Sergei is picked up by the police for vagrancy. An officer phones Felicia and said Sergei claimed to live with her. She agrees to go to the station to clear up the matter. When she gets there, Sergei is trying to tell the officer that he was just taking a quick nap on a park bench, but doesn't live there. He asks Felicia to help explain things to the officer. Felicia isn't too happy with Sergei at the moment, but can't refuse his pleas for her help. She tells the officer that he does in fact live with her... he's her full-time Russian tutor.
Tito spies on Remy and Nick. She's still upset with the prank Tito pulled, and he overhears her tell Nick that she's glad she kicked him out. Nick walks Remy home, and asks what she thinks Tito will do now. Remy says she hopes he goes back to school, but Nick is skeptical. However, he's just happy having Tito out of their lives, and he can have Remy to himself.
Toni puts pressure on Paulina after finding the key to the strongbox at her house. Paulina is obviously distraught with Toni's questions and doesn't give answers. Toni asks where Joe is, and Paulina tells her that she doesn't know. On the docks, Joe tries without success to revive Freeman using CPR. A man who saw everything calls Joe a killer and runs off. Joe calls for an ambulance, but refuses to give his name to the dispatch operator. He cleans up the scene as well as he can and leaves just before Josie and the paramedics arrive. He leaves the strongbox behind. Josie recognizes Freeman, and the paramedics say he's too far gone to save. Josie finds the strongbox beside Freeman. Paulina becomes more and more upset, but Toni refuses to leave. She's determined to talk to Joe. Toni assures Paulina that she has great respect for Joe, but if he's stealing evidence, she has to know why. Josie calls for Toni and reports finding the strongbox and Freeman. Toni leaves to meet Josie at the station.
Tito goes to Paulina's, looking for a place to stay. She tells him she'd love to have him there, but it's not a good time and she thinks it would be best for him to return to school immediately. He tries to make her feel guilty, but she says that it's because she loves him that she wants him to go. She doesn't want him involved in what's going on around there. As Joe comes inside, Tito asks her exactly what it is that's going on. Paulina sees Joe and asks if everything is all right. He says yes and switches the topic to Tito. She says he'll be staying for the night. Joe is about to go to bed, but Paulina says she has to talk to him. Joe doesn't want to talk in front of Tito, so Paulina calls Remy and asks her to let Tito stay there for a few days. Remy tries to say no, but Paulina pleads with her, and Nick tells Remy to go ahead and say yes. Paulina rushes Tito out. He asks if there's anything he can do to help with whatever has her so upset, but she says the best thing he can do, for her and for himself, is to stay away for a while. Alone with Joe, Paulina asks him where he was. She tells him about Toni's visit, and says he's in trouble and they both know it. She begs him for answers, but Joe just says it's all over now and neither of them are in trouble any more. She tells him she knows about Freeman, but Joe says he didn't kill Freeman and there's nothing to connect them. Paulina tells him Toni found the strongbox key on their floor. Josie and Toni meet at the station. Josie says it should be obvious that Joe didn't steal any evidence. Toni shows her the key she found at Paulina's and is about to try it on the box when an officer reports to her that only Freeman's fingerprints were found on the box. Josie tries to convince Toni that it must have been Freeman who stole it from the evidence room. Toni wonders if he'd done it before and taken Cindy's shoes or Grant's tape out of evidence. Josie says she'll check it out. Toni also wants to find out who made the 911 call, and why a healthy young man would drop dead with a heart attack. She then tries the key, and it opens the strongbox. She comments that Joe isn't making things any easier. Josie tries to convince Toni that the key doesn't prove that Joe did anything wrong. She also suggests that maybe Toni is being hard on Joe so she won't be accused of favoritism. She thinks they should focus on proving Freeman was Cindy's accomplice in Grant's murder. An officer interrupts to give Toni a tape of the 911 call.
Felicia returns to the Lucky Lady. Etta Mae starts giving Sergei a piece of her mind, but Felicia says she just wants to talk to Sergei, so Etta Mae leaves them alone. Sergei thinks all is well between him and Felicia again, but she lets him know that she's still hurt by his deceptions and wants nothing to do with him. She suggests he think about returning to Odessa. He refuses to leave America. He says he's not going to give up the dreams that brought him to America in the first place. Felicia warns him that immigration will catch up with him. Still, he says he can't leave America and he can't leave her. Felicia tells him women would take him more seriously if he wasn't always hitting on them, but he tells her his feelings for her and for America are not a joke. He agrees to leave her alone, but says he'd rather die than leave America. He leaves, and suddenly is stricken with pain in his side.
Remy questions Nick's sudden change of heart, but Nick explains that having Tito around will give them the opportunity to learn if he's pressuring Paulina for money. Remy is reluctant to snitch on her friend, but Nick reminds her that Paulina gave her a chance when no one else would, and if Tito is scamming her, she deserves to know the truth. Remy agrees. Tito arrives, and Remy blasts him for making Nick think that they were sleeping together. He tries to pretend he's innocent, but she won't let him off the hook. She makes him apologize to Nick in order to be allowed to stay at her place. He gives in, but inside, he is fuming about it. Tito is ready to sleep, so Remy and Nick give up the couch to him. Tito is surprised when Nick makes no move to leave, and Remy tells him Nick is going to be living with them, too. Tito is furious.
Paulina tells Joe that they need to come clean with each other. She wants to know what Joe has done to cover the fact that she sold her child. He doesn't want to talk. He says what's done is done and can't be changed. Too much has happened, and there's no turning back. He tells her they shouldn't tell each other any more than they already have. He says Toni will be back with more questions, and the less they know about what the other has done, the better. Meanwhile, Toni and Josie listen to the 911 tape, and instantly recognize the voice that placed the call as Joe's.
