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Summaries - Episodes 81-90

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Covington Bay--Episode 86

Nikki and Nina discuss Nikki's problems with the men in her life. She is starting to feel trapped between Richie and James and wonders if she made a mistake agreeing to get involved with James to get evidence that he killed Candice, especially since she and Richie are on the outs right now because of Richie's jealousy of James. Nikki thinks she and Richie will make up, but she wonders if things will ever be the same between them. Nina reminds Nikki of James' feelings for her, which Nikki says she can handle. Nina suggests Nikki get out of this situation, but Nikki says she can't. She feels she has to see it through, starting with finding Candice's diary. Nikki wants to go to the hospital and ask for Glenn's help, but she knows he wouldn't do anything since he believes Nathan killed Candice. Therefore, Nikki has come up with a plan that involves Nina.

Richie makes plans to make up with Nikki not only because he loves her, but because he needs her to prove James killed Candice. Marc says the plan has to come off or their secret could be exposed. But they are also concerned that Nikki could find Candice's diary and discover what Candice knew about Richie and Marc, which the young men are certain Candice wrote in her diary. Richie has a plan to distract Nikki long enough for him to get to the diary before she does.

Sabrina laments that she's so busy she doesn't get to spend time with her husband, David. Still, he's got his problems too, being busy with his parishioners, especially Polly Johnson, who's son Sam is still in critical condition. Sabrina plans to go to the hospital to see Gloria and check up on how she is doing after the incident at the courthouse with Glenn. As she hangs up her phone, Sabrina is visited by Patricia, who tells Sabrina about Michael's plans to quit his job. Patricia wants to know what Sabrina is going to do to get Michael back to work. When Patricia is insistent that Sabrina do something and insinuates that because she hired Lucas Greyhawk, knowing the bad history between Michael and Lucas, it's partially Sabrina's fault. Sabrina reminds Patricia that things were fine until she came back to town and got so involved with the Greyhawks, only acerbating the problems. When Patricia refuses to accept any responsibility for what happened, Sabrina realizes that Patricia is only so concerned about Michael because she doesn't want to be blamed for anything. Angry about Patricia's selfishness, Sabrina says she will help Michael, but not for Patricia sake, but for Michael's.

Michael visits Collier and Associates to clean out his office. He regrets having left the D.A.'s office to work as a defense attorney and feels he should've known it would never work, especially after being assigned the Nathan James case and having to work with Lucas. Lucas then drops by, smug about Michael's quitting and informing Michael that he's going to be taking over his office while he works on the Nathan James case. The two exchange words and Michael leaves in disgust, vowing that one day, Lucas will pay for all the rotten things he and his family have done.

A.J. runs into Jack Rios, a reporter (the one Eric nearly assaulted) for the Covington Bay Times, who revels in writing sleazy stories. The two reporters, longtime rivals, clash and Rios vows he and his paper is going to crush A.J. and the Covington Bay Journal, especially now that Quentin has bought the paper. A.J. insists it won't be that easy.

Kevin tries to stop Melissa from seeing Eric, but she won't be deterred and rushes up to the homicide department when Kevin gets distracted. Once there, Melissa sees Angela, who gleefully informs Melissa where to find Eric. Angela is enjoying Eric's plight and wishes she could be there to see what happens when Walter learns about his daughters relationship with Eric.

Eric believes Walter will help him smooth out his legal problems, considering himself indispensable to the department and refusing to believe what he did was all that bad. However, feeling there's nothing he can do to get Eric out of this situation, Walter fires Eric and informs him Nigel is on his way to the office to press formal charges. Walter and Jake advise Eric to get a lawyer, but Eric doesn't think he needs one. Jake, however, calls his mother Sabrina and gets her to come down to represent Eric.

Gloria clings to Zachary, glad to see him, crying on his shoulder. Zachary is glad to be there for her, but Gloria realizes what she is doing and that everyone is watching. She runs to her office. Zachary follows and insists he wants to help her. Gloria feels she embarrassed herself (and nearly revealed how she felt about Zachary), and wants to be alone. But, Zachary won't leave her alone. Eventually, Gloria tells Zachary what his father did to stop the divorce. Zachary is outraged and hurt. He slips and says 'that this isn't what he wanted for her…or us'. Stunned, Gloria asks Zachary what he meant by 'us'.

Witnessing the display of affection between Gloria and Zachary and upset when they take off together, Dana wants to follow, but Natalie won't let her, warning Dana she is risking so much to chase after Zachary, especially since Zachary and Gloria are no more than friends. Dana insists otherwise and is ready to take off despite Natalie's warnings. Before she can leave, Melody comes up and wants to know where Dana is going. Natalie covers for Dana, but Melody still chastises Dana for her poor performance on the job lately and warns her to get her act together. After Melody leaves, Natalie does the same thing, but Dana isn't listening.

