Waiting to Exhale (1995) Movie Script (2025)

What's up? This is K107,

broadcasting on New Year's Eve.

Why don't you all scribble

down those New Year's

resolutions,

dial me up, tell us those lies

you're telling yourself--

promises you know

you won't keep.

I don't believe

in New Year's resolutions.

They're stupid.

I promise this year

I will not--

this year I'm starting

my catering business.

And if I do

ever let Russell come back,

I'm gonna whip something

on him so tough.

I'm gonna lose 10 pounds

and eat right.

Fifteen pounds.

Okay, 35.

Do you know where

you want to be tonight...

and where you want to be

next year?

Think about it.

'Cause we're getting close

to that final hour.

So if you haven't finished

those New Year's resolutions,

you better jump on it

before it's too late.

I've made mine.

How about you?

This is brand-new

from the beautiful

Chanté Moore.

"Wey U." K107.

Check it out.

The deal is,

the men in Denver are dead.

No wonder

I'm changing towns again.

It's got to be better

in Phoenix.

pick up my gown,

stop and get John's tux.

but I wouldn't have time

for the surgery.

I don't know

why I always pick the wrong men

to fall in love with.

My weakness is pretty boys

with big sticks.

I don't know

why Tarik has to spend

New Year's Eve with his homeys.

Plus there are gonna be

all these drunk fools

in the streets.

He'd have more fun at home

with me watching videos.

that if you're searching,

somewhere there's

a love for you.

and I'm geeked up

for a blind date

that's not even all that.

Just some party

this guy's voice invited

my answering machine to...

when we got worn out

playing phone tag.

A long time ago, I asked God

to send me a decent man.

I got Robert, Cedric,

Darrell and Kenneth.

God's got some

serious explaining to do.

Could he have

a sense of purpose?

The truth is,

most men are deaf.

They prefer to guess

what you need.

But they don't guess worth shit.

What they're best at

is convincing us

we should feel desperate.

Thank God I don't fall

for that shit.

If I had the nerve,

I'd get me some real breasts.

Oh, I know

that's gotta be Mama.

She's the only one knows

I'm staying in a hotel.

I love you, Ma,

but tonight--

I'll call you

in the morning, Ma.

I do not feel

like going to another one

of these boring affairs.

Bernie?

Yes?

Would you be

terribly disappointed...

if we didn't go

to the party tonight?

I guess there's no

appropriate time

to tell you this, but...

I'm going to the party,

just not with you.

She--

She?

She doesn't want

to be alone tonight,

and I was thinking,

"Why should she be?"

It's that bitch who keeps

your books, isn't it?

And you picked tonight

to flaunt your whore...

in front of all your business

partners and your friends.

What the hell are they

supposed to think, John?

This is a test of

the Emergency Broadcast System.

This is only a test.

Don't worry.

And you know

I'll take care of my kids.

I give you 11 fuckin' years

of my life,

and you're telling me

that you're leaving me

for a white woman?

Would it be better

if she were black?

No. It'd be better

if you were black.

I'll be back next week

for my things.

[ Emergency Tone

Continues, Stops ]

This concludes this test of

the Emergency Broadcast System.

Time to get your groove on.

"All Night Long."

I don't believe I'm spending

New Year's Eve by myself.

Now, this is

definitely a first.

A lyin', sneaky,

whorish Pisces.

every woman in America

wanted to be with him.

Oh, I knew

he was mine...

till I found that half slip

in his gym bag.

**

**

Phone's ringing

off the hook tonight...

from women wondering

where all the real men are.

So, for all you

fellows out there

running the streets...

looking for love

in all the wrong places,

there's something

you should know.

Love might be waiting

right there at home.

Ma, I wish you were

going out tonight.

I'm just fine,

thank you.

You're coming in

at a decent hour tonight.

Ma, it's New Year's Eve.

Things don't start

jumping off until midnight.

You ought to be

praising God I'm letting

you go out at all,

the grades

you bringing in here.

You're gonna be using Morse code

to contact them little

girlfriends of yours.

Look, I'm doing the best I can,

so just ground me now.

You know your father's

coming on Tuesday.

First of all,

he's not my father.

He's my daddy.

- And there's a big

damn difference.

- Now, you watch your mouth.

Look, I see the bastard

once every two years,

and I'm supposed to get excited?

I can't believe this, man.

Why's she doing this?

What is that

supposed to mean?

Where'd he sleep

the last time he was here?

Ma, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Ma, I'm sorry.

Ma, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

That's none

of your business.

This is K107, broadcasting live

from the Hermosa.

And this is where

the party's going down.

Why are you sitting there

when you could be sitting here

in my room?

Let Brandy tell you.

Check it out. K107.

* Can't get you

out of my head *

Excuse me,

is anyone sitting here?

She has her nerve,

sitting down here.

I'm single and desperate

and have no morals.

And as soon as one of you

turns your back,

Can't stand women

like her.

Please.

Mmm.

* I'm just a mess

with a thing for you *

God, if this man

isn't the one,

at least let me dance

till I sweat.

Would you like to dance?

I'd love to.

God, you look

so beautiful tonight.

I'm certainly glad

we finally met.

You made it here safely

in one piece.

Well, our answering machines

almost moved in with each other.

* I'm gonna buy you

some rings *

and pretended

this man was mine.

That he was everything

I ever dreamed of.

I'd been waiting for

all my life.

You haven't danced

with me all night.

Uh, Savannah,

this is my friend

Denise.

* Cross my heart

and hope to die *

If I hurry, I can still

catch Dick Clark.

What's up, Joseph?

I like them pants.

Well, thank you, girl.

Hey, Joseph, did he show up?

Ooh, Gloria,

look at this.

Oh. That's nice.

It's very nice.

Looks just like

in the book too--

Hey, Gloria, do you

like this color?

I'm charging you 25 cents

for each finger, Robin.

You're gonna

charge me what?

Robin, why don't you just

come on out of my shop,

go back to that little

hot-shit insurance company

you working for?

Because, baby doll,

I don't punch in or out.

I got it like that.

Remember?

So I guess you guys

have heard, huh?

Mm-hmm.

And for a white girl.

You lyin'.

For a white girl?

Honey, if I'm lyin',

I'm flyin'.

I saw her

just the other night

at the Circle K,

Honey, her hair

was in rollers.

She had a funky

old bathrobe on.

Girl, I had to take

my girlfriend home.

Joseph,

are you serious?

Be still, baby.

I don't wanna

burn your scalp.

Gloria, I told you

he was an asshole.

Shh.

Excuse her, baby.

I'm sorry.

Watch your mouth in here.

Five-three-seven--

Are you calling?

Let me talk to her.

Wait a minute.

Let me talk to Bernie.

It's the machine.

Bernie?

This is Gloria.

