Sheila is rude to Thorne when she discovers that he is speaking critically about her to Eric. Eric wonders if his family was right about Sheila all along. He admits to his wife that he does not trust her anymore. James already waits for Taylor at her office. He explains that his dying girlfriend had a really rough day. Taylor wants to know more about her patient's childhood. James explains that his father was very demanding and kept pushing him to achieve excellence while his mother was gentle and always supported him. James tells Taylor that she will be a great mom someday. Sally visits Stephanie to thank her for supporting Macy in her fight for sobriety. Meanwhile, Macy feels miserable about drinking again. Anthony, the stranger from Taxi Bar, takes Macy home and puts her to bed. The mystery man cannot resist planting a gentle kiss on her lips. At the same time Thorne arrives at the apartment.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek