[S3:E1]: New Bitch on the Block
The season premiere starts off with a shot of a beach lined with luxurious homes. The audio is quiet until a wave crash is heard and a seagull squeaks. Light music plays as the scene switches to show cuts of the houses, restaurants, and shops located around Beverly Beach. It stops on the shot of one particular house.
Inside, Olivia is overlooking a few men moving boxes into her home.
Olivia: “Yes right there is perfe- oh hey babe!”
Olivia’s young, hot, chiseled boyfriend walks up behind her and wraps his arms around her. The couple kisses.
Olivia: “How was the gym?”
Brandon: “Great.” He looks around and smiles as the movers move his belongings into Olivia’s house. “I can’t believe we are doing…this.” He motions around and gives Olivia a kiss on the forehead.
Olivia: “I know. It’s a big step, babe.”
“After a whirlwind year of highs…”
A clip of Olivia introducing Brandon to her sons plays followed by a clip of unseen footage of Olivia filming as a judge on the new America’s Next Top Model reboot.
“and some lows…”
A flashback of Olivia & Eleanor fighting at the dealership party from last season plays.
“My life really is better than ever.”
The movers excuse themselves out to their truck for a break. Olivia and Brandon walk through the sea of cardboard boxes in the living room.
Olivia: “I was looking through the thing you packed. We are going to have to put a lot of it in temporary storage because I can’t have my aesthetic thrown off.”
Olivia’s Interview:
“Brandon and I have taken the next step in our relationship and we are in the process of moving him into the house. After getting the boys approval, it was all I needed to realize Brandon is who I want to spend the rest of my life with and this is the next natural step. And no…we aren’t engaged…yet.”
Brandon goes over to a nearby box and picks up a large photo that is sticking out of it. He holds it up to reveal a large group photo of a football team.
Brandon: “What? You mean you don’t want this in our living room?” He cracks a grin.
Olivia walks over and playfully hits him.
Olivia: “Hell no! We will be donating some of your things to charity.” They both start laughing.
Brandon: “Can we at least sell them? Ya boy loves money.”
Olivia rolls her eyes, trying to conceal a smile.
Olivia: “We have plenty of money and plus nobody is going to buy a photo of the Houston Texans…wait is that right? Houston…uh…whatever that football team is.” She points to the picture he is holding.
“Sports is not my thing, it’s Brandon’s. Sorry Houston fans!” She cringes.
Brandon’s jaw drops, he looks straight at Olivia.
Brandon: “Really lady? You know what, you’re done.”
He walks over to her, picks her up and she screams and starts playfully hitting him.
A fun pop song plays as the camera zooms out of Olivia’s house and across town to show the exterior of Lauren Barnes’ house. Inside, Lauren is in her luxe bathroom. She is looking at herself in the mirror as she finishes putting on a pair of large diamond studs. Richard’s voice can be heard from the other room.
Richard: “Lauren, are you ready? The reservation is at 7!”
Lauren: “Yeah babe, ready.”
“Tonight is Richard and I’s 21st wedding anniversary. We are going out for a nice dinner. After this past year with the girls, I am so happy we are in a good spot. For us, last year was rough.”
The tabloid articles about Richard’s infidelities that were released last season appear on the screen. Next, a flashback of Valentina spreading the rumor that Richard got a girl pregnant is played.
“People making up ridiculous rumors and spreading them all over town was very hard on our marriage.”
We get a montage of Lauren & Richard heading out to the car. The footage changes to a car cam angle as Richard drives and Lauren sits in the passenger seat.
Lauren: “I can’t believe we haven’t been to the restaurant since our last anniversary. We need to make it over there more often! The lobster bisque is just amazing. I think I need to get it tonight.”
Richard: “Has it been a year?” He raises an eyebrow. “I think I have been there a few times since for some business dinners. It’s right around the corner from the dealership after all.”
Lauren glances over at Richard.
“Even though our marriage is better, it’s still not perfect. We’ve been taking steps to improve it though. Richard and I have been spending a lot of time together and he has been cutting back on seeing other woman.”
Producer: “Cutting back?”
Lauren shifts in her seat, she quickly regains her smile.
“Yeah, cutting back. To be honest…” She lets out a deep sigh. “I can’t help but feel like he is now just hiding things from me now like our old ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ policy. In our therapy sessions, he claims that the show has opened his eyes to show how his actions have affected our family and he wants to stop but…I just don’t know exactly what he’s been up to lately.” She bites her lip.
