grown-ish

Ah, relationships.

In college, they're in a constant state of flux.

If you're lucky enough to be in a relationship

that's clearly defined, and you know exactly

where you stand, that's when everything feels secure.

And sometimes, even without an official label,

you can still feel secure

as long as you're both on the same page.

But then there are those other times,

when you haven't clearly defined your relationship

and neither party is on the same page,

which leads to only one thing...

utter confusion.

Thank you, man.

- Hey. - Hey.

So, uh, the girls are leaving to go get something to eat,

but I was wondering,

do you just... wanna get out of here?

Maybe go back to your place?

I do wanna do that, yes.

Okay.

Um, but I was thinking

I was just gonna hang back

and kick it with Vivek and Doug tonight...

if that's cool with you.

Oh.

- Yeah. Of course. - You sure?

No, no. Very cool. I totally get it.

No problem.

Houston, she's got a problem.

Ana and Aaron are obviously having an awkward moment.

Now, normally, I'd go in and rescue my friend

from this mild to excruciating embarrassment,

but given all the messiness

happening with the girls lately...

We're not friends anymore.

You're just a girl I live with.

I'm not doing this right now.

Why? 'Cause you're doing our professor?

...I've decided to stay right here in my own lane.

Hey, babe, you want get out of here,

do something fun and different, just you and me?

Ooh. I guess that's a yes.

Hey, you hungry?

Me and Ana are meeting Sky and Nomi at the diner.

Uh, we just gonna post up for a minute.

But, I mean, I may be in the mood for some dessert.

Ooh. I could definitely go for some dessert.

It's my cheat day.

Oh, you mean .

- Okay. - Yeah.

All right.

Thank you.

Text me when you get home so I know you made it safe?

- Sure. - Okay.

- Later, dude. - Hey.

So, you're kicking it with us instead of having sex with Ana.

- That feels dumb. Uh, I'm sorry.

Am I not allowed to hang out with the fellas?

Besides, I didn't see Doug go with Jazz.

You saw me give her a kiss goodbye.

You gave homegirl your cheek

like it was your grandma or something.

- - I'm just saying, that's weird for that

"new new gotta smash phase." I don't get it.

It's really not that deep, guys. Don't overread it.

Yeah, but it seems like you not feeling her like that.

Incorrect, dude.

I'm definitely still feeling her.

It's just that we're on, I think, two different pages.

You know, I'm in the prologue, and she's...

Working on the movie adaptation.

Possibly.

Just between us hanging out every night

and her trying to hold my hand...

- Ooh! What?! - Oh, God. What?

Hold his hand? No.

You cannot just be running up and grabbing black dudes' hands.

Why is that such a big deal?

Because they just don't get down like that.

The last time a black man

trusted somebody to take his hand,

we all ended up on ships.

Okay, that is bullshit. Doug holds my hand all the time.

Where?

On roller coasters, in movie theaters,

in haunted houses,

and at the altar calls during church.

Right. Dark, scary, religious places where no one can see.

Okay. I got to interject here.

This is not just a black man thing, okay?

It's an all man thing.

I hold women's hands all the time,

whether they're black, white, Pinay...

Okay.

...Honduran, Russian...

Okay, I definitely don't think you need to trip

because all the creepin' around you guys have done,

he's definitely feeling you.

Okay, then why is it that I can hold his pinga in my hand,

but not his hand in my hand?

Because anybody can hold a penis in their hand,

but holding a hand in a hand?

That is reserved for "wifey" status.

Have you and Aaron even talked about being exclusive yet?

Well, no. Not explicitly, but...

Guys, come on.

I assume that after everything we have been through,

- it's pretty clear. - Oh, girl.

Do not assume anything ever

when it comes to relationships, okay?

And that, by the way, that's definitely not just a man thing.

Guys, we text all the time,

we're always together,

and... and we sleep together...

Every night, bro?

- Yeah. - Peep game.

If you're not hooking up with other people

and you're regularly smashing the same person,

you're definitely in a relationship.

What? That is insane, dude.

Tell me why I need to be hooking up

with other girls to not be in a relationship.

You're insane.

Why are you not hooking up with other girls?

So many options, so little time.

You know what?

For someone who rubs himself to sleep every single night,

you sure do have an awful lot to say about my sex life.

Hey, why do you know my schedule, though?

Why do you tell me your schedule?

You right.

Yo, real question is,

do you not want to be with Ana, man?

I don't know how to answer that, okay?

I've been with her for like a month.

I don't know what I want.

Bottom line is everything you doing...

the hanging out, the smashing every night...

that's all signs of a full-on relationship.

No.

Walks like a duck, it quacks like a duck,

- it bangs like a duck. -

Bro, you've wifed up a Cuban duck.

Quack, quack, bitch.

Wow. Look who it is.

Wassup, Aaron?

Hey.

Bears are found on the continents of North America,

South America, Europe, and Asia.

Mm.

This is your idea of something fun and different?

We've done this exact thing,

like, three times this week.

I mean, we get it.

The cute, little bear falls, climbs up a cute, little tree.

The end.

But do you really get it, though?

You need to look closer.

Like, right now, in this elevated state,

I see...

I see so much more.

I see the sunlight dappling tiny green leaves.

- - I can see...

triumph over adversity.

Zoey...

this is more, way more,

than a bear climbing a tree.

This is the very meaning of life.

You sound like an insane person.

Mm-hmm.

And I want to get on your level.

Your level can't handle my level.

No, I'm being serious.

I want to get really high.

Like, Luca Jae Hall high.

Copy.

You wanna go on an adventure?

Yes.

Has that tea set always been there,

or am I already high?

Wait, so, we're gonna, like...

drink the weed?

Trust me.

Tonight, I am your shaman.

Copy?

I have heard that some guys

are just so afraid of being vulnerable

that when they find someone that they really like,

they just... they really want

to try and protect their heart,

so they... they push the woman away.

And where exactly did you hear that?

I think I read it somewhere.

"Chicken Soup for the Thirsty Soul"?

I'm sorry.

I keep forgetting other people have feelings.