EPISODE

5. I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say

Antoine Batiste does the 'Cupid Shuffle,' as Desiree's mother's house collapses. Annie T's visiting parents learn about her record deal.

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Tension is mounting between the residents and the City Council over the four housing projects. Desiree arrives in time to see her mother's house demolished, although it was also listed for remediation. Albert and Delmond are pepper-sprayed while at a demonstration outside the City Council building, the council having managed to keep anti-demolition protesters out of the public meeting. Nelson realizes that he has been excluded from large contracts by his erstwhile partner, C. J. Liguori. It is Christmas and family tensions are on the rise; Albert is surrounded by his family for Christmas dinner, concerned that it will be his last. Annie's parents visit New Orleans and although her mother is disappointed that she's not pursuing a classical career, she comes to appreciate Annie's musical talents. Davis and his parents have opposing views about the value of the projects which they see as being a breeding ground for criminals. Relations between LaDonna and her brother-in-law Bernard remain frosty and she refuses to join the in-laws for Christmas dinner, offering instead to host them at her bar. Toni and Everett continue their investigation of the Glover homicide while the police continue to harass Toni's 16-year-old daughter Sofia.

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