Chelsea ran into Victoria at the jazz club, where she was ordering a double dirty martini with extra olives. Victoria invited Chelsea to join her for a drink and surprised her by mentioning she'd heard about the complicated situation between Chelsea, Billy, and Adam. "If you need to talk about it, I'm a good listener," Victoria offered.
Chelsea confessed that what happened wasn’t just Adam’s fault—she was equally to blame. Victoria reassured her, stating that she wouldn’t judge and acknowledged that she had her own struggles with Adam but had seen positive changes in him over the past year. She pointed out that Chelsea and Adam’s growing bond, especially with their work helping Connor with his OCD, made it natural for them to become closer. Victoria suggested no one would be surprised if they reunited, but Chelsea sighed heavily, expressing doubt.
Chelsea revealed that Victor was now backing the idea of their reunion too, which only added to her confusion. She shared that, while Victoria's reunion with Cole over their child was beautiful, her relationship with Adam was different and complicated, and she didn’t think they should ever get back together. Chelsea also explained that Adam had invited her to move to the ranch, but she made it clear to him and Victoria that it would be strictly platonic with her own space. Victoria agreed that Connor’s request for her to move made sense, admiring Chelsea’s dedication to him. They joked about how Billy would never agree to co-parent at the ranch.
Chelsea then asked Victoria for her opinion on the situation. Victoria acknowledged that she didn’t think moving to the ranch meant committing to Adam, but to Connor, and she could see how that would work. Chelsea wasn’t so sure, but Victoria believed Chelsea would be a positive influence on Adam. After their conversation, Chelsea called Adam to arrange a meeting and let him know she had made her decision about the ranch.
Meanwhile, at Crimson Lights, Claire spoke with Mariah and Tessa, asking if there was any news about Sharon. Mariah shared that while Sharon’s car had been found, there was still no sign of her. Claire feared the worst, but Mariah rejected the idea, insisting she would know if something happened to her mom. Mariah speculated that Sharon wouldn’t just disappear and recalled how Sharon had stayed to face consequences even when she thought she had committed a crime. Tessa mentioned that Ian Ward had been seen at Society earlier, which added to their worries. Mariah expressed frustration, recalling her confrontation with Ian and the threats she’d made.
The conversation shifted to Claire’s own fears, as she shared a recent unsettling moment when she thought she saw her aunt Jordan in town. After confirming Jordan was still in prison, Claire felt better but admitted the experience had shaken her. Mariah tried to comfort Claire, stating she wouldn’t rest until Sharon was found and Ian was out of their lives.
In a darker turn of events, Sharon, still trapped in the sewer, hallucinated a vision of Nick rescuing her. As she struggled, she managed to reach a metal rod just out of her grasp, but she couldn’t free herself. Nick later discussed his concerns with
Chance and Summer, suspecting that Sharon’s disappearance may be connected to Ian. Nick's theory about Sharon potentially being taken before the car went into the river caused some tension, but Chance wasn’t convinced without more evidence.
At the motel, Ian and Jordan’s partnership hit a breaking point. Ian accused Jordan of ruining their plan, but she countered, asserting she wasn’t getting what she needed from him. Their argument escalated as Jordan threatened to end their alliance, stating that she no longer needed him. Ian, in turn, warned her that turning against him could lead to disastrous consequences, but Jordan was determined to cut ties. Their partnership ended with Jordan leaving, vowing to take matters into her own hands.
Later, at Crimson Lights, Jordan, disguised and trying to lay low, ordered her usual tea. Claire, still shaken by the earlier encounter, recognized her and chased after her. Jordan, turning dramatically to face her niece, greeted her with a chilling smile, "Hello, kitten," confirming that it was indeed her. Claire, horrified, realized the truth and confronted her aunt.
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