"At BJ's Laurie's father walked in and looked around until he found her. He offered her a ride home but she refused. She wouldn't let him talk and said she didn't want to hear anything he had to say because he filed bogus charges against Jamie. Laurie said "Now Jamie's life is wrecked because of you!." Jamie and Tad walked over and Jamie told her it wasn't wrecked because her father dropped the charges. Tad told her that Jamie's record was clean after Mr. Lewis sat down at a table away from them. She realized he must have been trying to tell her that but she wouldn't listen. Tad said he was going to talk to her father and Laurie asked him to thank his mother for her. Tad asked what Opal did for her and Laurie said Opal helped her realize she had choices. Tad joined Mr. Lewis at the table and thanked him for dropping the charges. Tad said he knows Jamie pretty well and has a good idea about what really happened, and that he and Mr. Lewis have alot in common. He explained that he lost his wife a year ago and so he knows what Mr. Lewis is going through. "We both know my son lied to protect your daughter and that's why you dropped the charges," Tad said. He went on to say that it wasn't the first time a man changed his mind in the cold, sober light of day and he said he wants to help Mr. Lewis. Mr. Lewis was suspicious and asked what was in it for him. Tad explained that his own father was the meanest SOB and that once the damage is done to a child, it's done. Tad said the next time Mr. Lewis felt like crawling in a bottle to give him a call. "When I finally shut up I'm really a good listener."
Liza and Adam called JR's friends trying to find him. No one knew where he was and Adam said it was time to call the police. Stuart walked in and said he knew where JR was. He said JR came to him and made him promise not to tell anyone until he was gone. Adam demanded to know where his son was and Stuart said he went to San Diego and joined the crew of a tramp steamer and their first port of call was the Philippines. Adam was furious and yelled "How could you let this happen?." Liza said JR was determined and no one could've stopped him. Stuart said JR promised to get his GED by mail and Adam was horrified because "JR was slated for Harvard!." Liza said JR could use this time to set new goals for himself. Adam turned on her and said his son ran away and she's giving him her blessing? Stuart said JR would return to Pine Valley a man and left the house. Adam looked at Liza and said his son had deserted him, was his wife next? Liza didn't understand what he was saying and Adam said maybe neither one of them had the guts to admit things were over. Liza said she understood that he was frustrated with JR and that he was taking it out on her. Colby walked in and asked them why they fought all the time. This prompted Liza to call Lisastrada and make an emergency appointment.
Greenlee rushed into Lisastrada's visibly upset. Lisastrada said she sounded desperate on the phone and Greenlee said she found out who her mystery emailer is but he walked out and her co-workers are furious with her. Lisastrada said "Halleluiah! You've finally hit bottom!." She went on to tell Greenlee that she's been in limbo since Leo died and Greenlee asked if she's hit an all time low. Lisastrada asked about the emailer and Greenlee admitted that he wasn't what she'd hoped for. She described him as "Mr. Fix-it" with grease under his nails and a poor command of the English language. Lisastrada asked if she thought he was too common, too lower class for her and then said that Leo shapes Greenlee's every reality. Greenlee asked if she was in her own way of happiness. Lisastrada told her that every journey started with a single step, "Are you ready to take it?" Greenlee began to hyperventilate and sat down. She realized she'd been suffocating everyone with her rants and raves. She asked if she should give Carlos a second chance and Lisastrada wondered if he'd give her a second chance. Greenlee said she owes him an apology and went back to Fusion.
Meanwhile Simone went into Fusion waving a white flag and called out for Greenlee. No one was there and she walked around Greenlee's desk. She found a beautiful wire rose and wondered if Carlos had a thing for Greenlee. Greenlee ran into the room and said she had something to tell her. "I'm glad you came back," Greenlee told Simone and then hugged her. Simone was quite surprised. Greenlee apologized and said Simone had been a loyal friend and a terrific Fusion team member. She asked Simone to forgive her for putting her issues with her father under Simone. "Could we start over?" Greenlee asked Simone. Simone was in tears when she replied "Most definitely!." They hugged again and Greenlee said she had to deal with Carlos now but that he probably hated her. Simone said she doubted that and handed her the rose she found on the desk. Simone told her to call him and apologize and left the room. Greenlee picked up the phone and called. She told Carlos she needed to see him at her apartment, to talk to him about a plumbing problem. Simone returned and Greenlee told her she asked Carlos to come to her place. Simone was thrilled and dragged Greenlee out to buy the trashiest lingerie they could find.
