Insecure (2016–…): Season 5, Episode 2 - Growth, Okay?! - full transcript

ONE YEAR LATER

10 000 FOLLOWERS

The BLOCC is hot.
The BLOCC is hot!

The BLOCC is hot.

We can't always change
what's happening around us,

but we can change
what's happening within us.

I'll embrace it, Kelly Rowland.

We just hit 10k followers!

I know!

- Girl, you are early.
- I had to get out the house.

My roommate and her man
be fucking too loud.



My roommate is my mama.
Her man is my daddy. Plate or bag?

Bag.
Thank you.

- Tort puns be funny.
- I aim to please.

Before we close out,

I need help spearheading the rebranding
presentation at the retreat.

- I can do it.
- Great.

TO ISSA:
You wanna do pasta tonight?

FROM MOLLY:
You wanna do pasta tonight?

Thanks, hope you enjoy.

I've loved coming to these.
The last few you did were so good.

- Thank you. I'm so glad to hear that.
- You saved my life.

- Wake up! You're missing it.
- That's crazy, what?

- Girl, I'm tired.
- Noooo.

I think I'mma go lay down.



- You got me my own pillow?
- Yeah.

If you gon keep spending the night,
I want you to be comfortable.

Also, your head kept deflating mine.

You couldn't just do a nice thing?

Thank you.

- Good night.
- Good night.

- You're my best friend...
- That's not how it goes.

INSECURE
Season 5, episode 2

We want it to be like that last event
you did here.

The coding workshop? You want
iPads and loose cables everywhere?

Nah. There were a bunch of people.
And that's what we want.

But not too many.
We already got a bunch of RSVPs.

About that. Are you sold
on having the one-year here?

You could get more bang for your buck
in a bigger, more open location.

I got a hook up at a car wash parking
lot, we just got to work one shift.

Y'all still talking about this party?

Aric, your client is hot.
He been waiting.

His wife went into labor.
He needs a shape up. So, what's up?

- Labor? That's what he's saying?
- Come do your job.

About these locations,
what you thinking?

'Cause we got to stay
within this budget.

When I'm working with a client,
they make sure that I'm well fed.

My best ideas require sustenance.

I'm glad I'm not one of them clients.
You gotta set your expectations lower.

- Okay. A cheap client.
- Okay.

You have many options. You can try
Ladera Park, or Hermosa Beach.

Or the church on Adams has
a parking lot that's super spacious.

You know this party
'bout to get unholy.

- But I could check out the other two.
- Okay.

- How you feel about tomorrow?
- I feel good!

It took like,
six months of me wooing Nadia.

And another two months to convince
the Nothing But Water team.

But it's all finally happening.

- I see you. Entrepreneur and shit.
- Entrepre-noire.

- They trynna set a mood up in here.
- Looks like it's working.

Damn.

What else do you have
going on tonight?

I got plans downtown later.

Those kinds of plans?

- What about you?
- Hanging with Molly.

It's freaky Friday, so we're gonna
watch "Any Given Sunday."

That's what makes it so freaky.

Hey. So, y'all can do
all this renovation work,

and you still can't call the estate
planner that I connected you with?

See?
We knew you were going to ask so...

Here you go.

Y'all wrote your will in pencil?

I had to erase a few things
because Jerome pissed me off.

Mom. Dad. This limp leaf of paper
does not qualify as estate planning.

- You have to go through a lawyer...
- Hey, Molly.

Hi.

You remember Herbert.
You know, Herbert from church.

- Herbert who became a deacon at 15?
- You remember!

We were at choir rehearsal.
I told him you two should connect.

Herbert plays the organ,
and you listen to music, so...

Sometimes I try to play songs
the kids connect to.

I re-work trap songs for the Lord.

What? I'm just trying
to get you back in circulation.

Mom, I'm really not pressed
to be dating right now.

- I'm just focusing on me.
- Don't focus too long.

You still got to meet a man, date him,
that's two more years. Maybe more.

Then, me and your daddy
gotta save up for a big wedding.

That's at least two more years.
Could be more.

By the time you're married,

maybe your daddy could roll you
down the aisle?

Because he'll be in a wheelchair
because he'll be old, Molly.

I'm just saying that in this situation,
I would rather...

Hey, Molly!
I found one of the songs.

Jesus gang, Jesus gang,
Jesus gang...

Gang on the cross on Friday,
Broke out the grave on Sunday

Jesus gang, Jesus gang,
Jesus gangý

And this is the framework
of Crenshawn's show

as he highlights how he got
into fashion while incarcerated.

As you can see, Quoia is already
rocking one of Crenshawn's designs.

You can take it from day to night
with a blazer.

I mean, it's day right now,
but it'll be night later.

That makes sense.

Crenshawn hires former inmates,

so that they can get the experience
to find jobs on the outside.

Thank you.

You and Shawn were incredible.
And his story, so inspiring.

You really blew us away.

Thank you. That means a lot.
I'm excited this is coming together.

Agreed.

But I'm concerned this show might be
too big for Crenshawn's experience.

What do you mean?

It's pretty long,
it's at the high end of our budget.

