The M Word
The Preview & Episode 1 Moving and Motherhood.
The new story begins in Malibu.It is two years after the last episode of the B Word.
Bette, Tina, Anna Bella, and Maria have moved into a beach home in Malibu. The house has five bedrooms. Anna Bella is 3 years old now and Maria has had her little girl her name is Bryanna -Maria Milo who is 2 years old.

The movers just unloaded the last box.
The friends and family members are helping with each room.
Dana-Tennis player, Alice-journalist,
Shane-Hollywood hair and make-up,
Carmen-part-time dj,
Jenny writer,
Kit big sister-singer/ Planet owner,
Bryan-father of Marias unborn child,
Dominic-Marias father,
Alana-Bette/Maria/Kits mother.
Frank- Josephs roommate/ One of the best chefs.
Joseph(Marias good friend)
Suzanne( Bettes first love-She is on the board of the CAC)
Eva ( wealthy woman who is on the board at the CAC)
Sasha (Artist lives with Eva)

They just got done unpacking the house.
The house has an awesome view of the Pacific Ocean.
Its has an infinity pool, lighted tennis courts.
Private gate for security purposes..

Kit has also purchased a little bistro/coffee house in the shopping center near Ralphs, Coogiesin Malibu.

Shane, Jenny, and Carmen are renting a townhouse on the beach.
Joseph and Frank are renting an apartment on the beach.
Dominic just purchased a home in Malibu and Alana is moving in with him.
Bryan travels back and fourth between Ohio and California.
He stays with his Giovanni when he is in town.


The M Word

Bette and Tina are sitting out on the patio having breakfast.
Here is to our full day in our finished home. Tina says as she makes a toast with a glass of orange juice.
To our new home.May it have all the love our old one had and more. Bette added as she gave Tina a kiss.
The view is so pretty.with the sun reflecting off the water. Tina added.

Momie and Mama Anna Bella yells as she races down the hall to the patio.
Bette scopes her up in one lunge. Hows Momies sweetie! Bette lifts her up in the air.

Anna Bella just smiles and laughs at Bette
So where is your Aunt Maria? Bette asked.
Sleepin. Anna Bella says
You know Im not sleeping you silly little girl Maria says as she teases Anna Bella.
Baby! Anna Bella cries out..She wants to hold her little cousin Bryanna.
Bryanna has to eat her breakfast sweetie Maria says to her little niece.
Maria comes out to the patio area carrying Bryanna.
Wow the view is so breath taking Maria adds I cant believe we actually live here.
Its like a resort.

I knowIts like a dream. Tina says as she puts her arms around Bette from behind.
My Momie Anna Bella says to Tina as she grabs her mom around the neck.
Oh Can I have just a hug her sweetie? Tina tries to convince her little girl.

So what are you up today Maria? Bette asks.
We are driving to the mountains to see Joseph.He invited us to go to the set to watch him film today. Maria adds. Where only going to go up there for a couple of hours. Then Mom and I are going to go and pick Bryan and Dominic up from the airport. What up the two of you? Maria asks as she pours some juice and sits down with Bryanna in her arms.

We are just going to hang around the house today. Kit might be coming over.
She has construction workers putting on the final touches of her new Bistro.
Bette says as she finishes her breakfast.

The door bell rings.Anna Bella runs for it. Anna Bella comes here! Bette yells as
she goes for the front door.

Bette opens the door with Anna Bella in her arms.
Hi Dana! Bette says
Heyhow are you? How is the little one. Dana asks as she follows Bette into the house. Dana has her tennis equipment with her.

We were just finishing breakfast. Can I get something for you? Tina said as Dana and Bette come walk out on to the patio.
Hey Dana Maria says as she is trying to get Bryanna to eat something.
You know if I didnt know better I would have thought those two were sisters if not twins. Dana states referring to Bryanna and Anna Bella.

I know they look a lot a like, Anna Bella tries to speak for Bryanna. Tina says
Make yourself at home with the tennis court. Bette states.
I really appreciate you guys letting me practice hereIts so private. Dana said

As Maria, Tina, and Bette laughed.Honey there is nothing private about this house
Especially with two little ones. Tina added.
Dana headed down to the court with her practice stuff.

Well we are going to get going Joseph wants us up there by 11:00 am. Maria adds.
As she picks up Bryanna and the bags she needs.

See you later Bette said as she grabs Anna Bella so she doesnt follow them out.
Anna Bella starts to cry because she wants to go with them.
No baby not today.We are going to watch Dana play tennis. Bette hands her a tennis ball.

We see Bryan and Dominic flying on an international flight.
So how are you going to break the news to Maria that you are moving to Italy for three months? Dominic asks as he is looking at the basketball contract Bryan was offered.

I know she doesnt mind.I mean we dont even live together.We just share parenting responsibilities. Besides it is a chance to make legitimate money and provide for Anna Bella and her. Bryan says as he looks out of the small plane window.


CUT the director yells

Where are the make up people! She needs to have more definition on her eyes!
The director yells as everyone runs to get the make-up person.

Shane! Carmen yells into the make up trailer. Shane was sound to sleep.
What! Shane yells back
The dictator director Stephanie wants you pronto!
Shane rolls her eyes as she gets up and heads out of her trailer.
Shane I need Angelinas make-up touched up.I cant direct like this! Stephanie the director states.

