At Society, Victor met with Adam to discuss a plan to eliminate Ian. Victor told Adam that he was the perfect man to take down Ian, given his understanding of Ian's mindset. Adam expressed regret over his past involvement with Ian, but Victor reassured him that it was in the past. The two agreed that Ian needed to be removed from the equation.
Victor outlined his strategy: a full-scale attack on Ian, focusing on the legitimacy of his release and the absurdity of him being a chaplain. Although Adam was skeptical that a smear campaign would affect Ian, Victor was determined to make anyone who crossed paths with Ian question him. Adam, knowing Ian's dangerous nature, agreed to the plan. He was eager to see Ian brought to justice and promised his support to Victor. Victor, appreciative of Adam's loyalty, asked when he and Connor would move to the ranch for better protection. Adam assured him it would happen soon, crediting Connor for getting Chelsea to agree to the move.
Victor then shared alarming news: the police had found video footage of Sharon’s abduction. Adam was shaken by the news, fearing it was already too late. Victor stressed the importance of staying hopeful, trusting that Sharon’s strength would see her through until they could locate her. Before leaving, Adam assured Victor that he had his back and appreciated the plan to deal with Ian.
Meanwhile, at Sharon’s home, Nick and Mariah were anxiously awaiting news. Nick informed Mariah that police had found security footage of Sharon’s abduction but hadn’t identified the kidnappers. He believed whoever took Sharon was likely to hold her for ransom. Mariah began to suspect that Ian might be behind the kidnapping. The grainy footage made it hard to pinpoint the abductor, but Nick thought the person looked familiar. They discussed the possibility that Ian’s partner in crime was someone he had visited in prison. Nick immediately reached out to Chance for a list of recent releases from prisons Ian had frequented.
Mariah, still shaken, voiced her guilt, wondering if Ian’s actions were somehow her fault. Nick comforted her, reminding her that she had been a victim of Ian’s manipulation. Mariah confided in Nick about the lasting trauma of being raised by Ian, and how Sharon had saved her from that life. Nick reassured her that Sharon knew how much Mariah loved her, and they would find her. Mariah, though still worried, found strength in Nick's support and vowed to protect Sharon once she was found.
At the ranch, Nikki and Victoria struggled with the idea of joining Claire in a plot to kill Jordan. Nikki argued that Jordan’s terrorizing behavior justified drastic action, but Victoria was hesitant to go that far. Claire, confident in her plan, explained that Jordan was pure evil and would keep coming after their family. She revealed a scheme to convince Jordan that she was working with the Newmans to steal millions of dollars, using this ruse to trap her. Nikki, though reluctant, agreed that something had to be done.
Victoria remained uneasy about the idea of using Claire as bait and about the violence involved. Claire insisted that the only way to protect their family was to neutralize Jordan before she could cause any more harm. The tension between the women grew as they debated their options. Claire was resolute, believing that killing Jordan was the only path to security and revenge. Nikki and Victoria, though still reluctant, knew they had little choice given the stakes.
As Claire laid out the details of her plan, the situation became increasingly tense. Just as they were about to reach a decision, Victor entered the room, interrupting their conversation. He was immediately suspicious and asked what they were scheming. Victoria quickly covered, saying they had been sharing family stories, but Victor noted their unusual behavior. He mentioned the troubling news about Sharon’s abduction and left them to their thoughts.
After Victor departed, Claire reaffirmed her commitment to the plan, and Victoria reluctantly agreed. "We can’t fail," she said, bracing herself for what was to come.
Meanwhile, in a dark, underground location, Sharon struggled to free herself from her chains. Frustrated and weak, she realized that her water had been drugged. Despite feeling dizzy and disoriented, she refused to give up. With determination, Sharon repeated her children’s names, finding the strength to break the chain and stand up. She stumbled but resolved to escape, telling herself that she had to survive and get home. As Sharon fought to regain her strength, she collapsed to the ground, determined not to give up.
The episode ended with Sharon’s fate hanging in the balance, as she struggled to escape her captivity.
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