1 00:00:01,627 --> 00:00:02,711 ♪ Level up, I know you see me comin' ♪ 2 00:00:02,711 --> 00:00:03,837 It's return of the mack! 3 00:00:03,837 --> 00:00:05,464 Back from winter break, 4 00:00:05,464 --> 00:00:08,175 which for me, was more like a winter grind. 5 00:00:08,175 --> 00:00:10,427 This semester, I'll be laying the foundation 6 00:00:10,427 --> 00:00:13,305 for a brand-new, exciting venture. 7 00:00:13,305 --> 00:00:15,766 Negotiating Annika's deal for "Social Submarine" 8 00:00:15,766 --> 00:00:18,143 may have lit the fuse on our breakup, 9 00:00:18,143 --> 00:00:20,896 but it gave me the confidence I needed as a manager. 10 00:00:20,896 --> 00:00:22,940 So now, I'm starting my own company. 11 00:00:22,940 --> 00:00:25,067 I've been investing in myself. 12 00:00:25,067 --> 00:00:29,279 I got bespoke business cards Patrick Bateman would kill for. 13 00:00:29,279 --> 00:00:31,782 And because I'm my father's son, boom. 14 00:00:31,782 --> 00:00:33,408 [bell rings] Look good, feel good. 15 00:00:33,408 --> 00:00:35,202 But not so much physically. 16 00:00:35,202 --> 00:00:36,870 I been crashing on the Gamma couch 17 00:00:36,870 --> 00:00:38,789 because I'm still on the outs with Aaron. 18 00:00:38,789 --> 00:00:40,374 As for the girls... 19 00:00:40,374 --> 00:00:42,584 - ♪ So level up ♪ - ♪ So level up ♪ 20 00:00:42,584 --> 00:00:44,628 - ♪ There's no time to waste ♪ - ♪ There's no time to waste ♪ 21 00:00:44,628 --> 00:00:47,673 [music slows down and stops] 22 00:00:47,673 --> 00:00:50,259 [tense hip-hop beat] 23 00:00:50,259 --> 00:00:52,261 As for Zaara, Lauryn, and Kiela, 24 00:00:52,261 --> 00:00:54,846 they're figuring life out as children of our divorce. 25 00:00:54,846 --> 00:00:58,100 There's a reason most titans of industry are lone wolves. 26 00:00:58,100 --> 00:00:59,559 Do you think we'd have Tesla today 27 00:00:59,559 --> 00:01:03,605 if Elon Musk wasn't the world's loneliest man? 28 00:01:03,605 --> 00:01:05,774 Now I've got a hot, new client on the line, 29 00:01:05,774 --> 00:01:08,819 and I've just gotta do is reel that marlin in. 30 00:01:08,819 --> 00:01:09,736 ♪ ♪ 31 00:01:10,445 --> 00:01:12,155 Andre Johnson. 32 00:01:12,155 --> 00:01:13,907 Are you ready to take it to the next level? 33 00:01:15,367 --> 00:01:17,244 both: ♪ Watch out, world ♪ 34 00:01:17,244 --> 00:01:18,704 ♪ I'm grown now ♪ 35 00:01:18,704 --> 00:01:20,664 ♪ I'm grown ♪ 36 00:01:20,664 --> 00:01:23,000 ♪ Learn something new every day ♪ 37 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:25,544 ♪ I don't know so I'ma feel my way ♪ 38 00:01:25,544 --> 00:01:28,130 ♪ Got the weight of the world on me ♪ 39 00:01:28,130 --> 00:01:29,172 ♪ But no regrets ♪ 40 00:01:29,172 --> 00:01:31,174 ♪ This is what I say ♪ 41 00:01:31,174 --> 00:01:33,093 both: ♪ Watch out, world ♪ 42 00:01:33,093 --> 00:01:34,219 ♪ I'm grown now ♪ 43 00:01:34,219 --> 00:01:35,554 ♪ I'm grown ♪ 44 00:01:35,554 --> 00:01:37,347 ♪ You can't tell me nothin' ♪ 45 00:01:37,347 --> 00:01:40,434 both: ♪ My heartbeat is so loud ♪ 46 00:01:40,434 --> 00:01:41,852 ♪ ♪ 47 00:01:41,852 --> 00:01:45,564 ♪ Mama, look, I'm grown now ♪ 48 00:01:45,564 --> 00:01:46,815 ♪ I'm grown ♪ 49 00:01:46,815 --> 00:01:49,026 ♪ ♪ 50 00:01:49,026 --> 00:01:51,820 So if I was your manager, I'd take all that TikTok hype 51 00:01:51,820 --> 00:01:54,448 and I would use it to get you a college tour, okay? 52 00:01:54,448 --> 00:01:56,074 And then we would leverage all the buzz from that 53 00:01:56,074 --> 00:01:58,076 to get you a record deal, right? 54 00:01:58,076 --> 00:01:59,453 And when your album comes out, 55 00:01:59,453 --> 00:02:02,414 you've already got an army of fans waiting. 56 00:02:02,414 --> 00:02:03,749 Uh-huh? 57 00:02:03,749 --> 00:02:06,668 I mean, look at Chance. 2013, "Acid Rap." 58 00:02:06,668 --> 00:02:09,254 Then he uses that to book a great college tour 59 00:02:09,254 --> 00:02:11,882 and then in 2016, "Coloring Book" is a hit. 60 00:02:11,882 --> 00:02:13,842 That's three Grammys right there, boom! 61 00:02:13,842 --> 00:02:18,555 Then 2019, boom. All-time wife guy. 62 00:02:18,555 --> 00:02:21,099 Okay, well, that--that part is definitely optional, 63 00:02:21,099 --> 00:02:23,226 but I can get you started right away, okay? 64 00:02:23,226 --> 00:02:25,020 I'm a Gamma and this year, 65 00:02:25,020 --> 00:02:27,105 we are co-hosting the Greek Freakend, 66 00:02:27,105 --> 00:02:28,482 which is sort of like a homecoming 67 00:02:28,482 --> 00:02:31,026 for all of the Black frats and sororities in SoCal. 68 00:02:31,026 --> 00:02:32,027 It's gonna be insane. 69 00:02:32,027 --> 00:02:33,654 Has the college tour grind 70 00:02:33,654 --> 00:02:35,697 paid off for you and your other clients? 