Zoe was attacked by the serial killer and barely escaped death. Bianca embraced Zoe, whom she had discovered at the cemetery, and berated JR for not getting help for Zoe. Zoe remembered ripping a button off the attacker's coat, which Bianca found and Ryan brought to Tad's. Zach took Kendall to Las Vegas in search of answers and received a shock when Alexander Cambias' coffin was opened and contained rocks and a note. After getting a call from beyond the grave, Zach was in for a big surprise when he showed up to face Alexander. JR blamed Josh for Babe's death, and later assured Tad that he knows Tad did his utmost to try to protect Dixie.

Coming: Zach risks everything to save Kendall.

Maddie forged a confession and signed it with Adam's name, but she and Gwen panicked when Margo announced that a body was found in the woods. Craig and Meg made love, only to have her call out Paul's name at the wrong moment. Paul was injured saving Faith and Parker from a vicious dog (just as his vision predicted). Paul came to Meg's room, wanting her back, but saw Craig and asked Meg if she is in love with Craig. Katie was appalled when Kim hired Brad as a co-host. Emily started working for Cheri and used her new occupation to unearth scandals for the newspaper.

Coming: Meg wants to be independent.

After fighting with Ridge over Phoebe and Rick's growing bond, Brooke persuaded Rick that he must break off with Phoebe because of the strain on the family. Phoebe was heartbroken when Rick ended things and couldn't tell her why. However, Rick's own feelings were too strong to ignore and he and Phoebe ended up in a passionate embrace. Nick and Taylor decided they were ready to leave their past relationships behind and build something together. Pam told Stephanie she'll just have to deal with her and Ann living in Los Angeles.

Coming: Brooke and Ridge's relationship remains strained.

Shawn, Belle and Claire escaped on to a raft and found refuge on a deserted island. EJ was shown with a dying Stefano at a warehouse, vowing to find a cure for him. When Steve's violent impulses led to him almost strangling Kayla, he told EJ he'll do whatever the DiMeras want in order to keep Kayla safe. Ordered to produce John Black, Steve stole John's comatose body from the hospital. EJ found proof that Sami is pregnant. Bonnie confessed to Mimi that she killed Mimi's father in self-defense. Chelsea dismissed Nick's admission that he loves her. Celeste figured out Sami's secret but agreed to keep it to herself.

Coming: EJ makes use of his latest discovery.

Sam became newsworthy due to her heroic actions at the Metro Court, piquing the interest of a mystery person. Despite their closeness during the crisis, Carly broke it to Sonny that she intends to divorce him and stay with Jax. Jason pursued Mr. Craig and risked his own life inside the unstable hotel. Elizabeth couldn't bring herself to tell Lucky the truth when he confided that she and their baby are his whole world. Monica and Tracy joined forces against Skye. Maxie hid Three until he is able to escape. Lulu felt certain that Scott knows more about Rick Webber's murder than he's saying.

Coming: Elizabeth asks something difficult of Jason.

As Alan underwent surgery following his shooting, the list of suspects grew to include Lizzie, Remy, Cassie, Reva and Alan-Michael, who was shown to be working to receive everything Alan owns at his death. Unaware that Alan-Michael can walk perfectly, Ava reiterated her trust in Alan-Michael to Coop. Lizzie apologised to Cassie for Tammy's death, as they bonded over each losing a child. Dinah may be a victim of identity theft. Harley scolded Gus for again covering up Daisy's bad behaviour, insisting they have to work together.

Coming: Cassie fears she could be a murderer.

Miles won over Jessica with his heartbreaking life story and then shocked her by revealing that he is Mitch Laurence's brother, making him her uncle. After Evangeline shared an unexpected passionate kiss with Todd, she came clean to Cristian. Furious, Cristian told Antonio about the kiss, which Blair heard. Natalie realised that John suspects Michael of killing Spencer and was crushed because John continued to reject her help. Todd was devastated to receive Rex's proof of his son's death, a document that Rex had created. The arsonist prepared to strike again.

Coming: John pursues an important lead.

Chad ended things with his male lover, unaware that the man possesses a video of them having sex. Determined to help Theresa, Jared set out to track down the blackmailer and was shot. Theresa couldn't confide in Ethan, fearing she'd endanger his life. After Sheridan was shown driving home with scratch marks on her arm, Fancy stated to Sheridan that she had been attacked by a woman but fought her off, leaving scratch marks on the assailant. Distraught over Rae's death, Simone considered suicide. Kay encouraged Fox to take a treatment, not knowing it could make him impotent.

Coming: Fancy is convinced Sheridan's out to destroy her.

Jill learned from her child's adoptive father that his son uses the nickname Cane and works at Indigo. Meanwhile, Cane accepted Amber's marriage proposal and went to Las Vegas with her. Amber drugged Cane, who passed out, as Amber's friend Ali dressed up in Cane's clothes, and 'he' and Amber were wed. The next morning, Cane woke up in bed with Amber, remembering nothing about the previous night. Neil confirmed to Dru that DNA tests proved that Carmen is really dead. Brad, Victor and Victoria found treasure in the Czech tomb and reported their find to the authorities, as well as their brush with an assailant,who fell to his death.