Jersey Strong
Missing Fathers
TV-14
S1 • E6 Oct 19, 2013 22mJayda considers leaving Creep, but believes the decision would lead to Aljahmeir and Layla losing the only male role-model in their lives. As Jayda remains in "mommy mode" by preparing an Easter Egg hunt with the children, Creep laments on the lack of a father figure in his life as he falls back into hanging with his homies. Concerned, Jayda seeks advice from Brooke who agrees that Creep needs to change his ways and come back home. In order to connect with a group of young girls, Jayda shares her story about coping with her own father's absence during her rough childhood. After attending the funeral of a friend lost to gang violence, Jayda realizes she needs Creep to be safe and protect the children. Brooke is stressed about Maggie's and her pre-occupation with Nicole moving out of the house. Nicole accuses Brooke and Maggie of being control freaks, and devotes most of her time to Justin. She returns home for dinner to talk with Brooke and Maggie about her need for more freedom. While Nicole is a bit of handful, Brooke is having an easier time bonding with Kevin at the office. She takes him under her wing in preparation for a motion hearing to suppress evidence for her new client, Jason Lovejoy. Charged with unlawful possession of weapons and a conspiracy to distribute drugs, Jason could face over twenty years in prison, leaving his young daughter without a father. After a shaky testimony from his fiancé, Brooke presents Jason with two options: either go to trial and risk prosecution or plead guilty for a reduced prison sentence.