Lila and Matt are on the terrace with Jasmine and commenting about her 'excellent check-up'. Matt invites Lila to go to the park with him and Jasmine so they can celebrate but Lila tells Matt that she can't and that he needs to learn how to do stuff with Jasmine by himself. He says that he can but he thinks they should celebrate and Lila reminds them that they are divorced.
At Cass' office, he gets back from Chicago and is greeted by Anne. She starts talking about how Lila found the divorce papers and he is not happy to learn that they actually met face-to-face. Anne says that she didn't seem to recognize her anyway and Cass says that is good and he leaves. Anne is rummaging through his files when he finds one on Frankie. She also finds a movie where Charlie was first born and starts to watch it.
At the Lucky Lady, David is going over his ideas and Amanda is supposed to be listening but is staring off to space. When he asks if his ideas are that boring she apologizes and says that she just can't concentrate. She also apologizes for going over to his apartment the other night. He says it is ok and hands her a book about gardening. She starts reading it and it is in French, however she has no trouble reading it (it is actually Amalie that is reading). She is startled she knows how to read it that well even though she has no idea what it says. David suggests that they go to the garden later on that night and name flowers, just for fun. She agrees but has to get home so leaves.
Back on the terrace, Matt and Lila are arguing. Lila says he needs to accept that they are divorced.
Inside, Rachel makes arrangements for a cruise to leave the next day. Alli and Rachel are talking about it when Amanda comes in. Rachel asks her for lunch and Amanda replies in French. Rachel answers back in French and Amanda asks her what she is doing. Rachel tells her she answered in French because Amanda did. Amanda doesn't even remember doing that and gets another headache. She goes to lay down and Rachel calls the cruise place. She makes it so that the ship leaves tonight. Alli asks her grandma how she is going to get Amanda out of the house and Rachel says she has know idea. Alli comes up with a plan. She tells her grandma that David can help them. She sets up a meeting w/David and Rachel says that she wants to meet him also. The doorbell rings and Rachel answers it; it's Cass. Cass asks where Lila is and Rachel replies that she is on the terrace, with her husband. Ex-husband Cass informs her. He goes out there and Lila is thrilled that he is home. Matt goes inside and Rachel tells him that she will need his help to find out what is wrong with Amanda, but that means he will be working with Cass.
Back at the Lucky Lady, Alli meets David and they are wondering how to get her mom on the ship. He comes up with the plan that he will call her and tell her he has a photo shoot he wants her to do and the photo shoot will be on the boat. Alli thinks it is great and says that so will her grandma. She tells David that she wants to meet him and David starts getting nervous. He leaves and says that he can meet Rachel any day but he has to plan for the 'photo shoot' right away and he leaves. Rachel walks in and Alli says that she just missed David. Rachel's cell phone rings and it is Jordan Stark. He tells Rachel that he needs to see her right away because he wants to tell her the truth. The whole time he is speaking he is coughing (really he is on the dock and is just pretending). Rachel leaves to go meet with him. Back on the terrace, Lila and Cass are talking about how much they missed each other and how they can't wait until they are married. They decide to go see if getting married is ok with Charlie and they leave.
Inside, Cameron is at the door and he tells Matt that something is definitely wrong with Amanda. They start arguing over it and Amanda comes down the stairs. They ask her how she is doing and she says fine. She tells them David just called and wants to do a photo shoot. All of a sudden, she starts crying and she doesn't know why. She says that maybe she should just call David and cancel but Alli says that she can't. After all, he has everything already booked and Matt and Rachel wanted to tag along.
At Cass', Lila and Cass ask if it is ok with Charlie if they get married. Charlie says it is about time they do and she doesn't mind at all. Cass goes to get some wine and sparkling water for Charlie and Lila and Charlie start talking. Charlie tells Lila that she can't wait to have Jasmine as her sister since she is such an adorable baby. Lila says that she is sure Charlie was to so Charlie goes to get some baby pictures and show her. As she is showing her the pictures, Lila sees what Frankie looks like and realizes that she looks just like the girl in Cass' office (Anne).
At the docks, Amanda, Alli, and Matt are at the ship and Amanda is waiting for David. She sees her luggage and demands to know what is going on.
At Lumina, Rachel is in Stark's office and tells him that she is here just like he wanted. He doesn't turn around so she goes up to him and tells him that she is not going to talk to the back of the chair. She spins it around and realizes Stark is unconscious.
Back at Cass' office, Anne says that she can make Cass and Charlie love her, just like they loved Frankie.
Charlie showed Lila family photos of her when she was a baby. Lila spotted a picture of Frankie and freaked when she noticed the resemblance between Frankie and Anne. Cass came out of the kitchen with champagne to celebrate his and Lila's engagement and snapped at Charlie for showing Lila the photo album. He apologized for his behavior. Charlie felt bad showing pictures of her mother to Lila on the day of their engagement. Lila told Charlie that she was happy to see photos of Charlie with her mother. However, she clearly was hurt and confused that Cass has kept Anne's resemblance to Frankie such a secret.
Charlie went to call her cousin in Mississippi, Katie about her father's engagement. After Charlie left the room, Lila yelled at Cass for not telling her earlier. The two argued over the secrecy and the fact that Cass hired Anne as his legal assistant. Lila wasn't angry because Cass has feelings about the whole Anne/Frankie situation, she was angry because he didn't tell her about it. Cass assured Lila that he didn't tell anyone except Felicia. That didn't sit too well with Lila. She became angrier.
