On the dark balcony above the cheering crowd, Jo and Sebastian Fell face the truth that he is "Sasha," the man who has been telepathically linked with her. Jo is shocked by the contrast between Sebastian’s aloof public image and the vulnerable voice in her head. Sebastian admits he suspected Jo’s identity before tonight and apologizes for not revealing himself, explaining he thought she did not want real names. Jo feels betrayed by the omission but concedes she had asked for aliases. He insists he cannot lie to her while they are linked, and their mutual embarrassment and attraction surface amid teasing interruptions from Jo’s father and brother over the walkie-talkie.

Jo cuts the radio chatter short and tells Sebastian she needs to return to work. Downstairs, she tends bar with Mitch counting the night’s take, while she hears Sebastian consider how to leave without being recognized. She silently guides him toward a side exit, surprising him with her willingness to help despite her mixed feelings.

As Mitch fishes for details about the famous guest, Jo deflects. She pivots to ask about Mitch’s possible proposal to Georgia Simmons after Wyn’s earlier hint. Mitch, embarrassed, admits he miscounted the cash and avoids answering clearly about a proposal, but he bluntly states he has no desire to take over the Revelry.

Jo is stunned and argues that closing a seventy-year family institution is unthinkable. Mitch counters that he felt relief when their parents announced the closure, confirming his decision to let the venue end rather than inherit it. He leaves with the lockbox to finish counting, while Jo reels at the realization that the club is viable but the family’s will to run it is gone.

Sebastian reappears at the bar after last call to press about their telepathic situation. Jo tries to keep her professional and personal worlds separate but admits—to herself and through the link—that she does not know how to talk to him. Sebastian relaxes and jokes that, fortunately, he is in her head. Jo agrees to talk after closing tasks and warns him not to interact with her father, then hurries off, leaving their conversation pending.