Paul's out for dinner with Jack and Emily (who declines wine - having finally weaned herself off the drugs forced upon her in the psych ward). Along come the Baldwin's - and my, how fabulous Lauren looks - thanks partly to Dr Peterson. Mike would be happy join the party - especially since he has good news - the prescriptions written were all while Emily was in Walworth - case dropped - and then - an appeal to get her medical license reinstated will take some time (though finding out who wrote the prescriptions should speed things up). The hamster on the wheel peddling Paul's mind steps it up.

Back at their hotel room, looks like Adam and Skye have successfully fleeced some tourists in a poker game. Tossing money on the bed, Skye would like to celebrate. Huh? Dinner? Celibate much? Clearly he's still hung up on Sharon. Never thought I'd live to see the day, Skye tsk tsks.

Maid service and linens included, Phyllis walks Sharon around her penthouse. Glass and sharp edges? Go ahead - baby proof - this is a great place for you and Faith, Phyllis sells hard. The Bardwell's arrive - what the hell are YOU two doing in OUR living room? MY living room, Phyllis corrects.

At a payphone, Victor's on speakerphone as he stuns Nick and Nikki with the news that Skye's alive - and conspiring with Adam - it goes back further than we thought. Skye left Adam instructions a year ago. Find a line on Skye - which should lead them too Adam. Don't bother calling his cell - it was stolen. You were robbed?! Nikki's alarmed (but Victor's already hung up). Seeing Shaw leave with his buddies, Victor heads into the bar. Meggie quickly locks up - not to worry - Shaw WILL be back (for the wallet he somehow left behind). Good - Victor has a score to settle.

At the penthouse, the Bardwell's (as tenants) need notice - and have rights don'tcha know. Phyllis easily finds her letter amidst a pile of unopened mail. Oh look - an eviction notice. Phyllis sends Sharon to CL's - she'll take care if this.

Back in Brazil, Skye's freaked out by Adam (who tries to explain that Sharon was the one decent, real thing in his life). THIS is real (the money) - does he really think he can win Sharon back!? After what he DID!? Snap out of it - you're a ghost - it'll be you and me - like always - two dead people. Let me bring you back to life. Tolerating Skye nuzzling his neck, Adam doesn't seem in the mood for seduction.

There's a mother/son Mensa meeting going on at the ranch - as Nick and Nikki theorize over tea (eliminating the ways Adam did NOT contacted Skye). Russ Curtis! Might be time to give the helpful pilot a reward, Nick decides.

As expected, Shaw returns for his wallet. Unexpected? Victor hiding in a the back room. Finding his wallet empty, Victor has the money (stolen from HIM). He can have the cash - where was Adam headed? Shaw's 'better idea' ( to 'pulverize' Victor and take the cash) doesn't exactly pan out. Delivering a one punch TKO, Victor leans over the Shaw - you shoulda taken the deal, son.

Phyllis is a tough landlord - oh yes, she CAN throw the Bardwell's out. They never pay on time - not once. MIke WILL understand - and no, they can't BUY the penthouse. Vacate now - before the sheriff comes to throw you out on your butts. Fine - Glo never like the 'mangy' apartment anyway.

Regaining consciousness, Shaw's hands are tied - literally. Across the table, Victor shows off Skye's photo - and reads the message on the back. Deciding to walk insteada talk, Shaw can't - his legs are chained to a block of cement. Victor now moves the table aside - to open a trapdoor that opens onto the Ottawa River below directly below.

Nikki's brought Russ to the ranch - to compensate him. Russ is skeptical - Victor wasn't happy about using a parachute - but he couldn't risk his pilot's license. His eyes widen at the money in the envelope - which he'll get if he answers Nick's one question. Did Adam use his cell phone that night? Taking the phone, Nick reads it out - April 1st - an international call. Nick and Nikki take the number down and erase it - then return the phone (and hand over the money). Thank you. The line's caller ID blocked, Nick confirms as he calls the number. Hey there Sunshine - put your old man on, Nick uses a fake Southern accent when Skye answers. Who is this? she snaps.

With papers in hand, the Baldwin's, Paul and Jack determine that the signature doesn't even look like Emily's - the prescription pad must have been stolen. Emily reluctantly recognizes the handwriting - as her brother Jamie's - he has a serious drug problem (and has stolen pads before). Jack takes the blame - he invited Jamie to visit. Paul concludes Patty gave him the pad to get rid of him - must be why she murmured 'brother' all the time. It all fits. All in attendance have a 'challenging' sibling - they can relate (except Lauren - lucky at being an only child).

