In the series' final weeks, there is a massive breakout at Statesville Prison. Many of Llanview's old enemies return to wreak havoc on those that put them behind bars. Nora is kidnapped by Troy MacIver and taken to his cabin on Llantano Mountain. Troy desperately wants Nora to return his love, and leave Bo for him. She plays along with him in order for Bo to come to her rescue. Bo is aided in saving Nora by Lindsay Rappaport who helps Bo initially subdue Troy and save Nora. The two women then end their feud after Lindsay helps save Nora's life. However, Bo is shot by Troy, who after an emotional plea by Nora tries to revive Bo. Bo awakens in heaven and is greeted by Gabrielle Medina who tells him it is time to cross over so they can be together. Though tempted, Bo declares Nora is the love of his life and is miraculously revived. Meanwhile, Mitch Laurence kidnaps Natalie and holds her hostage until Jessica surrenders herself to him. Though Clint tries to stop him, he is knocked unconscious. Cole (now played by Van Hughes) comes running to see Starr and Hope, and though James warns Starr that hiding Cole is dangerous, she does so anyway, while the past romance is reignited as Hannah O'Connor comes after them, still hellbent on Cole being with her. In the ensuing chaos Cole takes a bullet for Starr.