The episode begins with Claire nervously pacing her apartment, clutching a folded medical report in her trembling hands. After weeks of nausea, fatigue, and denial, she finally faces the truth — she’s pregnant. Her expression shifts between disbelief and fear as the weight of what this means sinks in. Memories of her fight with Kyle flood back, especially his tearful words, “We’re done forever.” Now, those words haunt her as she realizes their connection isn’t over after all.
Meanwhile, Kyle is trying to move forward, burying himself in work at Jabot and pretending his world hasn’t fallen apart. But his façade cracks when he receives an unexpected message from Claire asking to meet. Against his better judgment, he agrees, not knowing that this encounter will upend his life once again.
Their meeting takes place in Chancellor Park, a spot that once symbolized their hope for a fresh start. Claire appears pale and shaken, her hands clasped protectively over her stomach. Kyle’s heart softens for a brief moment — until she blurts out the news. “Kyle… I’m pregnant.”
The silence that follows feels endless. Kyle stares at her, trying to process what he’s just heard. His emotions swing from disbelief to anger to fear. “Are you saying it’s mine?” he finally demands. Claire nods, her voice breaking. “I wouldn’t lie about something like this.” But Kyle isn’t sure he believes her — not after everything that’s happened between them.
He immediately suggests a DNA test to confirm the baby’s paternity, hoping it will clear up the uncertainty once and for all. But Claire’s reaction shocks him. She refuses — flat out. “No tests, Kyle,” she says firmly. “I won’t let anyone treat my child like some science experiment.” Her tone is defensive, her eyes full of hurt, but Kyle can’t help seeing her refusal as another red flag. “Why won’t you prove it?” he presses. “If you have nothing to hide, what’s the problem?”
Claire’s frustration boils over. She accuses Kyle of not trusting her, of seeing her only through the lens of her past mistakes. “You’ll never believe in me, no matter what I do,” she cries. “You’ve already decided I’m the villain.” The argument intensifies, echoing their last painful fight. Kyle, torn between wanting to believe her and fearing he’s being manipulated again, blurts out, “How do I know this isn’t just another one of your games?”
The confrontation ends with Claire storming off, leaving Kyle alone and shaken. Later that night, he confides in Summer, who listens in stunned silence as he recounts what happened. Though she tries to be supportive, her face reveals her doubts. “You have to protect yourself, Kyle,” she warns. “Claire’s unpredictable — you can’t just take her word for it.” Her words plant an even deeper seed of doubt in Kyle’s mind.
Meanwhile, Claire retreats to the Newman ranch, where she seeks comfort from Nikki. In a tearful confession, she admits she doesn’t know what to do. “Everyone will think I’m lying,” she whispers. “But I’m not. This baby is Kyle’s.” Nikki comforts her but urges her to reconsider the DNA test, reminding her that hiding the truth could backfire. Claire, however, insists she’s protecting her baby from unnecessary drama — and from Kyle’s judgment.
The tension reaches a boiling point when Kyle later shows up at the ranch demanding answers. The scene explodes with emotion as he pleads for honesty, his voice breaking with desperation. “I need to know if that baby’s mine, Claire. Please.” But Claire stands firm, tears streaming down her face. “You’ll know when it’s time,” she says softly. “Until then, stay away from us.”
The final moments of the episode are haunting. Kyle watches as Claire turn
