By Antoinette Johnson

OOUU AFTER DARK – SEASON 2, EPISODE 5

Title: “Champagne, Handcuffs & Group Therapy Gone Wrong”
Tagline: “Healing ain’t always quiet. Especially in lace.”
Setting: Infinity pool brunch → Group therapy circle → Candlelit confession room

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FULL STORYLINE:

We open on a floating brunch—champagne, fruit, lace bikinis, and soul.
Antoinette is glowing. Mila’s in full flirt mode. AJ is trying not to stare.
And Xavier? Sipping his mimosa… tight-jawed and jealous.

Coco raises a toast:

> “To truth, tension, and tongue tricks.”

Everyone laughs.
But Antoinette? She raises her glass… and makes eye contact with both Mila and Xavier.

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Later in group therapy, led by Zane:

The group is asked to pair up and answer the question:

> “What part of yourself are you afraid to show someone you love?”

Mila pairs with Zariah.
They lock knees and whisper low truths. Zariah starts to blush.

AJ pairs with Coco.
They end up giggling too much and end their turn with a hug.

Antoinette pairs with… Xavier.

Xavier (serious):

> “I’m afraid of being vulnerable with someone who doesn’t need me.”

Antoinette (gorgeous but cold):

> “I’m afraid of needing someone I can’t trust at full volume.”

They sit in silence.

Zane hands each pair a velvet pouch. Inside:
Silk handcuffs.

Zane:

> “You’ll wear these for the next hour. Bound to your partner.
Let’s see how honest you are when you can’t walk away.”

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The chaos begins.

Coco drags AJ to the bar—”accidentally” spilling champagne on his chest

Mila and Zariah disappear into the steam room

Antoinette and Xavier… sit on the edge of the hot tub, still cuffed
The tension? THICK.

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Xavier (softly):

> “I messed up. I showed off when I should’ve showed up.”
Antoinette:
“You showed me I’m unforgettable. That’s your only win.”
Xavier:
“Then why’d you pick me today?”
Antoinette (leans in):
“Because every queen needs to remind her villain… that she still runs the kingdom.”

She uncuffs herself.
Uncuffs him.

Then walks away… in slow motion.

But as she passes Mila and Zariah coming out the steam room—Mila whispers:

> “You handled him like a lady.
Now let’s see if you still want me… like a savage.”

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Final shot:
Antoinette climbs into a rose-petal bath.
On her back shoulder is a fresh kiss mark…
and a new tattoo:

> “Be the obsession—not the option.”

Fade out.
#OouuAfterDarkAdventures
#ClassyButUnhinged
#Season2FireContinues