Adam puts his plan of revenge in action; Kendall and Bianca fight over Zoe. Annie gives Ryan an answer.
At the Wildwind Stables, Annie tells Ryan she began falling in love with him from the moment she met him! She wants to make sure that what they feel is the real thing, though. "All I need is you," he says, trying to convince her. Ryan offers her the ring again, telling her that he has no doubts about their future. Annie is too unsure of him to accept what he says. "I love that you're Emma's mother, but I love that you're you way more," he says. They hear a child cry out outside and run to check things out. Emma has scraped her knee and Ryan fixes her up. Annie takes Emma back to Julia and Kathy as Ryan cleans up the mess. She returns a moment later, ready with her final answer. She doesn't think they should marry. She tells him no, she won't marry him! Annie gives his jacket back and leaves the stables! Ryan is stunned and sits against the wall. Jonathan arrives, and Ryan tells him that Annie turned him down. Jonathan can't believe it, but Ryan isn't giving up. He is going to fight for her!
Outside Josh's apartment, Erica begs to be let in but Josh reads the paper inside the door and ignores her. Zoe arrives and allows Erica into the apartment! Josh asks her to leave, telling Erica that she broke his trust when she went behind his back and told JR the truth about Babe. "She's your mother, be nice," Zoe says and leaves. Refusing to leave, Erica tries to make Josh see that helping Babe disappear and plotting to kidnap little Adam was wrong but Josh doesn't see things that way. "If you never speak to me again, I will not regret stopping you," she says. Erica kisses Josh's cheek and quickly leaves. Josh stops her at the door, telling her that JR's blackmail scheme won't work any longer and that now Babe is free to be with whomever she chooses. Erica says she is glad and leaves. Outside, Adam calls, asking for Erica's help in getting Babe and Krystal out of Pine Valley for good!
Inside Joe's hospital office, Tad breaks the baby news to his father and Livia and asks for her help to gain custody of Charlotte! Joe is stunned. Livia and Joe both suggest another paternity test, after Charlotte is born, before making a custody move but Tad doesn't want to wait. He suggests comparing his DNA test to Charlotte's CVS test to get the results faster. Joe orders copies of the tests and then tells Tad to be very careful of Adam, but Tad is more worried about the child. Livia interrupts their love-fest, telling them that they need to be sure of the paternity before making any kind of a move. Neither man is listening, though. A lab tech comes in with the test results from the DNA and CVS tests and Joe looks them over. "You're going to have a daughter," he says!
At the Chandler mansion, JR tries to get the police to back off but the officers don't listen. They tell Krystal and Babe they are being arrested for insurance fraud! JR asks Adam to call off the dogs, but he won't. "Krystal and Babe could be going away for a very long time," he says happily. Winifred comes in, surprised to see the officers take Krystal and Babe away. JR promises to get them out - soon! When they leave, Adam tells Winifred to toss all of the their things outside. JR tells her to ignore Adam and asks her to check on little A instead. "I'll stop you, I'll stop this!" JR says, believing he can take anything that Adam can dish out. He leaves as Stuart comes in. He asks Adam to reconsider and Adam focuses his anger on his brother. He calls Stuart's wife a tramp and Stuart sadly turns and leaves. Adam leaves as well. Later, Tad arrives and Winifred, in tears, tells him Krystal and Babe have been arrested!
At the Fusion offices, Kendall and Bianca get back to work. Di arrives, telling them it's time to bring Fusion back to life! With only the three of them, Kendall is worried that they won't be able to complete the fall launch. Zoe arrives, offering to help them out. Kendall isn't sure if Zoe should come on board, what with her rock-n-roll job, but Zoe is ready to work. Still hesitant, Kendall asks Bianca for a private meeting. Bianca can't believe it when Kendall says she is worried that Binks might be falling for Zoe! Binks tells Kendall she wants Zoe to work with them because they need help - no other reason! "This is ridiculous," she says but when Kendall tells her Zoe was glowing just like she was, Bianca begins to question her own thoughts. Binks tells Kendall to stay out of her life, but Kendall won't let things drop. When Kendall tells her Zoe doesn't fit in, Bianca becomes angry and threatens to quit! Seeing that Bianca is serious, Kendall gives in. Josh arrives, telling Zoe and Di that he is there to help with the launch. He asks if Di has heard from Babe; she hasn't. Josh then turns to Zoe, wondering why she let Erica into the apartment. Zoe tells him to give Erica a break, she would give anything if her mother cared for her as much as Erica cares for Josh! Kendall and Bianca come out of their meeting, telling Zoe that she is hired! Binks and Zoe begin working as a reporter arrives, telling them about Babe and Krystal's arrest! Bianca and Josh hurry away. Annie arrives a few minutes later, offers her resume and asks for a job. "You need marketing people and I'm qualified," she says. Kendall asks about her wedding plans and if that will interfere but Annie tells her there isn't going to be a wedding! Surprised, Kendall hugs her.
At the police station, Krystal apologizes to Babe as JR comes in with Jackson. Jack asks about the charges and an insurance investigator explains: Babe took out a million dollar policy with Krystal as the beneficiary and Krystal signed the petition form after her "death" to get the money. Since Babe is alive, they believe the Carey women were trying to defraud the company! Adam arrives and Krystal explains that Adam had her sign several papers but that she didn't know the insurance form was one of them - or that Babe was alive when she signed it! Jackson tells Derek to let them go because without a witness, Krystal signing the form means nothing. Just then, Erica arrives! Derek asks what she saw as Jackson and JR try to coach her into saying nothing. Rather than answer, Erica asks to speak with Adam, alone. JR jumps in, telling Erica not to let Adam use her. Tad arrives, backing them up! Jackson pulls Babe away, asking why she didn't just come out of hiding when Alexander was caught and she admits she was thinking about leaving town - with Josh! JR talks with Babe, who is appreciative of his help but wants him to know that this isn't going to change her mind about the divorce. Across the room, Tad asks Krystal to sit and eat. Krystal wonders what this new side of Tad is about and he assures her that he doesn't care about her - he cares about their baby!
Outside the squad room, Adam tries to convince Erica to take his side about the insurance fraud. "What better way to Babe-proof Josh than to send them away for a long, long time?" he asks. They return inside and Erica goes on the attack against Krystal. Krystal isn't backing down, though, and tells Erica that even pregnant she can take her! Josh, Bianca and Zoe arrive as Derek asks Erica for an answer - did Krystal plan to defraud the insurance company?
Next on All My Children:
Tad tells Krystal he is suing for custody; Erica comes to a decision about Adam's offer. Kendall and Annie fight over Fusion - and Ryan!
