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Imagine being a child and one of the two people put on this earth to mold, guide, and shape you into an adult is the one causing you the most pain. How would you deal with it? Every family is different, but every family has secrets and the Helaire family is no different.

Marielle Martinez is a strong, dedicated, and loving person. She understands that there may be situations in life that she may not be able to control. After Marielle realizes her life is not going as planned, she decides to make a spiritual change. Though this change will help better understand herself and the people around her, there may be some unexpected events.

From living in the country and jamming with her cousins to the latest Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam album, to being forced by a determined great-aunt to play the role of a disgruntled Peter Cottontail in the annual church Easter program, to experiencing the worst relationships in the history of mankind, before being reunited with her one true love (life was good!), join this Southern girl as she shares her 32 years of growing up in Georgia.

After blowing the money she receives from a career-ending car accident, Asha finds herself strung out on pain medication and low on cash. Desperate for money to feed her addiction, she teams up with her Aunt Lynn and hits the strip of the notorious Cash Avenue. But her life is interrupted when her boyfriend is gunned down by her neighbor Shon's boyfriend, Manson - who also happens to be her arch enemy, Carly's baby daddy. The feuding women learn that they have more in common than a man - they have a deep love affair with money and will do anything to get it.

A loving mother to Lil Teddy, and a devoted wife to Teddy, Monica is believed to have disappeared two years ago during her early morning jog. Her husband and son have adjusted to their new normal in the quiet, cul-de-sac neighborhood of Calm Springs until Monica’s brother, Mark, reignites his mission to find his sister. Eric and Leila, along with their son, Julian, are the perfect example of a nice, wholesome family. Months after moving into the neighboring cul-de-sac, they befriend Teddy and his son. The boys become quick friends and teammates on the community’s softball team.

Lingo returns from the shadows with a new purpose and unfinished business. Wiser and more dangerous, he’s determined to rebuild where he left off—but this time, he’s not just chasing power. He’s chasing legacy. With Nella by his side and a new wave of loyalty rising around him, Lingo sets his sights on expansion, revenge, and longevity. But the streets don’t forget. Ken is still breathing, still plotting, and more ruthless than ever. As Lingo squares off with old enemies and new snakes, he realizes survival ain’t enough.

They say the streets don't love nobody—but what if they're the only place you've ever been loved? When Lingo, a wordsmith with a checkered past, returns home from a prison bid, he's faced with a choice: go legit or dive back into the game that nearly destroyed him. Tempted by fast money and unfinished business, he reunites with his day one homies-Jerz and Gotti-for one last come-up. What starts as a calculated heist turns into a blood-soaked catalyst for chaos, sparking street wars, betrayal, and a race for power.

Kim has endured more than her fair of suffering, both mental and physical. After losing the man she loves in “Ashes”, she snaps and forces the table to turn.