The kitchen: Tamera is upset about Ray being out on a late date with his new fling, Vivica. She channels her anger into cookie baking making a mess in the kitchen. Tia is confused when Tamera elaborates how she's going to tell Ray off for coming home so late. But when Ray arrives finding the girls still up and the kitchen in a mess - he's the one doing all the yelling..!
Plot
Ray's relationship with Vivica changed him into a new, improved version - according to himself. Tamera can't recognize him at all. He keeps breaking promises to her, making her angry and jealous. Ray announces he will bring Vivica to dinner so that they all can meet her. When the day arrives everybody but Tamera have valid excuses not to join the dinner with Ray and Vivica. Not wanting to be the third wheel Tamera says she won't come either. Meanwhile Tia gets a job at a bookstore / coffeeshop called Book 'em Joe. Here she meets Tyreke for the first time. Another new character is introduced when Lisa hires an assistant, Mattie, to help her finish some dresses. Ray brings Vivica to Book 'em Joe where she finally meets the family. Vivica is nice. She is very impressed with the girls. But even though it seem like a happy end, Tamera still isn't ok with everything - and her troubles continue in the following episode...