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♪ Really y'all don't know this
♪ You're in danger, I'm a threat, I'm a threat ♪
♪ Gamble with your life
♪ 'Cause you know that it's a bet, it's a fake ♪
♪ You know I ain't letting up
♪ My foot is on your neck
♪ Take my word for it
♪ That's promise and a threat
♪ Yeah, really y'all don't know me ♪
♪ You're in danger, I'm a threat ♪
- I need to hear that snap, crackle and pop.
Let's go.
Yeah, good job, Reina.
Okay, put those punches up.
There we go.
Good job, Reina. Good job.
Jillian, come on now.
Listen, don't give up on me now.
Come on. I need you.
Let's go.
Turn those punches over.
Turn it, turn it.
There we go. Good job.
All right, let's go, Jennifer.
Come on, from the hips.
I need to hear that snap.
Hear that snap.
All right ladies, drive those elbows into that bag.
Pretend you are fighting your worst enemy.
Hey, it's either you or them.
Life or death.
[Reina grunting]
- Piece of ass.
Finally, get to whoop your face and beat your ass!
You ruined everything.
In my face, with that smug look on your face.
Well, smile now.
I don't see you smiling.
You're not smiling no more.
You stupid, stinking, fancy face.
Drive now, jackass.
- Reina! Girl.
[instructor claps]
- Slow clap for Reina right here.
See, that's what I'm talking about.
She understood the assignment and passed with flying colors.
You look like Charles Barkley beating on Shaq down there.
♪ Really, y'all don't know this ♪
♪ You're in danger, I'm a threat, I'm a threat ♪
♪ Gamble with your life 'cause you know that it's a bet ♪
- Reina, slow down.
Now, girl, I know you hear me.
Why you walking so fast?
- [Reina] What?
- You know, I'm trying to catch my breath from class.
What's going on with you?
- Nothing. Nothing is going on, why?
- Uh, the way you just went ape shit
on that body bag with that crazy look on your face.
- It's kickboxing class.
Everybody has a crazy look on their face.
- Nuh-uh, not like you did.
Oh, wait a minute.
It's the law firm again, isn't it?
- Okay, I was envisioning beating up my boss.
- Horrible Horowitz? Whoo-hoo!
Girl, you was putting a hurting on Horowitz.
Yes, you were.
- You saw me, right?
- Yes. Girl, I was envisioning beating up my ex.
Oh, shoot.
My credit's still bad from that scamming Negro.
Don't worry.
Anyway, Mr. Colonizer must have really pissed you off.
What'd he do?
- Okay, so he's supposed to promote
an attorney to partner, right?
- [Jillian] Yes.
- But he is just dragging this decision out for weeks.
And I am so on edge, J, 'cause I want it.
I need this.
- Girl, you've been kicking ass there for what?
Seven years now?
If anybody deserves a promotion, it's you.
[scoffs] Even though I think that place is racist as hell.
- Okay, J., do not start.
- What? It is.
Oh, okay, come on.
All those racial microaggressions
you have to deal with there.
Okay, remember the time where they reprimanded you
for missing a meeting that you weren't even invited to?
- Yeah, that was ridiculous.
- Yes, it was. Super ridiculous.
So how much longer are you gonna put up with the nonsense?
[Reina sighs]
Okay. Alright.
See, I can tell this is really starting to bother you.
- This promotion will skyrocket my career, J.
No, I've been paying my dues.
Like I just have to hang in a little bit longer.
That's it.
- But at what cost though? Your sanity?
I mean every opportunity is not good for you.
I mean it may be in the beginning,
but you can't put a price on your peace of mind
and mental health.
- Would you stop trying to be my therapist, please?
Don't you have enough patients?
- Yes, I do.
But I'm about to squeeze your butt in
and give you an invoice.
Oh, okay.
Look, will you just promise me
that you'll talk to someone so you can,
you know, deal with the anger and anxiety.
- That is what kickboxing is for and you.
- No, that's not gonna be enough.
You have to deal with these emotions.
Girl, you can't keep suppressing them.
So tell me that you're open to seeing somebody.
Oh my! Good girl, you are so stubborn.
But you know what? Don't worry about it.
'Cause I'm about to text you a therapist
that I recommend to a few of my clients.
- A therapist? - Uh-huh.
Oh, there. Lock her in.
She's really good with anger management.
- Anger management?
I don't need help with anger management.
- Ha! Yes, you do.
Call her. I love you.
- For real, J.?
- Yes.
[Reina scoffs]
[R&B music]
- [Reina] Hey. - Hey, hey, hey.
[both chuckling]
- Oo, look at you,
looking all hot and sexy in your workout clothes.
- Hey, don't forget funky now.
- Okay.
Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait. No, whoa.
No. I don't know what move that is,
but it definitely ain't funky.
- You! - Are you sure
you went to a HBCU?
We need to take your black card back ASAP.
- You are such a hater!
Stop talking about my struggle twerk.
You know I be trying.
- Yeah, that's exactly what- - Are they moving?
- They moving', they trying to move.
- I'm going to take a shower.
Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
Try this first. Try this first.
Just a little pump.
- Mm babe!
That is good.
- Well, you know how I like to put my special herbs
and spices into my dishes.
Babe, I'm telling you,
one day everyone in LA will be eating my vegan recipes
in my very own restaurant.
I just gotta keep paying my dues as a sous chef
and driving part-time for this ride share company.
- Hey.
- Yeah.
- Don't you worry about it. It's gonna happen.
Okay?
And they gonna love your recipes
'cause they so yummy, just like you.
- Why are you so sweet?
- I don't know. - Mwah!
So how was work?
- Work was okay.
- It was just okay?
[sighs] Babe, I know you're not telling me the truth.
Okay?
That place has been stressing you lately and I just wanna,
wanna make sure you're good.
- It's fine.
Just let it go.
- Okay. Alright.
Well, you're right on time for dinner.
- Actually, babe, I'm not that hungry.
I'm just gonna hop in the shower
and start on these new cases.
- I thought you were going to ease up
on taking on new cases.
- I know, but I just gotta get these done
before the meeting.
- You shouldn't feel obligated to take on more work
just to prove your worth.
I understand this is important,
but I'm noticing the negative effects
that it's having on you.
- What are you talking about?
- Like you're always clenching your fists
when you get anxious, your palms get all sweaty,
your breathing becomes erratic.
