Through Blurry hungover eyes blinking to focus. Looking around the room. High ceilings, expensive drapes, carpets. This is the wrong room.The feeling of panic breaks just long enough to notice the large open window that let the irritating sun in.Below is Las Vegas. The casinos , the strip, the lights , them girls….Who’s room is this? Slowly sobering up. Vaughn an attractive dark skinned mid 20’s black man. Bald head , goatee, thick built .Squinting and sitting up to looking around.His hungover mind still taking in the room. VaughnWhere the hell am I? He feels the silk sheets against his skin the alcohol has not worn off yet .Rubbing his hand on the bed and admiring the size and sheets. “This definitely ain’t my shit” . His scratchy tenor voice manages as he slips back into his half high slumber. He lays down and the silk sheets rub against his naked skin and he has a very surprising and sobering moment and sits up in the bed.
I’m Naked... Why the ff. am I naked? Please, please tell me I didn’t....
He looks under the sheets and yup it went down. He is butt naked in some strange place. ALARM goes off in his head
No no no. What happened? ....Please be a woman. Damn you Vegas...
He gets up with the blanket around him, he looks for the sign of a woman and sees none. The whole time cursing Las Vegas, he turns and trips over a high heel. Relieved. Yes then his mind flashes back to the gay dudes on the strip. ...No could be a dude. He gets up and makes up his mind to get out of there and starts getting dressed fast. He puts on his watch and nice rope chain. His Black Jeans and long sleeve black Tee, Black Tims and Finally he throws his belt over his shoulder. Feels his pocket for his wallet and phone , Check. Check. Cautiously scanning the room. He notices a condom wrapper across the room on the marble floor by the door and his stomach drops.His eyes zoom in on the ripped condom package. Slowly walking over like he is about to go to crap on himself and kneels down and picks it up. Terror runs threw his mind at what he may have done.He tries to shake it off.He puts his other hand on his head, worried. Convincing himself to stand up, he straightens his legs up under the pressure of fear he feels inside. He knows his luck and this can’t end good.As he rises he sees a black laptop bag with alot of money sticking out of it. He snaps back.
Ok, ok, ok, Shiiiiiit. I was raised better than that.
He throws the bag over his shoulder closes it up and leaves out the room. He wipes the door handle and proceeds to walking fast to the elevator, looking around suspiciously.He bumps into the maid.Grabbing her to keep from knocking her over, they end up in an impromptu wrestling match that causes them both to laugh. Frozen with a caught look on his face. She smiles. Naturally he returns the flirt cautiously and tries to keep it moving but before he could clutch the bag and walk off.. MAIDExtremely attractive and stacked. Oh I see you are still acting up huh... She leans into his ear and whispers
You were a very bad boy last night. I thought your wife was going to kill you…and us.2 other young maids walk out of the rooms hearing her comment
and they start smiling and pointing at him. They walk up and greet him with a hug and kiss on the cheek.Next time you are here look us up, again. Mr. Vaughn. He releases them and acts like he is in a rush to go. They say “Bye Vaughn” together.He hurries to the elevator and starts jamming the down button. He looks back at the maids who are motioning him to come with them into room.Smiling, He shakes his head no then he looks at them again and considers it and remembers the bag. His mind trying to grasp for anything from last night but the liquor is still in control.
What Misses? Damn, how trashed was I? I wanna remember them. I waited for this my whole life for that. Ugh.
He puts his head on the elevator.The elevator as 3 girls walk smack into him and get his attention. He turns and lock eyes with a very attractive white girl who is trying to squeeze past him. Right hand on his left shoulder and left hand on his stomach. Vaughn tenses up. Her friends watch her molesting him embarrass him and laugh. Pink “Well get out the way, then.” She squeezes his butt. Face almost on his neck. she inhales.You smell good. What is that? Vaughn head down smile barely visible, he steps in the elevator and as the door closes he winks.She smirks and walks over to her friends.
He was sexy. Not enough ass
Terry:A beautiful white woman modest but attractive .Pink smiles with her eyes closed and showing all her teeth in her face.
You still drunk, Not cute.
Tiffany:Short petite blonde slim, well manicured and fit . Aerobic body. She shivers at picturing him.He was okay... Too Big for me though. Pink:Well come on so we can get this chick and eat.The girls walk down the hallway pass the maids who watched the whole thing.They give each other funky looks.What is she looking at? What you mad?The maids smirk and continue working. Boisterously entering the room calling for Cashi. Boss LADYYYYYYY!!! They laugh at her. They split and check the room inspecting the bed . Trisha:A tanned complexioned Latina with a very smart Alec attitude.Dressed impeccably. She out dresses her bosses and friends.She looked like she had a better time than us.They crowd around the bed. Terry:Where is she at? They search room and even the closets. Being the only sensible and sober one Terry decides t check the bathroom and find her asleep on the toilet with her r panties at her ankles, a big smile on her face and muttering something. Calling her friends into the bathroom they try to make sense of what she is saying.What the hell is she saying ?They get close to listen to her. Cashi, A very beautiful golden women. Her complexion says Latin, Her eyes Asian. Her shape Black. her attitude BOSS. Her head pounding and the flashing lights and laughing stir her out of her stupor slowly. Knowing she left the club last night NOW where is she and why is it so loud.but still in all Damn she feels good. Opening her eyes to her
friends/employees waking her up and flashing their camera phone in her face. Her Big beautiful smile make her friends feel bad for their drunken friend. She realizes its her practical joker cohorts and began to laugh uncontrollably. She tries to push them but her panties keep her from standing up. Which makes her laugh even harder. Oh my God get out and I better see these pictures no where! They get out. She gets herself together and stands up. She goes to take a step and a pain shoots through her stomach and she winces but she so tipsy she laughs it off.She looks at herself in the mirror and sees the big smile on her face and barely recognizes herself. This makes her smile a little deeper. She stares at herself and notices how pretty she really is. She brushes her hair from her face and examines her face. Eyes. Noses. Mouth. Cheeks. She feels good and makes up her mind that...
Cashi, this is the girl you are going to be for now on.The happy girl.I feel Good! Wooh! Her friends tell her shut up.
YOU SHUTUP!
Pink comes in the bathroom and looks at her with a curious look.Excited she looks at her.Pink, I feel happy. She carefully places herself on the toilet because the alcohol still has control of her body and balance. You are my best friend you know that? Turning just a little to fast and has to brace herself to keep from falling and they laugh. Pink, sitting next to her on the toilet she acknowledges her and hugs her best friend. I know but I got more ass then you so make this quick before you falloff. ,Cashi grabs her arm for support as she attempt to explain herself she stands up and slowly and spins around looking quite silly and giddy... Cashi:Look at me Pink:OOOOh my, you got some?. She inspects her from her perch and nods matter of factly. You so nasty Cashi: immediately turning her face up in confusion and oblivious to her statement. Some what? I got a little tinker toy ring. She shows it Pink, almost like a little child .Laughing Pink looks at her and raises her eyebrow. Is
everything is sex with you. Pink: Get some you’d understand. But you are bubbly and glowing ,what should I think? And your bed smells like a man....Cashi eyes widen and her
mouth drops wide open. Caught between a laugh and horror. Cashi drops her head and shakes her head. You a slut puppy Cashmoney? Cashi: hushing her.Shut up I never been with a man, you know that. Pink raises her eyebrow to say and....Well I’d be able to tell wouldn’t I. Terry interjects from the doorway “Maybe” Trisha immediately walks over and scolds her with a cold look . To save face Terry roles her eyes and looks away. Cashi: Oh my...You think it was Clark, If I did. Terry: Seizing the moment to inflict more insult to injury she yells from the other room. No, there was this really sexy black man Trisha turns and marches into the room and the two start arguing.
