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[ Upbeat tune plays ]
[ Clapping ] -Yes!
-Hallelujah! Yes, sir.
Let the church say amen.
-Amen! -Yeah!
-C'mon, choir.
-Everybody knows that
a single man with money
needs to get himself a wife.
And, when an eligible Black man moves into the neighborhood,
that's double true.
So you bestbelieve, when Charles Bingley
and that sister of his showed up at Sunday services,
every self-respecting mama, grandma, and auntie
in the congregation turned to get a long look.
Especially me,
because I have five sweet, beautiful,
and very, very, very single daughters.[chuckle]
Here's my youngest, Lydia.
Her idea of commitment is getting[sourly] a tattoo.
Mary,
who needs to read a lot less and flirt a little more.
Then there's Kitty, who never stops telling us
every single thing she's thinking.
She needs to read a lot more and gossip a lotless.
And there's my oldest, Jane.
Her husband, he died a few years ago
when my grandson was just a baby.
But, she's always smilin', that one, yes she is.
[ Outro plays ]
[ Upbeat, whimsical tune plays ]
And, finally, there's my Lizzie.
So smart, so good, so real,
and soavailable.
She's waiting for Mr. Perfect to just show up
and we all wonder: Will anyone ever measure up?
-Now, today, brothers and sisters,
we are going to speak from Psalms.
[ Mellow tune plays ]
Uh -- Uh, Proverbs18:22.
"He who findeth a wife
findeth a good thing."
-Amen!
[ Clapping ] -A-men!
-[Laughing heartily]
-What Lizzie doesn't even realize is
she'slonely.
She thinks she's happy, bein' alone,
but I know different.
She's just afraid
to take a risk on love!
So, instead, she spendsall of her energy
tryin' to save theworld.
[ Upbeat hip hop plays ]
-This man, Antwon Tippett, wants to replace
our beautiful, historic neighborhood
with nail spas, pizzerias, and tanning salons.
Are we gonna let him do that?!
-No! -No, we are not!
We are gonna tell Antwon Tippet and his developers
that we don't need another strip mall!
-No! -Let me hear you say,
[chanting] "Save the street!"
-Save the street! -"Save the square!"
-Save the square! -Antwon Tippet?
-No!
-Antwon Tippet?
-No!
-Antwon Tippet?
-No!
-Antwon Tippet?
-No! -Excuse me. Hi.
I couldn't help but overhear you, earlier,
referring to my plans as a strip mall,
and it'd be more of a shopping experience.
And I think I look way better in person. Don't you?
I'm Antwon Tippet Jr.
And you are?
-Lizzie Bennet.
AKA your sworn enemy. -Ahh!
TheLizzie Bennet.
You know, we should sit down over a steak dinner,
a bottle of Opus One, and chop it up.
How 'bout Friday?
-You know, I don't get people like you, Mr. Tippet.
How can you sleep at night?
-Well, I'm partial to Egyptian cotton.
It feels great on the skin, but, to your point,
my plans will revitalize this community, Ms. Bennet,
replace these old eyesores.
-Eyesores?
You see that theater?
My daddy took me and my sisters there
to see "The Wiz" when I was 10 years old.
It's been my haven ever since.
Now, you wanna destroy it?
-Maybe wecan ease on down the road.
-Ugh! I have to go. I'm late for family lunch.
-I'll call you. -Please, don't!
[ Whimsical hip hop plays ]
-[laughing] Ooh!
I think we hit the jackpot, this time!
A professional golfer, a churchgoer,
and single!
Which one of you girls wants him?
Lizzie?!
-He is handsome.
-And he's fly.
-Why are we even talking about this man?
Who is he, anyway? -If Mama has it her way,
[singsong] he's gonna be your husband.
-That's the plan.
-Mm. Mama, marriage ain't a plan.
And it ain't the end all, be all.
If a woman ain't happy alone,
she won't be happy with a man.
-Oh, that's crazy talk!
I was miserable before I met your father
and he's made me the happiest woman on Earth.
Isn't that right, Reverend? -Yes, darling.
Your mother has been much happier since she met me.
[ Laughter ]
-Okay, fine.
I'm just sayin' I'd rather be alone
than married to the wrong guy.
-Well, could you hurry up?
I don't want you to be alone forever.
-Mm-hmm.
-Mama, just because you found the most amazing man
on the planet -Thank you.
doesn't mean the rest of us
can just snap our fingers
and end up happily ever after.
-What about that nice real estate man?
How bad could it be to go on one date with him?
-Ugh!
-Oh, Lizzie, you're too picky!
-Sisters: "Don't let Mr. Perfect keep you from finding
Mr. Good Enough." -[Laughing]
-Antwon Tippett Jr. is a troll!
-Oh, "Judge not, lest ye be judged."
-[Laughs] -Nobody's ever good enough
for you, Lizzie. -That's right.
-You always think you right.
-I'm always right! -That's true.
-Give Mr. Tippet a chance.
-Something's wrong with a man that cares more
about money than people. -Well, how do you know that?
-I get that. -See? Jane gets it.
-Jane gets everything. -But laid.
-Uh-oh. -Girl!
-Jane doesn't get laid. -Oo-ooh!
[ Laughter ] -Mm.
[ Georgina joins in laughter ]
-I just wanna be in love.
-You know what Grandma used to say...
-"Love flies out the window
when no money comes in the door."
[ Laughter ]
-Amen!
Now, how much does a professional golfer make?
-Mm, somewhere between who cares and none of your business.
-Hey, I wonder if it's that Tiger Woods salary.
-I like celery with peanut butter.
[ Laughter ]
-Reverend Bennet, you must invite
that fine young man to Bible study!
How 'bout Sunday dinner, next week?!
Lizzie, you can wear that blue dress.
-She doesn't stop.
-Mama, I wanna fall in love, I do.
But, you know what the scripture says.
"It is easier for a camel
to pass through the eye of a needle..."
-Than for a rich man
to get a date with my daughter.
[ Laughter ]
Lizzie, you're prejudiced!
-Here she goes. -Now, it's not just
that Mr. Bingley is rich!
He's handsome, too.
I just -- I just want my babies to get someone...
decent. -Kitty, Grandmom's book.
Shall we refer to our otherBible?
[ Blows ] -Please.
-"Stop Searching for Your Dream Husband
So You Can Wake Up to a Real Man..."
-"...and Live Realistically Ever After"
by Ms. Georgina Bennet.
-"A man who's mediocre 100% of the time
is better than a man who's amazing 50% of the time."
-Pearls of wisdom, Motha.
-From the mother of... five unmarried daughters.
-That is a lotta people.
-Alright, girls. Alright, girls.
Leave your mama alone.
It was gonna be a surprise, but, um,
you all are gonna meet
Charles Bingley.
He's a -- He's a groomsman at the, um, Washington wedding.
-[gasp] Oh!
Now, if that girl can get a doctor,
then, definitely, one of you can get a -- a golfer!
-[Sigh] -You know what?
You're right, Mama.
I mean, what does she have that we don't?
-A name that nobody can pronounce.
[ Laughter ]
-Right? -True.
[ Indistinct conversations ]
-Ahem, excuse me, ladies and gentlemen.
Presenting my good friend Dr. Roger Jones
and Tamitha Shanae Loritha Washington Jones.
[ Cheering and applause ]
-Ow!
[ Sultry funk plays ]
-Who's that man next to Bingley?!
Who?
-Mama, please!
Can we have just one night
without you trying to marry us off?
-[sweetly] That would be Darcy.
[ Shimmering romantic tune plays ]
Nephew to Bartholomew Darcy, the late congressman.
-Girl, he is fiiiine! -Girl, he is not fine.
"Fine" as in "finances."
-I'll take it.
-Ooh! Lizzie, Jane, come!
You other girls, you go over there.
[ Whimsical tune plays ]
Oo-oo-ooh!
-Mama, I wanna sit next to Charlotte.
-Oh, nonsense. You talk to her every day.
-Mama! You can't switch the name cards!
-[Laughing delightedly]
-I'm gonna get a drink.
[ Rain pouring ] [ Sultry funk plays ]
-Oh! Hi, Lizzie!
-Hey, there.
-So, the crown prince returns from New York. [chuckle]
You ready to ascend the Darcy throne?
-If I'm elected, yeah, yeah.
-Tell me you haven't become a Yankees fan.
-No. No way, brother.
Braves till the end. You know that.
-Mm-hmm.
Listen.
I know a lot of these Southern belles
are gonna be glad to have you back, but,
steer clear of that Bennet girl, Lizzie.
-The one in black and white? -Uh-huh.
-Pretty enough, I guess, but, not my type.
-Hmm. Alright.
Just don't get so wrapped up in politics
that you forget about our business.
-Politics ismy business, Antwon.
[ Foreboding music plays ] Real estate?
That's between you and my aunt.
[ Chuckle ]
[ Thunder rumbling ]
-Make sure you get me some to go.
