John fires Cass as his attorney over what he did to Frankie. Michael and Stacey arrange to both meet at John and Sharlene unaware that Donna is also there. The Senior District Attorney shows up at Vicky's and wonders if Ryan can remain impartial since he is dating John's niece. Paulina gives Jake her conditions, he must get a respectable steady job and he will have to write a confession that a burglar shot him. Ryan finds out that John's case is going to the grand jury. Stacey notes that something isn't right about John's case since the DA is moving forward without a lot of credible evidence and a body. Michael remembers hearing about a city legislator asking a lot of questions and Donna remembers overhearing Councilman Jensen talking to Carl about pressing a case forward. Mark tells Amanda he doesn't think she should come with him on his overseas trip. Amanda witnesses Paulina and Jake talking.
—jcar03