Anthony told Sonny he wired an explosive to Claudia to cover his escape. Which he almost accomplished; Anthony made it to his car, but Jason got the drop on him. Then Sonny called Jason to ask how to defuse the bomb. With time running out, Sonny asked Claudia her favorite color: black. He snipped the black wire and stopped the countdown with seconds to go. Claudia and Sonny joined Jason — where Anthony pointed out "[Sonny] doesn't know." Know what? Sonny asked. Meanwhile, at PCPD, Spinelli was brought in to see Agent Rayner, who said Jason's deal wasn't honored. Maxie burst into the interrogation room, and Rayner threatened to jail her for obstruction of justice.Then Rayner gave her a moment with Spinelli. Rayner went to Johnny and asked for help finding Anthony, but Johnny pleaded ignorance. Just then, Jason phoned with details where to find Anthony: at 1965 Hawthorne Drive. Later, when Anthony was brought in, he insisted on talking to Johnny, and Rayner allowed it. Anthony pointed out that he didn't tell Sonny that Claudia got Michael shot, because Sonny would kill her, and Johnny would probably get himself killed trying to protect her. However, "the truth demands to be heard," and Sonny will eventually learn Claudia's secret — and kill her. An overjoyed Maxie told Spinelli: "You are my essential person," and they walked out together.

Nikolas took Alexis to Kelly's, where Rebecca was waitressing. Alexis suggested that Nik's persistent attentions could be actionable as harassment, but Rebecca insisted she is not considering legal action. Alexis left to get a martini. Nik insisted on helping Rebecca do her job, but only succeeded in spilled a tray of food. He insisted on mopping it up — but had no idea how to do it, so he made a mess and slipped in the water. She started laughing and fell, too. Meanwhile, Lucky visited Elizabeth to tell her that Cameron thinks they all will be living together when she gets discharged. She acknowledged that his being at her bedside during the crisis meant a lot, and she will be there for him. He told her that he broke up with Sam, and suggested they each need to figure out who they are on their own. "We'll always love each other," they agreed.

At Metro Court, Carly and Jax admitted they are glad to be reconciled, and smooched. Olivia arrived with a note to call Berlin. Carly related how they are on alert to protect Morgan because of something to do with Sonny. Olivia said that if her kid was in danger, she would change her name and leave town (wink, wink). She noted Sonny was always like that, and always drove Liv nuts with his lifestyle. Carly suggested he still has the same effect on her. Liv said Carly having Sonny's children is a bond that doesn't go away. Carly pointed out there's something going on between Sonny and Claudia. Liv seemed surprised that Sonny entered a loveless marriage, but Carly suggested he wanted power. Then Jason called to tell Carly it was over, and Anthony was arrested. Carly noted it's "us time."

Rayner told Jason he let Spinelli go, but..."Now we want Sonny. And you're gonna give him to us." Sonny and Claudia returned home and shared a couple of vodkas. When she asked why he risked himself for her, he said he couldn't' leave his wife to die. "I don't know what to feel," he admitted. She said she's scared of her feelings. When Sonny asked if she always runs away from scary feelings, she moved in and kissed him.