[theme music]
[chuckling]
Let me walk you to your car
make sure nobody harm all this.
No, because then I'm gonna wanna walk you back to the house.
Alright, now, I want you to call me the minute..
I mean, no, the second you get to your house, alright?
- Don't you worry, I will. - Alright, give me a hug.
Oh, alright now. Alright.
- I'll miss you. - I'll miss you more.
I'll miss you most. I miss you already.
- I'll miss you most. - Buh‐bye.
Oh, there you.. Oh. Look it. Whoo. Bye‐bye.
[cooing]
Alright, let me guess.
'Either Denise just left'
or you really like the new mailman.
Now, Mark, you're pretty serious about this girl, aren't you?
Well, she's alright, if you like that sexy, sultry type of girl.
Actually, I'm crazy about her. Isn't she great?
Yeah, she's nice.
- Hey, guys. - 'Hey.'
Wanna buy some candy?
Each chunky chewy bar is one buck.
And the money goes straight to our school library.
Oh, sure, Tyler. I'll take one.
Here you go.
- Thank you. - Mm‐hmm.
- Huh. - Thanks.
Hey, man, you got change for a five?
Uh, yeah.
There you go.
Ah, T‐Tyler, uh.
I‐I want my change in money, not candy, brother.
Oh, sorry.
No returns on food products.
- Oh, hi, everybody. - Hi, sugar.
Each chunky chewy bar is a buck.
And the money goes straight to‐‐.
Too late. Tyler already cleaned us out.
Mom, how could you?
Well, I'm sorry, honey.
I didn't know that you were selling candy bars.
But I'll buy one from you too, okay?
Good, because whoever sells the most
is gonna win a CD player.
And that's gonna be me.
[laughing]
Like you can compete with this smile.
Tyler, phony smiles don't sell candy bars
sweet sincere ones do.
I'm telling you guys now
I don't care how much you smile
I ain't buying no more candy, alright?
No, no.
Alright, alright. How much for the whole box?
I'll take it. Here, here.
♪ Give it up give it up ♪
♪ Mr. Cooper's definitely in the house ♪
♪ You got to give it up for my brother ♪
♪ He's got it goin' on ♪
♪ Cooper Cooper ♪
♪ Gonna tear the house ♪
♪ Down ♪
♪ I'm a hero ♪
♪ Ain't no shadow of doubt ♪
♪ Gonna do this ♪
♪ We can work it out yeah ♪
♪ Cooper Cooper ♪
♪ Gonna tear the house ♪
♪ Down ♪
♪ Give it up give it up ♪
♪ Super‐de‐dooper Looper‐de‐looper ♪
♪ Hangin' with de Mr. de Cooper ♪
♪ Cooper ♪
[upbeat music]
See, honey, this is great.
Now, you've already sold 43 candy bars.
Yeah, 44.
Vanessa hasn't paid me for that one yet.
Don't worry, I'll‐I'll pay you.
You're worse than those people at American Express.
Mommy, I made a fortune at Tyler's house.
His parents were having a party
and I sold candy bars to all of their friends.
Tyler's parents had a party, and they didn't invite us?
In my own home.
It's on now, Nicole. This means war.
Nicole, honey, I think you owe Tyler an apology.
Mom, but he sold candy bars to my Sunshine troop.
[chuckles] God don't give me these good looks for nothin', baby.
Huh, I have an idea, you guys.
Why don't you work together?
- Oh, not me, mom. - No way.
Look, you are selling an awful lot on your own.
And if you work together
there's no way that you can lose.
Well, she does make a good point, Tyler.
We could give it a try.
I will if you will.
- Deal. - Deal.
(Vanessa) 'Ah, I don't get it.'
I mean, you back into somebody's mailbox a couple times
and suddenly you're just off their party list.
Just like that.
- Give it up. - Luck, that's luck.
Damn, boy. So, man.
What are you and Denise doing tonight?
Oh, I don't know, man.
We'll probably, uh, order a pizza.
You know, rent a movie
and go out for some frozen yogurt after that.
- She likes that stuff. - Whoo!
Life in the fast lane!
[laughing]
What you trying to say? I'm boring, man?
Yeah.
[laughing] See, you don't understand.
I have a nice relationship with a woman that I really like.
Now, how are things going with you and your woman, man?
Oh, I forgot. You don't got a woman!
[laughing]
Ow.
I'm in a transitional period.
Oh, yeah.
You're in a long‐g‐g transitional period.
[chuckles] It's called home alone.
And that's exactly what you're gonna be doing
when I'm out with my woman.
Alright, you got that.
