Episode Overview
Brandon confesses his infidelity to Steve, who proposes a plan to assess Kelly's feelings by having her play the role of an advice columnist responding to a letter about a similar affair. Meanwhile, Steve receives a call from Emma, which Kelly overhears, leading her to believe he is cheating on Carly. She chastises Steve and suggests he should take cues from Brandon. Kelly then confronts Emma, who surprises her by revealing a recording of Brandon's confession. Heartbroken, Kelly breaks things off with Brandon and tells him to stay away. In another storyline, a young singer confronts David about his harsh review that got her fired, and David realizes he misjudged her talent and helps her land a gig at the After Dark. Val surprises David with a new keyboard, encouraging his return to music. Meanwhile, Noah struggles to shut down Val's bookmaking venture, but things escalate when Duke sets her up with an undercover officer, leading to their arrest. Carly has a chaotic day when she