Set Secrets (2022) - full transcript
The
heart that's meant to love you
will fight for you when
you start to give up.
Lift you up when
you're feelin' down.
And loan you their smile
when it's hard for you
to find your own.
And will never get their
strength from seein' you weak,
power from seein' you hurt,
or joy from seein' you cry.
The heart that's
meant to love you
wants to see the best of you,
not to hurt you.
And you should
never forget this.
I wish I was a
little girl again.
'Cause skinned knees are easier
to fix than a broken heart.
Ooh, what's up?
Good morning.
- How you doin'?
- Good morning, baby.
You're up early, in a good mood.
Yes, 'cause I got that email
and it put me in good spirits.
Really?
Yes.
And, according to
my bank account,
we about to do some
celebrating girl.
So, they're makin'
the investment?
Yes, they're makin'
the investment!
And they're not only
gonna fund this project,
but they gonna fund my next
three to five, as well.
Oh, well, well, well,
Mr. Dollar Singer.
Looks like somebody
needs to be practicing
their autograph stroke.
Oh, girl, come on, now.
I already got a stroke
that's been mastered.
Come on, now.
There's no practice
needed with that one.
No.
Maybe later, okay?
Come on, now.
Let's just eat.
Come on.
And, plus, you know I gotta
be on set in a couple hours.
Mm, okay.
Mm.
Hm.
Hey, Jason.
What's up?
Oh, you know I'm ready.
And I have all my
lines together.
You just make sure you're ready.
Okay?
Boy, stop.
Okay.
Bye.
Bye.
Okay.
Almost there.
Okay.
And...
Oh my gosh!
I love it!
Come on, let's go.
This is noice.
Yes.
Um.
Look, uh, we been together
for three years now.
And I can't imagine-
- Yes, yes, yes, yes.
With
anybody but you.
- Yes, yes, yes.
- Yes.
Yes, baby.
Mm.
Cut.
That was beautiful, guys.
All right, let's reset.
Back to one.
Can I take a five?
Take five.
I'll just.
Um.
Whoa.
Babe, babe, babe, wait, hey.
Hey, hey, I'm sorry.
Okay?
Jason, what the hell was that?
You was completely outta
line and unprofessional.
Look, you know how
I feel about you, V, okay?
Like, the moment just, it
just got the best of me.
- Jason.
- Hm?
We're on a professional set.
You gotta learn how
to control yourself.
And you know I got a man.
I know you do.
I know you got a man.
I never meant to disrespect
your relationship, okay?
Thank you.
So.
Wanna rehearse again?
The proper way this time.
Okay.
But, no double kissin' and
don't be touchin' my ass
like that.
Why do I have
to keep tellin' this man how
he's supposed to behave on set?
Hell, he on his way to
becomin' a big time movie star.
He should know better.
God, I just need a big break.
Hey, baby.
What's up?
How was your day?
Mwah!
Ooh, yo, gimme them feet.
Yo, I had an amazing day.
I had some meetings and I had
to finalize some paperwork.
And, tomorrow, I gotta
meet with the lawyer.
'Cause you know I ain't
about to sign shit without
gettin' his okay first.
Mm hm.
But, uh, how was your day?
Oh, you know.
Rehearsin'.
I'm just so ready
to shoot this film.
Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you.
Jason Desmond is in this film.
Oh yeah.
Yo, that man is in
some big stuff, yo.
Yes.
This is a big deal.
I'm so proud o' you.
Thank you, babe.
Oo, oo, girl.
Mwah.
You start rehearsin' next week?
Yes, yes.
I guess.
Oh my gosh, I'm so
excited, like, babe.
This is gonna be my big break.
Like, oh my gosh.
I can't wait.
I'll be right back.
I'll be right back, okay?
Mwah.
All right, all right,
makin' that face, girl.
You know I love your feet.
I wonder if I should
tell Corey about Jason
unprofessional behavior on set.
Nah.
Corey might show up
and beat his ass.
I'll just keep it to myself.
Plus, he said it was sorry.
Can't have Corey fuckin'
up my big opportunity.
Here.
Let's make a toast.
All right?
This is
to us being on our way
and, uh, it's only up from here.
Hello?
This is she.
How can I help you?
No, no, no, no, no, no.
I thought I gave you
guys plenty of notice.
Babe, who is that?
Bam, my wedding
is in two weeks.
Who is that?
Do whatever it takes.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I really appreciate that.
Hm?
Babe.
That was the dress designer.
She said my dress might
not be ready in two weeks,
because some of the
fabrics is shippin' late.
I gave these guys
plenty of notice
to get my shit together-
- Babe, babe, babe,
babe, babe, babe, babe,
no, no, no, no, no.
It's okay.
All right?
It's all right.
It's your special day.
No tears.
Hm?
I'm pretty sure God will make
a way for that dress designer
to have that dress done in time.
But, it's easy for you to say.
You're not the one
taking care of all the
caterin', the full,
like, the venue.
- Everything.
- Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa,
You're not helpin' wit' any-
- Baby, baby, baby, baby.
Wait, okay?
Calm down.
Don't direct that anger to me.
The dress designer's
the one who messed up.
Okay?
Now, look, just come over
here and let me transfer
some of these positive
vibes into you.
Come on.
Give me a big old hug.
Okay.
Cut.
The both of you area amazing.
I love the chemistry
between you two.
Thank you.
All right, let's set
up for the next scene.
Um, can I talk to you?
Okay.
Over here?
Okay.
What's the matter?
Um.
What was that about?
What are you talking about?
The whole deep
breathin' on my neck,
your hand risin' to my butt?
Like, that wasn't in the script.
I was just playin'
into the scene.
Directors love that shit.
Yeah, but that
wasn't in the script.
Can you please just
stick to the script?
That felt too real.
Well, that's great.
That means you're tapped in.
I hope you don't think I was
tryin' to come onto you again.
Look, I'm not trying to
offend you, I was just
playing it to the
scene, like I said.
People do it on
set all the time.
Improvising.
When you do these things, you
gotta make it feel as real
as possible.
If that was my fiance, that's
exactly what I would do, okay?
Remember, the director loved it.
And, her next film
is going to cable.
Um, okay.
I guess, if the
director loved it.
You killed it by the way.
Be calm, Valentine.
Don't cuss him completely out.
I see how you tryin' to
run game like I'm a newbie
or somethin'.
Like I never acted and tapped
into a character before.
He was breathing too heavy
with them kisses for me.
But let me keep calm.
Come on, girl.
You got this.
I knew I wasn't trippin'.
Jason is completely out of line
and very disrespectful on set.
I can't believe he
tried to throw it on me.
Like, "Just because I have
feelings for you Valentine
doesn't mean everything
I do is comin' onto you."
But he was comin' onto me.
Valentine.
Valentine.
Yo, my bad, yo.
You didn't hear me
callin' your name?
No, I was in deep thought.
Well, is everything okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Just stressin' about this movie.
You need anything?
No, I'm fine, babe.
Are you hungry, baby?
No, I'm not hungry.
But, I'll come
in in a coupla minutes.
All right.
Get
out your feelings, girl,
and do what you gotta do
to get this movie done.
It can open many doors for you.
I should tell Corey.
Or ask him what I should
do in this situation.
Lord knows, I need this
film, but, at what price?
I just don't know what to do.
You ready to tell
me what was wrong?
How'd you know
somethin's wrong with me?
It's my job to know my woman.
Hm.
Okay.
Well.
I'm feelin'
uncomfortable on set.
Uncomfortable how?
My scene partner.
He's bein' very inappropriate.
How?
When he kiss me, his
tongue is down my throat.
And, when he hugs me,
his hands go too far down
and he grabs my butt and it
makes me feel uncomfortable.
I'm not gonna tell him
that Jason whispers to
me that I was beautiful
when he was feelin' me.
Corey would go apes
hit if he knew the whole truth.
Have you talked
to him about this?
Yes, I talked to him about it.
And he say, it's just
to make the scene real.
Oh, okay.
Well, I mean, that's
okay, I understand that.
I mean.
Hey, you gotta make
sure that the audience
feels the chemistry
and, uh, you know.
Every great film has
to have great acting.
I mean, is he apologetic?
He's always apologetic.
He say he's
not tryin' to make me
feel uncomfortable, but
then he'll do somethin' else
inappropriate.
Well, I'll tell you one thing.
He better keep his fuckin'
tongue out your mouth
if he wants to swallow.
And he better not
never touch my booty.
Girl, I will chop
them hands off.
Here, let me tell 'em.
No.
No, no,
No, you're not.
Okay?
You know they already look at
women like we're emotional.
I can't have my man comin'
on set, speakin' for me.
Plus, this is
my big break, babe.
I don't need anything
jeopardizing that.
And, if you love me,
you just give me advice
and let me handle it.
If I need you, I'll let
you know so you can come
kick his ass.
All right, well.
I understand, but, babe.
You know this is why I didn't
want you to become an actress.
You know how jealous I get.
I can't stand to see no
other man to put his hands
on my woman.
I don't care if
it's fake, aight?
Okay, you know you
can just quit, right?
I can take care of you and,
maybe you can be a housewife?
And we can finally get
this family started.
Ain't that just like a man?
To think all a
woman is good for is
keepin' the house clean
and bearin' children.
Housewife?
Well, baby, you
know I love acting.
It's always been my dream.
And, please, let's not
have that family discussion
right now.