-I'm right here.
[ Upbeat jazz plays ]
-Hi. -Hi.
-Jane...Bennet, right?
-Yes. I definitely know who youare.
Oh, thank you.
-So, bride or groom's side?
-Bride. Taniqua and I went to college together.
-Ohhh! Spelman, Emory?
-Atlanta Metropolitan.
-Oh.
-How 'bout you?
-Um,
have you heard of Penn?
-Uh, yeah,
I've definitely heard -- -Okay.
There's someone that you need to meet. Come.
-Hey-ey! -Hey.
-Excuse me. -Who's this?
-This is my son, Jalen.
-Jalen, I'm Charles.
That is a firm handshake.
You ever thought about runnin' for office?
I know a congressional seat up for grabs.
-[Laughing]
[ Continues indistinctly ]
-Maybe president, one day. -Maybe.
-Hey! -Maybe.
-So we meet again, huh?
-Hey, you wanna dance?
-Uh, yes, Charlotte.
Excuse me. -♪ She doesn't need you♪
♪ Say bye-bye as we leave you♪
♪ And you can't do that, why?♪
♪ There's a difference for you and I♪
♪ I live my life like do or die♪
♪ You live your life♪
-[laughing] Did you see his face?
[ Laughter ]
I was so good with that!
[ Laughter ]
-Char to the rescue! -Yes!
And you know what?
I mean, there are some good
prospects in here, right?
-Oof! A room full of pretentious Black people?
I'm good on that.
-See, I'm your girl, Lizzie.
I can see what you can't see!
-Ooh, you mean like when people
style their hair in the front, you wanna be like, "Aye!
You got a situation in the back"?
-You got jokes, but, there's a reason
that a great girl like you is still single.
-Uh, says the other great girl who's single.
I mean, it's called havin' high standards, Char.
It's a good thing. -Maybe it's not high standards.
Maybe you're not open.
-I'm going to get another drink.
[ Electronic hip hop plays ]
-♪ Baby, when you move like that [like that] ♪
♪ That bod is so amazing
♪ Baby, when you dance like that [like that] ♪
♪ You know you drive me crazy -You gotta kill it, Jalen.
♪ Baby, when you dance like that [like that] ♪
♪ That bod is so amazing
♪ Baby, when you dance like that [like that] ♪
-Really -- -Excuse me.
Martini, please. -Speech, thank you, support.
-Sorry.
-How you doing? Will.
-Ah, the man who would be congressman.
So, what made you decide to run?
Actually, scratch that.
What makes you qualified to be my congressman?
-[chuckle] Oh. Qualified, okay.
That's a little bold, don't you think?
-I'm a ride-or-die Atlanta girl.
I can't have just anyone
claiming they can represent me in Congress.
-[chuckling] Okay, fair enough.
What would you like to know?
-Hmm, where do stand on healthcare,
student debt, minimum wage?
And don't just give me a stump speech.
[ Whimsical tune plays ] Just say what you feel.
-I didn't catch your name.
-Mm, [crunching] Lizzie Bennet.
But you might know me better as "the one in black and white,"
good-looking enough, but not your type?
Mm-hmm. Thought that would ring a bell.
-Listen, that was, uh -- -Look, don't even worry
about it. After you get elected,
I'll tell the story a hundred times.
-Listen, that was a misunderstanding,
-okay? -Oh! Hey. My sister's been
lookin' all over for you, man.
You promised her a dance?
-And I always keep my promises. -Mm.
-Lizzie? -Bennet.
Mm-hmm. -Pleasure.
I hope to see more of you.
-Have fun. -Thank you.
-My sister likes Chardonnay, by the way.
-Yeah? -Mm-hmm.
-Okay, Charlotte.
-Bye-ye! -Bye, Charlotte.
-You be safe.
-Go and get your sister, please. I'm tired!
-So, uh,
what did Charles say?!
Did he say anything about a date?
What's he like?!
-Mama, one thing at a time! -No.
Oh! [laughing] Hey.
Speaking of handsome, man, there goes one right now.
I hope at least one of you girls got a chance to talk with him.
Mm-mm.
That's a nice car!
-Mm-hmm, to leave in.
-Right. -Oo-ooh!
-Let's blow this popsicle stand.
-[Laughing] [ Outro plays ]
-Is there something going on between you and Darcy?
-Oh, please. But I did see you connect with Charles Bingley.
-Did you see how he was with Jalen?
-Mm. -You know that says a lot
about a man. -True, and --
-Tsk. He's probably got a woman in every city.
-But,
tonight,
he only had eyes for a girl from
[singsong] Atlanta.
Aye-ye!
[ Laughing ]
-Yeah, he did, didn't he?
-Mm-hmm.
-Hey, who knows?
Maybe he doesn't want a hoochie mama.
Maybe, he actually has some self-esteem.
-Mm.
-Both: Nah!
[ Laughter ]
[ Whimsical hip hop plays ]
[ Door opens ]
-Girls!
We got work to do.
-Doorbell, Mama.
It's called a doorbell.
-Coffee! [laughing]
Mission: Charles Bingley.
The best way to get to him is through friends of friends.
Have you been on his Facebook page?
-Mr. Charles is taking me miniature golfing.
-Mm-hmm. The best thing that's happened
to your mama in a longtime.
-Mama, you need to keep it. -I beg your pardon?
-Butt out! [ Bloop ]
-Oh! It's Charles. [ Bloop ]
-It's Tippett. -Mmm!
Praise God, hallelujah, amen!
We got a twofer going on up in he-e-re!
What?
-Listen.
-Uh-huh. -"Hey, Jane.
Wanna see me floss?"
[ Laughing ] -Pssh!
-A man who's into good dental hygiene, huh?
I love it. I love it. You tell him yes.
Ye-e-e-s. -[laughing] No, Mama.
It's a dance. -Oh.
-He's inviting me to the Darcy estate for an all-day party.
-O-kay. -Nice, nice, nice!
And what did Mr. Tippet say, Lizzie?
-He wants to discuss business.
Business I don't wanna discuss.
-Oh, sounds promising.
Well, at least hear the man out, Lizzie!
Come on, baby. Let's go and find your --
your mama something pretty
-[Giggle] -to wear, okay?! [laughs]
And, uh, Jane, Jane, don't drive.
Don't drive. Call an Uber.
-Why wouldn't I drive?
-Because you want Charles to give you a ride home.
Trust me. Chapter 8:
Let the Man Feel Needed.
"You can be a strong, independent woman.
Afteryou get married."
-Unh.
What she needs to do is chip in on the coffee.
She always drinkin' it.
-Right?!
[ Classical tune plays ]
-Welcome. [laughs warmly]
-Hi. I'm Jane Bennet.
I'm here to see Charles Bingley.
-They're out back in the stables.
I'm to bring you back.
-Stables?
-Yes, ma'am. Right this way.
We'll go through the house.
[ Door closes ]
[ Whimsical tune plays ]
-Wow. I've never been
to an estate like this.
[laughing] Oh! -You okay? Heh!
-Wrong shoes.
-Well, here we are.
And they have plenty of riding gear for guests
and, um, you have your pick
of anyof these beautifulhorses.
They're not too, uh, hot-blooded,
if you know what I mean.
-Uh, yeah.
Hot-blooded horses are the worst.
-Um, you have ridden before, haven't you?
-Uh, not exactly.
-You know, we don't have to ride today, if you don't want to.
We can do something else. -No, no, no, no.
[chuckle] It's fine. -You sure?
-Tsk. Yeah.
How hard can it be?
[ Laughing nervously ]
[ Ring ]
[ Buzz ] -Hey.
-You will not believe what just happened.
-What?
-I fell off a horse.
Girl, my ankle is almost as big as my ego.
-[laughing] Stop!
Black folks ridin' horses? Why?
-Lizzie!
God! I'm so embarrassed! All these rich,
uppity [laughing] people laughin' at me?
And my ankle is still throbbing.
Girl, can you come get me, please?
Lizzie, please?!
-Okay, okay! I'm on my way.
-Thank you.
-Hey. Let's see.
You know, there arebetter ways to get a horse.
I'm sorry. -[Chuckle]
[ Laughter ]
[ Classical tune plays ]
[ Scrape ]
[ Engine idling ]
[ Powerdown ] [ Tires screech ]
-Y'all know Jane?
[ Whimsical-suspenseful hip hop plays ]
-The thing about my Lizzie is
shealways thinks she knows best.
-Oo-ooh!
Oh, sister did not just walk in
with house slippers.
-But the truth is, she's got blind spots.
If she'd just slow down, she might discover
there are possibilities
she'd never expect. [ Chord strikes ]
[ Classical tune plays ]
-Lizzie!
-Jane! -Lizzie!
-I am so sorry.
My car is havin' problems.
-Don't worry about your car. Will's mechanic
can have it ready by Monday.
-Monday? -Right. You guys are
more than welcome to stay. We got plenty of rooms.
