Divine Design

Jodie and Ria walks into Natalia's office wearing their first show pieces. Natalia is overwhelmed looking at her friends wearing two of her designs.

"I think I am going to cry." She says with a tear streaming down her face.

Ria, walking over to hug her

"Girl it's ok. I know this is the moment you have been waiting for all your life. I am so glad I am here to share it with you."

Jodie

"Me too Natalia. This dress is so beautiful."

Natalia

"Thank you so much."

Ria

"Have you talked to Alexis?"

Natalia

"No need too. I got everything under control. This fashion show is going to be a success without. her"

Ria

"You got that right girl. "

Natalia

"I'm going to go down stairs to the show room and give the media a few interviews before our big show. I 'll meet you two along with the other ladies in the dressing room."

All three ladies leave the office.

Pasadena City Jail

Sister Patterson and Rufus are in the booking room.

As an officer ask for all of Sister Pat's things she throws a fit.

"This is a crime shame. My own damn husband arrested me for trying to knock some sense into that tranny over there."

Rufus

"You aint talking to me girlfriend. You put your hands on me. I didn't do nothing to you."

Pat

"Oh yes you did.. You assaulted my visions along with my third eye by being what you are. God didn't make you like that. He made you to be a man and you need to accept that. And you tried to steal some pork chops."

Rufus

"God love all his children."

Pat

"I'm sorry, he don't have no love for you. My God doesn't love chic's with d!cks."

Rufus

"And he doesn't love you either. How can such a Godly woman have a filthy mouth like yours?"

Pat

Because I speak the truth. That's all I know how to do."

Officer

"Ok ladies, it's time to go to your holding cell."

Pat

"Hold up. That's a man. Don't put that thing in a cell with me."

Rufus

"I'm a woman. More than woman than you. If anyone looks like a man it's you."

Officer

"That's enough.." pausing, looking at Rufus, then continuing "…ladies." Two officers escort Sister Pat and Rufus back to the holding area where they join Dre, and Alexis. Alexis and Dre are both shocked that Sister Patterson is about to join them in jail.

Episode:78, Pimpin' ain't Easy!

Written by: ML Cooks

Westwood Park, Karim's House

Kevin is helping Karim pack up his things.

Karim

"I can't wait to move the hell out of here. I don't want to be reminded of Ria."

Kevin remains quiet and still continues to carry boxes out to a moving van. Kevin continues to think about the night he slept with his best friend Lauren. The Police Chief Abe Williams pulls up. Abe gets out his car and approaches his son.

"What's going on son? Who's moving?"

Kevin

"Karim, he bought a mansion on Lavender Hill."

Abe

"That's nice.. Look I need to talk to you and your brother. Is he inside?"

Kevin

"Yea."

Abe

"Let's go inside then." And they do just that. Once inside, Karim walks out from the bedroom and hugs his father.

Karim

"It's good to see you pops."

Abe

"Same here. I got something to tell you boys."

Karim

"Was sup?"

Abe

"I arrested your mother."

Kevin

"You did what?"

Karim

"What in the hell the matter with you pops?"

Abe

"She assaulted some one."

Karim

"Assault!? Who?"

Abe

"Some lady named Rufus, or he could be man. It doesn't matter, Pat attacked him."

Kevin

"I can' believe she's in jail. I am going to see her."

Karim

"Me too." They both leave Westwood Park with out saying a word to Abe.

Divine Design

The dressing room.

Jodie is sitting in a chair in front of a mirror, looking over her show piece outfit.

Ria, standing next to her

"You looking good girl."

Jodie

"Thank you."

"I agree." They both hear and they turn around and see Mike with a dozen of red roses. Jodie smiles and hugs Mike.

Ria

"That's so sweet. It makes me miss love. I'll leave you two be." She walks away.

Jodie

"I'm glad you're here."

Mike

"Me too. You look amazing."

Jodie

"Thank you."

Mike leans in to kiss her.

"I love you Jodie. You mean so much to me."

Jodie

"I love you too. You mean the world to me." They kiss again

Mike

"Are you nervous?"

Jodie

"A little bit. Walking out there on that runway in front of all those people and camera's. It's a little overwhelming."

Mike

"Don't worry about nothing. You'll do great. Just find me in the crowd and I'll ease you through it."

Jodie

"Thank you.'

Mike

"Well I better get going and let you do what you do. I'll meet you after the show." He hugs her one last time before leaving.

Meanwhile,

Downstairs

The Lobby of Divine Design

Natalia is giving an interview to reporters and media as Sabryn, Bryan, and Gilbert walk up to hear what she has to say.

