[s3e11] — Mommy Not Dearest

While Max deals with family drama, (Queen Latifah) finds herself in a bizarre situation involving Hollywood star Dean Cain .

: Khadijah finds Dean Cain’s wallet in a cab. She discovers he is highly superstitious and refuses to work until he retrieves a specific "lucky receipt" inside—the one from the breakfast he ate the day he auditioned for Lois & Clark . [S3E11] Mommy Not Dearest

The primary storyline follows (Erika Alexander) as her mother, Nina (guest star CCH Pounder ), arrives in town to accept an award. While Max deals with family drama, (Queen Latifah)

: Unlike the close-knit group at the brownstone, Max and her mother have never had a particularly intimate relationship. Nina surprises Max by insisting on staying at her apartment and attempting to "bond" after years of keeping their distance. The primary storyline follows (Erika Alexander) as her

: In true Khadijah fashion, she refuses to hand the wallet over to assistants, insisting on returning it to Cain himself to ensure it reaches its rightful owner.

: The tension peaks when Nina reveals she once had an affair. Max, overwhelmed by this sudden vulnerability from a woman she always viewed as distant, explains that she actually appreciated the "space" her mother gave her to become her own independent person.

: After Max loses a case in court, Nina shows up to offer comfort. The two acknowledge that they cannot change their history overnight but agree to start building a new relationship slowly. Subplot: The Celebrity Wallet