JULY 4 - 8, 1977:
Steve learned that both Saxon and Deborah had a motive for killing Beau, since Beau raped Deborah the night he was murdered. Mike asked Draper to be his defense attorney after Draper resigned from the district attorney's office. April insisted on following Nicole to the Karr's house to convince Nicole to return to the Clairmont. Laurie spaced out and left John Victor alone.
JULY 11 - 15, 1977:
April convinced Draper to handle Mike's defense. Raven turned her attention to Mike's prosecutor Logan Swift. Steve and his new partner Calvin Stoner were ordered to work on Adam's murder, not Beau's. Steve reconciled with Deborah. Geraldine was attracted to Saxon. Bill was suspended. Johnny learned that Tracy is living with her former madam Mrs. Yost.
JULY 18 - 22, 1977:
During another bout of dementia, Laurie told Tracy she can have John Victor to raise as her son. Nicole decided to go back to the Clairmont. Steve found a book of matches in Adam's belongings with the word "Packy" written on the cover. Danny learned that Tracy is staying with Mrs. Yost.