INT. JIMMY'S PLACE - DAY
Yarni sits at a table and she's opening her laptop while also looking at a text message on her phone. Jimmy brings a cup of juice.
JIMMY- How are you on the phone and laptop at the same time?
Yarni laughs.
YARNI- it's not that hard and I'm putting my phone down.....(still looking at her phone) now. (Still holding the phone) I mean really now....Maley just sent me the funniest meme.
JIMMY- Whatever that means.
Jimmy walks away. Yarni goes back to her laptop.
Yarni screams.
Dave and Tevin enter.
TEVIN- What happened?
Yarni talks a selfie showing her computer screen. It reads: Congrats you've been accepted into a fellowship at Authentic Empire Music Group.
YARNI- I got into my fellowship!
DAVE- the one at the record company?
Yarni smiles.
YARNI- Yes. Ah I need to figure out what I'm gonna wear.
DAVE- I'm so proud of you.
Dave hugs her and Yarni kisses him. Both of them are shocked.
YARNI- Oh.
DAVE- We haven't done that since.
YARNI- Yeah...I'll see you.
DAVE-(awkward) Yeah.
YARNI- Bye Tevin.
TEVIN- Well goodbye and congrats.
Yarni rushes off.
TEVIN- What the hell just happened here?!
DAVE- Me and Yarni kinda put the breaks on things since that party.
TEVIN- and by breaks you mean?
INT. DAVE AND TEVINS DORM - FLASHBACK
Dave and Yarni are on Dave's bed making out.
DAVE- This is so....this is great.
Yarni smiles.
YARNI- it is.
DAVE- Yarni I dreamed about being here with you since the day I met you....and now we're here and I just wanna say.
Yarni looks at him her eyes full of hope but then there's a KNOCK at the door.
DAVE- Who the hell-
YARNI- (smiling) ignore it what was you about to say?
DAVE- I was gonna say-
There's a knock at the door.
BRIONNA-(o.s) Dave are you here?
Yarni quickly sits up.
YARNI- What is she doing here?
Dave has a nervous laugh.
DAVE- See...this is gonna be one of those times that when we look back on our relationship and we are gonna laugh.
Yarni glares at him.
DAVE- (nervous) I mean like really laugh.
YARNI- you better turn into Kevin Hart in the next five seconds. Five four-
DAVE- (quickly) I went to break up with her but she told me her grandmother had just died.
YARNI- So?
DAVE- So? Yarni come on you can't dump a person who grandmother just died. I felt bad-
YARNI- imagine how I feel now....just when I thought- you know what it doesn't matter.
This hits Dave hard.
DAVE- Yarni...just when you thought what? Talk to me.
Yarni stands up. Dave looks at her feeling bad and then goes over to the door.
DAVE- Bri can I call you later I'm really tired?
BRIONNA- you're not even gonna open the door?
DAVE- I'm sorry. But I promise I'll call you tomorrow.
BRIONNA- um okay?
Dave looks at Yarni.
YARNI- I don't want to hear it....and whatever you think this relationship is...it's not.
DAVE- Yarni.
Yarni grabs her jacket and leaves.
INT. JIMMY'S PLACE - DAY
Tevin is smiling as Dave sulks ashamed.
TEVIN- Bro your first caught up session....I'm so proud.
DAVE- no stupid, I'm not proud of that...I didn't do it intentionally....I would never hurt Yarni. I just I didn't know how to break up with Brionna after she said she was going to a funeral.
TEVIN- Should have waited for when she get to the repast. She would have drank her pain away with some random cousin.
Dave laughs.
DAVE- Bro you're sick.
TEVIN- Maybe but I'm real and now because you were afraid to be the bad guy you became the bad guy.
Dave shrugs.
DAVE- I guess so....but I did break up with Brionna right after Yarni left.
TEVIN- and how long was this after the grandmother died?
DAVE- probably a week?
TEVIN- (sarcastic) oh yeah Dave you saved her a lot of pain.
Dave gives him the finger.
TEVIN- so how she take that?
DAVE- Well after the yelling and the cursing and something about my mom...I think she took it well.
TEVIN- And you haven't gotten to tell Yarni because she's mad at you.
DAVE- Yup.
TEVIN- so we're back at square one....at least she's kissing you.
DAVE- I'm still shocked about that, that means she misses right?