Okay, well, if I
can't talk to him,
you've already talked to him,
just talk to the director if
he keeps it up, all right?
That's a great idea, babe.
Great idea.
All right, well.
I'm gonna go to bed, because
I do not feel well right now.
Okay.
Reception said there's
a patient in need
of special attention.
You need a nurse?
Nurse.
What's your name, baby?
Does it matter?
No.
Ooh, hold up, though, baby.
Mm.
Come on, come on.
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
keep that eye line.
Yo, babe, keep your eye line
tight with your subjects,
all right?
Just like that.
Yeah.
Hey, wait, wait, V.
Keep your posture upright
and aligned, right?
You know where the
camera is, right?
All right.
Yeah, baby, gimme that light.
That light.
Turn to the right.
No, no, wait.
Baby, babe.
Dropped my pillow on the ground.
Can you get my pillow?
No, girl, girl,
turn to the left.
Lemme see that.
Yeah, there we go.
What you doin'?
Good, good, bring
your chin down.
Yes.
So bend down a little bit.
Sexy, sexy, sexy, yes, girl,
that's what I'm
talkin' 'bout, baby!
Damn, babe.
You look good, girl.
Ay, yi, no, no, no.
Lean down, shake a little bit.
Shake 'em a little bit.
Shake 'em around.
Shake the drugs
around a little bit.
Yes, girl.
Now, open your elbows up.
Man, fuck this.
You know how to ruin the mood.
You, where you goin'?
Nurse!
Where that button?
Nurse!
Corey.
Hm?
Get up, baby.
Just, like, five more minutes.
No.
Get up.
You know five minutes
turn to three hours.
You don't wanna
be late.
Get up.
All right, all
right, all right.
What time is your
rehearsal at, baby?
2 o'clock.
Okay.
All right.
Call me when you
wake up, all right?
Okay.
Oh.
Hey, what's up, Darnell?
Hey, man, what's up with
this last scene, bro?
You know we got this
deadline approaching soon
and I got a lot ridin' on this.
All right.
Hey, well, uh,
write a cliffhanger.
'Cause I found some
funds for a sequel.
Ayy, all right.
And-
Okay.
Yeah, I'm headin' to a
potential location right now.
All right.
Yeah, I'll get in
touch with you tonight.
All right.
Oh.
Hey, what's up, girl?
How you doin'?
I thought you were
sleepin' in today.
I'm up early.
I gotta go through my lines
before rehearsal today.
Hey, Valentine, you
sure you're okay with this
whole superstar man?
I know you said you'd handle it,
but I'm just double
checkin' wit' you.
Oh.
I'm fine.
Not finna let no one get
in the way of my goals.
But, thank you, anyways.
You're welcome.
I just called
to say I love you.
I love you more.
Okay.
I gotta go.
Bye.
I love you.
I'm so sick of this shit.
When I was in the holding
area, he whispered in my ear,
"Damn, you lookin'
good in them jeans."
I have had just about
enough of his ass.
So, I guess this
is the hard part.
No, it's not hard.
You've just been tryin'
to invite friends
that you haven't
talked to in awhile.
So, come on, baby.
You can cut that list down.
Like who?
What about Q?
What about Q?
That's like my brother.
Yeah, but, he-
- We talk all the time.
Like, every day.
Okay.
You know I can't
stand his ass, right?
Always tryin' to get you
to go to the strip club
with all the hoes.
Hoes?
Yeah.
Baby.
Baby, we do not go with hoes.
Or to "strip clubs", okay?
We go to bible study.
Bible study?
Who else?
And he's actually gonna
be one of my groomsmen.
He who?
Q.
- Negative.
- What?
He will not be standin'
up there with me.
Come on.
Babe!
Come on!
Cut.
Valentine, are you okay?
I'm sorry.
Um, yeah, I just
forgot my lines.
Can I take a ten, please?
Take ten.
Can I talk to you?
What's the problem?
Hold your shit together, V.
Don't be the
emotional black woman.
You're on set.
You're on set.
Don't ruin your
opportunity to work
with this director again.
Remain professional.
Sick of your shit.
I'm not gonna keep tellin'
you to back the fuck off me.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Where's all this
aggression coming from?
Are you fu-?
Earlier?
You whisperin' in my
ear, talkin' about,
"Oh you look good
in them jeans."
You should actually
be honored that somebody
of my caliber is
interested in you.
Oh, what?
Do you know who I am?
I'm Jason Desmond.
If you played your cards
right, you could be
exactly where I am.
I can tell either you don't
care about your career
or you don't know how
this industry works.
Oh, I get it.
So, because you're
Jason Desmond,
I'm supposed to drop my
panties and fuck you?
You know what?
It is pointless talking to you.
I'm going to the
director on you.
Oh, so you want to get fired?
Why the fuck
would I get fired?
You're the one
sexually harassing me.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, don't even.
Don't say that.
Don't even play like that.
That's not what's goin' on here.
I've just been tryin' to
help you get your career
to the next level.
Well, let me
tell you somethin',
if I can't make it
in this industry
with my great actin' skills,
then fuck acting.
Wait.
You actually think
you're a great actress?
That's why I thought
you wanted my help.
Breathe, V.
Don't give into this situation.
You can do it.
Fuck you, Desmond!
Fuck you!
And stay the fuck away from me!
Is everything all
right over here?
Everything
is okay, Diana.
Okay.
All right, it better be.
'Bout to roll.
Pitcher's up.
Get ready.
Sorry.
Hey, baby.
How you doin'?
Oh my gosh, you're not gonna
believe what happened today.
Today was so crazy on set.
Corey.
Corey.
Hey, hey.
Hold up one second, okay?
I'm almost done.
Oh.
Hey, Mr. Steinbeck.
How you doin', sir?
I'm well, Mr. Miller.
Everything's fine on my end.
How's the missus?
Valentine is doin' well.
She's rehearsin' for
a breakthrough role.
You know, I say she's
in good spirits.
Looks like a power
couple in the making.
Hey, I received that.
I hope so.
Give me some good news.
How's the script comin' along?
Uh, well.
I'll tell ya right now,
we are almost there.
Darnell is just makin' a
couple revisions right now.
You know we're lookin'
at a hard deadline here?
No more room for extensions.
I am fully aware.
Very well.
Send the missus my best regards.
I'll be in touch.
All right, sir.
And, uh, yo, thank you
again, Mr. Steinbeck.
Dammit, Darnell.
I'm up
against a big deadline, baby.
Oh, so you're just
gonna have an attitude?
You do realize that I was
over there working, right?
I'm so sick of coming
last in your life.
You do
not come last, okay?
Yes I do.
You always on the phone.
And when you're not on
the phone, you're writing.
When you're not writing,
filming's the first thing
you think about in the
mornin' and the last thing
you think about at night.
You don't have any
more room for me.
V.
Do I say anything to you
when you're rehearsing
day and night with your
male scene partner?
No.
'Cause it's work, right?
It's only a problem
when I'm workin'?
But I make time for you.
I even make you feel comfortable
with my scene partner.
I have invited you to the
practice, but you never find
time to come.
Babe.
I'm working my ass off.
For us.
Everyday.
How you think I
got to where I am?
I'm almost there, V.
Just hang in there.
'Kay?
We are on our way, baby.
But you still have to make
time for the people you love.
I do make time.
I make time.
You know, I ain't
got time for this.
Because when I make
time, it goes to shit.
So, fuck it.
Good mornin'.
Good mornin', baby.
I'm about to go
out to the store
and get somethin'
to cook for dinner.
You know I hate
when we fight, right?
Ah, you know,
that wasn't a fight.
That was just a little spat.
A little spat?
What you gonna get?
You'll see when I come back.
Ooh.
Mm, mm, mm.
Hey.
Let me take those, girl.
What you got?
What you get?
Well, you know.
I got your favorite.
You got blueberry
waffles, eggs, hashbrowns
and sweet tea?
And don't forget
about the turkey bacon.
Ooh girl!
Jason.
Is everything okay?
Yeah.
What do you mean?
Why do you ask?
I ask, because
I'm the director.
This is a big
opportunity for us all.
And my job is to make sure
that everything is fine.
All right, what's up?
Hm?
What's going on?
Everything okay?
Jason, um.
He hasn't stopped.
In fact, it's gettin' worse.
And a little outta
hand and weird.
Right.
Yeah.
Sorry, I don't understand.
You and V.
Your chemistry has been
a little off lately.
It's like you two
are disjointed.
All right.
Fuck this.
Give me your cell phone,
I'm about to give him a call
right now.
No.
Baby, you said you was
gonna keep it cool.
Yeah, I know, but this has
gone on for far too long.
All right?
And it's time for this
to come to an end.
Give me your phone please.
Nah, it's just.
I don't know, it's just nerves.
Maybe anxiety.
Listen, Jason.
I'm the director.
You can come to me
with any concerns.
Because you know I'm
not gonna let anything
or anyone disrupt the
outcome of this film.
I got too much ridin' on this.
Then what should I do?
I mean, have you had to deal
with somethin' like this
on your set?
All the time.
More than you think.
Listen, what's the
director's name?
Her name is Dana.
Dana Davis?
Yeah, that's her.
Cool.
'Cause I recently went
to a seminar with her.
I'm just gonna
shoot her an email-
- No, no, no, no, no.
What are you doin'?
No, no, Corey, no.
You can't go embarrass
me like that.
You're gonna cause more
issues than there is.
