Ep. #9960

Luke insists that Laura tell him before he dies whether or not she meant it when she said that she wanted to marry him. Laura pretends to concentrate on getting them out of their jam, but she finally admits that her words came from the heart. AJ does not understand Jax's accusations that he faked Skye's kidnapping, and AJ grandstands his own kidnapping to his hidden audience, Courtney. Frightened Courtney threatens to leave, but AJ convinces Courtney to stay in spite of her fears. Jax pushes Skye to tell the truth by telling her that he's finished with her otherwise, and Jax makes good on his promise when Skye fails to deliver. Jax notes the piece of clothing Skye took from AJ's in the process. Alexis discreetly slips away from Ned and Kristina, and Alexis awkwardly bumps into Felicia. Felicia wants Ned's help on a case, and Alexis tells Kristina that she'll get over seeing her with Ned, but Alexis also asks Ned if he's playing a game with her sister. Roy visits Melissa in her cell, and he urges her to take the plea bargain. However, Melissa appears intent upon going to trial and proving that she is right. Roy receives Laura's message for help and leaves.

Ep. #9962

Luke and Laura secretly cheer at the sight of Roy and Felicia, and they go along with the wedding charade. Jennifer leaves to change into her bridal gown, while Luke and Laura scheme with Roy and Felicia. During the vows, Laura hits Luke on the head with a champagne bottle, and the battle for their escape begins. Almost home free, Jennifer ultimately thwarts the escape by pulling a gun on Laura. Carly tells Jax about her upset regarding the animosity that has sprouted between Sonny and Jax. Zander prods Sonny to keep after Jax, and Zander rouses Sonny's suspicions further. Sonny acknowledges Zander's loyalty to him, stirring Zander to admit that he has something to tell Sonny. Alexis sees Nikolas, and the image of Stavros in Nikolas' visage prompts Alexis to confide to Nikolas that he appears to be changing. Gia defends Nikolas, and Nikolas admits to Alexis his fear of becoming his father. Finally, Edward advises Ned to sweep Kristina off her feet, so Ned books a getaway for two.
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Ep. #9964

Edward tries striking a deal with Skye to regain his position as CEO by suggesting that he won't tell Jax what she said at his bedside in return. Jax overhears the end of Skye and Edward's conversation, and Edward covers by informing Jax that Skye wants Jax. Edward storms off after losing the CEO quiz Jax gives, and sexual tension increases between Skye and Jax as Jax pursues Edward's earlier admission about Skye's feelings for him. Kristina angers Zander with her ongoing meddling, and Kristina questions how Zander could give up on someone he loves. In response, Zander insists that Carly and Sonny's relationship will never end. Janine interrupts AJ and Courtney's romantic dinner, and Courtney ultimately comes out from hiding to face the music when Janine's diatribe against AJ goes too far. Carly confides to Bobbie that she tried to get back at Sonny and that Zander got hurt in the process, and Bobbie offers Carly a difficult plan of action in return. Sonny doesn't believe Alexis' reason for moving, and Alexis and Sonny come close to declaring their feelings when Janine bursts in to tell Sonny that she knows Courtney's whereabouts.

Ep. #9965

Sexual tension between Jax and Skye runs high as Skye asks Jax if he has feelings for her. Jax remains elusive, but his interest picks up when Skye mentions AJ. Later, Jax grows suspicious when he spies a skirt that Courtney has left behind, and Jax heads for AJ's. Gia fears that Sarah will not forget about the blood tests, so Nikolas gets Mason to help solve the problem. However, Sarah believes that Nikolas is behind Mason's "nice" act. Elizabeth looks forward to leaving the hospital, but she remains opposed to moving in with Lucky. Elizabeth's mood further darkens when she hears a song connected to the accident on her boom box, and Nikolas deflects the situation by suggesting that everyone move in to Wyndemere. AJ's declaration of love throws Courtney for a loop, and she wonders if his gifts are an attempt to buy her, so he gives her the escape check to prove his intentions. At the same time, Janine tells a frustrated Sonny that Courtney is in "safe hands." Alexis sees the tremendous stress weighing on Sonny's shoulders, and she decides against moving out after all. Meanwhile, Mike shares Sonny's concern for Courtney, while Courtney frantically tries to hide when Jax arrives at AJ's and picks the lock to his door.

