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Jori Wallace is a child therapist who is both outgoing and confident.  Jori is married to Shaun who she discovers early on in the story is  cheating on her. Shaun wants to work on the marriage, but Jori becomes  distracted by her interest in a childhood friend Dave who finds her on  Facebook. She flip flops between the two until things begin to take a  dangerous turn.

Lauren Pierce is the timid friend who works as a  secretary for a childcare center and has a 3-year-old son DJ. Lauren is  dating Jordan who is not who everyone thinks or appears to be. Lauren somehow gets caught up in some drama being at the wrong place at the  wrong time and it could end up being life or death for her.

LaTasha  Banks is the friend who seems to be more reticent and introverted, but  has a completely different side of her no one would expect. Both a  paralegal and mother of three children, she is in an abusive  relationship with her husband Lance. LaTasha’s alter-ego that she uses  to cope with her issues with her husband gets the best of her when she  gets caught up in a court case that becomes messy rather quickly.

Melanie  Ramsey is the friend who is outspoken and does not work because her  drug dealing boyfriend Q takes care of her. Melanie enjoys living the  high life, but when Q begins to provide more of what she asks for, she  has to live up to her role of being his ride-or-die chick. 

Melanie has  to determine if she is really cut out for this lifestyle after all. 

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 After the mess Jori’s ex-husband put her through and the relationship  with an old classmate failed, she decides it is time to start dating  again. She meets Princeton who is young, charming, and makes her toes  curl. At first, he’s fun to be around until he finds out more about  Jori’s personal life. Once her secrets are revealed, she learns that  Princeton has some secrets of his own.

Lauren finally decides to  start dating as well after the nightmare she went through with her ex.  One would think she would be willing to take things slowly, but she  dives in head first with this new romance. Right away, Lauren begins to  see signs that this new person is no good for her. Will she follow her  gut instincts or allow her lust for this new fling to get in the way of  making sound decisions?

Melanie is living proof that life always  offers a second chance; however, will this second chance work out better  than the first? Things don’t seem so great when she learns that the  people closer to her have all these issues that seem to somehow affect  her. She also has to face her own demon when reality smacks her hard in  the face.

Now we get the chance to hear from Morris, Mr. Romeo  himself. He shows us that one is not who he always appear to be. He has  some drama and secrets of his own that could harm his reputation and his  marriage. Morris has to decide what is more important to him and how to  get things back under his control before it’s too late.

These  friends take us on another roller coaster ride with even more secrets and  lies. Will the trust be broken when each person begins to reveal his or  her true character?  

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 Melanie Ramsey-Tatum once thought she had it all together, but the  events of her life proved to her otherwise. Mel is torn between her  ex-fiancé Quincy and her husband, Morris, not really sure who she wants  to be with. Once she finds out whether Q or Mo is the father of her  daughter, Mahogany, more drama in her life causes her to almost lose her  mind.

Morris Tatum was close to going to prison, but escaped it  by an inch. However, another situation sets him back anyway, causing him  some delays in getting his life back on track. All his past infidelity  and involvement with the drug trade is catching up with him. Mo has to  come to terms with his reality and begin taking responsibility for his  actions.

Lauren Pierce, on the other hand, is not so lucky. She  has to face the consequences of her actions after she is caught  smuggling drugs into another prison. Lauren is more focused on her  revenge against Diamond, though, versus accepting responsibility for her  actions. Unfortunately, her quest for revenge causes additional drama  for her and she is forced to make a life or death decision.

In  this finale, we finally hear from Quincy Sykes. He has changed from the  hardcore street thug to a man who just wants to focus on getting his  life in order. Tragedy strikes and it begins to affect him in the worse  way. He has to decide if he is going to let the old Q rise, or handle  things in a more subtle manner. 

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 After spending four years in the federal penitentiary, Vamp, a former  dope boy, is trying to get his life together and leave everything and  everyone associated with the streets behind him. The decision wasn’t a  hard one to make since it’s a matter of life and death, but  unfortunately when it comes to his love life, he continues to make all  of the wrong ones. Although he knows his girlfriend, Charisma is no good  for him, he still can’t seem to let her go - that is until he meets  Keyani.

Keyani has a past that she’s not too proud of but she  doesn’t let it hold her back from becoming successful. Although the  skeletons in her closet are shameful, Keyani is determined to turn over a  new leaf in order to find her happiness in life and true love. However,  she can’t seem to catch a break with some of the men she chooses to  date. As soon as she’s ready to give up on relationships, she meets  Vamp, but he is almost too good to be true.

