Living Single (1993–1998): Season 2, Episode 12 - Thanks for Giving - full transcript
[audience cheering on TV]
(male announcer on TV) 'Here's the
kick. Look at the hang time on that ball.'
'Deion Sanders is fading
way back. Back‐back.'
Hey, man. Pigs in the blanket.
‐ May I? ‐ Sure. Help yourself.
(male announcer on TV) 'Sanders
catches it. Here they come.'
'Here comes Sanders,
He's carrying the ball'
'and the tackler
into the end zone.'
'Touch down!'
[indistinct cheering]
Hey, is he eating a
pig in the blanket?
♪ We are living ♪
♪ Hey ♪
♪ Single ♪
♪ O‐oh in a 90's kinda world,
I'm glad I've got my girls ♪
♪ Keep your head up. What ♪
♪ Keep your head
up. That's right ♪
♪ Whenever this life gets
up you gotta fight with ♪
♪ My homegirl standing
to my left and my right ♪
♪ True blue and
tight like glue ♪
♪ We are living ♪
♪ Single ♪
♪ Ah‐h ♪
Mm‐hmm.
Hmm. Then you fold in three
cups of miniature marshmallows
and three cup of regular
sized marshmallows.
Oh, mom.
I still can't believe you're
giving me the family recipe.
I'm gonna go now, 'cause
I'm feeling a little misty.
Okay.
My mother just
told me how to make
her special marshmallow
and yam casserole.
Not that crap you call yamallow.
‐ Compl‐compl‐compliments.
‐ Ha! Happy thanksgiving to ya.
Max, you're supposed
to bring a side dish.
These are corn chips.
Maize.
The Indians served
these to the pilgrims.
Why you sweatin' me?
'Cause everything has to
be perfect for her new man.
Oh, please.
He's not my man.
We just hung out
a couple of times.
And you know, at first I
wasn't really attracted to Darryl.
Then he told me he wasn't
attracted to me either.
And I became intrigued.
I think it's wonderful
that we're all bringing someone
special this thanksgiving.
I've got my Obie,
you've got your Scooter
she's got her Darryl,
and you've got your..
‐ Who are you bringing,
Max? ‐ I'm not bringing anyone.
Wait, I thought you
was bringing Michael.
Oh, yeah, I am. Good
ol' Michael Johnson.
Janson. Janson.
Janson, that's right.
[phone ringing]
Girl, you a mess.
You don't even know
who you're bringing.
Hello.
Hi, Scooty‐pooty.
Really? Why?
Tsk, alright. I'll wait.
Okay, love you too. Bye.
Scooter says he has something
for me and something to ask me.
Oh! Oh, girl! I know
that combination.
You gonna be giving thanks
for an engagement ring.
You better start practicing.
That is ridiculous.
You think that..
No.
Do ya think..
No. No.
Khadijah, you have
a good relationship.
You're havin' good sex.
Why would Scooter wanna wipe out
all that happiness
with a proposal?
What would you
say if he did propose?
I don't know.
I'd say..
I don't know.
Say no, girl.
I always do.
As if anyone has
ever proposed to you.
Twice. Thank you.
Sure, they were
screaming their proposals
at that critical moment.
But technically, I had 'em.
[laughing]
‐ Obie, what's this?
‐ My practice bird.
Do not take the honor of carvin'
the thanksgiving turkey lightly.
It's man against beast.
What's wrong with your hands?
‐ Hmm. French tips. ‐ Ha ha.
Mm, you did 'em yourself.
What? I always do my
nails for the holidays.
Oh, please.
You're tryin' to set off a ring.
[giggling]
Can't a girl do her nails
without it havin'
to be about a man?
[doorbell ringing]
Oh, Scooter!
‐ Hey. ‐ Michael.
Mwah
‐ Glad you could make
it. ‐ Yeah. It wasn't easy.
I couldn't tell mom
I wouldn't be there
for thanksgiving, so I snuck
out durin' the family prayer.
‐ Won't they miss you? ‐ Nah.
If I slip back durin' the
family argument, I'll be fine.
So, Michael, did
you bring a side dish?
There you go.
How lovely. Cranberry sauce.
What the hell's wrong with you?
‐ What? ‐ I told
you to bring a dip.
Oh! Right, right.
