
Family life in a black neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Mary makes a regrettable phone call after a would-be client (Ronnie Schell) turns down Lester's construction bid.

Brenda, prevented from throwing a party at the Jenkins, decides to hold the party in the landlord's vacant apartment.

Mary, Sandra, Rose and Pearl each recall moving into the apartment building.

Mary hires an ex-convict to work for Lester's company.