71 00:02:35,697 --> 00:02:39,284 So trust is key, so I'm just gonna level with you. 72 00:02:39,284 --> 00:02:41,078 You would actually be my first client 73 00:02:41,078 --> 00:02:46,124 that I don't have a pre-existing relationship with. 74 00:02:46,124 --> 00:02:48,960 Oh. What do you mean? 75 00:02:48,960 --> 00:02:50,462 Well, I-- 76 00:02:50,462 --> 00:02:53,507 I represent my ex-girlfriend and my best friend. 77 00:02:53,507 --> 00:02:55,592 I just--I'm not a big shot yet, 78 00:02:55,592 --> 00:02:58,887 but I would always treat you like one. 79 00:02:58,887 --> 00:03:02,474 ♪ ♪ 80 00:03:02,474 --> 00:03:05,477 Honesty does go a long way with me. 81 00:03:05,477 --> 00:03:06,645 You know what? 82 00:03:06,645 --> 00:03:09,856 If you in, so am I. 83 00:03:09,856 --> 00:03:12,776 Freakend, baby. Let's get it. - Yes, sir. 84 00:03:12,776 --> 00:03:14,319 Word! So we got ourselves a deal? 85 00:03:14,319 --> 00:03:15,821 Got ourselves a deal, man. 86 00:03:15,821 --> 00:03:16,738 Did you ever do this hairstyle? 87 00:03:16,738 --> 00:03:18,615 Hi, girlies! 88 00:03:18,615 --> 00:03:20,659 Did you have a good Christmas in New York? 89 00:03:20,659 --> 00:03:22,244 Did you, like, ice skate at Rockefeller Center 90 00:03:22,244 --> 00:03:24,162 and have tea at the Plaza? 91 00:03:24,162 --> 00:03:26,123 Bitch, do I look like Elouise? 92 00:03:26,123 --> 00:03:28,208 Luca threw the Christmas ham out the window 93 00:03:28,208 --> 00:03:29,418 because apparently, 94 00:03:29,418 --> 00:03:30,877 he's a raw vegan now and my mom cried. 95 00:03:30,877 --> 00:03:32,045 It was amazing. 96 00:03:32,045 --> 00:03:33,922 When it's not your toxic family, 97 00:03:33,922 --> 00:03:36,425 it's just like immersive reality TV. 98 00:03:36,425 --> 00:03:39,511 [moody pop music playing] 99 00:03:39,511 --> 00:03:41,138 ♪ ♪ 100 00:03:41,138 --> 00:03:43,014 Oh, no. Is that a post-breakup wallow playlist? 101 00:03:43,014 --> 00:03:44,015 [softly] Yeah. 102 00:03:44,015 --> 00:03:45,308 How's Annika been? 103 00:03:45,308 --> 00:03:46,685 Well, one minute, it's "Andrew who?" 104 00:03:46,685 --> 00:03:48,311 And the next minute, it's, "Can you please read 105 00:03:48,311 --> 00:03:50,397 this six-page letter that I wrote him?" 106 00:03:50,397 --> 00:03:52,315 She's barely left the suite since we got back. 107 00:03:52,315 --> 00:03:54,151 I think she's, like, afraid of seeing Andre. 108 00:03:54,151 --> 00:03:55,318 Well, I mean, even with no chance 109 00:03:55,318 --> 00:03:56,820 of running into Zeke after our breakup, 110 00:03:56,820 --> 00:03:58,321 all I wanted to do was hide out and cry. 111 00:03:58,321 --> 00:04:00,615 Then maybe we should take her out? Yeah? 112 00:04:00,615 --> 00:04:02,909 Because this really cannot go on. 113 00:04:02,909 --> 00:04:05,829 [upbeat funky music] 114 00:04:05,829 --> 00:04:08,498 ♪ ♪ 115 00:04:08,498 --> 00:04:10,250 Is that a Douglas Frederick Edwards 116 00:04:10,250 --> 00:04:11,376 victory dance I see? 117 00:04:11,376 --> 00:04:12,502 My good brother, you are looking 118 00:04:12,502 --> 00:04:14,171 at the soon-to-be 5% stakeholder 119 00:04:14,171 --> 00:04:17,591 and hospitality director of the Bar None. 120 00:04:17,591 --> 00:04:18,884 What? No way. You talked to Ray? 121 00:04:18,884 --> 00:04:20,594 Oh, yes, I talked to Ray and I laid out 122 00:04:20,594 --> 00:04:23,972 how the DougOut has already boosted revenue 26%, 123 00:04:23,972 --> 00:04:26,224 and things went exactly as planned. 124 00:04:26,224 --> 00:04:28,101 - Wow, man. Congratulations. - Thank you, buddy. 125 00:04:28,101 --> 00:04:29,269 The power of manifestation is real, man. 126 00:04:29,269 --> 00:04:30,562 - Oh, yo, and-- - It's real. 127 00:04:30,562 --> 00:04:32,439 Yo, make sure you free up this Saturday. 128 00:04:32,439 --> 00:04:34,399 Sloane is gonna throw a little celebratory outing for me. 129 00:04:34,399 --> 00:04:35,817 Okay. 130 00:04:35,817 --> 00:04:37,652 Maybe you could invite Edie, double-date. 131 00:04:37,652 --> 00:04:40,822 Unless that's too serious for your casual situation? 132 00:04:40,822 --> 00:04:42,199 - No, it's--it's cool. - [chuckles] 133 00:04:42,199 --> 00:04:43,241 It's cool, you know? 134 00:04:43,241 --> 00:04:44,618 And plus, it'll give me a chance 135 00:04:44,618 --> 00:04:46,286 to box out any other clowns on her roster 136 00:04:46,286 --> 00:04:47,579 and show her I'm a good hang in the streets, 137 00:04:47,579 --> 00:04:48,705 not just in the sheets, so... 138 00:04:48,705 --> 00:04:50,332 [dramatic hip-hop beat] 139 00:04:50,332 --> 00:04:53,919 I'm glad you're recovered, but that's nasty. 140 00:04:53,919 --> 00:04:56,254 Yo, Pop. What's the A/V situation? 