Lila told Cass that she wouldn't have hired a Shane lookalike if he came to town.
Charlie walked and heard an angry Lila tell Cass, "If you don't want to discuss this, fine. But maybe we should discuss what this means for Charlie." When Charlie questioned what they were talking about, Lila covered saying that she was worried about how she was going to living with her. Charlie assured Lila that she should not worry.
At the pier, Amanda was becoming irritable. She wondered where David was. Matthew and Allie were worried about Amanda and Rachel's whereabouts. Matthew reminded Amanda that they have always been able to rely on each other. Amanda seemed to be in a daze. Matthew questioned her behavior and whether she had seen Jordan. Amanda assured him that she hadn't. Matthew was really worried about his sister. Matthew noticed a similarity to Amanda's behavior and the way he acted once he went to Lumina. Just as Amanda was about to open up to Matthew about something important, Allie came back to the pier with David.
Amanda found out the plan her family cooked up to get Amanda out of Bay City. Amanda yelled at Matthew and Allie, and she told them to go find their mother because she didn't want to talk to any of them. Allie wondered why she wasn't angry with David since he was in on this too. Matthew and Allie went back to the Cory mansion and discovered that Rachel was still not there. Matthew told Allie to wait there for Rachel and for Claudia to stay with the twins. He went to search for his mother. A dazed Amanda told David that she wanted to talk with him and not her family. They both agreed the garden would be the best place to do that. He took Amanda to the secret garden. Once in the garden, he began calling Amanda Amalie. Slowly but surely, Amanda became Amalie. She remembered everything that she once shared with Jordan. She remembered their wedding. Jordan vowed to Amalie that he would do whatever it takes to keep them together. He then told Amalie that before they can be together, Amanda must finish out the scenario.
At Lumina, Rachel noticed Jordan sitting in his chair unconscious. She ran to get help. Jordan opened his eyes and glared at Rachel with this scary look on his face as she ran for help. It was obvious he was pretending. Ms. Allen came in and tried to talk Rachel out of calling 911. Finally, Ms. Allen said she would do it. Rachel and Ms. Allen helped Jordan to the floor. Jordan demanded to talk with Ms. Allen so Rachel headed for the door. As she looked back towards Jordan, she noticed Ms. Allen taking something out of Jordan's pocket. Jordan then called out for Rachel. As Rachel sat down next to Jordan, she kept a close eye on Ms. Allen.
Jordan wanted to get up, but Rachel was insistent that they wait for the doctor. Ms. Allen was growing more defensive. The paramedics came in and took Jordan out. Ms. Allen followed. Rachel grabbed the item that Ms. Allen took from Jordan's pocket, which appeared to be some sort of a remote control. Rachel closed the door and began to explore the office. She had to hide when someone came in the office for a few minutes, but she managed to escape being found.
Rachel turned the television on using the remote control and watched Mr. Stark hypnotizing Matthew into believing his family was in danger and into loving Lila. Next, she saw when Lila and Zack found Jasmine's cradle up in the tree top and the cradle falling. Rachel immediately stopped the tape and suddenly understood why Lila did anything Jordan asked. Rachel attempted to take the tape out to use as evidence but Jordan appeared on the screen and warned Rachel that it is not going to be that easy. He told her that once she leaves with the tape, the tape will no longer contain what she viewed on it. It will, instead, show a short informational film of the services at Lumina. It will not mention any of Jordan's manipulations.
After Jordan's message to Rachel played, another shocking video filled the television monitors on the wall. It was Amanda standing at the top of a clock tower crying that she was worthless. Rachel tried to convince herself that it was just more of Jordan's hallucinations. Wondering whether or not Amanda really was in trouble, Rachel headed to the clock tower. Matthew went to Jordan's office in search for Rachel. Ms. Allen told Matthew that Mr. Stark wasn't there. Pushing his way into the office, he said he was looking for his mother.
Inside the clock tower, Rachel went to each side of the tower where the clock is displayed and shouted for Amanda. When Amanda was nowhere to be found, Rachel decided to leave. She tried opening the door but it was locked. She called for help but there was nobody around. Locked in the tower, Rachel realized that she had just become the next victim of Jordan's hallucinations.
Jake and Vicky go to Carlino's where they argue about who's at fault for Marley's lawsuit against them. Jake wants to get Paulina's opinion. He has a hard time getting her attention; she's quite distracted. Jake and Vicky can see how tense she is, but she insists she's fine. Toni and Josie arrive and ask Joe to go to the station to answer some questions about Grant's murder. Paulina is so startled that she drops her tray. Joe helps her pick up, and tells her to remain calm, like this was any other case. He leaves with Toni and Josie. Jake and Vicky see how upset Paulina is. When they question her, she tells the something awful is happening and there's nothing she can do to stop it. She says Joe is in trouble because of her, but before she can say more, Tito arrives. Jake is leery of him, and Paulina sends Tito to the kitchen to make some food and then blasts Jake for being so cold to her son. Jake says he's not 100% sure about Tito, but Vicky tells Paulina to listen to her heart. Paulina talks to Tito, and promises him unconditional love. She tells him there's nothing she wouldn't do for him. Paulina tries to call Rachel to discuss the trust fund money, and learns that she's missing. She sends Tito back to Remy's, then digs up an envelope that had been sent by Rachel. She uses it to forge Rachel's signature on the trust fund document.
