05x04 - Show Me the Money
Posted: 01/09/24 09:11
Finished.
I hold in my hand
my first step towards greatness.
As a pulitzer-bound reporter
poised for stardom
I plan to remain humble.
All my friends can say
they knew me when...
When I couldn't even spell
my own name.
Tamera, guess what?
What?
- You know all the extra time
- I've been spending
Down at book 'em Joe?
- Well, it's finally
- paid off.
That cute tyreke showed up
and asked you out?
Only in my dreams.
But, you know how
I redid the window display?
Well, it worked.
Somebody bought a book?
I got a raise!
♪ You got a raise,
you got a raise. ♪
Look.
I love this job.
Obviously,
dedication, skill
and creative advertising
are appreciated
in an employee.
Too bad that employee
is Marshall Franklin.
What?
You got the wrong check.
♪ I do my own style
in my own time ♪
♪ how different
we have come to be ♪
♪ even though I'm glad
to be with you ♪
♪ I got to feel
what's real for me ♪
♪ like you got to do
what's right for you ♪
Thank you.
Enjoy the book.
Since you didn't buy
the three magazines
you read at the rack.
Hey, what's up, Beth?
- What can I get
- for you?
I don't know.
- How about a strawberry-banana
- smoothie?
Bananas give me hives.
Okay, well, how about
an iced cappuccino?
Caffeine makes me nervous.
- How about a nice
- glass of water?
Is it tap?
Beth, go home.
Okay.
See you tomorrow.
Okay.
Take 15, Tia.
I meant minutes.
Go, go, go, go.
Um, actually, Clark
I need to talk to you.
- Well, go ahead,
- spill it.
Which is a phrase
I don't normally use
around here.
Come on, Tia
what's on your mind?
Do you think we can have
this conversation without
your little sidekick?
All right.
If that's the way you want
to spend your... 13.
Okay, Clark, yesterday
I accidentally got
Marshall's paycheck.
- And I couldn't help
- noticing
That he's making
more money than I do.
Tell me, Tia,
didn't you and I agree
- on a salary
- when I hired you?
Yes.
- And is that the salary
- you receive?
Yes.
And were you not happy
to receive said salary
until you saw
Marshall Franklin's check?
Yes.
Duh.
Then just act like
you didn't see it.
But I did see it, Clark
and I don't think
that it's fair.
Well, I hear they're real fair
over at the gap.
Clark, I didn't say
I wanted to quit.
I really love this job.
Good.
Now take your...
11:42 and get back to work.
Bye-bye.
Hey, Tia.
- Why don't you hook
- a brother up
- With a little
- snacky-snack.
- I don't think so,
- Roger.
- Besides,
- I'm on my break.
Oh, so it's like that.
- Just kick me
- to the curb.
Yeah.
Hey, dad.
What's all of this?
My bookkeeper took
a leave of absence.
Need some help?
That's very sweet of you, honey.
I won't do that to you.
I'll suffer alone.
I wish you felt that way
- when you cleaned
- the garage.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Hey, ray.
Hey, tamera.
Whoo, Lisa, you are
wearing that suit.
Ain't I though?
You do look good.
How come you never dressed
like that when we were dating?
Ray, I wore this
on our very first date.
Really?
I don't remember.
That is why
we are no longer dating.
Where are you off to?
Mattie's car is in the shop
- so I'll pick her up
- at the chiropractor.
Dressed like that?
A woman should always
look her best
when she's leaving the house
especially when going
to the office
of a very single,
very handsome chiropractor.
Whoo! I think
I may need an alignment.
Hi, Lisa.
- Hi, vivica.
- Nice to see you.
I got to run.
I'm picking up Mattie.
There must be a fine man
between here and Mattie
- 'cause you are
- working that suit.
I never argue
with a woman who knows
- what she's
- talking about.
Hi, tamera. I came
to pick up your dad.
We have a dinner date.
- You do?
- Mm-hmm.
Oh, I'm sorry.
- I don't think he can come out
- and play tonight.
He's got homework.
Oh...
Work, work, work.
Tell me about it.
Hey, your dad showed me
your last newspaper article.
