Power Book IV: Force S3 Ep6: Tommy Confronts Mireya About the Baby & Her Choice

Tommy and Mireya share a pivotal moment in Power Book IV: Force Episode 6. Courtesy of Starz
A Conversation Fueled by Pain—and Love
When Mireya walked back into Tommy’s and her place after leaving the Clinic, Egan let her know she had dropped her phone, which he was holding. The usual pattern of their conflict is disrupted by it. He’s not asking for answers. He’s willing to offer space. Mireya’s honesty is more effective due to that.
Tommy’s Growth Shows in His Response
The old Tommy would’ve snapped or shut down. Here, he does the opposite: he validates her fear, doesn’t take it personally, and apologizes, not for the violence, but for her having to witness it.
He tells her she should never feel afraid to talk to him. He reminds her she should never feel like she has to protect him by hiding her pain. Then he speaks openly, uttering words that show the depth of his transformation:
“I’m in love with you, and I’m down with you no matter what you choose.”
Tommy’s lack of vulnerability language is why the line hits. He is not the drug kingpin who is trying to control outcomes at this moment. He’s the one who finally realizes that protecting someone sometimes necessitates stepping back, not pushing forward.
The Stakes of Parenthood in a Violent World
The scene’s acknowledgment that a baby cannot choose to live in danger is one of its most potent elements. Tommy has always accepted the risks. He can handle the consequences of his decisions. The thought of an innocent child being introduced into his world leaves him shaken.
Despite Tommy’s chaos, he has always followed a clear set of morals, especially when it comes to protecting the innocent. Hearing Mireya tell him that the baby didn’t have a choice forces him to confront the limits of the life he leads—and whether love can survive within those limits.
Tommy’s promise to her, “You don’t have to worry about hurting me by taking care of yourself,” is not merely a reassurance. Tommy has given Mireya the freedom she has never allowed anyone close to her to have.
A New Chapter for Tommy?
Tommy, a character defined by impulsive decisions and violent reactions, gets a rare glimpse of what it feels like when he chooses empathy over anger in Episode 6.
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