Daytime Divas

Previously on "Daytime Divas... "

Nina Sandoval is expecting a baby with not her husband.

You and Nina put my show in jeopardy.

You're such a bitch.

You knew and you didn't tell me?

- Because Shawn confided in me. - You betrayed me, William.

You didn't do anything wrong.

Just lied to Maxine about how great I'm doing when in reality

I was drunk and high while she was in the hospital.

- What's going on? - I can't pretend anymore.

If Nina can lie to her husband about her baby

what else could she be lying about?

My mother hired you because of your Pulitzer.

Now you're telling me that it belongs

to some dead guy whose article you stole.

Can't you just leave it alone?

What do you think Maxine was doing for those 45 minutes?

- Killing her husband. - What else do you have?

Good morning, Ms. Robinson.

- Let me get the door... - I got it.

You gotta push instead of pull.

Maxine, look, I know you're still mad at me

but can we talk this out?

We have nothing to discuss.

Good morning, Ms. Banks.

Look, I'm sorry for losing my cool the other night.

And I'm sorry for thinking I could ever trust you.

Damn, you're cold.

And after all we've been through...

Hey.

Hi.

I didn't think you were coming.

Well, of course. It's our baby.

- Are we okay? - Hey, Nina, I... I love you.

I want, I want us to get past all this.

Me too.

Nina Sandoval?

I think that Brad and I realized that we needed couple's therapy

to help remind us how much we love each other.

We're hoping that this makes our relationship stronger.

That's great, but it would be more

helpful if your husband joined us.

Oh, well, I think that he'll be here any minute.

Why would I throw a party?

Because you have a year's sobriety.

It's huge. You have to mark it.

Meh, I'll probably just snort a couple lines

off a hooker's ass and call it a night.

Celebrate. Do you know

how many people don't even make it to a year?

I don't know. I mean, invite a bunch of people over

to drink Kool-Aid and eat cookies?

It sounds lame. Nobody would come.

How do you know if you don't ask?

- We'd love to come! - Can't wait.

Really, I thought you might think a sober party is stupid?

- Well, you're wrong. - No, we'll be there.

Yay!

- We're so not gonna go. - No way.

Yes, you are. We all are.

Even I'm going.

Meet our new guest co-host.

That's right, Cecile James.

I recognize you from the cover of "What Alpha Women Want".

And I recognize you from the cover of "The Post".

- - May I just say you've handled your scandal

like a true alpha woman.

You give zero Fs.

Well, thank you. Are you sucking up?

Of course, "The Lunch Hour's" a great gig and I wanna stay.

So far, so good. Uh, but I have to be honest.

I didn't get a chance to read your book yet.

In all my years reporting the news

I've interviewed presidents, princes, and pop stars

but there are other voices that I wanted to be heard.

So a decade ago, I created a show

where women could sit down and say what's on their minds.

And, boy, do they ever?

We have a real slice of America pie

who puts faith and family first.

A Pulitzer Prize winning journalist

with a passion for justice.

A child star who is all grown up.

Her POV is OMG.

And featuring special guest host, Cecile James

and me, Maxine Robinson.

I'm in the left chair every day at noon

on "The Lunch Hour"

where no topic is taboo.

I'm just gonna say I loved it.

Seriously, I could not put it down.

But why don't you tell us about the book?

"What Do Alpha Women Really Want?"

Well, what everybody wants.

Sex and relationships, but it's not that easy

for a successful, strong woman to find it.

I'm not having any problems.

She means long-lasting relationships not booty calls.

I conducted a comprehensive study

and the truth is, women are more educated

than they ever have been.

And in 33% of homes in this country

they're out-earning their partners.

- Chic. - Not totally.

A Lotta alpha women have difficulty dating

because they feel like men can't handle their power.

Oh, I think there are a few special men out there who can.

Well, they better learn to,

because as powerful women become the norm,

men will have no choice but to evolve.

Well, I'm certainly not an alpha.

You can read all about that in my book, "The Fulfilled Wife"

available on Amazon.

Uh, hon, you are the definition of an alpha.

In fact, you all are.

And, Maxine, you're the most alpha woman out there.

That's why I, um, I wrote about you in my book.

You did?

You did, yeah.

I... it's beyond flattering.

You are successful, powerful, and gorgeous

and I bet you think there's no one out there for you.

But, in fact, there is and I have someone in mind.

Ooh.

Since when did this become a dating show?

Look, I normally don't set people up

but, um, this guy is perfect for you.

Cecile has the hook-up.

Do it! Do it!

Alright, I'm in.

Maxine, trust.

He is brilliant, handsome, and a titan of industry.

Well, I haven't met a man like that in a long time.

Hang tight during the commercial break.

Our hosts will be back in just a few moments.

Ooh, Maxine has a boyfriend.

I am going on one date.

We'll discuss it briefly on air

and then put it to bed, understood?

Nina, grab Shawn and meet me in my office, please.

Ooh, Shawn and Nina are in trouble.

Kibby, being a child star really stunted your development.

So don't you have something you wanna tell me?

Uh, we've already told you everything, Maxine.

I'm talking about your doctor's appointment.

Didn't you get a sonogram?

Yes, of course.

I had no idea you were so into being a grandma.

Oh, I'm not a grandmother.

I'm a, uh, a second mother figure.

Ah, look, it looks like a little peanut.

I love it.

You know, there's an apartment opening up in my building

I could look into making an offer if you two are interested.

That way, we could be closer when the baby comes.

- Maxine, that is so... - Not necessary, really.

We are fine...

Just a thought, Shawn. Suit yourself.

Excuse me, but did I just hear you turn down a free apartment?

Please, nothing's free with my mom.

First off, she's cheap.

She'd totally charge us a finder's fee.

Okay, but we have to start looking.

You have a tiny one bedroom and I'm living in a hotel.

Yeah, yeah, we, um, we should start looking.

Okay.

Why are you acting so weird?

I thought you wanted to get past this.

I'm trying

but it doesn't happen overnight.

Well, I miss us.

Text me when you're ready I guess.

It's called couple's counseling, Brad

which means we both have to be there.

So if you're interested at all in saving our marriage

call me back!

- Was I too mean? - Not at all.

I would've gone harder.

Please, don't tell anybody about this.

Nobody knows that Brad and I are having issues.

Of course. Listen, but there's no shame.

Everyone's marriage has problems.

Well, mine's not supposed to.

Oh, guys, you'll be at my party, right?

Yes, I'd love to come.

- Yeah, I can make it work. - Cool.

And everyone's wearin' black.

Ooh, a theme.

Why do you embarrass yourself, Ramona?

- Oh, no. - Come on, huh? Get to work.

You gotta, you gotta just do it. Be, be not you.

Come in.

Hey, I'm figuring out the app situation

for my party. Any request?

No, it's your party. You pick it.

By the way, Kibby, I am so proud of you.

Uh, one year sober is quite a milestone.

Yeah, uh, thanks.

By the way, I am very proud of you too.

- For what? - For going on a date.