Hudson Walsh tells Chris he has told Don that doping is out, and dumped the long-trusted coach, but blames his boyfriend for driving him to do so and never wants to see him again. Shortly after, Hudson apologizes and announces he's moving back to his parents, but now Chris can't promise to remain supportive over the phone until Hudson regains self-control. Brad uses the illegal drug incident to force Don to release Josh from his contract, Cotter even gives up coaching altogether. Brad now must choose between an offer to manage the gym or coach Josh full-time again, and the knave assures his father to accept either decision. Walter accompanies Sonya to an AA meeting, where she introduces him most supportive, almost proudly, but Toadie catching him drinking beer again hours later.
—KGF Vissers