Pink:I’d beat this bitch ass if you gave him some...)They look back in the room at her in shock.What you know I wanted that big mutha... Cashi: Trying to comfort herself .Shut up nothing happened. I remember
Clark brought me back and I kicked him out.I think I dumped him. She looks to PINK for comfort Pink:Okay maybe that’s why you so happy.They agree. Pink cozies up to her boss and best friend and Cashi knows she is about to butter her up and playfully scowls at before Pink asks “So BossLady what’s the plan?” Cashi: Caught in the thought of what happened last night, Pink’s allegations….pink snaps her fingers in front of her face. Oh? Well we got 1 more day.She sees they hoping for her to take them shopping. Okay we can
go shopping but not in Vegas, I was thinking maybe Miami. We can go straight to work from there, we have that presentation in Ft. Lauderdale, anyway.She switches to work mode and her team seems to transform with her and not miss a beat. Terry i need confirmation on the meeting too as well as the contact needs to be updated cause I stole Sean he works for us now. She smiles. The Entourage impressed with her.Trisha get all the financials on the startups we are working on within the area , if they not producing we severe ties.Pink you cut the Heads. But today pack and let’s have some fun. Get out I’m getting in the shower. Vaughn walking into his room. He closes the door and locks the door. Closes the curtains. Checks closets and under the bed he goes in the bathroom and locks the door. He sits the toilet and sits the bag on his lap. Focus on the bag. The strap the zipper, he unzips it slowly. His eyes are huge because this could be enough money to change his life. His mom, his sister he can he finally breathe. The bag springs open to reveal several bundles of wrapped bills. Oh damn.He drops the bag and the money falls out.His eyes widen with how much money hits the ground.He sits the bag down which still has money in it.Sitting on the bathroom floor. There’s gotta be a 100,000 here. He empties the bag and checks all the pockets for anymore money.In shock he carefully counts and stacks the money on the tub ledge. $271,000 God, this ain’t funny. If this is a joke I don’t find it funny.You know I need this money this ain’t cool.Pacing back and forth angrily and making a bargain with God. I’m going walk
outside go down the steps and walk around the hotel if this money is here I’m taking it and I’m out. He starts to walk to the door and he hears his mothers voice “You know I raised you better than that.”.He runs back in the bathroom
and stuffs the money in the bag. Quickly he packs not missing a thing. He takes two dry washcloths and a towel out the bathroom. He throws the towel over his shoulder and he starts wiping down ever thing that his prints could be on. Toilet, sink. tub. dresser, door handles, closets and nightstands, He wipes the remotes, Finally he grabs his luggage then stops. He throws his big suitcase on the bed and opens it. He takes the laptop bag and shoves it under his clothes. He takes $10000 out and zips the bag up. He opens the room door with the towel. Giving the room a good look over before he leaves. Looks like
a maid cleaned the room. “All them Saturdays cleaning grand mom house paid off.” He leaves. As he is walking down the hallway he sees the maids cart and she tells him put the towels in the bin. He flashes her a smile and a wink that she returns with a smile.He tosses the towels and hops on the elevator that is closing. Big grin on his face.2 older white men talking about what they are going to do today. White guy #1 turning to white guy #2 “You are in Vegas forget her ass Dude.Have some fun enjoy yourself. Her loss you were a good guy.” He pats his shoulder to console his younger melancholy friend. White guy #2 musters up and replies very uneasy “I am a good guy now you want me to be a bad guy in Vegas.”Vaughn laughs at them. See, he thinks its
funny.
Vaughn, smirks andThis is the only place you can do that and get away with it. White guy #1 acts like he just heard the best speech ever. White guy #2 shakes his head in agreement.That’s what we here for. White guy#2:Yeah, your right. White guy #1:The door opens and Vaughn shakes their hands and exits shaking his head laughing.Hey man we’re in Freaking Vegas. No Judges. Suddenly a feeling of panic creeps into Vaughn’s mind. At this point Vaughn is ready to jump out of his own skin and leave Vegas. He approaches the checkout counter and the girl at the counter spots him across the room approaching and she looks up at him, smiles really hard and rolls her eyes. Vaughn:To himself I have got to stop drinking. I need to remember some of
this ....
INT-Layla checkout girl very petite shapely and attractive honey coated black woman college age. She points to the side door and gets her coworker to cover her as she exits the side. Her Body is crazy her tight black stretch pants look like skin on her.her top is clingy but not trashy and it looks like at any time the threads are going to give way and expose her very nosey breast. Layla:What you going jump on me right here?Vaughn caught in a daze almost walks on top of her.He shakes it off. Damn, I thought after last night you was done talking to me.Folding her arms.Vaughn looks lost. You and lil miss Prissy ass. She pulls him into a break room You and me was suppose to
have dinner and you show up with that lil Vaughn:holding her arms,”I don’t remember anything babygirl. I am so ....shellshocked with everything I gotta get the hell out of here.”
Layla amused at him she takes a step back and looks him up and down. “OOOh what you do”He shrugs. She laughs. She inhales his cologne and moves closer to him. Well, you’re super sweet so you probably just turned out a couple unsuspecting girls.She licks his lips with the tip of her tongue and pulls him close and nibbles his ear. You in a rush cause you owe me Vaughn. You being teasing me for 3days, now. She finds his groin. Ohhhh somebody wants to stay.Vaughn stunned that this fine woman is all over him.holding onto his manhood.
Say goodbye to me the right way. I have 10 minutes so....She looks him in the eye and he starts kissing her and tearing her clothes off. she is taking hers off her gets her shirt off and he puts her on the table when her phone goes off and she jumps up. reads the text. My Boss is coming. Rushing they start getting dressed . Layla kicks the luggage under a table. She pushes him in the broom closet as her boss opens the door to find her looking through her purse for something that seems important. Distressed . Irritated Yess Marc? Marc: A feminine but not quite gay attractive white boy Inspecting her and the room. He looks at her sideways and exhales Well, I heard you were arguing with your man and I didn’t wanna have to whoop ass.They laugh. She hugs him. He looks concerned. You okay?She nods. He sniffs. Really Layla,
take 10 minutes and get it together you smell like him.Let me find out you gotta goodbye quickie in the coatroom.
He leans against the closet. Vaughn can see him and hear how this is going he prepares for the worst. Layla looks embarrassed. He walks out. She opens the door quickly. Vaughn: He kisses and molest her “Another time momma.” Layla: Can I have your cologne as collateral. he gathers his bags and reaches in the side pocket and pulls out 2 oils.He walks over places them in her hands and kisses her.You better comeback Vaughn: I don’t have a choice...Layla. Those are oil watch what you put them on.He starts to walk out. Layla:There’s no name on these. (She juggles them between her hands and the aroma is on her hands. She smiles as she holds them to her nose and inhales them.He smiles and walks out. Meeting him at the counter. She signals she’s back to her Coworker who shakes their head but after looking at Vaughn gives her an approving nod.mouthing Shut up She turns back to Vaughn She takes out a pen Name Sir, Last then First Phone number email She taps the pen. She looks him in the eye smirking Vaughn: Really...okay Vaughn Thompson 856 609 7321 email um mm let me write it down for you.She hands him the paper She enters his info into the computer he writes it down and hands her the paper. So what’s the damage? He reaches in his pocket Layla
I’ll call you and tell you, Since you used your comps..You better comeback. He looks at her puzzled.He touches her fingers she looks at him. She smirks
Here comes your girl.
