Ric dropped by Sonny’s for a visit and told him that he admired his brother’s decision to leave the mob behind. This olive branch was not received well by Sonny, who jumped on Ric’s association with the Zacharras. Ric reminded Sonny that he only worked for Anthony as a way to bring down his father. Though Sonny didn’t want to hear anything Ric had to say, Ric reiterated that he thinks Sonny made the right decision and that he wishes his brother well. Later, Trevor shows up to poke Sonny about the same thing, only saying that he knows that Sonny will fail. Trevor talks about how Sonny’s addiction to power will bring him back into the mob and when that happens, he’ll need Trevor.

After waking up in the wilds of Mexico and discussing the future of their relationship, Sam and Lucky were more solid than ever. The two decided that they definitely had a future together as they headed back to the bar where they got arrested. The bartender wasn’t happy to see them, but they were soon gone after a quick check to see if Luke had been there. A note from Spencer Sr. that said their mission was accomplished told them that the jewels were in the right hands, and the two rode off into the sunset for an extended journey back to Port Charles.

Once back home, Sam told Lucky about speaking with Elizabeth about seeing the boys and how well the conversation went. She also confessed about her fears that she’d return to her possessive ways, and because Lucky was such a great dad, where she fit into his life. Lucky reassured Sam that they would work it out and he was looking forward to the days ahead.

At the penthouse, Claudia and Spinelli were getting on Jason’s nerves, and it looked very much on purpose on Claudia’s end. Spinelli, in true Jackal fashion, kept blaming himself for the whole mess and tortured himself by looking up symptoms and effects of the disease. Claudia became bored and tried to get Spinelli and Jason to shoot some pool with her. Spinelli took her up on her offer, which irritated Jason all the more since the two were flirty and loud. On his way upstairs to get away from both of his “guests,” Jason passes out, likely because he’s come down with the mysterious disease for which they're under quarantine.