Meanwhile, (his reluctant white, trust-fund partner) is in over his head. He confesses to Tariq that his uncle, a corrupt businessman, is sniffing around their drug money trail. Brayden wants out. Tariq refuses. “There is no out,” Tariq says, channeling his father’s cold logic.

The episode likely continues the story of Tariq St. Patrick as he deals with the aftermath of previous events and navigates his relationships and academic life.