: Cane attempts to use Brayden to organize a meeting with Monet. Although Monet initially refuses to work with Brayden, Tariq and Brayden eventually "bury the hatchet" and agree to work together alongside Effie.
: Tariq breaks up with Lauren to protect her from the fallout of his lifestyle, unaware that she has already been pressured into wearing a wire by investigators. Mecca's True Identity [S2E6] What's Free?
: The "connect" for the family's supply is revealed to be Mecca, who is also Monet's former lover and the biological father of Zeke. Monet continues to hide the truth that Zeke is her son, rather than her nephew. : Cane attempts to use Brayden to organize
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: Lorenzo returns home, creating immediate tension with Monet. While Lorenzo wants to reclaim his position as head of the family, Monet is focused on keeping the family unified under her own terms.
: Lorenzo challenges Dru to prove his ruthlessness by tailing Kino, an old rival. Dru agrees, though he remains conflicted about his role in the business.
: Mecca expresses interest in meeting Lorenzo, setting the stage for a dangerous confrontation. Legal Pressures