As Chantel and Pedro settle into their house, they discover cracks in the foundation of their marriage. Winter prepares to undergo bariatric surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. Nicole pursues her dream of winning the Miss Dominican Republic beauty pageant.

Chantel and Karen are on pins and needles while Winter undergoes surgery. Pedro admits to his mom that he's having difficulties with Chantel. Nicole gets tough love from a coach helping her to get ready for the pageant.

Chantel heads back home to Atlanta, ready to take on the issues in her marriage. Pedro and Nicole are locked in their fight with neither one willing to apologize to the other. Nicole meets with a doctor to better her chances at winning the pageant.