In Erica's office Lena used the phone to call someone. She told the person that she was making headway with the Enchantment chemist Boyd. Bianca walked in and Lena pretended to be trying to get reservations at a restaurant. She hung up and Bianca asked if she had big plans. Lena said it depended on whether Bianca would join her or not. Bianca happily agreed and they went to BJ's. As they sat down at a table Bianca commented that she was surprised Lena would like BJ's, she pictured her as strictly a 4-star kind of girl. Lena said she was acquiring a taste for all things American. After their food came Bianca said she couldn't believe she was eating so much, and then told Lena about her eating disorder. Lena said Bianca was so open and Bianca said she didn't want to treat any part of her life as a dirty little secret. Lena asked if it was hard for her to "come out" and Bianca said yes, in many ways. Then Bianca asked Lena the same question. She said that in Europe they were much more relaxed about sexuality. Two men showed up and flirted with Lena and Bianca. They asked if they could join the women but Lena told them "No boys allowed!." They walked away as the two women giggled. Bianca tried to get Lena to confirm her sexual orientation but Lena wouldn't commit either way. She told Bianca that she enjoys being with her "Isn't that enough for now?." Bianca smiled and said it was, for now.
While Tad talked with Laurie's father, Jamie stayed with Laurie. His cell phone rang and he answered it. He was happy to hear from Uncle Stuart but then was shocked speechless when Stuart told him where JR was. When Jamie hung up he told Laurie and they went over to their fathers. Jamie told Tad where JR was and Laurie said sadly that he didn't even say goodbye. Jamie said that was probably their fault. Laurie went back to work and Jamie told Tad he should've seen this coming. Tad told Jamie to think long and hard about trying to take JR's place in Laurie's life and then left. Jamie went back over to Laurie and asked her to go out with him. Laurie told him no, it was too soon.
Jackson walked into the lobby at the Valley Inn just in time to see Erica toss her engagement ring at Chris. He picked it up and said it looked like the lady wanted to return it. Chris looked at Erica then took the ring from Jack. Erica started to walk away but Jack began to follow her. She yelled at him not to think about following her and she walked out. Chris demanded that Jack tell him who Erica was sleeping with. Jack told him he'd better do "damage control" but Chris just screamed "I want to know who she's seeing!" and walked away. Jack found Aidan and told him to watch Chris because this breakup might send him over the edge. Jack left and Aidan went back to bartending. Chris came to the bar, sat down and ordered a stiff drink. Aidan poured it then stepped away as seedy looking man sat next to Chris. The man said "You must be desperate to meet in public" and Chris told him that "times change." In another room Aidan listened to the conversation from a wire tap. Chris told the man that he works for him and has to do what he tells him to do. But he warned the man to make sure he doesn't get traced back to Chris.
Erica went to Enchantment and was storming around her office when Boyd came in. She told him that her engagement was off and Boyd offered his sympathy. Erica told him to get Lena because they would have to do a press release. He told Erica that Lena and Bianca were gone already, together. Erica was frustrated and said she'd take care of it alone. Boyd left and she sat at her desk, starring at her bare ring finger. She thought back to happier times with Chris, then remembered making love to Jack. Opal interrupted her thoughts when she burst in, asking "Well, who's it gonna be?" She told Erica that everyone knows what happened and asked if Jack knew she was free. Erica told her Jack was there and saw it happen. Opal locked the office door and told Erica it was so she didn't go running to Jack for comfort. Erica told her she was over the line but Opal said she keeps playing Jack for all he's worth. Opal told Erica that the reason she won't give her self to Jack is because she can't forgive him for letting Travis take Bianca. Erica barked "Don't you dare go playing Southern Fried Shrink on me!" Opal said now Erica would go shake her booty around Jack and get his juices flowing and then shut him down. Erica said it was because of him she lost precious years with Bianca and Bianca lost time with her. "Look how she turned out!" Erica cried. Opal was appalled when she realized Erica thought Bianca was gay because she didn't spend enough time with her mother. Erica said she wondered how Bianca's life would be different if she had been with Erica when she needed her mother the most. "But Jack made that impossible!" she yelled. Opal told her not to yank Jack by the nose just for old times sake, it wasn't fair and she wasn't going to stand and watch her do it. Opal told Erica that Jack was looking out for Bianca back then and that now Erica had to make a choice. "Let go of the past or let go of Jack" Opal ordered Erica.
Tad went to Lisastrada's office and tried to get her to go on an impromtu date. She was nervous and told him itwasn't a good idea. He kept pushing the issue and in walked Liza and Adam. Adam strutted over to Tad and punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground. Lisastrada said "I told you this was a bad idea!""
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