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In Love During Lockup season 5 episode 53, Jakeema and Javen, Donny’s sister, experience tension as they navigate the complexities of Donny’s incarceration and the issues that arise within their relationships.
Donny is currently serving time for drug trafficking and possession, and in this episode, he found himself in solitary confinement, also known as "the hole."
Jakeema, who moved to Ohio to be closer to Donny, is uncertain about his actions while in prison, especially after learning that he has been placed in solitary confinement without clear explanations.
As Jakeema’s doubts increase, she must also deal with Javen’s reactions to the situation.
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Love During Lockup star Jakeema's concerns over Donny's behavior and its impact on her children
In the Love During Lockup episode, Jakeema expressed her growing frustration and suspicion about Donny’s situation in prison. She communicated her doubts regarding his lack of explanation for being placed in solitary confinement, which he described as being “a part of being a car superior.”
Jakeema highlighted her belief that Donny was not being fully honest with her when he claimed not to know the reason for his confinement. She directly stated:
“I don’t believe it, but you can’t lie to me. You can’t get anything past me.”
Donny continued to assure Jakeema that he hadn’t done anything wrong, and he told her:
“I haven’t did nothing wrong, so I feel like there’s nothing that they got on me.”
Despite his reassurances, Jakeema remained unsettled by his vague answers and the ongoing uncertainty about his status in prison. She further emphasized her suspicion when she commented:
“Well, that’s very strange, very weird. Nobody knows what’s going on, and you're a butcher in the hole.”
The children’s emotional attachment to Donny
A central part of the Love During Lockup episode focused on Jakeema’s decision to inform her twin children about Donny’s incarceration, a topic she had previously hoped to keep from them.
When Donny asked if she had told the kids, Jakeema confirmed, explaining her concern about how they would process the information, especially when they asked, “Why?” upon learning that Donny was in prison.
The twins’ emotional attachment to Donny became evident during a video call with him. One of the twins asked Donny what he had done, to which he admitted:
“I was being a real bad boy. I was in the street. I was selling drugs, which is not the way to live.”
He emphasized that he had learned from his mistakes, saying:
“Something I’m never going to do again, because I don’t want to leave y’all.”
During the call, Donny reassured the children that he loved them and promised to be there for them when he was released. Despite these positive interactions, Jakeema remained concerned about her children's emotional well-being and Donny’s role in their lives.
She emphasized that her children had developed a strong attachment to him, stating:
“My kids love you to death, and that’s one thing I don’t play about. I don’t play about my kids.”
Jakeema’s resolve and uncertainty regarding the future
As the Love During Lockup episode progressed, Jakeema became increasingly frustrated with the uncertainty surrounding Donny’s situation. She expressed feelings of defeat and confusion, particularly when Donny mentioned the possibility of being transferred to another prison.
When Jakeema asked Donny about what he meant by "moving prisons", Donny replied:
“Chill. I gotta go, babe. I’m gonna explain later, okay?”
His lack of clarity left Jakeema feeling unsettled. She underscored her frustration when she said,
“I feel like he’s withholding information. Like, he’s hiding things from me.”
Jakeema’s concerns extended to Donny’s future behavior and his commitment to staying out of trouble. She emphasized that she did not want Donny to return to a life of crime, saying:
“You can’t be a husband and you're in the streets.”
She explained that Donny had to choose to change his behavior for the sake of their family. She said:
“I hope Donnie does know better to push drugs in prison.”
At the end of the Love During Lockup episode, Jakeema reflected on her emotional state and the growing strain of the relationship. She admitted:
“I just feel so defeated right now. Like, you're in the hole. I just moved here. I can't talk to you. And now you're possibly being moved.”
Catch all the drama of Love During Lockup on Max, WeTV, and ALLBLK. Watch Jakeema, Donny, and the other couples navigate the challenges of relationships and incarceration.
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