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He's the man everyone knows in the streets, but it's his baby mama, Dussa Sharpe, who keeps the real drama alive. While Dussa thrives in the fast life, Terrell secretly longs for something real-a love that lasts longer than the hustle. But Dussa isn't built for that kind of love, and their world teeters on the edge when an unthinkable tragedy shakes his life to its core. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYonc? Moses has spent years hiding behind her scrubs, trying to escape the heartbreak that shattered her world. At Vidant Hospital, she's known for her calm under pressure, but when she crosses paths with Terrell during a crisis, her steady resolve begins to crack. What starts as a moment of comfort sparks something neither of them saw coming. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs their lives collide, Terrell and Yonc? are forced to question everything-loyalty, love, and the cost of following their hearts. 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