"Thursday's show started with a bang and ended with a bang. Jack phoned Edmund to announce that he had made the decision to charge Erica with kidnapping. Edmund must have detected the melancholy tone in Jack's voice because he responded by telling Jack that he had "done the right thing." Maria also had mixed feelings about seeing Erica face criminal charges. She accused Erica of being to easy on herself. Erica thinks that all is right now that she returned Sonya to the Greys. That's not the case said Maria. Madelyn still fussed and refused to drift off to sleep. Maria again blamed Erica for the baby's gretziness. Edmund proved that Maria was overstating her claims when he picked up Madelyn and her crying stopped instantly. With a smile on her face, Maria told Edmund that she believes he was put on this planet to be the baby's father. Genetics be damned! Maria said that she has always felt---and still feels---that Edmund is Madelyn's real father.
Opal blocked the door thus ending the possibility that Erica would bolt. Opal declared Erica mentally unstable and urged her friend to seek out professional help. She hated to ask, but she wanted to know if Erica had returned to drugs. Erica denied taking drugs of any kind and blamed all her problems on the media. She explained that if the media had not been circling her door, she'd be allowed a peaceful repentance. Opal wanted to make sure that Erica understood the grievous nature of her actions. Erica wasn't about to be reprimanded and ordered Opal to leave her house. Opal headed to the phone to place a call to Jack, but that proved to be the last straw. Erica warned Opal that if she even touched the phone she'd be booted out of her life forever. Opal sadly cast her eyes down and headed for the door. A glistening in Opal's eyes revealed tears. Erica looked painfully at her close friend. She wanted to say something to Opal---anything to help make their pain go away. But she couldn't... she just couldn't.
Skye told Trevor that she thinks Janet disapproves of their dating. Trevor, oblivious to the notion that Janet might have feelings for him, explained that Janet doesn't want another female figure entering Amanda's life. The VCR suddenly stopped working and Trevor suggested that he and Skye wait until Tim comes back home and then step out to the movies. Amanda, who had been eavesdropping on the conversation, seized the moment to race down the steps and toss a monkeywrench into her dad's plans. The young girl said that an evil octopus was hiding under her bed and could only be chased away by her daddy.
Janet, dejected by Trevor and Skye's blossoming romance, dropped by the Valley Inn for as chocolate fix. Belinda summoned Janet to her table and attempted to boost Janet's self-esteem. She informed Janet that Trevor and Skye were not an item. This was their first date and if Janet wants to be a part of Trevor's life she still has time to act on her feelings. Jack returned to the table, also down in the dumps over the day's events. As the trio talked, a promotional clip for Dimitri's appearance on The Cutting Edge came on the bar's television. Janet couldn't believe that the charges against Erica were true. She jumped to her feet and prepared to go to Linden. Jack refused to let Janet leave. But it wasn't like you might think. He wanted Janet to be by Erica's side, he just felt a need to thank Janet for her wanting to stand by Erica in her time of need. A short time later, Myrtle arrived to talk to Jack. She begged Jack to help Erica, but he said that there was nothing he could do. The response came as bitter medicine and Myrtle scolded Jack for his unwillingness to help.
Kevin and Kelsey celebrated their graduation with a bottle of sparkling cider. Kevin expressed his disappointment at his parents for not attending his graduation. Just as he mentioned that, a mysterious woman rang the doorbell. "Do you remember me," she asked when Kevin answered the door. The woman turned out to be Judith Sheffield, Kevin's mother. Kelsey allowed mother and son a few moments in private. Opal returned, down in the dumps over Erica's predicament, but the news that Kevin's mom was in town lifted her spirits. Kevin thanked his mom for coming back to Pine Valley with a hug. His mother didn't return the hug. Instead her eyes bulged and she looked uncomfortable by her son's display of affection. Judith refused to take part in an apple cider toast to fete her son's graduation. Kevin and Kelsey headed to the kitchen to get some mineral water for Judith. While they were gone, Judith expressed her concerns over Kevin's sexual preference. She questioned why her son had chosen such a difficult road in life. She explained that life is "hard enough when you fit in." Opal rose from her chair and took a seat next to Judith on the sofa. She said that Kevin had gotten tired of having to lie and had come to terms with his sexual orientation. Kevin and Kelsey returned and suddenly Judith's attitude changed. She decided that she'd partake in the celebratory toast. She learned that Kevin had been the yearbook's editor-in-chief. She asked Kevin to show her the yearbook. Opal and Kelsey went to the kitchen to have the cook prepare a late night snack. While everyone was out of the room, Judith placed a call to "Sid." She told the caller on the other end that she had not had time to "discuss it." She did, however, say that she would discuss the special "it" in the morning.
Erica was on the phone making travel plans when Janet slipped in through the back door. "I thought you could use a friend," Janet smiled meekly as she approached Erica. Erica feared that Janet would judge her. Janet was quick to point out that she was in no position to judge someone's crimes. Erica requested that Janet seek out the media and tell them that she meant no harm when she took Sonya from Maria. Janet would have obliged, but she didn't think that The Crowbar Killer would be a good public relations person. Janet suggested that Erica hire an attorney to plead her case. Erica shook her head. She doesn't need a lawyer, she claimed. "Oh yes you do---trust me," Janet replied. She told Erica that she would go to Trevor's house and enlist his help. Trevor, a "salt of the Earth" kind of guy, would make a good impression on those judging Miss Kane.
Janet arrived at the Dillon House and asked to speak to Trevor. Skye became irritated by the frequent interruptions and called it a night. Janet begged Trevor to help Erica.
Back at Linden, Myrtle showed up at the front door and pleaded with Erica to let her inside. Erica made no comments, no movements. She looked at the front door but didn't budge from her position. Myrtle called out to Erica to phone her if she needs someone to talk to. Erica sat down on the sofa and looked at a picture of her mother. Then, a loud crash came from the back of the house. Erica tip-toed to the vicinity of the noise. Shards of glass laid on the floor along with a brick with the words "Prepare to Pay" scrawled on it."
- Soap Central