This is my big
opportunity, babe.
Right, um.
You wanna sit down for this?
No.
Let's walk.
Okay.
It's Valentine.
I think she's starting
to have feelings for me.
Okay.
Embarrass you?
You gonna tell me some guy
over here hittin' on you
and I'm embarssin' you?
In some weird way,
I'm embarassin' you?
For confrontin' this jerk?
No, no, no, no, babe.
I just don't want
anything to cost
me this role, babe.
We're beyond a fuckin'
role at this point.
We're at damn near
pressin' charges point, yo.
No, we're not, Corey.
I got this.
Feelings?
Like, what types
of feelings, Jason?
Sexual feelings.
And I think it's startin'
to affect her performance.
And how does
that make you feel?
'Cause I'm sure it's affecting
your performance, as well.
Well, I'm a talented
actor with a bright future
and I can handle it.
For the most part.
But, I will admit that
it's startin' to distract.
They already lookin' at
me as the angry black woman.
The angry black woman?
Yeah, I was just fed up
with all this shit that's been
happening.
And then the
director came over...
Well, good, did
you talk to her
and tell her what's goin' on?
No.
Why?
I need to give her a call.
This is completely unacceptable.
No, no, no, no, no.
You don't need to do that.
I 'll talk to here
one more time.
All right?
She's new to the craft
and she is talented.
You know, she just needs
to understand the value
of professionalism on set.
Babe, I just want to film.
That's it.
This is my big opportunity
and I have the leadin' role.
V.
At what cost?
Okay?
When is enough
going to be enough?
Are you sure?
Well, yeah.
'Cause I'm not going to
tolerate another lackluster
performance on my set
between you or her.
Get y'all's shit together.
Jason.
I'm serious.
Production starts in two weeks.
Get it together.
And I mean it.
You can trust me.
I got it.
Um, I will go to
the director, okay?
You hear me?
Yeah, I hear you.
I will go to the director.
Not my big-time director
boyfriend, okay?
I got this.
Let me handle it.
So, promise me.
You're not gonna get involved?
Yeah, I promise.
Thank you, babe.
Mm hm.
Love you.
Love you.
I'ma handle it all right.
This is my girl.
She better take
care of this, too.
Try to tell me.
Babe, it came!
What's that?
Oh, my dress, look!
Oh, okay.
Yes!
Okay.
Gettin' a little closer
to our wedding day.
Yes.
You gettin' cold feet?
Of course not.
Do I look like I'm
gettin' cold feet?
No.
Okay, then.
Babe.
Hm?
You mean the world to me.
Oh, do I?
Yes, you do.
And I can't wait to
spend the rest of my life
with you.
Mm, well you know I feel
the exact same way about you.
Well, you better.
And our wedding
day is in two weeks.
Uh huh.
You sent out all the invites?
I sure did.
We all set, babe.
That's my girl.
Mm.
Cut.
What the hell was that?
Jason and Valentine,
come with me.
Crew, give me five, please.
Shit, V, this can't be good.
I think it's time to
lay it all out there.
I can't believe
this is happening.
I'm not gonna let this
asshole ruin my big break.
I don't know what the
hell is going on between
the both of you, but you
have five minutes to explain.
Everything's fine.
Really?
I received an email from
your significant other
stating otherwise.
Meanwhile, Jason tells me
here that you've been, uh,
harassing him throughout
this entire production?
- Really?
- Yes.
And, honestly, it's starting
to affect my performance.
What the fuck
is goin' on here?
Valentine, please
watch your language.
You see?
She's havin' a hard time
controlling herself.
Don't
be the angry black woman
that they want you to be.
And that you have every right
to be in this situation, V.
I can't believe this
lyin' piece of shit.
And did this bitch just say
my man sent her an email?
Keep it together, V.
Keep it together.
You got this, girl.
Hello?
Valentine.
What do you have to
say for yourself?
You lyin' piece of shit.
Can we please all just
talk like respectable adults?
This is the-
- Shut the fuck up!
Let me tell you what's
really goin' on here.
Jason?
Has been makin' plenty
advances towards me.
And it's makin' me
extremely uncomfortable.
Every time he tries to
kiss me, he wants to put
his tongue down my mouth.
And then when he hugs me,
his hands go a little too low
where they're supposed
to go, makin' me feel
very uncomfortable.
And, yes, I do
reject his advances.
Can I tell you what I see?
I see you leaning into
Jason, taking him off-set
when we cut, away from everyone?
What I also see is that
you've been a little irritable
and you're taking
it out on the cast.
And I'm glad someone
else sees this.
I only pull him to the side
just to tell him to stop.
You know what?
If someone was sexually
making advances towards me,
I would not wanna
be alone with them.
That's just me, I'm sayin'.
If I'm harassing him, then
why does he come with me?
Huh?
You know what?
It seems like you believe
what he told you, but,
why aren't you aiming
your comments towards
the both of us?
I am.
Oh, I am.
We've had a private conversation
about this situation.
Then why the fuck are you
talkin' to me in front of him?
I feel like I'm
being ganged up on.
Please.
Do not feel like that.
Here's what I can do for you.
I'm going to open
up an investigation,
check into everything.
Until then, you
can stay at home.
What?
I can stay home?
Yes, I don't need the
both of you on my set.
Hold up.
What the fuck is going on?
We're filmin' in two days, like?
What are you saying?
I'm saying when I
complete my investigation,
and when we're about to shoot,
I do have an understudy.
I can swap out the
main character.
So I'm fired?
I didn't say that.
Well, basically,
that's what you sayin'.
We have to get back on set.
I'll talk to you very soon.
Pitcher up.
Jason.
Bitch.
You really
shoulda took that advice
I offered you.
Fuck you.
This industry is very small.
You're done.
Get the fuck away from me.
Good luck, though!
Fuck.
Oh my God.
Hey, Mr. Steinbeck,
is everything okay?
I was just about to
come into the office.
Take a walk with me.
Hey.
Thought I read the script.
Okay.
Took you a little
longer than expected.
You almost blew the deal.
You know how much money
is banked on this movie.
Yes, sir, and I apologize
if I put the company
in any jeopardy, okay?
Oh, you did.
Fortunately, they loved it.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Mr. Director.
Oh, so wait, I got the job?
You got the job.
They're relocatin'
you in two weeks.
To LA.
LA?
Yeah, Los Angeles.
They got a lot of things
planned for you out there.
All your hard work's
payin' off, man.
So, I'm movin'
to LA in two weeks?
Yes.
I mean, I know it's a bit
short notice, but, company.
We're gonna pay for
your travel expenses,
we're gonna put you up
in a hotel for a month.
That should be plenty of
time for you to find you
a place to live.
Yes.
- Yes, it is.
- Sir.
Yes it is.
Yo, thank you so
much, Mr. Steinbeck.
Hey, we're gonna miss
havin' such a hard worker
on the team.
You keep it up.
Ah, man.
Woo!
Thank you.
Thank you, yo, we did it.
Oh, I need to go to work.
Hey, babe.
Hey.
I'm up here.
Hey, babe, guess what?
Did you contact the
director behind my back?
Yes, I did.
And I'm sorry.
But, guess what?
You said it all nonchalant,
like, "Oh yes, I did.
I mean, I'm sorry."
Like it's no big deal.
Yeah, 'cause it's
not a big deal, okay?
Come on now.
'Kay?
I just did what I was
supposed to do as your man.
And I stick up for my woman.
What you just think I can't
handle things on my own?
No.
No, no, no.
It's not that you can't
handle 'em on your own.
You just was wishin' it
would stop, that's all.
But you promised me you
wasn't gonna do anything.
You lied.
I had to.
Okay, V?
It was either do that or go to
the police and press charges?
Now, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I lied.
But I was just tryin'
to protect you.
But I can protect
myself, Corey.
I been doin' it for a while now.
And I got your back.
Well, I got fired.
Wha-?
Let me not say fired.
They said they're "doing
an investigation".
What?
Yeah, Jason.
He went to the director
first sayin' I'm
the one harassing him.
All right, well,
since it was addressed,
'cause I'm about to go
kick his ass right now.
What?
No.
Well then I'm about
to call my lawyer
and I'm gonna sue
the shit out of him.
I'm not some
damsel in distress.
I'm capable of handlin'
this on my own.
I'm just gonna wait 'til
the investigation is over.
Oh, babe.
You know what?
You shoulda just let me
handle this from the beginning
and none of this
shit woulda happened.
You shoulda just listened to me.
Now I gotta try to save what
little career you have left.
What you mean
by what little career
that I have left?
Huh?
You don't play around
with stuff like this, V.
Now, look.
You're not the first woman
that this has happened to.
And you're damn sure
not gonna be the last.
Okay?
You have to report stuff
like this immediately.
Now, he's still workin', right?
Yeah.
Okay, then.
Let me handle it.
Damn, girl, you so hardheaded.
Shoulda just listened to me.
Hardheaded?
That's some shit
you say to a child.
I'm not no chile.
You're not a child, V.
But this is what I do.
This is my world.
This is our world.
Girl, you only been
actin' for a year now.
What are you talkin' about?
You know what?
No, no, no.
I'm not about to
argue with you, V.
I'm not about to argue with you.
I'm about to call my lawyer.
No.
I told you I was gonna
handle it, so let me proceed
how I was gonna do it.
Mind your fuckin'
business, Corey.
Okay.
Okay.