-And a few of us are staying, anyway.
It's a long drive.
-Or I could drive you guys home.
-I'm not [scoff] exactly dressed for a party.
-No, don't worry about that. My sister,
she's got tons of clothes. We'll have you
suited and booted. -Great.
We'll stay.
-We'll stay. -Excellent!
Margaritas for the señoritas.
-Okay, we'll be right back, guys.
-Move over. -[Squealing]
-Better call mama and tell her we won't be at church tomorrow.
-Mmm!
[ Laughs ]
[ Dog barking ]
-[chuckling] Uh-huh.
So what you -- what -- what you need?
-Mom, I need you to come pick us up tomorrow.
-[laughing] Okay, alright.
[ Laughing ]
Look at God!
-Hey, God is good all the time.
-All the time, God is good!
-Well, things goin' your way, are they?
-The Lord saw fit to have Lizzie's car break down
and to let Jane have a sprained ankle so bad
they have to spend the next 24 hours
with not one, but two, rich, eligible bachelors.
Ohh! Ask ye shall receive.
Let the church say amen. Say amen.
-Amen. [laughing] -Amen, Mama.
-I don't think God oversees mechanical issues,
but if you're happy, I'm happy.
-Ooh, and I am happy, Reverend, ah!
[ Upbeat tune plays ] [ Laughing ]
-Well, you're extra pretty when you're happy.
-Okay, Mama.
[ Laughter ] -Oh!
-Aaaaah!
Uh! Where you goin', dressed like that?
-Out. -What?
Where? And with whom?
-I don't have to answer that.
-She won't tell you who heis
'cause she doesn't know.
She only knows his screen name.
What is it, WillieWakanda? -Ugh!
-What? Will somebody tell me what just happened?
-Well, you've heard of Tinder, right?
-Well, yeah, like the Girl Scouts use
when they go campin', right?
-Yeah, Mama, it is exactly just like that.
-Oh, oh, oh, oh. -Mm-hmm.
WillieWakanda?!
-Yeah, it's like a play on words kinda thing.
-Oh, Wil-lie! [ Chord strikes ]
-[Humming]
-So, can I ask you a question?
[ Whimsical tune plays ] -Ye-ah, it's probably not good,
if you have to ask permission to ask it.
-Mm.
What do you think of Will?
-Why?
-Mm, just seen him looking at you.
[sniff] Mmm.
-I probably had spinach in my teeth.
-[Chuckle] -Anyway, don't worry about it.
I'm not his type. -Of course.
You're just so down to Earth.
[sniff] But it works on you.
You can fit into this, right?
-Ha!
Okay-y.
Uh...
um...
[ Chuckle ]
Where's the rest of it? -[Chuckle]
-It's right there.
You can change there.
See ya downstairs.
-Okay.
[ Grumble ]
[ Chord strikes ]
[ Classical tune plays ] Um,
Caroline?!
I think you -- it's missin' the skirt
to the shirt.
[ Sob ]
-Oh, wow.
The Bennet girls do not come to play.
-Wow. -So that's what my sister got
for her. -[Laughs]
-Nice. -[Giggle, sigh]
We need to write your economy speech.
-I'm interested to hear Lizzie's thoughts
on what voters are looking for in our district.
-I'd love to share my thoughts. -Please do.
-Did you know that, in this district,
we've had three school closings in the past two years,
property taxes are soaring,
affordable housing is scarce, andwe're underpoliced?
-I'm aware, but I'm runnin' for Congress, not mayor.
That's what local governments are for.
-Ju...st like a politician to pass the buck.
-I'm not passin' the buck. I hear everything
you're saying and I intend to fight
so federal dollars can flow down to local government.
That'swhat a congressman does.
-I know what a congressman -- -Lizzie,
we shouldn't be talking about politics right now.
-Will, actually,
has a congressman ever won a seat
without a wife? -Oh, Will can.
Women will vote for that face. -I definitely will.
-I expect them to vote for my character, guys.
-[scoff] That is so 2008.
I think we can all agree
character doesn't win elections anymore.
-Well, I'll just have to change that, now, won't I?
-I wouldn't bet my vote on it.
-Mm, sorry to hear that.
Excuse me.
-♪ Ah-h-h, rerun and rewind♪
♪ Imma make her break 'er back like three times♪
♪ Got cash in the air while she layin' on stage♪
♪ With her legs still split like a peace sign♪
-I see your 10 and raise you 20.
A-hah!
-Yo, how do you two know each other?
-We met just before you got here.
-We kinda hooked up online.
-Oh, one of them datin' apps?
-Unh-unh, don't say "one of those dating apps"
like you ain't swiping your damn life away like everybody else.
-I'm not.
-Oh, you got that IRL game?
"In real life"? -You gotta excuse
my man Wickham.
He's been off the scene for a minute now.
-Where you been, Jupiter?
-Botswana.
Peace Corps.
George Wickham.
-George? Lydia.
Well, let me tell y'all somethin'
about those datin' apps.
It's a lotta catfishin' in the sea.
Like, check out T's
profile picture. -Hey, hey, hey!
-This is him on the best day of his life.
[laughing] Too bad it was 10 years ago.
-Yo, you real funny. -I'm sorry.
-You mad funny.
-I'm sorry. -But you ain't -- my man George
ain't never had a problem with the ladies.
-He got that Darcy money.
Ha ha! -Darcy?
Oh, you a Darcy? -Yeah!
-Mm-hmm. -Why you didn't say so?
I like you more, now.
But show me that wack hand you holdin'.
-Two pair. King high.
-Full house.
Triple bullets. A-ha!
-Man! -Boom shakalakalaka, hey!
[chuckle] Y'all mad.
Ooh, why don't you come help me, Mr. Peace Corps?
I'll teach you how to slide into myDMs.
-♪ Dim the lights so I can feel a vibe♪
♪ Maxed out, never minimized♪
♪ She go front, back, and then side to side♪
♪ She'll never let a broke [audio drop] ride♪
♪ First she go round and round♪
♪ Little birdy comin' down that pole♪
[ Whimsical tune plays ]
[ Neighing nearby ]
-Lizzie?
Whoa, whoa.
[ Neigh nearby ]
Hey, Lizzie?
Lizzie!
Hey. You hurt her feelings.
She was off showing off for you and you disappeared.
You ride?
-We Bennet girls do better with
two feet planted on the ground.
-Yeah? Most people do.
Here. Go ahead. Give it a try.
-[Chuckle] -Wow. I'm impressed.
Most people would be afraid to stand this close
to a 1,000-pound animal.
It's been a nice surprise having you here.
-Definitely a surprise.
-Okay. You know what?
Let me walk you back to the house.
There you go. -Have a good day, Mr. Darcy.
-Thank you, sir.
This neighborhood can get a little sketchy.
[ Laughter ]
I'll have to get you up on a horse sometime.
-Ah! -Seem like a natural.
-No. Mnh-mnh.
-[Neigh] -Mnh-mnh.
I can watch people ride,
but I am nevergonna ride.
-No? -Never.
-Never is a really long time,
but I might just be the man to change your mind.
-[scoff, laughing] Oh, you think so, huh?
[ Laughter ]
[ Piano plays tender tune ]
This property is so beautiful.
-Yeah, thank you.
It's, uh, actually the family estate.
It was pretty great growin' up here.
I think I climbed about each and every one
of these trees. -Even that one?
-That one, I fell out of, yeah. [ Laughter ]
And...
that one, I fell out of, -[Laughs]
-and that one, I fell out of.
-Uh-huh. -You get it.
-I get the picture. [ Laughter ]
I just love old homes like this. -Yeah.
-My neighborhood was built back in the '50s.
If I could, I'd restore every house on my block.
-Hey, easy now.
You sound like a developer.
[ Laughs ] -Okay, calm down.
It's just a passion of mine.
-It's also your job, though, right?
Atlanta Preservation Project.
-You Googled me. I'm impressed.
Or creeped out. Not sure which, yet.
-Well, it's my job to learn everything about my district.
I know you think I'm just a New Yorker come down here,
doesn't know the community, but,
I've commissioned extensive research.
-Mm, research. -Yeah.
-You mean hangin' out with guys
[ Whimsical tune plays ] like Antwon Tippett Jr?
That kinda research?
-My family's been in this community since 1968.
We know the people and the people know us.
I also know how to get things done.
Politics is in my DNA.
-But it's not aboutpolitics.
It's about service, community,
people. -Hm.
-I guess
you're not wired to appreciate things like that.
-Whoa, whoa, hang on. Now, that's not fair.
-Fair? -Right.
-Everything is rigged
in your favor, Mr. Darcy.
I just don't see how a trust-fund baby
who runs around on a horse... [ Honk-honk ]
-Lizzie! -...could possibly understand
what life is like for people in Marietta Square.
You may think being a congressman is your birthright
and it may not mean that much to you,
but this district and the people who represent us,
that means everything to me.