Have you thought
about a career in journalism?
Actually, I have.
I thought about going
to Northwestern.
They have...
Hey, sweetie!
- Ray:
- Hey, vivica.
- Mm...
- Mm...
Wait a minute...
Dinner!
Oh, I'm sorry.
- I'm just swamped
- with work here.
So I heard.
Poor boo.
How can I help?
You can't.
He wants to suffer alone.
Nonsense. Sure, you can help.
You know anything
about bookkeeping?
- You didn't know
- I was a c.P.A.?
I worked for an accounting
firm back in Chicago.
I thought you were
with market research.
Oh, that was after.
Now, let me take a look
at this ledger
and you go order us
some Chinese.
I'm in the mood
for moo goo gai pan.
Okay.
I tried to be nice,
I made the effort
and what did she do?
- She cuts me off
- in mid-sentence
Like I don't even exist.
Tamera, I sense you're upset.
What's wrong?
What do you mean,
"what's wrong?"
- You're the one
- racing back and forth
Bugging about vivica.
You're polishing your toenails.
- Every time
- you have a major problem
Out come the toe separators.
Oh, please. Whatever.
Tia, this is me.
I've seen you go through
six bottles of Ruby red
- when you broke up
- with Byron.
Okay, okay, okay.
- So I'm a little
- preoccupied.
Tia, this is a new bottle,
and it's nearly empty.
This must be big.
What's going on?
Give me the 4-1-1.
I found out that Marshall
didn't get a raise.
Clark's just paying
him more than me.
Wait a minute.
- Didn't you guys
- start together?
Yeah.
And do the same job?
I hope you set that
Mr. Delicious smoothie straight.
Oh, stop the madness!
You did set Clark straight,
didn't you?
Tamera, I really
love this job
but I am not going
to risk getting fired
over a few bucks.
- I can't believe
- this is coming from you.
That's not fair.
Well, guess what, tamera?
Life isn't fair.
I know that's just
the nail Polish talking.
Tia! It's your
long-suffering mother
- looking for
- her favorite blue scarf.
Blue scarf?
Oh.
Coming!
Just a minute!
- I know
- you're stalling.
I'm coming in.
Okay, where's my scarf?
- I didn't ask permission
- to borrow it
So I couldn't have it.
Uh-huh.
Just like you didn't have
my mood bracelet last week.
Every time somebody asked me
how I was doing
all I could do was shrug.
Well, I'll just
look for it
after my toes dry.
Oh, lord.
What's wrong?
Can't a person
Polish her nails
- without there
- being a crisis?
Well, a person could,
but not you.
- When you broke up
- with that Byron boy
You used so much nail Polish
we had to use paint thinner
to take it off.
Now, what's up?
If I tell you, mom,
will you promise
not to get all upset
and take over?
Tia, you know me.
I know. Promise.
Okay. Okay.
I thought I got
a raise at work
but I didn't.
End of story.
That's just chapter one.
Lisa, Tia also found out
that Clark is paying a boy
more money than she gets.
We can't let
that knucklehead
get away with this.
Where are my shoes?
Mom, you promised.
- That was
- before I knew.
I don't know why
you guys are acting
- like this is
- some huge deal.
Because standing up
for yourself is a huge deal.
But I did stand up for myself.
It came down
to my principles or my job.
Oh, well, then I see.
So what did you decide?
I decided it
wasn't worth the fight, mom.
You guys, it's just
a little after-school gig.
- Yes, and it was
- a little after-work bus ride
- That started
- the civil rights movement
When one woman refused
to give up her seat.
Mom, I don't want
to start a movement.
I just want
to make smoothies.
I know, baby.
I know.
I also know
where I can find my very,
very wrinkled blue scarf.
Mom, I can explain.
You mean make up a
better lie, don't you?
Girl, you'd better go
get this ironed. Go on.
Yes, ma'am.
- And while you're
- down there
You can tackle
my three linen suits.
I like my tucks nice and sharp.
It's not like Tia
to act like this.
- No, but sometimes,
- baby, it's easier
- To stand up
- for somebody else
- Than it is for
- your own self.
