Fans have always known Mariah Copeland as a woman who wore strength like armor, smiling through the ache in her chest and pretending all was well, even when her soul was fraying at the edges. But strength, as it turns out, is not an endless resource. This time, however, something feels different. It isn’t just heartbreak or guilt; it’s something darker, more dangerous—something even she can barely admit to herself. After weeks of visible tension and emotional withdrawal, Mariah finally breaks her silence with Tessa Porter, her wife and partner through countless storms. But instead of reassurance or reconciliation, Mariah delivers a devastating confession. She has committed a betrayal she believes is unforgivable.
Tessa, blindsided, begs for clarity, for truth. But Mariah won’t say everything. Not yet. All she can manage is a whisper that the full truth isn’t safe. Not for them. Not for anyone. The shock doesn’t end there. Fans have already seen the ominous lead-up: a mysterious scene of Mariah drinking heavily in a dimly lit bar, seated next to a much older man whose identity remains a mystery. There were no words, just glances, just hands brushing too closely. And then the camera cuts, leaving only speculation and a trail of unease.
Now, with that scene lingering in viewers’ minds, Mariah returns home not with regret or apology, but with finality. She ends her marriage. The breakup comes with no clear explanation, only tearful silence and the sense that whatever happened has changed her deeply. Tessa, devastated and confused, asks the same question fans are now shouting: “What did you do, Mariah? And why won’t you tell the truth?”
But a deeper, more terrifying question haunts everyone: Is Mariah covering up a crime? The clues are unsettling. The late-night drinking with a man no one seems to recognize, the recurring panic attacks, the refusal to speak openly even to Sharon or Nick, and then her cryptic warning to Tessa that sharing the truth would put them both at risk. It’s not just a metaphor anymore; it’s a red flag. Could Mariah be protecting someone? Was the betrayal she mentioned something emotional or something criminal? Did something truly dark happen that night in the bar? Or has she been pulled into something far more dangerous than anyone realizes?
All signs point to a woman unraveling, but this unraveling feels orchestrated, like someone else may be pulling the strings. Could the older man she met be tied to Victor Newman’s enemies or even to Cane Ashby’s unexpected return? Could Mariah be a pawn in someone else’s game, blackmailed into silence?
One thing is certain: next week will bring pivotal answers, and maybe even more terrifying questions. Because if Mariah did commit a crime, or if she’s covering up for someone who did, the fallout could destroy not just her marriage but her entire life. For fans who have rooted for Mariah and Tessa since the beginning, this may be the beginning of a very tragic end.
The 10 Greatest Supercars of the Last 100 Years (and Beyond)
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
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Some guy named Shelby stuffs a Ford V-8 into a lightweight aluminum British roadster and creates magic. Raw, unrefined and just plain stupid fun, the Shelby Cobra is the automotive equivalent of Miesian reductionist architecture, and proof that “less is more.” No sports car better asserts the spirit of the American hot rodder.
In its era, when brute power and handling finesse were mutually exclusive objectives, the Shelby Cobra delivered both, proving to be a formidable foe on street and track. Introduced with a Ford 260 ci V-8 in 1962, it was soon replaced by Ford’s 289, while the 427-powered monster came along in 1965. For owners who want to really drive, the 289-powered, rack-and-pinion Mark II models are the way to roll.
1966 Ford GT40 Mk II
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Ford garnered its most famous racing victory at Le Mans in 1966, when Ferrari’s American nemesis finished first, second and third with the Mark II version of the radical GT40. Its low profile—a mere 40 inches high—hinted at sports car-design trends to come. Ford 289 ci V-8 engines originally powered the mid-engine racer, but a big-block 427 V-8 shoehorned into the Mk II proved the secret to success in long-distance events like Daytona and Le Mans.
Built from 1964 to 1969 in Mk I through Mk IV versions, about 105 examples were made in total. The little-known Mk III was for road use only, and of the mere seven made, one was owned by conductor Herbert van Karajan. Talk about Ride of the Valkyries, albeit a cramped one for anyone much taller than the maestro, who topped out at 5 feet, 8 inches.
