"Krystal sits by the river where the helicopter crashed begging God to take care of her sweet grandbaby that there is no one but her to mourn because no one else knows s/he died. Krystal screams at God and curses the fates that took her grandbaby and tries to figure out why God took the child now. She thinks maybe God took her grandbaby to save it from something even worse later on. She confesses to switching the vials on the DNA test because even though she knows God giveth and God taketh away, He took too much this time. She couldn't tell her daughter it was really her baby that died so she played God herself, an act she vows no one will ever know about except herself, God, and "that sweet little baby You took home with You."
While Krystal grieves at the river, Kelly tucks Ace in for a nap at his Llanview home.
As Krystal lays crying, Tad comes up behind her. He thinks they both had the same idea, to come to the crash site and grieve for Miranda. Tad tells Krystal he hopes they can still be friends, but Krystal thinks that's not really what either of them wants. She suggests that they can just say "pass the gravy" when they meet at a Thanksgiving family meal and that will be it. Krystal leaves. Tad says his prayers for Bianca and Mirada. He asks Dixie to watch after Miranda in heaven and love her like he knows she's doing with Kate. As he finishes his prayers, Tad floats a pink rose down the river for Miranda.
Anita comforts Maria as Edmund undergoes surgery. Brooke stops by to check his status and runs into Maria. Brooke starts to leave. Maria stops her and asks if she would like to buy her a cup of coffee instead.
As Maria and Brooke leave for the coffee machine, Anita turns toward the elevators and bumps into Opal and Palmer arriving for Palmer's doctor appointment. Palmer asks her where Bobby is and why she didn't let him know they were in town. Anita explains she's just been busy and tells them Bobby has gone to Vegas for a new job. Opal comments that's where Erica is. Palmer shushes Opal, and Anita did not pick up on the connection. Palmer thinks Bobby avoided him while in town because he couldn't repay a debt he owes him. Anita tries to give Palmer a check of her own towards what Bobby owes him but Palmer refuses it saying he doesn't need the money. Opal agrees with that statement and leaves to meet Myrtle. Palmer wants to see Anita again and asks her to dinner so they can discuss how much they both love Bobby and how much they would love to ring his neck sometimes.
Over coffee from the vending machine, Maria apologizes to Brooke for taking everything out on her when she felt like her life was falling apart over Edmund's decision to have surgery. Brooke accepts the apology, and Maria asks Brooke to stay with her until she hears something.
JR, Babe, & Bess continue to bond as a family. JR buys Bess a tooth-fairy pillow. Babe reminds him she won't be losing teeth for years. JR says he's looking to the future. Then JR pulls out a small box for Babe. It's a chain with two silver hearts on it so every time Babe looks at it she'll remember how much he loves them both.
Bianca is ready to be released from the hospital. Jack comes to get her. Bianca confides to Jack that she can't imagine how she's going to get through the pain. Jack says eventually she'll forget the pain. Bianca vows she will never forget because it's all she has left of Miranda. She talks of the time in the cabin and how she will always be grateful for those precious moments shared with her baby. Those moments will always live on in her heart. Jack asks Bianca to come stay with "Reggie and her Uncle Jack" while she recovers. Bianca tells Jack he's become so much more than an uncle to her, that she feels like she has a father again. Jack is touched by her words. Bianca thinks she may want to leave town for a while, until things calm down and she's not the favorite tabloid cover of the moment. Jack talks her into staying. Bianca says how grateful she is for her family and friends, especially Babe & JR. Myrtle and Opal arrive with a cart of gifts for Bianca. Myrtle's gift is a crystal with a mustard seed encased in it, a symbol of faith and hope for the future.
David and Dr. Marshall come into the waiting area. David tells Maria her husband is a real trooper, that there was not one cardiac incident during the whole procedure. Maria can tell from his face that David is not telling her everything. "And?" Maria asks. Then she guesses, "You couldn't remove the bullet, could you?" Brooke asks what that means. Maria informs Brooke that it means Edmund will never walk again. Dr. Marshall explains the vertebrae are too crushed to remove the bullet fragment without leaving him a quadriplegic. The prognosis is to let scar tissue continue to form to support the vertebrae. Maria goes off on Dr. Marshall for the false hope he gave Edmund and orders him never to go near her husband again. A still sleeping Edmund is wheeled into recovery. Maria bends over him, tenderly rubbing his brow, and wonders what this result will do to him.
Erica continues her charade in Vegas. She still hasn't recognized Bobby can't figure out his angle. They discuss why Erica doesn't trust Bobby. He suggests it's because a man she cared for deeply betrayed her. She says maybe it's just because she doesn't know him very well. Bobby explains that in Vegas he fits because people reinvent themselves all the time there. No one there knows he cheated on his wife or tries to treat him like he's broken. This sounds great to Erica/Desiree, who is eager to leave behind the Erica persona and enjoy her new life as Desiree. Bobby suggests she can keep the good parts of Erica and leave the parts she doesn't like any more behind. Desiree loves the idea. She is concerned about continuing to take advantage of Bobby's hospitality though. He assures her the suite isn't coming out of his pocket. It's a high-roller suite. Still, she doesn't want to just sit around the suite ordering room service and having her clothes delivered. She wants to enjoy Vegas. Bobby offers her a job dealing black jack. Desiree is game and wants to take in every experience the city has to offer.
Krystal returns from the river and goes to see Babe. Babe is happy and glowing. Krystal says how much motherhood agrees with her. Babe says motherhood is the best thing ever, but then her mom already knew that. As they hug Krystal looks haunted about what she did in switching the DNA results."
- Soap Central