The phrase "Exactly how we planned" is a callback to James and Tommy’s early days. As noted by the Power Universe Wiki , this line echoes a conversation regarding Breeze, the mentor Ghost killed to rise to power—a cycle Tariq eventually repeats.
The episode is heavy with lore that continues to ripple through the franchise: [S6E15] Exactly How We Planned
While Tariq pulls the trigger, the episode highlights Tasha St. Patrick’s ultimate act of motherhood. Recognizing that Tariq is the killer, she cleans up the crime scene and attempts to frame Quinton Wallace. When that fails, she takes the fall herself, being hauled off to jail so Tariq can start his life at Stansfield University. It is a grim realization of Ghost's dream: his son is "out of the game," but at the cost of his family's total destruction. Key Connections to the Power Universe The phrase "Exactly how we planned" is a