But next Saturday, me and the fellas will be at
the George Clinton and the P. Funk All‐Stars Concert.
VIP Seats!
[laughing]
No, no, no.
Look, wait. I‐I love George Clinton.
Count me in. I'm there, bear.
Oh, you sure you don't need a permission slip?
It ain't like that, man.
Denise doesn't tell me what to do.
Like I said, I'm in the limo with you.
- Oh, oh, okay. You're in. - Alright?
Ha ha. Got it.
Got your low‐fat yogurt right here.
Alright, I got popcorn..
- With no butter.. - Right.
No salt, no taste.
[laughing]
That's the way you like it, and for dessert
we have rice cakes.
Yeah, I love rice cakes.
I like rice cakes, too. They make great coasters.
- And they fly real well. - Oh, Mark.
- I'm sorry. - I'm sorry, baby.
I know you miss your burgers
and your chips and your fries and stuff
but I want my man to be healthy.
- Mm‐hmm. - Now, give me a kiss.
Okay.
[chuckling]
On second thought, let's forget about the movie.
Let's just kiss.
Mark, you say that every Saturday night.
Oh, you know, speaking of every Saturday night
next Saturday night, I'm going to see George Clinton
with the boys. Mm‐hmm.
You what?
I'm gonna go see George Clinton with the boys.
George Clinton. P. Funk.
I thought Saturday night was our night.
Well, it is, but it's not like it's a rule or somethin'.
Some Saturday nights I spend with my boys.
Some Saturday nights I spend with Neesey.
Mm.
But... when were you gonna tell me about this?
I'm telling you now.
Couldn't you have told me earlier?
[scoffs] I didn't know earlier.
Look, if‐if‐if, if you'd rather spend the evening
with George Clinton and the P. Funk All‐Stars
and your boys, that's fine, you know.
'Cause I got things to do, too.
I got friends. I know people. I can go places.
- I'm a strong black woman. - Oh, okay.
- I can do things on my own. - Alright, alright.
[chattering]
Now, relax. Now, this is just a concert.
Steve got some tickets, and I'd like to go.
So, please?
- Okay. - Alright.
You go to the concert and you have a good time with your boys.
- Okay? - Mm‐hmm.
As long as you're there on Sunday
everything's alright.
Sun‐Sunday?
- Sunday? - You forgot, didn't you?
- No. - You forgot.
[chattering]
Sunday, that's when we gonna do our Sunday thing
that we gonna do Sunday‐Sunday. Help me out.
What we doing Sunday?
Marksy, I told you
my ad agency's throwing this big party
for Captain Salty's magic fish sticks.
And we're taking this moonlight boat ride
around the bay and everything.
Oh, yeah, uh, Sunday.
[clears throat] But I might not be able to make that.
'Cause me and the boys are supposed to hook up Sunday
to talk about what happened Saturday.
You know?
That's one of them things.
Just start the movie, Mark.
Look at you pouting.
"Just start the movie, Mark."
Now, you know I'ma be there.
Alright. It's on a boat, right?
- Right. - I'll wear my scuba gear.
- Alright? - You promise?
I'll watch Jacques Cousteau for you.
Alright. Let's start this movie. I'm dying to see "Terminator 2."
Remote control. Terminator!
Oh, you know what? I forgot to tell you, baby.
- Um.. - Mm‐hm.
I rented, um, "Terms Of Endearment" instead.
Just as I thought.
I'm out doin' all the work
and you're playing games.
I sold 14 bars today.
How many did you sell?
Five, but yesterday I sold 11
and you only sold, let me see... two!
Stop livin' in the past.
Tyler, I'm not sure I like being partners with you.
You're too bossy.
Oh? Well, maybe I should just go solo.
- Maybe you should. - Maybe I will.
‐ Fine. ‐ See you. Bye.
On second thought, this is my house.
You leave.
Guess you feel pretty silly, huh?
[doorbell rings]
It's okay, it's okay. I want you to get the door.
If it's Denise, I'm not here, alright?
[sighs] Mark, you are being ridiculous!
Just do what I ask you. Thank you.
Hi, Earvin.
- Hi, Ms. Lee. - No, I was‐‐.
Earvin, what are you doing here?
Oh, you said if I didn't bring my signed permission slip
for tomorrow's game, I couldn't play.
Why are you hiding behind the couch? Is everything okay?
Yes, everything is okay.
Can't a man hide behind his couch if he wants to?
Sure, he can, Coop..
If he's crazy.
I got to go. Bye.
Bye‐bye, Earvin.
Now, Mark, what is the matter with you?
And why are you hiding from Denise?
