Jack learns his Hodgkin’s has returned, devastating him. He hides the truth from Jennifer, who senses something is wrong. Their first Crossfire segment airs tonight, but Marcus arrives with Jack’s critical test results moments before they go live.
Carly’s past resurfaces when Rob uncovers multiple aliases in her personnel file. Bo stands by her, and Vivian—impressed by Bo’s heroics—encourages their relationship. Carly suffers nightmares tied to her mysterious history.
Marlena and Marcus visit the Lombards after Dean’s death; Mr. Lombard angrily blames the hospital. Later, Dean’s younger brother attacks Marlena on the pier, and Roman—undercover—rescues her. He takes her to his hotel, where they clash bitterly over his dangerous work and her feelings of abandonment.
As Jack and Jennifer prepare for their debut broadcast, Jennifer remains unaware of the crisis unfolding around Jack’s diagnosis.
