At the Body & Soul offices, Kate reassured Roman over the phone that she was unaffected by the tainted scripts. “I’m the only one who wasn’t targeted by that lunatic,” she said confidently. But as she flipped over a paper on her desk, her chuckle faded. A publicity photo of herself was marked with a red X. “Oh my God,” she whispered. When Roman pressed her for details, Kate brushed it off as an issue on set.
Abe arrived soon after, and Kate immediately showed him the disturbing photo. “Obviously, Whitley is at it again. We need to call the police,” she insisted. Abe, however, urged caution. “Easy, Kate. Whitley is no longer a threat,” he assured her, explaining that the photo had been found on Whitley’s nightstand. When Kate questioned why it was now in her office, Abe admitted he brought it to emphasize the seriousness of the situation. “It’s up to us to figure out what to do next,” he said.
Despite agreeing that Whitley was dangerous, Kate refused to let her dictate how the show was run. But Abe warned that tensions were still high, especially with Justin planning to sue the hospital. Kate, however, remained convinced that Justin wouldn’t undermine Bonnie’s career. “His wife nearly died!” Abe reminded her. Kate acknowledged the tragedy but believed
Justin would eventually calm down. Abe, unconvinced, pointed out that too much of the cast was still in turmoil.
Meanwhile, at his hotel, Leo worked as Hattie recovered in bed. “Thanks for taking care of me after that psycho nearly killed me,” she said. “Don’t mention it. Or anything else,” Leo grumbled. As Hattie pestered him with questions, Leo finally revealed he was writing a script about Charlemagne being kidnapped and replaced by a double. With a mischievous grin, Hattie asked if Marlena would play the double. When Leo suggested she should play both roles, Hattie laughed it off, reminding him that she had actually impersonated Marlena before. But Leo saw it as the perfect opportunity for her to reclaim that experience. Though intrigued, Hattie ultimately declined.
At the hospital, Stephanie delivered flowers to Kayla, who was feeling much better. Their conversation turned to Alex, who had confessed his feelings for Stephanie right before collapsing. Stephanie admitted she had stepped down as PR rep for Body & Soul to prioritize her relationship with Alex. Kayla was thrilled, but Stephanie admitted there was a complication—Alex still had to break things off with Joy.
Joy, alone in her hospital room, reminisced about the kiss she had witnessed between Alex and Stephanie. When Alex arrived, she expressed gratitude for his role in saving her life. As she hugged him, she mentioned hoping to be released in time for Valentine’s Day. Sensing hesitation from Alex when she suggested dinner, Joy directly asked if he had other plans. Before he could answer, their phones buzzed with news of an emergency show meeting.
Elsewhere, Bonnie was still shaken, unable to take the elevator alone, fearing Whitley’s presence. Johnny found her and reassured her that Whitley could no longer hurt them. Their conversation was interrupted by Seth, who handed Bonnie a legal document waiving her right to sue the hospital. When Johnny advised her to have Justin review it first, Seth subtly pressured her, warning that a lawsuit could force the hospital to stop hosting Body & Soul. Before Bonnie could decide, they too received the emergency meeting notification.
At the meeting, Kate and Abe addressed the cast and crew. “We’re grateful for everyone’s recovery,” Kate began, assuring them that Whitley was under 24-hour watch. But then came the bombshell: Body & Soul was shutting down. The room erupted in shock and disappointment. “It’s just over?” Johnny asked. Alex questioned whether canceling the show was an overreaction. Kate and Abe explained that they couldn’t risk anyone else getting hurt.
Just as the group tried to process the news, Kate added a twist. The network, unwilling to let a top-performing show die, had offered to take over production—but in Los Angeles. The cast now faced a choice: relocate or leave Body & Soul behind.
After the meeting, conversations buzzed with uncertainty. Bonnie was torn—she wanted to discuss it with Justin but felt flattered that she had options. Joy was thrilled at the prospect of moving to LA, but Alex hesitated, torn between family and his growing relationship with Stephanie. Meanwhile, Seth stunned Kayla by announcing his resignation to pursue acting full-time in LA, revealing another shock—the hospital was on the brink of bankruptcy.
As cast members debated their futures, Leo contemplated staying on as head writer remotely. Hattie excitedly planned her LA move, while Johnny grappled with disrupting his life with Chanel. Bonnie remained undecided, unsure if she could uproot her life so suddenly.
Back at the office, Kate and Abe reflected on the journey. “We had no idea what we were doing when we started,” Kate laughed. “We had less than no idea,” Abe agreed. Despite the chaos, they acknowledged they made a great team. Raising glasses of whiskey, they toasted: “To Body & Soul. Long may she live.”
Just then, Leo walked in, ready to make his own final decision…
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