Maddy struggles with her pregnancy, especially its impact on her professional life; Shante argues with her mother about her strict house rules; Kayla rejects a new admirer; and Loretta battles the aging process.
Maddy is irritated when she learns that Victor's ex-wife, Carmen, is back in the picture and bonding with Shante; Loretta goes to great lengths to learn the sex of Maddy's baby; Victor has a man-to-man talk with Shante's boyfriend.
Maddy makes friends with successful pregnant women; Kayla tries to hide her new relationship; Victor and Cedric work together on a project; Marcus is afraid that he may soon be a father.
Maddy wants peace between Victor and Cedric; Shante fears she's following her mother's path; Kayla becomes ill; and Loretta thinks she's starting menopause.