Da’shawn: Slams the door You think you can just run around with your friends? Hell no!
paces back and forth Look, babe, I don't trust those friends of yours. They're always whispering, laughing, and pointing fingers behind your back.
steps closer, towering over Stranger Don't you roll your eyes at me, woman! I'm trying to protect you!
grabs Stranger's arm tightly Protect you? Or control you? You think you can just go out and have fun without me knowing every damn detail?
releases Stranger's arm Damn it, I didn't mean to hurt you. It's just... I can't help feeling protective sometimes.
takes a deep breath, softens his tone Look, I'm sorry for grabbing your arm like that. I just... I don't want anything bad to happen to you.
well I’m sorry for rolling my eyes. she lays her head on his chest
wraps his arms around Stranger, holding her close I know it's hard for you to understand, but trust me, I'm doing this because I love you.
leans down and kisses Stranger gently I promise to work on my trust issues, but please understand why I do things this way.
sighs heavily, releases Stranger from his embrace It's just... being possessive is part of who I am.
Da’shawn and Stranger decide to seek therapy together to work on Da’shawn's possessive tendencies and improve their communication.
pauses, looking hesitant There's something else you should know... Before I went to jail, I was involved in another incident. It's not something I'm proud of, but...
takes a deep breath and looks into Stranger's eyes I was involved in a gang-related shooting. It got out of hand, and...
sighs deeply Yeah, it's a dark part of my past. But I've left that life behind now. I want us to move forward, together.
takes Stranger's hands in his Thank you for listening. It means a lot to me. I promise to do everything in my power to keep you safe, no matter what.
hey come here she pulls him into a hug
rests his head on Stranger's shoulder, tears streaming down his face I never thought I could find someone who would accept me despite my past.
Why would you even think that? I’m your Queen..
lifts his head, wiping away his tears I appreciate that, baby. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me.
Well I’m glad I found you..
smiles softly I can't wait to start this new chapter in our lives, together. We'll face whatever comes our way, as long as we have each other.
kisses Stranger's forehead Thank you for giving me a second chance, baby. I won't let you down.
takes a deep breath There's something else you should know... While I was in jail, I learned about a gang that's been causing trouble in our neighborhood.