In the Season 2 premiere, Ike faces a cuddle rap and his family tries to raise bail money, which leads them to discover just who his silent partners are. Meanwhile, Ben is concerned that Ike will fold under pressure and offers to help.

Ike's dicey plan to rid the hotel of Ben Diamond is set in motion, while at the same time, Ben requests permission to put a hit on Ike. Later, Stevie and Lily go on an actual date; and Meg threatens Vera.

Ike goes to Cuba to retrieve Maria's ashes and set his plan to oust Ben in motion. Stevie is lured deeper into Ben's world. Stevie offers a chemical solution when Vera struggles with exhausting rehearsals.

Ike makes mob boss Sy Berman a risky offer - Havana for the Miramar Playa. Danny commits to Jack Klein and learns the truth about Ben Diamond. Ben ruins an arms deal with the Cubans, with tragic results.

Meg uses connections to fight the gambling bill and grows closer to Ike in the process; Vera faces reality about her future in dancing; the busted arms deal stirs up problems for Danny; Stevie gets an offer from Ben.

The hotel hosts a decadent deejay convention; Mercedes shares a revelation with Vera; Ike schemes to fix the Cuban lottery; Ben looks for revenge in the wrong places.

Ike's ties to Victor are damaged when he makes a deal to run the Havana hotels; Stevie begins a new job with Ben; Klein vows to ruin Ike as passage of the gambling bill draws near; Sy Berman arrives in Miami.

Ike and Ben's future rests on the outcome of the gambling bill; Klein considers Ike's offer regarding the Butcher; the end approaches for Stevie and Lily; Vera is overwhelmed with grief.