[ Whimsical-melancholy tune plays ]
I wish you the best with your campaign.
[ Upbeat jazz plays ]
-Lizzie!
Oh, my goodness!
This house is so grand!
My baby Ja-a-a-ne!
Ja-a-a-ne!
Are you okay? Are you?
-I'm fine, Mama, really. -Mrs. Bennet, I'm Will.
Pleasure. -Charles, these are my sisters
Kitty, Lydia, and Mary;
and this is my mom.
-Pleasure to meet you. -Mrs. Bennet, I'm Will --
-Will Darcy! My husband is
pastor of Atlanta Baptist.
You simply mustcome one Sunday
and meet the congregation.
We will get you elected.
Won't we, Lizzie? -Well, that's very kind,
but let's not get too far ahead of ourselves.
-It's not a megachurch, Mama.
Mr. Darcy is not interested.
-Of course I'm interested, even though it's not a megachurch.
-Let's go, Mama. -Oh.
Ooh. He's so handsome, Lizzie.
Nice and tall.
-Oh, my...car. -Don't worry.
I'll have it repaired and delivered to you.
Don't worry about it. -Uh, you don't have to.
-It's nothin'. Don't worry
about it. -She accepts!
Come, Lizzie.
-Thanks again, Will Darcy.
[ Engine starts ]
-[sigh] What a weekend.
[ Crickets chirping ]
[ Tender tune plays ]
[ Whimsical tune joins ]
[ Whimsical tune plays ] -Yo, guess who's coming
to dinner. -Who?
-It's Stephen Collins. -Ugh!
-Last I heard, Stevie was in Florida,
flunked out of dental school.
-So, he decided to join divinity school?
-Mm, apparently, it's easy to become a pastor
than it is a dentist?
-Little Stevie Collins! -[Chuckling]
-Well! -Huh?
-Ahhh!
Come on, give it to me.
Give it to me. Come on. -Oh!
-Both: Unh unh unh, unh unh unh,
unh, uhhh! [ Laughter ]
-Look at you. [laughing]
-Vacation Bible School 1988.
I never forgot that handshake.
-And you never forgot Mrs. Bennet's pigs in a blanket.
-Ah! And -- And -- And Jane's candied apples.
-Aha. [laughing] -Yeah, one bite,
and there goes your molars.
-[Laughing]
-Look at you.
You been workin' out? Look at you.
-Now, girls, Stephen,
he was always a fine young man.
He was always kinda... -Special.
-That's puttin' it nicely.
I bet he's still a virgin. [laughing]
-Reverend Bennet, you know, this amazing.
This place is exactly the way I remember it 20 years ago.
I remember you used to have this big...
Is that the same Zenith 300?
-[chuckling] The very same. -The same one we used to watch
"The Jeffersons" and "Good Times" on?
-Yes, sir. -You remember when Florence
was like, "Da--," uh.
[ Laughter ]
Yes, yes.
Wait a second.
[ Dial tone]
A dial tone?
-[Laughing] -I can't believe it still works.
-[Continues laughing] -[Laughs]
-Hey, you know what I say. -What's that?
-"If it still works, still fits, still runs...
why waste the money?"
Both: Ha-hah! [ Laughter ]
-I'm not surprised he decided to become a pastor.
He always idolized Daddy.
-And you, a-and Jane.
-Ah! Reverend Bennet, so good to see you!
-[Laughing]
-I couldn't get here fast enough, once I got back in town.
[ Whimsical tune plays ] -How long have you been
back in Atlanta?
-Eight months. -Oh.
-My divinity-school tuition was generously subsidized
by the Darcy foundation.
So, once I heard that Will was running,
I felt obliga--
obliged to help. -[Chuckling]
-I've gotten to know Catherine Darcy quite well
throughout the process.
Very fine woman. Very devout.
Turns out, she's graciously offered to support me
in my efforts of finding a pulpit of my own.
-Well, a good man always answers the call of a friend in need.
-Oh, yes, sir. -[Laughing]
-Yes, sir.
[ Musical ringtone ]
-Bet it's Charles again. -[Chuckle]
-Wonder where he's callin' from
this time. -Oh, was it Bangkok or Bankhead?
-Yo, Jane's phone rings all day -Give me the phone.
-and all-ll night. -Give me the phone!
-Sounds like wedding bells to me!
-Mama! Hello?
-[mockingly] "Hello?" -Oh, my gosh.
-Ohhh! -"Hello."
-Ah, yeah.
[ Organ plays mellow tune ]
Reverend Bennet. -Yes.
-I, uh --
I wanted to see you.
Um, just a few days ago, the good Lord, He spoke to me
and do you wanna know what the good Lord said?
-What did the Lord say to you, Stevie?
-[Chuckle]
He said, "Stephen."
The good Lord calls me Stephen.
He said -- He said, "Stephen, I-I-I want you
to go backto your roots
in [tap] Atlanta, Georgia, yes, yes.
And, when the time i-is right,
I want you, Stephen Collins,
to pastor --
to be the nextpastor
of Atlanta Baptist Church."
[ Musical powerdown ]
Yes. When -- when --
when you retire, of course.
-[laughing] Of course. -Yes, of course.
-Let us pray.
-Yes, indeed. -Oh, yes.
-That was sogood. -Who wants coffee?
-Thank you. -Pie?
-Yes, please. -Did you use
my recipe, this time?
-Mrs. Bennet.
-Oh, Reverend Collins!
-Hi. How are you? -[chuckling] Hmm.
-As the man that I aspire to be,
you know, um, I'm -- I'm held
to a very strict, high standard.
-[laughing] Oh, well, you're a breath of fresh air, Stevie!
Uh, Reverend --
Reverend Stevie. -Yes.
Yes, thank you.
Thank you. [tapping]
So as I am to be pastor, um...
[ Knocking ]
...I will be needing
a wife.
Yes, and -- and, well,
your daughter Jane?
[exhales] Unh!
[whispering] Exceptionally beautiful.
You know, ever since that high school prom,
when she got that mysterious flu and had to cancel, I, uh --
I've always thought of her.
And her modesty, yes.
Her modesty makes for
a fineminister's wife, you know?
Now, now, I can go talk to Reverend Bennet,
but I feel like, with yourblessings,
ha!, you know -- you know what I'm saying --
I'd be in there.
[ Laughter ]
-Yes, well, uh, um, -Yes, yes.
-I'm sorry to say,
Reverend Collins, but, -Yes.
-Jane... -Jane, yes.
-...is involved.
-What about Lizzie?
-Hm.
[ Both chuckling ]
-You goin' to a friend's? I'll give you a ride.
Come on. Let's go. -What's wrong with you?!
-Lizzie-ie-ie-ie!
You'll never guess who wants to date you!
[ Upbeat hip hop plays ]
[ Cheering and whistling ]
-You said this was a kickback with your friends!
-Girl, it is.
Kick. back.
Hey, Peace Corps. Mmm.
[ Kissing noisily ]
I'm sorry.
This is my sister Lizzie.
You know, he's brothers with that guy
that's runnin' in office.
-You know Will? -Uh, yeah, we've met.
-I'm thirsty.
-Oh, well, I have a tab at the bar.
-You don't have to tell me twice.
Excuse me, sis!
[ Laughing ]
-Dig your outfit.
-Ha!
This is the best video-vixen look
I could come up with on such short notice.
-This is not your crowd, huh? -If you don't mind me saying,
you don't seem to fit in here, either.
-Nah, this is business.
Terrence and I are openin' up a record company.
-Explains all the diamond teeth up in here.
-[chuckle] It's just a day job.
What do you do? -I work in community outreach.
In fact, I'm trying to save a neighborhood right now
from guys like your brother.
-Oh, don't get your hopes up.
Will, he's in big with all those development guys.
-Antwon Tippett?
-Especially Antwon Tippett.
-♪ Downtown on a late night♪
-You know, you seem way too down to Earth to be a Darcy.
-I'm not a Darcy.
My mom was their maid and, when she died,
they adopted me, but I turned my back on all that money.
-That's kinda cool.
-So I see all this for what it is:
self-gratification and excess.
-I feel that. -Holler.
What? Yeah. -I'm about to bounce.
-Bounce? -Gotta go.
-Gotta go? -Mm-hmm.
Call me. -I will.
-Are you ready to dance? -Um...
Are you ready to turn -- -excuse me.
Thatis the guy you're dating?
-Dating?
-He's great. -[Scoff]
More like hookin' up with.
-Who would've thought two Darcys could be so different?
-♪ Tell your girl I'm like the Beatles♪
[ Whimsical tune plays ] -I am so thrilled to be here
with you, Mrs. Darcy, to help
kick off your nephew's campaign.
-Mr. and Mrs. Salling.
-Good to see you again, Senator. Thank you.
-Hope they have deep pockets.
-Well, listen, I'm very well-respected
in this community. -Mm-hmm.
