At Society, Tessa confronted Ian, telling him Abby had banned him from the restaurant. Ian, though, insisted she didn’t need to call the police. Tessa, however, expressed her frustration, revealing that Ian had lied to her when they first met, using her to gather information on Mariah. Ian admitted he had made mistakes but pleaded that his attempts to change were genuine. Tessa didn’t believe it, but Ian begged for a chance to prove that the people she loved didn’t need to fear him anymore.
Ian confessed that he felt responsible for the hurt he caused Mariah and asked for Tessa’s help in trying to heal those wounds.
He was determined to make amends, but Tessa hesitated, believing his behavior was still too frightening to be trusted. She struggled with the idea of helping him, especially when it was so hard for Mariah to even consider forgiveness. Their conversation was interrupted when Mariah appeared at the window, furious and storming in to confront Ian.
“What the hell are you doing here?!” Mariah shouted. Ian tried to explain that he was trying to convince Tessa he had changed, but Mariah wouldn’t hear it. She made it clear there was no chance of reconciliation, telling Ian to stay away from her, Tessa, Aria, and her family, and demanding that he leave town or just “keel over and die.” Ian, visibly crushed, asked if that was her final word before walking out.
Later, Mariah told Tessa that if she saw Ian again, she should call the police. Tessa, however, tried to defend Ian, suggesting that he might genuinely want to make amends, especially since he had saved her life. Mariah was incredulous, pointing out how Ian manipulated people, reeling them in only to strike later. She warned Tessa not to fall for it, but Tessa insisted that maybe there was a different side to Ian now, encouraging Mariah to let go of her rage.
Their discussion grew heated, with Mariah accusing Tessa of defending Ian after everything she had been through. Tessa tried to explain that Ian had spoken about Mariah with tenderness, but Mariah wouldn’t be swayed, adamant that nothing had changed. The confrontation left Tessa heartbroken, but she still hoped Mariah might find a way to heal—just not through Ian.
Meanwhile, at the ranch house, Chance and Nick were growing more concerned about Nikki and Victoria’s mysterious actions. Nick, unable to reach Nikki on the phone, urged that they remain cautious, especially with Ian and Jordan still at large. Victor was equally worried, ordering security to find Jordan and bring her in. Meanwhile, Chance received a call confirming that Jordan’s truck had been found abandoned, leading him to investigate further.
In the old sewer, Sharon struggled to stay conscious as “Nick” continued to encourage her to fight for survival. Hearing about the danger her family was in, Sharon found the strength to rise and stagger toward safety. She eventually made it to Chancellor Park, where Mariah, frantic, found her and promised to protect her. They shared an emotional reunion, with Mariah vowing to never let anyone harm her mother again.
At the tack house, Jordan and Claire exchanged tense words. Claire demanded to know where Sharon was, but Jordan refused to tell her, growing increasingly suspicious of Claire’s intentions. As Claire threatened to involve the police, Jordan mocked her, but Claire stood her ground. When Jordan tried to leave, confident she could evade capture, she was confronted by Nikki and Victoria, who had been waiting for the right moment to intervene.
A standoff ensued, with Jordan mocking the Newmans and accusing Claire of being brainwashed. But Claire was resolute, revealing that she had been playing Jordan all along. As the tension rose, Jordan admitted she had been working with Ian and had orchestrated Sharon’s abduction. She also hinted that Ian had killed Heather Stevens and was plotting to get rid of Mariah and Claire next. Claire, unshaken, reminded her that Sharon was still alive, but time was running out.
Victor and Nick entered, and Jordan taunted them, offering Ian as a bargaining chip. But Victor wasn’t interested, confident that they didn’t need her anymore. Jordan, however, tried to turn the tables by claiming she had information about Sharon’s location. Claire, now fully committed to her plan, threatened Jordan with consequences if she didn’t reveal where Sharon was.
The standoff reached its peak when Jordan grabbed the tea Claire had prepared and started drinking it quickly, leaving everyone wondering what her next move would be.
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