Ep 12. The Alarm

The Alarm is the twelfth episode of the sixth season of Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse. This episode revolves around the strained relationship between Brad and Maxine due to Brad's infidelity. Maxine has been struggling to trust Brad again and their constant arguments have put a strain on their relationship. Meanwhile, Leslie and Jennifer's mother, Veronica, have been spending more time together, which worries Leslie as she fears that her mother might be manipulating Veronica.

The episode begins with Brad and Maxine getting ready for the day as they both prepare to head to the office. Brad tries to make amends with Maxine by apologizing for his past mistakes and promising to do better. However, Maxine is still hurt by Brad's betrayal and finds it difficult to trust him again. As they leave the house, Brad activates the alarm, but Maxine doesn't seem to remember the code. Brad assumes that it's because she hasn't used it enough and makes a mental note to test her on it later.

At the office, Jennifer meets with her father, who has come to visit her. They discuss Jennifer's mother, Veronica, and the amount of time she's been spending with Leslie. Jennifer's father thinks that Veronica might be up to something, but Jennifer brushes it off, saying that her mother is just trying to be a part of Leslie's life. Leslie walks in on their conversation and is visibly upset by the insinuations made about her mother. Jennifer tries to reassure Leslie that everything is fine, but Leslie can't shake off her suspicion.

Back at the house, Maxine receives a call from her friend, Keisha, who invites her to lunch. Although she's hesitant to go, Maxine eventually agrees to meet Keisha. However, Brad sees this as an opportunity to test Maxine on the alarm and asks her to deactivate it before leaving. Maxine, who is in a hurry, makes a mistake when entering the code, causing the alarm to go off. Brad is irritated by the mistake and accuses Maxine of not taking the security of their home seriously.

At lunch, Keisha tries to cheer Maxine up by suggesting they go on a girls trip together. Although Maxine is tempted, she declines the offer, saying that she needs to work things out with Brad first. Keisha advises Maxine to take things one step at a time and not to put too much pressure on her marriage.

Meanwhile, Jennifer meets with her mother, Veronica, to discuss Leslie's concerns. Veronica denies any manipulation, saying that she just wants to be involved in Jennifer's life. Jennifer tries to believe her mother, but Leslie's words have planted a seed of doubt in her mind.

Back at the house, Brad and Maxine's argument about the alarm continues. Brad accuses Maxine of not prioritizing their safety, while Maxine feels that Brad is belittling her. As the argument escalates, Maxine tells Brad that she can't take it anymore and storms out of the house.

The episode ends with Leslie and Jennifer continuing to discuss Veronica's intentions. Jennifer starts to believe that Leslie might be right about their mother and they both agree to keep an eye on her. Maxine, on the other hand, goes to a park to clear her head and think about her marriage. As she sits on a bench, she receives a text from Brad, apologizing for his behavior and asking her to come back home. Maxine considers her options before finally deciding to trust Brad and give their marriage another chance.

Overall, The Alarm is an episode that explores trust and doubt in relationships. Brad and Maxine's marriage is on the rocks due to Brad's infidelity, and Maxine is finding it hard to trust him again. Meanwhile, Leslie's suspicion of Veronica and her intentions towards Jennifer continue to grow, which puts a strain on their mother-daughter relationship. Will Maxine and Brad be able to work things out, and is Leslie right about Veronica's motives? Watch the episode to find out.