Honey, you call me

at the shop, okay?

We wanna know what's

going on over there.

Now don't--

Bernie, how dare that

son of a bitch leave you

with two kids!

Will you-- Don't talk

that up in here.

Joseph.

Go on back to your job.

I will see you

on Tuesday.

Okay, girl.

Oh, my goodness, Miss Monroe.

Bernie? this is Gloria.

Honey, you call me

at the shop, okay?

We wanna know what's

going on over there.

Now don't--

Bernie, how dare

that son of a bitch leave you

with two kids!

Hi, Bernie.

It's Savannah.

I'm here. Call me.

I'm at the Biltmore.

[ Machine Clicks,

Beeps Twice ]

John, let's go!

Oh!

John has to

kiss his mom first.

Thank you.

I bet you there's

serial killers less anal.

That white woman is

probably the only one who will

tolerate your smug ass!

Yeah, I was your white woman

for 11 years!

Couldn't have started

that damn company without me!

I mean, I got a master's

degree in business,

and there I was his secretary,

his office manager

and his computer!

"No, Bernadine,

you can't start your

catering business this year!

Why don't you wait

a few years, huh?

Yeah, don't start it right now.

Wait one, two, three years.

I need you to be the fuckin'

background to my foreground!

The number of times

we made love!

I remember when that bastard

told me he was counting!

I'll show you!

Fuck me for not leaving

your ass then!

But the worst--

oh, the fuckin' worst--

making my kids go

to a school with only

two other black children...

because you don't want

them to be improperly

influenced!

Well, guess what, John.

You're the motherfuckin'

improper influence!

Get your shit--

Get your shit, and get out!

* Since the day that Nanny

came to stay with us *

Were you aware that

your car was on fire?

Did you start

this fire, ma'am?

It's against the law to

burn anything except trash

in your own yard, ma'am.

Luckily,

a neighbor cared enough.

The next time you want

to burn something--

Michael and I work for the same

insurance company. Mmm.

He's just been promoted

onto my marketing team.

**

I mean, he's not pretty.

But he is available.

Michael had to be

about a 38D.

My brain was saying,

"Put your hands anywhere else

but on my body.

Then go home.

** [ Michael Singing,

Indistinct ]

And don't come back,

you human submarine sandwich.

**

But you can't say

that kind of thing...

without hurting

someone's feelings.

Oh, go, Robin.

Go, Robin.

You feel even better

than I thought you would.

I got you.

You got me?

I got you.

Whoo!

Ooh!

Ooh! You all right?

Yeah.

I'm sorry, baby.

Somebody's gotta

undress me.

At dinner he told me

he drag races, scuba dives,

deep-sea fishes

and keeps his own boat

in the White Mountains.

I told him I grew up

an army brat.

That I went to A.S.U.

and I majored

in anthropology.

I knew you were gonna be

beautiful all over.

Uh, uh, uh!

What?

You need some help?

No.

I didn't even

get a chance to see

what he had to offer.

Ooh, shit.

Oh, shit. God!

Shit is good, huh?

Shit is good.

Oh, it's good. What's my name?

Say my name. Say my name.

What's my name?

What's my name?

Michael.

What's my name?

Michael!

Yeah! Uh! Oh, shit.

Oh, this is good.

Yeah. Yeah, it's good.

Yeah.

Ooh, it's good.

Ooh, yeah. Ooh!

Ooh!

* I love it when you

call me Big Poppa *

Ah! Ooh!

Big Poppa.

Yeah. Mm-hmm.

Uh-huh. Uh-huh.

Yeah.

Does he think he just

did something here?

Shit.

I could've had a V8.

Oh! I knew you were

gonna be somebody special.

What you need.

Because whatever it is,

I'm gonna see that you have it.

I mean, what do you want

from a man?

I want to have a house...

in Scottsdale.

I own a house... in Scottsdale.

What else?

And I want to have kids.

Two.

two, maybe three

times a week.

I want to go away

for long weekends.

I want to have a family.

I want to be happy.

I could give you that

and a whole lot more.

I could give you everything

you want, everything you need...

And when I looked at him,

I didn't care anymore

that he wasn't Mr. Universe.

and squeezed my pelvis

real tight,

and my body exploded

from the inside out,

Michael felt just like

the real thing.

And everything was perfect--

for once.

Hey, girl.

How you doing?

I've been waiting

all day for you.

Come on.

Let's go get a drink, huh?

I bought some toys

for the kids.

Come on.

Don't drink too much.

This stuff is expensive.

I'd just like to make

a toast to my beautiful wife...

on our fifth anniversary.

Here you go.

Thanks, baby.

Glad all you

could be here.

At five dollars,

you can have it.

Remember when

we took that?

I always thought if

I gave him what he needed,

I love you.

I love you too.

It's amazing what can happen

when you give a man

control over your life.

I can't even...

Let me

put it on you.

pretend it's all

John's fault.

Go home.

Shut that off.

to see if I have

what it takes to produce.

You know, some of us are still

on that dream trip, girl.

Okay.

* Sweet love *

* For me, there's

no one better *

he did me a favor

by spending the night.

Lord, let him be merciful

again tonight.

* Is filled

with so much pleasure *

I don't know why

I continue to do this.

Would you like some wine?

No.

Sure?

Mmm.

When exactly

are you expecting him?

You know you can

always stay here.

I thought that maybe we--

you know.

We could--

Well, like last time.

About what?

About me.

Do you remember how I didn't

respond to you last time?

Of course I remember.

I--

I thought it was because

I gained weight and--

I have been

bisexual for years.

But I'm not anymore.

I'm gay.

David, you don't have to go

to this extreme just because--

Look, Gloria, I don't

have to lie about this.

I-I've lied

too long as it is.

And if...

he ever wants to see me,

he has to make

the first move.

If I don't hear from him

by noon, I'm checking out.

Come on.

It's an offer you can't refuse.

Ooh! Onika, honey,

put that one over there too.

Ma, are we just

selling daddy's stuff?

Yes, honey.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Ooh! "Why come?"

Oh, Onika.

"Why."

Why?

Yes.

It's just collecting dust.

Oh, uh, bring the wine.

Hurry. Come on.

She told me to get it!

No, she told me to!

She told me!

Give it to me!

No!

- That's right, sir.

Thank you.

I didn't think

I'd ever see him again.

That's my toothbrush!

Is he crazy?

Turns out this guy

has no real income.

Brags about being a vegetarian,

then inhales three hot dogs...

like it's the last time

somebody's gonna buy him a meal.

I gave him $20 for gas,

which came to $7.18,

and he didn't even

give me my change.

My fantasy was to get myself

a little piece.

You know, get my feet wet

in a new town.

And he has gotten

on my last nerve.

But I don't have to be

in love with him to do it.

