Lamar turns out to be an unexpected ally for Rayna; Jolene tries to help when she sees Juliette struggling; Will and Avery each get a shot to shine with bigger stars.
Stephanie is a force to be reckoned with at a Women's Empowerment Summit; Bella forges an alliance with Rod.
Stephanie makes an accusation and vows to get revenge; Bella navigates Rod and Evan; Amara forms an unlikely partnership that compels Titus to make questionable moves.
Stephanie and Irene conspire against Rondell; Titus takes matters into his own hands.
Trevor is involved in a fender bender; Denise rents a creek house when Frank is deployed to Iraq; Pamela gets the chance to confront her stalker; Michael officially presents Trevor with a Silver Star Medal.