Post by Moments In Life on Jun 25, 2017 1:05:13 GMT -5
Confessional CamÂ
DESI STACKZ:
What's going on pretty world? It's ya girl DESI, aka DESI STACKZ!
Desi smiles.
DESI STACKZ:
I’m sure everyone is like who the hell is this chick and where did she come from? Let's just say an angel dropped me out of the sky and blessed the world with my presence. (Desi pauses) Nah that's too much, I'm just a regular girl that moved here from the west trying to adjusts to life here in the ATL. Right now i’m currently working in a tattoo shop as one of their premiere artists, I model on the side and i’m in the studio recording an album so I guess you can say i’m all over the place. I’m moved to ATL to basically finish this album and see what the south can offer me as far as music goes and of course to turn up a bit, have fun and flirt.
Desi pauses.
DESI STACKZ:
I've been going through a lot of changes in my life, I’ve been with my girlfriend Hazel for 2 years now and being away from her is killing. She's back in LA while I’m here working on this album and a few other things. It's not that I don't trust her but this long distance thing is killing the hell out of me. Luckily my brother Tyler moved down with me because I don't think I could do this alone.
The scene opens up in ATL, north side of bulkhead where a U-HAUL truck is shown parked on the outside of a luxurious apartment complex. Inside the apartment Desi and her brother Tyler are shown unpacking boxes while the movers are bringing stuff in and setting up the furniture.Â
DESI STACKZ:
This whole move has been exhausting, but I’m happy I finally made it here.
TYLER CANNON:
I don't know why you chose Atlanta though, I mean I know it's on the come up but now you have to deal with cold waters and shit.
DESI STACKZ:
It's where the money is bro, I've been getting gigs out LA but the opportunity here at the shop and the producers that's been helping me with this album are amazing I just didn't want to pass this opportunity up.
TYLER CANNON:
You already know I was down to ride out with you. I wasn't doing shit back home since I caught that charge and shit.
Confessional CamÂ
DESI STACKZ:
My little brother is my everything, he was enrolled in school on a basketball scholarship and was doing great but kind of caught a charge being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Now I won't dive into what exactly happen but let's say it's cost him his scholarship and it's been hard for him to find a job.
Desi sighs.
DESI STACKZ:
My parents and my other sister kind of turned their backs on him at least financially. It's my little brother and people make mistakes, I've only been the one that's kind of looked out for him and made sure he was okay. So it was sweet of him to tag along and i’m sure he didn't mind since it would be a free trip and stay.Â
Desi giggles as the scene cuts from the confessional
back to Desi and Tyler.
DESI STACKZ:
I got your back bro, we’ll find you something and you've been like a huge help, kind of like the assistant type so keeping money wouldn't be an issue for me but once my brand grows just make sure you're ready because it'll be a lot of responsibility.Â
TYLER CANNON:
I’m grateful sis, you already know. But enough about me, back to you. What's going on with you and Hazel?
DESI STACKZ:
We still rocking, but it's been rough. She cried on the phone today and she doesn't do that. I miss her.
Desi gives off a pout face.
DESI STACKZ:
FaceTime isn't enough for me.
Confessional CamÂ
DESI STACKZ:
For the longest time I knew I loved woman, It wasn't a phase that my parents tried to make me believe it was. I don't count men out but my preference is female. I met Hazel during college and I instantly fell in love, but our relationship was so toxic.
Desi sighs.
DESI STACKZ:
When it was good it was good, but when it got rough. I felt like I was going under, we broke up and spent about two years apart and the way we reconcile made me fall in love with her all over again. Me moving to ATL caused her a lot of pain and a lot of hurt for me, but when it comes to securing my future and making sure my brother is alright, I had to get where the money was.
The scene cuts back to Desi and Tyler.
TYLER CANNON:
Y’all work it out because y'all always do, it's rough now but I see the love y'all have for each other.
Desi smiles.
DESI STACKZ:
She the only girl in my life that's had my back, not even my own mother had or has my back.
TYLER CANNON:
I can say the same, just take it a day at a time and see how it works out. I'm here with you through the good and bad so let's make this experience a good one.
DESI STACKZ:
Thanks Tye, I know I can always count on you. Oh I meant to tell you that I do know a guy here in Atlanta, I actually worked with him on some stuff back in Cali but anyway he invited me out to a party just to kind of mingle so did you want to go?
TYLER CANNON:
Is it going to be a lot of gay dudes there?
DESI STACKZ:
Probably.
TYLER CANNON:
Nah I cant sis, I can handle a few but a room full nah I can't see myself doing it. I get the stares and then the flirting and after awhile I get annoyed.
DESI STACKZ:
Well too bad you're going, I already told him you were and plus I don't want to go alone. I know this guy but we're not friends so I just want to be comfortable.
TYLER CANNON:
Ugh! You lucky I love you yo.
The two laugh as the scene cuts and reopens up while “Love” ft Syd by Dean can be heard playing in the background. We are treated to a two story home in Vinings Georgia showing various shots of the outside of the house and cars in the driveway. The scene shifts indoor as Amber Torres is putting a comfortable on a bed setting the pillows down and then heads downstairs as the doorbell rings.Â
Confessional Cam
Amber Torres:
So I hadn't talked to my brother in a couple weeks which is normal, nothing new. With his working schedule and mine there's hardly any time to see each other. So by my surprise he sent me a 911 text and that he was coming over to my house.Â
Amber laughs
Amber Torres:
Being the good sister I am I went ahead and got my spare room ready for him just in case. Jordano loves having his tio around so I guess it's a win win.