* Don't you change your hair

for me *

Lionel, baby, um,

we've got all night.

You can take your time.

I've been thinking about

what I'd do to you

since New Year's.

Hold on, baby.

I'm on my way.

What?

Now I'm a keeper

at the damn zoo.

Kathleen.

John,

the year-end reports...

on the Geary account

are right here.

Everyone have a copy?

Thank you.

If you examine the profile

on the Geary report,

you'll find--

Bernadine,

I'm in a meeting here.

If you need something,

I suggest--

Would you mind terribly

if I had a few words

with my husband?

- No--

- What the hell

are you doing?

I've been to the bank.

Thank you!

Thank you for thinking

of your children!

Everybody out!

Yes, out! Out!

You don't come

into my office...

and start throwing

some tantrum because you can't

finish what you started.

What am I supposed

to do for money?

I gave you the house.

Now sell it!

I'm really sorry

to hear that, Bernadine.

But I'm not playing games

with you anymore.

Who do you think started

this damn company, huh?

Let's not start that again,

all right?

And now you think you can

just take the money and run!

Business hasn't been

good for years.

But don't you worry about it.

You'll get what's coming to you.

You, on the other hand,

should be.

Let's not let this thing get

any uglier than it already has.

Is everything all right

in here, Mr. Harris?

Now, I'm willing--

I'm more than willing--

What, you gonna

put me out, Joe?

to give you $300,000

cash today!

You here to put me out?

Your children

aren't for sale.

One more thing

before you go.

I'm coming for my kids

on Saturday.

And if I hear you had them

anywhere near

that tramp bitch,

you're gonna regret it

for the rest of your life!

I'm-I'm sorry.

Get out!

I'm sorry.

Ma, I'm so sorry.

I told you

you was grounded.

I know.

That's why

I invited her over, Ma.

I'm sorry.

You know, I'm about

sick of this shit!

If your daddy wasn't gay,

I swear to God,

I'd send your black ass

straight to him!

You saying

my father's a faggot?

I don't like

to use that word.

Faggot, gay, homo--

it's all the same.

My daddy--

My daddy's a queer.

He's a fucking queer!

My father's a fucking queer!

One thing's for sure.

It ain't running in the family.

'Cause, you know--

I'm sorry.

Sorry?

You're sorry?

You're sorry

about everything,

aren't you, Tarik?

You're sorry about lying to me!

You're sorry about your grades!

Sorry about letting some

little girl in here to suck on

your little 17-year-old dick!

How can I trust you in Spain

if I can't trust you

here, huh?

You just get out

of my face.

Ma, will you just let me--

You better get

out of my face.

Now, this is something

we should definitely focus

our attention on this quarter.

This account comes up

for renewal June 1.

The workers' comp premium

is about a million and a half,

and the loss experience

has been excellent.

What does

the engineering report show?

It shows an active

safety environment.

I, uh, found a discrepancy

in the report.

Now, if everyone could

turn to page 20,

we can look

at the graph.

Page 20.

If you'll excuse me.

Well, you will never

get another whiff of this.

So it appears that everything

he's purchased...

in the last 10 years

is in his name only--

Look, I'm not trying

to get rich here.

But I want to be able

to pay my mortgage...

and take care

of my children.

Look. I'm not gonna lie to you.

We're in for a fight.

But I promise you,

I will do my best.

Bernie, this is the stupidest

move you've made yet.

Just because you're upset

with your husband--

I love you, Gloria,

but I'm not gonna debate

this with you.

I'm not here for a lecture.

But I've been doing

your hair for 11 years.

One ignorant move by your

husband, you gonna come in

and chop off all of your hair?

Now come on, Gloria.

Do it.

I'm not doing this.

What is the fuckin' big deal?

Just cut it, Gloria!

No, I'm not!

You gonna wake up tomorrow

feelin' stupid--

All right! Fuckin' fine!

You don't wanna cut this

fuckin' shit off my head,

I'll do it my goddamn self!

You want me to cut it,

I'll cut it. How short

do you want it, huh?

You want it

shorter than mine

or short as mine?

You know, I can always

use a razor too.

I can't believe you.

Eleven years of growing

your hair out, and look

at what you doing.

Mm-hmm.

Thank you.

Fine.

I don't know why they call

this mess "happy hour."

Well, it's still

early yet, girl.

Oh, sweetie,

that's not it.

Is this your first time

hanging out?

I hate to be the one

to break it to you, but...

this is as good as it gets.

All right, girl.

Don't hurt yourself

or nobody else.

How you like

that new haircut?

I don't like it.

I don't either.

I like it.

You like it?

Yeah, it look all right.

It's nice.

It's sharp on her.

Hello, stranger.

Bernadine, how are you?

Ooh, that's

Herbert Webster.

Used to be a pro

football player.

Now he's a newscaster

or a sports agent.

And if she don't want him? Mmm!

I'll slam-dunk him tonight.

She's only dancing

with him, y'all.

Damn.

Are you blind?

Look at her.

Mm-mmm. She flirtin'

with that man.

Shoot, I could be home

watching Good Times.

Why aren't you deadbeats

out here dancing?

Now, you can drink

and talk at home.

Girl, you're too hot for me.

You better watch out

for that man.

Who

Oh, he's harmless.

Besides,

if his wife's at home,

he better watch out for me.

Well, I guess that means

he's available.

Why, thank you.

Yeah.

Oh, I don't even

believe this shit.

Uh-oh.

What's the deal?

Who is it this time?

What's going on?

I mean, it's only been

a week since I fired him,

and he was talking marriage.

Well, don't forget

you dropped him.

And please don't

embarrass yourself.

And please don't embarrass us.

Oh, I wouldn't give him

the satisfaction.

Robin,

did you see Michael?

I've only known Troy

for three days, but already

I feel close to him.

I wish he didn't smoke,

but I can live

with one bad habit.

He's a lawyer,

but he's down to earth.

You'll like him.

Mmm.

**

Oh, oh, oh, oh.

Whoo! Whoo!

Oh! My favorite

Caucasian, Wild Bill!

Troy.

Oh, man.

Check out my honey, huh?

Mmm.

Bill, Robin.

Robin, Bill.

Hey, would you like

some wine?

No. I don't think

we have time.

You just got here.

Oh, come on, woman,

we got time for a glass of wine.

* Make a brother moan

No need to stop, baby

That shit turns me on *

Whoo! Ha!

Don't let the smooth taste

fool you!

* That shit turns me on *

* That shit turn you on? *

* You can be my sonic

and, baby, I'll be your boom *

* Just a little bump and a grind

That's fine *

* It's better

when it's me and you

doing the double do *

* So, uh,

forget the problems-- *

* Hoochie-coochie mama

'Cause that shit turns me on *

Might as well be with Russell

if I'm gonna deal

with this shit.

