In Genoa City, tensions rise as Nate confides in Audra about his growing concerns regarding

Damian’s silence. Sensing something is off, Audra tries to reassure him, but Amy—already weary

of the uncertainty—feels like a failure in reconnecting with her son. Nate takes responsibility, believing his past actions have pushed Damian further away. Despite their support, Amy makes the painful decision to return home, convinced that Damian has simply moved on.

Meanwhile, at Crimson Lights, Holden warns Damian that their time in Los Angeles is running out, urging him to return. However, Damian insists that plans have changed, though not because of his mother. Holden speculates whether another woman is keeping him in town, and Damian smirks at the suggestion. When he encounters Lily Winters, he seizes the opportunity to introduce himself, revealing his connection to Amy Lewis. Lily is taken aback but keeps her composure, intrigued by his presence in town. She confronts him about his reluctance to return to L.A., suspecting that there’s more to his story. Damian, charmed by her directness, offers to buy her coffee and explain himself.

Elsewhere, Daniel grows increasingly worried about his mother, Phyllis. He leaves multiple voicemails, urging her to call him back, but there’s no response. When Summer arrives with alarming news from Paris, it only heightens his fears. Billy, initially dismissive, reassures Daniel that Phyllis sounded fine when he last spoke to her. However, as Daniel presses further, Billy realizes the situation is more serious than he first thought. The possibility of Phyllis vanishing without a trace starts to sink in, leaving them all on edge.

At Nate’s house, Audra prepares for a secret meeting with Holden, determined to leverage the opportunity to bring Damian back to Amy. Amy warns her to be cautious, but Audra remains resolute. When she meets Holden at Society, she makes her intentions clear—this isn’t about romance; it’s about convincing Damian to see his mother one last time. Holden is hesitant, revealing that Damian is still in town not just because of unresolved family issues but also due to a mystery woman. Audra demands to know who she is, but Holden refuses to betray Damian’s trust.

Back at Crimson Lights, Damian confesses to Lily that her presence played a role in his decision to stay. Flattered yet wary, Lily reminds him that his mother desperately wants to see him, and Nate is trying to rebuild their bond. Damian remains bitter, feeling that Amy always tried to mold him into someone he wasn’t. Lily, sensing his pain, challenges him—was his rapid success truly earned, or did he take shortcuts? Damian dodges the question, claiming he makes his own rules. When Lily urges him to give his mother some peace before leaving town, Damian scoffs, unwilling to embrace a brother he barely knows. His anger simmers, making him an unpredictable force in Genoa City.

As Daniel and Summer weigh their next move regarding Phyllis, Nate and Audra hold onto hope that Damian might reconsider his stance. But with unresolved secrets lingering in the air, one question remains—will Damian face his past, or will he disappear just like Phyllis?