Power Book IV: Force
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Dahlia is heavy in the clubs.
Claudia, however, doesnt necessarily agree with that approach and prefers to keep the drug exclusive.
His overall goal is to make the cut-rate version the newest it street drug.
Claudia disagrees with his business model but is forced to go along with it anyway.
Over at the barbershop, a familiar face returns to the Chi.
Chicago native Barton Fitzpatrick plays Blaxton.
After catching up with the CBI brothers, D-Mac and Marshall presents a pitch to the three OGs.
They want to help expand CBIs business to Gary, Indiana, by serving as couriers.
Diamond interrupts their presentation with a firm no thank you.
Jenard, however, is quite interested.
His overall goal is to conquer as much territory as he can.
In contrast, Diamond is more concerned with quality control.
Hes also unwilling to take risks.
Before the young boys head out, Jenard gives D-Mac another assignment: Kill Tommy.
He also decides to move in Gary without Diamonds input.
At the Flynn estate, Walter is preparing for the Serbs to retaliate.
Paully kindly reminds him that their organization is not as powerful as it once was.
To remain prepared, he suggests having a few of his men tail Claudia for protection.
He cant help but be both sexist and racist and has no idea what Claudia is really capable of.
Tommy tasks Liliana with babysitting Lauryn and convinces him to allow her to go on a date.
Of course, Liliana has to tag along.
Having their chemist be considered missing wouldnt be good for business.
Theres something about men trying to control women within thePoweruniverse (you know that thing called misogyny).
Liliana warns Tommy about pushing her too far they need her more than she needs them.
Good thing he doesnt have a sister.
In his own New York-I-dont-really-have-feelings way, Tommy apologizes to JP.
He explains the concerns he has about JP joining his operation.
What it balls down too is that it would be hard for Tommy to lose another brother.
Tommy and JPs grandmothers health is declining.
JP wants to call Kate, but Tommy is 100 percent against it.
Their stark upbringing puts both of them in opposite corners as it relates to Kate.
Tommy thanks him for the heads up.
This decision breaks Tommys trust, and he snaps at Claudia.
Liliana reminds Tommy that she doesnt trust her.
They agree that for now, she is of good use.
After meeting one of Claudias pretty couriers, he experiences the magical Dahlia high.
As the logical thinker he is, Diamond considers the risks.
The brothers know nothing about the drug or the harm it could cause.
They find themselves bickering about the best business decisions for CBI.
They are not the only ones experiencing conflict in this episode.
Marshall and D-Mac get into a fight after the club.
D-Mac swings first after feeling left out.
This leads Marshall to pull a gun out on him and question the weight D-Mac holds.
If she moves too quickly, she could break the chain.
I knew there was something fishy about Diamonds new boo.
Ol girl is an investigative journalist who is looking for a career come up.
Her editor inquires about the status of her findings.
I mean, how could she not catch feelings?
Hes protective, caring, smart as hell, and a great lover!
But her editor has eyes on a Pulitzer Prize.
She wants to write a tell-all expose about the rise and fall of the Chicago kingpin.
I have a feeling this is not going to end well.
Diamond meets with Tommy to talk business.
He tells Tommy that the streets are well aware that Walter hit up the Serbs.
After deciding to do his own thing, Jenard takes his own business meeting with Marshalls cousin.
The new partnership is a win for Jenard.
Tommy, Claudia, and Liliana also experience a win.
Back at the lab, Lauryn has figured out how to change the composition of Dahlia.
And with access to a new territory, things are about to heat up for Jenard.
Well have to wait until next week to see how this all plays out.
