Isabella quietly faces her cancer, trying to stay normal. A stranger’s comment about children devastates her, and she begins preparing—writing a will, planning for Brady’s care, making tapes.
Kim suffers blackouts, shifting between herself and “Lacey.” Lacey convinces Marlena nothing is wrong; Kim later remembers nothing. Tests are normal, and Marcus prescribes headache medication.
Jack misses Jennifer and calls often. When Isabella takes the phone, Jennifer gushes about her helping with the baby, unintentionally hurting Isabella. Jack keeps her illness secret.
Philip invites Molly to screen‑test for a film; Tanner encourages her. Victor offers financial support to Vivian and Nicholas, but she resists making their relationship transactional.
Kim manipulates Chief Tarrington into assigning Shane a long foreign case, ensuring he’ll be gone.
