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The Best Town in America!

Erica speaks next, saying she's been told she put Pine Valley on the map. Joe and Ruth Martin appear, describing how they settled in Pine Valley as did their sons and their families. Tad reflects on the Martins taking him in and how he grew up there. Brooke says she rode into Pine Valley to see her Aunt Phoebe - who was stunned to see her arrive on a motorcycle! Krystal and Ryan each reflect on how they didn't have real homes before coming to town - it changed their lives. Jesse found Pine Valley too uptight in the beginning, but he met the woman of his dreams there - Angela. Angie talks about the miracle of reconnecting with Jesse after 20 years - in Pine Valley. JR ran, but found that everything he needed was in Pine Valley after all. Brot adopted Pine Valley.

Opal appears in the documentary saying she loves the locals in Pine Valley, and Palmer chuckles saying Opal can deny it all she wants - she loves him too! David remarks that the residents of Pine Valley haven't embraced him - but he'll stay until he takes his last breath! Jake describes how he's come and gone from Pine Valley, and Joe Martin concurs - there have been bad times and good times. Zach wonders if Pine Valley changed him - he's not sure. Erica remembers Mona.

Families are discussed next. Mateo and Maria Santos weigh in on growing up in a big family. Ryan and Emma appear on camera, and Annie says her daughter will be with her very soon. Adam calls family the most important thing in his life. JR introduces Little Adam and talks about how he hasn't had it easy - losing his mom and having him for a father. Erica, Kendall, and Bianca talk about being Kane women. The Martins all reflect on their family members. David says his children will never really know how much he's done for them. The Hubbard family discusses being apart for 20 years. Randi and Natalia feel they belong to that family now. Scott is sticking with the Chandlers even though Stuart is gone.

Instincts.

At the Martin house, Opal, Jake, Amanda, and Krystal listen as Tad speculates that David is faking his fatal illness. Amanda defends David, but Tad says it's merely his opinion. The argument is curtailed as Joe and Ruth arrive. They talk about the weather in Florida and that they'll be moving there next week. Opal tells everyone that Palmer is smitten with a Swiss ski-bunny and won't be there for the holiday. Tad takes Jake aside and warns him not to go to Gloucester - he'd be making a bad situation worse - he needs to let it go for now!

Colby, JR, and Marissa arrive at the Martin house and greetings abound. Tad gives Joe a red speedo to wear in Florida, then tells him that their real gift is that he will fly them back for a visit in the summer. Joe and Tad discuss Jake - Joe hopes he will stay and pick up the family reins at the hospital. Tad says he's just dealing with the Hayward mess. Tad asks Joe his advice about the David Hayward tip. Joe says he should follow his instincts. Jake and Amanda play with the kids, then discuss David - Jake says his instincts are on high alert because he's burned them before. Tad asks Krystal to watch the kids so he can make a quick trip out of town. She is taken aback at the timing, but agrees. Tad gives her a gift for Marissa - it's an ornament like her sister's.

Joe and Ruth, still at the Martin house, speak to Jake about leaving Pine Valley. Jake is dismayed at the idea of them not being around. Joe says there's nothing he can do to change their minds - and Pine Valley will always be home. Jake hugs them, then returns to sit with Amanda and Trevor. She is glad they didn't fight today - this Christmas celebration has meant a lot to her. She says that when David is gone, Trevor will truly belong to them. She notes that when she looks at her son she sees so much of Jake. Jake says there isn't anything of him in the boy though. Amanda asks him to let her dream.

Six Months!

At the hospital, Jake tells his father that he has quit - and he's leaving Pine Valley today. Joe tells him how proud of him he has been. They discuss Trevor, and Joe says Jake was his father in every way that counts. Jake tells him he just can't do it anymore. Joe mentions that he and Ruth are making plans to retire and move out of Pine Valley. Jake is stunned. Joe admits he had plans for Jake at the hospital - to pick up where he left off.

Amanda's Admission.

JR and Marissa rush into the hospital and past a stunned Colby. As JR asks for Little Adam, Marissa explains that his school called - he was brought in with extreme stomach pains! Joe, who has examined Little A, tells JR there is nothing physically wrong with him - it appears to be psychosomatic. JR wonders if it's due to Adam's confession. JR walks over to his son, who admits that the teachers were saying things about his grandpa. JR, Colby, and Marissa gather close as JR tells Little A that Adam isn't a bad person. When they step back, Colby shakes her head and tells JR that Annie has brainwashed Adam. Marissa tells them to remember that in the end, they will always love Adam - it's all about love. Joe tells Little Adam he has been a good patient, and he goes with Colby to pick a treasure out of the box. Marissa and JR continue to talk about Adam - she thinks maybe he does love Annie. JR feels that Annie isn't capable of sacrifice - even for a man she supposedly loves.

David's Got a Problem!

In the police station, Erica tells Adam that Annie is in the hospital and lost the baby, as well as a lot of blood - she may not survive. Adam gets faint. Jesse and Erica sit Adam down and she fawns over him, which he takes exception to. She walks into the other room where Ryan asks her how Adam is doing. She says he was shaken up by the news about Annie, but she's just overjoyed that Kendall can finally come home. Joe Martin arrives to check out Adam. Joe learns that Adam shot Stuart. Adam says he should forget about taking him to the hospital - he's right where he belongs. Joe leaves, telling Jesse to contact him should Adam have another episode. Scott arrives and asks Jesse to show Adam the taped message from Annie - it looks like she's not going to make it! Jesse takes the tape to Adam, who tells Jesse to get rid of that traitor, Scott. Jesse closes the blinds and implores Adam to watch the footage. He does. Scott comes in and offers proof on paper that Adam was the father of Annie's baby. Scott admits that he was attracted to Annie, but nothing happened. He then tells Adam that Annie could be dying. Adam wants to see her.

A Shot in the Arm.

Erica is at home sorting out clothes and shoes. Ryan arrives asking what she needs. She says she doesn't know how she's going to fit all of this into a backpack! Suddenly Joe arrives and wants to begin vaccinations - Erica faints! When she comes around, Joe and Erica explain to Ryan that she is headed to Africa - hence the needles. Joe then tells Ryan he'll have to step out - not all the shots are going in her arm! When Joe finishes, Ryan comes back in and tries to help high-maintenance Erica choose her wardrobe! She gets a text that her Visa is ready in New York. Ryan offers to go with her!