Kwabena is desperate to get his first directing gig, but every project he comes across uses tired Black stereotypes. As pressure mounts from his family and agent, he faces a choice: take any job to get his foot in the door or hold out for a project with integrity.

Sadly, his love life isn't going much better. Kwabena hasn't moved on from his ex, Vanessa, after she moved to New York and their relationship fizzled out. When Funmi shares an unexpected update on how she's doing, old feelings resurface.