Ep 14. Games People Play
- TV-PG
- March 4, 2009
- 19 min
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After a tense family meeting, Miranda and Calvin finally get back to their home. However, they find out that their house has been broken into and they have been robbed. The discovery leaves them both in a state of shock and confusion. They believe it is someone they know who broke in, though they can't quite pin down who it might be.
Meanwhile, Ella and Curtis are preoccupied with their own issues. Curtis is feeling insecure about his age and his ability to keep up with his responsibilities as a father and husband. Ella tries to reassure him, but her attention is also divided because she's concerned about their financial situation. She ends up getting a job offer, but the job is in another city. Curtis balks at the idea of moving, but Ella isn't sure what else to do.
As the day wears on, everyone in the household feels the weight of the recent events. They all start to act suspiciously and keep secrets from each other. Malik and CJ are hiding something big, and the secrecy threatens to tear the family apart.
Throughout the episode, the characters all play mind games with each other. They manipulate and deceive each other, all while trying to maintain a façade of normalcy. The tension builds until it finally breaks in a climactic scene. The truth about the robbery is revealed, as well as the other secrets that have been simmering under the surface.
In the end, the family learns that honesty is the only way to move forward. They confront their issues head-on, and strive to repair the trust that has been broken. The episode ends on a hopeful note, with the family united and committed to working through their challenges together.
Overall, "Games People Play" is a tense and dramatic episode that explores the complexities of family relationships. The characters are all flawed and struggling, but their love for each other ultimately pulls them through. Fans of Tyler Perry's House of Payne will find a lot to enjoy in this episode.