Roman confronts Steve about the failed Orpheus meeting; Steve blames himself for trusting Kayla. Steve pulls Kayla into an alley when he senses someone following, and Helga recognizes him from years earlier. Steve tells her Britta died and insists he’s not the man he used to be. Bo surprises Hope with flowers and they make love before Roman arrives; Roman later remembers the knife‑sign shop where he hid the bonds. Bo recalls his past with Britta and Steve. In Salem, Tamara and Abe grow closer. Glenn lies to Jennifer about a football party, is arrested when Abe breaks it up, and flashes back to his brother’s death. Frankie comforts Jennifer. Kayla trips while walking with Steve, who briefly steadies her before pulling away.
