A.J. Leitell

Antoine's students show interest and Annie's demo hits the mark; L.P. Everett's new case has smoke and fire; heat at the in-laws' house forces LaDonna to move; Hidalgo discovers a new angle; Janette's resistance slips; Albert learns he has chronic pulmonary disease.

Janette, Aunt Mimi and Annie commit to new deals, with varying degrees of enthusiasm; Toni may have found the killer she seeks, but Terry is still looking for his; L.P. meets his victim's family; Antoine plays his bone in Texas; Sonny plays his music closer to home.

Davis & Blakk go "full ghetto" on Davis' goodbye to the musician's life. Tim Feeny reveals himself and his intentions to Janette when he finds out she's throwing a benefit. Delmond parts ways with the powers that be. Toni sees hope that Joey's killer may be prosecuted.

Sonny rushes, but still misses the boat. Fats Domino tickles Davis' fancy and a few of the ivories. Antoine seeks reading help for Jennifer. Janette endures corporate hell. Toni and L.P. get a witness. Desiree gets a new ally.

It's Carnival time: Toni finds Judge Gatling dispensing judicial orders and potables at Galatoire's. Janette seeks counsel from Emeril Lagasse. Sonny falls on the wagon. As Nelson schmoozes, Annie sits in with the Neville Brothers at the Washington D.C. Mardi Gras Ball.