Welcome to Sweetie Pie's Season 2 Episode 5 Showing Up Is Hard to Do
- October 13, 2012
The show Welcome to Sweetie Pie's follows the family of Robbie Montgomery, a former backup singer for Ike and Tina Turner who now runs a soul food restaurant in St. Louis. Season 2 episode 5, titled "Showing Up Is Hard to Do," the family is dealing with the aftermath of the second shooting that occurred near the restaurant.
Miss Robbie is feeling overwhelmed with the stress of running a business in an area with high crime rates. She has been working hard to keep the restaurant running smoothly while dealing with the fear of potential danger. In this episode, she is seen making the difficult decision to hire additional security guards to ensure the safety of her employees and customers.
Meanwhile, Miss Robbie's son, Tim, is struggling to keep up with the demands of being the restaurant's general manager. He is forced to confront his team about their lack of performance, but tensions quickly rise when one of his employees becomes confrontational. Tim must navigate his team's morale while also dealing with his own emotions.
Throughout the episode, tensions are high as the family has a difficult time coping with the recent crime in the area. However, there are also moments of levity as the restaurant works to expand its catering business. Miss Robbie's nephew, Lil' Charles, is put in charge of a large catering order and finds himself in over his head. With the help of his coworkers, Lil' Charles learns valuable lessons about leadership and the importance of communication.
"Showing Up Is Hard to Do" highlights the struggles of running a business in a high-crime area and the impact that acts of violence can have on a community. However, the episode also showcases the resilience and strength of the Sweetie Pie's family as they work to overcome these challenges.