[knock on door]
Oh! I got it. I got it. I
got it. Don't touch it.
Hey..
[sighs]
Happy holidays, people.
Uh, this is Josephine.
Josephine, that's Overton.
Um, Regine, and Khadijah.
Max and..
Oh, Michael.
It's good to see
Max's old standby.
That's me.
Well, runnin' dry, huh?
Oh, and look at your
date. Oh, she's so pretty.
She must be an actress.
What restaurant do you work at?
Well, actually I'm assistant
director of pediatrics
at Park Slope Hospital.
[whimpering]
[doorbell ringing]
No, don't you
dare. I'll beat you.
‐ Hey. ‐ What the..
How you doin'? Here you go.
Got a little somethin' for you.
(Regine) 'Thank you.'
Um, everybody. This is Darryl.
This is Overton, Max, Khadijah,
Kyle, Josephine and Michael.
‐ Hey, how's everybody.
‐ Hey, what's up, bro.
Hey, hey, hey, brother.
‐ It's alright. ‐
Come on, brother.
Show a little love.
[laughing]
Wow!
Oh! He cracked my back.
So, Darryl, man. What do you do?
Oh, I work for a
American parcel service.
I'm responsible for
getting important packages
to vital locations
in a timely fashion.
I don't get it.
You only date VIP's
who drive German cars.
He drives a Volkswagen.
How?
So Darryl, tell me man,
how did you two meet?
Oh, I had to deliver a priority
letter to Regine's boutique.
Although, I wasn't paying
her that much attention at first.
Back in the truck, I know it's
the way she signed my clipboard.
Just R.
I knew I had to go back.
Oh, you found her mysterious.
No, you see, the law requires
that I get a full signature.
So, uh, Darryl... what
exactly are your intentions
towards our little Regine.
Oh, well, it's quite
simple, Overton.
You see, I intend to treat
Regine as well as I can
for as long as she'll let me.
Good answer.
‐ You a rare
brother. ‐ Thank you.
Step off, Jezebel.
What is that unusual smell?
Oh, that's my cousin
Synclaire's yamallow.
What? Homemade yamallow?
I'm so sick of the instant,
can I check this out.
Oh, man. I'll be right back.
This'll give y'all a
chance to talk about me.
You know what I'm saying.
I find the brother
totally refreshing.
Yeah, I know, right.
After dating all those
pretentious jerks
it's kinda nice hanging out
with somebody that's real.
Regine, let's not
beat around the bush
some people are born big, some
just eat a lot, which one is he?
[doorbell rings]
Alright, that's Scooter.
No body move.
‐ Okay, Khadijah,
Khadijah. ‐ Yeah?
Stay cool.
This is it, this is it.
Hey.
Hi, everybody.
(everyone) Hi!
Come on in, baby.
Is there some place
else we can talk?
Nope.
Come on.
If you rub a lemon
on the cutting board
your eyes won't
water, dicing the onion.
Oh.
Hey, I didn't realize you
guys were still in here.
Darryl, this is Terrence.
Terrence, that's Darryl.
‐ What's up, man?
‐ How you doing?
He does that. It's alright.
Can you guys excuse us
for a minute? We need to talk.
Darryl was about to show
us bachelor's casserole
from left overs.
Ah, yes, the secret
ingredient... paprika.
Get out of here.
Khadijah... I've been waiting
for the right time to give you this.
Oh, my God.
Scooter, I would never have..
It's a locket.
So you can open
it and think of me.
Or I can just
look at you, right?
I didn't want to tell you
until I knew for sure.
I met the group Jasmine
and they've asked
me to manage 'em.
Managing a group?
‐ That's your dream. ‐ Yeah.
If I take the job I have
to go on a world tour
with them for six months.
Starting Monday.
Uh, wait, wait let
me understand this.
Jasmine wants you to manage
'em, and go on a six‐month tour?
That's right.
I won't go unless
you're cool with it.
Baby, I don't want
to hold you back.
I don't want to
stand in your way.
I won't keep you from going,
but I don't want you to go.
Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot
you two were in here.
What's this? A ring box?
No, it's not.
I'm going to go now. Bye‐bye!
I did just spring this on
you. It is a lot to take in.
Maybe you need time to think.
‐ Yeah, about six months.
‐ Khadijah, come on.
Hey, you asked and I answered.