Come on, woman,

these are my--

No! I'm ready to go now.

* That shit turns me on

Yeah, yeah **

I got a few questions

on the Colin Powell episode.

I've got a few messages for you

at the front desk, along with

a FedEx package. Thank you.

I'll be out your way next month

for a medical conference.

It would mean a lot to me

to see you.

And once you get used to

being treated well,

you can't go back to bullshit.

No mystery

how he got my number.

Hi, Mama.

How you doing?

Well, since you ask,

my hair ain't been dyed

in so long,

Mama, why did you give

Kenneth my number?

'Cause he asked for it.

Why? Is he coming

out there or something?

You tell me.

Girl, he gonna be

out there on the 26th.

Ain't you excited?

Mama, the man is married.

Well, how happy can he be

if he went out of his way

to find me to get to you?

I'll be so glad when you

get up off that high horse.

And stop trying to act like you

don't need nothing or nobody.

Every woman needs a man.

And you ain't no exception.

Mama, I love you,

and I'll talk to you soon.

Good-bye.

I won't squeeze him back

when he hugs me.

I will not look him

in the eyes.

And I'm definitely

not gonna give him any.

Hey. Hey. Hey. See?

Told you about all that.

See, you making

too much about all this.

It ain't even about nothin'.

Girl, am I gonna have to

whip it out and tame you?

Am I gonna have to

tame you?

Hey, you feel that?

See how hard that is?

You did that, girl.

It's got your name on it.

Troy, you know what?

I think we should

cool out for a while.

Well, you know, this comes

at sort of a bad time.

And why is that,

because you want some tonight?

No, I'm not talking

about tonight.

I'm talking about Sunday.

My mother wanted me

to invite you over

for a barbecue.

Oh, you think I'm making

all this up 'cause you mad?

You mad

Huh?

Well, here.

Why don't you call her?

Troy, why do you want me

to meet your mother?

I have only known you

for three days.

Maybe it's because

I feel a little different

about you...

than you seem to feel

about me.

No man ever asked me

to meet his mother before.

Maybe he's not into

the stuff all that much.

And maybe if we got to know

each other better,

I might be a good influence

on him.

He thinks he's gonna

get away with it?

I'm not gonna

let him get away with it.

That's right.

You know he has a whole

apartment building,

200 acres of farmland

in California...

and a vineyard

right here in Arizona?

And did you know they

made wine in Arizona?

Yeah.

Huh? Well, I didn't.

Girl, this mess will get you

a week on Sally Jessy.

I'm tellin' you, Glo.

This is how women

get screwed.

Too lazy to look out for

yourself, so you put all

your trust in your husbands.

Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

But I finally

got the answer.

Just never

get fuckin' married.

Hmm. Lots of us

got that answer.

I thought you had

the answer to something.

You had the answer to that one,

honey, you'd be on the cover...

of Cosmo, Newsweek,

Psychology Today,

Jet, Essence, Ebony!

Don't make me laugh.

I'm mad.

And they're off, in the first

race of the ostrich festival!

- And it's Swift Kicker

in the blue takes the lead.

Bern, if I ask you

something,

will you promise

you won't get mad?

You been messing around

with Herbert?

Swift Kicker and Exactly,

and it's Swift Kicker by a nose!

I spent one evening

with him.

Look, I didn't want

to marry him.

I just--

I needed to get laid,

so I did.

Now how you gonna say

something like that?

Easy. Men been doing

this shit for years.

I'm telling you, it was

like watchin' paint dry.

Girl, now he callin'

and pagin' me all hours

of the day and night.

Showed up at my house

unannounced.

My child answers the door.

Now, you know that

freaked me out.

I don't know

what he's thinking.

Mmm.

I tap-danced for a man

for 11 years.

I'm not about to go out

and get me a new owner.

Mmm.

Yeah, Bernie,

but you know you're wrong.

Now, see, that's why

I didn't want to tell you.

I... need somebody

to hold me.

Hmm.

Lady Lydia, Fancy Nancy

and Patty's Pucker...

coming up

in that lady llama race.

Don't forget about the arts

and craft fair next weekend.

Girl, Russell's

been paging me all day,

but I'm through with him.

I'm seeing Troy now.

Yeah, yeah. But you know

what he does, Robin.

He says he only

does it sometimes.

Girl, what do you

expect him to say?

"I'm a crackhead"?

So, you think I shouldn't

go to the barbecue?

Robin, let me put it

to you this way.

What have you done

in three days

with this man,

besides screw him,

that would make

knowing you so deep...

that now he wants

to take you home

to meet his mama?

A barbecue?

Please, girl.

Yeah. I can't call him though.

I put his card in my wallet.

Now I can't seem to find

my wallet anywhere.

Oh, that really

surprises me, Robin.

I been missing you, baby.

Since when?

Since I been gone.

Want some company?

Yes.

I'll see you in 15.

Bye, Russell.

Savannah?

Yes.

I gotta go.

Something I gotta do.

Well, enjoy the lowlife

while you can, girlfriend.

* Anytime that you

feel the need *

* And I'll be there

in a hurry *

Troy is such

a waste of my time.

Come on now.

Come over here.

Russell's the only man

I really loved.

What are you acting

like you don't wanna

come over here?

Last time we were together,

he wanted to spend

the whole night.

except he had to take

his mama to church

early the next morning.

And you can't hold a few

mistakes against someone

for the rest of their life.

Sister Gloria,

you're looking good.

Have a good day now, Deacon.

God bless you, sister.

Deacon Scott.

God bless you.

Take care.

Savannah, let's go

have breakfast.

What? I'll cook.

You know I'll cook.

What's up, Ma?

Hey.

Enjoy the doll, okay?

Bye, Daddy.

Thank you.

Hi, Mama.

Hi, sweetie.

Two days

is too long, huh?

Come on.

Let's go inside, huh?

Whew!

Shit, it's hot.

So-So what am I supposed

to tell my mother and my son

and the rest of my family?

Your son?

How old is this son?

He's almost 13.

What's your point?

My point is,

I don't think we're ready

for family reunions yet.

What am I supposed

to tell them, Robin?

Tell them

whatever you want to.

Oh, so I'm just

supposed to accept this?

You don't have a choice.

You should have asked me

before committing me.

- I did ask!

- No, you told me!

You come here

two hours late, and I'm

supposed to go with you?

Oh, I don't think so.

Robin!

Baby, it's too hot

for this shit.

Can you come get the door?

No.

Can I use your bathroom?

Hell no!

Do you have any idea how many

women would love for me...

to take them to my house

so they can meet my mother?

Man, you black bitches

is all the same.

"Bitch"?

You complain

all the time...

about don't nobody

want your asses,

don't know how to treat ya!

