Kept: "Always Something"

The envied life at the luxurious McKinley Estates is nowhere as relaxing as it appears. A group of Black stay-at-home moms will reveal the many tasks of the role. They vow to preserve their definition of the status quo amid hectic schedules, battles with mental health, challenging partners, and idle hearts.

News spreads through the fictional state of Edgerton like wildfire. From the gated communities of Maplewood to every working-class neighborhood in the County, natives scrambled to secure their place in the newly opened McKinley Estates. Located in the quaint, affluent city of Beaumont, the property promises “Comfortable, Elevated Housing For All.” But you must know how to play your hand to get the best they offer.

After over a decade with her high school sweetheart at the wheel, Reyn Wilson decides it’s time for her family to experience everything her husband has worked hard for, whether he knows it or not.

Sapphire Richardson, a woman of her status, knows firsthand that appearances are everything. She knows the security the estates bring will give her family the privacy and freedom they need now more than ever.

Pai Evans never considered herself the private community type. Mindful to never get trapped in temporary seasons, this business first wife realizes this unexpected detour may be the change her family needs to stick with.

Ex-socialite Josslyn Alexander sees the estates as no more than a path to her redemption arc. Optimistic of the new beginnings life with her new family will bring, she almost forgets she’s back in the same community that cast her out once before.

In this series pilot, readers will get a firsthand look into the lives of four resilient Black wives and mothers who are determined to live the lives their hearts desire. Why? Because even fictional Black women are tired of being expected to settle for less.