Lauren and Richard pull to the front of the restaurant. The valet helps Lauren get out of her car and the Barnes’ walk in holding hands and are seated at a secluded table in the upper dining room. Across the room, the camera lingers on a pretty, tattooed bartender working the bar. Lauren and Richard sit at their table. As Lauren studies the menu, her brand new Birkin bag starts vibrating. She gets her phone from inside.
Lauren: “Oh! Sweetie, it’s Brooke. Let me make sure her and Junior are okay…”
Richard: “Great! You talk to the kids, I’ll go get us a drink.”
Lauren: “Perfect.” She smiles at him as he gets up and walks to the bar, she answers her daughter’s phone call.
The camera focuses on Lauren talking on the phone but the audio switches to Richard who is speaking in a low whisper to the bartender.
Richard: “You didn’t tell me you were working tonight, we’re filming…shit. One sec.”
The audio becomes chopping and muffled as Richard attempts to cover his mic. The camera now zooms in on him as he stands at the bar and acts like he’s ordering, he glances back and looks at Lauren and the cameras.
Bartender: “I don’t need to respond…not my boyfriend…take a hint.”
Richard: “Rachel…wife…what do you want?”
Rachel: “Bothering me…dinner…WIFE!”
Richard walks back over to Lauren, two drinks in hand and smiling.
Lauren: “Okay baby, have a good night. Daddy and I will be home in a little, keep an eye on Junior.” She hangs up the phone and looks at Richard. “Perfect timing!”
Richard: “Sorry, the bartender was being slow.”
Lauren: “No problem, love. Now let’s get back on track. We are celebrating us!”
She holds up her drink and Richard cheers her. He reaches across the table and holds her hand.
Richard: “To us, 21 years later. Happy anniversary honey. I love you. I love our amazing children. You will always be my beautiful bride.”
Lauren starts tearing up, she dabs her eyes with a napkin.
Lauren: “I love you too. I am so proud of Brooke and Junior. I’m so proud of you.”
The scene ends as Lauren leans across the table and gives Richard a kiss.
Stunning shots of the island of St. Barts flash across the screen. A bird’s eye view angle shows big yacht drifting near the coast. On the yacht, Ren lays out tanning on the deck. Nearby, her maid Consuela is pouring her a glass of champagne.
“Since last season, I’ve been doing a lot of travelling! I’ve opened up two new REN locations in Mykonos and St. Barts, business has been crazy hectic. And yes, Aaron and I are expecting our first child with his girlfriend. We’ve been planning for it.”
Ren sits up as Consuela hands her the champagne flute. She pulls out her phone and calls her husband, Aaron, on FaceTime.
Aaron: “Hey baby, wassup? You look hot.”
Ren: “Awh, thanks.” She flips the camera to show him around. “Aaron, it’s so beautiful here.”
Aaron: “Ah. I wish I could fly down and meet you. How’s the store stuff going?”
Ren: “I went to the store this morning. The remodel is coming along perfectly. To celebrate, I’ve taken me and Consuela out for a yacht day!”
Aaron: “That’s great to hear. I’m proud of you baby.”
Ren: “How’s everything over there?”
Aaron: “Really good. Me and [BLEEP] just got back from the doctor’s appointment. Soon we’ll know the sex of the baby so I’m excited for that.”
Ren’s Interview:
“To say people were shocked when they found out that I agreed to let Aaron have a baby with another woman would be an understatement. At the end of the day I don’t think I’m ready to be a mom or ever have a child of my own. I don’t want to deprive Aaron of that experience though.”
Ren: “That is very exciting! I’m hoping it’s a boy.”
Aaron: “Me too babe. When are you coming back?”
Ren: “I’m flying back tomorrow morning. Tonight I have dinner with my friend Elyse who’s here with me, you know her…the designer. Then, when I get back I think I’m seeing Lauren and Olivia!”
Aaron: “And me. Well you have a great time. I love you and will see you soon.”
The scene ends as Ren hangs up and goes back to laying out.
We see a beautiful outdoor restaurant on the beach. Everything has a golden hue as the blood orange sun sets over St. Barts. Ren sits at a table, alone, checking her phone and sipping on a drink.
“It’s my last night in St. Barts and I’m meeting with my good friend Elyse! We have recently begun business together because she’s a really talented fashion designer and her pieces really speak to my brand.”
