In Dylan’s apartment, Ivy angrily informs her she will not allow her to try and steal Electra’s boyfriend! Down in the beach house, Will texts Electra that he misses her. In San Francisco, Electra tells Steffy it’s weird to have Dylan living on her boyfriend’s property. At Il Giardino, Sheila wants Deacon to go upstairs and get cozy, but he has a night meeting with Taylor… it was her only opening. Sheila marvels at how committed Taylor is to saving their marriage.

In San Francisco, Electra tells Steffy that it’s not Will she doesn’t trust… it’s Dylan. She doesn’t want to rush into living with him though. Talk turns to Ivy, who always wants her to lead with respect. There’s nothing her aunt wouldn’t do for her.

They go over Ivy being protective. Electra notes that she’s very concerned about Dylan staying at Will’s. Contradicting her earlier statement, Electra says she trusts them both, but it’s still rubbing her the wrong way (even though she suggested the arrangement, jus’ sayin’). Steffy, amusingly, tells Electra how nice it was of her to open up Will’s home to Dylan. They hope she finds a job soon so she can move.

Ivy’s Accusations

In Dylan’s apartment, Ivy rails that Electra didn’t want her in the main house. Why didn’t she leave after Hayes went to sleep? Dylan says she and Will are friends… just friends. Ivy rolls her eyes… she saw her making moves. “It ends now, OK? Tonight.”

Ivy complains about her being at Will’s in a bikini. Dylan points out Will urged her to go for a swim. Ivy rants about her doing something inappropriate and accuses her of lusting after Will. “Do you have any self-respect at all?! What are you up to? Who the hell are you, Miss Dylan?!”

Ivy keeps going on about respect and once again accuses Dylan of making a pass at Will. Dylan, exasperated, tries to defend herself, but gets nowhere. Ivy doubles down. She won’t tell Electra about the “filth” she witnessed tonight on one condition: “Leave. You need to leave L.A. and never come back.”

Whole Lotta’ Trouble

Taylor welcomes Deacon into her office and announces she can’t hold back anymore. “I’ve got to tell you what I’m feeling.”

While Sheila gazes at her wedding photo back at the restaurant, Taylor tells Deacon she doesn’t want to lose him from her life. He agrees. He lives for the moments between them. Taylor tells him he needs to think about Sheila’s past… the crime, the lying… nothing can erase that. Everything will improve the day he cuts ties with her and ends his marriage.

Taylor admits she doesn’t see herself as his therapist anymore… she’s crossed a line. “I’ve been thinking about you. Inappropriate thoughts.” Deacon nods, “Me too. Very inappropriate.” He wants to be with a woman he needs. “I need you, Taylor. And I think you need me too,” Deacon says taking her hand.

The Final Scenes

Electra takes a call from Will, who talks about watching Hayes and how much the kid adores Dylan. He confirms she’s back at the apartment, they express their love and disconnect.

In Dylan’s apartment, she can’t believe Ivy expects her to leave L.A. for good. This is her home! Her whole life is there. Ivy suggests she tell Electra and Will that she got a job far away. She hands her money to fill her car with gas and orders her to drive east. When the fuel light comes on, that can be her new home. “Never come back here or I’ll tell Electra who you really are.”

At Il Giardino, Sheila sets the scene for romance upon Deacon’s return. Smiling to herself, she flashes back to them slow dancing together in the restaurant. “I look forward to so many more dances with you in my future. In our future.”

At that very moment, Deacon tells Taylor he’s searched for a woman like her his whole life… and she’s always been right there. Taylor sighs, “We almost missed it.” Deacon’s concerned about what Sheila might do to her, but Taylor insists she won’t live in fear. “You’re the man for me.” Deacon’s certain she’s the woman for him too. “My God, I love you, Taylor. I love you so much.” She gasps, “I love you too,” and they kiss.