Lynn is hesitant regarding Jennifer's marriage plans; however, due to Jennifer's fragile state of mind, agrees anyway. Meanwhile, Toni and Todd continue to struggle with their marriage.
Business slows down at the J-Spot, and Joan weighs her financial options, while her silent partner, William, turns the place into a loud, but lucrative sports bar, without consulting her first.
A trip to a woman's seminar leads to embarrassment for Joan when she makes a thoughtless comment, and Toni is unable to discourage a prospective intern.
Joan and Toni have a huge fight after Toni says she believes that Joan's success has made her self-centered and caused her to neglect their friendship. Meanwhile, Darnell gives William video-game lessons and creates a monster. Jevon: Mustafa Shakir.
Joan and her cousin Melanie debate a top medical school in Baltimore vs a medical school in San Diego, where her boyfriend Derwin plays football professionally; Melanie is jealous of Derwin's ambitious, beautiful Image Consultant, Dionne.