As soon as a man--

a brother--

show you genuine interest,

you bitches act simple.

Then you wonder why

we go out with white women.

A white woman can have

your sorry ass.

Don't you throw that

up here!

You better be more careful

who you pick up

in grocery stores next time!

leather-wearing-

in-the-summertime,

need-a-shave,

stinky-ass home.

Punk!

Forget you!

All right.

It's like that?

It's like that then.

Bye.

So, Robin, I guess you know

who's got your wallet?

Robin,

I don't believe you.

Good-bye.

Hi. I'm Gloria Matthews

from across the street.

What do you know about

these people moving in here?

in my opinion, seems to be

nasty and, uh, ignorant.

Well, she-- she died

a couple of years ago.

But this is one of the many

precious items that

she bought for him...

that I'm makin' sure

don't get broken.

Oh, that's nice.

Why is he trusting you

with it?

I was just

foolin' around.

Oh.

Nice to meet you,

Gloria.

Nice to meet you.

Yeah.

Well, I'd just like

to welcome you and your family

to the neighborhood.

Unpacking

can be hard work.

Yeah.

Yeah, it certainly is.

I got a lot more

to do tomorrow too.

Would you like to have

dinner with us tonight?

Collard greens and corn bread,

some candied yams,

a little potato salad,

fried chicken, peach cobbler,

few slices of ham.

Yeah, I-I would love to,

Gloria, but, uh--

I just got too much

work to do here.

Maybe another time.

to be honest, I don't have

no business eating it

myself, big as I am.

Yeah, well, my wife

was a big woman.

I like a woman

with a little meat

on her bones, you know.

I could send a plate over

by my son Tarik for you.

Great. Yeah.

I'd appreciate that.

Seventeen.

Teenager.

He's gonna be leaving

in June,

Excuse me.

What did you ask me?

I said, uh, Tarik--

Tarik-- he's going

to college, huh?

Um, he wants to

travel around the world...

with this organization

called Up With People.

I'm just not sure I--

Yeah. Let him go.

He's young.

Yeah.

Uh, where's his daddy?

Look, um, Marvin.

I'll let you get back

to your work.

And, um,

I'll send that plate

right on over.

Thank you.

Thanks, Gloria.

Yeah.

Yeah. Nice meetin' ya.

Hope to see you again

real soon.

Oh, God, I hope he's not

watching me walk away.

All right.

He's watching. Oh!

...grant the petitioner

$3,000 per month...

until such time as we're

fully able to review all

newly submitted documentation.

This is only round one.

Stay strong, Bernadine.

Look. I want this to be over

and done with. Handle it.

Let's just take it

step by step.

It's taking a toll

on my kids.

You sorry son of a bitch, John.

You know the mortgage

is 5,000 a month.

How are your children

supposed to live, huh?

I told you to settle

for the 300,000,

but you want to

play hardball.

All dogs don't

go to heaven, John.

You think you can

get away with this, huh?

You lowlife ass-kissing

Uncle Tom.

It's really becoming

a bit redundant,

don't you think, Bernadine?

Here you go.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Is anybody sitting here?

No. No one's

sitting there.

My name is James Wheeler.

How do you do?

My, this is a...

pretty place.

I haven't seen anything

as splendid as you

since I've been here.

Okay. Oh, hold on now.

Hold on.

You don't have to

give me that look.

I haven't seen the sun

for four days now.

I mean, it's been one meeting

after the other,

after the other.

So, I decided

to come downstairs,

have myself a drink,

and in the morning

I look forward

to returning home...

So, why are you

sitting here all alone?

Okay. Wait.

Hold on now.

You don't have to answer that.

You don't know me.

You know? I mean,

you don't know me

from a can of paint.

Here I am, all in your Kool-Aid

and don't know the flavor.

I'm getting a divorce,

James.

Ah. I'm sorry to hear that.

Yeah, well,

it happens, huh?

And you know,

it just occurred to me

that, uh,

I've lost something

that once meant everything,

And right now,

I'm just-- I'm really

pissed about it.

But you know

what really gets me?

My marriage

was supposed to last.

So I guess that's why

I'm here. Hmm?

Well, you are one

brave woman.

No.

Oh, yes. Oh, yes.

I hope you recognize that.

No, I don't really

feel like that, James.

Well, I mean,

you're sitting here

all alone.

Ain't a black person in sight,

and you're sitting here looking

like everything is all right.

You know,

your makeup is flawless.

I mean,

you've taken his best shot,

and you're still here.

No, no, no, no.

I don't know you.

But I do know a fighter

when I see one.

And I could tell that

with one look in your eyes.

What are you,

a, um--

a psychiatrist

or something?

My practice is

in Washington, D.C.

I'm going through

something similar.

Oh.

Of breast cancer.

Well, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Bernadine,

have you ever watched

someone dying?

I tell ya.

I mean, watching her suffer

just kills...

And the worst part is

that I can't help but remember

all the plans we made.

You know, like we were

supposed to retire

in Saint Thomas, you know.

Out there by the beach.

And she loves the water.

Get the coconut oil

and rub it all over her.

I just wish I could have

a piece of her that I could

keep safe, you know.

Something more

than a bunch of memories.

You look like you're out.

Mmm.

Yeah. Okay.

Okay.

Uh, she'll take another

whatever it is she got.

Scotch and soda.

Ooh.

* But there comes

a point when *

- Well, hello.

- Hello.

You look better

than I remembered.

Oh, it's good to see you.

You too.

Well, I'm producing

my first segment.

Mm-hmm.

Uh, it's only

three minutes long,

That's good.

That's real good.

I'm proud of you.

All right, all right.

Let's cut the bull.

Are you gonna

talk to me for real,

or what?

You know, I have to apologize

for thinking I could just...

pop back into your life

after all these years.

Yeah.

Oh.

All right. So you've seen me.

Now I can leave, right?

I can go.

Oh, man.

There's so many things

I want to say to you.

Things I've wanted to say

ever since--

ever since you

dumped me.

Can we revisit the real world

here for a minute, Kenneth?

Yeah.

Oh, yeah.

Well, took me a while

to get the hint.

The hint?

Yeah.

You never called me--

I never called you.

to go anywhere,

not even once.

Kenneth.

And that wasn't the nature

of our relationship,

and you know that.

The nature of our relationship

was that I was in love

with a woman...

who was too nice

to hurt my feelings.

and I love my daughter

with all my heart.

her mother was five months

pregnant when we married.

Now that was my choice.

I went in

with my eyes open,

and I've lived with it

for seven years now.

Now I don't want this

to come off like

some kind of come-on,

but you are the only woman

that I have ever loved.

And I still

love you, Savannah.

