Pleasantville Ep.4 "Trip Down Memory Lane": Scene 2

May 3, 2023

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Duke’s Riverside

6:03 P.M.

*Zabi meets two of his hometown friends, Ravi and Darius at a local spot to catch up with him. They converse over a nice dinner on an empty deck as it was reserved out for Z - by the capital and Susquehanna River. He’s just trying to eat and talk in peace as his body guards (Rick and Stine) are holding women back at the door from trying to reach him*

Ravi:

“Ahh, the man’s back in town. How you feeling bro?”

*All playful checking out Z’s attire while dapping him up*

Zabi:

*annoyed*

“Aye bruh don’t put your hands on this shit. This a $40,000 fit right here. These muthafuckas tax heavy in the industry*

Ravi:

*laughs* “Damn my bad big dawg. Seriously though, how’s the life?”

Zabi:

“I can’t lie, shit’s tiring and there’s so much drama but its rewarding knowing I built shit from the ground up. Little did I know moving in with my grams would do me wonders years later.”

Darius:

“How’s D9 and shit?”

Zabi:

“To be honest bro, shit’s not going well right now. Trae and Julian are acting real fucking feminine right now, Sorayah left for those cholos in LA, everybody’s picking fights with everybody, I don’t know what to do anymore. Only good things right now is Jenny still around and Farah is turning out to be the best star I have on the label.”

Darius:

“Damn bro.”

Ravi:

“See but it’s crazy because you always had certain cards to deal with. Never folded ever.”

Darius:

“True”

Zabi:

“But y’all I just don’t understand. Is this shit my fault from losing control of my crew, or are people’s true colors being shown?”

Ravi:

“Shid, I don’t know dawg.”

Darius:

“You might have to assemble your troops and have a hard talk wit em bro. You always been a leader. No matter if we was playing ball at recess, breaking up fights in school, or trying to get along with everybody you came across, that shit is in you bro. Trust me. You’re fucking him.”

Ravi:

“Okay, but while D is filling your head, you need to also consider the direction of your label. All the girl drama, LAX tryna send shots, ruined chemistry, YOUR IMAGE, you need to make some tough decisions Z. I hate being the type to say it, but some muthafuckas need to go.”

Zabi:

“Y’all right. I Should talk with my staff abo-”

Darius:

“BRO FUCK YOUR STAFF. Think about that shit, while you back then move accordingly.”

Ravi:

“We love you dawg, but we just want you to not burn out so early. We seen so many stars go through it and fumble a bag in the end. You are the only one from the ‘Burg who got this shit on lock. Own that shit man. Like the bull Baron said, “This is your kingdom.” I know that wasn’t ya song *laughs*, but still point stands. We just want you to take over the world fam.”

Zabi:

“Thank you guys. But, fuck all that, why are the waiters just taking pictures of me. YO MY BOY COME SERVE US. Fuck…”

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