Thu, Feb 7, 2019
Despite being told that he died from a heart attack after the punch, Tommy is feeling guilty about Big Turk's death, it only the latest setback in his comeback, both physically and emotionally. Regardless, Tommy, in part wanting to be a good role model for Cassius, tries to make amends for Big Turk's death. His actions only make things worse, with Sylvia only fueling the flames. Meanwhile, Sylvia and Lowly Jr. start looking for new place to live, Sylvia stating that Devereux's proposal is something she would never consider. In the process, they may end up taking diverging paths. And while Ginny tries to get Kevin to invest in her business, Chesley tries to get closer to who Ginny has said is his biological father.
Thu, Mar 22, 2018
Tommy and Rico both have problems, Tommy being in prison for assaulting Vaani's ex-husband, Milo, and Rico facing some public backlash for a misunderstanding stemming from the press conference. On the positive, Tommy, out of circumstance, is able to get some training in in his incarceration. Tommy's incarceration is short-lived is those in his corner will not allow his public image to be tarnished by being in prison, bail which they will post at anyone else's expense. With Tommy out of prison, he is determined to make it up to Vaani, who he invites to the annual Ross family dinner out associated with the regatta. Tommy's time with Vaani at the dinner may not end up the way he wants. Meanwhile, Ginny seems to have another surprise client at her self-help business, that potential client placing a wedge between her and Chesley.
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
Tommy and Lowly Sr. have ended up back under Tucker's control. The only reason that Tucker has not yet done anything more drastic to them is that Tommy told the lie that he could pay Tucker back since he has a promotional contract with the wealthy Smallwoods. What Tommy doesn't know is that it is only a half lie as Kevin truly is contemplating investing in boxing promotion, if he can only convince Phyllis. Discovering that it is only a half truth, Tucker devises a way for it to become a reality - despite the long history the Tuckers and Smallwoods have with each other - which involves an impromptu exhibition boxing match, which interferes with Tommy needing to care for Cassius as Pamela has other errands to complete. Cassius indirectly affects what happens with the boxing match.
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
Especially considering Rico's condition, Tommy believes that he can figuratively just move in and be a father to Cassius. He hasn't really thought through what that really means since he hasn't had the best role model of a father. He may have other considerations as Tucker is still after him. Lowly Sr., who will be imminently paroled, wants too to go on the straight and narrow, which means staying clear of people like Tucker, something easier said than done. Sylvia and Ginny butt heads over who is the head of the household. Sylvia may stumble onto a better living arrangement at a short term cost. Having come across his mother's old yearbook, Chesley begins to speculate about who of her old classmates is his biological father. And having lost all his money, Lowly Jr. finds a way to make some fast cash at Ginny's expense.
Thu, Jan 17, 2019
Tommy has gone AWOL immediately after the fight. Not only is Tucker after him, but so is Sylvia, who along with Lowly Jr., and Ginny and Chelsely indirectly, have also been affected by his actions in the ring. In his situation, Tommy begins to hallucinate. Through it all, he sees his survival much like that of something he discovered in his hiding place. Meanwhile, Ginny meets Cassius for the first time, as Pamela too has to deal with the aftermath of the fight with regard to Rico and her and Cassius' own financial security.
Thu, Mar 15, 2018
It's the day of the press conference, those in Tommy's corner wanting him to change the minds of those who believe he is a coward, a woman beater or worse of all a cowardly woman beater. Although probably too late for this press conference, someone mentions to him that his public image needs a figurative "Pamela" by his side. Before getting in too deep with Tucker, Tommy also wants to set some ground rules in his professional relationship with Tucker, who seems to have other business to attend to in training Tommy. Tommy even making it to the press conference let alone putting on a good face is affected by both his and Vaani's past coming back to the present.
Thu, Mar 29, 2018
It's the day before the bout, the day of the official weigh-in. To Tommy's surprise, he is the odds on favorite to win the bout. Tucker believes they can use the odds to their advantage. Tommy has to decide what to do about Tucker's plan, Rico who may give him an out. For the first time, Sylvia is on Tommy's side. She fears Lowly Sr.'s possible parole which would steal her thunder. She also decides to keep some information that Vaani wants passed along to Tommy to keep the spotlight on herself. And Pamela continues to try to reconnect with the Rosses, her desertion of Tommy which also meant that she lost her best friend in the process.
Thu, Apr 5, 2018
It's the day of the bout. Lowly Sr. will do anything to get out of prison to watch his son in this comeback. Sylvia is getting ready for her big moment in the spotlight. Each of Tommy's parents may get sidetracked from their original mission. Both Tommy and Rico too may have things on their mind which may take their focus away from the bout, Tommy's which does include Tucker's directive for him to throw the bout in the fifth round, or else face the consequences. Lowly Jr. knowing about Tommy's "plan" to throw the bout may factor into what happens. Rico may have some say in the matter regardless of what Tommy decides. And Pamela feels she needs to get something off her chest, something she's kept to herself for five years.
Thu, Mar 1, 2018
After publicly accepting Rico's challenge for another bout, Tommy is having second thoughts as he is getting decimated in the media, and as he realizes he is out of shape and has no money to hire a trainer. Even most of his family doubts if he should do it, except Ginny, who may her own motives in supporting Tommy's return. But what starts out as a way out of the bout for Tommy ends up being a return to the ring earlier than expected in participating in a charity bout for kids. In going through with this return to his former life, Tommy has to confront his old boxing life, including the role of Lowly Sr.'s incarceration in his meltdown five years ago. There is a last minute change in the charity bout, that change that will end up being a no win situation for Tommy.
Thu, Mar 8, 2018
Tommy needs to find a job to be able to pay for his training for the bout against Rico. He ends up meeting Lowly Sr. for the first time in five years - since Lowly was charged with attempted manslaughter just prior to Tommy's last championship bout with Rico - and balks at the idea Lowly has in preparing for the bout stemming from what was happening in Tommy's corner the last time around. Tommy's own idea of getting his old job at Devereaux's Seafood Empire may not be easy as he hopes. The one seeming bright spot in Tommy's current life is running into Vaani more and more often, she, too, seemingly happy about these chance encounters. Meanwhile, Ginny, using some moral suasion, is able to convince a rather high profile member of the community to attend her self-help sessions. Despite the rather sensitive nature of the circumstance, that person may be able to exorcise some demons in the process.