I don't think you should go.
Then I guess
that's it. I won't go.
I can't say I think
you're being fair on this.
‐ I'm not being fair?
‐ No. Forget it, alright.
I'll tell them no.
‐ Well, cool. ‐ Cool!
‐ Cool! ‐ Cool!
Hey, cool!
Uh, everything okay?
Oh, fine.
Scooter's been asked to go on a
world tour and manage Jasmine.
Oh, that's great.
‐ Congratulations. ‐
Congratulations, man.
Those bony girls that
don't wear nothing on stage?
Yeah, but I'm
not taking the job.
Because someone decided
it's not a good idea for me to go.
Well, someone just
sprung this on someone.
We all know who you're talking
about. Next time, use pig Latin.
Terrence, I hope you
don't mind me saying this
but that group is weak.
All they ever sing about
is letting a man control you.
Well, that's not
such a bad thing.
‐ Yes, it is. ‐ It's
bad for women.
It's bad for men.
Just bad all around.
Show a little backbone, brother.
What are you talking about?
Scooter, is the invertebrate
not going on tour.
'Cause his woman told him no.
I need some air.
You want to join me, bro?
I‐I‐I'll join you.
Yeah, I'll join you.
In my family, it's a tradition
before people sit down
to eat, the men go outside
for a talk in the evening chill.
Kinda gets the chest
hairs to stand on end.
Shoot, it's cold!
I was trying to do the right
thing by asking Khadijah.
‐ How could she say no. ‐
Ah! First mistake, my brother.
Never ask a woman anything.
She'll either give you
answer you do not want
or she will answer your
question with a question.
Oh, my God, that's Max's emo.
Answer the question
with a question.
And it's always
the same question.
"What the hell is
wrong with you?"
Women! You know what I'm saying?
Nah, brother. I think
that's just your woman.
Can't Khadijah see this
is the kind of opportunity
that could set our life.
I just can't believe
he's being this selfish.
We're just getting
our thing going
and I'm supposed to
let him leave like that?
Men are just born selfish.
You know, I know
what you're saying.
'Cause even in
the maternity ward
these little boys they
wanna be fed, changed
and burped all at the same time.
Now, little girls, they
practically diaper themselves.
I remember that.
Well, the truth is Scooter made
his decision before he got here.
No, no, no. Asking
me was one big lie.
Khadijah, remember
in "The Godfather"
when Diane Keaton
asked Al Pacino
if he had his
brother‐in‐law killed.
And he looks her dead in the eye
and says no, even though he did?
‐ That's men! ‐ It is! It is!
[indistinct chattering]
Not to cause a crack
in the wall of sisterhood
but maybe you
should let Scooter go.
What? Why do I have
to be the mature one?
I don't want my man to go.
I want my man to stay here!
Here, here, here!
Khadijah should understand.
It's not like I'm
trying to leave her.
Well, you would be
getting on a plane
and going away for six months.
If that's not leaving, it's
an incredible simulation.
Six months apart is a long
time, but I'm coming back.
Yeah, but she
don't see it that way.
You see, what Khadijah
needs is a sense of security.
Why, on my first date
with Regine, I bought her
a steering wheel lock.
Yeah, she knew I cared.
So, instead of a locket I
should have gotten her the lock.
‐ That's right. ‐ I got an idea.
Why don't you invite Jasmine
over and let Khadijah meet 'em?
And maybe she'll see that
while incredibly beautiful
they are absolutely
no threat to her.
No, I don't think
that would help.
No, but it would help me.
Maybe you should just
reason with Khadijah.
I mean, she's a rational woman.
Oh, Max on the other hand.
Man, she's tough.
Man, I don't know
how you deal with her.
I meditate.
For a hour before
a date and after.
Sometimes during.
You know the problem is, we
have given women too much power.
I heard that.
You know, it's about time
we men start reclaiming it.
That's right.
My brothers, I propose a pact.
Well, propose on, then.
From now on, we
decide our own fate.
Well!
We ask no one for approval.
(together) That's right.
Because no woman
will tell us what to do.
‐ Alright! ‐ Why?
(together) Why?
Because we're men!
(together) Ready? Break!
(Synclaire) 'Guys!
Come and eat!'
Okay. Let's say grace.
I'll start.
Thank you for the love that
binds us no matter where we are.
