The emotions associated with earning an award that celebrated their body of musical contributions prompted Tina Campbell to apologize to Erica Campbell for not agreeing to make a Mary Mary album soon. Warryn, Erica’s husband, was feeling a lot of pressure from Sony Records, because he’d taken a seven-figure advance with the understanding that his group, Mary Mary, would create another album in the very near future.

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Tina apologized for being selfish and said that she would help Erica make the album as soon as possible. Previously Tina didn’t want to make the album, because she had been touring with her husband, Teddy, and she felt that their testimonies during the tour were God’s Will. When Tina and Teddy completed their tour, instead of working on the album, she decided to begin planning a second tour with Teddy.

Although she would still continue with the  second tour, Tina agreed to fit the album into her schedule. To solidify the agreement, Erica tried to get Tina to discuss their future on Kirk Franklin’s radio show, and Tina announced to the world that she would work on the album.

Meanwhile, their sister Goo Goo and mother, Honey, called a family meeting with Mary Mary (Tina and Erica). Goo Goo explained that she wanted to work on her own career, so she wouldn’t be able to be at Mary Mary’s beck and call. Goo Goo also talked about her plans to continue to work with Mitchell Solareck. This caused some concern, since Mary Mary had fired Mitchell and neither Tina nor Erica trusted him. Goo Goo and Mitchell didn’t get along when he was the group’s manager.

Tina wanted to have a sit-down meeting with Goo Goo, so they met at Caffe Concerto. Tina had something that she wanted to ask Goo Goo. She wanted Goo Goo to be her stylist for the NAACP Image Awards. Tina was nominated for an award. Goo Goo agreed to style her. Tina also talked about Warryn’s plan to replace her if she doesn’t make the album. They laughed over the thought of Warryn searching for another Tina Campbell.

Teddy and Tina celebrated the nomination at the Aventine Restaurant. Teddy expressed his concern about Tina juggling the tour, the album, and her family. Tina assured him that she could manage everything.

Goo Goo spoke with Mitchell on the phone. He told her that he was coming to L.A. and he wanted her to meet him in Warryn’s studio; Mitchell was going to be in the studio with Kory, since Warryn had called him and said he wanted some studio time with the singer. Warryn had considered replacing Tina with Koyn, just in case Tina didn’t make the album afterall. Since Tina had agreed to make the album, he wanted Koryn to be his new artist, possibly a solo act. Erica wanted to hear Warryn’s new artist and said that she was coming to the studio, too. So the perfect storm occurred. Erica, Warryn, Koryn, Mitchell and Goo Goo were all at the studio.

Once Goo Goo made it to the studio and saw and heard Koryn singing Mary Mary songs (with Erica). she was both confused and angry. Should she tell Tina that Warryn had a new singer who was singing with Erica? Maybe Tina really was going to be replaced, Goo Goo thought. Goo Goo really did not want to tell Tina about this, but at the same time, she wanted to warn her sister, and she did…

In the next episode, Tina and Erica have a discussion about Tina’s future in Mary Mary.

Mary Mary Travel Destination Focus

This week, Somewhere Luxurious focuses on Caffe Concerto, where Tina and Goo Goo dined during the episode. Cafe Concerto is a casual, yet classy, family-owned Italian restaurant with freshly squeezed juices, homemade sauces, and fresh desserts. Here’s what Caffee Concerto has to offer.

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Greek salad with feta cheese #prefixemenu #valentinesday

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There is enough to go around #caffeconcerto #lafood #nomnom #eatup

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Erica from Mary Mary, photo courtesy of WE t

By now, Erica knew that Sony had demand that either Mary Mary make an album or Warryn pay back the seven figures that the company had advanced to him. Then, Erica poured on the guilt by telling Tina about Warryn’s birthday party. Warryn wanted Tina to perform with Erica as Mary Mary for his birthday awards ceremony, but Tina and Teddy had previously planned to celebrate their anniversary in Maui.

Since Tina didn’t attend the birthday awards celebration that Warryn planned to honor people who helped him in his life. Erica felt as though Tina didn’t care about Warren or Mary Mary. Erica wouldn’t tell Tina that Warryn was thinking about replacing her. Instead, she said that the Sony situation was wearing him down. Tina gave in a little and agreed to make a few songs in the studio, but Erica knew that wouldn’t be enough to get Warryn out of trouble with Sony.

Mitchell arranged for Goo Goo to meet some movers and shakers at Stitch Alterations and Designs. Goo Goo had the chance to shine as Mitchell presented her as an up and coming hostess. A couple of people at the gathering indicated that they were interested in doing business with Goo Goo.

