With his role in Tashs party exposed, Paul vents his frustration by firing Summer. Despite the community outrage, Paul tries to stay strong but is rocked when both Andrew and Sophie turn on him as well. Finding hes not only lost community and personal support, but that his advertisers are now also dropping out, Paul resigns as editor to save the paper from going under.

Struggling to process Vanessas revelation, Lucas hits the road to escape the reality of becoming a father. However, when Lou encourages him to be wary of Vanessas intentions, scared Lucas sees his way out and pushes Vanessa away by questioning whether the child is his, intimating shes only after his money.