The Price

We learn Seyi is the confident, ambitious son of Nigerian immigrants living near New York. He maintains a high-flying finance career while feeling like an outsider who doesn't fully belong. This inner tension foreshadows the risky choices to come.

In Hackensack, Seyi's family bears heavy burdens: a stroke-ridden father who dreams of returning to Nigeria, a mother who works as a nurse, and a sister who cares for their parent. The house strains under distance and duty as they try to keep things afloat. The family history and obligations create pressure on Seyi's life choices.

A traumatic incident from the past remains unaddressed and haunts Seyi. The memory undermines his confidence and feeds his fear of failure. It quietly colors how he handles relationships and risk.

To cope with work stress and family pressures, Seyi starts using illegally obtained prescription drugs. His dependence grows as he tries to maintain appearances and performance at work. The drugs blur his judgment and push him toward riskier behavior.

Seyi meets Liz, whose privileged upbringing makes him feel the need to embellish himself. He envisions a smoother path by projecting a more glamorous life. This chance encounter anchors the drift toward deception.

To win Liz's interest, Seyi fabricates parts of his background and achievements. He carefully sustains the illusion while juggling work and family obligations. The deception increases pressure on every aspect of his life.

Seyi becomes involved in a fraudulent financial operation that promises short-term gains to support his lifestyle and family. The scheme initially pays off, which reinforces his risky pattern. But the deeper he digs, the more exposed he becomes.

As the scheme widens, authorities take an interest and begin pursuing Seyi. The pressure mounts at work and in his personal life as suspicions arise. He realizes the consequences of his actions may be more severe than he anticipated.

Liz uncovers that Seyi misrepresented his past and identity. Trust fractures, and their relationship falters under the weight of the deception. Seyi's need for acceptance collides with the real consequences of his lies.

Seyi's dependence on prescription drugs intensifies and leads to a hospital admission. The institution becomes a turning point, forcing him to confront his choices. The double stress of family crisis and legal risk converges here.

Seyi's sick father suffers a second large stroke, intensifying the family's pain. In the aftermath, the devastating family secret is brought into the open. The revelations redefine everyone's stakes as the Feds close in.

With legal pressure mounting and relationships shattered, Seyi is forced to confront the consequences of his choices. He must decide what kind of life he wants to rebuild and whether he can repair the damage done. The story moves toward a hard, introspective resolution.