I notice all that stuff.
- Okay, babe, I don't need a lecture.
I get enough of that from Jillian and my parents.
Oh, I have to have dinner with my family this weekend.
- Yeah, well you be sure to tell 'em I said hello.
- Okay. Can we not start that right now?
- What, the fact that we've been together for a year now,
practically living together,
and I've yet to meet your parents.
- It will happen when the time is right, babe.
I promise.
- Okay.
Okay. Alright.
You promise.
- I gotta take care of this work.
- Go get in the shower.
- Alright.
- Oo.
[R&B music]
- Hey there. You still on for lunch?
- [Reina] Uh, no, I can't today.
- What is going on with you?
You look like a total wreck.
And this office. Oo.
How long you been here?
- [Reina] Well, I've been coming in early
for the last few months trying to finish up these cases.
Hey! - Ah, ah, ah, ah!
Let's see what we have here.
Shall we?
Why is this case assigned to Chris?
- Okay- - Are you still
doing his work?
Reins, you should not be handling other attorney's cases.
Let them do their own damn work!
- Shh! You are going to get us fired.
- I am not worried about us getting fired.
We are the tokens in the office.
You know that it's true.
You being a Black woman checks two boxes.
Me being a gay man checks a box.
We fill the firm's diversity quota.
- You know what the difference is?
- [Man] Hmm?
- You have a whole community that will rally behind you
if you get let go.
Me? I'm gonna be called the angry Black woman
and they're gonna use that to justify my mistreatment.
- I get it. I really do.
But you should not be doing more work than necessary
to prove yourself.
You're the smartest attorney in this office
and everyone knows it.
I just don't wanna see you be used is all.
- Thank you.
I appreciate you having my back, I do.
- Of course.
Listen, this gorgeous white man
supports you wholeheartedly and will take down
any Karen or Ken on your behalf.
In the most professional way of course.
- No, of course.
And I appreciate you, but it won't be necessary.
- Okay, well, let's get you together then.
You have got to look good
when you accept your promotion this afternoon.
- Good? - Perfect.
Get 'em tiger.
- Okay, everybody, let's settle down.
No need to draw this out any longer than necessary.
We have some real opportunities on the horizon.
Which is why I need my most competent associate
to be leading the way.
Which is why I have chosen my nephew Chris
to rise through the ranks and represent this firm
on a national level.
Chris, stand up please.
Let's give him a round applause. Why don't we?
[ominous tones] [group applauds]
- Ugh! Are you serious?
You're giving the position to this jackass?
He is an incompetent imbecile.
I am the one who has been handling his cases.
Did you know that? Me!
God, I can't believe I still work at this miserable place.
You know what? I quit!
[Reina grunts]
[growls] God dammit.
[growls] Screw you!
Screw you, screw you.
You're cool.
And you know what? And screw you.
[growls] I'm out!
[group applauds]
[knocking at door]
- Who is it?
- It's me, sir, Reina Cole.
- Hey, Reina. Come on in.
- I know you're busy, Mr. Horowitz.
I was just wondering if I could speak to you for a moment.
- Cut to the chase, Reina,
I'm right in the middle of something.
- Right.
I was wondering how you made your decision
about the partnership, sir.
- I based my decision on what's best for the firm.
- And what is that?
- Well, in the scheme of things,
I'm planning to revamp our marketing
and continue to build the Horowitz brand.
Chris will be the face of the firm.
I'm branching out into other territories.
- So you gave him a partnership
based on optics and not skill?
[scoffs] You see, sir,
I have put in a lot of hours
and I've taken on more cases than anyone here.
You told me that I was at the top of your list
when it came to advancement opportunities.
I even trained Chris at your request.
So I, I just don't understand.
- Reina, your hard work is not unnoticed.
And it is appreciated.
There will be other opportunities coming down the pike.
You need to work more on being a better cultural fit.
- A cultural fit.
And what exactly is that?
- I love answering this question.
[phone rings]
Hold the page.
Yes.
[laughs] Yes, I did.
Of course I can talk.
When did it happen?
Yeah, I did. Sure.
- Dammit! Watch where you're going.
Sorry. I'm sorry.
Here, here.
Sorry.
♪ I have fallen, I have fallen further ♪
♪ Than I had before
♪ Now I'm crawling
♪ And I don't have the strength to get up off the floor ♪
♪ I'm giving into it
♪ I'm living in it
♪ Embracing all of it
♪ Can't run from it
♪ I can't numb it
[Reina yells]
[Reina sobs]
[thoughtful music]
[phone rings]
- Hey, you.
- [Reina] I didn't get the promotion.
- Babe, babe I'm, I'm so sorry.
You deserve better. Okay?
Everything happens for a reason.
- I'm so sick of people
saying everything happens for a reason.
When is it gonna be my turn?
- It's going to be soon, babe. Okay?
I promise it's going to be really, really soon.
Listen, I planned a really nice dinner for you
at this new restaurant, okay?
It has a great happy hour.
And I, I think it'll really cheer you up.
- I don't, I don't wanna go anywhere.
I just wanna get drunk and eat ice cream
and lay on the couch.
- No, babe, you gotta eat something, okay?
- Okay.
- Listen, don't let this one situation steal your joy.
They're going to be more opportunities
on the horizon, alright?
- Okay. You're right.
- Okay. I'll see you in an hour.
- [sighs] Alright, babe.
I'll see you then.
[woman singing in foreign language]
- Were you drinking before I picked you up?
Babe, how much have you had a drink?
- Where is the waitress?
I'm ready to order another drink.
- I think you might need to take it easy. Okay?
- I think you are so cute.
- Alright, you guys ready to order.
- 'Bout time. - Yes.
I will have another wine and a side salad
and the branzino.
- Okay. [chuckles]
And for you, sir?
- Um, I'll have the bruschetta.
And what do you recommend as a good vegan entree?
- Okay, so I would most definitely recommend
our fusilli alla caponata.
It's eggplant, tomatoes,
garlic tossed with a bed of fusilli pasta.
It's personally one of my favorites.
- Oh, that does sound good.
- Yeah. - Okay.
Okay um, yeah, I'll have that.
I think I have that.
- Okay. Great choice.
I can tell you're a foodie and you know quality dishes.
- Well, I am a vegan chef, so food is my passion.
- Oh, I see.