I know what you mean.
So what do you say
we go down there
and kick Clark's butt?
What did you do?
Hit the mute button
while I was talking?
We can't fight
Tia's battles for her.
Oh, come on, tamera,
I know you love her
but it's Tia's job,
Tia's decision.
You're not Tia.
No... but I could be.
Sheila... you're
five minutes late.
Sorry.
An employee
can't clock out
until you clock in.
Hi, Clark.
Tia...
You're an hour early.
You can't clock in until
an employee clocks out.
Why can't you people
get with the clock?
- I'm early
- because I need
- To talk to you
- about my paycheck.
What about it?
I want a raise.
And I want to captain
the starship enterprise.
I'm serious, Clark.
So am I.
Beam me up...
Scotty.
- Listen, Clark,
- it isn't fair
That Marshall makes
more money than I do.
Didn't anyone ever tell you
life isn't fair?
Well, you'd better recognize
- who you're
- talking to.
Sort of.
Uh, what I recognize
is an employee
with a serious
attitude problem.
Change my salary...
I'll change my attitude.
You're right.
Change is good.
- I think I will
- change your salary.
Starting today, you're fired.
I'm fired?
Whoa, that is a good one.
Stop it, you're k*lling me!
- I'm glad you find
- unemployment so funny.
Oh... no, um...
See, that's just
a little practical joke.
You thought I was Tia?
What?
I'm not Tia.
I'm her twin sister, tamera.
Oh, I get it... twin humor.
Very funny.
You think so, Clark?
Clark? I'm not Clark.
I'm his twin brother, Mark.
And you... you're still fired.
- ( Laughing
- hysterically )
What's up, Tia?
You on your break?
Hey, Roger.
It's me, tamera.
Man, you got a job
at book 'em Joe, too?
Dang, everybody's
getting paid but me.
Hi, Roger.
What's up, tamera?
Hey, diavian.
Hey... how'd you
know she was tamera?
Because I know my girl.
She's sitting here
in Tia's uniform
with Tia's name tag...
Now, she's obviously gone
and done something stupid.
I just pretended to be Tia
and got her fired.
That would be the stupid part.
You know, tamera, your sister
really loves that job.
What am I going to do
when she shows up for work?
Be k*lled.
Hey, the movie starts
in three minutes.
I'm not going, guys.
I'm in the middle of a crisis.
Girlfriend just
got Tia fired.
Ooh, for real?
- Well, I don't know
- about you guys
- But as far as
- I'm concerned
- If Tia isn't working
- here anymore
Clark can kiss my
Mr. Pibb good-bye.
I'm with that.
- It's not like any cute guys
- work there anyway.
Wait...
That's it.
What's it?
The way we can
get Tia's job back.
We have to show Clark
how much business
he'll lose without her.
Hold up.
What's this we?
We? Us?
Me and you and my...
Dearest friends
in the whole world.
Mom!
That dress is beautiful.
Thanks.
Mattie does nice beading,
doesn't she?
I can feel my prices going up.
You off to work already?
Yep.
I'm going in early
to talk to Clark.
You are?
You know, I thought a lot
about what you said, mom
and I've decided that's it time
- that I sat
- in the front of the bus.
That's my baby.
To be honest...
I'm starting to feel
a little carsick.
Wish me luck.
Honey, you don't need luck.
You got brains and courage.
Plus that Clark
is a straight-up fool.
- Bye, mom.
- Oh, bye.
And thanks.
Oh... sh**t
I didn't do anything...
- Except raise
- one terrific daughter.
Ray, come on, now.
We're never going to finish
if you don't stop.
You can see
I'm very generous
with my overtime.
Mm-hmm.
Talk about your job perks.
Oh...
Oh. Uh, hi, Lisa.
We were just, um...
Busted.
Actually...
- We were just gathering
- these invoices
To take back to the office.
No need to gather
on my account.
- I got work to do
- out in my studio.
- You've got the whole place
- to yourselves
So go ahead...
Romp and be merry.
No, really. I need to go over
Ray's profit-loss report
for the last quarter.
