![]() ![]() When he awakens, he explains to Florida that he was dreaming that he’d been commissioned to paint the winner of “Miss Black America” in the nude – but the winner was Moms Mabley! His face first indicates that he’s enjoying his dream, but his expression then changes to one of distaste. It’s clear that James is concerned about his son and wants him back, but it’s not until after Jackson apologizes and shakes James’s hand that he pushes his pride aside and relents.Ĭheryl Browne Hollingsworth was the first black woman to participate in the Miss America pageant. returning home, the admonitions of his family obviously get through to him, as evidenced by his showing up at J.J.’s temporary home with a flimsy excuse. Before the time is up, James’s watch stops working!Īlthough James continues to maintain his stance against J.J. After Florida insists that the Lord will punish him for his disrespect, James gives God 10 seconds to show him a sign. Florida, in fact, literally tells her husband, “You did the wrong thing.” The episode even features a scene with James interacting with God – and coming out with egg on his face. Here, James places a 20-year-old feud above the well-being and potential success of his oldest son (not to mention the child who is most in need of a leg up), while not only Florida but both of the younger children try in vain to point out the error of his ways. winds up in the storage room over a boutique because his father can’t get over a 20-year grudge. with his painting endeavors, and James tells J.J. Ultimately, the apology is accepted, Jackson vows to continue helping J.J. While they’re there, Leroy Jackson enters and insists on saying to James what he wanted to tell him 20 years earlier: that he’s sorry. While she’s there, James shows up as well, claiming that he’s looking for a missing shirt. After a few days, Florida – under the guise of going to church – secretly goes to visit J.J. James stubbornly maintains his viewpoint, even as Thelma and Michael express how much they miss their brother, and despite Florida’s pleas for J.J. winds up leaving home, moving into the storage room above Jackson’s boutique. J.J.’s angry response to his father’s action leads to an argument and J.J. When Jackson shows up at the Evans home, James refuses to listen to anything that he has to say and throws him out of the apartment. Twenty years earlier, before James and Florida got married, James and Jackson had planned to go into business together James gave Jackson $250, but Jackson gambled and lost the money at the races. ![]() The patron is local businessman and boutique owner Leroy Jackson, who just happens to be a former friend of James’s. reveals to his parents that he has a patron who is helping him purchase art supplies and is providing a space where J.J. The action in this week’s episode kicks off when J.J. “As long as you’re living under my roof, you’re not going to do but one thing, and that’s OBEY.” ![]()
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