Season 2 - Episode 17

We resume our episode this week with the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, who are meeting with their pledges.

Sy'Mone: Alright pledges, show the big sisters what you have learned!

The pledges get up and line up together in a straight line, ready to greet Laray and Krystalyn.

The Pledges (out of sync): Greetings Big Sisters of Finer Womanhood!

Krystalyn: Stop! That was already terrible! I don't even want to hear anymore.

Sy'Mone: But Soror Krystalyn, they've been really practicing this and I'm sure if you let them try again, they will get it right. Isn't that right, pledges?

The Pledges: Yes, Big Sister Dean!

Krystalyn: Too late! I'm over it. Laray, what did you think?

Laray: I thought it was horrible and definitely not the type of women I want to make my sorors.

Krystalyn: Me either. What a pitiful excuse for a line. We dropped you once you ingrates...what makes you think we won't do it again?

Silence

Laray: I'm disgusted.

Krystalyn: Me too. Sy'Mone, we're leavin' to go to the Alpha party. Please take care of this mess. And it better be cleaned up by the time we see them again.

Sy'Mone: Not a problem.

Krystalyn and Laray turn to leave Sy'Mone with the line.

Sy'Mone: Do you all want to cross or not?

The Pledges (collectively): Yes....

Sy'Mone: Oh, that you can say together? But the greetings....how can you still be screwing up something as simple as the greetings?

Silence

Sy'Mone sighs deeply.

Sy'Mone: Well I thought I was goin' to the Alpha party, but I guess I have to stay here a little longer and help you all get it together. At this rate, you'll be on line for a year!

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Off Campus at the apartment of Mona Ferguson, Mona is getting dressed to go out, when there is a knock on her door. She walks to the front and opens to the door....

Mona: Well....what a surprise! Skee-Wee, soror!

P.J.: Mona.....I don't have time for your foolishness tonight. I need to talk to you about something.

Mona: Would you like to come in?

PJ: Thank you.

PJ walks past Mona into her apartment.

Mona: Would you like to sit?

PJ: This shouldn't take long.

Mona: Okay......

PJ looks at Mona and realizes she looks as if she is getting dressed for a party.

PJ: And why are you all dressed up this evening?

Mona (in a sarcastic tone): Uh.........let's see........maybe because the Alpha's are havin' a party tonight?

PJ: And that's exactly what I came to talk to you about.

Mona: What?

PJ: I don't want you there.

Mona: Excuse me?

PJ: I said....I don't want you there. The neo's are finally goin' to get the probate they deserve and they don't need it bein' ruined again by you!

Mona: Ruined again? And how exactly did I ruin the last one? If I remember correctly, it was those two crazy girls. What ever happened to them?

PJ: You know exactly how you ruined it, Mona! I and everybody else on campus knows you were behind that whole thing!

Mona: I don't have the slightest clue what you talking about PJ. Have you started some type of medication? I know sometimes certain medicines can cause people to have delusions. Maybe that's what you're having, Peej....in fact....maybe you should stay in tonight...you don't sound too good.....or look too good for that matter.....I mean besides....you're still in your pajamas....you're not even dressed for the party.

PJ: Mona, cut the crap....you know very well I am dressed.....

Mona sarcastically throws her hand up over her mouth in a surprise gesture before turning her mouth up into a devious grin.

Mona: Oh....Oh I'm sorry....I didn't realize those were your uh....party clothes....

Mona smirks and begins to mock her by laughing falsely.

PJ visibly is getting angrier by the second and walks over close to Mona.

PJ: I have to go....so I'm only gonna say this once....stay away from my girls....do not come near them or the party. This is their night and they deserve to have it without your interference a second time. I mean it, Mona.....if I so much as see you at the party....you are gonna wish you had listened....

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Scene 1 Continued...

Shanda: This sucks.

Faye: Yeah, pretty much.

Leah: I really wanted to go to that Alpha party. Now we're stuck here goin' over the same greetings we been studyin' for months.

Joi: Come on ya'll.....let's get focused. The sooner we get this, the sooner we'll cross.

Shanda: Wow, Joi, I'm so glad you're back. Honestly I didn't even think they were gonna let you back after what went down.

Joi: Yeah, me either.

Faye: What the heck happened? I heard Krystalyn beat you down!

Shanda hits Faye in the arm.

Shanda: Don't say that!

Faye: What? I did!

Leah: Well....I mean....what did happen?

Joi: Ehh....I don't really wanna talk about it.

Shanda: Why not? We're you're line sisters. You're supposed to tell us everything.

Joi: I mean I guess I'm just tryin' to put it behind me, that's all. I don't know.

Leah: We're not gonna tell anyone!

Joi: It's not a big deal. Krystalyn found out some stuff about me and she got really pissed. She confronted me one night after session and I went into labor.