Uh, right. We can get
more work done at the office.
Oh, you need a bigger table?
No, really
we have a lot of work
to get done.
I'm sure you do.
Always nice to
see you, Lisa.
Isn't it?
Don't be a stranger.
Toodle-oo.
Huh...
Now, there's a first...
A woman more interested
in business than pleasure.
Well, it is ray.
Hello. Are we going
to get some service
over here, or what?
When Tia was here,
we never had to wait.
Okay, fine.
What do you want?
Tia back
on the job.
Eew! This is nasty.
Taste it. Taste it.
I'm not tasting
that mess.
Will you two hold it down?
- These smoothies
- are gag-a-riffic.
My sister made them
way better than this.
- Well, your sister
- doesn't work here anymore.
Then we won't be
coming here anymore
until Tia is back.
What's up with the book section?
- I can't find anything
- over here.
You must be looking
for the free books.
Why don't you
try the library?
You need to get Tia
back up in here.
- Just tell me
- what you want.
I told you
what I want... Tia.
Tia! Tia!
Tia! Tia!
Tia! Tia! Tia!
Tia! Tia! Tia! Tia!
Tia! Tia! Tia! Tia!
Yeah, I love this game.
I love this game.
Let me play. Let me play.
Security! Security! Security!
Look, I'll give
you and the rest
of the rainbow coalition
to the count of three
to get out of here.
One... two...
Okay, okay. I see where
you're going with this.
Three, right?
We out of here.
A little too much Espresso...
Makes them crazy.
Tia, uh... you're early.
Great!
- Let's go shopping
- at another mall.
- Wait, tamera.
- I have no time.
Time?
What is time?
- Revolutions
- around the sun
Hands on a clock
- sand through
- an hourglass.
- Tamera, what
- is up with you?
Go ahead, tamera.
Tell her what's up.
Tell me later, guys.
I've really
got work to do.
That's what
she thinks.
But, Tia...
Clark, I need
to talk to you.
Don't tell me.
You're Tia, right?
Of course I'm Tia.
And you're Clark.
Now that we all
know who we are
there's something
I need to say.
- Well, i'm
- a little busy.
Oh, it won't
take long.
- Clark, I like
- working here
And I do a really
good job at it.
I deserve to make
the same amount of money
- as the male
- employees make
And so do the rest
of the female employees.
What's next, a chorus
of "I'm every woman"?
You're going down.
Oh, I can't look.
You look, so
you know when
to Bob and weave.
You don't get it,
do you?
What you're doing
is morally wrong.
- How will I ever
- sleep tonight?
I know. Like this.
- And more
- importantly
It's illegal.
Did you hear that?
Illegal activity
going down.
Illegal?
- Men and women
- who do the same job
- Should get
- the same pay.
It's the law.
Women up in here
want to get paid.
Yeah. She's right.
Equal pay.
You're starting
to disturb the customers.
I'm not disturbed.
- Let the little
- lady talk.
Yeah. Yeah, we want to hear.
You tell him, girlfriend!
Testify!
Are you almost done?
- Clark,
- I won't be done
Until you change
your sexist policies.
If I have to
- I will stand
- outside this door
And tell
every customer
who comes in here
that you are
an illegal, immoral
unethical,
straight-up fool!
Everybody, calm down!
Everybody...
Everybody, just calm down!
No need to go
Norma rae on me.
- I've given it
- a lot of thought.
Effective immediately
- Tia and the other
- female employees
Will get a raise.
- See what
- a nice guy I am?
Go, Tia! Go, Tia!
Go, Tia! Go, Tia!
I am so proud
of the way you
stood up for yourself.
This is a lucky day
for both of you guys.
What is he
talking about?
Girl, you know
Roger crazy.
Excuse me.
You got your job back.
Can you get to work, please?
Thank you.
Now what's he
talking about?
Girl, you know
Clark crazy.
Now, you better
get back to work
before you get fired.
Oh, poor boo.
He told me to crack it open
and I did!
We're making a scene here!
It always happens to me...
The milk... now the popcorn.
I quit! I quit.
Life isn't fair.
I know that it's
just a... toenail.
