Billy Clyde drops in at the Martin's and tries to find out where Emily Ann is through Opal and Dixie. Brooke and Tad are all tied up. Palmer demands that Stan and Alice allow him to see Brooke's article before it hits the presses. Opal lets Dixie handle Billy Clyde. Joe and Ruth tell Emily Ann funny stories about Joey at the lake. Jeremy and Trevor arrive at the Rutherford's and try to gain access. Adam and Natalie also arrive at the Rutherford's. Joey admits to Emily Ann that he loves her, but will not pressure her into anything. Dixie cries on Opal's shoulder. Jeremy and Trevor release some gas to clear out the house and are surprised to see Adam and Natalie. Trevor clues in Natalie and Adam as to what is going on and that the gas leak is fake. Billy makes it up to Willow Lake. Palmer visits Dixie at the Martin's and gives Opal fair warning if she tries to help Tad and Dixie get back together. Joey and Billy get into a fight in front of Emily. Opal has a nightmare being stalked by Palmer, Myra and Mr. U. Billy Clyde tells Emily Ann that Benny is not her father, he is.
—Sudsluva