As Jill awakens in Tucker’s bed, he greets her with a cup of coffee. She tells him they need to talk and he tells her he likes to separate business from pleasure. As both are suspicious of each other, they agree they have no ulterior motives about their relationship. She tells him she is planning on talking Katherine out of accepting his offer. When he asks why, she tells him she has done her homework and does not feel his investment would be in Chancellor Industry’s best interest. He tells her if she can get Katherine to turn down his deal he will pay her one million dollars.

At the hospital, Amber is concerned about Daniel’s safety when he returns to prison. Daniel can see the fear in his brides face and suggests they take advantage of the time they have together. Deacon calls Amber’s cell phone and tells her he is sorry for Daniel’s “accident” and reminds Amber how dangerous prison can be. Daniel tells Amber not to be afraid of Deacon and reminds her they will have a future together. He tries to distract her by giving her an imaginary Christmas present. He describes a new cell phone, encrusted with pink crystals, with a screen saver of their wedding picture.

In the meantime, Nick meets Phyllis at the landfill and offers to help her with the search. Phyllis realizes they are looking for a needle in a haystack. Michael, Lauren and half of Genoa City show up to help her, Katherine Chancellor included. Phyllis is overwhelmed by her friends’ generosity. Heather arrives and Phyllis is surprised Michael called her.

As Daisy tells Ryder he needs to be more careful, Abby calls and tells her she is at the landfill helping her family find the evidence to free Daniel. Ryder tells Daisy to get over there. She arrives and Lauren is glad she came to help. Eden finds the gym bag and Heather searches the contents. The black ski cap Daniel insists was worn by the third man in the alley is in the bag. Heather takes the bag to the police station and Daisy becomes concerned.

Back at the hospital, Amber and Daniel receive a call from Phyllis telling them they found the bag of evidence at the landfill. The couple is thrilled to finally have hope.

At Crimson Lights the scavenger hunters return to celebrate. Katherine tells Jack and Nick about Tucker’s interest in the IPO. She tells them he is interested in the entire 25% offering and apologizes to them for having to withdrawal her offer. She thanks them for their  understanding. In the meantime, Eden questions Daisy about her presence at the landfill and Daisy becomes defensive. Later Eden tells Lauren not to trust Daisy but Lauren thinks otherwise. Lauren questions Ryder about his whereabouts the night she found the rat in her store and once again he evades her questions. Later Lauren talks with her exterminator about the rat. He tells her the rat in question was purchased at a pet store and she realizes the critter was planted there.

Phyllis remains at the landfill and finds the cells phone in question.  She later meets Nick at Crimson Lights but does not tell him about her discovery. She receives a call from Amber telling her of the previous conversation she had with Deacon and is concerned about Daniel’s safety in prison. Phyllis tells Nick she will meet him later and leaves to find Deacon.

Michael and Heather arrive at the hospital and tell Daniel Heather has requested a bail hearing. Unfortunately it will not be for a few days and Daniel needs to return to prison. Daniel thanks his friends for their help. He takes a package from Kevin and gives it to Amber. It is the cell phone he described earlier. Daniel is escorted back to prison where he finds Billy Abbott as his new cell mate.

Phyllis meets Deacon at the Athletic Club with the cell phone containing his voice messages. Deacon tells Phyllis she does not have enough evidence to send him to jail. She makes Deacon an offer he can’t refuse. If he leaves town with Amber, she will not give the phone to the Feds. Nick arrives and asks his wife why she is talking with Deacon. She tells him she is hungry, and they walk away. Deacon is intrigued with Phyllis’s offer.

Jill arrives home at the Chancellor Estate and Murphy tells her Katherine is with Tucker finalizing their deal. When Katherine returns home Jill congratulates her. Later Jack arrives at Tucker’s and introduces himself. Tucker tells him he has followed his career and regrets not knowing John. After Jack leaves, Tucker is sure he has most of his players in place.