Greg offers Claudia a job to keep her and her daughter Kate, who reminds him of his own daughter, in town. Steve learns that the Sumner Group was responsible for his family's ruin. Valene receives a hopeful diagnosis.
Greg Sumner and Claudia plan to find a new job for Joseph. Alex Barth makes trouble for Claudia. Mack warns Paige about Pierce.
Val gets Sumner's cooperation for her book on him. Pierce buys a rifle and makes a death threat to Sumner. Kate's friend and houseguest, Vanessa, intrudes in every aspect of Kate's life.
Paige has been shot by Pierce. The MacKenzies, Anne and Sumner rally by her side. Will she totally recover, die, or be paralyzed?
Mary follows Meg. Val learns that Mary was in prison. After Sumner and Paige make love, he ignores her. He announces he's leaving The Sumner Group. Despite Claudia's warning to Alex, he makes love to Kate.