Cashi leading the parade, they are turning heads. Her beautiful legs stretch from under her skirt. Her girls in line with her. Cashi on the phone chewing someone’s head off. She smiles coldly at the bellhop who is checking her out. She is ordering people around . The staff and her girls are flying around trying to keep her quiet and moving out the door. Vaughn Looking at her
Which 1? Layla
Damn, you can’t remember?The Bitch, who else?Cashi Vizzas. Vaughn:
I don’t want her to remember me. He winks and walks away from Cashi and company and gets in a cab throwing his bags in the backseat. Trisha Sashaying over to Layla with a help me she is getting on my nerves look.we are checking out of the penthouse and ... Layla
The 2 adjoining rooms. I remember. How could I forget... her. cutting her eye at Cashi. Trisha
Yes, she is unforgettable. I know, Terry walks over rolling her eyes. Terry
You smell like that guy in the elevator. That smells like the sheets in her room too. Layla keeps typing and ignores her Trisha notices her ignoring Terry and smiles to herself Terry notices and out of spite. Layla glares at her. Terry shrugs and walks away Trisha
There’s a million bottles Layla
no it’s not this is his same guy. Big tall dark . He just left. Exhaling She points at the cab about to pull off Trisha
Oh my God she did him. Miss goody goody you just made my whole vacation. Oops is that your man? sorry She laughs with her back turned.She looks up at Layla who looks irritated Layla
Hell no we in Vegas no such thing but you just made my day. Trisha
No problem Pink walking over
You do smell like him Trisha
Take a guess why Cashi smell like him? Barely able to contain herself. Pink laughs lightly but turns to Cashi who is now tipping everyone she yelled at. She looks at Pink and gives her an I was wrong look. Pink turning to Layla. In henchman mode. That’s your man
Layla No, why?
Pink”Cause you smell like him and I wanna know who he is? Trisha take a walk I need to talk to …
(reading her name tag.) Layla.” Trisha walks away feeling happy until she sees Cashi face.There is a big change in it. She’s smiling and being nice. Cashi looks over to Trisha and mouths sorry and holds her arms out for a hug.Trisha feels bad and hugs her.looking over Cashi’s shoulder at Terry who is beyond confused.Focus on Pink and Layla stare down.
Okay Layla who is he? Layla
Why? I don’t work for you? Pink slips her $500 dollars.Attitude change.
Vaughn Thompson of New Jersey ma'am is there anything else I could help you with today? Pink
Number.... Marc walks over startling Layla Marc Is everything okay? Layla has not been herself today Pink
Actually I was offering her a job. You know who we are. She looks at Marc. He nods and gives a thumbs up to Layla smiles and walks away.
Take this card and give me a call. I’ll be back... Oh what is that cologne
She hands her the card Cashi appears smiling. trying to hold her sunglasses on her face. pink laughs. Tiffany beautifully disoriented and oblivious to the tense situation developing. Tiffany sniffs leans and smells Layla and gasp with her mouth open at Cashi. Cashi sniffs and turns to Pink with slight alarm
She was just telling me what it is. Right Layla Layla
I don’t know but I have a bottle left. I might be willing to part with it for the right price. Pink
Will you now? Okay I’ll give $200 for the bottle and a number. Her demeanor getting sterner as she talks. Layla writes down the number and pulls a bottle out her purse. She holds out her hand for the money and they coldly exchange. Cashi is becoming irritated, she smiles smugly at the 2 of them. Layla
That’s oil.Is there anything else I can do for you today? I hope your stay here was satisfactory and you enjoyed your time in Las Vegas. Turning her gaze on Cashi. She gives her a cold smirk. Cashi catches her sarcasm but doesn’t give her ay satisfaction of a response. Instead she smiles and .... Cashi
Of course I was pleased, with the hotel.
She points and Tiffany gives her a card with the company name on it. Tiffany steps back after putting the card on the counter. She shakes her head at Layla.
She signals her not to speak.
I’ve been here a time or two before with my father on business. We were actually going to buy this one but we weren’t to impressed with the management team or system.But you are an upgrade from the last ...person I met so maybe my suggestions were taken into consideration at the last meeting. Marc attempts to intervene and the 3 of them shoot him a look and he pauses. Marc smiles but Cashi doesn't. Shot of Trisha watching from across the room directing the bellhops and drivers, she freezes as she catches the site of the 3 of them staring at Marc his nervous smile. Trisha hurries the workers to get everything in the car asap. Cashi raises her index finger and slowly very aggressively points to Layla.
I’ll make sure to bring you up at our next pow wow, Layla.....? She insinuates for her last name. She adjust her glasses
Right? I spoke to soon.
She looks at Pink. She leaves. Pink You must be new here.... Layla eyes wide and nodding yes. Vaughn Vaughn at the airport ,on the phone with Latifa
So I can’t get on the plane with this money?
Int- Latifa Latifa Queen Latifa sitting at her nurse desk at work. whispering
Let me look it up. Damn boy you always doing something. She gets on the internet
okay you can you gotta tell them you got more than $10000...How much you got?! Shot of Vaughn Okay stay on the phone Dragging his baggage and carry on. He sees a young porter pants half off smoking a cigarette with 3 other guys. He walks over to them looks at them and starts to walk away. Who trying make some bread 2 of the boys follow him. He walks to the side of the building and starts explaining Look I got alot bread get me on the next flight to Philly and I need all my money on the plane with me for that I give you a stack a piece. They look confused $1000 Porter #1 Man you from New York? Vaughn Not important you want this bread? Porter #2 Hell yeah come on we get your ticket and everything out here. Pay up tho .
Vaughn Peels out $2000 Let’s go Vaughn Latifa I’ma call when I’m home. He turns to the porters and stops them. Stares them in the eye. Hey man, you to ugly to get cute. Don't try me On the Plane 5hrs later Voice over the speakers We will be arriving in Philadelphia International airport shortly. Focus on Vaughn’s face He looks up to the overhead storage place that holds his money secure. Exiting the terminal he spots Latifa’s truck and Zoo his thugged out big brother Sunni beard cold face except for the big smile when he sees Vaughn. He starts to cross the street but Vaughn signals for him stay put and he runs over to him. Latifa gets out the drivers side Zoo hugs him and they laugh. Zoo You good baby boy why I gotta come babysit you. What you do now ? Vaughn hugging Latifa looks at her , She looks at Zoo. What? Vaughn Get in I thought she told you. They get in the car and start driving . They merge on 95. Vaughn relaxes as they get closer to the Walt Whitman Bridge. Staring out the window Yo, I woke in this plush room naked in this bed that was so... I could of humped the bed and been straight. Zoo starts laughing Nah, man There was a bag with some bread in it and I took it and bounced. He hands Zoo $2000 yeah I’m splitting it up between the fam. Zoo If its like that get ma outta here. Latifa looks at him and they wait for his response Vaughn ain’t a whole lot but .... Latifa Then get a car and a couple things but break ma off. Don’t let nobody know you got money. They drive down Mt. Ephraim and stop at the fish store mom cooking I told her you was coming home early. She gets out the car she goes inside. Zoo He opens the door to the truck like he is getting out and pauses. I know you got something aight not alot but you need to get mama up outta here. It ain’t the same out here. I had to do some shi..
pausing mid sentence shaking his head with regret. Man It’s a mess lil bro. Real talk I don’t need this. I got more that on my left hand. Give it to T, . You know ma want take nutn from me but whatever you need to move her. I’ll match you. Vaughn looks at him like are you crazy? Vaughn You got money like that? Zoo Question is do you? Irritated with Vaughn's irresponsible thinking. You just told me you got enough money to surprise me. Dumb ass You need to put that money in a bank before something happen to you cause you .... Vaughn You my Brother Zoo Spinning around quickly and startling Vaughn Cain killed Able. Money change people. What the fu.. Latifa walks back to the car and upsets the conversation. Zoo gets out the car and he blows a kiss to Latifa and points at Vaughn . Remember what I said,Stupid. Tell mama I said I love her. He walks up the block people move to the side as he approaches. Latifa What he say? Vaughn Split the money with y'all. Get me to my house please. Latifa: Ok, Ok. He scared you again. She notices Vaughn's look. How much, you got? Vaughn: Begins to speak then remembers Zoo's words. He acts nervous and Latifa begs him. 50, I had 75 but.... Latifa: You got 50,000 on you? Vaughn nods watching her movements and reactions. Yo, you turn that into like 300 Vaughn: Come on T,. She turns down his street. She looks at him. He looks at her like she is crazy. By the time they get to the house he is considering it … in thought I'm saying you can get that money.
