In a garage, Carlos shows Julian something in the trunk of a car that will be Sonny's undoing. Julian grimaces. Julian thought he was in protective custody. Carlos says if Sonny doesn't comply with Johnny's demands, it will be bye-bye Ric. Julian is furious with Carlos for bringing him to the scene of a kidnapping and reminds him he doesn't work for Johnny. Julian won't let his vendetta against Corinthos be his undoing. Carlos wonders if Julian's objections have more to do with Alexis. They discuss possibly letting Ric go. Duke calls Julian for a face-to-face. Later, Ric kicks inside the trunk.
At the hospital, Nathan tells Alexis he promised Maxie she would spend Christmas with Georgie. Alexis assures him she won't give up. Nathan also wants her to represent his sister. They discuss Nina. Nathan thinks she's sick. Alexis agrees. She hopes she gets the help she needs, but reminds him Nina hurt her daughter. Nathan wants to protect his sister and brings up Alexis' sister. He reminds her they're family. Alexis grins. "The Cassadine card." Alexis agrees to represent Nina, but warns it will be an uphill battle. Nathan calls someone for help with the Maxie situation. "I can't do this without you." Elsewhere, Jake flashes to holding Sam at gunpoint. Patrick asks, "You okay?" They chat about Thanksgiving. Jake thinks Sam told Patrick about him. Patrick says he hasn't seen much of her and asks what he thinks she told him. Jake tells him he can't trust his memories. He asks if he could do something now and forget about it tomorrow. Jake wonders if what he's recalling could be a real memory. When Patrick speculates that Jake was no doctor or lawyer, Jake backtracks.
Sam opens her door to Elizabeth, who wants to talk about Jake. She tells Sam it's absurd that she believes Jake took her hostage. Sam points out she doesn't know him very well. They argue. Elizabeth hollers at Sam to back off, but she can't. Sam reminds her Jason is gone because of Faison. Lucky came back but Jason never will. Elizabeth says Jake is her friend. Sam knows he did it. She can't understand the hold he has on Elizabeth, but then realizes she's falling for him. Elizabeth insists they're friends. Sam comments on Liz's history of unsavory men. They argue over their past desperate acts to hang onto men. Liz throws up her hands - none of it has to do with Jake. Sam agrees; Jake is no Jason. Liz says they'll sue if she keeps up the accusations. Sam will do what she has to do. Sam is determined to prove Jake's a criminal.
At the jail, Franco asks Anna why Nina was moved. He learns Nina had a run-in with Ava and was also given a sedative. Franco doesn't think she's okay. Anna leaves. Nina tells Franco, "You lied to me." Franco apologizes for failing her. He tells Nina she's maybe the only friend he's had and she can't turn her back on him. Nina feels it's irrelevant - they won't beat the charges. This is the last time they'll see each other. Franco still thinks there's hope for them. He promises to stick by her no matter what. In the interrogation area, Anna removes Jordan's handcuffs. Jordan says if the investigation is ongoing she's no longer a part of it. Anna feels there's still more work for her to do. They discuss Faison's escape. Anna says they have a bigger priority - she wants Jordan to find Ric Lansing. They discuss why Ric might be important to Julian. Anna wants Jordan to get in with Julian and Carlos. She points out she'd be a hero in her son's eyes for bringing his girlfriend's father back. Jordan smiles. "You play dirty." She's in. Anna meets with Alexis upstairs. She assures her they'll find Ric. Alexis goes to the cells and tells Nina her brother sent her. "I'm here to help." Nina won't sign on unless Alexis also represents Franco.
Carlos and Julian join Shawn and Duke at Metro Court. Duke says he has instructions from Sonny to agree to their terms so Ric can be released. He warns it's just one round they've won; they'll get what they deserve. Julian says they'll get Ric back when he's satisfied they've got Sonny's territory and not a moment sooner. Jordan stops Julian and Carlos as they exit. "Are we back to work?" She wants to know everything she's missed. Meanwhile, Duke tells Shawn he'll string him along to give him time to find Ric.
At the hospital, Jake tells Elizabeth he met with Patrick and may never get his memories back.