When Nick returns, words tumble out of Sharon’s mouth. She can’t leave Noah – but Mariah can’t be alone. How can I help her?
Speaking to Mariah’s ‘self imposed loneliness’, Ian asks her to open her eyes and see what’s in front of her. Mariah feels alone because she IS alone – you’re not here – you’re where you belong, in hell.
You’ve poisoned my life – but you’re in here (Mariah taps her head) Victor killed you. Ian invites her to feel his heart beat. He won’t leave (like Tessa did) Ian embraces and applauds Mariah. I’m the only one you can count on.
At the bottom of the staircase, Tessa and Daniel continue to kiss passionately.
Oh God, oh God, I’m sorry, Tessa pulls away. Daniel’s sorry – a good friend wouldn’t have let that happen. Tessa admits that she’s thought about kissing Daniel – a lot. He’s thought about it too.
Mariah will understand, Nick’s sure – she knows you love her. Go see your daughter, he encourages – Noah won’t know if you’re here. Both my babies are in pain and I can’t fix it, Sharon weeps in Nick’s arms.
Do I play some small part in your troubles? Ian wonders if his name has come up in Mariah’s therapy sessions; he’s the guiding force behind her entire existence. You’re not even real, Mariah covers her ears and closes here eyes. Peekaboo! Ian uncovers his own eyes. This must be yours, the Queen of Hearts is now in one piece. You can’t shut me off like you have everyone else. I’m part of you.
After a brief chat about wanting to kiss one another, Daniel and Tessa decide to go for a walk. Things get a bit awkward when he takes her hand to help her up.
After a brief chat with Mariah’s doctor, Sharon returns to Noah’s room – leaving Nick to call his Mom to report his weird interactions with a ‘detective’ and a supposed ‘friend’ of Noah’s. This whole thing feels off (including the ‘accident’)
Ian knows Mariah better than anyone – am I the reason you checked in here? I’d be gone if that’s what you truly wanted, he adores Mariah’s ‘darkness’. You’re evil! Mariah shouts. And you’re not? Ian reminds Mariah that she met Sharon by haunting a grieving woman with a fragile mind. You know you’re not a good girl – you’re evil.
You’re fire, rage and swirling darkness, and now that Mariah’s cut her wife and daughter loose, Ian encourages her to live the life she really wants. Wondering how Mariah will unleash her darkness on the world, Ian’s giddy when correctly guessing that she’s already ‘taken action’ – tell me everything.