“I had her come to St. Barts with me for some of her input on my new store because she knows how the whole international boutique thing works. Plus, she’s really fun!”
Clubby music plays as we get a shot of Elyse walking into the restaurant in slow motion. She smirks a little when she realizes restaurant goers are gawking at her.
Elyse: “Ren! Baby! Is that you?”
She walks over to the table and gives Ren a big hug.
Ren: “Hi darling! You look fab, per usual.”
Elyse: “As do you bitch! Did you start without me? What’re we eating? More importantly what are we drinking?” She motions towards Ren’s drink.
“St Barts!! A girl could not be happier. My girl Ren is getting it together, her shop is going to be fantastic. Enough with the business tonight though. Girls just wanna have fun. Who the hell is eating dinner? This girl needs a drink. Or two. Or three.” She giggles into the camera.
Ren: “Don’t worry girl. I have your watermelon martini on the way and I ordered some smoked oysters for us to start.”
Elyse: “You know me well!” She laughs. “Can I just tell you, I am so excited for your new location here. It looks AH-MAZ-ING! The walk through went really well this morning.”
Ren: “Oh my god, thank you. I’m really excited and it’s come along so well. Thanks for coming with me by the way, I need someone here who’s done it before.”
Elyse: “Of course babe! It’s a mini vacation for me. So…other than business what’s been going on?”
Ren: “Aaron called me today and he said he had a doctor’s appointment with his girlfriend. The baby will be here in 6 to 7 months. So we’re really trying to get everything set up for the baby’s arrival. It’s been alot.”
Elyse: “Oh…is that’s what’s been going on? Well, that’s good! I’m so happy for you.” She smiles gleefully.
Ren: “Thank you.” The waiter brings out Elyse’s drink and the oysters. “How is everything with you?”
Elyse takes a sip.
Elyse: “Everything is fine actually. Quite bored. Ready to get back to Beverly Beach to get these done.” She touches her lips. “Oh! But I am starting a new line. Wedding dresses. Can you imagine?” She chuckles.
Ren’s eyes widen.
Ren: “I can’t imagine.” She laughs.
Elyse’s Interview:
“Yes. I’m starting a line of wedding dresses. It’s not the type of clothes I typically design but…It is fitting don’t you think? Single, sexy, and free. That’s me, darling. Soon you’ll be buying wedding dresses from me!” She laughs hysterically. “You will.”
Elyse: “Exactly! We shall see how it works out. So much pressure. I tell my partners to wait and let me breathe! I can’t just pull ideas out of my rejuvenated vag now, can I? It’s to tight.” She grins. “Nothing gets through.”
Ren laughs.
Ren’s Interview:
“Elyse is such a breath of fresh air. She’s funny, She’s ambitious, She’s a little quirky but is overall a really cool girl. I really can’t wait to introduce her to more of my friends in Beverly Beach.”
Ren: “You’re strong enough to handle it, you’re a workaholic after all.”
Elyse: “That I am. Success doesn’t come to people who just sit and exist.”
Ren: “So do you have anything planned when we get back to the city?”
Elyse: “Well once we’re back I have a property to look at tomorrow evening. You know since I’ve moved from Italy I’ve just been living in that high rise in downtown. I want an actual house because I plan on staying.”
Ren: “Where are you thinking of moving?”
Elyse: “Beverly Bluffs.”
Ren: “Oh wow! From an apartment to the most sought after neighborhood in Beverly Beach, you certainly are making moves.”
Elyse: “Yup! My friend Lorelei moved into the neighborhood recently. Oh! That reminds me, she’s having a party at her fabulous mansion. You should come with. It says you can bring a plus one.”
Ren: “Lorelei Sullivan? I’ve heard her name around town recently.”
Elyse: “Right! Have you been seeing the articles? When she moved me she had me come in and make her some custom pieces. I can confirm that they are as rich as the blogs say. She really is a sweetheart though. Meet her and judge for yourself.”
Ren: “You know what, I’m down. I love making new friends…eh? Sometimes.” She slurps down an oyster.
Elyse: “Shut up! You’ll make a new one this time, I promise.”
The scene ends as the two girls giggle and continue their meal.
