Paige's investigation implicates Ted Melcher in the murder of Murakame Corporation's president.

Val takes action to protect herself and the twins from Danny; a medical emergency has Patricia yearning to return to hospital work; Anne schemes to get rid of Paula to have Sumner all to herself.

Tragedy reunites Frank and Pat; the TV station beefs up security for Karen, while Dianne schemes to exploit the celebrity-stalker situation; Tom makes official his proposal to Paige and arouses Sumner's curiosity in the process; Gary basks in his new role as father.

Anne and Nick get cozy; Sgt. Levine questions Julie about Danny's death; Val and Gary bicker over their rehearsal dinner; Paige feels confused after a chat with Mack; and Anne prepares to confront the blackmailer.

Claudia settles into her new job, promptly appointing a new board member; Frank gets a job offer; Paige has had about all she can take of her job---and of Linda; Val gets a welcome home from the twins.

After realizing Linda's murder is a low priority for the police, Greg sets out to find Brian.

Mary follows Meg, while Val learns Mary was in prison. After Sumner and Paige make love, he ignores her.

Paige regrets spending the night with Bill. Nick continues seducing Claudia. Vanessa and Nick share a secret.

Karen and Paige discover Mack gave Mary five hundred thousand dollars. Tom Ryan investigates the murder.