Sharon tells Chris that Mariah spends the day scrolling on her phone or staring out the window. She doesn’t acknowledge Noah or his girlfriend or spend time with the kids on the ranch. Chris thinks it time for tough love – tell Mariah how you really feel – someone has to get through to her.
Do you still love your wife? Daniel asks again. You and Tessa still have a chance to be together (a gift he’d give anything for with Heather) Do you still love Tessa? He sees it in Mariah’s heart (though it might break his) What have I done? Mariah breaks down and admits she loves and misses her family so much. Daniel pulls her in for a weepy hug.
I’m in Room 505, see you soon, Adam ends the call and tells Nick that Risa will be there in 15 minutes. She sounded suspicious, but not scared her off. Matt doesn’t know anything about Spyder, he tells Nick to relax. Promise me you won’t go looking for Matt on your own.
You gotta let it out – you can’t keep holding it in, Daniel’s supportive. Mariah struggles with her actions – what kind of person/mother does that? Yes, I DID know what I was doing. I planned everything. Why am I talking to you about this?? Because you know you can get your family back, Daniel replies. Thinking Tessa and Aria will be better off without her, Mariah leaves Daniel to make a call – can you meet me? It’s important.
You must be thrilled to see Victor and Adam fall, Chelsea fumes. Sure that Victor brought his son/henchman in on this, Billy wonders if Chelsea was too – perhaps she’s reverted to her conniving ways. How dare you!? Chelsea didn’t know Jack was abducted. You want a fight? You’ve got on – not with Adam, with ME!
Chris and Sharon find Mariah at CL’s – you’ve been crying. Yes, we’ve been discussing your case. What happened to attorney-client privilege? Mariah’s pleading guilty because she IS guilty. End of story, she marches out to the patio.
At the cafe, Daniel tells Tessa that he just talked to Mariah – she admitted that she misses you. It’s tearing her apart – she needs her family. So, in spite of everything you and I have, you want me to give Mariah another chance? Tessa sums it up.
Billy doesn’t want to fight with Chelsea. Well you’ve got one. You’re calling this a ‘tantrum’? she’s insulted. You used to defend me, Billy reminds. You were down and a decent person doesn’t kick someone when they’re down, Chelsea claims that Adam’s hurting. Yes, she’s a Newman. I’m in love with a Newman, my son’s a Newman. Newmam Media was my company before you stole it and gave it to your girlfriend. She tells Billy to stop feeling sorry for himself.
Nick won’t go looking for Matt. He’ll just go take a walk or something. Take it easy on the leg, Adam cautions. Thank you, it means a lot, Nick won’t forget it. Now alone, Adam pours himself a drink.
Back in the park, Daniel tells Tessa that having her in his life has everything but you and Mariah have unfinished business. You’re still married and have a child together. I want you to be with the person you love most in this world. Nothing would make Daniel happier than if it’s him but Tessa needs to figure out what and who you really wants.
Sharon and Chris follow Mariah to the patio to say that taking their chances on a jury trial could be a mistake. the Deal’s a good one; you’ll get the help you need. Mariah gets a text from Tessa – can we meet? Sharon looks hopeful.
Chelsea retracts the last things she said – it was out of line – sorry. What are Nick and Adam up to? Billy asks – maybe I can help. Stop with the attacks and obsession with Chancellor. Focus on your own life and stay out of mine, she orders.
On the elevator, an antsy Nick takes a pill and leans back.
Adam answers the door. Hello Spyder, Risa says as she walks in. By the time Adam closes the door and turns around, she’s pointing a gun at him.