Hope for Love

Do you have to go?

You know I do.

When are you gonna leave her like you promised?

I can't keep doing this.

My heart is too far into this.

Do you still love her?

Pretty lady, don't hurt yourself.

I can handle it.

Nonsense, this is New Orleans.

Haven't you heard about infamous Southern hospitality

Thank you. Where you headed?

I'm just gonna grab a cab.

Goodness...

What do you got in here, an anchor?

You can say that.

It's my easel and my brushes.

Painting keeps me anchored.

Yeah, I feel you.

No, ma'am, no, ma'am.

Thank you. You're welcome.

Hey, Maya, I hate to say this

but that wasn't your best work.

What the fuck are you talking about, Ethan?

It felt fine to me-- we got the shot.

That's the point, it felt fine.

I didn't feel the energy.

It was like you was just going through the motions

and you didn't wanna be there.

I don't understand you.

You're like a slave driver.

Last I checked, I was booking double the jobs you are.

Yeah, that's because I don't take any job like you do.

I take my craft serious.

I take my life serious.

You go through life just to get by.

I need passion.

I need to... believe the work that I'm doing

I was called to do.

Stop the dramatics-- It was just a perfume ad.

We didn't even get our quota.

It's not about the perfume, it's not about the money.

It's the same in our relationship.

You're not sharing your life with me.

We just tolerate each other because it's comfortable.

Life is too short to be unfulfilled.

Unfulfilled-- last I checked

I was on everything you wanted whenever you wanted it.

Where you going with this?

Look, it's time for us to take a break.

I'm gonna take that job down in New Orleans--

Hugo Boss job, and, uh...

I'll get with you when I get back.

You know what?

Fuck you, Ethan. Ohh...

How's that for a break?

I'll just send Tasha to get my things.

I can't do this anymore.

You don't think I know what this is really about?

Yeah?

I just got here.

Come on, Ricky.

I told you that I was just coming

to clear my head and paint.

No wild parties.

Well, it's funny you're so concerned now.

You should've thought about that before you did what you did.

You don't have the privilege

to question me anymore, you got that?

I know I'm still your wife...

for now.

Good-bye Ricky.

What we wanna capture in this shoot

is the essence of manhood.

We just want to get that epitome of raw.

Unearth the man.

Sort of like saying,

"If you wear this line

you will know what it's like to look like a man."

I'm familiar with your work.

I love the emphasis you put on facial expressions

But pardon me...

look like a real man? Mm-hm.

Aren't we selling emotions?

Shouldn't it be, feel like a real man?

All right.

Huh, I guess you're right and...

well, nothing beats the feeling of a real man.

Yeah, feel like a real man

in order to attract a real woman--

which I'm interested in.

All right.

Be here at 6:00 AM sharp

and we'll go over the looks then. Okay.

Well, thank you for your time.

What is it, Ricky?

No, I'll be home in a few days.

Just give me a few days and I'll call you.

You're really sexy.

I like what you're doing.

Why don't you go ahead and position yourself...

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

Just watch where you put your hands.

All right, let's start again, okay.

All right, you know what-- You're doing really great.

I'm loving this right here but you have--

Hey, hold it-- I told you I was all right.

Fuck this job.

Hey... hey, get back here right now.

Don't you know who I am?

I'm gonna call your agent in ten minutes.

Go ahead, Maya.

Hey, Ethan, look.

I know you're mad at me

but I was kind of thinking some things over

and was hoping that maybe when you get back

we can try to work things out

'cause we've-- it's been two years

and we shouldn't throw everything away.

Maya, I'ma stay in New Orleans

for a few more days and just chill.

But I don't know.

I mean, it's more than that.

You're not over Tyrone.

There's just too many issues, Maya.

Tyrone?

I don't wanna talk about this with you.

This is not about Tyrone at all

so please don't bring that up 'cause that is not cool.

Ethan?

Ethan.

Ethan?

Let me call you back. Hello?

Maya, you know it's the time I get my run on.

I thought about what you said

Ethan-- I thought about it all night.

And you're right.

We do have...

a lot of issues.

I just wanted to say that I'll always be there for you.

As friend, you know?

I appreciate that.

Tell your mom, I'm still gonna fix those cabinets for her.

I don't go back on my word for nothing.

Promise me something.

Promise me that you won't give up hope for love.

You're a beautiful girl.

You deserve the best.

I promise.

Maybe now you can be with the one you really wanted.

I could never compete with her.

Take care of yourself

Hey, what's happening? Tyrone.

Teresa.

Get your...

Girl, get your butt over here.

How you doing?

How are you?

What are the odds of us running into each other...

500 miles away from home, come on.

What are you doing here?

I, uh...

Uh, let me guess-- work?

The only thing you ever cared about in life.

I had a job here

and I decided to stay a few days.

I can't do this.

I'm sorry, enjoy your stay.

Teresa, stay.

Teresa.

It's only been two years.

I can't do this.

Come on, I'm at the Roosevelt.

Have dinner with me tonight.

Do you still love her?

I don't know, I can't lie.

But every waking moment that I'm with her...

I can't wait till the next moment so I can be with you.

I love her dearly, she's a wonderful person

but I'm in love with you.

I won't wait much longer.

This is too hard for me. I know.

I know.

Don't do this to yourself.

Enjoying your New Orleans snowball?

Yes, it's delicious.

But as soon as I get off the plane