In the presentation, there's supposed
to be a group of drummers,

interpretive dancers, multi-media,
and people on low-rider bicycles?

I don't know how you show
perseverance without low riders.

This is what we talked about
from the beginning.

Yeah. I know it's last minute,
but we have some relationships

with a few artists that are
on the same vibe as Shawn.

But they're a bit more established
and experienced.

Artists like Blue Parrot,
Renaissance, Edikt.

I'm familiar, but none of them are
from the community like Crenshawn.

There's a lot of great options,
so think about it. Great work.

It's open!

I get it. The week before an event
is always stressful, Nathan.

You'll figure it out.
You better Carpe that Diem, okay?

No, I don't know what that means.
All right, bye.

- Hey!
- So, you two are actually friends.

I could never be friends
with somebody whose dick I've seen.

We're helping each other out.

Plus, he's seeing someone.
And he probably got a bevy of bitches.

- How many bitches make a bevy?
- Seven.

Then I bit my tongue
a bevy of times today.

How did the presentation go?
I see you with your power suit on.

This that Takeover Teal.

I killed it.

But Seth says he doesn't think
Crenshawn has enough experience.

They love saying that.

But how are we gon'get experience
if we're never given opportunities?

It's the same shit I was going
through with The BLOCC.

At least with NBW, I can point
to something and say, "Experience!"

- Now you have a bevy of experience.
- I don't know.

Seth is talking about replacing him
with more established artists,

I'm worried
the whole thing's gonna turn outý

- White-friendly?
- Yeah, that.

Every boss got a boss.
Why don't you hit up Nadia?

You smart. And I think she might
be in town, too. Great idea.

Come on. My mom needs to stop
with these damn pictures.

- Are you talking about Herbert?
- Yes.

He can't look that old.

His daddy cute.
Now show me him.

I said, his daddy cute.
Molly, show me him!

Okay! Come on. Damn.

Update your profile now!

Well, let's do it, damn.

Looking for serious partners.
Must be successful, fit,

one degree, two preferred, no kids.
If you're not that, swipe left.

Damn, I was doing the most.

What are you looking for?

- I thought you were feeling Jared.
- I am.

But these League niggas were vetted
and Jared didn't even go to college.

- What happened with the League?
- Girl, I'm over them niggas.

They look good on paper,
but they on some bullshit.

I dated outside of my race before,
but I know I want a Black man,

so what is the point?

Okay.

"Dating me is like..."

Okay. I just wanted to know
you got home safely.

Don't take this the wrong way,
you really needed a win.

I'm tired.

Molly, you literally never let shit go.

My God. This is so good.

- Yup. Nice big breakfast steak.
- Right? God, I love steak.

I wanted to talk about the event.
There's something I wanted to...

Another steak?

Hey!

Hey.

When you told me you had concerns
about the direction of the event,

I invited Seth and figured
we could all get on the same page.

That was a great idea.

That's why you're you.

And to be clear, working with Seth
has been amazing. He's whipsmart.

I understand Seth's concerns about
Crenshawn being inexperienced.

- But no one else has his authenticity.
- I get that.

But this just feels ambitious.

We're a young company. The moves
we make now are important.

If this doesn't go well,
it could cost us.

But we ordering breakfast steaks?

I'm not trying to be difficult.
This is a big deal for us.

It's a big deal for me, too.

I understand it's a risk,
but when this goes well,

N.B.W. gets to say
that they discovered Crenshawn.

If we're gonna go with him,
we'll have some notes.

Great! Notes are my favorite.

Thank you notes, love notes,
notebooks, "The Notebook"...

Great movie. Sad ending.
We have got to find a cure.

Wassup, Keenan?

I ain't no snitch,
but Tarik is eating snacks on the job.

You can eat snacks too, bro.
You're a free man now.

- Word?
- A'ight.

- Can't be snack snitching.
- You feel me?

I met with the team,
and great news, we're good to go.

- Shit. Word?
- Yeah.

That's what's up. I knew
you'd get it done. I appreciate that.

- Thank you. I'm excited to...
- I'll change the game on these niggas.

I'm talkin' straight flex mode.

You know that art performance
piece I was talking about?

We gotta dial that up a notch.
I'm finna go crazy.

Absolutely.
N.B.W. did have a couple of notes.

Notes? Whatcha mean, notes?

They requested
to simplify the show a bit.

Simplify? Whatcha mean?

They think it's ambitious
but they want you to be successful.

For example, they want
to cut the section on perseverance.

That's one of the best parts
of the show, Iss. I won't not cut it.

I know, the low riders.
I love them, too.

What else they saying?

Earlier you said you wanted to double
down on the performance element.

They want to lose that, too.

Damn.
Maybe they're not seeing the vision.

- This might not be the move.
- No. This is a great opportunity,

And I think you're perfect.
I know how good you are.

Taking a couple notes is miles better
than the other artists they wanted.

Other artists?

But I talked them out of that.

They love your vision,
they love your passion.

They just want to make sure
that it works.

Maybe we got to wait for somebody
who really get the vision.

Notes are normal
for where we're at right now.

Starting over would be a waste
of the six months we spent to get here.

It's all a part of the game.
And I'm just trying to win with you.

