Sister, Sister (1994–1999): Season 5, Episode 3 - Working Girls - full transcript
Tamera and Ray have a fall-out over his new girlfriend Vivica who, she says, has turned him into a "gallivanting, promise-breaking Romeo". Meanwhile, Tia lands a job at a mall bookstore and becomes enamored with a mysterious custo...
Tamera, what are you
still doing up?
I can't sleep
so I thought
I'd get a jump
- on the church
- bake sale.
That's not until next month.
So, it's a long jump.
- Tamera,
- call me crazy
But you seem
just a tad upset.
What time is curfew
around here?
11:00.
What time is it now?
12:25.
Aha!
Aha what?
We're fine, tamera.
- We've been home
- all night.
Exactly.
But where's my dad?
An hour and a half
past curfew!
For all we know
he could be lying
in a ditch somewhere!
- Tamera, you know
- where he is.
- He's out on a date
- with vivica.
- For the third time
- this week
And on a school night.
These wild hours
- are disrupting
- the entire family!
Not as much as you
making cookies.
Mmm, which, by the way,
are fabulous.
Oh, when he comes in
through that door
he is in for
a rude awakening.
This late-night
gallivanting better stop
or he is so grounded!
Ladies?
- Do you know
- what time it is?
Yes, it's 12:30.
And what are you doing
up so late on a school night?
And baking cookies, no less.
- Both:
- But, dad...
I want this cleaned up
and lights out in five minutes
or you are so grounded!
Well, tamera,
you sure told him.
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Morning, girls.
Whoo, tamera, I knew
you made the coffee
'cause I could smell
that French hazelnut
clear out in my studio.
I ground it myself.
- You're working awfully early,
- mom.
I got no choice.
At the last minute
councilwoman Hicks
wants a beaded jacket
for that gown she ordered.
And she is no small woman.
I'll have to hire some help
- or I'll never have it done
- by Friday.
- Well, hey, how about hiring me,
- mom?
- I mean, hey, I sure could use
- the extra money.
- Honey, I can't turn you loose
- on a beaded jacket.
You use a stapler
to sew on a button.
Morning, ladies!
Have you ever seen
a more beautiful morning?
That shirt
sure brightens things up.
Vivica says the color
- brings out the gold flecks
- in my eyes.
What do you think?
It's a choice.
- Here you go, dad,
- hazelnut coffee.
I ground it myself.
Sorry, sweetie.
- I'm not drinking
- coffee anymore.
Since when?
- Well, vivica says
- the caffeine
Puts my heart in
a race it can't win.
- Excuse me,
- but who are you
And what have you done
with my father?
I'm right here.
The new, improved version.
- I made a date
- with the old version
- To meet me at the mall
- this afternoon.
- Will the new version
- show up?
Of course I'll be there.
- It's our back-to-school
- tradition.
You pick out shoes
- and I Max out
- my credit cards.
Thanks, dad.
- How about a nice
- cheese omelet?
I'm sorry, sweetie.
- I'm going to the health
- nut for breakfast.
Vivica says I should try
the fat-free pancakes.
Well, Lisa says
we've heard enough
about what vivica says.
I think you're right.
You have heard enough.
I think it's time
you meet her.
- How about I invite her
- for dinner Thursday?
Great!
- Oh, by all means, ray,
- bring her on.
- Then we can spend
- a whole evening
Hearing about what vivica says.
That is so great.
- All my best girls
- right here together for dinner.
- I can't wait
- to tell vivica
- How happy you are
- to meet her.
Uh, dad...
I know, I know...
This afternoon at the mall.
I'll be there.
Ciao, bellas! Ciao, bellas!
That vivica's got him so goofy,
he's waving to himself.
Okay. Okay, fine.
- Well, let me
- ask you this:
- Do you think vivica
- could be an alien
- Trying to take over
- my dad's brain?
Do you think you can
talk about something else?
- I don't know...
- Tamera might be on point.
My mom was dating this guy.
- She started acting
- all kinds of crazy.
Has he bought new clothes?
Gap.
Changed his diet?
Wheat grass.
Singing?
Show tunes.
Oh, yeah, he's sprung.