The scene shifts back to Amber greeting Jaser at her door. She leads him into her living room where the pair sit down as Jordano can be heard playing in the background as the scene shifts to Jaser in the confessional
Jaser Cruz::
Amber always comes through for me. Always. I love my sister and her little family but I hate feeling like I'm bumming off them. Truth be told after I moved in with her when I was 16 I left and was homeless until I met Fernando. I never told her that part she'd kill me.
Jaser sighs looking down then back up at the camera
Jaser Cruz::
Hell she's gonna kill me for not keeping her up to date with that situation and then there's the whole Khaleel thing. I don't want to disappoint her.Â
The scene shifts back as Amber and Jaser are now seated with Jordano nearby playing with a hot wheels car.
Amber Torres:
So what's going on bro you seem stressed. You know I'm here for you just talk to me.
Jaser struggles to get the words out while trying to keep in mind of his 5 year old nephew nearby.
Jaser Cruz::
Fernando did it again. Him and estranged wife. It happened again. They put me out, changed the locks.Â
Amber Torres:
Are you kidding me? What did I tell you last time? Call me. You know me and Leon would be there in a heartbeat to put them in check.
Are you kidding me? What did I tell you last time? Call me. You know me and Leon would be there in a heartbeat to put them in check.
Confessional Cam
Amber Torres:Â
The last thing I wanted to hear was that this grown ass man put his hands on my brother again. I've never seen it for the man or his wife or the love triangle the three of them willingly had going on. I just wish Jaser would have said something Sooner.
Amber voice starts to crack and she wipes away a tear.
Amber Torres:
The last thing you want is someone you love getting hurt. Getting out in that kind of situation. I feel like it's my fault at times. I brought him here from one abuse to another.
The scene shifts back to Amber and Jaser
Jaser Cruz::
I know, and I know how y'all would have reacted. I didn't need you or Leon going to jail that night over my dumb mistake. I handled his ass. He was gushing. He'll never be a problem of mine again.Â
Amber Torres:
Good. I'm glad to hear that. You know I worry about you. I worry about you and Taino.Â
Jaser looks down at the mention of his best friend's name as the scene shifts to the Confessional Cam
Jaser Cruz::Â
I don't know how I'm gonna tell her what I did but I have to own up to my shit and stop running around blaming others for my issues. #Growth
The scene cuts back
Jaser Cruz::
About him, I kinda might have most certainly hooked up with his ex Khaleel. They aren't together, to my knowledge Tai is dating someone else but I still feel bad about it.
Amber shakes her head quickly in disbelief.
Amber Torres:
Con promiso? You what?!
Jaser Cruz::
Everything just happened so fast, I was staying with Riley and he walked in. We got in a fight and then it just idunno. Happened. It was all so fast and over before I knew it. That's why I'm here cause I don't know how to tell him.Â
Amber shakes her head
Amber Torres:
I love you meijo, but you're on your own with that one. His ex? Really Jaser wtf were you thinking man?
Jaser shakes his head
Amber Torres:
Listen Jaser, I'm sure he'll understand someday. But you need to tell him the truth and then give him the space and time to process it. Y'all have been through a lot, it's not worth dick to break y'all up. I'm sure he'll come around. But you need to own that shit.
Jaser nods his head in agreement
Jaser Cruz::
I know, and I will I just need a place to lay low for a bit can I stay here?
Amber Torres:
Of course you can, you're always welcome here. I already got your room straight for you. Now come here. You aren't too old for hugs from your big sister are you?
Jaser laughs and the pair hug as the scene fades to a confessionalÂ
Confessional Cam
Amber Torres:Â
I can't believe this shit. You do that to your own best friend the guy that's like your twin brother. And then run away from it. That's fowl. it's bad but it could be worse. I know how Riley feels about his ex, I get it. But I don't think this is gonna be the end of Jaser and his friendship.
The scene shifts to Jaser in his confessionalÂ
Jaser Cruz::
I wasn't expecting her to jump for joy but she has a point. I need to own that shit for the sake of our friendship. I gotta make it right. Somehow.
The scene fades and then reopens up inside of Riley’s apartment, Isaiah is shown leaving out of Riley’s bedroom wearing only a pair of Calvin Klein briefs. He walks into the kitchen where he finds Riley drinking a bottle water and scrolling through Snapchat. Isaiah walks up behind Riley kind of playfully kissing him on his back.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
Confessional Cam
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I don't know why I'm still here, like why I’m even messing with this guy when he flat out told me he didn't want a relationship. He doesn't want to be committed so why do I continue to mess with this man?
Isaiah sighs.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I need to be smart about this, he's a good lay but I need some consistency, I need a loyal dude.
The scene cuts back to Isaiah and Riley who know are both sitting on the couch, Riley cuts on his PS4 and Isaiah comfortably lies down on the couch placing his legs on Riley’s body.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I’m not trying to kill the vibe but I think after today we should just keep it friendly.Â
Isaiah notices Riley getting annoyed.
ISAIAH WOLFE:Â
I’m sorry but you know I want something serious and this friends with benefits things makes me just not think it's a good idea because I already know I’m going to catch feelings.Â
Confessional Cam
RILEY:
I fully understand where Isaiah is coming from. I'm just trying to find a happy medium for us. I like him and I swear I'm not meaning for this to come off selfish, but a way for us to be there for each other with being restricted TO each other? Wait…
A record scratches
RILEY:
That sounded real lightskin fuckboy-ish didn't it?
Cuts back to them on the couch. Riley begins to run his finger along the inside elastic waist of Isaiah’s briefs in a teasing manner being coy about the topic.
RILEY:
Feelings like….?