I mean, I was
looking at the feet.
I hold in my hand
my first step towards greatness.
As a pulitzer-bound reporter
poised for stardom
I plan to remain humble.
All my friends can say
they knew me when...
When I couldn't even spell
my own name.
Tamera, guess what?
What?
- You know all the extra time
- I've been spending
Down at book 'em Joe?
- Well, it's finally
- paid off.
That cute tyreke showed up
and asked you out?
Only in my dreams.
But, you know how
I redid the window display?
Well, it worked.
Somebody bought a book?
I got a raise!
♪ You got a raise,
you got a raise. ♪
Look.
I love this job.
Obviously,
dedication, skill
and creative advertising
are appreciated
in an employee.
Too bad that employee
is Marshall Franklin.
What?
You got the wrong check.
♪ I do my own style
in my own time ♪
♪ how different
we have come to be ♪
♪ even though I'm glad
to be with you ♪
♪ I got to feel
what's real for me ♪
♪ like you got to do
what's right for you ♪
Thank you.
Enjoy the book.
Since you didn't buy
the three magazines
you read at the rack.
Hey, what's up, Beth?
- What can I get
- for you?
I don't know.
- How about a strawberry-banana
- smoothie?
Bananas give me hives.
Okay, well, how about
an iced cappuccino?
Caffeine makes me nervous.
- How about a nice
- glass of water?
Is it tap?
Beth, go home.
Okay.
See you tomorrow.
Okay.
Take 15, Tia.
I meant minutes.
Go, go, go, go.
Um, actually, Clark
I need to talk to you.
- Well, go ahead,
- spill it.
Which is a phrase
I don't normally use
around here.
Come on, Tia
what's on your mind?
Do you think we can have
this conversation without
your little sidekick?
All right.
If that's the way you want
to spend your... 13.
Okay, Clark, yesterday
I accidentally got
Marshall's paycheck.
- And I couldn't help
- noticing
That he's making
more money than I do.
Tell me, Tia,
didn't you and I agree
- on a salary
- when I hired you?
Yes.
- And is that the salary
- you receive?
Yes.
And were you not happy
to receive said salary
until you saw
Marshall Franklin's check?
Yes.
Duh.
Then just act like
you didn't see it.
But I did see it, Clark
and I don't think
that it's fair.
Well, I hear they're real fair
over at the gap.
Clark, I didn't say
I wanted to quit.
I really love this job.
Good.
Now take your...
11:42 and get back to work.
Bye-bye.
Hey, Tia.
- Why don't you hook
- a brother up
- With a little
- snacky-snack.
- I don't think so,
- Roger.
- Besides,
- I'm on my break.
Oh, so it's like that.
- Just kick me
- to the curb.
Yeah.
Hey, dad.
What's all of this?
My bookkeeper took
a leave of absence.
Need some help?
That's very sweet of you, honey.
I won't do that to you.
I'll suffer alone.
I wish you felt that way
- when you cleaned
- the garage.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Hey, ray.
Hey, tamera.
Whoo, Lisa, you are
wearing that suit.
Ain't I though?
You do look good.
How come you never dressed
like that when we were dating?
Ray, I wore this
on our very first date.
Really?
I don't remember.
That is why
we are no longer dating.
Where are you off to?
Mattie's car is in the shop
- so I'll pick her up
- at the chiropractor.
Dressed like that?
A woman should always
look her best
when she's leaving the house
especially when going
to the office
of a very single,
very handsome chiropractor.
Whoo! I think
I may need an alignment.
Hi, Lisa.
- Hi, vivica.
- Nice to see you.
I got to run.
I'm picking up Mattie.
There must be a fine man
between here and Mattie
- 'cause you are
- working that suit.
I never argue
with a woman who knows
- what she's
- talking about.
Hi, tamera. I came
to pick up your dad.
We have a dinner date.
- You do?
- Mm-hmm.
Oh, I'm sorry.
- I don't think he can come out
- and play tonight.
He's got homework.
Oh...
Work, work, work.
Tell me about it.
Hey, your dad showed me
your last newspaper article.
Have you thought
about a career in journalism?