Tamera!
- Welcome to
- "book 'em, Joe."
- Can I interest you
- in a delicious smoothie?
- No.
- No.
Don't tell me.
One double tall,
decaf non-fat latte
with whipped cream
a mister pibb
and one protein blast
with a bow! Shot of ginseng.
Wow. How'd you do that?
You a psychic friend?
No, but you ordered
the same thing yesterday
you look broke
and you look just like her,
only sad.
While you're minding
your own business
I'll have a scone, please.
Ow! She's a stinger!
Tamera, he's making
our drinks
and I like mine
loogie-free.
I'm sorry.
- It's just this thing
- with my dad
- Has made me
- a little crazy, okay?
Tamera, chill.
Old people need love, too.
Okay, here you go.
What?!
It's your turn
to pay, tamera.
I paid yesterday?
I can't. I'm flat busted.
Then I guess
you won't be having a scone.
This is for the latte.
Thank you.
Tia!
Tia!!
Roger...
Remember when
we were kids?
Yes. You took my lunch money
and you called me Betty.
Pibb me, bro.
Roger!
Do you have layaway?
Mr. Scone's going home!
My dad will get me one
after he buys me shoes.
See ya.
Excuse me. Do you have
that star wars book
dark empire?
- You know, if we do,
- it's probably in the back.
- If you have - any trouble
- Finding it
Use the force, Luke.
Are you looking for dark empire?
Yeah. Do you work here?
Oh, no, no, no.
Um, I just love
star wars books.
Me, too.
Wow.
Yeah, um, well
the science fiction section,
it's in the back room.
You just take a left
at baby care
- then a right
- at gardening
And it will be right there
between poetry and romance.
Those are two of
my favorite things.
- Are you sure
- you don't work here?
Oh, I'm sure.
Well, I'll see you around.
You, too.
That guy had a point.
- Maybe you should
- work here.
Well, you know, if I did,
the first thing I'd do
- is I'd take advantage
- of the cineplex crowd next door.
You see, I'd put all
the entertainment magazines
- near the window
- to attract all the movie buffs.
What's the matter?
You blowing me away!
How would you like a job,
starting tomorrow?
You got yourself a deal.
- I'm talking
- "book 'em, Joe" fever.
Catch it!
Lisa: Here you go, Mattie
homemade lemonade
with extra sugar.
Did you put limes in it?
Yes, Mattie.
And one orange?
Yes, Mattie.
And a flexie straw?
Yes, Mattie.
Long as you
didn't go to no trouble.
Oh, Mattie, hiring you
has saved my life.
Your beading is the most
exquisite I've ever seen.
- I don't know what
- I would have done without you.
You'd have never learned
to make a decent glass
of lemonade.
Or ice tea or deviled eggs
or chicken-fried steak.
Hi, mom.
Oh, hi.
Tia, this is
my new assistant, Mattie.
- Mattie, this is
- my daughter, Tia.
Nice to meet you.
Hi, baby.
Mom, you are not
going to believe this
but I got a job!
I am working at
"book 'em, Joe"
in the mall.
You are?!
Oh, I'm so proud of you!
Oh, Mattie, my little girl
is gainfully employed.
Please!
- I've been working
- since the age of nine.
At 13, my daddy married me off
to a man with five children
and the dirtiest house
you ever saw.
For 20 years
- he wouldn't let me
- write my sister in Africa.
Mattie, Mattie,
that is not your life.
That's the color purple.
So?
Did dad get home yet?
No, honey.
- I thought you two
- were buying shoes.
I know she didn't just slam
that door like that.
That was my plan.
Dad never showed up.
He never showed?
Well, that's not like ray.
He didn't even call?
Oh, yeah, he called.
From 900 feet in the air.
What?
It seems that dear vivica
surprised him
with a romantic ride
in a hot-air balloon.
You're kidding?
Nope. Then he offered
to give the salesperson
his credit card number
so I can get my shoes.
I said forget it.
Wait, you said forget it
about shoes?
I just didn't
want them anymore!
I'm really worried
about her, mom.
I'm worried about ray.
With all his hot air,
they could be in oz by now.
Hello, everybody.
