Everyone was shocked to find Simone's dead body on the floor at Fusion. Zach was the only one to believe that her death was due to foul play, not natural causes, and later declared that Simone died from a drug overdose. Although confessing to Josh that she loves him, Babe told JR that he is everything to her, but he wouldn't return her loving feelings and insisted she leave the mansion. Finally confronting Krystal following Dixie's urgings regarding the baby, Tad took Krystal's word over David's claim. Colby gave Sean advice, resulting in him turning up in Erica's office, rather than running away. Erica told Jeff that she's getting a divorce.

Coming: Babe refuses to give up on a future with JR.

After Craig told Emily about Paul and Meg's imminent wedding, she realised that Paul has been using her to keep her quiet. Emily turned up in time to tell Meg about the bullets. Meg called off the ceremony after forcing the truth out of Paul, who was then confronted by Craig. Simon believed he outsmarted Vienna by having a copy of the diamond necklace made. However, Sage found the necklace Simon and Carly threw off the cliff and told Jack. Adam covered Casey's gambling debts, only to later accuse Casey of continuing to gamble. Lucy overheard Emily talking about Craig setting up Dusty and shared it with Dusty.

Coming: Holden conceals something from Lily.

Eric learned the truth about Stephanie's abusive father and accompanied her to Chicago. Although Stephanie's sister, Pamela, admitted that she knew about the abuse, their mother, Ann, refused to admit any wrongdoing, prompting Stephanie and Eric to leave after having their say. Encouraged by Taylor to speak out, Stephanie confronted her dead father, after which the family supported her for being a true survivor. Thorne offered Hector his beach house rent-free, since he and Alexandria will be moving in with Taylor. Ridge offered to help Hope with the Christmas pageant.

Coming: Eric and Stephanie share a close bond.

Sami was stunned when EJ offered her a full partnership interest in Mythic, unaware that his real purpose is to get her pregnant. Lucas was furious when he overheard Sami accept the job offer. EJ paid off Bonnie a couple of times in return for her not talking to the cops, but warned her not to threaten him again. Kayla brought Steve to the bungalow where they hid from Victor 20 years earlier, and he remembered everything. John and Marlena were remarried in Italy, where a stranger informed them that Tony is still in prison and Stefano is dead. Victor paid a woman to snatch Claire from the diner under Belle's nose, and then bring her back.

Coming: Nick hopes to get close to Chelsea through his online ruse.

Fuming when she saw Nikolas and Emily acting like family, Colleen intended to kidnap Spencer and leave Helena (whom she had abducted) to die in the parapet room. Sam was able to make a therapeutic breakthrough with Kristina. Jason and Lulu headed to Tennessee in search of Spinelli and immediately landed in trouble. Sam was surprised when Alexis defended her to Ric, but she was later unable to go to Alexis and comfort her. Suffering from survivor guilt over Stone's death, Robin began to drink heavily. Patrick followed her to Jake's and hurt his hand when he knocked out Coleman. Maxie wore a pillow to fake her pregnancy.

Coming: Sonny remains determined to take Carly from Jax.

While investigating his tie to Bailey Brooke, with whom he once worked, Gus learned that he may not be able to father a child due to chemical damage he suffered, but kept it from Harley. Hearing that Sydney may go into foster care, Gus pretended to be the foster father and took Sydney. At the custody hearing, Rick's testimony convinced the judge to dismiss the case against Lizzie and Jonathan, who showed up afterward. Tammy changed her mind about letting go after overhearing Lizzie call the baby a "trick" to get Jon's attention. A road trip brought brothers Bill and Josh close again.

Coming: Olivia is happy to have a fresh start with Buzz.

Marty shocked the courtroom, and provoked Blair's wrath, when she testified that Spencer isn't mentally fit to stand trial. Following the judge's ruling, Todd put in extra effort to settle the score with Spencer. Blair figured out what might be causing her headaches. Todd was thrilled when, thanks to Blair, Jack accepted him as his father. Starr admitted to Cole that Langston had sent him the instant message telling him to stay away. Jessica was haunted by Tess' past. Rex told Adriana he believes he made the right decision about Tommy.

Coming: Todd's actions produce major repercussions.

Grace vowed to take action following Eve's confession that she helped Ivy to split up her marriage. Despite Ethan's proof that Jared is behind the company's pension fund disappearing, Theresa maintained her trust in Jared and ordered Ethan to back off. Chad became upset when Whitney insisted on time apart to think about their future together. Despite Kay's anger with Miguel, thanks to Fox and Charity's scheme, Miguel still believed that Kay would choose him over Fox. Sheridan struggled to hide her pain as Luis and Fancy grew closer.

Coming: Ethan and Theresa can't stay apart.

Michael was successful in having the duct tape put into evidence, a step that could clear Devon, although it might make Brad more of a suspect. The Winters family enjoyed more good news when Devon's hearing implant worked, and Dru and Neil were allowed to legally adopt him. Kay and Jill decided to take a DNA test to learn whether they really are mother and daughter. Concerned about possible danger to their family, Rebecca, Victoria and Brad decided to cancel the interview with Korbel. Ashley lied to cover for Jack after Abby told Victor she heard Jack say that he owns Jabot. Ashley and Jack legally prevented Gloria from using Abbott as her last name.