Erica went to Pigeon Hollow to meet Palmer's old friend, Doc. Doc handed Erica a box that was to be opened at Palmer's will reading. Doc also gave Erica a letter from Palmer, which she opened immediately. She grew emotional reading Palmer's loving words.

Opal and Greenlee ran into each other in the park. Opal expressed to Greenlee that she believes Greens is fated to be with Ryan, not David. David sauntered by and Opal beat a hasty retreat. Back at home, Opal got a call from Erica, who updated her on how things were going in West Virginia. Erica said she was heading back to Pine Valley. Opal broke the news that Erica should go straight to Fusion because there was a crisis brewing. Erica checked her Blackberry and was aghast.

Madison opened up to Ryan about her trust issues but reiterated that their relationship is strictly boss/employee. She excused herself to take a call from Randi. Randi told Madison to come to Fusion immediately. At the office, the workers fielded the scandal that was erupting over Greenlee and David's creative bookkeeping. Greens and David entered and pretended to be shocked by the news about Erica. Jack entered and asked what was going on. When he got up to speed, he immediately thought that Greenlee and David were behind it. Erica called Greenlee's cell to blast her for her dirty trick; Greens pretended that they had a bad connection. Greenlee felt bad about lying to Jack but David reminded her of the big picture. Erica told the pilot of her private plane that she had to get home right away, despite the pilot's desire to have the plane checked and to file a flight plan. When she threatened to replace him, he complied with her wishes to get in the air right away. Erica had flashbacks to talking about Jack with Palmer. Suddenly, there was turbulence. The pilot announced that they were going to have to make an emergency landing. Erica frantically dialed Bianca but couldn't get reception. She prayed to survive the inevitable crash. The pilot commanded her to brace for impact. "Jack!" Erica cried out.

At the Chandler mansion, Scott urged Marissa not to demand that Annie get kicked out of the house. Upstairs, Annie told a shirtless JR that she was there to make peace with him. Marissa walked in as Annie lay sprawled out on the bed. Marissa ordered her to leave. When Annie went downstairs, Scott chastised her for being in the house. JR followed and demanded that Scott get Annie out. When the cousins bickered, Annie defended Scott, and he expressed his appreciation. Scott showed Annie the technology he was considering developing for Chandler and copped to having stolen them from Palmer's company. Annie assured Scott that his secret was safe with her.... Marissa and AJ shared a warm moment. She then told JR that she thinks they needed to get out of town. JR seethed that he feels that Scott is up to something with the company. Marissa was upset that instead of taking a vacation with her and AJ, JR wanted to stay behind and tend to Chandler business. JR reiterated his devotion. They kissed passionately and despite some initial hesitation, she consented to having sex — but then he, besieged with memories of Annie, pulled back.

In the park, Ryan and Emma discussed Emma's upcoming birthday party. Emma wanted Greenlee to come. Greens strolled into the park and Emma invited her to the party; she accepted. Greenlee and Ryan had a nice conversation which he ended upon seeing David approaching. Back at the casino, Madison told Ryan about the Erica scandal. Greens and David went to Wildwind and he privately took a call. He was horrified when he found out that Erica's plane, which he had paid someone to tamper with, had taken flight.