Billy complimented Sally on the stunning interior design she’d done at his house, expressing how much he appreciated the personal touches, particularly the cozy area by the fireplace. However, his favorite spot was the couch—because Sally was on it. After sharing a kiss, Sally encouraged him to talk about his plans for a career overhaul.
Billy admitted he wanted to build something of his own, something that aligned with his dreams, not someone else’s vision. He reflected on his time at Chancellor and realized he’d been there for the wrong reasons. He credited Sally for helping him see that when you act for the right reasons, success follows. He confessed that his previous focus on revenge was misguided, but now he was moving in a better direction. “I’ve let go of all that rage and anger,” Billy shared. Sally wasn’t so sure he had fully let go, though.
Sally suggested that moving on took time, but Billy was determined not to walk around with a “wounded look.” He revealed his struggle with how to move forward with his mom and expressed a desire to get things right with her this time. “I really want to get this right,” Billy said.
As they brainstormed potential career ideas, Sally encouraged him to use his passions to guide his next step. They realized Billy had enjoyed building ChanceComm, his TV show with Restless Style, and his work with podcasts. Sally pointed out that a media-focused venture could put him in direct competition with Adam.
Billy, clearly smitten, wooed Sally with a little French as they shared more kisses. He teased that if she could transform his house so quickly, he’d impress her with his French skills. Sally playfully responded that this new version of Billy was incredibly sexy, leading them to the bedroom, where they shared a passionate moment. Later, Billy went to get more champagne and took a moment to text Jill: “We need to talk. There’s a lot I have to say.”
Meanwhile, Ian entered a motel room holding a rose, calling out to Jordan. Instead, he was met by Michael Baldwin, who sarcastically remarked that Ian should’ve brought lilies for Jordan. Ian, tired of the threats, said he was done with all the games. Michael informed him that Victor required his presence immediately. Ian attempted to dismiss Michael, but after hearing of Jordan’s death, he was less inclined to cooperate. Michael pressed him, reminding Ian of his role in helping Jordan escape prison. Ian claimed ignorance, but after encountering Mortenson—Victor’s guard—who revealed a gun in his holster, Ian had little choice but to comply.
Back at Sharon’s house, Mariah was frantic when she realized that Tessa and Aria were missing. Holding Aria’s favorite stuffed animal, she feared something had happened to them. Nick assured her that Ian was the bigger threat and explained Jordan was dead, but Ian remained a dangerous presence. Mariah worried that Ian might be behind Tessa and Aria’s disappearance, recalling her tense argument with Tessa earlier. Sharon and Nick urged her to stay calm, but Mariah couldn’t rest, fearing Ian’s obsession with her would lead him to hurt her family. Nick vowed they would find Ian and bring Tessa and Aria home safely.
As Mariah struggled to cope, she noted how much she regretted her fight with Tessa. She left a message, begging Tessa to come back. Sharon comforted her, encouraging her not to blame herself and reminding her that Tessa was a strong fighter. Mariah admitted that, despite everything, she wanted Ian gone for good.
Meanwhile, Ian sat across from Victor at the ranch, where their conversation quickly turned to Heather’s murder. Ian denied any involvement, but Victor insisted that he either confess to the crime or face the same fate as Jordan. Michael presented a confession for Ian to sign, but Ian refused. He reminded them of a letter he had previously given to the police that would hold the Newmans responsible if anything happened to him. Ian continued to deny his involvement in Sharon’s disappearance, but Victor made it clear that Ian’s time was running out.
Just as Ian remained defiant, Nick entered the room and demanded to know what had happened to Tessa and Aria. Ian, still playing innocent, denied any knowledge of their whereabouts. Frustrated, Nick grew angrier, threatening Ian with more than just words. The tension reached a boiling point when Mortenson grabbed Ian by the collar, but Ian seized the opportunity to pull a gun on everyone in the room. "Well, well, well... looks like I have something to confess," Ian sneered, holding everyone at gunpoint.
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