-The whole courtroom reacts to Abe winning custody of Theo. Stefano, Lexie, and Cassie are stunned, Roman, Cal, Shane, Hope, Sami, Caroline, Billie, and the Horton's all congratulate Abe. Lexie asks Stefano what happened. Stefano declares this an outrage and wishes to appeal. Judge Fitzpatrick explains that Theo just wouldn't be safe in the Dimera environment and is better off in a more normal and stabile living situation. Lexie orders an appeal but Judge Fitzpatrick tells her that no appeal will be heard as the case is open and shut. Theo remaining in Abe's custody is the logical decision and any judge would see that. unless they were bribed. Lexie quietly asks Stefano if he did anything to ensure they would win the case. Stefano lies and says he tried talking with the judge but, obviously, it was to no avail. She would not accept bribery and would not bow to threats. Lexie wonders if bribery and the threats made things worse on their end. Cassie overhears and waves for Stefano to come over to speak with her while everyone is distracted. She asks why he lied to Lexie. He was with her during the court recess and never went to see the judge. Stefano says he had to lie because Lexie can't find out he did nothing to help her. The truth is he needed her to lose Theo to make her turn completely to the Dimera's. She has now turned against all those she loves and is now where she belongs-with her family. Stefano vows to get Theo back at some point but stresses that this needed to happen this way for things to line up the way he wants them. He urges Cassie to return to her seat so no one sees them speaking.

-Abe asks Judge Fitspatrick when a visitation arrangement will be settled. The judge says there will be no visitation at the moment. The court wishes to monitor Lexie and her home life before making any decisions. Her being connected to the Dimera's and living in the middle of that firestorm concerns her, especially with Lexie nearly dying. Abe asks that the judge consider that Lexie is a good mother and should be able to see her son. The judge says that once they acquire enough information to make sure it's safe and proper, she will be able to see him. It may be under supervision, however. Lexie is devestated. Cameron apologizes for the loss in court. Stefano blames it on her and says she didn't do enough. Cameron says that there wasn't a whole lot to be done. They had all the negativity on their side with his family's name. It was just too much to overcome. Stefano says that if she was a better lawyer she could overcome it. Cameron gets fed up and walks off saying she is done working for him or any Dimera. She leaves. Abe tells Celeste he didn't want Lexie to lose Theo completely. Lexie lashes out at him and vows revenge on Abe and everyone in the courtroom. She tells her mother that she is disgusted with her and that she is no longer her daughter. Celeste explains that she wasn't taking sides but her pleas fall in deaf ears with Lexie. Judge Fitzpatrick reminds Lexie that Abe was being very civil given the circumstances and trying to help her. Lexie is furious and will not listen to reason. She vows that her and her family will get their revenge and she will get her son back no matter what she has to. Stefano reiterates that promise as they both leave. Outside the courtroom, Lexie begs Stefano to help her as he is the only person she has left in the world to help her. He promises that he will an grins as he thinks about how everything is falling in line. Abe thanks Frankie for his work and he leaves. Abe comforts Celeste and assures her that Lexie and her will work things out. Celeste tells Abe she isn't so sure and fears her daughter may be lost to all of them.

-Cassie says goodbye to Caroline and Cal and leaves. Cal congratulates Abe and leaves. Shane is called away and gives his best wishes to Roman as he leaves. Sami says she is leaving too and Abe thanks her for her support. He hopes they can put the past in the past. She agrees. Roman comes over to her and says he is proud of her for helping Abe. Sami gives him a cold stare and asks if someone was talking before walking away. Roman yells out that she can't ignore or avoid him forever. He exists and is not giving up on her. Sami doesn't listen as she walks away. Roman talks to Eric and asks how he is. Eric says he is ok but could be better. Roman says he wants to get to know Eric again and wants to try to forge a relationship. Eric says he'll see as he doesn't have much time on his hands. Roman tells him that they need to call or talk more. Meanwhile, Sami bumps into Nicole. Sami asks Nicole if she found out anything about Eric's secret yet. Nicole says she hasn't but that he has been spending alot of time with Greta. Sami warns Nicole to be careful and to find out what is going on without being caught because being caught could end up destroying Eric and her anyway. Nicole understands. Greta asks Eric how he is doing. Eric says he has very little energy and can feel his time running out. Greta admits to Eric she called the specialist she knows and he is coming in. Eric is angry and reminds Greta that he said no. Greta begs him to see the specialist. It can't really hurt or damage anything even more. She begs him to humor her. He reluctantly agrees and says he will see the specialist. She is very happy and embraces him, which Nicole sees. She tells him she will call him when the specialist arrives and leaves. Nicole returns to Eric. He asks if something is wrong. Nicole lies and says that nothing is wrong and that she just wants to leave. He agrees and they take off.

