Jonathan was inconsolable, except by Amanda, when Erin's body was found on the rooftop at Fusion, as Aidan hunted for clues to the serial killer. Zach got disturbing information about Zarf and confronted him. Meanwhile, Bianca was surprised by her reaction after she allowed Zarf to kiss her. Suffering from malaria, a feverish Jeff believed that he and Erica were still married, prompting Erica's feelings for him to deepen. Despite Kendall trying to shake Annie's confidence about why Ryan wants to be with her, Annie was the only person to get Ryan to share his grief. When JR admitted to Colby that he loves Babe, she intended to prove to him that Babe couldn't be trusted.

Coming: Krystal fears her secret will be exposed.

Realising that Craig paid off a judge to get full custody of Johnny, Lucy told Lucinda that she's taking the child away because she owes it to Jennifer. A desperate Dusty re-broke his arm to get out of jail. Gwen allowed her mother to stay at the cottage, but when Will caught Iris looking at his financial statements he ordered her to leave. Lily was relieved to find out that Tea is Holden's dance instructor, and told the kids she and Holden have something to share with them. Believing the news is about a divorce, Faith rode off on her new horse, but the animal returned without her.

Coming: Casey's weakness lands him in big trouble.

Hoping to bring peace to Nick so he'll give Forrester Creations back, Taylor persuaded him to begin counselling sessions. During his therapy, Nick revealed that he was better off when his real father, Frank Payne, died, which Jackie overheard. Ann showed up at Stephanie's to apologise. While willing to accept Ann's apology, Stephanie refused to forgive her mother. The charges against Shane were dropped after Phoebe refused to testify against him, and they kissed. When Shane turned up at Bridget's place after being beaten up, Phoebe begged her to allow him to stay overnight.

Coming: Ridge intends to keep Shane away from Phoebe.

Steve and Kayla made love after he told her that he remembers everything about their life together. Willow set fire to Shawn's apartment after he asked her to move out because he loves Belle. Willow was arrested, and Bo and Hope invited Shawn to move back home. John and Marlena discovered the DiMera crypt empty. That night, John overpowered Rico, who was about to kill them, and learned that Stefano is in a hospital, where Marlena approached him. Kate found Philip in the Kiriakis mansion and heard from Victor of his scheme to get Claire. As Mimi and Max investigated Victor's secret, the garage was trashed and they disappeared. Sami overheard EJ on the phone with Stefano.

Coming: Under financial pressure, Bonnie acts rashly.

Once Jason and Lulu convinced Spinelli to return to Port Charles, the charges against the men were dropped. Sam, hopeful of being exonerated, decided to move back with Jason and try to have a baby. Maxie's anger boiled when Lucky suggested they put the baby up for adoption. Later, someone planted a bag of pills in Lucky's desk at the police station. Ric learned about Alcazar's plan to blackmail him. When Sonny decided to go to the island until after Carly's wedding, she wanted to follow him and convince him to return home, promoting Jax to threaten to call off the wedding. Colleen disguised herself and rented an apartment.

Coming: A frightening situation for Nikolas.

Encountering each other at the holiday party, Tammy and Jonathan couldn't resist their mutual desire, and their kisses heated up. Gus confessed to Harley that he can't have his own children but they could adopt Sydney. To their great joy, the social worker recommended that Gus and Harley become Sydney's legal guardians. Reva met Cal at a mixer for cancer survivors and an awkward situation arose when she brought him to Cassie and Josh's party. Rick was shot down when, instead of wanting to give him another chance, Mel announced her plans to start a law firm with Jeffrey.

Coming: Alan is determined to triumph over Jonathan, by any means necessary.

Her pregnancy confirmed, Blair fervently hoped that she's carrying Todd's baby, not Spencer's, and eventually got the news she wanted. Todd's battle with Spencer raged out of control as he subjected Spencer to water torture to push him to reveal the truth about Todd's son. Meanwhile, Bo began to suspect that Spencer had been abducted and turned his focus toward Todd. Jessica arranged for Nash and Layla to go on a date but was privately disturbed when they got along. Dorian persisted in attempting to get Adriana to accept her again.

Coming: Todd is in for a series of shocks.

Chad demanded that either Whitney marry him by Christmas, or they're through. Eve and Julian were both taken aback to receive blackmail letters. Miguel tracked Charity to a Caribbean island, hoping to prove to Kay that he and Charity are finished. Fancy had to fend for herself when she was threatened during an undercover case. As Jared was outside Theresa's door, ready to propose marriage, she and Ethan were going at it hot and heavy. Ethan then went to see JT, intent on forcing the truth about Jared out of him.

Coming: Whitney makes a momentous decision.

Phyllis and Jack were stuck in a darkened elevator when she experienced a contraction, aware that the baby's health would be compromised by a normal delivery. Driving in severe weather with Lily, Daniel lost control of the car, and they crashed down an embankment. Gloria won the legal right to use the name 'Mrs. John Abbott'. Victor shared with Michael that Jack owns Jabot, but emphasised that Jack must never find out that they know his secret. Kay and Jill were happy to learn that the DNA tests confirmed their family tie. Lauren's mother, Joanna, arrived in town and was immediately rude to Gloria. Korbel became increasingly obsessed with Colleen.