At Crimson Lights, Christine makes a surprising visit to Chance,

who is taken aback by her call, assuming she was living her dream elsewhere.

But Christine reveals she returned due to her concerns for Daniel.

She explains that Daniel believes the police might be building a case against

him for Heather’s murder. Christine seeks clarity on whether Daniel will actually face charges, but Chance isn’t ready to discuss specifics. He welcomes her back, but she warns him to tread carefully, especially given the sensitive nature of the case. Christine firmly believes in Daniel’s innocence, but Chance counters that evidence is stacking up, though Christine suggests it all seems just a bit too convenient.

Meanwhile, in a suite at the club, Daniel and his daughter, Lucy, share a heartfelt moment. Daniel jokes that her knack for cramming items into a single bag is just like her mother’s. He hates sending her away, but Lucy understands, even though she’s scared. As a touching gesture, Daniel gives her a friendship bracelet kit, a reminder of their bond. Lucy is moved, recalling that a similar bracelet once helped Daniel when they were on better terms. They begin crafting bracelets with colors that represent their unique family dynamics, sharing laughs and acknowledging that, while unconventional, their family is perfect in its own way.

Phyllis, meanwhile, confronts Billy in his office at Abbott-Chancellor with distressing news. She explains that Daniel is sending Lucy away on tour, but worse, the police suspect Daniel in Heather’s murder. Frustrated, Phyllis believes her son is being framed and expresses her anger at Chance for following the case without questioning its validity. In a shocking twist, she accuses Sharon of framing Daniel, claiming that Sharon, haunted by the past and plagued by her own struggles, is taking revenge for past grievances. Billy is stunned, finding it hard to believe Phyllis’s accusation, but she insists that Sharon’s issues with bipolar medication may have driven her to drastic actions.

Phyllis is convinced of Sharon’s guilt, recounting Sharon’s unresolved anger toward Daniel over Cassie’s death. She passionately argues that Sharon would go to any lengths for payback. Billy, however, remains unconvinced and advises Phyllis to take a step back, noting that her intense emotions could cloud her judgment. Phyllis, undeterred, suggests that Billy should hire her and Daniel at Abbott-Chancellor, promising ideas that could shake up Newman Media.

Billy, though sympathetic, declines her proposal, explaining that he can’t afford any distractions, especially from someone implicated in a murder investigation. Phyllis, feeling abandoned, questions his friendship, but Billy holds firm, urging her to take time off and focus on her family. He promises to discuss the situation with Jill, aiming to keep things steady at the company. With tensions high and emotions raw, it’s clear that everyone involved is on edge as shocking truths threaten to unravel relationships in ways no one saw coming.

Stay tuned for the fallout of this bombshell revelation!