-Hope overhears Billie talking to Kate on her cell about Chelsea and asks if Billie has found her yet. Billie says she hasn't. Hope explains she just talked to Judge Fitzpatrick and had the charges against Chelsea for Zack's death formally dropped. They decided it was best not to go through another hearing given all Chelsea and the family has been through. She tells Billie that Chelsea will have to do a large amount of community service and be on probation. Billie says she is ok with that and thanks Hope. She wishes she knew where Bo was. Hope says they all wish they did. Jack walks over and asks to speak with Billie. Hope leaves. Jack says he is done covering the hearing and thinks they should talk now. He asks if everything is ok between them and if things can go back to the way they were before everything happened with Abby. Billie tells Jack that things can't be the same because they both have to be there for their families and need to give that factor consideration. Jack says they can still be friends since that is all they are and be there for their children and family. He would hate to lose their friendship. Billie agrees. Jack asks if they are ok. Billie says they are and they embrace as Laura watches and overhears. Laura tells herself she won't let this happen and will have to think of another way to stop it. Alice, Doug, and Julie join her. Doug says he will go get the car. Alice tells Laura she is wrong to interfere and Jennifer would not want that. Julie says she has already told Laura this. Laura says she is just looking out for Jack. Alice asks Laura if she is sure about that because it seems like Laura is looking out for herself since she doesn't want Kate's daughter getting involved romantically with Jack. Laura says that is not the case, although it does play a part in it. She just feels like Billie should not be involved with Jack at this juncture. Alice and Julie warn her that her plotting could backfire.

-Maggie calls Victor and asks if she can pick up anything for him, Bo, Lucas, and Austin on her way back. He says no and she hangs up. Caroline overhears and asks Maggie how long she plans on playing hosue with Victor. Maggie says she is not playing house. Caroline reminds Maggie of when she pushed Victor away because she was becoming too dependent on him and she didn't want things to get too complicated as they were both vulnerable. She asks what happened to make Maggie change her mind. Maggie says that Victor and her are friends and that they shouldn't have to stop being friends. They help and comfort one another and there is nothing wrong with that because they care about each other. Caroline tells Maggie if she cared for Victor she would put an end to his reverting back to his old ways to get revenge. Maggie says she approves of it because something needs to be done. Too many lives have been destroyed and lost already and it's about time action was taken so she supports Victor and his cause. Caroline is stunned and says that Maggie will be sorry when someone gets killed. If she cared, she would put an end to all that. Maggie asks for Caroline's problem is. Caroline explains that she just doesn't think what is going on with Victor and Maggie is right and she does not like how Maggie is standing by while Victor destroys his life and the lives of Bo, Lucas, and Austin. Maggie thinks Caroline is lying and that she has been afraid since day one that something more could be happening between Victor and her. Caroline denies it but Maggie claims she knows that is the case and that Caroline feels guilty for causing him pain. Caroline tells Maggie that none of those accusations are true but wonders if Maggie is developing more then friendly feelings for Victor. Caroline tells Maggie that her husband is gone and Victor is right there for her at all times. She adds that Maggie has been walking around him like some late in life whore and asks her how long she thinks it will be before she uses her pain and suffering over Mickey's death to get Victor into bed. Maggie is stunned that Caroline would go to that extreme and attack her verbally. She slaps her and calls her a [!@#$%^&*] as Roman, Hope, Alice, Julie, Doug, Abe, Celeste, and Laura watch.

The screen then fades to black and the credits roll.

On the next Salem Lives...

Julie to Victor: How do you feel about Maggie?

Maggie to Stefano and Lexie: Justice will be served and revenge will be had. Beleive my words Victor is already working on destroying you all.

Victor to Maggie: Maggie!!

Greta to Eric: This could give you some hope.

Eric to Greta: Or it could be the final nail in my coffin.

Max to Chelsea: Please, Chelsea. Don't let it be like this. Let me help you. Please!!!

Celeste to Abe: I hate to say it Abraham but the worst is yet to come.