When an ex-con is released after 15 years in prison, he is shocked when he discovers how much the world has changed.
After getting rejected for a job at a fancy restaurant, Tray finds a job at a chain coffee shop which is owned by Wavy, the man whose crimes he took the fall for.
Tray and Cousin Bobby take the kids from school and go on a trip to reminisce about the past. Shay tries to look for the kids.
Cousin Bobby tries to persuade Tray to enter a new relationship, but he feels unprepared.
Tray attends Shay mother's funeral reception, which bothers Shay, until Tray defends her when her family accuses her of neglecting her mother.
Tray tries to teach his son Shazad how to be a man.
Tray falls back on his old ways to raise money for the homeless shelter where Shay volunteers.
Tray loses control after things go south and he turns to Bobby to help him.
Tray remembers the day he was arrested as a young man, and all the years he had lost.
Tray wants the halfway house gang to help him get rid of Wavy.