Vaughn: I don't know. He gets out and takes his bags in the house she follows him in the house. Noticing her watching him. He starts to search frantically Oh damn the money is in the car . She darts out to the car he quickly throws 5 stacks in a black plastic bag he runs and tosses the bag in his basement. He walks to the door Tifa, I got it! She comes in and they sit on the couch. He looks at her and she stares back at him he puts a stack of $10000 on the table. Then 4 more. Her mouth drops open. Im keeping $10000 giving momma 10 that leaves 30 between y'all. Get them over here. She pics up a stack and looks at it in disbelief. T, call them over here. She puts the money down and hugs him hard. Latifa: Tears in her eyes and hugging him hard This can change our lives. This is a come up. She releases him and looks at him in the eye. Vaughn looks away embarrassed but smiling. She hugs him again. Vaughn: okay okay go call them and he pushes her away playfully. He starts separating the money into stacks of $5000 Latifa walks in the kitchen dialing the phone. Vaughn watches her explain to her brothers to meet them at his house. He sees for the first time in a longtime a really big happy smile. Shes joking and laughing with them on them. Vaughn thinking in his head. Damn, a little bit of money got her this happy what would a a lot of money do. He signals her. Tell them meet me at mom's. She does and he grabs his jacket , the money and they leave. In the car she is driving and acting like a teenager. Radio blasting, she is cracking jokes and laughing. They pull up radio bumping. Sherman and Tyler on the porch they look at them in the car then a each other and laugh. B and Dom come out. They cut the car off and get out. Tyler: What y'all do? Latifa mugs him in the back of the head. Everybody laughs at him. You play to much. They follow Vaughn and Latifa in the house. Momma meets them in the dining room setting the table. Mom sees the really big smile on his face and how relaxed he is and is relieved.
Vaughn walks in the room and gives her a big hug. Theresa Well you look good. Sit down and eat. T help me bring this food out. She hugs him again. The boys sit down as momma and Latifa disappear in the kitchen. The brothers immediately look at him like wassup. He motions them to sit down in the living room They sit in the living room close together. Vaughn takes out the money, Their mouths drop open. He hands each of them a stack. Starting with Sherman, B, Tyler and then Before he hands Dom his money. He splits it and gives him $1000 Vaughn: You too young to have $5000 on you mom will kill both of us. So I'll keep it til tomorrow and we can do the bank thing. Dom: Man, I ain't a child. They look at him and blow him off. I'm not irritated. Come on man y'all always. Sherman: the proper response is “ Thank you Big Brother Al MIGHTEE� That's what you should say. Theresa What y'all in there doing ? Placing a food on the table. Looking at them suspiciously as the scurry around. They walk in and sit down . Bernard say grace. B: Momma? Come on Vaughn the oldest. All of them: But you the wrongest. They bow their heads and hold hands. Outside, knocking on the door before they pray. They all look up at each other suspiciously. They look at Latifa as she bites her lip and walks to the door. B: Mouthing OH Shit That's Zoo. They all roll their eyes and suck their teeth. Theresa I know what that mean. She stomps into the kitchen and they can hear dishes moving around . Zoo walks in and speaks. They hear a pot slam in the sink. Zoo looks up hurt. Zoo:
Really T. I just came by to say hello and.... Momma comes in staring him down He smiles lowers his head and shifts nervously. Hey Momma. She rolls her eyes and goes back in the kitchen. Zoo, frustrated looks at Latifa mean. He raises his arms in surrender and signals Bird to come outside. Latifa and Vaughn start to walk outMomma sees it . Momma Michael, where you going? Zoo stops. Angry and hurt he turns and looks at her. She shakes her head at how much he looks like his Dad. It's been a long time since I seen that look. He turns to walkout. You here sit down and eat. I haven't had y'all all together in a longtime. So stay. Cashi and Pink walking in her room dropping her bags. Cashi sits down on a chair exhausted as she flops down a pain shoots through her stomach and she winces. Pink: What? Cashi shakes her head she doesn't know and stands up to go into the bathroom. Pink's mouth drops open. She looks in the mirror and there is blood up her dress. Trisha, Tiffany and Terry enter the room and stop in shock. Cashi runs in the bathroom. Trisha pushes them in and closes the door. Starts going through her bag looking for a change of clothes. Pink and Tiffany go in the bathroom with her. Cashi is crying uncontrollably. Terry looks around and shrugs walks to the mini bar and starts taking out liquor. Cashi: Distraught Oh my god what did I do? Trisha: Smart Alec Homeboy at the elevator was coming from your room's...direction. Tiffany: That would be crazy. You and kevin Garnett boom boom boom. Cashi not laughing. Well, Boss lady i'm just ‌. Cashi scowls at her. Tiffany backs up. Cashi: Why y'all let me wander off. They start to answer and she cuts into them. I pay you top dollar to take care of all my affairs and cover my ...ass and y'all couldn't even do that for one night. Who knows what the f... She tries to contain herself.
This is a joke to you cause it's not happening to you. It's all fun and games. What if I got something? You still want to take your fricking pictures now. Take them out and snap away. They are upset. No take out your cameras and take the pictures....now. They take the pictures slowly. Now get your stuff and get the hell out of my room. You're lucky your rooms are paid for and tomorrow every last one of y'all better be ready to go. After this business is finished down here we will discuss if any of you will be going any further with this company. They look at her stunned. Get the Hell out. She throws their stuff out the room. They walk out. Pink turns to speak and she slams the door in their face. Back at Momma's house They are finished eating and sitting at the table. Zoo slides Vaughn the money under the table. Vaughn gets up and walks upstairs into his mom's room. She is ironing her clothes for tomorrow. She smiles at him like what do you want. Vaughn laughs. Vaughn: I don't want nothing I'm about to leave. Theresa You not telling me about your trip you must have had a really good time. He blushes and laughs. I don't even wanna know. They both laugh. Vaughn: Well this one thing I did do I can tell you about. He places the money on her clothes. She looks shocked. She picks it up and sits down on the bed. I hit big. I took care of them so you don't have to give none of them a dime. Get a lil apartment out there in Cherry Hill somewhere it's nice and a car. She shakes her head yeah and starts to cry and lays her head on his shoulder. You can callout tonight. She sits up and wipes her face. Theresa I can use the night off. Vaughn kisses her and stands up. You going home? Did you save some for yourself. Cause you can't help everybody then you end up in a bind. She starts to give him some of the money back and he stops her. Vaughn: You know I did. I am so straight right now. I'll call you tomorrow. He starts walking out. Theresa Counting the money she gets to 5000 and her eyes get huge at how much is left over.