ISAIAH WOLFE:
Feelings like I don't want to get caught up in your shit and be hooked.Â
Isaiah starts to lick his lips, feeling turned on by Riley hands against his body he smiles.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
Ugh but I can't lie the sex is good, but man I can't give into temptation like I want to be someone’s man not someone's playtoy.Â
Confessional CamÂ
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I wanted to have sex with him so bad, it's driving me crazy because I would have been sat on his lap.
Isaiah pauses.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
Calm down Isaiah.
The scene cuts back to Isaiah and Riley.
RILEY:
“Playtoy” is an interesting word, though. I don't see it like that. More of two people why enjoy each other's company and other...“things”. It's not like I'm hogtying you, having my way with you then leaving in the middle of the night without so much as a wave goodbye. But, again, I get how you feel.
Confessional Cam
RILEY:
I may or may not have been in a similar situation where sex was suppose to be the main point but feelings got hurt. Which I think is why I've learned to put feelings to the side in a situation like this and just have fun.
Cuts back to Riley playfully snapping the elastic of Isaiah's briefs.
RILEY:
So, let's do this. If at any time feelings get too heavy we agree to break this off and I'll pull out.
Unintended phrasing, which Riley caught soon after he said it causing him to snicker a little bit. He covered his mouth holding it in and hiding a smile.
RILEY:
My bad. I'm childish. Sorry.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
It's ok, I thought it was cute.
Isaiah pauses.
ISAIAH WOLFE:Â
I guess I’m cool with that for the time being, I guess I better not let my feelings get involved either. But I want you to know that if I do end up being with someone then we’ll have to break it off anyway.
Confessional Cam
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I was overreacting, we both grown so it shouldn't be this difficult. I just know that I really like this man, so really it's him that's making it difficult.
Isaiah shakes his head.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
Riley never has really opened up to me about any of his past relationships so I don't know why he's so guarded or against being in a relationship. Maybe he's been hurt before who knows but if only he would open up to me more then maybe I would understand it better.Â
Isaiah sighs.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I’ll guess I'll have to ride the wheels until they fucking fall off.
The scene cuts back to Isaiah and Riley, by this time the two are going at it, Riley slides his shirt off and Isaiah unbuckles his pants. Before fully sliding them off, Riley reaches down in the back pocket pulling out a condom.
RILEY:
We got time?
Isaiah nods taking Riley’s hand as they head towards the stairs heading for his room. Riley opts to sit on the steps instead, pulling Isaiah in to sit on top of him as it cuts to the next scene with Hadrian Ali driving around Bankhead with Jasmine in the passenger seat before it cuts to Confessional Cam.
Confessional Cam
HADRIAN ALI:
So while we were at K1, I talked to Jas about having more control in my business. Just letting me wing it on my own, instead of letting others do the work for me. She seemed okay with it. She wondered why I wasn’t so confident about it in the first place, but….the point is that it was all good.
The scene goes back to the car. As Hadi is shortly stopped at a red light, he takes a moment to glance at his phone, which Jasmine begins to notice.
JASMINE REY:
Hadi…
HADRIAN ALI:
Yeah.
JASMINE REY:
The light is green.
HADRIAN ALI:
Ah sh*beep*. My bad.
Hadi accelerates.
JASMINE REY:
You know you’ve been acting real strange lately. What’s goin on?
HADRIAN ALI:
Wait, what? Nothin’s goin on? Why you think that?
JASMINE REY:
First it was on the way to the Go-Kart racing place, and then it was while we were there. You’ve looked at your phone a lot. At least once every 20 minutes. Who are you waiting on to call you?
HADRIAN ALI:
Oh, new clients. Like I’m always doing. Hopefully, that party had helped me gain some more.
JASMINE REY:
I’m sure it did. It shouldn’t be any different from before, right?
HADRIAN ALI:
Yeah, true.
JASMINE REY:
I don’t even know why you have been so geeked about having more LGBT clients. I told you that you may have already had some. Is there some something you ain’t tellin me?
HADRIAN ALI:
Nah. Just trying to go where the money is. I gotta talk to every group of people.
JASMINE REY:
I guess. Well, anyways, I’m gonna try to get into one of the wrestling schools here in Atlanta rather than somewhere else.
HADRIAN ALI:
Oh, word? For real this time?
JASMINE REY:
Yes, I will this time. You’ve been wanting to handle the marketing on your own, so I’m gonna be bored as hell lately. Plus, I don’t have much finances at the moment to go elsewhere. We don't have the money to go elsewhere, so I didn’t have a choice, but to stay here.
HADRIAN ALI:
I know. If I had my own gym going and willing to expand, I would help you go elsewhere to train. Even somewhere across the globe.
JASMINE REY:
I know. You know that I'm always dreaming big.
HADRIAN ALI:
Sh*beep*, we both are. Believe it or not, I don’t want to be here in Atlanta for the rest of my life either. I’m just optimistic about sh*beep*.Â
He pulls up to her driveway at Rio Vista apartments. Jasmine reaches to the back seat to grab her purse before looking at Hadi.
JASMINE REY:
You know I’ve always hated that about you. This whole optimism about the world. Even as a straight man, allying yourself with the LGBT community more after years of being here. I’ve never understood why. Must feel new to me. Aight, I’ll see ya.
HADRIAN ALI:
Ay Jas.
Jasmine looks back at Hadi.
JASMINE REY:
Yeah?
HADRIAN ALI:
Just want to let you know that whatever you do, I will support it 100%. I’ll be here when you need me, too.
JASMINE REY:
Aight. Thanks, boo. I’ll call you tonight.
HADRIAN ALI:
Aight. Love you, Jas.
JASMINE REY:
Love you, too.
The two give a kiss on the lips before Jasmine leaves out of the car. Hadrian watches as she heads to her apartment.