Ep. #9967

Luke and Laura ask hard questions about their relationship, and they agree to let the past remain in the past. Luke turns his attention to the quickly brewing storm, and Luke points out to Laura that a downpour could flood their mineshaft. Felicia uses her female charms to trick the sheriff, and Felicia and Roy escape from the jail. However, Roy's cheery mood quickly dissipates when he realizes that the rain has interfered with the tracks and their search for Laura and Luke. Carly reveals to Jax AJ's intentions to use Courtney as payback time for Sonny. Carly horrifies Skye when she informs Skye that Jax is going to nail AJ, and Carly and Skye get embroiled in a catfight when Skye tries to leave. Courtney has doubts about AJ, and an unexpected visit from Janine ends up heightening Courtney's confusion when Janine supports a romance between Courtney and AJ. AJ arrives upon the scene and invites Courtney and Janine to spend a night with him on the town in New York. Zander catches Sonny off guard when he quits, but Sonny offers Zander another chance to prove his loyalty. Jax surprises Sonny when he arrives and informs Sonny that AJ has Courtney.

Ep. #9969

Elizabeth insists that Sarah join the crowd at Wyndemere. Gia and Nikolas remain skeptical, but they welcome everyone to their newly decorated rooms, and Sarah warns Nikolas that she did not forget about Gia and the accident. Edward upsets Kristina by pushing a wedding, and Kristina confides to Ned that she fears getting burned. Carly forces Zander to accept her apology and to stop dancing around the subject of their kiss, because she knows that they share a mutual attraction. Zander shocks Carly when he asks for two tickets to her opening and announces that he intends to bring a date. AJ faces Sonny's cold fury and denies he has Courtney, so Sonny dares AJ to shoot him. When AJ stands frozen, Sonny accuses him of not being a man. Janine interrupts the standoff with a call revealing that Courtney's with her, and Sonny leaves to reunite with Courtney. After Jax and Alexis leave the scene, AJ is left clearly shaken. Later, fuming Skye pushes past Jax's door, and Skye proclaims that the game is far from finished.

Ep. #9970

Sarah tells Nikolas about her suspicions regarding the grand bash at Wyndemere, and later Sarah finds herself locked in one of Wyndemere's secret tunnels. AJ worries that Sonny might fit him with a pair of cement shoes, and Edward surprises AJ when he offers to help him. In return, Edward requests AJ's assistance in regaining control of ELQ. AJ tears out, vowing to look after himself, but AJ appears willing to rethink the situation when he finds all of his tires flattened. Courtney slaps Sonny with the fact that AJ believes in her innocence regarding the accident, while Sonny doesn't. Skye accuses Jax of possessing romantic feelings for Courtney, and Jax stabs back by dismissing his relationship with Skye. Jax goes further and chastises Skye for not stopping AJ's plan, and Skye storms out. In turn, Jax pays Edward a surprise visit and shares the stunning news that Jax sold his controlling ELQ interest to Lila. Once home, Skye drops her ELQ portfolio and collapses in tears. Meanwhile, Sonny shocks Nikolas when he appears, wanting to see Gia and Elizabeth about the accident.

Ep. #9971

Sonny probes Elizabeth about the accident, but Elizabeth remains true to her recited recall. Alexis gives Carly a nasty reception at Sonny's, and Sonny rubs salt in Carly's wounds when he orders Carly's departure so that he can talk with Alexis. Sonny confides to Alexis that he believes Courtney, and he asks for Alexis' advice, while Carly returns to her club to prepare for a stupendous opening. Meanwhile, Courtney expects to meet AJ at the boathouse, but instead Courtney finds Jax. Courtney questions why Jax told Sonny about her hiding place at AJ's, and Jax warns Courtney not to fall prey to manipulating liars. Sonny's goons delay AJ's meeting with Courtney, and Skye arrives, pretending to cry into AJ's shoulder so she can snag his cell phone. When the police arrive, Skye demands that they arrest Sonny's men, now busily filling the tires of AJ's car with air. However, Taggert replies that he can't arrest people for "menacing attitudes." AJ screeches away in his car to the boathouse, but when he arrives, Courtney has already left. Sonny apologizes to Courtney for not believing her.
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Ep. #9973

Lulu announces to Scott, in front of the party crowd, that Laura has changed her mind about marrying Scott. Over Luke's protests, Laura agrees to talk with Scott, and Scott does his best to talk Laura out of marrying Luke. Elizabeth presses Lucky to take Sarah to Carly's Club, and Sarah tells Lucky she plans to end the unhealthy dynamic between Elizabeth and Lucky. Gia informs Nikolas that she gave up the Face of Deception, because her feelings for Nikolas far surpassed her desires for celebrity. However, later at the Carly's Club, Gia abruptly announces her intentions to remain at Deception. Ned interferes with Skye's efforts to get closer to Jax by informing Skye that Jax sold her out. At the same time, AJ steams Courtney by listing the things Sonny did to him, and as a result, Sonny learns that Courtney has changed her mind about going to the Carly's club opening with him. Building upon his success, AJ shares a plan with Courtney meant to exact revenge upon Sonny. Meanwhile, Alexis attempts to digest Ned's latest news and wants to talk with Sonny before entering the Carly's Club, while Carly grows upset watching Zander dance suggestively with his hot date and waits for Sonny to make an appearance.