Pine Valley reacts to news of Alexander's "insanity" plea; Bianca and Zoe take a step forward. Lily asks Ava for a favor.
At the Chandler mansion, Colby confronts Adam about his actions, saying, "You turned your back on a baby!" She begins packing a few things as Adam tries to get her on his side of the argument. It doesn't work. When Adam tells her that she is the only thing left that matters and offers to take her on an around the world cruise, Colby is stunned. She asks if Adam was behind Jamie's accident, but doesn't believe him when he says he wasn't. Colby tells Adam that she is going to live with Krystal! "She wants to turn you against me," Adam says, still fighting for Colby. "I did something to help my family," she says, "why are you trying to ruin it?" Adam tells Colby that Krystal is only using her and tells Colby that Krystal was behind her being behind bars on New Year's Eve! Colby doesn't care and turns away; Adam gives one last threat - that if she leaves the mansion, she is no longer his daughter! Colby grabs a suitcase and finishes packing. "You won't forgive Krystal? Will Krystal ever forgive you?" Colby asks and leaves the mansion.
At the hospital, Krystal talks to Jenny, trying to form a plan. Tad arrives and kisses the baby hello. He tells Krystal that he has set up a trust for Jenny and he has one more suggestion - that they move in with him after his house is rebuilt! "Jenny and I are not going to ride off into the sunset with you," she tells him. JR and Babe meet in the waiting area. Wondering why he is there, Babe tells him again that things are over and his hanging around Krystal won't make her come back to him. Before going into Krystal's room, Babe tells him that his lawyer is holding up the divorce! JR denies knowing anything about it. As she enters the hospital room, Babe hears Tad ask what Krystal's next move will be. Babe tells him that she will care for her mother! In the hall, Jamie runs into JR. The two exchange words about Adam and JR asks Jamie if he can just leave Adam alone. Tad comes out, upset, and asking the boys to come with him! Back inside, Babe gives Krystal encouragement about the future. A nurse arrives to take the baby to the nursery. Krystal and Babe settle back to watch television and learn about Alexander's new court hearing. Babe gathers her things and heads for the courthouse. Krystal sleeps for a few minutes; when she wakes, Adam is there!
At Josh's apartment Bianca asks Zoe for an answer: does she want their relationship to end? "No," Zoe says. They make breakfast and discuss the possibilities of their future relationship. Zoe hands Bianca a letter from her mother; the letter gives Zoe her mother's complete support. Telling Bianca that she needs to focus on things other than romance, Zoe talks about a new song she has written. She tells Bianca that her journey is with Miranda in Pine Valley, but that Zoe needs to go to London. Alone. She asks Bianca to help her take the first dose of the hormone treatment. As Zoe counts out the pills, Bianca pours water. She crosses out Freddie's name on the prescription and writes in Zoe, then hands her the first dose! Zoe jokes about already wanting to shop but then gets serious and tells Bianca that she is scared - but hopeful! They cuddle together on the sofa, just enjoying being together.
Meanwhile at the Valley Inn, Ava tells Lily about her mother, but skirts most of the gruesome details of her life. She offers to help Lily stop Jack and Erica's divorce! When Lily says she found Ava, not Aidan, Ava sets her straight, telling her that Aidan did find her but wanted to keep them apart! Ava tells her that because she ran away from home with her boyfriend, Aidan doesn't believe she should be involved with Lily. Lily relates to Ava's story because of her past with Jonathan. A bus boy arrives with lunch and listens to the girls for a few moments. Ava sees that he is still here that tells him to leave. Lily asks if the bruise under her makeup is from a man! Ava tells her a little of what happened; Lily asks if Ava has ever slept with a man and she says yes. Telling her sister about the attack, Lily asks how Ava can tell if people are lying to her. "I can teach you math if you can teach me how to tell when a guy wants to have sex with me," Lily says. Lily goes on to ask if they can be real sisters and Ava reaches out to shake her hand. Remembering that Lily doesn't like to be touched, Ava holds out a spoon and they each click their spoons together.
At the Slater home, Zach reacts to news that Alexander might get off on an insanity plea! "Your father can terrorize us all over again?" Kendall asks. Zach gets upset and heads for the courthouse, telling Kendall to stay behind. As soon as he is gone, Kendall calls Ryan for help. Ryan and Annie arrive and both are stunned with the news about Alexander's latest scheme. "Please find him and make sure Zach doesn't wind up behind bars," Kendall begs. Ryan heads out after Zach, leaving Annie with Kendall.
At the courthouse, Jack assures Derek that he will take over the trial reigns and keep Alexander behind bars! Jonathan, Aidan, Dell and Di arrive, incensed that Alexander might get off with an insanity plea. "The judge actually believes this rubbish?" Aidan asks. Jack tells them that Alexander will be sent to a mental institution but that doesn't make anyone feel better. After all, Janet just escaped from a similar institution! Ryan arrives and Jack tries to get him to calm Jonathan. "He has to pay," Jonathan says and storms from the courtroom. Ryan tells Jack that whatever Alexander is paying the judge, he will double. Jack assures him that the judge is an honorable man. In the hall, Zach runs into Tad, telling him that he was wrong for talking Zach out of killing his father in Vegas! Kendall arrives, telling Zach that she is not leaving him to face Alexander alone. Zach gives in and together they head inside. Kendall talks briefly with Hannah, eager to confront Alexander; Hannah warns her to keep her distance. Annie reassures Ryan that she will help keep an eye on Jonathan as Babe arrives asking if the news is true. Meanwhile, Jack tells Zach that he is going to motion for a stay so that they can get their own psychiatrist to examine Alexander. "And if that doesn't work, it's up to you," Jack says, telling Zach that he may have to break his father down! Alexander is wheeled into the room, singing the Red Rock song over and over.
Next on All My Children:
Krystal warns Adam to stay away from Jenny; Zach testifies against Alexander in court!
