Holly learns Justin's true nature when people demand a tournament victory as the condition for marriage and an opponent vows to kill Justin at the event. Kayden admits he only stalled Justin and tells Holly he will never marry that man. He promises to win first place and claim her. At home Kayden apologizes to his mother for failing to protect the one he loves; she says a single tournament win can change everything and urges him to go. He resolves to leave and fight for the title, and the episode ends with his departure and the tournament unresolved.