* And I can't believe

it's real *

* I can't believe

it's happening *

* And I can't believe

that you are here with me *

* Kissing you *

* You *

* I can't believe

that you took me *

* Oh, gently kissing you *

* Kissing you *

* Kissing you *

* Kissing you *

* Kissing you *

* Kissing you *

Yeah, I'm just--

Yeah, I'm okay.

Well, I mean, if you're

having second thoughts

about me being up here.

I'm having

all kinds of thoughts.

Well, I mean,

if it's any consolation,

I've never

done this before.

I haven't made love

to a woman

in over a year.

Lauren stopped

wanting to, so--

I got two things

I want to say to you. No, no.

No. You don't have to...

say anything.

I do, because you may

kick me out afterwards.

Remember how you were saying

that the woman your husband,

uh, was marrying--

Look, Bernie.

I mean, I can sit here,

and I can say that

the reason I'm staying with her

is because she's dying...

or that it's my obligation

or a whole bunch of

st-- stuff,

but the truth

of the matter is--

She's the only woman

I have ever loved.

And I would never leave her

under any circumstances.

Someone felt that way

about me once.

What do you

want to do tonight?

* I know if there is

any chance *

* For us to find

our happiness *

* We've got to learn

to let it go *

* Oh, forget all the pain

we knew *

* Sometimes

it hurts so bad, baby **

Marvin, please eat

this sandwich.

Ah, come on now.

I'm just kidding.

No, you weren't.

I wouldn't do that.

You were not.

Can you hold that for me?

Don't throw that

away now.

Ain't got no cheese

on this sandwich.

You don't like cheese.

I brought the paint.

Good. Sit it right down

there, Tarik.

You want a bite

of this sandwich, Tarik?

It got cheese in it?

To the best blow-dryin',

scissor-scalpin',

bumper-curlin',

braidin', weavin',

"get this gray

out of my hair" dyein'...

beautician

west of the Mississippi.

- Oh. Thanks.

- Weak!

Gloria, I hope

you find true love...

and get you some

that's so electric...

you ain't gonna need

no blow-dryer.

Oh, please.

And so juicy,

it's gonna put an end

to your 10-year drought.

Oh, come on, y'all.

Raise 'em up one more time.

Let's get serious now.

Girlfriend, here's

to peace of mind...

and all the happiness

that your heart

and hand can hold.

'Cause Lord knows

you deserve it.

Aw.

Oh!

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!

Okay. I can do this.

All right.

All right. Now come on.

Make your wish first.

Make your wish.

Oh, this is pitiful. Come on.

Let's help this old lady.

Just help me out.

You need some help.

Come on. Let's help her out.

* Love was always

supposed to be *

* To watch it grow

inside yourself *

* To feel your heart

beside itself *

* Sometimes it hurts *

Why do they write

these damn songs?

To make you think

and believe and dream...

Hmm.

Shit.

Somebody had to go through

this shit in order

to write it.

* Is just too much *

Shoot.

You know what we all

have in common?

None of us--

not none of us...

* Always there inside of you *

That lying asshole.

* Sometimes it hurts

to love so bad *

* When you know you've

given it your best *

I should call him right now.

* Sometimes it hurts

to even laugh *

* You feel a thousand miles

from happiness *

And I wanna talk to that bitch.

Hand me the phone.

I'll talk to that ho.

Oh, wait a minute. Hold on.

Dial her number, Bernie.

Dial her number.

What are y'all doing?

Put the phone down.

Johnny

Robin.

Savannah, talk to her.

What happened?

Bernie. Bernie, don't do this.

Bernie, don't do this.

Gloria, I gave him

two babies,

and she thinks

she can just take

my fuckin' husband.

Gloria, I had some shit

I wanted to get off my chest.

Wh-What-- What happened

to the music?

I thought this was

supposed to be a party.

**

All right. Come on, baby.

* Just keep it

on the down low **

Ah!

I'm sick

of this shit now.

The one man

I love...

is married

with a kid.

And there's my life

in one little

sad nutshell.

Mmm. Men do leave

their wives.

At least he told you

he was married.

Yeah, but, see,

I'm not your average

24-year-old girl...

who's willing to

wait around

and count the days, see.

Mm-mmm.

Uh-uh.

I'm 33 years old.

Ooh!

Good!

You do.

You do look good, girl.

Mm-hmm.

Freak mama.

No.

All y'all go to hell.

Savannah, you know

you look good.

You look good, girl.

Whatever happened

to the good old days?

Oh.

Good old days.

What good old days?

What good old--

Jinx.

You know,

the days when...

men actually

flirted with you...

and-and-and asked you out

for a real date, you know.

They're not hidin'.

They're too damn scared

to make a commitment.

Mm-mmm.

They're with white women.

- They're gay.

- Or married.

- They're ugly.

- They behind bars.

Got little dicks

and can't fuck.

That's what it is.

Or they got big ones

and still can't fuck.

Ooh!

Wait, wait.

They want to spank it.

What?

They want to--

What?

They want to what?

Now that's not

a bad thing, Gloria.

Oh, Robin.

Come on.

They want you to be

their mama.

And they're ugly.

Baby, we already said

they was ugly.

If you're ugly inside,

you're ugly outside.

Hi, Ma.

Did I wake you?

What difference

does it make?

Savannah?

Are you there?

Yeah. Yeah, Ma.

I'm still here.

Well, they cut my food stamps

to $57 a month.

Ma, how the hell

have you been getting by?

What have you been eating?

Oh, baby, see,

I knew you would

get upset,

and I've been trying

to deal with it on my own.

The check, it's--

goes so fast,

and things are

so high nowadays.

Ma, how much money

do you have?

Ma, be down at Western Union

first thing in the morning.

You know, Kenneth called,

and, uh,

he said that he was gonna be

trying to come out there, with--

with him filing

for his divorce and all.

Well, then pick up the phone

and call him.

I don't know if I can

trust him, you know.

I don't care if it's a--

a knitting class

or a new girdle--

Anything.

I don't care what it is.

You just pick up the phone

and you call me, okay?

And only me, Ma.

Only you, precious.

Yeah, sorry I didn't call

after I got in.

Oh, continuous introductions

after a very long

and tedious meeting.

I'm gonna have to come out here

a few more times

before this deal's in place.

Well, you tell her

that her daddy loves her.

Well, good morning.

Well, good mornin'.

I'm here with you.

It's all good.

Have your breakfast.

I'll be back.

I'll be here.

This is gonna broaden

his horizons,

make him more worldly.

He'll be fluent in Spanish.

I know that.

I just don't see why

he has to go

all the way to Spain...

when he's already

been accepted

at Arizona State.

I'm gonna miss him too.

Who's talking about

missing him?

Be proud you raised him

that way.

I am proud.

He's my baby.

You just don't understand.

I understand.

Well, I thought that since

you've been coming over

all these months,

showing him how to

fix things--

He's-- He's never known

what it's like

to have a father.