Ooh, are you in
for a treat tonight.
- How does soy-mushroom loaf,
- wild bamboo shoots
And bean curd sound?
Sounds like I'm glad
I'm working through dinner.
Lisa, you're not going
to have dinner?
I'm sorry, ray.
We got a deadline.
We just can't take the time.
You want me to bring you
up a plate of soy loaf?
I said we was sorry.
There's no need
to threaten anybody.
That just means
there's more
for the four of us.
Make that three, ray.
I have to go to work
tonight, too.
- You're not going to have dinner
- here, either?
Ray, I can't ask for time off
on my first day of work.
I understand.
I just wanted you
to meet vivica.
Why don't you bring her
to book 'em, Joe
for a smoothie after dinner?
Okay. That'll work.
I'll see you there.
- I have to finish
- getting ready.
Okay.
I can't believe
- my family dinner
- is falling apart like this.
Looks like it wasn't
meant to be.
- Pumpkin, looks like
- it's us and you tonight.
Us?
Who's us?
Well, me and vivica...
And you, of course.
Dad, I remember when you and I
were "us."
Well, that's what I mean,
the three of us.
That's not what you said.
That's what I meant.
You know what?
I'm not interested
- in being the
- third wheel here.
You two can be us without me.
I'm not coming!
Sweetheart, I really want you
to meet vivica.
Dad, I don't need to meet her!
I see what she's done to you.
She's turned my reliable,
dependable, boring dad
into a gallivanting,
balloon-riding, promise-breaking
Romeo!
- So just have
- a nice dinner!
I'm sure once vivica gets here,
you won't even miss me!
Well, what the heck's
gotten into her?
All I know is, she never missed
a meal when you were dating me.
Hey.
New lipstick?
Yep.
- Hey, tamera,
- what was all that yelling about?
Oh, that was just me
calmly telling my dad
I'm not going down
to his stupid dinner.
Oh, tamera!
Don't "oh, tamera" me.
- Tia, you and Lisa
- got out of it.
Why shouldn't I?
Because we had
real reasons, tamera.
Oh, and the way my
dad is treating me
isn't a real reason?
Oh, you just...
What?
Tamera...
Do you remember when you had
a crush on Patrick foster?
Yeah. Patrick foster,
he was fine.
- And remember how you used
- to call him
A million times every night
just to hear him say hello
and then hang up?
Yeah. Until he got caller I.D.
Well, ray is doing
the same thing.
We're getting caller I.D.?
No.
Tamera, ray has a crush
on vivica
just like you did on Patrick.
Just think of them as teenagers
doing the same kind of stuff
that we do on a date.
Eww!
Eww!
Hey, Tia... why are you
on dad's side anyway?
I mean, we're twins.
You're supposed to feel
what I feel, be on my side.
Tamera...
I am always on your side
but sometimes that means
telling you things
you don't want to hear.
Tia, I'm with that.
It's just...
I'm just not in
the right place
to hear it right now.
That's cool.
Well, I got to get
to my first day at work.
Good luck.
Hey, Tia.
Yeah?
- That thing about
- telling each other
What you don't want to hear?
Mm-hmm.
That lipstick has got to go.
There you go.
Thanks.
Can we talk?
Yeah, but make it fast.
Volunteered to pick up
school newspapers
- from the
- printer's tonight.
Oh? When did you volunteer?
Soon as I call them.
Tamera, I think an apology
is in order here.
I agree.
Okay, I'll go first.
I'm sorry I've been
so preoccupied lately.
I'm sorry that you have, too.
And I'm sorry I lost my temper.
There, that wasn't hard.
Dinner is at 7:00.
Dad, I'm not coming.
I'm just not ready.
Tamera, it is
only dinner.
No, it's more than dinner, dad.
You've made a major decision
that affects the entire family
especially me.
And you didn't even ask me
how I felt.
You're right.
I didn't.
But you haven't tried to see it
from my point of view, either.
I know your point of view.
You got a crush
on Patrick foster.
Excuse me?
Dad...
I get it.
You really like vivica.
Is that such
a bad thing?
- Tamera, since
- your mom died
I'm living with an
emptiness in my heart.