141 00:04:56,254 --> 00:04:58,048 We need subwoofers so loud 142 00:04:58,048 --> 00:04:59,424 the neighborhood think it's The Big One. 143 00:04:59,424 --> 00:05:01,009 All right, so the audio guy said 144 00:05:01,009 --> 00:05:03,303 he could offer a hearing damage guarantee. 145 00:05:03,303 --> 00:05:04,513 - Okay. - But not on paper. 146 00:05:04,513 --> 00:05:06,097 Okay. Sounds scary, but promising. 147 00:05:06,097 --> 00:05:07,390 Get after that. 148 00:05:07,390 --> 00:05:08,767 Cole, how we doing on the posters? 149 00:05:08,767 --> 00:05:09,976 Look at those! 150 00:05:09,976 --> 00:05:11,645 Yeah, well, I did a Greek theme. 151 00:05:11,645 --> 00:05:14,856 TK is Zeus and all the little people are the Cal U students 152 00:05:14,856 --> 00:05:18,276 electrified by his music-slash-lightning bolt. 153 00:05:18,276 --> 00:05:20,570 It is evocative. Let's get those up everywhere. 154 00:05:20,570 --> 00:05:22,489 Oh, also I've already handled the press 155 00:05:22,489 --> 00:05:24,950 and TK's car service, so we're good on those fronts. 156 00:05:24,950 --> 00:05:26,326 Hey, real quick, real quick. 157 00:05:26,326 --> 00:05:28,119 You want me to put your friends on the comp list? 158 00:05:28,119 --> 00:05:29,746 You know, that hot lesbian chick, 159 00:05:29,746 --> 00:05:30,914 the hot activist, 160 00:05:30,914 --> 00:05:32,707 and the hot girl who dated Zeke? 161 00:05:32,707 --> 00:05:33,667 They can come if they want. 162 00:05:33,667 --> 00:05:34,793 - Word. - Gotcha. 163 00:05:34,793 --> 00:05:36,461 In the before times, 164 00:05:36,461 --> 00:05:38,463 I probably would've dropped the invite in the group chat, 165 00:05:38,463 --> 00:05:40,590 but things have been pretty much tumbleweeds 166 00:05:40,590 --> 00:05:43,385 since the breakup, so I'll send some solo texts. 167 00:05:44,427 --> 00:05:47,430 Would you guys want to share some apps? 168 00:05:47,430 --> 00:05:50,392 Andre liked to start with the chili cheese tots. 169 00:05:50,392 --> 00:05:53,562 And then he wonders why he has hemorrhoids. 170 00:05:53,562 --> 00:05:56,398 I mean, [bleep]! It's the chili cheese! 171 00:05:56,398 --> 00:05:58,108 Spinach dip it is. 172 00:05:58,108 --> 00:06:00,777 Okay. [two notifications chime] 173 00:06:00,777 --> 00:06:03,738 [smooth upbeat music] 174 00:06:03,738 --> 00:06:05,782 Are you--are you guys not gonna answer those texts? 175 00:06:05,782 --> 00:06:08,034 Wow. You know, happy hour's almost ending. 176 00:06:08,034 --> 00:06:10,495 Lauryn and Annika, you want to go grab another round? 177 00:06:10,495 --> 00:06:13,498 Come, come, come, come, come. Let's go. 178 00:06:13,498 --> 00:06:15,876 Wait, did Andre invite you to this Freakend show 179 00:06:15,876 --> 00:06:17,294 that his new client's performing at? 180 00:06:17,294 --> 00:06:19,170 Yep. We should go, right? 181 00:06:19,170 --> 00:06:20,755 Just--I feel bad. I've barely seen him. 182 00:06:20,755 --> 00:06:22,090 It's like the judge is making us choose 183 00:06:22,090 --> 00:06:23,508 between Mommy and Daddy. 184 00:06:23,508 --> 00:06:25,969 Well, Mommy has just been crying all the time, 185 00:06:25,969 --> 00:06:27,262 and Daddy's throwing a party. 186 00:06:27,262 --> 00:06:28,555 If Annika finds out, she will freak 187 00:06:28,555 --> 00:06:30,307 or, worse, insist on coming. 188 00:06:30,307 --> 00:06:32,559 Oh, my God. None of us can handle that right now. 189 00:06:32,559 --> 00:06:35,186 Okay. So we just won't tell her. 190 00:06:35,186 --> 00:06:36,771 [approaching footsteps] 191 00:06:36,771 --> 00:06:39,816 Are you guys going to the Greek Freakend? 192 00:06:39,816 --> 00:06:40,859 - What's Greekend? - I can't go to Greece. 193 00:06:40,859 --> 00:06:42,444 I have class. 194 00:06:42,444 --> 00:06:44,279 The event Andre's helping to produce this weekend 195 00:06:44,279 --> 00:06:46,156 that he just texted Lauryn about. 196 00:06:46,156 --> 00:06:48,366 [quirky tense music] 197 00:06:48,366 --> 00:06:49,993 Um, no. I don't think so. 198 00:06:49,993 --> 00:06:51,578 Yeah, no. It sounds sweaty. 199 00:06:51,578 --> 00:06:53,288 So sweaty. I--[sighs] 200 00:06:53,288 --> 00:06:54,914 I don't even want to go. - Okay. 201 00:06:54,914 --> 00:06:57,834 Maybe we can do something together. 202 00:06:57,834 --> 00:06:59,002 ♪ ♪ 203 00:06:59,002 --> 00:07:01,087 - For sure, yeah. - Sounds cool. 204 00:07:02,380 --> 00:07:04,341 I thought divorce was supposed to be fun. 205 00:07:04,341 --> 00:07:07,385 Like, two Christmases and a super-hot, young stepdad. 