No matter how far
apart in the world.
Thank you for the fact that
we can all be here, together.
Where we all belong, together.
Thank you for all of
these wonderful people
and wonderful food
highlighted by yamallow
and the turkey expertly
carved by my Obie.
Thank you for that compliment..
Delivered through your
child, and my girl Synclaire.
I'd like to give thanks
for not having to eat
hospital cafeteria turkey cubes.
I'd like to give thanks
for all the love in this room
and for my date, the doctor.
I thank God for all this food
of great variety and quantity
and for the opportunity to
share it with my very special man
for the evening.
Thank you for the
gift of meditation.
I give thanks for my family
and my friends, old and new.
At Thanksgiving it's a
tradition to give thanks.
Me, I'd like to offer
thanks for giving.
'Cause you see giving
teaches us something
that receiving doesn't.
It allows us to look
deep within ourselves.
And so, thank you.
Thank you for this special
day when we can turn to those
who are closest to us and
give them what they need most.
Amen.
(together) Amen.
Terrence, can I speak to you
for a minute outside, please?
Sure.
Ah, relationships are tough.
(together) Yeah.
‐ Pass me them taters. ‐ Okay!
Look, Scooter, this is no way
to spend the Thanksgiving.
I don't wanna keep you here
only to have you resent me for it.
I really think you
should go on this tour.
‐ Are you sure? ‐ Yes.
Every relationship has its
tests and I guess this is ours.
So I'm giving you my
love, and I'm letting you go.
‐ Six months is a long
time. ‐ A real long time.
But we can get through it.
We'll write every day.
I'll call you every night.
‐ We'll send videos. ‐ And
little cassette messages.
‐ We'll be fine. ‐ Yeah.
What am I saying, you're
going to Tokyo, man.
I guess, I'm not
really letting you go
if I try to hold on this tight.
I don't want to
let go of you at all.
Remember when we were kids?
We used to race to see if
we could outrun the moon?
Whenever we looked
back, there it was.
That's how I feel about us.
Wherever I'm at in the world.
Whenever I see the
moon, I'll think of you.
Scooter, I love the locket.
But don't you ever
bring me a ring box
that does not have a ring in it.
I won't.
[mellow music]
[snoring]
(male announcer on TV) 'Here's the
kick. Look at the hang time on that ball.'
'Deion Sanders is fading
way back. Back‐back.'
Hey, man. Pigs in the blanket.
‐ May I? ‐ Sure. Help yourself.
(male announcer on TV) 'Sanders
catches it. Here they come.'
'Here comes Sanders,
He's carrying the ball'
'and the tackler
into the end zone.'
'Touch down!'
[indistinct cheering]
Hey, is he eating a
pig in the blanket?
♪ We are living ♪
♪ Hey ♪
♪ Single ♪
♪ O‐oh in a 90's kinda world,
I'm glad I've got my girls ♪
♪ Keep your head up. What ♪
♪ Keep your head
up. That's right ♪
♪ Whenever this life gets
up you gotta fight with ♪
♪ My homegirl standing
to my left and my right ♪
♪ True blue and
tight like glue ♪
♪ We are living ♪
♪ Single ♪
♪ Ah‐h ♪
Mm‐hmm.
Hmm. Then you fold in three
cups of miniature marshmallows
and three cup of regular
sized marshmallows.
Oh, mom.
I still can't believe you're
giving me the family recipe.
I'm gonna go now, 'cause
I'm feeling a little misty.
Okay.
My mother just
told me how to make
her special marshmallow
and yam casserole.
Not that crap you call yamallow.
‐ Compl‐compl‐compliments.
‐ Ha! Happy thanksgiving to ya.
Max, you're supposed
to bring a side dish.
These are corn chips.
Maize.
The Indians served
these to the pilgrims.
Why you sweatin' me?
'Cause everything has to
be perfect for her new man.
Oh, please.
He's not my man.
We just hung out
a couple of times.
And you know, at first I
wasn't really attracted to Darryl.
Then he told me he wasn't
attracted to me either.
And I became intrigued.
I think it's wonderful
that we're all bringing someone
special this thanksgiving.
I've got my Obie,
you've got your Scooter
she's got her Darryl,
and you've got your..
‐ Who are you bringing,
Max? ‐ I'm not bringing anyone.
