Ivy attempts to bond with Fancy, but Fancy isn't interesting in having anything to do with her mother after Ivy's year of neglect. Ivy is hurt when she sees the loving relationship between Alistair and Fancy. Sam blames himself for the situation with Jessica, despite Ethan, Kay and Noah trying to bolster his spirits. Nothing can make things better, though, when Sam gets a call saying he's been fired. Beth manages to escape the cottage with Marty, and the two escape in a boat, Luis and Sheridan in hot pursuit. Theresa again considers doing whatever she has to in order to get Alistair's help. Jessica agrees to leave her family for Spike.