Trevor told Sonny to accept his offer of a truce with the Zacchara's or else people were going to die. Sonny scoffed at Trevor's threats. Kate entered and Trevor issued her a warning to be careful whenever she's hanging around Sonny. Corinthos told Trevor that if anything happens to anyone he cares about, Trevor is a dead man. An angry Kate slapped Trevor for threatening her. After his exit, the duo bickered about Trevor and Kate's disdain for him. Kate then took her anger out on Sonny, stating that his protective measures are restricting her lifestyle. She then gave him a cease and desist notice, saying that she will not be a part of organized crime, whether it's in Bensonhurst of Port Charles.

At Crimson Pointe, Lulu was unable to see why Johnny doesn't escape the family business. Lulu wasn't buying the story but was insulted because she didn't think he trusted her with the truth. Lulu left in a huff.

At Wyndemere, Det. Harper came to arrest Nikolas for Emily's murder. Nik cited a lack of conclusive evidence, but Harper said if Nik did kill Em, the guilt must be eating him alive. Harper left, and Emily assured Nik that he couldn't kill her. Just then, Sam knocked and entered, asking if Nikolas was talking to someone. He replied, “Yes. Emily.” Sam said she understood. He mentioned Harper's suspicions. Sam agreed that Nik would never hurt Emily but he wasn't so sure.

At Elizabeth's house, Jason overheard her and Lucky discuss keeping their story of Lucky being the dad — for Jake's safety. Liz admitted to Lucky that she shouldn't have married him when she loved another man. However, she did agree that Jake would be safer.

At the hospital, Patrick told Robin that the Black And White Ball made him reevaluate their break up but Robin cited that even if they still have feelings for one another, she still wants a baby and he doesn't. Patrick asked to start slowly and spend the next year together — just the two of them. Robin wanted to know if he'd be ready for fatherhood after a year. Then, Leyla interrupted with a surgical request. Patrick reported back that the Greek bride-to-be brought into the E.R. will be okay, even though she won't be able to have kids. Robin then said Patrick's idea of a compromise won't work for her, stating that she has to live for today.

An angry Carly locked Jax out of the house after he caught her in a lie. She was furious that he was checking up on her. Carly swore that she wasn't investigating the killer and begged for him to leave this matter alone. She eventually conceded that she's working on a Christmas present for him. Jax was greatly relieved and suggested a trip to Hawaii to check out another possible hotel location.

Lulu arrived at Elizabeth's seeking advice about Johnny.... Robin bumped into Jason at the hospital, where she expressed her condolences about Emily.... Sam visited Lucky and told him she's concerned about Nikolas. He stated that Nik need not worried: he's convinced that Anthony Zacchara killed Emily. He then told Sam that he's going to continue to be Jake's father. Sam said she understood Lucky's intentions and looked forward to spending time with the boys.

Sonny went to see Johnny and mentioned Trevor's threats of a mob war. Sonny asked Johnny if he intended to be used by Trevor like his father was.... Emily told Nikolas that she'd help him find her killer.... Jason agreed that Lucky was a safer dad so he vowed to stay out of Jake's life forever.... Johnny rejected Sonny's offer of buying him out and stated that if Sonny doesn't get out of his way, "I'm gonna take you down!"