Every relationship has a contract. But theirs has consequences.

In a darkened hotel room, Prince finally tells Gabrielle the truth: his relationship with Taylor isn’t just public—it’s contractual. A PR agreement signed with the franchise. Appearances. Stability. Black love as a brand. Break the rules? Lose seven figures.

But what Gabrielle is… isn’t a lie. It’s just not allowed.

She’s shaken, but she stays. Because even if this love isn’t public, it’s powerful.

Back in Miami, Taylor and Prince prepare for a televised couple’s interview, all smiles and set design. But behind the scenes, Prince is orchestrating something entirely different—a Turks & Caicos birthday getaway planned for Gabrielle, complete with custom everything. The problem? A producer sees his screen. Assumes it’s for Taylor. Posts it.

And just like that, Gabrielle’s private gift becomes someone else’s public moment.

She’s furious. She’s hurt. But she still boards the jet.

At her island birthday dinner, she finds Prince waiting—unannounced, linen-clad, and quiet. No theatrics. Just presence. And when the night ends, he hands her a small black box.

Inside: a rare poetry book she once mentioned after sex months ago… and a gold anklet engraved with:
“You always find your way back to me.”

This wasn’t a grand gesture. It was a memory. A truth. A compass.

And that night, barefoot under the stars, she followed it.