with Chase, but I wanted the environment to be a little more classy. Like no knife fights and shit. I have something serious to discuss, but it's kinda weird after what happened earlier today with Benny.
Dax looks away from the camera, looking down at the floor. After a second, he looks back to the camera.
DAX BECKETT:I mean, it was just a joke, but I entertained the thought. Seems kinda sketch when I'm trying to ask Paris to ride with me for real.
Dax shrugs his shoulders. We return back to Club Lady Boy with Dax back to sipping his drink. His head turns slightly and he smiles from his eyes as Paris approaches.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Hey, handsome!
Paris says with a smile before greeting Dax with a quick kiss on the lips. Paris is dressed in a tight black tank top tucked into a pair of high waisted black pinstripe pants with suspenders that dangled from his hips; a stark contrast to the way he was dressed when he and Dax last saw each other. After the quick embrace, Paris raises two fingers in the air and motions for a server before ordering a margarita with 1942 tequila.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Dax invited me to come hang out and obviously I was down. I could kinda tell from his expression that he had something on his mind, but I was still really happy to see him. Itās kinda crazy but I literally look forward to the next time I get to kick it with him. After the day Iāve had dealing with this whole sex tape nightmare, heās definitely a sight for sore eyes. I think Iām really feelin this guy which is insane to me becauseā¦
Paris holds up the back of his left hand and points to the non existent wedding ring with his other one.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Hellooooo, look who weāre talking about. The dude with the shortest marriage in history. Even Kim Kardashian managed to make it to three monthsā¦I didnāt even make it to three weeks.
Paris laughs, but then waves it off.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: But seriously, I do really like Dax so Iām hoping I donāt do anything to fuck it up by self sabotaging. The timing of this sex tape couldnāt be worse, but thatās also why I was eager to meet with Daxā¦I figure itās going to come out anyway, so he might as well find out about it from me.
The scene cuts back to the interior of Club Lady Boy. The server reappears with Parisās cocktail and hands it to him. Paris takes a sip before looking around the club, taking in the performers, and nodding his head to the music.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: I havenāt been here in forever! I forgot how dope this place is.
He says before taking another sip of his drink and then turning his attention on Dax.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: So whatās up?
Dax takes another sip from his beer and he wraps his arms around Paris, bringing him in closer as he plants a kiss on Parisās lips. He then motions for him to get comfortable at the table. He takes a seat too.
DAX BECKETT: I mean, I really just wanted chill with you. I know we just saw each other earlier, butā¦
Daxās voice trails off and a bit of a blush tone fills his cheeks as he cheeses a little, turning his eyes back to the performer on stage for a moment to regain his cool. He looks back to Paris.
DAX BECKETT:I kinda wanted to see more of you, though.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: awwwā¦did you miss me?
Paris teases, lighting poking Dax in the cheek. He relaxes back into the booth before regaining his composure and suddenly going a bit serious. He takes a deep breath and looks down at his drink, stirring it idly with a straw.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Actuallyā¦Iām glad weāre hanging out againā¦remember how I told you think morning that I had some annoying business stuff to tend to?
DAX BECKETT:Yeah, I was wondering about that, but didn't want to dig or anything. I figured you'd tell me if it was a big deal.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Wellā¦something kind of serious is going onā¦likeā¦could significantly affect my career and cause likeā¦half of the world to view me in a negative lightā¦and thereās nothing I can really do to stop it or stay ahead of itā¦
Paris sighs, aware that heās rambling. He takes another, longer, sip of his drink before placing the glass back on the surface of the table. His eyes stay trained on his margarita though, still not making eye contact with Dax. His trepidation is palpable.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: ā¦and I donāt know how youāre going to view me after this, butā¦I like you, Daxā¦likeā¦a lotā¦so I want to be honest, even at the risk of you seeing me differentlyā¦because I feel like honesty is most importantā¦.soā¦
Paris inhales slowly and shuts his eyes for a moment, willing himself to just spit it out. He opens his eyes again, this time looking up into Daxās eyes nervously.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Apparently thereās a video circulating onlineā¦of me and my exā¦Page Six wrote an article about it and that dropped todayā¦so I fully expect to be cancelled publicly before the end of the day. I just thought you should know if weāre gonna keep hanging outā¦I mean, if you still want to.
Dax waits a minute, his face almost unreadable the whole time as Paris squirms a little. Then, a myriad of emotions seem to cross his face, still unreadable.
More quiet from Dax. He looks around as if he's waiting for something specific that doesn't come. He is animated as he turns back to the camera.
