Bo and Carly pay a blackmailer $5,000 to locate their missing baby, learning the child was adopted by a family in Tulsa. They promise the remaining $5,000 upon confirmation.
At court, Marlena tells Jesse's father to examine his own behavior before judging his son. The judge finds her report inconclusive and agrees to let her treat Jesse as a patient for a proper assessment. Carrie befriends Jesse and advises him to ""play the game,"" but Jesse resists attending sessions with Marlena.
John considers a business deal with Lawrence and Vivian despite Isabella's objections. Victor reviews the contracts and warns John they appear legal but likely contain hidden traps, he advises caution. John uses Victor to get revenge on Lawrence and Vivian, though Victor claims he's reconnecting with family.
Vivian warns Carly that searching for her child could damage her relationship with Bo. Bo questions Vivian's loyalty, but Carly trusts her."