206 00:07:07,385 --> 00:07:09,721 ♪ ♪ 207 00:07:13,558 --> 00:07:15,852 [Missy Elliot's "WTF (Where They From)"] 208 00:07:15,852 --> 00:07:17,354 Shorty what? 209 00:07:17,354 --> 00:07:18,938 ♪ The dance that you doing is dumb ♪ 210 00:07:18,938 --> 00:07:20,398 ♪ How they do it where you from? ♪ 211 00:07:20,398 --> 00:07:21,399 ♪ Ayy! Triflin'! ♪ 212 00:07:21,399 --> 00:07:22,984 ♪ Stickin' out your tongue ♪ 213 00:07:22,984 --> 00:07:23,902 ♪ Girl, but you know you're too young ♪ 214 00:07:23,902 --> 00:07:25,695 ♪ A bunch of girls do it ♪ 215 00:07:25,695 --> 00:07:28,239 [cheers and applause] 216 00:07:28,239 --> 00:07:32,369 ♪ ♪ 217 00:07:32,369 --> 00:07:35,121 Freakend, baby! Whoo! 218 00:07:35,121 --> 00:07:37,207 It has been a grind, but luckily, 219 00:07:37,207 --> 00:07:39,584 I am the world's most attentive manager, 220 00:07:39,584 --> 00:07:41,920 so it has been smooth sailing with TK. 221 00:07:41,920 --> 00:07:43,254 All that's left to do 222 00:07:43,254 --> 00:07:46,925 is to check in on my guy and enjoy the show. 223 00:07:46,925 --> 00:07:49,177 - This is so nice, Sloane. - Thank you! 224 00:07:49,177 --> 00:07:51,346 I got a really good work relationship with the winery, 225 00:07:51,346 --> 00:07:52,722 so they always hook me up. 226 00:07:52,722 --> 00:07:55,266 Work relationships. Hookups. 227 00:07:55,266 --> 00:07:57,310 Yeah, that's a story I know all too well. 228 00:07:57,310 --> 00:07:58,812 You know what I'm talking about. 229 00:07:58,812 --> 00:08:00,355 I really wish Edie could've been here today, guys, 230 00:08:00,355 --> 00:08:01,606 but I guess I'll just have to toast 231 00:08:01,606 --> 00:08:03,525 to your success twice as hard solo. 232 00:08:03,525 --> 00:08:04,901 It's all good, man. 233 00:08:04,901 --> 00:08:05,985 I mean, did Edie say why she had to bail? 234 00:08:05,985 --> 00:08:07,696 Oh, yeah. She did. 235 00:08:07,696 --> 00:08:10,198 She said last minute that she had too many papers to grade. 236 00:08:10,198 --> 00:08:11,866 Timeless cover story. 237 00:08:11,866 --> 00:08:13,952 Did she decide that hanging with her boy toy's best friend 238 00:08:13,952 --> 00:08:15,704 felt too serious? 239 00:08:15,704 --> 00:08:18,415 Have I breached the fragile boundaries of our relationship? 240 00:08:18,415 --> 00:08:20,375 Oh, excuse me. Arrangement? 241 00:08:20,375 --> 00:08:22,127 I don't know. Who's to say? 242 00:08:22,127 --> 00:08:23,586 [laid-back jazz music] 243 00:08:23,586 --> 00:08:25,463 Kinda just sitting in the dark on this one. 244 00:08:25,463 --> 00:08:28,967 You can--you can just drown your situationship anxiety 245 00:08:28,967 --> 00:08:30,385 with this orange wine. 246 00:08:30,385 --> 00:08:31,511 - Please. Take it. Yeah. - Mm-hmm. 247 00:08:31,511 --> 00:08:32,887 Good year. 248 00:08:32,887 --> 00:08:34,931 It's a bad bitch breakup recovery kit. 249 00:08:34,931 --> 00:08:36,975 Like first aid for your heart. 250 00:08:36,975 --> 00:08:38,810 Aren't we supposed to be doing something together? 251 00:08:38,810 --> 00:08:40,186 We will tonight. 252 00:08:40,186 --> 00:08:41,396 We will greet you on the other side with pizza 253 00:08:41,396 --> 00:08:43,314 and the rom-com of your choice. 254 00:08:43,314 --> 00:08:45,608 But first, you know, it's time to heal. 255 00:08:45,608 --> 00:08:48,653 We've got sage to cleanse your room from his energy, 256 00:08:48,653 --> 00:08:50,572 a guide to hip-opening stretches to release, 257 00:08:50,572 --> 00:08:51,990 you know, pent-up feelings, 258 00:08:51,990 --> 00:08:54,951 a tarot deck, and a guided journal for healing. 259 00:08:54,951 --> 00:08:57,370 Mm-hmm. Let the heart mending begin. 260 00:08:57,370 --> 00:08:58,705 Go. Go in there and do all that. 261 00:08:58,705 --> 00:09:01,416 Have fun. [door closes] 262 00:09:01,416 --> 00:09:04,210 [Joy Crookes' "Feet Don't Fail Me Now"] 263 00:09:04,210 --> 00:09:09,924 ♪ ♪ 264 00:09:09,924 --> 00:09:12,761 ♪ I been posing with red skies ♪ 265 00:09:12,761 --> 00:09:15,013 ♪ Retweeting picket signs ♪ 266 00:09:15,013 --> 00:09:18,600 ♪ Put my name on petitions, but I won't change my mind ♪ 267 00:09:18,600 --> 00:09:23,396 ♪ I'm keeping up appearances ♪ 268 00:09:23,396 --> 00:09:26,649 Guys, you were right, okay? 269 00:09:26,649 --> 00:09:29,736 How long have I even been in here? 270 00:09:29,736 --> 00:09:32,614 Wow. 28 minutes? 271 00:09:32,614 --> 00:09:34,491 Time really does heal. 272 00:09:34,491 --> 00:09:35,992 ♪ ♪ 273 00:09:36,868 --> 00:09:38,745 Where the hell are you bitches? 274 00:09:38,745 --> 00:09:41,706 ♪ Tell me who fresher than me, I'll wait ♪ 275 00:09:41,706 --> 00:09:43,708 ♪ Got a couple hundreds that I keep in the safe ♪ 276 00:09:43,708 --> 00:09:45,710 ♪ This is not a game, so you know I don't play ♪ 277 00:09:45,710 --> 00:09:47,670 I love Dad weekend! This is amazing. 278 00:09:47,670 --> 00:09:48,755 Not now. 279 00:09:48,755 --> 00:09:50,048 Andre, hey. 280 00:09:50,048 --> 00:09:51,591 I'm sorry that we have been busy with, 281 00:09:51,591 --> 00:09:55,845 um, other stuff, but we are 100% here for you today. 282 00:09:55,845 --> 00:09:58,556 Oh, I'm all good. I haven't even noticed. 