Blue’s off to DC.
Ralph Angel is loading up the truck, ready for the drive to Washington DC. Darla and Ralph Angel are taking Blue to DC so he can attend school. It’s a long drive and there are snacks packed. Before they leave, Blue gives Ralph Angel his doll Kenya. Ralph Angel seemingly cherishes the gift and places it in his pocket before they drive off.
Meanwhile, Aunt Vi tells Charley she wants Micah home asap. Aunt Vi doesn’t feel it’s safe for anyone outside. But Charley needs to get people registered for the upcoming election. While on the call, Charley stares at the window and is inspired to ask if there’s anything Jimmy Dale could do to make Vi change how she views him. This angers Aunt Vi and she demands to know where this question came from.
Charley comes up with a lie to avoid telling her she was sick with Covid. Aunt Vi stays Jimmy Dale is an evil man with a dark soul. However, Aunt Vi says Davis isn’t a bad person but just stupid.
Nova confronts Calvin
Meanwhile, Calvin made it to Nova’s who is cold towards him. He sits down and asks what’s wrong and she hands him a file. It’s the file that details his beating of Andre Nixon. Nova sternly asks Calvin if he had nothing to do with the assault as she begins to shed tears. She wants to believe him.
Calvin, however, admits that it’s true, saying that he had to prove he could make it on his own. Nova realizes Calvin lied about ever assaulting anyone while in uniform and storms off while crying, slamming the door behind her.
Darla and Ralph Angel return and Aunt Vi isn’t talking to either of them. She’s heartbroken about Blue leaving and Hollywood is talking about it with Aunt Vi. He tells Aunt Vi that Blue will be okay and won’t change. Hollywood also suggests she should apologize to Ralph Angel, mentioning Blue helped Ralph Angel get his life together.
Meanwhile, Charley talks to Darla about how it feels to have a child leave the nest. Darla tells Charley Blue really loved his room and took to the kids at his new school. Next, Charley asks Darla for advice about Davis. Darla says she’d never give advice to Charley about this as she really doesn’t know their relationship as much as Charley or Davis would.
Micah learns Charley has Covid.
Afterward, Micah and Charley are on the phone, and Micah’s talking about his experience protesting in Minneapolis. During the talk, Charley let it slip she was sick with Covid. Micah’s shocked to hear it as Charley explained what happened. He demands to know how she knew she had Covid and she tells him his Dad took care of her.
He ends the call by saying he’s on his way home.
At Vi’s Pies, Aunt Vi is entertaining Prosper and other farmers for the first time in some time as the restaurant is once again open. Darla comes by with flowers to celebrate the reopening. However, Ralph Angel isn’t present and Darla tells Aunt Vi he can’t make it. Aunt Vi asks about Blue and Darla says he’s adjusting well to living with her mom. Meanwhile, Nova is praying to her ancestors for guidance about Calvin. Calvin then walks in apologizing for what he did.
Nova doesn’t seem to accept the apology. She tells Calvin she wants to hurt Calvin and scream. She’s so angry, she says she feels paralyzed and ashamed for wanting to also protect Calvin. Calvin responds saying he’s the only one who should feel ashamed. As she begins to cry, Calvin attempts to console her.
The next day, Hollywood’s excited about The Real Spot’s virtual hangout, as he brings Aunt Vi a cup of coffee, he tells Aunt Vi he got way more RSVPs than expected. He also apologizes for his stern conversation concerning her and Ralph Angel. Meanwhile, Charley and Davis meet in a park to talk. He expects the meeting is regarding bad news about Micah being a father. Luckily, it’s not according to Charley. The conversation turns to how Charley had such resolve when she was pregnant with Micah.
Blue’s excited about his first day of school.
Blue calls Ralph Angel and Darla to tell them about his first day of school. He says it was amazing and he loves everything about the school. Although he can’t wait to see them during the holidays, he’s really happy there. When he hangs up, they realize he’s going to be okay.
Back in the park, Charley and Davis are talking about their relationship. He apologizes for all of the things he did in their marriage. Charley then opens up about wanting to be with Davis on the road, comparing it to wanting to be with her father. She then demands to know why he did all of these things to mess up their marriage. This causes Davis to break down as he says he feels guilt and realized he was a broken person who wasn’t happy with himself. He called himself the monster inside his fortress. But he isn’t that person anymore.
Charley wants to know if that’s really him now and Davis passionately says he is that person and he’s willing to be that person for her if she lets him. He then holds out his hand and after a brief moment, Charley takes his hand.
Calvin turns himself in and Darla’s pregnant.
For his apology, Hollywood takes Aunt Vi to the park. To blow off some steam, he takes Aunt Vi for a nighttime bike ride. The impromptu date puts a smile on Aunt Vi’s face. Meanwhile, Micah made it home and he’s talking to Davis. Micah thanks Davis for taking care of Charley. Charley walks in and Micah understands why Charley didn’t tell him she was sick sooner. As a result of this, Micah understood what Charley was doing for him in not causing a fuss of his protesting.
The next day at Nova’s, Calvin seemingly turned himself in. NOPD internal affairs shows up to take him in. This move totally surprises Nova who cries as he’s escorted out the door.
In the evening, Darla sits out with Ralph Angel on the porch staring at the stars as they would with Blue when he was there. They reminisce about everything they’ve been through up to now. During their talk, Darla lets Ralph Angel know she’s pregnant. This news makes Ralph Angel cry tears of joy.
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