Chaining Sharon (seated but still unconscious) to some sort of boiler room equipment, Jordan says she’s lucky she’s not at the bottom of the river – yet.
Hello Ian Ward, we’ve been expecting you, Victor says when his guy brings Ian in. Praise be, my prayers have been answered, Ian says.
Your father has a track record of interfering, Cole understates. Reuniting with him and Claire has been a miracle for Vikki too – she’d fight like hell to keep it (against her father if need be) We’re stronger than that, she’s confident.
Ian’s paid his debt to society and is repentant for his crimes. He wants to make amends to the Newmans – and especially to Mariah. He’s agonized over what he did to her but now follows the holy scriptures. Where the hell is Sharon?! Nick snaps. Who? Ian feigns innocence. The woman whose baby you bought, Nick refreshes his memory. She’s missing? Ian was at a restaurant waiting for a table when he saved a young woman’s life – miracles are real. You’re the same BS artist you always were, Victor orders him to leave immediately – if I find out you’re involved I’ll hunt you down and make you disappear!
Are you forgetting where you are or who you’re dealing with?! Victor glowers. No – Ian’s aware and so are the police. They know I’m back in town. They know your son threatened me – they have a letter that points the finger at the Newmans if something happens to me. Ian plans to earn their forgiveness – am I free to go? Nikki comes down – I heard voices. She gasps at the sight of Ian – what the hell are you doing here?!
Tessa’s not sure what happened – she suddenly couldn’t breathe – like a panic attack. It sounds like this guy saved Tessa’s life, Faith chimes in. How did he know I was going to pass out? Tessa doesn’t seem as sceptical as Mariah. What do you think he wants? Mariah has no idea – he’s always one step ahead. If Ian’s connected in any way, then Mom really is in trouble.
Putting snacks and water out for Sharon, Jordan stoops in front of Sharon – sleep tight princess – you’re going to be my insurance policy until I get what I need from my partner.
Nicole – as beautiful as ever, Ian’s smarmy words make Nikki tie her robe tightly. Victor walks Ian to the door – he’s not at all intimidated by the letter he wrote for the police. It should if you’re interested in protecting your family, Ian’s now the man Victor knows him to be. I’ll pray for you, Ian says on his way out. Victor tells his guy to follow Ian wherever he goes.
Cole thanks Vikki for the reassurance – he’s still not sure about the job. ‘We’re a team’ they agree with a lusty kiss. Let’s take this upstairs.
Nick updates his Mom that Ian’s a free man, legally. Not for long – he’ll make a mistake, Victor’s sure – then I’ll bury him.
Jordan’s annoyed to find the motel room empty. Thank God, she says when Ian returns to explain that he was invited to the ranch to see Victor. He’s concerned about Sharon – did you do what I asked? Is she at the bottom of the river? Jordan hedges – she’s exactly where she’s supposed to be.
Sharon awakes up to find herself handcuffed and chained to a water pipe. Somebody help me, she bleats weakly.