Actually, I have.
I thought about going
to Northwestern.
They have...
Hey, sweetie!
- Ray:
- Hey, vivica.
- Mm...
- Mm...
Wait a minute...
Dinner!
Oh, I'm sorry.
- I'm just swamped
- with work here.
So I heard.
Poor boo.
How can I help?
You can't.
He wants to suffer alone.
Nonsense. Sure, you can help.
You know anything
about bookkeeping?
- You didn't know
- I was a c.P.A.?
I worked for an accounting
firm back in Chicago.
I thought you were
with market research.
Oh, that was after.
Now, let me take a look
at this ledger
and you go order us
some Chinese.
I'm in the mood
for moo goo gai pan.
Okay.
I tried to be nice,
I made the effort
and what did she do?
- She cuts me off
- in mid-sentence
Like I don't even exist.
Tamera, I sense you're upset.
What's wrong?
What do you mean,
"what's wrong?"
- You're the one
- racing back and forth
Bugging about vivica.
You're polishing your toenails.
- Every time
- you have a major problem
Out come the toe separators.
Oh, please. Whatever.
Tia, this is me.
I've seen you go through
six bottles of Ruby red
- when you broke up
- with Byron.
Okay, okay, okay.
- So I'm a little
- preoccupied.
Tia, this is a new bottle,
and it's nearly empty.
This must be big.
What's going on?
Give me the 4-1-1.
I found out that Marshall
didn't get a raise.
Clark's just paying
him more than me.
Wait a minute.
- Didn't you guys
- start together?
Yeah.
And do the same job?
I hope you set that
Mr. Delicious smoothie straight.
Oh, stop the madness!
You did set Clark straight,
didn't you?
Tamera, I really
love this job
but I am not going
to risk getting fired
over a few bucks.
- I can't believe
- this is coming from you.
That's not fair.
Well, guess what, tamera?
Life isn't fair.
I know that's just
the nail Polish talking.
Tia! It's your
long-suffering mother
- looking for
- her favorite blue scarf.
Blue scarf?
Oh.
Coming!
Just a minute!
- I know
- you're stalling.
I'm coming in.
Okay, where's my scarf?
- I didn't ask permission
- to borrow it
So I couldn't have it.
Uh-huh.
Just like you didn't have
my mood bracelet last week.
Every time somebody asked me
how I was doing
all I could do was shrug.
Well, I'll just
look for it
after my toes dry.
Oh, lord.
What's wrong?
Can't a person
Polish her nails
- without there
- being a crisis?
Well, a person could,
but not you.
- When you broke up
- with that Byron boy
You used so much nail Polish
we had to use paint thinner
to take it off.
Now, what's up?
If I tell you, mom,
will you promise
not to get all upset
and take over?
Tia, you know me.
I know. Promise.
Okay. Okay.
I thought I got
a raise at work
but I didn't.
End of story.
That's just chapter one.
Lisa, Tia also found out
that Clark is paying a boy
more money than she gets.
We can't let
that knucklehead
get away with this.
Where are my shoes?
Mom, you promised.
- That was
- before I knew.
I don't know why
you guys are acting
- like this is
- some huge deal.
Because standing up
for yourself is a huge deal.
But I did stand up for myself.
It came down
to my principles or my job.
Oh, well, then I see.
So what did you decide?
I decided it
wasn't worth the fight, mom.
You guys, it's just
a little after-school gig.
- Yes, and it was
- a little after-work bus ride
- That started
- the civil rights movement
When one woman refused
to give up her seat.
Mom, I don't want
to start a movement.
I just want
to make smoothies.
I know, baby.
I know.
I also know
where I can find my very,
very wrinkled blue scarf.
Mom, I can explain.
You mean make up a
better lie, don't you?
Girl, you'd better go
get this ironed. Go on.
Yes, ma'am.
- And while you're
- down there
You can tackle
my three linen suits.
I like my tucks nice and sharp.
It's not like Tia
to act like this.
- No, but sometimes,
- baby, it's easier
- To stand up
- for somebody else
- Than it is for
- your own self.
I know what you mean.