Because she's trying to suffocate me.
See, I should have seen it coming.
Just started with Saturdays, then eased on over to Sundays.
Mm‐hm. She got me changing what I wear.
I don't like that. No, uh‐uh.
She‐she got me changing my diet.
And then she got me talking about my feelings.
"Come on, Mark. Let it go. Talk about it."
Where's it gonna end?
I don't know, Mark.
Maybe in a meaningful, well‐adjusted relationship.
Exactly. And who needs that?
See, see, I got to get back control of my life.
And you're gonna do that from behind the sofa?
No‐no. I'm not a fool, alright?
I'm gonna talk to Denise tonight.
I'ma tell her, I'ma say it's over.
You know, don't take it personally.
It's me and not you. I just need my space.
That sounds just like a man.
Mm‐hm. I thought that was a good speech, too.
Let's see, I've got my keys.
Got my handkerchief, in case she cries.
Oh, I hope she don't cry.
"Mark! Mark!"
[doorbell rings]
Hey, Denise, what you doing?
I was just on my way to pick you up.
Mark, we need to talk.
We do?
Look, I'll just get to the point, okay?
Um, I don't think we should see each other anymore.
Wh‐what? What are you...?
You're‐you're breaking up with me?
Why are you breaking up with me?
Look, I was looking forward to the Sunday boat ride.
Captain fish stick is my boy, you know?
You didn't wanna go.
Besides, I don't even think we have it going on anymore.
But, I think we got it going on.
If not, we can get it to go on.
Hey, let's just talk about this over dinner, alright?
No. Let's just make a clean break, okay?
Bye, Mark.
Wait, Denise. Hold..
Denise? Deni..
Denise, wait a minute. We were magic.
We were Ashford and Simpson.
Neesey? Nee‐Neesey!
Hey, I'ma let you guys know
this is the worst limo I've ever been in, you know.
Ooh, I think I got bit by a rat.
Oh no.
No refrigerator, just‐just a ice chest
with a warm tab in it.
When's the last time you seen a tab, huh?
You know, on top of that, we had to jump‐start the car
using our own cables.
Ohh! Ohh‐hoo!
Well, at least it there's plenty of room for the ladies
that we're gonna meet tonight.
Hey, you know what, I'm telling you guys
the ladies better be fine tonight, too.
Wait. Hold up. Hold, hold, hold.
You already got a woman.
Uh, not anymore.
Cut her loose.
You broke up with Denise?
Mm‐hmm. She was suffocating the brother, you know?
Trying to control my life.
I hate that, man. That‐that's why I never date.
You never date because no woman will go out with you, Lydell.
Yeah, well that too, but..
Hey, yo, Mark, now that you and Denise are over
you mind if I give her a call?
Steve, I‐I can't believe that you would ask me that.
You're right, man. I'm sorry.
Yeah!
So was that a no?
Just get out of the car while it's moving.
Just step out.
Yeah, great seats, Steve.
I can't actually see the stage from here
but I'm gonna take your word that it's down there.
But it's okay, man, because we still got the backstage passes.
Mm‐hmm.
(male announcer) 'Ladies and gentlemen..'
'George Clinton and the P. Funk All‐Stars!'
[thud]
[all grunting]
[upbeat music]
This is it, man. Backstage.
- Ah, ah. - Oh.
You'll have to wait here, brother.
[laughing]
You don't understand, brother.
We got backstage passes.
You are backstage.
Where you wanna be is back backstage where the band is.
Uh, y'all ain't got passes for that.
[laughing]
Back up.
Steve, why doesn't this surprise me?
Yeah, Lydell?
Yeah, Bennie?
Don't even look at me, bro.
I'm the limo guy.
Yo, here they come.
P. Funk!
[indistinct shouting]
♪ Party ♪
♪ Party party party party ♪
♪ Party ♪
Take it, Mark.
♪ Four fools in a limo ♪
♪ I should have took a cab ♪
♪ No champagne just a warm tab huh ♪
Hey, man, don't worry about it
because this after‐party is gonna be happening.
I got a personal invite from this incredible‐lookin' babe.
I think she's with the band.
You think she was a man?
No, bucket head, I said, "I think she's with the band."
Oh.
If she turns out to be a man
that's on y'all.
I heard that.
(Mark) 'Here we go. This is it, right? We're rolling up.'
'Oh, yeah. This is it, baby.'
Coop! You got any honies up in there, bro?
Earvin, what are you doing here?
I'm on my way to Harold Mason's birthday party.
- Harold invite y'all? - Nah, nah, homie.
