Are we forgetting the fact that Ian ran away from the environment in the first place is because he was probably coercion by Jason who wanted TJ to join but TJ told him he wanted Ian in it too. Protecting is the bare minimum. Ian also sacrifice just as much if not more. He blames himself believing that the reasons TJ is in the organization is because of him. He stayed in that environment for TJ. He gives forgiveness toward TJ wrongdoings towards him and still care about him. He took a bullet for TJ. I don't get why we have to drag Ian down just to uplift TJ or Jo.

Jo barely knows Ian and was about to straight up murder a dude - that’s infatuation and given his lack of experience it doesn’t translate to love like so many of you think. On the other hand, it’s unfair to crucify Tj for things that Ian is also guilty of which is the classic “product of environment”. I think what matters is that Tj made the choice to give up that lifestyle to be with Ian. Ian isn’t running away from Tj, he’s running away from the life of violence. Jo was the only person to offer him a different path, an unconditional escape. But now that Tj has come to terms with his feelings, that’s no longer the case. If Ian is worthy of a better life after the things he’s done, why isn’t Tj when Tj has ultimately sacrificed more than anyone for Ian. No one involved is innocent anymore. I’m rooting for Tj although I suspect it won’t be a clear victory for anyone.