Rachel is trapped in the clock tower and realizes Jordan tricked her and must have known of her plans to leave with Amanda. She can't figure out who would have told him. Back at the Cory house, Alli and Matt are frantic because they can't find Rachel. David and Amanda return from the garden and when asked where she's been, Amanda answers in french. She and David start giggling and Matt can't understand their behavior in light of the fact that Rachel is missing. David smoothes things over, and Matt tells him about his search for Rachel at Lumina. She was there, but now there's no sign of her. Cameron arrives, and David tries to get rid of him, but Matt says he invited him. At the sight of Cameron, Amanda seems to start coming out of her trance. She fidgets with her necklace, and Cameron says he'll take it off since it's bothering her. Cass and Lila arrive, and everyone discusses theories of what Jordan could be up to. Cameron says he doesn't think Jordan is the problem. He thinks it's David, which David denies. He suggests calling the police, but Lila says if Jordan is behind Rachel's disappearance, the police won't do any good. They won't find Rachel until Jordan wants them to. In the tower, Rachel remains strong. She figures Jordan must have been afraid of her to trap her like that.
At the police station, Toni and Josie tell Joe about Freeman's death, but he plays dumb until they play the 911 tape with his voice on it. Toni asks Joe to explain what happened with Freeman, but he says he has nothing to say. Toni confronts him about the strongbox found with Freeman and the key she found at his house. Joe says they have nothing that puts him on the docks with Freeman, and he's not saying anything, so charge him or he'll be leaving. Toni lets him go, but on his way out, the man who saw Joe and Freeman on the docks is talking to an officer and points Joe out. He says that's the man he saw. He says Freeman was begging for his life, but that Joe killed him in cold blood. Toni tells Joe they now have an eyewitness, but Joe points out Freeman died of natural causes, so how could he have killed him. Josie asks if Freeman was blackmailing him, but Joe denies it and again says to book him or let him go. Toni tells him he can leave, but to stay in town.
Cass asks Lila why she's so sure Jordan is involved, and she tells them how he'd tried to make Lila break up Cameron and Amanda's wedding. Cameron figures that Jordan found out he was the father of Josie's baby. Alli confesses that she's the one who told Amanda after hearing Cameron and Josie talking about the baby. She wasn't going to say anything, but talking to David changed her mind. Cameron confronts David for being in the middle of everything again, and asks him whether he's working for Jordan, or if Jordan is working for him. David denies any connection to Jordan, and says all he wants to do is help Amanda after Cameron ruined her life. Cameron shoves David, and in the process the necklace gets knocked to the floor. Amanda tells everyone that she thinks she knows what's wrong with her. She talks of her headaches, and strange dreams about a face. While everyone is listening to her, David picks up the necklace and brings it closer to her. She goes back to her trance-like state. He tries to put the necklace back on her, but Cameron takes her outside to talk. Cass leaves, and Matt and Lila start making calls to track down Rachel. Alli, alone with David, worries that everything is her fault, but David tells her it's not. Alli asks him if he thinks Jordan is really a threat to Amanda, but David says the only threat to Amanda is Cameron. Outside, Cameron shows Amanda the picture of the fountain that she drew. She claims she can't draw and has no recollection of drawing that picture. She tells him she's afraid; she can't understand what's happening to her. She tells him that at the moment she feels fine, and that she misses him. He says he misses her too, but that lately, even when he's with her, it's like she's not really there. David interrupts and gives Amanda the necklace back. Suddenly, her personality changes again. She says she doesn't know what's wrong with her.
Kate and Lucas are talking about Nicole and his plan to get her to marry him. Kate tries to discourage him, but Lucas is determined and full of hope for their future. Kate tries in vain to talk him out of it and tells him that he can't buy love. Does he really want a wife that just wants him for his money? Lucas says sure, if it gets my foot in her door. Kate continues to argue, but Lucas's mind is made up. He tells her that he plans on sweeping Nicole off of her feet in Chicago and show her the kind of life he can give her. Kate says he is going to make a fool of himself.
Lucas says that he loves Will and Nicole and plans on making them his family. Kate says she just wants to see him happy and wishes him luck and leaves. He says that when they return, Eric and Sami will be the big losers and get exactly what those "self-righteous Brady Brats" deserve.
Alone, Nicole is happy as she thinks about Eric, but she also starts thinking about Lucas. She convinces herself, however that it is Eric that she loves...besides, what is more important than love? She continues to daydream of her life with Eric and domestic bliss. She smiles sweetly thinking about their future and says it may not be the future that she dreamed of and tries to convince herself that she can live a happy life without fame and money.
She is sure that now that she and Eric are engaged, Lucas will back off and give up on her...Unless...she flashes back to their discussion about her past and fears that he may try to blackmail her. She thinks long and hard about Lucas's warning that Eric will leave her when he finds out the truth. She flashes forward to the future and Eric is holding a tabloid with her story on the front page. He is furious with her. He tells her thank God that they don't have any children yet. He calls her a piece of trash and takes off his ring and throws it at her on his way out. She is crying and pleading with him to let her explain. Back to real life, she is terrified and clearly shaken as Eric returns from Titan. She rushes into his arms and holds on for dear life.
Taylor questions his announcement that Eric and Nicole are engaged. She says he just can't marry her...they are rushing into it. But Eric is determined and says that he is sure that Nicole is the woman for him. Taylor brings up the trust issue, but Eric is blinded by love and tells Taylor that he and Nicole are totally honest with each other now. Taylor says that she just doesn't want to see him get hurt. He assures her that he won't. She says that her sister is lucky to have him. He thanks her and tells her that there is some lucky guy out there for her too. As he hugs her, she looks like she has been crushed. She asks him if they have set a date and Eric says the sooner the better.