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
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Any of Ferrari’s 250 GTOs would seem the obvious choice for a Dream Machines garage. But one model launched in 1964, while not the fastest or the rarest of the Ferraris, is the quintessential road-going GT of its era. With its covered headlights, shark gills and upturned Kamm tail, the 275 GTB is beautiful but burly, and does that front-engine V-12 “thing” like no other car.
Bodies designed by Pininfarina and made by Scaglietti adorned a range of twin- and four-cam models, totaling more than 800 examples, including some rare racing versions. The 275 GTB/4 (from 1966 through 1968), of which 330 were built, is the most collectible, unless one covets one of the ten 275 GTB/4S NART Spiders made in 1967.
1971 Lamborghini P400SV Miura
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The Lamborghini P400, named Miura after the Spanish breeder of fearless fighting bulls, shook the automotive world when first seen parked in the Monte Carlo Casino Square in 1966. With 762 produced from that year until 1973, in three successive series of P400, P400S and P400SV, the Miura is the quintessential low-slung, two-seat Italian sports car of the 1960s.
The first road car to feature a transversely mid-mounted V-12, it was undeniably beautiful, thanks to a timeless body designed by Bertone’s Marcello Gandini. Unquestionably the most collectible Lamborghini in the marque’s history, it is the inspiration for every Lamborghini model made since. The prize bull is the P400SV, made from 1971. Every Miura cabin is a snug fit; a diet and stretch classes for some prospective owners may be in order.
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
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Really, any early 911 is great, but the 1973 RS hits the sweet spot. Light, nimble and rare, it is the model that every 911 nut wants, for good reason. Built as a race car for the road, the RS was developed for homologation into Group 4 of the FIA’s motorsport classification system, though the company sold sufficient numbers to qualify for Group 3 Grand Touring homologation.
Essentially a hopped-up 911S, it carries a 2.7-liter flat-six engine that makes 210 hp and is good for about 150 mph. Its look is unmistakable, distinguished by a chin spoiler, a ducktail rear spoiler and the now-famous Carrera script along its side. In addition to a few original homologation cars, 1,360 Touring and 200 Lightweight examples were made, the latter being the most desirable of the bunch.
1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400
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Perhaps more rewarding to look at than to drive, the Lamborghini Countach is still the poster car to beat. Chances are, more kids went to sleep dreaming about a Countach than any other car in history. The successor to the Miura had a V-12 engine positioned longitudinally behind the two-seat cabin, and the space-age shape was the work of master designer Marcello Gandini, whose Lancia Stratos Zero show car of 1970 ushered in the wedge that dominated car design for almost two decades.
Fewer than 2,000 Countach examples were made through 1990, and of those, the first series LP400—with 158 built from 1974 to 1977—is the purest in form and the most collectible, by far. The bloated 25th Anniversary Edition models, from 1988 through 1990, recall Elvis in a white leisure suit.
1988 Porsche 959
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If Porsche is getting a lot of parking spaces in our Dream Machines garage, it’s only because the marque’s cars are so deserving. With its extraordinary power, the 959 charted the course for the modern 911. Created in the early 1980s to compete in the Group B rally series, the 959 soon developed into the ultimate Porsche road car.
Powered by a water-cooled, sequentially turbocharged flat-six engine derived from the 962 racer, the 959 also incorporated technical advancements, like all-wheel drive, that led Porsche road cars into the 21st century with the 964 series Carrera 4. Officially produced from 1986 to 1988, a few stragglers left the factory through 1993, for a total of 345 examples made, according to some sources. By every standard, the 959 is still considered modern today; back then, it was something from another planet.
1988 Ferrari F40
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Today, the performance of Ferrari’s first supercar pales in the shadow of later models like the Enzo and LaFerrari. But the F40 was a game-changer for the Prancing Horse. Like its immediate predecessor, the 288 GTO, the F40 set the stage for the future with a mid-mounted, twin-turbo V-8 engine—the first for a road-going Ferrari—which has become the dominant configuration of Ferrari sports cars today.
