Steve kills Duke after finding him assaulting Adrienne and is arrested despite claiming self‑defense. Adrienne, hospitalized and unable to remember, learns from Jo that she was raped and retreats into denial. Steve refuses to let her testify, insisting he’s guilty. When Kayla tells him about the rape, he spirals with guilt, blaming himself for not stopping Duke earlier.
Shane and Kim revel in new parenthood, doting on baby Andrew and savoring quiet, intimate moments. Frankie breaks up with Sasha, believing Jennifer ended things with Glenn, then lies when he realizes she hasn’t. Glenn grows jealous watching them, while Frankie painfully witnesses Jennifer and Glenn kiss. Leslie considers resigning, guilt‑ridden over falsely accusing Kim, but Mickey urges her to face the fallout.