DAX BECKETT:That it?
Back at the table, Dax raises an eyebrow at Paris finally.
DAX BECKETT:And I would think less of you how exactly?
Dax reaches over and takes Parisās hand into his.
DAX BECKETT:I wanted to play it cool, keep the emotions low key, but I wanted to see you again tonight because I caught feelings last night when I saw you again. I'm not used to having someone return that, honestly. But a sex tape ain't gonna change that fact, okay?
Paris doesnāt say anything. Instead, a huge smile is plastered across his face. He puts the hood of his sweatshirt over his head and pulls down on both of the drawstrings to close it around his face so that only his wide grin is visible.
Back at Club LadyBoy, however, Paris does a slightly better job at containing his excitement. He takes a sip of his drink and then exhales deeply before looking up at Dax with a genuine, sweet smile on his face.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: You have no idea how relieved I am to hear you say that. I thought I was crazy for getting so attached to you so quickly! Itās nice to know you feel the same.
Paris kind of laughs and sinks back into the booth. He pantomimes wiping sweat from his forehead before speaking through short spurts of half nervous/ half relieved laughter; a glimpse of his youthful naivety and a rare showing of vulnerability shining through.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Dude!!! I literally feel like a fucking Mac truck has just been lifted off my shoulders.
Dax gives Parisās hand a light squeeze of reassurance. He takes another sip from his beer. He leans in and kisses Paris on the lips tenderly, but assertively.
DAX BECKETT:I don't even see that as baggage. You and me had our momentā¦ momentsā¦ that others would look at as immoral, cancel worthy, and all that shit. But did it feel wrong to you? The cheating on your husband thing?
Paris takes a moment to letās the question sink in. His eyes return to his drink again, as if seriously considering his words before he answers.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: To be honest? Not reallyā¦not at allā¦I donāt know why. Maybe itās because that relationship was so short lived and I just didnāt take it seriouslyā¦but I donāt have any regrets about it. That must sound super fucked up, huh? But itās the truthā¦being with you felt rightā¦so I did it.
Paris says with a shrug. Dax nods in acknowledgement and smirks.
DAX BECKETT:Yeah. I didn't hold an ounce of regret when I probably should have. But, there was something special about you then and now. I want more of your time. Maybe it's selfish, but I want to spend time with you. Like, real time. Taking you out, doing cute shit with you. And of course, what we're already doing.
Dax chuckles with a cheesy grin before covering it up with the beer bottle, nursing the last sip before signaling for another.
DAX BECKETT:I want to date you. I know that sounds weak as fuck, but, honesty, right?
PARIS ALEKSANDER: oh my gahhhhd thatās so cute!
Paris gives way to a bout of giddy laughter, which causes Dax to tilt his head somewhat confused.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: No!!! I mean yes!!! I meanā¦Iām not laughing at you or what you said, itās just something I do when Iām nervous or excited. Ugh!
Acutely aware of his rambling and slightly frustrated by the fact that he canāt seem to find the right words, Paris shuts himself up just long enough to let his mouth catch up with his brain. Paris then slides closer to Dax and then climbs onto his lap so that heās straddling him. He rests his forearms on Daxās shoulder , playing with the hair on the back of his head before going in for a long, sensual kiss. After a moment, Paris breaks the kiss and looks down into Daxās eyes longingly.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Itās not weakā¦I totally wanna date you and do cute with with you too! Like, right now thereās literally nothing Iād want moreā¦o-m-gā¦does this mean weāre likeā¦official? Should I update my relationship status on Facebook? Oh shit whatās the password to my Facebook account?!
PARIS ALEKSANDER: So that ended up going way wayyy better than I expected! I know it seems rushed, and maybe a little crazyā¦but I really like Dax. I donāt knowā¦I just feel safe with him. So to hear that he wants to take things to the next level with me makes me so happy.
Back in Club LadyBoy, Paris launches into his nervous rambling yet again which draws a chuckle from Dax who promptly shuts him up with another kiss. Paris melts into it instantly, lowering his eyelids and pressing his body against Dax. His lips part to whisper a low, uncharacteristically gritty moan of satisfaction. Dax falls into the moment, but doesn't let it linger too much. He slowly pulls away, his eyes looking dreamy as he does.
DAX BECKETT:I should tell you before we make it Facebook Officialā¦ I do have plenty of baggage and I'm not sure some of it is as cute as we would be together.
