Thursday

An extremely tired Margo arrives at the hospital, eager to learn what caused Doris's panic attack. Lyla covers for Katie and later, Brad unintentionally informs Margo that his wife was headed for Doris's room when he last saw her. After lecturing Katie and warning her to steer clear of the investigation, Margo returns home where Tom reveals the D.A.'s office will probably be handling the case and it should make its way to court sometime next week.

Alison tries to comfort her mother's heaving sobs, but can't seem to take her mind off Michael. Susan informs her daughter that she confronted Michael earlier and he just looked so innocent. He genuinely thought Susan would believe his lie, she guesses. Back downstairs, Emily reveals that she's always been one to go off the deep end every now and then and do some miserable things to people she truly cares for. Dusty excuses it and offers to be there to keep her sane. Both sort of chuckle and Dusty finally breaks the silence by informing Emily he's giving her 24 hours to answer or he's out of her life forever.

Jade waltzes up to Lucinda's guest house and beats on the door. Luke invites her in and asks for more information about her sudden hesitance regarding Colin; remember that this was a guy she was head over heels for just a week ago, he scoffs. Jade carefully explains that Colin keeps asking about how wealthy Lily is and why Rose never dipped into that money. It's kind of creepy that he knows so much, she grumbles. Unsettled, she turns the subject to Luke and Kevin. Luke explains that they slept in the same bed after the grand opening of Donovan's but never had sex; they were way too drunk. Jade's happy for Luke and surmises that it won't be long before Noah is a thing of the past and Luke and Kevin can finally be together.

After stopping at the drugstore, Carly stops at Java and spots Carrie sitting in a corner booth. She wanders over and says hello before taking a seat. Carrie asks about the kids, and makes a vague promise to stop by and see them soon. Remembering Jack's distrust, Carly subtly discourages it, assuring Carrie the kids will understand she needs to focus on her new job. When Carly leaves, Carrie picks up her magazine, but gets distracted by flashes of her latest romp with Noah. She's pulled back to reality when her co-worker calls and reports that Barbara's in a frantic search for her. Knowing she doesn't have long, Carrie hails a cab and heads back to work, not eager to see Barbara there impatiently waiting for her.