James is devastated when a producer suddenly disappears with the budget, halting the film’s production. However, a new offer comes from a different production company—this time to direct a BL drama. After signing the contract, James begins leading actor workshops…

James receives a call from an unknown number—it’s Ait. During their conversation, they realize they live in the same neighborhood. The next morning, they commute together by car, but Tee, fearing scandal, forbids James from riding with cast members.

While coaching Bas and Ait in acting, James also has his first production meeting with the team. He meets the producer, assistant, makeup artist, and costume designer—but tension flares when James abruptly fires the assistant on the spot.

James, Ait, and Marco go out to eat together. Though he’s been instructed not to get close to the actors, James feels uneasy. At the restaurant, a fan asks Ait for a photo. The next day, things take a drastic turn because of it…

Gaprao, fired due to scandal, publicly accuses Tee of sexual abuse. The news spreads quickly, forcing James and the team to halt filming and return to Bangkok. Shaken by the revelation, Bas confides a shocking truth to Ait that night.