Carson orders someone to prepare his son's clothes and food, confident that Lauren, who served him for eight years, will not change her mind about divorce easily. He boasts that with some sweet talk, Lauren will come back begging for forgiveness. Meanwhile, Carson is urged by his mother to secure his company quickly so that his grandson Riley can return home. Lauren appears determined to reclaim control of ExerLing West, insisting she won't be manipulated and that the company belongs to her. Carson personally visits the store to maintain control, but Lauren's unexpected presence there shocks those around her, escalating the power struggle between them.