Do You Take This Woman?

what happens

Before Dwayne and Whitley can deal with the repercussions of his revelation, her mother arrives for the engagement party. Dwayne's parents come to town, and Adele and Marion instantly despise each other. They clash over preparations for the party and wedding, and end up getting into a scuffle and throwing flowers all over the dorm lounge. Dwayne tells Whitley that he is feeling trapped; he fears that they are rushing into marriage. Dwayne has a talk with his father, who insists that it is common to have cold feet. Mrs. Gilbert and Mrs. Wayne establish an uneasy truce during the party. Each of the parents makes a touching toast to the couple and its future. Whitley announces that she is calling off the wedding and runs out. Dwayne follows her and pleads that he still loves her. He points out that his father said that everyone has doubts. ""Doubts, Dwayne. Not dates,"" she replies. Whitley tells Dwayne that she wants to be with him for the rest of her life, and asks if he can say the same.

who made it

directed

Debbie Allen

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Jada Pinkett Smith as Lena James
• Cory Tyler as Terrence Taylor
• Ron O'Neal as Mercer Gilbert
• Gary Dourdan as Shazza Zulu
• Diahann Carroll as Marion Gilbert
• Patti LaBelle as Adele Wayne
• Harold Sylvester as Woodson Wayne