As Phyllis’ funeral draws near, Sharon is wracked with guilt and anxiety, despite knowing she wasn’t responsible for Phyllis’s tragic accident. The weight of the accusations, combined with the history of conflict between them, causes Sharon to question herself. The people of Genoa City whisper about her involvement, and Sharon begins to feel as though her hands are stained with guilt. This mounting pressure, coupled with eerie anonymous messages seemingly from beyond the grave, sends her mental state into a downward spiral.

Haunted by the possibility that she may have played a role in Phyllis’s death—and the unresolved mystery surrounding Heather—Sharon’s paranoia intensifies. As her mind deteriorates, she becomes consumed by fear, constantly second-guessing every interaction and detail. Phyllis’s carefully executed scheme is working; Sharon’s guilt and mental anguish take hold of her, isolating her further from those around her.

The day of the funeral arrives, and Genoa City gathers to bid farewell to one of its most controversial figures. The mood is somber, as some mourn Phyllis’s passing, while others feel relief at the departure of a fierce rival. Daniel, torn between sorrow and anger, stands at the center, his heart heavy but his mind filled with thoughts of revenge against Sharon. He blames her for his mother’s death, fueling his desire for vengeance.

As the tributes paint Phyllis as a woman of passion and strength, an unsettling atmosphere fills the air. The funeral marks the end of an era, but a lingering tension suggests this story isn’t over. Afterward, subtle signs of Phyllis’s presence begin to surface, each one feeling like a message to Sharon, warning her that she cannot escape the consequences of her actions. Sharon’s paranoia grows as she becomes convinced that Phyllis’s spirit is haunting her, bent on revenge