Cole isn't happy with Connie's interference in the champagne operation. Chase is able to convince her not to quit and she enjoys spending time with him. When the jury are unable to reach a verdict in Lance's trial the judges orders them to deliberate once again. When Maggie sees Richard talking with the judge she is determined to find out what is going on between the two of them. Melissa is scared that it will come out that set Lance up. Robin sees Melissa's search for a surrogate mother as a chance to get closer to Cole. Richard and Cole are used by Damon and Cassandra. Lance ends up being found guilty and the judge sentences him to seven years in jail.