Monique, Trevante's birth mother has no choice but to place her son under Kym's guardianship due to her inability to provide a stable home. Kym's best friend Myra (played by Sherri Shepherd) is having none of it.
Kym has her first meeting with Trevante's educational therapist (played by Cynthia Erivo) which leaves her ego and parental confidence feeling bruised.
Myra tells Kym that she self-sabotages herself which is why she isn't a star. Kym seeks out the advice of her friend Jenifer Lewis (played by Jenifer Lewis) who doles out wisdom while soaking in a hot tub.
Trevante's birth mom, Monique, reappears wanting to reunite with Trevante as Kym is going up for the most important role in her career. Kym decides that she wants to legally adopt Trevante.