[s2e6] What's Free? Now

: 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.

: 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. [S2E6] What's Free?

: 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 : Lorenzo returns home, creating immediate tension with

: 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. Monet continues to hide the truth that Zeke

: Feeling marginalized by Monet, Diana reveals to Lorenzo that Monet had an "exit plan" that did not include him, further fracturing the parents' relationship. Tariq and Brayden's Partnership

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: Saxe learns through overheard conversations that Lauren does not want to testify against Tariq, but he also discovers the devastating fact that she was wearing a wire, which puts Tariq in immediate legal peril.