Covington Bay--Episode 87

Nigel is at the police station about to handle the situation with Eric's arrest when he runs into Kevin. Kevin is concerned about Nigel's injuries, but Nigel says he's fine. He's more concerned about Monica and Vicki being caught up in the Lassiter/Greyhawk war. Kevin wonders how Nigel will protect his wife and stepdaughter and Nigel says he has a plan to do just that. Kevin admits that Nigel is a good father, which surprises Nigel considering how negative Kevin was about his marriage the day before. Kevin says he thinks Nigel shouldn't have married Monica, but says that it's clear he loves her very much. The subject shifts to Nigel's visit to Alec's memorial service and Nigel admits again that he loves Kevin even if they can't be together. Kevin is obviously touched and admits to Nigel that he was wrong for being so mean to him that day. Kevin explains that seeing Nigel only reminded him of all he's lost in his life…his mother's death, his brother Brandon's institutionalization and Nigel's decision to walk away from what they had…and that was why he was so embittered. Nigel is surprised by Kevin's admission…including that Kevin will always love him. The two go on to reminisce about how they inadvertently wound up in Rome together as teenagers and fell in love. But before things get too emotional between them, Nigel leaves.

Angela and A.J. spar over Eric's plight. Angela can't hide her glee that Eric is headed for self-destruction, especially now that Melissa and Eric's affair is about to be exposed. A.J. admonishes Angela for telling Melissa where to find Eric, knowing that he would be with Walter. However, Angela doesn't care about A.J.'s opinion. In fact, she's out to end A.J.'s relationship with Melody, certain A.J. will never marry Melody. Again she encourages to break it off with Melody so she can get on with her life. Of course, Angela doesn’t know that A.J. plans to do just that because he doesn't want her to be stuck with him considering the secret he is keeping. Later, during a conversation with Jake, A.J. is puzzled when he asks how Melody is doing. Jake says he's only curious because of the misery Melody went through when she thought A.J. was dead. The subject shifts to the search for Reilly and Slade and Jake says there has been no leads. Jake then decides he should tell A.J. about the bug Eric found in his apartment.

As Eric and Walter debate whether Eric's career can be saved, Melissa comes in. It doesn't take long for Walter to figure out that his daughter and Eric are involved. Walter is very angry about it and tries to warn Melissa that Eric is no good for her. Melissa isn't listening…but Walter manages to get her to wait for him in her office so Eric can deal with his legal problems. Melissa leaves and Eric is instantly smug about his relationship with the young Miss Stone. Walter warns that the relationship is over…and he'll do whatever he has to see that it happens. They are interrupted by Nigel, who wants to talk to Eric alone. Walter is wary about it, but agrees and leaves. Eric is stunned when Nigel then announces he'll drop the charges…but only on one condition.

At Covington Bay Medical Center, Gloria presses Zachary to admit what he meant by 'us'. Before Zachary can answer, he is interrupted by a knock at the door. It is Harry Tamakai, who has come to invite both Zachary and Gloria to Adam and Maggie's welcome home party. Gloria is about to turn down the invite, but Zachary accepts for both of them. After Harry leaves, Gloria tells Zach she really didn't want to go to the party. Zachary says considering all that is going on, she could use some time with family and friends in a fun environment…besides he'll be there too. Pleased with that idea, Gloria agrees to go and they both privately admit they can't wait to see each other that evening. However, they also resolve to keep their feelings to themselves, certain an admission would ruin their friendship.

Covington Bay--Episode 90

Dana is troubled by the fact that Danny is not only blackmailing her (asking for $10,000 to fund his brother's breakout from prison), but that she can't forget the kid from her estranged husband. Dana's anxiety doesn't go unnoticed by Zachary, who guesses Dana is upset about Danny. Zachary asks her what the problem is, but Dana denies any problem. Zachary doesn't believe her and wants to know what she is not telling him.

Abby Jefferson and Danny worry about Nathan, who is still in a coma. Danny wonders why Abby would stand by Nate after he cheated on her with Candice, but Abby says though Nate hurt her, she still loves him and vows to be his friend. After Mama J. makes Abby run off to school, she asks Danny where he's been for the last 24 hours or so. Danny simply says he had things to take care of, which is not good enough for Mama J., who assumes Danny was getting into trouble. She demands to know where he was and what he's up to.

Gary thinks about his meeting with Derek Kendall and tells Hillary he's decided to continue therapy with the man. Gary doesn't trust Derek, who has proven to be deceitful and dishonest in the past, but thinks that if the man is up to something, he'll be able to figure it out. Gary has another concern: what will happen when Gloria and Glenn find out Derek is back in town. Meanwhile, Derek is at his hotel room, thinking of his sister's visit and how she wanted him to return to Chicago, only Derek refused. Derek has a plan...and he knows what his next step is going to be.