The prestigious neighborhood of Beverly Bluffs is shown from above. It settles on one particularly huge mansion and zooms down to it’s spacious backyard that overlooks Beverly Beach. Lorelei Sullivan walks out one of her back doors and goes and sits on a lounge chair next to their infinity pool where her husband, Morgan Sullivan, is doing laps. When he notices her he stops.
Lorelei: “Ohhh, my man looks HOT!” She laughs and crosses her legs.
“At the end of the day…it’s all about the money. If you’re not going to offer me something…” She shakes her head. “You’re wasting your time. My name is Lorelei Sullivan and I’m married to Morgan Sullivan. THE Morgan Sullivan. Morgan is a billionaire, venture capitalist and world renowned lawyer. He has represented some of the country’s most rich and famous. Yes, let’s get it out of the way now, my husband is much older than I am. He just celebrated his 60th birthday and I’m 36. People always think of me as a gold digger and all I’m thinking is…are you jealous? I have a rich husband and you have nothing.” She laughs, clapping her hands.
Morgan gets out of the pool revealing he has a six pack and is in very good shape for someone his age. He is dripping wet. He grabs a towel, kisses Lorelei, then sits next to her on the chair.
Morgan: “What’s going on babe? What are you doing today?”
Lorelei: “I’ve just got to meet up with Jessica in a few hours to discuss my fall collection. I’m so stressed.” She shakes her head. “The partnership with Nordstroms is like, alot. All of the back stock I sent them is like out.” She laughs. “I guess people really enjoy this shape wear!”
Morgan: “Woah, that’s good baby. I’m glad you’re doing great things. I’m really happy for you.”
Lorelei’s Interview:
“Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted nice things. I wanted all the nice clothes, the jewelry, the bad ass cars and…I went out and got it. My husband and I just moved to Beverly Beach from L.A. because we wanted to escape the spotlight and live a more relaxed, posh lifestyle. I’m not nervous meeting any of the women in Beverly Beach society because I’m not a vicious girl. I’m actually really nice. Until…you give me a reason not to be nice.” She smiles.
Lorelei: “Thanks! That really means alot coming from you.”
The couple kisses as Xavier, Morgan’s 40 year-old son (Lorelei’s step son), walks out in a swimsuit and joins them. He takes a swig from his glass of scotch and then lights a cigar.
Xavier: “What’s up guys?”
He takes a seat on a nearby lounge chair, Morgan and Lorelei both smile at him.
Morgan: “What’s up, man? You’re looking beefy.” The camera shows us Xavier’s muscular arms. “What you got going on?” He reaches over and pats Xavier on the shoulders.
Xavier: “I’ve been working out, pops! Gotta stay fit for the ladies, right? Now that I’m officially divorced I want to see what's out there.”
Lorelei: “My god. You’re not wasting anytime, huh?” She chuckles.
Xavier: “Absolutely not!” He grins. “It was a waste of my time, my marriage I mean. I could’ve been with someone I really love.”
Morgan: “Nah! You can’t think of it that way. You grew as a person.”
“Xavier is my step-son. He is a few years older than I am, but we really have bonded well. He’s like a good friend and confidant to me. My husband has 5 kids with 2 of his ex-wives. Xavier’s been living out here in Beverly Beach for a few years now. All of Morgan’s kids followed in their father’s footsteps and became very successful themselves. They’re all either lawyers, CEO’s, or going to college to become someone successful.” She smiles. “I couldn’t be more blessed with a great family. Morgan and I do not have any kids together yet. I think that’s something that can happen later.”
The camera follows Lorelei and Morgan as they hold hands walking into their house, Xavier trailing behind finishing his cigar. Once inside, the men sit at the counter of the downstairs bar as Lorelei pours them glasses of iced tea.
Lorelei: “So, have you talked to your sister, Xavier?”
Xavier: “Not today, why?” He raises an eyebrow.
Lorelei: “Give her a call is all I have to say. She might need her big brother.” She shrugs then takes a sip from her glass.
Xavier: “Ah, hell. She’s always in something messy.” He shakes his head.
Morgan gets up from his seat and hugs Xavier. He walks over and gives Lorelei a kiss.
Morgan: “Alright, you guys, I’m going to go shower. I’ll see you later son.”
He gives one last embrace to his son and walks upstairs.
Lorelei: “Well, I’m gonna go get ready. I’ve got a lot to do today. You’ll be around for the party I’m hosting this weekend, right? Your father is travelling.”
Xavier: “Yup! I’ll be here. I’ll see you later.”
