The Custody Battle

The Custody Battle is an - episode in the series, Sweet L.A. Life: The New Generation.
== Synopsis ==
Callie faces a tough challenge when she is sued by Ethan's parents for custody of her unborn baby. When Layla and Nathan try to get to the bottom of the custody suit, they are shocked to learn that Ethan's parents do not want their unborn grandchild being surrounded by the LGBTQ + community and they blame Callie for Ethan's second marriage falling apart. Now they must tell Callie in order to help her fight back. Erica, Olivia, Riley, Nichelle, Kiki, and Shannon go on a lesbian cruise for fun and adventure. Luke and Javi introduce baby Inez to Javi's uncle Hector.
==Plot==
Layla, Nathan, and Sylvia are in Gretchen's office with Mr. and Mrs. Griffins, where Layla confronts them with the facts of the custody battle. Mr. Griffins eventually admits that he and his wife do not want their unborn grandchild raised in a homosexual environment, due to Callie being friends with the members of the LGBT community and being related to lesbian. Mrs. Griffins also reveals that Callie is to blame for Ethan's failed marriage to his second wife. Layla is appalled at the Griffins' callousness. Nathan agrees with Layla and explains that Ethan's marriage fell apart because his wife had an affair and left him for her lover. He is appalled that Ethan never told his parents about his marriage troubles. However, the Griffins are aware that Ethan's wife had an affair and left him. Layla questions them on why they would attack Callie. They explain that they don't want her to raise the baby surrounded by f--s and dykes, which leaves Layla shocked and even more appalled.
Later on, Layla and the other are back in Ben's apartment and they consult with one another. Ben finds it disgusting that Ethan's parents would be that homophobic and treat Callie that badly. They are also appalled that they would blame her for Ethan's death and the failure of his marriage to Kira fell apart. Nathan pointed out that the bomber killed Ethan and Kira had an affair and left Ethan for her lover. Ben explained that the Griffins already know that the bomber killed Ethan and Kira's infidelity, but still, they want to punish Callie. Fortunately, they all agree that Callie should told the truth behind the custody suit. Layla offers to break the news to her sister herself.
Layla and Callie are in their apartment, sitting down together Layla explains to Callie the real purpose behind the custody suit, to which Callie becomes angry and outraged by it and decides to confront them.