At Wyndemere, Nikolas hoped that Rebecca understood that he couldn't be with her because he was in love with someone else. Rebecca admitted that she had known all along, but she had refused to accept it. Nikolas didn't correct Rebecca's assumption that Emily was the woman that Nikolas was in love with Rebecca insisted that it wasn't healthy for Nikolas to love someone that he could never be with. Nikolas reminded Rebecca that it wasn't her concern.

Rebecca argued that despite everything, she cared for Nikolas. When Rebecca tried to work things out with Nikolas, he decided that it was time for her to leave. He insisted that she was better off without him. Rebecca left without further comment, but it was clear that she was deeply hurt.

Lucky couldn't believe that the property that he had Elizabeth had picnicked on was for sale. Lucky was certain that they were meant to find it. Elizabeth admitted that the secluded area was lovely. As Lucky looked around, he imagined them raising the boys there. Elizabeth was surprised when Lucky proposed that they buy the property and then build a house on it. Elizabeth wondered how they would pay for it. Lucky was confident that they would find a way.

Elizabeth suggested selling her house. However, she was uncertain if Lucky would be comfortable using the money from the sale of a house that Jason had bought for her. Lucky assured her that he didn't have any qualms about using money for a down payment on the property. He reminded her that it was their life and their journey.

Once the decision was made, Elizabeth embraced the idea of starting over in a new home. Lucky decided that he would talk to his family about renting out the Spencer home. As Elizabeth shared her ideas for their new home, Lucky smiled. He enjoyed hearing her talk about their future. As Lucky kissed Elizabeth, she wrapped her arms around him.

A short time later, Elizabeth arrived home to find Nikolas sitting in her living room. She informed Nikolas that he shouldn't be in her home. Elizabeth suspected that Nikolas might be drunk when she spotted a snifter of brandy. Nikolas assured her that he was sober. He offered to leave depending on how Elizabeth answered his question. Nikolas wanted to know if Elizabeth felt about Lucky the way that she felt about him.

Elizabeth confessed that what she felt for Nikolas scared her. Nikolas admitted that his feelings for Elizabeth scared him as well. He realized that he shouldn't want Elizabeth and that Lucky was the best man for her. Elizabeth reminded Nikolas that she planned to marry Lucky, but she hated herself because she couldn't stop thinking about Nikolas. Nikolas kissed Elizabeth and then asked her to tell him that she didn't want him. Elizabeth responded by returning Nikolas' kiss.

At Olivia's apartment, Johnny demanded to know where Olivia had gotten the picture of Claudia's dead body. Olivia was too stunned to immediately respond. As Johnny stared at the picture, he realized that he had confirmation of his sister's death. Olivia confessed that the picture had been a copy; Dominic had dropped it off because he suspected that Johnny had sent it. Johnny wondered why anyone would think that he'd send such a grisly photograph.

Olivia suggested that perhaps Johnny might have been motivated by revenge. Johnny was hurt that Olivia would have such a low opinion of him. Olivia quickly clarified that she wasn't accusing him. Johnny was curious if Olivia ever intended to show the picture to him. Olivia truthfully admitted that she didn't know. Johnny insisted that he had not send the photo. Olivia pointed out that revenge was part of his world.

Johnny admitted that revenge was on his mind. Just looking at the picture filled him with rage because Claudia had not deserved to die as she had. Olivia pleaded with Johnny to stop looking at the picture. She wanted him to take the opportunity to save himself by getting out of the mob.

Johnny explained that everyone had used his sister, but he had been the only person that she had trusted. He would never have disrespected Claudia's memory by sending the photograph. If Olivia believed that Johnny was capable of exploiting his sister's death in such manner, then she didn't know him at all.

Lulu was shocked when she spotted Johnny kicking and punching a phone booth on the piers. When she called out to Johnny, he immediately reigned in his temper and then apologized for frightening her. Lulu realized that he was upset about Claudia. She offered him words of comfort and then decided to caution him to be careful around Dominic. Johnny wondered why Lulu felt compelled to warn him. Lulu confided that Dominic might not have Johnny's best interest at heart.

Dominic approached them moments later. Dominic joked that, judging by their serious expressions, they must have been talking about him. Johnny didn't confirm Dominic's suspicions, but he did let Lulu know that he'd think about what she had said. After Johnny walked away, Dominic demanded to know what Lulu and Johnny had been talking about.

Lulu confessed that she had warned Johnny not to trust Dominic. Dominic was livid; he accused Lulu of endangering him. Lulu refused to allow Dominic to take advantage of Johnny's grief. Dominic wondered if Lulu was as sympathetic for the family members of the people that Johnny had "whacked" over the years. Lulu wondered how Dominic could live with himself.

Lulu insisted that Johnny needed his friend not, "His girlfriend's son, Detective Dante Falconari, out to destroy Sonny and the people that he works with." Lulu and Dante were unaware that Johnny lurked nearby, eavesdropping on their conversation.

Later, Lucky bumped into Lulu on the piers. He immediately sensed that his sister was troubled. Lulu wondered what Lucky's reaction would be if Dominic turned out to be a different person than the one he appeared to be. Lucky insisted that Dominic was exactly what he appeared to be: a wise guy. Lulu wished that she could be more like Lucky and Elizabeth; she didn't want to be afraid to put her heart on the line.

