A confrontation with Marie's cousin and devastating news about Essie threatens to ruin her clinic's grand opening. Sogucci struggles with her fractured family situation. Lateshia's vision for their future is derailed by an unwelcome surprise from Glen.

Selena hosts a baby shower for Star, causing conflict between Sogucci and JJ. Lateshia hosts an improv class to bring the Belles together, but unexpected guests bring the real-life drama and steal the show. Lateshia shocks Glen with a reveal of her own.

Sogucci's daughter opens up to Marie about her mental health. Willie attempts to bond with the Belle men. Marie and Tambra finally talk. Cliff takes Glen and Lateshia's marital issues into his own hands. One Belle faces a matter of life and death.