At the hospital, Anna, Michael, and Kiki find Ava missing from her room. Michael accuses Kiki of helping her get away. It comes out that Kiki knew Ava killed Connie. Kiki promises to let them know if she hears from Ava and tells Michael she's sorry. Michael isn't interested in her apologies and calls her names. Morgan appears. "Lay off of her!" They argue. Michael rants about them lying to him. Morgan is stunned to hear Ava's gone. Michael wonders if Morgan helped her escape. Michael gets physical and Kiki yells, "Stop!" Morgan insists he's done protecting Ava since he learned what she did to Connie. He even told Sonny where to find her. Michael leaves. Kiki thinks he's written them off. Morgan feels he'll come around. Kiki tells him she found him in bed with Rosalie.
At the Quartermaine residence, Patrick and Sam listen as Larry reports to Jerry on the phone and suggests it's time they do something about the Luke Spencer situation. Patrick and Sam whisper about whether Luke's a hostage. Larry mentions a security box at the bank. Sam tells Patrick they have to get into that box. She knows how to get the key and instructs Patrick to distract Larry. Larry spots Patrick and assumes he's there to rehash his suspicions. Patrick apologizes for implying he was involved with his son's death and suggests they drink on it. Larry grumps that he prefers to drink alone. Patrick sees Sam outside. He lets Larry drink alone and exits. Sam shows Patrick she made an impression of the key in Silly Putty from her purse.
At the station, Anna grills Julian about where he's hiding Ava. Julian is clueless. Anna wonders who else she would turn to. Julian concedes he didn't even know she was missing and wonders what she has on her. Anna has a recording of her confessing to murdering Connie. Julian acts stunned. Anna doesn't buy it - she thinks Ava killed Connie on his orders. He thought AJ killed her, just like everyone else. Anna decides to hold Julian for 48 hours.
Silas opens his door to Ava, who wants help. He wonders what kind of trouble she is in. Ava explains how the mob works - they must eliminate all witnesses; Sonny's men were watching her. She pleads with Silas, who agrees to let her stay there.
At court, Bobbie slaps Scott. Diane warns Carly to keep quiet. Sonny talks to Carly. Diane jumps in and reminds Carly to stay quiet until she pleads not guilty. The press bug Bobbie and Scott. Scott has them removed. Bobbie tells Scott, "We're through." Court convenes and Carly pleads not guilty. Diane tells the judge she's not a flight risk and requests bail. Scott has no objection, but the judge denies bail. A recess is called. Bobbie assures Carly she'll care for Josslyn and they'll figure this out. Sonny tells Carly he's sorry. It's not his fault. Scott approaches Bobbie, who tells him, "Too little, too late." Sonny and Diane discuss a plan. Sonny wants to talk to Scott. Court reconvenes and Sonny is asked how he pleads. Bobbie and Carly, now outside the courtroom, worry about what's going on in there. The doors open. Sonny tells Carly she's going home. Diane and Scott emerge. Diane announces Sonny pled guilty. She trusts Scott will be lenient in sentencing. Scott tells her not to hold her breath. Sonny expresses love to Carly. Michael watches Sonny being taken away.