HADRIAN ALI:
Look at that ass right there!
JASMINE REY:
Boy….bye! *laughs*
Hadi drives off from the apartment parking lot onto the road. Moments later, as he’s driving onto the interstate, his cell phone rings. He glances at the radio to see the number. He chuckles before answering it.
HADRIAN ALI:
Ayy, wassup...
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
What’s good man? I got your message. I been meaning to get back to you. But shit been real crazy at home for real.Â
The scene fades into a Confessional Cam.
Confessional CamÂ
I been kinda missing in action for real since everything went down at Chanel's party. I haven't talked to Trinity since that night. I know i probably should've reached out, but she asked for space. And to be honest space might be what we both need. Especially after a certain voicemail i got the other night. My mind been all over the place since then. Figured it was about time for me to return the call. Maybe it would help clear my mind.
Cuts to Hadrian’s Confessional Cam.
HADRIAN ALI:
I’m glad Zeno returned the call, because there was something that I needed to speak to him about. Something that could put me at a better head space with my business, and how it is willing to grow publicly. Hopefully, I can just let it all out in the open with him, especially after not seeing him for a while.
The scene returns to Hadi’s car
HADRIAN ALI:
Oh damn, nothing too bad?
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
Just the usual bull with my relationship. But nothing i can't handle i guess.
HADRIAN ALI:
Ayy listen, I just wanted to call you to see if you wanted to hang some time.
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
You wanna hang out? Uuuuh. You sure about that?
HADRIAN ALI:
Yeah, sure. Why not?
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
It's just that the last time i saw you, you didn't seem to eager to speak. And the time before that… well you know.
HADRIAN ALI:
You're right. I felt nervous about it. Plus, before the party, it had been a long time since I saw you. Thankfully, your number hadn't changed, because I would have never came in contact with you. Besides, there is something that is need to tell you.
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
Well let's set something up. I was supposed to go to Trinity’s party, but i don't think my name is on that guest list anymore.
He chuckles.
HADRIAN ALI:
Oh, is Trin a friend of yours or somethin? I got a text from her inviting me. I'm not sure how she got my number.
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
She's my girl.. or was my girl. I don't know what she is right now.
HADRIAN ALI:
What you mean, mane?
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
What do you mean what do i mean. Its kinda complicated.Â
HADRIAN ALI:
Ah damn. I’ll tell you what? We’ll talk about this later on today. You’re gonna be available around 8:30 pm tonight?
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
Yeah man i can swing that. No doubt.Â
HADRIAN ALI:
Aight, cool. We can chill at Fogo De ChĂŁo. The Brazilian place.
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
Aight. I’ll see ya.
HADRIAN ALI:
Aight, peace.
The two finish conversing as the scene fades.Â
A scene opens to Riley behind a mixing board staring into the booth and a woman's voice can be heard singing away.
:
I'm on ya Runwaaaaay / And I don't eveeeer wanna coooome dooooooooooown. Put my name on ya-
I'm on ya Runwaaaaay / And I don't eveeeer wanna coooome dooooooooooown. Put my name on ya-
RILEY:
Wait, cut. With this, what do you think about taking it a half step lower? I've been thinkin’ about that or layering the upper and lower together.
Wait, cut. With this, what do you think about taking it a half step lower? I've been thinkin’ about that or layering the upper and lower together.
:
No, it sounds fine the way I'm singing it now.
No, it sounds fine the way I'm singing it now.
RILEY:
How you gonna tell me when I'm the producer?
How you gonna tell me when I'm the producer?
:
Boi, I don't care. I've been doing this years before you. I KNOW my voice, okay?
Boi, I don't care. I've been doing this years before you. I KNOW my voice, okay?
RILEY:
Keep fucking around and I’ma erase this whole track. Keep playing.
:
I wish ya would, nigga! I wish the ever-loving hell ya would!
The camera cuts to the woman in the middle of their somewhat playful banter to show it's Raven - Riley's cousin. Pretty much the main reason why he's here right now.
Confessional Cam shows Riley leaned forward in his chair with a solemn look on his face.
RILEY:
Uhm, so here's the thing. My...Khaleel called me a couple days ago and told me about him and Jaser. But Jaser doesn't know that I know though. Conveniently, he went to stay with his sister, nephew and fine ass brother-in-law for a while and I've just been out of it lately. Like…
Riley pauses and leans back in his chair taking in a deep breath.
RILEY:
I've just been ignoring him and up the past couple nights just getting it out with whomever and writing & staying in my own thoughts so I called Raven to be with me in the studio. It's cliché to say, but it's therapeutic as hell to get so much shit out and her voice can go places mines can't, so her laying it all out helps.
It cuts back to them listening to a playback, bopping their heads and Raven rubbing her belly.
RILEY:
On the second verse, I'm thinking Amber should come in with her melodic, “I'm high and tipsy at the same time, but still sexy” vibe. Your low range would gel with her high.
RAVEN:
Speaking of the Cruz’s that I actually like, still haven't heard from Jaser?
RILEY:
Nah and I really don't was talk about it.
RAVEN:
Well, too bad because I want to. I just find it fascinating how you two work. You're truly the Cher to his Tina Turner.
Riley looks on confused. Raven just rolls her eyes.
RAVEN:
I forget you're young. One of the things Tina and Cher had in common, and bonded over eventually becoming friends, was their relationships with their ain't-shit husbands. When you two met, y'all clicked right off the bat relating with ain't-shit “boyfriends” and y'all were so cute. Helping each other out and getting on our nerves and causing more trouble for us.
RILEY:
Is there a point to this?
RAVEN:
Don't let this be the thing that separates y'all. In four short years y'all have been through too much to let it all come to an end over some damn Khaleel. Someone I've BEEN telling you to drop, by the way.