The next morning Cashi in a business meeting walking through a plant with her team and the managers at the site. She looks very irritated and she is mean and dry to everyone. An elderly asian woman passing by her catches her eye. She smiles at Cashi and makes a circle motion around her face to let her know she is glowing. Cashi looks at her puzzled. She ignores the employees and managers and looks in her pocket mirror . Not seeing any noticeable thing she closes it and looks back at the woman who smiles and walks away shaking her head. Terry gets her attention and they continue to walk. Cashi feels a lil nauseous but doesn't show it. A week later Vaughn At work on his break his asleep in a car he is working on. Buff walks up and hits him up. Vaughn pops up. Buff: You might wanna close your mouth around all these convicts. Vaughn: You a convict. Buff: You right, fall asleep again. They laugh What's wrong with you? You moving like molasses all week. Vaughn: I feel like I weigh a thousand pounds.... I feel like you look. Buff hits him. I'm saying my nig I think it's jet lag. They nod in agreement. Mitch: Walking over looking at a chart Or you been kicking field goals. He goes to raise his arms and Vaughn throws up a technical foul sign. What? You sure, Half way He acts like he is going to raise his arms Vaughn signals wide right to everybody looking and laughing at them. You saying it's no good.?! They laughing. 2 weeks have passed and Cashi is not making nice with anyone. Trisha drives her to the doctor's and walks in checks in and sits and waits for her name to be called. Trisha: Calling Pink Damn, we here. Where are y'all at? She is unbearable. Pink: we are here in the parking lot. Well, you still got a job we haven't been in the office in a week. Silence. You have?
Trisha: Like a damn slave. Everyday she got me doing crazy stuff now this. Nurse calls Cashi's name hold up. She gets up gets the folder and walks out but stops in the hallway. I'm coming out now hurry up. She hangs up takes a deep breath and walks to the car. No smile or expression at all. She hands Cashi the folder and begins to pull off. Cashi puts her hand on her arm gently to stop her. Cashi takes her shades off and points as Pink, Terry and Tiffany pull up beside them. We are still friends. Pink: So wassup Cashmoney Cashi cracks a smile at her rockstar friend. We doing this here or at the house? Cashi: Nice, She rolls her eyes at the house....Can we go already? Shot of them driving. Cashi leaned back in the seat stressing out. Trisha reaches over and squeezes her hand. They never look at each other and a small smile on Cashi's face briefly. She clutches the folder. They arrive at the house. Pink, Terry and Tiffany already there standing by the car. They approach her car as she gets out the car. Cashi gives them an empty look, exhales and walks in the house they look at Trisha. Trisha reassures them with a wink. Cashi stops in the doorway and waves them to come in. They smile and rush in. Cashi takes Pink by the hand and the walk through the compound quietly to Cashi's room. They are greeted and offered food by the servants. The old gardner hands her an orange. Miguel: Older Latin Man. The family gardner. Cashi, these have always made you happy. He takes out his knife and cuts it and gives pieces to all of them. Cashi smiles as she eats the orange. She hugs Miguel. It's okay. Now you go I'll have Momma bring up a couple to your room for you and your friends. He hands her another. They walk to the room. Cashi’s Bedroom is Yellow and pink and looks more like a loft apartment. Wide open floor a high ceiling with decorated lights and white crown moldings. She has a Princess throne on the balcony facing the water.
Her bed is huge and covered with fine sheets and pillow. 2 large stuffed animals are on the floor beside her bed. Her carpet is a thick pink shag. It changes texture the closer to the door it gets. She walks past the bedroom part to the living part, past a giant couch in front of a very misplace floor modeled t.v.. Long drapes cover huge windows. The maids come in and open them. Cashi sits on the huge couch her friends surround her. She starts to open it and Mami , the gardner's wife, comes in and hands her a bowl of sliced oranges and a maid sets down glasses and a pitcher of raspberry iced tea. Mami: You a good girl Cashi. She kisses her on the forehead and turns to walk out. She points at at Pink smirks and shakes her head no. But you bad Pinky. What you do? They laugh Pink: LuLu, I didn't do nothing. It was Terry Mami: I doubt it. She couldn't find trouble with a map. They laugh. Mami pats terry on the head and walks away. Terry mouth open partially offended. Terry: She should be ready to retire soon. Cashi: Never she is family. Everything gets quiet as Cashi lays the envelope on her lap. She smooths it out with both hands. Her small manicured hands open the envelop and take out its contents. She reads and drops the paper and covers her mouth , she leans over on Terry who hugs her confused. Tiffany picks it up. Her eyes get big . Tiffany: It says you're fine. Cashi: Pops up from faking crying. Yup! So back to business. They look at her confused at her emotionless response. What? What you want from me? She picks up the oranges and starts eating them like she is starving. She clicks the t.v. On and leans back in the chair and exhales huge. Then they relax seeing she is trying to be tough. It has been 6weeks since Vaughn has been to Vegas. He has fallen asleep over his mother's house on the couch. Dexter laying across him. His mother cooking breakfast and talking to Latifa in the kitchen. The smell of the bacon wakes him up. He smiles takes a deep breath and immediately gets sick. He jumps up runs up the steps and throws up. Latifa and Momma stare at each other questioning. Momma turns off the fire and takes the pan off
the burner wiping her hands she walks to the bottom of the steps. Latifa following her. They hear him throwing up. They look at each other and agree. Camera through his eyes. Walking down the steps looking at the weird look on their faces. Through Momma's eyes watching him come down the step looking a mess. Exhausted,tired and like he is gaining weight. He musters a smile and she realizes they must be staring and shakes her head. Vaughn: Wassup? Why y'all looking at me like that? Theresa Who you got pregnant? Vaughn almost falls down the steps. Boy get up it better not be that damn Titty,. Vaughn: Te tee? No. Latifa: Who ? Vaughn: No one , I promise you.... Tetee really? Momma walks in the living room and sits down on the couch. She pats the chair for him to sit down next to her. Mom come on. He sits down. I don't have nobody pregnant. I promise you I haven't touch that girl the last person I was with was in Vegas and I used a condom. Latifa and Momma throw their hands up. Vaughn looks at them like they are crazy. Y'all bugging I got like a flu or something. I made an appointment already. Latifa: How you get the flu this time of year? You so stupid sometime. Vaughn: Well, I protected myself anyway so I ain't that stupid. I wasn't that drunk. He catches himself and looks at his mom embarrassed She looks at him like he is stupid. T.M.I. ‌. I did I found the wrapper. Theresa Okay good for you. You know you could sick... She shakes her head in disbelief They have this Gonorrhea and Chlamydia strain that doesn't react to antibiotics. We see these kids coming in with this everyday. It's like herpes. They getting it in their mouth.... Vaughn: Okay I'll go to the clinic today. He stands up and paces. The girl was really really upscale, bougie. I can't imagine she was ‌ Latifa:
Then what was she doing in Vegas drunk and slutting around with your broke a...butt. Stupid. You was suppose to go and relax damn boy you don't do nothing simple. Come on, I'm taking you down there myself. Vaughn: Sitting down Y'all serious? They start to berate him and he holds his hands out. Y'all gotta stop. I told you I protected myself and the girl wasn't no smut. You know gimme some credit. Y'all wake me up to all this babies and Gonorrhea stuff. He laughs making fun of them. I'm straight 6 o'clock baby. Theresa Okay straight. Go in there and cut that bacon on and finish making breakfast. He runs back up the steps and starts throwing up. At the clinic talking to the doctor. Vaughn: Okay, so how long I gotta wait. Doctor: gimme a week or 2. you are very nonchalant about this...Do you have a lot of partners. Vaughn: Nah, honestly I just got out of a long relationship and besides this Vegas thing I ain't been doing nutn. Doctor: How long has nutn been going on? Vaughn: I don't know for minute. The doctor looks at him and shakes his head. A year, man, damn... You got my blood you need anything else... you all in my business. Like it's a lil uncomfortable. Doctor: You think this is uncomfortable let these test comeback positive. Vaughn looks at him scared. Think about that. He leaves vaughn sitting in the room. The Maid drops the mail on Cashi's nightstand and nudges her to get up. Cashi looks horrible and the maid walks out snickering. She sits up and looks through the mail and there is a Marriage certificate from Vegas in there. She screams and starts to panic. An hour later she is moving through the office at top speed she avoids her dad and cuts pass his office. Chee looks out his office curiously but laughs it off. Cashi snatches Pink and Trisha as she passes by and they are almost jogging to keep up with her. They are trying to get her to slowdown.
