"Kendall greets a waking Ethan with a cup of cappuccino. After settling back into bed beside him, she asks him whether or not he is nervous about what lies ahead of him. Jokingly, he asks if there is something he should know about the cappuccino. After giving him a look, she clarifies by asking if he is at all worried about the DNA test and finding out whether or not Zach is really his father. Kendall marvels at how calm Ethan is in the face of what may be revealed by the test. Ethan tells her that regardless of what the test says, he will still be the same person inside. He says that if Miranda is in any danger because of the inheritance, he will be more than glad if it turns out that he is her cousin. Impressed, Kendall says that whether his name changes or not, she will still feel the same way about him - pretty damn great.
Zach pays a visit to David and Krystal, who are still in lock up with the Pine Valley Police. They trade a few barbs, and then Slater reveals his true intentions for being there. He tells David that he rang in the New Year by cleaning out his desk. In the process, he uncovered the missing security disc - the one that shows David drugging Adam and shipping him off to parts unknown. He follows the bombshell with an admission that he already showed it to the DA's office. Slater is quite sure that David is going to go down for what he did, but David says that will only happen if he is convicted. Slater feels that once the jury sees the DVD and listens to a testimony from Adam detailing the horrors of being shipped overseas in a crate, there's no way David will go free. Krystal demands to know why Zach is targeting David, especially since everything he did was for his daughter. She wants to know if family means so little to him. Before Zach can respond, David tells Krystal that she's wasting her breath - Zach's a Cambias and they eat their young. Undaunted, Zach says that what he is doing is in the name of justice, but David isn't buying it. Instead, he believes that this is Zach's way of paying him back with interest: for taking Maria from him all those years ago, and for his part in bringing his brother down. Zach tries to correct him by saying that it's all about payback for Bianca and keeping a parent from her child. David scoffs at the admission - because Zach did the same thing. David ponders aloud whether Zach thought twice about the hell he put his own father through when he faked his own death. He challenges Zach to stop hiding behind women and little girls... to be a man and own up to the revenge he's taking.
Tad visits with Bianca in her hospital room and tells her that he has no plans to tell JR that his son is alive. When she asks how he could do such a thing after all that has happened, Tad puts it very simply: he has the same reasons for keeping JR in the dark as he did for not telling Bianca the moment he found out her daughter was alive. He was prepared to do anything to stack the proverbial deck in Jamie's favor. Tad breaks down the things that happened that helped him make his decision. He acknowledges how difficult it was to choose between his two sons, but in the end, JR was the deciding factor. He tells her about JR hitting Jamie with the lead pipe, and that knowledge horrifies Bianca. He goes on to say that he will understand if she thinks that making Babe pay for what she did, or saving JR from the hell she went through is more important. However, he confesses that he will never be a father that will pit one son against the other - and he won't be the father that hands Dixie's grandson over to Adam Chandler. Bianca tries to convince Tad that he is nothing like Babe, Krystal or David - because in the end he did the right thing. Tad knows that while he was trying to help out his son, by keeping his mouth shut - he aligned himself with the aforementioned malicious trio. Brushing that aside, she says what really matters now is that he helped her get her daughter back. Tad isn't willing to celebrate though - because he helped, but only as she was about to die. He is upset that the situation came to that. Acknowledging that he is still steeped in guilt, Bianca decides that she wants to talk a bit more about JR. She says that she is sure JR didn't mean to hurt her - but there was this look in his eyes that scared the hell out of her. Tad admits that he knows the look all too well - the one that says "What's mine is mine - and anyone who tries to take anything that belongs to me will pay a hefty price." He agrees with her and says that the look scares him as well. Bianca tells him that she is starting to realize that there is so much more to being a parent than just holding and comforting your child - that a true parent will go to any lengths to protect their child. Tad agrees, but regardless of that fact, there is another truth. In protecting their children, all the people involved did wrong by her in a huge way. He believes that she has every right to make them all pay for what they did. He tells her that he has come to a decision regarding JR knowing about his son, and he is willing to live with it. However, she has to decide what to do despite Tad's thoughts on the matter. The one thing that is unique, he informs her, is that she won't have to do so alone.
After Tad leaves, Kendall and Ethan show up to visit Bianca. Ethan tells her that if her offer is still on the table, he would like to proceed with the DNA test. Delighted, Bianca readily agrees. Ethan informs her that if it does turn out that he is Zach's kid, it could mean that Miranda would lose half of her inheritance. Bianca tells him that isn't even a concern. She just wants him to be able to find out who he really is. Ethan smiles and says that he's ready to find out - even if it does mean he's related to Slater.