I don't want my nephew disappointed
or embarrassed. -Not at all. I've reached out
to Reverend Bennet and all the Black churches.
-Don't let me down.
-Think of me as your hot air balloon.
-Don't blow it.
-Both: Hi.
-Ready. -We're ready, ready, ready,
ready. -Okay.
-No, we're -- No, no.
[ Laughing ]
-We don't wanna miss Mr. Darcy's speech.
-Well, I am eager to hear
what the young Mr. Darcy has to say.
-Uh, I don't think Lizzie is.
-Well, I'm surprised.
It's not like her. She should be here.
-I wish you didn't make us come.
-How are you? -There's Jane.
-What Atlanta needs is a 30% yearly surplus
of new employment opportunity
and it's about working in tandem.
You know what?
I'll tell you what I know.
I've been all around this district
and I know that we need to create a stronger job market
to attract new jobs, offer greater tax incentives
to out-of-state industries that wanna plant roots
in our wonderful state of Georgia.
[ Applause ]
The people of this district need a strong voice at the table
and I'm 100% committed to being that voice.
My door will be open always to each and every one of you.
That's a promise.
I wanna thank you for your support in November.
[ Applause ] -You talk a lot
about industry and business,
but what about people?
Have you been to the strugglin' schools
[ Whimsical tune plays ] or the homeless shelters?
Do you even know where the children's hospital is?
-Excuse me.
The man is talking about
creating jobs.
People need jobs.
-What people need is
to know someone is out there
to care for their well-being,
things that matter, like education and healthcare.
-Okay, but we need jobs
to pay for healthcare and education,
and affordable housing. -Mr. Tippett, I'm --
I'm not trying to hear from you.
I'm trying to hear from Mr. Darcy.
-Hot air balloon, huh?
Try kaboom.
-You're absolutely right. -Uh, excuse me, excuse me.
Thank you. Thank you.
I've got this now. Thank you for being here.
I don't know about you, but I am [chuckling] famished.
We have snacks and drinks in the other room.
I welcome you to help yourself and I know
that my nephew Will, here, is more than happy
to answer your questions one-on-one, okay?
Bon appétit.
[ Applause ]
[ Whimsical outro plays ]
[ Playing light jazz ]
-Girl, I can't with these people.
They are so extra.
-Oh, it's not that bad. There's nothing wrong
with a little sophistication, you know?
-Oof! -Okay, well,
I'm gonna go mingle.
-Okay. -Alright.
-Lizzie the Tizzy.
-Ah, Lizzie-boo.
-Consider it a rescue mission.
-[sigh] If I have to pick my poison.
-I'm sorry I didn't get to answer
your question in there.
-People may think you're out of touch, Mr. Darcy.
-People, or you?
-Mr. Darcy, excellent speech. -I tell you what.
-How you doin'? Thank you for your support.
Thank you. -If there's any substance
under those designer suits,
I suggest you reveal it, otherwise...
-Otherwise? -Hey, Will.
-Aw, thank you, guys. Thank you for your support.
-Thank youso much. -Thank you very much.
Thank you. -Otherwise, other people
will tell your story for you. -Mm.
-According to your brother George,
you're embedded in the system.
-Well, I'm not worried about George's opinion of me.
-Looking around at the people here today,
seems like he was right.
You got a lot of fancy friends.
I just hope you have a message for everyone.
-I think, if you gave me a chance, you might see
that I'm not just a guy with a trust fund
and fancy friends.
-You know what Maya Angelou says?
-"I've learned that I have a lot still left to learn."
-"When someone shows you who they are,
believe them the first time."
-Hmm. -There he is. Someone I want you
to meet, Will. -Yeah? Oh.
-Yes, Dr. Atwater.
Yes, he's a leading -Mr. Atwater, it's a pleasure.
Thank you for your support. -surgeon in Atlanta.
-Oh, pleasure. -Yes.
-We're very happy to have you.
Thank you very much. -He's got quite a donation
for your campaign, dear.
[ Camera shutter clicking ] ♪♪
-What are you doing?
-Just picturing you and me on the Champs Elysées.
-What are you talking about?
-There was a silent auction
for a trip to Paris
and we won.
-Are you serious?
-Very serious.
-Look! What am I gonna tell my boss?
Oh, my God! What am I gonna wear to Paris? Oh, my God!
I've always wanted to go to Notre Dame!
-Is that a yes? -Yes!
[ Laughter ]
-Well, Jane!
What did you win?
-We're going to Paris, Daddy.
-Whoa-oa-oa! -Wha-a-a-t?!
-[Laughing] -I'm so excited for you both!
-Charles, can I grab you for a second?
-A whole week in Paris?
Oh, my goodness. I'm so excited for you.
-Paris? [ Laughter ]
-I saw you, [singsong] with Darcy.
You know, he definitely is into you.
I'm sure he can tell you're into him, too.
-Girl, please, he knows I pushed the "dislike" button on him.
-Mm-hmm, the woman doth protest to much.
-Stop!
It's not even like that.
-Mm. -Come on, girls.
Let's go to Farrells for some ice cream.
-Ooh! -Yes!
-I'm gonna walk you guys out,
but I'm gonna wait for Charles.
-Of course you are.
-Oh, shut up. [giggling] -Okay.
-I'll grab Charlotte.
-Just think about it, please.
-Oh, that was a-a love-ly event!
Thank you for inviting us to be your guests.
-At $250 a head, we better be invited.
-[Laughing]
-Poor country preacher like me
couldn't afford anything else. -Oh!
-And that was just the lower-tier donors.
[ Mirthless laughter ]
I'll have the, uh, vanilla shake.
-Uh, Darla, can I get some chocolate sprinkles, please?
-[whispering] Hey, Darla, Darla, let met get
some chocolate sprinkles. -Okay.
-And do fries come with that shake?
I'll just have some fries, thank you, with the shake.
Lizzie-boo! Miss Lizzie.
Mm, mm, my, my, my.
[ Chuckle ]
[ Swing music plays]
-Ahem!
Ahem. Mm.
Miss Lizzie, uh, I have a standing
Sunday-night rezzie at Willie's Barbecue
down at the West End
and it would be an honor
to have you join me for some of Willie's famous rib tips
and -- mm! my, my, my -- slaw.
[ Chuckle ]
-Um -- -Yes, yes.
-Stephen, Reverend Collins, -Mm, mm-hmm.
-...uh, you're a good guy.
-Oh, yes, yes. Thank you.
-Uh, Reverend, we've known each other a long time,
but, you just --
you're not for me.
-Ah.
You wanna play hard to get.
Ooh, I like it. That's nice. That's nice.
'Cause you are, aren't you?
Well, it -- it doesn't matter, 'cause I'll --
I will call you, um --
call you later!
-Lizzie, a man like that doesn't stay single for long.
-He's been single for 40 years.
Two more weeks won't make a difference.
-Ohhh!
Girls!
-One of your parents is gonna be furious with you.
Your mother will be furious if you don'tgo on a date
with Reverend Collins.
And Iwill be furious with you,
if you do.
-[chuckle] Love you, Daddy.
-Bye, Lizzie. -Call me later.
-Okay.
-♪ Waaaaah!♪
♪ Baby, there ain't no doubt♪
♪ I'm out♪
[ Whimsical tune plays ]
[ Whistling ]
-You made quite the spectacle today.
-Here we go.
-No, I was just gonna say, [sigh]
Lizzie, you know I love
how passionate you are about what you believe in.
-But? -Sometimes,
you can get a little carried away.
You put people on the defensive.
You shouldn't always see the worst in everybody.
-Are we talkin' about Will Darcy?
-Look, I don't know Will Darcy.
You might be right about him.
But just because he's rich,
doesn't make him a monster.
-I don't think that at all.
I just -- even if he were into me,
which he's not, he only cares about himself.
Nobody looks out for the little people, Jane.
We always get overlooked.
The Darcys of the world may not care, but I do.
-My phone.
-Ooh, is it your Parisian paramour?
-[laughing] You are so silly.
[ Crickets chirping ]
[ Melancholy tune plays ]
-What's wrong?
-"Jane, I know this is gonna come as a shock to you,
but I just entered the Singapore Open
and I think maybe we need to slow things down a little.
[ Scoff ]
I don't know about you, but,
I'm not really into long-distance relationships."
-I'm sosorry, Jane.
-Don't. Don't. I'm fine.
I just thought he could be the one.
-He's makin' a terrible mistake.
-God sent [sigh]
someone to love me before
and He'll do it again.
-He will.
I love you much.
-[Sniffling]
[ Sigh ]
-Petition to save the Strand!
Save the square, guys!
Petition to save the Strand!
[ Upbeat funk plays ] [ Conversing indistinctly ]
-Hi! -Hi! Lizzie!
-Hi, Mama! What are you --
Oh, you are so sweet.
Mama, guess wha-a-a-t!
As of today, we have enough signatures
to petition the Strand
to be declared a historic district.