As he leaves, she congratulates him and wishes him happiness. With a peck on her check, he is out the door. Once he's gone, she falls to pieces and cries her heart out. On her way out, Taylor runs into Kate in the hallway. Kate can tell that she has been crying and asks her what is wrong. She tells her about the engagement. She says it is stupid, but she just doesn't feel that they are right for each other. Kate agrees and asks her not to tell Lucas. She says he will be devastated. She says that she will tell him when the time is right.
"Hope" tells John that this time he will remember. As Marlena prepares to put him under, Bo asks why "Hope" is so eager for John to remember. She says that her whole future is at stake. She tries to explain about the memory flashes she is having and plays the pity routine. It works and Bo ends up apologizing to her. She tells them that John is the only one who can help her. "Gina" is thrilled...thinking that this time, John WILL remember. Once John is under, Marlena encourages her to tell what she remembers. She describes the room and drinking champagne. John chuckles and "Gina" is thrilled that it is working. John says that he is with Gina and that she looks exactly like Hope.
They are talking about how their plan worked and now they can just enjoy the rest of the evening. Marlena questions him about what he means by the "plan" and Bo says that if John remembers this may help them learn just what they did for Stefano. Marlena encourages him as he remembers dancing with Gina to the waltz and him giving her a present. It is in a gold box with a red ribbon on it. As "Hope" remembers, we see that when she opens the box, it is the silver compact with the G on it. Marlena asks John what the gift was, but he can't remember. As he goes to see, the light reflects off the gold box and blinds him (causing him to writhe in pain in real time). "Hope" shouts "Oh, God John...Not again!" and Marlena eyes her suspiciously, wondering what that meant.
Austin and Roman talk about Roberto's condition and Austin tells him about his visit (and Will's) with Sami. Austin tells Roman about the upcoming custody hearing and that he plans on fighting for custody. He says that Sami and Will are his family. Roman asks him what about Carrie? Austin tells him that Carrie has given up on them and is now with Mike. Roman tries to convince him not to give up on their marriage and that his running away with Sami was a huge mistake and may have been what finally pushed Carrie into Mike's arms. Austin tries to justify his actions and ends up getting mad and turns to leave.
Roman stops him when Austin says that he had no choice. Roman tells him that he DID have a choice...he just made the WRONG choice. He tries to explain things from Carrie's point of view. This infuriates Austin, but Roman tells him that they BOTH have to take responsibility for their actions. He tells him about when he turned his back on Marlena and wallowed in self pity. He says that he gave up on her and it is something he will never recover from and will always wonder 'what if..' He tells Austin not to let his pride get in the way.
Austin admits that he does still love Carrie and that he finally realizes that it was wrong for him to turn his back on her and run off with Sami...he never stopped to realize just how much it would hurt her. Roman says for him to tell HER that...or just give up and always wonder what might have been. Roman says he knows he is a fighter...why not fight for his wife? Austin agrees. Roman wishes him luck and leaves.
We get a replay of yesterday's final scene of Mike finding Carrie at his door. He asks her why she is there and she says the same reason you came to my door and kisses him. He says he's not going to let her leave and she asks him to make love to her. He pulls her inside and the do some hot and heavy kissing. He picks her up and carries her to the bed. The robes fall to the floor as the kissing continues. On the bed, Mike stops abruptly and says that it isn't right. Mike says that he wants her more than anything, but it must be perfect.
She asks him again to make love to her and that's all he needs. They begin kissing again and fall to the bed as the bed begins floating through space and the stars. It launches into a long montage of Mike and Carrie scenes from the past year. It ends back in real time, with them kissing on the bed as the bed spins through the stars and ends in a bright starburst.
Carrie says that she never wants this night to end. Mike says that the night will end, but their love and new lives begin tonight and he promises her that will NEVER end.
John comes out of the session with a severe migraine, so "Hope" massages his temples. Marlena asks her what she thinks she's doing? "Hope" says she was trying to help John. John says it is helping. Marlena asks John if he's all right? John says he is. Bo asks "Hope" why she said "No, not again?" "Hope" says she ran into John earlier when he had a migraine, and massaging his temples helped. Marlena becomes concerned and wants to have John checked out, and she says there will be no more hypnosis until then. "Hope" begs John not to stop now, not when he's on the verge of a breakthrough. "Hope" asks John if he saw Gina's gift, but John says he didn't. "Hope" asks Marlena to hypnotize John again, but Marlena refuses until John gets checked out. Bo and "Hope" decide to leave for the night, and hope John feels better. John tells Marlena not to worry he is fine. However, Marlena says that he should have told her about the headaches. John says he didn't want her to worry like she is now. Marlena says "what did you expect, I'm your wife." She then says she really wants to be his wife. John promises her that it will happen.
Bo and "Hope" take a walk and Bo asks "Hope" if she knows what the gift is? "Hope" tells him that she doesn't. Bo asks "Hope" if she thinks John and Gina were lovers? "Hope" says that's impossible, he was a priest. "Hope" then remembers spending time with John and talking about how "Father John" is a fraud. Gina tells John that she longs for the day when they have to stop pretending and can be together all the time. Bo snaps "Hope" to and asks her what is wrong. "Hope" says that it has just been an emotional night. "Hope" tells Bo that she feels like they are on the verge of a breakthrough, they have to convince Marlena to hypnotize John again. Bo doesn't think that will happen. Gina tells herself that she doesn't need Marlena, she needs the compact. She thinks that when he sees it, John will remember everything.
