In the season finale, “Past Is Prologue,” several of them push away from the Lyon men. And, Thirsty’s bidding on behalf of Lucious gives the Lyon family a certain level of necessary plausible deniability. PhotoSeason 2, Episode 18: ‘Past Is Prologue’The women in the Lyon family are fed up. Why does Tariq choose to go after him? But, every move on “Empire” is part of an elaborate chess match, and Anika understands she has a priceless pawn in her possession.

Source: New York Times May 18, 2016 20:22 UTC