Season 2 - Episode 9 We resume our episode this week at the administration building, where Dr. Mwatsumi is wrapping up his first weekly staff meeting. Dr. Mwatsumi: Very well then, staff....that will conclude all of the business I wanted to discuss on today. Does anyone have anything else they'd like to discuss? Silence Dr. Mwatsumi: Okay, well as all of you have been made aware of by now, Mona Ferguson has been unfortunately separated from the University. Silence Dr. Mwatsumi: And while the University is always sad to loose any of it's employees, we are fortunate to have secured a capable and wonderful replacement on very short notice. I know that all of you have met him by this point, but I do want him to come up here and formally introduce himself, as well as give us some insight into what the Office of Greek Life is going to be doing this semester. Sean... Sean stands up as Dr. Mwatsumi sits down and walks to the front of the conference room. Sean: Hello everyone! I'm Sean, and as Dr. Mwatsumi stated, I'm the new Director of Greek Life. Being an alumni of the University and as someone who became a member of a greek letter organization here at Ahpla, this position is very dear to heart. I'm sincerely looking forward to working with each one of you and getting to know you and your departments better. In terms of the Office of Greek Life, for my first semester here, I really want to focus on getting to know the students and office itself. Of course, from being a student, I'm familiar with a lot of the programs that are done, but now from an administrative side, I'm gaining an entirely new perspective on things. I have a lot of really fresh and exciting ideas to improve the office and I think that this is going to be a really awesome fit all around. Dr. Mwatsumi: Thank you, Sean. That was wonderful! I'm sure I speak for everyone when I saw we can't wait to see all of the wonderful things that are going to come out of your office. Everyone begins to clap Dr. Mwatsumi: Well if no one has anything else, I guess we can adjourn for the day. The Staff gets up and begins to gather their thing and leave the room. Dr. Mwatsumi: Oh Sean.....hang back for a second. Sean: What is it, Dr. M? Dr. Mwatsumi: I need to speak with you privately about something very important. In fact, let's talk in my office. Walk with me.... ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Over at the home of the Davenport's, Joseph is there moving his things out of the house, with the help of Sherrod, who is the current president of the Omega Psi Phi Chapter at Ahpla. Sherrod: Dr. D.......what all do you want me to grab from the office? Joseph: Bruh....I have told you a million times you can call me Joseph. Sherrod: I know, but.... Joseph: But what? Oh I get it.....I guess I'm what you call an old head now, huh? Sherrod smiles Joseph: Wow. Never thought I'd fall into that category. Time flies! Sherrod starts to laugh. Joseph: That's alright, young bruh.....just wait....before you know it, you'll be an old head, too! How's the chapter doin', anyway? Sherrod: Pretty good! I actually wanted to talk to you about some stuff, anyway so I was glad you called me. Joseph: Oh yeah? What's up? Sherrod: Well we're tryin' to do this program where we get the old hea.....I mean the alumni members.... Joseph starts to laugh Sherrod: ....to pair up with one bruh in the chapter and kind of mentor him. Joseph: I like that! Sherrod: So that means I can put you down? Joseph: Absolutely. Sherrod: Thanks, bruh. Joseph: Alright.....in the office are two boxes, I believe. Grab those and then we should be good to go. Sherrod: Alright cool. Sherrod moves towards the back room and Joseph takes a minute to sit down on the couch. He picks up his cell phone and begins to scroll through the phone numbers. He comes across Melinda's and pauses for a second. Joseph (to himself): Well it's worth a try, I guess.......what the heck.... Joseph presses the talk button and slowly pulls the phone up to his ear as it begins to ring. Voicemail: You've reached Melinda Ferguson....I'm unavailable. Please leave your message and I will return your call at my earliest convenience. Joseph: Melinda....baby....I....I don't know what to say..... Carsen: (interrupting his message) But that certainly didn't stop you from calling her in my house, now did it? Joseph turns around to find Carsen standing in the doorway..... _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Scene 1 Continued... Over in the administration building, Sean and Dr. Mwatsumi have just arrived back at his office. Dr. Mwatsumi: Romona, I need have a private conference with Sean. Please hold all of my calls until we are done. Romona: Yes, sir. Dr. Mwatsumi:Thank