283 00:09:58,556 --> 00:09:59,724 You know, I've just been so focused 284 00:09:59,724 --> 00:10:01,768 on handling all this stuff for TK 285 00:10:01,768 --> 00:10:03,311 and planning for my business. 286 00:10:03,311 --> 00:10:05,188 Probably won't even be able to hang out that much today. 287 00:10:05,188 --> 00:10:06,898 Just grind, grind, grind. 288 00:10:06,898 --> 00:10:08,900 Well, you haven't missed much. 289 00:10:08,900 --> 00:10:11,110 Honestly, Annika's been a lot. 290 00:10:11,110 --> 00:10:14,030 I'm just--I'm solid. I'm like a rock. 291 00:10:14,030 --> 00:10:15,490 I been grinding so hard, 292 00:10:15,490 --> 00:10:17,951 I'm like a seventh grader at his first school dance. 293 00:10:17,951 --> 00:10:19,285 [chuckles] 294 00:10:19,285 --> 00:10:21,704 By the way, does she know that you're here? 295 00:10:21,704 --> 00:10:23,623 Oh, well, uh, we actually told her we weren't coming, 296 00:10:23,623 --> 00:10:25,333 so we left her with a few distractions. 297 00:10:25,333 --> 00:10:26,292 - Yeah. - Mm. 298 00:10:26,292 --> 00:10:27,794 If she knew we were coming, 299 00:10:27,794 --> 00:10:29,170 then she'd insist she's okay to go, but she's not. 300 00:10:29,170 --> 00:10:31,756 One thing I don't need are my friends lying to me. 301 00:10:31,756 --> 00:10:33,633 I can decide for myself what I can handle. 302 00:10:33,633 --> 00:10:36,678 [tense music] 303 00:10:36,678 --> 00:10:42,851 ♪ ♪ 304 00:10:42,851 --> 00:10:44,811 Um, we'll find you later. 305 00:10:44,811 --> 00:10:45,770 ♪ ♪ 306 00:10:47,397 --> 00:10:48,690 - Aaron, you okay? - Hmm? 307 00:10:48,690 --> 00:10:50,150 Yeah, no. I'm fine. 308 00:10:50,150 --> 00:10:51,401 I'm fine. 309 00:10:51,401 --> 00:10:52,652 I just still can't believe 310 00:10:52,652 --> 00:10:54,737 Edie hit me with that flimsy-ass excuse. 311 00:10:54,737 --> 00:10:56,030 Right, we're still on that? Okay. 312 00:10:56,030 --> 00:10:57,615 You know I know what's going on here, right? 313 00:10:57,615 --> 00:10:59,284 She wanted to keep things casual, 314 00:10:59,284 --> 00:11:01,995 and obviously, she caught feelings, 315 00:11:01,995 --> 00:11:03,538 so now she's tryna play mind games, 316 00:11:03,538 --> 00:11:05,707 act like she doesn't care, but I see right through that. 317 00:11:05,707 --> 00:11:08,793 Or she's just a grown woman who knows what she wants, 318 00:11:08,793 --> 00:11:10,211 and isn't looking for more. 319 00:11:10,211 --> 00:11:11,421 Nah, that can't be right. I don't think so. 320 00:11:11,421 --> 00:11:13,131 No, I do agree. 321 00:11:13,131 --> 00:11:15,675 I think you're so used to Zoey playing mind games with you, 322 00:11:15,675 --> 00:11:17,176 you don't know that 323 00:11:17,176 --> 00:11:18,219 you don't have to read between the lines with Edie. 324 00:11:18,219 --> 00:11:19,304 I had to learn this with Sloane. 325 00:11:19,304 --> 00:11:20,555 - You did. - Yes. 326 00:11:20,555 --> 00:11:23,099 Look, bro, the key to a mature relationship 327 00:11:23,099 --> 00:11:24,976 is just honest communication. 328 00:11:24,976 --> 00:11:27,353 Oh, I guess I just feel kinda bad. 329 00:11:27,353 --> 00:11:28,897 Because she keeps coming back for the free trial 330 00:11:28,897 --> 00:11:30,315 instead of subscribing. 331 00:11:30,315 --> 00:11:31,524 I know that you have a lot to sort out, 332 00:11:31,524 --> 00:11:34,569 but in the meantime, between-time, 333 00:11:34,569 --> 00:11:35,862 maybe your answer is at the bottom 334 00:11:35,862 --> 00:11:36,863 of this next bottle of wine. 335 00:11:36,863 --> 00:11:38,406 Mm. 336 00:11:38,406 --> 00:11:40,158 ♪ Yeah, I'm gon' surf ♪ 337 00:11:40,158 --> 00:11:41,576 ♪ We gon' surf ♪ 338 00:11:41,576 --> 00:11:43,202 ♪ It was like homework ♪ 339 00:11:43,202 --> 00:11:45,455 ♪ My wrist got work ♪ 340 00:11:45,455 --> 00:11:47,957 ♪ I'm gon' surf, we gon' surf ♪ 341 00:11:47,957 --> 00:11:50,585 [cheers and applause] ♪ Surf, yo ♪ 342 00:11:50,585 --> 00:11:52,587 TK brought the house down! 343 00:11:52,587 --> 00:11:54,339 Now it's time for me to go celebrate 344 00:11:54,339 --> 00:11:56,174 with my number-one client! 345 00:11:56,174 --> 00:11:59,093 [upbeat hip-hop music] 346 00:11:59,093 --> 00:12:01,137 ♪ ♪ 347 00:12:01,137 --> 00:12:04,224 Uh, you good? 348 00:12:04,224 --> 00:12:06,059 Sure your friends don't wanna stick around? 349 00:12:06,059 --> 00:12:07,685 - Oh, uh... - What's up, bro? 350 00:12:07,685 --> 00:12:09,145 I'm sorry, man. 351 00:12:09,145 --> 00:12:11,356 Um, really big management company approached me 352 00:12:11,356 --> 00:12:13,524 after you did, and I invited them to the show. 353 00:12:13,524 --> 00:12:15,860 And they really liked it, so I think I might end up, 354 00:12:15,860 --> 00:12:19,238 you know, signing with them. 355 00:12:19,238 --> 00:12:20,615 I-I don't understand. 