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In a highly emotional episode of MTV's Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro tearfully apologized to his former roommates for his past actions and expressed his desire to rebuild their friendships. The 37-year-old reality star, who had been absent from the show for the past two years, left to seek mental health treatment.

During the heartfelt reunion, Ronnie choked back tears as he professed his love for his roommates, stating, "You're the closest thing I have besides my family. I lost a lot of what I loved, including you guys. I lost my job, I lost people that I loved."

Recognizing his imperfections, Ronnie humbly admitted, "I'm not perfect, and some days are better than others. I do have bad days, but I'm working on that." As Ronnie conveyed his sincere apologies, his roommates, including Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino, Angelina Pivarnick, Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, and Paul 'DJ Pauly D' DelVecchi, were visibly moved, wiping away their tears.

In a confessional, Ronnie shared that during his time away, he had been focused on personal growth, attending meetings, and taking steps to improve himself. Notably, he revealed that he had been granted full custody of his five-year-old daughter Ariana after relocating to Miami.

Ronnie, who had been apprehensive about facing his former roommates after their two-year separation, decided to surprise them during their vacation in Orlando, Florida. However, his timing coincided with his former girlfriend Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola's departure to spend time with her new boyfriend, Justin May.

As he nervously walked down the hotel hallway, Ronnie expressed his longing for reconciliation, determined to make amends and be a part of his friends' lives again. Recognizing the uphill battle ahead, he acknowledged, "I know that it is going to take a lot to rebuild our friendships, going to take a lot for you guys to trust me."

The episode, titled "Deena Makes A Friend," featured the cast continuing their Orlando vacation at Margaritaville, with the plan to visit a strip club. Amidst the fun and playful atmosphere, a minor controversy arose as it was revealed that Angelina wanted to have a conversation with Jenni, but the news got leaked to a stripper.

While some roommates chose to leave the club early, Deena Cortese embraced the moment, becoming friends with one of the strippers and inadvertently exchanging phone numbers. This incident led to a humorous discussion among the cast about the appropriate protocols for interacting with strippers.

However, the focus of the episode remained on Ronnie's emotional journey and his attempts to reconcile with his roommates. After receiving a text from Ronnie, Mike Sorrentino prepared Sammi for the reunion, as she had previously mentioned her reservations about seeing him due to their toxic past relationship.

All the cast members gathered in anticipation of Ronnie's arrival, expressing mixed emotions about his reappearance. Understandably, his past legal issues involving domestic violence had strained their relationships. However, with the support of Mike, the cast agreed that, despite their messy moments, family should not be turned away.

The episode came to a close with Ronnie's imminent arrival and the roommates preparing themselves for what would undoubtedly be a difficult and transformative conversation. As tensions ran high, the viewers were left with a cliffhanger, eagerly awaiting the next episode to witness if reconciliation and healing were on the horizon.

Jersey Shore: Family Vacation continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of drama, humor, and personal growth. The show's portrayal of the challenges, conflicts, and triumphs experienced by the cast resonates with viewers, reminding us of the power of forgiveness and the enduring bonds of friendship.