Ready to close the chapter on her days of being the "First Lady" of the Black Church, Gizelle decides to write a controversial book loosely based on her life. Monique and Robyn try to get to the root of their issues, while Candiace hopes to step out from her mother's shadow. Ashley seeks the advice of a therapist to help solve her marital problems and as a result, tries to make the impossible choice between her husband and her mother.