After Ester realizes she doesn't have enough money to get into her talent expo, she chooses to go return to her life of survival sex work to fund her dream.

The divide between Ester and her twin sister Ruth deepens over the care of their mother, as Ester questions her own womanhood.

Ester faces a challenging audition and learns she may have more to offer.

Once Ester secures enough money to enter the talent expo, a hurricane begins forming in the Gulf - threatening the event and city.

An unexpected date turns into a life-affirming experience for Ester.

As a voluntary evacuation is issued in New Orleans, Ester and her family consider whether to stay or leave.

As she attempts to leave New Orleans, Ester gets confronted by her main John and makes a choice that will forever alter her life.