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

As his arraignment looms, Gary believes he may have killed Ciji while on a drunken binge.

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

Laura believes Richard left because he's the real killer. Karen tells Diana that Chip was sleeping with Ciji.

Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.

When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.

Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.

Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.

When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.