I thought I filled it.
Sweetheart, you
have a very special
place in my heart
and no one else
will ever fill that
but you're growing up
- and you're getting
- on with your life.
And you should,
and so should I.
I don't know, dad, I...
I just need time
to get used to it.
Fair enough.
Tamera, I love you
and nothing and no one
will ever change that.
Now, this is very important.
Here at book 'em, Joe
the customer always
gets what they want.
- Now, a customer comes in,
- what do you say?
Welcome. What would you like?
No. No, no, no, no.
You say
"welcome to book 'em, Joe.
Can I interest you
in a delicious smoothie?"
What's the deal
with these delicious smoothies?
Hello. They're delicious!
Welcome to
book 'em, Joe.
Can I interest you
in a delicious smoothie?
Yeah, sure, sure.
I thought you said
you didn't work here, Tia?
Well, today's my first day.
Hey, how did you know my name?
Your mug shot,
and it's a cute picture.
Oh. Thanks.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, my god!
Oh...
Why do I feel like
I'm slipping on money?
- Y-You know what,
- I got it covered, man.
That'll work.
Thanks. Um, that was
very nice of you...
Oh, tyreke.
So, um... what school
do you go to, tyreke?
Uh, you know, I'm out of school.
Really?
Yeah.
You look so young.
- Are you
- in college?
- You know what,
- I got to raise up...
- But it was nice
- to meet you, Tia.
See you around, tyreke.
You can count on it.
Bye.
Hi.
- Mom, what are you
- doing here?
- I had to pick up
- some extra lining
- So I thought I'd stop by
- and say hello.
- So, what's
- with the long good-byes
With that bald-headed boy?
Mom, he's a customer.
It's my job to be nice to him.
Mm-hmm. Just make sure
you don't bring your job home.
Good evening, ma'am.
Could I interest you
in a delicious smoothie?
No, thank you.
- Oh, but this young lady
- has been extremely courteous
And most helpful.
- She should be
- employee of the month
Or at least get a raise.
Or at least not get fired
on her first night.
- Lisa:
- Oh, there's ray.
Oh, Lisa, you made it.
- Yeah, I had to pick up
- some stuff.
I'm glad I caught you.
Hi. You must be vivica.
I'm Lisa.
- I'm so happy
- to finally meet you.
- Ray has told me
- so much about you.
Really? I can tell you
things about him, too.
He respects and admires you
very much.
Oh, well, then forget it.
Oh!
Hi.
- How about a round
- of smoothies?
- Uh, vivica, this
- is my working girl.
This is Tia.
- Oh, why, you're
- all grown-up.
- The way ray talks
- about you girls
I thought you'd be
a lot younger.
Well, we used to be.
Ray, you didn't tell me
she had such a great
sense of humor.
Well, she got it from her mama.
Well, I'm glad
to meet you both.
I see why family is
so important to ray.
Just wish you could have
met everybody.
Hey.
Ooh, tamera,
you made it.
It's good to
see you, sis.
It sure is.
Tamera, this is vivica.
Hi.
How nice of you to come.
Well, I can't stay.
Um, I got to drop off
these newspapers, but...
You can look at
one if you want.
Very impressive.
- Well, we worked on it
- a long time.
No, I meant you.
I see why
- your father's
- so proud.
Thanks.
I got to go.
Not without a hug first,
you don't.
Thanks for coming, sweetheart.
It meant a lot to me.
That's why I came.
See you later, dad.
Bye, pumpkin.
Bye.
Oh, man.
Excuse me, are you working
or is this the Christian science
reading room?
Well, we're just ordering
- another round
- of delicious smoothies.
Did you say,
"delicious smoothies"?
Oh, you're my kind of family!
Yeah!
Ooh, great.
- In one day
- we've added a girlfriend
And a fool!
- Lisa:
- Mm, mm, mmm.
- Vivica:
- Pretty good.
- Do you think vivica
- could be an alien
- Trying to take
- over my mom?
Mom? I don't got a mom.
- Can I interest you
- in a delicious smoothie?
No. Yeah. No.
I'm sorry.
Do you remember last spring
- when you had a crush
- on David...?
David?
