Love After Lockup season 5, episode 53 recap: Jakeema grows suspicious of Donny while Tia talks to Rob about their fallout

The latest episode of Love After Lockup was released on December 27, 2024. Titled Cruel Intentions, the episode saw Jakeema grow suspicious after Donny went missing. During a video call, Donny told Jakeema that he was going to be moved to another prison and was under investigation. However, he claimed that he had no information about why he was being transferred or investigated.

He explained to Jakeema that the police had "nothing" on him, adding that he had no clue what was going on. Meanwhile, during a confessional, Donny's partner expressed doubts about his statements.

“I don’t believe if he doesn’t know why he was in the prison,” Jakeema said.

Meanwhile, Tia explained to her grandmother about her fallout with Rob, elaborating on the misunderstanding that led to their conflict as her grandmother reacted to the situation.

This episode of Love After Lockup also featured ongoing issues among other cast members, including Hunter’s situation and tensions between Krystal and Sam.

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Jakeema questions Donny’s story and talks to her kids in Love After Lockup

During the latest episode of Love After Lockup, Jakeema seemed concerned about Donny being in prison, leaving her with a lot of unanswered questions. During a video call, Donny explained that he was under investigation and was going to be transferred to a different prison. He reassured Jakeema that he didn't know why it was happening but his story raised doubts for her.

In a confessional, she expressed her skepticism, stating that she didn't believe that Donny didn't know why he was in prison. She also explained Donny’s absence to their seven-year-old twins, Legend and Kyng.

When they asked why Donny was in prison, Jakeema avoided giving a direct answer. She told them that they would "talk about that later," and when she asked them how they felt about the situation, one of the kids said that they were sad.

Donny expressed his desire to talk to the kids, and during their conversation, after one of them asked Donny why he was in prison, he admitted that he was "selling drugs."

"Dad, you don’t deserve to be there," one of the twins told Donny.

However, he reassured them, saying that once he was back, he would "never leave [your] side," in an attempt to comfort them in the difficult circumstances. After the call, Jakeema shared her concerns with Donny, telling him that he needed to get it together.

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Tia confronts Rob about their fallout and trust issues

In this episode of Love After Lockup, Tia addressed the fallout with Rob and her ongoing concerns in their relationship. She called Rob to have a conversation and asked him when he planned to move in with her.

“Realistically, I see 3 to 6 months,” Rob responded.

Tia then asked Rob about his living situation, and he explained that he used to live with someone named Rell, but now he was living alone. He clarified that only the apartment owner had access to the place, which raised further questions for Tia.

In a confessional, Tia opened up about her struggles with trust, revealing that she had been cheated on in the past.

“I need therapy, for sure,” she admitted.

Tia finally asked Rob if she was a priority to him and Rob responded by asking if he had made her feel that way. Tia said that he did as he apologized to Tia for his part actions that might have made her feel unimportant.

“You definitely come first, babe. And if I made you feel like you don’t come first, I apologize for that,” Rob said.

Other episode highlights of Love After Lockup included Jakeema speaking with Donny’s sister, Javen, about her concerns. Meanwhile, Sam discussed relationship struggles with Krystal. Kate confided in friends about Hunter, and Hunter apologized to Kaleigh for past mistakes.

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