356 00:12:20,615 --> 00:12:22,700 What do they have that I don't have? 357 00:12:22,700 --> 00:12:25,578 Oh. Uh... 358 00:12:25,578 --> 00:12:26,621 experience? 359 00:12:26,621 --> 00:12:28,081 Oh, come on. 360 00:12:28,081 --> 00:12:30,250 That's overrated. They're stuck in their ways. 361 00:12:30,250 --> 00:12:31,334 I don't know, bro. 362 00:12:31,334 --> 00:12:32,877 Bro, I delivered a paid gig 363 00:12:32,877 --> 00:12:35,046 within the first week of you being signed to me. 364 00:12:35,046 --> 00:12:36,464 Just let me show you what else I can do. 365 00:12:36,464 --> 00:12:37,799 Look, I'm sorry. 366 00:12:37,799 --> 00:12:39,550 You seem like a great guy, a'ight? 367 00:12:39,550 --> 00:12:42,303 But these guys, they have a office in the Arts District. 368 00:12:42,303 --> 00:12:44,681 You don't even have an office. 369 00:12:44,681 --> 00:12:47,392 I-I don't know, man. You just don't seem too legit. 370 00:12:47,392 --> 00:12:50,979 ♪ ♪ 371 00:12:50,979 --> 00:12:52,397 All right. Bet. 372 00:12:52,397 --> 00:12:54,023 I guess if I'm not your manager, 373 00:12:54,023 --> 00:12:55,233 then I'm the promoter, 374 00:12:55,233 --> 00:12:57,485 and the promoter doesn't take 10%, okay? 375 00:12:57,485 --> 00:13:00,446 They take half of the door. So take care, TK. 376 00:13:00,446 --> 00:13:04,867 ♪ ♪ 377 00:13:04,867 --> 00:13:06,577 [phone line trilling] 378 00:13:06,577 --> 00:13:08,913 - [clears throat] Hey. - Why'd you guys bail? 379 00:13:08,913 --> 00:13:10,456 I told you. 380 00:13:10,456 --> 00:13:12,792 But this was supposed to be our day to hang out. 381 00:13:12,792 --> 00:13:14,836 What happened to giving me 100% support? 382 00:13:14,836 --> 00:13:17,088 This felt like 12%, tops. 383 00:13:17,088 --> 00:13:20,383 - We had to deal with Annika. - Annika this, Annika that. 384 00:13:20,383 --> 00:13:22,010 I am tired of being the bigger person. 385 00:13:22,010 --> 00:13:23,428 It's time to get small. 386 00:13:23,428 --> 00:13:25,513 When are you guys gonna put me before her? 387 00:13:25,513 --> 00:13:28,725 Okay, what happened to being the grinding lone wolf? 388 00:13:28,725 --> 00:13:31,811 I was overcompensating! Damn! 389 00:13:31,811 --> 00:13:35,606 I-I'm sorry that I have to beg my friends to care about me. 390 00:13:35,606 --> 00:13:38,318 I-I feel like because I'm the nice guy, 391 00:13:38,318 --> 00:13:40,361 I get screwed over. What is it gonna take? 392 00:13:40,361 --> 00:13:41,362 You guys want me to have a meltdown? 393 00:13:41,362 --> 00:13:42,989 Because here you go. - Andre. 394 00:13:42,989 --> 00:13:45,950 [tense music] 395 00:13:45,950 --> 00:13:51,456 ♪ ♪ 396 00:13:54,542 --> 00:13:56,210 Everything okay? 397 00:13:56,210 --> 00:13:59,505 Dad is mad that we bailed. 398 00:13:59,505 --> 00:14:01,507 We can talk about it later. 399 00:14:01,507 --> 00:14:04,177 ♪ ♪ 400 00:14:08,264 --> 00:14:10,433 TK doesn't think I'm legit. 401 00:14:10,433 --> 00:14:13,519 But I am legit. I'm too legit to quit. 402 00:14:13,519 --> 00:14:15,354 You get it. 403 00:14:15,354 --> 00:14:18,941 But I found an office that is sensible and stylish for lease. 404 00:14:18,941 --> 00:14:21,736 Now that it's all that's left to do is get a co-signer, 405 00:14:21,736 --> 00:14:24,739 someone who has resources, someone who's believed in me, 406 00:14:24,739 --> 00:14:27,658 and somebody I know will say yes. 407 00:14:27,658 --> 00:14:30,369 No. Absolutely not. 408 00:14:30,369 --> 00:14:33,498 Dad, listen. I can do this. I know I can. 409 00:14:33,498 --> 00:14:35,708 You can't tell someone, "I can do this" 410 00:14:35,708 --> 00:14:40,296 and in the same breath say, "I lost my first real client." 411 00:14:40,296 --> 00:14:42,298 It doesn't inspire confidence. 412 00:14:42,298 --> 00:14:43,591 But it should. 413 00:14:43,591 --> 00:14:45,093 The only reason that I lost TK 414 00:14:45,093 --> 00:14:47,553 is because my eye for talent is so good 415 00:14:47,553 --> 00:14:49,430 that another manager thought he was worth poaching. 416 00:14:49,430 --> 00:14:51,474 I'm just trying to follow in your path. 417 00:14:51,474 --> 00:14:52,975 You started your own company. 418 00:14:52,975 --> 00:14:55,019 Aren't you happy that I'm trying to build something 419 00:14:55,019 --> 00:14:56,270 with my own hands, too? 420 00:14:56,270 --> 00:14:58,356 No, I'm embarrassed that I've raised 421 00:14:58,356 --> 00:15:00,024 at least two kids who think 422 00:15:00,024 --> 00:15:03,611 the only way to be successful is to skip steps. 423 00:15:03,611 --> 00:15:04,862 Did you look at my business plan? 424 00:15:04,862 --> 00:15:06,572 But the only plan your ass needs 425 00:15:06,572 --> 00:15:08,991 is to get to and from a promising internship, 426 00:15:08,991 --> 00:15:11,994 not someone to co-sign for some office. 