No. His name's Patrick. Sorry.
David?
How would you like
a job after school?
Okay.
still doing up?
I can't sleep
so I thought
I'd get a jump
- on the church
- bake sale.
That's not until next month.
So, it's a long jump.
- Tamera,
- call me crazy
But you seem
just a tad upset.
What time is curfew
around here?
11:00.
What time is it now?
12:25.
Aha!
Aha what?
We're fine, tamera.
- We've been home
- all night.
Exactly.
But where's my dad?
An hour and a half
past curfew!
For all we know
he could be lying
in a ditch somewhere!
- Tamera, you know
- where he is.
- He's out on a date
- with vivica.
- For the third time
- this week
And on a school night.
These wild hours
- are disrupting
- the entire family!
Not as much as you
making cookies.
Mmm, which, by the way,
are fabulous.
Oh, when he comes in
through that door
he is in for
a rude awakening.
This late-night
gallivanting better stop
or he is so grounded!
Ladies?
- Do you know
- what time it is?
Yes, it's 12:30.
And what are you doing
up so late on a school night?
And baking cookies, no less.
- Both:
- But, dad...
I want this cleaned up
and lights out in five minutes
or you are so grounded!
Well, tamera,
you sure told him.
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in my own time ♪
♪ how different
we have come to be ♪
♪ even though I'm glad
to be with you ♪
♪ I got to feel
what's real for me ♪
♪ like you got to do
what's right for you ♪
Morning, girls.
Whoo, tamera, I knew
you made the coffee
'cause I could smell
that French hazelnut
clear out in my studio.
I ground it myself.
- You're working awfully early,
- mom.
I got no choice.
At the last minute
councilwoman Hicks
wants a beaded jacket
for that gown she ordered.
And she is no small woman.
I'll have to hire some help
- or I'll never have it done
- by Friday.
- Well, hey, how about hiring me,
- mom?
- I mean, hey, I sure could use
- the extra money.
- Honey, I can't turn you loose
- on a beaded jacket.
You use a stapler
to sew on a button.
Morning, ladies!
Have you ever seen
a more beautiful morning?
That shirt
sure brightens things up.
Vivica says the color
- brings out the gold flecks
- in my eyes.
What do you think?
It's a choice.
- Here you go, dad,
- hazelnut coffee.
I ground it myself.
Sorry, sweetie.
- I'm not drinking
- coffee anymore.
Since when?
- Well, vivica says
- the caffeine
Puts my heart in
a race it can't win.
- Excuse me,
- but who are you
And what have you done
with my father?
I'm right here.
The new, improved version.
- I made a date
- with the old version
- To meet me at the mall
- this afternoon.
- Will the new version
- show up?
Of course I'll be there.
- It's our back-to-school
- tradition.
You pick out shoes
- and I Max out
- my credit cards.
Thanks, dad.
- How about a nice
- cheese omelet?
I'm sorry, sweetie.
- I'm going to the health
- nut for breakfast.
Vivica says I should try
the fat-free pancakes.
Well, Lisa says
we've heard enough
about what vivica says.
I think you're right.
You have heard enough.
I think it's time
you meet her.
- How about I invite her
- for dinner Thursday?
Great!
- Oh, by all means, ray,
- bring her on.
- Then we can spend
- a whole evening
Hearing about what vivica says.
That is so great.
- All my best girls
- right here together for dinner.
- I can't wait
- to tell vivica
- How happy you are
- to meet her.
Uh, dad...
I know, I know...
This afternoon at the mall.
I'll be there.
Ciao, bellas! Ciao, bellas!
That vivica's got him so goofy,
he's waving to himself.
Okay. Okay, fine.
- Well, let me
- ask you this:
- Do you think vivica
- could be an alien
- Trying to take over
- my dad's brain?
Do you think you can
talk about something else?
- I don't know...
- Tamera might be on point.
My mom was dating this guy.
- She started acting
- all kinds of crazy.
Has he bought new clothes?
Gap.
Changed his diet?
Wheat grass.
Singing?
Show tunes.
Oh, yeah, he's sprung.
Tamera!
- Welcome to
- "book 'em, Joe."