We got invited by this fine girl
with a leather miniskirt on, two inches.
Oh, yeah. That'd be Harold's mama.
G‐get out. Get out. That's it.
Limo driver, take me home, please!
Thank you. Oh.
[engine sputtering]
- Oh! - Not again! Not again!
This‐this is ridiculous. Yeah?
- You need a jump, Coop? - Yeah, I need a jump.
Where are them jumper cables?
Yeah, I need a..
- Want some more chips? - Nah.
I'm not really hungry.
[sighs] You know..
Tyler probably thinks I miss having him around
but I do not.
Mm‐hm. Same thing goes with me and Denise.
You know, I love having all this free time.
Yes.
Oh.
Hi.
I just spent the most romantic day with Eric.
We had a stroll in the park.
We had Sunday brunch.
He actually carved our initials in a tree.
[laughing]
Oh, you guys, it is the most wonderful thing in the world
to know that you.. You've found someone
who's truly your soul mate.
♪ He makes me feel ♪
♪ Like a natural woman ♪
See? She has no free time.
(man on TV) 'And so, alas'
'the majestic sea sponge'
'could be endangered'
'but only the tide'
'will tell.'
- You know, Cousin Mark.. - Hmm?
I miss Tyler.
He's my best friend in the whole world.
I think I'm gonna go make up with him.
Maybe you should make up with Denise.
You know, I think that's a good idea
that you and Tyler patch things up.
But with me and Denise, it's different.
See, I need my freedom.
I know, she's beautiful and smart and all that.
But you see, but a man can do a lot with his freedom.
A man needs that freedom.
Yeah, yeah, you know.
Do you want me to get your coat?
Yeah, get my coat, baby.
Hey, girl, I have been looking for you.
I am dying to meet this guy you've been dating.
Oh, well, Mark and I sort of stopped seeing each other.
- So.. - Oh, I'm sorry.
Wait, wait, wait. I think somebody missed the boat.
Do you see that guy running down the pier?
Oh, my god!
- It's Mark. - Your Mark?
[Mark screaming] Wait! Denise!
Whoa! Denise!
I didn't think I was gonna make it.
Denise, we have to talk.
Look, we deserve a second chance.
I'm the man for you
and you're the woman for me, baby.
- I'm coming aboard. - Don't try and jump.
Don't try and jump. You'll never make it. Don't‐‐.
Whoa!
Why'd he do that?
[sighs] Mark, hang on. Be careful.
Uh! Oh!
Oh! Aah!
Oh! Whoa!
There you go.
Oh! Look at that!
Thank you for the help, brother.
Mark, what are you doing here?
Denise, I have to talk to you.
This really isn't a good time.
Why? Are you here with someone else?
- Did Steve call you? - No.
These are people I work with.
- You're embarrassing me. - Who is this guy?
Excuse me. Can I have a moment to myself, please?
Thank you very much.
Look, Denise, I‐I know why you broke up with me, alright?
I was acting like a fool.
I didn't know how good I had it.
Mark, I really didn't wanna break up with you.
I just said that 'cause I felt you pulling away.
Well, I was pulling away
because you know, you were crowding me.
I guess I was crowding you a little bit
but I won't do it again if we get back together.
I promise. You do want to get back together, don't you?
Of course, I wanna get back together.
You think I'd jump off a pier
if I didn't wanna get back together?
I'm crazy about you, baby.
- Look at that. - Give me a kiss.
I think I saw a shark down there.
- Here's a blanket. - Oh, good.
Oh! Oh!
[screaming]
[upbeat music]
No‐no, baby, no.
No, Denise, no, I don't wanna watch.
"Sleepless in Seattle."
Alright. Cool. There you go. Great compromise.
Yeah, I like that. Alright. Bye‐bye.
Ha ha!
So, what are you guys gonna watch?
"Sleepless in Seattle."
But I get to put butter on the popcorn, see?
I am so glad Nicole finally sold all those candy bars.
And I think I ate ten of 'em.
If I have to eat another one, I'll just throw up.
- Hey, kids. - Hello.
So, did you win the CD player?
[sighs] No.
- We came in second place. - 'Oh.'
So, what did you win?
A box of chunky chewy chocolate bars.
- Oh, and Ms. Lee? - Huh?
Since you were the one that suggested
we work together
we decided to give them to you.
Oh, isn't that a great idea?
Why don't you eat one for the babies?
Just see, you worked so hard.
Would you guys like to see her eat one?
- Yeah. - Try one, go ahead.
There you go, good.
♪ Chunky chewy chunky chewy ♪
Take a bigger bite for the kids.
Go on.