DAX BECKETT:I told Paris once before that I am non-monogamous, polyamorous to be exact. But I'm not sure he really understands what that means. Or if he even remembers with everything that's happened since then. I could be that guy who hides the fact and cheats, but my name ain't Adyn Richie, so I want to be upfront.
Back at the table, Dax is still looking Paris in the eyes.
DAX BECKETT:I am polyamorous. I don't want to invite you into something without explanation.
Paris kind of gives Dax a blank stare. His brow furrows a bit out of confusion, and he turns his gaze up toward the ceiling. Itās obvious that his brain is working hard to compute.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: What is that? Likeā¦Amish or something? ā¦.ohhhhhh the beard makes so much sense now! But waitā¦Iāve been to your houseā¦thereās running water and electricityā¦or is it a religious thing? I meanā¦I donāt consider myself particularly religiousā¦more like spiritualā¦but you do you!
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Polyā¦androgynous?
PRODUCER: Polyamorous.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Chile, I dunno what Dax is talking aboutā¦he just dropped this amazing bomb that he wants to date meā¦and then he tells me heās in some kind of cult?
PRODUCER: itāsā¦itās not a cult.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: well then what is it then?!
Back in the club, Paris kind of just shrugs and takes a sip of his drink.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Iām going to be honest because thatās the word of the day right? I donāt exactly follow what youāre saying. Itās not a cult is it?
Dax laughs for a minute, but then he realizes that Paris is being very serious. Even though he's still nervous about Parisās reaction to his lifestyle when he finds out exactly what that is, he knows he needs to be more specific.
DAX BECKETT:Poly means more than one. Just like mono means one. Amorous means love. Polyamorous means that I love more than one person, meaning I dateā¦ more than one person sometimes. Even though I'm single at the moment, I do not limit my love and affection to one person. Like, if you was to be okay with that, and we was to date, I may vibe with someone else and date them too.
DAX BECKETT:The word polyamorous has such a bad reputation, and it's a lot of people out there who live by the idea that you just fucks with anyone and everyone. Or the unicorn hunters who prey on singles in some kinda abusive type of way. And you better believe that toxic monogamy culture uses that to say we're all a bunch of immoral heathens. So it's not surprising that people on Twitter are out there calling us "loose power bottoms". Yeah, I see you and your anal beads hairdo.
Dax tilts his head to the side and laughs. We go back to the table again as Dax continues to educate Paris.
DAX BECKETT:It's just how I was built to love. It's my nature and I'd rather be upfront with you about that instead of leading you on and cheating emotionally on you down the line. I wouldn't ever lie to you, and I guess I just hope that you're okay with that?
Dax leaves the question hanging in the air, nervous yet playful in his query. He gives Paris his space to think about it. Paris takes a moment to let the information sink in.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Ohhā¦I seeā¦
PARIS ALEKSANDER: So I was already kinda aware of a situation like the one Dax is talking about, but with Asani, Chase, Adyn, and Micahā¦obviously Iād heard of polyamory beforeā¦I just didnāt know the name for it. I donāt consider myself the jealous typeā¦and I really do wanna see where things go with Daxā¦so fuck it. Try anything once, right?
Back in Club LadyBoy, Paris finally begins to speak.
PARIS ALEKSANDER: Okayā¦so first off Iām super relieved that you arenāt in a cult..Iām not gonna lieā¦this would be a new situation for me. Iāll probably have some questions down the line, but I canāt think of them right nowā¦but if youāre willing to be patient with me since it is something newā¦then Iād be willing to give it a shot. I mean, letās face it, the way we started hooking up wasnāt the most conventionalā¦and Iād be a hypocrite for passing any kind of judgement especially since I consider myself a free spirited, go with the flow type of dude. But I feel like as long as we stay honest with each otherā¦on both sidesā¦then maybe it could work!
Dax takes his fresh craft beer from the waitress and takes a sip. He nods along with Paris, relief coming over his face.
DAX BECKETT:Soā¦ you're down? Awesome! I was really hoping so, because the last two days have been some of the best I've had in a really long time. Like, I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop because that's what I'm used to. But it's not, like it's just so crazy.
Dax finds himself babbling now as he becomes more and more excited about the developments. He wraps his arms around Paris, giving him a big excitable kiss, rather than the usual passionate kiss he would normally deliver. Paris reciprocates and the two melt into each other. Dax breaks away as he lifts his pint in the air.
DAX BECKETT: IT'S BOO RIGHT HERE, EVERYBODY!!!