So what do you say
we go down there
and kick Clark's butt?
What did you do?
Hit the mute button
while I was talking?
We can't fight
Tia's battles for her.
Oh, come on, tamera,
I know you love her
but it's Tia's job,
Tia's decision.
You're not Tia.
No... but I could be.
Sheila... you're
five minutes late.
Sorry.
An employee
can't clock out
until you clock in.
Hi, Clark.
Tia...
You're an hour early.
You can't clock in until
an employee clocks out.
Why can't you people
get with the clock?
- I'm early
- because I need
- To talk to you
- about my paycheck.
What about it?
I want a raise.
And I want to captain
the starship enterprise.
I'm serious, Clark.
So am I.
Beam me up...
Scotty.
- Listen, Clark,
- it isn't fair
That Marshall makes
more money than I do.
Didn't anyone ever tell you
life isn't fair?
Well, you'd better recognize
- who you're
- talking to.
Sort of.
Uh, what I recognize
is an employee
with a serious
attitude problem.
Change my salary...
I'll change my attitude.
You're right.
Change is good.
- I think I will
- change your salary.
Starting today, you're fired.
I'm fired?
Whoa, that is a good one.
Stop it, you're k*lling me!
- I'm glad you find
- unemployment so funny.
Oh... no, um...
See, that's just
a little practical joke.
You thought I was Tia?
What?
I'm not Tia.
I'm her twin sister, tamera.
Oh, I get it... twin humor.
Very funny.
You think so, Clark?
Clark? I'm not Clark.
I'm his twin brother, Mark.
And you... you're still fired.
- ( Laughing
- hysterically )
What's up, Tia?
You on your break?
Hey, Roger.
It's me, tamera.
Man, you got a job
at book 'em Joe, too?
Dang, everybody's
getting paid but me.
Hi, Roger.
What's up, tamera?
Hey, diavian.
Hey... how'd you
know she was tamera?
Because I know my girl.
She's sitting here
in Tia's uniform
with Tia's name tag...
Now, she's obviously gone
and done something stupid.
I just pretended to be Tia
and got her fired.
That would be the stupid part.
You know, tamera, your sister
really loves that job.
What am I going to do
when she shows up for work?
Be k*lled.
Hey, the movie starts
in three minutes.
I'm not going, guys.
I'm in the middle of a crisis.
Girlfriend just
got Tia fired.
Ooh, for real?
- Well, I don't know
- about you guys
- But as far as
- I'm concerned
- If Tia isn't working
- here anymore
Clark can kiss my
Mr. Pibb good-bye.
I'm with that.
- It's not like any cute guys
- work there anyway.
Wait...
That's it.
What's it?
The way we can
get Tia's job back.
We have to show Clark
how much business
he'll lose without her.
Hold up.
What's this we?
We? Us?
Me and you and my...
Dearest friends
in the whole world.
Mom!
That dress is beautiful.
Thanks.
Mattie does nice beading,
doesn't she?
I can feel my prices going up.
You off to work already?
Yep.
I'm going in early
to talk to Clark.
You are?
You know, I thought a lot
about what you said, mom
and I've decided that's it time
- that I sat
- in the front of the bus.
That's my baby.
To be honest...
I'm starting to feel
a little carsick.
Wish me luck.
Honey, you don't need luck.
You got brains and courage.
Plus that Clark
is a straight-up fool.
- Bye, mom.
- Oh, bye.
And thanks.
Oh... sh**t
I didn't do anything...
- Except raise
- one terrific daughter.
Ray, come on, now.
We're never going to finish
if you don't stop.
You can see
I'm very generous
with my overtime.
Mm-hmm.
Talk about your job perks.
Oh...
Oh. Uh, hi, Lisa.
We were just, um...
Busted.
Actually...
- We were just gathering
- these invoices
To take back to the office.
No need to gather
on my account.
- I got work to do
- out in my studio.
- You've got the whole place
- to yourselves
So go ahead...
Romp and be merry.
No, really. I need to go over
Ray's profit-loss report
for the last quarter.
Uh, right. We can get
more work done at the office.