- Can I interest you
- in a delicious smoothie?
- No.
- No.
Don't tell me.
One double tall,
decaf non-fat latte
with whipped cream
a mister pibb
and one protein blast
with a bow! Shot of ginseng.
Wow. How'd you do that?
You a psychic friend?
No, but you ordered
the same thing yesterday
you look broke
and you look just like her,
only sad.
While you're minding
your own business
I'll have a scone, please.
Ow! She's a stinger!
Tamera, he's making
our drinks
and I like mine
loogie-free.
I'm sorry.
- It's just this thing
- with my dad
- Has made me
- a little crazy, okay?
Tamera, chill.
Old people need love, too.
Okay, here you go.
What?!
It's your turn
to pay, tamera.
I paid yesterday?
I can't. I'm flat busted.
Then I guess
you won't be having a scone.
This is for the latte.
Thank you.
Tia!
Tia!!
Roger...
Remember when
we were kids?
Yes. You took my lunch money
and you called me Betty.
Pibb me, bro.
Roger!
Do you have layaway?
Mr. Scone's going home!
My dad will get me one
after he buys me shoes.
See ya.
Excuse me. Do you have
that star wars book
dark empire?
- You know, if we do,
- it's probably in the back.
- If you have - any trouble
- Finding it
Use the force, Luke.
Are you looking for dark empire?
Yeah. Do you work here?
Oh, no, no, no.
Um, I just love
star wars books.
Me, too.
Wow.
Yeah, um, well
the science fiction section,
it's in the back room.
You just take a left
at baby care
- then a right
- at gardening
And it will be right there
between poetry and romance.
Those are two of
my favorite things.
- Are you sure
- you don't work here?
Oh, I'm sure.
Well, I'll see you around.
You, too.
That guy had a point.
- Maybe you should
- work here.
Well, you know, if I did,
the first thing I'd do
- is I'd take advantage
- of the cineplex crowd next door.
You see, I'd put all
the entertainment magazines
- near the window
- to attract all the movie buffs.
What's the matter?
You blowing me away!
How would you like a job,
starting tomorrow?
You got yourself a deal.
- I'm talking
- "book 'em, Joe" fever.
Catch it!
Lisa: Here you go, Mattie
homemade lemonade
with extra sugar.
Did you put limes in it?
Yes, Mattie.
And one orange?
Yes, Mattie.
And a flexie straw?
Yes, Mattie.
Long as you
didn't go to no trouble.
Oh, Mattie, hiring you
has saved my life.
Your beading is the most
exquisite I've ever seen.
- I don't know what
- I would have done without you.
You'd have never learned
to make a decent glass
of lemonade.
Or ice tea or deviled eggs
or chicken-fried steak.
Hi, mom.
Oh, hi.
Tia, this is
my new assistant, Mattie.
- Mattie, this is
- my daughter, Tia.
Nice to meet you.
Hi, baby.
Mom, you are not
going to believe this
but I got a job!
I am working at
"book 'em, Joe"
in the mall.
You are?!
Oh, I'm so proud of you!
Oh, Mattie, my little girl
is gainfully employed.
Please!
- I've been working
- since the age of nine.
At 13, my daddy married me off
to a man with five children
and the dirtiest house
you ever saw.
For 20 years
- he wouldn't let me
- write my sister in Africa.
Mattie, Mattie,
that is not your life.
That's the color purple.
So?
Did dad get home yet?
No, honey.
- I thought you two
- were buying shoes.
I know she didn't just slam
that door like that.
That was my plan.
Dad never showed up.
He never showed?
Well, that's not like ray.
He didn't even call?
Oh, yeah, he called.
From 900 feet in the air.
What?
It seems that dear vivica
surprised him
with a romantic ride
in a hot-air balloon.
You're kidding?
Nope. Then he offered
to give the salesperson
his credit card number
so I can get my shoes.
I said forget it.
Wait, you said forget it
about shoes?
I just didn't
want them anymore!
I'm really worried
about her, mom.
I'm worried about ray.
With all his hot air,
they could be in oz by now.
Hello, everybody.
Ooh, are you in
for a treat tonight.
