After JR confided in Babe about why he behaves so badly, she felt guilty having had sex with Josh. Colby decided to play "dead" for a while. Hiding in the tunnels, Colby overheard news of Babe's tryst and later, out for revenge, shared it with JR, who didn't believe her. Tad caught David snooping in his place, but didn't realize that David had stolen his toothbrush. Jamie caused a commotion in the courtroom when he claimed Tad was lying about Dixie, and produced a witness to support his charge. Zach accused Ryan of wanting him in prison to get to Kendall, but Ryan sent the blame right back to Zach. Jack apologized to Jonathan. Erin agreed to date Jamal.

Coming: A decision is made regarding Zach and Dixie's future.

Emily refused to let Meg deliver her baby when she went into early labour, but realised she had no choice. Paul and Emily feared the worst when the newborn didn't cry. With Dusty caught in a storm, he didn't get the message that Johnny was sick. Lucy came by and insisted on taking Johnny to the hospital, but her car went out of control. A stranger in a ski mask came to their rescue. Dusty was later told that Lucy saved Johnny's life. Stuck in a stalled car, Gwen and Will talked and eventually had a loving reconciliation. Meanwhile, a nurse wanted to know why Jade didn't reveal her pregnancy before being X-rayed.

Coming: Katie has to handle a crisis concerning Mike.

Thorne was ready to tell the world about his and Taylor's relationship and wanted them to make love, but she stopped him. On their date, Shane told Phoebe (who realised he was at the accident scene) what he witnessed. Later, as Shane told Taylor that he saw her hit Darla, Hector recognised Shane as a threat, while Taylor knew she must confess to Thorne. Nick was stunned to learn that Bridget is pregnant, but looked forward to the blessed event despite its potentially ruinous effect on his and Brooke's marriage. Nick was prepared to tell Brooke the truth about the tryst.

Coming: Taylor fears the loss of her freedom - and her new love.

Lucas, horrified to see Austin and Carrie kissing, lashed out at her, as did Sami. When Will unexpectedly turned up in the middle of Lucas and Sami's on-air plea to his apparent kidnappers, he told his relieved parents that he had run away. Sami and Will both seemed upbeat over Lucas' suggestion that he move in with them. Marlena was found to have never arrived in New Jersey, and Roman asked John to go there to help in the search. Tek warned Abe to quit investigating Lexie, because she has nothing to do with the threats to the Bradys. Shawn was floored to overhear that Mimi knew all along about Claire being his child. Max and Stephanie got very close.

Coming: Steve sees Billie in his future, not Kayla.

Maxie lied to Mac that she overdosed after Lucky used her, which caused her arrhythmia, but confessed the truth to Georgie. Determined to take Jason down, a stoned Lucky lured him to the docks and held Jason at gunpoint, but things went terribly wrong when Lucky fired his gun into the shadows. Believing that he is the father of Elizabeth's unborn child, Lucky vowed to turn his life around and left for rehab. Alexis awoke, but refused chemotherapy as Jax worked hard to change her mind. Ric conspired with Alcazar. Jax saw a close moment between Sonny and Carly. Patrick learned the results of his latest HIV test.

Coming: Sam and Jason make a painful decision.

Blaming Ava for Buzz's decision that he and Olivia need a break, and after seeing Ava with Emma, Olivia decided to go ahead with the hit. However, Olivia then found out that Ava is the child she gave up as a teenage mom. But the hitman told a panicked Olivia that it was too late to call off the killing - the job's done. Alan caught Jonathan and Tammy in a passionate moment. Reva shared a last kiss with Josh before returning to Billy, who proposed, news that they shared with a surprised Josh and Cassie. Later, Cassie found a prescription of Reva's and researched it on the Internet.

Coming: Reva's secret comes closer to being exposed.

Following a multi-car crash on the highway, a badly burnt body was found wearing John's badge, leaving everyone to assume the worst. Finally accepting that John is dead, Natalie accused Spencer of being responsible. Antonio offered to help Cristian find out who set him up. However, Todd didn't tell Evangeline what he knows about Vincent. Claudia seduced a drunken Nash who immediately regretted it. Vincent was interested in buying the vineyard from Nash. Nora started her own investigation to clear Paige in Thomas' murder. David received an interesting job offer.

Coming: Jessica's behavioural quirks trouble her.

Jared rescued Theresa, who called out for Ethan. Chris realised that Spike tried to kill Theresa and ordered him to leave her alone. Julian defended having sex with Valerie, reminding Eve that she broke up with him. As Whitney confided to Theresa her fear that Chad is having an affair, he waited at a seedy motel for a mystery person. At work the next day, Valerie thanked Chad for 'last night'. Luis was heartbroken when Sheridan told him she was moving on with Chris. Kay informed Miguel she would never leave Fox for him. Jessica remained covered from head to toe and wouldn't go swimming. Coming: Fox can't shake his doubts about Kay.

Devon was hospitalised with meningitis and suffered cardiac arrest. Everyone was relieved when Devon woke up the next day, but he may be deaf. When Kevin and Michael found incriminating emails on Jack's computer regarding the scheme to buy Jabot, they believed they could catch Jack, but also knew they obtained the information illegally and could be sent to jail. Victoria admitted to Brad she had been taking birth control pills because she couldn't see them having a baby until he opens up to her about his life. Brad apologised and acknowledged this isn't the time to start a family. Professor Korbel offered Colleen a job as research assistant.