In discovering that their lawyer is dating one of his clients, -  a lapdancer; Melanie, his parents are none too happy. Melanie is a far cry from their image of the perfect daughter inlaw. Not only is she a poor choice from a professional perspective, but there are issues of race, religion and class to both. Will love conquer all, or will family expectations win the day ? the battle line is drawn between cultural conflicts, traditional beliefs and values. Will Jerry leave Melanie or will God intervene ?