The revelation that Nova (Rutina Wesley) is responsible for stirring this ghost leads to a devastating confrontation, ending with Vi disowning her niece. The Paternity Crisis: Ralph Angel, Darla, and Blue

Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey) proves once again why he is the family's rock, physically defending Vi and escorting Jimmy Dale to the border.

While the Bordelons deal with internal fallout, Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) is fighting a battle on two fronts: the Landry family's corporate schemes and a direct threat to her son's life.

Vi’s immediate reaction—fainting at the sight of him—highlights the visceral nature of trauma.

Micah (Nicholas Ashe) is shaken by a graphic death threat. He is even more stunned by his mother’s calm reaction, only to realize she has been intercepting these letters for months to protect him.