Daniel’s my friend, he cares about me and you too. Mariah had a weak moment with him. Tessa suggests it was a moment of strength; you finally let yourself trust that what we have is what you need to heal. Please, don’t make things harder, Mariah begs. I’m going to prison. You could get the help you need, Tessa encourages – you have what it takes to be whole again. You don’t have to do it alone. I want to help. All you have to do is let me.
Unable to replace Spyder, Risa’s money slowed down and she had to find other avenues of income. Have the Newmans really gone from being the 1% to panhandling overnight? she’s suspicious. Adam gets it – how can I kill those doubts?
When Noah arrives at CL’s, his Mom and Chelsea ask what he’s heard. Dad said they just checked in. Matt sent you another text, Sharon guesses.
When Danny invites him to play the event in Barcelona with him, Daniel thinks he should stick around because Mariah’s hearing tomorrow will be hell for her and Tessa. Won’t sticking around be hell for YOU? Danny counters.
Mariah appreciates the offer but needs to do this alone. You’re taking the easy way out, Tessa knows the woman she married is brave, not a coward. Fight. For what? My life is over – go be happy with Daniel, Mariah instructs. Tessa believes they owe it to Aria to try.
Matt sent you another text, didn’t he? Sharon repeats. Noah thinks he’d be a fool to come back to GC. We can’t let our guard down, Sharon stresses. Chelsea hopes Adam and Nick track Matt down soon so they can all relax again.
How can I get you to trust me again? Adam wonders. Risa asks if he’s with the blonde woman who came to track him down after he lost his memory. Adam’s not a ‘free agent’ – he has a son with a woman named Chelsea. Yes, he’s happy. Too bad, Risa comments. Adam’s a bit ‘hazy’ – were you and I ever together? Her expression reads ‘yes’.
Daniel agrees it won’t be easy to watch Tessa reconcile with Mariah but she’s still his friend – and as painful as it may be, he’ll be there to support her.
Tessa knows Mariah didn’t mean to hurt anyone and that she’s not a threat to Aria. Please, we love you so much. And you still love us. If there’s a slight chance you want to work things out or need my help, we owe it to ourselves and Aria to try. Are you willing to give us another try or not???
You honestly don’t remember? Maybe it’ll come back to you if we spend more time together, Risa suggests. So, we were involved, Adam assumes. Risa needs to think it over – how long are you here? As long as it takes for her to make a decision. Deal, she gives him a passionate kiss. Jog any memories? I’ll be in touch, Risa leaves.
Chelsea checks her phone – she thought she’d have heard from Adam by now. Noah leaves to check in with Sienna. On the patio, he reads his last text to Matt (challenging him to show his face) Did I scare you off? What are you waiting for? he sends another text.
Back inside, Sharon reassures Chelsea. We need to give Nick and Adam space to do whatever’s necessary to take care of Matt, even if we don’t like what that might be.
When Nick returns to the hotel suite, Adam replays that Risa didn’t admit to working with Matt; she doesn’t trust me yet. Nick reports that Noah got another threatening text from Matt. You OK? Adam asks. Nick had a few drinks to take the edge off – he’s super thirsty. Look at me – are you sure you didn’t go looking for trouble? Adam’s suspicious as Nick chugs back water.