I knew it.
You know, maybe you should talk to our head chef here
and see if maybe you can-
- Okay, girl. Thank you.
You can bring my wine and bring our appetizers.
Appreciate it.
- Okay. Coming right up.
- M'kay.
- You did not have to do that girl like that.
That was rude as hell.
What are you? - That little bitch
as blatantly flirting with you in my face.
- Babe, why does she have to be a bitch?
And she was just being friendly.
- See, I could tell you were a foodie
and knew quality dishes.
What the hell was that?
- It was nothing.
- Women know when other women are flirting.
You men are so oblivious sometimes.
- This is exactly why I don't like it when you drink.
- And what does that mean?
- It means you become rude, belligerent.
Look, I know not getting this promotion is bothering you,
but alcohol is not the answer.
- Wow.
First Jillian tells me I need a therapist
and now you're telling me to go to AA.
Got it. - That is not what I'm saying.
All I'm saying is- - Mm hmm?
- [Boyfriend] Nevermind.
- Alright. Here is more wine for you.
- And here is another glass for you.
- And the bruschetta.
- Great. Thank you. - Mm-hmm.
And your salad.
[bowl bangs]
[Reina scoffs]
- Damn.
At least eat some bread to soak up the alcohol.
Jesus. - Mm.
- Okay.
- Alright. Entrees.
- [Boyfriend] Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
- And for you madam.
Everything looking all right?
- Everything looks- - What the hell is this?
What is this?
Girl you messed up my whole order.
- Oh my God. - Is this fish?
- No. - Does this look
like fish to you? - You're right.
I'm so sorry.
I don't even know how that happened.
I'm sorry. I will fix- - Girl, yes you do.
You did this on purpose.
Calm down. - What?
No, I'm, really, I apologize.
It was, it was an accident. - Nuh uh.
You know what,
you can save all that innocent stuff,
'cause I see you, you think you slick.
- Like I said, it was an accident.
I will get it fixed. Okay?
- Whatever. - Hey!
- And don't think I didn't see you
trying to flirt with my man earlier too.
- Flirt?
- I'm so sorry.
- Ma'am, I don't know what you're talking about.
- Oh, okay.
- I'm doing my job and I'm just being friendly.
I'm sorry you don't know the difference.
Now, is there- - Oh. Oh, oh, nope.
- Nope, nope.
'Cause see, I know the difference, I do.
But I also know when somebody is trying
to be shady as hell too.
- Oh do you really?
- Girl, do not play with me.
I will snatch them tarantulas off your face.
- Okay, excuse us. So sorry.
- With them Snuffaluffagus ass eyelashes.
If you don't get outta here.
Done lost your mind. - Thank you so much.
Thank you for everything.
- I know you're not about to put some money down.
We didn't even eat food.
What are you paying for?
Thank you so much for everything.
Have a great day. - You were served.
- You about to get served.
Say something else to me. - Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Have a great- - Quality dish.
Got a quality ass whooping up in here.
- What the hell is the matter with you?
That was totally uncalled for.
- Oh, you are taking her side now?
- No, I'm not taking...
You just made a complete ass outta both of us.
Okay, the head chef invited me to come here tonight
because he's interested in some of my vegan dishes.
Now you probably ruined my chances of working with him.
- Babe, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I didn't know that.
Why wouldn't you say anything?
- Because I shouldn't have tell you
not to show your...
I wanted it to be a surprise. Okay?
But you've been so consumed with this job
and, and this, this promotion.
Well, I have dreams too, okay?
But you don't care.
No, you don't care.
- Carlo, that is not true. - Get in the car.
- Carlo! - Get in the car.
[sad music]
- Are you coming in?
- No, I'm going to my place.
- Babe. Come on.
You didn't even talk to me the whole ride here.
Look, why don't we just, why don't we just go inside
and just work off all this tension.
Damn, I said I was sorry.
- You are unbelievable.
Is that all I am to you?
A way to work off your tension, your stress?
- No, of course not.
- Well, that's how it's been lately.
I'm not feeling it anymore.
- What are you saying?
- I'm saying this relationship
has completely been one-sided.
You're only concerned about your career,
pleasing your family and satisfying your needs.
- Okay, look, I know that I've been a little bit difficult
the last few months. - Whoa, whoa, whoa.
A little bit difficult?
You call today a little bit difficult?
You're using alcohol as a means
to cope with your anger, Reina.
- [scoffs] Yes. Okay.
I was over the top.
Alright? I admit it, I did too much.
But I can change.
Okay? I can, I can change.
I'll just, I'll stop drinking. - I've heard.
I've heard this before.
And frankly, I'm exhausted, Reina, exhausted.
Look, I can't tell you what to do, but I need some space.
- Some space?
- Yeah.
- Come on Carlo, don't do this.
Please- - Please get out my car.
- Carlo- - Just go.
Just go.
[bluesy music]
[Reina sobs]
- [Woman] It's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Cole.
- [Reina] It's a pleasure to meet you too.
You come highly recommended.
- [Woman] Well, thank you. That's good to know.
Can I offer you some tea or water before we begin?
- Um, I'm good. Thank you.
- So what brings you here today?
- Um.
- You seem uncomfortable.
Maybe not sure that you made the right decision to come.
- No, I, I'm, I'm all right.
I guess just not acclimated to this new setting.
- That's okay. You're not alone.
A lot of people feel that way in the beginning.
- Yeah, my best friend and my boyfriend, my ex-boyfriend,
they said that I should get professional help
for my anger issues.
- Do you think you have anger issues?
- [Reina] No, not really.
- Not really?
- I mean, you know, I have my moments.
- Can you tell me what those moments look like?
- [scoffs] It's hard to explain.
I just, I just get angry sometimes.
- [Therapist] What do you do when you get angry?
- Um, I have these weird fantasies
and these flashes of light pop into my head sometimes.
- What are you doing in these fantasies?
- Beating someone's ass usually. [laughs]
- Do you have these fantasies often?
- They've increased over the last few months.
- So tell me about the flashes of light.
- Uh, I don't know.
It's, it's hard to explain.
- How do you cope with your anger and anxiety?
- Kickboxing.
- Kickboxing. It works?
- Yeah. Yeah.
It helps me release a lot of stress
and it's like my medication.
- Oh, a lot of people say that physical activity
is a great stress reliever.
