Ep 5. What's The Tea

In Cartel Crew season 3 episode 5, titled "What's The Tea," tensions reach a boiling point as the cast navigates their complicated relationships and personal struggles. The episode opens with Stephanie meeting up with her father, Michael Blanco, who is recently released from prison. The reunion is emotional, as Stephanie opens up about her own struggles with addiction and the impact her father's criminal past has had on her life.

Meanwhile, Marie is still grappling with the aftermath of her son's death and her ongoing legal issues. She meets with her lawyer to discuss her court case and potential consequences if she is found guilty. The stress takes a toll on Marie, who turns to alcohol to cope.

Nicole is also dealing with personal issues of her own, as she struggles to maintain her sobriety and reconnect with her father after years of estrangement. She attends a Narcotics Anonymous meeting and opens up about her addiction struggles and her desire to repair her relationship with her father.

As tensions continue to escalate within the group, Eddie confronts Michael over their previous conflicts. The two men have a heated exchange, with Eddie questioning Michael's loyalty to the crew. Things come to a head when Eddie accuses Michael of being a "fake gangster" and a fraud.

Back at the house, the women gather for a tea party and discuss their experiences with addiction and relationships. Dayana opens up about her past relationships, including her abusive ex-boyfriend. The conversation takes a serious turn when Kat opens up about her struggles with addiction and shares a heartfelt message about the importance of self-love and recovery.

As the episode comes to a close, tensions within the group remain high. Eddie and Michael continue to feude, while Marie struggles to maintain her sobriety and Dayana makes a shocking revelation about her past. "What's The Tea" is an emotional and tense episode that delves into the complex lives and relationships of the Cartel Crew.