Leo works on a wedding scene at the Small Bar to revive Charlemagne’s storyline when Javi arrives. The two flirt and reminisce about their first meeting, but the mood shifts when Leo suggests Javi plan a bachelor party. Javi panics, but Leo is distracted by a message from Doug III about a necklace. When Javi questions it, Leo admits he helped Doug with something “technically illegal.” Brushing it off, Leo insists Javi handle the bachelor party and rushes out.
Meanwhile, Holly shows up at the Horton house to vent to Doug about the Tate, Sophia, and Rachel drama. Doug sympathizes but urges her to take a breath as she spirals. Holly apologizes for oversharing, but Doug reassures her. They share a close moment until the doorbell rings, and Leo bursts in, awkwardly mentioning the necklace before realizing Holly is there. Doug reveals she knows everything, and Leo offers to help recover the necklace—though it’ll cost more than what Doug sold it for.
Doug insists on paying Holly back first and admits he needs a job. Leo suggests Doug work as his assistant, offering an advance. Hesitant but needing the income, Doug agrees.
At the Brady Pub, Sophia sorts through missing flyers for Rachel when Tate arrives. He updates her with no news but brings up the adoption. Sophia suggests they move forward with or without her mom’s approval, but Tate worries about the consequences. Sophia argues she can handle it, even if disowned, but Tate proposes a compromise: they find the perfect religious couple to adopt the baby, possibly involving his Uncle Eric. Sophia is skeptical but agrees it’s worth a shot. They part, hopeful for the first time.
Elsewhere, Ava investigates the abandoned Blake house but gets distracted by Seymour the snake, allowing Rachel and the
Woman in White to knock her out. Brady, trying to reach Ava, leaves a voicemail that goes unheard. Rachel asks if Ava is dead, but the Woman assures her she’s alive and suggests a plan to ensure Ava can’t interfere.
Brady visits Kristen and realizes Rachel took the family scrapbook. Believing it might be a clue, they head to Aremid and find Rachel hiding in the house. Rachel is thrilled her parents are working together, but they scold her for disappearing. As they leave, Rachel sneaks back to tell the Woman the plan is still on—she’ll handle Ava while Rachel takes her phone.
Later, Leo updates Javi, claiming everything is under control. Holly congratulates Doug on his new job and admires Leo for helping him. Tate calls Holly with good news: Rachel has been found. He invites her to meet, but as she agrees, Doug watches with a bittersweet expression.
Back home, Kristen grounds Rachel but softens by making her mac and cheese. Brady, however, tells Rachel firmly that her stunt won’t reunite her parents. He explains Ava is part of their lives now, and nothing will change that.
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