James Healey

Following Josh Harris' death, Sammy Jo realizes she must let go of Steven; upset by Steven's uncompromising use of power, Fallon drifts further away from her brother; Dana gives the notes of Denver-Carrington's board meeting to Sean.

Dana tries desperately to convince Adam how much she wants their son. She proposes that if they were a loving couple again, the judge would find in their favor. Still hurting from her outburst in court, Adam is cold to her pleas. Out of a job and money, Leslie comes to Alexis, asking for forgiveness. Amused by her change of heart but unmoved to compassion, Alexis sends Leslie away. Waiting pensively for the judge's decision on his son's custody, Adam is stung by Jesse and Karen's in-court announcement that they are going to reconcile their marriage. Sammy Jo is caught off guard by Jeff's marriage proposal. Turning to Krystle for advice, she is blunt in reminding Sammy Jo how uncomfortable their marriage would be for the family. Unable to tolerate Adam's abuse, Dana firmly places the blame on him for their failing marriage. Dana leaves Adam, making Jesse and Karen probable winners in their custody suit.

Following the explosion in Natumbre, Blake is accused of dealing in illegal arms; Alexis uncovers proof that Sean paid Jesse to return to Denver so he could persuade Karen to keep Adam's baby.

Karen is rushed to the hospital to the hospital as she goes into labor; after Sean threatens Leslie, she confides in Dex, Sean's true identity; Dex warns Alexis that Sean may be seeking vengeance against her as she listens in horror; Jeff resigns as Blake's campaign manager, while his and Sammy Jo's relationship becomes more intimate; after Karen delivers Adam a son, he is stunned when Karen tells him she is unable to go through with her surrogate agreement.