We meet Ocean, a single mom of two, as she moves into the three flat apartment building. Despite its dilapidated state, the apartment, and the independence that it represents, delights her.

Ocean prepares her kids for school while she battles to maintain authority over her troublesome niece. Peggy’s struggle to raise her grandson Ian is highlighted when Lupe discovers Ian is not at school with the rest of the children.

Slowly, the three flat apartment building that Ocean lives in starts to seem a little brighter and little more like home.

Ocean, Lupe and Peggy use Ocean’s new laptop to search for job opportunities and resources available to them online. Ocean expresses her frustrations and hopelessness to Mr. Bailey. Peggy, desperate and afraid of her future, admits to Lupe that she has stolen food.

All the families celebrate Halloween but little Sammy’s actions unearth an unexpected ghost for Ocean. Lupe continues to struggle with her choices while Peggy finally enjoys some good news.

Ocean still grapples with her ability to keep her family safe, particularly Trina who insists on challenging Ocean’s every house rule. This time she may have gone too far. Lupe confronts a health issue while Peggy happily settles into her new job.

Lupe treats Ocean to a much-needed respite, during which we learn more about Lupe’s childhood and why she empathizes so much with Trina. Peggy has an encounter that tests how vulnerable she really feels, particularly after another one of Lupe’s impulsive actions. Ocean, despite her fear, takes a giant step toward a long-term goal.

Ocean coordinates Thanksgiving for the entire building. The celebration unfolds with much anticipation and surprises, not all of which are welcome. As the women count their blessings, they also tally the true meaning of family, friendship and the importance of forgiving both.