(Mayas reaction to Poundcakes death has shaken her.)
Lucious responds thatheis the only one who speaks for Empire, but that they would indeed help if needed.
(The drama continues on page 2.)
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On set, Hakeems rehearsals arent going well.
(Read: speaking in poor English, or like hes on drugs.)
He wants him to bring his black into it.
Hakeem isnt having it and pushes back.
In response, hes fired to be replaced by Jayden Smith.
The pastor encourages him to forgive her.
He also promises to help find Shynes killer, and Nessa agrees to vote against Eddies reinstatement.
At the 20 for 20 event, Hakeem shows up with Haven.
All the cameras go from shooting Tiana to shooting Hollywoods hottest new couple.
Across the room, Cookie meets up with her mom.
Eddie steps in offering to help.
Lucious and Cookie turn him away, but the board wants his help.
Cut to black.>
