[sighs]
Chelsea.
Hi.
Victoria. Hello.
Would you like to join me for a drink?
Bourbon?
Uh, no, I'm staying away from the darker stuff these days.
Hi. Can I have a martini, please?
Dirty. Extra olives.
Maybe make it a double.
[exhales deeply] Hi.
Hi.
I, uh...
I heard about what happened between
you and Billy and Adam, and, um...
if you wanna talk about it, I'm...
I'm a pretty decent listener.
♪♪♪
Hey.
-Hi. -Hey.
Is there any progress in finding Sharon?
No. No, nothing.
I mean, the police are searching for her,
and Victor's security team is as well,
and they haven't come up with anything, you know?
They've dredged the river. They're combing the woods.
It's like she vanished into thin air.
I'm so sorry.
I don't know how she could just--
she could just disappear. Why can't they find her?
No, no, no. I know what you're thinking, okay?
My mom is not dead.
They haven't found a body.
The car was empty. The windows were--were closed.
And besides, if...
if my mom were dead, I would feel it.
I would know.
NICK: Sharon?!
Sharon, are you here?!
Sharon?!
Nick? Is that you?
I'm in here!
Oh, thank God I found you.
Oh, thank God. Okay.
I knew you would come.
I knew that you'd be the one to save me.
You're gonna be okay. You're gonna be okay.
Let me--Let me get you outta here.
[grunting]
[grunts]
Nick?
Oh.
This is really nice.
Yeah. Yeah, it is.
It's more than nice, actually. Thank you for inviting me.
Well, let's do it again sometime.
Yeah. Let's do it. [laughs]
Hey. Glad I found you.
-Dad. What's going on? -Any update on Sharon?
I've been working with my dad's security team,
scouring the woods.
So far, we haven't come up with anything.
I was hoping you and the police may have had some better luck.
I...wish I had some positive news for you, man,
but there's no new information.
Damn it.
Hey, my guys are working around the clock.
We will find Sharon, I promise you.
There. Whew.
Finally.
Well, what, you miss me?
Where the hell have you been?
Ah. Is this coffee for me?
Triple Americano, just the way you like it.
-Ah, thank you. -Mm.
It's ice cold. I got it over an hour ago.
[sighs]
Uh...
I didn't need the caffeine anyway.
Where the hell have you been?
I don't believe I like your tone.
I'm not sure I like you sneaking out of here without a word.
I was merely tending to our business.
Ours or yours?
Well, isn't it all part of our greater good?
-[chuckles] -Huh?
I don't know what kind of greater good
you're talking about right now,
because you have led our enemies right to our door.
And we are far from accomplishing
what we set out to do,
so, damn it, Ian,
what the hell is going on?
You've checked your phone a million times.
That's because I need there to be some news about Sharon.
Something, anything.
I'm sure she'll turn up.
It just doesn't make any sense.
I mean, Sharon was so happy on New Year's Eve.
She was so excited to celebrate.
She was back on her meds, solid, her old self again.
For her to just vanish...
You know...
Actually, never mind. I probably shouldn't say.
No, what? Please. What's on your mind?
Even if you're not gonna like what I have to say?
We'll still love you. Promise.
What if Sharon can't be found because she doesn't wanna be?
Like she ran off?
No, no, absolutely not. That... That doesn't make any sense.
I mean, when Sharon thought she was guilty of the crimes,
she was ready to accept her punishment.
But we just got proof that Sharon didn't kill Heather.
Those hypnosis sessions that she did confirm
that she wasn't the only one at the scene.
-That's great. -Yeah, it is.
I mean, the police reopened the investigation,
and it was part of what we were celebrating on New Year's Eve.
So... [scoffs] So, for her to take off
when she was so close to being free?
I'm sorry. I just--I had to ask.
No, no. I mean, she did take off once before
when she was feeling overwhelmed.
She said that she needed to just get away from everything
and clear her head.
Yeah, but that's back when she was taking those tainted pills.
I mean, she's been clear-headed
and on solid ground for a while now.
