Theresa, Nicole, and Kate celebrate Basic Black’s success until Kate hogs the spotlight, sparking a blow‑up that Daniel later urges Nicole to rise above. As Brady reassures Theresa he wants their life together—not Titan—Eric gets drunk, ignores Nicole’s warnings, and drives straight into a three‑car collision with Brady, Daniel, and Jennifer. Meanwhile, Abigail confronts Chad just as he’s about to sleep with Belle, tells him Thomas is his son, and leaves him reeling. Belle, shaken, ends up having a drink with Philip, while Joey grows jealous over Ava’s games and Steve and Kayla quietly look toward a hopeful future.