I'ma let you handle
this how you see fit.
And we gonna see how
far that gets you.
Dear God, thank you so
much for this promotion.
Thank you so much for
this increase of income.
Thank you so much for everything
that you've done for me, Lord.
Are you moving me away from
the situation with Valentine?
I just need some type of
clarity, some type of direction,
that's best for me, Lord.
Is this woman meant to
be my wife or my lesson?
I just need some
type of guidance.
In Jesus' name, I pray.
Amen.
What are you doin'?
I'm goin' to bed.
Oh, I see that, but
why are you in the bed?
Because I've been doin'
this for the last two years.
Oh, so a smart man like
you that's been doin' this
for two years and you still
don't know how this proceeds?
V.
I am not tryin' to argue
wit' you right now.
Can you please just
get in the bed?
Oh, I'm goin' to bed, but
you 'bout to hit that couch.
I paid for this damn bed!
What?
Goin' to the couch.
That's what I thought.
Now, you can go to bed.
Mm.
I'll go to sleep.
Damn
blanket with me, too.
Fuck you, Corey.
Baby, we can make that
happen now, come on.
Fuck you!
Take your covers!
Mornin', V.
Why you up so early?
Um.
I was thinking.
You were right.
About what?
I should've listened to you.
But.
You was wrong going behind my
back, contacting the director.
All right.
I was wrong, all right?
- I lied to you.
- Mm hm.
And I shouldn't have
gone behind your back.
And, I was wrong.
Okay?
Okay.
But you know how you
can make it up to me?
Put me in your movie?
V, I'm not the
casting director, babe.
Just the director.
Just the director, but,
you can put me in your movie.
People do it all the time.
Come on, babe.
I'm gonna be late, babe.
I gotta get dressed.
Hello.
Come in.
Sorry to just
drop in unannounced.
It's okay.
I was a little worried about
the investigation, anyways.
That's why I'm here.
Okay.
Mm hm.
So, this conversation
is off the record.
Okay.
I believe you.
Vindication.
I know you haven't
been acting long,
but if something like
this ever happens again,
say something.
Okay, I will.
Yes.
It's happened to me before
and I just want you to know
you're not in it alone.
Oh my God.
This is a male-dominated
industry, and us women,
we need to stick together.
We sure do.
Yes, we have to
root for each other,
we have to look
out for each other.
Had I known he was
doing this to you,
I would have stepped in.
I would've helped.
I appreciate you.
Thank you so much.
You're welcome.
So, I talked to the
writers, producers,
and executive producers and
they thought it would be best
that you not return to set.
What?
We're goin' with
your understudy.
Then what was all that
shit about you, us women,
stickin' together
and you helpin' me?
I did help you.
But Jason said it's you or him.
They went with him.
Because he's a major
talent, larger fan base,
more connections.
No charges will be
filed against you.
Charges?
Hold up.
Charges against me?
Did you tell 'em all that
bullshit that you believe me?
No.
But I did make it a
personal note to tell you.
I'm a mom.
A single mother.
And I'm not gonna let
my job be jeopardized.
I need to get the money.
And, like I said, this is
a male-dominated industry.
And I'm not gonna let
my voice be silenced.
But when it's just
me, it's not powerful.
I understand.
I don't want you jeopardize'
your job for little ol' me.
But I can say this.
On another production, another
set, I'll be contacting you.
Now, it may not be
a major network.
But it's gonna be in my film.
A role.
Specifically for you.
Okay.
I look forward to
that phone call.
I hope so.
What's up, baby?
How was your day?
Hm.
That's what the
glass of wine's for?
Yep.
Right.
Well, I was tryin'
to tell you somethin'
the other day.
Guess what?
I was thinkin'.
'Bout what we talked
about this mornin'?
What was we talkin'
about this mornin'?
You put me in your movie?
I told you, I'm not
the castin' director.
So what is different
this time, Mr. Director?
You can just tell 'em
to put me in your film
and the casting director
will cast me in?
That's not proper protocol.
So what?
You're my man.
Okay, so let me
get this straight.
Because you're my girl, I'm
just supposed to put you
in my film like that?
Man.
Jason's rubbin' off on you, huh?
So why would you say
some shit like that?
You tryin' to do to
me what he did to you.
Sleep your way to the top.
What?
Ha.
What the fuck you just say?
Look, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to say that.
Yeah, you sorry.
Look, babe, look.
Come on, man.
Let's have a seat, come on.
Let's have a seat
'cause we need to talk.
Mm hm.
Come on, let's talk.
Come here.
So Mr. Steinbeck called me.
And I got the job.
That's great, babe.
Oh my gosh.
I'm so proud of you.
Thank you.
It's in LA.
So we're movin' to LA.
Oh my gosh, that will take
my career to the next level.
I'm so excited.
Oh.
Baby?
What's wrong?
I think I should
move to LA by myself.
Okay.
You know.
I'll just hold it down here.
What, you gonna be filming for
what, like, six months or so?
I'm moving to LA alone.
So what are you saying, Corey?
I, uh.
I think that we have been
movin' in different directions
in our life,
and, I mean we haven't
been on the same page
for a minute now.
All right, V?
We should save ourselves a lot
of heartache and end it now.
So.
So, you don't love me anymore?
No, yes, baby, I do.
It's not like that.
I just.
We just.
We should just move on.
So is it someone else?
No, baby, it's not like that.
This was not an easy decision
for me to make, okay?
I been prayin' on this.
My heart hasn't been
in this for a minute.
Okay?
I just gotta focus on myself.
So, you just kick me
while I'm down, huh?
No, no, no, no, no.
It's not like that.
But it is like that, Corey.
It is.
You tell me to follow
my dream, quit my job,
and now my career's up in
flames and I don't have no job.
I have nothing.
Why are you doing
this to me, Corey?
I'm not tryin' to do
you like nothin', okay?
You can have everything
in this house.
Okay?
I'll pay the rent for
the next two months.
Why the next two months, huh?
Why not?
Your name is on
the lease, Corey.
Well, I talked to the
landlord and they said
that's how long it would
take for my name to
get off the lease.
Oh.
Okay.
So, Mr. Corey got it
all figured out, huh?
So, now you just gonna, what?
Checkin' off your little list.
Now your list is to
blindside your woman?
And break her heart?
Well, you have.
So you can finish
checkin' your list off
and take your ass to LA.
Babe, I don't leave
for a whole 'nother week.
You don't leave for
LA for another week,
but you're leavin'
out this house today.
The fuck now!
Get your ass up out my house.
Leave!
Okay.
All right.
I'ma get some clothes.
And make sure you take it all.
I don't ever wanna
see your face again.
How much time do you need?
You remember when I won
this for you at the fair?
How much time do
you need, Corey?
Just a couple more minutes.
I'ma send my brother for the
things that I mighta missed.
Okay?
No need.
I'm gon' throw all
that shit away.
I don't want no memories of you.
V.
You don't gotta be so
cold-blooded, okay?
I still love you.
I'm still in love with you.
Cold-blooded.
Like you are to me?
Huh?
V, I-
I'm not tryin' to
argue right now.
Okay?
Can I please just
get a hug and a kiss?
A hug and a kiss?
Hell no.
Leave my motherfuckin'
keys on the counter
and get the fuck outta my house.
What you waitin' on?
Give it here!
I'll call you when
I get to my mom's.
No need.
I'm changin' my number anyways.
Damn.
What?
You thought we was
gonna be friends?
A friend wouldn't
do me like that.
You said you wanted to move on?
Then move on.
Bye.
The
heart that's meant to love you
will fight for you when
you start to give up.
Lift you up when
you're feelin' down.
And will loan you their
smile when it's hard for you
to find your own.
It will never get the
strength from seein' you weak.
Power from seein' you hurt.
Or joy from seein' you cry.
The heart that's meant
to love you wants to see
the best of you.
Not to hurt you.
And you should
never forget this.
Hello?
Valentine, how are you?
Oh, I'm tired.
I just got offa work.
Long
day on set, huh?
I wish.
No, I actually
work the graveyard
at the Herrod and Son plant.
Really?
Yeah, word got around
about Jason, and.
You know the actin'
community's real small.
I can't book for shit.
That really ruined me.
Damn.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Yeah.
That's life.
Well, I have
some good news that may
change your fortune.
Good news?
You remember
when I said I'll call you
when something comes up?
Yeah.
I remember.
Well,
something came up and
this is that call.
Really?
Oh my gosh.
I really appreciate that.
What's your
availability like next week?
I'd like to meet somewhere to
get you caught up to speed.
I'm free anytime.
But
what about your job?
Hold on for a second.
Hello?
This is Valentine.
I quit.
And it turned out, I was
in, and it turned out great.
Right.
- Mother fucker-
- No, people do that all
the time.
No, people do
that all the time.
Jesus.
You know, people do
this all the time.
Don't judge me.
Does it go on my
body or on my shirt?
What I'm saying is.
I'm saying that
when the investivay-
Pfft.
I'm saying when I complete
the investigation.
What's the line?
Line?
Damn.
Remember the
director loved it.
See.
The, the shit.
It's there.
It's right there.
Right there in my head.
Just gotta come out my mouth.
You ain't hear me
callin' your name?
Damn.
No, I was in deep throat.
Everything okay?
Yeah.
Why
don't you go again?
Sound like you said you
was in deep throat, girl.
You better
say your line right.
I said thought.
Thought?
I'm up against a-
Damn!