Oh, you need a bigger table?
No, really
we have a lot of work
to get done.
I'm sure you do.
Always nice to
see you, Lisa.
Isn't it?
Don't be a stranger.
Toodle-oo.
Huh...
Now, there's a first...
A woman more interested
in business than pleasure.
Well, it is ray.
Hello. Are we going
to get some service
over here, or what?
When Tia was here,
we never had to wait.
Okay, fine.
What do you want?
Tia back
on the job.
Eew! This is nasty.
Taste it. Taste it.
I'm not tasting
that mess.
Will you two hold it down?
- These smoothies
- are gag-a-riffic.
My sister made them
way better than this.
- Well, your sister
- doesn't work here anymore.
Then we won't be
coming here anymore
until Tia is back.
What's up with the book section?
- I can't find anything
- over here.
You must be looking
for the free books.
Why don't you
try the library?
You need to get Tia
back up in here.
- Just tell me
- what you want.
I told you
what I want... Tia.
Tia! Tia!
Tia! Tia!
Tia! Tia! Tia!
Tia! Tia! Tia! Tia!
Tia! Tia! Tia! Tia!
Yeah, I love this game.
I love this game.
Let me play. Let me play.
Security! Security! Security!
Look, I'll give
you and the rest
of the rainbow coalition
to the count of three
to get out of here.
One... two...
Okay, okay. I see where
you're going with this.
Three, right?
We out of here.
A little too much Espresso...
Makes them crazy.
Tia, uh... you're early.
Great!
- Let's go shopping
- at another mall.
- Wait, tamera.
- I have no time.
Time?
What is time?
- Revolutions
- around the sun
Hands on a clock
- sand through
- an hourglass.
- Tamera, what
- is up with you?
Go ahead, tamera.
Tell her what's up.
Tell me later, guys.
I've really
got work to do.
That's what
she thinks.
But, Tia...
Clark, I need
to talk to you.
Don't tell me.
You're Tia, right?
Of course I'm Tia.
And you're Clark.
Now that we all
know who we are
there's something
I need to say.
- Well, i'm
- a little busy.
Oh, it won't
take long.
- Clark, I like
- working here
And I do a really
good job at it.
I deserve to make
the same amount of money
- as the male
- employees make
And so do the rest
of the female employees.
What's next, a chorus
of "I'm every woman"?
You're going down.
Oh, I can't look.
You look, so
you know when
to Bob and weave.
You don't get it,
do you?
What you're doing
is morally wrong.
- How will I ever
- sleep tonight?
I know. Like this.
- And more
- importantly
It's illegal.
Did you hear that?
Illegal activity
going down.
Illegal?
- Men and women
- who do the same job
- Should get
- the same pay.
It's the law.
Women up in here
want to get paid.
Yeah. She's right.
Equal pay.
You're starting
to disturb the customers.
I'm not disturbed.
- Let the little
- lady talk.
Yeah. Yeah, we want to hear.
You tell him, girlfriend!
Testify!
Are you almost done?
- Clark,
- I won't be done
Until you change
your sexist policies.
If I have to
- I will stand
- outside this door
And tell
every customer
who comes in here
that you are
an illegal, immoral
unethical,
straight-up fool!
Everybody, calm down!
Everybody...
Everybody, just calm down!
No need to go
Norma rae on me.
- I've given it
- a lot of thought.
Effective immediately
- Tia and the other
- female employees
Will get a raise.
- See what
- a nice guy I am?
Go, Tia! Go, Tia!
Go, Tia! Go, Tia!
I am so proud
of the way you
stood up for yourself.
This is a lucky day
for both of you guys.
What is he
talking about?
Girl, you know
Roger crazy.
Excuse me.
You got your job back.
Can you get to work, please?
Thank you.
Now what's he
talking about?
Girl, you know
Clark crazy.
Now, you better
get back to work
before you get fired.
Oh, poor boo.
He told me to crack it open
and I did!
We're making a scene here!
It always happens to me...
The milk... now the popcorn.
I quit! I quit.
Life isn't fair.
I know that it's
just a... toenail.
I mean, I was
looking at the feet.