Kate pays a visit to Victor and tells him about Nicole's engagement to Eric, and her fears that Lucas will do something terrible when he finds out. Kate also says that if Lucas doesn't get married, he could lose Will. Kate doesn't like to think about Lucas marrying Nicole, but Victor tells her that there may be no other choice. Victor suggests that Eric see the private investigator's report on Nicole, but Kate says it could backfire and Eric could still marry Nicole. Victor tells Kate that he has a way to help Lucas, but his plan depends on her. When Kate hears Victor's plan, she flat out refuses to do it. Victor tells her that she has no other choice.
Lucas is walking through Salem Place thinking about Nicole. He tells himself that he won't use the dirt on Nicole to get her to marry him. Suddenly, Taylor runs right into Lucas. He asks her what is wrong? Is it Eric and Nicole? Taylor tells Lucas that it's just been a bad day. Lucas offers to buy her a cup of coffee and cheer her up. Lucas tells Taylor that Will's custody hearing is tomorrow and he has 48 hours to convince Nicole to marry him. Taylor tells him that it is too late. Lucas asks why? Taylor tells him that Nicole and Eric are getting serious. She asks him why he's so desperate to get Nicole away from Eric? Lucas says because he loves her, Eric can't make her happy, and she will help him get custody of Will. Later, Taylor has a fantasy in which Eric tells her that he has realizes she is the woman he really loves, and the one he wants to marry.
Nicole cries on Eric's shoulder and says she doesn't deserve a guy like him. Eric tells Nicole that he wants to spend his life with her. When Nicole mentions her past, Eric says that is no longer an issue, they have been through this. Eric tells Nicole that she changed his mind about love and made him believe he could have a real relationship. Nicole tells Eric that she is lucky she found him. Later, Eric tells Nicole that he told Taylor about their engagement. Nicole says that is okay, and asks how she reacted? Eric says that she's too hard to read. Eric says he wanted to find Lucas and rub it in his face, but Nicole tells him that he can't do that! Eric asks why, and Nicole says that she wants to be the one to tell him. Nicole also tells Eric that she has to go to Chicago for an appearance tomorrow, and she's going alone. After Eric leaves, Nicole gets a call from Kate, who tells her that she will meet her at her apartment in twenty minutes. Back at the home, Victor tells Kate that she is doing the right thing. Kate just hopes he is right.
Nancy and Craig have just finished renewing their vows, they've been married for one year. Nancy suggests they make this a tradition from now on. They then wonder how Mike and Carrie's night is going. Craig calls Carrie's room, but no one answers, which can mean only one thing. Nancy decides to check on Ali, only to learn that she has checked out. Nancy tells Craig what has happened, and then checks for some messages for them at the counter. They have a message from Claire. Claire tells them she has taken Ali back to Salem. Craig decides to go upstairs and check on Mike and Carrie. Meanwhile, Nancy calls Ali and talks with Claire. Claire tells Nancy that she will not let anyone hurt Ali, she is taking control of the situation. Nancy asks what she means? Claire tells Nancy that she intends to make Mike Horton and the hospital pay millions! Claire promises Nancy that Mike will never exploit another woman like he did her daughter again.
Mike and Carrie are holding each other in bed and looking up at the stars (the walls of Mike's room are some odd movie projecting device). Later they watch fireworks and remember their first kiss. Carrie tells Mike that she has a confession to make, she's never going to let him go. She then starts tickling him. Craig shows up at this point and listens to them through the door. Carrie and Mike then have fantasies about winning the Carrie and Mike casino loto. As they kiss, money rains down upon them.
Craig goes downstairs and tells Nancy about Mike and Carrie's pajama party upstairs. Nancy then tells Craig about the news about Ali. She also tells him that she's worried about Ali, Claire spoke in an odd tone.
Austin is on a plane heading to Las Vegas and looking at the pictures of Mike and Carrie kissing. He vows not to lose her to Mike Horton. Austin then reflects back on the pledges Carrie made to him, his arguments with her, and Marlena and Roman's speeches to him. Austin's plane lands in Vegas and he hopes its not to late to save his marriage. Austin heads to the hotel and runs into Nancy and Craig in the Casino!
Greta is sitting at the table at the Horton House when Billie shows up. Greta invites her in because Hope wants to talk with her. Billie tells Greta that she knows she was wrong to lie to Bo about the baby and she shouldn't have involved her, and now she's asking for her forgiveness. Greta tells Billie that she does not judge people, she knows what she did was out of love for Bo. Billie thanks her for being so understanding. Billie reminisces about Georgia and how she found the compact.
They start talking about "Hope's" heart and who it belongs to, and Billie says she doesn't think it belongs to Bo anymore. Billie asks Greta if she thinks "Hope" is acting a little strange? Greta says that lately she's thought that her mother has been reborn in Hope, as strange as it sounds. Greta then wonders if "Hope" could be back under Stefano's control. Billie asks how that could be? Later, Billie asks Greta if she ever told "Hope" about the compact? Greta says she almost did once. Billie asks her to please keep it a secret. Greta says it could trigger "Hope's" memory, but agrees to stay quiet when Billie begs her not to tell "Hope."
Bo and "Hope" are in Salem Place. "Hope" is very worried about John, but Bo tells her that Marlena can take care of John, she's a doctor after all. "Hope" decides to go home, but Bo says they should get a cup of coffee. They sit down and Bo starts talking about how nobody recognized John in Capri. Meanwhile, Lucille and Lilly are fighting about Gina staying with them. They run into Bo and "Hope," and Bo asks them to sit and join them.
