ancy tries to apologize to Chloe and establish a mother-daughter bond, but Chloe coldly rejects her, vowing to leave town as soon as she turns 18. Nicole visits Fay and gets her drunk, hoping to loosen her tongue regarding the truth about Brandon and Abe. Abe and Lexie reconcile intimately, though the commissioner warns Abe that his volatility could hurt his defense. Meanwhile, Brandon assures his lawyer, Benny, that he will destroy Abe by playing the victim and using Larry Morris as a trump card. Lexie overhears Brandon's scheme. On the island, Eric and Greta grow closer while frolicking in the lagoon, but their romantic moment is interrupted by a horrifying surprise.