Joey became Kelly's knight in shinning armor

David returned from the dead, kidnapped Kelly, and held her for ransom aboard a yacht. Kelly was rescued, but David Vickers managed to escape. Joey whisked Kelly away to Paris, where they shared a night of passion for the first time. Upon their return home, Kelly moved in with him.

While on a run through the woods, Joey encountered an enchanting "nymph" bathing in the nude. He returned time and again, finally learning her name was Olivia, and she lived in a nearby cottage.

Dorian revived her longtime battle to destroy the Buchanans when she hired an attractive young woman, Cameron Wallace, to infiltrate Buchanan Enterprises. Unbeknownst to anyone, Cameron was actually Joey's Olivia; leading a dangerous double life! Once again, Dorian was thwarted when Cord exposed Cameron's scam.

Maggie decided to leave the convent. Max praised her brave decision, and proposed that they make a fresh start. Together, they went out on their "first date!" At years' end, Antonio Vega faced his date with destiny. With Nora as his attorney and his lover, Andy at his side, Antonio anxiously prepared to go on trial for the murder of Carlo Hesser.