You took him fishin'.

He looks up to you.

I thought maybe

you could talk

some sense into him.

It seems to me Tarik

isn't the one who needs to

come to his senses.

I-If you don't mind

my saying so.

Well, everybody's entitled

to their own opinion.

Good night.

It's getting late.

I better--

* But I keep crying *

* So why does it

hurt so badly **

Russell called

and said he's leaving his wife

for sure this time.

Okay. So what's

taking him so long?

Russell,

what took you so long?

* Some just learn it

on the way *

* Make it smooth

Take your time *

Is she gonna sign

the divorce papers,

You just don't decide

to divorce somebody and sign

on the dotted line, baby.

I wish it did,

but it doesn't.

Why don't you get

my pajamas?

Pajamas?

Now that's the first time

you ever asked for those.

Russell,

did you sleep with her?

I can't take comin' here

and bein' pressured about what

I'm doin' with my own wife.

Well, you know we're not

gonna have very much time

to spend together.

* Everybody knows

how to make you scream *

I can't talk right now.

What, you can't talk now?

Hey, look. Why don't you just

say somethin' sexy to me

so I can go to sleep?

I suggest you tell

your boyfriends not to

call here after 11:00.

He's jealous.

What a joke.

What the hell

am I doin' anyway?

* Just like a tree

that's planted by the water *

This Up With People's choir

that's goin' to Spain--

You mean the one

you won't let me join?

Nah.

* Shall not be moved **

After that selection,

after that song--

After that song,

somebody ought to say

thank you.

Thank you!

Say "Praise the Lord."

Praise the Lord!

Say "Praise the Lord!"

Turn to your neighbor,

right where you're sitting,

and say "The Lord"--

The Lord--

"is blessing me"--

"right now."

right now.

Amen.

Amen.

At this time, our prayers go out

to Sister Lulu Mae Preston,

who just had hip surgery.

Church,

I want you to know

this morning that...

And because we know that

he's able, we will continue to

pray her strength in the Lord.

Amen.

Amen.

would like the congregation

to send their prayers out...

for the safe journey

of her son Tarik,

who'll soon be on his way

to Spain for a year...

to play the saxophone

in the Up With People

International Orchestra.

- Brother Tarik--

- Mm-hmm.

Hold on to the Lord's

unchanging hand.

As you go on your journey,

continue to trust in the Lord

with all your heart.

Amen.

Amen.

I mean,

so what do you think, Robin?

I've loved this man forever,

and now that we've got

another chance,

I don't want to blow it

by making him think

I don't have any faith in him.

I mean,

don't we hear this on Sally

and Oprah every day?

That's what you sound

like, you know.

Yeah, I know.

Is that where you get

your advice from

Well, you know,

there was this one woman

in your same situation.

Mmm.

This man kept saying

he was gonna leave too.

She got her hopes all up

and everything,

quit her job,

even moved to the city

he lived in.

Right after

she got there,

she found out she was

three months' pregnant.

He ended up

dumping the woman.

He said his kids would be

too hurt if he left now.

She never looked at men

quite the same again.

So he left his wife

in the end, right?

Take a wild guess,

Savannah.

What show

did you hear this on?

I've never been

on Oprah.

I think my mommy left me.

Have you seen my mom?

I don't know, honey.

I give. What is it?

I got the mail, Ma.

Oh, thank you.

You're welcome.

I'll be right back, okay?

I've waited as long

as I could to contact you.

Mommy, is "freak"

a bad word?

I've been thinkin' about you

a lot, Bernie.

I'm embarrassed to even

write that down.

Bernie, I fell in love--

in one night.

Mama, I asked you

a question.

No, honey.

No, it's not.

You know what's even harder

for me to understand...

has never undercut

the love I have for my wife.

Tabitha said

it was a bad word.

So beautiful.

So brave.

I just wanna give her everything

I've got in me.

It's-It's--

It's not a nice word.

And when she sleeps,

I cry...

and how lucky I've been

to have her in my life.

You're the only person

in this world I ever knew

I could tell this to.

And even if

this never finds you...

you've... changed...

my... life.

It's someone who lets you know

life will go on...

and something beautiful

can be waiting somewhere.

Somewhere,

when you least expect it.

What does what mean?

Freak.

You let me say "weird,"

so why can't I say "freak"?

I don't think those were

God's tears at all.

Just his way of making sure

everything keeps growin'.

Very romantic.

And the food.

I love the food.

Mmm.

Oh! We have to start planning.

Your wedding.

So many plans.

I'm sorry I'm late.

Well--

My daughter's had a hundred

and four temperature...

for the past two days.

Really?

Turns out

she's got the chicken pox.

Oh, gosh.

I mean, Paula's been beeping me

on the hour, every hour,

all damn day.

Mmm.

I told her all she had to do

was give the girl an ice bath.

Right.

Or rub her down

with some alcohol.

Mmm.

Jesus,

you'd think she had malaria.

So why'd you even come?

Why?

Because you are the most

important thing in my life.

Excuse me.

Can I get you something

to drink?

she's not gonna have me around

to bug about this shit.

You know,

every trip I make out here,

And the longer

I think about it,

the more I'm convinced

that this is

what I want to do...

- Excuse me.

- Thank you.

I mean, it's more financial

than anything right now.

Ah.

And there's still

a lot of things

that need to be worked out.

- Mmm.

- I know if I left right now,

it would be the wrong time

for my daughter.

She thinks she's having

a baby sister.

we're going to have to wait

a little bit longer

than I expected.

But I know the kind of person

that you are...

that you wanna do

the right thing as much as I do.

I do, Kenneth.

I really do.

You see, the more

I think about it,

the scum

of the fucking earth.

You see,

the good news is, Kenneth,

is that I was never,

ever in danger of you

getting a divorce.

"The most important thing"

in your life,

meaning you'll abandon

your wife and your child...

to get laid

every chance I give you.

you think the brass ring

is some bogus promise to put me

into Paula's shoes?

So you can do the same

fucking thing to me next year?

It's pretty close

to irresistible, lover man.

What the hell's

wrong with you?

I mean, you and my wife

working for the same

fucking firm or something?

You weren't this

self-righteous when you were

fucking my brains out.

You weren't worried about

my poor little wife then,

now were you?

You're right.

You're absolutely right,

Kenneth.

I couldn't see past

what I wanted.

But the difference

between you and me...

Wait a minute.

Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa.

What is it?

but we need to talk

about this some more.

Look. I'm not mad.

Really.

Neither am I, baby.

I'm not mad.

And to prove it,

the drinks are on you.

Excuse me, Savannah.

You have a phone call.

Thanks, Edy.

Excuse me for a sec.

Hello?

Kenneth just called me

and told me how simple

you acted.