Shane waves for Angelina to come to the trailer..She fixes the make-up.
Stephanie inspects it..From now on Shane is the only one allowed to touch Angelinas face! Stephanie adds.

Lets take it from the beginning.
Angelina walks into the hotel.The hotel manager of the five start hotel is Jose (who is being played by Joseph.)

Cut! Cut! Stephanie screams out .Joseph is trying to steal the scene..
Joseph..Angelina is the main character! Stephanie screams.

Maria and Bryanna arrive at the shooting location but Joseph doesnt see them.
The people who are waiting for their parts make over Bryanna.
She is so gorgeous I love those curls of hers. An extra states.
Thank you Maria said.
Is she Italian? another one asks.
Well actually she is half Italian American and half African American. Maria states proudly.

She should be in movies or commercials her beauty should be shared with the world.
Another person adds.

The director Stephanie yells for them to take a 15 minute break.
Jojo! Bryanna calls out.
Joseph finally sees her..He walks over and picks her up.
How is my favorite little actress? Joseph adds
She just hugs him.
Thanks Joseph for letting us come up and watchMaria states
Im so glad you could make it..its nice to see a little one during these long shoots.
Joseph said The last scene took us 16 takes!

That has to get tiring after awhile. Maria asks.
Hey MariaShane and Carmen walk over.
Heywow its a package deal to see everyone on the same location. Maria says
How is it working with Director Gram? Maria asked everyone.
She is toughhas high expectations but she wants the best out of everyone. Shane adds.

Shanestarts to fix up Josephs make-up as he hands Bryanna back to her mother.
They start filming again.

Back at the house.Dana is joined on the tennis courts by her trainer.
They have the ball machine out. The trainer has it set on a fast speed.
The balls are just coming one after anotherDana is fighting to make sure she makes contact with each one.



Tina, Im going to go for my jog on the beach. Bette explains as she puts on her IPod and heads outside.

Bette jogged for fifteen minutes then she was starting to turn around when she ran into
Suzanne sitting on the beach reading a book.

Good Morning Suzanne. Bette says as she stops her jog.
Hi BetteHow is your new place? Suzanne asks.
Its nice really nice. Bette says Its so awesome to go out my back door on to the beach. The drive is long to work but worth it.

I am so glad my realtor was able to help you find what you wanted. Suzanne says.
Yes she was very helpful. Bette states Well I better get going.dont want to break my rhythm in running.

Have a good work out. Suzanne states as she watches Bette run down the beach.
She thought to herself.Damn I miss that ***** of hers.

Bette was focused on getting to the house. She wanted to dive into the pool to cool off.
Maybe Tina and Anna Bella would like to go for a swim.

Tina was in the house changing Anna Bella into her swimming suit.
No mama Anna Bella states as she tries to get away from Tina.
Anna Bella you wont be able to go swimming when Momie comes back from her jog if you dont put on your bathing suit and floaters
Anna Bella gives inTina and Anna Bella walk through the house into the kitchen.
Hey T Bette says as she is pouring some water with lemon.
How was your jog? Tina asked her.
Its was ok.Its hard to run on the sand but it builds up my legs. Bette said.
Are you two ready to go swimming? Bette adds.
Me want to swimming Anna Bella yells out as she runs full speed into
Bettes leg.
Remember the rules Bette enforces

The three of them head out to the pool and go swimming.

Maria and her mother are in front of the airport.picking up Bryan and Dominic.
Bryan hops in the back seat, where is little girl is sitting in the car seat. Maria is driving.
Dominic gets in the front seat. Alana was already in the back with Bryanna.
How is dads little girl? Bryan says as she takes her out of her car seat.
Wait till you see what I got you from Italy.! Bryan says as he gives his little girl a kiss on the cheek.

Dominic loads the bags into the SUV and Bryan puts Bryanna back in her car seat.
She starts to scream.
Oh cant I take her out? Bryan says
No Bryan! You cant its a lawbesides it is safer for her. Maria tells him as she watches them in the rearview mirror.

Maria drops off Alana and Dominic.
Maria do you mind if I came over to your house to stay the night so I can spend more time with Bryanna? Bryan pleads as he is still in the back seat with the baby.

How can I deny you the chance to spend time with your daughter.when.she adores you? Maria says with a smile.

Plus there are some things I would like to discuss with you. Bryan states.
They pull up to the house.
Wow Maria this is super.I cant believe the three of you got it for such a great price.
Bryan stated as he looked at the house.

Maria showed him to the spare bedroom.
He carried his stuff into it.
What about me staying with you? Bryan said as she came closer to Maria.
Bryan! Maria said as she squirmed away from him.
Oh come on! Bryan says.
Look I will be downstairs cooking dinner. Maria says

Bryan whisper to his daughterDaddy will get to sleep in Mommys room.
You want mommy and daddy together.
Bryanna just looked at her daddy and smiled.
He kissed her forehead.

Maria is in the kitchen with Tina. They are fixing dinner.
Bryan is going to stay the night in the guestroom. Maria adds.
Theguest room? Maria you know he is going to manipulate you into getting into your bedyou are such a sucker for him. Tina says with a smile.

No Im not I just want him and Bryanna to have a good relationship. Maria says
as she knows she has a weakness for Bryan.

So how is Emily? Tina asked
She is good she called me yesterday.She left on some recruiting visits on the east coast. Maria added.

The scene ends with Maria, Tina, Bette, Anna Bella, Bryanna, and Bryan eating dinner.