Vamp and Keyani seem  like they’re a good match and things are going well, until both of their  pasts begin to resurface, causing tension within their relationship.  Vamp failed to mention that he used to be in the drug game as well as  the mess he’s still involved in with Charisma. Keyani doesn’t bother to  tell Vamp about her ugly past either, until her former pimp, Blue, comes  to the forefront and makes his presence known.

Will their pasts prove to be too much or will they work past their issues and hold on to what they both know is a good thing? 

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 Simba, the son of St. Louis’ most notorious drug dealer is home from  prison and right back to trapping on the St. Louis streets. He wants to  make a come up for himself, but parole, baby mama drama, and a new enemy  who wants him off the streets seem to get in the way. He can normally  go to Lailani for direction, but she seems to have her own problems.

Lailani  is happy about Simba being home, and she feels her life is complete  since she has her best friend, an established career, and is looking  forward to marrying her son’s father, Royce. However, things begin to  take a turn for the worse when she discovers a side to Royce she’s never  seen, and he takes her on an emotional journey.

While Simba and  Lailani have always had each other, their friendship becomes strained  when Royce requires her to choose between a marriage to him or a  friendship with Simba. A true friend should last a lifetime, so will she  honor the promise she made to Simba to remain loyal no matter what, or  will she succumb to Royce’s demands and turn her back on Simba? 

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 Simba is still struggling to get his life on track after being home from  prison for a few months now. His custody battle with Candy and the  information the private investigator found out about her eats away at  him while he waits for the outcome. Simba is also mulling over the idea  of the leaving the streets behind and investing in bigger opportunities  or turning his hustle into a full-time career.

With Royce behind  bars, Lailani is slowly but surely attempting to put the pieces of her  life back together. She finds the strength to go on through the  encouragement of her best friend Simba and the help of an FBI agent who  busts her fiancé for sex trafficking. However, the FBI agent is a little  too helpful, prompting Lailani to think there is an undercover motive  behind her friendliness.

These best friends continue to fight  their feelings for each other as they strive to get their lives in  order. Simba is constantly faced with Emory’s insecurity and bickering  about his friendship with Lailani. Lailani, on the other hand, has to  control her feelings for Simba and respect his new relationship. Will  these friends remain loyal when their friendship continues to be tested  or succumb to the pressure, give in, and let go? 

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 Simba is happy about becoming a father again but begins to question his  relationship with Emory. He starts to see what Lailani has been saying  about Emory all along and wonders if having a baby with her will be a  good idea after all. While dealing with the constant drama that comes  with being with Emory, he also learns why Basilio is so pressed about  meeting him. Basilio warns Simba about going to war with Lil’ Jon, but  against his better judgment, he does anyway. This war proves to be  deadly, and Simba is forced to make a final decision about his role in  the drug game.

A new boo pique’s Lailani’s interest, but as  usual, Simba gives her hell about being with another man. Meanwhile,  things begin to take a turn for the worse in her life yet again, and she  is forced to make some lifestyle changes. As soon as it seems she has  her life in order, things get out of whack again when tragedy strikes  for her, and secrets start to unravel. Although Simba has always been  her knight in shining armor, she begins to question if she can continue  to be loyal to him when he gets her caught up in his mess. Is loyalty  really everything, or will she leave Simba alone for good? 

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 Peyton Haines is a tattoo artist and your ordinary around the way girl.  At first, she is skeptical to date again after a failed marriage but  decides it’s time to take herself off the market. A single mother of  two, she is excited about finally stepping out on faith and dating  Ronnell. Ronnell is everything Peyton has ever wanted in a man, and he  almost seems too good to be true. She turns out to be right when  Ronnell’s secret life makes its way to the forefront, and Peyton has to  decide if his perfect imperfection is something worth taking the risk  for.​

Connie Mitchell doesn’t know if she is coming or going  sometimes with her anxiety and trust issues with her son’s father,  Antonio. She blames her distrust in men on her father who cheated on her  mother and tore their family apart. The constant bickering with Antonio  begins to take a toll on her, but she can’t seem to let him go.  Everything about him that agitates her is also everything that draws her  to him. She wants him to be the perfect man for her, and she is  determined to overcome any and everything that would get in the way of  that. Connie thinks his other baby mama, Sabrina, is her main challenge,  but is she? 

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 It’s a true statement when people say opposites attract.

