How do you get a baby when you're a single black woman? First visit a sperm bank, if that doesn't work . Think about Surrogacy if you can't afford it then think about adoption. These are all the steps Opal Cater took, as she tried to start a family all on her own. There was just one problem no adoption agency would take her seriously if she didn't have a husband. So what is a girl to do, call on her best friend of course. Brendan Fletcher and Opal have been friends since elementary school and while Opal grew up to be a well respected Doctor, Brendan grew up to be a hot billionaire Chef in New York. So when faced with the dilemma of giving up on getting a child or get married without any love Opal found a better solution. Get married to your best friend and get the child you have been dreaming of. The only issue is what happens when you fall for your own lie?