- How does soy-mushroom loaf,
- wild bamboo shoots
And bean curd sound?
Sounds like I'm glad
I'm working through dinner.
Lisa, you're not going
to have dinner?
I'm sorry, ray.
We got a deadline.
We just can't take the time.
You want me to bring you
up a plate of soy loaf?
I said we was sorry.
There's no need
to threaten anybody.
That just means
there's more
for the four of us.
Make that three, ray.
I have to go to work
tonight, too.
- You're not going to have dinner
- here, either?
Ray, I can't ask for time off
on my first day of work.
I understand.
I just wanted you
to meet vivica.
Why don't you bring her
to book 'em, Joe
for a smoothie after dinner?
Okay. That'll work.
I'll see you there.
- I have to finish
- getting ready.
Okay.
I can't believe
- my family dinner
- is falling apart like this.
Looks like it wasn't
meant to be.
- Pumpkin, looks like
- it's us and you tonight.
Us?
Who's us?
Well, me and vivica...
And you, of course.
Dad, I remember when you and I
were "us."
Well, that's what I mean,
the three of us.
That's not what you said.
That's what I meant.
You know what?
I'm not interested
- in being the
- third wheel here.
You two can be us without me.
I'm not coming!
Sweetheart, I really want you
to meet vivica.
Dad, I don't need to meet her!
I see what she's done to you.
She's turned my reliable,
dependable, boring dad
into a gallivanting,
balloon-riding, promise-breaking
Romeo!
- So just have
- a nice dinner!
I'm sure once vivica gets here,
you won't even miss me!
Well, what the heck's
gotten into her?
All I know is, she never missed
a meal when you were dating me.
Hey.
New lipstick?
Yep.
- Hey, tamera,
- what was all that yelling about?
Oh, that was just me
calmly telling my dad
I'm not going down
to his stupid dinner.
Oh, tamera!
Don't "oh, tamera" me.
- Tia, you and Lisa
- got out of it.
Why shouldn't I?
Because we had
real reasons, tamera.
Oh, and the way my
dad is treating me
isn't a real reason?
Oh, you just...
What?
Tamera...
Do you remember when you had
a crush on Patrick foster?
Yeah. Patrick foster,
he was fine.
- And remember how you used
- to call him
A million times every night
just to hear him say hello
and then hang up?
Yeah. Until he got caller I.D.
Well, ray is doing
the same thing.
We're getting caller I.D.?
No.
Tamera, ray has a crush
on vivica
just like you did on Patrick.
Just think of them as teenagers
doing the same kind of stuff
that we do on a date.
Eww!
Eww!
Hey, Tia... why are you
on dad's side anyway?
I mean, we're twins.
You're supposed to feel
what I feel, be on my side.
Tamera...
I am always on your side
but sometimes that means
telling you things
you don't want to hear.
Tia, I'm with that.
It's just...
I'm just not in
the right place
to hear it right now.
That's cool.
Well, I got to get
to my first day at work.
Good luck.
Hey, Tia.
Yeah?
- That thing about
- telling each other
What you don't want to hear?
Mm-hmm.
That lipstick has got to go.
There you go.
Thanks.
Can we talk?
Yeah, but make it fast.
Volunteered to pick up
school newspapers
- from the
- printer's tonight.
Oh? When did you volunteer?
Soon as I call them.
Tamera, I think an apology
is in order here.
I agree.
Okay, I'll go first.
I'm sorry I've been
so preoccupied lately.
I'm sorry that you have, too.
And I'm sorry I lost my temper.
There, that wasn't hard.
Dinner is at 7:00.
Dad, I'm not coming.
I'm just not ready.
Tamera, it is
only dinner.
No, it's more than dinner, dad.
You've made a major decision
that affects the entire family
especially me.
And you didn't even ask me
how I felt.
You're right.
I didn't.
But you haven't tried to see it
from my point of view, either.
I know your point of view.
You got a crush
on Patrick foster.
Excuse me?
Dad...
I get it.
You really like vivica.
Is that such
a bad thing?
- Tamera, since
- your mom died
I'm living with an
emptiness in my heart.
I thought I filled it.