As if showing off, he points down to Paris as some of the club goers cheer for him, including the performer on stage who has just ended their performance. Paris just laughs, blushing from the attention theyāre receiving from the crowd, and then buries his head in Daxās shoulder, the scene fades and reopens inside of Chanelās lavish condo, Chanel is shown out of drag sitting on the kitchen countertop eating a piece of cake and standing beside her is her good friend Trinity Monroe, the two are shown just laughing and kikiāing enjoying each otherās company.
MALACHI SNOW: Girl Iām tired of you going MIA, if you are not spending time with your man, then you're somewhere booked and busy, and if itās not that then you're somewhere on an island like Ashanti or something.
Malachi giggles.
MALACHI SNOW: I miss you girl.
MALACHI SNOW: I know everyoneās probably wondering how is it we donāt see each other and we own a club together but weāre not always there at the same time, we both take turns doing what weāre supposed to do but baby we got other jobs to attend too, well Trinity got jobs and a man so at least sheās getting her some loving.
Malachi shrugs.
MALACHI SNOW: I still have a man, we are just going through a rough patch right now, but thatās another story. I invited Trinity over today because I had an idea, we all have been so busy lately and itās been awhile since weāve done something together as a group besides attending parties so I was thinking about taking a trip, an international trip and I was hoping my girl would host it with me.
The scene cuts back to the two.
TRINITY MONROE: I really miss you girl. You have no idea!
TRINITY MONROE: Me and my girl have been through a journey with our friendship. And we're in such a great space right now. And I have been neglecting my baby a little bit. You know how it is when you're fresh in a relationship. You and ya man stay glued to each other. And we're both running our little empires. I know she understands but I'm glad I could make some time to actually Kiki with my bookie.
She chuckles, flipping her hair as the scene fades back to the two.
TRINITY MONROE: I know I've been a bad girl. But I'm gonna be better. What's been going on with you bitch. You haven't been seeming yourself lately?
MALACHI SNOW: Since the world and the club opened back up you already know Iāve been hitting these clubs, working on a little skincare line and dealing with Ricoās drama. So yes a bitch been stressing out lately but Iām still here girl pushing through and collecting a check.
Malachi laughs as he takes another bite of his cake.
MALACHI SNOW: When the pandemic first started it was rough, you already know we had to shut the club down for months but Iām just happy we were able to bounce back and get back on track.
TRINITY MONROE: Can I tell you! And who would have thought we would be doing this good! We came back very strong. I feel like we should capitalize on that.
TRINITY MONROE: We always toyed with the idea of opening more locations if we did well with this one. Ladyboy was always supposed to be our practice baby. And she grew up fast. So it might be time.
The scene fades back to the two.
TRINITY MONROE: But I feel like we can get back to that. You said Rico's drama. Last I remember you were planning a wedding. Talk to me bitch
MALACHI SNOW: I donāt want to get into all that right now, all I can say is just pray for us girl. But listen I was thinking since work has picked back up and we got a little bit of free time, why donāt we take a little trip somewhere, you know relax.
TRINITY MONROE: Bitch you know I'm always down for a trip. We haven't done a girls trip in a minute.
MALACHI SNOW: But I was thinking we should invite the group, only because it would give us a chance to reconnect with some old friends and possibly make some new ones. I know we live by the motto āNo New Friends.ā But letās be open minded.
MALACHI SNOW: I already know what Trinity is going to say, sheās weary when it comes to meeting new people and I can understand that, weāve both had some experiences where we let the wrong people in our lives but weāre smarter now and I think itāll be nice to be around some different people, get different vibes and energy.
The scene cuts back to the two.
TRINITY MONROE: The whole group? I thought you wanted to relax. Didn't you hear about what went down the last time "the group" got together at Adyn's party.
MALACHI SNOW: Girl I heard and was glad I missed the ghetto shenanigans, Club LadyBoy would never.
The two laugh.
TRINITY MONROE: I don't know Adyn well outside of his appearances at our club, but from what I heard about his birthday party it doesn't seem like any of these people need to be around each other. But I mean I'm always down for a trip. I can just sit back with my popcorn and enjoy the shit show.
She pauses for dramatic affect.
TRINITY MONROE: If there is one.
She giggles as the scene fades back to the two.
TRINITY MONROE: If you think this is a good idea bitch, let's do it. But we need to go somewhere different. Take them somewhere most of them have probably never been before.
MALACHI SNOW: Iāve never been to Tokyo girl and honestly Iāve been having dreams and seeing signs everywhere thatās where I need to visit, it might be a coin down there we need to jump on.
