In the aftermath of a hate crime that claims the life of his partner, a Gay African American male navigates the complexities of grief, friendship, and new love amidst the backdrop of contemporary urban life, challenging societal norms and personal healing. 

SYNOPSIS:

The pilot opens with Tariff Richardson, a young African American man, struggling with the loss of his partner, James, to a violent hate crime. As Tariff grapples with his grief, he is supported by his close-knit group of friends—Mike, Reese, Jay, and Kevin—each dealing with their own personal and professional challenges. The episode intercuts between the present day and flashbacks, revealing the depth of Tariff and James's relationship and the night of the tragic incident. Amidst this backdrop, the pilot introduces various subplots including Reese's career as an emerging football star, Mike's corporate climb and personal doubts, Jay's secretive love life, and Kevin's struggle with his partner Demetrious's conservative family. The episode weaves these individual stories into a tapestry of friendship, love, loss, and resilience.