Tariq struggles with the weight of providing for his mother's mounting legal defence while juggling the rigours of Ivy League life.

After Monet's agreed to do business with him, Tariq initiates his play to control the drug market on campus, while insulating his and Monet's involvement.

As the heat is turned up on campus, Tariq isn't trying to be left in the cold with Lauren. Or is it Diana he's in to?

Tariq can't help but feel left out, as parents flood the campus for Homecoming at Stansfield.

After the head-on collision of Tariq's worlds at Homecoming, the campus is hot, causing problems as he tries to settle up on debts.

Tariq will do whatever it takes to clear his mother. But knowing he's not in the clear with Monet, Tariq's backed against the wall trying to keep his promise to get Tasha out of prison.

Tariq tries to resume his normal college life. Brayden provides Tariq an escape. Monet makes plans for the business to protect her children. Cane seeks out a new family to take the streets for himself.

Tariq will need to let go of the past to save whats left of his family. Diana helps Monet repair the business, but sees Monet is distracted. Cane takes a lesson from a new ally to get what he wants.

Tariq reflects on where he is in his life and who he can trust. Brayden must decide whether to protect his family or help save Tariq's. Monet's faced with a new world order within her own family.

Davis advises Tariq on the best way to protect himself against Jenny and Saxe questions what lines Davis crossed in doing so. Carrie realizes her own actions have put her students in harm's way.