When Alla bailed on the interview James set up for her at a modeling agency, she claimed she didn’t feel well, citing that she’s possibly pregnant. The worries were chalked up to a false alarm when Alla took a pregnancy test and the results were negative. Yet, Alla’s sickness persisted and James was blind to all of the warning signs to the true cause. That was, until he saw his biggest fear come to life right in front of him.

Will James be able to cope with Alla’s relapse?

Let’s breakdown the warning signs James missed:

ALLA'S CHARGES

Alla was sent to prison for criminal possession of heroin. In addition to selling the substance, Alla was also a user. When it comes to drug use and addiction, many individuals struggle upon prison release to avoid a relapse if the proper precautions aren’t in place.

BLINDED BY THE BRIGHT SIDE

James is a self-professed romantic and believes that love conquers all. When the pregnancy scare came about, it never occured to James that the reason she wasn’t feeling well could have been associated with drug use. When his best friend, Chris, put the idea in James’ head, he was extremely defensive and confident that there was no way Alla was using again.

THE SCARY TRUTH

James comes home to find Alla laid out out the bathroom floor, breathing heavily and panicked. He then offers to call her an ambulance because he suddenly realizes that Alla has taken drugs and relapsed.

Watch Love After Lockup Fridays at 10|9c to find out if James can face the reality of Alla’s relapse.