you. Dr. Mwatsumi continues into his office and Sean follows him. Sean sits down into one of the office chairs, while Dr. Mwatsumi gets settled behind the desk and begins to check his voicemail. Dr. Mwatsumi: Sean, I thought your introduction today at the meeting was great. Sean: Thank you, sir. Dr. Mwatsumi: So far, you're off to a wonderful start. The students seem to be taking to you very easily. I am sorry that Mona left such a mess for you to clean up, but I know that you are more than capable of handling that. Sean: Yes, sir. Thank you for trusting me. Dr. Mwatsumi: Oh absolutely! Sean: Sir, is that what you wanted to speak to me about? Dr. Mwatsumi: Partially..... Dr. Mwatsumi leans back in his chair and looks up at the ceiling. He pauses in thought before he continues to speak.... Dr. Mwatsumi: Sean, how much do you like your new position? Sean: Oh I love it sir! Like I said, I couldn't have done any of this without you! Dr. Mwatsumi: Well when I thought about who to bring in, naturally my first thought was you. You've always been a bright and intelligent young man. I knew you'd be up to the task! Sean: Thank you, sir. Dr. Mwatsumi: Another quality of yours I've always admired is your sense of loyalty....oh and of course your creativity. Sean: Yes, sir.... Dr. Mwatsumi: You know if Dr. Ferguson had never been put on suspension, I doubt you'd be in this position, Sean. Sean: Okay.... Dr. Mwatsumi: Dr. Ferguson.....very sharp woman....intelligent....sophisticated....but entirely not suited to run an institution such as Ahpla. Sean: Oh..... Dr. Mwatsumi: Sean, do you follow what I am saying here? Sean: I'm sorry, Dr. M, I'm not sure that I do.... Dr. Mwatsumi: I'm saying that I was always supposed to be the president of Ahpla and now that I am.....I intend to keep it that way... Sean: But sir, I thought Dr. Ferguson's suspension was only for ninety days.... Dr. Mwatsumi: Yes, yes, that's correct, Sean. But that's where you come in. Sean: Me? Dr. Mwatsumi: Like I said.....if it weren't for me, you wouldn't even be in this position. And for all you know, Dr. Ferguson may come back and try to fire you. Sean: She could do that, sir? Dr. Mwatsumi: Of course she could. You do want to show your gratitude for me getting you this position dont you? Sean: Well sir, yes, but I.... Dr. Mwatsumi: Well then....that's all I need to hear. I'm glad I have your support. I haven't quite figured it all out yet, but when I do, I'll be sure to fill you in. When the two of us are finished, my young frat....Melinda Ferguson will never be reinstated as the President....and the position will finally and rightfully belong to me.... _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Over at the apartment of Natalie and Sheena, Sheena is watching a movie when someone knocks at the door. Sheena: Oh....Nate! Hi.... Nathaniel: What's up Sheena. My sister here? Sheena: Nope. I'm not sure where she is, actually. Nathaniel: Probably with my frat brother. Sheena: Probably! You know those two are attached at the hip! Nathaniel: Alright....well... Sheena: Hey, you wanna come in anyway? I was just watchin' a movie. But I did just order a pizza that I know I won't finish by myself. Nathaniel: Pizza? I'm in. Sheena starts to laugh and moves to the side as Nathaniel walks past her and plops down on the couch. Nathaniel: What you watchin'? Sheena: Ehh some D movie I found on TV. I think it's supposed to be scary but you know how that goes... Nathaniel: Oh yeah...nothin' is scary anymore. Sheena: Maybe we're just gettin' older! Nathaniel: Nah....I think scary movies just suck now. Sheena: Right! So....not hangin' with the girlfriend tonight? Nathaniel: The girlfriend has a name you know.... Sheena: Sorry! Where's Laray? Nathaniel: She's with her sorors.... Sheena: Oh I see... Nathaniel: You know the Alpha's havin' a party next weekend, right? Sheena: Oh for real? Nathaniel: Yeah for the new sorors. Sheena: Oh... Nathaniel: Come on, now. Don't be like that, girl. What happened to greek love? Sheena: Be like what? I'm just sayin'....I heard what happened at the probate. Nathaniel: Yeah, that's why we havin' it. Try to give them a proper introduction into the greek world.... Sheena: I feel you. That's nice of ya'll. Nathaniel: Yeah we try to do what we can. And what you mean you heard what happened? You ain't come? I thought i saw Nat there. Sheena: You probably did but no, I didn't make it.....that was the night ...that my mom told me about the divorce. Nathaniel: Divorce? What divorce? Sheena: My parent's. They are getting a divorce, Nate. Sheena starts to cry... _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Scene 2 Continued... Sherrod moves towards the