At a hospital bedside, Kyle cries out over an injured hand and demands the last bottle of painkillers, but Scott refuses, citing his own three broken ribs, fractured leg and head stitches. Alison is pressured to give the medicine; Kyle, weak and panicked, begs her not to leave. Scott promises, “After the wedding, I’ll stay with you,” then urges Alison to go, leaving Kyle uncertain. Cut to Mr. Brawley ordering staff to gather every contract tied to the Ritchies for a “special gift” tomorrow—an immediate legal threat hanging over them.