I was hype as fuck about this shit,
too.

Me too.

Fuck it. Let's get it.

Yes! We got this. I got you.
I won't let you down.

A'ight.

Keenan, just eat the sandwich,
nigga.

- Hello?
- Hey, Mom.

Hey, baby. Just a second.

I am making spaghetti squash.

Did you know
there is no spaghetti in it?

Yeah.

I apologize for being so hard on you
about the estate stuff.

I can be too tight about things.

So, when I feel it,
I want to address it.

You don't owe me a sorry.
I know you want what's best for us.

I just have to push through my fear
and do it.

No. I get it.

Believe me. That is not easy.

I'll call the estate planner
tomorrow.

Maybe you can give Herbert a call.

I saw him when we had beach day
at the church. Jesus, be a thigh.

I'm hanging up, Mom.

"CAAM Presents:
Cut From A Different Cloth".

Hey, girl!

Bitch, have you lost your mind?
Dasani? We N.B.W. gang now.

My bad, I didn't know.

We got colors, is there a hand-sign?
Is there a dance? I could do it.

So, what do you think?

I know you've been putting in work,
but this?

- This is it. This is amazing.
- Thank you, girl.

All the gift bags are all set up.
And Crenshawn just arrived,

so I'm going to see
if he needs any additional help.

And God damn!
Why ex-cons gotta be so fine?

I mean I knew, but I didn't.
Lock me up and send me to his jail.

- Quoia, please.
- Hi, Quoia.

Just checking.

She still thinks I brought a gun
to the Block Party?

You did.

Another Issa Dee event.
Time for an interview?

I don't have time...

Then I'll have to do an exposé
on what you!re hiding here.

The BLOCC is super excited
to be spotlighting Crenshawn,

a local Black designer,

who has a pertinent point of view
on the flaws in our prison system.

This is an event with an actual
impact on the community.

I see you've been taking my notes.

Is there a problem?

No. That's a special cheer we do
when everything's going great.

- Look at you.
- Yeah. Okay.

- What's going on?
- It's about Crenshawn.

What the fuck?

I know.
That's why I was waving so crazy.

Hey, Crenshawn.

This looks like all the stuff we cut.
What's up?

It wasn't feelin' right.
So, I put the pieces back in.

We're a team.
Why didn't you tell me?

'Cause I knew you would try
and talk me out of it. Right?

Damn right. This is out of pocket.
We have a brand to answer to.

You got a brand to answer to.

Maybe we should start
using "I" statements.

Okay. I feel like you're being
really unprofessional.

I feel like your support for me
is just a bunch of talk.

You can't support me halfway,
Issa.

Do you have any idea
what I had to do to get you here?

Do you hear yourself?
You're not my savior, bro.

I was doing just fine without you.
I refuse to be a sellout.

What are you trying to say?

I won't listen to people who want me
to be like artists I don't respect.

You said you love my passion?
Here it is! Sound check in five!

Thank you, five.

- So, he just went rogue?
- Like an X-Men, bitch.

Well, this doesn't seem so bad.

Shit.

Did all of my invisible niggas
go to heaven?

I said did all of my invisible niggas
go to heaven?

I can't hear you!

Did all of my invisible niggas
go to heaven?

They gon' fire me. I'm never
gonna work in this town again.

I'll have to go back to driving Lyft.
Why did I take my sticker off?

Oh, my God. Look at him.
It literally hurts him to watch this.

I was looking for you.

- Yes, hey.
- Hey.

- I know the show was different...
- Yeah. You didn't take the notes.

No.
I did talk to Crenshawn.

But he's an artist,
a little bit of a loose cannon.

Loose cannon?

More like a missile.
That blew me away.

Wait, what?

Sometimes, when you're starting out,
you want everything to go right.

Then, you meet people like you
and Crenshawn, who trust their gut.

Thanks for pushing us.

- Yeah. Thank you.
- I should get home.

I had a very aggressive massage
the other day, and it's killing me.

But let's talk soon.

I'd love to hear your other projects,
and get you more funding, too.

- Yeah. Sounds good. Thanks.
- Okay.

Feel better.

Much love, bro.
Be good, bro. Peace.

- Great job, Crenshawn.
- Appreciate that. Appreciate that.

- Anything else coming up after this?
- More clothes. More shows.

TO NATHAN: What are you up to?
Want to get a drink later?

Erik Anderson.
Reservation for two, at nine o'clock.

Embrace the change.
Embrace the change.

It seemed like it went well,
and that's all that matters.

Yeah... I guess.

Come on. You can't be everything
to everybody.

I stay tryna learn how to braid,
but fuck it. That's not my gift.

You look like you're falling asleep.
I'm about to head out.

No! I've been chillin'.
You been braidin' everybody.

Nah, it's all good.
I'mma just catch this Lyft.

Why don't you spend the night?

A'ight.

Thanks for coming through.
I feel so much better.

Of course.

Okay.

- You okay?
- I'm fine. I'm sorry.

- Maybe we shouldn't do this.
- Fuck! I'm crying in your mouth.

It's okay. It happens.

I'm sorry.

I thought I wasý
I thought I was ready.