Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.

Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.

Jill's alibi begins to come apart when her San Francisco "lover" makes an embarrassing accusation.

Abby joins a conservation group working to stop an offshore drilling plan - by a company she secretly owns.

Val refuses to believe Gary's story that Danny raped Amanda; and Amanda feels victimized again after she goes to the police.

Mack takes steps to gain Jason's trust, while Jason tries to make peace with his father; Claudia hides her glee upon hearing Sumner's news; Frank struggles with dating; Gary and Karen await signs of Val's recovery.