Sabrina finds Gloria at the hospital and she's surprised that A. J. isn't there since his car is at the hospital. Both Gloria and Sabrina wonder where A.J. could be.

A.J. is visiting Glenn, chastising him for forcing his mother to stay married to him. A.J. demands Glenn give Gloria a divorce, but Glenn refuses so A.J. threatens to malign Glenn in the press. As A.J.'s words sink in, Glenn picks up the phone, saying A.J. will regret his blackmail.

At A.J.'s apartment, Max is about to shoot Melody before she can enter the kitchen, but she is distracted by the ringing doorbell. It turns out to be a delivery boy with something for A.J.: a small envelope. After the guy leaves, Melody goes into the kitchen...and a scream is heard throughout the apartment.

Hillary tells Gary that Glenn and Gloria will not like Derek being back in town. Gary say Derek has been in town for months and it's surprising he hasn't run into them already. Derek then shows up and wants to know if Gary will take him back as a patient. Gary agrees to do so and Derek is grateful. Gary is disturbed to learn Derek doesn't have a job (he used to be a reporter with the Times and was a good friend of A.J.'s), but Derek promises he'll do that soon. Then Gary asks Derek how Glenn and Gloria fit into his plans for a new life in Covington Bay.

Danny refuses to tell Mama J. his plans and she worries that he is going to get hurt...and so will Nathan. Just then, Christina comes up and is about to enter Nathan's room. Danny stops her, want to know who she is. She informs him that she and her father are Nathan's new doctors and that Darian is off the case. Danny is angry to hear that and demands Darian be back on the case...especially when he learns Christopher is out of town and not directly involved in Nathan's care. He refuses to let Christina in the room and in effect, fires her. Christina storms off and Danny makes the comment that Christina's haughty attitude reminds him for Dana. Mama J. wants to know why Dana is on his mind.

Dana tells Zachary she's worried that once everyone learns she was once married to Danny, especially Glenn, will chastise her. Zachary promises he won't let anyone hurt her, especially his father. Gloria sees this intimate moment and is visibly troubled by it...something Sabrina notices. But Gloria turns away and wants to know what A.J. was coming to see her about. Sabrina realizes she's going to have to tell Gloria about the Eric/Nigel mess.

Glenn turns out not to be calling his lawyer to process the divorce, but security to toss A.J. out of his office. A.J. grabs the phone and hangs it up, vowing to write nasty articles about Glenn if he doesn't end the marriage. Glenn calls A.J.'s bluff, knowing the journalist would never write articles that would affect his mother. A.J. admits Glenn is right. The conversation then shifts to Nathan and Glenn's insistence that the boy is guilty. A.J. wonders if the fact that Nate is black fuels Glenn's belief.

Derek admits he wants to confront Glenn and Gloria, he wants to apologize to them for all he's done. Gary says it's not a good idea...he's not ready to deal with the emotional turmoil that is sure to come by digging up all that ugly history. Derek is reluctant, but agrees to stay away from Glenn and Gloria for the time being. However, after Derek leaves, Derek says he can't stay away from them now that his plan is into motion....

Danny insists he doesn't want to talk about Dana (though he can't forget their kiss), but Mama J reminds him how much in love they were. Danny changes the subject to getting Darian back on Nathan's case. Mama J says they'll have to see if they can do it. Meanwhile, Darian is on his way to the hospital, with the evidence about the truth behind Nathan's heart attack in hand....

Glenn refuses to answer any questions about Candice, except to insist Nate is guilty. When A.J. wants to know why Glenn gets so nervous when anyone asks any questions about Candice, they are interrupted by Lucas, who wants to know the answer to that too....

Gloria is upset to hear about Eric's assault of Nigel and his nearly being arrested and ruining his career. Meanwhile, Natalie inadvertently lets it slip to Dana (in front of Zachary) that the Lassiters are throwing a party tonight and Zach is invited. Dana assumes she's going to be Zachary's date and he agrees...reluctantly so. Zachary then notices how upset Gloria seems to be and after learning about Eric's situation from Dana, goes over to comfort her. However, Gloria's concern shifts to the fact that Melody, who was supposed to assist her in an upcoming surgery, hasn't returned to the hospital yet and no one has heard from her....

Max returns to Markham's and reports all is well with the bug planted in A.J.'s apartment. However, Markham senses something his wrong and wants to know what's up. Max tells him about Melody coming to A.J.'s place and coming into the kitchen where he was hiding. Markham wants to know what Max did to Melody and Max hesitates to answer.....