TEVIN- I'm not gonna lie to you I never have been in a situation like this before you and Yarni and different like y'all need a whole new set of dating rules.
Dave laughs.
DAVE- what about you and Chanel?
TEVIN- actually more complicated than you and Yarni but we're still kissing.
DAVE- Why more complicated?
Chanel walks in passing them holding hands with Keith. Tevin sips his drink.
TEVIN- that's why.
INT. Authentic Empire Music Group - NEXT DAY
Yarni walks in and everyone in the place is busy moving around. She takes it in for a moment. She walks over to take a seat. And turning around to her is:
JERMAINE- Young Yarni what's up?
YARNI- Jermaine? You got the fellowship too?
JERMAINE- Yeah it's crazy because I didn't even apply, one of my professors heard one of my bears and just offered it to me.
YARNI- Okay with the slight brag.
Jermaine laughs.
YARNI- do you think we're going meet any celebrities?
JERMAINE- Well Normani was here about ten minutes ago.
YARNI- Normani was here? And I missed her? Damn.
Jermaine laughs.
JERMAINE- I'm sure there will be more.
YARNI- hopefully.
Yarni takes a selfie of herself and Jermaine gets in some.
INT. NEAL HALL LOBBY - NIGHT
Chanel Dave Tevin and Maley sit in the lobby books between them studying.
DAVE- So what's the deal with that Jermaine guy?
Chanel laughs.
CHANEL- him and Yarni are just friends and they are working together at her fellowship.
DAVE- of course they are.
CHANEL- he's fine so I don't know why she's not-
Maley kicks her under the table.
CHANEL- Ow.
Maley nods her head to Dave.
CHANEL- oh yeahhh...she likes you.
Dave goes back to scrolling on his phone,
MALEY- you did this to yourself Dave.
DAVE- thanks for the reminder Maley.
Chanel laughs.
TEVIN- can we focus back on the midterm?
CHANEL- and what's wrong with you?
TEVIN- nothing I just want to get this done soon because I have a date.
CHANEL- with who?
TEVIN- does it matter?
CHANEL- I think it does.
Chanel phone vibrates.
TEVIN- I'm sure that's Keith.
Chanel picks up her phone and rolls her eyes.
CHANEL- actually it's a notification from Yarni's Instagram she posted another selfie.
MALEY- again? She's literally been flooding my feed.
TEVIN- I'm more focused you have Yarni's post notifications on.
CHANEL- (teasing) jealous?
TEVIN- absolutely not.
MALEY- Look it's something you do to make sure you getting your friend some clout in time.
CHANEL- but Yarni has been ODing lately.
DAVE- y'all have a lot of nerve because you two aren't no better.
CHANEL- excuse me?
DAVE- the three of you are obsessed with social media.
TEVIN- three?
DAVE- Yeah you you're more light skin than me.
Chanel laughs.
CHANEL- okay he's right there.
MALEY- and Dave you're not?
DAVE- I only use social media to connect with other future filmmakers or family.
TEVIN- Oh please!
Change and Maley laughs.
DAVE- it's true!
MALEY- but you still use it and you agree it's important because how else would you keep up with your family?
CHANEL- and I've created a brand on social media. I wear my designs and I'm able to reach potential sponsors.
DAVE- Okay that is smart.
CHANEL- Duh.
MALEY- sponsors, family whatever I like to see what other people are up to but most importantly show other people what I'm up to and how I'm living and thriving.
Dave laughs and then looks at Tevin.
DAVE- why are you so quiet?
TEVIN- because I know I have no argument because I love social media it gives you access to everything and everyone.
CHANEL- heavy on the everyone huh?
TEVIN- here you go.
Maley laughs.
INT. AUTHENTIC EMPIRE MUSIC GROUP- NEXT DAY
Jermaine and Yarni walk inside meeting room.
JERMAINE- it's Sushi Tuesday you want to go grab some?
Yarni stares at her phone and smiles.
YARNI- one of my posts just got five thousand likes and Michael B Jordan just liked.
JERMAINE- (sarcastic) oh shit that means he's like in love with you right?
Yarni shoves him.
YARNI- shut up.
A few moments later TERRI EVANS 40s walks in and everyone immediately turns to her. She's important.