TRINITY MONROE: Bitch Tokyo would be a move!
MALACHI SNOW: Iām thinking maybe we can go down and spend a couple days, you know, inquire about the culture, enjoy some different food and of course turn up like we always do, but in a classy way.
TRINITY MONROE: Let's make it a whole thing. Let's take ladyboy to Tokyo bitch. Show em how we do it in the A. Let's host a ball bitch.
MALACHI SNOW: I didnāt even think about that but it makes sense, Iām sure we can create some looks there and there should be no drama, I mean weāre in a whole different country.
Malachi takes another bite of his cake before sitting it down on the counter, he jumps down and picks his phone up.
MALACHI SNOW: Iām going to make the invites and send them out, but first we should look for a hotel and it has to be the nicest hotel.
TRINITY MONROE: and we have to make sure everyone gets good rooms. I do not feel like hearing anybody mouth about who got a better room.
MALACHI SNOW: Bitch Iām excited, letās get to work.
TRINITY MONROE: I think I can get down with good. Let's just hope everyone who comes can behave.
The two continue talking and planning as the scene fades and reopens with Dax in the confessional booth.
DAX BECKETT: So, Iām hanging out at Club LadyBoy, having a great time with my boo. Yes, we made it official, and now the press wonāt be able to keep us off their minds, baby.
Dax claps his hands together and kicks his foot up over his opposite knee.
DAX BECKETT: But I had to say goodbye because I got a text from my new business partner, Benny, about a prime location for our shop. Turns out, he has had his eye on this place for some time, even before I expressed interest in joining forces. He claims it is a diamond in the rough, and with a little TLC, we can make it work for both our needs.
We fade out to see Daxās BMW pull up outside of a building that looks a little sketch. He keeps his headlights on for a bit until he sees Benny stepping out of a silver Mustang. He turns the lights off and starts to get out of the vehicle. He hears the crunch of a beer can, and after moving his feet, he kicks into a pile of Swisher wrappers.
Dax just stares like a deer in headlights for a moment before he laughs uncomfortably. He rubs at his beard as he looks away from the camera.
DAX BECKETT: Iā¦. I donāt know too much about this one, bruhā¦ Itāsā¦ The energy is just way off for me.
Dax shakes hands with Benny, but he doesnāt immediately follow Benny toward the building. Instead, he looks at the dilapidated exterior, and the condition of the parking lot. Including the literal dumpster fire off to the left, at the edge of the parking lot, with three men hovered around it, and one dog. Benny turns around to see where Dax is looking and he comes back over to Dax.
BENNY MORENO: Bro, donāt even worry about that. With a little TLC, weāll have this place looking preem in no time. @@
DAX BECKETT: I mean, this is just begging for Miles Balenciaga to come rolling up to snap pictures for his little show. Maybe I should go over there and act like Iām about to take a bite out of the dog to make it easier for him.
Benny laughs at Daxās sarcasm before trying to drag him closer to the building.
BENNY MORENO: Dax is not feelinā this place. I get it. On the outside, it looks like a pile of shit, stuck together with more shit, and covered in trash. Heās trying not to catch heat from these girls this season. He lived in a van until like a few weeks ago, and they donāt let him forget it. But Iām telling you. This. Place. Is. It! You got me on tape, so tell āem Benny said it first.
Benny points at the camera as we switch back to the two standing outside of a boarded up shop window and iron bars over the door. The sign outside is cracked and faded, but it looks to be a former pawn shop, despite the very spacious area it sits in.
DAX BECKETT: Maybe we should wait. Iām not getting the best vibes from this place, and in order to provide the service that I intend to give, I need it to be very feng shui and balanced.
BENNY MORENO: Look, Dax. I get it. You donāt see the potential. You see the space for what it is instead of what it could be. Youāre gonna spend tens of thousands of dollars more than you need to if you keep thinkinā like that. Come inside and Iāll show you what I mean.
Dax reluctantly nods his head as Benny pulls out a realtorās key to get inside of the building. Once inside, Dax takes notice of the stench and the partially fallen ceiling. He covers his nose and looks at the smashed cases and the glass all over the place. He turns back toward the door.
DAX BECKETT: This doesnāt need TLC. This needs an exorcist.
Benny chuckles as he grabs onto Daxās arm, finding it to be a very nice feeling. Firm, warm, and muscular. He blushes, but doesnāt turn away.