She goes in her office and closes the door. She sits at her desk. There's a knock. Cashi jumps and signals Trisha to get the door. She opens it and tiffany and Terry come in joking and laughing but stop when they see Cashi. Tiffany: What happened? Cashi: Terry tell my Secretary no calls. Unless it's my Dad. Terry goes out and comes back in locking the door. Cashi opens the envelope and shows her friends the marriage certificate. They look in horror. This is 100% real , I checked. Vaughn walking down the street, he is on the phone snapping to his brother. Vaughn: I can't be married man! Sherman: Relax, get it annulled they real unless you annul it. Damn boy you don't do nuthin easy. Do you know who she is? Vaughn: No! Man, you know how many girls knew who I was by the time I left...But I don't remember getting no cheeks. He hears multiple laughs Come on man who that? Sherman: B and Dom, hold up tell Ty what you did? Vaughn: Ahh mann this is funny? Dom: Yeah, real funny....You come back with 50g's , married and you don't remember nuthin, that's funny as hell. Vaughn exhales. Think about it if it was B. Vaughn: He crazy though he always got some girl chasing him around. B: But I ain't married. They laugh. Vaughn walks up on them standing in front of the Barbershop and starts playing punching them and hitting them he chases them up the street. They run and laugh. Vaughn catches Sherman and they all run back and grab him. They tease him. Where the bachelor party? Vaughn pulls out the marriage license. Facebook her. He takes her name types it in his phone and her picture pops ups and look at her mouth open.
She bad as shhh. Tyler: That's your wife? You popped her? You ain't never had a chick that bad.Well...now you did, I guess. Damn, I would've married her too. They agree. Vaughn shakes his head. You need to relax, we goin blow this L not Whole Milk over there but you can. Vaughn: I can't believe this. B: Mommy going whoop your ass. You grown man that's going to get his ass beat. Vaughn: I know. Cashi: We are working from home, get your stuff, Terry and Tiff get what we need and forward the calls to my home office in an hour. Pink, Tell my Father we are at home cause of ‌.whatever and Trisha get me a car a big one, now. Her secretary buzzes her. I said no phone calls. Secretary: I know but it is your doctor. Cashi: Okay send him through. She takes it off speaker and answers. Yes, this is she......Excuse me? She drops her head and shakes her head. Are you sure?....Tell him to meet me at my house in an hour. She slams the phone, stands up and throws her chair across the room. I shouldn't do that it may hurt the baby. What the f.... Where's my car?! Zoo walks through an alley way and come to a back door. He unlocks the door goes in and is greeted by 2 smiling children. Vaughn and his brothers eating breakfast at a diner. Latifa comes in w Buff and smacks him in the head. Everyone eating but Vaughn. Scene shows them sitting and talking and him explaining to them what happened and their reactions. Vaughn phone rings. Zoo: Y'all in there...I'm coming in. Zoo greets them hugs Latifa and looks at Vaughn and shakes his head. He makes them move away from the window. He tips all the waitresses for helping them. He is the only one that congratulates Vaughn. You may have found something special. Talk to her. Don't listen to these fools
They laugh They Bachelors for life. You and me we, gotta keep a woman... Sherman: You gotta woman? Where? Seriously? Zoo: Shut up you missing the point. Talk to her. It might be worth it. The doctor leaving out the service entrance of Cashi's house. Cashi walking back through the house and walks into her brother Michael. INT Michael more Latino looking than Mediterranean. Early 20's. He is a Heavy but neat and attractive. His demeanor is nice warmer than Cashi's. He is eating something the chef handed him. Michael: Why the doc sneaking out the backdoor? She rolls her eyes and walks past him. You got bugs? Cashi scowls at him. Oh you gotta have a man involved for that ? She raises her eyebrow at him. He raises his eyebrow. Get outta here....Really? She walks away. You are walking different. She straightens up her walk. He laughs. Good for you. She walks out of sight. She can stop being a B I YATCH. He looks at the servants who are trying not to laugh. In Cashi's room. She is unpleasant. Cashi: Gimme the test. Pink tosses the box and she drops it. She looks at it on the floor and looks at Pink. She picks it up. Tosses it back to her. Gimme the test.. Pink embarrassed. She stands up and walks it over to her. She hands it to Cashi who is staring at her coldly. Come on. Cashi walks to the bathroom Pink stands outside. Cashi comes out wiping her hands. 5minutes we check. Pink peeks in and its already showing. She taps Cashi who turns and can see from outside the bathroom the bright + sign. Oh My God. She starts crying and her friends come running over to console her. Michael peeking through the door. Oh shit. It's around 7pm Vaughn is walking home.
He is thinking about his situation and he is daydreaming about the good and bad his situation has. He lights a cigarette. He reaches his house and sits on the porch.His face is stressed. Dex is the window. He puffs his cigarette and walks in the house. A week later Cashi walking from the kitchen in the late at night. She is eating and looking around to see who is watching. Michael sleepy walking in the kitchen. She freezes with a mouth full of food. Michael:You been smoking that good Cali... Cashi bust out laughing. He gets a soda out of the fridge he walks over r to her stands next to her and puts his arm around her. You know I know. Cashi makes a face of pain. Whatever, you old as hell you need a baby. You need to act like a real grownup and have a family. Who baby is it? Cashi looks away and down. Cashmoney? Your kidding? He prepares to go off Cashi: His name is Vaughn, He is Black, he lives in NJ....What? Come here. They walk into Michael's room. It happened in Vegas. She paces. And I'm married. Michael: What? What are you going do? You keeping the baby, you staying married, what were you thinking? Cashi: I was drinking and long story. I don't know what to do. Michael: What he say? Cashi: Who? The guy? He doesn't know. I don't ever remember speaking to him period so why start now. Michael: Yeah you could get an annulment but that baby? Tell him but don't tell dad. I LOVE YOU By: NeVaughn 2weeks have passed- 8weeks pregnant INT- Bedroom Night 1a.m. Cashi’s Bedroom is Yellow and pink and looks more like a loft apartment. Cashi, Pink, and Trisha laying on her bed looking at the laptop. Surfing Facebook for Vaughn Thompson. Cashi sitting Indian style on the bed with her hair down in a sweatsuit. A bowl of Cheese curls in her lap. Pink:
Ok we got a million hits. That was pointless. Cashi:
Well I’m sure he’s in there. This was your idea. Pink:
Yeah but damn girl. Ok Let me see. What is it we are looking for? scrolls down through them. Trisha: He’s from New Jersey 27 years old single Black… Cashi: Pink Scrolling
Stop stop stop.That’s him.
( She rubs her side.) She sees a picture of guys holding up drinks, looking very intoxicated Pink:
How you know?
( Cashi looks at her like really.)