Wait, I thought you
was bringing Michael.
Oh, yeah, I am. Good
ol' Michael Johnson.
Janson. Janson.
Janson, that's right.
[phone ringing]
Girl, you a mess.
You don't even know
who you're bringing.
Hello.
Hi, Scooty‐pooty.
Really? Why?
Tsk, alright. I'll wait.
Okay, love you too. Bye.
Scooter says he has something
for me and something to ask me.
Oh! Oh, girl! I know
that combination.
You gonna be giving thanks
for an engagement ring.
You better start practicing.
That is ridiculous.
You think that..
No.
Do ya think..
No. No.
Khadijah, you have
a good relationship.
You're havin' good sex.
Why would Scooter wanna wipe out
all that happiness
with a proposal?
What would you
say if he did propose?
I don't know.
I'd say..
I don't know.
Say no, girl.
I always do.
As if anyone has
ever proposed to you.
Twice. Thank you.
Sure, they were
screaming their proposals
at that critical moment.
But technically, I had 'em.
[laughing]
‐ Obie, what's this?
‐ My practice bird.
Do not take the honor of carvin'
the thanksgiving turkey lightly.
It's man against beast.
What's wrong with your hands?
‐ Hmm. French tips. ‐ Ha ha.
Mm, you did 'em yourself.
What? I always do my
nails for the holidays.
Oh, please.
You're tryin' to set off a ring.
[giggling]
Can't a girl do her nails
without it havin'
to be about a man?
[doorbell ringing]
Oh, Scooter!
‐ Hey. ‐ Michael.
Mwah
‐ Glad you could make
it. ‐ Yeah. It wasn't easy.
I couldn't tell mom
I wouldn't be there
for thanksgiving, so I snuck
out durin' the family prayer.
‐ Won't they miss you? ‐ Nah.
If I slip back durin' the
family argument, I'll be fine.
So, Michael, did
you bring a side dish?
There you go.
How lovely. Cranberry sauce.
What the hell's wrong with you?
‐ What? ‐ I told
you to bring a dip.
Oh! Right, right.
[knock on door]
Oh! I got it. I got it. I
got it. Don't touch it.
Hey..
[sighs]
Happy holidays, people.
Uh, this is Josephine.
Josephine, that's Overton.
Um, Regine, and Khadijah.
Max and..
Oh, Michael.
It's good to see
Max's old standby.
That's me.
Well, runnin' dry, huh?
Oh, and look at your
date. Oh, she's so pretty.
She must be an actress.
What restaurant do you work at?
Well, actually I'm assistant
director of pediatrics
at Park Slope Hospital.
[whimpering]
[doorbell ringing]
No, don't you
dare. I'll beat you.
‐ Hey. ‐ What the..
How you doin'? Here you go.
Got a little somethin' for you.
(Regine) 'Thank you.'
Um, everybody. This is Darryl.
This is Overton, Max, Khadijah,
Kyle, Josephine and Michael.
‐ Hey, how's everybody.
‐ Hey, what's up, bro.
Hey, hey, hey, brother.
‐ It's alright. ‐
Come on, brother.
Show a little love.
[laughing]
Wow!
Oh! He cracked my back.
So, Darryl, man. What do you do?
Oh, I work for a
American parcel service.
I'm responsible for
getting important packages
to vital locations
in a timely fashion.
I don't get it.
You only date VIP's
who drive German cars.
He drives a Volkswagen.
How?
So Darryl, tell me man,
how did you two meet?
Oh, I had to deliver a priority
letter to Regine's boutique.
Although, I wasn't paying
her that much attention at first.
Back in the truck, I know it's
the way she signed my clipboard.
Just R.
I knew I had to go back.
Oh, you found her mysterious.
No, you see, the law requires
that I get a full signature.
So, uh, Darryl... what
exactly are your intentions
towards our little Regine.
Oh, well, it's quite
simple, Overton.
You see, I intend to treat
Regine as well as I can
for as long as she'll let me.
Good answer.
‐ You a rare
brother. ‐ Thank you.
Step off, Jezebel.
What is that unusual smell?
Oh, that's my cousin
Synclaire's yamallow.
What? Homemade yamallow?
I'm so sick of the instant,
can I check this out.
Oh, man. I'll be right back.
This'll give y'all a
chance to talk about me.
