At Theresa and Alex's apartment, Theresa called to Alex through a closed door as she began to disrobe. She seductively talked about satisfying his "big appetite" with a "special breakfast." When he didn't respond, she said she'd be his alarm clock and opened the door to find an empty room. Confused, she sent Alex a text and asked if he had left for work early.

Theresa tied her robe and answered a banging on the door. She was irritated to find Konstantin on the other side. Konstantin barged in and immediately launched into a tirade about Maggie making him sign a prenup. "Smart cookie," an amused Theresa cracked. Konstantin raged that he had not come as far as he had to lose everything. He demanded Theresa's help.

An incredulous Theresa asked what Konstantin expected her to do. When she sarcastically suggested making the prenup go "poof," Konstantin affirmed that was exactly what he had in mind. Theresa mocked Konstantin's plan to have her break into the safe and reminded him she wasn't "Catwoman." She also reminded Konstantin that Maggie likely had a digital copy of the agreement.

Konstantin insisted he had signed the only copy and had witnessed Maggie place it in the safe. Konstantin warned Theresa of all she had to lose -- including the money, Alex, Brady, and the respect of her son -- if she did not help him. He then stormed out, leaving a worried Theresa behind.

Kristen and Alex continued to enjoy each other's company in the bedroom. After they finished, they remembered how they had spent the night actively engaged in various locations. Kristen had found the two rounds in the clawfoot tub especially challenging.

Alex made a move to get out of bed after Kristen mentioned Rachel coming in soon, but Kristen reminded him that Rachel catching them "cuddling" had been the plan. Alex smiled and moved in on Kristen again, agreeing they would have no trouble making their "passionate affair" real.

Later, Alex showed off the shiny red and black robe he'd put on for Kristen. She called it sexy, and he joked about wanting a velvet smoking jacket instead. Kristen believed that when Rachel saw Alex in "Mommy's robe," the girl would tell Brady all about it. Alex and Kristen shared coffee and kisses as they marveled at how they had both believed that Brady and Theresa, respectively, had been the only ones for them. They had enjoyed "the slight detour" of the night before and began another round.

Afterward, Kristen called Brady to find out why he hadn't arrived. Brady informed Kristen that he already had Rachel, and they were having breakfast at the pub. Kristen insisted Brady had to return because she had not signed Rachel's field trip permission slip. Brady was surprised because he had the signed slip, and he asked Rachel about it. The girl confessed that she had forged Kristen's signature.

When she hung up, Kristen realized her plan had been foiled. After she told Alex about her "little rascal," he called Rachel a "chip off the old block." Kristen concurred and lamented that they had missed their opportunity. Alex lightly wondered if the "cuddling" had been for nothing. Kristen gave a sultry smile and suggested they continue their "fantastic, life-altering, exciting time" together. Alex readily complied and carried Kristen to the bed.

After Alex left, Kristen reclined in bed as she left a message for him on his phone. She reminisced about his "gorgeous body" and his ability to "take control." While it hadn't gone as hoped, she believed Alex agreed it had gone "a whole lot better." She ended the message by suggestively telling Alex she wanted to see him "again and again and again and again."

Alex returned to the apartment and found Theresa waiting for him. She testily remarked that he was in the same clothes as the night before and that he hadn't slept in his room. Alex asked why she cared, as they were only roommates. Theresa correctly surmised that Alex had been with Kristen and angrily lashed out about the things "that two-timing bitch has put me through."

Alex insisted that who he had been with was none of Theresa's business because Theresa had made it clear that Alex and she would remain "strictly platonic." Theresa admitted that while she didn't have the right to feel angry or jealous, she did. Alex's phone began ringing, and he ignored the call when he saw it was from Kristen. He dismissively told Theresa he had to go, and they would talk later.

Ava greeted Brady and Rachel, who were enjoying a "daddy-daughter breakfast" at the Brady Pub. They chatted about Rachel's field trip until John arrived. After she noted John's harsh look, Ava made a quick retreat. Rachel rushed to her smiling grandfather and gave him an enthusiastic hug.

John joined Brady and Rachel and beamed as Rachel happily told her granddad about winning a spelling bee. Rachel left the table to say hello to a friend she saw, leaving father and son to discuss Kristen. Brady was hopeful that Kristen had turned a corner, since she had been encouraging him to spend more time with their daughter. John wasn't convinced and wondered if Kristen's sudden turnaround was another ploy to get Brady back.

Brady didn't reject the idea but firmly stated that Kristen would have to get over it because they were "never, ever" getting back together. Brady reminded his father that Kristen had eventually given up on John, but John retorted that Kristen and he did not share a child together. Brady and John's talk was interrupted by the call from Kristen wanting to know about Rachel's permission form. While Brady was still on the phone, Rachel admitted that she had copied her mother's signature.

After he hung up, Brady scolded Rachel for her forgery. When Rachel asked if it would have been okay if she hadn't gotten caught, an exasperated Brady likened Rachel to her mother and explained that forgery was a crime regardless. He told Rachel she had to understand that her actions were wrong. Before John excused himself, he affirmed to "pumpkin" that her dad wanted what was best for her, and John urged her to listen to her father. John hugged Rachel and left.

