The episode begins at Alex’s apartment. Stephanie calls to check on him after the incident with the tainted cupcakes. Joy is still there, helping Alex recover, as he chats with Stephanie. Meanwhile, Johnny is asleep and murmurs Joy’s name in his sleep, which Chanel overhears.
At the Horton Town Square, Kristen seems to be scheming as she sends a text to Brady, interrupting his conversation with Xander.
Elsewhere, Sarah feels the effects of the serum working and shares her excitement with Maggie. Overjoyed, Sarah confides in her mother about her hopes for recovery. Xander joins them, and everyone is elated about the progress. Maggie leaves Sarah and Xander alone, giving them a moment to celebrate. When Xander tests Sarah’s legs, she feels everything—a miraculous moment.
At Alex’s apartment, he tells Stephanie about Joy’s presence and how she’s helping him recover. Stephanie sounds surprised—and perhaps a little annoyed. Meanwhile, Johnny wakes up, and Chanel confronts him about mentioning Joy in his sleep. He brushes it off with an excuse.
Back at the pub, Stephanie is surprised when Philip shows up. They catch up, but he quickly notices something is bothering her. They chat about Alex, and Philip shares his desire for Stephanie to work on his PR.
Kristen and Brady meet up, and she’s furious that Brady has been talking to Ava about their situation. She accuses him of being concerned about the serum, but their argument is interrupted when Maggie calls to share the good news about Sarah’s progress. Maggie thanks Brady for convincing Kristen to provide the serum, leaving Kristen elated. However, Kristen shifts the conversation to their relationship and asks if there’s any chance for them to reconcile. Brady firmly states he only wants a co-parenting relationship and friendship, which leaves Kristen feeling betrayed.
In the meantime, Philip tries to understand why Stephanie is hesitant to work with him. She admits their history complicates things, but he reassures her that his focus is on reclaiming his birthright. After some convincing, Stephanie agrees to work with him.
Meanwhile, Chanel confides in Johnny about the tainted cupcakes and the potential impact on Sweet Bits. Johnny encourages her to check if anyone placed an order for the cupcakes to ease her worries.
Back at Alex’s apartment, Joy accidentally reveals that she hooked up with Johnny. Alex is stunned as Joy tells him the whole story. She begs him to keep the secret just as Chanel arrives at the door.
As the episode nears its climax, Sarah surprises everyone by standing up and walking toward Maggie and Xander, who are stunned and overjoyed.
Finally, Kristen, still upset, uses Rachel as leverage to manipulate Brady, who pleads with her not to involve their daughter. Kristen refuses to make any promises and storms off. Alone, Johnny grapples with his guilt over saying Joy’s name in his sleep and realizes he can’t keep lying to Chanel.
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