You know what I'm saying.
I find the brother
totally refreshing.
Yeah, I know, right.
After dating all those
pretentious jerks
it's kinda nice hanging out
with somebody that's real.
Regine, let's not
beat around the bush
some people are born big, some
just eat a lot, which one is he?
[doorbell rings]
Alright, that's Scooter.
No body move.
‐ Okay, Khadijah,
Khadijah. ‐ Yeah?
Stay cool.
This is it, this is it.
Hey.
Hi, everybody.
(everyone) Hi!
Come on in, baby.
Is there some place
else we can talk?
Nope.
Come on.
If you rub a lemon
on the cutting board
your eyes won't
water, dicing the onion.
Oh.
Hey, I didn't realize you
guys were still in here.
Darryl, this is Terrence.
Terrence, that's Darryl.
‐ What's up, man?
‐ How you doing?
He does that. It's alright.
Can you guys excuse us
for a minute? We need to talk.
Darryl was about to show
us bachelor's casserole
from left overs.
Ah, yes, the secret
ingredient... paprika.
Get out of here.
Khadijah... I've been waiting
for the right time to give you this.
Oh, my God.
Scooter, I would never have..
It's a locket.
So you can open
it and think of me.
Or I can just
look at you, right?
I didn't want to tell you
until I knew for sure.
I met the group Jasmine
and they've asked
me to manage 'em.
Managing a group?
‐ That's your dream. ‐ Yeah.
If I take the job I have
to go on a world tour
with them for six months.
Starting Monday.
Uh, wait, wait let
me understand this.
Jasmine wants you to manage
'em, and go on a six‐month tour?
That's right.
I won't go unless
you're cool with it.
Baby, I don't want
to hold you back.
I don't want to
stand in your way.
I won't keep you from going,
but I don't want you to go.
Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot
you two were in here.
What's this? A ring box?
No, it's not.
I'm going to go now. Bye‐bye!
I did just spring this on
you. It is a lot to take in.
Maybe you need time to think.
‐ Yeah, about six months.
‐ Khadijah, come on.
Hey, you asked and I answered.
I don't think you should go.
Then I guess
that's it. I won't go.
I can't say I think
you're being fair on this.
‐ I'm not being fair?
‐ No. Forget it, alright.
I'll tell them no.
‐ Well, cool. ‐ Cool!
‐ Cool! ‐ Cool!
Hey, cool!
Uh, everything okay?
Oh, fine.
Scooter's been asked to go on a
world tour and manage Jasmine.
Oh, that's great.
‐ Congratulations. ‐
Congratulations, man.
Those bony girls that
don't wear nothing on stage?
Yeah, but I'm
not taking the job.
Because someone decided
it's not a good idea for me to go.
Well, someone just
sprung this on someone.
We all know who you're talking
about. Next time, use pig Latin.
Terrence, I hope you
don't mind me saying this
but that group is weak.
All they ever sing about
is letting a man control you.
Well, that's not
such a bad thing.
‐ Yes, it is. ‐ It's
bad for women.
It's bad for men.
Just bad all around.
Show a little backbone, brother.
What are you talking about?
Scooter, is the invertebrate
not going on tour.
'Cause his woman told him no.
I need some air.
You want to join me, bro?
I‐I‐I'll join you.
Yeah, I'll join you.
In my family, it's a tradition
before people sit down
to eat, the men go outside
for a talk in the evening chill.
Kinda gets the chest
hairs to stand on end.
Shoot, it's cold!
I was trying to do the right
thing by asking Khadijah.
‐ How could she say no. ‐
Ah! First mistake, my brother.
Never ask a woman anything.
She'll either give you
answer you do not want
or she will answer your
question with a question.
Oh, my God, that's Max's emo.
Answer the question
with a question.
And it's always
the same question.
"What the hell is
wrong with you?"
Women! You know what I'm saying?
Nah, brother. I think
that's just your woman.
Can't Khadijah see this
is the kind of opportunity
that could set our life.
I just can't believe
he's being this selfish.
We're just getting
our thing going
and I'm supposed to
let him leave like that?
Men are just born selfish.
You know, I know
what you're saying.
'Cause even in
the maternity ward
these little boys they
wanna be fed, changed
and burped all at the same time.
Now, little girls, they
practically diaper themselves.
I remember that.