Rachel turned the subject to Brady and asked if he had a girlfriend. Brady guessed that Rachel wanted to know because she had been hoping her parents would get back together. Rachel told Brady that her mom had a boyfriend. When Brady asked how Rachel felt about it, she shrugged and said Alex seemed nice.

Brady assured Rachel that even though Kristen and he weren't together, it had nothing to do with Rachel. Both her parents loved her completely. "You're the most important thing to me," Brady said. As they walked outside the pub, Rachel told Brady how happy it made her to spend time with him on the field trip. Brady smiled at Rachel and enthused that he was happy to spend any time doing anything with her. "Let's go see some fish," he said as they left, hand in hand, for the aquarium.

Tripp and Wendy arrived at Kayla and Steve's apartment to say goodbye. Kayla and Steve were sorry that Stephanie could not be there because of work, but Tripp assured them he had already said his goodbyes with her. Tripp promised that Wendy and he would be back.

Tripp updated Steve and Kayla on his plans once he arrived in China, which included learning Mandarin and volunteering at a clinic. Wendy joined Kayla when Kayla went to prepare breakfast, leaving father and son with alone time. Tripp assured Steve that Wendy had filled him in on common Chinese customs, such as never wearing shoes inside, never using someone's first name uninvited, and never leaving chopsticks straight up in food.

After joking about the chopsticks being good advice, Steve brought up Tripp and Wendy's "wedding" when they had been held captive. Tripp confirmed the story but said that when they'd had access to oxygen again, Wendy and he had realized they should take the relationship slow. Steve told Tripp how proud he was of his son and the man he had become. They shared a warm hug.

In the kitchen, Kayla shared an equally warm goodbye with Wendy. Kayla was happy that Wendy's parents would get to see and hug Wendy in person. Wendy was happy, as well, since her mother had wanted to meet Tripp. Kayla and Wendy agreed that Tripp was a wonderful man. Wendy said she was lucky to have him, and Kayla believed Tripp was lucky to have her.

Ava arrived for Tripp's goodbye, and after some initial awkwardness, Steve let her in. Ava hugged Tripp, who was grateful she could stop by. Ava offered to accompany Tripp and Wendy when they left for their rideshare.

Steve and Kayla jokingly told Wendy to keep Tripp out of trouble and asked that she give her parents their best wishes. Kayla approached Tripp and tenderly told him how proud she was of the person and doctor he had become. Tripp continued the lovefest by telling Kayla how proud he was to have had her as his mentor.

Tripp promised to video-chat and visit often. Wendy also assured Steve, Kayla, and Ava that they would always be welcome to stay at her parents' home. Hugs and declarations of love were exchanged all around before Tripp and Wendy departed, with Tripp giving Steve and Kayla a final loving look before he shut the door. Steve and Kayla grew emotional. "That boy has my heart; he reminds me so much of you," Kayla said with tears in her eyes.

Wendy, Tripp, and Ava walked through the square on their way to meet the rideshare. Wendy left briefly to get luggage trackers. When they were alone, Ava tearfully told Tripp she would miss him. She recounted how even though Tripp had been taken away from her, "ever since the day you were born, you were a big part of my heart." She called getting to know him "my greatest joy" and apologized for the harm that had come to him because of her.

Tripp reassured Ava he was proud of her for turning her life around. Tenderly holding his face, Ava told her son his love and respect meant everything. All she ever wanted for him was happiness and peace. Tripp felt the same way about Ava and asked her to stay out of trouble. She agreed to do so for him, and they hugged.

Wendy returned after Ava had left and asked Tripp if he had everything. Touching his chest, he confirmed he had everything he needed. When she asked him if he was ready, he said, "When I'm with you, I'm ready for anything." Tripp smiled as Wendy catalogued the movies they would watch on the plane ride, from Bridesmaids to a Korean movie about a zombie apocalypse on a train.

"Shall we?" Wendy asked Tripp, extending her hand. Tripp took her hand, and the couple strolled away.

Back at the apartment, Steve wondered if it might be a good thing for Tripp to be away from him. He updated Kayla on Konstantin blaming him for Catharina's death. Steve, too, believed he was partly to blame. Kayla reasoned that deep down, Steve knew he was not responsible and urged him to talk with John. Steve agreed he should "clear the air."

John sat at a desk in his office. When he heard a knock at the door, he told the person to come in. Konstantin entered and claimed to be looking for Steve. John told him Steve was at home, so Konstantin said he would be on his way. John's phone rang.

When John mentioned that the call was from Steve, Konstantin rushed from the door to John and pulled out the Pawn card. He put the card in John's face, and John doubled over. When John rose again, his demeanor had changed. "There you are, my Pawn," Konstantin said with a smirk. He told an expressionless John to listen carefully. Konstantin had "an extremely important mission" for John.

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