At the diner, Emily and Juan sipped milkshakes and chatted about school, Juan's father, and his possible audition for Ned. Emily predicted he'd have a good year and quickly become a big star, then they left to catch the bus to take Emily home. Mike came in to pick Tammy up for their date, but she explained that she was shorthanded and couldn't leave. He sat down to have coffee and discuss his dilemma: what sort of housewarming present he could buy for Sonny and Carly. Mike explained that he is concerned about Michael and the living arrangements and wants to smooth things over with Carly so that he can be a stabilizing influence in Michael's life. Mike offered to watch the counter for Tammy while she changed her clothes, and she accepted. Later, she came down dressed to go out and said she'd been thinking about Carly. Tammy said that at least Carly had been the first one to call Hannah on her deception, and Hannah, of course, entered just in time to hear this. Hannah said that Mike and Tammy were wrong about her, that she was tired of apologizing, and accused them of never considering that Sonny may have done wrong also. Mike and Tammy weren't having any of the apology or the new attitude, and left the diner. Next, Taggert came by and Hannah thanked him for advising her to stick up for herself. She expressed her relief, although she admitted that she still isn't entirely over Sonny, and when Taggert asked her to dance, she accepted.

In the Quartermaine living room, AJ struggled with his temptation to drink, but ultimately gave in. Alan, Monica, Lila and Edward arrived home from an evening on the town, and immediately recognized that AJ had been drinking. They all began to express their horror at his behavior and trot out the same tired old accusations. AJ eventually had enough of this and told Edward to go to hell, and Emily and Juan, who'd been snuggling in the garden, entered in time to hear this. Monica rushed to Emily to try to protect her from the unpleasantness, but it was too late, and all the Quartermaines started in again arguing, accusing and blaming. Emily told AJ off and went upstairs, and Juan began to follow her but was advised that this was a "family matter" and sent home. Lila tried to tell AJ that he could turn himself around, and in a trembling voice told Edward she wanted to go to bed, but first advised AJ to do no more damage than had already been done. Edward demanded to know if AJ were satisfied, now that he'd broken the hearts of his grandmother and sister, and threatened him with rehab if he had another drink. Edward said that AJ was "as smart as Ned and as ruthless as Jason" but would never be CEO of ELQ because he lacked guts. Edward stormed out, and Monica went to calm Emily, leaving Alan alone with AJ. Alan assured AJ that he understood the hell he was in reminded him that he'd backed his father during Alan's drug crisis. Alan said that he was clean and sober now, and told AJ that he can be, too. AJ replied that he'd always though that he'd never drink again if only Alan would believe in him, but admitted that apparently he was wrong.

Upstairs, Monica tried to soothe Emily, but she wouldn't be calmed. Emily was angry and hurt, and cried about the pain AJ was putting everyone through. Monica talked about alcoholism and forgiveness, but eventually gave up and went to bed. The minute she left the room there was a tap at the window, and Emily let Juan in. He was concerned about her, and she assured him that she was okay, then explained that she understood how AJ felt and why he was drinking. She admitted that she used to do drugs, and Juan wondered why she'd never told him this before. She explained that AJ had been the one to get her to stop, and she asked Juan how he'd feel if she slipped. He said it was the same as his being afraid to sing for Ned, and they vowed to help one another with their fears.

At the penthouse, Sonny and Carly argued half-heartedly about the ottoman and who does the cooking, and Carly refused once again to take orders from anyone, including Sonny. Sonny made the dinner, and they talked about her junk food consumption, which she explained away as an attempt to irritate the Quartermaines. The talk turned to AJ, and Carly said he was ruthless and would not be kept away, but Sonny promised that there would be no trouble from AJ. They joked about agreeing that neither would tell the baby how rotten the other parent was, then the banter became more serious, and they admitted that each always had the baby's best interest at heart. Later, in a moment alone, Carly mumbled to the baby that if Mom played her cards right, maybe they wouldn't have to go live with Grandma after all. Just then Sonny came through the living room on his way out the door, advising Carly that there was fruit in the kitchen if she were hungry. Carly asked pleasantly where he was going and when he'd return, but Sonny snapped that it was none of her business, that "we share space, not life" and after the door closed behind him, Carly howled "Forget you anyway! I don't care!" She muttered about how Sonny was secretive and selfish, then remembered her promise not to say bad things about the other parent, but realized this was after the baby was born, so she still had a couple months to run Sonny down.

At the warehouse, Sorel was quite pleased with his luck at finding Bobbie. She threatened him with Luke and Mac, but it was obviously she who was the frightened one. Sorel was considering what use he could make of his new bargaining chip when there was a knock at the door. One of Sorel's men quickly hid Bobbie behind some crates, and the door was opened to reveal Roy. Sorel was angry that Roy was there instead of Sonny, and said that Sonny had made a mistake, but Roy pointed out that the "bullet you put in the last messenger was a major breach of etiquette" and that Sonny was not pleased. Sorel refused to negotiate with a "flunky" and went to show Roy out, but Bobbie kicked a box and Roy questioned the sound, assuming Sorel had a couple men in the back waiting to ambush him. Sorel brushed it off as boxes shifting, and Roy left, still suspicious. Bobbie was let loose and tried to bluff her way out the door, but it was locked and when she demanded that it be opened was told that her "freedom is in Sonny's hands."

Roy went to the diner to look for Bobbie, but found she wasn't there. He called her from the payphone and left her a message, assuming she was already in bed. He explained that the meeting was over, he was okay, and was looking forward to having dinner with her tomorrow night. Back at the warehouse, Bobbie threatened that she wouldn't want to be in Sorel's shoes when Sonny finds out about her being held prisoner. Sorel warned that he may have to make an example of her, and when she asked just what that meant, Sorel assured her that Sonny would ride to her rescue before that happened...probably.

Sonny returned to the penthouse and told Johnny to make arrangements for a little trip. He entered to find Carly asleep on the sofa, and when she woke abruptly, told her to pack her things - they were going to the Dominican Republic in the morning. Carly began to protest about once again being ordered around, but Sonny backed down immediately and asked, in an exaggerated fashion, if she would please, please allow him to take her to the Dominican Republic to get her divorce from AJ. They both began to soften a little, and she agreed that she could probably make the trip. He went upstairs, asking her to pick up her mess before she went to bed, and then watched, smiling, from the stairs as she fumed around gathering things.