PHILIPPINES: In the world of '90 Day Fiance,' David and Sheila's relationship has been surrounded by both love and concern. After meeting on a Facebook group for deaf singles two years prior to their appearance on Season 6 of '90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days,' the couple seemed destined for a future together. David's admiration for Sheila, a single mother from the Philippines, was evident, describing her as the perfect soulmate with a genuinely sweet nature.
In a heartbreaking turn of events on Sunday's (July 30) episode of '90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days,' Sheila's mother tragically died just hours after meeting David, leaving her emotionally drained. With family concerns and this unexpected tragedy, their path forward remains uncertain.
How did Sheila's mother die?
The devastating incident occurred when Sheila's mother descended a staircase that gave way, resulting in her untimely death. As the whole house slept, no one knew about the accident until the morning, when they discovered her lifeless body downstairs. The sudden loss left both Sheila and David in shock, with the reality of their budding romance disrupted by this unexpected tragedy. The episode portrayed David's overwhelming emotions as he attended the wake, which included a poignant parade through their town. The episode's poignant narrative unfolded as the show captured the unforeseen and deeply affecting event that shook Sheila and David's relationship to its core.
'I want to be alone'
Sheila asserts her need for solitude as she navigates a deeply emotional period with her partner David. Despite his kind offer to have Sheila and her 12-year-old son stay at his hotel, she feels compelled to follow her family's Filipino funeral traditions, spending 24 hours with her late mother's body. "I cannot give him the love that he expects," Sheila shares, expressing her responsibility to grieve alongside her family, she adds by saying, "I cannot rest or spend time with David. It’s my responsibility to spend my time by my mom’s casket. It’s good for both of us — we need some rest, and I want to be alone." After spending several days apart, the couple reunites at the funeral, where David admits feeling out of place and vows not to be a burden during this challenging time. Sheila reveals the extent of her grief, saying, "I have been crying every day and night since my mother [died]. I am physically, mentally, exhausted."
