Marcus lies to alibi Vanessa, but wants something in return. Nia has to go full tabloid to make up for losing the Laila exclusive. Laila takes a dangerous assignment.

Vanessa feels guilty after being with Bryce; Nia struggles to remember a drunken night on the town with Laila; Eric makes a surprise visit; Marcus wants to start over with Vanessa.

The story of how Kareem fell from grace and how Marcus ascended to stardom; Laila tries to reconcile her past; Vanessa tries to free Marcus of his debt; Nia's worlds collide.

Marques lays it all on the line to protect the people he loves; Vanessa, Nia, and Laila join forces to track down Kalinda?s killer; Nia?s big story gets the attention of someone from her past; Vanessa has a big announcement.