BENNY MORENO: Open your eyes. Yeah, it looks like shit. Not gonna lie, bro. But what youāre not seeing is that most of the demolition is already done. I got a cousin who fits pipes and will help us out on the cheap with good quality work. And his connections. Plus, with some elbow grease, you and me can clear all this mess out of here. Instead of just putting bandaids on shit, we get it fixed for real. And even at that, weāre gonna have so much less overhead here than we would anywhere else. Plus, itās up and coming around here, and this is where the hipstersā¦. I mean, your crowd is moving to.
Dax is hearing Benny out, but heās still not totally convinced. He continues walking around and he hears a rat squeak. This instantly turns him off and he stands by the door, looking down at his feet. Benny rolls his eyes.
BENNY MORENO: Boy, donāt be such a pussy. And I mean that about the rat, and about the work itās gonna take to get this place ready. Iām not saying it will be easy, but it will be worth it. Iāve had my eye on this spot for some time, but just never had the funds to get it going. Since we are combining our efforts, this gives us plenty of room in the budget to put into renovations and tailoring it to our exact vision. We cannot do that downtown or in any of the bougie areas youāre probably thinking of. But, if we get in now, this area will be bougie within a year, and youāll be happy you listened to me.
DAX BECKETT: Will I, now? I mean, Iām not ready to just throw away that stack I worked so hard to build up for this. Especially just on some hunch about a growing market where there might not even be one.
BENNY MORENO: Yo, just because I look like some broke ass scrub donāt mean that Iām not educated enough to know how to research market trends when Iām trying to start up a business. But thanks for the vote of confidence, asshole.
Dax walks toward Benny, who is continuing to walk through the building, taking mental notes of things.
DAX BECKETT: I didnāt mean it like that. I just know Iām not the smartest person alive. I donāt know if Iāll be right to just make a snap decision like this. That falls back on me. But also, I never thought about market research like that. I just thought a good product would sell itself if I put it in a high end area.
BENNY MORENO: Trust me, I see why you would think that. I woulda thought the same thing too, but I been wanting this for a long ass time. I had a few spots picked out, but when I looked at demographics, and your end of the business, this will be our best shot.
DAX BECKETT: And what if the market suddenly changes?
Benny walks over to Dax and looks up into his eyes.
BENNY MORENO: Then Iāll blow you.
Dax scoffs and looks off to the side.
DAX BECKETT: It better be the best goddamn blowjob Iāve ever had for that kind of moneyā¦
DAX BECKETT: What happened next could not air on the MIL Network. It was messy, in the most literal sense of the word. And, chile it was MESSY! I donāt kiss and tell. I donāt bang and brag. So I wonāt go into details, but it was definitely not something I was expecting to happen. Nor was I expecting it to not stop it from happening, but the tension had been building up for a while now.
Benny doesnāt say anything. He just playfully wipes at the corners of his lips and then smacks them, raising his eyebrows and biting on his bottom lip as he groans.
BENNY MORENO: Babyā¦ Iām full.
In the aftermath of what had just taken place, Benny is buttoning his shirt back up as Dax is scene tucking his junk back inside the jeans. He isnāt ready for Benny to push him up against the window, letting the whole world outside see his ass pressed up against it. He kisses Dax passionately for all of five seconds before pushing off of him. Dax catches his breath as Benny looks around the building once more.
DAX BECKETT: If I didnāt know any betterā¦ Iād say you was just trying to get me to see things your way.
Benny slowly looks over his shoulder at Dax.
BENNY MORENO: Who said I wasnāt?
He winks before walking up to a support beam. He leans against it to test itās durability, but also to look back at Dax.
BENNY MORENO: Are we taking this chance, or are you gonna waste money?
Daxās shirt is lined with sweat, outlining his defined chest and abdomen. His eyes are almost glazed over in a sort of dreamy ecstasy, and he tries to get rid of that before answering, but the glow does not leave his face.
DAX BECKETT: I meanā¦ what the hell, right? But if this fails, I get to pick any hole at any time.
Benny walks over to Dax with a certain swag in his step. He extends his hand toward Dax.
BENNY MORENO: Deal.
DAX BECKETT: Then it looks like we got a call to make in the morning, eh?
A sudden wave of shame washes over Dax as he motions for a phone call. He excuses himself and leaves the building. Benny walks out as well, locking up after himself.
BENNY MORENO: He always gets what he wants. Bloop. Business location. Business partner. And Daxās thang. Sorry Paris, but you got some actual competition now, and he said he aināt nutted like that in a long time. Here she comeā¦
To Be Continuedā¦
The scene fades to black.