Well, it seems to be working for you.
- Yeah.
Also sex.
- So sex is another way that you cope with your anxiety?
- Yes.
And alcohol on occasion.
- Um hmm, so kickboxing, sex and alcohol.
- [Reina] Pretty much.
- You're an attorney at Horowitz and Associates, correct?
- Yes.
- That's a very prestigious law firm here in LA.
- It is, yeah.
- Is it stressful working there?
- Sometimes.
Most of the time.
- How so?
- You know, I don't really think
I should be discussing work here.
- Reina, our sessions are strictly confidential.
Anything that we say stays between the two of us.
Now, you appear to be
a very intelligent and ambitious woman.
You don't seem like the type that would seek counseling
just because somebody else recommended it.
Deep down, you know that there is something
eating you up inside and it's causing your anger.
Now, the only way that I can help you with that
is that you have to open up
and tell me why you're really here.
[tense music]
Reina?
Reina!
- Yes, I understand.
- So tell me about your relationship with your parents.
Reina. How are you feeling right now?
- I'm fine.
Actually no, I'm not.
- What's bothering you?
- I don't really think I should be here.
I feel like I'm being judged.
And if my family knew that I was in therapy-
- What would happen?
I understand that it can be difficult
to be transparent with everything that you're dealing with,
but that's a part of the process.
And it's the only way that I can help you.
You can't be concerned about other peoples' opinion.
Getting your mental health issues addressed
is what's important.
- I don't have mental health issues.
I'm a successful attorney who graduated top of her class.
You know what, this was a mistake.
I'm so sorry I wasted your time.
But I need to go.
- Reina, please just wait.
If you decide that you'd like another session,
contact me directly on my cell.
[phone rings] [Reina scoffs]
- Damn, damn!
Hi Mom. - Ray sweetie.
You're still coming to dinner on Sunday, right?
- Mm-hmm. Yep, I'll be there.
- [Mom] Are you sure?
'Cause you didn't attend the last few dinners?
- Mm-hmm. Yep.
I'm, I'm coming, Mom.
- [Mom] Okay.
So what have you been up to, honey?
I was hoping to hear some good news
about that promotion by now.
- Yeah.
You know what, Mr. Horowitz, he postponed the meeting.
So we still don't have a decision yet.
- Really?
Well, did you ask him why he's putting off this decision?
You've been putting in such long hours.
- Mom, Mom, Mom.
Uh just, you probably shouldn't even
go down that rabbit hole asking me questions
I don't know the answer to because I can't tell you.
I don't, I don't know why Mr. Horowitz made that decision.
So- - Well I'm just saying
you've put in the work-
- You know what? I gotta go, Mom.
Sorry, I, I gotta take care of something,
but I'll see you Sunday, okay?
And I love you.
Bye.
[Reina growls]
[Reina exhales]
[pensive music]
[group chattering]
- Oh!
- That chicken looks so good, Chef Winston.
- [Woman] Thank you.
- Mm, so then I was able to win both of my cases last week,
which is an achievement that none of the other attorneys
has ever been able to accomplish.
- Oh, that's so wonderful, sweetie.
And my goodness,
you are making such a major headway over at that company.
I'm very proud of you.
- Yeah, sweetie.
I'm very proud of you too.
You're doing a great job upholding the family name.
- I know, right? - Thank you Mom and Dad.
- Reina?
Oh, that's what's up, sis.
Congratulations.
- Thank you.
So how's everything going at Horowitz and Associates?
- Yes, please.
I need you to finish telling me
about why they haven't made a decision
about the promotion yet.
- Oh, you know, Mom, it's like I said,
Mr. Horowitz decided to push the meeting back.
So we just don't know anything yet.
- Well you've been doing a lot of work over there.
He needs to make a decision soon.
- That's what I said. - That's odd.
I mean, it's not what I heard.
- [Mom] Well, what did you hear?
- Well I heard that he already made his decision
this past week.
He gave it to his nephew, Chris.
- He did what? [ominous tones]
[sustaining high pitch]
- You've always been such a jealous,
conniving little bitch!
Ever since we were kids you always been
so spiteful and miserable.
- Sit down. - Calm down.
- Don't be mad at me because I'm Mom and Dad's favorite.
- I can't stand your ass.
- Reina, stop it! - You better get
back off of me.
- Break it up, break it up. - Mom! Dad!
- Stop! - Reina, get your hands
off my baby!
- Reina? Reina!
Reina, what is going on with you?
And why have you lied to me about not getting the promotion?
- Reina, answer your mother.
- Reina Marie Cole, I know you heard me.
Answer the question.
- Okay. I lied.
- Oh.
- Oh, Reina.
- You know I do not tolerate dishonesty in this family.
- Yeah, Mom.
But I knew that you would find a way
to blame me for not getting it.
- I wouldn't do that.
But, did you handle all of your cases properly?
- Yes, Mother, I did.
- And have you done all the follow ups and filings
according to California law?
- Yes, Mother.
- Well what about your attitude then?
'Cause you know you have the tendency
to be a little ghetto.
- [Sister] [snickers] She does.
- And I have told you time and time again
not to be too difficult or you'll get labeled
the angry Black woman in the office.
Don't get me started about your hair.
- Wow. Seriously, Mom?
- Yes. Seriously.
Because all of that, kinky curly, happy I'm nappy hairstyles
are frowned upon in corporate settings.
- See?
See, this is exactly what I was talking about.
You are criticizing me like I'm freaking five years old.
- Reina. Watch your tone.
Don't talk to your mother like that.
- Why not?
She gets to criticize me and hurt my feelings
whenever she wants to because she's my mother.
No, I am tired of you trying to make me
into some Black Barbie doll.
That is not who I am.
- What I'm trying to do is help you
to become a refined and accomplished young lady here.
- Yeah, according to your outdated, ridiculous standards.
- Oh, is that right?
- Newsflash Mom, I didn't get that promotion
because I'm a Black woman, period.
- Oh. And I know nothing about that.
- It would not have mattered what I'd done.
It would never be enough. Okay?
I was even doing the work
for his ignorant, incompetent nephew
thinking that it would help me and I was wrong.
- Reina, that is enough.
You will not disrespect your mother in my house.
Now, you apologize right now.
- No, I will not.
I won't. - Oh, I see.
Now I really understand where my anxiety
and anger comes from and why I lost my boyfriend.
