After a trip out of town goes wrong, Mark returns to Brooklyn with an unlikely companion named Nate. As Mark's circle questions Nate's competence, Mark must quell the tensions, while preparing for his next trip.

Mark leaves the O.T situation to Nate, while focusing on N.Y. A childhood friend returns from prison, and he and Mark confront some past issues. Chubbs reacts prematurely to a misunderstanding.

Nate needs a favor that doesn't sit well with Mya. Dame offers a proposition that will help financially, but require Mark to expose himself. A situation with Nina may cause Mark to have to find another way to get his work O.T.

Mark discovers the reason for Nate's trouble with the law, and finds himself at odds about it. Chubbs needs a favor, as a jam puts a running clock on Dame. Mark's relationship with Nina takes an unexpected turn.

After almost getting caught slipping, Mark is now on defense mode. Troy finally resurfaces and a chance encounter teaches Mark a little more about one of his neighbors.

A problem arises, and opens Mark's eyes to something he may have been overlooking. An old friend from out of town pops up for a visit, while an old problem appears to be sprouting into an even bigger one.

Everything comes to a head as Mark scrambles to hold everything together and remain free.