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Mary Elizabeth seeks inspiration to overcome writer's block; Bill's work interferes with his relationship with Rene.

Any Day Now

Chapter One

An old friend puts a damper on Mary Elizabeth and Colliar's barbecue when he makes racist jokes; Rene and Detective Moody grow closer.

I Wish You Could Understand

A handsome employee flirts with M.E.; Rene avoids Detective Moody, and her mother has a beau; Carver gives young Rene a candy bracelet and a kiss.

Trust Me

Kelly is disappointed when her parents disapprove of her relationship with an African-American guy; Rene represents a known drug addict who claims he was beaten by a police officer.

It's Your Problem, Not Mine

Colliar's business acumen catches Mary Elizabeth off guard; Rene's cousin poses as white; young Rene's celebrated aunt (Jasmine Guy) visits.

Blue

Mary Elizabeth and Colliar use Grandma Otis' legacy to start a construction business; Michael continues to stalk Rene; young M.E. and Rene happen upon a KKK meeting.

Quit Bein' Such a Scaredy Cat

M.E.'s sister (Delta Burke) jolts Colliar out of depression and irritates Rene with her prejudice; at a segregated hospital, Catherine insists on medical care for young Rene.

I Feel Awful

Mary Elizabeth gets published; Colliar lies about going to work; Rene has misgivings about a case; young M.E. enters the school talent show.

Salamanders

A lesbian couple sues for the right to wed on public property; M.E. learns Colliar has a secret, female Internet pen pal.

It's Who You Sleep With

Mary Elizabeth learns she is pregnant; Rene represents a white couple whose black foster child was taken away; Johnny scuffles with the manager after young Rene is refused service at a soda fountain.

Call Him Johnny

Rene represents the parents of a child who died from AIDS; Mary Elizabeth tries to bring her and Rene's friends together.

You Shoulda Seen My Daddy

Mary Elizabeth invites Grandma Otis to live with the family; the girls help young Colliar fend off bullies.

Courage ... It Means Heart

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Growing up in racially segregated Birmingham, Alabama, during the 1960's, Rene and Mary Elizabeth manage to stick together despite community intolerance of "mixed" friendships.

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