Jake finds Petey after the lightning strike, Taylor comes between Frankie and Randi, Kendall and Zach try to work through their problems and Erica is flummoxed by Adam's concern.
Jake and Amanda arrive at Fusion and are about to go inside when they see Petey lying on the ground!
Opal is looking around frantically for Petey at home when Colby arrives. Jake calls to tell her he found Petey.
Adam escorts Erica to her room. The lights go out and another blast of thunder and lightning lights up the night. Erica gets more unnerved but Adam calms her down. The power comes back on and Adam picks up the phone - to call Jack! Erica tells him to stop. He says Jack and Carmen are as electric as the storm outside and she has to accept that; Erica says she has chosen but Adam doesn't believe her. He says their two marriages are proof enough that she still wants him. Erica says she only wants a friend and isn't interested in romantic entanglements right now. "You can't live without one!" he exclaims. She says he is wrong. Adam asks if this is just because both Sam and Jack have left her behind. Erica changes her tune and says he is absolutely right and she is lonely!
At his going away party, Frankie tries to celebrate with Taylor. Randi is there, though, and distracts him. She asks why he has to go as Taylor toasts to the unit being back together. Frankie gets distracted by his buddies and Taylor tells Randi to support Frankie or he'll die overseas! She says he has to be able to concentrate there, not worry about her. Randi leaves. Taylor returns to the crew and reports that Randi has gone. Frankie can't believe she left and tries to go but Taylor tells him to stay with the guys. The others go to get more drinks but Frankie takes Taylor aside and tells her to stop interfering. She says he has to face the fact that Randi doesn't want him to leave. Frankie doesn't care and says Taylor needs to leave Randi alone and accept the fact that he isn't just a soldier. She says he better be focused. Frankie says he can't be focused like her because he has a life. He brings up Brot and she yells at him to shut up. The guys from the platoon calm things down, saying they want to celebrate, not fight. Frankie leaves to find Randi and won't listen to Taylor when she tries to stop him. Taylor has another flashback to Iraq and drops her glass as she cries. One of the men tries talking to her but Taylor staggers away.
Kendall arrives home and makes Zach admit that he isn't happy. Zach says she is no happier than he is but she won't admit it. She insists that she is happy with their life but Zach keeps pushing her. She asks how to reach him in his unhappiness. He doesn't know. "You say it's enough, me and the boys," he says, "there's no one between us?" Kendall realizes that he blames Ryan for their problems! She says Ryan is just a friend who needs a little attention. Zach says she is spending too much time in Ryan's life. Kendall brings up Greenlee. Zach tells her to leave Greenlee alone because she is in love with Aidan. Kendall insists that Greenlee's life and marriage is her business and that Kendall needs to accept that. Zach asks why she can't let Ryan go. She insists that she has let Ryan go but Zach doesn't believe her. Erica arrives and insists on seeing Kendall. Zach goes upstairs so they can talk. Erica goes on and on about Adam's high-handedness and says she can't tolerate any more time with him! Kendall says she is the only one who can do it but Erica says she can't. She walks out.
In the hospital, Petey dreams that Colby has declared her love for him. Adam tries to come between them but Petey dons a superhero outfit and destroys his enemy! He wakes, sees Colby beside him and says, "You love me." Colby is nonplussed. Opal walks in, hysterical, and grabs her son. Jake and Amanda walk in and tell him how lucky he is to be alive. Jake looks over Petey again. Colby notices a large burn on his chest; Jake says it will be fine in a day or two. He and Amanda leave. Opal starts in on Petey, asking where he was and why he left the house. Petey cuts her off and says he needs to talk to Colby alone. She leaves. Petey starts talking about old science projects and the aftereffects of lightning strikes, weirding out Colby. He insists that he is a changed man because of the strike and removes his glasses. "Look at me," he says and makes Colby smile. She turns to go and he asks her to stay. Colby says he seems more confident since the strike and leaves. Adam arrives and tries to intimidate Petey but his confidence makes Petey talk back to Adam, telling him that everything is taken care of. Opal returns and says Adam won't get away with whatever he is trying! She grabs him and leads him away.
In the hall, Opal asks Adam why he is chasing Erica! Adam says Erica is doing the chasing but Opal doesn't believe him. She says he better back off and then walks away.
Jake and Amanda arrive at BJ's for dinner. They see Taylor with the platoon but go to a table alone. Jake watches as Taylor drops her glass; he follows her from the room. He catches up to her in the back and she grabs him, saying she has to go back because that is the only way she'll be close to 'him'. She runs off.
Jake and Amanda follow Taylor back to the yacht but she hides. Amanda asks Jake what is going on and he says Taylor confided in him about something hurtful and that she needs a friend. Amanda is struck by his kindness and says she understands. She says she has two strong shoulders to help, too, and kisses him. Jake carries her to her bedroom. Taylor comes out of hiding and sits down heavily.
Next on All My Children:
JR is curious when Adam doesn’t object to his upcoming marriage.
Aidan decides he and Greenlee need a honeymoon.
Frankie confesses his love to Randi.
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