That’s  what Hope Wellington discovers when she first meets Misfit. Although she  looks for reasons not to like him, she eventually gives in to her fears  and decides to give him a chance. However, she still struggles with her  feelings for her ex-boyfriend Joe. Even after her ex does the  unthinkable, she still can't seem to let him go. Things are going well  with Misfit, but she calls it quits after she realizes she isn't going  to leave Joe alone. Hope has to live up to her name and find herself,  but will she when her meddling best friend Shara keeps interfering in  her love life? Will Hope ever go after what she knows is true love, or  will she continue down a road that can lead to a broken heart?

Misfit  has made a name for himself in the community, despite his known ways  from his past. He is a completely changed man and has opened a youth  center to help troubled teens like he once was. Somehow, his past comes  back to haunt him, and he can't appear to escape the lifestyle he hoped  to leave behind. Meanwhile, he falls for Hope, but she can't seem to  make up her mind about what she wants. He’s not interested in her  indecisiveness but decides he'll be there with open arms whenever she's  ready to come around. In addition to his love life, he takes interest in  helping a young man named Rashad who reminds him of his younger self.  Rashad is in danger of encountering death or prison, but exactly how far  will Misfit go to save him? 

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 Love conquers all... or does it?

Hope Wellington has had her  share of pain and disappointments with her ex-boyfriend, Joe, but Misfit  makes up for her lack by making her feel loved and secure. While Misfit  is the man she has been needing all along, it’s almost like they have  this forbidden love. Issue after issue arises that continues to get in  the way of them fully committing to each other. In addition to the back  and forth drama she has with Misfit, she is trying to remain supportive  to her best friend, Shara, who finds herself in a heap of trouble. Will  Hope maintain her sanity through this entire ordeal or just give up on  everyone and everything?

Misfit’s love for Hope goes beyond any  love he has ever had for any woman. The back and forth drama with Hope  is more than he bargained for, but he’s up for the challenge to make it  work with the woman he loves. He makes a few mistakes along the way, but  will they cost him his relationship with Hope?

Meanwhile,  Misfit is still trying to save Rashad and even puts his youth center at  risk. The final outcome will be more than Misfit can imagine. 

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 Hope Cooper is living on cloud nine with her husband Misfit and they’re  looking forward to making their family complete with the birth of their  next child. Everything seems to be going well in Hope’s life until a  blast from the past shakes her up. While trying to keep her anxiety at  bay, she is faced with more extreme issues involving her and her baby’s  health. Will Hope be able to pull it together or will her holiday’s be  ruined by her mountain of issues?
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Chandler “Misfit” Cooper is  excited about the changes that have come to what was formerly the youth  center. He now runs the building as a community center and great things  have been coming his way to help the families he serve. Still bothered  by Rashad’s death, Misfit is determined to continue making a difference  in the lives of the youth he encounters. He meets Derek, who reminds him  of Rashad, and immediately he knows he has to do what he can to save  him. Hope doesn’t want him to get involved, but he refuses to allow  another young man to succumb to death or jail. Will Misfit’s involvement  help or destroy peace for the holidays?

Derek Chapman gets  caught up in the street life with hopes of providing for his family. The  oldest of six siblings, Derek feels it’s his role to help his single  mother raise them. She encourages him time and time again to focus on  getting back in school and doing something with his life while she  worries about the household. However, Derek is tired of watching his  mother struggle and in an effort to make sure his family has the best  holidays, he gets caught up with the wrong person.

Will Misfit be able to save him and give him hope for the holidays, or will Derek be another lost cause? 

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 Not many individuals living the street life are motivated to leave it behind.

Sometimes  the reality of death or prison aren’t enough to convince one to walk  the straight and narrow. That was the case with MB, who ruled the  streets and didn’t think twice about what the final outcome would be.  Even after pleas from his loved ones, he isn’t willing to let the fast  life go. It's not until something drastic happens that hurt the very  depths of his soul that he begins to contemplate his actions and if  continuing to live this lifestyle is worth the risk. As dramatic events  in his life begin to unfold, he realizes that he can’t trust anyone out  here and nobody is as loyal as they appear to be.
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Porscha is  struggling to raise her spoiled teenage daughter Tatiana, that she has  with MB. He’s an active father, but what he does for a living goes  against the values she's trying to instill in their daughter. She falls  ill and doesn’t have the energy to battle with Tatiana’s rebellion and  enforce discipline. On the other hand, it’s not until Tatiana is faced  with life or death that she begins to think more clearly and wants a  second chance to do right by her mother. Will MB be able to save his  daughter from destruction? Will he ever figure out who’s really loyal to  him or who’s just riding his wave for the benefits that comes with  being acquainted with him? 

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