Reporter

"So are you know in charge of Divine Design Miss Cigluiti?"

Natalia

"Please, call me Natalia. And Yes I am in control. As you all know Alexis Jones, was arrested for killing her own sister."

Reporter

"Aren't you worried, that the woman who used to run DD, is a murderer? Won't this fiascal taint DD's reputation?'

Natalia

"Not at all. Alexis is no longer a part of Divine Design. We have broken all ties with Ms. Jones. We wish Ms. Jones all the best of luck in her future. Though I must say it doesn't look very promising. Enjoy the show everyone." She walks away from the media spotlight and over to Sabryn, Bryan and Gilbert.

Natalia

"Sabryn, what a lovely surprise."

Sabryn

"I wouldn't call it that. I just came by to get a good laugh at the trash you are about to showcase."

Natalia

"You're just jealous. You thought I couldn't do it huh? Well how do you like me now? I have my own fashion house and guess what, I'm beating you in market share and profits."

Sabryn

"You mean you inherited a company in that position. You didn't put Divine Design on top. Alexis did. Once the news of her killing her sister marinates on people's mind I am sure you won't be claiming victory. In fact, the last time I looked at the numbers, you were slipping. And with your designs, I'm not worried about you. You'll never be on my level."

Natalia , remembering she had sex with her man Bryan at his club

"If only you knew?" She says looking at Bryan and walking away.

Sabryn

"What the hell is that supposed to mean?"

Bryan

"She just likes to rattle your chain. Let's go grab some seats." As Sabryn, Bryan, and Gilbert walk inside the show room, The Lady in Red is not to far from them, keeping a close eye on their movement.

Jenn and DC arrives at Divine Design.

DC

"What the hell we doing here? They got food in here?"

Jenn

"Damn, didn't you just eat?"

DC

"You got a lil mouth on you lil bunny. I got a big appetite what can I say? Pimping aint easy."

Jenn

"I'll say. Jodie works here. She's modeling in today's fashion show."

DC

"Jodie, modeling? This I have got to see. She a high class hoe now. I can really get some serious money. "

Jenn

"I am sure. That's why you and Jodie need to talk. So you two can talk about prices."

DC

"That's what I am talking about bunny. It's time to get paid." He says as they board the elevator, heading up to the tenth floor, where the dressing rooms are.

Pasadena City Jail

Sister Pat and Rufus are put into a cell together, a cell that face Alexis's and Dondre's cell.

Alexis

"Sister Patterson? Is that you?"

Pat

"I don't talk to killers."

Rufus

"Yes, it's her. "

Pat

"No one asked you, you fruit basket."

Rufus

"Why do you have to be so childish?"

Pat

"Why can't you put a pair of jeans and some sneakers on?"

Dre

"Hold up. That's a tranny?"

Rufus

"No jack ass! I'm a woman."

Pat

"No she he aint. It don't know what it is. Come on pull it out."

Rufus

"Excuse me?"

Pat

"Take that dress off and prove to us that you are a woman. You're Adam's apple is bigger than my 2sons put together."

Dre

"Naw man. I aint trying see nothing like that."

Rufus

"I don't have to prove anything to you. Why don't you take that mask off? You look more like a man than I ever could."

Alexis snickers. Pat looks at her

"Is there something funny?"

Alexis, holding her laughter

"No Sister Patterson."

Pat

"I can't take this. ..Guard! Get me away from this freak!" She hollers out.

Divine Design

Dressing Room,

Jodie is applying lip gloss to her lips, admiring her own beauty in the mirror. Smiling, that is until she sees some one she thought she would never have to see again. DC stands behind Jodie with a smile. Jodie is stunned, wondering how did he find her, what is he doing here? Jodie thought she left her past in Cleveland when she came to Pasadena. When Jodie turns around to question DC, Jenn emerges from behind DC with a victorious smile on her face,

Jenn

"Hey Jo Ho? I brought your pimp back from Cleveland. I wonder what will all those people say out there when your on the runway and they find out you're a slut."

Jodie

"You dirty Bitch. How low will you go?"

DC

"I hope as low as you girl. Look at you. You looking good. Give daddy some sugar."

Jodie, steal starring at Jenn with hateful eyes

"What do you want? Why are you doing this?"

Jenn

"I am taking you out. I am willing to keep this little dirty secret of yours. I won't expose you to the world as the highest grossing hor Cleveland has ever known. For price that is."

Jodie, rolling her eyes

"You are an evil Bitch! What's the price Jennifer? What do I need to do for you to not to expose me?"

Jenn, grinning again

"I thought you'd never ask?………"