Tanyell Waivers

As the siblings work together to repair any damage caused by the storm, Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner), Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) and Remy (Dondré T. Whitfield) are shocked to discover two dead bodies on their property. When the police begin to investigate, Charley questions her own moral compass. Nova also investigates their death, and the siblings later unite to tell their fellow workers about the tragedy. Meanwhile, Aunt Violet (Tina Lifford) objects to Darla’s (Bianca Lawson) continued presence in their home, and when she refuses to relinquish guardianship of Blue (Ethan Hutchison), Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey) encourages her to look at things in a different light.

Charley's (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) relationship with Remy (Dondré T. Whitfield) is threatened when she discovers that a business loan is contingent on the involvement of her estranged husband, Davis (Timon Kyle Durrett). She later sees Davis on a date during her girls' night out with Nova (Rutina Wesley) and Aunt Violet (Tina Lifford), and a confrontation ensues. Micah (Nicholas L. Ashe) is pulled over by a police officer in his expensive new car, and Davis uses his star power to secure his release, which upsets Charley. The concern over Micah pushes Aunt Violet to reach out to Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey) to finally confess her feelings. Plus, Nova mourns the end of her relationship with Calvin (Greg Vaughan) by seeking comfort with new companions. She also holds a community fundraiser. Later, Darla (Bianca Lawson) reaches a decision about her relationship with Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) and Charley makes a huge personal decision.

The siblings continue their quest for a new mill in time for harvest and Charley's (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) search for an investor motivates her to make a cunning decision in relation Davis' (Timon Kyle Durrett) basketball career. When Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) devises his own solution, Charley's objection creates issues. Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey) and Aunt Violet's (Tina Lifford) relationship hits an additional roadblock, which forces Hollywood to make a rash move. Nova's (Rutina Wesley) ex Calvin (Greg Vaughan) returns to watch her Q&A on community issues, and her moving speech pushes him to take action.

Nova (Rutina Wesley) returns to Atlanta to visit Dr. Robert DuBois (Alimi Ballard), where they attend a dinner party, which doesn't go as planned when Nova clashes with Robert's friend. Charley's (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) authentic magazine interview finally gets published and Remy (Dondré T. Whitfield) expresses that the farmers have questions about some of what they read. Charley attends a potluck to address their concerns. She then uses the opportunity to tell Remy how she feels. Charley also talks to Darla (Bianca Lawson) about withholding information in her father's will. Later, Micah (Nicholas L. Ashe) sees Davis (Timon Kyle Durrett) on a date, which leads to an honest conversation about Micah's resentment. The exchange opens the door for Micah to finally reveal the details of his traumatizing encounter with a police officer. Finally, Violet has a health issue and Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) and Darla (Bianca Lawson) take a big step.

Nova (Rutina Wesley) prepares for her first national television interview with Robert (Alimi Ballard), and Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) encourages her to be cautious about mixing romance with her career. Nova heeds the advice, which takes Robert aback. Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) and Darla (Bianca Lawson) attend pre-marital counseling, where they discuss their expectations of marriage. Lorna (Sharon Lawrence) and Charley have different opinions about Charley's plans for a harvest festival. Meanwhile, Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey) befriends a member of his crew, but Violet's (Tina Lifford) cold greeting leads to a deeper conversation about race. Later, Ralph Angel takes a class with Remy (Dondré T. Whitfield), but he's determined to quit when he feels humiliated. Nova finally confronts Lorna about breaking up her family, which results in a shocking revelation that changes Nova's perception of her current relationship with Robert.