Elyse Dinh

Max’s violent outburst comes back to haunt him. Tara learns she is now able to be aware of what her newest alternate personality, Shoshana, does. Kate’s music video is an internet success. Marshall decides he has to break up with Courtney. The doctor gives Charmaine surprising news about her pregnancy.

Micah (Nicholas L. Ashe) starts his new school with excitement, where he befriends the teen protestors from the basketball game. Meanwhile, Nova’s (Rutina Wesley) editor reveals that she needs new material for her book. Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) meets with a potential new employee who was referred by his parole officer. In the evening, Blue (Ethan Hutchison) walks in on Ralph Angel while he’s spending time with a female guest, and Ralph Angel is flooded with guilt. Elsewhere, Hollywood and Violet attend Hollywood’s reunion together, where someone from Hollywood’s past insults Violet. Later, Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) tells Nova about her plan to topple Sam Landry’s (David Jensen) empire, and Nova strongly disapproves. Micah overhears the conversation and while discussing it with Nova, she extends comfort. Finally, Darla (Bianca Lawson) returns.

Remy (Dondré T. Whitfield) invites Nova (Rutina Wesley) fishing, where he shares stories about Nova’s parents. As the sun sets, Nova and Remy act on their romantic feelings. Meanwhile, Violet (Tina Lifford) continues to struggle with her lupus diagnosis, and Ralph Angel bonds with his boss’s daughter over dinner. Later, Ralph Angel extends Benny a generous offer. Elsewhere, Davis (Timon Kyle Durrett) discloses his secret to Charley, and Charley turns to Jacob for distraction. Micah and his new friends from school visit a plantation where they have a heated exchange with a plantation guide in a period costume, causing Ant to confess a secret to Micah. Finally, during a heartbreaking conversation, Darla (Bianca Lawson) and Ralph Angel clarify their relationship to Blue (Ethan Hutchison).

Nick gets suspicious and tries to uncover a secret Aubrey is hiding. Nervousness encompasses both Janet and Eddie as they attempt to take their relationship to the next level. Hannah is forced to face teh truth when Ray wants to officially adopt Sam.