- Reina, come back here right now.
- No, no. Let her go and have her temper tantrum.
Go ahead. Blame your mother.
What boyfriend?
Dear heavenly father, please give the strength
to go into this office and be the fearless, intelligent,
competent lawyer you have destined me to be.
No weapon formed against me shall prosper.
Oh and Lord, please gimme the strength
not to whoop nobody's today 'cause I am on the edge!
Amen.
[Reina sighs]
Alright, you got this girl.
[determined music]
- Reina, why'd you miss the meeting on Friday?
- Meeting? What meeting?
- The meeting that my uncle called
to discuss the upcoming conferences and cases
he's going to be delegating.
- What?
Why didn't anyone tell me?
- Oh, that's right.
You were out of the office.
- I was out of the office.
But I still should have known about it.
I needed to take a personal day for my dog.
- Your dog? Right.
Hey, I'm gonna need those cases
on my desk by end of the day.
Thanks.
- Oh Chris.
Congratulations on making partner.
I guess it really pays to know the boss.
[both laughing]
- Classic.
Where did you even come from?
- I pop up to throw a little shade when necessary.
So what was all that about?
- He said they had yet another meeting without me.
- Wow.
- I mean, yeah, I took the day off.
But you could at least include me on the e-mail.
- That is ridiculous. - Exactly.
This is a crap I'm talking about.
It's this passive aggressive BS that they're doing
just to mess with my head.
- I'll do my best to keep you in the loop
if I hear about any other ones, okay?
- I appreciate that.
But you shouldn't have to do that.
- I know, but I'm gonna do it anyway.
So are you okay?
I was a little worried when you ran outta here
and didn't return any of my texts or my calls.
- Yes. I'm sorry.
But I decided to take a personal day
so I could see a therapist.
She had an opening and I said, what the hell?
- I'm sorry. What?
You went to go see a therapist?
- Yes. Why is that so hard to believe?
- Well, I know you, you are a stubborn individual.
You're not going to see a therapist
unless you absolutely have to.
- Okay. Something happened.
Carlo and I broke up last week.
- Really? Why?
- Let's just say I drank a little too much.
Hell, I drank way too much.
I got into a verbal altercation with a waitress
and I embarrassed the hell outta Carlo and myself.
Please don't look at me like that.
I already feel horrible.
- So he broke up with you after that?
- Yeah.
He said he needed some space
and I know he wants me to work on my anger issues.
- Okay, well, from everything you tell me,
he seems like a really good guy.
- He is.
- Well, you know what you need to do then.
- Yes, I do.
- Alright, I'm gonna get outta here
and act like I'm doing some work
for these Law and Order rejects.
A paralegal's work is never done.
- Hmm. - I'm here if you need me.
- Yes, I know.
Thank you.
Love you. Bye.
♪ All they wanna do is copy and paste ♪
♪ But you didn't get replaced
- I see you.
Where have you been?
You haven't answered any of my phone calls
or my text messages.
Girl, open this door.
Open the door or you know what,
I swear I will squeeze my ass under this stall.
- [Reina] Please don't. You know you gonna get stuck.
- Oh, okay. You got jokes, huh?
Bring your ass outta here and talk to me.
What's going on?
- I took a day off. I needed a break.
- Wait, you took a day off?
- Yes, I took a day off.
- Listen, I know you didn't get the promotion.
I called Garth just looking for you.
And he told me everything that happened.
- Cannot believe they made that jackass partner
after I'm the one that trained him, J.
And now this little punk is walking around
like he's my boss?
It's freaking nepotism.
I just, oh!
Mm, nuh uh, I don't wanna talk about this.
I, I just wanna be left alone.
- I'm not gonna leave you alone.
You are my friend and I care about you.
I wanna make sure that you're good
and let you know that I'm here for you.
- I cannot have this kumbaya moment with you right now.
Okay?
Let it go.
I know this trick did not just walk in front of me.
Excuse me. - Yeah?
- I was about to take that one.
- Oh, were you?
[laughs] You gotta move quicker than that.
- Oh, you think that shit is funny?
- Hey, hey, hey.
Just take that one. Just take one.
Take this one right here. - It's okay.
Am I supposed to be scared or something?
- Nah, you ain't supposed to be scared.
You're supposed to move your ass off that bag
'cause you saw me coming to get it.
- No I didn't. - Who you hollering at?
You.
- Wait. No!
You guys, why are you fighting?
Okay, wait!
- Come on. - Wait a minute.
Wait a minute. Break it up.
- Hey! Hey, hey, hey, hey, what the hell's going on here?
Hey, break it, break it up!
Hey, hey, hey.
What's going on?
- Coach, she shoved me for no reason.
- Nah, that bitch took my bag.
She saw me walking over there.
- So what if I did?
See this is what I- - Hey, hey, hey!
- Wait! - Cut it out!
- Alright!
- Look, I teach you ladies to use self-defense
out on the streets, not on each other in here!
- Oh come on, Coach.
- Look Reina, you cannot be putting your hands
on people because they took the bag you like.
- She was being hella disrespectful.
Why you only coming at me?
- This is my establishment and my rules.
If you don't like it, you can leave.
- What? Coach!
- You know what? Cool.
[Jillian exclaims]
Screw this mess.
♪ I don't wanna talk
- Oh, this heifer didn't go on and knock my trash can over.
- Reina! - You gonna clean
this mess up!
- Reina, wait! - Hey!
Don't come back until you fix your attitude!
♪ I just have to stop
♪ I don't wanna speed
- Reina, girl!
Reina!
What the hell was that back there?
- You saw what happened?
That bitch was trying to test me.
- No, you were doing too much.
You just started a fight with that woman
over a punching bag?
Girl, it wasn't even that serious.
You need to check yourself.
- Check myself? - Yes.
- No, no, J. maybe you need to check yourself.
Stop worrying about me
and start worrying about them broke ass scammers
that's ruining your credit.
Yeah. How about that?
- Really Reina?
Girl, I'm just trying to help you.
- I don't need your help.
I don't need anybody's help!
- Friend!
- God!