The glasses first.
heart that's meant to love you
will fight for you when
you start to give up.
Lift you up when
you're feelin' down.
And loan you their smile
when it's hard for you
to find your own.
And will never get their
strength from seein' you weak,
power from seein' you hurt,
or joy from seein' you cry.
The heart that's
meant to love you
wants to see the best of you,
not to hurt you.
And you should
never forget this.
I wish I was a
little girl again.
'Cause skinned knees are easier
to fix than a broken heart.
Ooh, what's up?
Good morning.
- How you doin'?
- Good morning, baby.
You're up early, in a good mood.
Yes, 'cause I got that email
and it put me in good spirits.
Really?
Yes.
And, according to
my bank account,
we about to do some
celebrating girl.
So, they're makin'
the investment?
Yes, they're makin'
the investment!
And they're not only
gonna fund this project,
but they gonna fund my next
three to five, as well.
Oh, well, well, well,
Mr. Dollar Singer.
Looks like somebody
needs to be practicing
their autograph stroke.
Oh, girl, come on, now.
I already got a stroke
that's been mastered.
Come on, now.
There's no practice
needed with that one.
No.
Maybe later, okay?
Come on, now.
Let's just eat.
Come on.
And, plus, you know I gotta
be on set in a couple hours.
Mm, okay.
Mm.
Hm.
Hey, Jason.
What's up?
Oh, you know I'm ready.
And I have all my
lines together.
You just make sure you're ready.
Okay?
Boy, stop.
Okay.
Bye.
Bye.
Okay.
Almost there.
Okay.
And...
Oh my gosh!
I love it!
Come on, let's go.
This is noice.
Yes.
Um.
Look, uh, we been together
for three years now.
And I can't imagine-
- Yes, yes, yes, yes.
With
anybody but you.
- Yes, yes, yes.
- Yes.
Yes, baby.
Mm.
Cut.
That was beautiful, guys.
All right, let's reset.
Back to one.
Can I take a five?
Take five.
I'll just.
Um.
Whoa.
Babe, babe, babe, wait, hey.
Hey, hey, I'm sorry.
Okay?
Jason, what the hell was that?
You was completely outta
line and unprofessional.
Look, you know how
I feel about you, V, okay?
Like, the moment just, it
just got the best of me.
- Jason.
- Hm?
We're on a professional set.
You gotta learn how
to control yourself.
And you know I got a man.
I know you do.
I know you got a man.
I never meant to disrespect
your relationship, okay?
Thank you.
So.
Wanna rehearse again?
The proper way this time.
Okay.
But, no double kissin' and
don't be touchin' my ass
like that.
Why do I have
to keep tellin' this man how
he's supposed to behave on set?
Hell, he on his way to
becomin' a big time movie star.
He should know better.
God, I just need a big break.
Hey, baby.
What's up?
How was your day?
Mwah!
Ooh, yo, gimme them feet.
Yo, I had an amazing day.
I had some meetings and I had
to finalize some paperwork.
And, tomorrow, I gotta
meet with the lawyer.
'Cause you know I ain't
about to sign shit without
gettin' his okay first.
Mm hm.
But, uh, how was your day?
Oh, you know.
Rehearsin'.
I'm just so ready
to shoot this film.
Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you.
Jason Desmond is in this film.
Oh yeah.
Yo, that man is in
some big stuff, yo.
Yes.
This is a big deal.
I'm so proud o' you.
Thank you, babe.
Oo, oo, girl.
Mwah.
You start rehearsin' next week?
Yes, yes.
I guess.
Oh my gosh, I'm so
excited, like, babe.
This is gonna be my big break.
Like, oh my gosh.
I can't wait.
I'll be right back.
I'll be right back, okay?
Mwah.
All right, all right,
makin' that face, girl.
You know I love your feet.
I wonder if I should
tell Corey about Jason
unprofessional behavior on set.
Nah.
Corey might show up
and beat his ass.
I'll just keep it to myself.
Plus, he said it was sorry.
Can't have Corey fuckin'
up my big opportunity.
Here.
Let's make a toast.
All right?
This is
to us being on our way
and, uh, it's only up from here.
Hello?
This is she.
How can I help you?
No, no, no, no, no, no.
I thought I gave you
guys plenty of notice.
Babe, who is that?
Bam, my wedding
is in two weeks.
Who is that?
Do whatever it takes.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I really appreciate that.
Hm?
Babe.
That was the dress designer.
She said my dress might
not be ready in two weeks,
because some of the
fabrics is shippin' late.
I gave these guys
plenty of notice
to get my shit together-
- Babe, babe, babe,
babe, babe, babe, babe,
no, no, no, no, no.
It's okay.
All right?
It's all right.
It's your special day.
No tears.
Hm?
I'm pretty sure God will make
a way for that dress designer
to have that dress done in time.
But, it's easy for you to say.
You're not the one
taking care of all the
caterin', the full,
like, the venue.
- Everything.
- Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa,
You're not helpin' wit' any-
- Baby, baby, baby, baby.
Wait, okay?
Calm down.
Don't direct that anger to me.
The dress designer's
the one who messed up.
Okay?
Now, look, just come over
here and let me transfer
some of these positive
vibes into you.
Come on.
Give me a big old hug.
Okay.
Cut.
The both of you area amazing.
I love the chemistry
between you two.
Thank you.
All right, let's set
up for the next scene.
Um, can I talk to you?
Okay.
Over here?
Okay.
What's the matter?
Um.
What was that about?
What are you talking about?
The whole deep
breathin' on my neck,
your hand risin' to my butt?
Like, that wasn't in the script.
I was just playin'
into the scene.
Directors love that shit.
Yeah, but that
wasn't in the script.
Can you please just
stick to the script?
That felt too real.
Well, that's great.
That means you're tapped in.
I hope you don't think I was
tryin' to come onto you again.
Look, I'm not trying to
offend you, I was just
playing it to the
scene, like I said.
People do it on
set all the time.
Improvising.
When you do these things, you
gotta make it feel as real
as possible.
If that was my fiance, that's
exactly what I would do, okay?
Remember, the director loved it.
And, her next film
is going to cable.
Um, okay.
I guess, if the
director loved it.
You killed it by the way.
Be calm, Valentine.
Don't cuss him completely out.
I see how you tryin' to
run game like I'm a newbie
or somethin'.
Like I never acted and tapped
into a character before.
He was breathing too heavy
with them kisses for me.
But let me keep calm.
Come on, girl.
You got this.
I knew I wasn't trippin'.
Jason is completely out of line
and very disrespectful on set.
I can't believe he
tried to throw it on me.
Like, "Just because I have
feelings for you Valentine
doesn't mean everything
I do is comin' onto you."
But he was comin' onto me.
Valentine.
Valentine.
Yo, my bad, yo.
You didn't hear me
callin' your name?
No, I was in deep thought.
Well, is everything okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Just stressin' about this movie.
You need anything?
No, I'm fine, babe.
Are you hungry, baby?
No, I'm not hungry.
But, I'll come
in in a coupla minutes.
All right.
Get
out your feelings, girl,
and do what you gotta do
to get this movie done.
It can open many doors for you.
I should tell Corey.
Or ask him what I should
do in this situation.
Lord knows, I need this
film, but, at what price?
I just don't know what to do.
You ready to tell
me what was wrong?
How'd you know
somethin's wrong with me?
It's my job to know my woman.
Hm.
Okay.
Well.
I'm feelin'
uncomfortable on set.
Uncomfortable how?
My scene partner.
He's bein' very inappropriate.
How?
When he kiss me, his
tongue is down my throat.
And, when he hugs me,
his hands go too far down
and he grabs my butt and it
makes me feel uncomfortable.
I'm not gonna tell him
that Jason whispers to
me that I was beautiful
when he was feelin' me.
Corey would go apes
hit if he knew the whole truth.
Have you talked
to him about this?
Yes, I talked to him about it.
And he say, it's just
to make the scene real.
Oh, okay.
Well, I mean, that's
okay, I understand that.
I mean.
Hey, you gotta make
sure that the audience
feels the chemistry
and, uh, you know.
Every great film has
to have great acting.
I mean, is he apologetic?
He's always apologetic.
He say he's
not tryin' to make me
feel uncomfortable, but
then he'll do somethin' else
inappropriate.
Well, I'll tell you one thing.
He better keep his fuckin'
tongue out your mouth
if he wants to swallow.
And he better not
never touch my booty.
Girl, I will chop
them hands off.
Here, let me tell 'em.
No.
No, no,
No, you're not.
Okay?
You know they already look at
women like we're emotional.
I can't have my man comin'
on set, speakin' for me.
Plus, this is
my big break, babe.
I don't need anything
jeopardizing that.
And, if you love me,
you just give me advice
and let me handle it.
If I need you, I'll let
you know so you can come
kick his ass.
All right, well.
I understand, but, babe.
You know this is why I didn't
want you to become an actress.
You know how jealous I get.
I can't stand to see no
other man to put his hands
on my woman.
I don't care if
it's fake, aight?
Okay, you know you
can just quit, right?
I can take care of you and,
maybe you can be a housewife?
And we can finally get
this family started.
Ain't that just like a man?
To think all a
woman is good for is
keepin' the house clean
and bearin' children.
Housewife?
Well, baby, you
know I love acting.
It's always been my dream.
And, please, let's not
have that family discussion
right now.