Bo mentions Capri to Lilly, and she says that she never remembers Gina spending time in Capri. Bo starts asking Lilly about when her art was stolen. Lilly tells him that January 15, 1992 was the day, and she says she is thankful that Gina was there for her. "Hope" turns pale and Bo asks her if she is okay? "Hope" says that she doesn't like seeing Lilly get worked Up over this. Bo gets a call from his Italian Inspector pal and learns that the theft Dates don't coincide with the art thefts. Lilly doesn't understand. Bo tells her that there is a possibility that Gina could have been involved with the art thefts.
"Hope" tells Bo that she has had it with this investigation, she wishes he would drop it. She then stands up and stomps off. Lilly tells Bo that Gina was like a daughter to her and she knows that Gina was not involved in a life of crime. Bo hopes she is right, but is going to continue on with this investigation. Meanwhile, Gina realizes how close Bo is getting to the truth and that she has to find a way to stop him.
Eric runs into Lucas in Salem Place, and the two exchange insults. Lucas asks Eric what he's so damn happy about? Eric says that he's happy that there is justice in this world after all. Lucas asks if Sami has gotten out? Eric says no, but she will soon. Eric then accuses Lucas of wanting to see Sami fry. Lucas says that he never wanted Sami to die, just spend her life in jail for the lies she's told. They soon end up arguing about Nicole, and Eric tells Lucas that neither he nor Nicole need anything from him.
Nicole arrives home and waits for Kate to show up. Kate shows up moments after Nicole gets home and struts into Nicole's living room. Kate congratulates Nicole, she ran into Taylor and learned the news. Kate tells Nicole that she will not tell Lucas about the engagement, not now and not ever. Nicole doesn't understand what this is all about, and eventually tells Kate to get out. Kate refuses to leave until they reach an understanding. Kate accuses Nicole of manipulating Lucas to further her career and keep her secrets safe. Nicole asks Kate if she's threatening to expose her past? Kate says she has an offer for her, and hands her a check, a 5 million dollar one. Nicole thinks that Kate wants her to leave town. She tells her that she is going to marry Eric and live right here in Salem. Kate tells Nicole that she is missing the point, she wants Nicole to marry Lucas and be a mother to Will!
Roman pays Sami a visit. Roman tells Sami that he's here to tell her that Austin has gone to Las Vegas to see Carrie to straighten things out. Sami doesn't know why he even bothered, Carrie has given up on their marriage. The two argue and bicker, Sami thinks that Carrie will go so far as to blame her affair with Mike on her! Roman asks Sami if this is about her not wanting Austin and Carrie together. Sami says she doesn't want to see Austin hurt again, and then tells her dad about her dreams of marrying Austin and raising Will. Roman tells Sami that Carrie will always be Austin's first and only love. Sami says that right now the only thing that matters right now is that Lucas doesn't get a hold of Will, and like it or not Carrie and Austin being together is what is best for Will. Roman promises Sami that things will work out for the best.
In the casino, Austin runs into Craig and Nancy. He tells them he's looking for Carrie, and Nancy and Craig pretend that they didn't know she was here, the came here to renew their wedding vows. Austin starts quizzing them about taking pictures, and if they sent him something? Nancy tells him no. Unfortunately, a casino worker approaches them to make sure they are having a good time and he's sorry that their friend had to leave. Austin asks them what friend would that be? Nancy says that it was her maid of honor, she came with them for their anniversary. Austin asks about his wife and Nancy and Craig act shocked when he's told that she checked in with Mike Horton. Austin tells the man that he came to surprise his wife, so the man offers him and his wife a free romantic dinner later this evening. Later, when Craig and Nancy start talking about what is about to happen, Nancy starts feeling bad for Mike again. Craig tells her that Mike has brought this all on himself. Nancy and Craig play the slot machines and win the jackpot.
Meanwhile, Austin and the manager can't find Carrie anywhere, so the manager gives Austin the key to Carrie's room! Upstairs, Carrie leads a blindfolded Austin into her room, which is filled with candles. The clothes fall to the floor and they jump into a tub fool of bubbles. Outside, Austin knocks on Mike's door to see if he knows where Carrie is. When Mike doesn't answer, he assumes that Carrie is out with Mike. Austin unlocks the door to Carrie's room and heads in. He finds a picture of him and Carrie in her suitcase and realizes that Carrie never stopped loving him. Austin takes his wedding ring out of his pocket and puts it back on his finger. Room service shows up at Carrie's apartment, but Austin tells him that he has the wrong room. The man goes to Mike's place, and Carrie offers to run into the bathroom. Mike tells her that it is okay, nobody will see her. Mike answers the door and signs the room service ticket. Unfortunately, Mike doesn't close the door all the way behind him, and Austin peeks in and sees Carrie in Mike's bed!
Outside room 503, an unsuspecting Mike heads to the door to tip the bellboy. He's greeted by Austin's fist as he punches Mike and barges into the room. Carrie can only look on in horror and pull the covers up around her. She runs after him but Austin angrily reveals that he saw her kissing Mike up at Green Mountain Lodge and now has caught her in bed with the guy. He hands back his wedding ring and boasts that he is through with her and their marriage. Carrie is devastated and rushes back into Mike's room to get her clothes. There, Mike explains to Carrie that Austin is the person who walked out of the marriage. Carrie does not want to hear about it, she just wants to find Austin. She tells a broken-hearted Mike that everything was a mistake and that if they had only waited one more night, none of this would have happened. As he rides down the elevator, Austin wonders if Las Vegas is the place for quickie divorces. He leaves the hotel, and Carrie arrives moments later. The desk clerk informs her that Austin has already left. A devastated Carrie packs her bag to return to Salem as Mike is drowning his sorrows at the hotel bar and Austin is on the plane back home.