RILEY:
Yeah yeah yeah.Â
Confessional Cam
RILEY:
With Khaleel it's confusing. I mean I know how he is but to tell me he loves me then to get, as he puts it “sucked in and sucked up”. It just isn't sitting right with me.
Cuts back to them in the studio.
RILEY:
It'll work out I guess. I didn't know.
RAVEN:
Uh-uh. Stop that passive shit you always do. I would hope that Jaser comes to you first, but if it's bothering you this much then say something and be adults about it. Please.
RILEY:
Aiite, aiite! Damn! I'll talk to him at Trinity’s party. Just please get off my back about it. I will take you and Amber as an example and work it out with him.
RAVEN:
Hold up. 1) That was rude. 2) The dick that got between me and her is much finer than the dick that got between you and him - figuratively and literally.
RILEY:
Highly debatable.
Riley sticks his tongue out at Raven as he dodges a water bottle she threw at him. She goes back in the booth while Ry takes his place on the board as the scene fades and reopens up inside of Jalen’s apartment, Jalen is shown walking around wearing a pair of sweatpants and a t-shirt eating pineapples, a knock is heard at the door, so Jalen places the pineapples on the counter and heads for the door.
Confessional Cam
JALEN DALLAS:
I didn't have a shoot today and I was tired, so I kind of wanted to just hang around the house naked and just enjoy my time off but Dallas Reed hit me up.
Jalen laughs.
JALEN DALLAS:
Funny my middle name is Dallas and his real name is Dallas, what a coincidence. Anyway, he wanted to come over and chill, and I was down for that but he needs to know this isn't that type of party so yes all we're doing is chillin.
The scene cuts back to Jalen, he opens the front door and Dallas walks in with some Hennessy, cheetos and a couple java dutches. Dallas looks Jalen up and down, licking his lips as he walks in the apartment. He places everything on the counter and turns looking at Jalen giving him a hug.
JALEN DALLAS:
Damn nigga you been drinking already? You ok?
Dallas nods, he grabs the Henny on his way to the couch, he turns the TV on and Get Out is playing on the screen. Dallas taps his hand on the empty seat beside him on the couch motioning Jalen to join him.
Confessional Cam
JALEN DALLAS:Â
This was a little awkward though, I mean he's already drunk and then he's like seducing me but with his eyes.
Jalen sighs.
JALEN DALLAS:Â
Maybe I'm feeding to much into it but damn it's kind of turning me on a bit, but stay focus Jalen.
The scene cuts back to Jalen and Dallas.
JALEN DALLAS:Â
What time did you start drinking?Â
DALLAS REED:
Man i been fucked up all day yo! Tryna clear my fuckin head man.
JALEN DALLAS:
And you think alcohol is helping that:? I mean I don't want to judge but I really don't like seeing you like this. If you wanna talk man I’m here.
Jalen’s phone ring and he looks down, he notices Trapp hitting his phone and he answers.
JALEN DALLAS:
What?
A voice his heard on the other end and Jalen gets frustrated.Â
JALEN DALLAS:
Trapp look, I’m busy right now and I can't talk (Jalen pauses) no I’m not fucking another nigga like what are you talking about?Â
Jalen shakes his head.
JALEN DALLAS:
Look I have to go.
Jalen hangs up and looks back at Dallas.
JALEN DALLAS:
Sorry, it's a ex that I thought about going back to but it's officially over like I can't deal but that's not important. So back to you, what's going on with you?Â
DALLAS REED:
You shouldn’t waste your time with low tier niggas. You dope as fuck. You deserve somebody of a higher caliber.
The scene fades to a Confessional Cam
Confessional Cam
I appreciate Jalen being concerned with the kid. But i came over here to get away from all that man. Ever since Zeno fucked up with that bitch Chanel. We all been fucked up. And what did i do? I been faithful. But i gotta get punished for this dumb nigga shit. I'm just tryna get some attention for real. Not talk about them.
The scene fades back to the living room.
JALEN DALLAS:
I wish I could find someone that was just into me, I feel like I got the whole package but all niggas wanna do is take advantage and then when I start doing the petty shady shit then it's a issue. I've known this dude years now and he still can't get it right so I just need to be done with it.Â
Jalen reaches over and touches Dallas arm, rubbing it gently up and down.
JALEN DALLAS:
Whatever you're going through you'll get through it so don't let your demons or whatever pain you're going through get the best of you.Â
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JALEN DALLAS:
The crazy thing is I kind of knew what he was going through, issues with his relationship I’m sure. I don't know the extent of what's going on but I had an idea but that's only from what Trinity has told me.
Jalen pauses.
JALEN DALLAS:
I genuinely want to be a friend though, maybe I can help the situation or at least help him.
The scene cuts back to the living room.Â
JALEN DALLAS:
I want you to know that I am friends with Trinity so I just don't want her to think us being around each other is like shady or something, I value her friendship but I am open to having other friends though.Â
Dallas shakes his head, sipping from his bottle of Hennessey.
DALLAS REED:
Man I thinking bout Trinity right now and I'm sure she ain't thinking about me. And i'm thinking I'm vibing with with you right now. And i know you vibing with me. Don't even play.
He puts his hand on Jalen’s leg slowly rubbing his thighs. This scene fades to a Confessional Cam.
Confessional Cam
DALLAS REED:
He already know wussup. I could tell from the moment I came over and chilled with him at Isaiah's shit. If it wasn't for the fact that i messed with Trinity. I'd be in there. He need to just stop playing. It looks like imma have to give him a lil push.
The scene fades back to the living room. Dallas slides in closer to him into his personal space.Â
DALLAS REED:
Am i too close?