TERRI- Okay everyone I have a little of an announcement to make. So as product manager of AEMG, each semester I get to hand select one of the fellows to shadow me through all of my day to day responsibilities. And after much deliberation, I have decided to go with...
Everyone looks around at each other.
TERRI- Yarnise Jones.
Yarni gasps excitedly. Everyone claps.
TERRI-(to Yarni) can I have a quick word with you?
YARNI- yes of course.
Yarni walks over to her.
YARNI- (excited) Thank you so much for this I'm so excited.
TERRI- of course, so I hear you're very active on social media.
YARNI- Um yes I've kinda been using it more since I started it.
TERRI- right so here's the thing to remember, your behavior now reflects upon AEMG, so I'm gonna tell you something that someone told me when I was in your position. Don't embarrass me or this office. I can do that all by myself. Understood?
YARNI- Absolutely understood.
TERRI- I knew you would girl, congrats again.
Yarni has a nervous smile.
YARNI- thanks.
Terri leaves and Yarni walks back over to her seat.
JERMAINE- congrats homie.
YARNI- Thank you. I'm so excited. I can't wait to start.
Jermaine smiles.
YARNI- But wait did you hear what she said about my social media presence and not embarrassing her? She's definitely going to be watching me.
JERMAINE- that's normal and you don't post anything crazy on your feed anyway you'll be fine.
YARNI- you know what I'm gonna take a break from social media no IG no twitter nothing.
JERMAINE- no facebook?
YARNI- why the hell would I have facebook?
Jermaine laughs a little.
JERMAINE- right.
YARNI- you for Facebook don't you?
JERMAINE- My Aunt sends me memes.
YARNI- mmhm.
INT. AUTHENTIC EMPIRE MUSIC GROUP - MONTAGE
Yarni has been crushing at her fellowship. Networking learning about the music business and meeting music artists.
Over time it's like she has become everyone's go to person in the office.
INT. JACKSON HALL - LOBBY - NIGHT
Yarni is walking inside on her way to her dorm room.
INT. CHANEL MALEY AND YARNI DORM ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Yarni begins to take off her clothes.
YARN- Wait I haven't eaten.
Yarni begins to put her close back on.
INT. JIMMYS PLACE - MOMENTS LATER
Chanel Dave and Maley are sitting at a booth all of them on their cell phones. Yarni joins them. They don't notice her.
YARNI- Well damn hi guys.
Dave looks up.
DAVE- Yarni. hey.
CHANEL- (looking at her phone) Hey girl.
MALEY-(looking at her phone) How was your day?
YARNI- seriously y'all are way too addicted to your phones. Put them down and let's have a real conversation .
DAVE- we actually need to have a real conversation.
YARNI- oh not you.
DAVE- Well back to my phone I go I just met another film major who is producing their own film and they're giving me advice.
YARNI- that's great for you.
DAVE- you don't mean that do you?
YARNI- not the slightest.
Dave nods.
YARNI- Maley. How was your day? Anything new in acting class any new updates with you and James?
MALEY- I'm sorry Yarni but they are dragging one of my old high school classmates about this old tweet she made about black girls.
YARNI- what was the tweet?
MALEY- Oh you don't wanna know.
Yarni looks disgusted.
YARNI- Chanel.
CHANEL- I'm editing my tik tok girl I have to have this out by ten am tomorrow it's become a new thing for me and my fans.
YARNI-fans?
CHANEL- yes girl fans. People depend on me to tell them what to wear and what not. If only Dave would listen to me.
Maley laughs.
DAVE- what's wrong with my fit?
YARNI- I'm gonna go get some food.
INT. RESTAURANT- NIGHT
Tevin is in the middle of a date.
GIRL- I can't lie I was nervous about going out with you I don't normally answer DM's.
TEVIN- really why not?
GIRL- the guys are usually creeps who are in like every other girls DM's no thanks, but you don't seem that way at all.
Tevin laughs.
TEVIN- Yeah me...I believe in one girl at one time. Actually you're probably the first girl I ever dmed before.
GIRL- seriously?
TEVIN- Yeah it's not usually my thing either it's kinda tacky.
The girl laughs.
GIRL- right?
TEVIN- So what's your major over at Georgia State?
GIRL- I'm still deciding. You?
TEVIN- song writing.
The girl smiles.
GIRL- so you write songs you think you can write one about me?