Well, and she knows how much it freaked everyone out
when she took off.
So, there's no way that she wouldn't be in contact
with us if she could be.
Which brings me back to Ian.
I mean, he shows up into town, Sharon disappears.
Is it a coincidence? I doubt it.
Can you believe that that man had the nerve
to accost me and Tessa in the park earlier?
Even looked at Aria.
How frightening.
But as Ian pointed out,
Victor's security team is following him around.
That has to be some relief.
That man has a supernatural ability
to walk through walls, laws, security teams.
I warned him to stay the hell away from my family.
Actually, technically, I threatened to kill him
if I saw his face again.
-Wow. -Um...
Mariah, there's something... I should tell you.
What?
Ian was at Society earlier.
What?!
I didn't tell you because I didn't want to freak you out,
but you should know.
Even though I warned him to stay away from you.
You know he's just doing that to get under our skin, right?
Yes. Yes, I do. And luckily, Abby knows his history,
so she told him to get out and never come back.
Thank you, Abby. So, what did he say exactly?
Um, well, he wanted to see if I was okay,
and he wanted to apologize
for the past and...make amends.
It's all lies, every bit of it.
I mean, whatever Ian is doing back in town,
whether it has anything to do
with Sharon's disappearance or not,
He's up to something, and it's not good.
Aren't you in a mood?
Was it because, uh, Nicholas paid me that little visit?
You know, he's been sniffing around
our safe house here, following you everywhere.
-Yeah? -You brought this on us.
It's all part of the plan.
-Really? -Yes.
I heard every word that was said
when the meathead Newman was here.
He threatened to kill you. Is that part of the plan, too?
Oh, he--he just runs hot.
You know, there's nothing to worry about.
I've already guaranteed a certain level of protection.
I put in a report to the police department
all about him and his family,
that they have it in for me, a simple chaplain
who's just trying to redeem himself
from all of the wrongs that he committed in a past life.
Oh, is that where you've been? Out redeeming yourself?
[chuckles] I went to Society to check on Mariah's wife,
grow our connection.
I'm sure that went well.
Yeah, until I got thrown out of the place.
That crazy blonde Abby kicked me out.
But I think I did manage to establish with Tessa that
because I have saved her life, uh,
that I am, uh, somewhat responsible
for her well-being going forward.
Oh. -I feel that I am, anyway.
A life that you would have snuffed out
if it had suited your purpose.
Yeah, well, luckily for everyone involved, I, uh,
I just want the best for Mariah and Tessa
and for you as well.
I'm beginning to think that's a bunch of crap.
[chuckles]
It--The--Jordan, the plan is the same.
I went over Tessa. I get her to trust me,
and then it's a hop, skip, and a jump into Mariah's head
and hopefully into her heart again.
And then through these two lovely young women,
I'll get an all-access pass to Claire.
You're welcome.
Do you really think I'm that stupid?
You have done absolutely nothing for me.
It--It's a process, hon.
You rush one small detail, it could all fall apart.
Patience is gonna win this race.
I am so tired of hearing that.
Need I remind you that your favorite verse
is the importance of patience?
No, no, no, no, no.
My new favorite verse is I'm not gonna get screwed over.
And you know what? From now on,
I'm gonna take my own agenda into my own hands.
I am terminating this partnership...
tout de suite.
All right, thanks for letting me know.
Keep me posted. Okay.
What'd they say?
Based on your face, it doesn't seem like good news.
[sighs] I'm sorry, man, but there's--
there's still no word.
It's just so crazy.
How could Sharon just vanish like this?
Are you sure she didn't just take off, Dad?
No, there's no way, Summer.
Okay, maybe now's not the time to bring this up,
but mom does think that Sharon's skipped bail
and that she's on a beach
in some country with no extradition laws.
Yeah, well, that's just Phyllis being Phyllis. Okay?
Sharon did not kill Heather. She has no reason to run.
Sharon has had her issues, though.
Maybe she's acting irrationally again.
I do not buy that for one second.
Look, I've spent a lot of time with Sharon lately.
