Frankie’s painting of Jennifer wins first prize at Salem High, stirring Glenn’s jealousy. Glenn tries to buy it, but Frankie refuses, hinting at deeper feelings. Jennifer daydreams about him while Glenn talks about college plans.
Justin lifts Melissa’s spirits with a visit from Hope. When he finds Lars auditioning replacements, he drags him to see Melissa. She fears her career is over, but Lars reassures her, and she imagines dancing with him again. She insists their partnership still has a future, though Justin doubts it.
At the Emergency Center, Steve arrives with a knife wound from a pool‑hall fight. While Kayla treats him, Adrienne has a violent flashback when Mike helps her with something in her eye. Steve comforts her, and she reveals he’s been hustling pool to support her and Jo. Kayla calls Neil and secures Jo a housekeeping job, and Steve gratefully thanks her for helping his family.
