Kayla forces Maggie to choose whether Daniel’s heart should go to Eric or Brady, while Victor fails to find another option and the doctors warn Eric may not survive. Families gather in grief as Nicole blames Eric and Theresa pleads with Brady, and John stuns everyone by offering his own heart so Daniel’s can go to Eric. Chad demands proof he isn’t the father, but the test confirms he is, and he’s shaken as he holds his son. Meanwhile, the teens sneak into Club TBD for a low‑key New Year’s Eve, sharing secrets and worries.