The scene ends as Lorelei makes her way upstairs.
On a bright, sunny day the outside of Lauren’s beautiful home is shown. Inside, Lauren is in their wine cellar picking out a bottle of wine. She makes her way to the main level and in the kitchen we get a series of clips of her opening the bottle and pouring glasses that change to the beat of the background music which ends when a doorbell ring is heard.
Lauren: “COME IN!”
We see Olivia as she walks into the kitchen.
Olivia: “Surprise bitch!”
The duo squeal, giggle, and hug each other.
Lauren: “Oh my god, I feel like it’s been forever.”
The door can be heard opening once more and footsteps approach the kitchen.
Ren: “Hello? Lauren?” She walks into the kitchen and sees them. “Ah! You guys!”
Lauren and Olivia both walk over and give Ren a hug.
Lauren: “Reunited at last!”
Ren: “The OGs! What have you ladies been up to?”
Lauren: “Oh, I’ve been running around like crazy between working at the dealership and being a mom. But it’s all been pretty good, I can’t complain.”
Olivia: “I’ve been travelling to and from L.A. every week because we are finishing shooting the new reboot of America’s Next Top Model.”
“I’m in the process of finishing my guest stint as a judge on America’s Next Top Model this season. I only have a few weeks of filming left. It’s been tough going back and forth especially since Brandon just moved in. I want to oversee and help with all details of the move, but I can’t. He’s been doing a great job at it.”
Ren: “Wow, congratulations once again on that because that’s huge.”
Olivia: “Thanks babe. I still can’t believe I got the call! It’s been such a great experience.”
Lauren hands both ladies a glass of wine and ushers them to the large sofa in her main sitting area.
Lauren: “I can’t believe you guys are such superstars! I have such bad ass friends.” She grins.
Olivia: “So did you guys hear about that big soireè that Lorelei girl is putting on this weekend?”
Ren: “Oh yeah! My friend Elyse kind of knows her. I’m going with her, you need to meet her because you all will love her by the way, but I did get that evite too.”
“Listen — I know they say Beverly Beach is a small town but it’s not like you’re going to hear about every single person who moves to or away from Beverly Beach. But when you purchase the most expensive piece of property in town, people are going to go digging. Everyone in Beverly Beach has been talking about her recently, they want to know who she is and where she got her money from. To be honest, I’m not sure if it’s that hard to figure out once you see the husband.” She cocks her head.
Lauren: “I’m going!”
Olivia: “I wish I could but I’m flying to L.A. later tonight and will be there all weekend. You guys have to report back to me, I’m so curious.”
Lauren: “Lorelei sounds really lovely. It’s gracious that she’s invited us and so many of the people we socialize with to her house. It’s a shame that the blogs are already trying to dig up dirt on her.”
Olivia: “We definitely need some new energy in Beverly Beach, I’m loving it!”
Olivia’s Interview:
“The dark cloud has been lifted and the sun is shining over this beach, okay?!”
Ren: “Apparently she’s married to a guy double her age. She sounds interesting, so we shall see.” She leans back and sips her wine.
Lauren: “I heard.” She looks at Ren. “I can’t judge the age difference until I see them together in person. They may have a genuinely happy marriage.”
Olivia laughs.
Olivia: “So she likes them older and I like them younger? Opposites already. They do say opposites attract so I think I’ll like this woman!”
The girls continue to chat and giggle.
Ren’s Interview:
“I really love how far we have come as the core group of girls in the city. Hopefully this year we can maintain the same energy.”
The scene fades as Lauren pours them all another glass of wine.
We get shots of Lorelei’s gigantic mansion in Beverly Bluffs. Inside, Lorelei’s kitchen is swarming with chefs who are giving servers food to carry around. There are small cocktail tables set up all around the main level and a live band plays on a stage set up in the living room. Guests start arriving and the camera follows Lorelei as she walks around her house, talking to her party planner, making sure everything is set up correctly.
“I’ve invited some of the well known people of Beverly Beach to a little welcoming party I am throwing myself.” She giggles. “I want everyone to know who I am and I wanna know everything about everyone here.”
Lauren, Ren, and Elyse walk in together, Ren and Lauren gawk at the house.
Ren: “It’s huge.”
Lauren: “Right?”
Elyse: “Told ya!”