-[gasp] Ooh! -Mm, I'm just gettin'
a few more for good measure.
-Ooh! That's wonderful news, baby!
Oh, I'm so proud! [laughing]
Glad you finally got Charlotte to come out and help, too.
-Mm, me, too.
-Does that mean she's ready to share the news?
-What news? -About Reverend Collins!
[ Whimsical tune plays ]
Ooh, my loose lips.
Please, let -- let Charlotte be the one
to tell you about their engagement.
Ooh, darn it! I did it again!
-Mama, do you mind takin' over for Charlotte?
Charlotte!
You have gotto be kidding me.
Two months without telling me?
-'Cause I knew that you weren't gonna be happy for me.
So that's why I didn't tell you. -I could be happy for you,
if I understood what you were thinking.
-I'm thinking, Lizzie, that I like him!
-Ugh!
-Look, he cries at chick flicks
and he doesn't even try to hide it.
And then he tells the lamestjokes, I swear,
that I have ever heard, but,
I laugh at every single one.
And he even sticks his French fries in his milkshake,
like I do, you know?
-Okay, all that sounds like something
you'd put on a dating profile, Char,
but, they're not reasons to marry someone.
-Well, if you found someone that you could laugh with
for the rest of your life, would you marry him?
-I honestly don't know.
-Well, you should actually figure that out,
because I know that you love to help people, Lizzie,
and I get it,
[ Melancholy tune plays ] but what about yourlife?
What about love?
You can't hide from it forever.
-I'm not hiding.
-Wow!
-You know,
if you marry Stephen,
you'll end up
first lady of Atlanta Baptist.
Wow-ow-ow! -[laughing] I know, I know.
Okay, well,
as your future firstlady...
-Mm-hmm.
-...I have a favor I need to ask.
-Name it.
-Promise me
that you'll give Stephen a chance.
-Of course.
I promise. -Yeah?
-Mm-hmm. -Good.
And some other people, too.
[ Hip hop plays ]
-What are you talkin' about?
-You'll see.
But I'm enga-a-a-ged!
-Oh! My goodness.
Where have you been hiding this ring?
-You only have to stay for an hour or so,
just till I get comfortable with these folks.
-They're just people, Char, just like you and me.
-Yeah, people with a lot of money.
[ Doorbell rings ]
-I can't believe I'm back at Tara again.
-Come on! [ Doors creaking ]
-Welcome.
-Oh, my God! [gasp]
Look at this place! -Right this way.
[ Bright, poignant tune plays ]
-Welcome to Pemberley.
-Oh, my God.
Look at this place!
She's so fabulous.
I wanna wear her like a coat.
-Stop it! -[Laughing]
And you must be Charlotte.
-Yes, ma'am. -[chuckling] Oh.
And this is my friend Lizzie Bennet.
-I remember you.
[ Whimsical tune plays ] -Your house is next-level.
-Yeah, you made quite the impression.
Oh, and thank you. Thank you.
-[Chuckle] -Come with me.
-She thought that was a compliment?
-Stop it. -There's a lot of 17th century
in this house, so don't touch anything, please.
Yeah. Lots to eat.
We'll have tons of fun.
I play the piano and hope you do, too.
-Wow. How do I look?
-You look great. -So, I says to the young man,
"It's either come clean or come out!
It's two different things."
[ Laughter ] You know what I'm sayin'?
-You did your best with that "Moonlight Sonata."
-Oh, thank you.
I really wanted to impress you.
-You sit there, Charlotte.
Lizzie, right here. -Lizzie,
it's really good to see you.
-Ah.
So, Lizzie, tell us a little bit about yourself.
-Uh, born and raised in Hotlanta.
-What part? -Marietta, just off the square.
-Ride or die, right? -Mm-hmm.
[ Piano plays tranquil tune ]
-Father's a minister. -Atlanta Baptist, you know,
right near the -- -I know where it is.
And when was your coming out?
-[Chuckle] -Um, I'm straight.
-[Laughing]
She means, were you a debutante?
-No, she knows that. She was just playing, babe.
-Aunt Catherine, what difference does that make?
-It speaks to one's familial pedigree.
-I couldn't agree more. -No, a person doesn't control
where they startin this world.
What's more important is who they choose to become.
-I agree.
-Thank you.
-Ahem! Hrm.
Uh, Will, I hear that, uh, you have quite
the expens-tens-tensive wine collection, yeah.
-You heard right.
-You know, I'm quite the connoisseur myself.
-Really?
-Shall we? -We have to. Follow me.
Excuse us. We'll be right back.
-Yes, Will.
-I am sure you are sohappy
to have Will home. -Oh, more than you know!
-[laughing] Oh. I can only imagine, too,
because this house is so big, you must get lonely.
-I know that my nephew
is gonna be an excellent congressman.
-Uh, if you say so, Mrs. Darcy.
-Will is a great man
and he is always looking out for others.
-Excellent judge of character.
-You know, just recently, one of his best friends
came off the PGA tour
and, somehow, he got mixed up
with some baby mama.
Yeah, she tried to snag a professional athlete.
That's what they try to do, you know.
Anyway, my Will set it straight and told him flat out,
"You've got to get yourself out of that horridsituation
before she gets herself pregnant."
-[gasp] I have to go. Uh, -What?!
-thank you for the -- the -- the -- the --
for the -- the -- the -- the -- -Lizzie!
-Show you exactly -- -Lizzie!
-Good night. -This is outrageous!
-Whoa. What's goin' on? What's goin' on?
-Lizzie left. -Alright, I'll check on her.
I'll check on her. -Will, what?!
-I got it. -I-I'm so sorry, ma'am.
-Charlotte!
-I told you, girl is trouble.
[ Door opens ] -Personified.
[ Water flowing ]
[ Door opens ]
[ Door closes ]
-Lizzie. [ Suspenseful music plays ]
Lizzie, wait. Slow down.
Why are you rushin' off?
Lizzie!
-What do you want?!
You are the reason
my sister Jane is devastated.
There's no one kinder in the world
than my sister Jane.
She and your friend Charles,
they had a chance at happiness together,
but you saw her as, what, a-a-a gold digger?
You know, I thought you might be a little out of touch,
Will Darcy, but now I see you are worse.
You are cruel. -Lizzie, you don't understand.
[knocking] Hey, Lizzie, that's not what happened.
[ Alert chiming ] [ Engine starts ]
There's been a misunderstanding.
-I understand just fine and I am done
because a man who would do that to my sister
is not a man I would ever give a second thought to.
-Give me a --
[ Wheeze ]
[ Melancholy tune plays ] [ Birds chirping ]
[ Door creaking ]
-Mama.
-Oh. Mm
Lizzie?
What's wrong, baby?
-[Sigh]
-I had a rough day.
-Mm.
-And then,
I got this. -Mm.
-[Sigh]
-"Dear Ms. Bennet,
we regret to inform you that your petition has been denied."
"The city council has approved Tippet and Partners
to move forward with the development
of Marietta Square."
-What am I doin' with my life, Mama?
I mean, I just --
I just wasted months
fightin' for somethin'
nobody else even cares about.
And for what?
[ Sigh ]
I'm a failure.
Just like my mama thought I was.
-Bite your tongue!
I think no such thing.
You're a know-it-all, baby.
But a failure?
No, you are nota failure.
-I don't have a husband,
a boyfriend,
anything close to a prospect.
-Well, if you just let me help you out with --
with that last little -- that -- -Please stop.
Stop. -Aw, baby, I know.
I know.
Don't worry, baby.
Love is gonna find you.
[ Upbeat hip hop plays ] -Hey, slow down.
At least let me enjoy what little hair I have left.
-Really, Daddy? There ain't nothin' left.
-I'll have you know
I have as much hair on my head
as I did when I was 20. -[Laughs]
That ain't sayin' much.
-Well -- well -- well, what is your rush?
-[sigh] I'm going to the kids' choir rehearsal.
-Choir rehearsal? -Mm-hmm.
-Did I know about this?
-I'm doin' a fund raiser for the Strand Theater.
-Oh! That's my girl!
-Look, I may have lost the Marietta Square development,
but I'll be damned if I'm not gonna save the Strand Theater.
And then, I'm gonna go to the governor
and we gonna get it declared a historic landmark.
-Oh!
Well, since you're going to the governor,
bring those kids.
He'll never be able to say no.
[ Whimsical funk plays ]
-Oh, Daddy!
Oh, you're such a [squealing] genius!
-[Strained chuckle] -I love you!
Oh, okay, hold up.
Ahem!
Voilà!
-Ooh, look at me! -Yeah, yeah.
-Huh. -Why you lookin' so close?
-[Laughing] -You need a magnifying glass?
-I love it. Thank you. -I love you.
[ Piano plays mellow tune ]
-♪ We gather together
♪ To ask the Lord's blessing
♪ He chastens and hastens
♪ His will to make known
♪ The wicked oppressing
♪ Now cease from distressing -Damn it, Lizzie Bennet!
