The city celebrates the election of Barack Obama; Desautel opens her own restaurant; LaDonna rebuilds Gigi's bar; as the school band director, Batiste becomes invested in his students' lives.
Antoine does a good deed; a homeowner is suspicious of Nelson; Delmond convinces his father to sign up for assistance.
Davis says goodbye to the musician's life; Tim Feeny reveals his intentions; Delmond parts ways; Toni sees hope.
Desiree's mother's house collapses; Annie's parents learn about her record deal; Albert's children find out about his lymphoma; Toni appeals to a police captain; Janette has a reunion.
Sonny misses the boat; Antoine tries to get reading help for Jennifer; Janette endures corporate hell; Toni and L.P. Everett get a witness; Desiree gets a new ally.