Faye: I heard she was goin' off!

Silence

Shanda: Okay Joi, obviously you don't really want to talk about it now.....we're just glad you're back with us.

Joi: Me too. Now let's get these greetings so we can finally become Zeta's!

Faye: I have a better idea, sorors....

Leah: Shh! Girl are you crazy? Do you know how much trouble we could get in if someone heard you sayin' that?

Faye: Really? How much trouble you think I would get in for this? Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz-Phi!

The Pledges all start to look around in fear.

Joi: Faye, are you crazy! Stop that!

Faye: Oh lighten up! None of them are here! See that's the problem now....we're all so wound up and uptight. I think we need some relaxation.

Leah: Oh really? Like what?

Faye: Like that Alpha party! The AKA's probate is tonight! I think we should go down there just for that so we know what to look forward to for ours.

Joi: Ohhhh I don't know, Faye. The big sisters specifically told us not to come to the party.

Faye: So what! do you know how many people are gonna be there? All we gotta do is sneak in for the probate, hide in the back.....they are gonna cut all the lights out anyway! You know all the greeks are always up front. As soon as it's over, we'll leave. Trust me.....they'll never know we're there! Come on, ya'll......how are we ever gonna have any great pledgin' stories to tell our grand kids if we don't ever do anything but sit around practicin' stupid greetings? Come on! What do you say?

Leah: I'm in.

Shanda: Me too.

Faye: Joi?

Joi: I don't know.....I really dont' wanna get into any trouble.

Faye: We won't! Besides, we'll all be there together!

Joi (sighs): I don't know....

Faye: Oh stop bein' so scared! Come on......

Joi looks around at the faces of all her line sisters and sees them looking back at her with hope and excitement.

Joi (hesitantly): I don't think we should....and it's definitely against my better judgment but....okay.....let's go.....

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Out in town, Melinda Ferguson is out shopping, when her cell phone begins to ring. She looks down to see that it is her daughter, Miya calling.

Melinda: Hi sweetie!

Miya: Hey mom!

Melinda: How are you, dear?

Miya: I'm good! Been busy.

Melinda: Yeah, I know! You were supposed to call me back two days ago.

Miya: Work has been exhausting.

Melinda: Oh? Tell me about it.

Miya: Well.....we just got some new clients and so I had to take on a bunch of new projects last minute. Plus a few of our existing clients went ballistic over a project we did for them so I had to put that fire out.

Melinda: Wow! Sounds like they have you workin' hard! Must mean you're doing a great job, honey.

Miya: That's what they tell me! All I know is I leave when it's dark and come home when it's dark!

Melinda: Aww...poor baby. Well....keep working hard and stay focused. It will pay off later.

Miya: Yeah, I know.

Melinda: I'm proud of you.

Miya: Thanks, mom. I'm proud of you, too.

Melinda: Proud of me for what?

Miya: Well with everything you've been through this year....with the school....with dad...you really have stayed strong. You're such an inspiration to me.

Melinda: Oh honey....that's so sweet. Thanks!

Miya: So how are you enjoying your time off?

Melinda: Well honestly honey, I wasn't enjoying it too much before but all that's about to change now.

Miya: What do you mean?

Melinda: I've been invited to accompany a friend on a trip for a couple of months and.....well I've accepted the invitation. I think it will be good for me to get away for awhile.

Miya: Wow mom! That sounds great! That might be just what you need? Who's the friend?

Melinda: Hmm?

Miya: The friend....I said who is the friend? The one who invited you out of town.

Melinda: Well....it's Joseph....

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Scene 2 Continued...

Over at the AKA house, the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha are preparing for the Alpha party.

Camille: Skeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-Wee!

Sorors: Skee-Wee!

Camille: Where are the neo's?

Kennedy: They went to go pick up their outfits for tonight.

Camille: Aww! Are they excited?

Kennedy: Yeah, finally.....took awhile to get Tierra on board. You know after all the drama last time, she really wasn't with it.

Sydney: I can't blame the poor girl! Well I'm glad they are finally gettin' their night!

PJ: That's right....and it won't be interrupted by Mona!

The sorors turn and see PJ entering the house.

PJ: Hey sorors!

Sorors: Skeeeeeeeeeee-Wee!

Camille: So Mona won't be a problem, this time?

PJ: She sure won't. I personally saw to that myself. I just had a little conversation with Ms Ferguson. I assure you sorors.....she will not be a problem for us tonight.

Dashia: Good! Mona gets on my nerves!

Kennedy: You have no idea! Can we change the subject? Just talkin' about her is makin' me mad!

Camille looks at her watch.

Camille: What time are the neo's gettin' back? I don't want to get there late.

Kennedy: Um, they should be back soon.

Just then, Tierra, Melanie and Chandra come rushing in the door.

