Jennifer refuses Bill’s push to move in with him. After he leaves, she and Frankie reaffirm their love, and their passion deepens as they talk about marriage.
Steve “betrays” Shane to Ed Daniels as part of the ISA sting, claiming Shane traded secrets for sex. Adrienne is disgusted. Anjelica pressures Kayla to defend Shane publicly, but Kayla refuses. When Kayla finds Steve with Gabrielle, she’s horrified, and Steve shows her the payoff. Kayla still believes Shane is innocent and tells Jack she wants to marry within the week.
Victor’s car crash was sabotage. He urges Justin and Adrienne to flee to Europe, but Justin insists on staying to help him. Victor gives Justin his father’s pocket watch, formally pulling him deeper into the family business. Justin promises Adrienne he’ll stand by Victor, though some things must stay secret.
Adrienne is torn — frightened by Steve’s apparent betrayal and by Justin stepping into Victor’s dangerous world.
