Maurice McRae

A former sobriety sponsor contacts Holmes for help with an illegal endeavour involving his brother. Elsewhere, the poisoning of a biology professor calls for attention.

Lucious is eager to display his power and releases a rap by Freda challenging Hakeem. Not to be outdone, Hakeem fires back at Freda with a rap battle challenge that could put Lyon Dynasty's future in danger.

The Lyons band together to help Hakeem with his custody battle for Bella; Claudia grows more possessive of Lucious; Jamal introduces Warren to Lucious; Andre begins seeing a new therapist; one of Becky's old flames returns.

A former cop is shot and killed shortly after his wife joins the precinct; Medavoy professes his love for Abandando.