Ep 5. Out of the Past

Cam's past catches up with him in season 1 episode 5 of Survivor's Remorse titled "Out of the Past." After an old friend from his days in Boston shows up unexpectedly, Cam is forced to confront the choices he made in his youth and the consequences that come with them.

The episode opens with Cam and his cousin Reggie contemplating their financial future after catching wind of a lucrative endorsement deal. When Cam's friend from Boston, Jimmy, unexpectedly arrives at his door, Cam is thrown off balance.

The two reminisce about old times but it soon becomes apparent that Jimmy has an ulterior motive for his visit. As they catch up over drinks, Jimmy drops a bombshell on Cam—his old flame, and the mother of his daughter, Allison, passed away.

Cam is visibly shaken by the news and it becomes clear that he hadn't been in touch with Allison or his daughter in quite some time. He laments the fact that he didn't have a chance to make things right with her before she passed and is overcome with guilt.

The next morning, Cam is still reeling from the news when Jimmy tells him that he wants to reconnect with Cam's daughter, who he has kept in touch with over the years. Cam is hesitant at first, but Reggie convinces him that it's the right thing to do.

As Cam and Jimmy take a trip down memory lane, it becomes clear just how far Cam has come from his troubled past. He reflects on his time as a troubled youth and how he was forced to grow up quickly to provide for his family. But with that growth came a lot of mistakes, including cheating on Allison and neglecting his parental responsibilities.

As Jimmy and Cam spend more time together, it becomes clear that Jimmy hasn't changed much since their Boston days. He is still involved in unsavory activities and tries to rope Cam into his schemes.

Cam struggles to resist the temptation to fall back into his old ways and is frustrated by Jimmy's lack of empathy for the life Cam has built for himself in Atlanta. Cam is forced to choose between his loyalty to his friend and his desire to stay on the straight and narrow.

Meanwhile, Reggie is dealing with his own struggles as he tries to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend, who he cheated on with a stripper. He enlists the help of his sister, M-Chuck, to win her back but things don't exactly go as planned.

As the episode concludes, Cam and Jimmy have a heart-to-heart conversation that forces Cam to confront some hard truths about himself and his past. He realizes that he needs to make amends with his daughter and starts to take steps to reconnect with her.

"Out of the Past" is a poignant episode that explores the weight of past mistakes and the power of redemption. The episode is expertly written and brings the complexities and challenges of Cam's life into sharp relief. It's a powerful and emotionally resonant hour of television that will leave viewers reflecting on their own choices and paths.