JALEN DALLAS:
Nah you good but I feel like you only doing this because you drunk and you in feelings.
Jalen grabs Dallas hands removing it from his thigh.
JALEN DALLAS:
And plus Trinity wouldn't like this, it's putting me in a awkward space I guess that's what I’m trying to say. Even though you say you not thinking about her right now, I know you are.Â
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JALEN DALLAS:
But to be honest Trinity wasn't on my mind at the moment, I was more focus on Dallas and how good he looked right now sitting on my couch. And I can't lie I’m in need especially since Trapp and I haven't been fucking.
Jalen sighs.
JALEN DALLAS:
This dick could make my life a living nightmare.
The scene cuts back to the living room.
JALEN DALLAS:
You're hands feel so good though, I mean like just like a man's hand.Â
Jalen takes Dallas hands after holding it for a few seconds and places it back on his tight but instead under his cheek.
Jalen blushes.
JALEN DALLAS:
Mmmm, that feels nice.
DALLAS REED:
It could feel a lot nicer when you stop tripping.Â
He leans in closer to Jalen, kissing him on his cheek. He then looks to him to check his reaction.Â
JALEN DALLAS:Â
Ugh Dallas why are you doing this to me?Â
DALLAS REED:
Chill. Just enjoy it
Dallas leans in on Jalen placing him in a missionary like style, he starts kissing him on the lips, rubbing his hands on his body as the scene fades and reopens up at Danger Studio, inside Chanel is shown practicing for one of her routines coming up. Standing beside her is Isaiah who is admiring himself in one of the large mirrors, Chanel stops practicing and the two head over to the little mini bar set up.
Confessional Cam
CHANEL SNOW:
Isaiah called me and insisted I meet up with him, he said he sat down with that thot Jaser and squashed their little disagreement or beef, whatever you want to call it and now he wants me to sit down with this bum and hash it out.Â
Chanel rolls her eyes.
CHANEL SNOW:
Trust me I wasn't happy, but I'll do it for Isaiah. He wants us all to be on the same page and I get he wants the peace but I really don't feel like I don't want his type of negativity in my life but whatever if this will make Isaiah happy then I'll do it.Â
Chanel shrugs.
CHANEL SNOW:
I’m guess I’m a people pleaser.
The scene cuts back to Isaiah and Chanel.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I appreciate you doing this.
CHANEL SNOW:
Look whatever, I'll say this though if that boy starts popping off at the mouth then I’m going in his mouth. I’ve worked to hard to be disrespected from some punk on the come up and I will not be the reason for his rise to fame.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I’m not saying we have to be friends with the dude but in a party scene he's kind of cool to have around.
CHANEL SNOW:Â
Yea if you want your party to be ratchet, he's a child.
Confessional Cam
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I really wanted this to work out, I can understand her frustration but what if Riley and I turned into something, I wouldn't want to have beef with his friend nor would I want his friend to have problems with mines.
Isaiah shakes his head.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
This is such a sticky situation and not the good kind.
The scene cuts back to Isaiah and Chanel.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
He just text me and said he was coming up the stairs.
CHANEL SNOW:
Oh gosh, let me take my earrings out now.Â
The camera shifts over to Jaser walking up the stairs into the main area. Isaiah dabs him up as Chanel watches on. The scene shifts to A confessionalÂ
Jaser Cruz::
So me and Isaiah squashed our stuff and I'm cool with that. Last thing I need in this city is another enemy. Especially off some shit someone else started. And as long as him and Riley are vining I don't want any extra bs coming my way. Dude seems cool tho.
Jaser Laughs
Jaser Cruz::
To tell you the truth with everything I got going on right now going in here and really doing what I want to do is the last thing on my mind. I'd love to rip that tack ass wig off his head and lay him out but I'm tired of fighting and that's all I've been doing lately.Â
The scene shifts back to the bar as Isaiah is standing in between Jaser and Chanel.
Jaser Cruz::
This is quite the location you got here sis. Kudos.Â
CHANEL SNOW:
Well this is my studio, I assume you're speaking to me and if you was then thank you for the compliment.Â
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I set up this meeting because I really wanted you two to talk and work everything out. I feel as though this was all a misunderstanding and it shouldn't have went as far as it did. We're all here hustling trying to live life so who has time for all the petty drama.
CHANEL SNOW:
It wasn't any drama on my end until Jaser made it drama, you wanted it to seem like I was walking all over Atlanta spreading rumors about you when that wasn't the case.
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CHANEL SNOW:
He wishes he was that important.
Chanel smirks as the scene cuts back to Chanel, Isaiah and Jaser.
Jaser Cruz::
Ok let's be cute. We're on national television and you're bringing up shit like you know it as word. Like I could easily do the same to you the streets know all your tricks and trades and the crew you work with. Like Atlanta has its scammers but from what I heard on the street your posse gave the Kardashians a run for their money.Â
Confessional Cam
Jaser Cruz::
This tired ass bitch already testing my patience. Let's be real, Chanel and her crew are known for scamming people in the industry out of money. Getting services done and then ghosting mafuckers. How would I know you might ask? I'm friends with people they've set up. But hey I mean slay a bit bitch.
The scene shifts back to the three as Isaiah looks shockedÂ
Jaser Cruz::
You see the thing with stunt queens like you Chanel, your grimy as shit. You leave a trail behind you. Isaiah connect the dots yourself.
Chanel shakes her head, she turns and looks at Isaiah.
CHANEL SNOW:
And this is why I didn't want to sit down with this peasant, he's so jealous and I can't take it.Â
Chanel looks at Jaser.