She is on track.
She's looking forward to finding out
the answers of what really happened to Heather that night.
She just would not up and disappear on us like this.
None of this makes any sense.
No, it doesn't, especially when all we have
is Sharon's car in the river.
Now, given the fact that the windows
and the doors were shut, I mean, makes more sense
that she got out before the car hit the water.
I mean, I suppose the car door could have
slammed shut on impact after Sharon rolled out, but...
What if Sharon was never in the car in the first place?
[grunts]
No.
[sighs]
It wasn't real.
Nick wasn't real.
The drugs--they must still be in my system.
What happened between Adam and me that one night...
Listen, I know how you feel about your brother,
but I wanna be very clear about something.
This was not his fault.
He is not to blame. We made this mistake together.
So, I would really appreciate it if you didn't bash him or...
No, no, no. That's not my intention at all.
I mean, things happen, so no judgment.
Oh. I was not expecting that.
[sighs]
Well, I have had my issues with Adam, but...
I've seen a lot of changes in him this past year.
He's always been a good father. I'll give him that,
But he has really stepped up for Connor.
He has.
He's fully committed to doing whatever he has to do
to help our son, and I'm so grateful for it.
And to see the two of you working so hard
to help him navigate his OCD-- I mean, he's a child in crisis.
[sighs]
So... [sighs] I mean, it makes sense
that you would have gotten closer.
And I don't think anyone would be surprised
if you got back together.
[sighs]
So, you don't think Sharon was in the car at all?
Where--Where are you going with this?
I don't have any answers, just possibilities.
Such as?
Well, we know she wasn't in the car when it sank.
So, let's say she's driving. She loses control.
The car plummets into the river.
Do we honestly think she would have time
to undo her seatbelt, open the door, and get out?
-It seems impossible to me. -Right.
So, then how did Sharon's car end up in the river?
Somebody else put it there.
End our partnership?
There have been disappointments. We've had some obstacles.
But, hey, we've worked well together.
We're a good team. We made progress.
Progress?
On your end, absolutely.
But it's been all criss and no cross.
And we've discussed this now.
I told you, I intend to help you once I make inroads with Mariah.
I have done everything that you have asked of me,
and all you have done is use me to get what you want.
And now we have the Newmans crawling all over us.
-Yeah, no thanks to you. -Me?
Yes. You bungled the simplest of--of tasks.
I have been flawless.
No, you've been careless.
I mean, once Nick got a hold of Sharon's tainted meds,
thanks to you,
he caught the scent, and they sounded the alarm.
And now it's a full-blown police investigation
into Heather's death.
I have done everything that you ordered me to do.
And you failed. All right?
But given your considerable charms,
I let it go.
But this new failure is inexcusable.
Oh, are we talking about the coffee now?
Sharon.
You wanted her gone.
I did exactly that.
I wanted Sharon dead.
But she isn't, is she?
[moans]
How can this be happening?
NICK: It's all right, Sharon. You're gonna be all right.
I'll find you and bring you home, I promise.
Just hold on.
Me and Adam as a couple. It's funny.
You are not the only Newman who's mentioned that to me.
I'm not?
Your dad.
Oh, well, yes.
Dad is all about family.
It's interesting. I didn't used to be one
of his favorite people,
and now suddenly he's cheerleading the cause.
-No pressure or anything. -Yeah, exactly.
Well, look, he probably sees things the way that I do.
You and Adam have both overcome so much in your life,
and you're better together when it comes to Connor.
Well, that doesn't mean we'd be good as a couple.
Understood. But you never know. I mean, anything could happen.
Victoria, Adam and I are not you and Cole.
Claire came back into your lives. How did you say?
"As a--As a child in crisis."
You were given a miracle.
The two of you worked together to help your daughter
find her new normal,
and you fell back in love in the meantime.
It's a wonderful story, and I'm happy for you.
But it's not Adam's and mine.
It...Given our history, I think it would be
a terrible idea for the two of us to ever be a couple again.
