Jerrod moves in with his girlfriend, yet he's reluctant to tell his opinionated parents about the new living arrangement.

A protest breaks out in the community, causing divisions in the family over social activism and complicating Jarrod's birthday celebration.

Jerrod mentors a teen, who reveals a secret about his sexuality, leading to a family discussion about gender roles. Meanwhile, Bobby is served with divorce papers.

The family's reverend is hit by a car, igniting passionate family discourse about religion and spirituality. In addition, Jerrod and Maxine must face deeper aspects of their relationship.

Maxine finds a gun that belongs to Jerrod, triggering a family debate about gun control and power dynamics in relationships.