"Behind the scenes" in Heaven, Agnes Nixon as "Agnes" the angel was watching over the people of Llanview, reviewing the episode's script and commenting aloud about the progression of the characters' trials and tribulations in the past hour.

In 1968, Bo and Rex struggled to recover from the shock of seeing more doppelgangers in the past looking exactly like people they knew in the present. Bo made the mistake of calling the fiery young woman "Gigi" and she lost her temper, disgusted that "Asa" had slept with her but couldn't even remember her name. She was angry that Asa ditched her, and that all of "Renee's other girls" were talking about it at the whorehouse.

After Emma dragged Spencer out, Bo and Rex collapsed onto the furniture, freaking out about their bizarre predicament and the people of 1968's resemblances to all the people from the future. Suddenly, both men deduced that if Asa (or rather, Bo) didn't get further involved with Emma Bradley, David Vickers, the bane of the Buchanan clan's existence in 2008, would never be born.

In 2008, Clint was at the Buchanan mansion calling Bo but still getting no answer. Disappointed, he took another call, from his son Cord Roberts, Tina's exhusband and Sarah's father. Cord was calling from London, anxious to speak to Sarah, who he said he hadn't heard from since Nash's funeral.

Cord assured Clint that Bo and Rex would be fine, and Clint admitted that Bo and Rex had established their own father and son bond, and that Rex reminded Bo of his late son, Drew. Clint and Cord reflected on their own complicated history, and reminisced about Cord's mother, the late Maria Roberts, who they both missed and loved despite her evil deeds near the end of her life.

In 1968, the young Clint (a doppelganger for Jared) shared a romantic interlude with the young Maria (a doppelganger for Natalie) behind closed doors. Fearful of the consequences, Maria warned Clint that "Mister Asa" would find out and send her away, but Clint said he didn't care what his father thought; he loved her and that was all that mattered. Later, Maria confided in "Rosa," another maid, that she was pregnant.

Back in 2008, the spirit of Mel Hayes urged Dorian to bring Viki back, saying there was still time. Dorian worked furiously to revive Viki, but after multiple attempts, relented, saying Viki had no pulse and there was nothing she could do. Just then, Mel disappeared and a disheveled David wandered in to find Dorian standing over Viki's broken body. He asked what had happened to Viki, and immediately blamed Dorian.

Up in the afterlife, Ben and Viki shared a romantic reunion in an ethereal recreation of "Crossroads." Ben told Viki she'd given up on life too soon, and on Charlie Banks.

Suddenly, the television over the bar flickered to life, and the adult ghost of Megan Victoria appeared onscreen, asking if Viki's decision was made.
As she held Ben, Viki opened her eyes and found herself back with Megan Victoria, descending in the "elevator." Megan told her grandmother that she was pleased Viki had chosen to go back to life, but suddenly the elevator shook, and Megan realized they were stuck.

Back in real life, David and Dorian bickered over Viki in the woods. Dorian explained the situation and said that Viki was already dead. David begged Dorian to use her medical skills to try to save her nemesis, and said that he needed Viki. Dorian bristled at his sentiments, but when David swore he would divorce Addie if Dorian complied, she reconsidered. Dorian didn't know if she could trust David's word, but David spoke from the heart, telling Dorian he still cared for her and had an unbrea.k.able bond with his ex, and that he married Addie to drive her crazy; he said she had nothing to be jealous of in his friendship with Viki. Dorian finally agreed to try again; rummaging through her medical bag, she found a mysteriously placed syringe full of adrenaline, unaware that Mel, looming behind her, had placed it there. Dorian raised the syringe over her head, then plunged it into Viki's heart.

In the afterlife, the elevator began to move again, and Viki and Megan Victoria continued their rapid descent "back to life."

Back in the woods, Viki roused and woke in David's arms. David thanked Dorian for her efforts, while beside her, Mel held his beloved wife. "You did good, kid," Mel said. "I'm proud of you." The ghostly Mel stole away into the mists, but not before Dorian tearfully blew him a kiss.

In Mendorra, Sarah was set adrift on the falls as Cristian and Tina could only stand by and watch. Cristian broke free from Carlo's henchmen, dove into the water but was unable to prevent Sarah from careening over the deadly falls, history repeating itself.

Back in "Agnes'" office in Heaven, Erika Slezak appeared with Agnes Nixon. They broke character and proclaimed "Happy 40th anniversary, One Life to Live!" With that, Agnes clicked her remote control off, ending the show. (Soap Central summary) 44