Kate tells Nicole that her $5 million deal is an honest one. All Nicole has to do is cash the check and marry Lucas. She will live in the lap of luxury with a man who loves her. Nicole counters, saying that she does not love Lucas and cannot be bought. Kate just rolls her eyes. Nicole stands firm that she would rather live with Eric as his wife in a one-bedroom apartment then marry Lucas. Kate reminds Nikki that if Eric finds out about her past, he'll dump her and then she could not even afford to live in that one-bedroom apartment. Nicole orders Kate out of her place, and Kate leaves. Nicole still has the check and wonders. Just then, Eric calls, and she tells him that she's crying because she is happy. He just called to tell her that he loves her. She hangs up, even more confused.
As she works on another stolen painting, Hope explains to Stefano that if the paintings are found, he could go to prison for life. Since she has finished the last of the copies, Steffi determines that they can move to the next phase of his plan...to steal the last Renet. Gina uses the opportunity to tell Stef that they could use John's help. No, Stefano says. John cannot come back because the chip in his brain is not as sophisticated and all the memories have been wiped out. Gina thinks to herself that John will remember. Running into Bo at the Brady Pub, Roman explains to him and Billie that he thinks the person involved with the art heist was someone on the inside who had access to the wealthy people on a social level. Bo admits that he thinks that Gina was involved with the stolen paintings because of Stefano and Billie agrees. Roman also tells Bo that Lili Faversham told him a different story of who was with her the night that her masterpieces were stolen, and she did not mention that Gina was there. Bo chalks it up to Lili's failing memory.
At the prison, Sami congratulates Eric on his engagement to Nicole. Sami has to tell her twin that Austin and Carrie's marriage is on the rocks and that Carrie has been having an affair with Mike. Eric decides to call Nicole on his cell phone and she gets a chance to offer Nicole her best over the phone. Gregory warns Lucas that the custody hearing is around the corner. Lucas whips out the huge rock of an engagement ring and frets that he won't be able to get Nicole to marry him in a day. Kate returns from her meeting with Nicole and tells her son that she has given him her blessing to marry Nicole. This shocks Lucas, who is still bumming that it'll be a million-to-one shot if it works. As he leaves the room, Kate sighs and says how about five million.
Kate is disgusted with herself that she had to beg Nicole to marry Lucas. She knows that Nicole marrying Lucas will give them the advantage for gaining custody of Will, but that means she'd have her as a daughter-in-law. Kate is frantic that Nicole turned down the offer, and is climbing the walls wondering if she's changed her mind. Victor offers that maybe she does not know Nicole as well as she thought. Kate calls Nicole, who curtly tells her NO and to stop calling. Kate is at wit's end, but Victor advises Kate that as long as Nicole did not tear up the $5 million check, then there is still a chance she may accept it. In the meantime, Victor has another way to ensure Nicole says yes to Lucas.
At the Kiriakis mansion, Lucas convinces Alice to support his efforts to win custody of his son tomorrow at the hearing. He tells his grandmother that all of Sami's family will have statements that Austin can do no wrong, and it will only be Kate standing up for him. Alice agrees to stand by Lucas, but she makes him promise that he will fight hard for Will. Lucas has Henderson bring the limo around (fully stocked with champagne, caviar and the works!) to go pick up Nicole.
At Nicole's apartment, she gazes at her engagement ring and recalls Eric's proposal. She takes off her ring, when the doorbell rings....it's Taylor. Taylor asks her sister how she can marry Eric if she can't be true to herself. Nicole starts getting nasty with her sister, saying Taylor has no idea who the real Nicole is, and Taylor agrees. Taylor tells her that neither does Eric, he's in love with a persona that Nicole has created, but Nicole can't keep up the charade forever. The doorbell rings again and it's Eric, who surprises Nicole with a photo of their new house which features them in it. The doorbell rings again. Thankfully, it is the limo driver. Nicole packs the last of her things, including the photo from Eric, but also takes Kate's check with her. Nicole gets into the limo and is shocked to see Lucas there.
At Lili's, Gina is trying to get Lili to stop hoping that the authorities will capture whoever stole her paintings. Lili is shocked to hear Gina say this, and Gina covers saying the whole thing was so traumatic for Lili, she just does not want the poor woman to be disappointed all over again. Gina says that Bo will not be able to catch the thief, after all these years and the fact that no one from the European police or the ISA was able to either.
At the Horton kitchen, Bo tells Greta that Gina could be a victim of Stefano's. Greta wonders if Stefano might have gotten rid of her mother. Greta, after hearing what Bo has to say about the art thefts, wonders if her mother might have been involved. Bo does not think so, because Gina was a Princess and had lots of money. The conversation turns again to Hope, and Bo is frustrated about her moodiness.
Vivian and Celeste arrive back at the DiMera mansion after spending time in Switzerland. Vivian plays the sickly woman to the staff and learns that Stefano is not home. Alone with Celeste, Vivian jumps up and says that she can't wait to take down Stefano and Kate by running Titan. She wistfully remembers her love for Victor and wishes she could tell him how poorly Kate has run the company. If Vivian can get just 2% more of the company's stock, she'll have controlling interest. Then she could show Victor how well she can run the company. Celeste realizes that she is still in love with Victor. The doorbell rings and Celeste answers it. It is Bo, who surprises Vivian with flowers and asks for a moment to talk with her.
Alone, Gina lights up a cigarette and wonders how to get the compact back when the doorbell rings. Thinking it's Lili, she answers, but is surprised to see Greta. Greta enters and asks Hope why she keeps pushing Bo away. But Gina is too preoccupied, staring at the lit cigarette she did not put out.