-♪ Sing praises -When are you gonna stop?!
-♪ To His name -You lost!
-♪ He forgets not -This one was here when I was
-a kid. I remember this. -♪ His own
Everything's coming back to me now.
I absolutely love it.
-Why don't you just accept defeat?
-Never!
You got the whole state to develop!
All I want is this one building.
Why can't you just leave it alone?
Listen, all you're doin' is wasting my time,
costin' people money, and delaying the inevitable.
I'm not done yet!
-Neither am I!
You know what?
I'm gonna go straight to the governor's office
with this.
-This is the theater.
I remember.
-Will Darcy, we had a deal. [ Buzz ]
The Darcys were supposed to invest
in my redevelopment of the square,
in exchange of me supporting yourpolitical campaign.
-I would never make that kinda deal.
-Daddy, what's up? -Lizzie, we need you
to come home right away! -Damn Darcys, you're always
workin' some angle! -Lydia's pregnant.
-Wait, what?! -Lydia is pregnant.
[ Suspenseful music plays ] -I'm on my way.
-We beat the petition. The permits are pulled.
And then, you come riding into town
on your big, white horse, with your big, fat checkbook
to save the Strand!
You've doubled-crossed me and you stabbed your aunt
in the back. What do you think she's gonna do
when she finds out? -It wasn't double crossing.
Saving the Strand is the right thing to do.
-For who?!
For you?!
Or Miss Lizzie Bennet?! -Watch it.
-Let me tell you somethin', bro.
I don't know what the [bleep] you think you're doin',
but it ain't gonna get you in her pants.
-What'd I say to you, man? -Come on, man.
Hold on. -You need to check yourself.
Imma see you.
[ Spectators murmuring ]
[ Ring ] -Alright, kids.
Now, let's pick it up again, alright?
Amy, you wanna start with one?
-"Marriage Ministry Daughter
in Shotgun Situation with Ratchet Rapper"?!
-Look, a link to mama's book!
-No! -[Gasp]
-Her book sales are about to be litty!
-I just wanna, I wanna meet this George Wickham.
I want to talk to 'im! -Daddy, calm down.
-Lord help me if I find him before you do.
-[hushed] Where is she? -[hushed] In Daddy's room.
-Girl, these tabloids are a trip.
-Wait, hey.
Wait, it's saying here that the baby daddy
is some rapper, Lil Hype?
-Isn't that George's homeboy?
-Fake news.
-Where is she?
-Hiding.
-Not comin' out.
-I wouldn't come out, either.
-Don't be mea-ea-n. -It's hostile in here.
-Hey, baby girl. How you doin'?
-I'm pregnant, not dyin'.
-Why you actin' like this?
-Like what? -Like you can't even.
-Because I can't even!
-You are havin' a baby, Lydia.
-I can with my baby.
I just can't with Daddy.
What's more cliché than gettin' married because you're pregnant?
-Oh, I don't know,
[ Piano plays poignant tune ] raisin' a baby alone?
[ Knock at door ]
-It's Jane. -Oh, Lord.
Don't bring Jane into this.
You know she always get me in my feelings.
I don't feel like cryin' today.
-Lyds?
Only one thing matters.
Do you love George?
-I love my baby.
-I know you do, but do you love George?
-We hooked up for a few months; that's it.
It was supposed to be casual.
-Mnh-mnh! The longest I kept it casual
is three weeks, then I started drunk dialing.
-Oh, God. -Look.
-What?!
-Listen, I can't believe I'm
about to say this, but,
what if you gave him a chance?
-Even if George wanted to do the right thing,
how's he gonna take care of us?
His company is bankrupt.
-Lydia,
you know I hate talkin' about Jalen's dad.
-Ugh! George Wickham is noKeith.
-That's true. -I know. I know.
But, Keith isn't here anymore
and, now, Jalen has to grow up
without his father and I hatethat for him.
So, if George is willin' to try, maybe you should let him.
I can't think of anything better
than a child being raised by his mother and father together.
-Mm-hmm.
-Even if her mom has tattoos and piercings
and her dad's a himbo. -Shut up!
-Stop! -He's a himbo.
-Complete himbo. -Mm-hmm.
-What if I want him
and he doesn't want me back? -Hm.
-Then he's a jerk and he doesn't deserve my baby.
-There you go. -Yes!
-Exactly. -That makes sense.
-[Chuckling] -Mama knows right.
Look, you can't go through life hopin' that,
if you don't let someone in, you won't get hurt.
You-You've gotta take the risk.
-Are you for real? -Okay.
I know I'm talkin' about myself right now.
[ Laughter ] -That was all you.
-All I'm tryin' to say is
you got family around you -Mm-hmm.
-and we alllove you.
-We love you so mu-u-ch!
-Oh, my girls, my girls. -We love you!
-[Smooching]
[ Mid-tempo funk plays ]
-It's really beautiful.
-Like it?
-You really bought this place, huh?
-Technically.
It's actually George's.
-Can still get in.
I'm a equal opportunity money taker, bro.
-[Laughing]
-No, but seriously, I'm gonna make this work.
Not gonna mess up this chance with Lydia,
like you did with Jane.
-Ooh. -Didn't --
I didn't mean it like that. -No, no, it's okay.
I deserve that.
I screwed that up.
-Well, it's never too late, man.
Just blame it on me. They already think
I'm the devil, so. -I might just do that.
-[Laughs] -Aren't we a bunch
of sad sacks here.
-Ooh! -All three of us fallin' in love
with girls from the same family.
-Speak for yourself.
-Denial. -Yeah.
-[Scoff]
-But,
I'm going to ask Reverend Bennet for his blessing.
You should come.
Jane'll be there.
It's not too late to set things right.
-Um, no, man. That's your moment.
I don't wanna spoil it.
-Alright. Suit yourself.
-Good luck.
-Appreciate it. -Congrats.
-Thanks.
-[chuckle] He's really gonna do it.
Man, I really miss that girl. Isn't that crazy?
-Yeah, coming from a guy that changes his woman
as much as he changes his clothes, it's a little crazy.
-She's different.
She makes me different.
[ Sigh ]
-You should get over there, man.
[ Romantic hip hop plays ]
You should go.
-You should come, too.
-Nah. -Lizzie would love
to see you, man. -Trust me.
I'm the last person she wants to see.
-That's probably true, but,
you drove me here.
So you gotta drive me there. -You pullin' me in?
-Yeah, that's what I'm doin'.
-Agghh! -It's what I do.
-You and your ways. You and your ways.
-I'm sorry it took me so long to come and see you, sir,
but, I needed time to get my act together.
I wanna be a better man, Reverend.
-[Chuckle]
-Well. Ahem.
Bein' the father of five daughters
has taught me more about bein' a man
than anything else in my life.
A man takes responsibility
for the ones he loves.
Son, if you do that for my daughter
and that little baby she's carryin',
then you will be a man in my eyes.
Tell me about this...
club of yours.
-Yes, sir. It's in Buckhead.
My brother staked me, but I run it and,
once it turns a profit -- and it's,
it's gonna turn a profit, sir --
I'm gonna buy him out. I'm gonna be a full partner
and I'm gonna start makin' money for the family.
-Well, that sounds good.
Reverend, Mrs. Bennet, it would be my honor
if you would extend your blessing
so I could ask Lydia to marry me.
-No! [ Music stops ]
George, if you want to put a ring on myfinger,
you're gonna have to earn it.
I'm done givin' away my goodies.
-[Snickering] -Oh, Lord!
-Right, y'all, just wait. Here comes a quote
from best-selling author Georgina Bennet.
Just wait. Here it comes.
It's comin'.
-Who wants pound cake?
[ Whimsical tune plays ] -Did that woman just say cake?
-Ohhhh.
-Mama.
I'm proud of you, mama. -Huh.
-The way you handled that with Lydia and George.
-[Scoff]
But that doesn't mean I don't expect youto get married.
-[Scoff]
Why is it so bad that I want what you have?
I mean, you wanted me to go out with Antwon Tippett?
He would never be the kinda man
who would give up law school to be a minister.
-[scoffing] Oh, Lizzie.
Lizzie, sit down, baby. Come on.
Lizzie, you don't know everything.
Your father did not choose to notbe a lawyer.
He was never accepted.
He failed the exam.
-I never knew that.
I thought -- -I lovehim.
We have a blessed life.
But, baby, well...
[ Poignant tune plays ]
Daddy's not perfect.
[crying] Found that out firsthand.
Everybody's flawed. [chuckle]
Even me. [laughing]
Even you.
Once you accept that, you'll be free
[singsong] to love and be loved, [chuckle]
for exactlywho we are.
Help me cut this cake. -I got you.
-Mm.
[ Doorbell rings ]
-Oh, my sweet Jesus.
Jane! -What?!
-Jane! Come on!
-Hi.
I missed you.
I've been...wantin' to get in touch with you.