Tevin smiles.
TEVIN- depends...what would you want me to say?
She leans over and begins to whisper in his ear.
TEVIN- oh well if you put it that way.
The girl begins to kiss him. Tevin phone begins to vibrate.
GIRL-you wanna get that?
TEVIN- not at all.
They begin to kiss again and his phone begins to vibrate.
GIRL- you sure?
TEVIN- everyone in my family is healthy and those that aren't well I make music not save lives.
Tevin begins to kiss her and the girl looks down at his phone.
GIRL- who is @ _dimples?
TEVIN- huh?
GIRL- and @hazeleyes2?
Tevin gets a nervous laugh.
TEVIN- oh those are just friends.
GIRL- yeah right...and it's plenty more...you just as disgusting as every other guy.
TEVIN- now hold on a second I didn't deserve that....so if this date is over are you going pay for your food?
She throws a drink in his face and begins to leave.
TEVIN- okay I probably deserved that.
INT. NEAL HALL LOBBY - NIGHT
Tevin walks inside as Chanel is walking to her dorm.
CHANEL- (laughing) nice shirt.
TEVIN- shut up.
Chanel smiles.
CHANEL- another date disaster huh?
TEVIN- you don't know what you're talking about. My dating life is amazing right now and my date tonight went so good we're going see each other tomorrow.
CHANEL- so then why are you here instead of with your date and why do you when a drink stain on your shirt?
TEVIN- She couldn't keep her hands off and she knocked her drink on me.
CHANEL- and it fell on your shirt and not on your lap?
TEVIN- what's up with the fifty questions?!
Chanel tries not to laugh.
CHANEL- you're right my bad.
TEVIN- actually can you give this to Yarni.
Tevin hands Chanel a CD.
CHANEL- what is this?
Tevin looks at her.
CHANEL- oh be serious now I can't ask you questions.
TEVIN- no you can't but if you must know it's just something she said she could signed for me.
CHANEL- oh...well I'll give it to her.
Tevin nods and begins to leave. Chanel looks confused.
CHANEL- Tevin are you mad at me or something?
TEVIN- No. not at all Chanel.
Tevin leaves.
INT. CHANEL MALEY AND YARNI DORM ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
CHANEL- Tevin is mad at me about something and I'm really not sure why...like I thought things were fine between us...(smiling) like really fine and-
Chanel looks over at Yarni is asleep.
CHANEL- you are not hearing any of this.
Chanel puts a blanket on her.
INT. AUTHENTIC EMPIRE MUSIC GROUP - DAY
Yarni walks into the office.
CO WORKER- Yarni you look amazing today I love that dress.
YARNI- really? Thank you.
Yarni reaches into her purse.
JERMAINE- taking a selfie?
Yarni quickly closes her purse.
YARNI- No...I was just getting lipgloss.
Jermaine laughs.
JERMAINE- Okay.
INT. BREAK ROOM - DAY
Jermaine and Yarni walk inside the break room and on one of the serving table is a plate a sushi decorated in the cutest way.
YARNI- Oh this would look so cute in my December photo dump.
JERMAINE- What was that?
YARNI- I said that I can take picture of this with my mind because that is all I need.
Jermaine laughs and shakes his head.
JERMAINE- young Yarni...you're cracking kid it's okay.
YARNI- we're literally the same sage.
JERMAINE- you're actually older than me and that makes it even cuter.
YARNI- cuter?
JERMAINE- I said funnier.
Jermaine takes a few pieces of sushi. Yarni rolls her eyes.
INT. OFFICE - DAY
Yarni is sitting at her desk and Terri walks in.
TERRI- Hey Yarnise Bryson Tiller is here and he wants a pb&J...can you make it in the kitchen and bring it into my office?
YARNI-Yes of course.
TERRI-oh and by the way cut off the crusts...he hates them.
YARNI-Okay.
Terri walks out. Yarni stands up excited and grabs her phone but then slowly puts it back down.
YARNI- The one time I have a chance to meet Bryson Tiller.
INT. JACKSON HALL LOBBY - NIGHT
Dave is sitting in the lobby on his phone. Tevin walks in.
TEVIN-there you are, man I been looking for you.
DAVE-why didn't you call me?
TEVIN-I did but your phone went straight to voicemail.