CHANEL SNOW:
Chile you don't run with anyone I hang with, fuck, or talk too. You wish you could run with the elite but instead you hang around bums like Riley and the rest of the hoodlums you troll with in the slums. You are definitely not important to me and I don't even know why I'm wasting my time sitting with you.Â
Confessional Cam
CHANEL SNOW:
What I tell you? So immature.
Chanel sighs.
CHANEL SNOW:
Chile I should be billing this fool.
The scene cuts back to the studio.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
Yoooo, like this is not happening! Why are yall so turnt up like let it go.
CHANEL SNOW:
Then tell this mut to muzzle his gums unless he apologizing other then that we're just wasting each other's time and i could be somewhere making a LEGIT coin instead of this bum who sleep with everybody boyfriend and cry for check to support his fraud ass lifestyle.
Isaiah grabs Chanel's arm.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
Chill like forreal, this is ridiculous.Â
Jaser Cruz::
That slick ass mouth of yours made it drama. Let's be real babes, you interject yourself into Riley's and I’s convo at the party. You instigated that shit. Then wanna run be victim. All the while your bitches throwing drinks causing shit to pop off. Stop all that rah rah shit my nigga cause the three of us here know you not about shit, you ain't gone hook and if you try your lanky ass will be on the ground.Â
Jaser laughs as Chanel tries to break free from Isaiah.
Jaser Cruz::
And why would I be jealous of a washed up act like yourself? Drag race don't even want your played out ass. I'm 19 making moves out here got my own shit poppin for a while now and you just now getting on. Your jealous. You're the hater tu sabez?Â
Confessional Cam
Jaser Cruz::
This bitch is a straight up clown. I'm dying. It goes well with that cake ass face.
The scene shifts back to the bar
CHANEL SNOW:
Isaiah let me go because I am ready to go.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
So I guess you two aren't going to settle things huh?Â
Jaser sits back in the chair folding his arms while Chanel shakes her head no.
CHANEL SNOW:
I'm good, like I said I have wasted enough of my time and energy here with this bum and I rather go.
Before Chanel gets up, she grabs the water bottle off of the table and tosses the water on Jaser forcing Jaser to leap out of his chair towards Chanel, before he can get contact security rushes up grabbing Jaser arm forcing him away from Chanel.
Confessional Cam
CHANEL SNOW:
I just got so mad, I didn't know what else to do so my first thought was to doused this bitch with water because she was hella thirsty.
Chanel laughs.Â
CHANEL SNOW:
Dusty ass hoe.
The scene cuts back to the studio.
CHANEL SNOW:
DON’T COME UP IN MY SHIT TESTING ME HOE, THIS MY CITY AND YOU WILL RESPECT ME.
Isaiah grabs Chanel pulling her back.
ISAIAH WOLFE:Â
Chanel come on.
Confessional Cam
Jaser is seen laughing shaking his head
Jaser Cruz::
Oh Bitch oh.
The scene cuts back to the studio as Isaiah and Chanel are arguing Jaser breaks free and runs up on Chanel. Grabbing a fist full of hair yanking her down. Jaser tries to get in one good hit before security is able to grab him again pulling him off of Chanel taking her wig with him as security escorts him out. Isaiah is shown trying to comfort Chanel as the scene fades out and reopens with Legend shown arriving to the airport, he stops in front of the arrivals and notices his bestfriend Levi Bryant standing there waiting.
Confessional Cam
LEGEND DIOR:
I’m picking up my bestfriend Levi from the airport, he's been busy traveling the world and collecting a check.
Legend snaps his fingers.Â
LEGEND DIOR:Â
He’s visiting for the weekend so I asked him if he wanted to go to Trinity party with me, she said she wouldn't mind and I didn't want to step on anyone's shoes or cause any drama.Â
The scene cuts back to Legend and Levi driving in the car.
LEGEND DIOR:
I’m so fucking happy you are finally here.
LEVI BRYANT:
Bitch I know! It's been a long time since I've been to Atlanta so I’m happy to kind of be out of the valley for a couple days. But tell me about this party we're going to because I wouldn't know anyone there.Â
LEGEND DIOR:Â
I don't know if you know Trinity Monroe but she's actually hosting the party and she's cool, I've only hung around her a few occasions and I get a good vibe from her. But as for everyone else I mean we got some drama in this group but you'll be with me so you should be ok.
LEVI BRYANT:
You already know I can get crazy, I had enough drama surrounding me earlier this year so I’m trying to enjoy the rest of the year.
LEGEND DIOR:
The only person I would tell you to watch out for would be Chanel honestly because she seems to the one causing most of the problems, uhh and then we have this boy named Jaser whose kind of hot head, a loose cannonz
LEVI BRYANT:
I actually met Chanel when she came to Lush, she was very standoffish but I get that because she's friends wit Brandon.
Confessional Cam
LEGEND DIOR:
Speaking of that punk Brandon, I don't think I ever told Levi the full story of what went down with me and Brandon at Chanel’s party and I kind of didn't want to because I knew how he would react.Â
The scene cuts back to Levi and Legend.
LEGEND DIOR:
I actually met Brandon at Chanel’s party and we had words that ended up with me being thrown out of her party.Â
LEVI BRYANT:Â
Are you kidding me? Now you want to tell me. Well if Chanel is at this party then I'll definitely have some words with her.
LEGEND DIOR:
I don't think she’ll be at the party, I know her and Trinity had prior issues and I don't think she’ll be in attendance.
LEVI BRYANT:Â
Well maybe that's good for her.
Levi smirks.
LEVI BRYANT:
You already know I don't like people coming for my bestfriend so if I have to check someone then I won't have an issue doing it.
