Mike, exhausted and irritable, snaps at Ivy and Jennifer until Tom orders him off duty. Pete’s paralysis is confirmed psychological, heightening tension with Lars.
Kayla and Steve grow closer in Stockholm—sharing breakfast, trust, and quiet admissions—before warning Roman and Marlena that Orpheus has escaped. Roman later revisits the street where he shot Orpheus’ wife, clinging to Marlena as Orpheus secretly watches.
Bo tries to regain Victor’s trust; Hope shocks him by returning to the mansion to help bring Victor down, even agreeing to change their name to Kiriakis. Victor is shaken and tells Bo he loves him.
On the plane home, Kayla admits she cares for Steve. She later puts on his jacket, triggering trouble when authorities board and arrest him; Steve warns her not to acknowledge him.
