Robin dreams of ending her engagement and wakes unsettled. Mike confronts her about avoiding him, but Tom interrupts with news of two lawsuits, including one accusing Robin of recommending Mike for a grant because of their relationship. Shaken, Robin panics as Mike suggests resigning and ending their engagement.
In court, Chris struggles until Vickie Jarvis appears and testifies Alex paid her $50,000 for the drug that killed Emma. When Alex tries to flee, Roman and Shane drag him back. Confronted with evidence of a $50,000 withdrawal, Alex cracks, admitting he poisoned Emma and claiming she “deserved to die.” The courtroom erupts as Shane celebrates with Kim.
Tension grows between Jennifer, Frankie, and Glenn. After a school assembly praising their drug‑bust heroics, Frankie tells Jennifer they can’t be friends anymore. Jennifer is crushed. Glenn pushes for intimacy, but she’s torn over losing Frankie.
