Ep 4. Broken Promises

In Love After Lockup season 1 episode 4, entitled "Broken Promises," viewers are taken on a journey of heartbreak, betrayal, and love from behind bars. The episode follows the stories of six couples who have fallen in love with an inmate serving time in prison. Each couple has a unique story and a different set of challenges that they face as they navigate their relationships.

The episode begins with the story of Andrea and Lamar. Andrea is a mother of three who falls in love with Lamar, an inmate serving 18 years in prison. The couple met through a prison pen pal program and have been communicating for several years. Andrea believes that Lamar is her soulmate and she has promised to stand by him until he is released from prison. However, Andrea's family is not supportive of her relationship and this creates tension between them. In this episode, Andrea must deal with the aftermath of a failed homecoming party for Lamar and the fallout from her family's disapproval.

The next couple featured in the episode is Johnna and Garrett. Johnna and Garrett met through a prison dating website and have been in a long-distance relationship for two years. Johnna is in love with Garrett and has even moved across the country to be closer to him. However, Garrett's behavior begins to raise red flags for Johnna, and she starts to realize that he may not be as committed to their relationship as she is. In this episode, Johnna confronts Garrett about his behavior and must decide whether to continue to stand by him or to move on.

Michael and Megan are the next couple featured on the show. Michael is currently serving time in prison for a non-violent crime, but he is still able to maintain a relationship with Megan through phone calls and letters. Megan is in love with Michael and has even planned to surprise him with a visit for his birthday. However, when Michael's release date is moved up, she must cancel her visit and try to find a way to cope with the disappointment.

The episode also features the story of Angela and Tony, who met while Angela was on vacation in Mississippi. Tony is currently serving time in prison for drug charges, but that doesn't stop Angela from falling in love with him. Angela believes that Tony is her true love and she has even gone as far as to plan their wedding while he is still in prison. In this episode, Angela must deal with the reality that Tony may not be the man that she thought he was.

The next couple featured is Clint and Tracie. Clint met Tracie through a prison dating website and was immediately smitten with her. Tracie is serving time for drug charges but Clint believes that she is innocent and that their love will help her overcome her addiction. In this episode, Clint reunites with Tracie for the first time since she was released from prison and he must confront the reality of his relationship with her.

The final couple featured in the episode is Scott and Lizzie. Scott met Lizzie through the same prison dating website that Clint met Tracie on. Lizzie is serving time for drug charges and Scott believes that their love will help her turn her life around. The couple has been communicating through letters and phone calls for several years, but in this episode, they will finally meet in person for the first time.

Love After Lockup season 1 episode 4, "Broken Promises," is a heartwarming and emotional journey through the ups and downs of relationships that start behind bars. The episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love to overcome even the most challenging of circumstances.