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 mum 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. Pedro and Nicole are locked in their fight. Nicole meets with a doctor to better her chances at winning the pageant.

Chantel throws a housewarming party to help put her and Pedro's recent marital troubles behind them. Her plans backfire when the party shines a spotlight on the pressure points in their marriage.

Winter is putting herself out there and turns to Chantel for dating advice. Pedro's attempt at avoiding tension at home blows up in his face. Alejandro shows up unannounced.

Karen and River question Pedro about his recent clash with Chantel. Winter's love life is blossoming. Pedro reached out to his mom for advice. Nicole is at a crossroads with Alejandro as he pleads for a second chance.

As Pedro and Chantel drift further apart, Nicole and Alejandro grow closer together. Chantel takes her friend's advice and goes out for drinks with Pedro and his co-workers, leading to a fiery confrontation.

With Pedro set on the idea of separation, Chantel comes up with a startling plan to try to save their marriage. While Nicole processes tragic news, Winter has high hopes for her next first date, and Karen tries again to get more info out of Chantel.

Chantel secretly heads to the Dominican Republic to try to mend her relationship with Lidia. Chantel's family thinks she's at a marriage retreat with Pedro, and Pedro thinks she's at a conference -- until his mom tells him the truth.

Pedro arrives in the Dominican Republic and confronts Chantel about lying to him. Lidia suggests herself as a mediator between Pedro and Chantel. Chantel continues to keep her family in the dark. Pedro and Nicole attempt to mend their relationship.

Mediation with Lidia does not go the way any of them expected. Alejandro fulfills a promise to Nicole. Winter brings a new attitude to her latest date. Chantel comes clean to Karen about the state of her marriage.

Chantel and Pedro attempt to live under the same roof as a separated couple. Alejandro gives Nicole an ultimatum. Chantel struggles with what she knows she needs to do and what she can do. Pedro visits an attorney to get more information.

Pedro moves out of the house after asking Chantel for a divorce. Chantel turns to her family and tells them everything about her failed marriage. When Pedro discovers Chantel has run off after emptying their joint bank account, he sets out to find her.

Pedro finally finds Chantel, leading to a fiery argument between the two. Chantel returns from vacation and has Winter and Karen move into the house. Pedro hits his breaking point and makes the decision to file divorce papers.