[Reina growls]
[Reina yells]
[tense music]
♪ I don't wanna speak, talking all that good ♪
♪ So I'll just hit you with a please ♪
♪ Running up the score like Tyreek, I'm going deep ♪
♪ Watch me how I'm saucin'
♪ I be spreading it with ease
♪ You gonna see the peace
♪ You gonna see the flex when you hear these Rins ♪
♪ Trust me, you'll know the difference ♪
♪ I got a long ways to climb before you see a slippage ♪
♪ I see the process in the journey ♪
♪ I'm supposed to be the
- What the hell?
You're a God damn person.
[horn honks]
I was gonna take that space.
Shit!
I know you heard me.
Get your ass outta that...
Oh God.
Um, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
[bluesy music]
- Thank you for seeing me.
I need help.
- It's gonna be okay, Reina.
Have a seat.
[Reina sobs]
Reina, do you want to tell me about it?
- Um...
There was this woman in the parking lot.
She, she took the space I wanted.
So stupid.
But I got so mad
and I got outta the car and I ran up to her window
and she was pregnant.
And she was so scared.
The look of fear in that woman's eyes
will haunt me for the rest of my life.
I don't know what came over me.
I'm so ashamed.
- First, let me say that I'm very proud
that you came back to see me.
The first step of dealing with any level of unhealthy anger
is to identify what's going on inside of you
that leads to these feelings.
The next step is knowing that you need counseling,
to regain control over your emotions
and eventually find peace.
- The day was definitely a wake up call.
I am so tired, Dr. Francis.
I can't do this anymore.
- So tell me more about what you learned.
- You remember me telling you
that I'm an attorney at Horowitz and Associates
and I've been there for over seven years,
to put up with so many racial microaggressions,
being belittled and taken for granted,
but not getting that partnership
when I deserved it?
I feel like it just, it just pushed me over the edge.
I have never felt so much rage in my life.
- Did you consider quitting?
- No.
It's one of the most prestigious firms in LA
and my mother always told me not to ruffle any feathers.
Don't cause problems. Don't act ghetto.
Preserving our family image
was always the most important thing,
even at my own expense.
- Reina, I know not getting that promotion was devastating.
But what is the underlying issue
that's really bothering you?
- [Reina] What do you mean?
- Well, there's always some deep seated issues
that cause anger.
I mean, not getting the promotion
was the straw that broke the camel's back.
What are you really angry about?
- I've always been angry,
since I was a little kid.
I, I would get so pissed
that I would just see red, just,
and it was usually when I felt like,
when I felt like my parents
were choosing my baby sister over me.
I was never good enough, no matter what.
I was never gonna be good enough.
And somehow I always got blamed for Riley's bullshit.
- What happened with your sister?
- We never got along.
We were at odds ever since we were little girls.
Riley would get in trouble and somehow it would be my fault.
I still have dreams about that sometimes.
[sad music]
There was this one time when we were teenagers
and I had my driver's license and Riley had her permit
and she wanted to drive and I told her no,
but she just kept pestering me and pestering me
and pestering me.
And I let her drive.
And I told her to slow down.
But she laughed.
She didn't listen.
Eventually she lost control and we had a bad accident.
Riley was in the hospital for a little while, but...
my parents didn't give a damn about me.
- Reina, your feelings are very valid.
Did you ever tell your parents
how they made you feel about the way they treated you
as a child or even now as an adult?
- No, and honestly I don't think they care.
- Well, you'll never know if you don't try.
You can't let your anger get in the way of a productive life
or be the cause of your mental deterioration.
Bitterness and anger will only stop your growth.
I always like to tell my patients that holding on to anger
is like drinking poison
and expecting the other person to die.
- When you say it like that, it makes a lot of sense.
I guess, I guess I have to deal with my past
in order to have some kind of future.
- Absolutely.
Now, what thoughts or ideas have you had about your career?
- [Reina] My career? What do you mean?
- Well, going to another firm.
Starting one of your own.
I don't know, maybe perhaps online.
- I, I hadn't really thought about that.
I mean, I've come from a family of attorneys
who've all gotten their experience from firms.
- Well, as long as you're providing legal help
for people that need it,
it shouldn't matter where you practice.
And the last time I checked, this is your life,
not your family's.
- [scoffs] You know what?
You are absolutely right
and I don't need anybody's approval
to live the life that I wanna live.
Yeah.
Yeah. I kinda like the sound of that.
I mean, it's, it's scary, but it's exciting.
- With your anger and anxiety,
we have to tackle that first.
So you won't be triggered when you go back to work
or when you interact with your family.
And then once that's done,
well, I recommend that we map out your next career path.
Deal?
- Deal.
- You're gonna be fine, Reina.
It's gonna be okay.
♪ Let your spirit rise
♪ 'Cause that's the only way you're gonna elevate ♪
♪ Yeah
♪ You gotta hold the line 'til it's show time ♪
♪ Yeah, and just let your spirit shine ♪
♪ Well sometimes there ain't no easy way ♪
♪ To say all the things that we need to say ♪
♪ And we spend so much time looking for the easy road ♪
♪ When all we need is right there in our soul ♪
♪ Spirit rise
♪ You gotta let your spirit
♪ Oh, you gotta let your spirit ♪
♪ Say you gotta let your spirit ♪
♪ You gotta let your spirit
♪ Spirit rise
♪ Oh you gotta let your spirit
♪ Oh you gotta let your spirit, spirit rise ♪
- Reina, I must say that I am thoroughly impressed
with your progress over these past six months.
- Thank you.
It hasn't been easy.
But I feel like such a weight
has been lifted off my shoulders.
No more using sex and alcohol to cope with my anger.
- Reina, that is great.
You know, this can be a difficult process,
but it's worth it in the end.
- It really is.
Oh, and there's something I wanted to show you.
I haven't just been working on my mental state.
I have taken my destiny in my own hands.
Ta da!
- Wait a minute. Is this your new website?
- It is.
Cole & Associates.
- Oh, Reina, when did you do this?
- I started after our first full session.
I loved what you said about being my own boss
and the idea of working for people
who actually appreciated my knowledge and experience.
- So you were working on this the entire time
and you never said a thing.
- Yep.
I realized if I wanna change my life for the better,
I had to get focused and create the life I wanted.
- I am so proud of you.
Well, it's only been six months, but have you,
have you acquired any clients?
- Actually, I have.
I got this overwhelming response
when I first launched the site,
but it has been so much hard work
and I finally secured my first big contract.
It's with a production company as their general counsel.
- Reina, that is awesome.
Oh wow.
