The lives of two families intersect after Mia and her daughter Pearl move into a small Ohio town, and fate keeps throwing them in the path of the Richardson family and its matriarch, Elena.
Mia and Elena end up at odds when each's attempt to help the other's daughter escalates the brewing tension between them. Pearl struggles to adjust to a new school where she is separated from her classmates by class differences.
As the homecoming dance approaches, Izzy's frustration mounts as she continues to clash with her mother. Mia tries to help Bebe with her immigration status and the search for her daughter.
Elena inadvertently makes the conflict over Bebe's daughter much worse, leading to an ugly confrontation with Mia. Elena and Mia's relationships with their respective daughters continue to deteriorate
Sides are chosen as the McCulloughs and Bebe engage in a custody battle. Elena looks into Mia's past. Feeling abandoned by her mother, Lexie enlists Pearl's help when she lands in serious trouble.
A look into Mia's past reveals a shocking truth about how she became the woman she is today. Young Elena struggles under the pressure of taking care of four children.
Izzy is accused of something she didn't do to hide a painful secret. Elena threatens to reveal the truth about Mia's past and Pearl's paternity.
Elena crosses all lines in an attempt to support the McCulloughs' custody case. Pearl opens her eyes to the truth about Elena. Elena is forced to confront the consequences of her actions.