Jack faces losing the Spectator to Vern, who now demands Jack answer to him. Panicked, Jack lies to Hawk, claiming he has another woman and needs money to leave Jennifer financially secure. Hawk considers it. Jennifer refuses help from Julie and Alice, insisting Jack fix his own mess, though she’s torn about their future.
Isabella pushes herself to clear John in the codices case, breaking her promise to rest. Lawrence publicly demands John’s arrest. When Lawrence approaches at Wings, John snaps and attacks him, shocking the Bradys. Isabella takes him home to calm him.
Molly excitedly volunteers to plan Carly’s bridal shower. Ginger fears revealing she’s Molly’s mother will cost her Brian, who apologizes for digging into her past. Hawk grows suspicious when Desiree doubts Jack’s “other woman” story and urges him to leave town. In Europe, Danielle sees a wolf‑head calling card tied to the theft and books a flight to America, hinting she holds crucial information.
