Allie and Brooke

"I'm just not sold he's the guy for you, that's all," Allie said, trying to be the voice of doubt. But it just infuriated Brooke.

"It's because Samson's Black, isn't it!" Brooke rejoined.

"You know I'm not racist ... " Allie said.

"What? Because Maurice is Black?" Brooke said, hitting her where it hurt. Maurice was Allie's baby from Moses.

"Leave Mo out of it," Allie hissed. "He's a jock. He's frivolous. He'll break your heart. You shouldn't be discussing engagement or having babies. Go have fun. Meet guys like ..."

"Like dad? God, you're such a racist?" Allie sighed. There was no dissuading her daughter, she knew. And deep down, she understood exactly why.