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Love After Lockup season 5 episode 55, titled The Seven Year Wait, aired on Friday, January 10, 2025. The episode saw Rob reunited with his loved ones after a decade in prison. Tia, Rob’s girlfriend, couldn’t contain her excitement, saying,
“I’m like super nervous, butterflies all throughout my stomach. I just can’t wait for him to walk out.”
The Love After Lockup episode highlighted Rob’s long-awaited release and the emotional reunion with his family and Tia, marking a significant milestone in their journey as a couple. The popular reality show continues to follow the lives of couples navigating love and relationships amid incarceration.
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Tia and Rob’s reunion in Love After Lockup season 5 episode 55
The day of the release of Love After Lockup brought intense emotions for both Tia and Rob. Tia waited outside the prison, accompanied by Rob’s family. As Rob stepped out, the two embraced warmly. Reflecting on the moment, Rob said,
“It feels surreal. I don’t feel... I still feel kind of unreal, like I’m stepping into a dream because I’ve been gone so long. But I’m just so happy and excited to be out here, man.”
Rob was reunited with his family, and Tia stood by his side. The latter mentioned she had arranged for a nearby hotel to accommodate Rob’s family and create a comfortable space for everyone to reconnect after his release. In his confessional, Rob expressed immense gratitude toward his family, saying,
“Thank God I’m back. I made it. This is great to be back with my family. Without their support, I don’t know how far I would’ve really gotten.”
He also opened up about a deeply personal loss, revealing that he lost his mother in 2014 while he was incarcerated. Rob admitted it was a difficult experience, explaining that it doesn’t feel good for a mother to lose a son to the system.
He expressed his belief that her heart was broken by his imprisonment but shared that she would be proud of him for transitioning back to life outside prison. Rob expressed his commitment to avoiding trouble. Reflecting on his past, he said,
“I remember doing my first bit. I did a year, and I said when I came home, I knew I was going back to the streets. This time, I’m confident that I’m here to stay, man, for good and enjoy my freedom.”
As Rob and Tia walked to their car, he expressed regret for the stress he had caused her during his time in prison, acknowledging that he had been under pressure and may have been short-tempered. He reassured Tia of his care and appreciation for everything she had done for him. Still taking in the reality of the moment, Tia described the experience as unreal.
The Love After Lockup episode also highlighted Rob’s plans for the future, including his intention to build a relationship with Tia’s daughter, Nayla. He acknowledged the significance of this step and emphasized the importance of taking it at the right time to ensure everything aligns well. Tia, in her confessional, emphasized her commitment to Rob, stating:
“I feel jitters like I’m about to get married or something. That’s how I feel inside right now.” She added, “I just want to get him home, to be honest. I don’t even want to keep my hands off of him.”
Catch the next episode of Love After Lockup on Friday, January 17, 2025, on WeTV to see how Rob and Tia’s story unfolds.
