Shaken after the encounter with James and the woman claiming Evie’s true identity, Evie composes herself and returns to Ryan, only to find the pair gone. She decides to stay, avoid prying that would stand out, and quietly watch for another chance to confront the impostor.

When Ryan’s friends gather, small talk about hats shifts to gossip. Evie mentions seeing James Bernard, prompting shock. Through Allison, Beth, and Sara, Evie learns James has a gambling history, drained his parents, disappeared for years, and, most critically, stole from Ryan after Ryan gave him a job and a place to live. Rachel stays quiet, suggesting she already knew.

After the longshot One for the Honey wins, Ryan celebrates a betting windfall and grows openly affectionate. Evie uses the PDA to cement her status as Ryan’s girlfriend, then suggests they leave when it’s clear James and the woman are gone.

In the car, a drowsy Ryan says “Lucca,” terrifying Evie, before clarifying he means the woman with James. He reports she indicated James wanted to reconnect with him and that she wanted to get to know Evie. Ryan vows he won’t bail James out again. To prevent this conversation from becoming a standout memory, Evie distracts Ryan, intending to overwrite any recall of the “Lucca” mention.