After a sit-down, Ella faces off with Elaine and confronts her about her true feelings towards Laura, and Malik gets creative about his parenting.

Laura's temper gets the better of her in the wake of her unpleasant clash with the Paynes,and Ella's successful Bible study takes an unexpected turn when Mrs. Wellington arrives.

Ella reveals her disdain for Laura and Janine is forced to take accountability. Calvin grapples with the challenge of preserving his marriage and safeguarding his relationship with his mother.

Ella confronts Laura in an attempt at reconciliation; Janine must navigate unexpected challenges when Deena urgently requests to meet.

Tension rises between Curtis and Floyd as a new potential business creates havoc; Jazmine grapples with a challenging decision regarding a former classmate, Jaxon.