Okay, well, if I
can't talk to him,
you've already talked to him,
just talk to the director if
he keeps it up, all right?
That's a great idea, babe.
Great idea.
All right, well.
I'm gonna go to bed, because
I do not feel well right now.
Okay.
Reception said there's
a patient in need
of special attention.
You need a nurse?
Nurse.
What's your name, baby?
Does it matter?
No.
Ooh, hold up, though, baby.
Mm.
Come on, come on.
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
keep that eye line.
Yo, babe, keep your eye line
tight with your subjects,
all right?
Just like that.
Yeah.
Hey, wait, wait, V.
Keep your posture upright
and aligned, right?
You know where the
camera is, right?
All right.
Yeah, baby, gimme that light.
That light.
Turn to the right.
No, no, wait.
Baby, babe.
Dropped my pillow on the ground.
Can you get my pillow?
No, girl, girl,
turn to the left.
Lemme see that.
Yeah, there we go.
What you doin'?
Good, good, bring
your chin down.
Yes.
So bend down a little bit.
Sexy, sexy, sexy, yes, girl,
that's what I'm
talkin' 'bout, baby!
Damn, babe.
You look good, girl.
Ay, yi, no, no, no.
Lean down, shake a little bit.
Shake 'em a little bit.
Shake 'em around.
Shake the drugs
around a little bit.
Yes, girl.
Now, open your elbows up.
Man, fuck this.
You know how to ruin the mood.
You, where you goin'?
Nurse!
Where that button?
Nurse!
Corey.
Hm?
Get up, baby.
Just, like, five more minutes.
No.
Get up.
You know five minutes
turn to three hours.
You don't wanna
be late.
Get up.
All right, all
right, all right.
What time is your
rehearsal at, baby?
2 o'clock.
Okay.
All right.
Call me when you
wake up, all right?
Okay.
Oh.
Hey, what's up, Darnell?
Hey, man, what's up with
this last scene, bro?
You know we got this
deadline approaching soon
and I got a lot ridin' on this.
All right.
Hey, well, uh,
write a cliffhanger.
'Cause I found some
funds for a sequel.
Ayy, all right.
And-
Okay.
Yeah, I'm headin' to a
potential location right now.
All right.
Yeah, I'll get in
touch with you tonight.
All right.
Oh.
Hey, what's up, girl?
How you doin'?
I thought you were
sleepin' in today.
I'm up early.
I gotta go through my lines
before rehearsal today.
Hey, Valentine, you
sure you're okay with this
whole superstar man?
I know you said you'd handle it,
but I'm just double
checkin' wit' you.
Oh.
I'm fine.
Not finna let no one get
in the way of my goals.
But, thank you, anyways.
You're welcome.
I just called
to say I love you.
I love you more.
Okay.
I gotta go.
Bye.
I love you.
I'm so sick of this shit.
When I was in the holding
area, he whispered in my ear,
"Damn, you lookin'
good in them jeans."
I have had just about
enough of his ass.
So, I guess this
is the hard part.
No, it's not hard.
You've just been tryin'
to invite friends
that you haven't
talked to in awhile.
So, come on, baby.
You can cut that list down.
Like who?
What about Q?
What about Q?
That's like my brother.
Yeah, but, he-
- We talk all the time.
Like, every day.
Okay.
You know I can't
stand his ass, right?
Always tryin' to get you
to go to the strip club
with all the hoes.
Hoes?
Yeah.
Baby.
Baby, we do not go with hoes.
Or to "strip clubs", okay?
We go to bible study.
Bible study?
Who else?
And he's actually gonna
be one of my groomsmen.
He who?
Q.
- Negative.
- What?
He will not be standin'
up there with me.
Come on.
Babe!
Come on!
Cut.
Valentine, are you okay?
I'm sorry.
Um, yeah, I just
forgot my lines.
Can I take a ten, please?
Take ten.
Can I talk to you?
What's the problem?
Hold your shit together, V.
Don't be the
emotional black woman.
You're on set.
You're on set.
Don't ruin your
opportunity to work
with this director again.
Remain professional.
Sick of your shit.
I'm not gonna keep tellin'
you to back the fuck off me.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Where's all this
aggression coming from?
Are you fu-?
Earlier?
You whisperin' in my
ear, talkin' about,
"Oh you look good
in them jeans."
You should actually
be honored that somebody
of my caliber is
interested in you.
Oh, what?
Do you know who I am?
I'm Jason Desmond.
If you played your cards
right, you could be
exactly where I am.
I can tell either you don't
care about your career
or you don't know how
this industry works.
Oh, I get it.
So, because you're
Jason Desmond,
I'm supposed to drop my
panties and fuck you?
You know what?
It is pointless talking to you.
I'm going to the
director on you.
Oh, so you want to get fired?
Why the fuck
would I get fired?
You're the one
sexually harassing me.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, don't even.
Don't say that.
Don't even play like that.
That's not what's goin' on here.
I've just been tryin' to
help you get your career
to the next level.
Well, let me
tell you somethin',
if I can't make it
in this industry
with my great actin' skills,
then fuck acting.
Wait.
You actually think
you're a great actress?
That's why I thought
you wanted my help.
Breathe, V.
Don't give into this situation.
You can do it.
Fuck you, Desmond!
Fuck you!
And stay the fuck away from me!
Is everything all
right over here?
Everything
is okay, Diana.
Okay.
All right, it better be.
'Bout to roll.
Pitcher's up.
Get ready.
Sorry.
Hey, baby.
How you doin'?
Oh my gosh, you're not gonna
believe what happened today.
Today was so crazy on set.
Corey.
Corey.
Hey, hey.
Hold up one second, okay?
I'm almost done.
Oh.
Hey, Mr. Steinbeck.
How you doin', sir?
I'm well, Mr. Miller.
Everything's fine on my end.
How's the missus?
Valentine is doin' well.
She's rehearsin' for
a breakthrough role.
You know, I say she's
in good spirits.
Looks like a power
couple in the making.
Hey, I received that.
I hope so.
Give me some good news.
How's the script comin' along?
Uh, well.
I'll tell ya right now,
we are almost there.
Darnell is just makin' a
couple revisions right now.
You know we're lookin'
at a hard deadline here?
No more room for extensions.
I am fully aware.
Very well.
Send the missus my best regards.
I'll be in touch.
All right, sir.
And, uh, yo, thank you
again, Mr. Steinbeck.
Dammit, Darnell.
I'm up
against a big deadline, baby.
Oh, so you're just
gonna have an attitude?
You do realize that I was
over there working, right?
I'm so sick of coming
last in your life.
You do
not come last, okay?
Yes I do.
You always on the phone.
And when you're not on
the phone, you're writing.
When you're not writing,
filming's the first thing
you think about in the
mornin' and the last thing
you think about at night.
You don't have any
more room for me.
V.
Do I say anything to you
when you're rehearsing
day and night with your
male scene partner?
No.
'Cause it's work, right?
It's only a problem
when I'm workin'?
But I make time for you.
I even make you feel comfortable
with my scene partner.
I have invited you to the
practice, but you never find
time to come.
Babe.
I'm working my ass off.
For us.
Everyday.
How you think I
got to where I am?
I'm almost there, V.
Just hang in there.
'Kay?
We are on our way, baby.
But you still have to make
time for the people you love.
I do make time.
I make time.
You know, I ain't
got time for this.
Because when I make
time, it goes to shit.
So, fuck it.
Good mornin'.
Good mornin', baby.
I'm about to go
out to the store
and get somethin'
to cook for dinner.
You know I hate
when we fight, right?
Ah, you know,
that wasn't a fight.
That was just a little spat.
A little spat?
What you gonna get?
You'll see when I come back.
Ooh.
Mm, mm, mm.
Hey.
Let me take those, girl.
What you got?
What you get?
Well, you know.
I got your favorite.
You got blueberry
waffles, eggs, hashbrowns
and sweet tea?
And don't forget
about the turkey bacon.
Ooh girl!
Jason.
Is everything okay?
Yeah.
What do you mean?
Why do you ask?
I ask, because
I'm the director.
This is a big
opportunity for us all.
And my job is to make sure
that everything is fine.
All right, what's up?
Hm?
What's going on?
Everything okay?
Jason, um.
He hasn't stopped.
In fact, it's gettin' worse.
And a little outta
hand and weird.
Right.
Yeah.
Sorry, I don't understand.
You and V.
Your chemistry has been
a little off lately.
It's like you two
are disjointed.
All right.
Fuck this.
Give me your cell phone,
I'm about to give him a call
right now.
No.
Baby, you said you was
gonna keep it cool.
Yeah, I know, but this has
gone on for far too long.
All right?
And it's time for this
to come to an end.
Give me your phone please.
Nah, it's just.
I don't know, it's just nerves.
Maybe anxiety.
Listen, Jason.
I'm the director.
You can come to me
with any concerns.
Because you know I'm
not gonna let anything
or anyone disrupt the
outcome of this film.
I got too much ridin' on this.
Then what should I do?
I mean, have you had to deal
with somethin' like this
on your set?
All the time.
More than you think.
Listen, what's the
director's name?
Her name is Dana.
Dana Davis?
Yeah, that's her.
Cool.
'Cause I recently went
to a seminar with her.
I'm just gonna
shoot her an email-
- No, no, no, no, no.
What are you doin'?
No, no, Corey, no.
You can't go embarrass
me like that.
You're gonna cause more
issues than there is.
