Audrey tries to pin James's murder on Henry, Barbara figures out Audrey is up to no good, Janet and Teri spar over Liberty's pregnancy, and Liberty tells Parker the truth.
Audrey watches as James passes out from the lethal injection. After he is out, she pretends to be upset and hides the syringe in Henry's pocket! Henry tells Audrey he knows she did something to James. The paramedics wheel James away and Audrey chases after them. Henry calls Vienna and tells her he doesn't think James will make it!
Barbara sees Audrey crying in the Lakeview. Audrey informs her that the magnificent man is dead and runs away! Audrey goes back to her suite and orders the attorney to stick to their bargain. As she is untying him, Barbara bangs on the door. Barbara convinces a housekeeper to let her in. She walks in as Audrey is untying the attorney and remarks, "What an interesting way to mourn the dead!" As the attorney leaves, Audrey tells Barbara she and James had an open relationship. Barbara tells her she knows she is desperate to get her hands on James's money. Barbara realizes James didn't have a chance to change the will. Barbara warns her she won't get away with what she did!
Paul and Emily cuddle in bed and he mentions his marriage proposal again. Emily asks if he loves her. He tells her he does, but she still wants to leave things the way they are.
Craig tells Rosanna he hated lying to her. Rosanna worries that Liberty must be so scared and wonders about Parker, but Craig informs her that Parker is not the father. Rosanna then apologizes and admits that he was incredibly unselfish, but will never figure him out. Craig asks Rosanna if she will be okay with Teri coming back to Metro. She agrees and remarks she will not mention anything to Carly. Craig leans in and asks if they are good. She stammers that they are okay.
A doctor asks Liberty how she is feeling, but Janet barges into the clinic and orders the doctor to get her daughter off of the table! Liberty admits she has not gone through with the procedure and wants to talk to her mom alone. Liberty apologizes for letting her down, but Janet assures her that she loves her. Liberty cries that she doesn't want the baby. She admits that Parker is not the father and she had a one night stand. Liberty begs Janet to let her have the abortion, but Janet convinces her to go home to discuss it.
Barbara barges into Fairwinds to find a half naked Paul and Emily. Although horrified, she tells Paul that James is dead, but the will was not changed. Paul kisses Emily and tells Barbara he has everything he wants. Barbara wants him to go to the hospital and he agrees.
The doctor informs Henry and Vienna that James is dead from suffering a fatal heart attack. Henry finds a syringe in his pocket and realizes Audrey slipped it into his pocket to pin the murder on him! Vienna orders Henry to stay there while she takes care of the situation. Paul and Emily arrive and Henry informs them James is dead. Emily asks how Henry managed to pull this off.
Inside the hospital room, Paul tells James he may be the one who is dead, but he finally gets to rest in peace. Paul tells James he can't hurt him anymore and thanks him for finally giving him what he wanted most in the world. He steps outside and tells Henry and Emily he is sure that James is dead. Henry tries to give Paul a hug, but Paul laughs that he hopes Henry enjoys all the money. After they leave, Henry goes in to see James. He says good-bye and thanks him for the money.
Janet and Teri return home with Liberty. She apologizes, but Janet assures her she is still her mom and still loves her. After Liberty goes upstairs, Janet asks why Teri would take her daughter to an abortion clinic and leave her! Teri stammers that Janet knows better than anyone how Liberty is feeling, but Janet yells that she needed an adult and not a pal. Teri thinks Janet should be grateful that Liberty confided in anyone at all. Their fight escalates into an abortion debate and Teri asks if Janet is going to force Liberty to have a baby. Janet reminds Teri they are Catholics and abortion is a sin. Teri doesn't want to have a political debate and wants to focus on what is best for Liberty. Janet yells that she doesn't know what is best for her daughter. Teri asks if she wants Liberty to turn out like her. Janet tells her she will never be a parent to her child and orders her to get out! Parker interrupts to check on Liberty. Alone again, Teri asks if they will make it through this, but Janet cries that she can't say.
Liberty steps outside with Parker. She cries and admits that she is pregnant. A quiet Parker asks if it is Tony's. Liberty tells him she went to Chicago to have an abortion, but didn't go through with it. Liberty doesn't know what to do. Parker tenderly hugs her as she cries.
Vienna goes to Audrey's suite and tells her she knows she killed James. She pulls the syringe out and tells her she is taking it to the police! Audrey tells her not to be foolish. Audrey claims she will tell the police that Henry forced her to murder James for the money!
Barbara goes back to Audrey's suite and tells her she will prove what she did to James. Audrey tells her there is nothing to prove, but Barbara tells her she ordered an autopsy and leaves.
Vienna and Henry meet up at the Lakeview bar. She tells him that Audrey set him up and they have to stay quiet. Henry sips on a martini and remarks, "Guess I'll have to accept the Stenbeck fortune after all."
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