Jack announces his run for state assembly and asks Steve to help win riverfront support. Harper steals Jack’s adoption papers from Jo and fires her, leaving Jo desperate and fantasizing about telling Jack the truth. At the press conference, Kayla accidentally knocks Harper’s briefcase, causing the papers to fall unnoticed under a chair. Shane and Gabrielle meet secretly about Kiriakis files; when Ed Daniels spots them, Gabrielle pushes Shane into the river. Later, they share a quiet moment by the fire until Eve walks in. Shane insists nothing happened and asks her to keep Gabrielle’s visit secret. Nick, injured by a rival pimp, accuses Eve of betrayal and finds a photo of Shane and Emma in her bag, keeping it for leverage. Eve later sees Shane and Gabrielle together, fueling her suspicion. Steve tells Kayla their relationship is over but admits he still wants her, then comforts Jo after Harper’s threats. Melissa and Trevor share a sweet moment in the park, and he asks her to lunch.