A short time later, the DNA samples have been taken, and Kendall asks that they be rushed. Nodding, the lab technician takes the samples and heads for the lab. Anita, who is holding Miranda, says that she is going to take the baby to visit with Myrtle. Ethan says that he's going to go with her, just to make sure everything is okay. When Kendall and Bianca are alone, Bianca tells her sister that Ethan is doing the right thing. Kendall agrees but quickly changes the subject. She wants to know when Bianca will be sprung from the hospital - she has plans to rearrange her schedule so that she can focus on taking care of her sister and her niece. Bianca tells Kendall to worry about Ethan instead - because the results (no matter which way they go) will be hard on him. Just then, Ethan comes back into the room. He tells the duo that it's time for him to put away the fantasies from his childhood of who his father was and face the reality of who he is. He says that some things aren't meant to be hidden - a son should know who his father is, no matter how much of a bastard he turns out to be. Bianca, who still had thoughts of JR and his son on her mind, takes what Ethan says to heart. Bianca throws out a hypothetical situation to Ethan: what if the son in question is young and still able to be shaped by a horrible father...would that make a difference in whether or not they should be kept apart? He tells her that he doesn't think there is any reason good enough to justify doing something like that.
Slater prepares to take his leave from the jail, but before doing so, he tells David that he will have plenty of time to contemplate what motivated Zach to turn against him. Feeling that he has the upper hand, he exits just as Tad shows up. David, always quick with a quip, demands to see his lawyer - as the people visiting have to qualify as cruel and unusual punishment. Tad tells him that he actually came to the jail to see Krystal.
Turning his back on David, he tells Krystal that he just came from visiting Bianca. This announcement makes David fall quiet and pay attention. Krystal asks how she's doing - but Tad tells her that she needs to prepare for the worst. Krystal acknowledges that Bianca has to do what she feels is right, but is wracked with guilt over the knowledge that she started the chain of events that would land her daughter in jail. Tad commiserates and says that the idea of Jamie throwing his life in the dumpster doesn't thrill him either. Tad is still blaming himself in a way for the whole baby switch. He tells Krystal that he had a feeling the night of the crash that Cramer was lying but he didn't follow through. He was so overwhelmed by everything that was going on that he didn't listen to his instincts. Not willing to let him impose such suffering on himself any longer, Krystal demands that he stop. She tells him that even though he didn't follow through that night, he eventually did by ordering the DNA test. It was her meddling that landed them where they are. She tells him that no matter what happens or where they end up, he should be assured that he did the right thing.
Jamie and Babe get decked out in their new disguises, but Babe is worried. She asks Jamie to tell her that everything will be all right. Soothingly, Jamie assures her that everything is alright and that no one will be able to track them down - not the Buchanans and not JR. Jamie tells Babe that with the cops on the trail of the guy making their fake IDs, they need to pack up and get out of town as soon as possible. Babe takes on the task of getting everything together and Jamie prepares to head out and get supplies for them to take with them. After easing her feelings of worry again, she heads for the bedroom and he heads for the door. As he opens it, he finds a cop on the other side, happy to find that someone really is home. Jamie steps into the hall with the officer. He tells him he didn't answer the door because he was on a business call and he thought that kids were just playing pranks. He asks how he can help, and the officer asks if he is Bradley Anderson. Jamie tells him that he's not, and identifies himself and Harry Tucker. He tells the officer that Bradley is an old school friend of his - and was nice enough to let him stay in the hotel room with him as he passed through town. The officer then tells him that they are trying to track down Matt Finley, who has been staying in the next room. Claiming that he doesn't know the neighbor, he asks why they are looking for him. The officer says that amongst other things, Finley is a forger. He pauses, and then asks for Jamie's name again. This time, Jamie formerly announces that his name is Harry Samuel Tucker. The officer asks if he knows of any reason why Finley would have his name written on a piece of paper in his room. The officer asks if they can take their conversation into the hotel room. Babe, who had been listening in from the other side of the door, makes a mad dash with the baby to a different room. Jamie leads the way in, and launches into an explanation. He tells the officer that he's a salesman, and he met Finley through his friend Brad. Upon being asked what he sells, Jamie avails himself of a wig that happened to be lying out. He spins a tale of selling men's hairpieces, and that despite their description, Finley was interested in buying something new. When he seems a bit suspicious, Jamie tries to distract him by offering his services - as the cop's hairline is receding. Disgusted at the suggestion, the cop simply hands his card over and asks him to pass it on to Brad. Assuring the officer that he would make sure Brad called, he was able to escort him out without giving himself away. Babe emerges from another room, congratulates Jamie for a job well done, and rewards him with kisses - but he isn't ready to relax yet. He tells Babe that he just temporarily stalled the police, and that they could be back at any time. They agree that they need to get everything together as soon as possible and leave town. Just then, they hear a noise at the door. They freeze, waiting to see what would happen. An envelope gets shoved under the door, and they pause for a moment before retrieving it from the floor. Jamie carefully checks the hall to see if there is anyone still around. Finding only an empty hallway, they close the door and check out the contents of the envelope. They find a note from Finley saying that he has their IDs and wants to meet later at a café. Jamie is wary that they might be walking into a trap - but Babe has faith in him to make the right decision. Knowing that their lives will be easier with the IDs, he decides to take a chance on getting them.