DAVE-oh shit I forgot I did that so I could concentrate.
TEVIN-what kind of pyscho does that?
DAVE-that kind of psycho that wants peace and quiet to work on their mid term.
TEVIN-any ideas yet?
DAVE- not one Im drowning man.
Tevin laughs.
DAVE-but what's up.
TEVIN- Im kinda getting exposed on twitter right now for being a man whore.
Dave tries not to laugh.
TEVIN-Dave this isnt funny.
DAVE-(holding his laugh) I promise you I am not laughing.
TEVIN- Bro this is serious I could lose half my roster off of this.
DAVE-Maybe it's time to not have a roster.
TEVIN- Oh hell no! I aint doing that...next option?
DAVE-Okay maybe just be honest....you're single you can talk to whoever you want.
TEVIN- Yeah...you're right.
DAVE- see.
TEVIN-and you know what I got a even better idea.
DAVE-(looking at his phone) what?
Tevin has started a instagram live on his phone.
TEVIN- hello ladies this is me in the flesh Tevin Dorsey.
DAVE-Bro what are you going?
TEVIN- chill...(into the live) if anyone wants to meet and discuss my actions in person meet me tomorrow at jimmy's right at three. I'll be ready to hear yall out and to speak my case. See yall then.
Tevin ends the live.
DAVE-are you crazy?
TEVIN-No but Im Tevin Dorsey.
Tevin smiles and taps Dave on the shoulder. Tevin leaves.
DAVE-I dont even know why I try.
INT. AUTHENTIC EMPIRE MUSIC GROUP - NIGHT
Jermaine and Yarni are sitting at their desks in the middle of filing paperwork. Jermaine walks over to Yarni desk's and sits on it.
JERMAINE- We murdered this song.
YARNI-you really think so?
JERMAINE- Hell yeah.
They high five each other.
JERMAINE- We gotta go out and celebrate.
YARNI- I cant...kinda have a thing.
JERMAINE-is that thing named with a D?
Yarni looks at him wanting to laugh.
JERMAINE- pause.
Yarni laughs.
YARNI- But no, actually I got invited to sit in on a listening session upstairs.
JERMAINE-oh snap seriously? That's what's up.
YARNI-thanks.
JERMAINE- well enjoy your night.
INT. STUDIO - NIGHT.
Yarni sits by herself as a few other people stand around as music plays and rapper FAME 20s overly cocky and handsome dances along with it. The music is terrible.
FAME- You feeling this? (he looks over to yarni) Im talking to you light skin.
YARNI- My name is Yarni...not light skin...but not the song it's kinda all over the place.
FAME-(appalled) what?
YARNI- You're playing catch up with the beat for starters.
FAME- What?
YARNI-yeah and it sounds basic like what every other atlanta rapper is saying.
FAME- You really think it's basic?
YARNI-Yeah...sorry.
FAME- nah...you are the first person that's been honest to me about my sound in a long time.
Yarni looks at him.
FAME- (stern) Yo everybody get out!
Everyone looks shocked and begin to leave.
FAME-(to yarni) not you...you stay.
YARNI-Why me?
FAME- can you help reangre the song and rewrite the lyrics? I'll give you credit?
YARNI-seriously?
FAME- yeah.
Yarni nods.
YARNI- Okay.
INT. STUDIO - MOMENTS LATER.
Fame and Yarni has been working on the song together and the new product sounds amazing.
FAME-you saved this track no cap, I appreciate you.
Yarni laughs.
YARNI-thanks for letting me help...its kinda late I should go.
FAME- you good getting home or-
YARNI-Yeah Im good.
Yarni starts to leave and then stops and pulls out her phone to take a selfie. Then she proudly leaves.
INT. CHANEL MALEY AND YARNI DORM ROOM - NEXT DAY
Yarni is sleeping while her phone is vibrating next to her notification after notification and finally her phone falls off the dresser. The sound wakes Yarni up and she looks confused and grabs her phone and looks at it. Her instagram selfie from last night has gotten a ton of likes and gone viral. Yarni smiles at this at first until she see's a article headline stating " Did a AEMG Fellow Leak that Fame is working on a new album?"
Yarni falls back on her bed.
YARNI- fuck, Im so dead.
INT. AUTHENTIC EMPIRE MUSIC GROUP - DAY
Yarni walks inside the office she's smiles nervously as different fellows look at her and shake their head.Terri storms in.