Ok then Cashi:
Click on the pic and go to his profile. ( she does. She leans in and rubs the hair away from her face.) Come on now where is my baby daddy? (rubbing her stomach) Trisha:
You know I hope it’s not him. I mean Damn. ( She points to Buff.) Cashi:
Hahaha funny. She said Handsome and Baldheaded. ( Running her finger over the picture and stopping on Vaughn’s pic.) Pink: (looking at his face.) That looks like the guy from the elevator. ( they crowd around and agree.)
That’s HIM.
Trisha”He was getting on the elevator when we came to the room. He smelled so good. (She falls back on the bed.) Pink:
Oh my God yes and he’s a nice size. You gotta sexy Baby daddy Cashi:
Do I send him a message with the Request? She thought she was ready for this but now she is extremely scared and nervous Her hands frozen in mid air over the keys she starts typing.
Hello Do you remember me?
Silence in the room as she hits send they wait and Vaughn Responds in 10 seconds Int- Vaughn’s Bedroom Modest small but clean black art pics on all the walls and a Michael Jackson doll in a glass case on his dresser
Vaughn sitting up in his bed. The bluish light from his phone outlining his face and the muscles in his neck and shoulders. He looks at the message twice to make sure he is seeing the right name. Already awake he hasn't slept good since the arrival of the marriage certificate. Surprised at her message to him. He looks at her picture and remembers how almost 2 months ago he thought she was gorgeous. Now to think this is the woman he slept with that night on top of that married. Staring at his phone he sits on the edge of the bed typing a response as he cuts on his computer. The screen illuminates his room and reveals more of his Blacklight pictures.
I do remember you. You are gorgeous. You were being mean to the Bellhops. >"{ He turns on a light on his desk and he quickly sits in the chair and logs on. Dexter sleep by the door looks at him. Cashi stunned at his remark and emoticon. Trisha:
He was in the lobby?Ask him why he didn’t speak up? she looks at Cashi Pink:
Yeah, ask him how he feels about being a Daddy. Cashi starts typing
Is that all you remember? Vaughn:
Yes, why? Pink:
Ask if he has a video cam Ask what's his email Cashi types and he replies yes.and they video connect. Vaughn's face pops up on her screen. He has on a white T-shirt. He has the lights off so all you see is his shirt ,teeth and eyes. He smiles as he adjust the camera and they see him come into focus . Vaughn sees the girls around Cashi as she wipes the hair from her face he sees how beautiful she is. His face shows the reaction to seeing her. In Cashi's ear
Oh he likes you. Vaughn:
Oh! You! From the elevator! He sees them laughing. They all start talking to him at once...
Wait, wait can I speak to my wife?
His smile hardens into an irritated grin. His eyes focus on Cashi and he points at her.
Hello Baby.Nice to finally see you.
Cashi nods her head in agreement. Staying very proper and professional.
Cashi:
Well, it never sounded so serious until just now. Silence.
How are you doing today? She keeps adjusting to get comfortable. Vaughn:
I'm aight, you won't sit still. Relax, We can take care of this real simple. He laughs. Cashi:
Exactly, Do you wanna be married?.. Wait I need to record this. Vaughn nods. Her friends pullout their phones and record it.
Ok, Vaughn Thompson, Are you willing to annul this marriage Vaughn:
Yes...Though I wouldn't mind another honeymoon He laughs Yeah, I don't remember getting married or anything else. You are beautiful though. I'm not to ugly. Cashi huffs in frustration. Ok you all business, that's how you wanna do this aight. I'm willing to annul the marriage if you tell me why you are in such a rush to annul it. Cashi: Because it wasn't a real... Vaughn: I gotta piece of paper that says it is... Now is there something else? Cause my family is telling me there is..... silence. He looks at her and her friends worried look on their faces and Cashi Covers the camera. When she uncovers it she is standing up. She lifts unbuttons her shirt up to her breast and exposes her baby bump. Vaughn drops his head. Latifa appears from off camera Latifa:
I am telling mommy. Cashi:
Not so simple. She looks worried a little disappointed at his head dropping. Vaughn:
Not so simple...My mother was right. Where are you? Cashi:
I'm in California. At our home in Palos Verde estates Vaughn:
We are about to come out there where you wanna meet? Cashi:
I did not invite you. Vaughn:
Look, I'm not going to believe this until I see it. This is crazy.
Cashi:
I don't know you and I... Vaughn:
Please, If I didn't hurt you before why would I now? Cashi:
No, slowdown . Haven't you had enough of moving fast. She sees the worry on his face. She smiles a little.
Let's talk tomorrow.
She closes the laptop.Vaughn walks away from the computer. He walks outside Latifa behind him. They stand on the porch. Vaughn starts hyperventilating. Cashi alarm goes off at 4 am she gets up and goes through her morning routine. She calls down for oranges and opens her laptop up and she types in her password . She walks away as the screen populates and when she returns to see Vaughn sitting in the chair sleep. She tried to block out last night but seeing him in the morning made it real all over again. She gets angry and goes to close the computer but notices he typed a message. Dear Cashi, This is crazy and I can't imagine how you feeling carrying a child and all but I think we should talk alone. So please don't do anything until we talk. Your Loving husband , Vaughn. HAHAHA " ) She sits and studies him and he moves in the chair and sits up and opens his eyes. Sarcastically
Good morning Honey
Vaughn smiles and waves . Vaughn:
Good morning, I sent you a message.. Cashi:
I got it...we can talk about that. When do you wanna talk? Vaughn:
I can fly out there ? Cashi:
I'll Let you know... This is a mess and I really don't feel like talking about it. So I will have my secretary contact you with details and your flight information if I change my mind. Vaughn:
I gotta go to work and if I don't call out by a certain time I can't call out I'll get fired. She rolls her eyes.
What? Cashi:
What do you do? Vaughn:
I'm a Mechanic, been one for 3yrs.
CashI:
Oh my God a mechanic? Do you know who I am ? Vaughn:
I looked you up. Cashi:
So you know I'm very... Vaughn:
I said I looked you up what you explaining for? Cashi:
My secretary will be calling you with details. She slams the laptop and walks off into the bathroom. Sherman arrives at Vaughn's house. Vaughn opens the door Sherman walks in with bags of clothes and shoes. Vaughn grabs the suits out the trunk Sherman:
Man this my new stash. Vaughn:
Good look. You got that Armani. Sherman:
Man yeah, I better get this back it's 3stacks worth. Vaughn:
Here's 5, get the clothes you kept and bring them back. Cashi , Pink and Trisha walking into Cashi's office. Her secretary looks worried she gets up and meets Cashi. Secretary: There's a ‌ man her to see you. He said he is family. Cashi looks at her questionably. She walks past Vaughn into her office. Pink and Trisha see him and stop mouths wide open. Cashi turns to speak to her employees and sees them frozen. She walks back out and to see what they are staring at. Her Vaughn lock eyes. She is in total shock. Vaughn:
Hello, I am Vaughn.
He extends his hand. Cashi snaps out of it and shakes his hand. She motions for him to follow her into the office. He follows her. Camera shot his eyes watching her walk. Cashi catches a glimpse of him staring in a window. When they get in the office she clothes the door in her friends face. She closes the shades and sits down. Vaughn sits in chair across from her and they look at each other . Cashi looks upset Vaughn, irritated.
What? Cashi:
This is my job, I work here. This what you are doing is personal. You don't show up... Vaughn:
You rather I show up at the house? Her eyes get big.
Exactly, I just wanted to see the paperwork from your doctor and marriage license.Here's mine, oh and you will see I got checked out I have a clean bill of health. I passed with a C+. He hands her an envelope.
Now show me yours.
Cashi: Taking the papers and examining them.