After Lucky left Lulu, he went to Elizabeth's house. As Lucky knocked on the door, Elizabeth and Nikolas were about to make love on the living room floor. They jumped apart when heard Lucky call out Elizabeth's name.

At the coffee warehouse, Sonny entered his office to find Jason and Dominic talking about the meeting with Joey. Sonny didn't want any surprises, so he decided to go over their plans. Sonny revealed that they had arranged for the meeting to take place at a brownstone because it was a neutral location. Dominic thought it was a bad idea, but Sonny thought it was important to show good faith.

After Jason left, Sonny made it clear that he was depending on Dominic to do what needed to be done. Dominic assured Sonny that he could be counted on. Sonny then asked Dominic if he had discovered any new information about the picture of Claudia. Dominic admitted that he suspected that Johnny might have sent the photo. Sonny wanted to be certain of Johnny's guilt before he made a decision. He ordered Dominic to find him irrefutable proof that Johnny was behind the picture. Dominic hoped to get a timeline of the events surrounding Claudia's death, but Sonny remained tightlipped.

Sonny went to Olivia's apartment looking for Johnny. When Olivia told him that Johnny wasn't there, Sonny asked how Johnny was holding up. Olivia reminded Sonny that Johnny had lost his sister, so he was not doing well. Sonny explained that he had been informed that Johnny might be going over the edge. Sonny was worried about Olivia's safety. Olivia insisted that Johnny would never hurt her.

Sonny reminded Olivia that his mother had said the same thing about his stepfather. Olivia couldn't believe that he was comparing Johnny to Deke. Olivia vowed that she would never allow a man to raise his hand to her; she'd beat him over the head with a frying pan first. Sonny refused to leave until Olivia promised him that she would call him if she ever felt threatened by Johnny in any way. Reluctantly, Olivia agreed.

Carly arrived at Jason's penthouse carrying a bag of beer and cheesy snacks. Jason informed her that he had a meeting to attend, so he didn't have time to visit with her. Carly tried to persuade Jason to change his mind, but he insisted that it was an important meeting. Carly was surprised to see a gun case on the desk. Jason explained that the gun was for backup; the meeting was an attempt to broker a truce.

Carly admitted that she was worried about Jason. She thought that he was being too hard on himself because of what had happened with Michael. Jason reminded Carly that Michael had killed someone. Jason realized that it had been accidental, but he was concerned because Michael hadn't shown any regret or confusion over the incident. Michael believed that Claudia's death had been necessary, which scared Jason.

After Carly put the beer away, she returned to the living room. She tried to get Jason's opinion about Dominic, but he was hesitant to share his thoughts. Carly pushed until Jason revealed that Dominic was ambitious and unlikely to walk away from the mob. Carly realized that she might want to suggest that Lulu stay away from Dominic. Jason reminded Carly that she had ignored similar advice about Sonny. However, Jason warned Carly that if Lulu became involved with Dominic then Lulu would probably end up right the middle of all of the mob violence.

Carly sensed that Jason was upset about more than the meeting and Michael. Jason refused to discuss it. Carly let the matter drop. As she started to leave she invited Jason to stop by to visit with Josslyn. Jason couldn't believe that Carly would make such an offer after what had happened with Michael. Carly blamed Elizabeth for instilling fear in Jason. Jason argued that Jake was better off without him. He believed that Lucky was a good father.

Spinelli arrived at Crimson to let Maxie know that the security cameras were in place at the art gallery. He assured her that everything was up and running, so they were ready for the opening. Maxie wanted Spinelli's opinion about how the gallery had looked; she hoped to impress the artist. Spinelli reminded Maxie that the artist was a recluse who did not make public appearances.

Maxie explained that the opening was important to Crimson and to her. According to Maxie, Kate hoped to persuade the artist, an accomplished photographer, to do a layout for the magazine. Maxie claimed that it would be a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to put a magazine spread together. Maxie was hopeful that she would be included in the layout, which would boost her career. Spinelli was doubtful that it would happen since the artist probably wouldn't attend the opening. Maxie explained that it was her job to make certain that the artist was there.

Someone was spray painting "C077X" on a wall while nearby Joey Limbo gave his men last minute instructions on what to do when Sonny arrived. Joey wanted his men to welcome Sonny with "open arms" the moment that Sonny stepped out of his car. Joey clarified that he didn't want Sonny or Jason to survive the ambush. When Joey spotted the vagrant painting graffiti, he ordered the man to leave. Thinking him harmless, Joey tossed the man some change and then dismissed him from his mind.

Sonny, Jason, Dominic, Max, and Milo prepared to meet Joey Limbo. Sonny reminded his men that no one was to shoot unless they had to.

Olivia was surprised when Johnny showed up with a big bouquet of flowers for her. After Olivia invited Johnny into her apartment, he apologized for their earlier argument. Olivia told Johnny that she loved him and then asked him to spend the night. When Johnny agreed, Olivia went to the bathroom to run a bath for them. She returned to the living room a short time later to fetch Johnny.

Johnny casually asked Olivia about Dante. When Olivia confirmed that Dante was a firefighter in New York City, Johnny revealed that he had checked, but there hadn't been any record of a Dante Falconari working for any of the fire departments in the city. Olivia nervously suggested that perhaps it was a clerical error. Johnny countered that maybe it was because Dante was actually an undercover police officer.

This episode featured the song, "Mad World," by Adam Lambert