Maxie tries to save Spinelli from himself as he, still believing himself to be Jackal P.I., clashes with Sonny a second time and later with Anthony. Ethan steps in when Anthony threatens Kristina, convincing her all the more that he returns her feelings. Later, Michael and Abby help Ethan come up with a scheme to prove he doesn't. Carly clashes with Edward, who is determined to keep Michael at his company, and annoys Brenda when she comes to Sonny with an emergency regarding the custody suit. Dante tries to convince Lulu to leave the brothel, but she has a feeling she is about to learn something about Luke. Steve tells Olivia he feels he should resign.
—J. Spurlin