Claiming that Josh seduced her, Colby tried manipulating Babe into admitting that she (Babe) had been with Josh on the fateful night. Josh refused to let Babe reveal the truth to get him freed from the statutory rape charge, but JR realised that Colby is lying. Accusing JR of wanting to destroy Josh, Babe claimed she could prove Josh and Colby never had sex. When Dixie saw Emma, she was certain the child is Kate. Ordering Dixie to stay away from Emma, Annie was ready to flee with the child, until Ryan assured her that he believes Emma is her daughter. Meanwhile, David offered to do whatever it takes to reunite Dixie with Kate. Kendall remained conflicted about her feelings for Zach, who was haunted by the image of his father.

Coming: Tension is high between Kendall and Babe.

Although Jade proved to Will that she really is pregnant, Luke learned that Jade has been faking it. Carly was furious with Simon for deceiving her into thinking he got investment money from Lucinda, when he was forced to obtain it from a loan shark. Dusty had a change of heart regarding Lucy after she found out that Craig was faking being ill and had him tossed out of the Lakeview. Lucy accepted Dusty's apology and they shared a kiss, but Dusty wasn't ready to begin a new relationship and Lucy accepted the situation. Jade gave Holden a phone number to help in his search for Rose's daughter, Theresa.

Coming: Casey and Maddie take a tentative step forward.

When Thorne presented Taylor with a ring and a proposal, she finally started telling him about the accident, which he didn't want to hear about. Taylor then called the police and confessed that she killed Darla. Bridget told her mother that Dante is the father of her baby, not Nick, and Brooke forgave her. Stephanie had divorce papers drawn up for Brooke and Nick and tried pressuring Brooke into signing them, but she resisted. When Jackie mixed in, trying to convince Brooke to stay with Nick, Brooke asked them both to leave.

Coming: Thorne's world falls apart all over again.

Patrick paid off the doctor to switch Hope's paternity tests. John investigated a lead, which led him to rescue Marlena, who had been locked in a storage trunk. Misinterpreting Belle's comment to mean she doesn't want to see him again, an enraged Shawn trashed the garage and drove Max's wrecked car into the Kiriakis mansion to get back at Victor. Shawn rejected Victor's apology for withholding what he knew, and took up with Willow, the hooker he helped get a job at Chez Rouge. Belle didn't try to stop Philip from leaving town. EJ had a tryst with Kate in her office, but he still wanted to be with Sami, who was stunned when Lucas admitted his feelings for her. Lexie and Abe were ready to make a fresh start — as long as she stays away from Tek.

Coming: EJ wants Lucas out of the picture.

Before Lucky could tell her, Elizabeth learned that Maxie is pregnant, and sent Lucky's divorce papers, which he refused to sign. Sam feared she'd lose Jason if Elizabeth is carrying his child. Elizabeth prepared to take the paternity test. Alcazar forced Skye to go away with him, and Luke was ready to leave for South America to rescue her. Helena spied as Colleen tried drugging Nikolas to get close to him, but her scheme backfired. Dillon faced reporters about the Enduro scandal and tried getting the company off the hook, behaving in a way that appalled Georgie. Jax planned to ask Carly a very important question.

Coming: Carly stands up to Sonny about his interference.

When Frank arrested Olivia for attempting to murder Ava, Olivia blurted out to Ava that she can't do this to her, because she is Ava's mother. Reeling from the news of Rick's affair, Mel ordered him to get out, while Alan gave Beth the option of walking out penniless or remaining his wife. Hurt when Jonathan admitted to exposing the affair to get back at Remy, Tammy was tempted by Remy's suggestion that she get an apartment with him and Marina. Cassie discovered the activity in Reva's bank account and told Josh that she thinks Reva's in trouble.

Coming: Ava reacts to Olivia's shocking announcement.

Cristian found out that Ted set him up and beat out of Ted that Vincent was involved. Evangeline was horrified that Cristian used violence to obtain information, and Todd was privately pleased to see the crack in their relationship. When Cole came to Starr's rescue at the party, Britney vowed to get even with her. Hired by Todd, Rex began searching for Todd and Margaret's baby. Admitting he loves Blair, Todd insisted they can never be together, but Blair refused to give up. Jessica tried reassuring Antonio that she doesn't care for Nash, even though she has some of Tess' traits.

Coming: Adriana plots to make Dorian suffer.

Whitney finally felt assured that Chad isn't cheating on her, but was unaware that he had dropped his motel room key and it lay inches from her feet. Unable to convince Jessica to file charges against Spike for beating her, Simone and Paloma arranged an intervention. Luis and Fancy were forced to simulate onscreen sex to keep the sting going. Later, as Luis tried to overpower the mobster, the gun went off, and Sam was royally ticked by their behavior. Gwen fainted to throw Ethan off the trail, as he was about to discover JT and Rebecca hiding in a hotel room closet.

Coming: Fox gets closer to discovering the truth about Kay.

Not wanting to leave Devon as he is adjusting to being deaf, Dru attacked Carmen when she ordered Dru to go away on a business trip. Neil spoke on Dru's behalf after she was arrested, and Dru was allowed to go home, but as a result of her actions, Dru was fired. Colleen's professor was excited to meet Victoria, aware of the Newman family's private art collection. Later, Victoria discovered her car had been broken into and art photos were stolen. Lauren angrily confronted Michael about being involved in snooping into Jack's business, when she went into premature labour induced by stress. The newborn survived, much to Michael and Lauren's relief. Nick's surprise party moved Phyllis.