This is my big
opportunity, babe.
Right, um.
You wanna sit down for this?
No.
Let's walk.
Okay.
It's Valentine.
I think she's starting
to have feelings for me.
Okay.
Embarrass you?
You gonna tell me some guy
over here hittin' on you
and I'm embarssin' you?
In some weird way,
I'm embarassin' you?
For confrontin' this jerk?
No, no, no, no, babe.
I just don't want
anything to cost
me this role, babe.
We're beyond a fuckin'
role at this point.
We're at damn near
pressin' charges point, yo.
No, we're not, Corey.
I got this.
Feelings?
Like, what types
of feelings, Jason?
Sexual feelings.
And I think it's startin'
to affect her performance.
And how does
that make you feel?
'Cause I'm sure it's affecting
your performance, as well.
Well, I'm a talented
actor with a bright future
and I can handle it.
For the most part.
But, I will admit that
it's startin' to distract.
They already lookin' at
me as the angry black woman.
The angry black woman?
Yeah, I was just fed up
with all this shit that's been
happening.
And then the
director came over...
Well, good, did
you talk to her
and tell her what's goin' on?
No.
Why?
I need to give her a call.
This is completely unacceptable.
No, no, no, no, no.
You don't need to do that.
I 'll talk to here
one more time.
All right?
She's new to the craft
and she is talented.
You know, she just needs
to understand the value
of professionalism on set.
Babe, I just want to film.
That's it.
This is my big opportunity
and I have the leadin' role.
V.
At what cost?
Okay?
When is enough
going to be enough?
Are you sure?
Well, yeah.
'Cause I'm not going to
tolerate another lackluster
performance on my set
between you or her.
Get y'all's shit together.
Jason.
I'm serious.
Production starts in two weeks.
Get it together.
And I mean it.
You can trust me.
I got it.
Um, I will go to
the director, okay?
You hear me?
Yeah, I hear you.
I will go to the director.
Not my big-time director
boyfriend, okay?
I got this.
Let me handle it.
So, promise me.
You're not gonna get involved?
Yeah, I promise.
Thank you, babe.
Mm hm.
Love you.
Love you.
I'ma handle it all right.
This is my girl.
She better take
care of this, too.
Try to tell me.
Babe, it came!
What's that?
Oh, my dress, look!
Oh, okay.
Yes!
Okay.
Gettin' a little closer
to our wedding day.
Yes.
You gettin' cold feet?
Of course not.
Do I look like I'm
gettin' cold feet?
No.
Okay, then.
Babe.
Hm?
You mean the world to me.
Oh, do I?
Yes, you do.
And I can't wait to
spend the rest of my life
with you.
Mm, well you know I feel
the exact same way about you.
Well, you better.
And our wedding
day is in two weeks.
Uh huh.
You sent out all the invites?
I sure did.
We all set, babe.
That's my girl.
Mm.
Cut.
What the hell was that?
Jason and Valentine,
come with me.
Crew, give me five, please.
Shit, V, this can't be good.
I think it's time to
lay it all out there.
I can't believe
this is happening.
I'm not gonna let this
asshole ruin my big break.
I don't know what the
hell is going on between
the both of you, but you
have five minutes to explain.
Everything's fine.
Really?
I received an email from
your significant other
stating otherwise.
Meanwhile, Jason tells me
here that you've been, uh,
harassing him throughout
this entire production?
- Really?
- Yes.
And, honestly, it's starting
to affect my performance.
What the fuck
is goin' on here?
Valentine, please
watch your language.
You see?
She's havin' a hard time
controlling herself.
Don't
be the angry black woman
that they want you to be.
And that you have every right
to be in this situation, V.
I can't believe this
lyin' piece of shit.
And did this bitch just say
my man sent her an email?
Keep it together, V.
Keep it together.
You got this, girl.
Hello?
Valentine.
What do you have to
say for yourself?
You lyin' piece of shit.
Can we please all just
talk like respectable adults?
This is the-
- Shut the fuck up!
Let me tell you what's
really goin' on here.
Jason?
Has been makin' plenty
advances towards me.
And it's makin' me
extremely uncomfortable.
Every time he tries to
kiss me, he wants to put
his tongue down my mouth.
And then when he hugs me,
his hands go a little too low
where they're supposed
to go, makin' me feel
very uncomfortable.
And, yes, I do
reject his advances.
Can I tell you what I see?
I see you leaning into
Jason, taking him off-set
when we cut, away from everyone?
What I also see is that
you've been a little irritable
and you're taking
it out on the cast.
And I'm glad someone
else sees this.
I only pull him to the side
just to tell him to stop.
You know what?
If someone was sexually
making advances towards me,
I would not wanna
be alone with them.
That's just me, I'm sayin'.
If I'm harassing him, then
why does he come with me?
Huh?
You know what?
It seems like you believe
what he told you, but,
why aren't you aiming
your comments towards
the both of us?
I am.
Oh, I am.
We've had a private conversation
about this situation.
Then why the fuck are you
talkin' to me in front of him?
I feel like I'm
being ganged up on.
Please.
Do not feel like that.
Here's what I can do for you.
I'm going to open
up an investigation,
check into everything.
Until then, you
can stay at home.
What?
I can stay home?
Yes, I don't need the
both of you on my set.
Hold up.
What the fuck is going on?
We're filmin' in two days, like?
What are you saying?
I'm saying when I
complete my investigation,
and when we're about to shoot,
I do have an understudy.
I can swap out the
main character.
So I'm fired?
I didn't say that.
Well, basically,
that's what you sayin'.
We have to get back on set.
I'll talk to you very soon.
Pitcher up.
Jason.
Bitch.
You really
shoulda took that advice
I offered you.
Fuck you.
This industry is very small.
You're done.
Get the fuck away from me.
Good luck, though!
Fuck.
Oh my God.
Hey, Mr. Steinbeck,
is everything okay?
I was just about to
come into the office.
Take a walk with me.
Hey.
Thought I read the script.
Okay.
Took you a little
longer than expected.
You almost blew the deal.
You know how much money
is banked on this movie.
Yes, sir, and I apologize
if I put the company
in any jeopardy, okay?
Oh, you did.
Fortunately, they loved it.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Mr. Director.
Oh, so wait, I got the job?
You got the job.
They're relocatin'
you in two weeks.
To LA.
LA?
Yeah, Los Angeles.
They got a lot of things
planned for you out there.
All your hard work's
payin' off, man.
So, I'm movin'
to LA in two weeks?
Yes.
I mean, I know it's a bit
short notice, but, company.
We're gonna pay for
your travel expenses,
we're gonna put you up
in a hotel for a month.
That should be plenty of
time for you to find you
a place to live.
Yes.
- Yes, it is.
- Sir.
Yes it is.
Yo, thank you so
much, Mr. Steinbeck.
Hey, we're gonna miss
havin' such a hard worker
on the team.
You keep it up.
Ah, man.
Woo!
Thank you.
Thank you, yo, we did it.
Oh, I need to go to work.
Hey, babe.
Hey.
I'm up here.
Hey, babe, guess what?
Did you contact the
director behind my back?
Yes, I did.
And I'm sorry.
But, guess what?
You said it all nonchalant,
like, "Oh yes, I did.
I mean, I'm sorry."
Like it's no big deal.
Yeah, 'cause it's
not a big deal, okay?
Come on now.
'Kay?
I just did what I was
supposed to do as your man.
And I stick up for my woman.
What you just think I can't
handle things on my own?
No.
No, no, no.
It's not that you can't
handle 'em on your own.
You just was wishin' it
would stop, that's all.
But you promised me you
wasn't gonna do anything.
You lied.
I had to.
Okay, V?
It was either do that or go to
the police and press charges?
Now, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I lied.
But I was just tryin'
to protect you.
But I can protect
myself, Corey.
I been doin' it for a while now.
And I got your back.
Well, I got fired.
Wha-?
Let me not say fired.
They said they're "doing
an investigation".
What?
Yeah, Jason.
He went to the director
first sayin' I'm
the one harassing him.
All right, well,
since it was addressed,
'cause I'm about to go
kick his ass right now.
What?
No.
Well then I'm about
to call my lawyer
and I'm gonna sue
the shit out of him.
I'm not some
damsel in distress.
I'm capable of handlin'
this on my own.
I'm just gonna wait 'til
the investigation is over.
Oh, babe.
You know what?
You shoulda just let me
handle this from the beginning
and none of this
shit woulda happened.
You shoulda just listened to me.
Now I gotta try to save what
little career you have left.
What you mean
by what little career
that I have left?
Huh?
You don't play around
with stuff like this, V.
Now, look.
You're not the first woman
that this has happened to.
And you're damn sure
not gonna be the last.
Okay?
You have to report stuff
like this immediately.
Now, he's still workin', right?
Yeah.
Okay, then.
Let me handle it.
Damn, girl, you so hardheaded.
Shoulda just listened to me.
Hardheaded?
That's some shit
you say to a child.
I'm not no chile.
You're not a child, V.
But this is what I do.
This is my world.
This is our world.
Girl, you only been
actin' for a year now.
What are you talkin' about?
You know what?
No, no, no.
I'm not about to
argue with you, V.
I'm not about to argue with you.
I'm about to call my lawyer.
No.
I told you I was gonna
handle it, so let me proceed
how I was gonna do it.
Mind your fuckin'
business, Corey.
Okay.
Okay.
I'ma let you handle
this how you see fit.
