Steve rejects Adrienne as his sister even after Kayla connects his necklace to her bracelet. He takes Kayla to the centennial celebration and opens up about his orphanage past, still refusing Adrienne. The night ends in shock when Adrienne finds their mother Jo beaten and newly arrived in Salem.
In court, Alex admits drugging Emma’s champagne, but new evidence shows the drug was given intravenously, leaving Kim still charged with murder while Alex faces attempted‑murder charges. Shane stays with Kim through the night, offering emotional support.
Justin pursues Melissa, staging a meeting at Blondie’s. After she injures her knee, she performs anyway; Justin discovers her pain backstage and agrees to keep her secret.
