Kim is arrested for Emma's murder after police find a vial of amitriptyline with her fingerprints in her apartment. Roman cuts his ski trip short and returns to Salem, where he confronts Abe about the arrest. Shane sneaks into the police station posing as Chris's associate to see Kim and urges her to tell her lawyer the truth.
During interrogation, Abe reveals damaging evidence: Kim's skin was found under Emma's fingernails. Kim finally admits to Chris that she and Emma fought on New Year's Eve, though she insists Emma was alive when she left. Shane decides to investigate the murder himself to find the real killer and clear Kim's name. Roman visits Kim in her cell and promises to help get her released, while family and friends rally around her. Victor hints to Bo that an incriminating document found at Kim's apartment was meant only for his eyes, suggesting possible setup.
