flaws, had a bright future, and their split has shaken Faith to her core.

As she navigates the complexities of young adulthood, Faith is drawn to the allure of rebellion,

seeking excitement and danger as a way to regain a sense of control and meaning in her life.

Faith, now in her teenage years, is grappling with her identity and a newfound desire for independence. The breakup with Moses has left her feeling lost and adrift, and in her quest for something to hold onto, she begins to explore a path filled with risk and thrill. This is a common phase for someone her age, but for Sharon, it marks the beginning of a nightmare. Faith isn’t just looking for a distraction—she’s searching for something or someone that embodies the rebellion she craves.

Sharon, already fragile from her ongoing battles with mental health, is blindsided when she accidentally discovers a series of troubling text messages on Faith’s phone. These messages are from Faith’s new boyfriend, and what Sharon reads sends a chill down her spine. This boy is nothing like Moses; he’s uneducated, jobless, and, worst of all, involved in criminal activities. Sharon is horrified to learn that her daughter’s new love interest is a thief—a young man with no respect for the law or society. This is far from the kind of person Sharon ever envisioned Faith getting involved with, and she quickly realizes the gravity of the situation.

Panic sets in as Sharon contemplates the potential consequences of Faith’s involvement with this dangerous individual. She knows that if she doesn’t act quickly, Faith could be pulled deeper into a world that offers nothing but heartbreak and ruin. Yet, Sharon is also acutely aware of the delicate nature of her daughter’s emotions. Faith is in a rebellious phase, and any attempt to control or forbid her actions could backfire disastrously. Sharon finds herself in a painful dilemma: she cannot stand by and watch her daughter fall into the clutches of a criminal, but she also knows that confronting Faith directly could lead to an even greater rift between them.

Faith has always been strong-willed, and Sharon fears that forbidding her from seeing this boy will only push her further away. Faith might interpret her mother’s actions as a lack of trust and respect, leading her to rebel even more fiercely. The stress of the situation takes a toll on Sharon, who is already struggling to maintain her mental stability. She begins to obsess over the messages she found, replaying the conversations in her mind as she desperately searches for a way to reach her daughter without driving her away. But the more she thinks about it, the more desperate she becomes.

Sharon’s thoughts turn darker as she imagines the worst possible outcomes: Faith being arrested, or worse, harmed by this boy and his dangerous associates. Mariah, who has been keeping a close eye on her mother, notices the signs of Sharon’s growing distress. She understands why Sharon is so worried—Faith is vulnerable, and this new relationship is a ticking time bomb. Mariah wants to help, but she’s unsure how to approach the situation without escalating the tension. She knows that any interference could be seen as a betrayal by Faith, who is fiercely protective of her independence.

Driven by love for her daughter and fear of losing her, Sharon decides to follow Faith one evening. She wants to see for herself what kind of life her daughter is being drawn into. The things she witnesses—reckless behavior and the company of dubious characters—only confirm her worst fears. Faith is spiraling out of control, and Sharon feels powerless to stop it. Back at home, Sharon confronts Faith, but the conversation quickly escalates into a heated argument. Sharon tries to express her concerns, pleading with Faith to see reason and understand that this boy is not the solution to her problems.

But Faith, feeling cornered and misunderstood, lashes out at her mother. She accuses Sharon of not trusting her, of trying to control her life, and of treating her like a child. The confrontation is intense, with both mother and daughter saying things they will later regret. Faith’s anger stems from a place of deep hurt—she feels that her mother is trying to take away the one thing that makes her feel alive, the one person who has given her a sense of freedom after the suffocating experience of her breakup with Moses. In Faith’s eyes, Sharon’s actions are not those of a concerned mother but of a tyrant trying to impose her will. This misunderstanding drives a wedge between them, leaving Sharon devastated and Faith more determined than ever to defy her mother.