Nathan confronts Christie after finally winning her kiss, expressing frustration over her past avoidance and questioning if he's special to her. Their tense moment is interrupted when another man claims Christie and threatens Nathan, insisting Nathan doesn't deserve her due to his reputation. Christie firmly rejects the other man's claim and enforces distance by refusing to let him use her name, escalating the conflict. The rival threatens violence, but Nathan stands his ground, asking Christie for help. As the confrontation turns physical, Christie is caught between the two men, ending the episode with her torn and tensions unresolved.