The action takes place in the Midwest, in the state of Indiana. The focus is on the ordinary African-American couple, the Upshaws, who are raising their four children. He works as a mechanic, and she is an employee at the local hospital. Benny and Regina often struggle with money. Additionally, conflicts over household matters frequently arise in their family. But in the end, Benny and Regina, who genuinely love each other, strive to achieve mutual understanding.