After Luna’s shocking pardon, chaos erupts as Li lashes out at Poppy, unable to contain her rage. At Bill’s house, Ridge is furious, demanding to know how Luna could possibly be released from prison. Taylor confronts Bill, accusing him of jeopardizing their family’s safety. Meanwhile, Steffy proclaims that Luna should have remained behind bars, believing justice has been abandoned. Ridge warns that Luna’s release puts everyone in danger. Desperate and terrified, Luna pleads with Finn, begging him not to send her back. “I will die in there,” she cries, acknowledging her guilt but insisting she can’t return.
Taylor coldly tells Luna she has no other choice. Finn, torn between his duty and his emotions, tells Luna that although she is his daughter, she must face the consequences of her actions. Steffy stands beside Finn, relieved that he sees reason. Luna clings to hope, desperately seeking his protection, but Finn remains firm. Meanwhile, at Il Giardino, Deacon vents to Sheila, questioning how Poppy could have raised a daughter like Luna. Sheila, on the other hand, defends Poppy, acknowledging how difficult the situation must be. Deacon remains skeptical, pointing out that Poppy has always been unpredictable. They recall Tom and wonder if he could have been a better father for Luna.
At the hospital, Poppy walks into Li’s office, greeting her cheerfully. She expresses gratitude for their reconciliation, emphasizing that family is the most important thing. Li, however, remains cold, vowing to protect her loved ones at all costs. Poppy, sensing something is off, brings up her concerns about Luna’s disappearance, revealing that her lawyer won’t return her calls. Li smirks, assuring her that Luna is alive and at Bill’s house. Poppy is stunned, questioning how this is possible. 
As Poppy processes the shocking news, Li turns on her with venomous rage. “I know your secret,” Li hisses. Poppy, taken aback, asks what she means. Li accuses her of seducing Finn when he was just 18, branding her a disgrace to their family. “You’re his aunt, Poppy! How could you?” Li roars. Poppy insists that what happened was love, but Li isn’t convinced. As Poppy stammers, attempting to explain, Li snaps. Overcome with fury, she lunges at Poppy, slamming her against the wall. The room fills with tension as Li’s long-simmering anger finally explodes.
Meanwhile, back at Bill’s house, Steffy takes matters into her own hands, calling Deputy Chief Baker. “I’ve had enough,” she declares. She reports Luna’s whereabouts, ensuring that law enforcement intervenes. Luna, panicking, cries out, begging them not to take her away. As the police arrive, Luna clings to Finn, pleading, “I don’t want to be separated from my father!” Taylor stands firm, dismissing Luna’s cries. “There are people with worse backgrounds than yours who haven’t turned into murderers,” she tells Luna. But just as the police prepare to take Luna into custody, an unexpected call changes everything.
Chief Baker, taken aback, listens to the information relayed over the phone. “Say that again? Are you sure?” he asks. As the call ends, he turns to the stunned group and delivers the unthinkable news: “Luna Nozawa has been pardoned.” Gasps fill the room as Baker orders Luna’s ankle monitor removed. Ridge erupts in outrage, demanding an explanation. Steffy, in complete disbelief, shouts that Luna is guilty and must be punished. Luna, however, smiles, her eyes locking onto Finn. Bill looks on, knowing that everything has changed.
As the shocking truth sinks in, a storm of emotions takes over the room. With tensions at an all-time high, one thing is certain: Luna’s freedom has left everyone reeling, and the fallout will be nothing short of explosive.