The ladies go and grab a cocktail from a nearby bar. The scene goes back to Lorelei, a member of her staff whispers in her ear and points in the direction of Lauren, Ren, & Elyse. Lorelei smiles and approaches the ladies.
Lorelei: “Hey girls. Welcome to my home. I’m Lorelei.” She politely extends a hand towards Lauren.
Lauren: “Hello! I’m Lauren Barnes. Thank you so much for inviting us to your party, welcome to town!” She shakes her hand.
Lorelei: “A pleasure to meet you, Lauren.”
Ren: “I’m Ren Rose. Your house is absolutely fab.” She leans in and gives Lorelei a double cheek kiss, Lorelei grins.
Lorelei: “No, you’re fab Ren. Thank you so much.”
Elyse: “Hey queen!”
Lorelei: “Elyse! Oh my god, I didn’t even recognize you! I’m so glad you came.”
Elyse: “Of course!”
Lorelei walks over and puts her arm around Elyse, she turns to Ren and Lauren.
Lorelei: “Isn’t Elyse the best? She’s always down to have a good time. Oh wait! I want you guys to meet someone.”
Lorelei turns around and gently taps on the shoulder of the woman behind her and brings her into the conversation.
Lorelei: “This is my friend Dr. Ashantai Adore! I know some of you have your own businesses and are making boss moves so smart and successful women need to be surrounded by smart and successful women, right?!”
Ashantai: “Hey y’all? So what we got going on in here?” She smiles.
Elyse: “Woah! A doctor?”
Ashantai: “Yes ma’am. Doctorate in education, aye!”
Lorelei: “Ashantai, I see you don’t have a drink. Feel free to help yourself to the open bar.”
Ashantai: “I will most definitely be heading that way soon.”
Lauren: “And I will be heading that way with you.”
Ashantai laughs and gives Lauren a high five.
Ashantai: “Alright, girl!”
Lorelei: “I love women who can let loose and have a good time. How about we go enjoy ourselves. Come, come! Follow me, let’s just sit down and chat for a little. I want to get to know you all.”
Lorelei guides Ashantai, Elyse, Ren, and Lauren to a quiet seating area in an adjacent room.
Ren: “Our friend Olivia Blake sends her love, Lorelei. She couldn’t make it tonight. She’s working on shooting a show but you must meet her soon.”
Lorelei: “No problem. I would love to meet her.”
Elyse: “Ohhh an actress? What show is she filming?”
Ren: “She’s actually filming reality TV. She’s going to be on the judging panel for the upcoming season of America’s Next Top Model.”
Elyse: “That show is still on? The fashion industry thinks it’s a joke.”
Ashantai: “Oop!”
Rens lets out a laugh.
Ren: “Hey, a gig is a gig. She may need the coins.”
We get a shot of Lauren who quietly sips her drink while listening to the conversation. Lorelei now turns to Ashantai.
Lorelei: “Ashantai, you should tell the girls more about what you do! It’s very different from what the rest of us do!”
The other girls attentively listen.
Ashantai: “Well, I have a PhD in Education. I have the highest high school graduation rate in my district. I’m working on building a school to help adults get their GEDs as well! Education is my passion.”
Elyse: “I’m sorry but how do you say your name? Is is Shantay?”
Ashantai: “It’s pronounced A-shan-tai.” She awkwardly laughs a bit.
The camera pans to Ren who looks slightly uncomfortable, she reaches across the table and pats Ashantai’s hand.
Ren: “Wow, that’s really incredible hun, I love that.”
Elyse: “Very impressive. So you’re a smart girl.”
“A PhD in Education?” She laughs. “Okay then.” She sips from a champagne flute, she sets it down and looks back up at the camera. “Ashantai can, as Mama Ru would say, sashay away!” She makes a shoo-ing motion with her hand.
Lorelei: “We love a smart girl!”
Ashantai: “I guess I am a smart girl.” She smirks and sits back into the couch.
Ren: “What do you do for actual work, Ashantai? Like what’s your main job?”
Ashantai: “I am the Head of the Department of Education.”
Elyse: “Which department, baby?”
Ashantai looks at Elyse and raises an eyebrow, she quickly regains her composure.
“I mean, what else she want? A run down of my resumè? I’m getting real tired of this Elyse girl. Just know that I’m well educated Ms. Ma’am!” She snaps.
Ashantai: “I’m over the office of Elementary & Secondary Education.”
Lorelei: “Girl…” She shoots a look at Elyse.