Pininfarina designer Leonardo Fioravanti appropriated styling cues from his 288 GTO, distilling them into a shape that was purposeful, pure and unadorned. With 1,315 examples built between 1987 and 1992, of which 211 were to US specification, the F40 is a must for those with an itch for the last project initiated under the direction of Il Commendatore himself, founder Enzo Ferrari.
1994 McLaren F1
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There’s really nothing else to say; this three-seat wonder is certainly the most fastidiously engineered car of the 20th century, and is the supercar by which all others will forever be judged. Of the 106 examples made between 1994 and 1998, 65 were road-going versions, with others built for competition in various states of tune and trim.
What set the F1 apart was its designers’ no-compromise approach to concept and execution. Gordon Murray and Peter Stevens realized a three-seat Formula 1 racer for the road, delivering speed, finesse and safety in a tidy package that looks as modern today as it did when new. With a top speed of 240 mph, it remained the world’s fastest car for well into the mid-2000s. Eye-wateringly valuable today, a McLaren F1 is the crown jewel of any supercar collection.
1997 Porsche 993 Turbo S
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Yes, it’s déjà vu, as Porsche comes back to mind with the most evolved air-cooled 911 of them all. The last model powered by the oil-and-air-inspired flat-six engine—made from 1994 to 1998—is also the best performing, and a car that so many original owners wish they had never, ever sold.
The wide-body C2S, C4S and Turbo models are the best looking of the bunch, and of those, the rare 1997 Turbo S (year unknown on the example pictured here) is the gold standard. Unicorn hunters may go on safari for a Euro-spec Carrera RS or GT2. Any 993 one chooses is sure to be a weekend plaything of choice.
2005 Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4
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The Bugatti marque was resurrected in 1998 during the reign of VW’s chairman, Ferdinand Piëch. The aim was to build the ultimate luxury supercar. His vision came to life with the Veyron, launched in 2005 and powered by an 8.0-liter, quad-turbo W16-cylinder engine. Making 987 hp, it set the production car speed record in 2005 with a speed of 253.81 mph.
Robb Report created a new category in its Car of the Year contest, voting it Car of the Decade in 2010. Grand Sport, Super Sport and Grand Sport Vitesse variants were built through 2015, by which time the engine developed 1,184 hp. A total of 450 units were produced across all models, a staggering number considering the price of admission to the Veyron Club. Not exactly thin on the ground, there should be plenty available on the gently used market for years to come.
2006 Koenigsegg CCX
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Featuring a carbon-fiber chassis and optional carbon-fiber wheels—the first in the industry—the mid-engine Koenigsegg CCX was designed to conquer the supercar market with a twin-supercharged, 4.7-liter V-8 engine developed and manufactured in-house. Combining 806 hp and serious attention paid to aerodynamic efficiency, the slippery supercar could reach 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and achieved a top speed of more than 245 mph.
Setting the stage for the Swedish marque’s future models, such as the record-setting Agera RS, the CCX was a limited-production masterpiece built from 2006 to 2010. Only 49 examples were produced over four model variants; including the CCXR Trevita that featured elaborate diamond-weave carbon-fiber and developed a whopping 1,018 hp. Its price of $4.8 million was as staggering as its performance.
2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster
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For those who want an Italian supercar whose name ends in “i” but doesn’t begin with “F” or “L,” the rare offerings of Horatio Pagani should fill the bill. The Huayra Roadster, named for an ancient South American wind god, resembles its coupe predecessor but somehow, remarkably, weighs less. But then it does have an aerodynamic carbon-fiber body—built with surgical precision—that is claimed by the manufacturer to produce 1,800 pounds of downforce.
The Huayra Roadster is powered by a mid-mounted 6.0-liter Mercedes-AMG V-12 engine that develops 754 hp. Production has been underway since 2017, and is limited to 100 examples. A substantial price of $2.6 million ensures that the model will command a prime spot in any supercar collection for quite some time.
