Loretta apologized to Rachel for missing the shower. She claimed the cab had held her up. Amanda entered the hall as Loretta told Rachel she had to leave because Sam didn't want her. Amanda left in a hurry.
Scott and Dawn waited on tenterhooks for the judge's verdict.
Felicia organized Sophie and Cheryl. She wondered why Cass and Nicole hadn't called. Mitch arrived. Monte Carlo phoned to say Cass and Nicole weren't there. Mitch didn't tell Felicia. He did tell Sophie so she would know what it was. She wasn't supposed to tell. Sophie was distressed. Mitch left.
Jamie helped Donna get settled in Michael's suite. Vicky offered to walk him out. Michael told Donna he thought they should name the baby something more memorable than Michael. He suggested Basil. She vetoed it. He proposed Roderick. They had a good time.
Vicky was pleased to hear Donna laughing. Jamie said he wanted to talk to her later.
Loretta told Rachel she embarrassed Sam. Rachel encouraged her to stay.
Amanda tried to get Sam to weaken. He said Loretta depended too much on him. Amanda pled. Sam was firm. She left. He picked up the battered gift from Loretta.
Vicky coddled Donna. She asked about her love for Michael. Donna guessed that Vicky had met Someone. Vicky lowered her eyes and admitted it. She said she couldn't bring him home because it was too soon. Donna advised her not to let anyone stand in her way.
The judge ruled in Dawn's favour. Most people rejoiced. Zack shook hands with his opponent. Chad and Mary announced that they'd organized a party. Dawn decided to talk to the press. She was pretty girlish about it.
Felicia and Cheryl heard about the case on the news. Felicia sent Cheryl to the party. Amanda wandered in. Without telling her why, Amanda told Felicia Loretta was leaving and she wanted Felicia to interfere. Felicia was pleased. They headed out.
Cheryl chatted with Dawn. Zack toasted Scott. The opposing lawyer dropped by to celebrate with them. Zack was friendly. Scott ran off to sit with Dawn. Jamie congratulated Dawn. Vicky had followed him. He looked peculiar. Mary mothered Cheryl and showered travel tips upon her.
Amanda introduced Felicia to Loretta. Felicia asked Loretta to stay. Loretta was moved. Amanda said Sam wanted to talk to Loretta. Loretta said Sam didn't care.
Sam arrived at the airport 5 minutes before Loretta's plane was scheduled to depart and learned she hadn't boarded. Mitch arrived to ask about Cass and Nicole's plane. Sam spotted him and explained why he was there. He wants Loretta to stay. Mitch stared. Include him out. Sam persisted. The Seattle plane left. Sam went to find Loretta. A man appeared with something strange to say.
Felicia worked on Loretta a little and left. Amanda picked up where Felicia had left off. Loretta made-up her mind to take a later flight. She fled when Rachel arrived.
Michael told Donna they'd arrested That Old Carrot for 1st degree murder. Donna got a little weepy. Michael promised to build her a new house and to be a good father.
Dawn went to take her medication in the kitchen. Mary followed her and assured her she didn't have to be the world's best sick person. Dawn doesn't want to burden Scott more than she has to. Mary was impressed. Scott found them hugging.
Mitch told Felicia Loretta wasn't leaving and Cass and Nicole hadn't called. He said they'd lost contact with the plane somewhere off the coast of France. Felicia refused to believe they were dead.
Rachel tried to reassure Amanda. Loretta came in with her bags. Amanda offered to drive her to the airport. Sam arrived.
Michael tucked Donna in. Mitch phoned and asked Michael to come over. Michael said he couldn't leave Donna. Felicia said it was important and asked if they could come over to the suite. Michael agreed. Donna's looking forward to the visit.
Rachel and Amanda left Sam and Loretta alone. Loretta pretended her flight had been cancelled. Sam told her he knew it hadn't. He asked her to stay. She rushed to unpack. Amanda flung herself into Sam's arms. He looked a trifle apprehensive.