- Thank you.
But you know what, Dr. Francis,
none of this would've happened without you.
Starting therapy is the best decision I ever made.
- Well, I am very happy to hear that.
But I can only help people that want to be helped.
- You're right about that.
Now I have to figure out a way to talk to my family.
- Well, you'll find a way.
You just have to speak from your heart.
I always like to tell my patients
that if you have the opportunity to make amends
with the people that you love, just do it.
They will know that you've changed by your actions.
- I've been thinking a lot about that lately.
Especially one person in particular.
- Well, from what you told me about Carlo,
he seems like he's a really great man.
- He is.
- Have you talked to him these past six months?
- No. I've been so ashamed.
- Reina, you are not that same person
that caused that scene in the restaurant.
- I know, but...
- Look, you have gotta let him know that.
You better to go get your man back.
[both laugh]
- Yes ma'am.
I just pray it's not too late.
Thank you so much for everything.
- You are welcome.
And I am just, oh, it just warms my heart
to know that I was able to assist you.
- And your last invoice wore my pocket.
Whoo child!
[both laugh]
But, you are worth every penny.
- Well, thank you.
But you know, that's what I hear.
Seriously, congratulations.
- Thank you.
- Alright, what is going on?
I came as soon as you texted me.
Did that dinosaur Horowitz let you go?
Uh uh? No way. - No.
No, no, he didn't.
I've decided to step out on faith
and finally bet on myself for once.
All the time that I've put into this place,
I am dedicating to building my own empire.
- What are you talking about?
- I'm starting my own online legal practice.
Cole & Associates. - What?
- Yeah! - That is a boss move.
I am so proud of you.
- Thank you.
I, I just wanted to let you know before I officially resign.
- Thank you.
I appreciate that.
- Yeah.
- Oo, I wish I could see the look on his decrepit face
when you tell him the news.
[both laugh]
Come here.
You are the smartest lawyer to ever walk into this office.
Smart, strong and sexy as hell.
- Oh I'll take that. - Mm-hmm.
- Are you single or what?
Now go and handle your business.
- Yeah.
Okay.
[knocking at door]
- Come in.
Reina!
Just the first I wanted to see.
You know, I've noticed your workload
has decreased tremendously over the past several months.
What is going on?
- Actually, my workload hasn't diminished at all.
I have been handling my work accordingly.
- Mm-hmm?
Well, Chris needs your help.
I would like you to keep assisting him.
- Mm. I don't think so.
- Excuse me.
- No, I won't be assisting Chris with his cases anymore.
In fact, I am officially resigning
from Horowitz and Associates as of today.
See, I dedicated seven years of my life to this place.
And your decision to make your incompetent nephew,
who I trained, partner...
- Bye! - Was the last straw.
I refuse to be undervalued or undermined any longer.
- Mm. I knew this firm, and more specifically,
this promotion wasn't suitable for you and your attitude.
I hope you don't expect a letter of recommendation from me.
- Your letter of recommendation is not needed or wanted.
I am starting my own business.
So I will be the head CEO in charge.
I do appreciate the experience though.
And I wish you the best.
Actually, I don't wish you the best.
That just seemed like the right thing to say.
You take care though.
Garth, were you listening this whole time?
- What? No!
I was just practicing some poses.
How does it look?
- You're so full of it.
- [Garth] I'm gonna miss you.
- Well um, I was actually hoping you would come work for me.
- Really? - Yes!
I need somebody to help me
with all these lucrative contracts.
I mean, if you know anybody who might be interested.
- I think I might know somebody.
Give me five minutes to pack my things.
[upbeat music]
- Oh Chris, just who I needed to see.
There you go.
- What the hell is this?
- Those are the rest of the cases you need to review.
- I thought you were supposed to be helping me.
- [laughs] Not anymore.
Good luck!
Baby, you gonna need it.
What?
Okay. That was fast.
- I told you I only needed five minutes.
- How did you even get a box packed so quick?
- I had an emergency box packed
just in case the time came
whenever I needed to break free of this place.
And that time is now.
- You are such a mess.
- Yes I am.
And you love it.
- I do.
- Hit me two times.
- [Both] Ugh. Ugh.
- Ball change.
We out.
- Hi.
- Hey.
For me? [laughs]
- I am really sorry about the way I acted.
- Oh it, it's all good, girl.
Thank you for the flowers.
Are are you here to see Mr. Matthews?
- Carlo? Is he here?
- I thought you knew.
He's the new co-owner of the restaurant.
Yeah, the owner loved his vegan recipes
so much that he offered him an opportunity
to be head chef and partner.
- Wow.
That's, that's great news.
- Yeah.
Do you want me to get him for you?
I think he's in the office.
- No, no, that's okay.
I'll just talk to him later.
- Okay.
- Your lashes look great, by the way.
- [laughs] Thank you.
- Take care.
- Bye.
Thanks for the flowers again.
♪ You conquered fear got the crown ♪
♪ Can't nobody bring me down
♪ I'm looking good quite frankly ♪
- [Coach] Hey, you brought for me flowers.
How sweet.
- Not this time, Coach.
- Hey, welcome back.
Don't be trashin' my gym.
- You got a deal. [Coach mutters]
Sorry about that. - No problem.
- Oo, now you know I like chocolate with my flowers.
- Well the flowers ain't for you,
but I got plenty of chocolate.
- Oh, come here, girl.
Good to see you.
I didn't think you was coming back to class.
- Yeah, I had to do some less strenuous activities
while I was getting my mind right.
I started doing yoga, took up meditation.
- Okay. I love that for you.
- You and I should do a yoga class together sometime.
- Absolutely.
And girl, since you've been gone,
Coach been acting a mess.
I think he need a little anger management his own self.
- Hey, I heard that!
We doing burpies today.
- Oh damn!
Look, I'm glad you back.
- [Reina] Thank you, girl.
- Thank you.
I appreciate that. - Yeah.
- Oh, that is so sweet.
See, next time I'm gonna set up a boxer ring
and y'all can go at it.
All right, look enough of this mushy crap.
Let's go ladies.
And uh, thanks to Jillian over here
you guys will be starting off with burpies!
- No! - Come on!
- I'm sorry, y'all. - Let's go, ladies.
Let's go.
[women yelling]
- Hey Brittany.
- Oh hey girl.
