At the Deception office, Maxie screamed in frustration after spilling her purse. Felicia entered, and she listened as Maxie complained about Deception business, particularly Lucy. Maxie shared that she was having difficulty prioritizing herself. Felicia expressed worry for Maxie, who said that she was "mad at everyone," including Felicia and Spinelli.

Maxie said that she couldn't allow Spinelli to be near her. Felicia called the notion "illogical." Maxie admitted that she had kissed Spinelli when they had learned that Jason was alive. Maxie further admitted that she loved Spinelli and that she likely always would. Felicia said that she'd once been in the same place as Maxie before she had realized that Mac was the love of her life.

Felicia recalled having broken up with Mac and having been afraid to let him back into her heart. Felicia added that she had listened to her heart and not her fears. Felicia encouraged Maxie to have faith in her love for Spinelli. Maxie said that she didn't know if she could survive another breakup with Spinelli. Felicia said that Spinelli had seen Maxie at her best and worst, and she added that neither Spinelli nor Maxie had been happy after they'd broken up. Felicia encouraged Maxie to continue opening her heart to Spinelli.

In Rice Plaza, Trina and Josslyn appeared out of breath after a run. Trina said that she didn't feel that she would ever regain her "mojo" after Spencer's death. Josslyn tried to lift Trina's spirits, and she said that Trina was the best friend she'd ever had. Trina and Josslyn said that they loved one another. Just then, a shirtless Dex appeared after having gone for a run. Trina began to attempt to reconcile Josslyn and Dex.

Josslyn said that she and Dex needed time. "Have you learned nothing from what I've been through? You don't get more time. This is all you have! This is it. Spencer is gone, but I have all this love for him here inside me. And my love for him didn't disappear just because he did," Trina said. Before she walked away, Trina told Josslyn and Dex to "figure it out."

Afterwards, Josslyn and Dex agreed to be at the same places at the same time without making anyone "wildly uncomfortable." Josslyn beamed that Jason was back and that Carly was happy. Dex said that he missed Josslyn. Josslyn pleaded with Dex to reconsider becoming a cop, and she said that Dex had to know that Sonny wouldn't drop his "vendetta" against Dex.

Josslyn added that she didn't want anything bad to happen to Dex. Dex said that he'd told Anna that he would testify against Sonny, and he recalled Anna having suggested he become a cop to give Dex "protection." Dex added that joining the police force felt right to him. After listening to Dex's arguments for why he wanted to be a police officer, Josslyn said that she appreciated Dex's honesty. She grinned when Dex walked away.

At Pozzulo's restaurant, Brick told Sonny that Brick had arranged for John's beating. Brick added that the beating had been a block from Sonny's warehouse and that Carly had appeared in time to stop the beating. Sonny said that John had no loyalty or guts, and he complained that John had been "nowhere in sight" when Stone had died many years earlier.

Sonny told Brick that Jason had admitted to being an FBI informant. As Sonny began to ramble, Brick cautioned that Sonny could connect the wrong dots and present a misleading picture. "Which leads me to... Dex Heller," Brick said. Sonny said that Dex was dead to him. Brick was shocked when he learned that Michael had paid Dex to infiltrate Sonny's organization in an attempt to send Sonny to prison for the rest of Sonny's life.

Sonny expressed anger and remorse that Michael had betrayed him. Brick said that Michael's betrayal made no sense. "I know it doesn't make any sense, but that's the way Michael is. He's like one of the other guys. I love my son. I took care of him. But he didn't know whether to give me any respect and loyalty or spy on me and take me down!" Sonny yelled as he slammed his fists against a table.

Brick apologized to Sonny for Michael's betrayal, and he added that he'd been wrong about Dex, as well. As Brick stood up to leave, Sonny said that Ava intended to stop by. Brick asked how things were going between Sonny and Ava. Sonny said that it was nice to have a woman around. Sonny and Brick laughed together when Brick said that he and Sonny had the same thing in common.

A short while later, Ava joined Sonny for dinner at Pozzulo's. Ava shared that she'd had a long day. After a brief moment of hesitation, Ava added that she'd spoken to Nina. Sonny asked what Nina had wanted. Ava said bluntly that Nina wanted Sonny back. Sonny said that it was "sad" that Nina couldn't accept that their marriage was over. Ava said that Nina had no one to blame but herself.

Ava added that she wanted to share something she knew she shouldn't. Ava said that she enjoyed living with Sonny, who shared that he felt the same way. Sonny and Ava admitted that their living arrangement was unconventional. "Sometimes, unconventional is the way to go," Sonny warmly told Ava.

In Jordan's office at City Hall, Laura asked Jordan about Cyrus. Jordan cautioned that she could not be objective when it pertained to Cyrus. Laura said that she had a dilemma. "It's not with Cyrus. It's with the man who nearly beat him to death with just his fists," Laura told Jordan.

Jordan noted that Laura had been speaking of Sonny. Laura said that she felt more like an accomplice to Sonny instead of the town's mayor. Laura added that if it had been anyone except Sonny that had attacked Cyrus, she would want the police to pursue the case. Jordan asked if Laura had been thinking of having Sonny arrested. Laura shared that it wasn't her call but that she knew whose call it was.

Later, Brick presented daffodils to Jordan. Brick proceeded to flirt with Jordan, and he pleaded with her to go on a date with him. Before she officially agreed, Brick received a call. He said afterwards that he had to leave. On his way out, Jordan hinted that she might agree to a date with Brick the next time he was in town. "What is wrong with you?" Jordan chuckled after Brick had left.

At the hospital, T.J. met Gregory in an exam room for an appointment. Gregory shared that he relied on Finn to help Gregory remember to take his medications. The conversation shifted to T.J.'s personal life. T.J. expressed worry about his and Molly's baby. Gregory worked to assure T.J. that the baby would be born without complications, and he encouraged T.J. to live in the moment.

T.J. admitted that he was secretly hoping the baby would be a girl. T.J. then expressed some concerns about Kristina. Later, Gregory warmly said that he would see T.J. again for their next follow-up. T.J. and Gregory shook hands.

• Lois has a surprise for Olivia and Brook Lynn.

• Anna summons someone to her office "immediately."

• Jason lectures Carly.

• "That's unforgiveable," Sonny growls to Ava.