And men don't be cryin'

over no woman

unless they love 'em.

How can you be

so insensitive?

Could you excuse me

for a minute, please?

No problem.

Thank you.

First of all, Ma,

I am sick of you telling me

how I should live my life,

who you think

I should love, marry.

Don't you raise

your voice at me.

Mama, I'm 33 years old,

and I live alone.

Mmm. Yeah.

Tell me about it.

Yes, and I may have to accept

the fact that I may live alone

for the rest of my life.

It ain't too late,

Savannah.

He's begging on his damn knees,

and you're letting him get away.

Mama, do you hear me?

I have a job.

I have friends.

Ma, I have interests that

you don't even ask about...

because only one thing

counts with you, Mama.

With any damn woman

unless they lyin'

to themself.

Well, I'm being honest

with myself, Ma.

I'm smart, I work hard,

and I'm a good person.

Ma, if I allowed myself

to think like you,

Ma, you should be proud

I'd rather live alone...

than crawl up behind

some two-timing loser

like Kenneth.

He's just in a bad

situation right now,

and he's trying

to get out of it.

Mama, I tell you what.

Why don't you fuckin'

marry him then?

I was wrong to yell.

I'm sorry.

But I meant what I said

about my life.

But I didn't mean

to disrespect you.

I just don't want to

see you end up like me.

I'll talk to you later.

Bye.

After fully reviewing

all the newly submitted

documentation,

the settlement

will go as follows:

One and a half million dollars

in the Phoenix Municipal

Savings and Loan Association,

ownership of the residence

at 1985 Ohio Drive

in Pinnacle Peak, Arizona,

a second house

in Acapulco, Mexico--

Mmm.

500,000

in stocks and bonds...

and an E320-S

Mercedes station wagon.

Thank you, thank you,

thank you.

Did you hear that?

Whoo!

Hey, baby.

Surprised to see me?

I finally got

that bitch off my back

like I told you I would.

If that's what you want,

I'm happy for you.

Then why are we standing here

in the hallway

talking about it?

Because I haven't

invited you in.

Why you want to

do this to us...

after all we've

been through, huh?

Come on now.

I said stop.

It's yours.

And I'm keeping it.

So what you expect

me to do?

What you do best.

Or better yet,

go get some help.

I don't want anything

from you.

We don't need you

in our lives.

I haven't seen

much of you lately.

I, um-- I acted silly,

when all you did

was tell me the truth.

I guess I didn't

wanna hear it.

I came over

for two reasons.

and, um,

I miss you in our life.

Marvin, I have no doubt

in my mind everything you said

was true, and I-I apologize.

I just came over

to say that.

He wouldn't even let me

take him to the airport.

He's been the man

in my life, you know.

My companion.

More than just my baby.

a long time ago on any hope

I had of finding

someone for myself, and--

It's a terrible thing

to do to Tarik.

Tarik's gonna be fine. Yeah.

Yeah.

I'm grateful to you though

for opening my eyes.

I miss you too.

You, uh--

You wouldn't allow

my fear of being alone...

to get in the way

of him growing up and doing

what he has to do, and--

I was so unfair to him.

No, no.

Yes, I was.

No.

You haven't been unfair

to Tarik.

It's like you don't feel

you're worthy to have

someone to love you.

I love you.

No, don't say--

Yes.

You don't mean--

We're moving into

our New Year's Eve countdown.

Guys, I don't feel

like goin' to no club tonight.

Me either.

All right.

Let's go somewhere different.

I'm down.

Yeah, me too.

...when Roberta Flack

was saying "It Might Be You"?

**

Who is this?

Roberta Flack.

* Time *

Roberta Flack.

* I've been passing time *

* Watchin' trains go by *

* Go by *

Uh-huh.

It's an old cut.

* All of my life *

Uh-huh. It's an old cut.

* Lying on the sand *

**

* Wishing there would be *

"Tookie."

Y'all know the movie.

Ooh.

Tootsie?

Tootsie.

Tootsie. Yeah.

This is from Tootsie.

Ah.

Dustin Hoffman.

Yeah.

This is, uh, Stephen, uh,

you know--

* Something's telling me

it might be you *

* It might be you *

* It's telling me

it might be you *

Yeah.

* Yeah *

* All of my life **

** [ Drums:

Up

This is much better

than going to the Jockey Club!

Don't panic, and don't be

afraid. Do that for yourself.

Don't be sad. Get glad.

This baby's gonna

have more than one mama, girl.

If you're mad, get even.

Oh!

But if it ain't broke,

don't fix it.

Whatever you do,

do it this year.

Whoo!

six--

Hey! I think it's time!

two, one,

two, one,

Happy New Year.

Happy New Year!

* Count on me

through thick and thin *

* A friendship

that will never end *

* When you are weak

I will be strong *

We made it!

* Helping you to carry on *

* Call on me

I will be there *

* Please believe me

when I say *

* I can see

it's hurting you *

Happy New Year!

* It's hard to see

the sunshine *

* Through the rain, oh *

Yay!

* I know sometimes

it seems as if *

* Count on me

through thick and thin *

* A friendship

that will never end *

**

* When you are weak

I will be strong *

* Call on me

I will be there *

* Please believe me *

* Please believe me *

* When I say *

* When I say *

* I know sometimes

it seems as if *

* 'Cause love

won't let us fall *

* Count on me *

* Count on me *

* Through thick and thin *

* I'll be there *

* A friendship that

will never end *

* Friendship that *

* Will never end *

* When you are weak *

* When you are weak *

* I will be strong *

* I'll be strong *

* Helping you to carry on *

* Helping you

carry on *

* Call on me

I will be there *

* Please believe me

when I say *

* There's a place

inside of all of us *

* Where our faith

in love begins *

* You should reach to find

the truth in love *

* The answer's there

within, oh *

* I know that life

can make you feel *

* It's much harder

than it really is *

* But we'll get though it *

* We'll get through it *

* Just *

* Just *

* Don't *

* Don't *

* Count on me

through thick and thin *

* Count on me *

* A friendship

that will never end *

* It'll never end *

* When you are weak

I will be strong *

* I'll be strong *

* Helping you

to carry on *

* Call on me

I will be there *

* I'll be there *

* Don't be afraid *

* Don't be afraid now *

* Please believe me

when I say *

* When I say *

* Count on *

* Count on *

* Count on *

* Count on *

* Count on *

* Count on *

* I know I can *

* Sure, you can *

* Oh, yeah *

* So glad I can *

* Count on me *

* Count on you, girl **

* But there comes

a point when *

* When we exhale

Yeah, yeah *

* Shoo-be-doo *

* Shoo-be-doo *

* Shoop, shoop

Shoo-be-doo *

* Yeah *

* Shoop, shoop

Shoo-be-doo **