Gillian is exposed at her wedding for trying to murder Kim. Kim arrives with proof that Gillian sabotaged her car, and when Gillian pulls a gun, Shane disarms her. Gillian is arrested. Shane and Kim reconcile, and he immediately proposes, having already arranged the wedding.
Diana finally explains her situation while hiding at Kayla’s loft: her friend James died in an explosion she believes was murder, and she saw a man with a long braid fleeing. She came to Salem to find him and was attacked. Steve insists on staying to protect her and Kayla.
Justin secretly arranges for Adrienne to win a fancy dinner, and they share a romantic evening. Adrienne admits the wealthy lifestyle isn’t for her, disappointing Justin.
Victor becomes interested in Mike’s cancer research breakthrough. A mysterious man with a long braid also takes notice. Kayla, drawn to Steve as he fights for riverfront residents, later asks him not to leave.
