Leo jolts awake from a nightmare where Kerry storms into his room with a gun, vowing revenge, only to realize Javi is standing in the doorway holding coffee. Shaken, Leo recounts the dream, but Javi reassures him that Kerry is out of their lives and they’re together now. Javi convinces Leo to skip work and spend the day in bed, but Leo first wants to be certain their relationship means something. Javi assures him it does—he’s glad Kerry is gone for good.
Meanwhile, at the hospital, Jada calls JJ to take over the Rachel case, revealing that Bonnie’s fall wasn’t accidental. Just as she gets a text from Javi, the camera shifts to a stalker marking a red “X” over Bonnie’s portrait in the park.
Stephanie updates Alex on her breakup with Philip, admitting she only dated him because she thought things with Alex were over. Alex confesses he spent New Year’s with Joy, thinking Stephanie had moved on. Though they both made mistakes, they agree their feelings for each other haven’t changed. Stephanie even considers quitting her job to focus on their relationship, but Alex doesn’t want her to sacrifice her career. Their moment is interrupted when Joy arrives to take Alex to see Bonnie. Stephanie watches them leave, conflicted.
At the pub, Kate reassures Seth about insurance issues while Joy overhears and offers support. Kate vents about Chanel quitting and blames her for the rushed production that led to Bonnie’s accident. Joy pushes back, accusing Kate of victim-blaming. When Kate questions Joy’s motives, she admits Chanel slapped her on set, but insists she’s moved on and is dating Alex. Kate offers advice about workplace romances but warns Joy to guard her heart.
Abe visits Kayla at the hospital, desperate for help after Bonnie’s accident and Leo’s disappearance. He pleads with Kayla to temporarily take on the role of Kassandra in “Body and Soul” until a recast is found. Reluctantly, she agrees, despite her misgivings.
Jada confronts Kerry in her office, accusing him of using spyware on Leo’s computer and having access to production schedules and Bonnie’s phone number. Kerry denies involvement, insisting his only grudge is against Leo. When pressed, he hands over his phone but scoffs at the idea of being a suspect. Jada warns him not to leave town.
Later, as Leo and Javi rehearse a scene, Kerry unexpectedly shows up to return Javi’s key and sweatshirt, cryptically mentioning Bonnie’s accident before leaving. Suspicious, Leo checks the news and feels bad for Bonnie, but it throws off his storyline plans.
At the pub, Abe informs Kate that Kayla agreed to step in for Bonnie, prompting a knowing look from Kate. Meanwhile, Kayla calls Steve to share the news about her new (and reluctant) acting gig. Stephanie confides in her mom about her struggles, and Kayla expresses excitement about temporarily working with her daughter.
Back at the hospital, Joy tells Alex how much his support has meant to her. They share a hug, unaware that someone is hanging up Alex’s portrait, right beside Bonnie’s.
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