Maya's cousin Ronnie is offended after she hires an agent.  Upset that Maya refuses to acknowledge his role in her success, Ronnie demands ten percent of her $25,000 advance for writing the book.  Joan has an awkward run-in with William and Monica at the cafe.  She mistakenly believes that William is bringing Monica to Maya's birthday party, and tries to retaliate by bringing her own date, a boring shoe salesman.  Meanwhile, Toni battles constant morning sickness.
               
              
                Casts: 
                Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Persia White, Reggie Hayes, Khalil Kain