Mariah and Faith end up staying with Ian, who promises Mariah that he will not betray them and that he will provide them with accommodation. After a confrontation with Faith trying to "heal" Michael, Ian becomes enraged. However, Mariah and Ian appear to have fallen in love.
Ian promises Mariah that he won't abandon her or neglect their needs, and he offers shelter. Following an argument where Faith tries to heal Michael, Ian gets upset. Nonetheless, it appears that Mariah and Ian are developing feelings for each other.