Raven

I don't miss those condoms.

I'm sure.

You weren't lying to me when you said

you got that vasectomy, were you?

- Really? - Mm hmm.

After six months, you feel the need to ask me that?

It's not the only thing I wanna ask.

'Kay.

Okay.

What is this?

It's more than just sex.

- Really? - Mm hmm.

Sure you're okay?

Yeah, yeah.

If you want, I can just leave some money

on the dresser and just leave.

Well, I mean, considering this is your house,

shouldn't I be the one leaving?

Not if your face is the first thing

I wanna see when I get back.

Hello?

Yes, it is, who is this?

Yes, I am.

Did something happen, is he okay?

What do you mean, accident?

Is he okay?

Okay, I'll be there as soon as I can.

What's wrong?

My husband was in an accident.

Raven.

I'm not giving you another opportunity

to put your hands on me again, Ephrem.

- I deserve better. - Wait, wait, Raven, Raven.

Sit down, please, baby.

Talk to me, come on, sit down.

Don't do this, Raven.

I just, you know.

Is that all you have to say?

No, just give me a second.

A second, is that all?

Okay.

It's the least I can do is give you a second

to say whatever it is that you need to say

to try to make up for nearly two years of physical abuse.

I just need some time.

I wanna make this right for you.

Listen, baby, I don't wanna lose our family, okay?

I deserve that, but just let me make this right, please?

Take all the time you need to make things right.

Raven.

Just do it for yourself, but not for us.

Kenya!

Let's talk about this later, don't do this.

June Bug!

Hey, hey, what's up, baby girl?

How you doing, how you doing?

Listen, it's okay, all right?

I'm your father.

Don't you forget that, all right?

Raven, slow down, just let me talk.

So, what's been going on?

Well, my dad got in a car accident last night.

Oh my God, what happened?

He was drunk driving.

Please, tell me he's okay.

He's in a coma.

I didn't appreciate it before.

What do you mean?

Well, when Mom and Dad were together,

I just wish I was little again.

So, what's up with Ephrem?

You guys still talking?

Oh my God, almost forgot to tell you.

Tell me what?

He's in a coma.

He got into a really bad car accident last night.

Apparently, he got drunk, ran right into a pole.

Fortunately, no one else was involved.

Sorry, God, oh my God.

I went to see him last night.

Figured it was the right thing to do.

Yeah, I definitely wish I was 13 again.

Why do you say that?

Well, you know, I'm grown, I'm living on my own, you know,

and I have a full-time job, which is great and all.

It's just now I have a lot more responsibilities,

like a car note, student loans, groceries, rent.

If I didn't have a roommate, I don't know where I'd be.

All I'm saying is when I was 13,

I definitely didn't have to worry about any of that.

How's Kenya's counseling working out?

I love her.

She's closer to Kenya's age.

They have an amazing connection,

and they have something in common.

Meaning her parents were divorced?

Mm hmm.

All right, okay, so how long's it been

since you left Ephrem again?

Oh, it's almost a year now.

How is the placeholder working out?

Hmm, well, the placeholder's trying

to make himself a permanent fixture.

Things are really heating up, huh?

Yeah.

What about him?

The feeling's mutual.

Look, it doesn't matter what's going on

in your life, Kenya.

There's always a different perspective

you could choose to see.

So, just pick the best one for you, and hold onto it.

Well, what would you say the best perspective

is in my case?

Well, not to diminish anything you're going through,

but both of your parents are still alive.

They may not be together,

but they're both very involved in your life.

What, do you think it's too soon?

Of course, I do, Rae.

It's my job to think it's too soon.

You're not even divorced yet.

See, that's why I keep you around.

You know how to keep me in check.

I really like him!

That's cool.

Do you think my dad's gonna die?

I don't have the answers to that,

but you know what I'd do if I were you?

What?

I'd go talk to him.

But he can't hear me.

Of course he can hear you, Kenya.

Can we go now?

Yeah, absolutely.

No.

What?

Sometimes it's just hard for me to wrap

my mind around how much things changed for you.

You guys have been such a great family.

Yeah, well, you and me both.

Hey, baby.

Hey, Mom.

How are you?

I'm good.

Mind if I sit down?

No.

So, how was your day?

It was pretty good.

Yeah?

How was your session with Falani?

- It was fun. - Really?

What'd you do?

She took me to visit Dad.

Really?

We talked.

You know, that's good.

I can tell that she really cares about you.

No, I mean me and Dad.

At least, I talked to him.

Do you still love Dad?

Of course I do.

That's not what I mean.

Baby, it's complicated.

It's very complicated.

I know about your boyfriend.

Kinda figured that.

Are you in love with him?

No, no, no, it's too early.

I know you still love Dad, Mom.

Love just doesn't leave like that.

It's just buried under all that stuff,

and you gotta dig it out.

Whatever you do, don't give up on Dad.

Please, don't give up on him.

I got you your favorite.

- Thank you! - You're welcome.

That's sweet.

So, how's your husband?

He's the same.

How's Kenya?

She loves her dad.

Right.

Look, Quinn, I know this is not easy for you.

I'm not insensitive to the way you must be feeling.

Hey, look, it's okay.

If the tables were turned,

I'd probably be doing the same thing.

I just wanna make sure you know that.

Look, I gotta go, okay?

I'll call you later, all right?

All right.

Is it okay for us to be here?

Here, baby, have a seat.

Hey, Mom, you remember that time

Dad came out with no clothes on?

What, you remember that?

Yeah, remember, he thought

I thought I was in bed, sleep.

But I stayed up late watching a movie.