427 00:15:11,994 --> 00:15:13,371 But if I don't get the co-sign, 428 00:15:13,371 --> 00:15:15,790 then I have to pay six months of rent up front. 429 00:15:15,790 --> 00:15:17,625 I-- - Okay. Which you don't have. 430 00:15:17,625 --> 00:15:20,253 Which means when your binder plan doesn't work, 431 00:15:20,253 --> 00:15:23,464 my ass is stuck on the line for your lease. 432 00:15:23,464 --> 00:15:25,967 Man, I'm trying to buy a boat. 433 00:15:25,967 --> 00:15:28,427 [soft dramatic music] 434 00:15:28,427 --> 00:15:32,431 Dad, all I'm asking is for you to believe in me. 435 00:15:32,431 --> 00:15:36,102 ♪ ♪ 436 00:15:36,102 --> 00:15:39,605 Look, I believe you're gonna do great things, Junior. 437 00:15:39,605 --> 00:15:41,524 One day. 438 00:15:41,524 --> 00:15:46,571 But as your father, I can't help you get in over your head. 439 00:15:46,571 --> 00:15:49,031 [somber music] 440 00:15:49,031 --> 00:15:50,992 [laughing] What? [door opens] 441 00:15:50,992 --> 00:15:53,286 You guys got a sec? 442 00:15:56,122 --> 00:15:58,499 [sighs] Look... 443 00:15:58,499 --> 00:16:01,961 I'm sorry for how things have been since we got back 444 00:16:01,961 --> 00:16:03,963 and then I made you feel like 445 00:16:03,963 --> 00:16:06,507 you had to put me ahead of Andre. 446 00:16:06,507 --> 00:16:08,259 I don't know, I got stressed that maybe 447 00:16:08,259 --> 00:16:11,095 you guys would kind of side with Andre by default 448 00:16:11,095 --> 00:16:12,221 and I'd get left behind. 449 00:16:12,221 --> 00:16:13,848 Okay, listen. 450 00:16:13,848 --> 00:16:15,141 We definitely should not have lied 451 00:16:15,141 --> 00:16:16,642 about going to Andre's thing, 452 00:16:16,642 --> 00:16:19,145 but we only did it because we care about you a lot 453 00:16:19,145 --> 00:16:21,772 and we knew you were going through it, so... 454 00:16:21,772 --> 00:16:23,524 We were just trying to protect you. 455 00:16:23,524 --> 00:16:24,817 I know. 456 00:16:24,817 --> 00:16:26,152 But that doesn't mean that 457 00:16:26,152 --> 00:16:27,987 you guys should feel like you can't show up for him 458 00:16:27,987 --> 00:16:31,032 or that you have to sneak around or whatever, okay? 459 00:16:31,032 --> 00:16:32,992 Okay. And thanks. 460 00:16:32,992 --> 00:16:34,243 Of course. 461 00:16:34,243 --> 00:16:35,870 And thank you for the tarot cards. 462 00:16:35,870 --> 00:16:37,121 I know that it was a part 463 00:16:37,121 --> 00:16:39,790 of your little underhanded plot, 464 00:16:39,790 --> 00:16:42,251 but I'm really loving my new witch era. 465 00:16:42,251 --> 00:16:45,087 [laughter] 466 00:16:45,087 --> 00:16:46,297 I don't know, I was thinking about 467 00:16:46,297 --> 00:16:48,466 swapping the Malbec out for the Pinot. 468 00:16:48,466 --> 00:16:51,093 It's just been selling better. What do you think? 469 00:16:51,093 --> 00:16:52,845 [laid-back hip-hop music] 470 00:16:52,845 --> 00:16:55,723 You okay? 471 00:16:55,723 --> 00:16:57,725 Actually, there's something 472 00:16:57,725 --> 00:16:59,810 I've been wanting to talk to you about. 473 00:16:59,810 --> 00:17:01,437 Mm. Something serious? 474 00:17:01,437 --> 00:17:04,523 Should we get out the red table? 475 00:17:04,523 --> 00:17:05,608 All right, come on. 476 00:17:05,608 --> 00:17:07,318 ♪ ♪ 477 00:17:07,318 --> 00:17:11,072 So I didn't want to tell you about this sooner 478 00:17:11,072 --> 00:17:12,281 because I wasn't sure 479 00:17:12,281 --> 00:17:14,325 how serious this was even gonna get. 480 00:17:14,325 --> 00:17:15,409 Mm. 481 00:17:15,409 --> 00:17:16,619 But I really like you, 482 00:17:16,619 --> 00:17:19,080 and the longer I kept it to myself, 483 00:17:19,080 --> 00:17:21,249 the harder it got to tell you. 484 00:17:21,249 --> 00:17:22,458 And then you were talking about 485 00:17:22,458 --> 00:17:24,085 how important open communication is. 486 00:17:24,085 --> 00:17:26,128 Okay, okay. What is it? 487 00:17:26,128 --> 00:17:31,550 [sighs] So when Avery's dad and I first separated, 488 00:17:31,550 --> 00:17:33,094 money was tight. 489 00:17:33,094 --> 00:17:35,513 We couldn't even afford lawyers 490 00:17:35,513 --> 00:17:39,558 or for either one of us to move out. 491 00:17:39,558 --> 00:17:41,394 So we didn't. 492 00:17:41,394 --> 00:17:43,354 It sounds like it was rough. 493 00:17:43,354 --> 00:17:48,150 You'd think so, but for us, it actually is a lot easier. 494 00:17:48,150 --> 00:17:49,819 ♪ ♪ 495 00:17:49,819 --> 00:17:53,114 You said is easier, like present tense. 496 00:17:53,114 --> 00:17:55,283 You mean you're still living with your ex 497 00:17:55,283 --> 00:17:58,286 who's actually your husband? 498 00:17:58,286 --> 00:17:59,787 Mm... 499 00:17:59,787 --> 00:18:01,872 technically? 