After Beverlyʼs humbling loss, KJ is determined to turn things around by looking to Jordan Baker's old plays, but Cassius encourages him to forge his own legacy instead. Elsewhere, Layla refuses to work with pop star Elle Grant over controversial social media posts she made as a teen, while Coop advocates for second chances. When Khalil's gang-member father Marqui shows up unannounced at school, he pressures Khalil to ignore his new priorities, leaving him torn between two worlds. Later, Ava attempts to mediate the conflict between Cassius and KJ, and the Jordan Baker mystery continues to unfold.

Khalil must choose between lying for his father and a better path for himself. Patience gets an opportunity that tests her relationship with Coop, and KJ's fake relationship with Amina draws Tori's interest. Jordan uses Grandpa Willie's party as an opportunity to further investigate his theory about Coach Bobby, and his plan has unintended consequences.