EJ finds himself at the hospital, giving Harold an update over the phone. He reassures Harold that Gabby is recovering well from the

explosion. As he’s on the call, Holly arrives, visibly relieved to see that EJ is unharmed. She rushes to give him a hug, though it’s clear

something is still weighing on her mind. EJ, sensing her unease, assumes she has finally forgiven him, despite the lingering tension over his

lies about Judee’s paternity. However, Holly quickly corrects him, saying that while she may not want to see him ruined, she’s far from forgiving him.

EJ acknowledges the gravity of what he did and the desperation that drove him to lie in order to save his marriage. Holly, while understanding the impulse, can’t fully let go of the betrayal. EJ, describing her as compassionate, appreciates that Holly hasn’t completely turned her back on him. They soon shift to talking about Eric, whose unwavering support during her crisis meant a lot to Holly. However, her focus soon turns to Brady, as she questions EJ about the lack of consequences for what Brady did to her Aunt Sarah.

Brady had confessed to a devastating incident, but EJ reveals that there wasn’t enough evidence to formally charge him. Holly’s frustration is clear—she wants justice for Sarah, but EJ gently questions whether she is more focused on making Eric pay for what happened to Daniel, or if she truly wants to see Brady held accountable. Holly admits that some of her anger might be misdirected due to her complicated feelings about Tate’s father. She notes that despite everything, Brady now walks free while Eric got away with just a slap on the wrist.

EJ reassures Holly that if any new proof against Brady emerges, he will hold him responsible. Holly, still fuming, offers to help in any way she can. She claims that since Eric is now spending time with her mother, Brady needs to face consequences. EJ agrees, advising her to take care and move forward, though she’s clearly not ready to let things rest.

After Holly leaves, EJ makes a call to the police station, threatening Commissioner Hunter with leadership changes unless he finds concrete evidence linking Brady to Sarah’s hit-and-run. Meanwhile, Tate, shirtless at home, leaves a voicemail for Holly. He’s growing impatient, having already sent her several messages about how upset he is that EJ hasn’t prosecuted his father. Just as he’s about to leave another message, there’s a knock at the door—it’s Sophia, surprising him with dinner.

Tate, still shirtless, opens the door and quickly puts on a shirt. Sophia brought his favorite barbecue sliders, hoping to comfort him with food and some affection. As they sit down, she touches his leg and asks if Holly is still keeping her distance. Tate admits she is, believing that his Uncle Eric has abandoned Holly and that his father nearly killed Sarah. Sophia sympathizes, revealing that Holly has been ghosting her as well, and the whole situation feels miserable.

Sophia expresses how sad she feels for both Holly and Tate, emphasizing that if she had a guy like him, she would never turn him down. She praises his looks and intelligence, calling him a catch. The two share a brief moment, locking eyes before there’s another knock at the door. Tate answers, and it’s Holly, who is visibly disturbed upon seeing Sophia there. Sophia tries to break the tension, joking that they were just talking about Holly, but Holly isn’t in the mood. Without hesitation, she shoves Sophia out the door, clearly needing time to speak with Tate alone.

Tate, caught between the two women, tries to defuse the situation, but Holly makes it clear that she didn’t come to discuss Sophia. What she has to say is far more pressing.