back room and Joseph takes a minute to sit down on the couch. He picks up his cell phone and begins to scroll through the phone numbers. He comes across Melinda's and pauses for a second. Joseph (to himself): Well it's worth a try, I guess.......what the heck.... Joseph presses the talk button and slowly pulls the phone up to his ear as it begins to ring. Voicemail: You've reached Melinda Ferguson....I'm unavailable. Please leave your message and I will return your call at my earliest convenience. Joseph: Melinda....baby....I....I don't know what to say..... Carsen: (interrupting his message) But that certainly didn't stop you from calling her in my house, now did it? Joseph turns around to find Carsen standing in the doorway..... Joseph: Hey Carsen. Carsen: Don't you hey Carsen me! I heard you! How dare you, Joseph Davenport! Joseph: Look, I'm not tryin' to argue with you, Carsen. I just came to get the rest of my things out of the house. I didn't even know you were coming back this early. Sherrod steps out of the room with boxes and stops in the hallway. Sherrod: Oh hello Mrs. Davenport.... Carsen: Sherrod. Joseph: Bruh, just take the box out to my truck and wait for me. I'll be out in a few minutes. Sherrod: Okay. Sherrod moves quickly past Joseph and Carsen outside. Carsen: I heard you made some pitiful attempt to talk to your daughter. Just give it up, Joe. You lost your family and it's all your fault. Joseph: What does that have to do with me havin' a relationship with my daughter? Carsen: Let me ask you something.....how would you feel if someone cheated on Sheena? Joseph: (angrily) I'd kill him! Carsen: Oh would you now? Joseph: That' s my baby! Carsen: Well guess what? I'm someone's baby too. Silence Joseph: Carsen, I've told you I'm sorry... Carsen: I don't want to hear it. Just get the rest of your crap and get out. Joseph: I guess we need to get together at some point and talk about dividing out property and assets.... Carsen: We, as in you and I, don't need to get together to talk about any of that, my dear. We, as in my lawyers and I, have already gotten together to talk about that. Don't worry. You'll hear from them...soon... _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Scene 3 Continued... Sheena: You probably did but no, I didn't make it.....that was the night ...that my mom told me about the divorce. Nathaniel: Divorce? What divorce? Sheena: My parent's. They are getting a divorce, Nate. Sheena starts to cry... Nathaniel grabs Sheena and gives her a hug. Sheena: Thanks, Nate. It's just so hard. I never know when I'm gonna start up. Nathaniel: I understand. Sheena: You do? Nathaniel: Yeah. Me and Natalie.....our folks got divorced when we were little. Sheena: Really? I mean Nat never told me that. Nathaniel: Yeah, I know.....she doesn't like to talk about it. Neither do I, really. It still hurts. Sheena: Wow. Even after all this time? Nathaniel: Yeah. But mainly because after the divorce, our dad kinda split. I mean we'd get a call on Christmas and a birthday card like every three years when he remembered, but mostly, he was pretty absent. Sheena: Wow...I can't imagine my dad not being there. Nathaniel: Really? Have you talked to him at all? Sheena: Not really. I'm just so angry at him, Nate. But he's been trying to call me. Everyday, really....he said he understands if I'm hurt and he'll be patient. Nathaniel: You're blessed, then. Sheena: How so? Nathaniel: I mean at least he is still there and wants to be there. The thing with parent's is.....we just idolize them so much growing up that it's hard to remember that they're human and that they make mistakes, too. It's like when they make them, we're so hard on them because we expect them to be perfect. But they aren't. Your dad is a human and he's going to make mistakes. I'm sure he's sorry for whatever happened and it's probably hurting him even more that he feels like he's losing his relationship with you because of it. Sheena: Wow, I never thought about it that way. Nathaniel: I'm not saying you don't have a right to be upset, because you do. But you have to forgive him at some point. Take it from someone who grew up without a dad.....whatever happened, it's not worth loosing what you have with him over it. Sheena: Wow, Nate.....you really gave me a lot to think about. Nathaniel: Good. Now where is that pizza? Sheena laughs Sheena: I don't know! It better be free after all this time! Sheena leans in to hug Nate. Sheena:Thanks again, Nate. This talk really helped. I feel so much better.... Sheena hugs Nate tightly and pulls back slow, looking into his eyes. Without thinking, she leans in and begins to kiss him...
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