Kat continues recovering in the hospital, but Chelsea quickly realizes that physical healing may be the easy part.
Stopping by to check on her cousin, Chelsea listens as Kat opens up about Leslie’s unexpected visit. Although Kat admits donating part of her liver saved Eva’s life, she isn’t convinced the sacrifice will magically erase years of resentment. She hopes Eva will finally stop blaming her for growing up with Ted while Eva was left without him, but she’s far from ready to embrace the idea of becoming sisters.
Chelsea gently challenges her, wondering if forgiveness should work both ways. If Kat expects Eva to let go of the past, shouldn’t she also stop hating Eva simply for existing?
Kat shrugs off the suggestion. She believes she’s already shown enough kindness by risking her own life to save Eva and insists she’s reached her limit. Whatever happens next, she makes one thing perfectly clear—Eva may share her father, but she will never be her sister.
The conversation shifts when Chelsea proudly unveils her newest handbag collection, appropriately named Heroes. Inspired by the bravery shown during the devastating tornado, the cousins decide to donate all proceeds to first responders and families who lost their homes, turning a painful chapter into something that can help the entire community.
That moment of teamwork reminds Chelsea of another important issue.
Using the perfect opening, she asks Kat a direct question about Tomas. Is he truly the man she wants to spend the rest of her life with?
Kat doesn’t hesitate.
She explains that while she cares deeply about Tomas, marriage isn’t even close to being on her radar. The couple hasn’t even moved in together yet, and after everything she’s been through, she’s in no rush to make life-changing commitments.
Chelsea carefully points out that surviving a disaster like the tornado can make people realize what truly matters. But Kat sees it differently. Instead of making her crave marriage, nearly losing her life has convinced her to enjoy her freedom and live life on her own terms while she can.
Satisfied with Kat’s answer, Chelsea turns to business. Their upcoming meeting in Tokyo is fast approaching, and she assumes Kat will simply join by livestream while recovering.
Kat immediately shoots down that idea.
Determined not to let surgery define her future, she insists on traveling to Tokyo in person despite her ongoing recovery.
Unfortunately for Kat, someone overhears every word.
Ted walks into the room just as she announces her travel plans and quickly reminds his daughter that recovering from major liver surgery isn’t optional. Declaring that she’s officially grounded until she’s fully healed, Ted puts an immediate stop to any thoughts of international travel, setting up yet another battle between Kat’s fierce
