David appears unexpectedly at Sloane's apartment, having heard about her situation. They have dinner - he's changed, softer, more self-aware. He admits his mistakes in their relationship and offers genuine friendship. Sloane confesses she loves Caleb but has messed things up.
Three days of silence from Caleb. Sloane throws herself into trial prep, building walls as defense mechanism. Maren confronts her about retreating like she did with David. Thea reveals more Cairn persecution of the Wrens - fishing license suspended, inheritance stolen.
Flashback: Caleb at 12 after mother's overdose, sent to live with grandparents in Bitter Harbor. Overhears Ruth and William arguing about "the money" and threats. At 18, before enlisting, William tells him partial truth - Cairns threatened them, they chose survival over justice to protect Caleb.
Sloane confronts Caleb with the evidence at the dock. He admits he overheard his grandparents arguing about "the money" when he was 12. She shares Harrison's revelation - the Cairns threatened the Wrens, forced them to take the money to protect young Caleb.
Sloane traces records in Augusta - they're legitimate. The $50k came from Nathaniel Cairn's personal account. Drives to Portland for research, finds nothing in public filings. Receives anonymous text to meet at Cairn cemetery at 6 AM.
Two months of normalcy with Caleb. Anonymous letter arrives with bank records showing $50,000 paid to William Wren (Caleb's grandfather) in September 1995 from a Cairn-connected bank. Sloane investigates at Historical Society, finds nothing. Has lunch with Caleb but doesn't tell him.
