Shelly's father, Yusef (recurring guest star CLIFTON POWELL), shows up after years of absence to show his support for Shelly when she is named Miami's Designer of the Year. To Shelly's surprise, her mother, Beverly (recurring guest star PENNY JOHNSON JERALD), encourages her to give him a second chance. Meanwhile, when Janie's curiosity is piqued by the discovery of an unusually large amount of cash in Rita's purse, she decides to investigate the suspicious source of income.