Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.

Gary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.

As Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.

Karen must choose between a risky operation and total paralysis and death. Sumner and St. Claire meet.

Mack gets confessions in the Tidal Basin murders. Val prepares for her wedding. Galveston has plans for Abby.

Ben discovers Galveston Industries was responsible for water contamination. Galveston lies near death.