Back at the hospital, Anita and Myrtle are playing with the baby when Zach enters the room. Myrtle insists that he hold his niece. He protests at first, but gives in when he realizes Myrtle won't back down. He takes Miranda into his arms and speaks to her quietly. When Myrtle asks what he said, he says he told Miranda he was glad her father died before he could lay eyes on her. Because of that, Michael didn't have a chance to pass on the family curse. Myrtle denounces that as hogwash but Zach seems oblivious. He tells Miranda that if anything can eradicate the effects of the Cambias curse, it's the love of Bianca Montgomery. He tells her that she is her mother's child. Myrtle tells Zach that there are good and bad parents, but that as long as you fill your children with love and respect and give them a good heart - you will be repaid in spades. She concludes by saying that he should never let anyone tell him anything different. Ethan and Kendall walk down the hall, unknowingly passing Zach along the way. She says that she wants to come back later to see her sister - so Anita offers to Zach that this might be a good time to see Bianca, if he wants. He refuses gently, saying that he found all he needed by seeing Miranda.
JR announces to his father that his son is alive. Befuddled, Adam tries to be supportive by saying that the news is great. JR can tell by his tone that his father doesn't believe him, and probably thinks he is crazy. He assures Adam that he is completely sane and aware of what is going on. Further, he insists that he will get his son back. JR tells his father about what his private investigator found in Florida by flashing pictures of Jamie and Babe around. The sightings were confirmed by the hotel manager, the maid and a nearby store clerk. Adam says that they knew the couple was in Florida - but JR interrupts and informs his father that what they didn't know is that they were traveling with an infant - a 10 month old baby boy. Adam is close to being convinced about the existence of his grandson, but he questions where the baby has been since he was born. JR admits that he isn't sure - but he is certain that Paul Cramer had something to do with it, especially since he was the one that handed Miranda over to them at the crash site. Adam restates the obvious: with Cramer dead, they aren't going to get any additional information from him. JR figures that with the chopper crash and his murder, there are probably many articles available that may give them more clues. He heads over to his laptop and is able to bring up a list of news items. As he searches, Adam sits and contemplates the seemingly unthinkable. He apologizes to JR for his deception, and the part he played in getting Miranda back to Bianca. JR tells him not to worry about it and Adam asks if that means he is forgiven. JR tells him no, but that he will let his father hold his son when the baby is brought home. After looking at a few sites, he brings up one with a picture of Kelly Cramer Buchanan. It tells of how she last saw her half-brother the evening before he disappeared. JR believes that she fits the description of the woman the PI said was looking for Babe and Jamie. He clicks on a few links and finds out that Kelly is Kevin Buchanan's ex-wife, and about the kidnapping. In the last article, it says that their baby was 9 months old at the time. Adam takes note of this and points it out to his son. The timing lined up - and they realized they had every reason to believe that Ace Buchanan is really the son of JR and Babe. Adam warns his son that they can't go off half-cocked trying to track Babe down and trying to bring the baby back. JR assures Adam that his PI person is staying strictly in the background, and that he will be careful. He plans on making Babe and Jamie pay for daring to throw lies in his face. Adam says that he will work his friendship with Dorian for more information, and JR says he will have a one on one with Kelly. Adam asks his son to forgive the doubts he had - and JR says he will bury them with the promise that his son will be under his roof in a week's time, while Babe and Jamie pay for what they did.
Back in her hospital room, Bianca mentally reviews what Ethan said regarding how his father's life might have been different had he known about his son. This convinces Bianca to place a call to JR. The phone rings just as JR is about to leave the house. He runs back into the living room and is able to catch the call."
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