Episode #183 - Wednesday, August, 23:

- Greta makes sure that Frankie really wants to go through with this. And he assures her that he does.

- The trial for custody of Zach begins.

- Carrie and Austin continue to try and fight to save their relationship by dealing with her adultery from all of those years ago. They have Alan to thank for dredging this up.

- Victor and Justin begin to strategize an attack against Alamain International.

- Steve, Kayla, and Stephanie spend the day together and bond as a family.

- Lexie’s attorney makes her points as to why Bo and Hope are unfit parents.

- Alan gets Will to lie to Sami and Lucas about his whereabouts…while Will sneaks off to meet Alan!

- Sami cannot accept the fact that Will is gay no matter how hard she tries.

- Lexie recalls how she has threatened the judge into seeing things the Dimera way.

- Greta and Frankie realize that her lawyer cannot know the true motivation behind the wedding or she may not receive the inheritance. So, they must pretend as if they are a real couple around the Von Amburg Family attorney.

- Bo and Hope are shocked when Lexie's attorney attacks their parenting skills - citing that Hope is promiscuous and negligent - using Mason and Shawn as examples. Hope is devastated.

- Alan finds a picture of himself in Will’s wallet and realizes that Will has some sort of romantic feelings for him…and that his plan is coming to fruition.

- During the recess, Hope tells Bo that she can’t stand to lose another child. Bo comforts her. Billie and Liam see this. Regardless, Billie tells Liam to confess everything to Hope - even if it means Bo and Hope will re-unite.

- Frankie declares his love for Melissa to her and vows to help her win back her children in an effort to prove his love.

- Lawrence arrives at the Alamain Mansion….and runs right into Vivian!

- Bo and Hope are shocked beyond belief....when Lexie is granted permanent custody of Zach!