In the season 7 premiere, Sherri is still in shock after the revelation that Lucas Lyons is alive; meanwhile, Shayquan and the rest of the Lyons siblings await the news of Sean's fate.

The Lyons family must deal with Sean's new reality; meanwhile, Sherri must make good on Lucas' demand.

While Keysha could be having second thoughts, Delilah returns forcing Ryan and Bobbi to make a decision about their future; meanwhile, as Sherri has a revelation, a mysterious stranger shows up in Sean's hospital room.

Noah makes a new friend, which may put Sherri in a position to interact with someone she may not necessarily want to be around; meanwhile, as Sean is still adjusting to his present reality, Keysha takes on the role of Xavier Jr.'s mother.

Keysha worries about the custody of Xavier, Jr. when Xavier's brother rolls into town demanding rights for his family, Sherri and Allen may be beginning to bond, Shayquan gets some backup when it comes to Sean, and a Lyons returns home.

While Keysha must make a decision in regards to Xavier, Jr., Malcolm finally meets MJ; meanwhile, Jared and Sheri are hit with separate bombshells.

Jared's secret is in danger of coming into light after on of his clients appears at his parents' house for dinner; meanwhile, a surprise dinner rings Sherri and Allen closer.

Sherri and Keysha enter unfamiliar territory; meanwhile, as Bobbi's suspicions towards Jared continues to grow, Shayquan and Angel may be growing apart.

Keysha and Sherri both struggle with possibly moving forward with their potential suitors.