To understand the shocking events of Episode 10, it's essential to recap where the series left off. The penultimate episode, "A Fair Fight," ended on a grim cliffhanger. Brayden was forced to testify against Tariq, their relationship was pushed to its breaking point, and it was strongly implied that Effie had killed Lauren after discovering she was wearing a wire for the prosecution.
Tariq and Effie (Alix Lapri) solidified their relationship, unaware that their foundation is built on the secret of Lauren's "death". Setting the Stage for Season 3 The finale closed with several ominous threads: