While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.

With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.

For her final performance at the Palmetto, Deborah must decide between playing it safe and putting her entire career on the line. Meanwhile, Ava deals with a family crisis.

Deborah continues to workshop her material on the road, as Ava adapts to a new lifestyle. Marcus is overwhelmed by life without Wilson.

While Deb struggles to connect with her audience on a cruise, Ava finds herself an unexpected hit.