Happy Sunday, LA! We're in store stitchin' away today. ✂️ #getstitched #stitchla #stitchnational #melrose #losangeles #california #tailoring #stitch #alterations

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Erica and Warryn went to Tina and Teddy’s house for dinner. Warryn really thought that Tina had asked them over to announce that Tina had decided to do the Mary Mary album that Warryn had promised to Sony. Tina and Teddy had other things in mind, however. They wanted to announce that Tina had been nominated for an image award for her solo album. When Warryn realized that Tina didn’t even want to talk about going into the studio for the album, Warryn and Erica left the dinner, with Warryn saying that they had another party to go to. It looked like they didn’t even finish eating.
The next day, Warryn had arranged to meet with Tina and tell her exactly what was at stake if she didn’t help get that album done. So, at Gasolina Café, Warryn sat down with Tina and explained that he had to pay Sony back if she didn’t perform. Tina didn’t seem to care. She seemed unfazed.

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She said that she was pursuing what was in her heart, ministry with her husband.
Tina said that felt like Mary Mary carried her to her passion and what she was doing was her passion.
Warryn then seriously told Tina about the check for seven figures he was going to have to repay to Sony for taking an advance. Tina said that she didn’t have any responsibility for the money that Warryn took, and she had invested hundred of thousands of dollars into what she was doing. Tina said that it wasn’t fair for her to abandon what she invested her time and money in. Tina and her husband Teddy decided to launch another tour of singing and testifying about the power of God in marriages.

We've been forgiven and so we forgive. And when we came out of agreement with anger, bitterness, resentment, excuses, shame, humiliation, and entitlement to any similar emotion, that's when we were finally free to live again. Life after forgiveness, lead to deliverance, and revelation, and growth, and wisdom, and fulfillment because there are massive benefits that come with doing life God's way. So we're coming to 36 cities, starting mid Sept to sing and testify and talk about doing life God's way. And it's FREE FREE FREE. We hope you'll come and experience God in action with us. #AnEveningWithTeddyandTina Hosted by @theegoogoo Fall tour cities and dates soon to come.

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It was at that  moment that Warryn realized that if Tina wasn’t going to make the Mary Mary album, he was going to have to fire her. No more Mr. Nice Guy.

Koryn and Mitchell ate at Bongo East in Nashville. Mitchell broke the news that Warryn was willing to work with her. So, before she knew it, she was getting to know Warryn at his studio, with Mitchell in the background.
Next Koryn and Warryn worked together for a little while in the studio, and Warryn said that she was really good, and finding a Mary might not be too hard. Warryn reluctantly agreed to work with Mitchell. since Mitchell and Koryn were a package deal.
At Tina’s house, Tina talked to Teddy about the Mary Mary record, but Teddy didn’t support Tina in making the album. “We were probably never going to work together again,” Warryn said, ”That’s how good she is. I’m willing to open that door again, because I don’t want to miss out on this myself.”

Next Warryn had to decide if Koryn would be a solo artist or if she would replace one of the Marys.

Mary Mary Travel Destination Focus

Warryn and Tina met and chatted at the Gasolina Cafe, a casual cafe in Woodland Hills, California with locally sourced ingredients and Spanish flavors. The cafe has a wide variety of sandwiches, and breakfast is served all day.

Lunchtime… Moorish Chicken Sandwich gonna set that tummy right 💪😎 #Food, #Coffee, #Tea, #Fuel, #Life, #FarmToTable, #SpecialtyCoffee, #SpecialtyTea, #SpecialtyWhatever, #Spain, #España, #WoodlandHills, #StopInFuelUp, #Braap, #GoodStuff, #GasolinaCafe 📷: @ninoandonis

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The Gasolina beef burger… vroom vroom, baby. Photo: @ninoandonis #Coffee, #Tea, #Fuel, #Life, #FarmToTable, #Goodstuff, #NotMessingAround, #WoodlandHills, #StopInFuelUp, #GasolinaCafe

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Serving up some Spring Omelet on a lovely spring day

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Proper fuel for a sweet Sunday! Photo: @ninoandonis #coffee, #tea, #fuel, #life, #farmtotable, #goodstuff, #gasolinacafe

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The Cordero lamb burger with homemade aioli, brava sauce and relish . @sweetpaulmagazine come by Gasolina Cafe and try some Cocina Española!

A photo posted by Gasolina Cafe (@gasolinacafe) on Apr 18, 2015 at 5:50pm PDT

spanish flan with cali strawberries on the menu tomorrow and saturday ! #spanishfood #funinthevalley #spain #eatthis #stopinfuelup #paellanights www.gasolinacafe.com/orderonline

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