The September 24 episode delivered a mix of revelations, emotional confrontations, and steps toward reconnecting old ties.

As Nathan regains consciousness and grapples with the shock of lost years, multiple characters face the weight of secrets and shifting relationships.

Nathan’s Awakening & Lost Years

Nathan wakes up in the hospital with no memory of the last seven years.

He first recognizes Nina, and she and Anna fill him in on the basics: what happened, how he was found, and that he has a scar on his chest—possibly from a gunshot.

Though he recalls being shot by Cesar Faison, he’s disoriented about the intervening years.

He also learns about Maxie and James—Nina explains that Maxie was hospitalized in Boston, and Nathan learns he has a son named James Malcolm West. Nathan’s first memory is of life before the shooting; everything since then is blank.

The Ashfords, Secrets & Strains

Meanwhile, family tensions escalate:

• Trina overhears that Curtis had been with Jordan the night of Drew’s shooting. Feeling caught between loyalty and suspicion, she fears her parents’ marriage is slipping.

• Curtis confides in Marshall about the fractures in his marriage with Portia, admitting a deep lack of trust. He says their problems predated Drew’s situation, though recent events have exposed vulnerabilities.

• Portia, for her part, confronts Jordan after some emotional weight. She apologizes for blaming Jordan for her marital issues and later seeks out Isaiah, telling him she changed her mind about him—though she wants to keep that decision private.

Ned, Brook Lynn & Tracy’s Whereabouts

A parallel thread follows the Quartermaine family’s efforts to bring Tracy home:

• Ned and Brook Lynn travel on a private jet in search of Tracy. Their bond is tested but also softened by shared grief—Ned confesses past truths about himself and their connection to Monica.

• In Atlantic City at a casino, Tracy is found sitting at a blackjack table. Lois is with her, trying to coax her to return for Monica’s funeral. Ned tracks her down and pleads for her to attend; Tracy resists, saying whether she leaves depends on the next card she draws.

• On the boardwalk, Lois finds Brook Lynn and they share a quiet, emotional moment—cotton candy, memories, recognition of family love despite dysfunction.

Why This Episode Hits Hard

• Nathan’s memory loss creates a huge gap with serious implications: questions about identity, trust, and what’s been done in his name.

• The strain in the Ashford family shows how secrets and suspicions corrode bonds.

• Tracy’s absence and resistance to returning set up a powerful tension between family obligation and personal grief.