If you wanna go in on me, I deserve it.
-Okay, so -- -But before you do,
I want you to know
that I made the biggest mistake of my life
when I left you.
All my life, I have run from relationships.
I have left a trail of broken hearts
and my friend Darcy, he knows that about me.
He was concerned for you and Jalen.
And he told me, if I wasn't gonna be serious about you,
I should leave you alone.
I've had countless conversations with you in my mind
over these past months
[crying] and, in every one of them, I was wrong.
And I knew I would be making the biggest mistake of my life,
if I didn't come back to you.
I am praying that you can forgive me.
Jane, I know that you were made especially for me
and, if you forgive me, I promise you,
I will never leave your side again.
-[Sniffle]
Jane, do you want me back?
-Of course I do.
[ Upbeat tune plays ]
-So, what are you gonna tell Darcy now?
I don't have to tell him anything.
He brought me here. He's right outside.
-Darcy! [gasp]
-[chuckle] Smart man.
[ Door creaking ] [ Crickets chirping ]
-Hey.
-Mr. Charles!
-Hey, buddy.
-Fore!
[ Laughter ]
-Oh, man, I missed you.
-He missed you, too.
[ Crickets chirping ]
-Think she'll take him back?
-If Jalen has anything to say about it.
-[Laughs]
[ Laughter nearby ]
-Hey, look, um...
I'm sorry about everything. -I...agh!
I know what you did
with Lydia and George.
But, I...also overheard you talking to Tippett
and I want you to know
I am not backin' down on the Strand Theater.
-You don't have to, 'cause I bought the theater.
I'm gonna donate it to the
Atlanta Historical Preservation Society.
-What?! [ Poignant tune plays ]
That's why Tippet was so angry?
-Yeah.
He'll get over it, though.
-What about your aunt?
-She'll get over it, too.
[ Laughter ]
It was the right thing to do.
[ Dog barking in distance ]
But, really, it was you that inspired me.
This is a first.
-What?
-Actually on the same page, laughing.
[ Barking continues ]
-[Chuckle]
[ Romantic tune sweeps ]
-[crying] Oh, Lizzie!
Jane is getting mar-ried!
Oh, they're going to Paris for their honeymoon!
Come inside! We're celebrating!
[ Whimsical tune plays ] -Pound cake?
-Okay, pound cake.
-[Chuckle]
[ Birds chirping ]
[ Doorbell ringing continuously ]
[ Rapping on door ]
[ Doorbell ringing continuously ]
[ Rapping on door ]
[ Doorbell ringing continuously ]
[ Rapping on door ]
-What in the --
-I was standing there forever!
God, I have one question!
Are you in love with my nephew?
-[Scoff]
You woke me up to ask me that?
-I didn't stutter.
-What makes you think you can just barge into my home
and get all up in my personal business?
-Answer the question. -[Scoff]
Ugh! Mrs. Darcy.
What happened? Did Will profess
his undying love for li'l ol' me?
[ Whimsical tune plays ]
Oh, my God.
-Fitzwilliam Darcy IV
is about to become a United States congressman
and he will have unlimitedopportunities,
his pick of the litter of
-I beg your pardon, but if Meghan Markle,
-[Scoff] -a 36-year-old, biracial
TV actress anddivorcée
can marry the prince of England, anythingis possible.
-Spare me that fairy tale.
You have no money, no means, and no manners.
Your mother's on the cusp of clown, and you're coarse.
You have a horrific reputation in this city
as some anti-building activist.
My nephew has jeopardized
his election quite enough, thank you.
And did you know, our investors in Marietta?
They're about to pull the plug,
did you know that? On our financing.
Of course not. So let me explain it to you
in a way that you can understand, Elizabeth, huh?
Will is the pride and joy of our life.
We have a planfor him, always have,
and you will neverbe a part of it.
Don'truin it for him.
-You need to be finished now. -I need your word
that you'll never speak to Will again,
or, so help me God,
your father's gonna meet an early retirement.
-Are you threatening me?
-I don't threaten.
I will make sure that Reverend Collins is
in your father's pulpit so fast, it'll make your head spin.
Oh, yes. I just look this way, honey.
Don't try me.
Do not try me!
Not the one! -[Scoff]
[ Slam ] -What just happened?
[ Birds chirping ]
-I don't even know.
I need to see Daddy.
-What, why?
-I think I made a terrible mistake.
-Tell me what's wrong.
[ Birds chirping ]
Sweetheart.
Do you love Will Darcy?
-I mean, I -- [scoff]
[ Poignant tune plays ] Is that even possible?
He's everything I -- but -- [sigh]
[ Crying ]
[ Gasp ]
-Well, tell him.
-It's not that simple, Daddy.
I'm scared.
-You know,
there was a time in my life
that I wanted to be a lawyer.
-Mama told me.
-What she didn't tell you is that,
when I failed to get into law school,
I was frustrated, humiliated.
I was gonna call off the engagement.
-What?!
Daddy, no!
-Your Grandpa Hank asked me one question
that changed my life.
-What was that?
-Are you gonna let your pride
get in the way
of a lifetime of happiness?
-[Gasping]
Daddy.
[sobbing] I've been so stupid, Daddy!
[ Sob, sniffling ]
-That's my baby. Come on.
-[Continues crying]
-Ohh.
Now, you go to him.
You tell him how you feel.
-Okay. Okay. [sniffle]
But --
What about Catherine Darcy?
-I am perfectly capable of handling Catherine Darcy.
Go ahead on, now. -Okay.
-[crying] Arthur.
Oh, baby.
[Smooching] -[Chuckling]
I can't believe it.
You never told me any of this!
-Well, it happened.
-Ohh! [sniffling]
-Oh, please stop crying!
-[Continues crying] -Ohh.
[ Sniffle ]
I don't know who that Catherine Darcy thinks she is,
threatenin' my family, but I know one thing.
You better get on that phone and call Will Darcy.
[ Whimsical tune plays ]
-Ohh.
[ Ring]
Yeah, uh, Mr. Darcy?
-You had no right to say anythingto Lizzie!
My personal life is off-limits, okay?
-Will, listen to me. This is your hour.
Atlanta needs you.
Georgia needs you! The country needs you!
And I did not groom you
to waste it all on some common, coarse activist!
-You're wrong about her!
She's got more heart than you ever will!
-How dare you talk to me like that!
-Well, if I can't stand up to you,
how am I supposed to stand up in Congress?
[ Door opens ] -[Sigh]
[ Door closes ]
[ Poignant tune plays ] [ Birds chirping ]
-I was just coming to find you.
-Lizzie, are you okay?
I know my aunt came to see you.
Look, she doesn't speak for me, okay?
-I know.
I know who you are, Will.
I know what you did for Jane, for Lydia, for the Strand.
I got everything sowrong.
I misjudged you.
-Oh, that's okay. -No, it's not okay.
I was against you without even knowing who you were.
-It's me. I-It just seems like
everything is comin' out wrong around you.
I don't even know how --
-No, it's me.
You're a good man, Will.
-Liz, you know I can give speeches
in a room full of strangers.
I can close deals
without even breakin' a sweat.
But,
when I look at you, it's, um...
it's like I can't find my words.
-Just say what you feel.
-Lizzie Bennet, you are unlike any woman I ever met before.
You challenge me; you inspire me
-[Laughing] -with your passion,
your heart, your mind. -[Sob]
-If there's one thing I know for sure
it's we're supposed to be together.
-I don't know what to say.
-I love you, Liz.
-[Chuckle]
[ Sultry hip hop plays ] Will Darcy.
I love you, too.
-All is right in the world.
-[Laughs]
You wanna come in?
-I'd love to.
[ Mellow romantic tune plays ] -Now, I know I said
a single man with money is always in need of a wife.
Well, what I should've said
is that everybody needs somebody tolove.
Not because your life is only half complete
when you're alone,
but, becausenothing makes the world a better place
than two people committed to loving each other,
no matter what.
I mean, just look at thesegirls.
Look at 'em!
-Do you, Fitzwilliam Darcy IV,
take Elizabeth Bennet
to be your wedded wife till death do you part?
-I most certainly do.
-And you, Elizabeth Bennet,
do you take Fitzwilliam Darcy
to be your wedded husband?
-You better believe that I do.
[ Laughter ]
-By the state of Georgia and with the blessings of God,
I now pronounce you
husbands and wives.
[ Cheering and applause ] -Hey!
[ Upbeat hip hop plays ]
-You may kiss your brides. -Alright!
[ Applause ] ♪♪
-My Jane has found love again!
And, my sweet Lizzie?!
Mrs. Unites States Congressman. Ah.
And Lydia?
Even Lydia is settled and happy!
And, just as my Mary predicted,
my book sales are through the roof!
I couldn't have written a happier ending,
if I tried.[chuckle]
But Mama still got work to do.
Three down and [chuckle]
two more to go. Huh.
[ Cheering and applause ] ♪♪