Lynn gets upset that her record label is pushing back the release date of her album; Monica decides she does not want to know the sex of her baby, but William accidentally text messages... Full summary

Joan goes to the school where Aaron taught to read a letter he sent to the students; Lynn turns in subpar songs to her record label in an attempt to get out of the contract; William... Full summary

Maya and Darnell romanticize the idea of adopting, until they attend a neighborhood group for people who have adopted children and are offered a baby girl.

Joan joins a support group and decides to raise money for the group to throw a holiday party.

William considers leaving the firm when he starts to feel that he is not respected; a neighbor approaches Maya to write a column for the neighborhood newsletter.

Joan, Maya and William try to fit in with the young crowd when they join Lynn for a night on the town at a new club.

Maya jokes that Monica's baby is hers; Darnell learns that Maya is taking pills to cope with the loss of her baby; Lynn and Joan attend an Erykah Badu concert.

Joan decides retail therapy will help Maya recover from the loss of her baby; William does not respond well when Monica gives him news.

Maya accuses Darnell of blaming her for the miscarriage; Monica and William prepare for their first dinner party; Joan talks Lynn into opening a bank account.

Maya experiences writer's block and cannot complete her third book, then learns that her pregnancy is at risk; Joan has a hard time renting her apartment.