TERRI-Yarnise what were you thinking?! I told you....I completely warned you about your social media presence.
YARNI- I'm sorry...I really didn't think it would blow up like this. It was late I was tired and I just proud of myself.
TERRI-and I'm gonna stop you here...again I told you from the start not to embarrass me.
YARNI- I know I know.
TERRI-and that's exactly what you did.
YARNI- Im sorry.
TERRI-That little selfie you posted damaged and invaluable musically relationship. And now since you basically scooped us we're gonna miss out on a major exclusive. You're off my desk.
YARNI- wait...if you just listen.
TERRI- trust me I'm being lenient here.
YARNI- but Terri.
TERRI-Jermaine you're replacing Yarnise.
Yarni and Jermaine looked shocked.
TERRI-come on there's a meeting with Fame and the record company in ten minutes. You can take notes.
Terri begins to leave.
YARNI-again Im really sorry it wont happen again!
Jermaine looks at her feeling bad.
YARNI- I cant believe now you have my dream job just because I made on mistake.
JERMAINE- Im really sorry Yarni.
Jermaine leaves. Yarni stands feeling like she just lost everything.
INT. JIMMY'S CAFE - DAY
Chanel walks in joining Dave and Maley who are laughing away.
CHANEL- what are yall laughing at?
Maley points and Tevin is arguing with a group of girls.
Chanel laughs.
CHANEL- he just won't learn.
MALEY- Dave did you figure out what you're going direct for your midterm?
DAVE- yeah but it's kinda corny.
CHANEL- you mean like you?
Dave gasps.
DAVE-I am not corny.
MALEY- Well.
DAVE-See this is why I miss yarni she would defend me.
CHANEL-sure that's why you miss her.
Dave has a half smile.
MALEY-anyway the midterm.
DAVE- It's basically about my time here at CA so far so.
CHANEL-Ouu am I in it?
DAVE- no.
CHANEL-flop.
Dave laughs and then he looks over at Tevin.
DAVE- wait yall check this out.
Chanel and Maley look over and Tevin is walking out with the girls his arms around them.
DAVE- how the hell did he do that?
TEVIN- I told you..Im Tevin Dorsey.
Tevin winks at a shocked Chanel. She rolls her eyes. Yarni walks pass Tevin confused and then joins them.
MALEY- aw why the long face sugar?
YARNI-(sadly) I went from most important person at my fellowship to a coffee getting loser.
CHANEL- Damn girl they still tripping off that selfie?
YARNI- the whole place hates me...I hate me I can believe I did that.
Maley rubs her back.
MALEY- you were excited it could happen to anyone.
DAVE- you wanna go somewhere to talk about it?
YARNI- (like a kid)No.
DAVE- I knew that was gonna be a no actually.
Chanel laughs.
DAVE- but you're still gonna get credit for the song right?
YARNI- huh?
CHANEL-the song you helped that loser fix?
YARNI- I don't even know if he's gonna use it anymore so.
CHANEL- oh damn this really does suck.
YARNI-welcome to my life.
DAVE- Yarni this is just one opportunity you're gonna have plenty more I promise.
Yarni gives him a half smile.
CHANEL- he's right...and I mean this for all of us...except for tevin...lets toast to that.
They all laugh. Yarni walks over to the counter and stands in line. Brionna turns around after paying for her food. Yarni still sad doesnt notice her.
BRIONNA-I'm the one that got dumped and you're sad.
YARNI-What?
BRIONNA- Dave dumped..Im sure you know because obviously it was for you.
YARNI- why do you think it was for me?
BRIONNA- he kept going on about how sorry he is but that he had to be honest about his feelings for this other amazing girl he cant stop thinking about...and I couldn't really get upset because I kinda went in again already knowing this....I just thought he could get over you...I don't know.
YARNI- Im sorry for how all of that happened.
BRIONNA- no you're not.
YARNI- okay but I'm really sorry about your grandma.
BRIONNA- Yeah right girl...you better just make sure you take him this time before someone worse than me gets a hold of him.
Brionna smirks and walks away. Yarni looks over at Dave.
CASHIER-What will it be?
YARNI-huh?
CASHIER-what do you want?
YARNI- I um I dont know...
END OF EPISODE.