Ep 13. Fool For Love

The show Touched By An Angel season 5 episode 13, Fool for Love, follows Monica, an angel, as she tries to help a young woman named Leslie. Leslie had been in a long-term relationship with a man named Dan, but he had recently broken up with her and moved on to someone new. Leslie cannot seem to move on from Dan and is struggling to understand why their relationship ended.

Monica appears to Leslie as a waitress at the diner where she works and strikes up a conversation with her. Leslie is hesitant to talk about her relationship problems, but Monica continues to gently push until Leslie opens up. Through their conversation, Monica learns that Leslie had been clingy and had tried to change who she was to fit into Dan's life. Leslie realizes that she was not truly happy in the relationship and was only holding onto it because she was afraid of being alone.

Monica invites Leslie to an open mic night at a nearby club, where she meets a man named T.J. who is a talented musician. Leslie is immediately drawn to T.J. and they hit it off. However, Leslie is still struggling to let go of her feelings for Dan and is hesitant to pursue a relationship with T.J.

Meanwhile, Monica is also helping another couple, a man named Eric and a woman named Theresa. Eric has always been in love with Theresa, but she has only ever seen him as a friend. Monica helps Eric realize that he needs to be honest with Theresa about his feelings and encourages him to tell her how he really feels.

As Leslie and T.J. continue to spend time together, Leslie realizes that she is falling in love with him. However, when Dan comes back into her life and expresses his own feelings for her, Leslie is torn between her past and present relationships.

Monica continues to guide Leslie through her decision-making process and helps her see that she needs to choose what makes her truly happy, not what is familiar or safe. Leslie eventually realizes that she needs to move on from Dan and gives T.J. a chance.

The episode ends with Eric finally confessing his feelings to Theresa, who reciprocates them. Both Leslie and Eric have been touched by Monica's guidance and have found the courage to pursue what makes them truly happy.

Overall, Touched By An Angel season 5 episode 13, Fool for Love, is a heartwarming episode about the importance of being true to oneself and not letting fear hold you back from finding happiness.