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: Georgia’s half-sister Maddie and her son Caleb arrive unexpectedly, revealing that Georgia lied about having no family. Ginny is furious to learn her grandparents are still alive.

: After finding a hidden floorboard containing photos of "Mary" (Georgia’s real name), a Hell’s Angels jacket, and a gun, Ginny confronts her mother. The tension peaks when Georgia accidentally points a gun at Ginny before slapping her for calling her "Mary". Georgia’s High Stakes

: In a desperate move to protect her new life, Georgia gives Maddie $10,000—twice what the PI offered—to leave Wellsbury immediately.

: Following his cousin Caleb's influence and his own growing instability, Austin is suspended for stabbing a classmate with a pencil.

: Georgia discovers Maddie is secretly working with Gabriel Cordova, a PI investigating the death of Georgia’s ex-husband, Kenny.