Chief Baker takes Sheila in for questioning, with Deacon by his side at the request of the spoilers. Lee informs Stephy and Finn in the morgue that Tom and Hollis died from the same substance with identical toxicity levels. Stephy points out that Sheila, as a nurse, is knowledgeable about dosages, which implicates her even more.
Lee reveals she was on her way to meet Sheila, and Stephy planned to do the same. Finn worries that confronting Sheila might be risky if she deviates from her usual behavior. Despite Finn’s concerns, Stephy insists they face Sheila together to pressure her into confessing, vowing not to rest until Sheila is back in prison for life.
At Deacon’s apartment, Sheila tells him she knows about Tom and Hollis’s deaths. Deacon, plagued by panic attacks, tries to believe Sheila when she dismisses murder accusations as tragedies. Suddenly, Deputy Chief Baker arrives and questions Deacon about the deaths at his establishment, urging an investigation.
Ridge, at Forrester, informs Brooke and Hope that Sheila likely killed Tom and Hollis. He describes her as a psychopath, while Carter arrives with a police report stating Hollis died from a heroin overdose. Brooke questions the connection between the deaths, and Carter speculates Sheila’s involvement. Ridge expresses his suspicions about Sheila’s state of mind.
As Baker interrogates Deacon, Sheila recalls trying to help Tom, who vanished quickly. Deacon is distraught over losing another staff member, prompting an inquiry into potential foul play. Stephy, Lee, and Finn arrive, and Finn reports that the autopsy confirmed a heroin overdose for Hollis.
Stephy accuses Sheila of murder, and Finn backs her claim. Baker remains focused on investigating, while Sheila denies any wrongdoing. Deacon defends Sheila, but Baker insists on further inquiry.
Sheila’s flashback reveals Hollis finding something in Tom’s backpack, which might have contributed to their deaths. Sheila advised Hollis to discard the backpack, fearing it contained drugs. Baker views this as an attempt to eliminate evidence. Stephy urges Baker to arrest Sheila, who pleads with Finn to speak up for her. Finn warns Baker to protect his family, suggesting Sheila’s arrest.
Chief Baker leads Sheila away as she looks back at Finn and Stephy, who reconnect amid the turmoil. The true killer of Tom and Hollis is exposed, shocking everyone. Stephy and Finn’s love remains strong despite the chaos.