Elyse: “What?! It was a valid question!” She shrugs.
Ren: “What about you, Lorelei? How does a young woman like you afford all this.” She motions to the room around her.
Lorelei: “I’m the CEO of my own shape-wear company called ‘N U D I T Y’. I’m sure most of you have seen or heard of it. I just recently got a deal with Nordstroms.” She does a happy little clap. “My husband, Morgan, is a Lawyer/Venture Capitalist. We’re very successful but…I’m not one to brag about it.”
Elyse: “Okay Miss Lorelei!”
Ashantai: “Yasss!” She snaps.
The camera shows Ren and Lauren who glance at each other, neither look very impressed.
“Not like you brag?” Sarcasm drips from her voice.
She pulls up her dress to show a different shapewear brand.
“I actually have never heard of your brand. Like ever.”
Ren: “That’s so cute, Lorelei! I love it. I love how so many of us are in the fashion industry. You, Me, Elyse, and Olivia.”
Elyse: “I L O V E fashion. Designing clothes really is what brings me happiness. Almost as much as wearing designers.” She laughs. “I have a weird thing, I have to know who everyone is wearing.”
Ashantai: “Who cares? Clothes are clothes.” She shrugs.
Elyse: “Well you first, Ashantai. Who are YOU wearing?”
Ashantai: “Girl, this shirt from Walmart. Jeans from FashionNova.”
Ren chokes on her drink, Elyse’s eyes widen and Lorelei smiles gleefully.
“You don’t gotta spend money on dumb things like clothes and cars to show you got it.”
The camera cuts to Lauren and Ren who are now having their own private conversation as the women keep chatting.
Ren: “If we’re being honest, I think Lorelei is in way over her head. Anyone in Beverly Beach can get their line into Nordstroms. But go off honey…”
Lauren: “Yeah, she definitely sounds like she’s from L.A. with her ‘Im not bragging’ bragging.” She giggles.
Ren: “So dèclassè.”
Xavier, Lorelei’s step son, walks inside the room of women.
Xavier: “There you are Lorelei!”
Lorelei gets up and hugs him.
Lorelei: “Ladies! This is my step-son, Xavier. My husband sends his apologies he wasn’t able to be here tonight to meet you all. He’s out of town at the moment.”
Xavier: “Hey ladies. So nice to meet you all. I was told a party was going on and I wanted to meet all of the women of Beverly Beach. Gorgeous women, I may add.” He smirks at the table.
Ashantai: “Hello Xavier.”
Ren: “Nice to meet you.”
Xavier: “Nice to meet you too… you are?” He winks at Ren then holds up his hands. “Other than beautiful of course.”
Ren: “Married.”
Ren’s Interview:
“I’m really not sure why Lorelei’s step-son is winking at me? Cute. But I’m not interested.”
Lorelei: “Alright, Xavier. Go on. This is women’s business.” She looks at him.
Xavier: “It was truly a pleasure meeting you all.” He bows and exits the room.
Lorelei’s Interview:
“Xavier is definitely a little flirt. He gets it from his dad.” She shrugs. “I mean how else would someone as old as my husband get me to marry him?”
All the women get up and start saying their various goodbyes.
Lorelei: “I’m so glad you all came. I’m really excited to start my new life in Beverly Beach and you guys all seem like really great girls to be in contact with.”
Lauren pulls Ashantai aside before she leaves.
Lauren: “We should plan a lunch for us soon!”
Ashantai: “Yes girl! Steaks orrr?”
Lauren grabs a card out of her purse and hands it to Ashantai.
Lauren: “Here’s my information, we’ll get together soon.”
The camera follows Lauren and Ren as they walk out together and get in a car. The angle changes to car camera footage. Ren takes off her heels and looks over and Lauren, smirking.
Ren: “Okay, time for honest first impressions. I’m not sure about Lorelei but Ashantai was cool. Very grounded.”
Lauren: “I really clicked with Ashantai.”
Ren: “Lorelei just seems way too air headed to be a mogul. It’s clearly all her husband’s money…”
Lauren: “You’re friend Elyse was cool when we drove here together, but she came off really strong at the party. Is she always like that?”
Ren: “She’ll grow on you.”
Lauren: “We’ll see.” She crosses her legs.
The scene fades as we get a shot of Lauren and Ren’s car leaving Lorelei’s property. The episode ends.