Well, the truth is Scooter made
his decision before he got here.
No, no, no. Asking
me was one big lie.
Khadijah, remember
in "The Godfather"
when Diane Keaton
asked Al Pacino
if he had his
brother‐in‐law killed.
And he looks her dead in the eye
and says no, even though he did?
‐ That's men! ‐ It is! It is!
[indistinct chattering]
Not to cause a crack
in the wall of sisterhood
but maybe you
should let Scooter go.
What? Why do I have
to be the mature one?
I don't want my man to go.
I want my man to stay here!
Here, here, here!
Khadijah should understand.
It's not like I'm
trying to leave her.
Well, you would be
getting on a plane
and going away for six months.
If that's not leaving, it's
an incredible simulation.
Six months apart is a long
time, but I'm coming back.
Yeah, but she
don't see it that way.
You see, what Khadijah
needs is a sense of security.
Why, on my first date
with Regine, I bought her
a steering wheel lock.
Yeah, she knew I cared.
So, instead of a locket I
should have gotten her the lock.
‐ That's right. ‐ I got an idea.
Why don't you invite Jasmine
over and let Khadijah meet 'em?
And maybe she'll see that
while incredibly beautiful
they are absolutely
no threat to her.
No, I don't think
that would help.
No, but it would help me.
Maybe you should just
reason with Khadijah.
I mean, she's a rational woman.
Oh, Max on the other hand.
Man, she's tough.
Man, I don't know
how you deal with her.
I meditate.
For a hour before
a date and after.
Sometimes during.
You know the problem is, we
have given women too much power.
I heard that.
You know, it's about time
we men start reclaiming it.
That's right.
My brothers, I propose a pact.
Well, propose on, then.
From now on, we
decide our own fate.
Well!
We ask no one for approval.
(together) That's right.
Because no woman
will tell us what to do.
‐ Alright! ‐ Why?
(together) Why?
Because we're men!
(together) Ready? Break!
(Synclaire) 'Guys!
Come and eat!'
Okay. Let's say grace.
I'll start.
Thank you for the love that
binds us no matter where we are.
No matter how far
apart in the world.
Thank you for the fact that
we can all be here, together.
Where we all belong, together.
Thank you for all of
these wonderful people
and wonderful food
highlighted by yamallow
and the turkey expertly
carved by my Obie.
Thank you for that compliment..
Delivered through your
child, and my girl Synclaire.
I'd like to give thanks
for not having to eat
hospital cafeteria turkey cubes.
I'd like to give thanks
for all the love in this room
and for my date, the doctor.
I thank God for all this food
of great variety and quantity
and for the opportunity to
share it with my very special man
for the evening.
Thank you for the
gift of meditation.
I give thanks for my family
and my friends, old and new.
At Thanksgiving it's a
tradition to give thanks.
Me, I'd like to offer
thanks for giving.
'Cause you see giving
teaches us something
that receiving doesn't.
It allows us to look
deep within ourselves.
And so, thank you.
Thank you for this special
day when we can turn to those
who are closest to us and
give them what they need most.
Amen.
(together) Amen.
Terrence, can I speak to you
for a minute outside, please?
Sure.
Ah, relationships are tough.
(together) Yeah.
‐ Pass me them taters. ‐ Okay!
Look, Scooter, this is no way
to spend the Thanksgiving.
I don't wanna keep you here
only to have you resent me for it.
I really think you
should go on this tour.
‐ Are you sure? ‐ Yes.
Every relationship has its
tests and I guess this is ours.
So I'm giving you my
love, and I'm letting you go.
‐ Six months is a long
time. ‐ A real long time.
But we can get through it.
We'll write every day.
I'll call you every night.
‐ We'll send videos. ‐ And
little cassette messages.
‐ We'll be fine. ‐ Yeah.
What am I saying, you're
going to Tokyo, man.
I guess, I'm not
really letting you go
if I try to hold on this tight.
I don't want to
let go of you at all.
Remember when we were kids?
We used to race to see if
we could outrun the moon?
Whenever we looked
back, there it was.
That's how I feel about us.
Wherever I'm at in the world.
Whenever I see the
moon, I'll think of you.
Scooter, I love the locket.
But don't you ever
bring me a ring box
that does not have a ring in it.
I won't.
[mellow music]
[snoring]