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LEGEND DIOR:
I knew I shouldn't have told Levi because he's so overprotective of me. I just hope nothing pops off because I wouldn't want to ruin Trinity’s party.
Legend shrugs.
LEGEND DIOR:
I'll guess we’ll have to wait and see.
The scene cuts back to Levi and Legend.
LEGEND DIOR:
We both have to be on our best behavior.
LEVI BRYANT:
We’ll see.Â
The scene transitions to sundown at the exterior of the Fogo De ChĂŁo Brazilian Steakhouse, located in Downtown Atlanta. Various people are seen entering the restaurant before it shifts to its exquisite interior, where large chandeliers light up the area, and the tables are covered in white cloth. The camera scans the restaurant, which is heavily filled with people, before it finally ends at a two-seater table at a wall opposite from the door, where Hadi sits alone under a photograph of Christ the Redeemer facing the sunset.
Looking around the restaurant, Hadi seems to be waiting patiently for someone before the scene cuts to confessionals.
Confessional Cam
HADRIAN ALI:
It’s been a long time since I seen Zeno, and I wanted to just talk and see how he was doin. I could tell he was feeling down and sh-*beep* about his girl, so hopefully there’s something with this meetup that could not only help me out, but him too. I’m just not sure how. We finna find out are we?
The scene cuts back to Hadi at the restaurant entrance where Zeno is shown at the front speaking to the hostess.
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
I’m here to meet someone. Should be under Ali.Â
The hostess takes a look at the system
Hostess:
Here we are. You can follow me right this way handsome.Â
Zeno smirks, licking his lips.
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
Thanx ma. That’s wussup.
The hostess blushes as she leads Zeno to the table. The scene fades to a Confessional Cam.
Confessional CamÂ
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
Well. Here goes nothing.
The scene fades back to the table where the two share a handshake before they sit down in their chairs, across from each other.
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
Yo. What’s good man? Glad we could get together.
Yo. What’s good man? Glad we could get together.
HADRIAN ALI:
Thanks, mane. It’s been a long ass time. So how are things going witchu? Besides, the whole girlfriend drama.
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
Man i guess i can't complain. Been working like crazy for real. Been in the studio all day everyday. Been working on my first album.Â
HADRIAN ALI:
Oh word? I always knew that you were interested in music, but I didn’t know that you were actually making a career out of it.Â
The scene fades to a Confessional Cam
Confessional CamÂ
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
I've always been known in the industry as a producer. But lately i been putting some shit of my own together. Its coming together slowly but it has to be perfect before i release anything. Can't be half stepping.
The scene fades back to the table
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
Other than that man i just been taking it day by day. Making it for real. What about you. What's been going down in Hadrian's world?
HADRIAN ALI:
But yeah, I’m doin good. Still workin as a physical trainer. I’m thinking about owning my own gym soon, but it’s gonna be a while before that happens.
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
Oh word? Thats wussup man. Im glad to hear it.
By that time, their young waitress, who had been introduced before Zeno arrived, appears again with a bottle of wine and two wine glasses.
HADRIAN ALI:
Thank you.
Waitress:
No problem. You all still need time for your orders?
HADRIAN ALI:
Yeah, we do. If you don’t mind.
Waitress:
Of course.
As she leaves, Hadrian brings his attention back to Zeno.
HADRIAN ALI:
Aight, cool. I just wanted to have to conversation, because for years, somethin has been on my mind. This feeling of...guilt, involving us and how things went down.
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
Aaaaah. So that's what this is about?Â
HADRIAN ALI:
When we were together, I know I hurt you. I’m not sure if you have gotten over it or not. I’m guessing you have, but with what I did, I still just want to ask for your forgiveness. I honestly fu-*beep*-d up, and I was too much into myself and always trying to hide sh-*beep* and live this lavish lifestyle back in my football days that I never sat down and took the time to put my mistake and your feelings into consideration, and I felt like after all of these years, being close minded is what’s holding me back. This is me telling you that I’m sorry for cheating on you.
Confessional CamÂ
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
So i guess since it's finally out, i can talk about it. As i said before Hadi and me go way back to when i was in college. But due to certain contracts and his career, we had to keep our relationship a secret. No i didn't like it cuz I've always been openly bi. I never cared what anyone thought. But he did. And i loved him. The crazy things we do for love right?
He shakes his head laughing.
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
I'm not gonna lie, it felt real good to finally even get an apology. The way things played out, i was really hurt. I mean you ride for this person for so long. You deal with being hidden in the closet just to get cheated on. I can’t blame Hadi for everything. But he definitely played a part in why I'm the way i am now. It's been really hard for me to fully trust anyone i always have this feeling in the back of my head that if i fully give myself to someone, they're just gonna hurt me again. And i ain't set up to go through that shit again man. But i would be lying if i said this apology didn't make me feel a way. And i don't even know why I'm thinking this way.Â
The scene fades back to the table.Â
TRATRAZENO BARNES:
Hadrian you definitely did fuck my whole world up forreal. I can't even trip on that. But living in the past is why I've been in the positions i have been in. I wanna let all that negative shit go for real. Part of me always understood how hard this was for you too. And that helped me deal with it. So i guess this is me saying I forgive you Had.
He flashes a smile, which gives Hadi the initiative to follow, before the scene cuts to confessionals.
Confessional CamÂ
HADRIAN ALI:
I was glad to finally have this conversation with him, so I can head forward in my life and my career. There’s no denying that the demons I created affected the both of us. Straight up. I just wanted to...let that sh-*beep* out of my system.
The scene cuts back to the restaurant, where Hadrian pours a glass of wine for the both of them. He raises his glass up.
HADRIAN ALI:
Cheers to….a new awakening, a new beginning, and...the future.