500 00:18:01,872 --> 00:18:03,874 Do you technically still sleep together? 501 00:18:03,874 --> 00:18:06,502 No, no, no. 502 00:18:06,502 --> 00:18:08,588 He sleeps in the guest room. I sleep in the bedroom. 503 00:18:08,588 --> 00:18:10,131 Completely separate. 504 00:18:10,131 --> 00:18:12,633 We live completely separate lives outside of our son. 505 00:18:12,633 --> 00:18:15,052 I'm asking you, do you cook for each other, 506 00:18:15,052 --> 00:18:16,554 do you change in front of each other? 507 00:18:16,554 --> 00:18:20,391 Hey, does--does any of that even matter? 508 00:18:20,391 --> 00:18:23,185 You got me out here looking crazy. 509 00:18:23,185 --> 00:18:27,189 What, you--you--you--you here with me and then you go to him? 510 00:18:27,189 --> 00:18:31,694 Respectfully, how I handle my life and raise my kid, 511 00:18:31,694 --> 00:18:33,487 that's my decision. 512 00:18:33,487 --> 00:18:35,031 Mm. 513 00:18:35,031 --> 00:18:36,741 And respectfully, 514 00:18:36,741 --> 00:18:38,951 that's a decision I don't gotta be a part of, so... 515 00:18:38,951 --> 00:18:39,952 [somber music] 516 00:18:39,952 --> 00:18:41,537 We done here. 517 00:18:41,537 --> 00:18:43,205 [somber music] 518 00:18:43,205 --> 00:18:46,292 - But--but Doug... - Yeah, I said we're done. 519 00:18:46,292 --> 00:18:51,297 ♪ ♪ 520 00:18:51,297 --> 00:18:54,133 Are these seats taken? 521 00:18:54,133 --> 00:18:55,551 [indistinct chatter] 522 00:18:55,551 --> 00:18:59,513 So I just wanna say I'm sorry 523 00:18:59,513 --> 00:19:02,683 about how everything went down. 524 00:19:02,683 --> 00:19:05,978 And I shouldn't have snapped at you. 525 00:19:05,978 --> 00:19:08,397 It's just been--[scoffs] 526 00:19:08,397 --> 00:19:10,274 It's been a rough couple of days. 527 00:19:10,274 --> 00:19:12,943 Well, I usually enforce a zero-tolerance policy 528 00:19:12,943 --> 00:19:15,071 on men raising their voice at me. 529 00:19:15,071 --> 00:19:17,031 - Yeah. - I get it. 530 00:19:17,031 --> 00:19:18,407 And I also get that 531 00:19:18,407 --> 00:19:20,743 by rule of proximity and ancient girl code, 532 00:19:20,743 --> 00:19:24,497 you guys ended up in Annika's corner. 533 00:19:24,497 --> 00:19:27,833 But I also haven't gotten over everything. 534 00:19:27,833 --> 00:19:29,126 And just because I'm a guy 535 00:19:29,126 --> 00:19:33,089 doesn't mean I'm automatically the asshole. 536 00:19:33,089 --> 00:19:34,632 Of course not, 537 00:19:34,632 --> 00:19:36,634 and we weren't trying to choose sides or anything, 538 00:19:36,634 --> 00:19:39,470 but clearly, we did, and we let you down. 539 00:19:39,470 --> 00:19:41,097 We're sorry. 540 00:19:41,097 --> 00:19:43,057 Even Annika feels bad about it, just so you know. 541 00:19:43,057 --> 00:19:44,475 And we're also really sorry we missed 542 00:19:44,475 --> 00:19:46,936 your new star client's performance, by the way. 543 00:19:46,936 --> 00:19:48,521 ♪ ♪ 544 00:19:48,521 --> 00:19:50,773 He's no longer my client. 545 00:19:50,773 --> 00:19:52,358 Oh. 546 00:19:52,358 --> 00:19:55,778 All right. Well, what about another round on us? 547 00:19:55,778 --> 00:19:58,239 Yeah. Bring us up to speed. 548 00:19:58,239 --> 00:19:59,698 Okay, so I'm trying to get 549 00:19:59,698 --> 00:20:01,742 a small, curated list of clients... 550 00:20:01,742 --> 00:20:02,910 [smooth upbeat music] 551 00:20:02,910 --> 00:20:04,370 You know what they say. 552 00:20:04,370 --> 00:20:06,997 If you want to go fast, go alone. 553 00:20:06,997 --> 00:20:09,583 If you want to go far, go together. 554 00:20:09,583 --> 00:20:12,128 [soft music] 555 00:20:13,671 --> 00:20:15,673 Sorry, Edie. [phone keyboard typing] 556 00:20:15,673 --> 00:20:17,508 You are a special woman, 557 00:20:17,508 --> 00:20:18,634 and I have enjoyed what we've had, 558 00:20:18,634 --> 00:20:20,010 but I think maybe 559 00:20:20,010 --> 00:20:21,178 our free-love cheek-clapping days 560 00:20:21,178 --> 00:20:22,513 have come to an end, 561 00:20:22,513 --> 00:20:25,057 though we can continue to clap the cheeks... 562 00:20:25,057 --> 00:20:27,226 of our minds? 563 00:20:27,226 --> 00:20:29,687 Of our minds? That's weird. No. 564 00:20:29,687 --> 00:20:33,023 Uh, continue to clap the cheeks as work colleagues. 565 00:20:33,023 --> 00:20:34,275 I like that. Work colleagues. 566 00:20:34,275 --> 00:20:36,360 Okay, maybe... work colleagues? 567 00:20:36,360 --> 00:20:37,486 Academic peers? Work colleagues? 568 00:20:37,486 --> 00:20:39,989 No, let's just keep it simple. 569 00:20:39,989 --> 00:20:41,907 Nice. Well said, Aaron, well said. 570 00:20:41,907 --> 00:20:44,160 Oh, hold on. 571 00:20:44,160 --> 00:20:46,287 "Wanna come over?" All right. 572 00:20:46,287 --> 00:20:48,706 Yes, I am on my way. Okay. 573 00:20:48,706 --> 00:20:50,499 [inhales deeply and clears throat]