Jeff threatens to take the kids away from Abby. Laura is tempted to have an affair with a client.

To get even with Gary, Earl lures Val to his house. Laura and Scooter are suspected of having an affair.

Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.

A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.

Karen is certain she's found her husband's killer. Val's worst fears are confirmed during an interview.

Karen tries to lure her husband's killers into Knots Landing. Gary attempts to mend his relationship with Val.

Ciji's body is found on the beach, as Gary awakens from a binge. Laura tells Richard to move out of the house.

Val confesses to Ciji's murder and goes to jail. Abby fears Val's confession is a trick to win back Gary.

Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.

Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.

Karen has surgery to remove a bullet from her back. Sumner releases Mack's evidence to the District Attorney.

Abby corroborates Sumner's story about killing St. Claire, while Karen returns home from the hospital.

Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.

Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.