- Is Carlo here? - Yeah, he's in the kitchen.
I'll go grab him for you.
- Okay, thanks. - Mm-hmm.
- You guys can take a break.
I need a minute.
- I know you guys are about to open.
I didn't mean to interrupt.
I just wanted to say congratulations.
Finally making your dreams come true.
You look so handsome in your uniform.
- Thank you.
Brittany told me you came by the other day to apologize.
That was nice of you to do that.
- It was the right thing to do.
Listen, I just wanted to tell you
that you were right about me needing some help.
Been in therapy for a while now and well, my therapist
suggested that I make amends with the people I hurt most.
Look, I know you're probably still real upset with me
and I completely understand if,
if you never wanna talk to me again.
But I just wanted to say I'm sorry
for taking you for granted.
You were a great boyfriend.
I was just so focused on my own career goals
that I didn't pay attention to yours.
I resigned from the firm, started my own practice.
I still love you more than anything
and I just wanted to wish you the best.
Always.
I just needed to say that.
I'm sorry it bothered you.
- Reina.
Have you been practicing your twerking?
[gentle music]
- Um, a little.
♪ Leave the light on - Let me see it.
♪ In this car
♪ Set me on fire like the little fire that you are ♪
♪ Don't be a shooting star
♪ May come and go as you please ♪
♪ And as you please
- I guess we can reinstate your Black card.
♪ It's just a little bit - Come here.
♪ A little bit of something, my dear ♪
- I love you, too.
♪ So I'll be
- You had me at therapy.
♪ As I can
♪ I'm a sugar coating
♪ Just thought that you should know ♪
♪ Every time I close my eyes
♪ You're the first place that I'm going ♪
♪ I'm starting to notice
- [Carlo] I missed you so much
- [Reina] I missed you too.
- Let me look at you.
Hold on, let me look at you.
- You look so cute.
- Nah, you look better.
- I'm sorry. - No, stop.
I'm sorry.
[sisters laughs]
- Okay, so Benjamin was at the podium
speaking about the revitalization of litigation practices
when he looked into the audience and our eyes connected.
- Oh, that is so adorable.
I can't wait for the wedding.
No pressure.
- Honey, are you okay?
Breathe. Breathe.
What are you laughing at?
I wouldn't be so happy if I just got fired from my job.
- [Dad] What? - Wait, what?
What, what is she talking about Reina?
Were you fired from the firm?
- No, Mother, as usual, Riley is so pressed
to make me look bad that she just makes up lies.
- You two.
- Actually, I quit.
- What?
- What are you talking about?
When did this happen?
Is this why you haven't been here for months?
- Reina, what the hell is going on?
Have you lost your mind?
- Apparently! - No, Mom, Dad, look,
I know that leaving a family legacy
and maintaining a certain image is important to you guys.
But I was not happy at Horowitz and Associates.
- [Mom] I can't believe you.
- Mom, I'm not trying to be disrespectful,
but just let me finish.
Not getting that promotion was the best thing
that ever happened to me.
I was struggling with anger and anxiety
and I realize now it was because I was trying
to suppress my emotions all the time.
It was also because I've spent my whole life
trying to please you guys.
- What's wrong with that?
- And this sibling rivalry with Riley is just ridiculous.
I'm in therapy now and it is the best decision I ever made.
- Okay, don't blame your shortcomings on us.
- What do you mean sibling rivalry?
Don't be mad at me
because I've always been smarter than you.
- All right everybody, that's enough.
Everybody. Calm down.
- No, no Dad.
This finally needs to be addressed.
My whole life, you guys have favored Riley over me.
Everything was always my fault, Mom.
Even the night of the accident,
you guys were more concerned about her than me.
- Well she got hurt.
- Yeah, but I deserve to be loved too, Mom.
I deserve to be happy and successful.
That's why I started my own online legal service.
- What kind of money can you even make with that?
- Well, if you must know,
I just secured a six figure contract
with a prominent production company.
So that kind of money.
- Reina, we are sorry that you have felt this way.
Your dad and I just only wanted what was best for you.
But I promise you, if you had hung in there with the firm,
you would've gotten that promotion.
- That is enough, Cassandra.
[Mom stutters]
Can't you see what we're doing to Reina?
- Honey.
- The health and welfare of our daughter should come first.
Sweetheart, I am so sorry that we hurt you,
but I promise you
we will get through this together as a family.
I am so proud of you.
And if you choose to practice law this way,
girl, I say go for it.
And moving forward from now on
this family will be more supportive
and positive to one another.
Understood?
- But Dad- - Understood?
- Absolutely, darling.
- Thank you, sweetheart.
- Thank you Dad.
That really means a lot to me.
Actually, there's something else
I wanted to share with you guys.
- [Mom] Oh!
- I asked Chef Winston to set another place
'cause there's someone I wanted you to meet.
[doorbell rings]
And he's right on time.
Excuse me.
- Well she's full of surprises.
- [Reina] You look great.
- [Carlo] Okay.
Hi.
- Everyone, this is my boyfriend, Carlo.
He's a successful chef and restaurant owner here in LA.
- Oh. - Damn, he's fine.
Oh sorry honey.
I didn't mean to say that out loud.
- Hello everyone.
It's a pleasure to meet you all.
- [Dad] Welcome Carlo. Have a seat.
- [Carlo] Thank you.
- Carlo, I'm Donald, Reina's father.
This is my lovely wife, Cassandra.
This is my other daughter, Riley.
And here right here, is Benjamin.
- It's a pleasure to be here.
- Nice to have you, Mr. Carlo.
Winston, we have company.
Well, you must be pretty damn special
if Reina has brought you home for dinner.
- [chuckles] Well, I'd like to think so.
- Oh!
Tell us more about your successful restaurant.
[jazzy music]
- I own a vegan restaurant.
- And the food is really good.
- [Mom] We do like some yummy veggies.
- I see that.
Looks really good.
- We must go.
♪ She got style
♪ Grace
♪ She got attitude
♪ She got, she got grace
♪ Feel it much
♪ In her touch
♪ Show my gratitude
♪ She got gratitude
♪ She got style
♪ Grace
♪ She got attitude
♪ Oh she got attitude
♪ So much love
♪ And every time we touch, girl ♪
♪ It's oh so divine, yeah
♪ Yeah
♪ And every time we touch
♪ So I try
♪ To blow each others mind