Camille: There they are! Hey neo's! Ready for your big night?

Melanie: Yes....but uh.....we have a slight problem.

Sydney: Sorors, what's wrong?

Tierra: Our outfits! We went to pick them up and they weren't ready!

Dashia: Huh? What do you mean? We put those orders in weeks ago!

Chandra: The seamstress said she has no record of it.

PJ: What? I personally took them over there myself! Let me just call and get to the bottom of this!

PJ picks up her cell phone and dials the number of the woman's home, who was supposed to be creating the outfits for the probate.

Crystal: Hello?

PJ: Hi.....Crystal?

Crystal: Uh huh.

PJ: Hi this is PJ.....we've done several projects together....

Crystal: Yeah PJ....of course I know you. I'm surprised to hear from you....and this late....is everything okay?

PJ: Actually Crystal, it's not. I'm a bit confused. I brought you over a deposit and some design ideas a few weeks back to create some outfits for me. Remember? The pink and black pin stripped pants?

Crystal: Oh yes, I remember. That was going to be so cute. I was really surprised when you cancelled.

PJ: Excuse me? I didn't cancel.

Crystal: Sure you did. I mailed your deposit back and everything. Let me look through my papers, here.....

PJ hears Crystal shuffling through papers over the phone.

Crystal: Oh yes....here it is....I received a call two days later from your sister telling me the order had been cancelled and to mail the deposit directly back to her....

PJ: My sister? I don't have a sister here!

Crystal: Well she said....

PJ: She who? What was her name?

Crystal: I don't remember.....oh wait.....I think I did write it down...with the address.....let me see....oh here it is.....Mona Ferguson...yep....that's the one....

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Scene 3 Continued....

Melinda: I've been invited to accompany a friend on a trip for a couple of months and.....well I've accepted the invitation. I think it will be good for me to get away for awhile.

Miya: Wow mom! That sounds great! That might be just what you need? Who's the friend?

Melinda: Hmm?

Miya: The friend....I said who is the friend? The one who invited you out of town.

Melinda: Well....it's Joseph....

Miya: Joseph....as in Dr. Davenport?

Melinda: Yes, that's right.

Miya: Mom....do you think that's such a good idea after everything that has happened?

Melinda: Well honey, to be honest with you....I don't know if it is or not. What I do know is that I'm exhausted and I need a break. I have an opportunity to get one and I'm going to take it. I've been the responsible one my entire life. It's the first time in a long time I've ever just done something for me. I know you don't understand it. You don't even have to support it or be happy about it. But I wanted to be honest with you and your sister about where I was going.

Miya: Well I appreciate that. Will I be able to reach you?

Melinda: Of course! I'm not going away to a forgotten island somewhere! I'll still have my cellular phone and I'll have my laptop so I'll be checking e-mails while I'm away.

Miya: Wow, mom. This is a lot. When are you leaving?

Melinda: Tomorrow morning.

Miya (yells): Tomorrow!

Melinda: Yes dear.....well I've been trying to reach you all week, remember?

Miya: Oh. Oh yeah.

Melinda: Miya honey, please don't worry. Mommy is fine.

Miya: You sure?

Melinda: I'm sure.

Miya: Okay mom......well......have a good time, I guess. I love you.

Melinda: I love you too, sweetheart. I'll call you when I get settled.

Miya: Smooches!

Melinda: Smooches, my love!

Melinda hangs up her cell phone and continues browsing through the store. Her cell phone rings again and it's a number she doesn't recognize.

Melinda thinks: Hmm....wonder who that is....

Melinda: Hello?

Lisa Covell: Hello....I'm trying to reach Soror Melinda Ferguson.

Melinda: This is she.

Lisa Covell: Hello, Soror Ferguson....this is Soror Covell.

Melinda: Oh hello Soror....I'm sorry...have we met?

Lisa Covell: Well no....not yet, anyway. I need to set up a meeting with you, soror. I was hoping you had some time available this week.

Melinda: Well actually....I'm on my way out of town tomorrow and I won't be returning for a couple of months.

Lisa Covell: Soror, I'm terribly sorry to inconvenience you but I believe you may have to push your travel plans back a bit.

Melinda: Excuse me?

Lisa Covell: I'm on the investigations committee for this region.....I received a report that there was an illegal process that occurred at your University recently by a Soror Mona Ferguson under your Presidency at Ahpla.....hmm....I just noticed the last names.....is Soror Ferguson related to you?

Melinda: You could say that. She's my daughter.

Lisa Covell: Oh dear.....that complicates things, doesn't it? I'm definitely going to have to come out for a face to face visit. This is a very serious accusation, soror. It is imperative that we meet this week so that I can begin my investigation. This is something that could cause Soror Mona to be permanently removed from the sorority.....

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