-Does Adam agree with that? -[sighs]
Well, Adam sees what he wants to see.
He wants me to move to the ranch with him and Connor.
Well, it sounds like he's all in.
Well, it would be a romance-free zone.
I made that very clear. I would have my own space.
I would only be there to make sure
I can be hands-on for Connor.
You know, you moving to the ranch isn't the worst idea.
[sighs]
So, why would somebody put Sharon's car in the river?
I don't know. I just know there's a whole lot
of crazy going on around us, and it could all be related.
How so?
Let's look at the sequence of events.
We know Sharon was targeted for months.
Somebody messed with her medication.
We also know she was framed for Heather's murder.
What if the same person who tainted her meds
also killed Heather?
It's a bit of a stretch, though, isn't it?
Is it?
Sharon, on PCP, shows up to Heather's. She confronts her.
She passes out, wakes up, and sees Heather's dead body.
So, she instantly assumes that she killed Heather.
So whoever the killer is, they expected
Sharon would take the fall for the murder.
Exactly.
You're thinking the same person put her car in the river?
I mean, it's possible.
A lot of "ifs" in there, man.
It doesn't mean I'm wrong,
especially when you consider the latest wild card.
Is this your whole Ian Ward theory?
Look, he shows up to town.
He despises the Newmans. He's obsessed with Mariah.
Son of a bitch claims he's back to make amends,
but there's just no way. He is here to cause trouble.
Look, I admit I think Ward is a threat,
so we're gonna keep an eye on him.
But I gotta tell you, man,
this all could just be a big coincidence.
Yeah, I know. It's possible,
but my gut is telling me otherwise.
I don't think I've slept more than a few hours at a time
since Ian got back into town.
Nightmares, memories, and "what ifs?"
Now Sharon is missing.
Hey, the police are on top of this,
and Victor's team. She is gonna come home.
You have to believe that, Mariah.
And as horrible as Ian is,
he doesn't have any power anymore.
Yeah, I keep telling myself that.
My grandma was telling me earlier
about how he manipulated her when she was young,
and then he came back to town years later
to torment her again and set fire to Newman Tower.
But he was stopped back then, and he will be stopped again.
If we see him coming.
The way that you and my grandma talk about him,
[sighs] I was telling her earlier,
it reminds me a lot of my Aunt Jordan.
They're both so twisted and full of hate.
They live life like a zero sum game.
I mean, I don't even know what I would do
if I had to come face to face with her again
like you had to with Ian.
Seeing Ian after all of these years,
with Tessa,
it knocked the breath out of me.
You know, I still feel like I can't breathe sometimes.
You know, I actually had a kind of a similar scare earlier.
What happened?
I was here picking up a chai for Nikki,
and a woman ordered oolong with agave and half and half.
I swear to God, I had a PTSD flashback.
Wait, why?
That was Jordan's drink.
I mean, it's-- it's pretty distinctive.
What are the odds of someone ordering that?
So, I was so freaked out,
I called the prison to make sure that she hadn't escaped,
but they assured me that she was still locked up
where she belongs.
Well, that's good.
We certainly don't need two crazies running around town.
It's only a matter of time.
There are tides, currents.
Everything hinges on Sharon's body being found,
Phyllis being framed,
a distraught Mariah seeking comfort in my arms.
Our plans are in abeyance
until that sodden corpse
is dredged up from the bottom of that river.
I have already told you what I know.
I know what you already told me!
Now I want you to tell me the truth!
What really happened?
I will not be grilled like some flunky.
Or maybe you'd like to tell me that Sharon wasn't even
in the damn car when you sent it into the water.
-What?! -Yes.
That's ridiculous.
Not according to Detective Chancellor.
I overheard him in a conversation about the case
with another cop.
So...
what the hell did you do with Sharon?
-Thank you. -Thanks.
It was actually Connor who asked that I join him and Adam
at the ranch.
At first, I thought it was Adam putting ideas in his head,
but no, the request was all my son's.
Well, I'd imagined that he'd feel safer
having both of his parents so close.