And we gonna see how
far that gets you.
Dear God, thank you so
much for this promotion.
Thank you so much for
this increase of income.
Thank you so much for everything
that you've done for me, Lord.
Are you moving me away from
the situation with Valentine?
I just need some type of
clarity, some type of direction,
that's best for me, Lord.
Is this woman meant to
be my wife or my lesson?
I just need some
type of guidance.
In Jesus' name, I pray.
Amen.
What are you doin'?
I'm goin' to bed.
Oh, I see that, but
why are you in the bed?
Because I've been doin'
this for the last two years.
Oh, so a smart man like
you that's been doin' this
for two years and you still
don't know how this proceeds?
V.
I am not tryin' to argue
wit' you right now.
Can you please just
get in the bed?
Oh, I'm goin' to bed, but
you 'bout to hit that couch.
I paid for this damn bed!
What?
Goin' to the couch.
That's what I thought.
Now, you can go to bed.
Mm.
I'll go to sleep.
Damn
blanket with me, too.
Fuck you, Corey.
Baby, we can make that
happen now, come on.
Fuck you!
Take your covers!
Mornin', V.
Why you up so early?
Um.
I was thinking.
You were right.
About what?
I should've listened to you.
But.
You was wrong going behind my
back, contacting the director.
All right.
I was wrong, all right?
- I lied to you.
- Mm hm.
And I shouldn't have
gone behind your back.
And, I was wrong.
Okay?
Okay.
But you know how you
can make it up to me?
Put me in your movie?
V, I'm not the
casting director, babe.
Just the director.
Just the director, but,
you can put me in your movie.
People do it all the time.
Come on, babe.
I'm gonna be late, babe.
I gotta get dressed.
Hello.
Come in.
Sorry to just
drop in unannounced.
It's okay.
I was a little worried about
the investigation, anyways.
That's why I'm here.
Okay.
Mm hm.
So, this conversation
is off the record.
Okay.
I believe you.
Vindication.
I know you haven't
been acting long,
but if something like
this ever happens again,
say something.
Okay, I will.
Yes.
It's happened to me before
and I just want you to know
you're not in it alone.
Oh my God.
This is a male-dominated
industry, and us women,
we need to stick together.
We sure do.
Yes, we have to
root for each other,
we have to look
out for each other.
Had I known he was
doing this to you,
I would have stepped in.
I would've helped.
I appreciate you.
Thank you so much.
You're welcome.
So, I talked to the
writers, producers,
and executive producers and
they thought it would be best
that you not return to set.
What?
We're goin' with
your understudy.
Then what was all that
shit about you, us women,
stickin' together
and you helpin' me?
I did help you.
But Jason said it's you or him.
They went with him.
Because he's a major
talent, larger fan base,
more connections.
No charges will be
filed against you.
Charges?
Hold up.
Charges against me?
Did you tell 'em all that
bullshit that you believe me?
No.
But I did make it a
personal note to tell you.
I'm a mom.
A single mother.
And I'm not gonna let
my job be jeopardized.
I need to get the money.
And, like I said, this is
a male-dominated industry.
And I'm not gonna let
my voice be silenced.
But when it's just
me, it's not powerful.
I understand.
I don't want you jeopardize'
your job for little ol' me.
But I can say this.
On another production, another
set, I'll be contacting you.
Now, it may not be
a major network.
But it's gonna be in my film.
A role.
Specifically for you.
Okay.
I look forward to
that phone call.
I hope so.
What's up, baby?
How was your day?
Hm.
That's what the
glass of wine's for?
Yep.
Right.
Well, I was tryin'
to tell you somethin'
the other day.
Guess what?
I was thinkin'.
'Bout what we talked
about this mornin'?
What was we talkin'
about this mornin'?
You put me in your movie?
I told you, I'm not
the castin' director.
So what is different
this time, Mr. Director?
You can just tell 'em
to put me in your film
and the casting director
will cast me in?
That's not proper protocol.
So what?
You're my man.
Okay, so let me
get this straight.
Because you're my girl, I'm
just supposed to put you
in my film like that?
Man.
Jason's rubbin' off on you, huh?
So why would you say
some shit like that?
You tryin' to do to
me what he did to you.
Sleep your way to the top.
What?
Ha.
What the fuck you just say?
Look, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to say that.
Yeah, you sorry.
Look, babe, look.
Come on, man.
Let's have a seat, come on.
Let's have a seat
'cause we need to talk.
Mm hm.
Come on, let's talk.
Come here.
So Mr. Steinbeck called me.
And I got the job.
That's great, babe.
Oh my gosh.
I'm so proud of you.
Thank you.
It's in LA.
So we're movin' to LA.
Oh my gosh, that will take
my career to the next level.
I'm so excited.
Oh.
Baby?
What's wrong?
I think I should
move to LA by myself.
Okay.
You know.
I'll just hold it down here.
What, you gonna be filming for
what, like, six months or so?
I'm moving to LA alone.
So what are you saying, Corey?
I, uh.
I think that we have been
movin' in different directions
in our life,
and, I mean we haven't
been on the same page
for a minute now.
All right, V?
We should save ourselves a lot
of heartache and end it now.
So.
So, you don't love me anymore?
No, yes, baby, I do.
It's not like that.
I just.
We just.
We should just move on.
So is it someone else?
No, baby, it's not like that.
This was not an easy decision
for me to make, okay?
I been prayin' on this.
My heart hasn't been
in this for a minute.
Okay?
I just gotta focus on myself.
So, you just kick me
while I'm down, huh?
No, no, no, no, no.
It's not like that.
But it is like that, Corey.
It is.
You tell me to follow
my dream, quit my job,
and now my career's up in
flames and I don't have no job.
I have nothing.
Why are you doing
this to me, Corey?
I'm not tryin' to do
you like nothin', okay?
You can have everything
in this house.
Okay?
I'll pay the rent for
the next two months.
Why the next two months, huh?
Why not?
Your name is on
the lease, Corey.
Well, I talked to the
landlord and they said
that's how long it would
take for my name to
get off the lease.
Oh.
Okay.
So, Mr. Corey got it
all figured out, huh?
So, now you just gonna, what?
Checkin' off your little list.
Now your list is to
blindside your woman?
And break her heart?
Well, you have.
So you can finish
checkin' your list off
and take your ass to LA.
Babe, I don't leave
for a whole 'nother week.
You don't leave for
LA for another week,
but you're leavin'
out this house today.
The fuck now!
Get your ass up out my house.
Leave!
Okay.
All right.
I'ma get some clothes.
And make sure you take it all.
I don't ever wanna
see your face again.
How much time do you need?
You remember when I won
this for you at the fair?
How much time do
you need, Corey?
Just a couple more minutes.
I'ma send my brother for the
things that I mighta missed.
Okay?
No need.
I'm gon' throw all
that shit away.
I don't want no memories of you.
V.
You don't gotta be so
cold-blooded, okay?
I still love you.
I'm still in love with you.
Cold-blooded.
Like you are to me?
Huh?
V, I-
I'm not tryin' to
argue right now.
Okay?
Can I please just
get a hug and a kiss?
A hug and a kiss?
Hell no.
Leave my motherfuckin'
keys on the counter
and get the fuck outta my house.
What you waitin' on?
Give it here!
I'll call you when
I get to my mom's.
No need.
I'm changin' my number anyways.
Damn.
What?
You thought we was
gonna be friends?
A friend wouldn't
do me like that.
You said you wanted to move on?
Then move on.
Bye.
The
heart that's meant to love you
will fight for you when
you start to give up.
Lift you up when
you're feelin' down.
And will loan you their
smile when it's hard for you
to find your own.
It will never get the
strength from seein' you weak.
Power from seein' you hurt.
Or joy from seein' you cry.
The heart that's meant
to love you wants to see
the best of you.
Not to hurt you.
And you should
never forget this.
Hello?
Valentine, how are you?
Oh, I'm tired.
I just got offa work.
Long
day on set, huh?
I wish.
No, I actually
work the graveyard
at the Herrod and Son plant.
Really?
Yeah, word got around
about Jason, and.
You know the actin'
community's real small.
I can't book for shit.
That really ruined me.
Damn.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Yeah.
That's life.
Well, I have
some good news that may
change your fortune.
Good news?
You remember
when I said I'll call you
when something comes up?
Yeah.
I remember.
Well,
something came up and
this is that call.
Really?
Oh my gosh.
I really appreciate that.
What's your
availability like next week?
I'd like to meet somewhere to
get you caught up to speed.
I'm free anytime.
But
what about your job?
Hold on for a second.
Hello?
This is Valentine.
I quit.
And it turned out, I was
in, and it turned out great.
Right.
- Mother fucker-
- No, people do that all
the time.
No, people do
that all the time.
Jesus.
You know, people do
this all the time.
Don't judge me.
Does it go on my
body or on my shirt?
What I'm saying is.
I'm saying that
when the investivay-
Pfft.
I'm saying when I complete
the investigation.
What's the line?
Line?
Damn.
Remember the
director loved it.
See.
The, the shit.
It's there.
It's right there.
Right there in my head.
Just gotta come out my mouth.
You ain't hear me
callin' your name?
Damn.
No, I was in deep throat.
Everything okay?
Yeah.
Why
don't you go again?
Sound like you said you
was in deep throat, girl.
You better
say your line right.
I said thought.
Thought?
I'm up against a-
Damn!
The glasses first.