***Sequel to: I Won't Give Up. Two years after the death of their infant child, Abel and Nicki have staggered a couple times in the search to find themselves again through their highly publicized and controversial marriage. With a noticeably larger family, hectic careers, and the media commanding their attention at every turn, the fight to remain loyal begins to overwhelm them. A dark strain begins to form in their lives right as Abel reaches the peak of his career and begins moving on to a new project while his flame of fame is still blazing. With high hopes and anticipation for Starboy, his priorities begin to shift as the life of making music begins to consume him again. He's been pulled away from his responsibilities at home, leaving Nicki to become frustrated at his negligence. Drugs and partying begin to slowly seep into their lives again as Abel works overtime to reinvent himself in a new album. When Nicki begins yearning to break away from being a housewife and jump headfirst back into her career as well, their relationship strains to its limits. Their loyalty to each other only goes so far and they begin growing apart. They begin to question if they made a mistake by getting married so young. Life becomes a devil's pit for them and their commitment to each other becomes tested, yet again. As Starboy peaks the charts, Abel is further conflicted by his blazing career. This leads to a web of lies, deceit, and infidelity that forces him to revert back to his Trilogy inspired roots to vent in the cryptic, ominous, and the enigmatic project known as My Dear Melancholy. Is Abel's success interfering with his family responsibilities? Have they truly gotten over the tragic death of their baby? Is this the end that everyone anticipated before? Can they hold true to their vow: I Won't Give Up? Or is it over the moment My Dear Melancholy is suddenly dropped? ***Heavily based on the album: My Dear Melancholy & Starboy.
4 parts