Of course. I mean, it's a big adjustment.
New house, new room.
There could be potential triggers,
new issues could come up. I mean, I...
I wanna be there for him.
Well, I'm very impressed about how he's handled his OCD so far.
I mean, he knows exactly what he needs,
and he's open to managing it.
Yeah, I couldn't be more proud.
A lot of that strength and confidence
that he has, you know, it comes from the amazing love
and support that he's gotten from you and Adam.
-I hope you know that. -Thank you, Victoria.
It's definitely been a journey.
I can't tell you how much I admire you
and Adam, for that matter.
You know, if Katie and Johnny were facing
something so overwhelming, I don't know what I would do.
How is it that Ian did things just as heinous as your aunt?
And Jordan is still locked up behind bars,
and Ian is out walking free with that creepy look on his face.
I feel for you and your family.
If Jordan got out, I don't even know what I would do.
Well, she's sentenced for life, right?
So, you're never gonna have to find out.
And that is what helps me sleep easier at night.
I just wish you could find that same peace.
Peace is going to have to wait.
First, we need to find Sharon.
We need to get her back home safe and sound,
and then we will deal with Ian
and make sure that he can't worm his way back
into any of our lives.
All right. Well, call me if you hear anything.
Thank you.
Still nothing. I'm sorry.
I know you're concerned about Ward targeting your family,
but you and I both know that he was here at Society
around the same time that Sharon disappeared.
You're a witness to that.
Dad, that is kind of hard to explain.
We don't know for sure when exactly Sharon went missing.
Well, we have a rough time frame, right?
You and Faith saw her at the house,
literally walked her to the car to come here.
By the time you got here, Ward was already in the building.
He'd have to be in two places at the same time.
What if he followed her and somehow got to her?
I hear you, but this is all speculation, man.
I need proof, all right? I'm gonna need a hell
of a lot more than that. -All right. How about this?
I remember Tessa telling me that when Ian showed up here,
he wanted to make a reservation for two on New Year's.
What if he's not working alone?
You will not interrogate me!
I need to know I can trust you.
Trust?
Trust is for amateurs. I did what I had to do.
And what is that, exactly?
I put Sharon away somewhere safe where she'll never escape.
[sighs]
After everything that I've done for you, our well-laid plans,
you went rogue? What the hell were you thinking?
Thinking I'm stifled in this relationship,
that's what I was thinking.
I have needs, too.
And if they're not being taken care of,
I'll take care of them myself.
Well, you're just overreacting now, all right?
[laughs] Don't you mansplain me to me.
No, no, no, I'm not doing that.
I'm just trying to talk you down.
No, no, no, no, no. I am right where I wanna be.
I just want you to think about what I said.
-I-I promised that I-- -Don't--
-I have a plan for Claire. -Your promises mean nothing.
And your tantrum right now just created a new loose end.
And not your first!
That right there. You see? You belittling me.
[chuckles] I won't stand for it anymore, and by the way,
one person's loose ends could be
another person's insurance policy,
which will come in very handy
now that this...partnership is over.
-Come on. You don't mean that. -Every damn word.
After everything that we've shared,
you can just walk away like that?
I'm already out the door.
Ah. Honey. Who's gonna keep you warm at night?
Oh. As if.
You're making a mistake.
No, I'm finally seeing the light.
And I won't stand for this any longer.
Turning your back on me would not be wise.
Is that a threat?
A fact.
As a man of the cloth, I can in good conscience
come across the information of the murder of a young woman
and stay silent
when I know who the killer is.
Here's a fact.
If you expose me as Heather's murderer,
I'll toddle right off to the police
and tell them where Sharon is.
And every shred of evidence will put you right there.
You go out that door, there's no going back.
Good luck with Mariah.
And have a nice life, Reverend.
[yells]
[grunts loudly]
You are an awesome mom to Johnny and Katie.
And Billy is the best dad ever.
He's been so great with Connor,
so generous, even after I caused him all of this pain.
So, I'm sure if you were in a similar situation,
you would do whatever you had to do.
