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Left in charge of Penny (Janet Jackson), Florida (Esther Rolle) rushes her to the local free clinic when the girl shows signs of suffering from the flu. Upon arrival, Florida is shocked to learn that the only doctor on duty (Paula Kelly), a product of the ghetto herself, is fed up with her shabby surroundings and is preparing to leave for a better-paying job. Desperately, Florida tries to persuade the departing doc to stick around long enough to avert what threatens to become a flu epidemic.