Sweetheart, you
have a very special
place in my heart
and no one else
will ever fill that
but you're growing up
- and you're getting
- on with your life.
And you should,
and so should I.
I don't know, dad, I...
I just need time
to get used to it.
Fair enough.
Tamera, I love you
and nothing and no one
will ever change that.
Now, this is very important.
Here at book 'em, Joe
the customer always
gets what they want.
- Now, a customer comes in,
- what do you say?
Welcome. What would you like?
No. No, no, no, no.
You say
"welcome to book 'em, Joe.
Can I interest you
in a delicious smoothie?"
What's the deal
with these delicious smoothies?
Hello. They're delicious!
Welcome to
book 'em, Joe.
Can I interest you
in a delicious smoothie?
Yeah, sure, sure.
I thought you said
you didn't work here, Tia?
Well, today's my first day.
Hey, how did you know my name?
Your mug shot,
and it's a cute picture.
Oh. Thanks.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, my god!
Oh...
Why do I feel like
I'm slipping on money?
- Y-You know what,
- I got it covered, man.
That'll work.
Thanks. Um, that was
very nice of you...
Oh, tyreke.
So, um... what school
do you go to, tyreke?
Uh, you know, I'm out of school.
Really?
Yeah.
You look so young.
- Are you
- in college?
- You know what,
- I got to raise up...
- But it was nice
- to meet you, Tia.
See you around, tyreke.
You can count on it.
Bye.
Hi.
- Mom, what are you
- doing here?
- I had to pick up
- some extra lining
- So I thought I'd stop by
- and say hello.
- So, what's
- with the long good-byes
With that bald-headed boy?
Mom, he's a customer.
It's my job to be nice to him.
Mm-hmm. Just make sure
you don't bring your job home.
Good evening, ma'am.
Could I interest you
in a delicious smoothie?
No, thank you.
- Oh, but this young lady
- has been extremely courteous
And most helpful.
- She should be
- employee of the month
Or at least get a raise.
Or at least not get fired
on her first night.
- Lisa:
- Oh, there's ray.
Oh, Lisa, you made it.
- Yeah, I had to pick up
- some stuff.
I'm glad I caught you.
Hi. You must be vivica.
I'm Lisa.
- I'm so happy
- to finally meet you.
- Ray has told me
- so much about you.
Really? I can tell you
things about him, too.
He respects and admires you
very much.
Oh, well, then forget it.
Oh!
Hi.
- How about a round
- of smoothies?
- Uh, vivica, this
- is my working girl.
This is Tia.
- Oh, why, you're
- all grown-up.
- The way ray talks
- about you girls
I thought you'd be
a lot younger.
Well, we used to be.
Ray, you didn't tell me
she had such a great
sense of humor.
Well, she got it from her mama.
Well, I'm glad
to meet you both.
I see why family is
so important to ray.
Just wish you could have
met everybody.
Hey.
Ooh, tamera,
you made it.
It's good to
see you, sis.
It sure is.
Tamera, this is vivica.
Hi.
How nice of you to come.
Well, I can't stay.
Um, I got to drop off
these newspapers, but...
You can look at
one if you want.
Very impressive.
- Well, we worked on it
- a long time.
No, I meant you.
I see why
- your father's
- so proud.
Thanks.
I got to go.
Not without a hug first,
you don't.
Thanks for coming, sweetheart.
It meant a lot to me.
That's why I came.
See you later, dad.
Bye, pumpkin.
Bye.
Oh, man.
Excuse me, are you working
or is this the Christian science
reading room?
Well, we're just ordering
- another round
- of delicious smoothies.
Did you say,
"delicious smoothies"?
Oh, you're my kind of family!
Yeah!
Ooh, great.
- In one day
- we've added a girlfriend
And a fool!
- Lisa:
- Mm, mm, mmm.
- Vivica:
- Pretty good.
- Do you think vivica
- could be an alien
- Trying to take
- over my mom?
Mom? I don't got a mom.
- Can I interest you
- in a delicious smoothie?
No. Yeah. No.
I'm sorry.
Do you remember last spring
- when you had a crush
- on David...?
David?
No. His name's Patrick. Sorry.
David?
How would you like
a job after school?
Okay.