Marisa and Noah run into Kevin and Mariah at Top of the Tower. Breaking the bad news about Billy, all three watch as Noah orders tequila – and keep em coming.
In the lounge, Jill and Vikki butt heads. Vikki doesn’t want this – but there’s no hope – no brain activity – the Billy we know and love is gone, He wouldn’t want a life like this – he told me that – I love him too. Jill can’t bear this. They hug and cry.
It was an accident, Marisa reminds Noah. Yes, that’s what Adam told himself too, Noah snaps – Billy will die because of something I did! Lower your voice, Marisa hisses – remember what Victor said, coming forward won’t help. It will cause more pain. Yeah, pain Noah will dull with tequila.
Ben’s son needs him – Abby impresses Victor with her maturity. As Abby asks about her Mom, Ashley arrives to say she’s been working at the lab. Victor wonders why Neil arrives with Nikki; this is just for family. Neil’s there to support his friend Jack (whom he goes to find)
Chelsea gets a call from Vikki; asking her to bring Johnny and Katie to the hospital – make up a story to get them there. Hanging up, Chelsea hugs Adam.
Jack appreciates his old friend Neil coming – he’s never felt so alone in his life. Ashley arrives to weep – we’re all behind you. Not all, Jack says as Jill returns. Now reluctantly onboard, she asks what’s next. We all go in and say good bye, Jack replies.
Arriving with the kids, Chelsea leaves Adam to talk with Victor (who thinks this IS the time to scheme) Yes, Adam followed the plan with Luca – he won’t be able to use Marco against them. Next step? Adam’s to go to Spain tonight – Victor will take care of Chelsea and Connor. No threat – but Adam IS going to Spain tonight.
In the lounge, Vikki tells the kids that Daddy’s hurt – he’s hooked up to some machines – he’ll know you’re here. At Billy’s bedside, Ashley sniffles about wasting too much time arguing – she’d do anything to get that time back. Abby’s next – she needs to grow up and be a wife and stepMom. I’m going to be someone else’s Mom. Traci apologizes for being out of touch. I’ll regret not being the sister you needed. Kevin wishes Billy hadn’t come to him about the project – he hoped it’d be an opportunity for both of them. Phyllis wonders who will help her irritate Victor – you were brave and passionate my friend. Jill – this is so wrong. I fought to bring you into this world – you shouldn’t be leaving it before me. Ashley again – I might be joining you soon – but I’m going to fight to stick around. Abby – how could you leave me when I need you? There I go again – making this all about me. Kevin – he won’t forget that Billy believed in him. Traci – you’ll be with Daddy, Colleen, Katherine – and your beautiful little girl. Godspeed. I love you Billy. Ashley – I love you so much. Jill – good bye little baby, my angel.
Chelsea takes her turn; she’ll think of Billy every time she looks into Connor’s eyes. Men like Billy never really die, they live on in our hearts, Adam says – you’re a good man Billy. Aside, Adam shocks Chelsea with the news that he needs to go out of town tonight.
Luca asks for a minute with Marisa. She’s all yours, Noah says. Disinterested in the news that Billy’s being taken off life support, Luca informs that Marco’s dead. Impossible – are you sure? No, Marisa doesn’t want to send flowers – it’s a relief. Not for Luca; assuming Victor put a hit on Marco, he must now find leverage against his Father elsewhere. He’ll keep his promise not to rat on Noah, but DOES he really ‘have’ Marisa?
Back at the bar, Mariah stops the bartender from pouring another drink for Noah the ‘idiot’. And what’s going on with Marisa? what changed? Everything, Noah drinks.
Nikki tells Victor not to let her keep him from business; she’ll be here for Vikki and the grandkids. Neil will ensure Nikki gets home. See that you do, Victor grunts in parting. Telling Neil that he can go home, Nikki gives him a thank you hug – the plan is working.