Well, I would like to think so.
But honestly, I can't picture Billy wanting to move on
to my dad's ranch to help me co-parent.
Yes, that's a good point. It's definitely a stretch.
However, if it was for the sake of his kid's mental health,
I think that maybe he would consider it.
Maybe you would consider it, too.
Do you really think it's a good idea?
I think that you're a very good influence on Adam.
And I think that Adam
can use as many good influences as he can get.
I think Adam feels stronger
if he feels understood and not alone.
I've seen it, and I wanna help him however I can.
But the idea of living under the same roof again,
I... [sighs] I don't know if I'm ready to commit to that.
You wouldn't be making a commitment to Adam
by moving to the ranch.
You'd be making a commitment to Connor.
Victoria.
I don't think Adam sees the difference.
So, you think Ward was working with someone?
I mean, look, he's always worked solo up to this point,
as far as I know, but I'm not ruling anything out.
You never know. That's interesting.
I'll keep that in mind.
Any clue helps, any partial clue, any hunch,
it doesn't matter,
as long as it gets us closer to finding Sharon.
God, I just wish there was something I could do.
There is something you can do, Summer.
You can keep your mother in her lane, okay?
The last thing Sharon needs is Phyllis harassing her.
Mariah and Faith are already upset.
They don't need to hear that Phyllis
is going around town badmouthing their mom.
Look, Mom has actually sworn
that she's backing off Sharon now.
Really? Just like that?
Yeah, it's a New Year's resolution or something.
She said those words?
She did. She said that we need to forget about Sharon
and all of her issues and... move on with our lives.
I mean, that's great. It just doesn't sound like your mother.
Okay, she might have also said something
about karma kicking in.
But seriously, Dad, I think that Mom is trying.
She's focusing all of her energy into helping Lucy and Daniel
get through all of this in a constructive way.
Well, that really would be the best thing for everyone.
I know how worried you are about Sharon,
but this theory of yours that she might not have ever
been in the car, that should give you some comfort, right?
It would indicate that she's alive, at least.
Possibly being held prisoner somewhere
at the mercy of someone playing some sick game,
letting us think that she's dead.
What could be the possible motive behind that?
And who the hell would do something this wildly extreme?
Hello.
Oolong tea, agave and half and half.
Bye. Take care of yourselves.
We will. You, too.
JORDAN: Thank you.
Jordan?
Wait!
Sorry. Excuse me.
[sighs]
Hey, it's me. Can we meet?
I've made a decision about living on the ranch.
So, there's something I should tell you.
Why do I get the feeling I'm not gonna like this?
You're not. I went to see Ian.
Is that where you blew off to out of Victor's?
Why would you do that?
You told me I needed to stay out of the investigation.
You didn't say one word about staying away from that psycho.
Nick, he has filed a letter with the department
claiming that you threatened him.
Now the last thing that we need is a reason to arrest you.
I'm not gonna stand around and do nothing.
Sharon's life is on the line,
and I'm convinced Ian is behind it.
Even though the guy's got an alibi. You.
I needed to confront him.
I needed to look him in the eye and demand some answers.
And?
-He denied it, of course. -Oh, great.
I'm sure you just escalated the situation then.
Perfect. Tell me you didn't threaten him again.
I'm going to get the truth. That's not an answer.
Now listen to me, Nick. I wanna work with you.
I'm trying. I know you want to find Sharon.
I know you're concerned about your family
with this guy back in town, but you need to let
the professionals handle it,
especially if this guy's got an accomplice.
It's scary enough that Ward is back in town.
I mean, if he really is working with someone
as twisted as he is...
I'm convinced he is.
The question is, how do we figure that out?
It could be the key to finding Sharon.
I mean, think about it. All of Ian's denials,
his claims of innocence,
him placing himself in a public place
at the time Sharon went missing--
what if it's all one huge misdirection?
[exhales deeply]
There has to be something I can use,
some way out of here!
[grunting]
[continues grunting]
Jordan!
Hello, kitten.
My God, it is you.
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