"Trish, you need counseling" — Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Marques discusses future with Tricia

Episode 8 of Love & Marriage: Huntsville season 9 was released on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The episode featured a heated confrontation between Tricia and Marques, as the former couple tried to hash out their differences to ensure their private matters did not come in the way of their children's happiness.

Tricia encouraged Marques to be involved in their kids' lives and be present whenever they needed him. Upon hearing that, Marques mentioned that he called them every day. Tricia then reiterated that they needed his physical presence, not verbal reassurances.

A frustrated Tricia detailed how she raised the children in his absence without letting them fall behind or feel like they missed out on anything. Marques urged Tricia to calm down, as he watched her get overwhelmed by emotions while recalling the past.

"Trish, you need counseling," he said.

The Love & Marriage: Huntsville former couple ultimately decided to work on themselves and their issues and become better examples for their children. Marques agreed, and said he wished to move to Huntsville to be closer to his daughter, Xari, and son, Xavier.

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"Just show up" — Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Tricia requests Marques to take initiative for the children

Before meeting with Marques, Tricia told the cameras that Xari and Xavier were also supposed to come. However, they did not because Xari was unwell and Xavier was trying to avoid Marques. Regardless, Tricia showed up because she wanted to move past their differences.

The former couple met at an ice cream parlor and reflected on the drama that unfolded at Xavier's graduation party. Marques said he felt targeted, wondering if Tricia and Ken had planned something beforehand. Tricia dismissed his claim and explained that he was questioned only because he pointed fingers at them.

"You say something about me, I'm gonna be a whole b**ch," Tricia added.

While Marques continued to ask Tricia not to evaluate his performance as a father with Ken, Tricia felt that Marques was overly fixated on them. The Love & Marriage: Huntsville female cast member asked Marques to stop getting emotional and saying whatever he pleased.

Marques indicated that the children's lives would remain unaffected if Ken were not a part of them. While Marques thought it was because of Tricia and him, Tricia credited herself for maintaining their lifestyles and ensuring they did not miss out on anything.

"I still kept the house flowing," she said.

When Marques mentioned that he had been a good husband, the Love & Marriage: Huntsville star exclaimed, "You crazy as hell!" After Tricia realized their conversation was heading nowhere, she insisted they discuss the future and what they could do for the kids, instead of nitpicking about the past.

Tricia encouraged Marques to show up for them and be proactive. She added that Xavier needed more attention from his father since he was in his teenage years. Marques agreed and told his former wife that he had contacted Chris to help him find a place in Huntsville.

"I don't see how Marques could afford a house in Huntsville but it would help. As far as co-parenting, all I need for Marques to do is pick up the phone or send me a message like he always do, 'Hey, you need anything? Do the kids need anything?' Just show up. Dude, just show up," Tricia said.

Hearing the Love & Marriage: Huntsville star's request, Marques assured her he would not go anywhere, even if Ken walked out of her life. He added that he would work on his emotions and behavior because he disliked seeing Tricia upset.

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Love & Marriage: Huntsville airs every Saturday at 8 pm ET exclusively on OWN.