Ep 5. Cynthia's Birthday

Jerrod and his family are getting ready to celebrate Cynthia's birthday. Cynthia, Jerrod's mother, has just turned 60, and the family wants to make sure the day is special for her. But as they start preparing for the party, they quickly realize that Cynthia is feeling down and upset about her age and how time seems to be moving too fast.

Despite Jerrod's attempts to cheer her up, Cynthia can't help but feel like she's wasted her life. She's worried that she hasn't accomplished anything significant and that she's running out of time. Jerrod tries to reassure her and remind her of all the good things she's done in her life, but Cynthia remains unconvinced.

As the day wears on, tensions start to rise between the family members. Jerrod's father, Joe, is upset because the party is costing too much money, and his brother, Bobby, is annoyed that he has to share a room with his sister-in-law. And when they all gather around the table for dinner, things come to a head.

Cynthia starts talking about how much she regrets not pursuing her dreams and how she wishes she could go back in time and do things differently. The conversation becomes heated, with everyone chiming in and expressing their own frustrations and regrets. Jerrod tries to mediate, but it seems like everyone is too focused on their own issues to listen to each other.

Finally, Cynthia storms off, upset and distraught. Jerrod follows her and the two have a heart-to-heart conversation about life, love, and the power of family. Cynthia realizes that even though she may not have accomplished everything she set out to do in life, she has a loving family who supports her and cares about her. Jerrod reminds her that there's still time to pursue her dreams and that age is just a number.

The family reunites and celebrates Cynthia's birthday with a renewed sense of appreciation for each other. They realize that even though life can be difficult and full of regrets, family is what really matters in the end. They share a birthday cake, exchange gifts, and smile, knowing that even though they may not be perfect, they are loved.