Erica argues with herself after seeing Jack and Carmen in a compromising position, Aidan and Ryan fight things out, Annie wonders where Ryan is, Adam and Petey discuss their plans, Babe convinces JR her ideas are sound and Greenlee tries to make things right with Aidan.

In the garage, Aidan tells Ryan to stop messing with Greenlee's head and then hits him again. Ryan says he isn't after Greenlee but Aidan just keeps hitting him. He says Ryan has to stop playing these games. Aidan grabs Ryan and yells at him to admit his true feelings. "I love Greenlee," Ryan yells. He says that doesn't mean he is going to leave his family for Greens but Aidan doesn't believe him and throws another punch. Ryan finally fights back and slugs Aidan. He tells Aidan to trust Greenlee's love because that is stronger than anything she feels for Ryan. Aidan walks away but doesn't believe Ryan.

Annie dreams that not only is Ryan in love with Greenlee but that they are planning to take her children from her! She grabs a tire iron and hits Greenlee! Annie wakes up and calls for Ryan but he isn't there. She calls but he doesn't answer. She goes to a closet; Richie is there and teases her about Ryan being gone again. She throws the phone at him. She tries to sleep but Richie keeps talking, telling her that the baby is the only reason Ryan is sticking around. Crying, she says she needs Ryan; Richie says she is chasing Ryan away. Ryan walks in the door, hands bleeding, and freaks Annie out. Ryan says he had a scuffle with Aidan but that it didn't mean anything. Annie realizes Ryan still loves Greens and says so. Ryan says none of this matters. Annie demands to know the truth. Ryan tries to change the subject but Annie won't drop it. Ryan admits he has been in love with Greens since he regained his memory. She is heartbroken and starts to pack, saying she and Emma deserve better. Ryan tells her this doesn't change anything and he is sticking with her and their family. Annie won't listen. She grabs Emma, who is still asleep, and her suitcase and walks out.
At home, Aidan sees Greenlee. She asks what happened. He tells her and as she tends his wounds says that Ryan doesn't matter. Aidan kisses her and they make love. After, Greenlee says everything is going to be okay.

Adam comes to Petey's lab at Opal's; Petey says he has the ingredient that will lead to Fusion's end! Petey says he knows all about Adam's takeover plans. Opal walks in and can't believe Adam and Petey are together. They both say this is about Colby and Opal finally agrees to give them space. Neither notices that Opal puts some of Petey's chemical into her coffee. They talk about their plans and Petey says he wants his payment. Adam says there will be no payment until they know the product works. Opal returns, feeling sick; they realize she is ill because of Petey's creation! Petey gets her some water; she feels itchy with an upset stomach. He sends her upstairs for an oatmeal bath and tells her to drink water. Adam says he wants a vat of the chemical but Petey isn't sure it is right yet. Opal calls him and he runs upstairs. Adam grabs a vial and pours the chemical into it!

At the manse, JR tells Babe the same thing that Kendall did - that a low cost perfume could be a bad move. Babe insists this is a great way to expand Fusion's reach. As she sings Bella's praises, JR is won over. Babe sprays a hint of the new fragrance; JR loves it! He kisses her and they make love. After, JR brings up Fusion and their takeover plans. The talk about taking over the world and then make love again.

Erica arrives at Jack's and sees him with Carmen! Erica brings up her retrial and the jeopardy Carmen could possibly be in. Greenlee walks in and sees Jack in a robe, Carmen in his shirt and Erica and happily asks how Erica's worst nightmare is going! Carmen leaves to change clothes. Jack tries to head Greenlee off but she shows Erica to the door and says it's time she admitted things are over, too! Jack agrees with Greenlee and after she leaves, tells Erica they all have to move on. She is crying when Carmen returns. She says if this is more than Erica can handle, she won't see Jack again! Erica says not to be silly. Jack returns and asks Erica to excuse them so they can go to breakfast. Carmen invites her along! Erica declines.
Taylor has problems on the jogging trail. Jake and Amanda find her and take her to the cabin. She finds Amanda's bra in the couch cushions and teases him about it; Amanda isn't happy about that. Taylor brings up the apartment and the steep rent. Amanda says she can live on the yacht before Jake has time to come up with any other ideas! She and Jake talk about Iraq again and she says she can't wait to get back to her men. Jake still doesn't understand her and says so. She angrily leaves.

Erica goes to the Valley Inn for lunch. She sees an attractive waiter and her evil half shows up, telling her to go for it and make Jack jealous. Angel Erica appears and tells her not to do anything stupid. Evil Erica argues with Angel Erica about what she should do. "Your halo's on too tight!" Evil Erica says when Angel Erica reminds her that she gave Carmen permission to date Jack. Angel Erica says Jack will come back, eventually. Evil Erica tells her to take action and lead Jack back to her bed! Both Ericas disappear as Adam arrives. He brings up Carmen and says all they have is each other. Erica tells him to leave but Adam won't go. He tells her not to let Jack control things - and kisses her! Erica tells him to keep his lips off her and walks away!
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All My Children will show an encore episode Monday, September 1. The episode will feature the aftermath of Angie and Jesse's wedding in May.
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