Do you have an I.D.?
He hands her his license. She puts his name in the computer and runs a background check.
Do you know what happened in Vegas? He shakes his head confused.
Why are you here? Vaughn:
Cause I'm a little shaken up so I know you being pregnant, a woman it gotta be worst for you than me. I just wanted to show my face... Cashi gets up and walks around the desk to the window and looks out. Cashi:
How much do you want? She turns to him.
That is what you want? There's no other reason for you to be here. Vaughn: his back to her and calmly
The baby. Cashi:I may not keep it She looks at him. His back turned he drops his head. What... Vaughn:That's my child too....Vaughn stands; Her father walks in after he says that.
All my information is in the envelope... thank you for seeing me. Have a nice day . He turns and walks out he stares at Chee and doesn't flinch. Vaughn doesn't either. Chee turns and looks at her like who is that. She waves it off. She sees him get in a car and pull off, She walks by her father kissing him on the cheer and pats his belly. And teases him. Taking his arm they exit the office. Vaughn driving . He puts his cell on the drivers console. Waiting for the her call. He goes into several stores. Baby stores and furniture shops. He smiles looking at some toys and clothes. He takes pictures of some things and starts to send them but he doesn't. He As the sun goes down he is sitting in his hotel room staring out the window. Brochures and clipping from baby stores all over the table in the room. He constantly checks his phone and looks away in disappointment. Next morning Vaughn laying in the bed looking depressed. He gets up throws on his shoes and a T- shirt . He picks up the brochures and he opens the door and Cashi is walking up to his room. They stare each other down. She stops just short of him. She looks at his hand . He hands them to her. She starts looking at the cribs and gets irritated and starts to cry. Vaughn extends his hand to her. She pushes him away and walks in his room. He
follows. She sits in a chair and all the brochures and clippings. Her eyes get big and she looks at him upset. Cashi Shakes her head at him. Cashi:
You have no right to bring this into my life. What about my career and my family. That man you rudely walked passed was my father, he is no fool. He knew you were somebody relevant cause I don't get upset for nothing and you just drop this on me. Who the fuck do you think you are? You barge in my life and upset everything, I've worked hard to get where I am. Do you know I have 5 brothers and how hard I had to work to make my father pick me over them. I am one of the most powerful women in my field. I have made millions of dollars for my company. Vaughn:
Actually, you made close to a billion with that last deal with the tech company. Like I said I looked you up. He kneels in front of her. She draws back from him. He smirks and looks in her eyes.
We both here in this.i just want to help you and I need you to help me to. I've been planning this speech for awhile but seeing you hurt like this I can't even....I t can't get no crazier than this I know. I could've just walked away ignored you or whatever..... CashI:
I'm Very wealthy. Vaughn:How does that help me? You got the lawyers and money.... He sits on the edge of the bed.
I mean you are carrying my lil man (he smiles) In all the world you hold the most precious...The best parts of me. I mean you are really pregnant? I mean you are carrying my lil man (he smiles) In all the world you hold the most precious...The best parts of me. I mean you are really pregnant? He points at her stomach There's a baby in there? She gives him an envelope and he opens and reads. Cashi:
I passed with an A...I was never with a man before this. So as you see this is a really bad situation for me. I'm pregnant and married to a black man from one the most dangerous cities in the country, deflowered and I don't remember none of it. I feel like a whore. She is crying hard. She stands up and sees looks at the brochures and throws them .
If I don't keep it life will go back to normal. Vaughn:
No, it won't cause you'll never be normal again. She starts to speak.
Your body but it ain't fair to me....I understand but it's just all fucked up. I had time to think about it and I want this baby even if you don't.What do I have to say to make you keep it? I'll take it and you can go back to life as usual. I'll move. I'll do whatever i'll sign
papers to be quiet. He walks up to her in her personal space and she tries to back up but her back is to the door.
I'm not here to hurt you. This baby can save me and I know you may not understand but the baby is a way out for me. She can be my reason... Cashi:
I thought you said lil man. Vaughn:
Looking at you makes me hope it's a girl so I can have a piece of her mother. Cashi puts her hand in his chest and pushes for him to back up. He doesn't move she looks a little worried. She pushes with both hands.
Sorry,but I'm going to be in your face . You going know I'm not here to hurt you. I don't fear nothing, you know where I'm from. I lied...I'm afraid of hurting this beautiful woman like my old man did my mother. That's not our story. If I can help you and fix this I will. He touches her stomach, she jumps and the baby moves. And they look at each other. Cashi:
That's never happened. Backup. Please
She gently touches his arm and he backs away. She is curious at how docile he is. She unbuttons her shirt and shows her belly. She takes his hand and places it on her stomach
Yes there is a baby in there. You won't be bullying me . Vaughn smiles.
What am I doing? Vaughn:
Talking to your husband. You eat yet?We gotta take care of you. It will be alright. He slides his hand around her waist and pulls her into a hug. She nervously hugs him.
I've made up my mind to take care of this...You too. I just wanna be your friend. Cashi:
Ha, no Benefits. Understood? She feels him laugh. He releases her. Her arms still around his neck.
Seriously,I'm not that girl. Vaughn:
Lets get y'all fed. Okay? And relax I'm a good guy. Cashi:
Your background came back we will see. She walks out and he follows her.
I wanna take you somewhere...I can't really be seen out here with you until I figure out what to do. There's a place in Northern California I go on my days off.. Vaughn nods in agreement. They take her car. They drive he laughs at her taste in music and they start to relax around each other. Her frustrated face turns into a smile as she starts talking. The day shows them sitting and talking
at the restaurant. Walking in out of stores they pass a jewelry shop and she sees Vaughn's face shows disappointment. She reluctantly gets his attention by pointing at a store with baby furniture. He brightens up and they walk through the store and look at cribs and dressers. She finds herself getting into it the more they look. They end up in several baby stores. Vaughn watches her picking up brochures as she walks in front of him and he imagines her months away big and then her holding a pretty baby. She is calling him to come here and that breaks his daydream. She shows him a crib and starts really loosening up and they laugh at toys and clothes. She doesn't want to like the idea but it feels good. Like Vegas. Later that night Vaughn returning his car and then walking through the terminal with Cashi to his plane . He gets to his gate. They stare at each other and smile. Her phones goes off. She looks at it irritated.
I forgot I was working. They'll call back. I forgot all about work today...You are proving to be a lot of trouble.. He playfully hugs her and she hugs him back laughing.
Way to comfortable around you. Vaughn:
I'll call when I'm home. Alright...I got you and you something. He reaches in his bag and pulls out a stuff animal and gives it to her. She looks at him and the animal. Her face tries to resist the smile.
It's okay to smile ...Take it. She takes it and smells it.
It smells like baby powder. I gotta go. Can I get a hug, a pound. She chucks him deuces. Smiling she gives him a hug.
Eat. I'll call you later.
He sneaks a peck on her cheek and she catches her cologne. She flashes back to him holding her crying the hotel and he kisses her cheek then it goes away.
What was that?
She smiles shakes it off and walks away from him holding her stuffed animal. He walks to his terminal. Sitting waiting for the plane he takes out his phone and takes a picture and sends it to her. Thank u lil miss. " ) Getting the car she gets the text looks at it and smiles. At the compound her father walking in the family room Michael and Jon sitting talking. Interrupting what seems to be a very serious conversation/ Chee:
Where is Cashi? She isn't answering her phone. Jon:
I just talked to her she on her way home. Chee:
So She doesn't answer her phone? Cashi walks into the inquisition she tries to walk out unnoticed but Chee sees his sons eyes and turns and sees her stunned face .
Cashi? Why...