Faced with an accusation of having Xanax in her system, Eva fights for justice against the arresting officer, who has a history of racial profiling; Cedric, rising to a leadership position in the SGA, unintentionally betrays someone.

Eva discovers that a trustee is responsible for contract irregularities that benefit him, personally. Cedric and Ebonie feel “Rise Up Together” needs a hook, but the only singer who can do it justice is Cedric’s ex—Bronwyn.