It's Jerry - put you're old man on - Milo. Wrong number? Sorry to waste your time, Nick hangs up. Nikki's got Chance tracing which tower the signal bounced off. I think we got the bastard! Skye and Adam - and Chance should be able to narrow the location down.

Victor first describes a grisly death by drowning. Tell me! he bellows - then edges Shaw's chair closer to the opening in the floor. Ten seconds to tell me what you know about Adam and Skye Lockheart - NOW!

The closer Victor tilts his chair towards the river below the bar, the more talkative Shaw becomes - he didn't know any names - just the freighter they went - the crew was Portuguese - that's all he knows. Victor puts the chair back down and closes the hatch. But there's one more thing he wants ....

Now alone, the Bardwell's sure will miss the penthouse - but realize they can't fight the eviction (with a 'we never open our mail' defense). Kinda odd that Sharon and Phyllis were there - thought they hated each other. Oh well - time the Bardwell's got a place - or maybe build right next door to Jack. Loverman's idea's approved - a room at the club - right now.

Phyllis meets Sharon on the CL's patio - it's all set. The eviction was already in progress, she assures (when Sharon hesitates - it all seems a bit fast).

Over dinner, Mike has Paul 'get on' locating Jamie. Anything Jack and Emily can do? Lauren excuses herself, Mike wonders if Emily could get a record of Jamie's handwriting. Paul follows Lauren - to apologize. No worries - Sarah would have found a way to kidnap her anyway. And let's not let that night of passion they almost shared ruin their friendship. Over Paul's shoulder, as they hug, Lauren doesn't look as cheery as she sounds.

The Bardwell's hiss at one another - the club wants them to pay cash? Two weeks up front? Plus deposit for damage and incidentals? Don't you dare 'pumpkin' me, Glo hisses - they're worth 'a fortune' - but their credit and reputations are shot.

Unconcerned, Skye repeats the call - guy said he was Jerry - looking for Milo. Adam's not buying that it's a wrong number. He's all freaked out about Victor being in Canada - and someone calling on a number they aren't supposed to have.

Outside the bar, Victor doesn't want Shaw to see Meggie (as he's taking Victor to the freighter where he dropped off Adam). Warned that Shaw's dangerous, Victor thanks Meggie for her help. Actually, there IS something he can do in return - come back once he's done - no strings - just a little fun (both chuckle).

As Nikki and Nick wonder how to reach Victor, Chance calls to inform that Nick's call went to Sao Paulo, Brazil. About to run out - to join the search, Nick's ordered to stay put (Momma says he ain't goin' anywhere!)

After the Baldwin's leave, Paul thanks Jack and Emily for dinner (then heads off to start his hunt for Jamie). Jack's left to blame himself for bringing Jamie to town. Emily understands that Jack stood by Patty because he thought it was HER - she can't fault him for being loyal. Jack wouldn't give up then - or now (which makes Emily smile).

At a private table, Lauren wants to hang around to share an after dinner drink with her handsome husband. She's no longer afraid of Ryder (who's staying there) - or anyone else. Mike's impressed - you're stronger than ever. Not just me - WE, Lauren smiles.

At the bar, Glo drown her sorrows in a four olive Martini. Jeff's ready for a big juicy porterhouse. Alas, Glo can't enjoy the evening - she's sick of being treated like a second class citizen. Why are THEY the loser couple who get kicked out of places? SHE wants to be the one to do the kicking out. Oh well - a little sexual role playing ought to cap off the evening. Chuckling, Glo leads the way upstairs.

Still on the CL's patio, Phyllis offers to sell the penthouse (if Sharon doesn't want her as a landlord). Wow - you really DO want me gone, Sharon quips - then agrees to a month to month lease. Phyllis holds out the key - you can move in tomorrow.

Nikki balks - you're not jumping bail! SHE'LL go - in the jet. NO - Nick wants to nail Adam's butt to the wall. Think of your family! Nikki warns. That IS what Nick's thinking about. Left in Nick's dust, Nikki makes a call - my son's about to make a big mistake - you're the only one who can stop him.

You're a beautiful woman, Victor gushes - very kind - brave - if things were different. But yes, he's taken - he couldn't possibly cheat on Nikki. Giving Victor a kiss on the cheek in parting, Meggie thinks Nikki a lucky woman - take care of yourself. Victor heads back inside the bar to untie Shaw (who's then ordered to lead him to where he took Adam). One false move son, I'll get you, Victor warns.

