At Stevie’s media event, Cash won’t back down over the danger that she’s in. He points out that nobody has checked his ID and there’s no security, making this a high threat event and putting her in danger. Stevie clearly doesn’t agree, and soon the director is publicly announcing the cast of All Our Tomorrows.
As Stevie settles into an audience Q&A, Cash can only look on as she pays tribute to her late co-star, Crystal. Finally understanding her position, he offers her a warm congratulations and they’re both glad to finally be on the same page.
As she attends to a swarm of fans chasing autographs, though, Cash senses imminent danger. A rogue fan pushes through the crowd towards Stevie, begging her to say her famous catchphrase and then suddenly lunges at her. Cash steps in just in time and sprints after the attacker.
Soon they’re playing a game of cat and mouse in an empty car park. In a physical altercation, Cash manages to overpower him, with the stalker screaming that Stevie is last on his list. As he’s dragged away in handcuffs, Stevie thanks Cash for everything. She can finally feel safe.
Meanwhile, the mood is tense between Valerie and Theo when she thanks him for taking the rap for the seized pills. She insists that she would hand herself in, but the cops would just think she was covering for him. Justin’s not happy when he walks in on the pair kissing – he thought he made himself clear about wanting Valerie gone.
When Theo suggests that they need to talk, Justin agrees but immediately mentions the van being impounded by the cops. He’s still grilling them when Leah walks in, wondering what’s going on. Justin puts Valerie on the spot, ordering her to tell Leah how she almost ruined Theo’s life by getting him into drugs. Leah’s in shock and disbelief, but it’s too much for Valerie and she bails.
When Kirby finds Valerie crying on the beach, she leads with compassion and offers a kind ear. Valerie admits she has a problem, but talks about how much she cares about Leah and how feeling like a part of her family has meant so much. Kirby encourages honesty, so Valerie turns up to beg forgiveness.
Unfortunately for Valerie, the response is not what she’d hoped for. Leah is firm when she tells her she has to leave, hopefully to go back to the clinic. Valerie declines, and she and Theo share a heartfelt goodbye as Leah and Justin watch on. Theo’s keen to stay in touch, but Valerie knows that’s not a good idea as she has already caused enough pain. Theo’s heart breaks as she drives away forever.