We gotta get outta here, Adam's already tossing clothes into a suitcase. We're using different names - we'll get a new phone, Skye's not overly worried. We gotta get the hell outta here tonight! a terrified Adam insists (still packing hastily).

Next: My wife's moving out - the marriage is over, Kevin announces to Chloe (who gives a sympathetic 'NO'). Her new BFF - is Ryder! Kevin adds ... A bare chested Ryder answers the door to his suite at the club. Want some company? Jana purrs - a bottle of wine in her hand ... As Shaw's pals stagger back into the bar (bottles in hand), Victor gives Shaw a shove. You again!? The drunks aren't happy drunks.

My Thoughts: Yeah right - Victor's gotta jump out of the plane - but Nikki offers to go looking for him in the cushy jet? Why can't she jump out of Russ's crop duster? .... Of course Mike can have forged prescriptions faxed over to a restaurant - after hours .... How hard can it be to find Jamie? Follow the trail of forged scrips. Jack managed to have him flown in within days (mind you - he might be a bit harder to find now - since he's selling forged scrips - but still - can't they be traced to the pharmacy's filling the prescriptions? I mean - the DA WAS able to trace a souvenir pen from Dubai - and Jack's silk hanky to London's Seville Row) ... The real Lauren and the real Emily (with their respective dates) aren't nearly as much fun as the fake Lauren and fake Emily. Now - if only we could get both Lauren's and both Emily's together at the same table. THAT would be cool ... Line of the day goes to Skye - who's pretty funny for a dead broad - good actress/character - a wise choice to revive - (IF they must insist on bringing dead folks back to life - Adam and Skye are a better pick than oh - I dunno - Colleen ... or Colleen). Now - if TPTB really wanna score points with me, bring back Ji Minh Kim - or Brad. Oh - I digress - Skye's line to Adam? 'Celibate much'? *snicker* Yeah - that oughtta ensure a romantic evening. Apparently Adam may be 'dead' but he's not stiff. But Adam coulda topped it - with some snappy come back (so to speak) oh - I dunno sumthin' like - well, your a dead %&$! ... Oh great - Phyllis' penthouse includes 'all the linens' - cause who wouldn't want to sleep on the Bardwell's well used sheets - or dry themselves off with towels the Bardwell's have done God knows what with? If Sharon sees 'sharp' edges, it's sure as hell the only 'sharp' thing in the place. Why couldn't stand-on-her-own two-feet Sharon call up that realtor she and Nick were working with? It seemed she had plenty of available properties ........ A very old building? Victor found some 'interesting' features? Not 'unsafe' features? Canada DOES have health and safety regulations ya know - surely such an easily accessible trap door over a river - in such a shady neighbourhood (and not so friendly bar), would have been addressed with some kind of citation - or at least make the owner put some 7mm laminate down over the trap door - not an 8 lb matchstick table ... Oh yes - Meggie - so kind, beautiful and brave - and stupid (does she really think Shaw won't know she was in cahoots with Victor) - if he's so dangerous, why did she get involved? .... What? Victor needs help translating Portuguese? I thought he was fluent in every language known to man - that he could even decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics found in ancient caves ... Poor Russ Curtis - such bad timing - Nikki's mighty generous 'renumeration' would be even more generous when the US dollar was stronger. Russ's phone logs outgoing calls going as far back as April 1st? Either he doesn't make many calls - or his phone's better than mine ... Oh No - this can't be Patty's handwriting - Paul claims the nuns 'made them' have perfect penmanship? Wouldn't Patty be trying to alter her signature? Has a doctor's prescription ever been done in perfect penmanship? And please - those taught penmanship by nuns were barely able to write (due to the constant rapping across the back of the knuckles with the yard stick) - Oh - please - any nuns who're reading, save your scathing emails damning me to eternal hell - S'all good. If y'all had taught typing, you'd be reading this good 30 minutes earlier every day .... Glo's gonna buy the land beside Jack Abbott? Good plan - but it's not like it's the Abbott townhouse or the Abbott trailer - I'm guessing Jack owns a few acres surrounding the actual house. Does she think she's gonna get to constantly peek half her face over an adjoining fence and say 'hey neighbour' every day - like that Wilson guy on on Home Improvements?